That's some real rich talk coming from a fan of a program that's been living in the past for decades. We're building something real here in Tempe, and the portal is how you win in modern football. Those guys who "bled for the jersey" also got left behind when the game evolved. Our staff is out there finding hungry players who want to be Sun Devils and compete right now. You think we should just sit back and develop high school kids while everyone else loads up? That's how you get left behind. Our culture is stronger than ever because we're bringing in guys who are grateful for the opportunity and ready to work. That '98 team was great, but football isn't plaayed in black and white film anymore. We're building a roster that can win the Big 12. The connection comes from winning, and we're fixin' to do a whole lot of that with our new squad. Other schools are just mad because we're adapting faster and building something they can't stop.