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Happy Tuesday, 'Nova Nation! Somewhere, buried deep in my sick mind I knew the West Campus Soccer Complex renovations were due to happen this summer, and I thought I made a note to follow the progress, but alas, it slipped me.
I don't know if we have any 'Nova soccer alums on here, or 'Nova soccer fans, but I'm pretty disappointed in the decision to lay down field turf instead of grass. I understand for the school this should save a lot of cash, and the coaches might even be happy that they can practice in the elements. But as a player...no thank you.
And now, the "news."
Big East Boasts NBA Player from Every Team | Breitbart
The Big East is one of only two conferences with at least one NBA player from each school, and ranks fifth in the nation with an average of 2.70 NBA players per school -- higher than the Big Ten, American, MWC, WCC and A10.
Kerry Kittles 1996 Score Board Rookies College Jerseys J9 9 Villanova Mint | eBay
Just in case you were looking for one to complete your collection. $1.75
Men's Track & Field Has Five Athletes Named to USTFCCCA All-Academic Team | Villanova University Official Athletic Site
Five student-athletes from Villanova have been named to the national All-Academic Team announced by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The trio of senior Samuel Ellison (Dresher, Pa.) and juniors Rob Denault (Aurora, Ont.) and Sam McEntee (Perth, Australia) each earned their third straight selection to the All-Academic Team, while graduate student Mile Palmisano (Dresher, Pa.) and freshman Patrick Tiernan (Toowoomba, Australia) earned the honor for the first time.
Women's Track & Field Has Three Athletes Named to USTFCCCA All-Academic Team | Villanova University Official Athletic Site
Three student-athletes from Villanova have been named to the national All-Academic Team announced by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Junior Alexandra Wasik (Medina, Ohio) earned a spot on the team for the third straight year, while junior Stephanie Schappert (Delray Beach, Fla.) and sophomore Michaela Wilkins (Ellicott City, Md.) each tallied their second straight academic honor. In addition to the individual recognition the Wildcats team was also named to the All-Academic Team for their team-wide academic success.
The hunt continues for a male suspect involved in last week's strong-arm robbery at Villanova University | Main Line Media News
Radnor police are investigating a reported strong-armed robbery and related thefts of cell phones and wallets while a group of people were playing basketball Sunday evening in Villanova.
India, the Next Great Basketball Superpower? | The Atlantic
The NBA has had fans in the world's second-most-populous country for decades, but new efforts by American teams and the national squad may make the sport even bigger there.
Maryland, Rutgers Learn Big Ten Membership Just a Cruel Prank: "You didn't really think we liked you, did you?" | SportsPickle
Giggle for the day...
Is Kazakhstan volleyball player too beautiful? | FOX Sports
Is Kazakhstan teen volleyball player Sabina Altynbekova too beautiful? I don't know, but I'm sure some of you have an opinion.
Bears fans are so excited about training camp they're cheering for punts | SBNation.com
When you're watching football practice, you've got to find something to keep it interesting.
Freddy Adu Nearing Deal with Serbian Club, His 10th Team in 10 Years | The Big Lead
You can safely tear up your "next Pele" betting slips.
A golfer found President Obama's personalized golf ball in woods at Congressional | SBNation.com
It's hard to imagine President Obama, or more accurately, his caddies, ever losing his golf ball but someone found what appears to be his custom Pro V1 at Congressional over the weekend.
Man jumps from moving car to avoid argument with girlfriend | OregonLive.com
I'm sure that relationship will resolve itself in short order.