DD stating Auburn was academically better then VT was weak. Check out the US News College Rankings. With the exception of Louisville all ACC schools ranked #75 or better. All SEC schools with the exception of Florida and Texas AM (switched to the SEC) their schools are #104 or higher. If he wanted academics he could of stayed home and gone to Texas, Baylor or TCU. If you want to play in the SEC just say it. Don’t make it about academics.