[fullmetal]

If the player's services are in demand, then the decision to redshirt lies with the player...

Do you know this to be true under Taylor, or is that conjecture.

My presumption is that if coach says you are playing, you play if you ever expect to play for the team again.

Yes, but the presumption is that if the player decides to self-redshirt in contravention to the coach's wishes, it is because the player has decided to save a year of eligibility for use at a future, different institution.

[fullmetal]

If the player's services are in demand, then the decision to redshirt lies with the player...

Do you know this to be true under Taylor, or is that conjecture.

My presumption is that if coach says you are playing, you play if you ever expect to play for the team again.

Yes, but the presumption is that if the player decides to self-redshirt in contravention to the coach's wishes, it is because the player has decided to save a year of eligibility for use at a future, different institution.