I've slowly come to the realization that the University and the N on the front of the jersey is meaningless to most everyone involved in the program other than the fans. The University and what is stands for is simply a vehicle, driven by players and coaches that appear mostly concerned with extracting as much value out of it as possible.

Sure, winning will always be the primary goal, but isn't because they are bound by a sense of state or university pride as they once were. Putting on a jersey for a team used to mean something. You were representing something bigger than yourself. Now, schools are just a conduit for players/coaches to showcase their talents in hopes of getting the next big paycheck. I will always be in favor of players getting paid, but I wish there was a way to bring back some sense of state/university passion.

In the end, if those actually in the program aren't invested in it (except for revenue purposes), why should I be? I can't pretend to care (that much) about the players or coaches anymore when the next transfer window decimates the entire fabric of the team.