USC/Michigan uniform number

[chas]

I don't work football so I was wondering if someone could tell me how 2 different players from the same team can wear the same number. USC's QB was #10 as well as their linebacker/defensive end. I believe that was John David Booty and Cushing was the defensive player. Just a case of so many players that a number had to be duplicated?

[TXMike]

It is okay as long as they are not on the field at the same time.

[jjrye22]

Interesting, we have an editorial that every player must have a different number.
How do you charge USCs if there are 2 of the same number? I guess at the higher levels you get a bit more proficiant than I am, but I just write down the number and check if there is another. We also have so many people that play multiple positions that adding the position might not be much of a help in keeping track.

James

[Theisey]

but there also is a rule stating
"No two players of the same team shall participate in the same down

wearing identical numbers (A.R. 1-4-2-II) [S23]."


I don't recall any editiorial to the contrary.

[TXMike]

If memory serves JJ is from England? They may have a league-unique rule on the unis. And I can see how in a situation like that they might have trouble keeping things straight on the UC issue. Over here, it has never been a problem for me as when I flag some player for UC I clearly know who he is and will know when he gets his second.