re: 11th year of "18"

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seems strange that he would have gotten it if the tradition had already started.

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Because it hadn't. This has morphed over the years specifically after Hester and Mauck had the # back to back.

This is one "tradition" that I don't care a lick about...mostly because there is no significance to the number itself. Mauck was a solid player and the first QB in 45 years to lead an LSU team to a national championship. But suggesting his number was significant and therefore ought to be handed down like some relic is silly.

If we want to do that with a number, bring #20 out of retirement and give that to one special player each year. That's a number that actually does hold some relevance in the program.

As far as handing out a number...cool...if the guys like it then fine. But #18? Eh...