Looking for a team high in tradition who have fallen on hard times

[Ramminyou]

Quote: Originally Posted by MacDiiddy

And the only Team in NCAA history to play a 5th down haha

True story: there is a bar in Columbia, MO called The 5th Down.

[ROL Jamas]

Quote: Originally Posted by cparrish

I have to agree with franch1st on this one, Colorado for sure. They were a top 10 program in the late 80's and most of the 90's. Won a NC in 1990 and Heisman in 1994. Amazing team entrance led by Ralphie as franch1se alluded to. Really fell apart when Dan Hawkins (worst BCS coach of all-time) took over. Only a 2* program in NCAA 13, so def a rebuilding job. Great pipeline states in California and Texas for recruiting. Team is full of young talent at every position and plays in top tier conference in the Pac-12.

Who would have thought that Colorado fan would yearn for the Joel Klatt era? As depressing as me yearning for the Zac Taylor era.

Colorado, Washington, and Minnesota would be my top 3. I would also suggest Washington State, as people seem to forget that the team went to multiple Rose Bowls at the end of the 90's and the beginning of the 2000's, and was a perennial Top 15 team for about 5-8 years. Then again, the entire Pac 12 outside of Oregon and USC could be defined as a team that at one point was really good if not great, but currently is mediocre - in the past 15 years, even. UCLA, Cal, Arizona, Arizona State, Washington, Washington State, and Oregon State have all had a bit of big national success in that time frame. Really, stick west and you can't go wrong :-P

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Not sure if they've been brought up, but you could go with Syracuse.

They were a power house back in the 50's and 60's with the famous #44 running backs (Jim Brown, Floyd Little, and Ernie Davis).

And I think it goes without saying they aren't exactly a power house anymore...

[UMiami]

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyRu31

I'm from the east coast and not the biggest college football fan. I follow but NFL is my thang. I lose interest as soon as Michigan loses. They're my squad but not interested in playing with them. Too easy. I enjoy building a program back up but I have a few criteria. -Team has to have some tradition but not much recent success. -I pretty much want a team that has their own intro of some sort The last couple of years I've rolled with Army. Perfect for my criteria but I need a new challenge. Suggestions?

hate to say it.... the u

[D0GGERT D0G]

Cal Golden Bears or Tennessee

[DetectivMitenz]

I would say ND, but since you're a Michigan fan, screw off.

[thehoagster07]

I'm rolling with SMU this year. High in tradition but got the death penalty. Now kinda back. Recruiting is somewhat easy since you're in Texas, so once I get them built up I'll add them to the Big 12 for a new challenge.

[Ninjas N Grits]

Quote: Originally Posted by DetectivMitenz

I would say ND, but since you're a Michigan fan, screw off.

Lol. Best post I've read today

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