By Mason Blogger Ryan Kish of George Mason Basketball Blog

I have raved a lot recently about my man crush on incoming freshman Andre Cornelius but that's not to discount the rest of the class.

Ryan Pearson, a 6-7 forward from NYC could be the star of the '08 class. Numerous scouting websites have been calling him a steal for the Patriots for a while. mentioning all the bigger conference teams that coveted him. Teams at Memphis, Pittsburgh and St. John's all had Pearson on their radar but considered him too small for the power forward position. Did I mention that Pearson is left-handed? So let's see a talented lefty forward who is shunned by the majors because he's not tall enough.

Can we say Will Thomas?

By Connect Mason Sports Director Damien Sordelett
Photo by Broadside Photography Editor Courtney Erland

UPDATE: Jim Larranaga has turned down the head coaching position at Providence. And, just announced on GoMason.com, Coach Larranaga will remain coach of the Patriots. He has also signed a contract extension through 2015. More details to come in the coming days.

It is a decision that could change the complexion of a college and a university. Now, nothing is set in stone and no word is coming out of either camp, but it is time to ask the question: "Coach, what's your move?"

As reported by several television networks in the Northern Virginia region, George Mason coach Jim Larranaga has been linked to the vacant head coaching spot at Providence College. Now, everyone is recalling 2006, when Larranaga turned down Seton Hall to stay at Mason. This could just be a replay of that.

• Listen to the guys from Sports Break discuss Larranaga and the opening at Providence.
  

By Connect Mason Multimedia Director Grace Kendall

Few people are aware that George Mason University has a winterguard. Many people don’t even know what a winterguard is until they spot the flags and rifles tossed high into the air. Mason’s group, Declaration, is in its third year and is slowly gaining visibility on campus.

• VIDEO: Winterguard practice.
• VIDEO: How to spin like the winterguard.
• PHOTOS: Riding with Declaration.
• ARTICLE: Winterguard Spins with 'Wild Horses'.
• ARTICLE: Winterguard Makes New 'Declaration'

By Broadside Staff Writer Brandon Simmons

George Mason's baseball team suffered a 12-4 defeat at the hands of Old Dominion University at Spuhler Field Friday afternoon. The Monarchs (14-11) improved their record in the Colonial Athletic Association to 6-4, while Mason (11-13) dropped to 6-3 in conference play.