re: Can LSU translate this increase in sports success to better ACADEMICS?

The biggest thing holding back LSU is the lack of high level post-grad opportunities in LA. Our best grads go to Houston, and the kids they raise are less likely to go back to LSU than stay in TX.

You think UGA was always a highly selective school? Or did the explosive growth of ATL have more to do with it? When your school is near a center of wealth and opportunity, you not only have better nearby postgrad jobs, but you also have students applying from more affluent and well-educated families which increases selectivity and perceived reputation. It's a circular and compounding relationship.

What can LSU do to make it a preferable option for Houston kids over TAMU or UT?