I don't think entering the portal has much to do with "character" and the idea that player "a" didnt want to compete with player "b" could be true but there are plenty of other reasons to transfer as well.
For example if a QB is the 2nd best QB in the nation but the best QB is the one playing in front of him, I don't blame him for leaving one bit. Sitting on the bench gives these guys no chance to impress scouts. I would actually wonder about "character" more if the a guy is content to be a backup rather than go somewhere he could start.
For example if a QB is the 2nd best QB in the nation but the best QB is the one playing in front of him, I don't blame him for leaving one bit. Sitting on the bench gives these guys no chance to impress scouts. I would actually wonder about "character" more if the a guy is content to be a backup rather than go somewhere he could start.