Before the Whistle
Maddy Hudak is one of the rising stars in sports journalism. She provides her insights each week as a sideline reporter for Tulane University football, as a contributor to The Saints Wire for USA Today and ESPN 104.5, as well as many other television and radio programs. A lifelong student of the game, Maddy is also a graduate of The Scouting Academy. Before the Whistle isn’t about hot takes. The ”why” and the ”how” are just as important as the ”who” and the ”what.” If it impacts winning and losing, Maddy will be talking about it on Before the Whistle. New episodes each Tuesday and Friday.
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tulane opened its pursuit of a third straight American Conference championship game appearance with an unexpected 45-10 rout of the University of South Florida Bulls. Maddy looks at a dominant performance by the Green Wave on both sides of the ball, and the "coming out" performance for quarterback Darian Mensah.
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Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
The Tulane Green Wave are set for their conference opener as they host the USF Bulls on Saturday at Yulman Stadium. After a tough non-conference schedule, Maddy reviews what we've learned about the Wave so far, and what they need to do to begin their quest for another American Conference championship on the right foot.
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Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tulane snapped its two-game losing streak, beating the UL Ragin' Cajuns and the oppressive Heat, 41-33. Maddy examines Tulane's improving pass rush, the continued growth of Darian Mensah, special teams highlights, and the latest noise surrounding conference realignment.
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Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Tulane closes out non-conference play this weekend on the road against the UL Ragin' Cajuns. Maddy examines the mentality of the Green Wave that has been established over the first three weeks of the season, quick thoughts on conference realignment, and previews their matchup in Lafayette.
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Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Tulane hung tough against Kansas State and Oklahoma but entered Week 4 with a 1-2 record. They can turn things around on the road when they face the UL Ragin Cajuns on Saturday. Maddy discusses how encouraged Green Wave fans should be by what they've seen so far, and why the best is yet to come.
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Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tulane came up short in its bid to knock off 17th-ranked Kansas State last Saturday, but the Green Wave learned a lot about themselves. Maddy looks at the continued development of Darian Mensah's offense and what areas the defense can build on and target for improvement as they prepare for a trip to face the No. 15 Oklahoma Sooners.
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Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
The Tulane Green Wave welcomes the 17th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Yulman Stadium. Maddy begins her breakdown of this huge matchup which could have major implications for the College Football Playoffs.
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Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
The Tulane Green Wave had all the juice in their season opening 52-0 win over Southeastern La. Tulane sideline reporter Maddy Hudak welcomes Sam Lockwood as they give their instant reactions to the start of the Jon Sumrall era for the Green Wave.
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
It's not just a new season for Tulane Football, it's a new era. John Sumrall and the Green Wave are building a new culture on top of the foundation laid by Willie Fritz. As Tulane prepares for Thursday night's opener, Maddy discusses what she'll be looking for, Sumrall's approach, and previews the Green Wave defense. The road to the College Football Playoff starts now!
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Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Before the Whistle with Maddy Hudak is back for Season 2! It's a new day in Uptown as the Tulane Green Wave moves forward with a new coach and a new approach. Your favorite sideline reporter gives you her perspective on the offseason and Thursday night's scrimmage.
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