State of the Nova Nation

A little later than usual, as we enjoyed the Snow Day. Villanova held off a late Georgetown rally at the Pavilion. Kris Jenkins was back in the starting five, how did he do? Also, what's going on with Phil Booth? Jay Wright speaks on the junior guard. We also preview and hit all of the action in Villanova sports this weekend, mainly showcasing the men's and women's basketball road trips, lax is back, tennis, and more!

In a surprising move by Jay Wright, Kris Jenkins was benched to start Eric Paschall against the Johnnies. Jenkins responded with a solid showing off the pine. Georgetown and Villanova will clash at the Pavilion for the first time since 2006. "The Big Game" experiences, Howie Long's son gets a ring, Dana O'Neil is signing copies of "Long Shots," and does UConn want to come back to the Big East? How could that possibly look for the conference?

In a surprising move by Jay Wright, Kris Jenkins was benched to start Eric Paschall against the Johnnies. Jenkins responded with a solid showing off the pine. Georgetown and Villanova will clash at the Pavilion for the first time since 2006. "The Big Game" experiences, Howie Long's son gets a ring, Dana O'Neil is signing copies of "Long Shots," and does UConn want to come back to the Big East? How could that possibly look for the conference?

Mark Ferrante put together his first recruiting class since officially taking over as the head coach of the football program. ESPN reporter Dana O'Neil releases a new book that should be a part of the Villanova Curriculum. In her new book, she goes deep into Villanova's 2016 title run, as well as looking back at the past and the 2009 Final Four run. We discuss a few excerpts from the book. Then we flash forward to the Providence game, look ahead to St. John's, as well as all the other action taking place this weekend in Villanova sports.

Mark Ferrante put together his first recruiting class since officially taking over as the head coach of the football program. ESPN reporter Dana O'Neil releases a new book that should be a part of the Villanova Curriculum. In her new book, she goes deep into Villanova's 2016 title run, as well as looking back at the past and the 2009 Final Four run. We discuss a few excerpts from the book. Then we flash forward to the Providence game, look ahead to St. John's, as well as all the other action taking place this weekend in Villanova sports.

Donte DiVincenzo topped off a second half Villanova comeback with the game-winning tip in, giving the Wildcats a victory over Virginia. Tanoh Kpassagnon impresses some more at the Senior Bowl. A tale of eye-popping proportions. Updates in women's basketball, men's and women's indoor track, and swimming.

Donte DiVincenzo topped off a second half Villanova comeback with the game-winning tip in, giving the Wildcats a victory over Virginia. Tanoh Kpassagnon impresses some more at the Senior Bowl. A tale of eye-popping proportions. Updates in women's basketball, men's and women's indoor track, and swimming.

We recap the stunning loss at Marquette and what that might mean for Sunday's big game against Virginia. Villanova Football's DE Tanoh Kpassagnon is starting to get some attention at Senior Bowl Practice, getting love from guys like ESPN's Todd McShay or NFL Network's Mike Mayock. Also, the selection committee is planning on doing something it has never done before. Lastly, we look ahead at the action in women's basketball, women's tennis, track, and swimming.

We recap the stunning loss at Marquette and what that might mean for Sunday's big game against Virginia. Villanova Football's DE Tanoh Kpassagnon is starting to get some attention at Senior Bowl Practice, getting love from guys like ESPN's Todd McShay or NFL Network's Mike Mayock. Also, the selection committee is planning on doing something it has never done before. Lastly, we look ahead at the action in women's basketball, women's tennis, track, and swimming.

Phil Booth missed his 17th straight game, is the junior guard redshirting for the season? How will that impact the team? Seton Hall forward Angel Delgado has some words for the Wildcats. Also, women's basketball is on fire, extending their winning streak to five games after picking up a pair of wins this past weekend. We recap those games, Villanova-Providence at the Wells Fargo Center, and some other weekend action in track and swimming.

Phil Booth missed his 17th straight game, is the junior guard redshirting for the season? How will that impact the team? Seton Hall forward Angel Delgado has some words for the Wildcats. Also, women's basketball is on fire, extending their winning streak to five games after picking up a pair of wins this past weekend. We recap those games, Villanova-Providence at the Wells Fargo Center, and some other weekend action in track and swimming.

Billy Crocker, Villanova's defensive coordinator, was just hired by UConn to fill the same position for the Huskies. How will this impact Villanova's defense moving forward. Transitioning over to the basketball court, the men's team was able to secure a commit from a local Pa. high school player. We recap this past (long) weekend's slate of games. Jay Wright and St. John's Head Coach Chris Mullin also chime in on the current state of the Big East. Four years in, how is the conference doing?

Billy Crocker, Villanova's defensive coordinator, was just hired by UConn to fill the same position for the Huskies. How will this impact Villanova's defense moving forward. Transitioning over to the basketball court, the men's team was able to secure a commit from a local Pa. high school player. We recap this past (long) weekend's slate of games. Jay Wright and St. John's Head Coach Chris Mullin also chime in on the current state of the Big East. Four years in, how is the conference doing?

With a win over Xavier, the Wildcats notched their 46th straight win at the Pavilion, tying a school record. There were a number of other notable streaks that are still alive. Xavier guard, Myles Davis, returned to the court for the first time this season against the Wildcats after being suspended, we evaluate the Musketeers' decision on that. Then, we recap and preview men's and women's basketball action--it's going to be a loaded weekend. Lastly, can coral be your pet?

With a win over Xavier, the Wildcats notched their 46th straight win at the Pavilion, tying a school record. There were a number of other notable streaks that are still alive. Xavier guard, Myles Davis, returned to the court for the first time this season against the Wildcats after being suspended, we evaluate the Musketeers' decision on that. Then, we recap and preview men's and women's basketball action--it's going to be a loaded weekend. Lastly, can coral be your pet?