I disagree. Jim Calhoun would disagree, Geno would disagree, Susan would disagree, and Lew Perkins would disagree. The entire point of upgrading the FB program was to compete with the major public institutions like the ones you mention and their conference mates, athletically, academically, in research, and in student recruitment. They are our peers. We not only compete with them but best them in many areas besides basketball. It's FB and our association with the NNNBE that dings our national reputation.