First of all it is really a disconnect from what Mason "accomplished". Second to third tier bowl appearances with two wins in bowls, but was never going to do better. He put little effort into recruiting, especially with in state players and lost most of them. At least Brewster has them considering staying. Mason had ten years to move the program past mediocrity and was unable to, along with the simple fact he not only did absolutely nothing to fight the negative image which ended up being over the U, he bought into some of it. Though Mason won a few big games, he also blew a few big games, such as Michigan and Wisconsin when they were more then a TD ahead and could not hold the lead. It was almost always wondering how bad the defense would blow it. Most of the wins and credit for the bowl appearances were due to the early season creampuff schedule. The defense had absolutely no confidence in their ability to play. It was time for a change.
Brewster has brought in better quality athletes who have been playing against better quality opponents and still are 4-2 so far. The Defense has been light years better then what there ever was under Mason. The offense is still gelling, though I confess to being frustrated with their lack of production, especially in the running game. As I have mentioned, they should have held onto the OL coach.
I guess the biggest thing is that there is some hope for better things which was far removed from Mason's tenure.
