I have a sophomore on my team in Smith which I just tried redshirting and this is the response I got

Coach, just want to let you know that I was upset with your decision.

Not only that, but it's embarassing getting redshirted as a sophomore. I'm not a freshman anymore, you know that right?

His WE went from 46 to 26.

My questions are:
How much will this hurt his progress?
Is it worth it?
Will he leave after the season?
Should I take it back, not play him in the first regular season game and try again?

I'd appreciate any thoughts.

jaycee,

there are alot of other factors that I'd need to know to tell you if it was worth it or not, but a WE of 26 is not good at all, but if he is already high in some core areas it might not be that bad.

It will hurt his progress a lot
He most likely will not leave
I would sit him the first six games of the season and not let him play a minute then try again.

IF you have two other guys at his position that will play ahead of him already it makes it a little easier, but remember 26 WE is not going to be good in the long run


If it were me, I'd take the redshirt away and play him