GMU Hoops Thread: Go Patriots!

[ACW]

Midnight Madness tomorrow, regular season starts 4 weeks from tomorrow.

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/College/NCAAd-h/GeMas_6885.gif

[mbqbfan]

I went to Midnight Madness even though the festivities ended before 11pm.:laugh:

Even though I graduated in the Spring, I still feel like I never left campus when I was at MM. The men and women's team looked good when they were announced. The crowd went nuts for the seniors Folarin Campbell, Will Thomas, and Jordan Carter and of course Coach L. I give props to the freshmen who out slammed the seniors. Either way, I look forward to the new season.
I hope the Patriots have a good one...would be fantastic if they made it to the F4 again.;)

[ACW]

I went to Midnight Madness even though the festivities ended before 11pm.:laugh:

Even though I graduated in the Spring, I still feel like I never left campus when I was at MM. The men and women's team looked good when they were announced. The crowd went nuts for the seniors Folarin Campbell, Will Thomas, and Jordan Carter and of course Coach L. I give props to the freshmen who out slammed the seniors. Either way, I look forward to the new season.
I hope the Patriots have a good one...would be fantastic if they made it to the F4 again.;) Quite. I'll take a tourney bid though (it'd be AWESOME if the CAA could get 2 again).

[mbqbfan]

Quite. I'll take a tourney bid though (it'd be AWESOME if the CAA could get 2 again).

I'm w/ya on that. We would (meaning GMU) love to get invited to the dance!:cheers:

[ACW]

2 more days! :jump:

[mbqbfan]

I will be there for opening night. I already plan on wearing my GMU stuff at work then off to the game Friday night. GO GMU!:cheers:

[mbqbfan]

Just got back from the GMU season opener. There were a couple of times I thought I was gonna have a heart attack just like watching the Skins game. Wow, what a great way to start off the season w/a win! GO GMU!:applause:

[Warhead36]

1-0. :D

I think the Patriots could beat the Wizards... :laugh:

[ACW]

Warhead, you may be right. We actually play defense though :laugh:

Neither team can hit the 3 though :(

Vlad's a beast.

Will Thomas is a MONSTER: 16 pts. and 17 boards :rubeyes:

Closer than I would've liked, but a win's a win :)

Other CAA teams all also won :)

I like our band, and the new Platoon shirts :cool:

Go Pats! :high5: :chestram:

[method man]

yup. this team is going to be even sicker once monroe gets healthy

[ACW]

yup. this team is going to be even sicker once monroe gets healthy:yes: We alnost have TOO much depth. Ah well, a problem I'm glad to haveand we've not even seen 2 of our freshmen yet) :cool:

[mbqbfan]

Warhead, you may be right. We actually play defense though :laugh:

Neither team can hit the 3 though :(

Vlad's a beast.

Will Thomas is a MONSTER: 16 pts. and 17 boards :rubeyes:

Closer than I would've liked, but a win's a win :)

Other CAA teams all also won :)

I like our band, and the new Platoon shirts :cool:

Go Pats! :high5: :chestram:

For once, I can actually root for the Patriots, GMU that is! To me, Will Thomas did alright in the season opener. Grant it, it's only the first game. I agree...he did get lots of rebounds. Vlad dude, is a big guy and he's only a freshmen. Carter did well last night. Overall, it was an awesome game! Fol. Campbell and Will Thomas are the remaining FF4 guys from the 06 season that's on the team now.

G-M-U-what...GMU....Go Patriots! :cheers:

[ACW]

Too close, but we made 5 outside shots, JV had a great game, Vlad was good, and Will: :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

I'll take the win :high5: :chestram:

[mbqbfan]

Cool, I"m glad GMU won. I didn't go to the game nor watch it on tv since I had company last night. I just wish he'd understand my love for sports. But I do plan going on Saturday.:cheers:

[ACW]

Will Thomas: 18 pts. (8/8 from the charity stripe), 17 boards :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

We win again :)

[mbqbfan]

Will Thomas: 18 pts. (8/8 from the charity stripe), 17 boards :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

We win again :)

Wooohoooo! I was there. Loved the slam dunk set up by Campbell and JV (or vice versa) in the first half! I just wish the guys could get 3 pointers more often. I'm still happy w/the free throws the Patriots got..."swoosh..GMU..."!:cheers:

[mbqbfan]

I'm getting ready to watch GMU/KS State game. Tip off in a minute or so. GO GMU PATRIOTS!!

[Warhead36]

GMU about to pull off the upset and beat #20 Kansas State. :)

[ACW]

GMU about to pull off the upset and beat #20 Kansas State. :):yes: Final GMU 87 KSU 77 :) :D :applause: :cheers: :notworthy :cloud9: :wavetowel :jump: :party: :wave: :dj:

[method man]

Can they beat Reynolds and Villanova tomorrow? If so, then they will be ranked.

[method man]

I also want to point out that this team is REAL deep

[mbqbfan]

:yes: Final GMU 87 KSU 77 :) :D :applause: :cheers: :notworthy :cloud9: :wavetowel :jump: :party: :wave: :dj:


Wooohooo...ACW & Method Man...GMU did it! I think this game was a season high as far as points on the board thus far! Campbell and Vaughn rocked! Good game...I'm w/you guys on this. THis is going to be a GREAT season for the Patriots!

from,
mbqb,a femaleGMU grad/Patriots fan!:applause: :jump: :dance: :excited:

[ACW]

I also want to point out that this team is REAL deepOh hell yes. And we don't even have Monroe back yet.

[wantarace17]

campus is gonna be nuts if we beat villanova

[Larry Brown #43]

Let's do it! Victories over top 20 teams in back-to-back days! Three hours til tip-off.

[ACW]

Lost to Villanova :(
Still have a chance against S. Carolina in the 3rd-place game.

[mbqbfan]

Lost to Villanova :(
Still have a chance against S. Carolina in the 3rd-place game.

Oh, GMU still did well. It's just that Villanova killed us w/all those 3 pointers. Our guys still need to work on that.
Still.....fun to watch on tv.:cheers:

[method man]

According to JetSkins's excellent blog, GMU actually has a size advantage over South Carolina. They seem to be an underrated team that almost beat NC State. Campbell, Vaughan, and Thomas will really have to bring it tonight.

If we win, you guys think we might get ranked? At the very least, I see us on the cusp of getting into the top 25.

[ACW]

If we win, you guys think we might get ranked? At the very least, I see us on the cusp of getting into the top 25.All depends on how the other teams ahead of us do. Villanova and K-State need to win; Davidson got ranked just by keeping it close vs. UNC. So, might we? :yes: Will we? :whoknows:

[Reic]

The come down to ODU soon, I will be at the game. I like both teams though, but I have to root for the Monarchs :)

[ACW]

Well, lucky, somewhat flukey win, but I'll take it :)

EDIT: Oh, and Will Thomas, besides having 22 and 9, hit his first career three-pointer :laugh: :applause:

[method man]

wow. didnt get to hear the game but i saw we won by one point. folarin really needs to stop sucking. as one of hte supposed leaders of this team, he has to start playing a lot more consistent. will is the only one who brings it night in night out. I am sad this is his senior year.

[method man]

Absolutely ate up Drexel. Even if we don't win the CAA tourney (we never do), I can see us still making it to the Big Dance if we continue to play like this in the regular season.

[ACW]

Absolutely ate up Drexel. Even if we don't win the CAA tourney (we never do), I can see us still making it to the Big Dance if we continue to play like this in the regular season.I wasn't there (had to miss the game on my b-day due to class :mad: but it actually was an interesting and somewhat fun class :) ) but I DVRd it. 85-38? :rubeyes: I ALMOST want us not to win the tourney (I'd love to get another 2 bids this season).

[method man]

HAHA

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=ApPPDNS_36B8yiuhTlVJxUI5nYcB?slug=aw-lastshot113007&prov=yhoo&type=lgns


5. How about Malik Rose’s miserable night on Thursday, where this proud professional lost to the Celtics by 45 and a proud alumn heard his Drexel Dragons lost 85-38 to George Mason. Truth be told, I wouldn’t mind a George Mason-Knicks game. It’s always great when the good mid-majors get together.

[Warhead36]

Saying the Knicks are a mid-major is an insult to all mid-majors.

