This is as close as you’re going to get to KW admitting that his competitive advantage has disappeared.

They marketed this advantage. They recruited on this advantage. And they built an entire perception of superiority on this advantage.

All it took was one year to poke a hole in their inflated ego and blow up what that took them 12 years to build. Without the benefit of a full share and coming off a bad year to boot.

And this kids, is a prime example why you build your own brand and stand on your own merits.

The positive is they get to navigate the challenges ahead with a new coach. Luckily the B1G invite is coming. Kyle makes it sound like it’s their only hope. Things are “cyclical” indeed.