Talk of Coach Martin trying to reinvigorate the student fanbase reminds me of the time towards the end of the Gerlusen era when they were going after seven footer Clint Holtz. An assistant coach called my fraternity house and practically begged us to show up to the game at the Cage when Holtz was coming for a visit. Only a couple of us regulars showed up along with a total crowd of perhaps 500-1000. Holtz initially chose GW. I just searched his name and found out he passed away in 2014.
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