Denver - Also-ran and powerhouse

People do not usually think of Denver as an athletics powerhouse. They were fair at best in a mid-level conference in basketball. However, in a couple of the less-familiar sports (to us, at least) they are a powerhouse. They were ranked #5 in the nation in men's ice hockey and are a seven-time NCAA champion. They are currently ranked #1 in men's lacrosse and are the defending champion. Interesting, how limited our perspective is sometimes.