Colleges

By Sarah Paley Connor Watkins carried 10 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns, and he completed six passes for 90 yards to help Villanova beat Youngstown State 24-17 in a season opener for both teams. Watkins, the Coastal Athletic Association preseason offensive player of the year, scored on a 29-yard run in the third […] The post CATS SCRATCH OUT OPENING WIN OVER YOUNGSTOWN! … [Read more...] about CATS SCRATCH OUT OPENING WIN OVER YOUNGSTOWN!

By Hank Allison ESPN is reporting that Northwestern is close to hiring Villanova’s Mark Jackson for its AD opening, and a deal could come together in the “next 24 hours.” The Chicago Sun-Times named Jackson as one of three finalists for the job. The other two were current Pittsburgh AD Heather Lyke and Washington Commanders […] The post NOVA AD MARK JACKSON THISCLOSE TO LEAVING … [Read more...] about NOVA AD MARK JACKSON THISCLOSE TO LEAVING FOR NORTHWESTERN!

By Jimmy Traub Villanova will open the season against Lafayette on Monday, Nov. 4. The Wildcats host Columbia and NJIT later that week before opening Philadelphia Big Five competition at Saint Joseph’s on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Villanova hosts Big Five foe Penn on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The first of two neutral site contests is set […] The post NOVA OPENS WITH LAFAYETTE NOV 4, THEN … [Read more...] about NOVA OPENS WITH LAFAYETTE NOV 4, THEN COLUMBIA BEFORE ST JOE!