"But now there are many other schools (some that reside in great geographical areas and others that are far superior in the academics they offer) in comparison to those few who paved the way that will be vying for the top players. "

Please tell me the new programs that are far superior to UVA, NW, Maryland, UNC, that will be vying for the top players .Gets a little old when people come on the site and bash the academics of programs just because they have successful lax histories.