Game 2: GMU (1-0) vs Winthrop (1-0) on Friday, November 7, at 7:00 PM.

[GMUgemini]

Sounds like a good argument for dropping down to the CAA or Big South!

There are downsides too.

And there are upsides to being in a traditional multi-bid league too. The A10 just has to figure out the NET system. There is no reason why they can’t be like the MWC

 

[DRK331]

Here is the pregame hype video from the Wofford game:

Here is the pregame hype video from the Wofford game

 

[Bill]

Bob Jones Toccoa Falls and Clinton College sound like quality matchups

Bring on Whatsamatta U!

 

[daveshac]

Bob Jones Toccoa Falls and Clinton College sound like quality matchups

Quad-9 wins.

 

[GunstonsGhost]

If BO is still out tomorrow and Kory gets the start I'm glad that it's at least coming up against a team he has some experience against in the Big South.

 

[DRK331]

Tomorrow's game marks the second all time meeting between George Mason and Winthrop in men's basketball. In the only previous, matchup, the Patriots defeated the Eagles 86-66 at the 2001 Rogers AT&T NCAA Basketball Showcase in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

 

[jessej]

Agree
no top 100 teams on our home OOC schedule
ODU is the only home OOC opponent in the top half of all Div I rankings - 176 out of 354

current KenPom
GMU 84
Winthrop 148

Winthrop is now in the 2nd quarter of D1 teams
GMU is in Q1

 

[thebiasedannouncer]

Hopefully Friday night brings out a better crowd, student or otherwise.

To be fair, in recent years the Friday Gold Rush game has generally done a better job at getting fans and students out than the official Monday opener.

 

[DRK331]

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A message from Tony Skinn

 

[Stoolguy]

Happy gold rush gameday to those who celebrate (everyone)

Just like students, hopefully everyone else can show in gold which will look amazing!!

 

[Pablo]

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Brayden O'Connor: Game Time Decision

 

[Patriotsince81]

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Brayden O'Connor: Game Time Decision

Thanks, I was wondering about his status.

 

[Verdad]

I'll take GTD given the fact he was in a boot and on crutches a couple days ago.

If he is not 100% today, just rest him until Jacksonville - next two games are cake walks.

 

[gmutom]

I'll take GTD given the fact he was in a boot and on crutches a couple days ago.

If he is not 100% today, just rest him until Jacksonville - next two games are cake walks.

I have no inside information, but I don’t think we’ll see O’Connor for a while. You don’t go from crutches and a boot to playing a few days or even a few weeks later. I will be pleasantly surprised if he can be 100% for any games in December.

 

[EXpatriot13]

Has injury status always been this cloudy? We're down two starters (putting Hill in that category) one game into the season and there's a ton of unknown on what they're dealing with, timeline, etc.

 

[psyclone]

I have no inside information, but I don’t think we’ll see O’Connor for a while. You don’t go from crutches and a boot to playing a few days or even a few weeks later. I will be pleasantly surprised if he can be 100% for any games in December.

Normally, I'd agree.

But having seen Kennedy Harris in a boot (don't know about crutches--she was sitting on the bench) in the second half of Monday's game and having her play normal minutes in last night's game without showing signs of injury, I'm not sure how to interpret the severity of injury when someone's wearing a boot. Added to that is Tony's post game comment that it's (just) some kind of sprained ankle.

 

[Pablo]

Eagles Travel To George Mason For Friday Night Matchup - Winthrop University Athletics

Rock Hill, S.C. – Fresh off a season-opening victory on Monday, the Winthrop men's basketball team hits the road to take on George Mason Friday night.

winthropeagles.com

"Winthrop is 1-12 all-time against opponents from the Atlantic 10 Conference"

 

[mkaufman1]

Has injury status always been this cloudy? We're down two starters (putting Hill in that category) one game into the season and there's a ton of unknown on what they're dealing with, timeline, etc.

Yes, generally they are always kept close to the vest.

 

[DRK331]

GAME DAY

BEAT WINTHROP

 

[gmutom]

Normally, I'd agree.

But having seen Kennedy Harris in a boot (don't know about crutches--she was sitting on the bench) in the second half of Monday's game and having her play normal minutes in last night's game without showing signs of injury, I'm not sure how to interpret the severity of injury when someone's wearing a boot. Added to that is Tony's post game comment that it's (just) some kind of sprained ankle.

Knowing how information and misinformation flows with our program, I honestly wouldn’t be shocked if he doesn’t play until January or he starts tonight.