OT: UConn beats Maryland again

[Gus Mahler]

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/top-public?src=usn_fb

 

[JordyG]

Frese remains one of my favorite coaches to beat in anything.

 

[hjoerring]

Summation: I have no clue about the full meaning of these rankings. The state of Calif has done an excellent job in keeping its public schools at the absolute top- this, despite budget issues. Wow. A cursory look at the top 20+ showed no AAC schools(?) The North-East lags well behind other regions, too.

 

[Ouremblem]

Speaking of #2Maryland, they lost to #1 UAlbany 11-10 in an awesome lacrosse game in Maryland yesterday. Albany scored 5 unanswered goals in the 4th period to win it. Unfortunately when UConn comes to Albany, UAlbany doesn’t have a home game, but if you’re a lax fan and UAlbany plays near you, try to get out to see them. Very exciting offensive team.

 

[Bigboote]

Summation: I have no clue about the full meaning of these rankings. The state of Calif has done an excellent job in keeping its public schools at the absolute top- this, despite budget issues. Wow. A cursory look at the top 20+ showed no AAC schools(?) The North-East lags well behind other regions, too.

In much of the country, the top colleges are the public colleges and universities. The Northeast had a long tradition of higher education before there was ever such a thing as a public university. I'm not sure I could name a top private college in some of the states whose public colleges are in this list.

That said, every time these US News rankings come out, I am left shaking my head. It is certainly possible to game the system. I don't think huge public universities do this, but the criteria obviously favor some schools of lesser quality over those of greater quality.