[mbqbfan]

I did watch Thursday's game on tv. Wow, we kicked some serious butt against Drexel. Dre Smith hit a lot of 3 pointers..woohoo. That made my Thurs. night. Way to go Patriots!!:applause:

[ACW]

Saying the Knicks are a mid-major is an insult to all mid-majors.Hell, saying they're a LOW-major insults are low-majors; saying they're a HS team insults all HS teams, etc :laugh:

[method man]

BB&T tomorrow against East Carolina, I believe. Should be an easy win the way this team is playing. Will Thomas is really ballin this season

[ACW]

BB&T tomorrow against East Carolina, I believe. Should be an easy win the way this team is playing. Will Thomas is really ballin this seasonNo such thing as an easy win (ask WVU football about that), but yeah. Will's playing out of his mind, JV and JC are both playing well, and everyone else is good.

[wantarace17]

just win and get to 7-1

[method man]

No such thing as an easy win (ask WVU football about that), but yeah. Will's playing out of his mind, JV and JC are both playing well, and everyone else is good.

and you are right. man, im sick of folarin campbell's inconsistency. one game, he plays like he is all-caa...the next game he is a scrub

[Warhead36]

Tough loss to ECU. Will Thomas can't hit FTs. :(

[ACW]

All I have to say is :doh: :wtf:

Couple that w/ the Skins losing...:(

At least VCU beat UMD :)

[wantarace17]

7-2 woot go mason

[ACW]

Too close :whew: but a win's a win. GMU wins, Wiz wins, I'm happy :)

[ACW]

Well, we lost again :(

Our RPI was helped: Dayton winning in Louisville (Top 15) and East Carolina beating NC State.

[JetSkins]

college basketball dead week is upon us

[ACW]

college basketball dead week is upon usI know :(
2+ weeks until the next home game :(

[ACW]

Darryl Monroe to redshirt. (http://gomason.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121807aaa.html)

[ACW]

We beat FIU in Florida 86-68 :) :jump:

Jay Threatt to transfer.

[ACW]

Well, I'll have to miss the game tomorrow so I can see the Skins game in a bar (stupid Fox changing the starting time :mad: )

[method man]

Wasn't Threatt the kid who had some legal issues before coming here anyway? Does Threatt leaving open up another scholarship? This team is loaded with guards for the future (Vaughan, Long, and Tate) and it could use more real big men (sorry Birdsong).

[method man]

Is it me or should Will Thomas be getting 30 a game? Thomas is one of the most efficient college big men I've ever seen. Unfortunately, we have Folarin jakking up shots and going 2 for 14 every other game.

[ACW]

Is it me or should Will Thomas be getting 30 a game? Thomas is one of the most efficient college big men I've ever seen. Unfortunately, we have Folarin jakking up shots and going 2 for 14 every other game.Yup. The offense should be run through Will, with him getting a touch basically every play (even if he doesn't shoot).

[ACW]

Oh, and Dayton won at home vs. #6 Pitt last night (80-55!!!) which makes our win against them even better :)

Oh, and even though I wasn't there, we won again today :)

[ACW]

Ugh, we lose @ Delaware (good this year actually) in OT after leading at one point by 19 :doh:

15 turnovers in the 2nd half :doh: :doh: :doh:

[mbqbfan]

It's nice to go back to the games at George Mason after a busy December. GO GMU!!! Woohoo on their win today at the Patriot Center. They really woke up second half. Just read on the gmu site that the men's team are 8-0 at home this season.
Good job Patriots.:applause:

[method man]

yo acw, i think we should give up on getting in as an at-large. If it is going to happen, we are going to have to win the CAA tournament. Birdsong does not have it so Moldoveaneau is going to have to step it up and learn quickly.

[ACW]

yo acw, i think we should give up on getting in as an at-large. If it is going to happen, we are going to have to win the CAA tournament. Birdsong does not have it so Moldoveaneau is going to have to step it up and learn quickly.Yeah, you're not kidding :( Ah well, it'll be tough, but I think we could win the tourney. :cool: I just hate that the CAA will most likely be a one-bid conference again this season though :(

[skinslove<3]

did you all see that game last night?

congrats will thomas on those 29 points!!!

G-M-U- KNOW :)

[method man]

I really want this team to go catch fire and win ten in a row. It really is a simple formula. Feed Will Thomas

[mbqbfan]

Well only little over a minute left in tonight's game. Score 96-72, GMU win...I'd say game over!

[mbqbfan]

GMU wins!! Good job Mason!! Dre Smith and John Vaughn had a banner night. Good job guys!!!:applause:

[ACW]

Just got back from the bus trip. Awesome game.

Dre Smith: 10/10 in 3-pointers (GMU record for most threes in a game; NCAA record for most consecutive threes in a game w/o a miss); 34 pts total :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy

[skinslove<3]

we should plan to all go to a game together at the patriot center....any takers?

[mbqbfan]

we should plan to all go to a game together at the patriot center....any takers?

That sounds like a plan. I know it's the same ppl (myself incl.) that responds in this thread. Now that football season is just about over, I can give my undivided attention to the GMU Patriots in hope to going to the NCAA tourney.

I know it may be short notice for Wednesday's game, but perhaps some of the GMU ES fans can meet for the game? If not Wednesday, then the next GMU home game. :cheers:

[skinslove<3]

well let me know.

i have def. plans to go to the caa tourney in RIC in march....

i am down for meeting up on wednesday to watch the game!

[ACW]

I might be up for that.

[skinslove<3]

where do you like to watch the games when they play away?

[mbqbfan]

I usually sit near the band in the student section. All I know is that students have to enter in the North Entrance of the Patriot Center. Since the game is not on tv tomorrow night, most likely I will be there even though I rarely go out during the work week. Otherwise I try to go to as many home games as I can especially if it's on the weekends. For away games, I watch them on tv at home. :cheers:

[ACW]

Actually, it is on TV tomorrow. CN8 for Comcast.

[JetSkins]

huge next couple of games coming up, ODU, UNCW, and VCU....

[ACW]

huge next couple of games coming up, ODU, UNCW, and VCU....ODU: should win.
UNCW: Always tough at Trask, but should win.
VCU: At home, on ESPN2, possibly for first place in the conference, should be HUGE.

[ACW]

86-53 over ODU :) :high5:

Folarin was ON: 5-8 in threes, 25 total points.

Will: 14 and 12.

Vlad: 4 blocks.

The team: 14-14 in free throws.

GO MASON!

[mbqbfan]

Good game last night. I decided to go since I couldn't find it on tv earlier in the day. Most likely I'll go to the the home game on Tuesday. The Patriots are on fire at home..woohoo..GO MASON!:applause: :applause:

[skinslove<3]

Go Mason Go!

[skinslove<3]

you all watching the game anywhere fun tonight?

[ACW]

I'm watching @ Brion's Grille.

[mbqbfan]

I probably won't be able to watch the game tonight since I will be at a friend's house for a party that I already RSVPed for. So I guess I will find out who wins on sports highlights on tv. GO MASON!!

[ACW]

This is the 12th? time Coach L's been to Trask. 11 losses including tonight :(

[mbqbfan]

Hopefully we'll bounce back tomorrow against VCU w/a win at home!:cheers:

[Warhead36]

What a win. Great game especially in the 2nd half. Will "Diesel" Thomas. :)

[ACW]

What a win. Great game especially in the 2nd half. Will "Diesel" Thomas. :):yes: 21 pts. and 15 boards in the game :excited: :notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

[mbqbfan]

Good game. Wish I went to the Patriot Center to see it instead of watching it at home. Oh well...however, I'll be there for Saturday's game. Now the men's team are 10-0 at home this season...woohooo.:point2sky (sorry no b-ball basket score icon)

[skinslove<3]

go mason go!

[ACW]

Good game. Wish I went to the Patriot Center to see it instead of watching it at home. Oh well...however, I'll be there for Saturday's game. Now the men's team are 10-0 at home this season...woohooo.:point2sky (sorry no b-ball basket score icon)You didn't go to the game? :nono:

[mbqbfan]

You didn't go to the game? :nono:

I know, I know...it should be a sin that I didn't go. I had my reasons. I'm definitely going on Saturday. Now I just need to figure out where to watch the Super Bowl.

[Larry Brown #43]

Awesome game Tuesday night!!

Someone break down our chances at an at-large bid for me, because GMU education didn't cover RPIs, etc. It'll be real tough to beat VCU in the CAAs down in Richmond (basically a home game for them), so someone please tell me we have a legit shot at an at-large!!??

[ACW]

Awesome game Tuesday night!!

