just read about james franklin leaving all that money on the table to go to virginia tech. that’s a real coach right there. it’s not about the buyout, it’s about building something you believe in. that’s the kind of loyalty and vision we have here in athens. everybody’s obssesed with these mercenary portal coaches who just collect 50 new guys like trading cards. that’s not a program, that’s a fantasy league. we have a staff that develops players, that builds men, that sticks around because they love this place. you don’t see our guys chasing the biggest paycheck every offseason. they’re invested in the process, in the culture they’ve built. that’s how you win championships, not by flipping an entire roster every winter. seeing franklin make that move just confirms what we already know. the best coaches are the ones who are all in on their school, their players, their community. we have that. while other teams are starting from scratch with a new cast of characters every april. that continuity, that belief, is worth more than any $40 million buyout. that’s our edge.