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Message: [QUOTE="UcMiami, post: 3483316, member: 199"] The disadvantage to juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and recruits of returning the senior class for another senior season has been a bit downplayed (even in spring sports. There is a general progression of skill and responsibility that college kids experience during their 4 years of eligibility that is part of the passing of the torch. At Uconn for example, what would have happened if this happened in 2016 and Stewart Tuck and Jefferson were returning for a fifth year - the development of Gabby, Napheesa, Lou, Chung, and Dangerfield would have been stunted. This year if Lou and Napheesa had returned, Megan would likely not be turning pro as both she and Williams and ONO would not have been forced to mature and Anna and Aubrey might not have seen the floor. Dangerfield would never have experienced the leadership roll that she deserved to take on as the 'next senior' up. And if Dangerfield were to come back next year how does that change the situation for Page and Nika - do we allow them a free transfer before they arrive on campus since their experience will definitely not be what they signed up for? I understand the emotional reactions, but bringing back seniors who got their full season (and the tournaments are not part of a 'season') greatly changes the arc for all the non-seniors on the team. [/QUOTE]