I don't disagree with you, if you notice I said at the end it is funny how people look at things differently.
I find it interesting that a few schools have fallen on hard times and it closely follows those schools increasing the admission standards of 1st years students. Also funny that with this you are seeing the rise of SEC dominance, a conference with traditionally lax standards for 1st year student-athletes.
Is there a place where entrance requirements are listed in detail? which schools have tightened their requirements?