Pretty impressive.

But, all 14 SEC programs have SOMETHING to brag about. All of us have our academic strengths, top 10-30 national curricula, campus strengths and treasures, athletic dept. strengths, traditions, etc.

e.g.
- LSU is the winningest BCS program since 2005 (Miles' first year)
- Has the second highest football graduation rates in SEC last couple of years.
- LSU usually is in the national top 3-5 annually for # of NFL draft choices and also in the national top 1-3 annually for # of players on NFL rosters at any moment.
- #10 all-time nationally in victories, #8 in bowl appearances.
- Averaged 10 wins per year since 2000.
- Was #12 nationally in wins and #9 in bowls - - - """"""" B E F O R E """"""" 2000.

- Top 10 national programs in Petroleum Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Landscape Architecture, Internal Auditing, Geophysics, etc.
Nationally recognized programs in Hurricane Engineering, MBA programs, Law, Medicine, Music & Dramatic Arts, Agribusiness, etc.

- Top 30 research institution - Carnegie Research Association.
- Internationally renowned Pennington Biomedical Research Institute.
- One of the 20 most beautiful college campuses ('Thomas Gaines' - Campus As A Work Of Art)
- 100,000 seat Death Valley in September
- Nationally renowned Cox Academic Center for Scholar-Athletes.

LSU could also easily take issue with the 7 criteria you mentioned at the bottom of your e-mail also.