Sorry I started this by suggesting that we all just let the kids that get recruited early (and their parents) brag a little bit and enjoy the moment. Committing to any of the big lax schools is an accomplishment that the kids should be proud of.

Getting 30% to JHU is a big deal as most of the people (not all) reading this with kids playing at this top tier are not going to qualify for aid.

For the guy that thinks he is qualifying for aid, I suggest you go on line and fill out one of those need based calculators, you will be surprised when it says you get nothing...

My kid hasn't committed (but is talking to coaches from 3 schools)and when he looks at the side lines and sees them, I know he feels pressure to perform. Not sure if that pressure is good or bad, only time will tell, but there is certainly pressure.