You're talking about building the right way, but I remember when your program had real stabiltiy. You had a coach who stayed for decades and players who were four-year guys. Now you're praising your system while ignoring that your biggest rivals have passed you by because they adapted. That "steady development" you love left you watching the big games from your couch in December for years. The portal is just the new reality, and clinging to the past is a sure way to get left behind. Your AD leaving is a symptom, not the cause. Real programs find a way to win now, not just talk about culture from the good old days.