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Message: [QUOTE="rstone7727, post: 201055, member: 402"] I think JB (along with a few other coaches) are seeing that the best way for an intimidated rookie to get his feet wet is to play briefly at the start of a game. The glamour of being a starter has faded over the last few years and JB is using the beginning of the game to introduce frosh (especially frosh that have potential) to D1 which is way more physical/faster than what they were used to in HS, not to mention playing in front of a huge crowd. A minute or two is all they really need at this point in their development to get a feel for the pace of the game. I honestly don't believe JB makes any promises to recruits as he has said many times. How long do you think it would be before kids would complain to other recruits about JB "promising to start me then pulling me after a minute"? Would never fly... [/QUOTE]