VILLANOVA IN THE FOOTBALL SEMI-FINALS

The Villanova Wildcat football team eliminated the #1 seed from the playoffs in the second straight post season road win. "All hail Sczcur!!!!" (guote thanks to Amy D.)Join all the Villanova alum group for a great time as we get together to cheer the team to Victory at Humps (on Northwest Hwy, our usual meetin place) on Friday Dec. 17 at 7pm.

We're on our way to Frisco on Jan 7 for the FINALS!!! OUTRAGOUS!!!

VILLANOVA FOOTBALL IS ON THEIR WAY TO FRISCO

DON'T MISS THE FIRST GAMEWATCH OF THE NEW SEASON

Don't forget we have a gamewatch Friday Dec. 3 at Hump's on Northwest Hwy. The game time is 7:30.

It should be an exciting time and great fun to get together with everyone for the game.

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!!!!! (opps, showing my age there)

VILLANOVA FOOTBALL IN TEXAS

The "Fish" score 105 points in one game

Pinkston Makes it Official

Posted by Brian on April 19, 2010 · Filed Under '10-11, JayVaughn Pinkston, Recruiting

With the late signing period under way (or is it the regular signing-period?), Villanova recruit JayVaughn Pinkston has signed his national letter of intent.

Pinkston is a McDonalds All-American who was considered to be the best big man in New York City this past year. He is short for a power forward at 6′6″, but at 235lbs, he has plenty of bulk and athleticism to succeed in the college game.

Pinkston has developed his outside game in recent years and participated in the 3-pt shooting contest at the McDonalds All-American game.

On Pinkston, Coach Jay Wright said:

JayVaughn is an incredibly talented young man who has a unique passion for the game. He has been well-coached byEdwin Gonzalez and Kimani Young. He can play multiple positions and has been a leader at Bishop Loughlin for four years. We are thrilled to welcome JayVaughn and his mom, Kerry, into the Villanova Family.

JayVaughn Pinkston is the seventh McDonald’s All-American to sign with Jay Wright. The others are Jason Fraser, Scottie Reynolds, Corey Stokes, Taylor King, Dominic Cheek and Malik Wayns. He is the sixth all-american to join the Wildcats since 2006.

He joins James Bell as a freshman next year, while Markus Kennedy will spend another year at Winchendon and delay enrollment until 2011.

North Texas New Student Yield Reception

On Saturday afternoon, April 24 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm we will be having a reception for accepted members of this year’s Freshman Class from the North Texas area. My wife, Jodie, and I are pleased to be hosting this year’s event. Our home is at 5105 Streamwood Lane, Plano, TX 75093. I am a 1980 Graduate of Villanova University and our daughter, Erin, will be part of the Villanova Class of 2014.

Here is a link for directions:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5105+Streamwood+lane,+Plano,+TX+75093&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=48.641855,78.662109&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=5105+Streamwood+Ln,+Plano,+Collin,+Texas+75093&ll=33.018956,-96.812725&spn=0.025333,0.038409&z=15

Also attending from Villanova will be Cate Schneider, Assistant Director of Admission.

Our reception will give you the opportunity to interact with these prospective students from throughout the Metroplex. We welcome all members of the Villanova Family and really want to stress our need for young Alum’s and parents of current Villanova Students or parents recent Grads.

This year’s Accepted Freshman Class includes a record 91 students from Texas – 47 from the Greater Metroplex area. We currently have nearly 70 undergraduate students from Texas on campus.

This year Villanova received 14,365 applications for the class of 2014 and 5,803 were offered admission.

For more information please give me a call – the best number is my cell (972) 365-0277.

We look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,


Brian Digan ‘80

Happy Anniversary!!

Final 2010 NCAA game for Villanova

Bill showing his enthusiastic support for Villanova.

Kent, Kevin, and Karl (the three super K's)

Brian sporting his special Texas Villanova T.

the Curley and Digan gangs

A fabulous turnout to cheer on the team

Taylor showing her Villanova support

Nici and Amy

See everyone real soon.

VILLANOVA HEADED TO THE FINAL FOUR

VILLANOVA IS HEADED TO THE FINAL FOUR!!!!!

(well hopefully we are on our way)

Join all the gang at Humperdinks, Saturday March 20 at 12:05 p.m. for all the fun and suspense when Villanova plays St. Mary's.

Some contrarians believe that this could be our last game watch. Don't believe them.

LET'S ALL SHOW UP AN SUPPORT OUR TEAM.

