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Behind the NFL numbers

By Paul Lukas
Special to Page 2

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Uni Watch did not expect to be devoting a column to the NFL in May. But Reggie Bush, among his many other talents, has made that possible. In case you've been under a rock: Bush wanted to wear uniform No. 5, like he did at USC and in high school. But under the NFL's numbering rules -- which we'll examine more closely in a minute -- running backs aren't allowed to wear Nos. 1 through 19. So Bush petitioned the league for a waiver, but they turned him down earlier this week, so he'll wear No. 25 ...

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