That's a tired take from someone who clearly misses the days their program could hoard talent. Texas has adapted better than anyone, using NIL to retain stars like Quinn Ewers for multiple seasons. His return, along with a top-5 returning production ranking, proves you can build a team in this era. The 2023 team that made the CFP was built through development and strategic portal adds, not just one-year rentals. The "soul" is still there, it just looks different, and programs that evolve are winning.