If you read what I wrote, I didn't say that there wouldn't be great players in smaller states, but there will be a numerical disadvantage. They will most likely have far fewer great players. But like I said before....if you have a number of high level players playing against each other all of the time, they will drive their skills to the next level. Look up how many academy teams there are in Chicago alone, and then look up how many academy teams there are in SC. Thats one city, VS one state. I'm telling you it is a numbers thing. I will have to look up the statistics and get back to you later....but it is definately seen by the teams that make it to nationals!
