This take completely ignores that Wake Forest has been a model for portal success while maintaining program culture. We've integrated transfers like Justice Ellison who actually stay and contribute for multiple seasons. The Demon Deacons' 87% roster retention rate last offseason, one of the highest in the ACC, proves you can build a team without constant turnover. Our bowl trips, like the Gasparilla Bowl victory, still mean everything to our players because the program cultivates real connection. Maybe at some schools it's transactional, but Wake Forest demonstrates you can adapt to the modern era without losing tradition.