re: What is the statute of limitations on college football "Elite Status?"

TN has won only 6 national titles in 120 years of football.

TN football is a success if we win the SEC 2 times a decade. Average 9-10 wins a year and play for the national title once a decade and win it every 2 decades.

Of course these are averages.. We may win 4 SEC titles and 2 NC in one 10 year spurt and not have any the next 10.