'Cuse un-retiring 44...kinda

[YankeeVol]

Despite the excitement about AD Pete Sala's statement Tuesday that "44 is back," senior VP of public affairs Kevin Quinn said the number will be worn in a "special circumstance" and it would take "someone extraordinary given the honor it would be to wear 44." (via Syracuse website)

Syracuse Orange football bringing No. 44 jersey of Jim Brown, Ernie Davis out of retirement

 

[YankeeVol]

The former Syracuse QB said on Twitter he was bothered by the decision: "Do u see other schools taking numbers down from the raffters for any reason at all. I think it is totally disrespectful to those who have worn it and for those who ... wore the mighty Blue and Orange. It was retired in 05 for a reason."

 

[YankeeVol]

Syracuse Orange clarify 44 stance as Donovan McNabb complains

 

[FLVOL_79]

low class

 

[YankeeVol]

Growing up in NY I followed 'Cuse. I don't think they should

 

[joevol33]

Growing up in NY I followed 'Cuse. I don't think they should

I'm no fan, but I think it's a bad move.

 

[apevol]

Hasn't Jim Brown been snubbed enough?

 

[Catbone]

Stupid yankees

 

[Crew]

Pretty desperate to un-retire a number for a cheap pop.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Recruiting is stooping to new lows.

 

[YankeeVol]

Jim Brown didn't endorse Syracuse unretiring No. 44 - NFL.com