I usually don't post intentionally inflammatory statements, but really? Auburn has a history of claiming MNCs? A school that claims one?
http://espn.go.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/11629/tracking-the-secs-national-titles
"Even though it’s not strictly football, I’ve had several questions about which SEC school owns the most national championships in men’s sports following South Carolina’s win at the College World Series on Tuesday.
Thanks to the SEC office, we have the answer.
Please keep in mind that the national championships listed are those recognized by the SEC and only includes those titles won by schools as SEC institutions.
Anyway, here you go:
Alabama: 8
- Eight in football (1961, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1992, 2009). "
Your SID in 1988 added the extra titles. ESPN during their coverage of this year's championship game referenced it being your 8th. Yes, Auburn fans are rightfully bitter that we didn't get a shot in 83, 04 and 93 (although 93 was our fault). The school doesn't hang flags and build statues out front for those seasons.
Yes, I realized I've probably angered most and I'm sure there will be some "witty" responses--irrelevant. Don't talk about a school claiming BS national titles because some of its fans do when four of your titles are legitimately disputed. The SEC and ESPN recognize 8. I'm not arguing the legitimacy of any claim. I'm simply saying it is ridiculous to say Auburn fans cling to MNCs when Bama has banners flying from titles awarded years after the fact. And who can forget the 41 season where you finished 20th in the AP poll.
Anyway, back to Cam...