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The State of the Nova Nation podcast

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00:32:31

State of the Nova Nation: AP Preseason Polls,...

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2019/10/22

The Villanova Wildcats were ranked at No. 10 on the AP Preseason Poll. According some polling done by VU Hoops, a bit over half of the voters said that the ranking was too high. Was it? Also, the Wildcats lost their preseason exhibition to USC, but there were some good things, like Jeremiah Robinson-Earl playing as advertised early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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00:39:29

State of the Nova Nation: Cali 'Cats, Covington's...

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2019/10/17

The Villanova Wildcats are California-bound for a preseason exhibition basketball game against the USC Trojans. It's for a good cause, with proceeds going to benefit families and firefighters in the Golden State. Also, it'll be a chance to see the Wildcats get some live competition and hopefully enough action to keep people satisfied until the regular season tips off, so a win-win. Like 'Nova, USC is also bringing in a lot of new players. We preview the Trojans, discuss expectations for the

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00:57:08

State of the Nova Nation: Season 4 Premiere, Big East...

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2019/10/15

The State of the Nova Nation is back! We start off Season 4 with some Big East Media Day discussion—preseason accolades, polls, the young Villanova Wildcats. Brendan Reilly joins the show and breaks down the Blue-White Scrimmage, the many takeaways from it, and what to expect from the freshmen and sophomores. We also answer some fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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00:47:22

State of the Nova Nation: Season Finale, Hartford...

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2019/03/26

This is the Season 4 (Third on Audio Podcast format) Finale. Unlike last year, it ends on a somber note, as the Villanova Wildcats' season comes to an end in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Villanova fell to the Purdue Boilermakers in the Round of 32. We recap and go over the two games in Hartford, look back as the season as a whole, discuss some things to look forward for next season, and we give a fond farewell to six seniors: Phil Booth, Eric Paschall, Tim Delaney, Joe Cremo, Peyton

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00:43:35

Saint Mary's Showdown, Weekend Watch, and the Bright...

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2019/03/21

On the newest State of the Nova Nation, we prepare for the NCAA Tournament opening round showdown with the Saint Mary's Gaels. The Wildcats have their first shot against the Gaels since 2010, when Saint Mary's handed Villanova a bitter upset. We preview the Wildcats' tournament opener, highlight the key players, and get some perspective from Jay Wright, Eric Paschall, and Phil Booth, as well as Collin Gillespie--who shares a tidbit on transitioning into a bigger role and playing on a bigger stage

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00:53:07

Three-Peat! Selection Sunday 2019, March Madness is...

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2019/03/19

What a week it was for the Villanova Wildcats! They took care of business in Madison Square Garden, taking down the Providence Friars, Xavier Musketeers, and Seton Hall Pirates en route to the first-ever Big East Tournament three-peat. We discuss some takeaways, some highlights, and the historical achievement. Now, the 'Cats turn their attention to the NCAA Tournament, after finding out their fate on Selection Sunday. VIllanova is seeded No. 6 in the South Region. We offer our thoughts on that, look

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01:01:46

Bittersweet Regular Season Finale, Awards and Things,...

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2019/03/13

The Villanova Wildcats might have lost their regular season finale to the Seton Hall Pirates, but thanks to some help elsewhere in the conference, the Wildcats have reclaimed the Big East regular season crown. We also celebrate and discuss the All-Big East teams, as well as some individual awards, while giving predictions for the major ones to be handed out hours before the tournament begins. Now, a new trophy is up for grabs, as Madison Square Garden prepares to host the Big East Tournament. More

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00:34:00

The Final Countdown, a Butler Beatdown, and Preppin'...

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2019/03/05

The Villanova Wildcats already celebrated Senior Night, but Phil Booth and Eric Paschall put on one last show in front of the home crowd, as the Wildcats took down the Butler Bulldogs in the final Wells Fargo Center game of the year, as well as the last home game in general. Meanwhile, in the midwest, the Creighton Bluejays' upset win over the Marquette Golden Eagles is making the regular season race for Big East Tournament seeding even more interesting. Heading into the final week of regular season

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00:45:35

Big Game Jermaine, Senior Salute, and Bring on the...

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2019/02/28

Jermaine Samuels had the biggest game of his career, so far, dialing up a red-hot 29-point performance. On a night dedicated to the Villanova Wildcats' seniors, Samuels led the way and stole the show in the victory over the No. 10-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles. We discuss what went right vs. what wasn't working during the three-game losing streak that 'Nova has now broken. Shoutout to Samuels, as well as the five seniors 'Nova honored--Phil Booth, Eric Paschall, Joe Cremo, Peyton Heck, and Tim

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00:39:08

Downed in D.C., Checking the 'Cats, and of course...

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2019/02/21

The Villanova Wildcats were handed another loss on Wednesday night, this time by longtime rival, the Georgetown Hoyas. Georgetown avenged an earlier loss to 'Nova, winning in wire-to-wire fashion in D.C. The Wildcats have now suffered back-to-back losses for the third time this season. What's wrong with the 'Cats during this stretch? How is this pair of losses different from the other instances of consecutive losses. Anyone feeling those 2010 late-season collapse vibes? Can 'Nova avoid snowballing

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00:47:08

Swallowed by the Storm, Rivalry Rematch, and More!

