Blue Hen Sports Cage

Brandon Holveck, Nick Dellaglio, Jake Lampert and Doug Baran convene for a Delaware-centric podcast. Topics include Delaware women's basketball's CAA quarterfinal loss to Towson and why Delaware fans should feel bullish about next season (0:50), Delaware men's basketball's impressive showing at the CAA tournament in Charleston (14:53), an early look at next season's CAA landscape and how Martin Ingelsby's squad fits in (29:07) and a snake draft of the 10 players most important to Delaware's 2019 football season in the spirit of spring practices opening last Monday (50:15). 

On the definitive, deep-dive CAA tournament preview show, Jake Lampert and Parker Kerrigan break down the disastrous end of Delaware's men's basketball's regular season and discuss what needs to happen this weekend for Delaware's season to be considered a success (0:58). Then, Doug Baran and Brandon Holveck tag in to provide, with Jake, a team-by-team preview of the CAA tournament (17:53). The show wraps up with a further look at Delaware's team heading into the tournament and the direction of the Blue Hens' program (49:36). WVUD's coverage of Delaware's quarterfinal matchup against William and Mary begins at 2:15 p.m. EST on Sunday, March 10. 

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert discuss the news of the day -- Bryce Harper agreeing to a 13-year $330 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies -- first from the Phillies' perspective (1:02) and then from the rest of the league's perspective (20:02). It is the longest and largest (in terms of total guaranteed money) baseball contract ever and certainly the biggest deal ever agreed to on February 28. Later, Doug Baran joins the show to discuss Nolan Arenado's contract extension with the Colorado Rockies (24:59), and the weekend ahead for Delaware safety Nasir Adderley at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Nick Dellaglio offer their thoughts on Zion Williamson, the NCAA and more, after the star freshman sprained his knee in a high-profile matchup between Duke and UNC (0:57). Then, the crew answers five rapid fire questions on Delaware athletics (11:33), analyzes the record Manny Machado signing (21:58) and breaks down the latest on Delaware men's and women's basketball (32:24). The show rounds out with a preview of the National League (43:13) following last week's look at the American League.

Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Nick Dellaglio discuss the Joe Flacco trade (0:55), the root causes of baseball's slow offseason (12:16) and the arms race in the Eastern Conference and how the Oklahoma City Thunder stack up in the Western Conference (23:11), before previewing the American League (33:34). 

Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Parker Kerrigan discuss Super Bowl 53 from every angle. The crew first gives their general observations (0:00), before diving into how the Rams fell apart offensively (15:43) and whether the Patriots can continue the sport's greatest dynasty (30:49). The show closes with a look back at the Super Bowls of the past 10 seasons (42:09) and a quick hit on Delaware men's and women's basketball (50:52). 

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert cover all of the madness associated with Super Bowl week and the NBA Trade Deadline crossing paths. First, a complete breakdown of the Kristaps Porzings trade and how it relates to what else has been going on in the trade market (0:35). Then it's to Super Bowl 53 matchups and game plan (24:57) and a Super Bowl edition of #ChangeJakesMind (33:45). Brandon and Jake also go deep on Delaware men's basketball's CAA prospects leading into this weekend's road trip (49:22) and explain why you should be optimistic about next year's Delaware women's basketball squad (57:25).

Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Parker Kerrigan discuss Anthony Davis' trade request and break down possible destinations (1:07), review Delaware men's and women's basketball's strong weekends of play (7:42) and make a handful of early Super Bowl 53 predictions (19:31). 

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert relitigate the missed pass interference in the Saints/Rams game and the NFL's overtime system (2:02). Brandon and Jake then draft the 10 best players in Super Bowl 53 (15:25), pay homage to this year's Baseball Hall of Fame class including Mariano Rivera and Roy Halladay (35:00) and predict how this year's playoff teams will stack up in 2019 (41:39). The show rounds out with a game of #ChangeJakesMind on Delaware men's basketball (58:15). 

Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Parker Kerrigan give their takeaways from Sunday's conference championship games (0:00). The crew then responds to NFL takes from the listeners (12:24 and 30:56) and breaks down Delaware men's basketball's win against JMU and last-second loss to Towson (25:19). Follow on Twitter @wvudsports, @holveck_brandon and @_jakelampert.  New episodes of Blue Hen Sports Cage are released every Monday and Thursday evening. Blue Hen Sports Cage airs live on 91.3 WVUD Mondays from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert discuss last weekend's division round games (0:00), before making the case for Ithiel Horton for CAA Rookie of the Year (19:13) and preview the conference championship games (25:17). The team also makes its NBA award picks at the midseason mark (44:14). Follow on Twitter @wvudsports, @holveck_brandon and @_jakelampert.  New episodes of Blue Hen Sports Cage are released every Monday and Thursday evening. Blue Hen Sports Cage airs live on 91.3 WVUD Mondays from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Front page photo courtesy of Delaware Athletics. 

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert return to the studio to recap the NFL Wild Card round games (0:00), breakdown this weekend's Divisional round matchups (19:01) and discuss the significance Clemson's national championship win (38:04). Plus, the duo checks in on the North Dakota State football engine (47:37) and reacts to Kyler Murray entering the NFL Draft (56:37). Follow on Twitter @wvudsports, @holveck_brandon and @_jakelampert.  New episodes of Blue Hen Sports Cage are released every Thursday evening. Blue Hen Sports Cage airs live on 91.3 WVUD Thursdays from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

In the first episode of 2019, Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert break down the weekend's wild card round playoff matchups (0:00) and Delaware men's basketball's start in CAA play (12:00) before playing a game of #ChangeJakesMind on Delaware women's basketball (21:52). The crew also discusses the College Football National Championship between Clemson and Alabama, the FCS National Championship between North Dakota State and Eastern Washington and the additions of Jared Ambrose and Bill Cubit to Delaware's football coaching staff (31:34).

Your favorite guests from 2018 hop in the studio one last time for the year. The boys talk about Delaware, "Black Twitter," and holiday shenanigans. Thanks for listening all season.  Instagram: @UncagedTV Produced by Jake Lampert.

Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Nick Dellaglio break down the latest moves in baseball and project what is going to happen with Bryce Harper and Manny Machado (0:00) and discuss the upcoming ground breaking ceremony for the Whitney Athletic Center (16:18), before being joined by Rachel Sawicki to talk about the latest in UD Ice Hockey (23:36). Later, the crew discusses Eric Carter's career day against Saint Francis and Ithiel Horton's continued success (37:47). 

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert break down Delaware men's basketball's 80-65 loss to Navy (0:00), rank the top three NBA teams in both the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference (10:28) and react to the latest news from the hot stove, including the Paul Goldschmidt trade (36:11). 

The ladies of UDress Magazine give the boys, Ahmed Qadri and Jake Lampert, fashion advice on Crocs, Canadian tuxedos and more. The team also previews the UDress Fall Fashion Event, held this Saturday at the Trabant University Center.  IG: @UncagedTV

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert breakdown Delaware's 20-6 playoff loss at James Madison (0:00), and Delaware men's basketball's hot 5-2 start (9:35). Later, the crew makes their NFL award picks at the three-quarter mark of the season (20:46) and ranks the top 10 departing Delaware football seniors, in order of impact loss (42:20). 

Brandon Holveck and Josh Diehl put a bow on the 2018 season, following Delaware's 20-6 playoff loss at James Madison.

Brandon Holveck discusses Delaware's quarterback situation, the defensive front seven and the running game ahead of the Blue Hens' opening-round playoff game against James Madison before welcoming in Catie Harper of The Breeze, James Madison's student newspaper, to help dive further into the matchup. 

Despite its 42-21 loss against Villanova, Delaware was awarded its first playoff berth since the 2010 season Sunday afternoon. The Blue Hens will visit the James Madison Dukes in the first round Saturday at 3 p.m. Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Josh Diehl break it all down on an emergency episode of the Delaware Football Roundup. 

