@sdballis said:

I dunno, does wear wearing their panties over my head count?

@hoorta said:

Thanks Hoorta. I never thought it would be lame. Just testing Gip's hypothesis.

@the-gipper said:

For some reason the photo of the Browns men's jersey that I found would not download on to this site....so I had to resort to this photo.

Here, maybe this is better:

I'm just messin with you, Gip. I'm sure you never wear women's clothing...

@sdballis said:

For some reason the photo of the Browns men's jersey that I found would not download on to this site....so I had to resort to this photo.

Here, maybe this is better:

@hoorta said:

OK, Boss, maybe whether it is lame depends on who makes the move. It is cool when you do it, but maybe not so cool if PG does it?

But like I said, for me...I can get the best of both worlds. I can get a jersey with my name on it that also happens to be the name of a pretty good player. I am gonna think about doing that.

@the-gipper said:

Nope, I'm sure you've noticed I have my name on the back of mine- & I've never considered it "lame". Never goes out of style either. Lame is having a #2 Couch jersey hanging in the basement gathering dust (yup sure do)- because you wouldn't be caught dead wearing it out in public, much less at a Browns game. One mistake like that taught me to never repeat throwing money away.

@sdballis said:

Good perspective, PoG. I'm gonna have to side with you over Gip on this one. If you feel that awesome with your jersey on, who cares what other people might think. I think Gip is just jealous

^+1.

@the-gipper said:

Uh oh, Gip. Gotta watch out when you post the Women's jersey you claim to want.....

@sdballis said:

Jealous, really? What better name to have on a football uniform than The Gipper, if I wanted one. Actually, my name IS on a Browns jersey.

See, this is how you do it: you get the Browns to get a player who has your same name.

Maybe I should get one of these.

https://www.facebook.com/thomas.gipson.75?ref=name

@poeticg said:

Good perspective, PoG. I'm gonna have to side with you over Gip on this one. If you feel that awesome with your jersey on, who cares what other people might think. I think Gip is just jealous

@poeticg said:

Living proof that having your name on the back of an NFL jersey is...well...lame.

@sdballis said:

Hahaha. Thanks Gip. Idk that NFL.com will approve of that though.

PoeticG - How has that jersey worked out for you? Do you feel weird with your last name on the jersey? How would you feel if a new player/draft pick got #7?

The jersey was bought for me as a surprise gift. My wife knows I like to wear my clothes a little loose on me, plus when it gets cold I'll need room under the jersey for a thermals and maybe a sweater or hoodie so It's kinda big. That maybe the only thing I'd change, maybe a little smaller, it's pretty big, haha. But as far as my name on the back goes... it's the coolest thing in the world to me, nothing could have been better- I love it. STEPHENSON in capital on the back of a Browns jersey...priceless. Plus, you can't be traded.

As far as the number is concerned- It's my birthday so my attitude is like, "I had it first". No, for real though, it's not even an issue, I wouldn't care if somebody had the number or not. As a matter of fact bro, Alex Tanney, the trick shot QB that we signed last year, he wears the number 7 right now. HAHA, when I first opened it, I opened to the number and my first thought was- What the fuck, a Tanney jersey? HAHA, then I saw my last name I just smiled... it's my favorite thing I own.

XxDaBuckeyexX said:

Byner? Hey, I'm all for letting bygones be bygones but, really? How many red sox fans wear their Bill Buckner jerseys? Just saying' you probably don't want a Byner jersey (and yes, I remember 1985).

PoeticG - How has that jersey worked out for you? Do you feel weird with your last name on the jersey? How would you feel if a new player/draft pick got #7?

I'm an old schooler. I don't wear jerseys. I totally understand the shift to jerseys for many fans, but it just ain't me.

my prized Browns attire is my authentic NFL leather jacket I purchased back in 01. I have been wearing it only to games these past 12 seasons but should things change this year I'll be sporting that sucka whenever I step out.

@sdballis said:

Wouldn't it be Cocks and Balls?

You could go there with your jersey: Dr. Balls. then the 00 would have some real significance. %====)>

XxDaBuckeyexX said:

Haha. I have a couple guys I played flag football with in college that had the last name Cox, two brothers. We called them Big Cox and Little Cox. You can imagine that being screamed out all over the football field.

@the-gipper said:

Exactly my thoughts, Gip. I'm a big JT fan but I'd rather have my own jersey, for whatever reason. What are everyone's thoughts on going with a 00 but with something other than my name? I'm not going for the cliche "#1 FAN" but don't know where else to go. I'm heading off to med school this fall but don't know that I want to jump the gun with "Dr. Ballis" (that might be a little too much anyway).

Does anyone else have a custom with their last name on it? Is it as gay as Gip claimed it may be?

@sdballis said:

You should NOT be getting a number like 32 or 76 with your name on it unless your name is Jim Brown or Lou Groza....or else risk the chance of getting your ass kicked by someone who DOES feel a connection to those guys. If you really want to go with your name....do the 00.

If you gotta have a jersey with a players name on it...then get someone who you do have a connection to, but who has proven his worth over time as a Cleveland Brown.

But, really, for your age group, Joe Thomas is about your only real choice.

I wouldnt buy a jersey this year, knowing the uni changes next year. Oh, and if youre gonna go the throw back route, never do the custom current jersey, get the true throwback. I have one of these.

- I hate Manziel. Like HATE.

- For the next few posters...... If I end up going with my personal name, I don't know that I want a number, even retired. If people see a 32 or 76 with my name, they're only gonna see a Brown or Groza jersey and it would just end up being a throwback jersey.

- To the Couch jerseys......................... Yea, have about 10 of those myself.

- And finally Gip. I know the throwbacks are fail-proof, but again, I don't feel tied to any of those players. I'm a 3rd-gen fan and football junkie so I know about as much history as a 22 y.o. could know, but still don't feel the connection there. As to getting my name, yes, I was thinking most people wouldn't like the idea, especially with a last name like mine (BALLIS, pronounced BAY-lis, but you can imagine the ways others see it). You're right about not getting a current player, I've already ruled that out.

Thanks for the feedback guys. Let me know if my reaction sparks any other ideas.