Funny thing is that the south is relative. Had a co-worker that lived in Pompano Beach, FL and he move north to Atlanta area. He claims he moved north to go "the South".
Not to be a northeast snob, but this thread may display how southern state academia is further proof of why the south will fall again...
Lighten up, Frances. It was a joke. We all know everything is slower down south, especially the people.
Florida doesn't make the list either. Most of it anyway. Neither does W. Virginia or Maryland