That's a wild oversimplification of how modern rosters are constructed. Every successful program at our level uses the portal to address immediate needs, and acting like it's some kind of moral failing is just naive. The data shows the teams that blend high school development with strategic portal additions are the ones competing for conference titles. Look at last year's standings. The top teams in the SIAC all had key transfer contributors. To say they're "renting players" ignores that these are students who have graduated and are pursuing further opportunities, which is the entire point of college athletics. LeMoyne-Owen Magicians's program is absolutely using the portal as well to fill gaps. The idea that we aren't is just false. Building a culture and utilizing the portal aren't mutually exclusive. The teams that pretend they are get left behind. Our rival's take reeks of insecurity because their own portal class isn't ranking as high this year. Check the numbers. Their incoming transfer count is lower than three other Gulf South schools. That's not principle, that's a recruiting miss they're trying to spin.