Huskies On Tap

On This Episode of Huskies On Tap we were joined by the newest member of the LA Rams Nate Valcarcel!- How it felt to get the call- The journey to making the 53- Some Huskies he looks forward to seeing play this year- OTA/Camp updateSocial@natevalcarcel_@Bdon300@HuskiesOnTap

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