Peytons Number

[VolBeef88]

Is this the game that they retire the greatest qb of all time in any leagues number?

 

[Z06Vol]

He's not the greatest NFL QB, yet. I still think that honor goes to John Elway.

 

[Volstorm]

Yes, they will retire Joe Montana's number on Saturday at UT.

 

[gonygonygo]

dont forget about eliiiiiiii

 

[7IlikeOrange7]

when they retire peytons number, will clausen have to get a new jerzey number or will this take place with the start of next year?

 

[Volstorm]

Next year.

 

[gonygonygo]

I would what Peyton would say about Randy Sanders right now....

 

[VolBeef88]

The 2 Johns were very good but I would take PM over them if all are in their prime. #16 is and was the greatest. Thank you Peyton.

 

[Vol67]

Originally posted by gonygonygo@Oct 27, 2005 4:23 PM
I would what Peyton would say about Randy Sanders right now....

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Publicly or privately?

 

[GoVolsDogg]

Originally posted by Z06Vol@Oct 27, 2005 4:08 PM
He's not the greatest NFL QB, yet. I still think that honor goes to John Elway.

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Damn right he is

 

[bigzurc420]

thats gonna be exciting...getting his jersey retired against the man he never did beat

 

[volbrian]

John Elway- 2-3 in the big game.

Joe Montana- 4-0 in the big game

No contest....yet....Peyton Manning's SB resume begins in 2005.

 

[wncvolfan]

Originally posted by Z06Vol@Oct 27, 2005 3:08 PM
He's not the greatest NFL QB, yet. I still think that honor goes to John Elway.

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Johnny Unitas?

 

[Z06Vol]

Originally posted by volbrian@Oct 27, 2005 4:18 PM
John Elway-  2-3 in the big game.

Joe Montana- 4-0 in the big game

No contest....yet....Peyton Manning's SB resume begins in 2005.

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Elway never had the talent around him like Montana did throughout his career.

 

[GoVolsDogg]

Originally posted by volbrian@Oct 27, 2005 5:18 PM
John Elway-  2-3 in the big game.

Joe Montana- 4-0 in the big game

No contest....yet....Peyton Manning's SB resume begins in 2005.

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Elway goes 8-0 in the big game if he's on those 49er teams.

Broncos might see 2 Super Bowls with Montana.

 

[volbrian]

Elway never had the talent around him like Montana did throughout his career.

Elway goes 8-0 in the big game if he's on those 49er teams.

Broncos might see 2 Super Bowls with Montana.

Im dealing with FACTS, not speculation.

Maybe if crybaby Elway had joined the Baltimore Colts, instead of throwing a tantrum, threatening to go to daddy Steinbrenner, he might have had 10 SB wins.

We could play this all day guys.

Fact is, the greatest QB ever has never lost a SB.

 

[ThebigO]

A little more on topic....I really don't want Peyton's number to be retired. He's pretty much the greatest SEC QB of the past 15 years, but I like the idea of having his number out there. It's kind of like the way the Bammers have the #12. #16 at UT should mean something (especially for young recruits).

 

[volbrian]

I dont mind it. I think retiring numbers is a great way to show those who have gave it their all for Tennessee, to be remembered forever.

 

[gonnabeavol07]

Will he be at the game this Sat?

It's the Colts bye week, so i'm assuming he will. :biggrin2: :thumbsup:

 

[ThebigO]

I agree that we should remember those who gave their all for UT, but that list would probably leave no number left for the current players to wear. I highly doubt that Petyon would mind someone else wearing the #16 jersey.

 

[volbrian]

Originally posted by ThebigO@Oct 27, 2005 7:35 PM
I agree that we should remember those who gave their all for UT, but that list would probably leave no number left for the current players to wear.  I highly doubt that Petyon would mind someone else wearing the #16 jersey.

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Yeah. I thought of that as I wrote it. We could still go to retiring numbers and not have any left.

 

[tvolsfan]

Originally posted by volbrian@Oct 27, 2005 8:38 PM
Yeah.  I thought of that as I wrote it.  We could still go to retiring numbers and not have any left.

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you dont retire everyone good. it will take hundreds of years to retire everynumber if you only retire people worthy of the honor.

peyotn is one.

 

[volbrian]

Originally posted by tvolsfan@Oct 27, 2005 7:40 PM
you dont retire everyone good. it will take hundreds of years to retire everynumber if you only retire people worthy of the honor.

peyotn is one.

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In the storied history of UT, it wouldnt take much to retire every nubmer from 1 to 99.

 

[ThebigO]

Make no mistake...Peyton is one of THE greatest QBs in SEC history. I definitely think he deserves to be honored with his name and # on the stadium walls, but I also like to see the number carry on as inspiration for another player to play his heart out. But, I have no real beef with retiring #16. If anyone deserves it, Peyton does.

 

[tvolsfan]

Originally posted by volbrian@Oct 27, 2005 8:41 PM
In the storied history of UT, it wouldnt take much to retire every nubmer from 1 to 99.

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it would take a while. we dont have as many retiring number worthy. the people whose numbers you retire are supposed to be argueably one of the best in the whole college sport at their postion.