re: So with the new redshirt rule, Brennan can play in 4 games without burning it...

I think we can all agree, if Brennan is needed (Burrow struggle or injury), so be it and to hell with the redshirt in 2018. As you said, We can try again next year.

But under NO circumstances should we put Brennan in for merely a couple of plays to run out the clock while he’s under the 4 game limit... that would be silly.

If we do play him against the cupcakes, get him in there to get some valuable work, not just the final series or final few plays of the game.