patsfan55
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So, Spikes gets Willie's old number, and Gronk gets Coates' old number.
I like Spikes a lot...two thoughts came to my mind when I heard the news: do I resent him because he's the newest Pat to don my idol's old number, or do I embrace him because he's worthy of donning my idol's old number and maybe keeping a legacy of 55 going here (like it was at usc)
I'm actually going with the latter. Unlike when Seau took it back, I'm ready this time around. I've had a few years to accept the fact that Willie is gone and (most likely) never coming back. AND, I think the mean-ness of the way Spikes play makes him worthy of wearing the number I've always adored (side note: I wear number 55 in my rec bball league after Willie).
Patriots rookie jersey numbers - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
I like Spikes a lot...two thoughts came to my mind when I heard the news: do I resent him because he's the newest Pat to don my idol's old number, or do I embrace him because he's worthy of donning my idol's old number and maybe keeping a legacy of 55 going here (like it was at usc)
I'm actually going with the latter. Unlike when Seau took it back, I'm ready this time around. I've had a few years to accept the fact that Willie is gone and (most likely) never coming back. AND, I think the mean-ness of the way Spikes play makes him worthy of wearing the number I've always adored (side note: I wear number 55 in my rec bball league after Willie).
Patriots rookie jersey numbers - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston