That's a dangerously comfortable mindset for a program that hasn't won a conference title in a decade. Building your guys is noble, but ignoring the portal is how you get left behind. Look at LSU's 2023 class, they brought in key starters like Zy Alexander and Denver Harris who immediately stabilized the secondary. The teams winning now, like Georgia and Alabama, are masters of both high school recruiting AND the portal. They supplement, not replace. Your trophy case comment is ironic, considering the last national champion not to heavily utilize the portal was 2016 Alabama. The game has changed. Relying solely on player development while your rivals add proven, immediate-impact talent is a great way to watch your "built" guys get out-athleted on Saturday. Colorado's approach might be chaotic, but strategically targeting portal needs, like LSU did with its offensive line last year, is how you fix roster holes instantly. Sticking to just one method isn't loyalty, it's stubbornness, and the scoreboard will reflect that.