Someone break down our chances at an at-large bid for me, because GMU education didn't cover RPIs, etc. It'll be real tough to beat VCU in the CAAs down in Richmond (basically a home game for them), so someone please tell me we have a legit shot at an at-large!!??Who the hell knows? I figure we'd have to win the remaining conf. games (MAYBE losing one on the road), win the BracketBuster, and lose in the finals (or MAYBE semis) of the CAA tourney.

[mbqbfan]

Coach L's 200th Mason win!:wavetowel

Mason won again at home...woohooo...It seemed like the Patriot Center was quiet today. Maybe because of the families there. That's ok, I"m still happy w/the win! :cheers:
http://gomason.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020208aaa.html

[ACW]

Nice win :high5:

[Larry Brown #43]

Even though JMU is utterly hopeless and pathetic, it still feels awesome thrashing them. Nine straight over those guys now. It's sweet payback for the times they used to rip our hearts out back when I was a Mason student.

And their smug, arrogant students and fans. SO fun beating them, no matter how bad they are.

[ACW]

We got Ohio in BracketBuster. Let's see if we can go 2-0 against teams that bead Maryland :D

[mbqbfan]

Mason beat Drexel! Woohoo! :applause: I watched it at Brions Grille in Ffx. It was pretty subdued, but still needed to watch the Patriots since I didn't have the ESPNU channel. GO MASON!:cheers:

[ACW]

ODU's next. The Platoon's taking a bus down there. I'm going :)

[ACW]

Ugh, we can't play like :pooh: the first 20-25 min. and expect to win. Folarin had a career-high, and Will was Will, but ugh.

[method man]

CAA tourney or bust.

[method man]

I've gotta say that Folarin is one of the bigger failures in Mason bball history. To think that just two years ago he was being touted as a legit NBA prospect.

[method man]

By the way is Miskiri the only Mason player to ever make the NBA?

[ACW]

I've gotta say that Folarin is one of the bigger failures in Mason bball history. To think that just two years ago he was being touted as a legit NBA prospect.Um, dude? You can't blame the loss on Folarin. He had a career-high 28 pts, and he and Will (18 and 16 boards) were the only GMU players in double figures.

[mbqbfan]

Ugh, we can't play like :pooh: the first 20-25 min. and expect to win. Folarin had a career-high, and Will was Will, but ugh.

Yes, I have to say it was a disappointing game to watch on tv. ODU just whooped our ass big time. :doh: Hopefully we'll bounce back on Wednesday. These away games kill us. I'm ready for the Patriots to come home for a win at the Patriot Center on Saturday (2/16).:cheers:

[method man]

Um, dude? You can't blame the loss on Folarin. He had a career-high 28 pts, and he and Will (18 and 16 boards) were the only GMU players in double figures.

I know that. I wasn't blaming the loss on Folarin. It was that his performance reminded me of how dominant he could have been at Mason.

[ACW]

I know that. I wasn't blaming the loss on Folarin. It was that his performance reminded me of how dominant he could have been at Mason.Ah, I see.

[ACW]

85-73 over Towson :)

From gomason.com:
Will Thomas set the school record for consecutive games started, his 94th straight start. He also passed Jai Lewis for sixth-place on the career rebounding list. He finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds, his CAA-leading 12th double-double of the year.. Folarin Campbell had a tremendous all-around game finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four steals. John Vaughan, who had scored in double figures in 15 straight games before going scoreless his last time out, rediscovered his stroke, scoring 18 points. Dre Smith added 18 points, four rebounds and three assists as four players were in double figures for the 12th time this year.

[mbqbfan]

Last night's game was awesome to watch on tv. Much better GMU guys!:applause:
Can't wait to see 12-0 at home on Saturday!:cheers:

[ACW]

Argh, great game, bad loss, they were lights out from the 3 (10-19).

[mbqbfan]

I know the GMU guys tried...but UNCW had bigger guys than the Patriots. But then again they had that smaller guy who sealed the deal for their team, making us lose for the first time at home this season. :(

But still, nice job by the Patriots. :applause:

[ACW]

70-58 win over UD :)

Will led all scorers with 24, also having 14 boards :notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

[mbqbfan]

70-58 win over UD :)

Will led all scorers with 24, also having 14 boards :notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

Woohoo..yes, Will was the man last night. Congrats to Coach L's 400th win!:applause:

Good luck GMU in the Bracket Buster on SAturday!:cheers:

[ACW]

AAAAAAAAAAArrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. We suck on the road :doh: :mad:

[skinslove<3]

im heading down to RIC next friday 3/7 for the caa tournament...anyone going down?

[ACW]

im heading down to RIC next friday 3/7 for the caa tournament...anyone going down?If there's a bus from GMU, I'm going.

[skinslove<3]

If there's a bus from GMU, I'm going.

cool...im driving down, staying the whole weekend.

[mbqbfan]

I don't know what's up them on the road. We just can't seem to win especially the last two away games of the season. Even Will seemed to miss a lot of shots. :(

:) On a happy note...it was nice to see Jordan Carter, Folarin Campbell & Will Thomas being honored in the their last home game as Seniors on Wednesday (2/27).

I wish them luck in the CAA Tournament.

Let's hope we get into the NCAA tourney. Let the March Madness begin!:cheers:

[ACW]

God we suck on the road :doh:

Well, it's win three in Richmond or bust :fingersx:

I'm going, as there is a bus :)

[method man]

Seriously, these guys need to realize they are the most talented team in the conference. Ride Will Thomas.

[skinslove<3]

Seriously, these guys need to realize they are the most talented team in the conference. Ride Will Thomas.

:applause: yes sir!

you are in ffx station as well?!?!

[method man]

:applause: yes sir!

you are in ffx station as well?!?!

not rite now. im freezing my ass off in ithaca, ny for a couple more weeks

[method man]

G Mase in the finals!!! Looks like Campbell has returned to 2006 postseason form.

[Warhead36]

William and Mary stunned VCU too....

BEAT WILLIAM AND MARY!

[Gator Bait]

is cinderella back?

[method man]

Fuggin ESPN. Talking only about W&M

[method man]

There it is. The "Folarin" means "Walk with glory" in Nigerian. Has to be in every GMU telecast

[method man]

Man, never thought that this team would be back in the NCAA tourney this season. I guess Larranaga is just the kind of coach who gets his team completely ready by tourney time.

[wantarace17]

cinderella is back!!!!

[mbqbfan]

:excited: Woohooo!!!! G-M-U...what???
Congrats to my "G men"!!! Mason is going dancing again!:dj:

Job well done especially by Campbell & Thomas!!! :applause:

CAA 2008 Champs!

[ACW]

http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics27/400/YC/YCGIRENLUXBBNRV.20080311015606.jpg
:cool:

:1stplace: :dj: :dance: :excited: :party: :jump:

[Gator Bait]

unfortunately this team is not good enough to go as far as the 2006 team went. This game was sloppy. GMU should have crushed W&M.

I'd love to see mason go far, but I think they will be bounced in the first round.

[Larry Brown #43]

unfortunately this team is not good enough to go as far as the 2006 team went. This game was sloppy. GMU should have crushed W&M.

I'd love to see mason go far, but I think they will be bounced in the first round.

"Should have" goes out the window in the conference tourney. VCU "should have" crushed W&M too, but they lost to them. W&M is not a bad team, and they were on a roll. To win the CAA Championship Game by 9 (would have been 12, but W&M hit a garbage 3 at the end of regulation when we had already stopped playing) is terrific. VCU, UNCW and ODU would trade places with us in a second.

You have to remember that Mason had an up-and-down year, so getting winning the CAA Championship is a great accomplishment. What it shows yet again is that THIS is Mason's time of year. We were LOUSY last year, yet we still made the CAA Finals. We heat up in March. Are we as good as we were two years ago? No. But is it foolish to write us off given how we typically play this time of year? Absolutely.

Now, your comment that this team isn't good enough to go as far as the '06 team went is kind of unfair. How many teams ARE good enough to the Final Four? That doesn't take away from their accomplishment this year. I do know that no one will want to play us in the first round. That's for sure.

[skinslove<3]

http://www.nmnathletics.com.edgesuite.net/pics27/400/YC/YCGIRENLUXBBNRV.20080311015606.jpg
:cool:

:1stplace: :dj: :dance: :excited: :party: :jump:



DITTO :) :) :)

congrats boys....

[method man]

I want USC really bad. Let's hope they get in. Mayo is overrated and Folarin and Vaughn can contain him. Everyone else on that team is just an athlete who can't shoot. Floyd is a huge douchebag and represents everything wrong with college basketball (ie giving a scrub like Lil Romeo a scholarship just so he could get Derozen).

