re: Why do you feel U of Miami has fallen so far?

Colorado is another program that just went wandering. It takes a village if a school is going to be a long-time national power. From Presidents to AD's to donors to a fanbase that will unconditionally support the program. Without all of that and some willingness to deal with occasional bad press, sanctions will take a strangle hold.

I'd add that although the Big East became a lame football conference, it was plenty strong during Miami's run. Cuse, WV, Pitt & *VT all had stout, competetive programs before they became coach farms.

* VT being an exception, as Beamer's been there since Toto.