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The State of the Nova Nation podcast

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00:56:53

State of the Nova Nation: Hanging by a Thread

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2023/01/03

Emma and Pat discuss Villanova's current standings in the Big East after the 'Cats drop a 68-66 game against Marquette at the Finn. At 1-2 in conference, the duo discuss Caleb Daniels' offensive play of late, the worsening team defense and Kyle Neptune's decision-making in the last few games. Emma and Pat break down how Villanova can turn this season around by improving its defense, taking better shots and relying less on the three-point shot. Lastly, they preview Nova's matchup against Patrick

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00:58:06

State of the Nova Nation: A Missed Opportunity in...

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2022/12/29

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 74-66 loss to UConn in their instant reaction podcast after the game on Wednesday night. The duo discuss Villanova's strong defense against one of the best offenses in the country, Eric Dixon's dominant performance against Adama Sanogo, freshmen woes and UConn's ability to wear Villanova down and force mistakes. Emma and Pat discuss whether this loss was a moral victory and wonder how this team looks compared to the team pre-Cam Whitmore's debut. Lastly, they

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00:46:04

State of the Nova Nation: Positive Vibes Only

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2022/12/22

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 78-63 win over St. John's on Wednesday night at the Finn. The duo discuss how the team bounced back from a rough first 10 minutes, and how 'Nova dominated the final 30 minutes of the game. They talk about Jordan Longino's growth, Eric Dixon's battle against Joel Soriano in the paint and Brandon Slater's continued offensive onslaught. Lastly, Emma and Pat answer questions from the mailbag. Positive vibes only for an incredibly important win to start off Big East

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00:58:18

State of the Nova Nation: Preparing for the Storm

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2022/12/20

Emma and Pat recap Villanova's 71-64 win over St. Joe's in the Holy War battle on Saturday afternoon. The duo discuss Chris Arcidiacono's breakout performance, Villanova's ability to win without good play from Cam Whitmore and Brandon Slater's offensive jump. Then, they preview 'Nova's Big East home opener against St. John's on Wednesday night. Emma and Pat break down St. John's strength of schedule so far thus season, how Villanova can compete with its high-tempo offense and whether the defense can

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01:00:23

State of the Nova Nation: Villanova Non-Conference...

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2022/12/15

Emma and Pat are joined by Road to the Garden podcast host and VUHoops writer Tommy Godin (@tommygodinjr) to take a look back at Villanova's nearly complete non-conference slate of games. First, Tommy discusses his path to VUHoops and talks about how Road to the Garden came about. Then, the trio discuss the current state of the 'Cats, including Mark Armstrong's unsung greatness, playing time for the freshmen and how expectations for the team have changed after the non-conference schedule. Finally,

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00:44:42

State of the Nova Nation: Trending Upward

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2022/12/13

Emma and Pat break down Villanova's 77-56 victory over Boston College on Saturday evening. The duo discusses Cam Whitmore's continued greatness, Mark Armstrong's strong play of late and the defense's improvement as the team gets its first dominant win of the season. They talk about how the team needs to continue to force turnovers on defense, make the extra pass on offense and tinker with the rotation as the start of Big East play looms large. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave a review and

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00:56:13

State of the Nova Nation: A Whole New Dimension

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2022/12/08

Emma and Pat record a game recap from Villanova's 70-59 win over the University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday night at the Finneran Pavilion. The duo discuss the team's disappointing slow start, but the adjustments the offense and defense made to take the lead against Penn. They talk improved 3-pt defense, Dixon's early foul trouble and the defense's ability to force turnovers and turn defense into offense. Emma and Pat also discuss Cam Whitmore's team leading 21-point performance and Kyle Neptune's

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00:52:35

State of the Nova Nation: Back on Track and...

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2022/12/06

Emma and Pat recap all of the action from Villanova's exciting 70-66 win over Oklahoma at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday. The duo start off by discussing Cam Whitmore's collegiate debut. They talk about his explosiveness, defensive intensity and how his potential raises the ceiling of the team. Other topics from the game include Caleb Daniels' huge scoring performance, Mark Armstrong's first start and feelings from Jay Wright's time on the call. Lastly, Emma and Pat preview Villanova's matchup

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01:09:47

State of the Nova Nation: Oklahoma Preview with Nova...

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2022/12/01

Emma and Pat welcome their first guest of the season, Chris Notaro of "Nova Tip Time," onto the show. First, Chris talks about the origins of Nova Tip Time and how his pre-game show has grown over three seasons. Then, Emma, Pat and Chris discuss the team's current status after the weekend in Oregon and wonder whether Cam Whitmore will make his collegiate debut on Saturday against Oklahoma. The trio preview Nova's must-win Big 12 matchup at the Wells Fargo Center and talk keys to the game, including

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00:52:16

State of the Nova Nation: 0-For-3 in Portland

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2022/11/29

Emma and Pat break down all of the action from Villanova's disappointing weekend at the PK85 Invitational in Portland. The duo discuss the stagnant offense, the overwhelming defensive woes, including three-point defense, gameplanning from Kyle Neptune's perspective and the rotation. Lastly, they talk about Brendan Hausen's emergence as a key contributor and Eric Dixon's continued dominance down low. Be sure to subscribe to the pod, leave us a rating and follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more

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00:58:04

State of the Nova Nation: Fighting Back, Feast Week...

