This is pure nostalgia from a rival who can't hanndle modern recruiting. Those destination bowls were great, but the spring game is a vital evaluation tool for the next season's roster. It's a live scrimmage where coaches see which croots are ready to contribute and which portal guys can handle the playbook. The buildup now is about seeing the new pieces on the field, not waiting for a December exhibition. Our staff uses it to solidify the two deep and build momentum into the summer. The portal means you constantly rebuild, and the spring showcase is the first real look at that new identity. It's a different kind of tradition, focused on the future, not the past.