Re: NESCAC
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 9:35 am
Agreed, it is a tough argument to make either way. Fortunately, we are nearing the end of this trend, but I do not think that it only impacts marginal players, it also impacts player development in that you may have a underclassman that is really talented, but their development is being delayed because playing time is going to the 5th/6th/7th year player. So when a player like Raba finally leaves, you may have a talented rising junior that saw limited time because he was sitting behind Raba as opposed to progressively getting more playing time freshman and sophomore year. Therefore, while I appreciate the - if you have the eligibility, use it argument, I feel pretty bad for the underclassman and their parents who were sold on a great program, but now sit behind the grad student, which is probably made worse by the fact that it's the coach's kid.SKUD wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2024 4:55 pm Play every chance you get before it is gone! If it is within the rules and you can swing it, do it.
Why so judgmental? Everyone has choices. His choices weren’t yours.
I see both sides of this and there is no perfect scenario and feel bad for the marginal players who have been squeezed from playing time from 21-25.