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2022/11/22

Emma and Pat recap Villanova's exciting game at Michigan State last Friday night. Despite a two-point loss, the duo discuss the many positives that they took from the game, including Eric Dixon's dominant performance, Angelo Brizzi's extended minutes, Brandon Slater's aggressiveness and 'Nova's comeback in the second half. Then, they talk about the weaknesses from the game, including a slow start and poor transition defense. Lastly, Emma and Pat preview Villanova's matchup against Iowa State in the

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01:00:39

State of the Nova Nation: Road Trip to Sparty

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2022/11/17

Emma and Pat preview Villanova's first marquee match-up of the season, a Friday night game at Michigan State in East Lansing, Michigan. The duo discuss the Spartans' strong start to the season, their core of veterans and how the leadership of coach Tom Izzo has helped the team exceed expectations so far. Then, they talk about what Villanova needs to do to win this tough road game, including playing in transition, limiting MSU size down low and scoring early. Lastly, they answer another exciting

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00:48:35

State of the Nova Nation: Rocky Road

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2022/11/15

Emma and Pat break down a busy week of Villanova basketball as the 'Cats drop their first game of the season to Temple and win a nail biter against Delaware State. The duo discuss takeaways from both games, including Brendan Hausen's breakout game, Villanova's tempo problem and its shooting woes. They finish with a conversation about how expectations have changed for this team after a 2-1 start in non-conference play. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave us a rating and follow us on Twitter

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00:52:16

State of the Nova Nation: Temple, Delaware State and...

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2022/11/10

Emma and Pat preview Villanova's next two match ups against Temple and Delaware State. The duo discuss the test 'Nova's defense will face against Temple's top scorers, question whether Kyle Neptune's Game One rotation will change as the non-conference slate continues, and pick out what to watch for as 'Nova looks to be 3-0 after the first week of play. Then, they answer another batch of listener questions from this week's mailbag. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave us a rating and follow us on

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00:43:32

State of the Nova Nation: The Neptune Era Begins

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2022/11/08

Emma and Pat discuss Villanova's season-opening 81-68 win over La Salle at the Finneran Pavilion on Monday night. The duo talk about the similarities and differences between Jay Wright and Kyle Neptune's styles of play, Caleb Daniels' big leap offensively, the depth on the roster and impressions from the young players on night one. Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave us a rating on follow us on Twitter @SoNNpod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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01:19:02

State of the Nova Nation: 2022-23 Villanova Team Preview

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2022/11/03

Emma and Pat break down each player on this season's new-look roster. First, the duo talk about the impact Kyle Neptune will have on the squad and whether expectations are too low for his first year. Then, they discuss each player's background, strengths and weaknesses from the highly touted Cam Whitmore to this year's team leaders, Brandon Slater and Caleb Daniels. Lastly, Emma and Pat list their projected starting 5 before Game 1 at the Finn on Monday night and answer some listener questions! Be

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01:30:50

State of the Nova Nation: Season 8 Premiere -...

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2022/11/01

In the first episode of Season 8, Emma and Pat break down Villanova's entire 2022-23 non-conference and Big East Schedule. The duo discuss strengths and weaknesses of the Big 5 teams and notable match-ups across the non-conference slate. Then, they answer pressing questions around the Big East including, is Creighton overrated? Which new coaching hire faces the most pressure in Year 1? And, which middle-of-the-pack program will exceed expectations? Be sure to subscribe to the show, leave us a rating

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00:34:24

State of the Nova Nation: Jay Wright Retires

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2022/04/22

Emma and Pat are joined by Chris and Eugene to react to the stunning retirement by Jay Wright earlier this week. The group shares their experience with learning the news before expanding on what may have gone into coach's decision to retire. The discussion then shifts to defining Wright's legacy at Villanova and what his exit means for the near future of the program. The episode ends with the team's thoughts on Nova's hire of former assistant Kyle Neptune, his road back to the Mainline and what

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01:23:43

State of the Nova Nation: Season 7 Finale, Year in...

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2022/04/07

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code “VUHOOPS” at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat reminisce about the '21-'22 Villanova season that led to an incredible Final Four run. The duo debate their best moments, most important games, most memorable storylines and more. Then, they look ahead to the 2022-2023 season by asking the important questions. Will Brandon Slater and Caleb Daniels return to campus? Will any current

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01:00:23

State of the Nova Nation: End of the Road for...

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2022/04/05

This episode is sponsored by Homefield, be sure to use promo code “VUHOOPS” at checkout for a discount on homefieldapparel.com to let them know we sent you. Emma and Pat recap Villanova's final game of the season against Kansas, 81-65. The duo break down Kansas' hot start, David McCormack's superior paint play, Villanova's gameplan without Justin Moore and Bill Self's perfectly executed strategy. Lastly, they recap the hectic week of coaching fires and hires around the Big East, including Sean

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