Game 27: Duquesne University (Homecoming), Saturday, February 23rd, 4 PM, MASN2/ESPN+

[mason89]

All the injuries were mentioned by DP in the SBU postgame.

Well, Coach Paulsen is the ultimate insider...

 

[GSII]

I hope we dont double the post as fast as we have been. Let the big think little before or play him straight up. This new scheme on defense isnt working that well.

 

[The Great PATSby]

well it aint homecoming unless its snowing or raining... calling for 100% chance of rain

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

well it aint homecoming unless its snowing or raining... calling for 100% chance of rain

I call BS. No one can predict how well either team will shoot beyond the arc.

 

[PoorManProfit]

well it aint homecoming unless its snowing or raining... calling for 100% chance of rain

Well, maybe if they had homecoming in October like the majority of schools that have an enrollment of over 30,000 students they wouldn't have to have it in the absolute worst month on the calendar?

Sorry. Couldn't resist.

 

[GMUgemini]

I call BS. No one can predict how well either team will shoot beyond the arc.

New homecoming slogan: rain outside, buckets inside.

 

[Five Two]

Well, maybe if they had homecoming in October like the majority of schools that have an enrollment of over 30,000 students they wouldn't have to have it in the absolute worst month on the calendar?

Sorry. Couldn't resist.

There was a time when homecoming was in the fall and it was tied to soccer games. It totally makes sense for it to be tied to basketball. I've always wanted homecoming to be earlier in the season (whether that is on a Saturday in November or late January/early Feb.) Its our biggest game attendance wise. Lets say somebody is attending on Saturday for the first time ever or in a long while. Maybe they have a great time. How many more home games we have left for them to attend? 2. How many home Saturday games do we have left? Zero.

What if Homecoming was Saturday, November 10th?
Instead of playing AU on a Friday, play them (or whomever) the following day. Then we have a full slate of home games we can offer to those fans and build momentum for future games.

Fall homecoming- check
Better weather- check
Tied to school's highest profile sport- check
Ability to try and sell future home game tickets to the "once in a while fan"- check


Is there a downside?

 

[Mason2005]

There was a time when homecoming was in the fall and it was tied to soccer games. It totally makes sense for it to be tied to basketball. I've always wanted homecoming to be earlier in the season (whether that is on a Saturday in November or late January/early Feb.) Its our biggest game attendance wise. Lets say somebody is attending on Saturday for the first time ever or in a long while. Maybe they have a great time. How many more home games we have left for them to attend? 2. How many home Saturday games do we have left? Zero.

What if Homecoming was Saturday, November 10th?
Instead of playing AU on a Friday, play them (or whomever) the following day. Then we have a full slate of home games we can offer to those fans and build momentum for future games.

Fall homecoming- check
Better weather- check
Tied to school's highest profile sport- check
Ability to try and sell future home game tickets to the "once in a while fan"- check


Is there a downside?

Downside: makes too much sense

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[TweederGMU]

Our defense has had more holes than the Iraqi Navy the past few games. Need to clean that up. The big crowd will either make them very amped up and come out hot or come out nervous and flat. Need to jump on them early and keep them out of the paint.

Goodguys 68
Red-Head Pittsburgh Step Child University 64

 

[CHRISTOPHER JAMES JOLLAY]

Registered for homecoming in doors. For some reason people seem excited they have television sets but really you can get that in most indoor rooms or bars.

I registered as First Name Jollay Jollay Jollay Last Name Jollay so I hope it actually registered me. Oh well, find out when I get there. I'm definitely registered on Masonhoops, that much I know.

 

[GMUgemini]

There was a time when homecoming was in the fall and it was tied to soccer games. It totally makes sense for it to be tied to basketball. I've always wanted homecoming to be earlier in the season (whether that is on a Saturday in November or late January/early Feb.) Its our biggest game attendance wise. Lets say somebody is attending on Saturday for the first time ever or in a long while. Maybe they have a great time. How many more home games we have left for them to attend? 2. How many home Saturday games do we have left? Zero.

