I question that G2. He is now a SJSU lean. Last I checked, that's not real close to San Diego. Google Maps shows it as a 7 hour drive, but on the 5 freeway from downtown San Diego (where he lives) thru LA can be a 7 hour drive!
Realistically, it's a plane ride either way.
Eh, whatever the final reason was, I think it was a pretty mutual decision. Best of luck to Zach at SJSU (or wherever he ends up).