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[QUOTE="sholokov2, post: 3379032, member: 6629"]
i understand the concerns about adding a good player to what seems to be a set lineup to which the coaches may have committed themselves.  Let's imagine these contexts.  A freshman recruit outplays Rehfuss or Cook, proves he should be starting.  Does he sit because of team chemistry or hurt feelings?  A junior improves so much he earns a starting spot at attack.  Does he sit?  No one is a lock to start at any position regardless of circumstances unless he earns that position in competition.  Players who return for their fifth year are not guaranteed to start or play.  No matter how delicate team cohesion, it should never be based on the status in a hierarchy unconnected to competitive excellence.  When you come back for your fifth year, you must expect to win the job all over again.

I can think of several ways to use an excellent offensive player should he show he belongs.  Out of the box, he can replace for one offensive cycle, any of the six offensive players regardless of position.  Morrilll, depending on the situation, could play any location on the field, wing, x, midfield, and sub for any of the starting lineup regularly out of the box.   Yes, he would take time away from another good player, but if he can help the team win, players would not resent him, they would support him.  As I have said before, I believe coaches should go after anyone who can help the team, particularly given the unusual health circumstances.
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