Before the Whistle Podcast

Before the Whistle

HITP Sports Media
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.
Tulane Sinks Navy 35-0, Back In AAC Championship
The Tulane Green Wave continue their ridiculous run through the American Conference with a 35-0 shutout of the Naval Academy. Maddy Hudak breaks down the latest victory on both sides of the ball as Tulane heads into a late-season bye week. Presented by BRK Insurance Group Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 20, 2024
34 min
Wave Looks to Rock the Boat vs Navy
25th-ranked Tulane has played all season to return to the American Conference championship game. With a road win over Navy, the Green Wave will get that chance. Maddy Hudak previews Tulane's trip to Annapolis and what it's going to take for the Wave to roll to their third straight championship berth. Presented by BRK Insurance Group Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 15, 2024
23 min
Green Wave Clips Owls 52-6
After routing Temple 52-6, Tulane is back in the Top 25 for the third straight season, which hasn't happened since the 1930s. Maddy Hudak reviews another blowout and looks ahead as the Wave goes for its third consecutive appearance in the American Conference Championship Game. Presented by BRK Insurance Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 12, 2024
32 min
Tulane Nears Top 25 After Beating Charlotte
The Tulane Green Wave won their sixth straight game, beating Charlotte 34-3. The formula has been simple...mistake-free football on offense, led by Makhi Hughes, and a dominant defense that has held four foes to 10 points or less. Maddy reviews another big win for the Green Wave. Presented by BRK Insurance Group Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Nov 5, 2024
31 min
Green Wave Start Short Week With Win Over UNT
Tulane continued its rampage through the American Conference with a 45-37 win over North Texas. The Green Wave has scored more than 45 points per game during their five-game winning streak. Maddy reviews the latest victory and the quick turnaround as Tulane prepares for a Thursday night road battle in Charlotte. Presented by BRK Insurance Group For sponsorship opportunities contact [email protected] Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 29, 2024
34 min
Rice Cooker: Tulane Improves to 5-2
Tulane didn't play its best but improved to 3-0 in the American Conference with a 24-10 victory over Rice at Yulman Stadium. The Green Wave was still gutsy and physical on both sides of the football. Maddy revisits the Wave's 13th consecutive conference victory. Presented by BRK Insurance Group Contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 22, 2024
34 min
Before the Whistle: Talking Tulane with Mike Detillier
Two great football minds have a great football conversation. WWL's Mike Detillier joins Maddy to look at Jon Sumrall's first season Uptown so far. The Green Wave is right in the middle of the chase for the American Conference championship game for a third straight season. They have an exciting offense led by a precocious redshirt freshman. The defense is fast and punishing. Are they for real? What does the future hold starting with this weekend's matchup with Rice. Presented by BRK Insurance Group. #collegefootball #football #tulane #tulanefootball #rollwave Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 18, 2024
40 min
Tulane Is Confident the Bye Week Won't Slow Down Their Surge
The Tulane Green Wave comes out of the bye week refreshed and ready to take on the Rice Owls this weekend. The offense has been playing at a level unseen since the 1998 season and the defense has found its ferocity. Maddy examines how the Wave plans to keep the momentum. Presented by BRK Insurance Group Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 15, 2024
23 min
Sending Shockwaves: Tulane Dominates Again
The Tulane Green Wave had its second consecutive dominant performance in beating UAB 71-20 on Saturday. Over the last three weeks, Tulane has outscored its opponents 157-63. As the Green Wave prepare for their first bye week of the season, Maddy looks at how Jon Sumrall has gotten his squad to take off. Presented by BRK Insurance Group Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 8, 2024
31 min
Tulane Legend Shaun King Breaks Down the Wave
Tulane heads into Week 2 of conference play as they prepare for a Saturday showdown with the UAB Blazers in Birmingham. Who better to discuss where the Wave is and where it's headed than former Tulane quarterback Shaun King? Presented by BRK Insurance Group #collegefootball #tulane #rollwave #football #sports #nola Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Oct 4, 2024
24 min
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