Monday’s Arizin for Villanova news

Happy Monday, ‘Nova Nation! I’m covering in for Brendan while he’s out of the office and as you can guess by the 8:30ish post, totally forgot I was covering for him.

I also totally forgot what drumming up Villanova links in the offseason is like, so my apologies for the lackluster effort below. I’ll try to make tomorrow better!

And now, the “news.”

Isaiah Stewart: Duke, Syracuse, Villanova make list of 6 finalists | Democrat and Chronicle
Isaiah Stewart, who is rated as the No. 5 player in the 247sports composite rankings for the class of 2019, announced his six college finalists Friday.

Temple star LB Chapelle Russell, recovering from second ACL tear, expects to play in opener vs. Villanova | OwlsDaily
The Owls can expect to have one of their key defensive players back for Week 1 as he recovers from a second ACL tear

Philly's 'Greatest Women' honor their own | delcotimes.com
Villanova women’s cross country and track coach Gina Procaccio was among the honorees.

Poppy Livers' Minimum-Wage Suit Goes Forward | SHRM
A former college athlete can continue with his lawsuit against Villanova University and the National Collegiate Athletic Association for their failure to pay him a salary while he played on the university’s football team.

Villanova Playwright Debuting First Show In September | Patch
Years ago, Jane McNeil said she wanted to pen a play. Now, her first work, "Dishman Springs," will premier in September at a Delco theater.