Last time I looked this team that is located in a poor location and can't recruit still has 2 more NC's than LSU.
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It's all about what is happening now. I won't argue that NU has a shitton more tradition than LSU. BUT, the thing many are overlooking is the reason for the SEC domination is the population increase. Schools down there have caught up and surpassed what Mich, ND, Nebraska, and the old guard were doing strenght and conditioning wise. THen, they spent the money on facilities to match. So, now kids have an option to stay home and let their families see them play, instead of taking off far from home. I'm sorry, but it's going to be difficult to convince a kid from Florida not to go to UF, FSU, Bama, LSU, UGA, and even Clemson and go to Lincoln instead. Nothing is wrong with Lincoln, but all of those schools are in a much closer proximity. (driving distance) Hell, a kid from TX will be hard pressed to pass up a growing and SEC A&M team, LSU, UT, and OU to go all the way up to Lincoln. LIke I said before, nothing wrong at all with Lincoln (personally I'd like living there than many places down south), but it's just closer to familiarity and family.
NU can still have a top 10 recruiting class every 3 or 4 years, but most years it will be ranked between 15-20, which means you guys need a coach with superior scheme and relationship skills.