<p>Jags likes to get a rise out of people, folks. Go check his other postings… Kind of like the woman who said of ND in this forum–“It isn’t about how many people wear your tee-shirts and caps, it’s about the difference graduates make in the world.” She was obviously someone who doesn’t “get” Notre Dame. Jags doesn’t get it, either.</p>
<p>Peer review is what kills ND. The Ivies get to rank each other and rank ND departments. Sort of reminds me of a clique of high school girls, who vote for their own from prom court, set their own rules of what is hot and what is not, and essentially determine the parameters of what constitutes popularity. In like fashion, by allowing peer institution rating to be such a major determinant of US News rankings, the ideological and secular underpinnings of the elite Ivy clique have greater impact than the quality of students, faculty or alumni accomplishment…</p>
<p>Bottom line, there are lots o’ folks who don’t like Notre Dame, resent its Catholic identity and its ability to have strong athletics and strong academics in tandem.</p>
<p>The US News rankings don’t appear to have dampened the desire of prospective students to come to ND, though, has it?</p>
<p>My guess is that jags did not apply to ND…or else didn’t get in. But I could be wrong.</p>
<p>One thing’s for sure, he likes to stir up arguments…and has successfully done so in this case.</p>
<p>ND is awesome!</p>