05-04-2023, 10:23 PM -
I guess this "stuff" is nice to know (I mean, I guess..??). Still, I don't see what the big deal is. Meh.... so what.??
I'm totally confused about the "WHY" of all this. I understand the need to be able to identify player's positions on the field (for the officials..). They need to know because of rules that limit on-field actions to certain position groups. So limiting players to certain groups of numbers allotted by position makes a lot of sense. It helps out the officials and 'smoothes' the game flow. -- OK..
But allowing players to flop numbers around whenever they want to..... Really.?? Put 'em in a damn jersey number and put 'em on the field. They make enough money to be able to "suck it up" and play in any color or number the team gives them. Seriously..
And YES... I too wonder about the fans. I KNOW I won't be buying multiple jersey #s for the same player.
I'm totally confused about the "WHY" of all this. I understand the need to be able to identify player's positions on the field (for the officials..). They need to know because of rules that limit on-field actions to certain position groups. So limiting players to certain groups of numbers allotted by position makes a lot of sense. It helps out the officials and 'smoothes' the game flow. -- OK..
But allowing players to flop numbers around whenever they want to..... Really.?? Put 'em in a damn jersey number and put 'em on the field. They make enough money to be able to "suck it up" and play in any color or number the team gives them. Seriously..
And YES... I too wonder about the fans. I KNOW I won't be buying multiple jersey #s for the same player.