LSU is strong in a number of academic fields of st...

LSU is strong in a number of academic fields of study though weaker in several others. The overall numerical national ranking of the school will only pick up if it reduces the size of it's freshman class. The quality of student accepted is important in elevating the academic reputation of the school. Just look at other higher ranked public schools in the SEC such as Florida, Georgia and Texas A.M. The Administration needs to stress and market the academic quality of the school so it can obtain a more thoughtful reputation in higher ed. In some ways the athletic program reputation actually takes away from the real academic experience at LSU. Our young one loved it and now has a great job. It's all about being an LSU Tiger.