CURTIS JOHNSON RUMORS

Helen Cox HS Pipeline to Tulane?

When Tulane head coach Curtis Johnson was hired away from the New Orleans Saints last December, the new Green Wave boss stated that his program would aggressively target prospects from Louisiana. In particular, Johnson sought success in the local metro area and he has succeeded at programs such as Helen Cox, which is sending '12 LB Royce LaFrance and '13 DE Eldridge Washington to Tulane.
Via recruiting.scout.com  |  6 days ago

Saints Nation: Saints Finally Hire WR Coach Henry Ellard to Replace Curtis Johnson

The Saints took their sweet time hiring a replacement for former WR coach and current head football coach of the Tulane Green Wave Curtis Johnson. That man is now known and it's Henry Ellard, former superstar receiver of the Los Angeles Rams. My memories of Ellard mostly associate themselves to playing Tecmo Super Bowl incessantly as a kid. That picture to the right is Ellard...
Via The Saints Nation  |  March 15, 2012

Football. Tulane Announces Fundraising Campaign For Football Stadium

Just days after hiring Saints wide receivers coach Curtis Johnson as its new head football coach, Tulane University has announced "Home Field Advantage," a $70 million fundraising campaign to build a new $60 million on-campus football stadium and provide $10 million in additional support for the Green Wave football program.

Johnson: Tulane will play for trophies

Curtis Johnson says it's a dream come true to get his first head coaching job in his hometown and at a university he always admired. Johnson, who was formally introduced Monday as Tulane's new coach, says he understands what it takes to win on the highest levels of football and predicts that the Green Wave will play for trophies in coming seasons. Johnson has been the New...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 05, 2011

Curtis Johnson will remain with Saints through season

Florio broke a little college football news last night when he reported that Saints wide receiver coach Curtis Johnson will be leaving the Saints to take over the Tulane University head coaching job. Saints coach Sean Payton confirmed the news on Monday, and said Johnson will stay at his current position through the Saints regular…
Via Pro Football Talk  |  December 05, 2011

Report: Tulane hires Johnson as coach

A person familiar with the decision says Tulane's next head coach will be Saints wide receiver coach Curtis Johnson. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring has not been announced, says Johnson could be introduced as early as Monday, and the Saints declined comment. Johnson was on the sideline with the Saints on Sunday night...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 04, 2011

Tulane coach to be Saints asst. Johnson (AP)

A person familiar with the decision says Tulane's next head coach will be Saints wide receiver coach Curtis Johnson. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hiring has not been announced, says Johnson could be introduced as early as Monday, and the Saints declined comment.
Via Rivals.com  |  December 04, 2011

Saints WR Coach Curtis Johnson To Be Next Head Coach At Tulane

Saints WR coach Curtis Johnson will be the next Tulane head coach, The Times-Picayune of New Orleans reported. A league source told CBSSports.com things were looking in that direction following Monday's win vs. the Giants. Johnson has been on Sean Payton's staff since Payton arrived in New Orleans in 2006. Source: CBS Sports Attached Thumbnails
Via GridironFans.com  |  December 04, 2011

Curtis Johnson leaving the Saints for Tulane

As the Saints continue their push toward another possible Super Bowl appearance and/or win, they will need a new receivers coach. Per a league source, receivers coach Curtis Johnson has accepted the head-coaching job at Tulane.  He joined the Saints in 2006, with coach Sean Payton.  Johnson, 50, previously spent 10 years at the University…
Via Pro Football Talk  |  December 04, 2011

Saints aide Curtis Johnson on U of M's radar

Curtis Johnson, an NFL assistant coach with the New Orleans Saints and reportedly among the finalists for the vacant Tulane football head coaching job, is attracting interest from the University of Memphis.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal  |  December 02, 2011
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