blueblood
/ˈbluː.blʌd/
Definition
A program or institution with a long history of elite status, significant resources, and consistent competitive dominance within its sport.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish 'sangre azul,' referring to the pale skin of medieval Spanish aristocrats through which blue veins were visible. It entered English in the 19th century to denote nobility and later evolved to describe any institution considered prestigious or elite.
In the news
In the article, the term describes elite college football programs from major conferences like the Big Ten or SEC that possess far greater financial resources than smaller schools. This distinction is used to explain the varying difficulty levels in the game's 'Dynasty' mode.
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