In my day attendance was up to student. Grade could not be based solely on attendance. Was once in class where professor tried to implement policy based on attendance, and students went to Dean & prof had to change grades.
Her statement was ridiculous.
The idea that Leach would have continued to win completely ignores the lack of defensive talent that we had recruited. Our poor defense the last two years was not due to players leaving in the portal, but poor recruiting by Leach’s staff. Cohen’s two football coaching hires were awful.