Would Rudy's story work today?

<p>Rudy was not a star athlete. In fact, if the movie is to be believed, he was cut during tryouts for the walk-ons and had to beg his way onto the end of the bench.</p>

<p>I realize that there are a separate set of rules for recruited athletes. My question is whether an average student can still get into an elite university after excelling at community college.</p>