Comments on: Jay Wright and Villanova: The Start of Something Big http://www.reclinergm.com/jay-wright-and-villanova-the-start-of-something-big/ Philly sports blog for diehard Sixers & Phillies fans Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:37:33 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Nova Kicks Off Season With Exhibition Romp http://www.reclinergm.com/jay-wright-and-villanova-the-start-of-something-big/#comment-22774 Nova Kicks Off Season With Exhibition Romp Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:31:30 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2622#comment-22774 [...] going try, I really am, to do a lot more Villanova stuff this year. I only got a post or two in last year. I’ve been a huge Nova fan for a very long time. They are down the street [...] [...] going try, I really am, to do a lot more Villanova stuff this year. I only got a post or two in last year. I’ve been a huge Nova fan for a very long time. They are down the street [...]

]]> By: Jason http://www.reclinergm.com/jay-wright-and-villanova-the-start-of-something-big/#comment-8859 Jason Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:34:32 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2622#comment-8859 Pete, Great article, LOVE it. And Cheek is a Cat. Look out, Big East! Pete,

Great article, LOVE it. And Cheek is a Cat. Look out, Big East!

]]> By: Aaron http://www.reclinergm.com/jay-wright-and-villanova-the-start-of-something-big/#comment-8562 Aaron Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:15:12 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2622#comment-8562 As a junior at Villanova, it is almost surreal to think about the talent we have coming in the next few years on top of our current talent (which should not be overlooked). I really enjoyed reading this article, and I have to point out that Louisville did not do the 3 Sweet Sixteens in 4 years (they didn't make the tournament in 2006 and they lost to Texas A&M in the 2nd round in 2007). Anyway, really enjoyed the article and it's great to see everybody excited for the next era of Villanova basketball. As a junior at Villanova, it is almost surreal to think about the talent we have coming in the next few years on top of our current talent (which should not be overlooked). I really enjoyed reading this article, and I have to point out that Louisville did not do the 3 Sweet Sixteens in 4 years (they didn’t make the tournament in 2006 and they lost to Texas A&M in the 2nd round in 2007). Anyway, really enjoyed the article and it’s great to see everybody excited for the next era of Villanova basketball.

]]> By: Pete http://www.reclinergm.com/jay-wright-and-villanova-the-start-of-something-big/#comment-8465 Pete Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:41:52 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2622#comment-8465 Todd L. - yes, recruiting rankings should always be taken with a grain of salt. not all 5-stars pan out, and many 3-stars become all-conference players. However, with the exception of Pitt (who is just BARELY behind Rutgers and Cincy), the teams right after Nova on this list, are usually the best in the conference. Todd L. -

yes, recruiting rankings should always be taken with a grain of salt. not all 5-stars pan out, and many 3-stars become all-conference players.

However, with the exception of Pitt (who is just BARELY behind Rutgers and Cincy), the teams right after Nova on this list, are usually the best in the conference.

]]> By: Todd L. http://www.reclinergm.com/jay-wright-and-villanova-the-start-of-something-big/#comment-8464 Todd L. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:44:49 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2622#comment-8464 While I agree the future of Nova hoops appears bright, I disagree with using recruiting ranks as a predictor. Those rankings are nothing but subjective views of a few recruiting geeks. More important is how the players develop and whether the team develops chemistry. That can't be measured with stars and can't be predicted. I'm not saying I'm not excited about the future but we should be more guarded about predictions. While I agree the future of Nova hoops appears bright, I disagree with using recruiting ranks as a predictor. Those rankings are nothing but subjective views of a few recruiting geeks. More important is how the players develop and whether the team develops chemistry. That can’t be measured with stars and can’t be predicted. I’m not saying I’m not excited about the future but we should be more guarded about predictions.

]]> By: Dan http://www.reclinergm.com/jay-wright-and-villanova-the-start-of-something-big/#comment-8253 Dan Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:17:40 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2622#comment-8253 Dave T - I always enjoy talking hoops. Hopefully they'll be more posts about college hoops and the big 5. I like Temple and Dumphy a lot. I can't stand SJU (PA) at all because of that ridiculous "Perfect Season" Banner they have hanging. I respected the hell out of that team, but they did not have a perfect season. They lost to Xavier in the A-10 quarterfinal. Conference tournament games are considered regular season games. That entails no perfect season. Plus I'm not big on the fact that Nova is looked upon with raised noses by most of the city's media while SJU is lauded. Dave T – I always enjoy talking hoops. Hopefully they’ll be more posts about college hoops and the big 5. I like Temple and Dumphy a lot. I can’t stand SJU (PA) at all because of that ridiculous “Perfect Season” Banner they have hanging. I respected the hell out of that team, but they did not have a perfect season. They lost to Xavier in the A-10 quarterfinal. Conference tournament games are considered regular season games. That entails no perfect season. Plus I’m not big on the fact that Nova is looked upon with raised noses by most of the city’s media while SJU is lauded.

