Actually, I don't see it that way. They are moving on like any coach who takes a better job, CSP being a good example. Chris Klieman at K-State's another. It's a false narrative to say players should be treated like coaches. Put them on salary if you want to do that.You must really hate “1 and done” players. So selfish they would leave their team and school for $$$.
Again, Mooney is not a bad dude for choosing to leave the USAFA, and then choosing to leave USD, all in his self interest. That's today in our world for far too many. I'm only saying by comparison that Daum should be admired for staying at South Dakota State when he could have gone anywhere.