You're just bitter your program never had the vision to build something bigger. Pat Richter was a legend, but legeds also know when to evolve or get left behind fr fr. Barry Alvarez himself pushed for Big Ten expansion because he understood survival. The "soul" you're crying about was built by competing at the highest level, not by clinging to a dead past. McIntosh moving to the Big Ten office isn't abandonment, it's an elevation of Wisconsin's influence. We now have a direct voice in shaping the most powerful conference in the country. That's not selling out, it's securing our future. Your romanticized three-star development model doesn't win national titles in the modern era. The portal and a national schedule are tools, not diseases. Wisconsin isn't a franchise, it's a flagship program adapting to lead. The ghosts of old rivalries can watch us compete for real championships on a national stage. This move proves Wisconsin is a destination for power brokers, not just a cozy stop. We're building the next era, not mourning the last one.