Chris Monroe just called me up to touch base with an old alumni. Really a wonderful surprise. He is a nice person. I wished him a happy birthday, which was on Wednesday.  We talked at length about his playing days and what was going on now at GW.  I told him he should have gone onto the court last night and showed the team how to box out. At 6'3 he was the team's leading scorer and a great rebounder.  (1999-2003). With the new president maybe there is some hope for the program. In my day and in his,  players were always playing hard, and beat up after a game. Never afraid to mix it up and play hard.  Alas. Anyway, it's was nice to talk with a GW great.