I've missed a lot of the conversation here, but I'd like to just add this, as I responded to Kelly with the other day - what we want for everyone is to be able to compete. We want CU to be able to compete, we want the individual players to be able to compete. Some of the players on the current roster weren't able to compete on the level CU plays at. Some of the recruits we were bringing probably wouldn't have been able to compete at the level CU plays at. It's better for them to be able to go somewhere where they actually can compete. (I didn't add this next part on twitter) Some of these kids will be better able to compete at a G5 level, but there's kids who played this year who need to drop to FCS. Especially from a speed perspective.
None of us should 'gloat' about kids leaving. We should be a little sad, appreciative of their time, and wish them well on their journey. But as painful as it might be for some of them right now, letting them hit the portal and go to a G5 or FCS school where they can actually compete is doing them a favor.
As far as the coaches, I mean, they all know it's a business, and most assistants don't survive a head coaching change. I'm definitely appreciative of how hard they worked while there was uncertainty at the head coaching spot, but I am certain that they knew they were leaving soon. Plus, and I'm not disregarding their hard work, it's something that looks better when they're looking for their next job to say they stuck it out and worked their hardest even under trying circumstances than trying to explain why they just sat and collected a paycheck while waiting for the axe to fall. I don't want to sound unappreciative, and leaving Boulder might be hard on them, especially because some of them might have to accept demotions, but we also know that they know how the business works.
Anyway, TL : DR, we can be nice but also be understanding that this is all for the best for most everyone.