This entire premise is fundamentally flawed and reeks of a program that doesn't understand real roster construction. Texas Longhorns' recruiting success is built on development and brand power, not just NIL desperation. The 2024 class finished with a top-5 ranking and a 94.5 average player rating, which is built on elite talent, not overpaying for three-stars. The idea that a Mountain West school could flip a serious Texas quarterback target is pure fantasy. Quinn Ewers' development under this staff, going from a 58.1% completion rate to over 69% last season, is the real selling point for quarterbacks, not just a bag. The portal strategy has been surgical, focusing on high-impact players like Isaiah Bond from Alabama, not just trying to retain everyone. The "war chest" narrative is a loser's mentality. Texas operates from a position of strength, competing for championships, not just fighting off Group of Five schools for recruits. The FOCUS is on winning games, which naturally retains talent. Last season's Big 12 title and College Football Playoff appearance did more for roster stability than any NIL collective could alone. This take sounds like it comes from a program watching real contenders operate from the outside.