]]> By: Dannie http://www.reclinergm.com/jay-wright-and-villanova-the-start-of-something-big/#comment-8247 Dannie Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:11:48 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2622#comment-8247 <strong>Nova's Big 5 upcoming December sked</strong> <ul> <li>December 2nd - Penn </li> <li>December 11th - Saint Joseph's</li> <li>December 14th - Lasalle</li> <li>December 29 - Temple</li> </ul> Nova’s Big 5 upcoming December sked

  • December 2nd – Penn
  • December 11th – Saint Joseph’s
  • December 14th – Lasalle
  • December 29 – Temple
]]> By: Dave T http://www.reclinergm.com/jay-wright-and-villanova-the-start-of-something-big/#comment-8246 Dave T Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:46:35 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2622#comment-8246 <strong>Dan: </strong>Looks like I now have someone on Recliner GM to actively root against come Big 5 games!  Even though I grew up five minutes from Villanova, and spent my entire high school years sneaking into their gym to play, I've always been a huge St. Joe's and Temple guy at heart.  Unfortunately, with these recruiting classes Jay is bringing in, the talent gap in the Big 5 is widening by more than a smidgen.  Interesting to hear about Cunningham, hopefully I can watch them soon.  I expected Pena to be the one to make the jump based on last year's play.  If Dante is looking this good, he must have worked his butt off on his low post game in the offseason.  I do think, though, that Pena has the ability to big a very good PF on the national level if he gets the minutes and puts in the work to put his talent together.  Anyone know when the first Big 5 games set in, or have I missed any already? Dan: Looks like I now have someone on Recliner GM to actively root against come Big 5 games!  Even though I grew up five minutes from Villanova, and spent my entire high school years sneaking into their gym to play, I’ve always been a huge St. Joe’s and Temple guy at heart. 

Unfortunately, with these recruiting classes Jay is bringing in, the talent gap in the Big 5 is widening by more than a smidgen. 

Interesting to hear about Cunningham, hopefully I can watch them soon.  I expected Pena to be the one to make the jump based on last year’s play.  If Dante is looking this good, he must have worked his butt off on his low post game in the offseason.  I do think, though, that Pena has the ability to big a very good PF on the national level if he gets the minutes and puts in the work to put his talent together. 

Anyone know when the first Big 5 games set in, or have I missed any already?

]]> By: Dan http://www.reclinergm.com/jay-wright-and-villanova-the-start-of-something-big/#comment-8245 Dan Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:10:06 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2622#comment-8245 Pete - I've been following since I was a little kid (Father went there and is a big fan) and am in grad school there. I actually went to LaSalle U for undergrad, as I couldn't afford Nova, so I'm a huge Big 5 fan. Agreed about Dante. We'll see if he can keep it up when the Big East season starts. I hope so and think he can. I love the effort Dante, Dwayne, and even Reggie Redding put in when they're on the court. They show the type of hustle that makes Wight's Nova teams so dangerous every game. And I also agree about Pena. He has a very high ceiling and if he can just put it together could be a bigger Jeff Adrian in my mind. 1 more thing about the loss of Drummond. I wonder if Aric Murray of Glenn Mills would have chosen LaSalle over Nova if he knew that Drummond would be around next year. Murray would have seen 20-30 minutes a game next year, even with Mouph there. He may have even started at the center position. Murray will be a 1st round pick very soon and potentially the best player in the city. Pete -

I’ve been following since I was a little kid (Father went there and is a big fan) and am in grad school there. I actually went to LaSalle U for undergrad, as I couldn’t afford Nova, so I’m a huge Big 5 fan.

Agreed about Dante. We’ll see if he can keep it up when the Big East season starts. I hope so and think he can. I love the effort Dante, Dwayne, and even Reggie Redding put in when they’re on the court. They show the type of hustle that makes Wight’s Nova teams so dangerous every game.

And I also agree about Pena. He has a very high ceiling and if he can just put it together could be a bigger Jeff Adrian in my mind.

1 more thing about the loss of Drummond. I wonder if Aric Murray of Glenn Mills would have chosen LaSalle over Nova if he knew that Drummond would be around next year. Murray would have seen 20-30 minutes a game next year, even with Mouph there. He may have even started at the center position. Murray will be a 1st round pick very soon and potentially the best player in the city.

]]> By: Pete http://www.reclinergm.com/jay-wright-and-villanova-the-start-of-something-big/#comment-8243 Pete Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:38:39 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2622#comment-8243 Dan- Nice to see we've got a hardcore Nova fan around. Dante has been amazing this year. Showing an array of post moves and a reliable jumper. The staff has done a great job of developing him, and I'm sure he's put in a great deal of hard work. Pena is going to be very good. But he's not there yet. Dan-

Nice to see we’ve got a hardcore Nova fan around.

Dante has been amazing this year. Showing an array of post moves and a reliable jumper.

The staff has done a great job of developing him, and I’m sure he’s put in a great deal of hard work.

Pena is going to be very good. But he’s not there yet.

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