The Poojer Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 largent agreed to rice's request to unretire the seahawks #80 jersey. the nfl should step in and say "sorry mr rice, but it aint gonna happen" shame on jerry rice for putting steve largent in that position. if largent says no, he is a jerk. better yet, rice should just go away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I don't get it. Even Deion Sanders was willing to wear a different number...and I thought his ego was huge. Jerry should realize he's not in SF anymore and he's not the go to guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGTEleven Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 largent agreed to rice's request to unretire the seahawks #80 jersey. the nfl should step in and say "sorry mr rice, but it aint gonna happen" shame on jerry rice for putting steve largent in that position. if largent says no, he is a jerk. better yet, rice should just go away! 79142[/snapback] It's hard to criticize Rice's achievements because they are staggering. With that said, he really seems like a "me" guy everytime I see him speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Honestly, I think Largent was a nice guy for letting him have it, but Rice should have requested another number, Why ask a guy to unretire his number? Rice could have gone with any available number, the fans know who he is, Makes me think less of a guy who is a true legend. Now he seems like a little whiney kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 It's hard to criticize Rice's achievements because they are staggering. With that said, he really seems like a "me" guy everytime I see him speak. 79156[/snapback] If you doubt he's a "me" guy...check out the hissy fit he threw when the Bills shut him down a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 if someone came here and wanted 12..I would run onto the field and rip it off of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Len Dawson wouldn't let Montana wear 16 in KC. Nobody burned len at the stake. If Largents fine with it who cares. If he said no how many true Seahawks fans would've complained? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Same with # 32, I'll bet there would be a fillet job if that number ever trotted out onto the field again. Heads would roll if they ever handed that number out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 rice is a POS for putting largent in that awkward position. It was passive agression fueled by the worst kind of vanity. rice knew largent wouldn't likely say no to the #1 WR of all time. But Rice should never have asked. And besides, he should have asked the organization, not largent himself. But Rice knows that. I wonder what Rice would say if someone asked him if he could take his 9ers number. Fug Rice. He should have retired 3 years ago but he's too fuggin stupid to see himself as he really is. I hope spikes lays a hit on him that will finally draw the curtains on his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Seattle Management should have stepped in and said, "In it against TEAM POLICY to unretire a player's number." Pretty lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg de'Ville Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 ...sadly, as his HOF career is in its twilight, Jerry Rice is all about Jerry Rice. Team concept be damned. I hope the Bills shut him down again like they did in Choakland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col_forbin Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Len Dawson wouldn't let Montana wear 16 in KC. Nobody burned len at the stake. If Largents fine with it who cares. If he said no how many true Seahawks fans would've complained? 79175[/snapback] True dat!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehead Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Rice's affiliation with the number 80 is best identified with the 49'ers. IMO, when you leave the team you are historically identified with, your number, then, should be irrelevant. I know that's not how the players feel, but that's the way I see it. Besides, the Seahawks uniforms are so butt ugly to begin with, why should he care? Whatever number he wears, he is going to look like a piece of sinus phlegm anyway..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I think Rice should return the gold medal to Largent, as it was the judges fault Largent had a zillionth of point deducted from his routine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyebrian Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 largent agreed to rice's request to unretire the seahawks #80 jersey. the nfl should step in and say "sorry mr rice, but it aint gonna happen" shame on jerry rice for putting steve largent in that position. if largent says no, he is a jerk. better yet, rice should just go away! 79142[/snapback] Same thing happened here in Buckeye Country a few years ago when Andy Katzenmoyer had the nads to ask for Archie Griffin's #45. Being the class person he was Arch said ok. Katzenmoyer was a pud for asking in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Largent is a class act all the way. Rice is an arrogant scumbag. I hate him. I hope this POS breaks his leg in his first game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 when i saw this on TV i was gonna post something. Man, what a POS. Like you said, if Largent says no, then some will say he looks like a jerk. So, he was put in an uncomfortable spot. And if someone wanted to wear #12 in Buffalo, I would