The guys are joined this week on a special episode with former NIU legend (2009-2013), and current Mount Carmel High School Head Football Coach Jordan Lynch. First half of the episode talks about his transition into coaching and the success that has followed as the head of the Caravan football team. Back half whips through his tenure at NIU with a fun trip down memory lane.

Lynch had a decorated playing career at NIU, a 2013 Heisman Trophy Finalist as well as a first team All-American that season. A 2x MAC MVP in both 2012 & 2013, a MAC Champion in 2011 & 2012. Lynch threw for over 6,200 yards and 51 TDs, he also added over 4,300 yards rushing with 48 TDs. He managed to break several single season records, as well as single game records during his illustrious career. He also won a Grey Cup in the CFL in 2015.

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NIU finished its 2025 season with a home loss to Kent State. The guys are rejoined by recurring guest, friend of the show, former NIU Quarterback Drew Hare to discuss the game and look ahead to the future of NIU football.

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NIU dropped to 3-8 on the season with a Tuesday night loss at home to Western Michigan. The guys and Vinny Barra discuss the loss, as well as some other items around the sports teams.

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NIU picked up their 3rd victory of this season on Wednesday, beating the University of Massachusetts 45-3. The guys and guest Vinny Barra discuss the win, as well as the future for NIU football in this weeks episode.

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The guys are joined by former NIU offensive lineman and MAC Champion Daron "Ron" Brown to talk about the loss in the Glass Bowl to the Toledo Rockets. He is the current head Varsity coach at Rauner College Prep in Chicago (in football, basketball, and track).

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The guys are joined this week by NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation, Sean T. Frazier. Topics covered include the Toledo game, the move to the Mountain West, football scheduling, and the upcoming winter sports seasons.

The guys got together for a quick NIU Men's Basketball preview show with the regular season beginning Monday, November 3rd against UL Monroe in the Convo. They talk about the all new roster, team identity, and some games to watch for this season.

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The Bronze Stalk is coming back to DeKalb! The Huskies picked up a victory at home against the Ball State Cardinals and former MAC Champion and NIU LB Nick Rattin (2019-2022) joins the guys to talk about the game.

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Huskies drop a 6th straight game on the road in Athens against the Ohio Bobcats. The guys are joined by 2x MAC Champion WR, and DeKalb native, Cole Tucker (2017-2022) to talk about the game.

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Fifth straight loss for the Huskies on the road in Ypsilanti against Eastern Michigan. The guys are joined by a couple former MAC Champions in punter Tom Foley (2020-2024) and Erik Abrell (2018-2021) to talk about the game and their playing days.

Make sure to follow the guys on social media (tomfoley22 & erikabrell85 on X).