I would agree with the above poster that coming from LI or MD is no longer a prerequisite to elite skill. Look at 4 Philly kids that are lighting it up in the D1 ranks. Michael Sowers, Grant Ament, Gavin McBride and Matt Rambo.

Historically speaking, Philly wouldn't have that many kids in the top echelon of offensive talent. Furthermore, only McBride is from the Maine Line Area which historically churned out the top talent. Rambo, Ament and Sowers are all from less traditional sources of Philly based suburbs, yet their success indisputable. Not sure they all started at 5; however, they all started early, received good coaching via Dukes, Haverford School and Mesa.

I do find it interesting how quickly Maryland is fading in the elite offensive ranks. Spencer is doing great but for being the #1 recruit in his class Stanwick is a nice playmaker but not even the best player on his own team.