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People are motivated by different things, and with this being the SECr, I figured some might be motivated by athletics. There are a lot of things that make up the college experience - not just academics (or athletics for that matter).

That's why I want some my family members to get an athletic scholarship to Arkansas or Mizzou. Hell it'll save us money and I'm sure they'll remain in the states of Missouri, Kansas, or Oklahoma after they finish school.

I actually went to Missouri(Grad School). Belive me Mizzou is tough when it comes to academics, didn't finish there. The people at Missouri tend to think they are elite, are cocky, look down at you if transfer from another school to get into Mizzou. I'd choose Missouri State over Mizzou any day. Mizzou reminds me of a Big Ten school like Illinois(dad lives 13mi from campus).

I love LSU for the sports. I don't like Baton Rouge's crime rate, the area around the campus, etc. Yes it's a great place to have fun, go to football games, etc but it's also a bad city to live in. I also went there because of a family member playing sports there, thought it'd be an easier and better college experience. I was wrong. Was born in Louisiana but living down there is a different story. BUT in a couple of weeks I will be going back down there for the 3rd time this year.lol.

Fayetteville and Columbia have a very nice feel, clean, safe, good demographics etc. I'd recommend those schools to anyone that want a good education, safe environment, great community, etc.