Yeah I like where this is going. I mean, if we claim a national title in the year, 1965, and show it off in our trophy case, will recruits know the difference? Hell no.
I could walk into just about any foreign athletic department, see a national title trophy from 50+ years ago, and instantly believe it. I mean, I know for a fact that Minnesota has won like, 3 football national championships. If they can do it, anyone can.
Fake it till you make it, i say.