That's what the Villanova community wants to happen. Let's make it happen.

That money should be going into building top notch men's and women's soccer programs, lacrosse and women's field hockey. You know, sports where we can compete at the highest level.

Division 2 football sucks.

Noticed Villanova Champions flag flying under US flag at Grand Hotel in Cape May. Is there a connection to ownership?

Bang!
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Announced his decision a few minutes ago via Twitter. Congratulations to the staff on another great get.

Welcome aboard Jermaine!

Josh will be doing a series of these leading into the season. We thought it'd be a fun trip down memory lane while we plug through August with mostly just recruiting talk.

https://villanova.rivals.com/news/recruiting-recap-2002

17,270 apps, 9,378 early action apps Both are VU records. Class size is 1,678.
43 states, DC, PR and 14 foreign countries.

found this today...

The Wright Way: Stay Hungry, Stay Humble, and Succeed at Every LevelAudio CD – Audiobook, CD, Unabridged
by Jay Wright (Author)

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The beloved coach of the Villanova University men’s basketball team—winners of the electrifying 2016 NCAA national title game against North Carolina—shares his competitive and cooperative philosophy, along with lessons from his coaching career and the story of his personal road to success, in this behind-the-scenes look at the making of a champion.

Is there any talk of a pre-game tailgate being sponsored by the VU Alumni Ass'n this Saturday?

NCAA recognizes great play! Check out the link: http://www.ncaa.com/sports/football/fcs

Ross Hall not listed at center. D.E. position is thin. So thin Morgan Craig, who has been the backup at T.E., is moving to backup at D.E. Joey Harmon who has been out due to injury is listed behind Austin Calitro at LB. I imagine since Harmon has been the starter he's probably questionable for tomorrow. If Harmon can go wouldn't be surprised if Calitro goes to D.E. since he's played there this year.

Some one in their sports department picked up the Fact that Nova is a scoring machine.
BTW Sagarin this week has our Cats ranked as the # 2 FCS team. Had been #3 for weeks

From Sunday New York Times:
"Villanova extends its streak of high-scoring victories with another win at Maine.

VILLANOVA 41, MAINE 20 John Robertson threw for 285 yards and four touchdowns, Poppy Livers added 87 yards receiving and a touchdown, and Villanova beat host Maine.

Villanova led 21-13 at halftime and Robertson went on to throw two third quarter touchdowns including a 43-yard strike to Kevin Gulyas.



It was the fourth consecutive game in which Robertson threw four touchdown passes for the Wildcats (4-1, 2-0 Colonial Athletic Association). Villanova has scored 40 or more points in four straight games, all wins, since a Week 1 loss to Syracuse. The victory was also Villanova's third straight at Maine after having lost its previous five road contest against the Black Bears.

Daniel Collins led Maine (2-3, 1-1) with 210 yards passing and three touchdowns Demarr Altman added nine catches for 88 yards for the Black Bears who were held to just 59 total yards rushing on 28 carries.."

Congrats to JR. What is this his 4th CAA player of week? This time he did it in only one half

Cats are going to miss two valuable players. On defense , end Tanoh Kpassagnon who was really playing well will be replaced by redshirt frosh Michael Williams 6-4,280 Big things are expected from Williams. RB Austin Medley is out. Look for more carries for Underwood and Monangai. True frosh Matt Gudzak will see lots of PT.
On two deep defense I only see four seniors. On offense nine.

Thursday night Aug 25 at Taphouse, 4th St in Bridgeport (wwwtaphouse23.com)
Coach and staff will give us a season preview. Football club will discuss season plans for tailgates and other events. 6 to 9 PM $30.cash or check at door.
Contact cathymakoid@comcast.net

Story by Josh Naso with quotes from national recruiting analyst Eric Bossi
https://villanova.rivals.com/news/cats-land-future-leader

Surprised this hasn't been posted.Its old news from yesterday

Via his twitter, 4-star recruit Jermaine Samuels has committed to Nova.

Anybody heard anything out of camp about potential freshmen playing?

Coach Talley talked earlier this month about 2 receivers probably playing.

Possible positions that frosh could play:

OL, TE, WR, DL, & DB.

That would give the following recruits a possibility:

OL: Peter Fallon, Paul Gratton, Pat Lawler

TE: Todd Summers

WR: Zac Kerxton, Justin McGrigg, Changa Hodge

DL: Jeff Wiley, Aaron Seigle

DB: Korey Stevens, Nooowela Awopetu, Terrell Vassell

OL MJ Dumas will be a redshirt due to injury.

The Reading Eagle reports the Villanova target lists a top 5 of Nova, Kentucky, Syracuse, Miami and Arizona. No official visits set up as of yet.

Villanova QB Bednarczyk has cost-cutting goal



http://www.philly.com/philly/sports...nova_QB_Bednarczyk_has_cost-cutting_goal.html

Eric Bossi put out a "coach's who identify under the radar talent" piece and Wright was chosen, for obvious reasons.
https://basketballrecruiting.rivals...t-coaches-who-identify-under-the-radar-talent

(Posted this over in BW, meant to post it here so here it is)

Nova as the winner in two of them.

My top 5

1. Nova over UNC 2016 Title Game
2. Nova over G'Town 1985 Title Game
3. NC State over Houston 1983 Title Game
4. Duke over Kentucky 1992 East Final
5. 'Cuse over UConn 6 OT 2009 Big East Quarters

Nova in possession of arguably the greatest upset of all time/lowest seed to win a title/"the perfect game" and a 3-point buzzer-beater to win a title that answered an incredible, epic shot in it's own right by Paige. How awesome is it that Nova's two titles are also two of the best title games ever played?

NC State over Houston another epic upset and you gotta love Jimmy V and that reaction.

Duke/Kentucky speaks for itself.

The drama in the 'Cuse/UConn game was incredible, that is a game I'll never forget watching.

Who do you guys got in your top 5?

Good- Don Cherry running with second team as MLB. An injury to the previous #2 created the move. Bad - RB Kevin Monangai waved by Vikings.
Eagles have been looking for help with their depth at LB. Signed LB Stephen Tulloch.
I still think Cherry makes the team.

Guard Kyle Lowry, former Nova star, has won hoops gold with USA. Congrats to Kyle and the entire USA team, coaches and staff.

Anyone have any ideas what the lineups will look like without them this year?