George Mason University Athletic Hall of Fame

[gmubrian]

So, how many more GMU individual sports' hall of fame induction ceremonies will be held before the school re-activates its Athletic Hall of Fame? See https://gomason.com/news/2024/9/17/wrestling-to-celebrate-hof.aspx

7

 

[GMUgemini]

7

7 as in actual 7 or 7 as in numerology for infinite?

 

[gmubrian]

7 as in actual 7 or 7 as in numerology for infinite?

7 as in the number that is the answer to Pablo's trivia question.

 

[mkaufman1]

So, how many more GMU individual sports' hall of fame induction ceremonies will be held before the school re-activates its Athletic Hall of Fame? See https://gomason.com/news/2024/9/17/wrestling-to-celebrate-hof.aspx

Several- because activation is most likely not happening until we have the space in the new facility.

Only delivering what I've been told. Not saying its good by any stretch.

 

[GMUgemini]

Several- because activation is most likely not happening until we have the space in the new facility.

Only delivering what I've been told. Not saying its good by any stretch.

Which facility? The practice or the arena?

 

[Jack Strop]

7 as in actual 7 or 7 as in numerology for infinite?

"7" in numerology represents "mysterious and spiritual".

"8" represents"infinity".

 

[GMUgemini]

"7" in numerology represents "mysterious and spiritual".

"8" represents"infinity".

I was referring to Hebrew Numerology and I slightly misinterpreted what 7 means: which is completion/perfection, which also means never (aka an infinity number of times).

 

[mkaufman1]

Which facility? The practice or the arena?

Practice facility thats coming in 2026, supposedly

 

[Pablo]

Practice facility thats coming in 2026, supposedly

Hopefully, it will be accessible to students and fans and provides displays of GMU sports. IMO, in telling the story of its sports history, the displays should recognize the contributions of outstanding athletes regardless of whether they meet the criteria for induction in the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Regarding Carlos Yates, I believe a separate display is warranted that tells his story including any issue(s) that preclude his induction.

 

[mkaufman1]

Hopefully, it will be accessible to students and fans and provides displays of GMU sports. IMO, in telling the story of its sports history, the displays should recognize the contributions of outstanding athletes regardless of whether they meet the criteria for induction in the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Regarding Carlos Yates, I believe a separate display is warranted that tells his story including any issue(s) that preclude his induction.

I'm in complete agreement with you. When the building is closer to completion (being built, etc), I would even say if you are willing, you should reach out about your ideas and sharing them. I know you are very passionate and knowledgeable about this subject.

Unfortunately until the building is closer to completion, I am not sure how many of these topics are being discussed other than at high levels.

 

[Yossarian]

A Hall of Fame is an intriguing concept, but perhaps a Fall of Haim exhibit should be constructed in the interim? I’ll tee this up in the GMU: Where Construction is Tradition thread to generate some momentum. Great work, everyone.

 

[Yossarian]

It’s a slightly less intolerable post when I’m allowed to upload a photo of Corey Haim. Or maybe even more intolerable? Discuss. (Insert photo of Linda Richman)
Admin- I’m getting an error when I try to upload even small photos.

 

[Mason2006Patriot]

Is Tony Skinn in the Hall of Fame? If not, he really should be.

 

[gmubrian]

Is Tony Skinn in the Hall of Fame? If not, he really should be.

There is a hall of fame?

 

[Verdad]

Is Tony Skinn in the Hall of Fame? If not, he really should be.

Skinn is going to have to do a little bit more with his coaching career to make it to Springfield

 

[jruby]

Skinn is going to have to do a little bit more with his coaching career to make it to Springfield

Well the stake just got a little higher haha. However like that you are dreaming big here!

 

[Falco]

I know I’m in the minority, but I have zero interest in a HOF.
Only thing I care about is banners!

 

[GSII]

last we talked about a Hall, we got "broken" ankles.

 

[GMUgemini]

I know I’m in the minority, but I have zero interest in a HOF.
Only thing I care about is banners!

A nice hall of fame museum with memorabilia and a team store can do a lot for fan engagement between games (and a reason for alumni to come back to campus). Added bonus: put a legit restaurant attached to it added bonus bonus: make it “member only” for non-students.

 

[CHRISTOPHER JAMES JOLLAY]

A nice hall of fame museum with memorabilia and a team store can do a lot for fan engagement between games (and a reason for alumni to come back to campus). Added bonus: put a legit restaurant attached to it added bonus bonus: make it “member only” for non-students.

And call it Brion's Grille