Top Teams Of The Next Decade

[BGIF]

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By Dirk Chatelain
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
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Who will be the top programs of the next decade?

Here's our projection:

Texas

It's hard to imagine a scenario in which Texas dips below elite status. The program's stature and recruiting base are unmatched.

Alabama

If ultra-competitive Nick Saban doesn't get the NFL itch again, it'll feel like the Bear Bryant days in Tuscaloosa.

Florida

Urban Meyer's health will determine how high the Gators go. But even if he leaves, UF becomes one of the most desired jobs in America.

Oregon

Unusual offense. Big budget. Bright young coach. With Carroll gone, the Ducks are set up to be the Pac-10's top dog.

Ohio State

The best of the Big Ten, Jim Tressel shows no signs of slipping. The Buckeyes are the surest bet of anyone.

Miami

The struggles of the past few years were the exception, not the rule. There's just too much talent in South Florida to struggle.

Nebraska

Why NU over Oklahoma? Competition. The North produces two to three patsies each year. The South should remain a gauntlet.

Notre Dame

Eventually, a resurgence is coming. There's just too many resources. We'll say sooner than later with Brian Kelly.

Pittsburgh

In time, a power will emerge in the Big East. Nobody is primed like Pitt. We know one thing: Steve Pederson wants to win.

Washington

A wild card, yes, but Steve Sarkisian might be what the Huskies need to restore the magic Don James created 20 years ago.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

Miami and Notre Dame will be back next decade.

 

[IrishInFl]

I'm surprised that Boise St. isn't on the list.

 

[BGIF]

I'm surprised that Boise St. isn't on the list.

Apparently they play a weak schedule in the next decade as they have in previous decades.

 

[NoJusticeNoPeace]

They also will play on that abomination of a field. Whoever thought of playing on a blue field should be hit in the crotch with a cricket bat repeatedly.

 

[BGIF]

They also will play on that abomination of a field. Whoever thought of playing on a blue field should be hit in the crotch with a cricket bat repeatedly.

I forgot about the Blue Bias.

 

[IrishInFl]

They also will play on that abomination of a field. Whoever thought of playing on a blue field should be hit in the crotch with a cricket bat repeatedly.

Legend has it that whoever was in charge of the stadium (maybe the AD?) was ordering turf. The turf company asked him what color he wanted. With such an absurd question, he just said the first color that came to his head, which happened to be blue. A few weeks later, there's a truckload of blue turf.