(06-04-2020 10:15 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  I attended this virtual happy hour. Cliff Wood did an excellent job as host. It was a question and answer session for our new head coach. I haven’t seen Byington coach but man oh man, I like this guy. He hit it out of the park today.

Byington has a plan and I believe he also has the ability to execute that plan. I am going to go out on a limb here but my gut tells me this guy might be the best hire our administration has ever made. Houston was great in front of a microphone. This guy is too. His personality fits really well at JMU and he knows how to sell JMU. His answers were thoughtful and came across as sincere. He has a subtle intensity and toughness. THIS GUY LIKES TO COMPETE! He displayed humor, confidence and humility. Byington understands the game and what it takes to win.

GSU had 7-8 consecutive losing seasons before he arrived there. His teams won 20 games each of his last three seasons there.

I am so excited for JMU basketball this year and going forward. I believe we have finally found the coach that can get it done at JMU. He won’t be at JMU long.

I agree. In a few years, he is going to be offered seven figures a year. I hope we match it and can keep him.