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Tulane News Stand
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May 15, 2012
The Tulane Green Wave baseball team continues to make NCAA Tournament push Times-Picayune The Tulane Green Wave baseball team is making its case for its first NCAA postseason bid since 2008. May 14, 2012
Tulane Green Wave's Ana Ruzevic repeats as javelin champ at Conference USA meet Times-Picayune Tulane's Croatian-born Ana Ruzevic didn't need an American history lesson to motivate her teammates Sunday, the final day of the Conference USA Track and Field Championships at Tad Gormley Stadium. May 13, 2012
Tulane triple-jumper Estefany Cruz overcomes tragedy on her way to elite status Times-Picayune Cruz's journey from Guatemala to Tulane began in the spring of 2010. May 11, 2012
Brandon Boudreaux, Brennan Middleton to lead Tulane baseball against Houston Times-Picayune Tulane has a secret of the B's -- Brandon and Brennan -- who have keyed its four-game winning streak as the team pushes for an NCAA Tournament berth. Rare home track meet a thrill for Tulane Green Wave Times-Picayune Beginning today, the Conference USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships return to Tad Gormley Stadium for the first time in 12 years. May 8, 2012
Tulane's baseball team makes strong NCAA Tournament push Times-Picayune Tulane (32-16) heads into its matchup against Louisiana-Lafayette (21-25) tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Turchin Stadium fresh off a sweep of visiting Southern Mississippi this past weekend. May 7, 2012
http://www.nola.com/tulane/index.ssf/2012/05/schaffers_single_in_ninth_lift.html Times-Picayune The NOLA blend of blaring sun and raging humidity beat down on Turchin Stadium on Saturday as Tulane spent the day battling University of Southern Mississippi pitching. May 4, 2012
New Orleans slows Tulane University's timetable for new football stadium Times-Picayune Tulane University's journey toward an on-campus football stadium ran into a roadblock Thursday. Tulane on-campus football stadium plans will get closer scrutiny as Interim Zoning District hearing motion is passed by City Council Times-Picayune Council member Susan Guidry's motion to create an Interim Zoning District hearing succeeded on Thursday -- allowing the city to have a hearing on an IZD that would give the city's planning committee the power to peruse Tulane's plans for an on-campus football stadium before Tulane can move forward with the construction process. May 2, 2012
Tulane football stadium construction project faces zoning hurdle Times-Picayune Tulane reached out to the community and its supporters Tuesday when it appeared its January groundbreaking for an on-campus football stadium could be in jeopardy. May 1, 2012
The LSU Tigers' baseball team to face a familiar foe in the Tulane Green Wave Times-Picayune While Broussard is more of a mystery to Tulane, the Tigers are familiar with the Green Wave's starter. April 25, 2012
Tulane Green Wave baseball bounces back, defeats Northwestern State 10-3 Times-Picayune The Tulane baseball team was looking to raise its spirits after being swept in a weekend series against No. 12 Central Florida, losing three games by a combined four runs. April 24, 2012
2012 Tulane Football Preview: Time For A Pop Quiz SP Nation First-time head coach Curtis Johnson inherits a Tulane squad that is full of both experience and former three-star recruits. April 23, 2012
Tulane's plans for new football stadium have some neighbors on edge Times-Picayune Tulane's plans for new football stadium have some neighbors on edge. April 20, 2012
Tulane baseball team's hot hitters to get their toughest test yet against Central Florida Times-Picayune It's a good thing the Tulane bats are swinging, because Conference USA's best pitching staff is visiting the Big Easy. April 18, 2012
Tulane pitcher Alex Byo leads Green Wave baseball to win against Southeastern La. Times-Picayune Tuesday evening at Turchin Stadium was much the same for Byo, who repeated his seven-inning performance, leading Tulane to a 7-3 victory and a season sweep of the Lions. April 17, 2012
Tulane Green Wave baseball ready for important week Times-Picayune It's a big week for Tulane and its hopes of returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2008. April 13, 2012
Tulane baseball team swinging hot bats ahead of UAB series Times-Picayune Two transfers in the past two years have provided some pop in the lineup. April 12, 2012
Tulane Green Wave comes up just short of a shutout in 14-1 victory over Alcorn State Times-Picayune There is one thing Tulane baseball hadn't accomplished since facing Alcorn State last season: a shutout. The Green Wave came within an out of that feat against the Braves on Wednesday. April 11, 2012
Alex Massey pitches Tulane Green Wave baseball past Nicholls State Times-Picayune Whispers and murmurs have been chattering out of Tulane baseball the past few weeks about injured starting pitcher Alex Massey's progress. April 10, 2012
