The Sun's Arizin: Villanova Wildcats news and links for April 23, 2015

We're 80% of the way through the first week of Daily Links with Chris Lane. He has set the bar high for us, so bear with us as we most likely miss the mark.

Report: Kris Dunn to return to Providence for his junior season | CollegeBasketballTalk
Dunn will be a preseason all-american.

Syracuse ranked worst college town in ACC according to Athlon Sports poll | syracuse.com
A panel of writers and broadcasters that cover the ACC say Syracuse ranks dead last.

Villanova Winding Down Spring Football Practice | CBS Philly
Getting ready for the post-John Robertson world (even though it's a year away) has been a priority for Andy Talley. He's also looking to shore up the offensive line and make sure the loss of Kevin Monangai and Austin Medley doesn't lead to a big drop-off in running back production.

Villanova to complete spring practices | UPI.com
Unlike many FCS programs, Villanova hasn't conducted a spring game since 2002. But veteran coach Andy Talley has a good understanding of the driving forces on his team.

Letter: Villanova underpass needed in 1995 - Main Line Suburban Life - Main Line Media News
Villanova has been counting on the block of four commissioners (Spingler, Higgins, Nagle and Curly) who have a solid history of voting for everything Villanova requests. STOP!

Villanova grad Ryan Montbleau playing album release show at Ardmore Music Hall | TicketToEntertainment.com
“When I was at college, it was called Brownie’s, and we’d get our college drinks on,” he said of the music club’s previous life. The native Bostonian — who discovered he could write songs during his last semester at Villanova — is about to celebrate his sixth studio album, “Growing Light.”

Radnor Police Reports: Man arrested after fight outside Villanova church - Main Line Suburban Life - Main Line Media News
Radnor police arrested and charged Michel Bruno Orsinger, 57, of Mount Moro Road in Villanova with assault and related charges following a fight with a family member April 5 at 9:40 a.m.

Baylor Football: Bears officially ready to destroy Big 12 with 405-pound tight end | FOX Sports
Baylor will be using a 405-pound former offensive guard as a starting tight end in 2015. Good luck to opposing linebackers!

Chris “Birdman” Andersen Has a $300 ATM Withdrawal Limit, Drives a ’67 Chevy C-10 | The Big Lead
How much does he have left? $12, but he could get more from the ATM.

Kyle Lowry Is The Most Frustrated Man
Over the first two games of the Raptors-Wizards series, both played in Toronto, Kyle Lowry has played 60 minutes, scored 13 total points, hit five of 20 shots, and committed ten personal fouls. Those numbers--they are bad! Not at all coincidentally, the Wizards lead the series 2-0 heading back to D.C., and the Raptors are in grave trouble.

US judge grants 'legal person' right to chimps (Wired UK) | Wired
A pair of chimpanzees held at a university research facility in the US have been given the same rights as humans -- effectively making them legal "people" by law