What if Homecoming was Saturday, November 10th?
Instead of playing AU on a Friday, play them (or whomever) the following day. Then we have a full slate of home games we can offer to those fans and build momentum for future games.

Fall homecoming- check
Better weather- check
Tied to school's highest profile sport- check
Ability to try and sell future home game tickets to the "once in a while fan"- check


Is there a downside?

+1 for doing it earlier in the year.

Only downside is the tight window you've got to squeeze homecoming in before the end of the fall semester and start of the spring semester (can't have it during winter break obviously). I'd maybe do it the last home weekend game before Thanksgiving? This year that would have been November 17 vs. Southern. Is that being too competitive with college football homecoming games and the NFL? I don't know.

 

[Patriotsince81]

Otis Livingston II (ankle), Javon Greene(finger) and Ian Boyd (wrist). Greg Calixte (concussion protocol). All four injuries are day-to-day.

From GoMason.com

 

[Old Man]

I don't suppose anyone has an extra ticket available. It will go to a Mason fan! With Noelle running in the A10 Championships at the Field House, both the Mrs. and Zac are coming to the game. PM me please if you have one. Thx.

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[NewPatriot]

Registered for homecoming in doors. For some reason people seem excited they have television sets but really you can get that in most indoor rooms or bars.

I registered as First Name Jollay Jollay Jollay Last Name Jollay so I hope it actually registered me. Oh well, find out when I get there. I'm definitely registered on Masonhoops, that much I know.

Jollay good show....rimshot!

 

[mkaufman1]

+1 for doing it earlier in the year.

Only downside is the tight window you've got to squeeze homecoming in before the end of the fall semester and start of the spring semester (can't have it during winter break obviously). I'd maybe do it the last home weekend game before Thanksgiving? This year that would have been November 17 vs. Southern. Is that being too competitive with college football homecoming games and the NFL? I don't know.

Then if it happened like this, this year, we’d complain “why is homecoming against a team nobody gives a crap about!”

Otis Livingston II (ankle), Javon Greene(finger) and Ian Boyd (wrist). Greg Calixte (concussion protocol). All four injuries are day-to-day.

From GoMason.com

Really hope these guys are healthy and ready to go. That’s a 1/3 of the roster and a lot of the experience the team has to put on the court.

 

[GMUgemini]

Probably right about homecoming, but I’m pretty sure that’s how college football homecoming is. Very rarely is it against a big team.

But if we set the parameters that November is when it’s going to be, we can maybe do a little bit better than Southern (maybe an old CAA team, or a better mid-major).

 

[Jack Strop]

Downside: makes too much sense

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Yes, there is a downside. Mid to late February games have the potential to be make-or-break and highly crucial to the season. Also, a November/December HC has to compete with the holiday season. Nah, keep it in February.

 

[GMUSig03]

Probably right about homecoming, but I’m pretty sure that’s how college football homecoming is. Very rarely is it against a big team.

But if we set the parameters that November is when it’s going to be, we can maybe do a little bit better than Southern (maybe an old CAA team, or a better mid-major).

I love the idea of making homecoming in the fall before break against old CAA rivals, particularly the VA ones. Have it be JMU, ODU and W&M on a rotating basis, with maybe a little UNCW and the occasional big name opponent thrown in.

 

[mason89]

Homecoming games should be against teams that are guaranteed wins like American....oh, wait...oops...

 

[mkaufman1]

Homecoming games should be against teams that are guaranteed wins like American....oh, wait...oops...

Too soon

Honestly I don’t see homecoming changing. Mason doesn’t have football, basketball is the main sport and February is when folks care more about the team than the holiday season or non conf season.

Regardless, I’m looking forward to the game tomorrow and hoping for a win with some good basketball on both sides of the ball.