Tulane baseball team's big problem has been starting pitching Times-Picayune You could look at the Tulane baseball team's performance this season as a good news, bad news scenario. April 4, 2012
Final Four: New Orleans is getting high marks for its efforts Times-Picayune Tulane Athletic Director Rick Dickson, whose school served as host institution, said 2018 is the preferred target date because that year is the city's tricentennial. April 3, 2012
The Tulane Green Wave baseball team defeats the Memphis Tigers Times-Picayune "We had some timely hits today," Tulane Coach Rick Jones said. "The key was Kyle. He really pitched well. He had dominant stuff." March 30, 2012
David Napoli has been the answer in Tulane Green Wave's starting rotation Times-Picayune When the baseball season began for Tulane, there were more than a few questions about a team that had been devastated by injuries and finished the previous season 31-26, its worst record since 1993. One such question: Who would emerge as the ace of the pitching staff? March 29, 2012
Three-point shot has changed the game in college basketball Times-Picayune Conroy, now Tulane's coach, was eating breakfast and reading USA Today when something caught his eye. "I was looking at the paper and it said college basketball adopts the 3-point line," Conroy said. "And I did a fist pump because I knew right away that I became more valuable." March 23, 2012
Tulane women's basketball team enjoyed a solid season Times-Picayune The premature exit from the WNIT precludes the Tulane women from participating in the traditional celebratory basketball rituals, but it doesn't prevent the Green Wave, who finished 23-11, from celebrating its season. March 22, 2012
Tulane hoops standout Benzio has local ties Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Benzio, a senior women's basketball player at Tulane, became the second women's player in Tulane history and third overall to record 1,000 career points and rebounds. March 21, 2012
Tulane's 1991-92 NCAA Tournament team turned program around Times-Picayune At the time, the Tulane men's basketball program was in the beginning stages of a restoration project. March 20, 2012
Storm brought Texas Tech, Tulane together Lubbock Online The Tulane women's basketball coach bussed her team to Lubbock in the fall of 2005, unsure about the future of her season, her program and the city of New Orleans. Tulane Green Wave men's basketball team sees improvement despite its final record Times-Picayune On the surface, the Tulane Green Wave men's basketball season displayed the same ineptness that has hindered the program for the past three seasons. The Green Wave lost its final eight games and made a third consecutive first-round exit from the Conference USA Tournament. For the third consecutive season, a major offensive threat was lost for most of the year because of injury. March 19, 2012
Tulane baseball team scores 10 runs in first, coasts by Brown Times-Picayune The Green Wave (13-6) coasted from there for the 20-2 victory. March 15, 2012
Tulane women's team to tip off in NIT vs. Mississippi Valley State Times-Picayune The clock is ticking on the storied career of Tulane women's basketball's lone senior, Brett Benzio. March 13, 2012
Tulane Green Wave women's basketball team secures a spot in the WNIT Times-Picayune Now with an invitation to play Mississippi Valley State in the WNIT on Thursday at Fogelman Arena, the Green Wave will continue its roller coaster of a season with the hopes of concluding the ride as tournament champions. March 12, 2012
LSU, Tulane in discussions to play each other in football in 2013 Times-Picayune The game could be a season opener but the sources said there are many hurdles to cross before it becomes reality, not the least of which is LSU is still working on a conference schedule format. March 9, 2012
Tulane freshman triple jumper Estefany Cruz qualifies for NCAA Indoor track meet Times-Picayune With a hop, skip and a jump, Tulane freshman Estefany Cruz landed in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships that begin today at the Jackson Indoor Track in Nampa, Idaho. Tulane baseball team will play a weekend series against Wichita State Times-Picayune Ask a typical Tulane student where they intend to spend spring break, and their answer is more than likely: "On a beach somewhere." Ask the same question to a Tulane baseball player, and the answer is simple: "Wichita, Kansas." March 8, 2012
Q&A with Tulane president Scott Cowen SI.com Tulane president Scott Cowen is a member of the BCS Presidential Oversight Committee. Tulane women's basketball team likes its chances at Conference USA Tournament Times-Picayune A brutal two-week spell, in which Tulane lost three consecutive games, hasn't dampened the Green Wave's outlook as it enters the Conference USA Tournament today with an 11 a.m. game against 11th seed East Carolina at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse in Memphis, Tenn. March 6, 2012
