vuduchile 1,941 Posted September 5, 2019 Boomer Sooner https://collegefootballnews.com/2019/07/ap-college-football-rankings-greatest-programs-of-all-time?fbclid=IwAR1F08kGxidKANh380qko6COPIghqNt-iUXH_O3WRKaoHJO8Tclad0-FywM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted September 6, 2019 As much as I hated them, that '85-'88 team led by Jamell Holieway might have been my favorite team to ever watch play. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted September 6, 2019 Michigan is the greatest team that doesn't actually win titles, apparently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,108 Posted September 6, 2019 I would have to think Ohio State would be top 3... possibly #1. During my lifetime (90's through today - not counting ages 0-10... I was born in 1980), they've been a mainstay in the top 10 virtually all 30 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted September 6, 2019 1997 onwards OSU was. 1990-96 their best finish was 12th (then 17th a couple times). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted September 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Cruzer said: As much as I hated them, that '85-'88 team led by Jamell Holieway might have been my favorite team to ever watch play. Those wishbone teams produced some great running backs. I’ve enjoyed watching them evolve into a passing team. I just wish they’d play some defense now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted September 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: I would have to think Ohio State would be top 3... possibly #1. During my lifetime (90's through today - not counting ages 0-10... I was born in 1980), they've been a mainstay in the top 10 virtually all 30 years. Since 1980, OSU has won 2 national championships (8 total) ...........................Bama has 6 (15 total). How in the world could OSU be "possibly"#1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted September 6, 2019 I actually thought Notre Dame was going to take the top spot. They have the most national championships of all time. But I guess they’ve had too many down years. Eta: I’m incorrect. Bama has more. Technically Yale has the most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,108 Posted September 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Cruzer said: Since 1980, OSU has won 2 national championships (8 total) ...........................Bama has 6 (15 total). How in the world could OSU be "possibly"#1? Because prior to 2010, they really haven't been anything special. If you're talking "all-time", I think you'd have to factor in resume from, I don't know... the last 50+ years or so? Also, there's a playoff system now. It's easier to win a championship. In the 90's and 2000's before the playoffs, it was only a group of people's opinions on who either #1 was, or #1 and #2 to fight it out. There were many years where Ohio State would have been "in the playoffs" and could have won the championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted September 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said: Because prior to 2010, they really haven't been anything special. If you're talking "all-time", I think you'd have to factor in resume from, I don't know... the last 50+ years or so? Also, there's a playoff system now. It's easier to win a championship. In the 90's and 2000's before the playoffs, it was only a group of people's opinions on who either #1 was, or #1 and #2 to fight it out. There were many years where Ohio State would have been "in the playoffs" and could have won the championship. I'm not sure all time helps OSU's case either. Prior to 1980 Bama won more titles then than OSU has combined. And prior to the playoff system, those ranked #1 and #2 were ranked that for a reason. OSU had every chance to ranked one of those if merited - they weren't. I'm not sure how any impartial fan could ever make a case for OSU over Bama. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,108 Posted September 6, 2019 Just now, Cruzer said: I'm not sure all time helps OSU's case either. Prior to 1980 Bama won more titles then than OSU has combined. And prior to the playoff system, those ranked #1 and #2 were ranked that for a reason. OSU had every chance to ranked one of those if merited - they weren't. I'm not sure how any impartial fan could ever make a case for OSU over Bama. As I said, I was only going by what I witnessed. I was born in 1980 and didn't really even pay attention until I was about 10. My guess, as I stated, was only based on what I saw from 1990-today. After actually clicking on the link and seeing Ohio State #3 and Alabama #2... I'm guessing I really wasn't all that far off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 697 Posted September 6, 2019 30 minutes ago, ZeroTolerance said: Michigan is the greatest team that doesn't actually win titles, apparently. Half a national championship in 70 years (and a gift half at that). Lets not forget about the most unlikable fanbase around....or at least tied with Notre Dame. I can handle the Michigan grads I know, for the most part they are stand up folks. Its the DB Walmart Wolverines that are unbearable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted September 6, 2019 It's great when 60 year olds are voting. Those guys who remember Billy Sims and Barry Switzer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted September 6, 2019 Mount Union (OH) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,618 Posted September 6, 2019 Michigan over ND? Puhleese. Whole thing is invalid based on that besides Alabama. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted September 6, 2019 5 hours ago, TimmySmith said: It's great when 60 year olds are voting. Those guys who remember Billy Sims and Barry Switzer. Going farther back than that. They remember Bud Wilkinson, Steve Owens, Joe Washington, Greg Pruitt, Leroy Selmon Wilkinson won 3 National Champisonships in the 50’s and their record 47 game winning streak from that era still stands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted September 7, 2019 I'm amazed to see my Tennessee vols at number 10. God those days seem long ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bostonlager 2,462 Posted September 7, 2019 18 hours ago, posty said: Mount Union (OH) Great call 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted September 7, 2019 19 hours ago, posty said: Mount Union (OH) 19 hours ago, posty said: Mount Union (OH) This is about D1. But thanks for playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted September 7, 2019 4 hours ago, vuduchile said: This is about D1. But thanks for playing. You never said anything about restricting it to just D1... The article doesn't mention anything either... Plus I think doing it in D3 is tougher since they don't give athletic scholarships... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,179 Posted September 7, 2019 ARMY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,122 Posted September 7, 2019 UCF, 2017 Champs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZeroTolerance 582 Posted September 7, 2019 23 minutes ago, posty said: You never said anything about restricting it to just D1... The article doesn't mention anything either... Plus I think doing it in D3 is tougher since they don't give athletic scholarships... Maybe at the start, but once you've won for awhile the players come to you. See: UConn, women's basketball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,618 Posted September 7, 2019 Grambling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cdub100 3,379 Posted September 7, 2019 This list is garbage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted September 7, 2019 3 hours ago, posty said: You never said anything about restricting it to just D1... The article doesn't mention anything either... Plus I think doing it in D3 is tougher since they don't give athletic scholarships... All that goes without saying when the article is focused on AP rankings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,690 Posted September 10, 2019 USC/UCLA UGA/Georgia Tech Alabama/Clemson Arizona/Arizona State Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted September 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, peenie said: USC/UCLA UGA/Georgia Tech Alabama/Clemson Arizona/Arizona State This isn’t about rivalries. But if it was: OU/Texas Mich/Ohio State Army/Navy Alabama/Auburn ND/USC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites