Before College basketball was big business, prospective players went to the same high schools as anyone else. In recent years, however, with college basketball becoming a bigger and bigger business, the professionalization of this “amateur” sport has trickled down to even the high school ranks. New Jersey, right in Villanova’s backyard, is apparently a...
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With tensions running high as the Big Ten readies its attack on the Big East and Big 12, Host Madison.com reports that “former NFL commissioner, Paul Tagliabue, has been hired by Big East commissioner John Marinatto to advise the Conference. The Big East’s normally circumspect coaches, as well as Marinatto, are making it clear they don’t intend...
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Photo from East Hampton Star Update May 9: Inside Lacrosse.com reports that Saturday’s clash of the #11 Wildcats against the #14 Hoyas was played against a backdrop “blustery gusts that reached 50 mph and converted Villanova Stadium into one gigantic wind tunnel. Nineteen of the first 20 goals combined from the two teams were...
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Philly.com reports that “two members of Villanova’s 2009 FCS national championship team have signed free-agent contracts with NFL clubs. Wide receiver Brandyn Harvey is headed to Atlanta, where former Villanova wideout Brian Finneran is still playing after breaking in with the Eagles in 1999. Defensive back Ross Ventrone is going to New England. His...
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