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2019/02/19

After enjoying a hot start to their game with the St. John's Red Storm, the Villanova Wildcats collapsed in the second half against the Johnnies, allowing their foes to get on a huge run in a matter of minutes. The collapse was worrisome, but how concerning is it moving forward? Villanova will look to avoid dropping back-to-back games on Wednesday night, when it renews its rivalry with the Georgetown Hoyas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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01:03:55

Back on Track, Scouting St. John's, NBA Love for...

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2019/02/14

Happy Valentines Day, Nova Nation! The Villanova Wildcats got back on track, rebounding with a win over the Providence Friars on Wednesday night. The final score wasn't indicative of the dogfight that it was for a majority of the game. It was another heroic showing for Wildcat seniors Eric Paschall and Phil Booth, who we also take a quick detour to evaluate their NBA prospects at this point deep in the season. We also prepare for a rematch with the volatile and unpredictable St. John's Red Storm,

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01:01:54

Post-Marquette Game Musings, NCAA's Top 16,...

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2019/02/12

The battle between the top two teams in the Big East did not disappoint. Although the Villanova Wildcats fell short, the pollsters moved them up one spot in the AP Poll. However, 'Nova was left off the NCAA's annual Top 16/No. 1-4 seeds progress report list. We discuss the exciting Villanova Wildcats-Marquette Golden Eagles game--from the comeback to the final possession, the good, the bad, the aftermath, and we now look ahead to Wednesday's Providence game. It was a tough loss, but don't sweat

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00:37:22

First for Everything, Marching to Marquette, and More!

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2019/02/07

With the overtime win over the Creighton Bluejays, the Villanova Wildcats have improved to 10-0 in Big East play--the best start in program history in conference play. It was also the first time a Big East team had achieved the mark since realignment, and the first time that a Big East team had done it since 1999. It was another tough shooting performance for the 'Cats, but they were able to gut it out, force overtime, and take over. Does the recent lackluster shooting create cause for concern going

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00:32:50

Cash Money Collin, Salute to Sophomores, Brunson's...

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2019/02/05

Before the season began, Jay Wright selected the sophomore class to be the most important group in determining this team's success for the year. He was certainly correct. Collin Gillespie scored a career-high 30 points vs. the Georgetown Hoyas and is shooting approximately 50 percent from long range over the last six games. Jermaine Samuels grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds. Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree helped place the clamps on a scoreless Jessie Govan. The sophomores proved crucial in the Villanova

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00:50:57

Sunken Pirate Ships, DePaul and Georgetown Previews,...

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2019/01/29

The Villanova Wildcats enjoyed their most dominant win in Big East play so far, sinking the Seton Hall Pirates’ ship with a barrage of 17 made three-pointers and a 28-point margin of victory. The Wildcats never left any doubt, and the helpless Pirates lost the first leg of the regular season series at the Wells Fargo Center. Now sitting at 7-0 in Big East play, the Wildcats have a pretty good chance of becoming the first team since the 1998-99 UConn Huskies to start conference play with a 10-0

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00:55:49

ATTITUDE, Preppin' for Pirates, and a Full Mailbag

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2019/01/24

Attitude--control what you can control. After software glitches in post-production shredded Tuesday's episode, we're back with an all-new pod. We break down and recap the Villanova Wildcats' recent (and successful) trip to Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Butler Bulldogs wouldn't catch them at home this time around. Now, Villanova is 6-0 in Big East play and you've got to be glad you never hit the panic button, right? The Wildcats will hope to stay undefeated, as they prepare to host the Seton Hall Pirates on

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00:28:35

X Marks the Spot, Queens of the Big 5, and our Ticket...

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2019/01/17

The Villanova Wildcats are preparing for their first Big East battle at the Wells Fargo Center this season. They're taking on the Xavier Musketeers on Friday night, and this isn't the same team over the last few years. Travis Steele as at the helm, taking over for Chris Mack, and Trevon Bluiett and J.P. Macura aren't stepping foot on that court. So who's left? We also discuss the Lady 'Cats Big 5 crown. With a win over the Penn Quakers, they have swept the Big 5 and secured an outright title

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00:46:12

Episode #100! Grounded Bluejays, The Refectory, and...

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2019/01/15

Somehow, we made it this far. It's episode 100! (It technically is, since our 2017 wrap up and post-Wisconsin NCAA Tournament episode didn't transfer over when we switched servers. So although it'll say 99 episodes, this is actually 100!) The Villanova Wildcats are still riding high and undefeated in Big East play after venturing into Omaha and downing the Creighton Bluejays. Another solid outing from Eric Paschall and Phil Booth, with nice supporting roles from Collin Gillespie and Jermaine

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00:56:36

Phil the Thrill, Still First, and a Bluejay Breakdown

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2019/01/10

The Villanova Wildcats are still in first place and undefeated in Big East play after holding off the St. John's Red Storm at the Finneran Pavilion on Tuesday. It was a hard-fought battle between the up-and-coming challenger St. John's and the defending Big East and NCAA Tournament champions. The Wildcats grinded one out, coming from behind for the win. Seniors were key, as Eric Paschall set the tone in the first half and Phil Booth took over in the second. Now, the 'Cats will prep for a trip to

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