Game 27: Richmond, Feb 26th, 7 PM, MASN

[mason89]

When you're making a conference schedule for an odd number of teams, someone has to be off every game day. This is the second year in a row we've had to deal with this (CAA had 11 teams last year)

With the addition of Davidson (and barring anyone leaving) the A-10 will have 14 teams next year.

 

[Walter]

And

With the addition of Davidson (and barring anyone leaving) the A-10 will have 14 teams next year.

I hope Davidson doesn't lose the coach that put them on the map and then hire a retread coach. Because if they do, their first season in the A-10 could suck. Other schools' fans will be saying that they don't belong, that the A-10 should never have invited them, and that they are only hurting their team's RPI. That would suck for Davidson's fans. They have feelings too. I hope they don't cry themselves to sleep after every loss. Because, speaking from experience, that isn't fun.

 

[Pablo]

And

I hope Davidson doesn't lose the coach that put them on the map and then hire a retread coach. Because if they do, their first season in the A-10 could suck. Other schools' fans will be saying that they don't belong, that the A-10 should never have invited them, and that they are only hurting their team's RPI. That would suck for Davidson's fans. They have feelings too. I hope they don't cry themselves to sleep after every loss. Because, speaking from experience, that isn't fun.

I expect Bob McKillop to retire at Davidson. He and his wife love the school and the town. They live across the street from the campus in a home provided by the school. All 3 of his children are graduates of Davidson. Both of his sons played for him including Matt, who is one of his assistants.

 

[gmutom]

I expect Bob McKillop to retire at Davidson. He and his wife love the school and the town.

Where have we heard that before?

 

[Patriotfan49]

Where have we heard that before?

Paul Hewitt at GT?

 

[GMUSSTN]

I remember when Coach L's house was on Zillow I took a virtual tour. The man had a green and gold basement with a custom George Mason pool table.

Theories about his leaving aside, that was the basement of a man who would have retired at Mason.

Theories about that aside, where the hell is that pool table and can I buy it?

 

[Pablo]

Where have we heard that before?

Tom,

I'm guessing that Bob McKillop had opportunities to leave Davidson for higher-paying coaching positions, just as Joe Paterno had similar opportunities to leave Penn State.

 

[gmutom]

Tom,

I'm guessing that Bob McKillop had opportunities to leave Davidson for higher-paying coaching positions.

I'm sure he had plenty of offers. He's a hell of a coach. I'm all for any person getting everything they can in their respective field, but it is also refreshing to see McKillop's loyalty to Davidson.

 

[Pablo]

I'm sure he had plenty of offers. He's a hell of a coach. I'm all for any person getting everything they can in their respective field, but it is also refreshing to see McKillop's loyalty to Davidson.

See http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-ba...ob-mckillop-wildcats-stephen-curry-belk-arena.

 

[mason2k1]

from their boards
"Mason is good team who really is probably much better than there 2-10 conference record shows.

Here are some there close games.

Loss to St. Joes by 4 at home
Loss to UMASS by 1 at home.
Loss at URI by 2 in OT
Loss at Fordham by 6
Loss at SLU in OT by 6
Loss to GW by 6 at home
Loss vs SLU by 4 at home in OT

7 losses by 6 or less and 3 OT games. And they get a week to prepare for our game on the 26th. That is a must win game for us, but would expect it to be a close one. "

http://richmond.rivals.com/forum.asp?fid=1577

 

[TweederGMU]

Goodguys 70
Arachnophobia 65

Sherrod scores 20. Jenkins has 15 rebounds

 

[polepino]

I am also excited that we get Davidson next year but at the same time we can't expect all programs to have great first seasons in a new league. I hate the fact that we are a prime example of this but, as a corollary, look at Butler in the Big East right now, 2-12. Sure we were the first smaller school to get to the Final Four in a really long time but Butler went to consecutive Championship games. Butler! From the Horizon! I haven't taken a look at any of their boards but I assume their fanbase isn't exactly full of happy campers right now either.

 

[Pablo]

I am also excited that we get Davidson next year but at the same time we can't expect all programs to have great first seasons in a new league. I hate the fact that we are a prime example of this but, as a corollary, look at Butler in the Big East right now, 2-12. Sure we were the first smaller school to get to the Final Four in a really long time but Butler went to consecutive Championship games. Butler! From the Horizon! I haven't taken a look at any of their boards but I assume their fanbase isn't exactly full of happy campers right now either.

See http://buhoops.yuku.com/topic/9890/Fire-Collier#.UwhAJktX_Ww.

 

[CHRISTOPHER JAMES JOLLAY]

Nice that Hewitt and company get to scout UR today against LaSalle, two teams we haven't played yet.

I trust we will be scouting both, but perhaps the assistants will instead visit a Virginia winery or something.

 

[patriot2000]

Shhh, don't say anything more about us being idle this weekend. I've already bet five people we will not lose Saturday.

Careful with those bets, Tom. Even with a bye week we may find a way to lose a game.

 

[JimP]

Richmond seems to be doing fine without their top scorer. Mason still hasn't shown it can win in the A-10 unless they blow up on offense or the opposition has a poor shooting day. Not much confidence going into this one - we won't get the stops when we need them.

 

[psyclone]

1.8 pt underdog according to rpiforecast
1 pt favorite according to realtimerpi

 

[MasonCrew]

1.8 pt underdog according to rpiforecast
1 pt favorite according to realtimerpi

If this lands as a pick em, I'll probably throw money on Richmond. Need to hedge my happiness.

 

[EXpatriot13]

The game is also on SNY for those in the NY, NJ, CT area.

 

[Washingtonian]

Vegas Insider has us as a 2 pt favorite.