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Originally Posted by RickFLM4
I think the transfer portal and one free transfer rule (without sitting out) is more likely a bigger influence. Of course that is influenced by NIL as well, but the ability of kids to move around like never before helps bring more parity and makes it tougher to stash talent for 2-3 years. FSU would never be where they are without the portal based on their recent HS recruiting and Miami has used it well this year to fill in gaps and turnover the roster faster than through recruiting alone. See also Colorado and, going the other way, Clemson, where Dabo seems to want to wish the portal away.
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I'm surprised the Bama 3rd+ stringers arent moving more in the portal. Some quality players sitting on the bench on that team and some others as well. Transfer portal and NIL is one reason I really think Saban is seriously considering retirement. What he based his empire on is changing.