Countdown to the End of the Coach Hewitt Era

[gmujim92]

The vcu game (March 7th) is on national TV. I am calling it right now we will be 20 point underdogs in that game.

I'm turning 45 that day. Rest assured that watching vcu stomp a mudhole in Mason will not be part of my plans.

 

[CHRISTOPHER JAMES JOLLAY]

I would still be surprised if Mason doesn't let him finish out the year, but I'm fully confident barring a major run he's gone.

Even Cabrera, who was very social in Brooklyn last year, will find hardly anyone to talk to this year. Serious question--does anyone here know anyone going to Brooklyn not employed by Mason this year? I don't. Can't believe Cabrera won't approve the recommendation to can this guy.

Money, diversity, whatever. Cabrera will take a lot of heat if he doesn't do the right thing.

 

[Pablo]

Even Cabrera, who was very social in Brooklyn last year, will find hardly anyone to talk to this year. Serious question--does anyone here know anyone going to Brooklyn not employed by Mason this year? I don't.

Hopefully, Cabrera enjoys interacting with vcu fans

I wonder if Virgil will be there?

 

[gmujim92]

Hopefully, he enjoys interacting with vcu fans.

Unpossible.

 

[Vurbel]

Hopefully, Cabrera enjoys interacting with vcu fans

There's such a thing as a classy one?

 

[GMUSSTN]

There's such a thing as a classy one?

I met one once who admitted the Richmond Coliseum gave them an advantage in the Tournament, so as long as he's not dead, there's at least one with a head on his shoulders.

 

[Pablo]

I met one once who admitted the Richmond Coliseum gave them an advantage in the Tournament, so as long as he's not dead, there's at least one with a head on his shoulders.

I met one too! I wonder if it's the same guy?

 

[NoCliche87]

Hopefully, Cabrera enjoys interacting with vcu fans

I wonder if Virgil will be there?

For the vcu game? yeah i'll be there enjoying the box of Krispy Kreme I picked up from down the street... last vcu game I tweeted throughout the whole game thinking we were gonna give them an upset... theeeeeen we know what happened 2nd half

 

[Bricker]

Another year of Hewitt and I'm done.

Never thought I'd say that. But I've come to grips with it. It will take a lot of time and effort for GMU to win me back if they botch this one-- and I'm not talking about money. I'm talking about pride and goodwill.

I started at Mason in '99-- and grew up in a part of the state where no one even considered going to GMU. It was an unknown quantity (Is that a private school? was the No.1 question I got). I came on a whim, honestly. I didn't want to end up stuck at a certain other school where 30% of my fellow high school classmates would spend the next four years. So I struck out on my own. And ever since then I've preached the Mason gospel.

Basketball was a big part of that. I have great memories of dragging my friends to weeknight games that were basically empty... watching the program grow and prosper. Basketball was always something I could point to when my peers would ask about Mason, what it was really like, did anyone really live on campus, etc. It was awesome watching and being a part of some real culture develop for those of us who weren't commuters.

When I was in my mid-20s during the final four run, I was looking forward to getting to a point in my career where every waking second wasn't about work...where I would have some free time to return to Funfax, reconnect with the school, go to more than just the homecoming game, and become a bigger part of the university. I'm getting to the point where I'm more in control of my life and career now. But those feelings are gone...

I don't wear my Mason gear anymore. It just doesn't feel right. I don't even watch a lot of college basketball-- which used to be my favorite sport even before I started at Mason. I feel neutral toward schools I used to root against. The sport is more of an interesting spectacle than a competition now. I don't watch games between ranked opponents and wonder how we would stack up. What's the point?

Mason has done a lot of great things-- and also bungled a lot of opportunities over the past 16 years that I've known the place. But messing this one up will be the end of the road for me. People might still ask me about Mason, but all I'll be able to tell them is that they are who we thought they were. And that's a damn shame.

 

[KAOriginal]

Another year of Hewitt and I'm done.

Never thought I'd say that. But I've come to grips with it. It will take a lot of time and effort for GMU to win me back if they botch this one-- and I'm not talking about money. I'm talking about pride and goodwill.

I started at Mason in '99-- and grew up in a part of the state where no one even considered going to GMU. It was an unknown quantity (Is that a private school? was the No.1 question I got). I came on a whim, honestly. I didn't want to end up stuck at a certain other school where 30% of my fellow high school classmates would spend the next four years. So I struck out on my own. And ever since then I've preached the Mason gospel.

Basketball was a big part of that. I have great memories of dragging my friends to weeknight games that were basically empty... watching the program grow and prosper. Basketball was always something I could point to when my peers would ask about Mason, what it was really like, did anyone really live on campus, etc. It was awesome watching and being a part of some real culture develop for those of us who weren't commuters.

When I was in my mid-20s during the final four run, I was looking forward to getting to a point in my career where every waking second wasn't about work...where I would have some free time to return to Funfax, reconnect with the school, go to more than just the homecoming game, and become a bigger part of the university. I'm getting to the point where I'm more in control of my life and career now. But those feelings are gone...

