<p>“My point was that some posters think sports might draw top tier students to those schools winning national sports titles. I’m not sure sports at a university has that benefit.” </p>
<p>While I would expect the number to be relatively small, some top students wish to go to schools with big sports as part of the experience. In fact, I know one myself who chose our flagship state university rather than a top level private precisely for that reason. (In case, you’re wondering, it turned out just fine for her; she has a job offer from a major consulting firm).</p>