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Top 100 College Football Towns in America: No. 95 – Muncie, Indiana

HERO Sports by HERO Sports
May 22, 2018
Top 100 College Football Towns in America: No. 95 – Muncie, Indiana

Muncie, Indiana and Ball State share a symbiotic relationship based on moments of greatness surrounded by a forgettable existence amongst giants. Muncie ranks 95th in our Top 100 College Football Towns in America.

To celebrate 100 days until the start of the college football season, HERO Sports is counting down the Top 100 FBS College Football Towns in America. Each day, starting May 17 and ending Aug. 24, a new city will be revealed. We will analyze the city, the program, the good and bad of the city as well as the bottom line. If you got a problem, @me on Twitter.

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95. Muncie, Indiana – Ball State​

[credit]Ball State football continues to search for consistent success, something it has never had. (Photo: Ball State Athletics)Ball State football continues to search for consistent success, something it has never had. (Photo: Ball State Athletics)[/credit]

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The Program

To sum up Ball State's existence with a tidy little bow, the Cardinals are 0-7 all-time in bowl games, their best season came under Brady Hoke (that 2008 team was undefeated and ranked 12th before losing in the conference title game and subsequent bowl game), and former head coach Pete Lembo took a pay cut and left Muncie to take an assistant role at Maryland. 

With an all-time record of 445-418-32, Ball State's football program toes the line of mediocrity. Outside of never winning a bowl game, the Cardinals have not won a MAC title since Bill Clinton was in office. Current head football coach Mike Neu is 6-18 in two years.

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The City

That about sums it up.

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The Good

Approximately 50 miles from Indianapolis, big city life is just a short drive away. The Colts and Pacers can provide a nice alternative to a struggling football program. A healthy restaurant and bar scene can also provide an effective distraction. Dave Letterman grew up in Indianapolis and went to Ball State, famous American painter and hair icon Bob Ross aired his television show in Muncie. Both should make "Little Chicago" a desired destination on its own.

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The Bad

So bad it can now be considered good?

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Bottom Line

Its close proximity to Indianapolis and neighboring bigger college towns–without discounting Muncie's own history and cultural offerings and midwestern college life–can be an entertaining spot for visitors. Unfortunately, the recent college football product is providing little enjoyment.

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