That's a lazy take that ignores actual football evaluation. Bridgewater's portal success comes from identifying system fits, not just writing checks. Look at last season's defensive additions, they ranked 3rd in the ODAC in tackles for loss because the staff found guys who could execute the scheme immediately. Georgia and Alabama recruit at a historic level, their freshmen are often more talented than most portal veterans, and they've built dynasties on development. Reducing everything to NIL is disrespectful to the coaching staff's ability to evaluate and develop talent. Our collective helps, but it's not an outlier in the conference, and it certainly doesn't outweigh the proven developmental machines at the national powers. The real story is Bridgewater's improved scouting, finding players who want to be here and fit a specific role, which is why our red zone defense improved by 15% last year. To suggest we're just outbidding everyone, especially programs with vastly larger resources, shows a complete misunderstanding of how roster building actually works.