GO CATS!!!

SCOTTIE ON THE COVER!!!

NCAA Tournament game Thursday at 11:30 am CDT

Since there will be three games being played in this time slot Thursday,

There is a good chance we will not be able to see all the Villanova game on Channel 11

( see CBS websie schedule for details at http://www.cbssports.com/cbssports )

A gamewatch at Humperdinks, or perhaps Champps (Addison), is our best bet.

Who would be interested?

BIG EAST BRACKETS

FYI: here is the link to the tounament brackets. You will have to cut and paste it.

http://www.villanova.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/big-east-bracket-2010.html

Big East Tournament update

First game for Villanova will be at 1 pm CST on Thurdsday 3/12 vs winner of the UConn/StJohns/Marquette matchups from Tuesday & Wednesday. Following game would be on Friday 3/12 at 6 pm CST.

Anyone want to meet at Champps Addison for Thursday? Humperdinks would be best (and available, thanks to William) for Friday and Saturday night games - assuming all the best!

Big East Tourney

I'll be leaving town on the 13thof March for a week. I'll probably miss a couple of games. Let you knowonce the schedule is published. Bill

VILLANOVA vs. WEST VIRGINIA

The last regular season game of 2010 is this Saturday March 6 at 11 am.

We will meet at our usual hangout, Humperdinks on Northwest Hwy.

Hope to see everyone there and keep up the blogging.

Look at the blog for the upcoming Big East Schedule game get togethers.

GO CATS!!!

Gamewatch at Champs tonight?!?

Is anyone interested in watching the game at Champs in Addison tonight? The game is at 6pm. Comment on this post if you are interested or already planned to go.

Could Cats be coming to Frisco?

Frisco has been awarded the Site for the Div I AA Football championship for the next 3 years. Lets all hope our Cats get back in the Championship game

VILLANOVA at SYRACUSE

All of the loyal Villanova followers are gathering again at Humperdinks on Northwest Hwy to watch the big game this Saturday night Feb. 27 at 8pm. (map on preceding blog post)
This should be an exciting game between two top ranked teams.

Please join us for all the fun, food and beverages.

Humperdinks
2208 W Northwest Hwy

Dallas, 75220

Alert!!!
There has been a small change in plans.
CBS is not showing the Villanova game in the Dallas area on Sunday Feb. 21 at 11a.m.
We will not be having the game watch at Amy and Greggs. The new location is Humperdinks on Northwest Hwy.

Sorry for the inconvience especially to Amy and Gregg. I am sure they have gone to a great deal of trouble for all of us.
Go Cats!

I won't be able to make it Greg. Thanks for the invite. I'll watch at home; androot the Cats home. Bill

Sunday's Game Watch - Head Count

If you can all please take a second and just post a comment if you are attending this Sunday.

Thanks

Gregg

Amy and Greggs address is 5019 Parkview, Addison, Texas 75001

Sunday Feb. 21 at 11 a.m.

Map to Sunday's watch party at Amy and Gregg's

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Foul Fouls

Once again the cats got outplayed. Dyson and Walker outplayed The VU guards and the Foul unbalance was again afactor.. We'll have to see who else has picked up on "Stop Scotty Stop the Wildcats". Can't wait for Pitt and the rebound. It'l be a good Sunday.

Bigger map of Champps location

GAMEWATCH: Monday Feb. 15 6pm

VILLANOVA vs. CONNECTICUT

we are meeting at Champps Addison 4951 Beltlind Rd. Addison 75254

Villanova vs. Providence

another fun gamewatch at Humperdinks on northwest hway. at 1pm saturday feb. 13.

Be there!!!! for the excitement.

Red Monday

Hope all the Group had a great time during the game. The Cats looked good and steady regardless of the bad Ref calls. I caught the last half and had the enjoyment of watching and rooting for two teams and their victories. Football got 14 signees on signing day. There outlined on thr Villanovaweb site and it looks good especially the kid they got for quaterback. Check it out!!!

Game Watch

Sorry Mike Ican't make it I havea high level game in Fairview (my granddaughter) Catchy'all next time. Root them Cats home.

Monday Feb 8 - Game Watch

I know it is late notice but a few of us will be getting together at Champs in Addison (the address is below). Game time is at 6pm today. Hope to see some of you there.

