Game 26: GMU (21-4 / 9-3) at GW (14-11 / 5-7) on Friday, February 13, at 7:00 PM.

[GMU79]

Nothing remotely encouraging after that game. GW is not a good team without Castro and has a bad coach but tonight the score told a different story and worse yet Mason was just that bad. Mincy can't play with his hand in its current state. He needs to be shut down. As far as Riley tonight he looked like he had never played organized basketball at any level in his life. At one point it got so bad It felt like he was throwing the game because yes it was that bad on defense. Had he just stood in the middle of the lane it would have been better.

Tony has his work cut out for him and team as a whole needs to nut up!

Your comment about Riley is unfair. Is he a good player? No. But I believe he is doing the best he can. Call it a miss on Tony's part.

 

[HoopsAdmin]

There’s something missing here. There is a piece to this that we are not in on. I have no inside knowledge, but something set us on this path. Could be the injuries hitting us all at once, could be an illness making the rounds within the team. But it feels like the team culture has shifted to the negative.

 

[jruby]

Your comment about Riley is unfair. Is he a good player? No. But I believe he is doing the best he can. Call it a miss on Tony's part.

I don't know if he's hurt but yes it was that bad. At one point he legit walked away from the ball to let the guy have a wide open layup. I think if he's healthy and 100% trying then yeah he's the worst defender in all of college basketball which goes back to my point of it looks like he's never played organized basketball. I didn't say he wasn't trying..... I said it looked so bad that he was trying to throw the game. I don't know exactly what's up with him but have to think he's hurt which is on Tony! Needs to be shut down then.

 

[jessej]

There’s something missing here. There is a piece to this that we are not in on. I have no inside knowledge, but something set us on this path. Could be the injuries hitting us all at once, could be an illness making the rounds within the team. But it feels like the team culture has shifted to the negative.

3-4 post 1st GWU game
what happened?

Injuries?
Player disagreements?
NIL payments disclosed?
change in coaching approach/philosophy?
practice trends/approaches?
??

 

[mshin5]

The obvious statement: Mason needs to rededicate themselves to man-up, chest-to-chest defense. Either that or do what teams are doing to us and pack the paint.

Best thing to do on offense is to lower one's head, drive into the paint, and attack the basket with four players. Get physical, get fouled, get mad. Put our opponents backs flat on the hard wood. Toughness.

It's unfortunate that Riley and Mincy are playing hurt and there's no one who can up their game far enough to make up for the loss in player-power. Riley is so slow right now and he can barely jump. We see Mincy trying to take shots and trying to get to the rim, but his thumb won't let him. Gotta heal, but it may not happen fast enough to make a difference. Damn, we had a good thing going.

I would not want to fall into a losing streak. We're home vs. Dayton, who will likely beat us up badly, but I hope home court counts for something and we can eke our a win. Then, a week off to lick the wounds.

I didn't expect to win at GW this season, but SHEEEESH, what a SH!T SHOW in the second half tonight to follow up the sh!t show at Richmond.

Beer me.

I think I remember the commentators pointing out the fact that Mincy is the only one playing chest-to-chest defense. Presley, Adebayo, and Troutman can’t seem to play that defense unless there’s 5 minutes remaining and we need to pull a comeback

 

[mshin5]

There’s something missing here. There is a piece to this that we are not in on. I have no inside knowledge, but something set us on this path. Could be the injuries hitting us all at once, could be an illness making the rounds within the team. But it feels like the team culture has shifted to the negative.

Injuries, culture shift, lack of depth at any position. We can’t rely on any guard on our bench and Tony seems to know

 

[gmujim92]

Your comment about Riley is unfair. Is he a good player? No. But I believe he is doing the best he can. Call it a miss on Tony's part.

Is Riley a good player? If the season ended today he’d likely be on one of the all-A10 teams. JFC some of the stupidity on this board is just breathtaking.

He had a terrible game. It happens and he wasn’t alone. But yeah, a guy who’s leading the A-10 in 2-point FG% and averaging 13/6 is pretty effing far from a “miss” by Tony.

 

[JimP]

Is Riley a good player? If the season ended today he’d likely be on one of the all-A10 teams. JFC some of the stupidity on this board is just breathtaking.

He had a terrible game. It happens and he wasn’t alone. But yeah, a guy who’s leading the A-10 in 2-point FG% and averaging 13/6 is pretty effing far from a “miss” by Tony.

His D isn't as good as his O. Didn't stop the team from beginning 18-1. Frankly, the team D seems lousy now. Can't pin it on 1 guy.

 

[gmujim92]

That is completely on Skinn. The difference between Skinn vs the SLU coach, Phil Martell Jr and Ryan Odom is they rely on their benches and let them develop, play through their mistakes, become confident in their system.

