ESPN College GameDay at Villanova: What You Need To Know

by Chris Lane on Feb 11, 2011 1:01 PM EST in Villanova Wildcats Basketball

With tomorrow being the big day on campus for the Villanova Wildcats matchup with the Pittsburgh Panthers, we thought it would be a good idea to make sure you knew everything going on not just on campus but around the world tomorrow!

I've been critical of Villanova in the past (I don't think I was too harsh either) of the school acting too small-time, when in fact they should be acting like they were a major university. One thing that immediately comes to mind: the lack of Final 4 gear readily available at the bookstore when we made it to the Final 4 for the first time nearly 25 years.

But this time around, I've got to commend the University - they are all over it. There are more GameWatches that I can remember all across the country (well done Alumni leaders!) and the on-campus events seem well orchestrated. Glad we are taking full advantage of an awesome opportunity.

Where will you be/what are your plans for tomorrow?!

See you after The Jump for the full list of events.

Special Shout-Out To Maloney's Pub

Maloney's will be open all day starting at 10:00 a.m. This is your bar. Go party here ALL DAY!

Events on Villanova's Campus

Friday

- You can request songs to be played during GameDay by visiting the Villanova Athletics Facebook Page

- Make sure to visit The Italian Kitchen located in Dougherty Hall tonight at 6 p.m. where students will be constructing their GameDay signs (I better see a Giant Villagnome!)

Saturday

8:30 a.m. - The doors to The Pavilion open for those wishing to be inside for College GameDay (airing 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET)

Randy Foye's jersey will be raised to the rafters during College GameDay
The State Farm Half-Court Shot (please, whatever students takes this, f*cking drain it)
Jay Bilas will interview Corey Fisher LIVE.
Tom Rinaldi has a story about the men's and women's basketball managers who have Cerebral Palsy
Erin Andrews will interview Jay Wright LIVE (God damnit Jay, you have it TOO good)

4:00 p.m. - Villanova Winter Jam in Jake Nevin Fieldhouse

Guest Appearances from the GameDay Crew (someone say hello to Erin Andrews for me!)
Guest Appearances from the Villanova basketball team
Inflatables for the kids (or inebriated students? Praying for that)
Raffles - including the last 10 student tickets being raffled off
Face-paiting/V tattoos
Interactive Games
Assortment of food and drink
Music by DJ 007

7:00 p.m. - Doors open to The Pavilion for Villanova-Pittsburgh

7:30 p.m. - GameWatch in The Connelly Center begins for students without tickets

8:00 p.m. - ESPN College GameDay Evening Broadcast from The Pavilion

9:00 p.m. - Villanova beings it's assault on the Panthers

Events Happening Off-Campus (Saturday)

Villanova Alumni GameWatches

Atlanta - Hudson Grille

Boston - Game On

Philadelphia - Garey Hall at Villanova (Register)

Hoboken - Wicked Wolf Tavern

Long Island - The Main Event

London, England - The Sports Cafe - (Register)