| Exactly, somead896. Strong sporting traditions enhace student life and attract many people. It's no wonder that they see boosts in the number of applicants. In fact, I don't know the actual statistics, but I heard that Florida witnessed a huge increase in number of applicants after winning both a football and bball title last year.
I'm with Stresst. GO JAYHAWKS!
On a side note, college sports bring thousands of dollars for schools each year, but to my knowledge, the athletes themselves are not paid, which seems unfair. Colleges benefit incredibly from athletic programs (increased number of applicants, more money, and consequently more funding and better programs, etc.) but the athletes, who have to balance school and sports, are not given any monetary support. |