<p>The writer certainly presents another perspective to those who’d just as soon and uncritically assume Harvard was located in Gainesville instead of another large state university. I think most presume UF is a good state university, but I have to part company with the few who think it is elite overall. It does have some relatively stellar programs such as engineering but then others that aren’t quite so accomplished are around as well. And…once again the same case could be made for Florida State.</p>