Kiffin changing numbers..

#4
#4
Bullard changed numbers during the 'bama game... I guess that's ok, though. Not to mention, it's within the rules. Not really sure the point being made here.
 
#5
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_vol said:
Bullard changed numbers during the 'bama game... I guess that's ok, though. Not to mention, it's within the rules. Not really sure the point being made here.
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Think OP was trying to say that Kiffin is dirtier than Ol Dirty Basturd :good!:
 
#6
#6
From a different article...

"But this isn't about USC doubling up on numbers, which is common. Nor is it about USC switching jersey numbers during the week leading into games, which is also fairly common. (A team just needs to officially report which players are wearing which number.)

It's about USC switching jersey numbers during the game itself, which is in clear violation of the NCAA rulebook.


During Saturday's win over Colorado, USC changed Kessler's jersey to No. 35, the same number as punter Kyle Negrete. Kessler was then used on a two-point conversion in the first half. (The try was successful, with Kessler running it in himself, but called back due to holding.) In the second half, reports the Los Angeles Times, Kessler went back to using No. 6.

The NCAA rulebook says the following about swapping jersey numbers: "Numbers shall not be changed during the game to deceive opponents." A team caught doing so will be assessed a 15-yard penalty and "flagrant offenders shall be disqualified."

So that's the rule. Did USC break it? Feel free to argue over whether Lane Kiffin knowingly alternated jerseys so as to confuse Colorado on the two-point try or whether Kessler's jersey change was mere coincidence.

"We change jerseys all the time with our guys," Kiffin said on Tuesday. "We'll change some more this week. Everything's within college rules."

Well, that depends. As noted, changing jerseys during the week prior to a game is certainly within college rules. Changing jersey numbers on the day of a game is a violation. Changing jerseys during a game in an attempt to deceive the opposition comes close to making a mockery of an NCAA rule."


And as for Bullard , I haven't seen him change during a game. I might be wrong. He has worn 89 and 88 this season. As far as I can remember , he went into the game with the number and left the game wearing the same.
 
#7
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_vol said:
Bullard changed numbers during the 'bama game... I guess that's ok, though. Not to mention, it's within the rules. Not really sure the point being made here.
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I heard today, it's okay if you let it be known that you are going to do it, but Kiffin didn't, he switched the punter's jersey with his backup qb, I think that is what I heard. Bullard just changes jerseys to play tight end, not to deceive
 
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#8
Whatever happened to just playing football? Crazy concept, I know.

Oregon runs the hurry up all game, USC swaps players numbers all game... so much for beating teams by simply being better. Basically telling your team they can only win if other teams aren't set on defense and you don't know who is who. Leave it to the west coast.
 
#9
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Bullard wore 89 to start the Bama game and when Fulton got hurt he changed to 78 to play RG. I don't think it was to "deceive opponents" though. It was to get a healthy RG in the game.
 
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