[ComebackKing]

unfortunately this team is not good enough to go as far as the 2006 team went. This game was sloppy. GMU should have crushed W&M.

I'd love to see mason go far, but I think they will be bounced in the first round. Exact same thing was said going into 2006. Nobody gave us a shot in 2006 and nobody will give us a shot this year.

It's better this way.

2007 wasn't as great a season for us because I think there was crazy pressure to make another run because people were actually watching us. Back to business at the moment. I think we'll make it to at least round 2, that would be awesome! :)

[Gator Bait]

Exact same thing was said going into 2006. Nobody gave us a shot in 2006 and nobody will give us a shot this year.

It's better this way.

2007 wasn't as great a season for us because I think there was crazy pressure to make another run because people were actually watching us. Back to business at the moment. I think we'll make it to at least round 2, that would be awesome! :)

difference is....nothing was expected in 2006, most people across the country hadn't even heard of George Mason.

Now that the name is out there....everyone will be ready

I'm not bashing Mason...I hope they go far, I just don't think they will

[Larry Brown #43]

difference is....nothing was expected in 2006, most people across the country hadn't even heard of George Mason.

Now that the name is out there....everyone will be ready

I'm not bashing Mason...I hope they go far, I just don't think they will

You're not exactly going out on a limb. Mason will be somewhere around a 13 seed, and we'll be playing (roughly) a 3 seed. So to say that a 13 seed isn't likely to beat a 3 seed, well, duh.

This Mason team is not as good as the team we had two years ago, for sure. But we ARE a very good team. We beat Michael Beasley and Kansas State this season on a neutral court by 10 points. And the fact is, we consistently play our best basketball in March.

I wouldn't be shocked if we won a game, or even did more damage than that. But to expect that to happen would be foolish.

But to say you don't expect us to go far is really pointless. Nobody "expects" a 13-14 seed to go far. But I can tell you that nobody will want to play us. That's for damn sure.

[skinslove<3]

"i believe......"

once a patriot (mason patriot that is), always a patriot.

[DCchillin89]

Speaking as a Tribesmen (WM student) here, I say congrats. Even though I wanted to see the Tribe break one of the longest tournament streaks in the country, second best for me is to see y'all go to the Final Four again.

[ACW]

Speaking as a Tribesmen (WM student) here, I say congrats. Even though I wanted to see the Tribe break one of the longest tournament streaks in the country, second best for me is to see y'all go to the Final Four again.Thanks. Nice run by you guys though :)

[jbooma]

Go Patriots!!!!!!

I missed the game since I was in Boliva :(

[JetSkins]

hopefully Mason will be a 12 seed

[ixcuincle]

Good luck against Notre Dame if memory serves me correct and that is your opponent

[ACW]

hopefully Mason will be a 12 seedNice call :)

Good luck against Notre Dame if memory serves me correct and that is your opponent:yes:

Will Thomas vs. Luke Harangody.

[mbqbfan]

Go Mason!! Let the "upsetting" begin against Notre Dame.

[skinslove<3]

so pumped for the game tomorrow night :)

[mbqbfan]

so pumped for the game tomorrow night :)

Me too! I'm debating on going to the JC to watch the game or go to Brion's Grill tomorrow night.

All I know is I"m anxious and excited at the same time for the Patriots!:cheers:

[ACW]

I'm watching tomorrow's game at Bailey's; Sat's on campus.

GO PATRIOTS!!! :cheers: :high5:

[method man]

I'm sad as hell Will Thomas is graduating. The guy was a warrior who is one of the most efficient players I've ever seen at any level. I hope an NBA team at least gives him a tryout.

[method man]

From what I've heard, the recruiting class is pretty good though with Cornelius and Pearson looking like future studs in the CAA. Morrison looks like the only scrub

[ACW]

Ugh. :cry:

Thank you seniors.

[mbqbfan]

I watched the game at a packed Brions Grill in Fairfax(very close to GMU). We were cheering and hollering throughout the game. It was a nice run for the GMU men's bball team. I'll miss seeing Thomas, Campbell, & Carter, but congrats on graduation. I had fun watching them over the years.

[Warhead36]

Will Thomas has NBA potential.

Okay probably D-league at best but still. I think he can play professionally somewhere.

[ACW]

Will Thomas has NBA potential.

Okay probably D-league at best but still. I think he can play professionally somewhere.It'll be overseas. If he was 2-3 in. taller and 10, 20, 30 pounds heavier... Oh well, he'll make good money overseas (Folarin too probably).

[ACW]

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/7978164/Providence-offers-job-to-alum-Larranaga

Providence was Coach L's alma mater.

Please stay Coach L.

[ACW]

http://gazette.gmu.edu/articles/11780/
:)

[mbqbfan]

http://gazette.gmu.edu/articles/11780/
:)

Thanks for posting the article. :whew: I'm so glad Coach L is staying at GMU. My mouth dropped when I heard a quick blurb on the news about him interviewing for Providence. I'm not on campus very much, but still like to know what's going on.

[ACW]

Will Thomas (and fellow CAA alum Frank Elegar from Drexel) are on the Wizards Summer League Roster :)

[Larry Brown #43]

Will Thomas (and fellow CAA alum Frank Elegar from Drexel) are on the Wizards Summer League Roster :)

AWESOME!!!! Will is the man. Wish Folarin would have made the summer league roster too. GO MASON!!

[DarrellsMyHero28]

Will Thomas (and fellow CAA alum Frank Elegar from Drexel) are on the Wizards Summer League Roster :)

Good for them, Wizards should always look in their backyard for well-coached talented young guys like Thomas.

:cheers:

[Gator Bait]

Good for them, Wizards should always look in their backyard for well-coached talented young guys like Thomas.

:cheers:

I think Thomas will play a year in the D league and then could make a roster spot next year. I'll be routing for him!

[mbqbfan]

Will Thomas (and fellow CAA alum Frank Elegar from Drexel) are on the Wizards Summer League Roster :)

Woohoo! I've been a fan of W. Thomas and Folarin Campbell throughout their college days. That was cool to see both guys try out w/the home pro basketball team. Good luck to Will Thomas w/the Wizards this summer.:cheers:

[ACW]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/jul/13/veremeenko-joins-wizards-summer-team/
:cry:

[method man]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/jul/13/veremeenko-joins-wizards-summer-team/
:cry:

yea i just saw that :(

[ACW]

Mason Madness Friday! :wavetowel

[mbqbfan]

Mason Madness Friday! :wavetowel

Thanks ACW for posting. I keep checking the Go Mason tv website. I plan on going. I can't wait to see Vlad and John Vaughn in action this season. Hopefully the big guy, Darryl Monroe is healthy and ready for action. Now it's time for the Seniors to shine on their own...can't wait!:cheers:


http://gomason.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/gema-m-baskbl-mtt.html

[mbqbfan]

GMU men's basketball '08-'09 season opener tonight. I can't wait. GO MASON!:jump:

[skinsfan_1215]

GMU men's basketball '08-'09 season opener tonight. I can't wait. GO MASON!:jump:

Well that was quite the ass-whooping, 89-52 over Brown. And look at Vlad shoot those 3s! Our freshman class is absolutely sick. In 2 years, when they are Juniors, we will DOMINATE the CAA and hopefully make another big-time NCAA run.

[mbqbfan]

Well that was quite the ass-whooping, 89-52 over Brown. And look at Vlad shoot those 3s! Our freshman class is absolutely sick. In 2 years, when they are Juniors, we will DOMINATE the CAA and hopefully make another big-time NCAA run.

What a way to open a new season at home...woohooo for all the 3 pointers & the freshmen! It's nice to see Darryl Monroe back. GMU has a new mascot now. No more fuzzy Gunston. The new one is a Patriot with a big head with a green & gold face. Good job tonight.:applause:

[expensivegift]

George Mason vs Mount St Mary's next game. It's BRACKETBUSTER TIME.

[The X-Factor]

George Mason vs Mount St Mary's next game. It's BRACKETBUSTER TIME.

We still have to play Hampton and ECU first.

[GoSkins8921]

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/writers/pete_mcentegart/09/12/ten.spot/tx_gunston_si.jpg

RIP Gunston 1995-2008. I'll miss making fun of your stupid ass... WTF IS THAT THING?

J! M! U WISH YOU HAD A DUKE DOG(and a football team)!

