Am I Wrong to Be a Little Excited for This Season?

[Patriot Lawdog]

I am excited not to see timeouts called at the 12:08, 8:04, and 4:02 marks of the second half.

 

[GSII]

I am excited to not have hear how great the other team played.

I am excited to see momentum building carried over to next game, instead of inconsistent and unrecognizable team play.

I am excited to begin defending our home court with pride.

I am excited that we have a program again and no longer a carnival.

 

[By George.]

Let's pack the RAC on Saturday!

If people can't make it, I will be live tweeting @ByGeorgeMason from practice while stuffing pizza in my cram hole.

 

[TwoFootTackle]

Ok I feel better about my sentiments. I have been shell shocked for the past few years I am questioning my judgement


Broads, Buicks, and Buckley

Never question your judgment! You are one that we look to for unbridled enthusiasm, accurate or not.

 

[MasonFanatic]

Jordan Majewski posted his Atlantic 10 preview last night. Like the coaches' poll, he picked Mason 13th, but he also has a good overview of the team.

13) George Mason- Dave Paulsen is one of my favorite major conference hires this year. He’s exactly the type of coach George Mason needs. Paulsen’s Bucknell teams were disciplined on the court and rarely turned the ball over. GMU was dead last in the A10 in offensive turnover rate last year, so a more principled offensive system predicated on motion will certainly be welcome. The backcourt of Marquise Moore and Patrick Holloway is a veteran crew, but they have to reduce the turnovers. Paulsen is big on fundamentals, and Moore’s turnover issues and Holloway’s poor shot selection, if continued, will find them on the bench in favor of FR Otis Livingston and Kameron Murrell. The wings are iffy, as it appears lengthy 6’7 DeAndre Abram and Jaire Grayer will have amble opportunity to prove themselves this year. The frontcourt is anchored by the return of Shavon Thompson. Paulsen has a knack for developing big men, and Thompson could be poised for big year offensively if the guards can get him the ball consistently. Thompson scored a lot of buckets off putbacks from a lot of poor shots last year. Thompson finished with the fifth highest offensive rebounding rate and twelfth highest defensive rebounding rate in the country. Thompson is joined by JR Jalen Jenkins, another solid rim protector and rebounder, and capable scorer around the rim. 6’8 Julian Royal returns healthy, and Marko Gujanicic has added a lot of muscle in the offseason, giving the Patriots one of the biggest frontcourts in the A10. If Moore and Holloway pick up Paulsen’s motion early and can practice some ball control, the Patriots are going to be ok, and at the very least, a team worth watching.

https://staringatthefloorboards.wordpress.com/2015/10/21/2015-16-atlantic-10-preview/

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Never question your judgment! You are one that we look to for unbridled enthusiasm, accurate or not.

Challenge accepted sir. As I grab my bourbon and copy of "Big-Uns", challenge accepted.


Broads, Buicks, and Buckley

 

[phoenix-arizona]

New coach, new season...feels like

 

[By George.]

We can only go up from the last couple seasons! There are many reasons to be excited. Paulsen's twitter suggests he has completely embraced Mason Madness. I'm always cised for new talent and we have plenty of it. I also think we will see the best of both Shevon and Marko this season actually utilizing their size to our advantage. If some of these young guys and P Hall can knock down some Jim McKay 3's that will really help MM's penetration game. Putting JJ back on the block will save his college career and also spell Shevon some breaks. Guys, shoot for two, two, two or threeeeee! GMU WHAATTT!

#ByGeorge.