Some sad news to share this morning, Mike Daly (class of '72) passed away suddenly on Monday. For the younger generation, Mike was a former player and was on the 1971 team that played UCLA in the NCAA Finals (w/ Porter, Smith, Siemiontkowski, Ford, Ingelsby, etc).

I'm only 38 so I wasn't around to see those games so most of my knowledge is only from what I've read over the years. I know there are posters on the board that were and could probably tell some great stories about those teams and maybe share some of the experiences watching them play.

I got to know Mr. Daly a bit over the last fifteen years as his daughter was my wife's roommate at Villanova (class of '01). What I can say is that I thoroughly enjoyed my times speaking with him, he was a very kind and warm man and the Daly's are a wonderful family that bleed Villanova blue.

I know he was still close to the program so I'm sure there are people here that know him much better than I did but I wanted to share the service information (below) since they'll take place this week. RIP Mr. Daly.

http://donohuefuneralhome.tributes.com/obituary/read/Michael-Joseph-Daly-103323253

Kornheiser quote...

"Nobody believes this is the #1 team in the country and nobody believes this is 5the best team in the country."

That's all really. This is getting old. The media makes zero attempt at appreciating THIS TEAM and THESE PLAYERS. Due to what previous teams have done in March they don't bother.

Would be 1 thing if they stated a case to support a claim such as the above but they don't bother.

Sick of it. I hope we rip through Xavier tonight and rip through the tournament next month in an angry yet business-like manner.

I have not seen this posted on here yet, if so I apologize. Its a great read and absolute must read.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/news/w...ly--religiously-relevant-032641954-ncaab.html

Nova lines continue to swing towards the Blue and White. A 1.5 dog this morning, Cats are now favored by the same number.

Anybody catch the tweet from Adam Zagoria this morning:

"Kansas, Maryland, VIllanova among those working hard for Trevon Duval; Duke, UK, Syracuse not so much"

I thought people had written us out of that recruitment? I know the last time his name came up people had mixed feelings but I'd love to see him on the main line.

My sister, a VU Alum and season ticket holder, is traveling on business in NY/NJ and will be staying in the Fairfield, NJ area tonight. She is worried that her hotel might not have FS1 and was wondering if there was a VU gathering in the area. Anyone know if there is a game watch near Fairfield, NJ? Thanks.

A couple of minutes ago at the NC Miami half time. In criticizing the NC defense, he said

NC is playing a no show defense - kind of like one of those no show classes they had.....

Despite the lack of love for DG, you have to love that quote.

Doc: XU-Villanova should be preposterously good

http://cin.ci/1XLdZ9z

I bought 2 books this year but cannot use the WED tickets.

If there is anyone who wants 2 tickets to the PM session (7pm and 9pm games), please send me an email:
gerald.j.quinn@gmail.com

Not looking for any $$ for tickets, only requirements are:
1) you have donated to VU this fiscal year
2) you will use the tickets

http://ev15.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncom...bal-wachovia&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

CODE: NCAAMBKB

Hey guys, we helped Brian Karalunas win this award just a few years ago. Now its time to support Ryan Arcidiacono. Ryan is in 2nd place only to someone in the VU record books for something, I'm sure (to lazy to look it up). He's an excellent athlete, student and individual who is the heart and soul of Nova's entire team. You can view Ryan's profile and vote for him daily via the attached link.

Ryan is down about 25% over the 1st place candidate, Virginia's Malcolm Brogdon. That is an increase of 25% over yesterday since I have never looked at this before. The contest doesn't end until March 21st. Virginia is a Big Private U with a large basketball fan base so its important that we expand and sustain the voting for Ryan. There is no time to relax until the voting ends on March 21st.

Get your friends, family and co-workers to vote for Ryan. You, as well as your family, friends and co-workers, can vote 1x per day from each computer that you/they have access to. In other words, any person can vote multiple times per day if they have access to multiple computers. There is no time to relax. Each day remember to Vote Early and Vote Often! BE SURE TO SPAM THE LAX BOARD WITH IT AS WELL!!!!

http://www.seniorclassaward.com/vote/mens_basketball_2015-16/

Amid all the talk of ultimately only March matters, Chef quote at the end of DPO article linked below, speaking of the locker room in Pittsburgh last year. Here's hoping that the new blood this year and ascending leaders help some of these guys reframe their mindset.

"I felt like it was our time, with the seniors we had, the leaders,'' Ochefu said. "That locker room, that was the worst. That could be me this year. I'm not thinking about it now, but I know as soon as the tournament comes, I will be. I'll be thinking about it a lot.''

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...anova-wildcats-shake-ncaa-tournament-failures

nova 75-70 andFTs are key. Tom

Why would anyone in their right mind go to a caucus? Sitting around tables listening to people you might not even know tell you who you should vote for. It seems like a really stupid ordeal.

Better than HD Earth?

What do you guys think?

http://www.eso.org/public/images/eso1606a/zoomable/

Because our guys don't get all 'tensed up or rattled' for a 'big regular season game' that is simply NOT like an ncaa game that has 'season-ending' implications....Wed impacts seeding....nothing more....

