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11-25-2006, 08:06 PM
"I have never dissed the Aggies. I HAVE pointed out at times that I don't see how they can ever be a consistent major power again because of their lack of appeal to most "urban contemporary" athletes. So they settle for "rural contemporary" ones like Jorvorskie Lane." --posted by Aesculus Gilmus
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Since you played the "rural" card, maybe you should be enlightened with some facts:
Data from 2004 - 2005 (Houston Chronicle)
Enrollment: Texas = 49, 738 / A&M = 45, 380
% Black Students: Texas = 4 / A&M = 3
% Hispanic Students: Texas = 15 / A&M = 11
% Pell Grant Recipients: Texas = 20 / A&M = 19
Avg SAT Score: Texas = 1242 / A&M = 1204
**No doubt Austin & College Station are 2 different places, but the education offered & student bodies are strikingly similar. The #s back that up too. Texas has more Asians currently. Might want to do some research before popping off. When you win, recruiting is not an issue. Kids want to play in a big conference, be on tv, & have a chance to win. Period - I have worked in this stuff at the major college level & you obviously have not.
Ever been to South Bend, Indiana? Home of Notre Dame? Lincoln, Nebraska? Lawrence, KS? Kids don't go there for the quality of the city & nightlife. Numerous examples of this across the country. Good academic schools, big-time athletics, in the heart of recruiting country, etc.
A&M attracted kids from over 1,000 high schools last year. Texas does the same annually. Do your homework buddy!
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Since you played the "rural" card, maybe you should be enlightened with some facts:
Data from 2004 - 2005 (Houston Chronicle)
Enrollment: Texas = 49, 738 / A&M = 45, 380
% Black Students: Texas = 4 / A&M = 3
% Hispanic Students: Texas = 15 / A&M = 11
% Pell Grant Recipients: Texas = 20 / A&M = 19
Avg SAT Score: Texas = 1242 / A&M = 1204
**No doubt Austin & College Station are 2 different places, but the education offered & student bodies are strikingly similar. The #s back that up too. Texas has more Asians currently. Might want to do some research before popping off. When you win, recruiting is not an issue. Kids want to play in a big conference, be on tv, & have a chance to win. Period - I have worked in this stuff at the major college level & you obviously have not.
Ever been to South Bend, Indiana? Home of Notre Dame? Lincoln, Nebraska? Lawrence, KS? Kids don't go there for the quality of the city & nightlife. Numerous examples of this across the country. Good academic schools, big-time athletics, in the heart of recruiting country, etc.
A&M attracted kids from over 1,000 high schools last year. Texas does the same annually. Do your homework buddy!