I have to believe that FSPN's decision to switch these games to Jay Bilas must p-off the UNC crowd. No?

I don't know if anyone is paying attention to this, but Thursday's afternoon session and Friday's semi-finals are virtually sold out on Ticketmaster (about 25 tickets left for Thursday, nothing for Friday). Prices for any decent ticket on the secondary market are very high. I mentioned this before, and not sure if it will change, but there are several thousand tickets that appear to be blocked off in the Garden - basically anything in the 200 level behind the basket or at an angle behind the basket. That's about 10 sections that aren't sold at all. They are not in the hands of fans of the teams because there hasn't been any in those sections for sale on Ticketmaster from the beginning nor has there been a single ticket for sale on Stubhub for those sections. Anyone think there is a chance they decide to sell those tickets once everything available is sold out or once they decide they won't be sold is that it? It's a shame because demand for tickets seems much higher this year and I think there is a chance they could have sold the building out this year, especially for Thursday afternoon with us in the first game and most likely St Johns playing in the second game. All that's happening now is it is driving up prices on Stubhub close to the levels paid when there were 16 teams.

I drove to the game from Long Island with my father. Although we gave ourselves 3 hours (usually takes about 2 and a half) we didn't make it until there was 5 minutes left in the 1st Half. We were obviously unhappy about the traffic and getting there late but as soon as we walked into the Wells Fargo Center that was all quickly forgotten about. We knew we made the right choice.

The place was 95% Villanova from what I could tell and even my Dad made a comment about the amount of people who were wearing Villanova gear. Even my bitchy ass St. John's fan friend who was complaining about Jay Wright having no class and running up the score (THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS I HATE ST. JOHN'S WITH A PASSION, DEALING WITH THESE COMPLETE CLOWNS ON THE REG) was saying the atmosphere was incredible and that the fans were awesome. He was at the game but I did not see him because I don't like to deal with this people on game day. Don't have time for their nonsense.

I usually go to a few games a year, but this was my first game at WFC in probably 3 or 4 years and thought it was incredible. Everybody just seemed really excited and we had several conversations with people in our section. There is a real comradery between Villanova fans it seems. I think we all know we are a part of something special right now.

I love Jay and I love this team. Today was an incredible asskicking I will not forget. The 1995 team coming out at halftime was icing on the cake. Great Day. GO CATS!

Close it

Three turnovers for the cats today. That is one of the most impressive stats of the game. I don't remember us getting that few turnovers in a game before. ONE SPECIAL TEAM.

I became a Nova fan during the 71 season when we lost to UCLA in the final. This team is the best Villanova team I've ever seen. I'm an older fan (get off my lawn!), but these kids are the best ever in my book. I'm eager to see what they accomplish in the tournament. I think they have as good a shot as anyone (including Kentucky). Tip it and see what happens!

59-57.

The possession just prior to first time out
of the second half, we went zone. And we played it pretty
well. When we started burying jumpers and slams, I stopped
taking notes and don't know when we went back m2m. That was
a hell of an offensive show, but as someone who has already posted
said that we were picking on cripples.

Per a John Gasaway (who?) tweet "Nova with 1.55 points per trip in 105-68 win over St. John's -- best offense by any team in major-conference play this season."

...love the combined same-game production from JVP/Danny...

At home in Big East play only:

9-0

Average margin of victory: 20.9

Average margin of victory starting with Georgetown (when the team got focused and angry): 26.3

Average margin of victory after Georgetown: 30.3

Average margin of victory over NCAA bound opponents: 21.2

WOW!!!!

For the regular season title?
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They affect us all......Take North Carolina.... which we lost to twice on their way to "their" National Championships.....If rules were adhered to .....those kids at NC would have been banned from the Team for academic fraud. No Telling where Nova would have advanced to if we didn't have to play "cheaters" to advance.....can't wait for those dirt bags and hypocrites get theirs.

Syracuse also makes me furious.....how many games have we lost to them while they were cheating that affected Nova's NCAA Bracket (seeding)...Cuse pretty much got into the Tournament every year how many Big East schools( as well as other at large schools) didn't get in because of the cheaters at Syracuse?



This post was edited on 3/7 11:43 AM by novajoe

I'd say bring on SHU except I worry about a fight and 3-game suspension for our starting lineup.

Assist to turnover ratio. Ridiculously.efficient today.

- Most points Villanova has ever scored at the Wells Fargo Center (prev record: 102 vs Syracuse in 2009)
- 1st time Nova hit 100 in a conference game since February 2009 (Syracuse and Marquette)
- Biggest blowout in a conference game since 2005
- Most points in a conference game since 2003 (110 at Rutgers)

Wow!

Let's make this a special March!
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Just squeezes the life out of the other team - steady, steady, steady

Love the way they are playing right now - poised, tough, intense...

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Game chat
This post was edited on 3/7 12:05 PM by MackNova311

How many times in past two years have ranked BE teams played and Nova wasn't one? Is this the 1st?

I have 2 season tickets I'm looking to sell and I'm also looking to buy three seats for tomorrow. Before I check Stub Hub I figured I would try here.

If anyone is interested my e-mail is: stevemk76@gmail.com

Thanks!

I apologize if this is BB2N with the 92-posts Syracuse thread. The Syracuse press is reporting that because of the scholarship sanctions Thomas Bryant is likely "off the table" as a SU recruit (unless a current scholarship player leaves the team). A possibilty for us?

Had a last minute cancelation. 1 til at face. 4th row behind SJU bench. Email novaman56@gmail.com
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I'm no expert on college BB, I usually only watch VU games

With extra free time today because of the snow I have been watching Wisconsin Minnesota
and Arizona Cal

Is it my imagination or do these teams look bigger (I'm not saying better) than us?

I have one extra ticket for the SJU game.
Good news it's free to Nova fans.
Bad news it's next to me.
If interested, text me or email; if you don't have my personal info, reply here.