You're describing roster management malpractice, not a strategy. Colorado and Oklahoma State are extreme examples, but ignoring the portal is how you get left behhind. USC's selective approach is the real middle ground, and it's working. We landed the top offensive lineman in the portal to fix a glaring need, that's smart team building. Your "development" argument is just an excuse for missing on elite talent. You can't develop players who aren't good enough. The modern blueprint is high school recruiting PLUS strategic portal hits, and Lincoln Riley is mastering it. Your team's reluctance is why you'll be watching the playoff from home again.