What a great read this has been.
So much to add, but I'll limit it to saying that since the day PH was hired, there have been a group of people on here who have almost seemed giddy to see him fail. The same folks have used the last 2+ years to pat themselves on the back when they're opinion has appeared justified and have done their best to crap on anyone else who dares to express positive thoughts about Mason basketball. I don't know how this will play out, nor do I know how any other coach would do leading us into a new, better, conference, but I'm willing to see it play out without too many over the top reactions one way or another.
As for the actual game, I thought after an early hook, Edwards actually played better the rest of the game. Worst I've seen Allen, and J2 is just awful at interior defense. Assuming Copes rounds into some kind of form I see a scenario where he or Jenkins needs to be on the floor at all times to prevent easy layups and grab tough rebounds.