Two podcasts collide as Ahmed Qadri talks with the ladies from the Funny Girls Finish Last podcast.  Produced by Jake Lampert.

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert discuss Delaware's upcoming matchup against Villanova (0:00) and three BIG facts pertaining to the game (16:40). It comes following a 17-3 loss at Stony Brook that put into question Delaware's playoff spot. Brandon and Jake then break down Delaware basketball's most recent non-conference games (22:16) before welcoming in Nick Dellaglio, to react to the Jimmy Butler trade and other major NBA news (30:22), and to rank the top 10 players in the NBA (46:00).

Brandon Holveck breaks down Delaware's 17-3 loss at Stony Brook and discusses the stakes of next weekend's game against Villanova. 

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert discuss the keys in Delaware football's road matchup against Stony Brook and the stakes for both teams (0:00) and Eric Carter's career night in Delaware men's basketball's 73-67 season-opening loss at Maryland (5:08). Then Doug Baran joins to discuss surprise players and teams in the NFL (20:04) and to play another game of #ChangeJakesMind focused on the NBA (29:00), before Brandon and Jake reignite the fire with a throwback version of #CageRage (39:22). This episode was recorded live on Thursday November 8, 2018.

Brandon Holveck and Josh Diehl break down Delaware's fifth straight victory, a 21-16 comeback effort against UAlbany. The Blue Hens are tied for first place in the CAA with Maine (6-3, 5-1). Delaware has two games remaining against Stony Brook (6-3, 4-2) and Villanova (4-5, 1-5).  Produced by Josh Diehl.

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert react to Chyree Walker's decision to transfer and talk Blue Hens basketball ahead of Delaware's season opener at Maryland November 6 (0:00). They also discuss Delaware football's upset win against Towson and the Blue Hens' ranking nationally and in the CAA (11:30), deals made at the NFL trade deadline (22:20) and the big names of the MLB offseason (33:26). Later, Josh Diehl joins for a new game called "#ChangeJake'sMind," where Josh and Brandon argue against Jake's NFL takes (39:55). 

Brandon Holveck and Josh Diehl discuss Delaware's 40-36 upset win against Towson and the Blue Hens standing in the CAA.

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert discuss the implications of Saturday's homecoming matchup against Towson and break down the matchup (0:00). Then Delaware women's basketball Head Coach Natasha Adair joins the show to preview her team's season as she enters her second season (14:35). Brandon and Jake react to Adair's interview and talk Delaware men's basketball (31:23) before Delaware men's basketball Head Coach Martin Ingelsby joins to discuss his team's season as he enters his third year (36:15). Brandon and Jake close the show by giving their "BIG facts" for Saturday's football game (53:46). 

Evan Williams returns to the show and for the first time story time extraordinaire Damir Creecy tucks you in tonight. Ahmed Qadri hosts Uncaged.  Produced by Jake Lampert. 

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert break down Delaware's win at New Hampshire and forecast Delaware's homecoming matchup against Towson. 

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert discuss Ryan Allen's injury, which will sideline him for two months (0:00), react to your NFL takes via Twitter (7:28), break down Delaware's win against Elon and their upcoming matchup against New Hampshire (36:29) and make bold predictions for the 2018-2019 NBA season (43:29).

Guests Parker Kerrigan and James B. Cole return to Uncaged for the second time. Joining hosts Ahmed Qadri and Jake Lampert the crew discusses what they found entertaining this week and what they're looking forward to. Jake takes over the board and Ahmed joins in on story time! Follow on Instagram: UncagedTV Produced by Jake Lampert.

Brandon Holveck recaps and analyzes Delaware's 28-16 win against No. 5 Elon. 

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert break down Delaware's Saturday matchup with Elon (0:00). Jack Haley from the Elon News Network then joins to talk about the game (17:13) and Brandon and Jake talk CAA football (32:42). Later, Nick Dellaglio joins to help rank the top 10 playmakers in the NFL (46:45). 

