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re: Is LSU considered a CFB Blue Blood?
Posted on 10/30/22 at 4:01 pm to theantiquetiger
Posted on 10/30/22 at 4:01 pm to theantiquetiger
Blue Blood = Who has the best chance to win a national title year in and year out?
Brian Kelly left Notre Dame and a potential playoff berth last year to go to a 6-6 LSU. That tells you all you need to know.
Brian Kelly left Notre Dame and a potential playoff berth last year to go to a 6-6 LSU. That tells you all you need to know.
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Posted on 10/30/22 at 4:36 pm to Blackhawk 22
quote]Blackhawk 22[/quote]
Thanks for your input, to me there’s so much to consider in regard to this topic.
Thanks for your input, to me there’s so much to consider in regard to this topic.
Posted on 10/30/22 at 4:41 pm to theantiquetiger
Who cares about the last 140 years. Onto the next.
Posted on 10/30/22 at 4:48 pm to theantiquetiger
Well…..we are on the road to « royal lineage », contender and not a pretender!!
Posted on 10/30/22 at 7:24 pm to theantiquetiger
Of course we are
We have history and we have a program that’s huge
The one thing that could hurt us is NIL
We have history and we have a program that’s huge
The one thing that could hurt us is NIL
Posted on 10/30/22 at 7:32 pm to theantiquetiger
More NCs than anyone but Bama last 20 years. That’s an easy yes.
Posted on 10/30/22 at 7:45 pm to theantiquetiger
Football season can’t get here soon enough.
Posted on 10/30/22 at 7:55 pm to theantiquetiger
Yes. Top 10
Posted on 10/30/22 at 8:14 pm to Blackhawk 22
Thanks for the shout out. I would agree that Michigan is the bluest of the blue bloods from a longevity standpoint. It’s just hard to view them in the #1 spot with only one NC in the last 70 years.
I also have trouble viewing Tennessee as more of a blue blood program than LSU. There is no question that they rose to prominence under Neyland before LSU really started to garner national attention, but they only earned one national title under him. It took 9 undefeated regular seasons before they were finally recognized as champions. That says a lot about the degree to which they were truly viewed as blue bloods during that era. Given they are almost even in the AP poll historically, I would give the edge to LSU based on NCs.
Otherwise I generally agree with your points and your rankings. Yours also was a well thought out post.
I also have trouble viewing Tennessee as more of a blue blood program than LSU. There is no question that they rose to prominence under Neyland before LSU really started to garner national attention, but they only earned one national title under him. It took 9 undefeated regular seasons before they were finally recognized as champions. That says a lot about the degree to which they were truly viewed as blue bloods during that era. Given they are almost even in the AP poll historically, I would give the edge to LSU based on NCs.
Otherwise I generally agree with your points and your rankings. Yours also was a well thought out post.
This post was edited on 10/30/22 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 10/30/22 at 9:12 pm to Draino54
this ESPN article was from 2016, in the past six years have we done enough to pass Nebraska?
ESPN- 8 Bluebloods
Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, OU, USC, Michigan, Texas, Nebraska
quote:
EVERYONE ELSE
9. LSU Tigers | 9.33
LSU is often a part of the national title conversation, but the Tigers have won only three, the most recent of which came from current coach Les Miles in 2007. They've also produced only one Heisman Trophy winner, Billy Cannon in 1959.
ESPN- 8 Bluebloods
Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, OU, USC, Michigan, Texas, Nebraska
Posted on 10/30/22 at 9:50 pm to theantiquetiger
I guess it all depends upon the criteria you use to be classified as a blueblood. If it’s total national championships, then no LSU is not going to be in there. If it’s record of success and championships in the last 25 years or so, then yes I believe LSU would have to be classified as a blue blood.
Posted on 10/30/22 at 10:07 pm to theantiquetiger
Blue Blood requirements in order of importance (IMO)
1. History (NCs, Heismans, Movies, ect)
2. Money, how much money does the university have in its foundational fund and how much money will the alumni provide to the football program if needed.
3. How much national interest can the team generate. Good Measuring stick is TV rating when you play a powder puff.
4. How competitive have you been in the last 30 years.
1. History (NCs, Heismans, Movies, ect)
2. Money, how much money does the university have in its foundational fund and how much money will the alumni provide to the football program if needed.
3. How much national interest can the team generate. Good Measuring stick is TV rating when you play a powder puff.
4. How competitive have you been in the last 30 years.
Posted on 10/30/22 at 10:14 pm to theantiquetiger
How many damn teams can say in the past 20 years they have played for 4 nattys won 3 with 3 different coaches knuckle head
Posted on 10/30/22 at 10:30 pm to theantiquetiger
No LSU is not considered a Blue Blood.
Posted on 10/30/22 at 11:42 pm to theantiquetiger
Blue Bloods is such a bullshite term when used for teams who have not won a championship in a loooong time. Pick a time frame, 1/4 century sounds good; if you haven't won an NC or been in an NC game in a 1/4 century you are not a blue blood, you are a has been. Championships, regular contention and sustained success are important.
So the only candidates with an NC or appearance in a quarter century are:
Alabama -yes
GA - maybe
LSU - strong maybe
Clemson - son quite, sustain it longer.
Ohio State - yes
Florida State - no
Notre Dame - yes, barely.
Auburn - no
Florida - no
Texas - maybe
USC - yes
Miami - hell no
Oklahoma - yes
TN - maybe, but they better win again soon
Michigan - yes, but almost a has been.
Nebraska - has been after a 25th year of suck.
So the only candidates with an NC or appearance in a quarter century are:
Alabama -yes
GA - maybe
LSU - strong maybe
Clemson - son quite, sustain it longer.
Ohio State - yes
Florida State - no
Notre Dame - yes, barely.
Auburn - no
Florida - no
Texas - maybe
USC - yes
Miami - hell no
Oklahoma - yes
TN - maybe, but they better win again soon
Michigan - yes, but almost a has been.
Nebraska - has been after a 25th year of suck.
Posted on 10/31/22 at 2:53 am to Born in BR
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Paul Dietzel left LSU under a cloud just when he had LSU in a great spot to compete. I will leave it for others to say why.
According to his autobiography, he left for the prestige of Army
Posted on 10/31/22 at 5:37 am to tiggerthetooth
quote:Problem with ur list is that ND, MI, USCw & Texas have been mediocre the last 15-20 years.
Bama, ND, Michigan, Ohio St., USC, and Texas would be historical "blue bloods". Basically schools that have been top programs for over 50-60 years.
Posted on 10/31/22 at 5:37 am to LCTFAN
I think the “blue blood” cut off is at #9 Penn State. We fall into the next bucket of 10-15 with “powerful football tradition” or something like that.
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