From the presser it sound like this is a pretty deliberate decision by Plough, but I agree on the name plates. I much prefer having them so I don't have to memorize the entire roster by number lol.
It is Plough's team. He has a HUGE ask to win in 2024! His professional career and families fortune hinge upon to a bunch of 20 something men's choices and performances. I support the coach.
In a world of NIL and CU/Prime's approach to college football, I like Plough's approach to Aggie Pride and creating a team atmosphere. Let the weekly defensive awards tell people who these young men are.
South Dakota State’s jerseys are sans names. So are Incarnate Word’s. In todays portal and what’s in it for me culture, I think it is kind of refreshing. A subtle message that is it’s more about the team than me would, in my opinion, would also serve them in their future careers, and in life in general. But I am a bit old school I guess.