Before the rumor mill runs wild, or things get taken out of context, hoping to provide some clarity- The Daniels’ camp understands that the No. 5 jersey is not retired at LSU, nor have they ever asked for it to be. The cease-and-desist is not about the number itself or about DJ Pickett. It is about respect—and the process by which that number was ultimately given out.
For those attempting to make this about Jayden and Joe Burrow, that narrative is simply not accurate. This is about respecting and honoring a young man who brought the program its third Heisman Trophy and represented LSU with distinction.
I’ve spoken with people on both sides about this situation, & I’ll add this. I love this young man, and I love my school. My hope is that this situation can be resolved in a respectful manner that honors everyone involved and, most importantly, recognizes what Jayden Daniels accomplished for LSU.
Now, Jayden wants to focus on the excitement around the team, how well camp is going & winning games for the Commanders.
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The LSU-Jayden Daniel saga takes another strange turn.
Sources confirm Daniels’ camp wants LSU to return its copy of the Heisman Trophy—something LSU has no intention of doing.
Daniels contacted LSU leadership before fall camp. Lane Kiffin has personally spoken to Daniels.
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Former players disallowing the use of their NIL by their Alma mater.
Additional context: After their jersey number was given to another player after they were gone.
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Jayden Daniels’ teammates have reportedly been instructed to only give him high fours, as high fives are believed to constitute unauthorized use of his No. 5.
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1893: This two-sided card served as the program for @UTAustin's first-ever football game, played against Dallas. Near top right, UT's colors were listed as "Old Gold and White," as campus buildings were then made of yellow brick with limestone trim (think Gebauer Building).
@ATX_ddane I think it’s the language he’s using…feeling “profoundly disrespected” that his number was used that hangs me up.
The number wasn’t retired. It’s not disrespect. There’s not a ton of available numbers and at some point your number will be used again.
An attorney representing Commanders QB Jayden Daniels informed LSU it can no longer use his name, image and likeness and said he felt "profoundly disrespected" after LSU allowed cornerback DJ Pickett to wear his former No. 5 jersey. https://t.co/GieZ0vWEaM
I agree there’s a special connection when you earn your degree from your school. 100%. I busted my ass for my degree at Texas and I’m damn proud of it.
But it also doesn’t mean that other people can’t love Texas too wo having been able to go there.
Again, gatekeeping fandom is dumb. 🤷♀️
You don’t have to have a degree to love a team. There are a million different reasons people can’t or don’t go to college.
I know plenty of incredible, dedicated, impressive fans that didn’t attend the school they cheer for.
That said, people who lie about attending or having a degree from the school they root for are the worst.
We are devastated to learn that Odin has passed away
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, teammates, coaches, classmates, and the entire Lake Travis community
@HolliX3D I got so lucky with him. He’s a good looker AND is so well behaved especially for a 6 month old.
He’s COMPLETELY in love with Zora and she’s so happy looking after him and teaching him. I can’t express how much of an impact this little dude has had on my little family so quickly
@theLiberandos In all fairness it’s only been two weeks and Kevin already sleeps near him. Chops used to actively hide on the upper shelves and he’s hanging out near Archie now. Even lets Archie sniff him. He just isn’t quite down for puppy play 😆