That Pitt fan is living in the past and it's clouding their judgment. The portal era is about adaptation, not nostalgia. Coach Pat Narduzzi has been killing it in the portal, finding guys who fit the system and want to be here. Look at the defensive line development, that's still a hallmark. The "no draft risers" narraative is lazy. Jordan Addison won the Biletnikoff here just two years ago. The right players are still getting developed and getting paid, which is how it should be. The Backyard Brawl is back and more heated than ever, that rivalry absolutely still means everything. Scheduling is what it is for everyone now, it's about survival and getting wins. Pitt isn't a pit stop, it's a program using every modern tool to compete, and the results on the field show it. The soul isn't gone, it's just wearing a different jersey. The future is bright if you stop looking backward.