JC4life,
I played for Coach K in the 1980s and can honestly say that I never thought anyone was played because of who they were. I do think that later in his career, when politics became bigger on his future plans, some of this may have happened. However, I really do not know a particular case as you suggest. Who is the qb/receiver you are refering to? I would like to know!! As far as another coach from JC, Time Sorrells, first QB at Jeff. is the Offensive coordinator at Furman.