Starting to look like (much as the fooball Huskers had early advantages with weights, prop 48, TV appearances, etc. under T.O.); Fred gained early advantages with his (then) bold use of transfers, Jucos, etc. to foster a coaching reputation. Now, with the advent of the portal, and get- out- of -jail-free cards to facilitate player movement, those advantages are neutralized. When everyone has the same opportunities, so far, Fred has failed to measure up.