4951 Belt Line RdDallas, TX 75254

Info

In case we are again in the National Football Championship;it could be played in Frisco. Tx. Check out the website www.collegefootballfrisco.com and you'll see what I mean. Bill

Too Sad

Great Company. Lots of fun; but no win. Ah well ther's always Monday and West Virginia. Bounce back game!!!!!!

Biased Father

No way I too follow Erins Stats and she'sa daughter we'de all be proud of. You go girl.!!!!

Next years Litter of Cats

Next year Villanova has linedup some real beauties; all are 4 star or above depending on the recruiting source. First thereis a power forward # 7 (Rivals) 6' 6" from Brooklyn NY Jayvaughn Pinkston who is verbally committed. Second and third are reported as signed in onesourceand committed in the other ; they are a Center at 6'9'' Markus Kennedy and Small Forward James Bell 6'5''. Additionally for 2011 a Shooting Guard from Brookville NY 6'3'' Achruf Yaroubou. If your interested you can follow all recruiting by calling up Rivals recruiting Basketball.

Another good week

See you Sat. Cats now ready to go 21-1. Have to make Wash trip a winner. Lets go cats take it to the Hoyas.

New Student Yield Reception

On Saturday, April 24th, The Villanova North Texas Alumni Group will be hosting a 'Yield' Reception for North Texas Students accepted into the Class of 2014. The idea is that we 'close' the deal for Villanova with these students. We have yet to determine a time and place - I will contact Tom Klein and give him a first right of refusal as he and his wife Diana have graciously hosted this event the last two years.

Cate Schneider, Our Admissions Department Rep at Villanova, will be attended once again. Cate told me a few weeks ago that we had nearly 100 applications so far this year from Texas and they were still coming in.

In other news Villanova 'acceptee' Erin Digan scored 4 points, had 6 rebounds, 3 blocked shots and 2 assists as Plano West stayed undefeated in District play with a victory last night against McKinney Boyd. Please keep in mind that these are unofficial stats coming from the eyes of a rather biased dad.

Go Wildcats!

Schedule of All Remaining Gamewatches for our #2 team!!!

Sat. 2/06/10 11 am Villanova at Georgetown at Humperdinks on Northwest Hywy (see previous blog for map to Humps)

Sat. 2/13/10 1 pm Villanova vs. Providence at Humperdinks on Northwest Hywy

Sun. 2/21/10 11 am Villanova at Pittsburg at Amy and Greggs house (address to follow, so watch the blog)

Sat. 2/27/10 8 pm Villanova at Syracuse at Humperdinks on Northwest Hywy

Sat. 3/06/10 11 am Villanova vs. West Virginia at Humperdinks on Northwest Hywy

Post season games to be announced later on this blog.

EVERYONE PLEASE COME AND ENJOY THE FUN.

WE HAVE A PRIVATE ROOM IN THE BACK OF HUMPS WITH MULTIBLE LARGE SCREEN TV.

WE ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT TIME AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME (GUESTS, ALUMS, FRIENDS, FAMILY)

GO CATS!!!!!

More Photos from VU Alumni and Friends @ Ranger Stadium

VU alums and family at Ranger Stadium

We all got together in August to watch the Rangers play. Lots of food and drinks and good times.

Amy, Mike, Kay and William

All the kids having fun at the seventh inning streatch

Amy, William and Nici inside the suite at Ranger Stadium

FYI: Villanova is ranked 3 in the AP.

Cats Rule

Great day Sat at the Dinks for all who attended. Great game; great company; great results. Now we beat ND on Wed

Villanova beats St. Johns

For everyone that missed the gamewatch today the final was Villanova 81 St Johns 71.

We had a fabulous turnout and had a great time.

Hope we see you at the next watch Feb. 6. We will play Georgetown for the second time. It shoud be another GREAT game. Again it will be at Humperdinks.

Would you believe Connecticut beating #1 Texas?????

The next exciting Villanova gamewatch will be Saturday Jan. 23, 2010. VU will play St. John's at 11 a.m.

The fun will happen at Humperdink's on Northwest Hwy. 2208 w. Northwest Hwy Dallas 75220.
We have lots of room and its great fun. See everyone there!!!!

Everyone have a great time watching Villanova at the NCAA final Four game March 2009

John and Eileen with her "Mile High Pie"

John and Pat Tosi

More of the crowd

Pat Sullivan, Kathy (Pat's daughter) and fiance

Bill's daughter Colleen, Bill Farrell with Father Jack and Bill's son.

Kay, William, Nici and Mike

Gregg and Amy