With tomorrow being the big day on campus for the Villanova Wildcats matchup with the Pittsburgh Panthers, we thought it would be a good idea to make sure you knew everything going on not just on campus but around the world tomorrow!
I've been critical of Villanova in the past (I don't think I was too harsh either) of the school acting too small-time, when in fact they should be acting like they were a major university. One thing that immediately comes to mind: the lack of Final 4 gear readily available at the bookstore when we made it to the Final 4 for the first time nearly 25 years.
But this time around, I've got to commend the University - they are all over it. There are more GameWatches that I can remember all across the country (well done Alumni leaders!) and the on-campus events seem well orchestrated. Glad we are taking full advantage of an awesome opportunity.
Where will you be/what are your plans for tomorrow?!
See you after The Jump for the full list of events.
Special Shout-Out To Maloney's Pub
Maloney's will be open all day starting at 10:00 a.m. This is your bar. Go party here ALL DAY!
Events on Villanova's Campus
Friday
- You can request songs to be played during GameDay by visiting the Villanova Athletics Facebook Page
- Make sure to visit The Italian Kitchen located in Dougherty Hall tonight at 6 p.m. where students will be constructing their GameDay signs (I better see a Giant Villagnome!)
Saturday
8:30 a.m. - The doors to The Pavilion open for those wishing to be inside for College GameDay (airing 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET)
- Randy Foye's jersey will be raised to the rafters during College GameDay
- The State Farm Half-Court Shot (please, whatever students takes this, f*cking drain it)
- Jay Bilas will interview Corey Fisher LIVE.
- Tom Rinaldi has a story about the men's and women's basketball managers who have Cerebral Palsy
- Erin Andrews will interview Jay Wright LIVE (God damnit Jay, you have it TOO good)
4:00 p.m. - Villanova Winter Jam in Jake Nevin Fieldhouse
- Guest Appearances from the GameDay Crew (someone say hello to Erin Andrews for me!)
- Guest Appearances from the Villanova basketball team
- Inflatables for the kids (or inebriated students? Praying for that)
- Raffles - including the last 10 student tickets being raffled off
- Face-paiting/V tattoos
- Interactive Games
- Assortment of food and drink
- Music by DJ 007
7:00 p.m. - Doors open to The Pavilion for Villanova-Pittsburgh
7:30 p.m. - GameWatch in The Connelly Center begins for students without tickets
8:00 p.m. - ESPN College GameDay Evening Broadcast from The Pavilion
9:00 p.m. - Villanova beings it's assault on the Panthers
Events Happening Off-Campus (Saturday)
Atlanta - Hudson Grille
Boston - Game On
Philadelphia - Garey Hall at Villanova (Register)
Hoboken - Wicked Wolf Tavern
Long Island - The Main Event
London, England - The Sports Cafe - (Register)
San Francisco - Black Magic Voodoo Lounge (1400 Lombard Street)
Northern California (South Bay) - Double D's
Southern California (Orange County) - Silky Sullivan's
Los Angeles - North End Bar
Chicago - Sedgwick's
Washington D.C. - Mackey's Public House
Manhattan - The Australian & The Copper Door Tavern (The Nova Blog will be here!)
Tampa Bay - Player's Sports Pub
San Diego - Nick's At The Beach
Dallas - Brackets
Baltimore - Bartenders
Charlotte - Fox & Hound
Monmouth/Ocean City, NJ - Rod Olde Irish Tavern
Let's get out there and represent 'Nova Nation well!