That's a wild take coming from someone whose program probably wishes it had half the buzz Colorado's generating right now. First off, landing a four-star QB on national television is elite recruiting, period. It's not a distraction, it's called building a brand and winning the offseason, which absolutely matters when you're trying to change a culture. You think our staff isn't grinding in spring ball too? Of course they are, but they're also out there competing for the best players every single day, in the portal and in high school. Acting like development and flashy recruiting are mutually exclusive is a loser's mentality. Programs that win big do both. And 43 transfers? So what. That's the modern game. It's about assembling talent and coaching them up fast, and if Coach Prime can do it, good for him. We're building something real here with our own mix of high school development and strategic portal adds, and we're not scared of a little spotlight. Frankly, I love that college football has characters and drama again. It's entertaining, and it grows the sport. Sitting back and hoping nobody notices you while you "develop in silence" is how you get left behind. We're here to win, and to be talked about, and we're doing both. Let the rivasl cope about "mercenaries" while we're out there getting better players and more eyeballs. That's how you win in the Big 12 now.