Tulane basketball freshman Ricky Tarrant is chosen to the All-Conference USA first team Times-Picayune Tulane fans have been thrilled by 18-year-old point guard Ricky Tarrant's performances this season. March 3, 2012
Tulane baseball surges past Alabama on Schneeberger's grand slam Times-Picayune Schneeberger ripped a grand slam to left field, and the Crimson Tide never recovered. March 2, 2012
Tulane baseball team feeling confident entering series against Alabama Times-Picayune Tulane, winner of four in a row, rides into the weekend series on a high after getting a season-best six extra-base hits in Tuesday night's 12-1 victory against Southeastern Louisiana. March 1, 2012
Tulane women's basketball to honor Brett Benzio on senior night Times-Picayune The term for the Tulane women's basketball team tonight holds true in the singular sense. Senior night at Fogelman Arena means just one player this season, and if all goes well, it could easily just be renamed Brett Benzio Night. February 29, 2012
NCAA Men's Final Four organizers in New Orleans assert all systems go for Big Dance Times-Picayune Billy Ferrante, Vince Granito and Jeff Hundley, the co-directors of the New Orleans Final Four Organizing Committee, look a little more relaxed than they have in the past. One month away from the NCAA Final Four, and they say everything is looking good. February 28, 2012
Tulane Green Wave baseball team faces tough challenge in Southeastern Louisiana Times-Picayune Compared with the Tulane Green Wave baseball's disappointing start in 2011, this year's has been strong. Times-Picayune It's crunch time for the Tulane men's basketball team (15-13, 3-11 in Conference USA) with two regular season league games remaining.
February 27, 2012
Tulane's baseball team defeats Indiana 6-2, sweeps three-game series Times-Picayune Tulane and Indiana relied on strong defense and pitching Sunday, until the Green Wave -- in what seemed like the drop of a hat -- dispatched with the pleasantries and put down the Hoosiers with timely hitting to sweep a three-game series with a 6-2 victory at Turchin Stadium. February 23, 2012
Tulane Green Wave set to host Allstate Sugar Bowl golf tournament Times-Picayune After a disappointing fall campaign for the Tulane women's golf team, the spring season got off to a strong start. The Green Wave finished third in the UCF Challenge on Feb. 14, by far its best showing under new coach Andrew Pratt. Tulane football has first spring practice under Coach Curtis Johnson Times-Picayune As the city turned a new page after Mardi Gras, so did the Tulane football program. Tulane football players practice hard for new head coach Curtis Johnson Times-Picayune The opening phase of Tulane's first spring football practice under its new coach was supposed to be a walkthrough. February 22, 2012
Jobs available as Tulane Green Wave opens spring football practice Times-Picayune The program has a new coaching staff featuring first-time head coach Curtis Johnson, who has not been specific about his plans other than to say he wants a multiple offense under new offensive coordinator Eric Price and a multiple defense under co-coordinators Lionel Washington and Jon Sumrall. February 17, 2012
Tulane baseball team has reason to be confident this season Times-Picayune There is reason for that quiet, confident smile adorning many of the faces in the Tulane baseball clubhouse. February 16, 2012
Tulane baseball team will have plenty of competition in the outfield Times-Picayune Tulane Coach Rick Jones doesn't believe any of his outfielders will be getting lonely in 2012. February 15, 2012
Tulane baseball player Garrett Cannizaro is making the transition to third base Times-Picayune Tulane's Garrett Cannizaro is virtually a shortstop by birthright. February 14, 2012
Tulane's athletic program is going to join new-look conference Times-Picayune The idea of merging Conference USA and Mountain West schools into a football federation expanded Sunday as talks began on forming a new conference.... Tulane President Scott Cowen is the spokesman for the initiative. February 13, 2012
Tulane Green Wave pitching staff looks to reverse fortunes Times-Picayune Tulane starting pitchers Randy LeBlanc and Kyle McKenzie couldn't be more different despite both throwing right-handed -- with fastballs clocked at 90 miles per hour -- having youth on their side and a 2011 season ruined by an ulnar collateral ligament (elbow) tear. It begins with roots. Tulane Green Wave catcher Jeremy Schaffer ready to shoulder the load Times-Picayune Jeremy Schaffer might play catcher in one game. He might play first base another. But his biggest role might not be either. February 8, 2012
Metro player of year Ricky Tarrant rides wave at Tulane Birmingham News The Birmingham News Metro Player of the Year and Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 5A Player of the Year for the 2010-11 season has picked up where he left off, stepping into the starting role as the Green Wave's point guard as a freshman with a vengeance. Tulane basketball coach Ed Conroy has an example for his team with NBA player Times-Picayune One never can determine who Tulane Coach Ed Conroy might know. Last night, as Tulane enjoyed a bye on the Conference USA schedule, Conroy broke bread with Chicago Bulls backup point guard C.J. Watson. February 6, 2012
