How do you define a blueblood program? Is Texas a blueblood football program? They have the budget, facilities and history of being good. They haven't done anything worthwhile and have underachieved in the past 10-12 years but have been propped up by lazy sports writers who vote for them in polls simply because of their name. I say they are not anymore until they win a few conference titles and have at least one playoff appearance. Ain't happening any time soon.
Nebraska certainly is not a blueblood program no matter what they accomplished in the previous century. Period. Tennessee what perhaps a 'light' blueblood but in the crapper for quite some time now. They're out.
What about USC, ND, Oregon and FSU? Based on recent accomplishments I would say Oregon and ND can be considered. FSU certainly was but not looking great lately. A few more down years and turnovers in coaching could knock them out. Is Wisconsin finally at a point where they will be considered even thought they are playoff material?
I think we live in a different world today than back when a blueblood was almost always a blueblood except for the military accademies. Recruits today have short term memories and seem to care less about history unless it's very recent (and sustained). This is why Nebraska and Miami are done. Miami is sitting in the hottest of hot beds for talent so there's always a chance they could catch lightening depending on coaching and the avoidance of NCAA infractions.
Nebraska certainly is not a blueblood program no matter what they accomplished in the previous century. Period. Tennessee what perhaps a 'light' blueblood but in the crapper for quite some time now. They're out.
What about USC, ND, Oregon and FSU? Based on recent accomplishments I would say Oregon and ND can be considered. FSU certainly was but not looking great lately. A few more down years and turnovers in coaching could knock them out. Is Wisconsin finally at a point where they will be considered even thought they are playoff material?
I think we live in a different world today than back when a blueblood was almost always a blueblood except for the military accademies. Recruits today have short term memories and seem to care less about history unless it's very recent (and sustained). This is why Nebraska and Miami are done. Miami is sitting in the hottest of hot beds for talent so there's always a chance they could catch lightening depending on coaching and the avoidance of NCAA infractions.
