Fill the trash with the characters you want to recur with Rush, and use hand discards strategically
In reality, like Roaring Primadox in M13, I think youre not often going to have enough guys that do sweet things when they come into play, and this guys mostly just going to have an expensive upkeep cost that keeps one of your other guys from attacking
You can argue that the loss of Underworld Connections was the true downfall for this deck, but the ability to attack and deal damage is truly what it lost
Richard II, as its frequently abbreviated, along with the rest of Shakespeares history plays, are often considered his works for more serious dramaturgy
However, there are arguably better options, such as Sorin, Solemn Visitor, which not only provides life gain but also boosts your creatures, or Altar of Dementia for a more aggressive strategy