The requirements to be considered for jersey retirement seem ... strange. Some of them set bars that seem way too high but "university record holder" seems way too low a bar, and highly contingent on what records are being kept and of course basically eliminates anyone who plays a position that doesn't generate many records.
I've had the same thought. One glance at the record book for any of the major programs, and you realize that first criteria is a broad one indeed. There's also the "1st or 2nd team all-SEC for three years". I would assume the same criteria would apply to any athlete from the ACC era, even though all of those athletes only had three years of varsity eligibility since freshmen were ineligible for varsity play in those days, which made that feat much harder. And what about the athletes from the independent era who had no opportunity to earn all-conference honors?
It's a starting point, but there are definitely some gaps. I suppose they couldn't cover every conceivable scenario, and that's why there is a process for review and approval by committees, etc.
We have done a poor job over the year of embracing our for athletes and warmly welcoming them back. This has improved in recent years. I sincerely hope this continues.
The requirements to be considered for jersey retirement seem ... strange. Some of them set bars that seem way too high but "university record holder" seems way too low a bar, and highly contingent on what records are being kept and of course basically eliminates anyone who plays a position that doesn't generate many records.
I've had the same thought. One glance at the record book for any of the major programs, and you realize that first criteria is a broad one indeed. There's also the "1st or 2nd team all-SEC for three years". I would assume the same criteria would apply to any athlete from the ACC era, even though all of those athletes only had three years of varsity eligibility since freshmen were ineligible for varsity play in those days, which made that feat much harder. And what about the athletes from the independent era who had no opportunity to earn all-conference honors?
It's a starting point, but there are definitely some gaps. I suppose they couldn't cover every conceivable scenario, and that's why there is a process for review and approval by committees, etc.
Once again, great article. Your articles always bring a flood of memories.
Thank you.
Enjoyed reading. Thanks for reminding me of how fast time is going by.
We have done a poor job over the year of embracing our for athletes and warmly welcoming them back. This has improved in recent years. I sincerely hope this continues.