Welcome Coach Tony Skinn!

[2011WinOverVillanova]

Not a bad idea. I nominate @2011WinOverVillanova to head up the search committee and collect the dollars for the retainer fees.

https://krimsonpac.org/staff-member/richard-b-mattox/ - He teaches at Mason. Try Him @Jack Strop

 

[GMU79]

Not a bad idea. I nominate @2011WinOverVillanova to head up the search committee and collect the retainer fees.

Do you really think it's a good idea to have someone collecting money who hasn't even donated to this site? You know, the old all saddle and no horse thing.

 

[Jack Strop]

https://krimsonpac.org/staff-member/richard-b-mattox/ - He teaches at Mason. Try Him @Jack Strop

Hence, the problem with ideas from "idea persons" (refer to post https://www.masonhoops.com/threads/improve-mason-home-game-experience-discussion.2287/post-223838).

...you had your big chance.

 

[2011WinOverVillanova]

Hence, the problem with ideas from "idea persons" (refer to post https://www.masonhoops.com/threads/improve-mason-home-game-experience-discussion.2287/post-223838).

...you had your big chance.

@Jack Strop - would you rather I gnash my teeth considering vcu, Dayton and Saint Louis are out gunning us?

 

[GSII]

Or just raise fees by $100. Whats $100 these days?

 

[Jack Strop]

@Jack Strop - would you rather I gnash my teeth considering vcu, Dayton and Saint Louis are out gunning us?

No, I don't. What I want is for you to take command of your ideas and make them happen. For all your ideas, you want someone else to execute them. Impress us. Impress me. Go out and do it.

 

[DRK331]

Tony Skinn received an automatic 1 year extension with the NIT berth this year as a part of the new contract he officially signed last March.

Tweet by @JosephSzymanski:

https://x.com/JosephSzymanski/status/2035146652038709613

 

[Ben Chwarmer]

We doubled the HC Salary and increased the womens HC salary. However, Mason is severely lacking on the corporate donor side. Which is mind boggling.

Corporate donors want something in return (like suites to wine and dine partners). Mason has nothing to offer except an uncomfortable fold-up chair courtside.

 

[NewPatriot]

@Jack Strop - would you rather I gnash my teeth considering vcu, Dayton and Saint Louis are out gunning us?

This didn't happen overnight. Mason took a wrong turn when it decided not to build a on its final four run and neglected to plan post Larranaga.

vcu did both by Branding Havoc, establishing the sports leadership programs in early 2000's for assistant coaches and capitalizing on donor to build a state of the art practice facilities.

The end result is they keep winning and get invited to the best MTE's in the nation. Last year was their fourth trip to Atlantis. Next year they go to the Mauii classic for the 2nd time.

The point is none of this happens overnight. Gnashing your teeth isnt going to get you anywhere.

The University is building it's infrastructure; that's step one.

The most important thing the coaching staff can do its keep the two or three most important players from this years roster and upgrade from there.

Patience

 

[GSII]

Corporate donors want something in return (like suites to wine and dine partners). Mason has nothing to offer except an uncomfortable fold-up chair courtside.

maybe. but mainly, they want to be associated with winners. which we havent done much in post season even with CTS.

 

[Jack Strop]

This didn't happen overnight. Mason took a wrong turn when it decided not to build a on its final four run and neglected to plan post Larranaga.

This and whoever decided that complacent, docile, polite students make the best fans. Someone in the University's administration/staff killed that spirit.

 

[NewPatriot]

This and whoever decided that complacent, docile, polite students make the best fans. Someone in the University's administration/staff killed that spirit.

Parents and participation trophy Culture.

 

[Masonfan3]

This and whoever decided that complacent, docile, polite students make the best fans. Someone in the University's administration/staff killed that spirit.

Two words....Jay Marsh

 

[DRK331]

Tony Skinn in year 1: 20-12 record, defeated #16 ranked Dayton

Tony Skinn in year 2: 27-9 record, 11 game win streak, 2025 A10 Coach of the Year, 2025 A10 Regular Season Co-Champions, A10 Conference Tournament Championship game appearance, 2025 NIT 2nd Round appearance

Tony Skinn in year 3: 23-10 record, 2025 Sunshine Slam MTE Champions, 9 game win streak, 9 game win streak, defeated vcu, defeated #25 ranked St. Louis, 2026 NIT 1st Round appearance

Overall record after 3 years: 70-31 (.691%)

A10 regular season conference record after 3 years: 35-19 (.648%)

Tony Skinn in year 4: ???

 

[gmujim92]

Tony Skinn in year 1: 20-12 record, defeated #16 ranked Dayton

Tony Skinn in year 2: 27-9 record, 11 game win streak, 2025 A10 Coach of the Year, 2025 A10 Regular Season Co-Champions, A10 Conference Tournament Championship game appearance, 2025 NIT 2nd Round appearance

Tony Skinn in year 3: 23-10 record, 2025 Sunshine Slam MTE Champions, 9 game win streak, 9 game win streak, defeated vcu, defeated #25 ranked St. Louis, 2026 NIT 1st Round appearance

Overall record after 3 years: 70-31 (.691%)

A10 regular season conference record after 3 years: 35-19 (.648%)

Tony Skinn in year 4: ???

If the university gives him enough money for good groceries, Tony is gonna cook.

 

[GSII]

If the university gives him enough money for good groceries, Tony is gonna cook.

Its gotta be NIL too and a big part. School isnt going to pay players more than they can justify to the nerds.

 

[NewPatriot]

Its gotta be NIL too and a big part. School isnt going to pay players more than they can justify to the nerds.

Based on Curran's window Shopping patterns...Masons seems to trending towards the following:

1) A stretch 4 to replace Adebayo.
2) An experience combo guard to replace Long or Hill or both..
3) Possibly a shot blocker.