[gailtate]

It was just a matter of time before Clemson (et. al.) would want to leave. The arrival of top-tier academies in the eyes of the more well-heeled neighbors, would surely drive down property value. "Uh-oh, Cal and Stanford?! There goes the neighborhood. We're outta here." And how revealing as to the worldview of Tobacco Road.

[gailtate]

It was just a matter of time before Clemson (et. al.) would want to leave. The arrival of top-tier academies in the eyes of the more well-heeled neighbors, would surely drive down property value. "Uh-oh, Cal and Stanford?! There goes the neighborhood. We're outta here." And how revealing as to the worldview of Tobacco Road.