Maybe for the moment. As the $ disparity widens between the P2 schools and the rest, those P2 schools are going to have the $ to pay for benches that are wealthier than non-P2 schools' starters. And in the case of programs like OSU, UGA, Bama, SC, etc., maybe by a very considerable margin.
Eastern Kentucky edge rushers from Brooklyn don't grow on trees!
Depth on defense is a positive asset.
That is the good thing about the transfer portal. As soon as one leaves they can immediately be replaced with someone of equal or greater talent.
Also defines the coaching talent. Gone are days of top rank schools stocking talent three deep.
Maybe for the moment. As the $ disparity widens between the P2 schools and the rest, those P2 schools are going to have the $ to pay for benches that are wealthier than non-P2 schools' starters. And in the case of programs like OSU, UGA, Bama, SC, etc., maybe by a very considerable margin.
That’s true but playing time pushes in the opposite direction, and you need to get on the field if you ever want to make the NFL
Helps, but they tend to find you if you have talent.