Tulane Green Wave women hold off SMU for fifth consecutive win Times-Picayune Tulane Coach Lisa Stockton has been emphasizing that her team needs to "start fast and finish strong." Mission accomplished. February 2, 2012
Tulane National Signing Day updates: Green Wave Coach Curtis Johnson's first signing class is complete, all 16 commitments sign Times-Picayune Tulane football has hit the ground running this morning. Tulane Coach Curtis Johnson signs encouraging first class of football recruits Tulane Coach Curtis Johnson wasn't quite sure about the green-and-white striped tie his wife Angel brought to him Wednesday for the National Signing Day press conference. Tulane's football recruiting class a reason for its fans to get excited Tulane's football recruiting class a reason for its fans to get excited. January 30, 2012
Tulane women's basketball team defeats Marshall 68-52 Times-Picayune After a week off, Tulane looked sluggish during the first 13 minutes of Sunday's early contest against Conference USA foe Marshall before storming back for a resounding 68-52 win over the visiting Thundering Herd, giving the Green Wave its third consecutive victory. Freshmen keying Tulane women's team's recent solid play Times-Picayune However, ever since the Green Wave returned to classes Jan. 17, the team appears poised to be on a roll. January 28, 2012
Tulane President Scott Cowen ready to build on his hard work in athletics Times-Picayune "Scott Cowen changed the paradigm for how college football plays its regular season and really is the godfather for the rise of teams like Boise State and teams like Utah and teams like TCU (getting selected to BCS bowl games since 2003)," Thamel said January 27, 2012
Tulane Green Wave schedule boasts 7 home games next season Times-Picayune Tulane released its 2012 football schedule Thursday afternoon, a lineup that features seven homes games and two savory nonconference games, Rutgers and Ole Miss. Tulane baseball eyes rebound after injury plagued 2011 season Times-Picayune The program begins practice today for the 2012 season. January 26, 2012
Tulane Green Wave men race past SMU Mustangs behind the efforts of freshman Ricky Tarrant Times-Picayune Program resurgence or a couple of good games? It might be both for the Tulane men's basketball program... January 25, 2012
Final Four is a bigger event than ever before Times-Picayune Tulane Athletic Director Rick Dickson, whose university is serving as the host school, noticed as much when he and a contingent of locals traveled to Atlanta in 2008 to watch the championship and make the city's pitch for this year's basketball semifinal and title games. January 24, 2012
Tulane baseball names Brian Meyer director of operations Times-Picayune Meyer joins the Green Wave after coaching stops at Wright State University and Otterbein University, where he was a three-year starter for the Cardinals. January 23, 2012
St. Augustine coach David Johnson joins Tulane football staff Times-Picayune David Johnson was hired in 2009 to coach the Purple Knights after being the wide receivers coach at Millsaps College. Tulane tops Texas-El Paso for first Conference USA win Times-Picayune Ding, ding, ding." That's how Tulane forward Tre Drye described the sound of the victory bell in Fogelman Arena on Saturday evening against UTEP. January 20, 2012
Tulane women's basketball team makes statement with 52-41 win over UAB Times-Picayune Tulane junior guard Olivia Grayson scored 18 points and senior center Brett Benzio had 15 rebounds as the Green Wave defeated Alabama-Birmingham 52-41 in a Conference USA contest at Fogelman Arena on Thursday night. January 19, 2012
Tulane Green Wave women's basketball team look to get on track against Alabama-Birmingham Times-Picayune When the Green Wave (12-5, 1-3 Conference USA) plays host to Alabama-Birmingham at Fogelman Arena tonight at 7 p.m., it will face one of its most difficult tests of the season. January 16, 2012
Tulane men's basketball leading scorer Kendall Timmons out for season with an Achilles tendon injury Times-Picayune Kendall Timmons, a junior guard for the Tulane men's basketball team, will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing successful surgery to repair the Achilles tendon in his right leg, Coach Ed Conroy announced today. Tulane football coach Curtis Johnson continues to work on staff Times-Picayune Though the Tulane football program has not officially hired any assistants yet for football Coach Curtis Johnson, he is reaching out to some of the best coaches in the business to complete his staff. January 12, 2012
Tulane Green Wave women's basketball team set to go against Rice Owls Times-Picayune When Tulane junior guard Olivia Grayson says Rice is spicy, she's not talking about a local restaurant's jambalaya. She actually means the style of play of the Rice University's women's basketball team, who the Green Wave will pay tonight at 7 p.m. in Houston. January 11, 2012
