> It really devalues and even humiliates the academic institutions and their research if all you know about them is that they've got a good sports team. I thin

> It really devalues and even humiliates the academic institutions and their research if all you know about them is that they've got a good sports team. I think you misunderstood my point. Sports was my introduction to the school. That does not mean sports is the only thing I know about the school. I learned about their academic reputation because of sports.