florida state finished in the top 5 every season from 1987 through 2000.
during that period (you know, when florida state was down), florida won 6 SEC titles and finshed 1st in the SEC once.
florida also won the national title by beating florida state (who was down at the time) in the sugar bowl.
in the 90's, miami won a national title and played for another. florida state won 2 national titles and played for 2 others. but, while both of those programs were down, florida took advantage and won 1 national title and played for another.
Hyou are going to learn something about the poster you just responded too very quickly. Long posts that provide BS.
in 1983, miami lost to florida and won the national title
in 1989, miami lost to florida state and won the national title.
in 1996, florida lost to florida state and won the national title.
not to mention all the other seasons, where a florida school's only loss was to another florida school, which kept them from winning the national title.
so, what i'm saying is, all three schools simply are incapable of being nationally relevant at the same time unless having 3 of the 4 winningest programs since 1980 would suggest otherwise.
I-A Wins 1980-2010
p.s. i am guessing you did not enjoy the 2005 game. florida won that one too