this would put applicants in a very false position, perhaps drive away very talented applicants who might think that there were fewer places available for them, but also to encourage people who might in fact be struggling to go to any university in the country, it might encourage them to apply and to have a reasonable expectation of success because their sporting abilities were outstanding, they would then be disappointed because they would not be admitted and if they were admitted at that level, they would probably have a very unfortunate time at oxford.