(07-23-2020 03:44 PM)Once a Knight... Wrote:  Speaking strictly of former BCS AQ / Power Conference members switching conferences, who actually remained competitive/at the top of their new conference?

Nebraska (Big XII to Big Ten) - For years they were a power in the Big 8 and later Big XII, but have not been really challenged for the conference much at all in the Big Ten.

West Virginia (Big East to Big XII) - During the 00s and early 10s WVU was a power in the Big East, always in the hunt for the conference title, in the Big 12.... not so much (though have had some decent years).

Mizzou (Big XII to SEC) - Mizzou was often in the hunt for the Big XII North division, and had success right out the gates after moving into the SEC but it was short lived, they are now average in the division they never should've geographically been in. Has this been a successful transition competitively for Mizzou?

Louisville (Big East to ACC) - Louisville like WVU was always a challenger in the Big East during their time there, did moving to the ACC and increased competition take them down a notch, or maybe something else?

Maryland (ACC to Big Ten) - Correct me if I'm wrong but Maryland wasn't all that competitive in the ACC and that didn't change much in the Big Ten.

Rutgers (Big East to Big Ten) - Rutgers had a solid run during the late 00s (maybe earlier, somebody else help me out here) but has been nothing but a doormat in the Big Ten. Successfully competitive in their new conference? Not even close.

Miami (Big East to ACC) - I think everyone knows the answer to this one. This is the biggest drop off of any team arguably in the modern era. That drop off started shortly after joining the ACC.

Pitt (Big East to ACC) - Another team I remember being quite competitive in the Big East. Yes I know Pitt has recently been in the ACC Championship Game and has some big wins, but is this competitive success or just a sign of how watered down the ACC has become?

Colorado (Big XII to Pac 12) - I am not sure what to think of this one. I know Colorado was successful during the 90s, but was that before or after the start of the Big XII? During the 00s I never thought too much of Colorado and in the Pac 12 I probably think of them even less. Is this coincidence? Are they competitive after switching conferences?

Texas A&M (Big XII to SEC) - A&M always seemed to be rather competitive in the Big XII and I'd argue this has translated fairly well to the SEC West (they are actually in their correct division unlike Mizzou).

Well, I hit most of them that moved from power conference to power conference. What say you? Do you agree, disagree? Some I'm overlooking?

Arkansas (SWC to SEC) - Someone help me out here as this was wayyyy before my time. Was Arkansas solid in the SWC/regularly challenging for the conference crown? I know in the SEC save for the Darren Mcfadden years Arkansas hasn't done a whole lot. Thoughts?

Arkansas was a national power in the SWC. They dropped more than anyone.
In the AP poll they were 3rd in the 60s, just behind Alabama and Texas. In the 70s they were 10th and in the 80s 20th. In the 90s 42nd.