You should look at the box scores more often most programs do let the backup see snaps during the game. Snyder stepped on the field in a paltry 4 games as the backup.
BCB and everybody else who has weighed in on this discussion that has sometimes second-guessed the coaches ... a question: In at least three of the last four games, was there really a common-sense reason to use anybody but the starter (that would be the nail-biters vs. Temple, BG and Miami).
I'm with you on the notion concerning attitude, but keep this in mind: Phil Bates is wearing Green and White following a similar departure from Iowa State.