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Does Temple's new football stadium open a door for Villanova?

Interesting theory by the Inq's Mike Jensen.

By Chris Lane

Happy Thursday, 'Nova Nation! We interrupt your Josh Hart celebration to talk a bit about football (sorry). Temple is actively pursuing an on-campus stadium for the future of it's football program. That's probably the right move, even if the size is on the lower end for a D1 stadium. As Mike Jensen points out, it could make them an attractive candidate

But would vacating The Linc open a door for Villanova? That issue seems to have been settled long ago and the Wildcats appear content in the FCS - but there were two big issues hindering their acceptance to FBS last time around - fan support and a suitable stadium. The Linc would be more than enough to solve the latter - but the former remains a bigger challenge.

And now, the "news."

Does on-campus stadium make Temple less attractive to ACC suitors? | Philadelphia Inquirer
As Temple continues its moves toward an on-campus football stadium, here's a discussion the school's hierarchy should have: Would a campus stadium be opening a door Temple wants to keep shut? Does the same apply to Villanova?

Hart stays at 'Nova to improve his NBA draft status | Philadelphia Inquirer
In the end for Josh Hart, it wasn't so much about being drafted by an NBA team as much as it was making an NBA roster and sticking around for a long time.

Josh Hart returning to Villanova gives Wildcats real shot to repeat | CBSSports.com
Villanova's top two scorers -- and a total of three starters -- will return from the title-winning team

College basketball's winners and losers on NBA draft deadline day | Yahoo Sports
Oregon, Villanova and Duke retained key players who should keep them in title contention. Others were not so lucky.

The Michael Kay Show podcast | ESPN
The Men's and Women's NCAA Champion coaches, Jay Wright & Geno Auriemma, join the guys in studio to talk about buzzer beaters, college dynasties and keeping tabs on their student athletes. Jay Wright talks about watching the players 24/7, BANG!, and more

Getting to Know Jermaine Samuels Jr. | Endless Motor Sports
Samuels touches on a variety of topics, including how he'll be setting up visits soon and he'd like to make a commitment in the summer or fall.

Report: UCLA signs record apparel deal with Under Armour | CollegeBasketballTalk
Under Armour will pay the university TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY MILLION DOLLARS over the next 15 years, according to ESPN.com.

C-USA agrees to TV deals with 4 networks, including ESPN | AP
Conference USA has reached a multiyear agreement to have its football and basketball games and other sports televised by four

Copa America will use goal line technology | Stars and Stripes FC
Camera-based Hawk-Eye goal line technology will be installed at each stadium.

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