Former Tulane football coach Vince Gibson was happy until life's final whistle Times-Picayune When Gibson showed up at Tulane in 1980, after head-coaching stops at Kansas State and Louisville, he had no idea it would be his coaching farewell or that he'd leave an indelible mark with a 17-17 record. January 8, 2012
Tulane Green Wave women stay undefeated at home Times-Picayune Behind Snow's 13 points and a stifling Green Wave defense, Tulane (12-3, 1-1) defeated the Knights 64-52 on Sunday. The Green Wave also remained undefeated at Fogelman Arena this season at 8-0. January 4, 2012
Tulane football Coach Curtis Johnson expected to name Eric Price offensive coordinator, several sources say Times-Picayune New Tulane football Coach Curtis Johnson is expected to add Eric Price to his staff as offensive coordinator pending administrative approval, several sources said. Tulane Green Wave awaits 7-footer Tomas Bruha's return Times-Picayune Having a 7-footer on the bench is like having a lock on the cookie jar. December 22, 2011
Tulane Green Wave basketball faces challenge, opportunity vs. No. 1 Syracuse Times-Picayune It is always hard to play the top-ranked team in the nation. Tulane women's basketball team is relaxed, ready to battle Louisiana-Lafayette Times-Picayune Tulane's women's basketball team has a unique opportunity tonight against Louisiana-Lafayette. The Green Wave could come home as undefeated state champions. December 15, 2011
Tulane Green Wave commitments to stay on board with new coach Curtis Johnson Times-Picayune After more than a month of uncertainty, it appears most -- if not all -- of the Tulane football commitments for 2012 will stick after the coaching change from Bob Toledo to Curtis Johnson. December 11, 2011
Tulane officials say commitment to athletic program now evident Times-Picayune It appears there is money where Tulane's mouth is now. Tulane Green Wave tops Jacksonville State to win Prosser tourney Times-Picayune With Sunday night's 59-51 win against Jacksonville State, the Green Wave (11-1) finished a run of eight games in 16 days, managing a 7-1 mark during that stretch. Grayson refuses to let Tulane Green Wave women lose Times-Picayune All told, the Wave outscored Southern (1-5) 51-27 in the second half -- with 23 of those coming from Grayson. Curtis Johnson has left a big imprint on the New Orleans Saints Times-Picayune Johnson this week was named head coach of the Tulane football program December 10, 2011
Tulane basketball team rebounds with rout of MacMurray Times-Picayune Everything came in bunches for the Tulane Green Wave on Saturday night at the Skip Prosser Tournament -- whether it was points, scoring runs, steals or rebounds. December 8, 2011
Tulane plans to build a 30,000-plus seat on-campus football stadium Times-Picayune Tulane will be playing football games on campus by the fall of 2014, university president Scott Cowen said in a news conference on Thursday in the Wilson Center. Tulane football stadium will be 'crown jewel' of athletic department Times-Picayune The genesis of plans for a new on-campus Tulane football stadium took place in the most New Orleans of locales -- a bar. Tulane Green Wave among four teams to play in Skip Prosser Classic Times-Picayune Tulane will play host to the Skip Prosser Classic today at Fogelman Arena, a tournament that holds special meaning for Tulane Coach Ed Conroy. North Texas' rebounding a challenge for Tulane Green Wave women Times-Picayune Having spent nearly three weeks on the road since the end of November, the Tulane women's basketball team can see a home game in sight right after tonight's trip to North Texas. December 7, 2011
Tulane will announce plans for an on-campus stadium in a press conference Thursday, sources say Times-Picayune Tulane is expected to announce plans for an on-campus football stadium Thursday in a 1:30 p.m. press conference in the Wilson Center, three sources confirmed Wednesday. December 6, 2011
Tulane's new football coach gives fans reason for optimism: An editorial Times-Picayune Tulane University football fans haven't had much to feel good about lately. That changed Monday with the announcement that Saints wide receivers coach Curtis Johnson will be the school's new head coach. New Tulane football coach Curtis Johnson considering bringing Lionel Washington on staff Times-Picayune Tulane's football program is officially unveiling New Orleans Saints wide receivers coach Curtis Johnson in a 2 p.m. press conference today at the Wilson Center and it appears he already has one staff member penciled in on his staff, former Tulane defensive back Lionel Washington, a source said. Tulane Green Wave gives new football coach a warm welcome Times-Picayune If the brass band belting out "When the Saints Go Marching In" wasn't too obvious, the cascade of Saints players, General Manager Mickey Loomis and Coach Sean Payton into the Wilson Center on Monday afternoon offered a further hint that the next leader of Tulane football would have a distinct fleur-de-lis leaning. December 5, 2011
