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Why did Rutgers linebacker Trevor Morris change jersey numbers this spring? 'It's a swagger thing'

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Considering he has led the Rutgers football team in tackles in each of the past two seasons, one would think

would subscribe to the "if it isn't broke, don't fix it'' mentality.

But not long after completing his second straight 100-plus tackle campaign, Morris opted to take the 1 off his 15 and switch to No. 5 heading into his senior season.

"It's my final year so I just wanted to take a new approach to the year,'' Morris said. "Gotta go out with a bang, so I figured why not put a single digit out there.