I think many people underestimate the reasons kids leave. I've seen this in other sports, and kids go into the portal and end up quitting sports altogether - not because they couldn't find a team to transfer to, but because they didn't want to play for a variety of reasons. Or, because this is a fall sport, many of them are taking their time to find a new home, and that includes willingly looking at moving down a level or two.
Not every player hitting the portal is a high level potential NFL talent expecting to make a big move up to better position them for the draft. The vast majority are looking for a change of scenery, or contemplating quitting the game, for a bunch of different reasons.
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M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."
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