Lists & Rankings

These colleges were either champions and/or runners-up in the past 30 years.

They throw, fight, and basically drown each other in the pool. What's not to love about this sport?

Even in those ridiculous-looking hats, these guys are the epitome of cool in the water.

Remember that scene in Jaws with the pyramid-forming water skiers? Child's play for the athletes at these schools.

Iron Man competitions, watch out! These athletes will tug a semi truck faster than you any day.

These guys and gals know how to throw pitches that would make even Derek Jeter scratch his head.

I wouldn't mess with the guys at these colleges. They might just put you in a headlock, Hulk-style.

Can't forget about the middleweights...

Heavyweight champs at lightweight schools.

You don't need to be a part of the NCAA to pummel your opponents to sweet, sweet victory.

The experts have spoken and these colleges are the dominant colleges in women's wrestling.

The Atlantic 10 actually has 14 full member schools, but Atlantic 14 doesn't have quite as nice of a ring to it.

The Big 12 was obviously an effort to one-better the Big Ten, although they went the safe route and two-bettered them.

Imagine the axe-wielding lumberjacks in their plaid jackets battling the fur-clad Vikings with their long spears. Why wouldn't you want to be a part of this conference?

This conference got its new start in 1999 by breaking off from the Western Athletic Conference. With names like the Cowboys and Rebels, we should have seen it coming.

Conference USA must have a lot of confidence to name themselves after the nation. But with team names like the Golden Hurricane and the Green Wave, who wouldn't?