*Rare* NY Giants Brandon Jacobs Auburn Game Used Jersey Worn by Super Bowl XLII Champion RB Modern Day Legend Start Price USD 7,500.00 Current Price USD 7,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Location Westport, Connecticut See more about '*Rare* NY Giants Brandon Jacobs Auburn Game Used Jersey' Description ***Very Rare*** NY Giants Running Back  Brandon Jacobs' Auburn Game Worn Jersey Here is a road jersey worn during Brandon Jacobs' education at one of the best top tier college football institutions in the country, Auburn University.  Auburn University and the University of Georgia introduced gridiron football to the Deep South in 1892.  The school is also famous for it's production of NFL running backs, nicknamed Running Back U.  Jacobs played for the Auburn Tigers for only one season, in 2003, before their undefeated season in 2004.  He played alongside at least five future NFLers on offense, behind two of them at running back.  After plowing high school football fields in Louisiana for over 3000 yards and 38 touchdowns as a senior in 2000, Brandon Jacobs committed to play for Auburn University in 2001.  But due to being academically ineligible, he had to go to junior college for two years, ending back up at Auburn despite the team being stacked at running back and offers from other schools, some insisting he play on defense.  He was considered to be a #1 junior college prospect. Jacobs only played seven games for Auburn, three on the road; his playing career at Auburn University ultimately only lasted from week 3 to week 10.  Even though he was third on the depth chart behind future NFLers Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown, he ended up being tied second on the team for total yards rushing with 23 less carries than the person who he tied.  He was also first on the team in average yards per carry.  He accumulated 95% of his rushing yardage in just four games, only being allowed to play much lesser roles against the "bigger" schools.  Coaches allowed him to show off his skills against "weaker" competition.  Auburn's coaches eventually began to persist on turning Jacobs into a defensive player, too, causing him to decide to transfer since he was convinced he was a tailback who can still produce.  From here, he transferred to Southern Illinois University to play for the Salukis during 2004.  He was drafted out of SIU in the fourth round in the 2005 NFL Draft by the New York Giants, and is now causing mayhem in the NFL as their starting running back.  Already central to some jaw-dropping game highlights which includes beating down or throwing around NFL defensive All-Pros, Pro-Bowlers and 1st-rounders, many fans of opposing teams are left wondering why their management (some of whom are scratching their own heads, too) didn't take him as their tailback.  Also already being acknowledged as a prototype/iconic/historic running back.  He may very well revolutionize the pro football running game with his physical power and speed.  (Don't let this get to your head, BJ!)  Altogether, a near-genius at being a running back everywhere he went; he even outsmarted some college coaches.  "I've got a ring now. I'm certified," said Brandon Jacobs.  Present Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin also observed, "He could be compared to any dominant, historic, big power backs that have come through this league." This jersey was worn on October 11, 2003, when visiting the University of Arkansas Razorbacks.  He took three handoffs from future Washington Redskins QB Jason Campbell in this game, totalling 10 yards.   In the second quarter, he had a rush for 9 yards on a "1st and 10" and then a rush for -1 yard on a "3rd and 1" on the same drive.  And then one rush in the fourth quarter for 2 yards on a "1st and 10" late in the fourth quarter.  The Auburn Tigers defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 10-3 in this game.  Even with that little play, this shirt is still magnificent in exemplifying Brandon Jacobs' power running style, now acknowledged as one of the largest (and maybe most powerful) running backs to ever play in the NFL.  The photography shown here displays only some of the damage sustained from just three carries.  Along with a large impact mark from a white face mask on the right sleeve, and a small tear on the left sleeve, there are at least 12 obvious impact marks of varying degrees on both of the front numbers, along with a small snag around the front "2".  On the back, there is a small tear below the "2" and and at least 5 obvious impact marks on the back "2".  There is slight external pilling on both spandex sides, more on the right side as well as what appears to be small dirt stains.  There is also at least one obvious impact marks on the numbers on the left shoulder and at least three obvious impact marks on the numbers on the right shoulder as well as a small hole above the "2".  At least a few other hits are to be found on the fabric of the jersey, as well, in different areas.  The jersey has been very well preserved and kept in a dark, smoke-free environment. Provenance of the jersey goes back directly to the 2003 set of Auburn Tigers game-used football jerseys from www.collegejersey.com.  Their consent has been given to reference them as needed.  They are a direct supplier of NCAA football game worn jerseys for some schools.  The nameplate on the back was removed, as is required by the NCAA for underclassmen; Jacobs was a junior at the time.  It comes with a COA from the original seller, a reputable SEC memorabilia dealer online, stating the shirt comes directly from www.collegejersey.com.  The jersey was acquired by it's present owner in the fall of 2006.  The original direct supplier and many other dealers (one being a very reputable Auburn fan) and collectors have seen the jersey and no one had any issue with it.  (For what it's worth, no one wants fake game worn jerseys!)  This jersey will easily pass any other third-party authentication, guaranteed.  All one has to do is look at the jersey, the size of it, and who wore #27 the year Auburn wore that style and make of jersey.  Brandon Jacobs started to wear #27 in junior college and has been wearing it ever since and linebackers, not running backs, wore size 50. This is a collectible sure to please any Auburn Tigers, New York Giants or football game worn jersey collector.  Or even any collector of very rare and unique pieces of athletic history.  Brandon Jacobs is old-school power football in it's new mold.  Found to be so effective the New York Giants won't allow him to leave now. Jersey will be shipped as buyer chooses. Place a Bid!