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
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
The Tulane Green Wave are not relying on the past to build their future. Following last week's scrimmage the Wave are back on the practice field, learning each other and competing for their spots. Maddy looks back at another week of prep as we build towards the Spring Game.
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
As we get closer to the Spring Game, Tulane football held a 70-play scrimmage this past Saturday. Maddy Hudak gives her perspectives on the pace, the offense, the battle for QB1, and the new-look Green Wave defense. Who and what stood out? Find out on Before the Whistle.
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Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
After a pair of seasons in South Bend, New Orleans native Lawrence Keys III returned home to contribute to the most successful back-to-back seasons in Tulane history. Now, after an impressive week at the Hula Bowl, he's working to take his talents to the NFL.
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Pro Day is in the rear view mirror, so the focus is back on the players currently popping the pads Uptown. Maddy reports on from her spot on the sidelines and discusses how Jon Sumrall continues to instill his vision for the future of Tulane football one rep at a time.
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Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Before the Whistle tackles Tulane’s pro day. Maddy gives her observations on the prospects, the value of the day for players, Michael Pratt’s legacy, and how sustaining success altered the perception of the program & these prospects.
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Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Tulane cornerback AJ Hampton discusses his decision to transfer to Tulane, the 2023 season, and the future, as he sits with Maddy in her weekly one-on-one.
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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Eight hours of practice on the field can only tell you so much about a team. However, when you have a new roster, new starting quarterback, new head coach and coaching staff, there is plenty to learn. Maddy lets you know what she's seen so far, from the players and from the sidelines.
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Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
From his arrival as a transfer from Kansas State, cornerback Lance Robinson Jr. made an impact on the Tulane defense. After a stellar collegiate career, the New Orleans native now sets his sights on impressing scouts on Pro Day and possibly taking his game to the NFL.
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Change is in the air. We've already sprung forward and now Tulane jumps into its first spring football session under new head coach Jon Sumrall. What's on the agenda? What can you expect? Maddy reports following day one of spring practice with the Green Wave.
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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
In this week's interview session, Maddy talks with 2x First Team All-AAC center Sincere Haynesworth. Haynesworth, who allowed only seven sacks in five seasons with the Green Wave, is expected to have his name called on draft day next month. In this episode, Maddy and Sincere discuss his journey at Tulane and his preparations to take his game to the highest level.
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