<p>Reggie Bush had Stanford listed as his top choice (slightly above USC). He was in fact a very good student with decent SAT scores and seeming good "character." But when he was not accepted, he committed to USC. This is very well-known within Stanford recruiting circles (e.g. <a href="http://stanford.scout.com/%5B/url%5D">http://stanford.scout.com/</a>, but it is extremely difficult to find "links" supporting that -- particularly several years after the fact.</p>
<p>Stanford is actually good at sports, who cares if it gives scholarships? its better than sucking like Harvard does.</p>
<p>plus Stanford has better weather ...!</p>