Bull94: When students select a university, they often look at the experience that a school provides. Having athletics invest in the future of our programs gets higher caliber student athletes to take a second look at our school. Bringing in better student athletes improves the chances of having successful programs. Success is fun for the fans, leading to a better student experience.
Also, since our brief stint at the top of the polls in football in 2007, applications for admission have skyrocketed. The profile of the average student entering the university has gone up quite a bit since then, as well. Athletics has been great for the growth of USF, academically.