The cats are finally using the portal more aggressively to fill needs and plug holes. Better late than never! I am unsure if it's a bigger NIL budget, the new AD, help from Admissions, or just better program management. I have said all along that the NIL rules could turn out to be a huge advantage for second-tier teams like NU, Duke, Vandy, Indina, etc. Allows these teams to "buy" a few key high-level players they could never could get out of High School. The 4th and 5th linebackers at Georgia, Alabama, or LSU were probably 4 or 5-star recruits and are likely unhappy playing kickoff coverage and could be starting at NU. Admissions has always been an issue, but if that changes even a little bit, and the NIL budget is there, the team can get good in a hurry. Good to see the Cats are getting in the game!
