We should at least define what we’re talking about. Are we talking about individual athletic recruits who may be attracted to … the golf team? Or are we operating within the context of this thread, which is athletics that draws students to the school generally? For that point, I think of schools like Florida, which has reached the top of the mountain in the revenue sports that attracts people to the school. Florida is great in other sports, too, but that’s not what brings people around (other than athletic recruits to those other sports). CFB playoffs, March madness …
Or are you talking Director/Lear/Sears Cup standings?
Edit: I saw your other post and understand what you are saying. Yes, being a charter member of the ACC means you’re going to watch your team play against some of the nation’s elite programs. You’re going to watch Duke and UNC bb and Miami, FSU and Clemson fb, along with many other fine programs in those two sports as well as baseball, etc. I see your point.