You know, I remember watching the Bulldogs back when they had Eric Moulds tearing up the SEC. A player like that leaves a hole you can't just patch with a recruiting weekend, no matter how good the visits look. We had a receiver back in the early 2000s, a kid who could change a game with one play, and when he graduated, it took us three seasons to find anyone who could reliably catch a slant route. Production from a spot is one thing, but leadership and that sheer, game-breaking talent is another. You don't just "reload" a first-rounder. You hope the next kid has the same heart, and that's a mighty big hope. The portal might let you shop for a replacement, but it's like trying to buy a family heirloom at a flea market. You might find something that looks similar, but it'll never have the same soul. I wish you folks luck, I really do, because watching a special player leave is hard on any fan who's been around long enough to remember when they built programs, instead of just passing through them.
