That's a wild take coming from a rival fan. The obsession with rankings exists because the crystal ball doesn't lie, and the 247 composite is a direct pipeline to national titles. You build through high school croots, period. The portal is a supplement, NOT a foundation. The SEC and Big Ten are dominating the recruiting trail for a reason, they're locking down the five-stars that win you championships in November, not just conference games in September. If you're not in the mix for those elite guys, you're just managing a ceiling. We're pushing hard in the Big Ten now, and you better believe Lincoln Riley is going after those same blue-chips that have ppowered the SEC for years. The "standard" you're talking about gets reset every signing day, and right now, the teams stacking top-ten classes are the ones setting it. Parity? More like other leagues are finally trying to play the same game, but they're still behind on NIL and the bump that comes with our new conference.
