TULANE GREEN WAVE NEWS

Baseball Begins Practice on Friday

In 23 days the Tulane baseball program will open their 2012 season inside the wrought iron gates of Greer Field at Turchin Stadium and for seniors Frank Florio, D.J. Ponder, Jeremy Schaffer and Nick Schneeberger this will be their final seasons to wear the Olive and Blue and try to lead the Green Wave to the NCAA Tournament.

Football. Three Green Wave Earn All-Louisiana Football Honors

Three Tulane football players added more accolades to their resume as sophomore running back Orleans Darkwa, junior middle linebacker Trent Mackey and senior defensive end Dezman Moses were selected to the 2011 All-Louisiana College Football Team announced by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA).

Football. Tulane's Kemp, Warmsley Honored by Fellowship Foundation at Annual Dinner Presentation in Ninth Ward

A Tulane-New Orleans tradition in the Ninth Ward continued last week when the Fellowship Foundation once again honored a pair of Tulane football players during its annual pre-Christmas Dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at Martin Luther King Jr. Science and Technology. This year's honorees were senior Joe Kemp, who received the Most Inspirational Award and sophomore Julius Warmsley...

Football. Seven Tulane Football Players Garner All-Conference USA Honors

The 2011 Conference USA football teams are out following a vote by the league's 12 head football coaches and Tulane is represented with six players garnering all-conference honors, including junior linebacker Trent Mackey, who was named to the first team, while senior defensive end Dezman Moses and sophomore running back Orleans Darkwa received second team honors and defensive...

Football. Tulane Football Falls to Hawai'i in 2011 Season Finale, 35-23

The Tulane defense registered two interceptions and a safety and sophomore running back Orleans Darkwa scored two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough as Hawai'i held on for a 35-23 victory in the 2011 season finale for the Green Wave in front of 21,542 at Aloha Stadium.

Football. Football Falls To Conference USA Foe Houston, 73-17

Sophomore running back Orleans Darkwa ran for 123 yards and two touchdowns, but it was not enough as the Tulane University football dropped a 73-17 decision to No. 11 Houston in Conference USA action Thursday evening at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Tulane talking big about future coach

Let me see if I have this right. Tulane football, which hasn't had since 2002, is reaching big time for the next coach. How about this list of candidates? Former Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski Former Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach It's hard to believe three high profile coaches like these guys would have...
Via Crystal Ball Run  |  November 03, 2011

Football. Football Drops Homecoming Contest To C-USA Foe Memphis, 33-17

Junior linebacker Trent Mackey hit the 100-tackle plateau for the season and the sophomore duo of Orleans Darkwa and Wilson Van Hooser both posted 100-yard receiving days, but it was not enough as the Tulane University football team dropped its Homecoming contest to Conference USA foe Memphis, 33-17, Saturday afternoon in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Football. Four Tulane Football Players Receive C-USA Mid-Season Honors from Phil Steele Publications

Four Tulane football student-athletes have been recognized on Phil Steele's annual mid-season Conference USA team, including junior linebacker Trent Mackey, sophomore running back Orleans Darkwa, junior safety Shakiel Smith and freshman running back/kick returner Robert Kelley.

Football. Football Falls To Conference USA Foe UTEP, 44-7

The Green Wave defense forced three turnovers and junior middle linebacker Trent Mackey tallied double-digit tackle totals for the fifth time in seven games so far in 2011, but it was not enough as the Tulane University football team dropped a 44-7 decision to Conference USA foe UTEP Saturday afternoon at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Football. Late Field Goals Sinks Wave As Football Falls To Syracuse, 37-34

Junior quarterback Ryan Griffin completed 24-of-30 passes for a 320 yards and junior linebacker Trent Mackey posted a career-best 18 tackles, but it was not enough as the Tulane University football team dropped a 37-34 heartbreaker to Syracuse Saturday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

Clark Likes Tulane

Tulane signed RB Robert Kelley out of O.P. Walker (Algiers, La.) in February and the Green Wave is showing interest in Kelley's former teammate: '13 DE/LB Lyn Clark.
Via recruiting.scout.com  |  October 08, 2011

Tulane offense struggles in 48-27 loss to Duke

Tulane's tilt-a-whirl season continued Saturday. The Green Wave struggled on offense and defense, falling 48-27 at Duke. Tulane entered the game with a robust scoring average of 33.0, but that was deceiving. The Green Wave had lacked consistency, scoring 47, then 3, then 49 points. The trend continued at Wallace Wade Stadium as the Green Wave offense was held out of the end...
Via AP on Fox  |  September 24, 2011

Football. Tulane Quarterback Ryan Griffin Named C-USA Co-Offensive Player of the Week

Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin has been named the Conference USA Co-Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 281 yards and three touchdowns in the Green Wave's 49-10 victory last week at UAB. C-USA Football Players of the Week are voted on by a panel of the league's media.

