Are we not years removed from "in-state" being a *thing* when it comes to recruiting? We talk of how technology and transportation (among a few things) have changed the world we live in today. But, that's not limited to where kids decide to attend college or play ball?
@uscvball tells of her daughter looking at schools 1000's of miles away. While it's a bad analogy to compare California to some other states, the story doesn't change. Their options are greater today then they were 10 years ago.
Shane, I'm trying not to take "knock them down a peg or two" at face value. I'm thinking you don't mean that literally. But, I am still left a little confused at what you were attempting to say.
Knock them down a peg or two from where? I'm reading this as if a kid sees an opportunity he believes is the best for them, but since it involves leaving the state and attending another school that's "too big for their britches," so to speak, and they need to be "knocked down a peg..." because...
That's a cliche used in reference to those who have too high an opinion of themselves. It's not one I've seen used when talking about a kid looking at what he believes are his best opportunities.
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