Interesting take on new Mason coach Paul Hewitt

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salty dog

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 Obviously alot of posters are giddy Hewitt is not here, as am I, and it will be very interesting watching to see if Hewitt fails at George Mason. However here is another take from Eric Angevine, that I don't necessarily agree with.

"Something about this hire reminds me of St. John's decision to hire Steve Lavin last season. The former UCLA head coach had a reputation as a super-smooth recruiter who wasn't the sharpest Xs and Os guy. So what made his first season in New York a success? In my opinion, it was Lavin's decision to tacitly admit his shortcomings, leading to the hire of Gene Keady as an assistant coach. If Lavin is the face and Keady the brains at SJU, it's working. Perhaps Paul Hewitt can find a similar, if cheaper and more low-profile, complementary piece for himself.

Hewitt won't have the luxury of a rebuilding job next season. He is expected to win the CAA and compete for a top-25 national ranking with the loaded team Larranaga left behind. As such, my tempered 'wait and see' is not particularly far-sighted. Mason fans will know what they got by this time next season. Only then will they know if this was a good move".
 
Hewitt hasn't had the benefit of sitting back for seven years and assessing what changes if any needed to be made.

I also still don't get how he has recruited so well. He comes across as totally bland in interviews and studio work.
 
This guy hasen't a clue. There is NO comparison. He sounds like a pompous hater to me. :evil:  
 
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