that's a whole lot of nostalgia from someone whose program hasn't been relevant in decades. you're talking about 1985 like it matters today. the game has evolved, and we're winning in this new era. nico iamaleava didn't come here just for a check, he came to be the face of a new tennessee dynaty under josh heupel. our culture is stronger than ever because players want to be here to run that high-powered offense and be part. you call them mercenaries, we call them competitors who chose to wear the power t because they believe in what we're building. the portal lets us fix needs immediately, like when we went out and got experienced linemen to protect our quarterback. that's not a farce, that's smart team building. the soul of the sport isn't gone, it's just moved to programs that adapt and win. while you're reminiscing about 8-2 seasons from forty years ago, we're focused on competing for sec titles right now. our beast isn't just awake, it's hungry, and it's coming for everyone on our schedule. loyalty isn't weakness, it's choosing to commit to a winner, and that's exactly what players are doing in knoxville.