[skinsfan_1215]

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/writers/pete_mcentegart/09/12/ten.spot/tx_gunston_si.jpg

RIP Gunston 1995-2008. I'll miss making fun of your stupid ass... WTF IS THAT THING?

J! M! U WISH YOU HAD A DUKE DOG(and a football team)!

Lol yeah I do wish we had a football team. I think our new mascot is stupid though. And just say no to the duke dog. BTW, nice game against Davidson.

[ACW]

I'll probably only be going to a few games this season (Homecoming and the season closer almost for sure; maybe a few other Saturday games).
Nice to see us 2-0 :)

[GoSkins8921]

I'll probably only be going to a few games this season (Homecoming and the season closer almost for sure; maybe a few other Saturday games).
Nice to see us 2-0 :)

lol you have homecoming at a basketball game.


Sorry, I love making fun of George Mason. It's like making fun of Dook, but they're even gayer.

[GoSkins8921]

Lol yeah I do wish we had a football team. I think our new mascot is stupid though. And just say no to the duke dog. BTW, nice game against Davidson.

I haven't seen the new mascot yet... Is it another blob of snot? William & Larry has one too by the way.

[ACW]

lol you have homecoming at a basketball game.


Sorry, I love making fun of George Mason. It's like making fun of Dook, but they're even gayer.A JMU fan making fun of GMU.
:rotflmao:

[GoSkins8921]

A JMU fan making fun of GMU.
:rotflmao:

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/10/l_679c57d5dad64d4a9238815c270cbd24.jpg

Where's George Mason?

[skinsfan_1215]

Hey not hating on the JMU football team, but seriously, try making a comparison that is valid. GMU basketball vs JMU basketball? Hard to even call that a rivalry, yall suck so bad. 66 west, 81 south! That the long road home for your basketball team every year after Mason is done beating the hell out of you. Maybe this year Dre Smith will beat his record he set against you last year. 10 for 10 from 3-point land was nice, but maybe he'll get 20 for 20 this year. Not that it matters though, he could be 0 for 20 and you guys would still lose. BTW, you seen our recruiting class this year? Those guys are special. 2 years from now we will be invincible in the CAA. Picked to finish 4th this year, but you just watch, we'll give VCU and co a run for their money. When was the last time JMU even made noise in CAA basketball??? Not to mention NCAA.

[GoSkins8921]

Hey not hating on the JMU football team, but seriously, try making a comparison that is valid. GMU basketball vs JMU basketball? Hard to even call that a rivalry, yall suck so bad. 66 west, 81 south! That the long road home for your basketball team every year after Mason is done beating the hell out of you. Maybe this year Dre Smith will beat his record he set against you last year. 10 for 10 from 3-point land was nice, but maybe he'll get 20 for 20 this year. Not that it matters though, he could be 0 for 20 and you guys would still lose. BTW, you seen our recruiting class this year? Those guys are special. 2 years from now we will be invincible in the CAA. Picked to finish 4th this year, but you just watch, we'll give VCU and co a run for their money. When was the last time JMU even made noise in CAA basketball??? Not to mention NCAA.

We have the overall.... But anyway, why we've been so ****ty...

We had an awesome coach in Lefty Driesell when I was little and beat ODU in an amazing comeback in 1994 in the CAA Championship and then we pretty much had Florida beat in the first rond of the NCAA when the refs absolutely ****ed us on a kickball(ask anyone who saw it or maybe you can even find a video somewhere, I don't know... But it was terrible)... Lefty wasn't very popular with the higher ups at JMU though, especially this one douchebag(I don't remember his name, he's gone now) and he was fired the next year after losing to ODU in the CAA Championship. We then hired Sherman Dillard who was absolutely ****ing terrible and they took WAY too long to fire. He pretty much drove the team into the ground and they just refused to fire him until finally "he resigned" a few years ago and we hired Dean Keener. I like Keener and think he should have had another year or two, but after last year he "resigned" too. Now we have Matt Brady who, apparently, wants a completely different system from what we have now, freshman are getting ****loads of playing time over top players from last year like Abdulai Jalloh, Haiden Rattner, and Pierre Curtis... So expect at least a few more years of kicking our asses, but hopefully we'll be back before too long, in the meantime we'll keep partying it up at The Noog every few years while you guys sit at home missing your blob of snot and wishing you had a football team.

Oh and you're dreaming if you think you'll be "invincible in the CAA" ever. Anthony Grant is a ****ing beast and as long as he stays VCU will probably be the best, definitely better than Gayson. Sucks because VCU fans are big time *******s, but it's true and at least their fans knew they existed before 2006... You guys still get outnumbered by UNCW and Hofstra, and of course VCU and ODU at the tournament and don't outnumber us by much even after so many people jumped on the Final Four bandwagon. Mason fans are 90% Final Four bandwagoners and they still suck and don't show up in Richmond until at least the semifinals. Have you ever been to the tournament? William and Mary fans are a bunch of nerds and don't go, you seen how many people they bring? Yea, before 2006 that was Mason too.

Even though they're probably my two most hated though, it was fun wearing my JMU football jersey around the Richmond Coliseum last year during the Gayson/William & Larry championship... GMU doesn't have football and Waste Management football is our *****.

[ACW]

Gayson? Clever :rolleyes:

[Larry Brown #43]

J! M! U WISH YOU HAD A DUKE DOG

What does this slogan even mean? It doesn't even make sense. I wish I had a Duke Dog? WTF?

I saw Mason beat JMU (yet again) down in Harrisonburg last year, and the JMU students were saying that stupid slogan. I'm like, I don't know what the eff that means, but I do know we're going to kick your *** again. And sure enough we did.

[Larry Brown #43]

By the way, JMU was founded and known for many years as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women.

Just sayin'.

[GoSkins8921]

What does this slogan even mean? It doesn't even make sense. I wish I had a Duke Dog? WTF?

I saw Mason beat JMU (yet again) down in Harrisonburg last year, and the JMU students were saying that stupid slogan. I'm like, I don't know what the eff that means, but I do know we're going to kick your *** again. And sure enough we did.


How are you that retarded?

[GoSkins8921]

By the way, JMU was founded and known for many years as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women.

Just sayin'.

Is that why JMU's full of hot girls and GMU's full of fat guys?

[Larry Brown #43]

How are you that retarded?

How about I report this post to the mods? Then we'll see who's the smart guy.

Seriously, explain it. When someone says to me, "you wish you had a Duke dog," what the hell am I supposed to say in response to that? "Oh, you got me! Yes, I DO wish I had a Duke dog!" That has got to be the dumbest slogan I've ever heard.

[Larry Brown #43]

Is that why JMU's full of hot girls and GMU's full of fat guys?

You clearly haven't spent much time around Mason lately.

[Fletch_Lives59]

You clearly haven't spent much time around Mason lately.

I work at Mason and I can vouch...but my wife went to JMU and I can vouch for her but not the rest...But take a stroll around fairfax campus during spring semester and you will see plenty of belly shirts and boy shorts...:rolleyes:

[GoSkins8921]

You clearly haven't spent much time around Mason lately.

I go to JMU at Mason every year and go to the tournament every year... Saying Mason comes nowhere close to JMU is an understatement.

[GoSkins8921]

How about I report this post to the mods? Then we'll see who's the smart guy.

Seriously, explain it. When someone says to me, "you wish you had a Duke dog," what the hell am I supposed to say in response to that? "Oh, you got me! Yes, I DO wish I had a Duke dog!" That has got to be the dumbest slogan I've ever heard.

I'm skeert... Seriously, are you that much of a loser? Beside that, I'm sure they either have seen it or will see it and if they have a problem with it I'm sure I'll hear about it with or without you... Please don't report it though, life as I know it will come to an end.

Seriously, how are you stupid enough that you need it explained to you? You must have went to Mason. J-M-U wish you had a Duke Dog... I don't get how you're not getting this, do you not know who Duke Dog is or what?

http://www.thebreeze.org/archives/12.2.04/front/frontmain.jpg

[Larry Brown #43]

I'm skeert... Seriously, are you that much of a loser? Beside that, I'm sure they either have seen it or will see it and if they have a problem with it I'm sure I'll hear about it with or without you... Please don't report it though, life as I know it will come to an end.


You're not worth the trouble of reporting. But I'll say this, since I've been around here for over 6 years, and you've been here for maybe nine months...there is a certain etiquette that's used and enforced around here, and calling people retarded is not included in that. You're a kid, so I'm sure it's hard for you to grasp this right now, but if one day you have a child who happens to be retarded, I think you'll be a little more careful about using that word as an insult. I used to use that word too when I was your age. I don't anymore.