I don't wear my Mason gear anymore. It just doesn't feel right. I don't even watch a lot of college basketball-- which used to be my favorite sport even before I started at Mason. I feel neutral toward schools I used to root against. The sport is more of an interesting spectacle than a competition now. I don't watch games between ranked opponents and wonder how we would stack up. What's the point?

Mason has done a lot of great things-- and also bungled a lot of opportunities over the past 16 years that I've know the place. But messing this one up will be the end of the road for me. People might still ask me about Mason, but all I'll be able to tell them is that they are who we thought they were. And that's a damn shame.

Send that to Brad Edwards...TODAY.

 

[Pablo]

For the vcu game?

No, Jollay & I were referring to the A10 tourney? I assume that family members in the NYC area like you will be attending.

 

[NoCliche87]

No, Jollay & I were referring to the A10 tourney? I assume that family members in the NYC area like you will be attending.

lol oh my bad... yeah i'll be there... its only a 10 min subway ride from my job so I'll be there... You?

 

[Vurbel]

Another year of Hewitt and I'm done.

Never thought I'd say that. But I've come to grips with it. It will take a lot of time and effort for GMU to win me back if they botch this one-- and I'm not talking about money. I'm talking about pride and goodwill.

I started at Mason in '99-- and grew up in a part of the state where no one even considered going to GMU. It was an unknown quantity (Is that a private school? was the No.1 question I got). I came on a whim, honestly. I didn't want to end up stuck at a certain other school where 30% of my fellow high school classmates would spend the next four years. So I struck out on my own. And ever since then I've preached the Mason gospel.

Basketball was a big part of that. I have great memories of dragging my friends to weeknight games that were basically empty... watching the program grow and prosper. Basketball was always something I could point to when my peers would ask about Mason, what it was really like, did anyone really live on campus, etc. It was awesome watching and being a part of some real culture develop for those of us who weren't commuters.

When I was in my mid-20s during the final four run, I was looking forward to getting to a point in my career where every waking second wasn't about work...where I would have some free time to return to Funfax, reconnect with the school, go to more than just the homecoming game, and become a bigger part of the university. I'm getting to the point where I'm more in control of my life and career now. But those feelings are gone...

I don't wear my Mason gear anymore. It just doesn't feel right. I don't even watch a lot of college basketball-- which used to be my favorite sport even before I started at Mason. I feel neutral toward schools I used to root against. The sport is more of an interesting spectacle than a competition now. I don't watch games between ranked opponents and wonder how we would stack up. What's the point?

Mason has done a lot of great things-- and also bungled a lot of opportunities over the past 16 years that I've know the place. But messing this one up will be the end of the road for me. People might still ask me about Mason, but all I'll be able to tell them is that they are who we thought they were. And that's a damn shame.

This is beyond well written. My vote for post of the year.

 

[Pablo]

lol oh my bad... yeah i'll be there... its only a 10 min subway ride from my job so I'll be there... You?

No, I won't be attending. But, I hope that you will continue to post on this board.

 

[Pablo]

Send that to Brad Edwards...TODAY.

If you listen to Hewitt's press conference last night, there's no question how frustrated he is. But, I still don't sense any urgency. Is it possible he doesn't realize that the end may be near?

 

[Bricker]

If you listen to Hewitt's press conference last night, there's no question how frustrated he is. But, I still don't sense any urgency. Is it possible he doesn't realize that the end may be near?

I think that's a default setting. I remember noticing that when he first came to Mason... this guy's going to be patient and build a good team over 3-4 years was my thought at the time. Whoops.

 

[gmutom]

If you listen to Hewitt's press conference last night, there's no question how frustrated he is. But, I still don't sense any urgency. Is it possible he doesn't realize that the end may be near?

Pablo, he has to know the end is near. He looks completely defeated. I'd feel worse for him if he starting owning some of his mistakes a few years ago. I don't blame the kids if they have quit on him. They know coming into every game that they don't have the coaching, game plan or talent to compete with even the dregs of this league.

 

[Raider_SPE]

Is it possible he doesn't realize that the end may be near?

If his past at GT is any indication, he definitely knows, and maybe that is part of his problem. Stop worrying about ancillary things and just "coach", but we already know how that is going.

 

[NoCliche87]

No, I won't be attending. But, I hope that you will continue to post on this board.

of course... my bro is part of the program so I'm on this ride too... just like I felt bad for BA & SW having to be part of a disaster their final season, I feel the same for Vaughn & Corey this year... I'm not just a fam member of a player, I've become a fan of the school because my brother loves it there... so I feel the same frustration everyone on here posts...

but i'll kick some knowledge shortly....................

 

[Pablo]

If his past at GT is any indication, he definitely knows, and maybe that is part of his problem. Stop worrying about ancillary things and just "coach", but we already know how that is going.

Have you seen his last interview (Part II) at Georgia Tech - see https://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&type=B211US105D20140522&p=coach hewitt's last interview at georgia tech.