definitely have your back tater. Imagine if Losman had come to town and he had worn 12 in college and asked Jim to unretire it? He would get laughed out of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Largent is a class act all the way. Rice is an arrogant scumbag. I hate him. I hope this POS breaks his leg in his first game. 79260[/snapback] He's gotta better chance of breaking a hip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Seattle Management should have stepped in and said, "In it against TEAM POLICY to unretire a player's number." Pretty lame. 79210[/snapback] I agree with this, team should have stepped in and said no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Bad move on Rice's part. Hopefully no Seahawk fan buys that jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I like how everyone speaks for Steve Largent. Did anybody take into account that he might not give a crap if Jerry Rice wears #80? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col_forbin Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I like how everyone speaks for Steve Largent. Did anybody take into account that he might not give a crap if Jerry Rice wears #80? 79389[/snapback] I'll take some of what he is smoking sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Didn't Rice also have a problem with Montana being named MVP of one of the Super Bowls they won when he thought he should have been? I can't recall, but I thought he made some statements in the press about that. What a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest_Ramius_* Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Same with # 32, I'll bet there would be a fillet job if that number ever trotted out onto the field again. Heads would roll if they ever handed that number out. 79177[/snapback] insert OJ slasher joke here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Tacky move on Rice's part... I'd like to see a reporter on TV show some 'nads & call him on it during an interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I like how everyone speaks for Steve Largent. Did anybody take into account that he might not give a crap if Jerry Rice wears #80? 79389[/snapback] Jerry Rice called Largent and got his blessing before taking the number. I personally don't care one way or the other. Realistically Rice is probably the greatest receiver ever so why should he have to change his number. Like I said, doesn't make any difference to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyebrian Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 insert OJ slasher joke here... 79426[/snapback] Now that's some cutting humor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 largent agreed to rice's request to unretire the seahawks #80 jersey. the nfl should step in and say "sorry mr rice, but it aint gonna happen" shame on jerry rice for putting steve largent in that position. if largent says no, he is a jerk. better yet, rice should just go away! 79142[/snapback] No win for Largent. He said yes because he had to. Jerry should have said thanks, but no thanks. That would have been the classy thing to do. Of course I do believe Paul Hamm should keep his gold medal. Does that make me a hypocrite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 largent agreed to rice's request to unretire the seahawks #80 jersey. the nfl should step in and say "sorry mr rice, but it aint gonna happen" shame on jerry rice for putting steve largent in that position. if largent says no, he is a jerk. better yet, rice should just go away! 79142[/snapback] Rice is really hurtin' himself in the eyes a good many football fans. He should have retired after last season's average performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I like how everyone speaks for Steve Largent. Did anybody take into account that he might not give a crap if Jerry Rice wears #80? 79389[/snapback] You're missing the point. The point is, Rice should have NEVER asked for it. Period. End of discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I didn't really care at first but after further consideration I could never imagine anyone trotting onto the field at Yankee stadium in a "3" or "7" jersey. So I guess I see everyone's point. Bad move on Rice's part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOOOOOO Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Hey atleast the Bills get a chance to shut him out of a game twice in one season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBob Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Players are a little wierd about numbers in sports. Why do you think every year some high draft choice comes in and spends some of his bonus check to get his number from some other lesser profile guy? I agree, it would have been the mature thing for Jerry to just change his number if he wants to play for the Sea Hawks. On the other hand, the guy will go down as a first ballot Hall-o-Famer - best receiver in the history of the league, and I could undertsand that he'd like to play his last games with the same number with which he has played for 20 years. The number, especially after 20 years, becomes as synonomous as his name. I think Largent was probably cool with it. Letting the greatest WR in history use the number for a few games isn't going to diminish what Largent did in his career. And he's probably a lot more mature than Jerry anyway. If I were Steve, I would have charged him money for it!! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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