Seriously, how are you stupid enough that you need it explained to you? You must have went to Mason. J-M-U wish you had a Duke Dog... I don't get how you're not getting this, do you not know who Duke Dog is or what?




I must have 'went' to Mason? No, I must have GONE to Mason (at least that's how Mason grads speak).

Look, I know that JMU's nickname is the Dukes. I know the mascot is a ****ing dog. I'm not confused by that. I'm talking about the SLOGAN. "You wish you had a Duke dog." The slogan is meaningless. That's my point.

If I said to you, "You wish you had a Washington Redskin," how much sense would that make? "You wish you had a Duke dog?" Seriously, what could be dumber than that?

[GoSkins8921]

You're not worth the trouble of reporting. But I'll say this, since I've been around here for over 6 years, and you've been here for maybe nine months...there is a certain etiquette that's used and enforced around here, and calling people retarded is not included in that. You're a kid, so I'm sure it's hard for you to grasp this right now, but if one day you have a child who happens to be retarded, I think you'll be a little more careful about using that word as an insult. I used to use that word too when I was your age. I don't anymore.



I must have 'went' to Mason? No, I must have GONE to Mason (at least that's how Mason grads speak).

Look, I know that JMU's nickname is the Dukes. I know the mascot is a ****ing dog. I'm not confused by that. I'm talking about the SLOGAN. "You wish you had a Duke dog." The slogan is meaningless. That's my point.

If I said to you, "You wish you had a Washington Redskin," how much sense would that make? "You wish you had a Duke dog?" Seriously, what could be dumber than that?

That's about the most retarded comparison I've ever heard. I guess what you meant to say was "You wish you had a Chief Zee". It would be a stupid cheer since there's no JM or anything, and since Duke Dog basically won(but got ****ed out of) best mascot through the Capital One Bowl thing and Chief Zee lost his, but it makes sense.

The went/gone thing is retarded too. That's more having to do with region and accent than grammar. I know it's not proper grammar, but I'm not writing a ****ing school paper. Just like I know "we were" is proper grammar but in normal conversation I say "we was".

[Larry Brown #43]

That's about the most retarded comparison I've ever heard. I guess what you meant to say was "You wish you had a Chief Zee". It would be a stupid cheer since there's no JM or anything, and since Duke Dog basically won(but got ****ed out of) best mascot through the Capital One Bowl thing and Chief Zee lost his, but it makes sense.

The went/gone thing is retarded too. That's more having to do with region and accent than grammar. I know it's not proper grammar, but I'm not writing a ****ing school paper. Just like I know "we were" is proper grammar but in normal conversation I say "we was".

Just pointing out the irony of calling someone retarded, making fun of his college, and then using backwoods grammar. It's actually pretty hilarious.

And the slogan is still the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Why would I want a ****ing Duke dog?

Anyway, about the "retarded" thing. Look. I joined this board when you were barely out of elementary school. I've been around here a while. And the people who tend to last around here are the people who take their cues from the veteran members, and the people who show respect to their fellow members. I'm actually trying to help you, whether you realize it or not.

If your plan is to use Extremeskins as a place to talk **** and act like a tough guy, then good luck to you. People like that don't usually last around here.

[skinsfan_1215]

I'm wondering why this guy is trolling in the Mason thread anyway.

To address a couple of your points, you seriously just brought up your basketball team's 1994 championship. I mean come on, 14 years ago? Anyway, you will get to see our recruiting class firsthand when we kick the **** out of you guys yet again twice this year. Up here, down there, doesn't matter. Just make sure you see one of those games.

Also, I wouldn't call the Patriot Platoon a bunch of bandwagoners. We have some of the most loyal fans in the CAA, and yes we do travel well. I didn't join the Platoon last year as a freshman, but I did go see the game @JMU where we won by 30 something and Smith made 10 for 10 3-pointer (NCAA record, *****) and went to the CAA tournament last year. Didn't catch JMU's game though, but did hear you guys lost pretty bad.

The fact is that your basketball team is a joke and ours is a contender nearly every year. I know you can't help but feel a bit of jealousy, but it's ok you'll get over it. BTW, at 17 years old (if that is your age) why do you even care this much? You aren't even old enough to be in college in most cases.

[ACW]

I'm wondering why this guy is trolling in the Mason thread anyway.

To address a couple of your points, you seriously just brought up your basketball team's 1994 championship. I mean come on, 14 years ago? Anyway, you will get to see our recruiting class firsthand when we kick the **** out of you guys yet again twice this year. Up here, down there, doesn't matter. Just make sure you see one of those games.

Also, I wouldn't call the Patriot Platoon a bunch of bandwagoners. We have some of the most loyal fans in the CAA, and yes we do travel well. I didn't join the Platoon last year as a freshman, but I did go see the game @JMU where we won by 30 something and Smith made 10 for 10 3-pointer (NCAA record, *****) and went to the CAA tournament last year. Didn't catch JMU's game though, but did hear you guys lost pretty bad.

The fact is that your basketball team is a joke and ours is a contender nearly every year. I know you can't help but feel a bit of jealousy, but it's ok you'll get over it. BTW, at 17 years old (if that is your age) why do you even care this much? You aren't even old enough to be in college in most cases.:1stplace:
And yes, some might've STARTED as bandwagoners, but that's how fanbases develop (ask the Caps).

[expensivegift]

The Mount vs GMU tonight. Let's do this!

[skinsfan_1215]

OK, anyone watch the Liberty game???? I am sooooooo pissed at those refs right now. How do you call a mystery foul like that, away from the ball, in that situation? That ref I guess decided he wanted to affect the outcome of the game, and called that bs, and Mason got burned. Simple as that.

[GoSkins8921]

I'm wondering why this guy is trolling in the Mason thread anyway.

To address a couple of your points, you seriously just brought up your basketball team's 1994 championship. I mean come on, 14 years ago? Anyway, you will get to see our recruiting class firsthand when we kick the **** out of you guys yet again twice this year. Up here, down there, doesn't matter. Just make sure you see one of those games.

Also, I wouldn't call the Patriot Platoon a bunch of bandwagoners. We have some of the most loyal fans in the CAA, and yes we do travel well. I didn't join the Platoon last year as a freshman, but I did go see the game @JMU where we won by 30 something and Smith made 10 for 10 3-pointer (NCAA record, *****) and went to the CAA tournament last year. Didn't catch JMU's game though, but did hear you guys lost pretty bad.

The fact is that your basketball team is a joke and ours is a contender nearly every year. I know you can't help but feel a bit of jealousy, but it's ok you'll get over it. BTW, at 17 years old (if that is your age) why do you even care this much? You aren't even old enough to be in college in most cases.

I've already said why I'm in here.

It's not like I just came in here and said "Mason sucks! JMU won the CAA Championship in 1994!" It was part of a reply to that other guy and was relevant. And don't worry, I'll be at both. I'm a true fan, I don't have to have a team make the Final Four to start going to their games.

So had you ever been to a CAA Tournament or a Mason road game before they went to the Final Four? If not, how the hell can you say they're not bandwagoners and traveled well and they're so loyal? If so, stop lying to yourself. Mason didn't bring **** to the tournament before that, even if they were the top seed. We'd outnumber them at the tournament and we took more fans to Mason than they brought to JMU. Trust me, I've been going to JMU games since before I was a year old and I've been to every CAA Tournament since I was three.

Definitely no jealousy here. You guys are the Duke of the CAA, everyone hates you... And don't be like Duke fans and say everyone hates you cause you're good. Everyone hated you before you were good(and Duke sucks by the way). If we wanted to hate someone because they're good we'd hate VCU. And your fans are gay and obnoxious just like Duke fans, they just aren't as loyal. As soon as Mason starts sucking for a little while people will quit going to the games so much and most won't come back when they get good again. Oh and I don't even want to go to college, if I do end up needing to though it'll be Blue Ridge Community College, what's that have to do with anything? Just because you never heard of George Mason until it was the only school that would accept you doesn't mean that's how it is with JMU. Have fun with that Mason grad unemployment rate here in a few years. Now just sit back and watch us bring home another football national championship... Maybe you'll make the playoffs next year. Oh wait, nevermind.

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

Dude, seriously, you're lame. Nobody cares about you or the school you root for. Coming on here and being annoying isn't going to make anyone care either. Just give it up.

[skinsfan_1215]

I've already said why I'm in here.

