He has to ride the pine during every game.
ride the pine
idiomTo sit on the bench, to not be used in a game.
The coach told the rookie he would ride the pine until he improved his defense.
Despite his rigorous training throughout the preseason, the athlete found himself forced to ride the pine for the duration of the championship tournament.
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free ride
An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
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full ride
A scholarship that covers all tuition, and in some cases fees or other educational and living expenses as well.
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go along for the ride
To accompany someone in a passive manner, or to take a relatively passive or detached role in a project or group activity.
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Nantucket sleigh ride
An instance of the dragging of a whaleboat across the surface of a body of water by a harpooned whale.
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pine away
To mourn or grieve so intensely as to slowly decline in health, vitality or energy.
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ride down
To cause (a horse) to fall when riding.
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ride hard and put away wet
To mistreat (someone or something); to not properly care for.
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ride herd on
To supervise.