Best College Sports Program Ever

By admin | April 6, 2012 |

A week or two ago my son asked me a question, “Dad, what college has the best sports program ever, for basketball and football?” I started talking about Florida and Ohio State, and then he stressed, “Not just now, ever.” I thought that was a great question, so I looked up the answer on the internet. But there was no answer on the internet. I couldn’t find anyone who’s made that list. And I have a personality disorder where every question needs an answer. So, unfortunately, I had to try and answer it. Did a little research (in all my free time) and came up with my list of the best college sports (basketball + football) programs ever. Not happy with the list – I hate 3 of the top 4 schools. But I think this list is pretty solid. What do you think? And why?

Here’s the list:

Ohio State
Michigan
UCLA
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
U.S.C.
Michigan State
Iowa
Tennessee
Alabama
Syracuse
Texas
Florida
North Carolina
Duke
Minnesota
Illinois
Purdue
Arkansas
Washington
Kentucky
Louisville
Kansas
Louisiana State
Nebraska
Wisconsin
BYU
Maryland
Utah
Missouri
West Virginia
Colorado
Florida State
Georgia Tech
Auburn
Arizona
Pittsburgh
Cincinnatti
Stanford
Oklahoma State
Penn State
Georgia
Kansas State
Clemson
California

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rk2 on April 6, 2012 at 10:21 pm

It would be interesting to know why you chose each school. I look at it and for most think of them as either a football or basketball school. Most of these seem to be prominent in the last 15 years but what about the last 50-75 years? Unfortunately, like you I’m afraid the best may be one I don’t like.

Paul Urban on April 9, 2012 at 2:23 pm

That’s pretty good Vince. Although as a Michigan State fan (#7), I hate that Ohio State and Michigan are #1 and #2. I might move Texas up a slot or two, and maybe USC a slot. Also, LSU – decent football school, now a great one. Basketball – Shaq, Pistol Pete.

Sorry the fighting Illini have to be in such a power conference: #1, #2, #7.

Next I think you should rate the best church ministries over the last 50 years: preaching + music ministry (extra for bell choir). I’ll be waiting . . .

Shane Kurr on April 12, 2012 at 6:31 pm

I think that UNLV’s success in basketball should be enough to make up for its deficiency in football enough to make at least number 44

rk2 on April 6, 2012 at 10:21 pm

It would be interesting to know why you chose each school. I look at it and for most think of them as either a football or basketball school. Most of these seem to be prominent in the last 15 years but what about the last 50-75 years? Unfortunately, like you I’m afraid the best may be one I don’t like.
Paul Urban on April 9, 2012 at 2:23 pm

That’s pretty good Vince. Although as a Michigan State fan (#7), I hate that Ohio State and Michigan are #1 and #2. I might move Texas up a slot or two, and maybe USC a slot. Also, LSU – decent football school, now a great one. Basketball – Shaq, Pistol Pete.

Sorry the fighting Illini have to be in such a power conference: #1, #2, #7.

Next I think you should rate the best church ministries over the last 50 years: preaching + music ministry (extra for bell choir). I’ll be waiting . . .
Shane Kurr on April 12, 2012 at 6:31 pm

I think that UNLV’s success in basketball should be enough to make up for its deficiency in football enough to make at least number 44

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