Dave Paulsen

[MasonHoopsEst2000]

Interesting that you know ow much we offered Turner, that Moton had an offer on his desk and turned it down and yet you have no idea who we have actually hired as our next head coach...your source dry up?

Re: Turner, that was based on reading the boards, I had no source on that exact number. Re: Moton, that was from conversations with him.

 

[Washingtonian]

From their boards:
http://boards.basketball-u.com/show..._session_id/7c313e60928a835eb914c902a92421ea/

 

[Dawgs99]

You actually talked to Moton? What exactly did he say in regards to the job?

 

[KAOriginal]

Interesting that you know ow much we offered Turner, that Moton had an offer on his desk and turned it down and yet you have no idea who we have actually hired as our next head coach...your source dry up?

Mine is in their cubicle, under their desk drinking heavily while rocking back and forth whimpering.....

 

[PoorManProfit]

This is a nice reality check for us who thought we were a desired school and had a lot to offer. Right now, we are back to being nothing. The new HC gets to try and build that up again.

That is what I have been trying to say. Too many folks on this board live in a dream world and throw out big time names as if G Mas is a great job. It's a decent to good one potentially. However, right now, it's not even decent. It's up to the new hire, whoever it is, to make it a good job.

 

[GMUSig03]

Maybe you should just disappear...I really hope your less of a whiny bitch in "real life".

He's not

 

[GSII]

Re: Turner, that was based on reading the boards, I had no source on that exact number. Re: Moton, that was from conversations with him.

are you Tom "the douchebag" Block

 

[MasonHoopsEst2000]

You actually talked to Moton? What exactly did he say in regards to the job?

Yes, I did. Those were private discussions which he wanted little revealed as to his decision/thinking.

 

[MasonHoopsEst2000]

are you Tom "the douchebag" Block

No, I am not.

 

[GSII]

You actually talked to Moton? What exactly did he say in regards to the job?

Cant wait for this one.....

 

[p8triotfan4liferightnow]

Yes, I did. Those were private discussions which he wanted little revealed as to his decision/thinking.

#BlockStar

 

[GSII]

Yes, I did. Those were private discussions which he wanted little revealed as to his decision/thinking.

whitenoise?

 

[MasonHoopsEst2000]

That's me. Happy to be back.

 

[GSII]

Are doing reporting too?

 

[MasonHoopsEst2000]

On this? No.

Just have some fringe connections here and there. Not nearly as good as a lot of people on here, so others will have much better information on a lot of this.

 

[Walter]

BS. If RT had married a HS cheerleader instead of the Biology and Chemistry Award winner then we would have had our man. We were attractive but RT couldn't sell it to his wifey. That actually happens more often than we would assume.

Will vcu go back to the unproven assistant this time? No they will go after Rhoades and then settle for Wade. Does Wade have a better track record than Paulsen? Does that make vcu an unattractive job?

 

[Washingtonian]

Steven Goff ‏@SoccerInsider 1m1 minute ago
Bucknell's Dave Paulsen is new basketball coach at George Mason U, multiple sources say. News conference probably Wed #masonmbb #gmu

 

[PoorManProfit]

Steven Goff ‏@SoccerInsider 1m1 minute ago
Bucknell's Dave Paulsen is new basketball coach at George Mason U, multiple sources say. News conference probably Wed #masonmbb #gmu

"Big Balls Brad"??? -- he hasn't shown anything...

 

[GMU84fanman]

I have awaited giving too much speculation until this played out a bit more. Whether a former head coach at a big 5 program, assistant coach, young and hungry from a smaller school or old or curmudgeonly (like me), I just want someone who has a track record of success, can coach x's and o's, does a good job of recruitment and player development, sees Mason as a step up AND wants to coach here. From what I can tell, Paulsen seems to pretty much check each of those boxes. Coach L was all of 3 years younger when he came to Mason from Bowling Green. His resume included 0 NCAA tournaments there yet he was able to develop a team that went beyond our expectations.

I was ready to throw in the towel on my season tickets had Hewitt been retained but I am ready to give the benefit of the doubt to the new coach, will retain my tickets and up my contribution next year. I will also give the coach the time needed to develop his team.

I will not comment on the other coaches or who was or was not on the short list. Irrespective of the hire, the proof will be in the team's play which of course remains to be seen. As speculation goes, I have reason for some optimism and hope (no it's not a dangerous thing) which, given where we have been over the past 4 years, is good. If the hire turns out to be someone else, then hopefully they will have a similar track record as Paulsen.

As for the AD, he should be assessed on wins and not the size of his balls or the big splash they may provide. I don't believe any of us are truly privy to what he was able to offer or how the process was handled.

Here's to progress, something that has been in short supply recently.

 

[CHRISTOPHER JAMES JOLLAY]

Hey, Dave. I have room in my basement if you're staying in the area overnight tonight. I have a bar, a sports ticker, and Golden Tee.

Me and Dave
We are Best Friends
Through Thick and Thin
We'll Always be Together, now!

We're Pallin' Around,
We're Talking Some Ball,
And Laughing at Paul
We'll Always be Together, now!