Things I know, and things I think I know:
As you ponder the state of collegiate athletics, you might lament its diminishing charm.
Elements of the NIL (name, image and likeness) world and the transfer portal perhaps make you cringe at times. Don't apologize for having values.
But don't tell me the charm's completely gone. For one thing, saying that makes you sound old (guilty). What's more, plenty of charm remains.
Part of the problem is, well, the world's changing. You can't stop that, right?
Ron Brown recently reminded me of one major change since his stint as Nebraska's wide receivers/tight ends coach from 1987 to 2003, during the program's glory years.