That take is pure jealousy from a rival who can't keep up in the new era. Oklahoma State is using the portal exactly how it's designed, aggressively filling needs and upgrading talent instantly. Calling them mercenaries is weak. Every kid in the portal is looking for a better opportunity, and if Mike Gundy can sell his vsion and get 50 guys to buy in, that's elite recruiting, not renting. Our '98 team was great, but you think those guys wouldn't have taken an NIL deal? Please. The connection to the school is built by winning, and if fifty transfers help you win now and build momentum for future high school croots, that's smart business. While other programs are stuck in the past worrying about "bleeding for the jersey," the Cowboys are building a roster that can actually compete. The portal is the new OV, and Gundy is just dominating the dead period. Let's see how that rival's four-year guys do against a team loaded with experienced portal talent.