<p>Of course it is. All like being #1. Especially to those standing on top of the hill, acting like they belong there, and all the time. Btw, USNWR ranks USMA as the equal of USMA. Now go figure! How could there be such disparity??? 
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<p>But in the end, up or down, rankings are silly and breezy, made for dreaming, hoping, and bragging. </p>
<p>Get ready, the winds are about to change. How do we know? Because USNWR, The Princeton Review, Forbes, Kiplingers etc. etc. etc. need to sell magazines and books next year to stay in business … publications that are new, fresh, different. Dare we use that newest of cruel, curse words …“Change(d)!” :eek: Oh, Lord, help us! :(</p>
<p>Otherwise, the dog-eared 1997 edition would merely be passed down to the next fool who thinks it means something, especially for their ego and offspring. It’s merely collegiate musical chairs or “who’s on first.” </p>
<p>“That’s right. And USMA’s on 2nd.” 
With USNA coming to bat, pointing to the right field fence! 
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<p>GO NAVY! Beat Army! Again and again and again … :p</p>