Originally Posted by alaskaguy 
Notwithstanding the USF loss it is significant that they had reached #2 in the BCS standings
Why is this important?
Because it gives hope to the smaller football programs; South Florida only spent $6.7 million on its football team during the 2005-06 season, while Ohio State's football revenue exceeded $60 million.
Link:
WSJ.com
lets look at how they did it, maybe
ISU can copy.
1) VERY low academic standards...these guys make miami look ivy league
2) Southern Florida...the east coast version of southern california
3) Big East
4) In the heart of Fertile recruiting ground
5) Not very long history to convince their fans, coaches, players, and media that they suck and will always suck so they become a self fulfilling prophecy.
6) Recently created program with BRAND NEW stadium perfect to get people fired up
7) Top 10 enrollment nationally
On second thought maybe they were made to have a football team in this day and age. Of course a lot of sarcasm here but I don't necessarily think these guys are the flagship example for smaller schools to emulate.
