Big Daddy you have no idea what you are talking about when it comes to Winthrop soccer at least on the men's side. I don't know much about the women's program there. I actually played at Winthrop several years ago, so I know a little bit of what I am talking about. You can argue Winthrop is the best team or one of the best teams in the state over the past five years. I don't know a coach in the country that would not recruit a player that would help him win NO MATTER where he is from. I can tell you the coaching staff at Winthrop does a tremendous amount of work with soccer in the community and that part of the state. We used to be out every weekend working with team and kids as a team. I also know that they DO actively recruit from SC. They are just very selective, since they have gotten burned in the past. Yes they have recruited some of the same players from SC that have ended up at USC and Clemson. I also know the coach looks out for what is best for the interest of players, and has told many that it may be in their best interest to go to school away from home. Even through I grew up in South Carolina and the talent pool and level has grown each year, it is still not good enough. There is no question there are many players in the state that would make any of the rosters of State schools, but there are only a hand full each year that are going to contribute a lot or be game makers. Don't blame the college coaches, they are all working to better the state level, and are just doing the job they are paid to do. Last time I looked we have same very good college programs in this state.
