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It's already a "legacy" number, given to the best LB'er. It's an honor to wear that number, and LB'ers that are given that number are aware of what comes with it. Willie McGinest knew, Chris Claiborne knew, Keith Rivers knew and now Lamar Dawson knows, etc.Originally Posted by GUNNA GET IT
I wonder if USC does anything with the Number 55
At USC, Seau wore jersey number 55, a number also worn by other USC linebackers, including player and NFL coach Jack Del Rio, Chris Claiborne, Willie McGinest, Keith Rivers and most recently, USC linebacker Lamar Dawson. Like USC jersey number 58 (worn by Lofa Tatupu and Rey Maualuga), USC jersey number 55 is celebrated by the USC team and Trojan fans (and studied by NFL scouts) -- it means membership in the exclusive USC linebacker group widely known as "Club 55" and connotes "future NFL linebacker star". Though not a "retired" jersey number, it carries a tradition and a wearing-player's obligation to excel, and, thus, is issued to incoming rookie linebacker players on a very thoughtful and selective basis by the USC coaching staff.[sup][7][/sup][sup][8][/sup]
[sup]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Seau#cite_note-7[/sup]