omg you would be that whiney kid on the bench that claims that politics play the role in your comfotable front row seat to the game. its not politics, show up to all events, be a visible face, come to work outs, and do what your suppose to do and you will play end of story. i am in the same situation right now at osu, im prolly the 3rd best player on the team but the guy ahead of me is never at practice or summer work outs, so should he get nod ahead of me because he maybe a better player? or do you want the guy who busted his ass all summer and is going to be there no matter what?