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Message: [QUOTE="Gus Mahler, post: 3950900, member: 6072"] I lean strongly to your point of view. It looks like it could be good for top notch players, maybe all players. My biggest concern is that the rich will stay rich. Those who are willing to fish in the transfer pool will always be able to fill holes. And mass exoduses could become common. I have a hard time seeing how it's good for programs/schools and fans. If a school gets an outstanding recruiting class, fans will be excited to look forward to a given season. If, after that season, several of them leave, the fans are left with disappointment. I concede that can happen now, but I fear that will become the "new normal." We shouldn't overlook the power of peer pressure and social media. Let us hope good players will consider Geno's point about building a brand. I also fear that the value of the great [I]teachers[/I], will go down. People like Geno want to develop a player over time and teach the whole game with the idea of cultivating championship caliber teams and programs marked by sustained excellence. The result could be early exit for several outstanding coaches. [/QUOTE]