Wednesday, October 9, 2013

College Football Doppelgangers...Which teams are similar?

OVERVIEW

These lists are not overly scientific, but are merely fun comparisons of SEC and NCAA programs. First list pairs the most similar SEC fan bases, followed by the second list, which ranks the Top 10 combinations of similar successful programs since 1990.

SEC DOPPELGANGERS (Based primarily on fan base and school type)

School 1
School 2
Basis
Alabama

Ole Miss
Both Universities are extremely Greek and preppy

Florida

LSU
Ever seen a bunch of fans in thrown together outfits, jerseys, and random paraphernalia on their bodies?

Auburn

Mississippi State
Both are agricultural state schools who are looked down upon by the flagship schools (Alabama and Ole Miss)

Georgia

South Carolina
Large state schools that are not as preppy as Alabama and Ole Miss, but more artsy and cultured than Auburn and Miss State

Tennessee

Kentucky
Nice fans overall, but a little hillbilly

Texas A&M

Arkansas
Not a great match, but both were original members of the SWC

Missouri
No one really compares to Missouri because it’s a Midwestern school. The closest would probably be Georgia

Vanderbilt
Once again, no great matches because Vanderbilt is a wealthy, private school. Duke of the ACC would be comparable


NCAA DOPPELGANGERS (Based on success, perception, since 1990)

Rank
School 1
School 2
Basis
1
Florida
Florida State
Both are in the top 5 for winning percentage and have won a fair amount of Titles

2
Alabama
Notre Dame
Arguably the two heavy weights of all time, both have multiple Title appearances

3
Ohio State
Oklahoma
Multiple Title game appearances, often receive lots of media attention, but fall short

4
Miami (FL)
USC
Major programs, major scandals

5
LSU
Texas
Each has another team that typically overshadows its success (Alabama and Oklahoma), despite lots of success

6
Tennessee
Michigan
Traditional powerhouses with Titles since 1990, mixed in with large chunks of mediocrity

7
Georgia
Virginia Tech
Always seem to be on the radar for a Title, but never seem to break through. Sizable number of BCS appearances and wins

8
Penn State
Nebraska
Both were dominant in the 1990s, but have cooled significantly in recent years

9
Auburn
Clemson
Obviously, both are Tigers and have similar campuses. Each seems to get hyped a lot, but can fall short and then surprise you when you least expect it. Obviously a nod given to Auburn for Title

10
Boise State
Oregon
The new order: previously unknown entities, both schools have made a living off of unconventional strategies and uniforms


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