Tulane hires Saints assistant Johnson as coach Times-Picayune Tulane has hired Saints wide receivers coach Curtis Johnson as the new head coach of the Green Wave. December 3, 2011
Tulane's slow rise from obscurity continues with victory over Georgia Tech Yahoo.com For Tulane, arguably its ugliest performance of the season came in its biggest game to date. December 2, 2011
Tulane women's basketball Coach Lisa Stockton hopes road helps prepare Green Wave for conference Times-Picayune This time last week, the Green Wave (5-1) was staying at a resort in Cancun, Mexico, soaking up sunshine and playing at the Cancun Challenge. Injuries, key staff loss dooms Tulane football season early on Times-Picayune Injuries, key staff loss dooms Tulane football season early on. December 1, 2011
New Orleans Saints assistant Curtis Johnson still in the running for Tulane head coaching job Times-Picayune New Orleans Saints wide receivers coach Curtis Johnson remains in what appears to be a final pool of candidates for the Tulane head football coaching job, a source confirmed Wednesday. November 28, 2011
Tulane Green Wave men's basketball defeat San Diego Toreros Times-Picayune Playing its third game in as many days, the Tulane men's basketball team didn't allow fatigue to keep it from getting physical. November 18, 2011
Play of Tulane newcomers taking pressure off returning starters Timmons, Callahan Times-Picayune The biggest takeaway from Tulane's first two games is that Kendall Timmons and Jordan Callahan don't have to be heroes this season. November 17, 2011
Tulane University to Dedicate Hertz Center with Public Ceremony this Thursday Times-Picayune Tulane University will dedicate the Hertz Center, the new practice facility for the Green Wave men's and women's basketball and volleyball programs, this Thursday, Nov. 17 with a public ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. November 16, 2011
Tulane men's basketball team roars past Nicholls State 96-50 Times-Picayune The professional basketball season might be on hold, but the Tulane men's basketball did its best NBA-style impression against Nicholls State on Tuesday night at Fogelman Arena. November 15, 2011
Report says Tulane is interested in Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin Times-Picayune ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday evening that Tulane has interest in Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin. Tulane basketball team hopes to avenge last year's loss to Nicholls State Times-Picayune The Green Wave faces Nicholls State in a 7 p.m. game tonight in Fogelman Arena, but it won't face the mountain it tried to scale last season. November 14, 2011
Tulane women's basketball team wants to be physical vs. Louisiana-Monroe Times-Picayune Tulane women's basketball coach Lisa Stockton is starting to get a feel for her new-look roster. November 10, 2011
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton says Tulane has contacted him about coaches Times-Picayune New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton says that Tulane athletic director Rick Dickson has talked to he and general manager Mickey Loomis about a couple of Saints assistant coaches in regards to the Green Wave's football coaching vacancy. November 9, 2011
Tulane running back/return specialist Dante' Butler suspended Times-Picayune Running back Dante' Butler has been suspended for the rest of the season for violation of university policy, Tulane confirmed Tuesday. Former Miami of Ohio's Michael Haywood interviewed by Tulane for football coaching position Times-Picayune Former Miami of Ohio and Pittsburgh Coach Michael Haywood has been interviewed by Tulane Athletic Director Rick Dickson, according to a source, and is a serious candidate for the Green Wave's football vacancy. Rich Rodriguez rumors fly regarding Tulane head football coach search Times-Picayune Two reports emerged Tuesday that former Tulane assistant coach Rich Rodriguez is "rumored" to be in town on Thursday to meet with former players and interview again for the Green Wave's head coaching position. November 4, 2011
Tulane checking out trio from MAC for football head coach's job Times-Picayune Tulane's search for its next football coach is headed to the Midwest. November 2, 2011
Ex-Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski interviews for Tulane job Times-Picayune Tulane is reaching out to several former coaches in the beginning stages of the search for a head football coach. October 28, 2011
Tulane interim coach Mark Hutson shortening playing rotation for some backups Times-Picayune Desperate to end a five-game losing streak, Tulane interim Mark Hutson is not promising his backups the same amount of playing time they may have enjoyed under former coach Bob Toledo. Tulane football team eager to stop mistakes with East Carolina up next Times-Picayune Tulane's football team had another chance last Saturday to gain some much-needed confidence after not winning a game in almost a month. October 27, 2011
