Top Of The Morning Patriots. “The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.”

Many times, successful college athletic teams and programs display that bond more than anyone.

Coach Skinn’s arrival back in Fairfax has brought that bond and respect to the forefront once again for the Patriots and we’ll show you exactly how in today’s Brew.

What all is stirring in today’s Brew? You don’t want to miss!

🏀 All In The Family
🌊 What’s On Deck
⚽️ Race Week
​⭐ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 All In The Family. Family bonds run deep.

No matter the year. No matter the circumstance. Families stick together.

That bond is what the George Mason men’s basketball program was built on and its meant something special to the former Patriots to have one of their one at the helm.

In the first episode of “Keepin’ It In The Family” some of the all-time greats sit down to talk about having Coach Skinn running the show.

🔼 What’s On Deck. The road to the A10 Championships start now.

Well, it actually starts about a month from now, but we know have the schedule for said road as the Mason swimming & diving squads announced their 2023-24 schedule.

Four local meets, including three home meets, highlight a competitive schedule that will prepare the Patriots for the Atlantic 10 Championships in Hampton in late February.

🔼 Thursday Night Futbol. Before the NFL takes over Thursday nights, we have plenty of futbol action going on.

Both our Patriot soccer squads are in action on Thursday night with difficult road tests facing off two perennial NCAA Tournament teams.

The women’s team heads to in-state rival William & Mary for a 7 pm showdown, while the men travel to Charlottesville to battle with #15 UVA at 8 pm.

🎥: Men’s Soccer Uni Reveal
📸: For The Kids
🎥: Goals On Goals

⚾️ ONE WEEK AWAY!

It’s back baby! 1️⃣ WEEK from TONIGHT!

Come out and show your Patriot pride as the Nationals host George Mason University Day at the ballpark!

Join Mason alumni, students, parents, faculty and fans as the Patriots take over the ballpark for a day. Everyone who purchases a ticket through this link will receive an exclusive George Mason University Day cobranded ¼ Zip Pullover.

Mason Athletics' Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis will be throwing out the game's first pitch! Join fellow alumni and fans at Nationals game!

📝 ICYMI

The Sunshine State Slate Is Set. (Say that five times fast)

First up for the Patriots in November will be Charlotte on November 19th at 5:30 pm. Followed up the next day with facing off against UCF or South Dakota State.

SDSU has made five of the past 10 NCAA Tournaments, UCF has reloaded and will be hunting its first NCAA Tournament since 2019 and Charlotte is under a brand new head coach for its first season in the American Athletic Conference.

Bring on November.

🤔 PATRIOT TRIVIA

Got Any Pointers? A week from tonight, our new leader Marvin Lewis will take the mound at Nats Park.

Don’t worry, he’s not pitching for the Nationals, but he will be throwing out the first pitch at the annual Mason Night with the Washington Nationals.

He might have to call in a few tips before the big night and we’ve got a few former Patriots he can connect with.

Three former Mason stars pitched in the MLB, which one of those three tossed the most innings in the big leagues?

Got a guess?

Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

📅 ON TAP THIS WEEK

Thursday, August 31
⚽ Women’s Soccer at William & Mary @ 7 pm | Live Video | Live Stats
⚽ Men’s Soccer at UVA @ 8 pm | Live Video | Live Stats

Friday, September 1
🏐 Volleyball vs. NJIT @ 11am (Seton Hall Classic) | Live Stats
🏐 Volleyball at Seton Hall @ 5pm | Live Video | Live Stats

Saturday, September 2
🏐 Volleyball at Seton Hall @ 5pm | Live Video | Live Stats
👟 Cross Country at Spider Open @ 9am

Sunday, September
⛳️ Men’s Golf at Red Bandana Invitational (Boston College)
⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. Villanova @ 1 pm | Live Video | Live Stats

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Our very own, Coach Camp!

That’s right, Coach Camp, who will enter his fifth season at Mason this upcoming year, tossed 592.1 innings for five different MLB teams over 11 seasons. He averaged over 60 appearances a year, including a career-high 80 with the Chicago Cubs in 2012.

Let’s make sure we get Marvin on a mound this week with Coach Camp!

⭐️ Enjoy your Wednesday, y’all!