It’s amazing the level of bitchatude these fans of schools have now that the portal has made everyone about as close to equal as we can be. I expect Kirby to be out on midfield every damn play this year.
And in many ways I am here for it. It truly puts the onus on the Coaches to do their thing. Many here have felt the recruiting rankings were overrated when we lose and now you are taking a PROVEM player on the CF stage to your team. If they stagnate or fail the eyes are where they should be: a team’s HC and his staff. It helps teams jettison a mediocre HC that isn’t the one. It’s good for the sport despite all the handwringing. It allows the Oregon States of the world to compete as well. I am all for ridding the college universe of shit coaches that fail upwards. The portal is as close as an equalizer as it gets. There is still a healthy pipeline for recruits but the emphasis shouldn’t be on a 18-19 year old to carry the team. Or be great out of the gate. I dig it.
People can disagree but this is why I love the portal. Sure it’s amazing to get 5 star recruits but as many have said they may not pan out or they might leave. I know change is hard to accept but if you don’t you are Dabo the past few years or Gundy. If the ultimate goal is getting to the playoffs and winning in them relying on recruits will not get it done. Not when there are proven players who get it done that can be lured from their programs.
I mean if you cannot beat the best this is the kind of shit that happens when the “best” isn’t on the field. It’s like Lamar. I love Lamar. That last loss to Pittsburgh wasn’t on him in the end. But he disappears in the post season and he’s not in it but it’s funny listening to some commentators compare Allen to Lamar as though if Lamar were in the playoffs he’d be a challenge.