Brettski,
I couldn't tell you one way or the other in regards to the schooling, but I stocked my SMB in late May @ 5-7", and right now they are between 11-12". So, the growth potential is definately possible.

-Chris
1 acre pond
Currently managing:
FHM, GSH, GSF, BG, PS, RES, LES, YP, SMB, LMB, HSB, RBT, WE, CC, FHC, and Grass Shrimp