The Paul Hewitt Thread

[mason2k1]

Can we create a craigslist add looking for a new coach. Might gain national headlines, force someone's hand.

 

[Patriot Lawdog]

I'm now convinced the only person more dense than this clown show we have as coaches would be anyone agreeing to join this staff after this year. It would be like jumping off a functioning boat and onto the Titantic.

 

[Patriotsince81]

FIRE PAUL

 

[mason2k1]

Can we create a craigslist add looking for a new coach. Might gain national headlines, force someone's hand.

http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/story?storyId=9834578&src=desktop&wjb

 

[gmubrian]

I originally had high hopes for Hewitt. He is a nice man and it would have been great if he could be successful at Mason, but, I am completely disappointed in Hewitt's coaching.

Those that I have talked to in the AD or on committees for the AD act as if I am crazy if I suggest there is a coaching problem. That is very disappointing to me.

While most fans are unhappy with our record, I have come to the conclusion that most fans don't think it is a coaching problem. Even on the boards here, I get the sense that close to half (who have grown fairly quiet except for after the rare win) seem to think there is no coaching problem. And most of those that do think there is a problem choose not say or do anything about it. That is even more disappointing to me.

This has taken all of the fire I have for Mason basketball out of me. I have run out of drive to push for any change. I refuse to support a Hewitt coached basketball team any longer as I know that he is the problem. I can support people deserving of scholarships in a much more cost effective manner. I can find other entertainment and I might actually enjoy it. I can spend time with the "family" of Mason fans that I have become friends with doing other things.

If there is not a change in the off season (or some sort of "plan" for a change), then I am done with Mason basketball until (at a minimum) there is a new coach.

 

[patriot2000]

I am not in the same place as Brian, as far as completely giving up on Mason basketball, but I completely agree with what he says in this post. If you cannot see the trend in Hewitt's record, something is very, very wrong with you. Whatever excuses he makes, or can be made for him, go out the window when you look at his entire career. Or is he just the unluckyest man in history?

Look, he has a lot of good points, which I think people have been very fair about pointing out. I also don't believe you can luck into a national championship runner-up situation, or get that farjust because it's someone else's players. But trends are almost always reality, not coincidences. And since that loss to UConn in the finals, Hewitt's trajectory has been pretty clear.

He has many positive points, but he is not the answer at Mason. The longer he's here, the longer the recovery will be.

The folks in the AD who act lije he's not the problem indicate one of three problems

1) They are blind, stubborn, stupid, stupidly proud, or any combination of these unfavorable traits.

2) Hewitt is a truly brilliant con artist

3) They've already had the discussions and decided not to spend the buyout money. In this case, they have to pretend they don't think he's the problem because it is political suicide to openly back a horse with a broken leg.

All three scenarios disgust me, but if I have to choose, I actually hope it's #3

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[KAOriginal]

But trends are almost always reality, not coincidences. And since that loss to UConn in the finals, Hewitt's trajectory has been pretty clear.
The folks in the AD who act lije he's not the problem indicate one of three problems

1) They are blind, stubborn, stupid, stupidly proud, or any combination of these unfavorable traits.

2) Hewitt is a truly brilliant con artist

3) They've already had the discussions and decided not to spend the buyout money. In this case, they have to pretend they don't think he's the problem because it is political suicide to openly back a horse with a broken leg.

All three scenarios disgust me, but if I have to choose, I actually hope it's #3

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Well if we analyze trends....then you have to go with #1, with a bit of #3 for the current problem. That's the only way to explain how our entire program has been handled post FF....

 

[GMUgemini]

I don't understand the mentality either -- our two best players BY FAR are two seniors recruited "for the CAA" (whatever the hell that means) and by Coach L four and five years ago. After Sherrod and Allen leave we are in serious, serious trouble and it doesn't matter how many athletic small forward types Hewitt recruits, that's not going to turn that around for us in the next two years, so why drag the program down for so long?

It's like they tied the men's basketball program to the back of a horse and have been dragging it through the dust to make a point and haven't realized yet they killed it and are dragging around a corpse.

 

[Patriotfan49]

It was such a perfect way to end this year, on our home court on senior night. So mad, so hopeless......

I had a row of local people (from the community but not fans/students/parents of either team) in front of me, and they were watching the game and they were shocked when the one looked up the prior game between us and duquesne that we beat them on their home floor. Had a guy that had a Saint Louis hat next to us, say each time.."that press is doing nothing, what are they doing?"

So embarrassing. EVERYTHING of Hewitt that I hate, was on display last night. Horrible defense.....horrible press.....our effing guards covering their centers...idiotic sets on defense....stagnant cluster F on offense....and dont forget about burning timeouts seconds before media timeouts.

Sadly I am in the same thought as Brian. I cant do this, nor will I support Hewitt wrecking this team. I will find another area to give my money to, but I will not buy season tickets again until Hewitt is gone. I am so far sober of Hewitt, that hes like Bacardi 151 for me.....such bad experiences a few years ago that if I even smell it I want to vomit.

