This was being said 10 years ago, as well. Sounds like you have been in it long enough to notice things have changed. Definitely from pre-covid to post, there has been a huge shift. portal, NIL and roster limitations. The real answer is that it has changed and will continue to. But don't lose sight of the sport being more popular than ever before in terms of ratings, marketability and TV exposure. Don't lose sight of the sport drawing more revenue than ever before. What you see in the Chicagoland area is not indicative of the rest of the country either. Just a few extras to nibble on while you stress.