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[QUOTE="Eagles20, post: 3678604, member: 3628"]
As Syracuse fans this substitution pattern is consistent and has been JB way forever.

If you all haven't listened to the Devendorf podcasts I highly recommend them. In many, the former players have all mentioned his substitution patterns and JB loyalty to his top 7 or 8 guys. In the Jason Hart episode he specifically talks about top 7 and if you aren't in the top 7 you aren't seeing time. He said why play some one 3 or 4 minutes when you can just give those minutes to the guy playing over 30. You are not getting anything out of the guy who isn't warmed up for 3 or 4 minutes. Hart and Devo both said this is something they liked from coach during their playing years.

I am not saying this is a great coaching philosophy or that other coaches haven't won playing more than 7 or 8 guys but this is how it is at Syracuse. Personally, I think you can see guys get worn down late in games and could have used a sub earlier in the second half to keep them fresh for the last 4-6 minutes of the game. I will also say Girard has sat for KR in the second half of games this year. Braswell has played extended minutes the past two games. I think most importantly, Marek really needed a sub against Pitt in the second half. He was done at the end of that game. Its unfortunate that Edwards has not gained any trust from the coach  to get a few minutes a game.
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