Welcome Coach Tony Skinn!

[EXpatriot13]

Based on what I'm reading, Tony may be an even better recruiter than Kimmie.
If nothing else, Tony loves Mason and his pitch should be genuine and from the heart. KE is all flash. For instance, posting that one on one vid. He doesn't care about PC. If he wins there, it'll be sayonara in a heartbeat.

Maryland fans weren’t shy on Twitter about how Tony leaving will greatly impact their recruiting and leaves a massive hole on their staff. Hell yea!

 

[gmubrian]

LOL OK Brian- legitimate question - can I make this a monthly donation - automate it - set it and forget it?? I am legitimately asking a question -- not my usual bourbon and frustration fueled rants.

Not yet. It is on my list of ideas to bring to the table.

 

[Patriot Lawdog]

Ugh....What an annoying day to be unreal busy at work....This job thing is such a drag.

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Maryland fans weren’t shy on Twitter about how Tony leaving will greatly impact their recruiting and leaves a massive hole on their staff. Hell yea!

Make them f**king turtles cry.

 

[Herndon]

Maryland fans weren’t shy on Twitter about how Tony leaving will greatly impact their recruiting and leaves a massive hole on their staff. Hell yea!

I will admit the idea of having a roster full of local kids again

 

[By George.]

Ugh....What an annoying day to be unreal busy at work....This job thing is such a drag.

Fresh profile photo

 

[ProfessorCFK]

Looking through GMU Athletics youtube video archive, I hope Coach Tony can get something like this going! Mason Men's Basketball Alumni Scrimmage

 

[gmujim92]

Michael Huger is joining the staff of new Temple HC Adam Fisher

 

[bravesfan]

Michael Huger is joining the staff of new Temple HC Adam Fisher

D'oh! Hopefully he at least has someone in mind to take on that 'experienced guy' role.

 

[Patriotsince81]

Looking through GMU Athletics youtube video archive, I hope Coach Tony can get something like this going! Mason Men's Basketball Alumni Scrimmage

Coach L just got it. I have the feeling Tony will as well.

 

[GMU1983]

Please change your signature block...

 

[GSII]

Tony on live at 1230pm. Sports talk 980

 

[He15man]

Maryland fans weren’t shy on Twitter about how Tony leaving will greatly impact their recruiting and leaves a massive hole on their staff. Hell yea!

I LOVE hearing that. Recruiting is the lifeblood of any program in any sport. When you're not a blue blood where the name recruits itself, you need a dude who's damn good at it.

 

[psyclone]

I LOVE hearing that. Recruiting is the lifeblood of any program in any sport. When you're not a blue blood where the name recruits itself, you need a dude who's damn good at it.

For sure!

But there is so much more to being a head coach and running a program. Installing a "system", adapting it to the strengths of your players, setting a culture, preparing for opponents, in-game Xs & Os, etc. Of course your assistants can help with these issues, but ultimately it's on the head coach. I only hope that Tony is up to the job.

 

[FlPatriot]

For sure!

But there is so much more to being a head coach and running a program. Installing a "system", adapting it to the strengths of your players, setting a culture, preparing for opponents, in-game Xs & Os, etc. Of course your assistants can help with these issues, but ultimately it's on the head coach. I only hope that Tony is up to the job.

Think he’s more than capable and shall shine at Mason and if he leaves I imagine he’ll leave us in good shape…assuming of course the AD gets it’s collective $h!t together.

 

[JimP]

Tony on live at 1230pm. Sports talk 980

Good interview. I believe interviewer slipped up and said Mason also had a Sweet 16 run under Larranaga. That'd been pretty cool.

 

[JimP]

Skinn mentioned the team will play at a fast pace and press.

 

[mkaufman1]

Also mentioned we will play with attitude. Fine by me. Not saying I want our guys to be punching guys out, but when things get chippy (like the Fordham game), I expect the guys to have each others back.

 

[psyclone]

Good interview. I believe interviewer slipped up and said Mason also had a Sweet 16 run under Larranaga. That'd been pretty cool.

https://www.audacy.com/stations/theteam980?action=AUTOPLAY_FULL&actionContentId=101-3376

I think this link will get you to the interview, although the other posters have pretty much nailed my takeaways.

 

[GreenLantern]

Also mentioned we will play with attitude. Fine by me. Not saying I want our guys to be punching guys out, but when things get chippy (like the Fordham game), I expect the guys to have each others back.

A covert nut punch can't hurt in the right circumstances