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 update

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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 NFL

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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. Lippe

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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On this Episode of Huskies On Tap we break down the Opening Week Game against WIU!

- Depth Chart

- Game Captains

- Expectations

- Predictions

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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!

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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