 

[MasonCrew]

I've been on Brian's page for two years. It must change. Sadly it won't. Mason's athletic department is terrible.

We need to approach the president.

This was the first year I haven't gone to a game since I was in high school. I didn't miss anything.

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

https://www.facebook.com/georgemason

I wrote Fire Paul Hewitt on the Mason FB page but they erased it. I suggest everyone go onto the page and post how you feel. They can't erase all of our comments..... well, yes they could but at least one can vent.

If they're erasing messages at least that means they are getting them.

 

[gmubrian]

I want to thank Paul Hewitt. I just went out and bought a REALLY nice hot tub with the the money I won't be spending on Mason next year. Additionally, I just checked my calendar and I have a couple hours opening up every Wednesday night and Saturdays this coming fall/winter, so there will be parties at my house on those nights.

Now, Tom and I might have couples counseling on one of those nights based on our disagreements on here this season, but I am thinking those are a thing of the past since I expect to disappear from here in the next couple weeks, and we don't fight in person. The good news, though, I have been cheating on Tom with XTSG and that relationship is in great shape. I guess it will be awkward if they both come to one of the parties, though.

Thank you Paul Hewitt! I might never have bought this hot tub without you!

 

[GMUgemini]

You should extend a hearty thank you as well to the AD who apparently are still sold on Hewitt.

Anyone can make a mistake, it's what you do afterward that counts. And if our AD still thinks Hewitt is the right coach after being under .500 AT HOME over the last two seasons, then they are more delusional than Raider is.

It's a sad state of affairs.

 

[Patriot Lawdog]

You should extend a hearty thank you as well to the AD who apparently are still sold on Hewitt.

Anyone can make a mistake, it's what you do afterward that counts. And if our AD still thinks Hewitt is the right coach after being under .500 AT HOME over the last two seasons, then they are more delusional than Raider is.

It's a sad state of affairs.

Yep, it's no mortal sin to get emotional in the situation TOC was in and make a bad hire. The mortal sin comes in trying to defend the mistake rather than correcting it.

 

[Cool Disco Dan]

I originally had high hopes for Hewitt. He is a nice man and it would have been great if he could be successful at Mason, but, I am completely disappointed in Hewitt's coaching.

Those that I have talked to in the AD or on committees for the AD act as if I am crazy if I suggest there is a coaching problem. That is very disappointing to me.

While most fans are unhappy with our record, I have come to the conclusion that most fans don't think it is a coaching problem. Even on the boards here, I get the sense that close to half (who have grown fairly quiet except for after the rare win) seem to think there is no coaching problem. And most of those that do think there is a problem choose not say or do anything about it. That is even more disappointing to me.

This has taken all of the fire I have for Mason basketball out of me. I have run out of drive to push for any change. I refuse to support a Hewitt coached basketball team any longer as I know that he is the problem. I can support people deserving of scholarships in a much more cost effective manner. I can find other entertainment and I might actually enjoy it. I can spend time with the "family" of Mason fans that I have become friends with doing other things.

If there is not a change in the off season (or some sort of "plan" for a change), then I am done with Mason basketball until (at a minimum) there is a new coach.

I'm with you, but I won't hold it against the administration if they are reticent to put a $1.4 M buyout together AND go pay a new coach. I think, though, the administration has a clear opportunity to show us they get it by thanking TOC for his time at Mason and telling him to hit the bricks when his contract expires in June.

 

[gmubrian]

I'm with you, but I won't hold it against the administration if they are reticent to put a $1.4 M buyout together AND go pay a new coach.

I don't disagree with your point, but it is not as bad as you describe. We have to pay Hewitt the 1.4M whether he coaches (if that is what you call it) or not, so the only additional money you need to find is for the new coaches salary.

 

[Quentin Daniels]

Can we create a craigslist add looking for a new coach.

Let's not repeat the same mistake we made last time.

I'm assuming.

 

[Cool Disco Dan]

I don't disagree with your point, but it is not as bad as you describe. We have to pay Hewitt the 1.4M whether he coaches (if that is what you call it) or not, so the only additional money you need to find is for the new coaches salary.

That's true - and if you hire a guy at a lower, but still solid number (400-500) with a more favorable buyout, you can show that you are committed, but claim that you are being fiscally responsible, even though you have to flush the rest of Hewitt's contract.

 

[Patriotsince81]

I really think you all need to give Hewitt a break. After all, he is going to become part of the club of coaches at Mason to lose 20 games in one year. Nestor, Westhead, and Hewitt, now that's an all star group.

 

[mason2k1]

Lonergan's on the Junk's again this morning...
MD upsets UVA...
W&M has a big game tonight..
vcu's playing well...
Such an exciting time of year, especially for local college sports...
go team