Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Was reading this Vic Carruci article TBN article about filling the 'Zo leadership void https://buffalonews.com/2020/02/14/buffalo-bills-sean-mcdermott-lorenzo-alexander-eric-wood-kyle-williams-vic-carucci-nfl-football/ He quoted Eric Wood: "That's something that they've had to adjust to the last two years with two really prominent leaders in Kyle Williams and Lorenzo Alexander both retiring, and this year it'll be the next guy's chance to step up," said Wood, now the Bills' radio analyst. "We'll see who that is. They have done really well drafting. They've drafted guys that were leaders on their college teams – guys like Tre'Davious White, who was a captain at LSU and wore No. 18 there, which is the most prominent honor within their team. Tremaine Edmunds was a captain last year at 21 years old. Josh Allen, super young, and he was a captain as well." What is the significance or meaning of wearing 18 at LSU? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 It's just a tradition that they started giving it to leaders Matt mauck wore it and won the natty in 04ish and then I believe he gave it to Hester who won it in 07 And it's been a tradition there since 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthomas Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 It started in 2003 when Matt Mauck led them to their 1st National Championship. Here's an article showing who's worn it since. https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2015/08/08/became-lsu-tradition/31352635/ https://fanbuzz.com/college-football/sec/lsu/lsu-jersey-18/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFT Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) 2003, thanks to Matt “the dentist” Mauck. #18 in their program stands for success. Character both on and off the field. Edited February 17, 2020 by DFT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I think a lot of programs do this. It’s 44 for Cuse. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 This is interesting... I believe that DE (Chassion) that some have linked us to this draft season wears 18. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thanks guys. Wow “All we have to tell the scouts now is, ‘He’s our 18,’” Marucci said. “And that usually wipes out any more questions.” Explains why Tre’ White’s Twitter (or Instagram?) handle is “Oneeight” - big point of pride. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFT Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, whatdrought said: This is interesting... I believe that DE (Chassion) that some have linked us to this draft season wears 18. I don’t think he makes it out of the top 10, unfortunately (especially after the combine). But he’s a freak and yes, a permanent captain (#18). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 They also call their top DB the 'Honey Badger". I believe Tre may be the only guy to be both HB and 18. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 27 minutes ago, DFT said: I don’t think he makes it out of the top 10, unfortunately (especially after the combine). But he’s a freak and yes, a permanent captain (#18). Off the topic and I’m sure some guys here would hate this, but if we do trade up it’s my feeling we’d do it for a TE, not a WR. Edit: autocorrect is f’ing out of control. I typed “DE” not TE, and I meant DE not TE. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Off the topic and I’m sure some guys here would hate this, but if we do trade up it’s my feeling we’d do it for a TE, not a WR. Didn't we just draft two TE's in last years draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFT Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Just now, Hapless Bills Fan said: Off the topic and I’m sure some guys here would hate this, but if we do trade up it’s my feeling we’d do it for a TE, not a WR. Interesting, but I just don’t see it. Maybe mid-round, but the Bills trying to bring in Vets so early tells me they are more interested in veteran influence to help the young guys grow. I think if they trade, it’s for a complete WR they absolutely covet, like Jeudy. TE is such a hard position to get starter production from these days. But nothing’s impossible! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 39 minutes ago, DFT said: 2003, thanks to Matt “the dentist” Mauck. #18 in their program stands for success. Character both on and off the field. i like the sound of this guy. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 31 minutes ago, Bad Things said: Didn't we just draft two TE's in last years draft? Yeah, see above. Autocorrect bit my a** 30 minutes ago, DFT said: Interesting, but I just don’t see it. Maybe mid-round, but the Bills trying to bring in Vets so early tells me they are more interested in veteran influence to help the young guys grow. I think if they trade, it’s for a complete WR they absolutely covet, like Jeudy. TE is such a hard position to get starter production from these days. But nothing’s impossible! ? See above, me bad meant DE and somehow this iPad decided I really meant something else ? I guess I must be talking about TE a lot these days ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I saw that too and had to look it up. Kind of like a poor mans 44 at Syracuse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFT Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Yeah, see above. Autocorrect bit my a** See above, me bad meant DE and somehow this iPad decided I really meant something else ? I agree an edge guy has to be top of mind. But I think they’ll be players in FA for one. I think Beane thinks we’re closer than he’s letting on. I’m not a big “mock” fan, but this could be the year that Buffalo grabs a top FA (or two) and trades up for their guy if they feel they’re “there”. Probably just hopeless optimism on my part, but we’ll see. March and April can’t get here fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, DFT said: I agree an edge guy has to be top of mind. But I think they’ll be players in FA for one. I think Beane thinks we’re closer than he’s letting on. I’m not a big “mock” fan, but this could be the year that Buffalo grabs a top FA (or two) and trades up for their guy if they feel they’re “there”. Probably just hopeless optimism on my part, but we’ll see. March and April can’t get here fast enough. I would like to see us do both - make a play in FA AND draft a guy. Hopefully we’ll be successful enough in FA and with resigning guys that Beane will let the draft come to him, but I don’t think he’d have a compunction in making moves if he needs to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFT Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: I would like to see us do both - make a play in FA AND draft a guy. Hopefully we’ll be successful enough in FA and with resigning guys that Beane will let the draft come to him, but I don’t think he’d have a compunction in making moves if he needs to. Agree 100%! If the right guy is willing to come to Buffalo and fits the defense and culture, I think Beane’s proven he’ll make a strong, concerted effort. I can imagine the Bills will be more active in trade discussions this year, too. Players that had tough situations last year, leading to coaching turnover (or hot seat talk) would be ideal. Cleveland and Atlanta come to mind. Dallas has a few as well. It all depends on how close they think we REALLY are though. I think we’ll learn a lot about Beane this offseason as he looks to make his mark. Edited February 17, 2020 by DFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 If the Bills keep drafting and FA'ing so well the next year or two (1) We're winning the AFC East in 2020 and a SB in 2021, and (2) We'll be in absolute salary cap hell in 2023, with way too many great players and a great QB all wanting paychecks consistent with their talent. I would take that problem in a heartbeat, if (1) comes true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Wasn’t Jamal Adams taken #6 while Tre wore #18 and lasted until we took him? Nothing against Adams, but that tells you something about Tre. . Edited February 18, 2020 by Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 5 hours ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: I saw that too and had to look it up. Kind of like a poor mans 44 at Syracuse Uh, I think 44 at Syracuse is the poor man's 18 at LSU. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, MJS said: Uh, I think 44 at Syracuse is the poor man's 18 at LSU. Yeah but SU was there first. Plus Ernie Davis died at his peak so a little more significance there I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyny13 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 This is a good question for jeeves...wherever he is... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, MJS said: Uh, I think 44 at Syracuse is the poor man's 18 at LSU. Ernie Davis won a Heisman and is a legend Matt Mauck is a dentist Edited February 18, 2020 by Buffalo716 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 At LSU it goes to the first guy in his class to start 18 consecutive games without getting arrested.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poleshifter Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 9 hours ago, whatdrought said: This is interesting... I believe that DE (Chassion) that some have linked us to this draft season wears 18. https://lsusports.net/news/2019/8/1/211808181.aspx BATON ROUGE – Two LSU standouts – both in the classroom and on the football field – have been awarded the No. 18 jersey as head coach Ed Orgeron presented center Lloyd Cushenberry III and outside linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson with the prestigious number on Thursday night. Cushenberry, a junior from Dutchtown High School in Carville, becomes the first offensive lineman to wear No. 18. Chaisson is a redshirt sophomore from North Shore High School in Houston. As an offensive lineman, the rules of college football prevent Cushenberry from actually wearing the No. 18 jersey so instead his No. 79 jersey will be accompanied by a No. 18 patch. Chaisson, who wore No. 4 a year ago, will wear No. 18 on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Augie said: Wasn’t Jamal Adams taken #6 while Tre wore #18 and lasted until we took him? Nothing against Adams, but that tells you something about Tre. . What does the fact that Adams was taken at 6 tell you about Tre, who, as you said , “lasted until we took him”. I’m confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessYaDigg Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 16 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Off the topic and I’m sure some guys here would hate this, but if we do trade up it’s my feeling we’d do it for a TE, not a WR. Edit: autocorrect is f’ing out of control. I typed “DE” not TE, and I meant DE not TE. I actually agree with you. Beane is incredibly smart and strategic with his draft choices. He knows we need a WR. He also knows how deep this draft class is. And we all know that DE is on the top of our needs list as well. I think it's far more important building a defense first and I think a DE is more valuable than a WR. This is why I think no matter if we stay put, move up, or fall back in the draft, we'll be drafting a DE in the first and a WR in the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 9 hours ago, mannc said: What does the fact that Adams was taken at 6 tell you about Tre, who, as you said , “lasted until we took him”. I’m confused. It tells me how much the people on the inside of the program thought about Tre. Everyone on the outside knew the big name guy, the guys on the inside thought extremely highly of Tre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzgobowlin Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 https://lmgtfy.com/?q=wearing+18+at+lsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 11 minutes ago, Billzgobowlin said: https://lmgtfy.com/?q=wearing+18+at+lsu Seriously? You come into a thread on its 5th day where the answer was already provided by several people and is being compared to Syr and various players who wore it debated..... and you bring "let me google this for you"? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 It's #41 for UB, to honor former Bull Brandon Williams, who died from heart related issues in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PromoTheRobot Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 On 2/17/2020 at 3:47 PM, C.Biscuit97 said: I think a lot of programs do this. It’s 44 for Cuse. And 41 for UB, but in this case it's to honor Solomon Jackson who passed away in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 On 2/17/2020 at 10:31 PM, Codyny13 said: This is a good question for jeeves...wherever he is... Prolly having lunch on a crowded beach somewhere with Waldo and Carmen Sandiego? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzgobowlin Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 22 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Seriously? You come into a thread on its 5th day where the answer was already provided by several people and is being compared to Syr and various players who wore it debated..... and you bring "let me google this for you"? This has been talked about a few times on here especially with Tre White. No disrespect meant but most of what was talked about was readily available in a quick google search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) You’re god tier if you get to wear 18 at LSU. Tre is walking talking proof of that. In fact it’s not a bad draft strategy to just draft 18s out of LSU every year. Edited February 22, 2020 by JoPoy88 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyny13 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 19 hours ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Prolly having lunch on a crowded beach somewhere with Waldo and Carmen Sandiego? Well, then I guess we’ll never find them. ??♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 On 2/17/2020 at 2:58 PM, DFT said: I don’t think he makes it out of the top 10, unfortunately (especially after the combine). But he’s a freak and yes, a permanent captain (#18). If someone like that falls to where he can do it, I can see Beane loading the wagon with draft picks and making a move. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 On 2/17/2020 at 9:46 PM, MJS said: Uh, I think 44 at Syracuse is the poor man's 18 at LSU. Are you trying to say Jim Brown is a poor man's Matt Mauck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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