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Message: [QUOTE="omniorange, post: 2554231, member: 636"] I think many believe the definition of 'blue blood' is what you have above. Once 'blue blood' always 'blue blood'. But yes, in my opinion one can lose 'blue blood' standing since I prefer the following definition... "What defines a 'blue blood'? Most notably, a long standing tradition. The times have changed. The game has changed. But, these programs and these teams have maintained a degree of success while remaining relevant on a national stage. Above all else, 'blue blood' must have a long-standing tradition that includes "legendary" coaches, great players..." The above definition was put forth by a college football fan, before he went on to define the programs he thought were blue blood in that sport. But for me the key part that sticks out is "remaining relevant on a national stage". How does one define that? In football it is easy to understand that Army no longer remains relevant on a national stage, even though they still have many fans. In basketball Indiana still has many fans as well, but their last championship was three decades ago and their last Final Four was 15 years ago. They have only made 4 Sweet 16 appearances in the last 23 years. Now interestingly enough, if they were to go on a significant run again, similar to the one Michigan has been on this decade, they likely would be back to being a 'blue blood' - one can lose the status, but one has to be one, then lost it, in order to regain it. In football, it seems to me it is understood that despite what Miami and FSU have accomplished on the field, they were simply too late to the party to be considered 'blue bloods' in college football. While they certainly can be considered Elite, I just don't see them ever being considered 'blue blood' - just as I don't see any program outside of UK, UNC, Duke, KU, UCLA, or Indiana as ever being a 'blue blood'. The best that programs like Louisville, SU, Michigan State, UConn, Nova, Arizone, Ohio State, Michigan, and Florida can ever attain is Elite status. And honestly, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Which is why I actually prefer 'elite' to 'blue blood'. Looking forward to the day our Orange has at least 3 NCAA men's basketball championships to cement Elite status. And :p at the 'blue bloods'. LGO!!! Really, who wants to be in the same grouping as UK, UNC, and Duke. ;) Those are my thoughts on the topic. Cheers, Neil [/QUOTE]

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