Benching a star may indeed prove a point..or send a message.. and may show courage as a manager. But.. when you're down 1..and won't be back for four years.. and you've had 108,329,029 chances in the box.. and the man that is known for the final touch is sitting on your bench. You put him in the game.
Noble? Stubborn?
I'd say it depends on whether you come out with the "W" or the "L" ..mmmhmm..
