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  • AuburnAlumni
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    • Jul 2002
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    Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

    Hard to believe these 4 programs have fallen off as much as they have over the years.

    Of those traditional powers, who rights the ship quickest and gets to a playoff or "major" bowl first?



    I'd say USC myself. Hard to believe it's been 16 years since UT won an SEC title and 11 years since the Canes were last in a BCS Bowl.
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  • TripleCrown9
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    • May 2010
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    #2
    Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

    I think it will be either USC or Nebraska.

    Nebraska's on the cusp, they've gone 28-12 since joining the B1G.

    USC should be able to turn things around with Sark.
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    • JazzMan
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      • Feb 2012
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      Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

      Being the homer that I am, Nebraska. We have a young defense, a young quarterback, very good receivers, one of the top tailbacks in the nation (and one of the best backups in Imani Cross), and a proven coach.

      Our offensive line will be a question mark this year, but hopefully they can pull their weight.
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      • canesfins
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        • Jul 2012
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        Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

        I'll say USC and Miami. Tennessee i like the direction they are heading in but the sec is tougher than the PAC 12 and acc. Miami will continue to recruit get players from the south Florida region and have a lot of playmakers but the defense couldn't stop a nosebleed. (As seen when miami spiraled out of the top 10 last season). Hopefully either a) the players have gotten older and better, b) defensive coordinator d'onofrio gets the players he needs for his defense or c) fire him and get and d cord who can coach D. Other than the defense, the only other way I don't see miami being "back" to some sort of national relevance in the next few years is if all of the qb recruits are busts and the next few years is filled with horrendous qb play.


        Also should Texas be added to this list?
        Last edited by canesfins; 06-04-2014, 10:56 PM.

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        • DarkOutFront
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          • Nov 2012
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          #5
          Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

          Tennessee is still a couple years away but Butch has us going in the right direction.

          I think Nebraska is the closest to a true contender at the moment although if the past indicates anything about all these programs, they could turn it around almost immediately.
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          • slapnutz2k2
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            • Apr 2005
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            Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

            I would pick USC then Miami. It's kinda hard to get those Cali kids to leave the state and USC always finds a way.


            Miami just had 2 horrible coaches before Golden. If they can find a QB to lead them, they will be fine. And if D'Onofrio gives up 40 points a game, he has to be fired.

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            • LowerWolf
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              • Jun 2006
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              Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

              We're on our way back. We'll take our lumps again this year, but should start to really pick up momentum next year.

              I think USC gets back on track the quickest.

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              • volstopfan14
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                • Jul 2010
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                Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

                Tennessee or USC. Nebraska and Miami I don't see being real contenders. USC will get good fast under Sark. Tennessee is readed in the right direction with Butch, but it may take a bit longer because our schedule is so much tougher.
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                • JazzMan
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                  • Feb 2012
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                  Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

                  Nebraska has won at least 9 games each season since Bo Pelini arrived in 2008... take that for what it's worth.
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                  • AuburnAlumni
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                    Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

                    Originally posted by JazzMan
                    Nebraska has won at least 9 games each season since Bo Pelini arrived in 2008... take that for what it's worth.

                    9-4 every year is great if you're Purdue or Miss. State.


                    For a program like Nebraska I wouldn't gauge that as being "back".
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                    • JazzMan
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                      Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

                      Originally posted by AuburnAlumni
                      9-4 every year is great if you're Purdue or Miss. State.


                      For a program like Nebraska I wouldn't gauge that as being "back".
                      It's better than what the other 3 have been putting out the past few years, which is what I'm getting at.

                      I didn't say Nebraska was "back."
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                      • slapnutz2k2
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                        Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

                        Originally posted by JazzMan
                        It's better than what the other 3 have been putting out the past few years, which is what I'm getting at.

                        I didn't say Nebraska was "back."

                        I think AA was referring to the title of the thread of which of the 4 schools would get back to playing for the championship. Winning 9 games is good but if Miami did that every year, I wouldn't be happy.
                        Last edited by slapnutz2k2; 06-05-2014, 01:30 PM.

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                        • ImTellinTim
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                          • Sep 2006
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                          #13
                          Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

                          Originally posted by AuburnAlumni
                          9-4 every year is great if you're Purdue or Miss. State.


                          For a program like Nebraska I wouldn't gauge that as being "back".
                          I'm trying to think of a significant win they've had since joining the B1G. Having a tough time coming up with one.

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                          • volstopfan14
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                            • Jul 2010
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                            #14
                            Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

                            Originally posted by JazzMan
                            Nebraska has won at least 9 games each season since Bo Pelini arrived in 2008... take that for what it's worth.
                            See, no offense, but I don't see Nebraska (or Miami for that matter) ever doing much better than that under their current coaching staffs. I think they will be solid every year, but I don't see them as great teams. Not legit national title contenders. USC obviously has that potential and I feel like UT does as well (though we have the longest way to go). I just don't see that with Nebraska or Miami.
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                            • BigDofBA
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                              #15
                              Re: Tennessee, Nebraska, Miami, USC....which gets "back" to consistent contender ...

                              1. USC
                              2. Miami
                              3. Nebraska
                              4. Tennessee


                              Tennessee may not get back for another decade.

                              Nebraska is a safe bet because they are solid under Pelini but I don't think he will ever get them to the next level. Like AA said, 9-4 isn't. "back" at Nebraska.

                              Miami is a team that could take off at any time and the ACC can be manageable

                              USC is my choice. They now have a decent coach.
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