College football has changed. No longer is the expectation for the vast majority of a high school recruiting class to finish out their eligibility at the school where it began. Heck, it’s a success if half of the high school recruits in a class remain on campus for the full four years.
And if there’s a coaching change? All bets are off.
This new reality makes it that much more special when kids do stick it out. That doesn’t mean everyone should. But those who do and are paid off for doing so earn a special place in my heart.