Countdown to the End of the Coach Hewitt Era

[KAOriginal]

I've heard similar stories to this (although they did not include acceptance/non-acceptance into the university) as well as Dr. Gunnie's. I really thought Edwards would have come in and cleaned house like what the new AD at GW when he came in (within months of taking the job, all the fundraising, marketing and some PR folks were replaced). Maybe Edwards wanted to give everyone a chance to show him what they can do under his leadership. I am going to give him the benefit of the doubt to get his house in order. Changing a culture in an office is difficult.

The key was the father was a graduate, the grandfather was a tenured professor at the time and the kid was no slouch in academics. As he said...you would think his application file might have got flagged or discussed somehow for special consideration?

One can argue the merits of "legacy"....but it does go to the argument about Mason not building tradition and cohesiveness....esp with alumni. Until Mason realizes that alumni need more than just diversity stories...they will not energize the base.

 

[Walter]

Koch Brothers give a lot of money to the Mercatus Center. Edwards needs to hit them up for MBB. And before any of your lefties start screaming, I would take Soros money in a heartbeat if offered and if it meant a winning MBB team.

 

[polepino]

I've heard similar stories to this (although they did not include acceptance/non-acceptance into the university) as well as Dr. Gunnie's. I really thought Edwards would have come in and cleaned house like what the new AD at GW when he came in (within months of taking the job, all the fundraising, marketing and some PR folks were replaced). Maybe Edwards wanted to give everyone a chance to show him what they can do under his leadership. I am going to give him the benefit of the doubt to get his house in order. Changing a culture in an office is difficult.

I hypothesized Edwards would take a year to 'settle in' and evaluate the situation at the beginning of the year in contrast to people saying he was going to come in and make wholesale changes. I got shut down and rebuffed for those thought however its playing out pretty much how I expected with Edwards evaluating at the end of the year.

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Koch Brothers give a lot of money to the Mercatus Center. Edwards needs to hit them up for MBB. And before any of your lefties start screaming, I would take Soros money in a heartbeat if offered and if it meant a winning MBB team.

Since lefties don't like business or capitalism - they have nothing to say. Throw a building name or two in their direction and while they are at donating to the MBB program - they should fund the Democratic/liberal organizations on campus out of existence. I miss the days when I was there that the College Republicans held sway and Democrats and Liberals were to scared to wear a t-shirt on campus for fear of getting warm beer sprayed on them or derided as commies.

Memories.......

 

[KAOriginal]

Since lefties don't like business or capitalism - they have nothing to say. Throw a building name or two in their direction and while they are at donating to the MBB program - they should fund the Democratic/liberal organizations on campus out of existence. I miss the days when I was there that the College Republicans held sway and Democrats and Liberals were to scared to wear a t-shirt on campus for fear of getting warm beer sprayed on them or derided as commies.

Memories.......

Back in the day when you didnt have to wonder if the long haired goddess in the skirt in front of you was a guy...

 

[GMUgemini]

Since lefties don't like business or capitalism - they have nothing to say. Throw a building name or two in their direction and while they are at donating to the MBB program - they should fund the Democratic/liberal organizations on campus out of existence. I miss the days when I was there that the College Republicans held sway and Democrats and Liberals were to scared to wear a t-shirt on campus for fear of getting warm beer sprayed on them or derided as commies.

Memories.......

I'm sure Bloomberg, who gave his alma mater Johns Hopkins $1 billion recently might beg to differ with your assertion there.

 

[Pablo]

https://twitter.com/bradmcg/status/574427669300953088/photo/1

 

[Walter]

https://twitter.com/bradmcg/status/574427669300953088/photo/1

So which of those women is supposed to be Paul Hewitt 's wife?

 

[p8triotfan4life]

the one in the gold vest.

 

[Walter]

That dude was sitting next to Mrs. Paul Hewitt? Did he know?

 

[KAOriginal]

Seriously--What is our drop dead date for freaking out if there is "no news?"

 

[Vurbel]

Seriously--What is our drop dead date for freaking out if there is "no news?"

End of business Monday. You could make the argument that BE doesn't want to make an announcement during the tournament. But if nothing is done Monday, which is after the tourney and after selection Sunday, then we should be concerned.

 

[Patriotsince81]

Seriously--What is our drop dead date for freaking out if there is "no news?"

Mine is March 16.

 

[GSII]

5 mins after our next loss.

 

[CHRISTOPHER JAMES JOLLAY]

We're leaving together
But still it's farewell
And maybe we'll come back
To earth, who can tell?
I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground
Will things ever be the same again?

It's the final countdown!!!!!!!!!
The final countdown!!!!!!!

 

[GMURaider]

Mine is March 16.

What if he is fired ON the 16th?

 

[KAOriginal]

End of business Monday. You could make the argument that BE doesn't want to make an announcement during the tournament. But if nothing is done Monday, which is after the tourney and after selection Sunday, then we should be concerned.

I agree it must be after the conclusion of the A-10 season...but I can imagine this place if on 3/17 there has been no news. Not that that means he's not fired...but our schedule and Masons may be completely different.

 

[mkaufman1]

I give it one week after our final game, if we hear nothing by the 8th day, that's when I worry.

 

[Walter]

We can't wait one week after the final game. We need to get the coaching search underway as soon as we lose in the Brooklyn.

 

[Five Two]

We're leaving together
But still it's farewell
And maybe we'll come back
To earth, who can tell?
I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground
Will things ever be the same again?

It's the final countdown!!!!!!!!!
The final countdown!!!!!!!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw