A Podcast for the Huskies by the Huskies! Your home for Everything NIU presented to you by The On Tap Sportsnet
On This Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by Green Bay Packers OL J.J. Lippe after his rookie minicamp with his hometown team!- What it felt like to get "The Call" on draft day- The Opportunity fulfill his childhood dreams- The impact he hopes to leave behind at NIU- What he looks forward to in his Rookie Season in the NFLSocial@jjlippe_@Bdon300@HuskiesOnTap
On this Episode we were joined by several former NIU Huskies after their performances at the 2025 NIU Pro Day!- Antario Brown- Jashon Prophete- Jaden Dolphin- Gavin Williams- J.J. LippeSocial@HuskiesOnTap
On the 1st offseason episode of Huskies On Tap we break down NIU Football's big move to the Mountain West! - More Money, Less Problems - New Rivalries? - One Last Run in the MAC - Getting Praised nationally for the ND Win during the CFP Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we recap the Huskies 28-20 victory over Fresno St. in the Idaho Potato Bowl! - A tale of 2 halves - Bowl Winning Streak - The Fry Dump - Players of the Game Social @Bdon300 @HuskiesOnTap
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we break down the upcoming Idaho Potato Bowl against Fresno St! - Both teams hit hard with transfers - Next Man Up Mentality - Poor Weather expected (PTR!) - Key Players Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we break down the 24-16 win over CMU on Senior Day! - Hot Start - Honoring the Seniors - Players of the Game - Portal Losses Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by Senior RB Gavin Williams ahead of the Senior Day Game against CMU - What Gavin wants to be remembered by fans for - What Gavin will miss the most about being at NIU - What it means to see the young backs thrive - CMU Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @gwill_21 @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we recap the 20-9 loss to Miami OH. - Another poor offensive performance - Still 0 wins in the Mallory Cup - The Defense kept us in the game - The QB position should be up for grabs Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we get you guys ready for the Mallory Cup game against Miami OH with NIU DL Ray Thomas! - What it's meant to Ray to get back out there - What Ray look's forward to most in his remaining time here - The Mallory Cup - Key Players Social @HuskiesOnTap @262_kid @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we take a look back at the 29-16 win against Akron! - Gavin and Telly Both Go for 100 - Trayvon Rudolph shows out - Defensive Excellence Again - Players of the Game Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by NIU WR/KR Cam Thompson! - The 91 yard Return Touchdown - His Favorite Moments of the season - The Rudolph/Thompson 1-2 Punch - Akron Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300 @Camthomps0n
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we break down the 42-28 win over WMU to kick off Mid-Week MACtion! - Complimentary Football - Turnovers + Explosive Plays - NIU got to play Spoiler - Players of The Game Social @Bdon300 @HuskiesOnTap
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we break down this week's game against WMU! - The Defense should return to form - Will the offense improve? - The journey to bowl eligibility - Key Players Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we take a look back at the heartbreaking 25-23 loss to Ball State. - Dropped Passes - Poor Clock Management - An uncharacteristic defensive performance - Final Month of the Season Outlook
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we sat down with NIU LB Jaden Dolphin ahead of this week's battle for the Bronze Stalk! - His most rewarding moments as a Huskie - Who the best CFB player on the team is - His expectations for the rest of the season - Ball (is not) a state preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300 @JdDolphin
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we break down the devastating 13-6 loss to Toledo. - Defense shines again - Offensive stalemate - Lack of execution - What's next? Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon3--
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were able to sit down with MAC Defensive Player of the week Skyler Gill-Howard ahead of the Homecoming game against Toledo! - How he ended up at NIU - His Leadership skills - How he and the defense remain consistent - Toledo Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @SkylerHoward0 @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by NIU Captain and OL J.J. Lippe ahead of this week's game against Bowling Green! - What's lead to the rushing success this season - What he looks forward to in his final #MACtion - Where his final meal in Dekalb will be - Bowling Green Preview
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we break down the Huskies 34-20 win over UMass! - Dominant Running Game - Defense steps up big again - The Jaylen Poe & Gavin Williams Game - Players of the game Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by RB1 Antario Brown! - His Top Moments at NIU - His Expectations for himself - Why NFL Teams should consider him in the draft - UMASS Preview Social @ antario._ @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we take a look back at the 24-17 loss to NC State. - Turnovers loom large - Great Defensive Performance - Another 1 possession loss - What next? Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by NIU CB Jashon Prophete ahead of this weekend's game against NC State! - His Favorite memories as a Huskie - What he would like to accomplish before Graduation - Game Preview - Key Players Social @HuskiesOnTap @jashon.1k @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we take a look back at the crushing 23-20 loss to Buffalo to open conference play. - Lack of Rhythm on offense - The Defense did everything they could to win - A Packed Huskie Stadium - Listener Call In's Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by NIU QB Ethan Hampton! - Ethan's Goals - What it means to be the QB at the school he grew up a fan of - Ethan's thoughts on this weekend's matchup - Buffalo Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @ethan_hampton4 @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by NIU Head Football Coach Thomas Hammock during his Bye Week! - Reliving the big win against ND - Process vs Portal - Buffalo Preparation - What he envisions for the program Social @HuskiesOnTap @NIUCoachHammock @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we relive the Huskies 16-14 victory over #5 Notre Dame - The AB Game - Controlling the LOS - Winning the turnover margin - Coach Hammock Take a Bow Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we take a look ahead to the huge week 2 matchup at Notre Dame - Grayson Barnes Interview - Ethan Wiles Interview - Key Players - Predictions Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300 @gbarnes5252 @ethan_wiles10
On This Episode of Huskies On Tap we take a look back at the 54-15 victory over WIU! - Strength in Depth - Offensive Explosion - Defensive Dominance - Players of the Game Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we break down the Opening Week Game against WIU! - Depth Chart - Game Captains - Expectations - Predictions Social: @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we preview the upcoming season! - Tough Schedule - Key Players - Trip Back to Detroit? - MACTION Stay tuned for future episodes of the show previewing and recapping games!
