This take completely ignores Miami's proven portal success. We added 12 transfers with an average 89.5 player rating, and they contributed to a 3-win improvement last season. Development matters, but so does acquiring proven talent. Iowa's "continuity" produced a bottom-20 offense nationally for three straight years. Our approach is balanced, not desperate. The portal isn't a circus when you have a clear system for integration. Miami's culture is strong precisely because we blend elite development with strategic portal adds.