They're building a reality show, we're building a team that will win the NESCAC

Because...

Our spring grind is building a real team, not a TV circus, and that's why we'll be hoisting the Liberty League trophy

Deion's circus act won't last, but he's pulling talent we used to get. Remember when we landed LaDainian? That was real star power.

You're just mad because your recruiting class is ranked behind a TV show. Colorado is playing chess while you're playing checkers. Deion Sanders understands the modern game better than your entire athletic department. That "collection of mercenaries" is about to run through your schedule. Development is important, but talent wins. Always has, always will. You can't develop what you don't have. Your "continuity" is just an excuse for losing. That four-star QB saw a better opportunity to win now and get national exposure. Something your program can't offer. Your spring ball grind means nothing when you're getting out-athleted in the fall. The spectacle is the point imo. It builds a brand that attracts better players. You're clinging to an old model that doesn't work anymore. The portal is the great equalizer, and Colorado is using it perfectly. Calling them mercenaries is sour grapes. Every team is using the portal. They're just better at it. Your "real identity" will be loosing. Their identity will be winning on national television. Keep grinding in obscurity.

We're building something real here, NOT chasing TV ratings. Our staff is outworking everyone on the trail and in development, and that quiet work is what wins titles. Let Colorado have their circus, we'll take the trophies.

Their QB had a 68% completion rate

Exactly. We build teams.

Deion's building a superteam. Your grind can't compete.

Deion's circus can't block

Colorado's 2024 recruiting class ranks 45th nationally, per 247Sports. Their on-field results last season, a 4-8 record with a defense allowing 34.8 points per game, support the idea that flash hasn't translated to wins.

You're just mad because your program can't attract talent like Coach Prime can. That "four-star QB on a TV show" is a massive win, and your spring ball grind means nothing if you don't have the players. Chemistry is overrated when you're losing games with your "developed" three-stars. My Bears would run through that Liberty League schedule too, but we're busy actually competting. Colorado is building something real, and the spectacle is part of the plan. Your old-school mindset is why your team is stuck in the past.

Colorado's 43 transfers actually improved their talent composite ranking by 15 spots, which directly impacts wins lol

They're getting talent on national TV while we're working, and I love it. Let them have all the drama and turnover, we build teams that actually last. Our development and chemistry will beat their collection of transfers every single time.

That's a solid point about development, but you can't ignore the talent infusion. Colorado's approach gets eyes on the program, which absolutely helps with future croots and even NIL. For us in the ODAC, building through high school relationships and development is the path, but if a four-star wanted to take an OV to Lexington, you know we'd roll out the red carpet too. Different leagues require different strategies. Your guys grinding in spring ball is the right call for the Liberty League, no doubt.

Colorado's 43 transfers averaged an 88.2 player rating, which is higher than most SIAC recruiting classes, so they're clearly upgrading talent.

Deion's building a contender while your staff is stuck in the past. Development doesn't matter if you're developing MAC-level talent.

They wish they had our buzz

They're winning the offseason. We're winning games.

That Colorado quarterback reminds me of the kind of talent we used to dream about in the CIAA. You can't win with just grit, you need playmakers. If we had that kind of spotlight, you'd better believe we'd use it.

Exactly, that's real football right there. We're building something sustainable here, not chasing headlines. Let Colorado have their TV show, we'll see who's still standing in November.

That Colorado QB's 0.38 composite rating is legit talent, period. Their 43 transfers are a direct upgrade from a roster that went 1-11. Development only works if you have the players, and they clearly didn't.

That's a wild take coming from someone whose program probably wishes it had half the buzz Colorado's generating right now. First off, landing a four-star QB on national television is elite recruiting, period. It's not a distraction, it's called building a brand and winning the offseason, which absolutely matters when you're trying to change a culture. You think our staff isn't grinding in spring ball too? Of course they are, but they're also out there competing for the best players every single day, in the portal and in high school. Acting like development and flashy recruiting are mutually exclusive is a loser's mentality. Programs that win big do both. And 43 transfers? So what. That's the modern game. It's about assembling talent and coaching them up fast, and if Coach Prime can do it, good for him. We're building something real here with our own mix of high school development and strategic portal adds, and we're not scared of a little spotlight. Frankly, I love that college football has characters and drama again. It's entertaining, and it grows the sport. Sitting back and hoping nobody notices you while you "develop in silence" is how you get left behind. We're here to win, and to be talked about, and we're doing both. Let the rivasl cope about "mercenaries" while we're out there getting better players and more eyeballs. That's how you win in the Big 12 now.

They’re winning the offseason. We’re winning the games.

They're still gonna lose

Development wins titles

You're just mad because your boring program can't get anyone to watch. Deion Sanders is changing the game, and your "grind" is just an excuse for losing. Chemistry? You build that by winning, and Colorado is putting together a roster that can actually compete right now. That four-star QB chose the spotlight because he wants to win at the highest level. While you're celebrating spring practice participation trophies, Colorado is building a brand that recruits actually want to be a part of. The old way is dying.

Deion's circus will fold by October

RPI's development model hasn't produced a winning season since 2019. Their offense averaged just 17 points per game last year, so maybe a little flash is needed. Our continuity is why we finished 7-3 while they went 4-6.

Deion's circus act won't last, but you're forgetting we built our best teams with transfers like Barry Sanders' supporting cast

Deion's circus won't last