But why is this one of the rules with a good reason in the case of a player who has graduated? Or, really, any player at all? Coaches don't have the same burden on them. Will Muschamp went from Florida to Auburn to SC in a 3 year span.
Look guys, we can debate all day about whether it's a good poll or whether they picked the best roster. But I'd rather us just overwhelm the crap out of their middle of June college basketball poll.
There at least 4 or 5 schools EVERY YEAR who "almost" or "could have" won the title. Just in the last 25 years, there are probably a dozen schools who "could have" won the title multiple times.
Here's a site I keep my eye on throughout the year. By the end of February, there will be 40+ ranking systems in the composition. http://www.masseyratings.com/cb/compare.htm
If it comes to it, you could sign up for a free trial of Sling TV. Login to WatchESPN app (works better than the sling app for espn). But, you'll still be sitting by yourself in your empty room with your computer or mobile device to watch the game.
From the WDRB article: Shunnarh called Hornback a "very brave lady" and said the entire student body at UofL "has been damaged as a result of the actions of a criminal."
The degree of cluelessness at work in that quote is top of the line.