Tulane safety Derrick Strozier beats the odds to be an all-around contributer Times-Picayune Derrick Strozier was a one-man wonder in Tulane's loss against Memphis last Saturday. Texas Tech football Coach Tommy Tuberville says Big 12 should go after Tulane according to a report Times-Picayune Texas Tech football coach Tommy Tuberville told ESPN radio today that he thinks the Big 12 should go after schools in interesting destination cities if expanding and included Tulane as one he would target. October 26, 2011
Video: Conroy, Stockton Speak at Tulane Basketball Media Day SportsNOLA Conroy, entering his second season at the helm of the Green Wave, addressed the media at annual media day Development the key for young Tulane women's basketball team How well can Tulane women's basketball team replace six departed seniors with seven freshmen?. Infusion of 12 newcomers has Tulane's basketball coach excited for season The second edition of Coach Ed Conroy's Tulane men's basketball team looks vastly different from the first one, even with the return of a key component. October 24, 2011
Tulane football coaching search should cut to the chase Times-Picayune Tommy Bowden? Sure, he's pining to get back on the sideline for Tulane, after having sprinted away at the first sign of daylight to conclude his first tenure. October 21, 2011
Tulane interim coach Mark Hutson has his shot to win head coaching job Times-Picayune As a career assistant coach, Tulane's Mark Hutson has long desired to become a head coach -- but he didn't expect for it to happen this season. October 20, 2011
Who's up next for the Tulane football coaching job? Times-Picayune With the Bob Toledo era drawing to a close this week, Tulane is abuzz with just who will don the Blue and Olive on the sideline next season? October 19, 2011
Last week's loss to UTEP and four years of losing ended Bob Toledo's tenure as football coach at Tulane Times-Picayune Tulane football coach Bob Toledo resigned under pressure from the school's administration Tuesday morning after a four-game losing skid and mounting discontent from the Green Wave's fan base. Bob Toledo's departure doesn't stir too many emotions on Tulane's campus Times-Picayune An hour after Tulane Athletic Director Rick Dickson announced Bob Toledo's resignation as football coach Tuesday, most of the students on campus went about their normal business. Challenge of being Tulane's football coach proved to be too much for Bob Toledo Times-Picayune Another Tulane football coach walks the plank. If Tulane can get its act together, LSU assistant could be key to success Times-Picayune This, in short, is a plan for Tulane's football program. October 17, 2011
Tulane men's basketball team welcomes bevy of newcomers Times-Picayune The courts of the Hertz Practice Facility on Friday resembled something like a United Nations for basketball. October 14, 2011
Tulane's new practice facility gets big thumbs up from players Times-Picayune The Tulane women's basketball team, along with the volleyball team and men's basketball team, have occupancy permits to practice in the 43,000-square-foot, $14 million marvel that is expected to be ready for a November ribbon-cutting and dedication. October 13, 2011
Tulane wide receiver Xavier Rush steps up in a big way Times-Picayune During his media luncheon earlier this week, Texas-El Paso Coach Mike Price specifically mentioned Rush as a player the Miners must focus on Saturday at the Superdome. October 12, 2011
Tulane's Sam Schofield is cleared to play, Green Wave injury report Times-Picayune Tulane safety Sam Scofield broke his wrist in Saturday night's game but was cleared to play against UTEP on Saturday, Coach Bob Toledo said. Tulane Green Wave linebacker Trent Mackey not afraid to step up where needed Times-Picayune Tulane junior Trent Mackey is banged up like any other linebacker that has started every game this season. October 10, 2011
Tulane comes up short in 37-34 loss to Syracuse Times-Picayune This time, Tulane enjoyed four quarters of a football game. However, the Green Wave didn't enjoy the final 2:47, in which Syracuse drove for the go-ahead score on Saturday in The Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Tulane defense, though outscored, finally delivers in second half Times-Picayune After two weeks, Tulane Coach Bob Toledo finally saw his defense deliver tackles instead of repeatedly giving up big plays in the second half. Tulane needs to give its football coaches a fighting chance Times-Picayune But unless and until Tulane's administration decides it wants a competitive program, and really shows it's willing to do what's necessary in terms of a budget and recruiting to make that happen, then all we're waiting for is the next Toledo. October 7, 2011
Tulane's chances of getting invited to join Big 12 said to be slim Times-Picayune However, it's remote at best, according to Kristi Dosh, an Atlanta lawyer who founded businessofcollegesports.com. October 6, 2011