It's not like I just came in here and said "Mason sucks! JMU won the CAA Championship in 1994!" It was part of a reply to that other guy and was relevant. And don't worry, I'll be at both. I'm a true fan, I don't have to have a team make the Final Four to start going to their games.

So had you ever been to a CAA Tournament or a Mason road game before they went to the Final Four? If not, how the hell can you say they're not bandwagoners and traveled well and they're so loyal? If so, stop lying to yourself. Mason didn't bring **** to the tournament before that, even if they were the top seed. We'd outnumber them at the tournament and we took more fans to Mason than they brought to JMU. Trust me, I've been going to JMU games since before I was a year old and I've been to every CAA Tournament since I was three.

Definitely no jealousy here. You guys are the Duke of the CAA, everyone hates you... And don't be like Duke fans and say everyone hates you cause you're good. Everyone hated you before you were good(and Duke sucks by the way). If we wanted to hate someone because they're good we'd hate VCU. And your fans are gay and obnoxious just like Duke fans, they just aren't as loyal. As soon as Mason starts sucking for a little while people will quit going to the games so much and most won't come back when they get good again. Oh and I don't even want to go to college, if I do end up needing to though it'll be Blue Ridge Community College, what's that have to do with anything? Just because you never heard of George Mason until it was the only school that would accept you doesn't mean that's how it is with JMU. Have fun with that Mason grad unemployment rate here in a few years. Now just sit back and watch us bring home another football national championship... Maybe you'll make the playoffs next year. Oh wait, nevermind.

Jesus dude, no I didn't go to their games before the made the Final Four. You know why? Because I was in High School back then! Your trolling ass is getting reported if you make another post in this thread. Stop being a douche bag.

By the way, I got into JMU. I chose Mason. Suck on that.

[Larry Brown #43]

Oh and I don't even want to go to college, if I do end up needing to though it'll be Blue Ridge Community College, what's that have to do with anything?

Just because you never heard of George Mason until it was the only school that would accept you doesn't mean that's how it is with JMU.

Anyone else notice the irony with the two sentences above?


Have fun with that Mason grad unemployment rate here in a few years.

Well how about that, look at who's #1 in the nation on this U.S. News & World Report list: http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college/national-uc-rank

[GoSkins8921]

Your trolling ass is getting reported if you make another post in this thread.

Wow I'm scared ****less. What a ****ing loser, what the hell kind of nerdy faggot threatens to report someone on a message board like this? Are you sure you don't go to William & Mary? God damn, get a life then you won't be enough of a loser to say **** like that and you won't give a **** if anyone threatens you with that. What next, you gonna get my myspace deleted? I might cry. lmao

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

http://a245.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/116/l_d2bee3026feb402f3ef5070efcebd1bc.jpg

Lol.

See what I'm not understanding is that after professing his undying love for all things JMU, Flordia Gator's stuff is littered throughout his myspace. *cough*bandwagon*cough*

Oh and shocker Eminem is his favorite musician.

[GoSkins8921]

http://a245.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/116/l_d2bee3026feb402f3ef5070efcebd1bc.jpg

Lol.

See what I'm not understanding is that after professing his undying love for all things JMU, Flordia Gator's stuff is littered throughout his myspace. *cough*bandwagon*cough*

Oh and shocker Eminem is his favorite musician.

I used to want to go to Florida. Plus anybody that's actually a sports fan doesn't just like a I-AA team or a mid-major, they have a favorite major team too and I'm a Florida fan... There's just about as much JMU **** as Florida, I don't really worry about trying to keep everything even, my bad lol. I was a Gators fan before any of those championships, definitely not a bandwagoner, you don't know me and I don't care if you think I am though cause I know I'm not.

[skinsfan_1215]

While that did make me lol, please don't encourage it... Seriously, this is the same thing as a Dallas fan coming from ATN and posting bs in the Stadium. Trolling is trolling, and it needs to stop.

[G.A.C.O.L.B.]

I did my piece and I'm done. My bad for adding fuel to the fire.

He'll be gone shortly anyway.

[skinsfan_1215]

I did my piece and I'm done. My bad for adding fuel to the fire.

He'll be gone shortly anyway.

It's all good. You catch that bs game at Liberty last night?

[TK]

Wow I'm scared ****less. What a ****ing loser, what the hell kind of nerdy faggot threatens to report someone on a message board like this? Are you sure you don't go to William & Mary? God damn, get a life then you won't be enough of a loser to say **** like that and you won't give a **** if anyone threatens you with that. What next, you gonna get my myspace deleted? I might cry. lmao
This isn't the place for you. Stick with MySpace, you'll be better off.

[skinsfan_1215]

This isn't the place for you. Stick with MySpace, you'll be better off.

Man, I feel kinda bad for the kid. If he had just stopped when I told him to though...

[Larry Brown #43]

This isn't the place for you. Stick with MySpace, you'll be better off.

TK rules. :cheers:

That was pretty sad--a JMU troll who didn't actually attend JMU or have any plans to attend in the future--criticizing our choice of school, because we didn't go to JMU.

And, as he noted, WE'RE the losers. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiight. :doh:

[JMU Alum 07]

LOL,

Come on guys - no need to turn this into a JMU bashing thread. I pulled for Mason in the tournament and I can't tell you how much I envy your basketball program. I'm really hoping this new coach takes the program in the right direction - although I'll always be bitter about just how badly they sucked during my time there.

I also agree with the poster hating on the "You wish you had a Duke Dog" cheer. I have no idea where that would have come from. I guess some people down in Harrisonburg aren't that creative.

I also find it hilarious that the "JMU troll" is 17 years old, and based on his posts I'd say it's extremely unlikely that he'd even gain admission to JMU. (or GMU)

[Larry Brown #43]

Come on guys - no need to turn this into a JMU bashing thread.

We never intended for it to go there...but Little Duke Dog, aka Dennis the Menace decided to try and crash the party.


I also find it hilarious that the "JMU troll" is 17 years old, and based on his posts I'd say it's extremely unlikely that he'd even gain admission to JMU. (or GMU)

Yeah, I might actually feel sorry for him if he weren't such a little prick. :)

[skinsfan_1215]

Well tomorrow is the CAA opener for GMU, at Drexel at 4:30. Hopefully we destroy them like we did last year in Fairfax. Cheering "3 times your score" at the beginning of the second half when the score was 45-15 was hilarious!

[Forehead]

You know, as long as you George Mason and JMU guys are going to have a slap fight, I figure it's only reasonable to come in here and represent my alma mater, Longwood University. Longwood, the school that was division II just five short years ago, has beaten BOTH of your basketball teams this year. So why don't you all just stop your infighting and bow to the real masters?

http://www.longwoodlancers.com/images/2006/2/15/rp_primary_NewLogoWeb.jpg

[ACW]

You know, as long as you George Mason and JMU guys are going to have a slap fight, I figure it's only reasonable to come in here and represent my alma mater, Longwood University. Longwood, the school that was division II just five short years ago, has beaten BOTH of your basketball teams this year. So why don't you all just stop your infighting and bow to the real masters?:wtf: You never beat us. JMU :yes: GMU :no:

[skinsfan_1215]

:wtf: You never beat us. JMU :yes: GMU :no:

Haha, plus seeing the result of the previous argument, why would you start another?

[Forehead]

:wtf: You never beat us. JMU :yes: GMU :no:

My mistake, I saw that Longwood had beaten GMU on the sports ticker yesterday. Turns out it was in women's hoops.

Haha, plus seeing the result of the previous argument, why would you start another?

Because I've been around the boards for awhile and have already established myself, so it's quite possible I have a little more leeway. Also, I'm smart enough not to throw around gay slurs or curse out other members when I get angry with them. A lesson our 17 year old friend obviously hadn't learned. I don't think you'll be nearly as successful trying to get me banned for what I wrote.

Besides which, everything I wrote was the truth. Longwood has beaten both your schools.:cool:

[ACW]

My mistake, I saw that Longwood had beaten GMU on the sports ticker yesterday. Turns out it was in women's hoops.:laugh:Congrats. You beat an 0-7 team :rolleyes::silly:

[Forehead]

:laugh:Congrats. You beat an 0-7 team :rolleyes::silly:

I'll take what I can get;)

[skinsfan_1215]

I'll take what I can get;)

Hahaha women's score... GMU's only loses are to Liberty and Hampton, both of whom we should have crushed. Longwood=:pooh:

:finger::silly:

[Skinz4Life12]

i got season tickets this year since i graduated this past semester. seats are pretty sweet. here's hoping to another tournament appearance!

