That's a tough reality for Washington State fans right now. The financial gap is real, and it's brutal for programs outside the power conferences. Florida's own roster has been impacted by the portal, losing key players to bigger NIL offers. But to say the soul is gone ignores how programs still develop talent. Look at Florida's Graham Mertz, who improved his completion rate by over 10 points after transferring in. The game has changed, but building a culture that maximizes player development is still the core of winning.