Paul Hewitt has officially been let go.

[gmu2006]

Anybody do "In honor of Firing Hewitt" yet on the donation?

Thought about it - but even I couldn't be that mean!

I could be that mean... I actually selected the option "In Memory Of", and put "Coach Paul Hewitt".

 

[GreenLantern]

This is the way all Mondays should be! First time in a long time that I have hope for this program.

 

[gmu2006]

A donation will be coming their way from me the second a new coach is announced.

I made a donation for the firing.... And I will make a donation for the hiring...

 

[Five Two]

What happens to @FirePaulHewitt now?

 

[polepino]

*Thumbs Up*

 

[GSII]

What happens to @FirePaulHewitt now?

I guess cbs or some media outlet will want it. If he even gets such a gig.

 

[G M U]

What happens to @FirePaulHewitt now?

one new follower @PaulHewitt

 

[Sons of Mason]

Cameras caught Brad and Hewitt ' s final battle eh conversation.

 

[gmujim92]

Cameras caught Brad and Hewitt ' s final battle eh conversation.

I sincerely hope Edwards did not amputate Hewitt's limbs with a light saber.

Hewitt is a terrible coach, but that would be an overreaction.

 

[psyclone]

Longer article in the Post by Steve Goff--not just a repeat of the press release. Mentions possible candidates, reviews individual players, etc,

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...-fired-as-george-mason-mens-basketball-coach/

 

[p8triotfan4life]

Edwards email:

Paul Hewitt Will Not Return For 2015-2016 Season
Dear Patriots:

I want to inform you of an important change made today regarding the George Mason University men’s basketball program. Paul Hewitt will not be returning to coach the final year of his five-year contract.

A decision like this is rarely easy. Paul is a great ambassador for college basketball, and he has been a strong advocate for Mason basketball. However, the university has high expectations for the program, and we just haven’t been competitive on the basketball court in recent years.

Mason has made a significant commitment to athletics – and particularly men’s basketball – when it joined the Atlantic 10. That will not change. I will begin the search immediately for our next coach. Let me assure you, we will find the right person who can take Mason basketball to the next level.

The right coach can certainly have a major impact on a program. But finding a new coach is only part of our strategy to build an elite basketball program, one that can compete among the best teams in the Atlantic 10 and nationally. We are looking beyond this coaching change and will be proposing broader solutions that invest in our program, upgrade our facilities and generate excitement in our community over the sport we all love.

Thank you for your support.

Brad EdwardsDirector of Athletics

 

[dr. gunnie]

I like that last paragraph!

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Brad Edwards - giving Mason Nation a raging hard on. Love the letter and the fact he sent it out . Great leadership.

 

[TweederGMU]

Brad Edwards is the f**king man. Never did TOC send out a letter saying he was focusing on "broader solutions that invest in our program" or "upgrade our facilities". I think Brad gets how rich this area is with money and possible big company donors...... I hope he goes after these companies for funds.

Now this is an Athletic Director who has a passion and vision. Buckle up boys..... good things are in store!!

 

[TweederGMU]

Brad shall be known henceforth as "BDB"

Big Dick Brad

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Brad Edwards about to get some Pikapp Dollars!

 

[Patriotfan49]

Brad held that final meeting with Hewitt while wearing his big dick jeans and told him to gtfo and ride off into the sunset. Thank God it's over.....now the importance is nailing the coach selection.

 

[mason89]

They sure were quick to remove his name from the overall roster and roster of coaches...

http://www.gomason.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=25200&SPID=80389&SPSID=606518&DB_OEM_ID=25200

http://www.gomason.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=25200&SPID=80389&SPSID=606512

 

[Dawgs99]

Gotta love the vision in that email. Whens the last time TOC mentioned our mens program and a vision to be "elite" in the same breath? Very excited about the direction of the athletics department under BDB's leadership.

 

[disgruntled]

Love the vision but need results. I too like the words. Let's hope they are matched by deeds. His first test is hiring the new BBall coach. Howland would give us instant stature and relevance in the A10 and beyond. Lets hope he delivers Howland or someone similar.