[JMU Alum 07]

Watch out Mason - JMU beat Seton Hall last night . . . only a few years before we're challenging you guys at the top of the CAA.


*crosses fingers*

[Larry Brown #43]

Watch out Mason - JMU beat Seton Hall last night . . . only a few years before we're challenging you guys at the top of the CAA.


Good, that'll help our RPI a bit when we beat JMU. :)

[ACW]

Finally a Saturday home game I can go to :)

[skinsfan_1215]

Sweet win over UNCW tonight... 101-60. Redemption for that homecoming BS last year.

[Larry Brown #43]

Sweet win over UNCW tonight... 101-60. Redemption for that homecoming BS last year.

I was at that one last year...what a pisser that was. A 41-point win is always nice though!

[ACW]

Wasn't able to go :(
UNCW got :owned: :)

[JMU Alum 07]

My God JMU has two conference wins in a row after winning @ ODU tonight by 8.

I may just have to go to the game @ GMU next weekend.

Hopefully we can compete.

[Larry Brown #43]

I may just have to go to the game @ GMU next weekend.



I'll most likely be there. Mason's now 4-0 in-conference! Go Mason! :D

[skinsfan_1215]

I'll be there for sure. I'm coming back from break that morning so I can go to the game. I'll be down in the student section with the rest of the Patriot Platoon yelling my head off.

We look like legit contenders so far this year, which is especially impressive considering we lost what, half our offense?

[skinsfan_1215]

5-0 CAA now after beating ODU.

The announcers in the VCU game prior to it were talking about how much JMU had improved this year. Should be a good one next Saturday.

[Larry Brown #43]

Should be a good one next Saturday.

I'm officially going to the game vs. JMU...got my tickets in hand.

[skinsfan_1215]

I'm officially going to the game vs. JMU...got my tickets in hand.

Cool man, hope ticketmaster didn't rip you off too much. What do Mason tix go for btw? I've never actually had to purchase one, being a student and all.

Also, Mason plays at W&M tomorrow (well today I guess, Wednesday). I don't think it's on TV, but we're going for a 6-0 start in the CAA, which would be our best start ever. Now at 12-3 overall, it's just the 2nd time in school history that we have won 12 of the first 15 games. So basically, get excited!

[Larry Brown #43]

Cool man, hope ticketmaster didn't rip you off too much. What do Mason tix go for btw? I've never actually had to purchase one, being a student and all.


$15 each, but then multiply that amount by 7 to figure out the absurd Ticketmaster fee. :silly: It's still a good value for the money, though. A good product at a low price. I miss getting the free student tix...

[ACW]

$15 each, but then multiply that amount by 7 to figure out the absurd Ticketmaster fee. :silly: It's still a good value for the money, though. A good product at a low price. I miss getting the free student tix...I still have my ID :D
I'll have to see if it's still valid.

[skinsfan_1215]

I still have my ID :D
I'll have to see if it's still valid.

I don't see why they would care. Half the students won't be back yet so there should be plenty of seats.

[JMU Alum 07]

Ordered my tickets to the game on Saturday.

JMU and GMU both won tonight - looks like W&M gave Mason all they could handle.

I'm not sure if JMU can keep the turnovers down enough to compete but I'm hoping it will be a good game - especially since I'll be missing the Duke/Georgetown game.

[Larry Brown #43]

Ordered my tickets to the game on Saturday.

JMU and GMU both won tonight - looks like W&M gave Mason all they could handle.

I'm not sure if JMU can keep the turnovers down enough to compete but I'm hoping it will be a good game - especially since I'll be missing the Duke/Georgetown game.

It probably will be a good game. My bet is Mason wins by six or less. We are much better at home than we are on the road, so I'm not surprised W&M gave us a game down in Williamsburg tonight.

But we've won something like 21 of our last 22 at home, so it'll be a tough challenge for Madison.

Anyway, Mason's now 6-0 in the conference...hopefully they keep it rolling Saturday!

[skinsfan_1215]

It probably will be a good game. My bet is Mason wins by six or less. We are much better at home than we are on the road, so I'm not surprised W&M gave us a game down in Williamsburg tonight.

But we've won something like 21 of our last 22 at home, so it'll be a tough challenge for Madison.

Anyway, Mason's now 6-0 in the conference...hopefully they keep it rolling Saturday!

Yeah that UNCW homecoming game last year was the ONLY game the whole season that Mason lost at home, if I'm remembering correctly.

I'd say a good game but Mason pulls away down the stretch to win by about 12 or so.

[Larry Brown #43]

By the way...just noticed that JMU beat UNCW by 21 tonight. We beat UNCW by 41. :1stplace:

[ACW]

Yeah that UNCW homecoming game last year was the ONLY game the whole season that Mason lost at home, if I'm remembering correctly.:yes: Paid them back in the CAA tourney though :1stplace:

[skinsfan_1215]

:yes: Paid them back in the CAA tourney though :1stplace:

Eh, I'd say the payback was the game against them this year. That mess in the tourney last year hardly counts as a basketball game. I know, a win is a win, but that was the sloppiest piece of basketball I've ever seen Mason play (both teams for that matter), save the Notre Dame NCAA game.

Anyway, 6-0 is the way to go!

[ACW]

Win again :)
Northeastern loses :cool:
:1stplace: in the CAA :wavetowel

[skinsfan_1215]

Win again :)
Northeastern loses :cool:
:1stplace: in the CAA :wavetowel

Hell yeah! Best CAA start ever for Mason. Pearson was a beast tonight, but as usual a lot of guys chipped in for the win.

We have a big game coming against Northeastern, what, next week right? I have to check the schedule.

Sorry JMU folks, your team looked much better than last year, but still no match.

[Larry Brown #43]

10 in a row vs. JMU! I was at the Pat Dome for the game.

Man, if you had told me back when I was a Mason student that we'd ever win 10 straight against Madison, I wouldn't have believed it. Now it's almost expected. Good times for GMU.

Go Mason!!

[mbqbfan]

JOhn Vaughn has been hurt @ the game against Northeastern. He was taken away on a stretcher as I saw on MASN (Mid Atlantic Sport Network) tv. In the replay, it looked like he got elbowed in the head. Fell on the floor, but got up to shoot the foul free throw and almost fell onto the floor again. I hope he is ok. JV is one of Mason's best players.

[skinsfan_1215]

JOhn Vaughn has been hurt @ the game against Northeastern. He was taken away on a stretcher as I saw on MASN (Mid Atlantic Sport Network) tv. In the replay, it looked like he got elbowed in the head. Fell on the floor, but got up to shoot the foul free throw and almost fell onto the floor again. I hope he is ok. JV is one of Mason's best players.

Yeah we're looking out for any news. Hopefully just a concussion, and not a bad one at that. I let you guys know when I hear something.

[mbqbfan]

Well, GMU lost against Northeastern by one point. This is Mason's first loss against a CAA team, but I think the guys lost focus worrying about John Vaughn's health (see above post). JV got hurt with 3 minutes or so left of the 2nd half.

http://gomason.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012109aaa.html

[ACW]

Hopefully JV's OK :(
Rest him Saturday at VCU if you have to.

[skinsfan_1215]

Hopefully JV's OK :(
Rest him Saturday at VCU if you have to.

My guess is he's definitely a no go for Saturday. You don't normally play someone that soon after a serious concussion. Sucks, because although we have a lot of guys that can step up, he's a huge part of our team. He had some huge clutch shots tonight to keep us in the game. Too bad we couldn't get the win for him.

[Larry Brown #43]

The latest from Andy Katz of ESPN:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3850749

BOSTON -- George Mason senior guard John Vaughan dropped to the Matthews Arena court Wednesday night, minutes after he took an inadvertent elbow to the face at the other end of the court from Northeastern's Eugene Spates.


George Mason sports information director Richard Coco said Vaughan suffered a concussion, but that his CT scan was clear. He was released from Beth Israel Hospital late Wednesday night and was scheduled to return to George Mason Thursday evening. The rest of the team was heading back in the morning.

Vaughan will be re-evaluated by the team physician upon his return to school.

Click link for rest of article.

[skinsfan_1215]

Yeah I saw that this morning. Now that we know he's ok I don't feel bad saying that I hope he's able to get back on the court soon. We will definitely need him. It would be nice to have him on Sat, but I doubt that will happen so soon after the concussion. For him to be ko-ed like that it had to be pretty bad. Sucks bc he's probably our best defender, and we could use him against VCU and Maynor.