Where are the magic Big Fours gone

Where are the magic Big Fours gone
 * That once ruled East and West?

That once skimmed all the cream on top
 * And crowned the gridiron crest?

That once were lords of their domain
 * With laurel on their brow?

Are they still monarchs of the realm?
 * Where rings the cheering now?

Ask of the Michigan Aggies;
 * Query to the Pittsburgh U;

Shoot in a call to Dartmouth Hall
 * For that husky Hanover crew;

Hurry a wire to Carlisle
 * And ramble along the slope,

Where W&J has a word to say
 * In regard to the conquering dope