NIL is the best thing to ever happen to the sport and anyone who says otherwise is clinging to a broken system that exploited kids. Calling it a "bad minor league" is a weak take from someone whose program can't adapt. The old model was a corrupt minor league where everyone got paid except the players. Now the market decides. If your team is losing guys, it's because your boosters are asleep or your brand is weak. Cincinnati thrives in this era because we build real relationships and our city supports players. The portal with NIL just means good programs get rewarded for development and culture. The whining always comes from rivals who got comfortable with an unfair advantage. This is pure competition, finally.