<p>the funny thing about all of this is that it depends on where the school administration and coaches are at------meaning that schools use a number of “it factors” to enhance their reputations,the Ivies in general are academic versus sports oriented,when one administration decides not only do they want to wear the academic crown they also want good sports teams than they will change the emphasis for that sport…</p>
<p>Columbia sucked at football for two years going winless over a three year period, until they got tired of being a laughing stock, because the football reputation was also hurting the academic recruit basis(kids do like to having winning programs) and maybe sales of Columbia gear…so, it stands to reason that they will recruit/seek out the kind of athlete that is talented enough to win a few ball games and succeed in school. In all these AI discussions I never see anything about measuring desire, ambition or any of the others factors that lead to success.</p>