portal. Ryder Burton is, IMHO, a prime example.

We've been so set these last few years to have the best QB we can possibly get for the current season that anyone we bring on the develop doesn't get the attention they need to develop. It seems we've had several QB's these last few years that looked like they could develop into starting QB's, but the last 2 seasons we've brought in one-and-dones and they grow impatient and transfer (that's why I'm hoping someone other than GB is our starter this year so we don't have to continue this merry-go-round).

You get a 5-star and often they are good to go in year 1. I've watched that happen with my Buckeyes a few times in the last 10 years. 4 stars often need at least a year of development, a lot of players will wait one year. 3-stars will not wait patiently at a major program, but will transfer out and possibly be that QB being brought in for that 1 year after they get experience down a level of competition.

The current reality of college football is not, as far as teams go, and as far as a benefit for us fans, conducive to what it once was in developing players.

It was so interesting the week before when Criddle (ESPN960) had the HC from Snow College on his program to help cohost the show. He talked about this scenario extensively and how much has changed. They have to face having starting players, just as they are about to begin their season, that can suddenly transfer out. There is very little development opportunity at key skill positions in todays college landscape.