quote:Originally posted by TPM:
If a senior got the job done as a junior, and proved himself worthy of being on the team why should he not be given the opportunity above a new player?
There's a difference between getting the job done and being a player on the roster. Many times bench players get opportunities to play as underclassmen when the score is lopsided one way or the other, that is not proving yourself IMO. Those that have proven themselves in "must" situations are not going to be in the position to be replaced by a younger player the next year. I'm speaking of those players who are on the "fill" end of the bench and while they may be a great team player and content with their role, they are not pushing the starters for a position. Sometimes that younger player while not getting the pt is pushing that starter to perform at a higher level.
Many times the definition of the "team player" is a pc way of saying he's a good kid who knows his role. I want the end of my bench to have a goal and mentality of replacing the starter because that makes everyone better.