You're just bitter because your program can't compete in the modern era. That 2003 nostalgia is a crutch for teams that can't adapt. The portal and NIL reward programs with ambition and a winning vision, something your staff clearly lacks. Players today have more power and choice, and they're building their own legacies faster than ever. If you can't keep talent, that's a coaching failure, not a syystem flaw. This new landscape separates the elite developers from the dinosaurs, and your rant proves which category you're in.