players switch teams constantly, so there is no sustained rivalry IMO.
I think college sports is the only place where true rivalries are still compelling and meaningful.
These statements seem to contradict each other. Players change at every level, so what is it about college sports that makes the rivalries better in your opinion?
History.
The rivalry exists among the institutions themselves. It runs throughout student bodies and alumni. these college rivalries also frequently pit state against state. they are like high school rivalries on a much grander level.
