The State of the Nova Nation podcast

Latest Episodes:

State of the Nova Nation: AP Preseason Polls, Exhibition Examination, and More! Oct 22, 2019

Show notes

The Villanova Wildcats were ranked at No. 10 on the AP Preseason Poll. According some polling done by VU Hoops, a bit over half of the voters said that the ranking was too high. Was it? Also, the Wildcats lost their preseason exhibition to USC, but there were some good things, like Jeremiah Robinson-Earl playing as advertised early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Nova Nation: Cali 'Cats, Covington's ACL, and More! Oct 17, 2019

Show notes

The Villanova Wildcats are California-bound for a preseason exhibition basketball game against the USC Trojans. It's for a good cause, with proceeds going to benefit families and firefighters in the Golden State. Also, it'll be a chance to see the Wildcats get some live competition and hopefully enough action to keep people satisfied until the regular season tips off, so a win-win. Like 'Nova, USC is also bringing in a lot of new players. We preview the Trojans, discuss expectations for the exhibition game, and also dive into some Villanova football news. It was a bye week for the 'Cats, but running back and co-captain Justin Covington had some big news to share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Nova Nation: Season 4 Premiere, Big East Media Day, Early Impressions, and More! Oct 15, 2019

Show notes

The State of the Nova Nation is back! We start off Season 4 with some Big East Media Day discussion—preseason accolades, polls, the young Villanova Wildcats. Brendan Reilly joins the show and breaks down the Blue-White Scrimmage, the many takeaways from it, and what to expect from the freshmen and sophomores. We also answer some fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of the Nova Nation: Season Finale, Hartford Blues, and a Senior Sendoff Mar 26, 2019

Show notes

This is the Season 4 (Third on Audio Podcast format) Finale. Unlike last year, it ends on a somber note, as the Villanova Wildcats' season comes to an end in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Villanova fell to the Purdue Boilermakers in the Round of 32. We recap and go over the two games in Hartford, look back as the season as a whole, discuss some things to look forward for next season, and we give a fond farewell to six seniors: Phil Booth, Eric Paschall, Tim Delaney, Joe Cremo, Peyton Heck, and Tim Saunders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saint Mary's Showdown, Weekend Watch, and the Bright Lights Mar 21, 2019

Show notes

On the newest State of the Nova Nation, we prepare for the NCAA Tournament opening round showdown with the Saint Mary's Gaels. The Wildcats have their first shot against the Gaels since 2010, when Saint Mary's handed Villanova a bitter upset. We preview the Wildcats' tournament opener, highlight the key players, and get some perspective from Jay Wright, Eric Paschall, and Phil Booth, as well as Collin Gillespie--who shares a tidbit on transitioning into a bigger role and playing on a bigger stage. How will the young 'Cats and inexperienced players handle the Big Dance? We also take a look into the near future, taking a peek at the prospective matchup in the Purdue Boilermakers-Old Dominion Monarchs matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three-Peat! Selection Sunday 2019, March Madness is Here, and More! Mar 19, 2019

Show notes

What a week it was for the Villanova Wildcats! They took care of business in Madison Square Garden, taking down the Providence Friars, Xavier Musketeers, and Seton Hall Pirates en route to the first-ever Big East Tournament three-peat. We discuss some takeaways, some highlights, and the historical achievement. Now, the 'Cats turn their attention to the NCAA Tournament, after finding out their fate on Selection Sunday. VIllanova is seeded No. 6 in the South Region. We offer our thoughts on that, look at the potential path, and discuss first-round opponent Saint Mary's--who definitely brings back some tough memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bittersweet Regular Season Finale, Awards and Things, and a Preview of the 2019 Big East Tournament Mar 13, 2019

Show notes

The Villanova Wildcats might have lost their regular season finale to the Seton Hall Pirates, but thanks to some help elsewhere in the conference, the Wildcats have reclaimed the Big East regular season crown. We also celebrate and discuss the All-Big East teams, as well as some individual awards, while giving predictions for the major ones to be handed out hours before the tournament begins. Now, a new trophy is up for grabs, as Madison Square Garden prepares to host the Big East Tournament. More chaos? Ohhhhhh, yeahhhhhhh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Final Countdown, a Butler Beatdown, and Preppin' for the Big East's Photo Finish Mar 05, 2019

Show notes

The Villanova Wildcats already celebrated Senior Night, but Phil Booth and Eric Paschall put on one last show in front of the home crowd, as the Wildcats took down the Butler Bulldogs in the final Wells Fargo Center game of the year, as well as the last home game in general. Meanwhile, in the midwest, the Creighton Bluejays' upset win over the Marquette Golden Eagles is making the regular season race for Big East Tournament seeding even more interesting. Heading into the final week of regular season play, what are some things to watch for around the Big East and in the finale vs. the Seton Hall Pirates? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big Game Jermaine, Senior Salute, and Bring on the Bulldogs Feb 28, 2019

Show notes

Jermaine Samuels had the biggest game of his career, so far, dialing up a red-hot 29-point performance. On a night dedicated to the Villanova Wildcats' seniors, Samuels led the way and stole the show in the victory over the No. 10-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles. We discuss what went right vs. what wasn't working during the three-game losing streak that 'Nova has now broken. Shoutout to Samuels, as well as the five seniors 'Nova honored--Phil Booth, Eric Paschall, Joe Cremo, Peyton Heck, and Tim Delaney. With the win, the 'Cats even up the season series with the Golden Eagles. If 'Nova is able to catch up and tie Marquette in the standings--as long as St. John's finishes third--the 'Cats can snatch back the No. 1 seed in the Big East Tournament. Obviously, Marquette would have to lose one more, and 'Nova has to win out, but the regular season title and top-seed is not gone yet. After playing the final game at the Finn this season, the 'Cats will prepare to play one last one at the Wells Fargo Center, when they take on the Butler Bulldogs on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Downed in D.C., Checking the 'Cats, and of course Xavier's Heating Up! Feb 21, 2019

Show notes

The Villanova Wildcats were handed another loss on Wednesday night, this time by longtime rival, the Georgetown Hoyas. Georgetown avenged an earlier loss to 'Nova, winning in wire-to-wire fashion in D.C. The Wildcats have now suffered back-to-back losses for the third time this season. What's wrong with the 'Cats during this stretch? How is this pair of losses different from the other instances of consecutive losses. Anyone feeling those 2010 late-season collapse vibes? Can 'Nova avoid snowballing its recent streak of losses into a disastrous avalanche? Guess we'll see how they do against the Xavier Musketeers, who have followed up a big losing streak with three-straight victories including an unexpected one on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The State of the Nova Nation podcast

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected