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First of all, let's not forget that any opportunity to pursue higher education is just that, an opportunity. That's why it's called higher education because it's beyond the basics that are offered to everyone. As for me, I would hope that none of my own kids ever lose sight of the fact that their college choice has to be one that is a financially sound decision. The earliest recruits tend to get scholarship offers and that equates to sound financial decision making as far as many are concerned. And as for limiting a child, I certainly would not want to limit mine to a small, liberal arts college from which they will graduate with a mountain of debt to pay back over half of their adult life. And as for a large, public university like Maryland, the possibilities are pretty much endless as for a field of study. It's the best bargain going if you live in the state of Maryland and are fortunate enough to be offered a scholarship and an opportunity to attend. And, by the way, their lacrosse teams tend to consistently rank in the top five in the country. SOLD!

First of all, let's not forget that any opportunity to pursue higher education is just that, an opportunity. That's why it's called higher education because it's beyond the basics that are offered to everyone. As for me, I would hope that none of my own kids ever lose sight of the fact that their college choice has to be one that is a financially sound decision. The earliest recruits tend to get scholarship offers and that equates to sound financial decision making as far as many are concerned. And as for limiting a child, I certainly would not want to limit mine to a small, liberal arts college from which they will graduate with a mountain of debt to pay back over half of their adult life. And as for a large, public university like Maryland, the possibilities are pretty much endless as for a field of study. It's the best bargain going if you live in the state of Maryland and are fortunate enough to be offered a scholarship and an opportunity to attend. And, by the way, their lacrosse teams tend to consistently rank in the top five in the country. SOLD!

M&D 2021 player commits to MD.

What amazes me is how little most parents know about what constitutes a quality educational experience, what the true cost of attending a particular college is, and how high they place lacrosse on the list of things that are important in life. It would be great to all get together in about 15 years and see how things turned out.

First of all, let's not forget that any opportunity to pursue higher education is just that, an opportunity. That's why it's called higher education because it's beyond the basics that are offered to everyone. As for me, I would hope that none of my own kids ever lose sight of the fact that their college choice has to be one that is a financially sound decision. The earliest recruits tend to get scholarship offers and that equates to sound financial decision making as far as many are concerned. And as for limiting a child, I certainly would not want to limit mine to a small, liberal arts college from which they will graduate with a mountain of debt to pay back over half of their adult life. And as for a large, public university like Maryland, the possibilities are pretty much endless as for a field of study. It's the best bargain going if you live in the state of Maryland and are fortunate enough to be offered a scholarship and an opportunity to attend. And, by the way, their lacrosse teams tend to consistently rank in the top five in the country. SOLD!

"Middle road University like Maryland"?....wth?

That's so ignorant. Attending a small liberal arts school with incredible teachers like a Williams or Harvard or duke is an outstanding experience vs a middle road university like Maryland. Lacrosse ends education is for life. Going to graduate school or medical school should be supported. Maybe if lacrosse wasn't your life then you could pay for her college and debt wouldn't be an issue. How sad.

Agreed. This sentiment is rooted in jealousy. If you value the Williams or Harvard experience so much, send your kid there and be quiet. Instead you're on here disparaging kids, colleges and life choices. The fact that you are on a board dedicated to lacrosse crazies tells me that if Maryland offered your daughter, all this elitist college stuff would be out the window in a heartbeat in favor of a Maryland bumper sticker and a social media announcement.

I say congratulations to these kids receiving the verbals so early that all the kids on these teams are working toward. Maryland is an impressive school with a far greater breadth of majors and courses of study than most schools. It may not be for the elitist posters on this forum, but don't be fooled into thinking that you can't receive a great education in College Park.

Sure you can. Maryland lax grads are impressive. Just like Taylor Cummings. That's right she's living at home giving lax lessons. What an accomplishment. I'd rather my daughter make an impact on society.

That's so ignorant. Attending a small liberal arts school with incredible teachers like a Williams or Harvard or duke is an outstanding experience vs a middle road university like Maryland. Lacrosse ends education is for life. Going to graduate school or medical school should be supported. Maybe if lacrosse wasn't your life then you could pay for her college and debt wouldn't be an issue. How sad.

I'm just gonna take a wild guess that you didn't attend a Williams or Harvard or Duke since you're posting grammatically incorrect rhetoric on the internet. CLASS DISMISSED!

Anyone who writes, "CLASS DISMISSED" is a huge [lacrosse], Williams or no Williams.

Yayyy! Maryland were lacrosse players go to become absolutely nothing in society. If she's that good try to get into a better school.

Anyone who writes, "CLASS DISMISSED" is a huge [lacrosse], Williams or no Williams.

Probably a Heros parent. Or better yet, a Heros coach.

Probably a Heros parent. Or better yet, a Heros coach.

Says the father who's daughter was cut by Heros...

No - I think you're way off on that. Can't be someone with Heros - they spelled "CLASS" correctly.

How many times during the past year or two has a Hero player voluntarily left the team? If it did occur, where did they go?

With all the speculation that the current recruiting rules will change 8/1, is it worth it to drop $500-600 per camp this summer on our 2021s if nothing can happen for 2 years? Seems like it could be a waste of money. Any thoughts from the Peanut Gallery?

I would have to agree.

5 Left the 2022 Green team last year. 1 left Within the last month. 6 Total. Went to Skywalkers, M&D and Checkhers.