Skinn on the other hand yanks guys at the first mistake. They are looking over their shoulders when they make a mistake.

Booker should have been getting minutes all along and become part of the.rotation and provide depth.

The guy is the reigning A-10 COY. You … are not.

Go back to the vcu board if you want to fluff Martelli.

There’s something missing here. There is a piece to this that we are not in on. I have no inside knowledge, but something set us on this path. Could be the injuries hitting us all at once, could be an illness making the rounds within the team. But it feels like the team culture has shifted to the negative.

What’s missing is our best player is playing with one hand, it has completely taken him out of his game, and the team that fed on his energy, competitiveness and swagger is clearly lost without those things.

It’s a team that didn’t have much margin for error to begin with, as evidenced by all the close wins. The other guys need to step up and take some accountability because it’s highly doubtful Mincy is gonna be anywhere close to 100% the rest of the season.

 

[GMU79]

Is Riley a good player? If the season ended today he’d likely be on one of the all-A10 teams. JFC some of the stupidity on this board is just breathtaking.

He had a terrible game. It happens and he wasn’t alone. But yeah, a guy who’s leading the A-10 in 2-point FG% and averaging 13/6 is pretty effing far from a “miss” by Tony.

Whatever you say. Too bad we can't all be as smart as you are. Enjoy your brilliance!

I don't know if he's hurt but yes it was that bad. At one point he legit walked away from the ball to let the guy have a wide open layup. I think if he's healthy and 100% trying then yeah he's the worst defender in all of college basketball which goes back to my point of it looks like he's never played organized basketball. I didn't say he wasn't trying..... I said it looked so bad that he was trying to throw the game. I don't know exactly what's up with him but have to think he's hurt which is on Tony! Needs to be shut down then.

Fair enough. I just think even intimating that a player looks like he is throwing a game is a bit troubling in this day of NIL, etc. But I did get your point.

 

[Patriotsince81]

"You can't teach toughness"
"Our guys just gave up"
Very telling quotes from Tony.
His comment in the postgame presser about us being terrible on 50/50 balls is discouraging as well. It's not the first time he's said that recently. If nothing else at least play hard.

 

[2011WinOverVillanova]

"You can't teach toughness"
"Our guys just gave up"
Very telling quotes from Tony.
His comment in the postgame presser about us being terrible on 50/50 balls is discouraging as well. It's not the first time he's said that recently. If nothing else at least play hard.

Throwing the guys under the bus is something Kim English does. Disappointing.

 

[mkaufman1]

Guys I know its been a while since we lost a game badly but dont make me have to put on my administrator hat. We have an ignore button.

 

[gmujim92]

Throwing the guys under the bus is something Kim English does. Disappointing.

Telling the truth about what we all just watched happen is not “throwing the guys under the bus.”

For the first time this season, they collectively let go of the rope. It was an embarrassing performance, particularly on defense. Those are just facts. Why sugar coat it?

 

[DRK331]

Tony Skinn post game presser here for those who didn't see it

 

[Old Ram]

Telling the truth about what we all just watched happen is not “throwing the guys under the bus.”

For the first time this season, they collectively let go of the rope. It was an embarrassing performance, particularly on defense. Those are just facts. Why sugar coat it?

I would like to think hearing that from your coach would inspire (or shame) you to double your efforts.

 

[GMU79]

Whatever you say. Too bad we can't all be as smart as you are. Enjoy your brilliance!


Fair enough. I just think even intimating that a player looks like he is throwing a game is a bit troubling in this day of NIL, etc. But I did get your point.

Calling others stupid is okay, but responding to it isn't. Okay, got it.

 

[Jack Strop]

Calling others stupid is okay, but responding to it isn't. Okay, got it.

GOOD GAWD... now he's talking to himself.

 

[Patriotsince81]

I would like to think hearing that from your coach would inspire (or shame) you to double your efforts.

It certainly did in the old days. Now, in many/most cases that is not true. Kids have smoke blown up their butts starting in 4th or 5th grade so they're less likely to accept or respond to criticism. The game and kids are weaker as a result.

 

[mkaufman1]

Calling others stupid is okay, but responding to it isn't. Okay, got it.

Dude- we have been down this road before. Why are you fanning flames?

GOOD GAWD... now he's talking to himself.

Chill please. Dont egg folks on.

Come on guys. We're all upset but lets not turn on each other. Go outside, touch some grass. Get a hug from your significant other.

I will say it again

1) Ignore button
2) Keep scrolling
3) Report
4) message me hate messages and call me names (ok don't do this but lets all take a breath)