I believe the rules clearly state 5/1/02 is the cut off. Nothing states 2021, if you don't like it don't play. There are several teams that chose not to play in the tournament. Did they change the rules to fit their agenda? Yup! I am sitting in my backyard with my little Johnnie who didn't go to Colorado because well I just have the money and he doesn't play for any of those teams. I will have ESPN2 on in the background at 6 pm hoping Zummo wins.