Great story, thanks for posting. Best of luck with the new school. Sounds like a mature and insightful young man!
The "right fit" is such a tough concept - the student athlete can never really know until he lives it. My son was convinced that his current school was a great fit, but after a semester it's not so clear... You can't get too caught up in it - make the best decision possible and give it your best shot -- that is what your son did and for that he should be proud!
Happy New Year to all!