Word: depth
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Harvard, the game will be a test of depth. Traditionally when Harvard has played teams used to slightly tougher competition than Harvard's Ivy League, the game has not always been decided by who has better players, but by who has more good players. The teams accustomed to stiffer competition have generally been able to platoon talented and fresh back-ups into spots whenever starters have been tired or hurt, while Harvard has been forced to wear out its stars...
Restic expressed his fears regarding his team's lack of depth last weekend...
...expertise on foreign affairs seems limited to an in-depth knowledge of the Mexican "job-sucking" worker. Perot's main contribution on foreign policy was this gem in one of last year's presidential debates: "China is a large country with many provinces." Undeniably true, but even the domestically-oriented Clinton managed more insight...
...course, strategic depth is of no value without an impressive military machine to make use of it. In Israel's case, this machine requires billions of dollars in American aid and subsidies, as well as an economically disruptive draft and reserve service system. The only justification for such an existence is the possibility of achieving some goal beyond simply maintaining the status quo. The goal should be a peaceful and prosperous society; ironically, the force necessary to maintain the status quo only serves to push the logical goal further...
Another problem, according to Caples, is a solidified and solid line-up. Last year injuries and a lack of depth forced Caples to keep shifting her lineup throughout the season. One of the coach's goals this year was to solidify a lineup early, but Caples said Sunday she still is not entirely satisfied with her lineups...