To kick off the New Season we sat down with friend of the program JJ Lippe! - Mac Media Day - CFB 25 - His Final Season in Dekalb - His new Leadership Role Stay tuned for future interviews as well as preview and recap episodes! Social: @jjlippe_ @bdon300 @HuskiesOnTap
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we reported live from the 2024 NIU Pro Day! - Clint & Cole - Rocky Lombardi - Nolan Potter - DaRon Gilbert & Gabe Amegatcher Stay tuned for more off-season content! Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we take a look back at the 21-19 win in the Camellia Bowl over Arkansas State. - Trick Plays & Tough Defense - Disciplined Performance - The Bowl Streak is Over - Players of The Game Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by Star DT James Ester to get you guys prepared for the upcoming Camellia Bowl against Arkansas State! - James Top 3 moments as a Huskie - Who he thinks the Defensive Captain will be - What it would mean to win the Bowl Game - Bowl Game Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @ J2Ester @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we take a look back at the 37-27 win that secured Bowl Eligibility for our Huskies! - The Journey to 6 is complete - Players of the Game - Transfer Portal Opens - Boneyard Dub for MBB Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this episode of Huskies On Tap we sat down with WR/KR Billy Dozier! - Billy's Scholarship Story - Who he models his game after - What he wants to accomplish before graduation - Kent State Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300 @billy_dozier
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by NIU Football Legend and Calgary Stampeders WR Cole Tucker! - Adjusting to the CFL - His first pro Touchdown - What he misses about Dekalb - What he looks to work on this offseason
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we take a look back at the 24-0 victory on Senior Night! - 1st Shutout since 2019 - Dominating run game - Senior Night - Players of the Game Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by NIU S Nate Valcarcel ahead of Senior Night against WMU! - How Nate landed at NIU - Nate talks about what has contributed to his success - This year's Senior Class - WMU Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300 @NateValcarcel
On this episode of Huskies On Tap we take a look back at the 20-17 loss from last night. - Costly Turnovers - Poor 3rd Down Defense - Rudolph shines again - The journey to 6-6 Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by NIU Star Running Back Antario Brown! - What being the No.1 Recruit in program history means. - Antario's favorite moments as a NIU Football Player - What makes him different from other Running Backs - Ball State Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @antario._ @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we break down the devastating 37-31 loss to CMU. - Bad Tackling - Questionable Decisions - The 2nd half comeback that almost was - The journey to bowl eligibilty Social @Bdon300 @HuskiesOnTap
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by NIU RB Gavin Williams ahead of the start of MACTION next Tuesday! - Why Gavin Chose NIU - The winning streak - The keys to the backfields Success - CMU Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @gwill_21 @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we break down the 20-13 win against EMU! - Defensive Dominance - Special Teams with another strong week - The Drive - Players of the game Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we had the chance to talk to NIU's standout kicker Kanon Woodill! - From Soccer to Football - A look into his weekly training - His Major & Rotc Program - EMU Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @KanonWoodill @Bdon300
On this Episode of the Rocky Lombardi Show we take a look back at the Homecoming win over Ohio and look ahead to this week's matchup against EMU! - Ohio Recap - Compete Team guys to look out for - NFL/CFB Talk - EMU Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @rocky_lombardi @DaRonGilbert6 @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies on Tap we break down the 23-13 Homecoming Victory over Ohio! - The Kanon Woodill Game - Positive Turnover Margin - Big Play Offense - Players of the Game Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies on Tap we were joined by Star WR Trayvon Rudolph! - His journey back from injury - What has lead to the offenses success - Some young WR's to look out for - Ohio Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @_.rudolphtrayvon._
On this Episode of the Rocky Lombardi Show we were joined by Center Pete Nygra! - Akron Recap - Keys to the Offensive Success - CFB/NFL Talk - Ohio Preview Social @rocky_lombardi @PNygra54
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we break down the dominant 55-14 Huskies Win over Akron! - The Antario Brown Game - The Defense returns to form - Best Offensive Output of the Season - Players of the Game Social @HuskiesOnTap @Bdon300
On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by NIU Star Defensive Lineman and Captain James Ester! - What he look's forward to in his final season - What Separates him from other NFL Prospects - His favorite moments as a Huskie - Akron Preview Social @HuskiesOnTap @J2Ester @Bdon300