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The Gators and SEC rival LSU were the only two-time BCS champion this decade. USC also had a pair of national titles, but one of them was a shared crown.
Ah, the Trojans. USC came thisclose to an unprecedented 3-peat and boasts three Heisman winners since the turn of the century.
What about the Longhorns, who denied the Trojans in arguably the top game of the decade?
Top team? The 2001 Miami squad has to be considered among the greatest teams of all time.";
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National titles: 0
Overall record: 112-16
Bowl record: 5-4
Heismans: 0
Argument for: The Broncos had the most wins and best winning percentage in the decade (.875). Plus, they were the only unbeaten team in 2006, and their victory over Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl will go down as one of the greatest college football games ever. They put the little guys on the map and paved the way for other schools to follow in their footsteps.
Argument against: No national championships. And remind us again who else plays in the WAC?";
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National titles: 2 (2006, 2008 AP/BCS)
Overall record: 100-30
Bowl record: 5-5
Heismans: 1 (Tim Tebow/’06)
Argument for: The Gators finished the decade strong, nearly winning three titles in four years. As it is, a pair will have to do.
Argument against: Ron Zook. From 2002-05, the Gators went 8-5, 8-5 and 7-5 under Zook, who took over for the highly-successful Steve Spurrier. That might play well in a lot of places, but not in Gainesville. Zook’s lackluster performance puts the Gators in a deep hole in which it will be difficult to crawl out of when it comes to the team of the decade argument.";
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National titles: 2 (2003 BCS and 2007 AP/BCS)
Overall record: 99-31
Bowl record: 7-3
Heismans: 0
Argument for: The Tigers are just one of two programs -- Florida is the other -- to own two national titles this decade. That automatically qualifies to get into the finals of this debate. Throw in sustained excellence while playing in the SEC (five double-digit winning seasons), arguably the toughest conference in the country year in and year out, and you have to be taken seriously.
Argument against: The 2003 national title was shared, as USC took top honors from the Associated Press. The 2007 champs were also the first BCS two-loss kings, and some will undoubtedly say they backed into it as the top two ranked teams lost on the final weekend of the regular season. Other critics will point out that both 2003 and 2007 BCS title games were played at the Superdome, making them almost home games. Unfair? Sure. But it won’t stop those who despise the Tigers.";
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National titles: 1 (2001 AP/BCS)
Overall record: 92-33
Bowl record: 6-4
Heismans: 0
Argument for: Miami was one of the undisputed kings of college football when the decade began, and its unbeaten 2001 national championship team may have been the best of this decade. Also consider that the ’Canes played six teams that finished ranked in the Top 25 and waxed them to the tune of a combined 254-79.
Argument against: The University of South Florida has won more games (33) the past four seasons than the once mighty ’Canes (28). Remind us again why they fired coach Larry Coker (59-15 in six years, one national championship)?";
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National titles: 1 (2002 AP/BCS)
Overall record: 102-25
Bowl record: 5-5
Heismans: 1 (Troy Smith/’06)
Argument for: The Buckeyes have made three appearances in the title game, and USC was the only other team to accomplish the feat in consecutive years.
Argument against: The Big Ten isn’t exactly the baddest bully on the block, so Ohio State’s overall mark can’t be considered as impressive as the others. Oh, and did you see those title game losses against Florida and LSU? And don't get a Miami fan started about the pass interference call in the 2002 title game.";
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National titles: 1 (2000 AP/BCS)
Overall record: 110-24
Bowl record: 5-5
Heismans: 2 (Jason White/’03, Sam Bradford '08)
Argument for: The Sooners have a national championship under their belt this decade and are the first team to reach 100 victories since 2000. They also made a record fourth appearance in the BCS title game after the 2008 season. Over the past 10 seasons, they won 11 or more games eight times, the only team among the contenders to accomplish that feat.
Argument against: If you lose three times in the title game and are blown out in one of them, people start to look at you like you’re the Buffalo Bills. For as great as Oklahoma has been this decade, you can’t help but feel to some degree that it has underachieved. And one more thing: no, Jason White did not deserve to win the Heisman in 2003. Larry Fitzgerald did. Sorry, one more thing. You lost to Boise State. And how could we forget: Texas beat you, so you shouldn't have even made the title game that season.";
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National titles: 1 (2005 AP/BCS)
Overall record: 109-19
Bowl record: 6-3
Heismans: 0
Argument for: One magnificent victory over USC in the 2005 BCS title game will have a long shelf life. Toss in seven 10-win seasons and a solid bowl record, and this program reeks of success.
Argument against: Do we need to go any further than the Longhorns’ 4-6 record against conference rival Oklahoma? No, we don’t. It’s tough to argue a school can be the team of the decade when it’s only the second-best team in its own league. If you can somehow sell that, Wall Street has a job for you.";
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National titles: 2 (2003 AP & 2004 AP/BCS)
Overall record: 102-26
Bowl record: 7-2
Heismans: 3 (Carson Palmer/’02, Matt Leinert/’04, Reggie Bush/’05)
Argument for: The Trojans came within a whisker of a three-peat and have three Heisman winners to point to. Since an 11-13 beginning to the decade, USC put together an incredible 84-9 stretch -- remember that 34-game winning streak? -- dominating college football like no other school. During that span, the Trojans captured two national titles -- LSU and Florida are the only others to do that. Want more? Try an unprecedented seven straight Pac-10 titles and seven straight appearances in the final AP Top 4.
Argument against: One of their national titles was split with LSU, which won the BCS Championship but lost out to USC in the AP poll. Shouldn’t a school with three Heisman winners have more than one outright national title? Fair question. And if the NCAA ever gets to the bottom of this Reggie Bush/agent story, the Trojans’ story could change completely.";
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Grand Valley State: The Lakers won four NCAA Division II titles during the decade and appeared in six championship games. They won 121 of 130 games since 2000 and posted a 40-game winning streak.
Mount Union: The undisputed kings of Division III with six national titles since 2000, including a 55-game winning streak, a record for all divisions. During that first streak, the Purple Raiders outscored opponents 2,552-641, which works out to an average final score of 46-12. Mount Union appeared in nine of the 10 Division III title games this decade."; // END editorial data