I disagree whole heartedly. A Natty is hard enough...a multiple time natty is rarified air and only a select few in our sport have accomplished it. 5x conference champ, though neat, will not carry more or even the same prestige as a 3x national finalist, 2x national champ.
Wasn't it Marinelli with Iowa that was a 4x conference champ and 0x national champ? I think the national title is a much bigger deal.