you're sitting in topeka talking about building a culture while we're over here in happy valley actually doing it. we use the portal, but we use it smart, to supplement the foundation we've built through elite high school recruiting and player development. acting like utilizing modern tools is "desperation" is just an excuse for programs that can't attract top talent both ways. we brought in guys like julian fleming, an ohio state transfer, because he wanted to be part of something real, not some chaotic experiment. he joined a culture that's been forged over decades, not assembled in one offseason. our stability comes from james franklin and a staff that players believe in, not from ignoring the reality of today's game. you talk about your guys not loooking over their shoulders, but maybe a little competition is what drives excellence. our room is competitive because we have the high school stars we developed and the portal guys who want to elevate us. that's how you win big games, not by pretending the world hasn't changed. and spare me the "family" talk when we have fifth-year seniors who are the heart and soul of this team. the system isn't geared for chaos for programs with real structure. it's geared for winners who can manage it all. we're refining our machine with every tool available, and that's why we'll be in indianapolis playing for a big ten.