Oh - one other thing came to mind. I was talking to my neighbor back during the summer. He grew up in Washington and started playing football as a Freshman or Sophomore. Anyway - he became highly sought after. Upon his HS graduation his parents informed him that they were sending him to a military prep school for one year in Virginia. (because they didn't think he was ready for college) He didn't want to go but they prevailed. At this school they played area colleges and honed their academic skills. All those opposing coaches saw what these guys could do. He went on to play QB for Virginia Tech - setting school records along the way. Enjoyed several years in the NFL and now has the distinct "honor" of being my neighbor. Just another option to think about.