There was a great article in the paper this past weekend about early commits. It was about football but absolutely pertains to lacrosse and changing the rule so kids don't get hurt. It was about a kid who committed early to Michigan and let all other teams know he was going to Michigan with a big announcement and internet posts. He thought he was done looking and could enjoy his senior year of HS. He got a call just as HS school SENIOR YEAR started from Michigan to let him know they THEY CHANGED THEIR MIND and no longer needed him. He could still come to Michigan but no scholarship. Turns out a better player became available and they got him to commit. The kid has no recourse and because he wants to play football is now at a lower tier school. This can and does happen to lacrosse players all the time you just don't hear about it because parents won't admit it. If they change the rule and early commits are locked in and must be honored all of the bull crap will stop. You won't have all these kids being offered spots as quickly and easily as they do now. Puts all the pressure on the coaches to be sure what they are doing. Kids get verbals which mean absolutely nothing and don't sign commit papers until years later. | 
