Sports Illustrated Ranks Princeton 13th Among Div I Athletic Programs (news item)

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<p>SI.com's</a> Top 25 Rankings of the college programs - SI.com - SO On Campus</p>

<p>Princeton's</a> '07-'08 Athletic Performance Ranked 13th in Division I by Sports Illustrated - GoPrincetonTigers.com—The Official Web Site of Princeton University Athletics</p>

<p>Sports Illustrated has ranked Princeton as the No. 13 athletic program in all of NCAA Division I for the 2007-08 academic year, the magazine announced Wednesday.</p>

<p>In a ranking similar to the Directors’ Cup, the magazine awarded points for national and conference championships and national rankings in 22 sports. </p>

<p>“It is incredibly rewarding for Princeton to receive this recognition, which underscores the university’s commitment to excellence in all of its educational endeavors,” Princeton Director of Athletics Gary Walters said. “I am particularly proud of our student-athletes, coaches and administrative staff who understand that competitive performance is first and foremost a byproduct of our commitment to character-based and values-based coaching.”</p>

<p>SI listed the top 50 schools and ties in its online release of the rankings. Princeton was the only school in the list from the Ivy League, and the 12 schools ahead of Princeton were all from high-major conferences including the Pac-10, ACC, SEC, Big 10 and Big 12.</p>

<p>“It is particularly meaningful that we are the only selective non-scholarship institution to be recognized in such a fashion,” Walters said. “I hope this achievement reflects well not only on Princeton, but on the Ivy League in general.”</p>

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<p>I think it is obvious Princeton's high rank comes from the lack of competition within the Ivy League. Taking away the championships won in conference they would receive only 4 points, putting them well out of the top 25.</p>

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<p>but being such an elite school and still having good athletics (within the elites) is something</p>

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<p>On the same caliber academically, Stanford is #2.</p>

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<p>thats cuase stanford has athletic scholarships</p>

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<p>I have no idea how we finagled our way to #13 with such dismal seasons for most of our teams! The PR department should get a bonus.</p>