Something I have often wondered is how much emphasis, if any goes into taking players from the area or region. I'm not talking about just because they are ACC or SEC players or anything like that, but because of things like the climate, and a player's level of comfort staying in the general area.

 

I remember moving down to Jacksonville for the first time 25 years ago, and the weather was a big adjustment for me, and it took about 2 years for me to physically adjust. The adjustment to being in a completely new environment took just some time too. I wonder if GMs take that into consideration when scouting and drafting players. Is it even part of the equation? Would that be a factor in taking one player over another who is similarly graded?

 

I wonder if it's part of the process at all, and if it has anything to do with the successes and failures of players.

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