re: MSU and Ole Miss

the elite mindset is based upon consistently being a contender. One year does NOT make a program worthy of that status. After MSU/OM show a sustained level of success over a 3 year period, then the bravado is justified.

Acting otherwise makes one look foolish.

Now, if either goes on to win the NC, they get the right to boast up until their first loss next season which is inevitable.