Best College Sports Program Ever
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
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.
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 . . .
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