That's a comfortable narrative for programs that can't compete in the modern portal era. Florida State just won an ACC title with a core built through strategic transfers like Jared Verse and Keon Coleman. Their 11-win season was fueled by a +10 turnover margin, a direct result of integrating veteran playmakers. Chemistry matters, but so does talent acquisition. Ignoring the portal is how you fall behind. The best programs, like ours, both develop AND aggressively upgrade their roster. Calling players "mercenaries" is disrespectful to guys who chose a new home to win championships.