That's a wild take coming from a rival fan, and it's completely off base. You're praising the Big Ten for avoiding the portal while ignoring that Michigan just won a national title with a massive portal haul, including key pieces. The idea that the SEC lives off reputation is laughable when they've dominated the draft for a decade plus. Development is crucial, but acting like utilizing the portal means you lack culture is pure cope. Look at Lincoln Riley at USC or Deion Sanders at Colorado, they're building something fast because the game has changed lowkey. The Big Ten isn't above it, they're just slower to adapt. Newberry Wolves are hitting the portal hard for specific needs because you have to now. Sitting out the portal arms race is how you get left behind. The foundation is stronger when you blend development with strategic portal tkaes, not by pretending it's 2010. The SEC's "past glory" includes current championships, and their draft numbers aren't fading. This isn't about fantasy football, it's about modern roster construction. If your program isn't active in both high school recruiting and the portal, you're not competing at the highest level, period.