Tulane Athletic Director Rick Dickson addresses fans in Wave Chat letter Times-Picayune Tulane athletic director Rick Dickson addressed football fans in his latest Wave Chat letter. Tulane might be considered for inclusion in the Big 12 a report says Times-Picayune A report on ESPN.com on Wednesday night discussing Big 12 expansion candidates mentioned Tulane as a possibility, among several other schools. October 5, 2011
Tulane receiver undergoes sports hernia surgery Times-Picayune Tulane junior wide receiver Ryan Grant has undergone surgery for a sports hernia and could miss the rest of the 2011 season. Reports on sale of house rankles Tulane coach Bob Toledo Times-Picayune Bob Toledo has endured much in his 40-plus years of coaching, and with his usual upbeat demeanor, he rarely gets rankled, at least with members of the media. October 4, 2011
Tulane Coach Bob Toledo says house on the market doesn't mean he's leaving Times-Picayune Tulane football Coach Bob Toledo has had his English Turn house on the market since May, and when it was reported Monday that his 4,416-square foot home was an active listing, Green Wave message boards lit up with speculation that Toledo was expecting a quick exit from Tulane. September 30, 2011
Army offense hopes to get off the ground against Tulane Times-Picayune Running the football hasn't been a problem for Army Coach Rich Ellerson's Black Knights, who are third in the nation in rushing. September 29, 2011
Conference USA, Mountain West continue to explore football merger Times-Picayune Earlier in the day, Tulane Athletic Director Rick Dickson chimed in via text message from Dallas -- site of the meeting. Dickson said he was one of three athletic directors representing C-USA. Tulane's Orleans Darkwa seeking a return to freshman form Times-Picayune The slow start of Darkwa, a Nashville, Tenn., native, might be attributed to a partially torn toe ligament during the summer that limited him in fall camp. September 28, 2011
Tulane's football team is getting physical in its practice sessions Times-Picayune Expect some added thumping of shoulder pads at the Westfeldt Practice facility this week. September 23, 2011
Conference USA, Mountain West to discuss merger that could create football-only conference Times-Picayune It seems every day brings a rash of new college football conference realignments. So far, it hasn't affected Tulane and its membership in Conference USA. However, that might change as C-USA and Mountain West Conference representatives meet next week in Dallas to discuss a football-only merger. September 21, 2011
Tulane's defense is flexing its muscles in Conference USA Times-Picayune In a conference dominated by high-powered offenses, Tulane's defense is holding its own, and them some. September 19, 2011
Griffin throws for 3 TDs as Tulane routs UAB 49-10 Times-Picayune The Tulane football team didn't just exhale a sigh of relief after this one. It belted out perhaps the most lusty Hullabaloo since Bob Toledo became coach after Tulane's 49-10 victory against UAB on Saturday. Tulane routs Alabama-Birmingham, off to best start under Bob Toledo Times-Picayune Ryan Griffin threw for three touchdowns and Orleans Darkwa rushed for two as Tulane routed Alabama-Birmingham 49-10 on Saturday. September 16, 2011
Tulane, UAB football programs in similar situations Times-Picayune In four seasons at Alabama-Birmingham, Coach Neil Callaway has not had a winning season or finished higher than fourth place in Conference USA. September 15, 2011
Tulane's offense seeks to get back on track against Alabama-Birmingham Times-Picayune The look of determination on Griffin's face was even more pronounced as he prepared for Tulane's game at Alabama-Brimingham for a critical conference matchup Saturday. September 12, 2011
Tulane unable to resolve its Tulsa issues in 31-3 loss Times-Picayune The Tulane football team found a new preamble to its tale with Conference USA heavyweight Tulsa. September 8, 2011
Tulane freshman Robert Kelley makes immediate impression Times-Picayune Kelley, 5 feet 11, 223 pounds, returned seven kickoffs for 213 yards against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday at the Superdome. September 7, 2011
Ailing Tulane has big concerns for its game against Tulsa Times-Picayune Starter Shakiel Smith's and Kyle Davis' each have a separate [sic] shoulder after Saturday's 47-33 opening victory against Southeastern Louisiana, Coach Bob Toledo said Tuesday. September 6, 2011
Tulane's Robert Kelley sets return mark in first collegiate game Times-Picayune If there was any doubt Robert Kelley could play at the college level, it was erased on the first play of his career at Tulane. Tulane's football team is impressive in season-opening win vs. Southeastern Times-Picayune Tropical Storm Lee swirled around the Superdome, moving up the Tulane-Southeastern Louisiana kickoff by two hours, but it was all clear and calm for Tulane inside.
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