It's a theory that I throw out there to you...

It's my biggest concern for march...

Are these boys ready for big time pressure and will they deliver the goods.....

I honestly believe the following will help get the team deep :

Bridges athleticism
Jenkins emergence on offense
Reynolds growth
Ochefu health
Brunson frosh growth.confidence

Seat belt fastened... here we go!!!!

i know I got a text or IM or email or something where a subscriber was looking for the info on how to get free student subs for a friend who is a student. can't find the message anywhere but I hope he finds what he is looking for here:
https://villanova.forums.rivals.com...scriptions-for-current-nova-undergrads.24800/

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Is there any possible scenario that anyone can see where the BE gets 2 #1 seeds? Right now Nova and X both on the one line for Palm.

Roman Catholic gets revenge over Neumann Goretti for the Philly Catholic League Championship. 72 - 65
Roman out to a 10-0 start and lead throughout the game.

Back to back titles for Roman.

Neumann didn't shoot well at all especially early on. Missed atleast their first 10 threes. Only made 2 or 3 on the game.

Quade Greem was not his usual self but put forth 15 pts.

Dhamir Roundtree with 14 points, 17 Rebounds, 7 blocks!!!

The Penn State trio all played well.
Stevens 22 and 11.
Carr 21, 7, and 5
Bostic 12 and 7

Jay Wright on hand.

Today's luncheon was awesome!!! Thanks so much for organizing and hosting!

The Xavier game tonight will create some differentiation given that 62 (46%) picked Villanova to win and the others chose a loss:

Barrister 208
Doug93 208
vlurker 208
DoctorZ68 208
ace 208
jtvu 208
msines01 207
nova73 206
Mortydog 206
nova72 206
steve_vu9196 205
EdMcM 205
Goose2429 198
PEHUSHRY 198
Nova Nut 198
thebench 198
geezer54 198
norcalvu10 196
Bobby Dix 196
Marty1029 196
sal02 196
Nova69 196
Eagleye5 196
Frog Hollow 196
zintang 194
vnovacats 194
PeterN 194
RobN 194
VNOVA97 194
louieg 194
Nova74 194
nova_law 194
the big O 194
SirMic 193
VU82 186
kmill14 186
Narberth 186
djrun85 186
tkuder007 186
KOP 186
lot8b 184
rtronce 184
G75 184
jeffhell 184
Mainliner II 184
Dave99 184
vumaverick 184
etown1000 184
Boog420 184
rusty1 184
NovaFan1219 184
JJ25 184
PlaySomeD75 184
OnIn2TO 184
Mike33 184
VNovaCat 184
NovaTras22 184
Nova66 184
sackpack 184
nittanynick2 184
Josh 184
Vinny Terranova 184
Flyingscot 184
MVP15 184
LBCnova 184
tooch 184
vu68 184
Adp98 184
Valmont 182
Strykeman 182
ytsejam 182
Cats85 182
nova97 182
Novaclassof90 182
CT_cat 182
Kbnova 182
boomie 182
dirtyd 182
ericw 182
Shammer 182
RAC14 182
Chimpat 182
Squancat 174
novapoppy2 174
NovaBill 174
JK74 174
CWertz 174
Mosby2 174
RichH87 174
bwbinkley 172
LBTF 172
pmorrow 172
centraljerseycat 172
GWild 172
Nova98 172
Jim80 172
NovaRoc 172
lad16 172
Tomdudes 172
Ruzzard 172
novajoe 172
VU85 172
ghill03 172
nardifan 172
emcee92 172
GerryGA 172
NovaGer1 172
mcbruce 172
Joquinones 172
Joeyjumpshot 172
Unbelievapelle 172
tjc3844 172
ak3883 172
A_QUARTERofaMAN 172
VURebound 170
EV78 170
RB Nova 170
kef98 170
1jaxcat 162
Wildcat madness 162
kloebs21 162
jiggie_agent 162
final4cast 162
VUMAC 162
Hnrg 162
ctnova99 162
Steve T 160
CAT96 160
mikeyt 160
TheJoker203 160
Bruiser1 160
Bear75 150
CarolinaCats 150
Lowry45 148

Anyone know who's played for Villanova? $2 million!
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14830121/the-basketball-tournament-doubles-prize-2-million

When our team actually loses a game to the supposed rival. Im not sure what our margin of victory has been against x over the years but Id happen to guess its pretty high. In the small little town of Barrington Il I reside in lives a # of x alums talking a ton of smack , dont get it

If you're looking for somewhere to watch the 'Nova-Xavier game on Wed. night, a bunch of us will be getting together at Tilted Kilt in King of Prussia (http://tiltedkilt.com/king-of-prussia/). Although the game isn't scheduled to start until just after 7 p.m., we'll have a room reserved for us on the second floor of Tilted Kilt starting at 6 p.m.

Please note that we'll be in a room on the SECOND FLOOR (not the first floor).

All ages are welcome!