Ahmed Qadri hosts an action-packed episode of Uncaged, as Jake Lampert takes a bye. Ahmed is joined by Tom Bond, Matt Lucier and Josh Diehl to discuss this week's events, including UFC 229 and Buns or Mad Buns.  Produced by Jake Lampert.

Brandon Holveck and Nick Dellaglio break down Delaware's first conference win of the season and the road ahead.

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert preview Delaware's matchup with Richmond, examining Danny Rocco's past with the Spiders, Kyle Lauletta's replacement and ways to get the Blue Hens offense back on track (0:03). Brandon and Jake then run through the CAA, which placed seven teams in the most recent FCS STATS Top 25 poll (17:00). Later, WVUD Sports legends Teddy Gelman and Ahmed Qadri return to The Cage to catch up (26:50) and dish on the Blue Hens football season through four games (40:00). 

The latest episode of Uncaged with Ahmed Qadri and Jake Lampert, featuring Victor Pelillo of Barstool Delaware. Produced by Jake Lampert.

Jake Lampert, Doug Baran and Nick Dellaglio break down Delaware's 38-10 loss against North Dakota State (0:00) before Eric's Igloo makes it return with Eric Allen and Rachel Sawicki to preview the beginning of the NHL season and Delaware's ice hockey season (15:54). Jake also brings in Josh Diehl to play a game of NFL pretender or contender (31:55).

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert discuss Delaware's loss at North Dakota State and other notes from their trip to Fargo.

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert provide a complete preview of Delaware's marquee matchup with No. 1 North Dakota State. It'll be the first meeting between the schools, who will also play in Delaware in 2019. The Bison have won six of the last seven FCS national championships and have won 14 national championships in their history. Brandon and Jake also take your feedback on which teams should be feared most in the NFL (14:32) and discuss the CAA teams who made the most recent FCS Top 25 poll (39:11).

Brandon Holveck and Nick Cannella discuss Delaware's 27-10 win against Cornell. Brandon and Nick also delve into what to expect from Joe Walker and Pat Kehoe in coming weeks, next week's test against North Dakota State and early surprises across the CAA. 

Brandon Holveck, Jake Lampert and Nick Cannella discuss trends revealed throughout the NFL in week one, including the dearth of elite quarterbacks, the emergence and importance of pass-catching running backs and the changing nature of the tight end position (0:00). The team also previews Delaware football's week three matchup against the Cornell Big Red (16:55), looks back at the top games of week one in the NFL, including Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers comeback win against the Chicago Bears (30:05), and takes a quick look at the MLB playoff picture (42:50).

Ahmed Qadri and Jake Lampert are back for episode three of Uncaged. This week, comedian Fonzie joins the show along with Brooklyn's finest Alex Young.  Produced by Jake Lampert.

Brandon Holveck and Nick Dellaglio break down Delaware's first win of the season, which came in dominant fashion against the Lafayette Leopards. 

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert go deep on a variety of football topics: Delaware's season-opening loss to Rhode Island (0:00), the audience's NFL hot takes (9:47), a preview of Delaware vs. Lafayette with Nick Dellaglio (27:17) and over/under picks for every NFL team (49:45). The team also discusses the impact of Nicole Enabosi's torn ACL injury (43:29). 

Josh Diehl and Parker Kerrigan join Ahmed Qadri and Jake Lampert to discuss Eminem's new music, the Nike Colin Kaepernick ad campaign and more. Plus, as always, buns or mad buns. 

Ahmed Qadri and Jake Lampert reminisce on summer and talk about what to expect moving forward. The crew welcomes in its newest member, camera man Aaron Prigg. This week's special guest is creator/photographer M

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert break down Delaware's season opening loss to Rhode Island and discuss its implications on the Blue Hens' season.

Brandon Holveck and Jake Lampert take a final look at the Blue Hens 2018 season ahead of Thursday's season opener against Rhode Island. Brandon and Jake discuss the latest team news, the top contributors heading into the season and expectations for the opening week crowd. Later, the team goes week-by-week through the Delaware schedule and make their definitive season predictions.