<p>Well I think it speaks to the nature of rankings. People want to be able to brag about whatever they can. I mean the fact that you own a $2.5 million car may sound cool until you realize you can’t really drive it any faster down nearly every road. I think rankings are the same way. Obviously being up towards the top counts for ‘something’ (be it a cool factor or your own take) but at some point the education and the experience is all about you and what you feel like. </p>
<p>That said: I’m pretty convinced it was mostly a move for rankings on USC’s part. And I can’t really blame them. I mean Sample has made huge differences in how the university is viewed since he’s been there and this is another easy move for a few spots over the next few years.</p>