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Message: [QUOTE="Carnac, post: 2525244, member: 5798"] I'm reading about a lot of poster's concerns regarding Geno developing his bench. Today is January 15. There is still a month and a half to develop several of his reserves. Tonight was NOT the kind of game you want to use bench players that he feels are not ready for this level of play, and he doesn't trust yet. I knew before the game started that other than Stevens, and maybe Walker, none of the rest of them would play. Also it's possible that none of them have earned playing time in this type (ranked opponent) of game. The game was tight all night for UConn with their best players on the floor. Right now, there's a drop off in talent (except for Stevens) when a reserve comes in. Geno played it exactly right. He kept his best players on the court at all times, which is what he had to do if he wanted to win the game. What Aston did with her squad had nothing to do with what Geno had to do, or should have done with his. He never manages his team (bench) based by how his opponent subs. [B]Syracuse[/B] subs in 5 at a time on occasion. Would you expect Geno to do that if they played each other? To suggest he do that is folly. There is still plenty of time left for player development before the end of season tournaments begin. I'm confident that Geno will have 1-2 reserves ready to play come March. :cool: [/QUOTE]