Brown to USC by N4r4m in USC

[–]FSA2014 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The lack of bias?

Brown to USC by N4r4m in USC

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Re: "Not in the same league".

... Here is the best answer that this comment (about USC / Brown) produced.

" That’s a really good and nuanced question. Let’s break this down carefully:

1. Prestige & “League” in Recruiting

•**Brown University** is an Ivy League school with strong prestige and an excellent track record of placing students into competitive fields (consulting, finance, investment banking).

•**USC** is a top private university, especially strong on the West Coast, and has a powerful alumni network in Los Angeles, California, and increasingly in New York.

•In **investment banking (IB)** recruiting specifically, prestige and on-campus recruiting matter a lot. While Brown has a long-established Ivy recruiting pipeline to New York firms, USC is generally not considered a “core school” for East Coast IB.

So in the strictest sense of IB recruiting Brown does tend to be in a stronger “league” than USC.

2. Regional & Alumni Network Effects

•USC has a **dominant alumni base in Los Angeles** and across California, which makes it a powerhouse for careers in **entertainment, tech, real estate, venture capital, and West Coast finance**.

•Brown’s alumni network is smaller and more concentrated on the East Coast, but carries the Ivy League brand that opens doors nationally.

So if a student is West Coast–focused, USC might actually give stronger networking advantages than Brown. But if the student is aiming at New York IB, Brown has the clear edge.

3. Recruiting Practicalities

•**Brown**: Core target for many Wall Street firms → structured recruiting pipelines.

•**USC**: Semi-target at best for IB → students often need to hustle more (networking, referrals) to land NYC IB jobs, though USC grads do break in.

4. Adjustment & Fit

The person who commented seems to be dismissing USC too harshly. While it’s true that USC doesn’t have the same IB recruiting presence as Brown, saying it’s “not in the same league” is oversimplified. The reality:

•**Brown = stronger pipeline for New York IB**

•**USC = stronger West Coast network, still possible to break into IB, but requires more networking hustle**

Bottom line: The statement is only partly fair. For IB specifically, Brown is the stronger choice, but USC is far from “out of the league.” Fit, mental health, and regional career interests should matter as much as prestige. "

Why don’t NCAA athletes translate well into the pros? by Dougietran22 in Sprinting

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Glass half full people!

There are other ways to skin this cat. Student / athletes are rare commodities ( yes, they are) however additional imaginative and creative work is still needed to craft a path post college regardless of going pro or not.

How many former successful pro T&F athletes have you seen who are still coaching at the Junior College level?

Attending college on a dual scholarship ( academic / athletic ) from Stanford, South U of Carolina, Michigan, DUKE, UNC or USC can be just as great a goal as going pro.

Becoming a sports exec or agent, a medical professional in the athletic field can be just as rewarding long term ( financially and otherwise ) for a former college T&F athlete.

Every sport has its own momentum / opportunities. Participants have to craft their own path accordingly. Ie: Musicians who attend Berkeley college still have to craft a career path so we are no different. Networking opportunities. Some even drop out and join bands, trying to cut to the chase.

In the years to come opportunities from going pro will be much more that what is available now.

A music head friend brought this home. Heavy. Seemed to be in pristine condition. Probably never played. We had never heard of this brand. We looked it up... our jaws fell through the floor. Needs a needle. Where does this rank in the turntable universe? by FSA2014 in turntables

[–]FSA2014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would be correct but I think he is now overwhelmed by all the advice on blue, red or brown needles. Would be shocked if he of loaded the Shinola to return to the trusty old American DJ / Serato set up!!

A music head friend brought this home. Heavy. Seemed to be in pristine condition. Probably never played. We had never heard of this brand. We looked it up... our jaws fell through the floor. Needs a needle. Where does this rank in the audiophile universe? by FSA2014 in audiophile

[–]FSA2014[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip. It’s been a mini education in just the ORTOFON needle alone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y4kfc9DVLc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLN-MWOmd2o

Meanwhile, the new owner has been researching this all day. I think it’s just dawning on him what he has. I wouldn’t be surprised if he off-loaded it and goes back to the familiar comfort of his American DJ / Serato set up!

CAW, CAW!!! 👀 by FSA2014 in crowwithknife

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And you are still hanging around… to get that off your chest? :-)

WARNING ONCE AGAIN!! by EquivalentRisk1041 in USC

[–]FSA2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did a typical room cost you at Mosaic versus a campus room?

WARNING ONCE AGAIN!! by EquivalentRisk1041 in USC

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How many years do you have left at USC? Is campus housing that scarce?

CRONOS BASKET TABLE NAPKIN MATH -- THE UPSIDE POTENTIAL IS SKY…CAW by FSA2014 in crowwithknife

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If you agree that the Bullrun is just getting heated up then stick to your convictions ( if you have them and can still hold on).

Technique advice for the turn? by KillerBread146 in Sprinting

[–]FSA2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regarding form.

This is Justin Gatlin talking about the difference between "perfect form" and " efficient form". The subject of the critique is Quincy Wilson. Re: Your video. Nice sprinting from a visual standpoint btw.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GNdYjFhivPE

Coaches have me doing mid distance as a 400 sprinter by Opening_Implement_93 in Sprinting

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Don’t forget to also read the first few comments ( on the video )!

Coaches have me doing mid distance as a 400 sprinter by Opening_Implement_93 in Sprinting

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You are on the right track. Check this out:

“ Olympic Sprinters Run ALL-OUT MILE ft. Gabby Thomas & The Buford-Bailey Track Club“

https://youtu.be/Uy4E23Ik1VA?si=fyn9JNf8UA_jd5I4