Why is Duke given so little credit?

[warblersrule]

<p>Cuse, I disagree. I’ve noticed many posts complaining about that issue.</p>

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@meangirl

Some see Duke basketball as a selling point, but to me it is a turn-off. I don’t like that Duke overemphasizes sports (especially basketball). So much so that Duke’s very identity is tied to basketball.

@the_prestige

At what point does increased exposure, on a national - heck, international - level, of a school’s sports program (at least for the BIG TIME MONEY sports like football, basketball, baseball) start ebbing away at that school’s academic reputation?</p>

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<li>Michigan football</li>
<li>Notre Dame football</li>
<li>Georgetown basketball</li>
<li>Duke basketball</li>
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<p>All great schools. No question. But at what point do those storied athletic programs begin to overshadow the academic reputation of those schools in question?

@bayvcroberts

while i think duke is overrated and gets more lay prestige because of its bball program…

@shrek2004

Dartmouth is slightly more prestigious in terms of academics, Duke is overshadowed and more known for its sports to the average person.

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<p>You get the picture.</p>