Tulane 49, UAB 10

Ryan Griffin threw for three touchdowns and Orleans Darkwa rushed for two as Tulane routed Alabama-Birmingham 49-10 on Saturday. The Green Wave (2-1, 1-1 Conference USA) outgained the Blazers 540 yards to 193 while holding possession of the ball for almost 42 minutes. Tulane returned two of its three interceptions for touchdowns. After Darkwa scored on a 4-yard run in the first...
Via AP on Fox  |  September 17, 2011

Football. UAB Drops C-USA Opener to Tulane, 49-10

Ryan Griffin threw for three touchdowns and Orleans Darkwa rushed for two as Tulane routed UAB 49-10 on Saturday.
Via Official Site of the UAB Blazers  |  September 17, 2011

Football. Football Rolls Past UAB To Even C-USA Record, 49-10

Junior quarterback Ryan Griffin tied a career high with three touchdown passes and both junior middle linebacker Trent Mackey and sophomore defensive back Derrick Strozier had interception returns for scores as the Tulane University football team rolled past Conference USA foe UAB, 49-10, Saturday afternoon at Legion Field.

Football. Kemp uses Marine training in football

As a fifth-year senior, Tulane wide receiver Joe Kemp's leadership skills will be put the test every day during the football season.But after spending the summer at Marine Corps Officer Candidate School, Kemp is more than up for the challenge of helping the Green Wave strive to post their first winning season since 2002.

Football. Football Drops C-USA Opener To Tulsa, 31-3

Junior middle linebacker Trent Mackey and junior strong safety Shakiel Smith had 10 tackles each, and the Green Wave defense tallied three sacks among six tackles for loss, but it was not enough as the Tulane University football team dropped its Conference USA opener to Tulsa Saturday afternoon in the Louisiana Superdome.

Football. Football Downs Southeastern Louisiana In Season Opener, 47-33

Junior quarterback Ryan Griffin tied a career high with three touchdown passes and six Green Wave players found the endzone as the Tulane University football team opened the 2011 season with a 47-33 victory over Southeastern Louisiana Saturday afternoon in the Louisiana Superdome.

Tulane 47, SE Louisiana 33

Ryan Griffin passed for three touchdowns, all in the first half, as Tulane defeated Southeastern Louisiana 47-33 Saturday in the opener for both teams. After leading 31-21 at halftime, the Green Wave broke it open in the third quarter. Matthew Bailey blocked Beau Mothe's punt and it rolled out of the end zone for a Tulane safety. After receiving the Lions' free kick, Tulane...
Via AP on Fox  |  September 03, 2011

49ers Sign CB Phillip Davis To A 3-Year Contract

The 49ers continued to rebuild their roster, signing cornerback Phillip Davis to a three-year contract Tuesday. Davis starred at Tulane, where he appeared in 46 games, recording 123 tackles, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a sack. Davis earned first-team All-Conference USA honors in 2010, starting all 12 games and leading the Green Wave in passes defensed with 12. He...
Via GridironFans.com  |  August 02, 2011

Ready to turn the corner?

Veteran Tulane QB Ryan Griffin and Coach Bob Toledo are optimistic that the Green Wave can be a factor in C-USA this season after a 4-8 2010 season punctuated by close calls and missed chances.
Via tulane.scout.com  |  August 01, 2011

Football. Tulane's Football Heads to Memphis this Sunday for 2011 C-USA Football Media Day

Tulane fifth-year head coach Bob Toledo and junior quarterback Ryan Griffin will represent the Green Wave this Sunday at the annual Conference USA Football Media Day, July 31 in Memphis, Tenn.

Football. Tulane's Trent Mackey Named to C-USA Football Coaches Preseason First Team

Tulane's Trent Mackey added another award to his preseason list today as the junior linebacker was named to the 2011 Conference USA Football Coaches Preseason First Team, as it was announced today by the league office.
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