Was just looking at a roster for a D-1 mid-major school where the sister of one of my former players is playing. Noticed the team had 24 players on the roster. That's probably more than average, but certainly not unusual. Went to a couple of UNC games this year, and they had about 25 players dressed out.
Why so many? Is the philosophy to bring in as many as you can in hopes that this will give you the best shot of putting 9 quality players on the field? Is it because of high attrition? What is it like to be the #21 player on a 24-player team? What is the motivation to keep playing?
If a D-1 school has 24 on the roster, what would you guess the scholarship allotment is? How many are essentially walk-ons?
Why so many? Is the philosophy to bring in as many as you can in hopes that this will give you the best shot of putting 9 quality players on the field? Is it because of high attrition? What is it like to be the #21 player on a 24-player team? What is the motivation to keep playing?
If a D-1 school has 24 on the roster, what would you guess the scholarship allotment is? How many are essentially walk-ons?