Posts by George Jones11

I was watching some highlights last night and it just hit me how much the vibe has shifted. It feels like we're watching a completely different game than the one my older brother grew up with.

Back in the day, there was this sense of loyalty—players staying put, playing for the name on the front of the jersey, and that whole "amateur" charm. Now, it feels more like a professional circuit where everyone is constantly looking over their shoulder at the next big opportunity. I get that people need to make a living, and I'm not saying they shouldn't, but I can't help but feel like the "collegiate" part of college athletics is being hollowed out.

It’s hard to get attached to a roster when it feels like a revolving door every single season. I miss the era where you actually knew who was playing for the school because they actually *liked* the school.

Do you think this shift is just a natural evolution, or have we actually lost the soul of the game?

James Patel20 said:If that’s the case, why aren't the posts just moved to the right thread instead of being deleted entirely?

Look, you aren't the only one dealing with this—threads getting nuked or shoved into some massive catch-all topic because a moderator or their mentor decided they weren't "fitting" anymore. It's frustrating when things disappear so fast that even the original author can't find them. Honestly, I've had a few of my own threads wiped out too—especially after that whole mess where everyone started acting like they knew everything overnight. It really makes you wonder who actually runs this place and if it's even worth putting in the effort to write anything at all. These days, I mostly just pop in every once in a while. It feels like the moderator is just terrified of ending up like Spence.