Dummies’ guide: 15 things to know about Tulane football
September 2, 2015
15 easy facts to help you follow Tulane Football:
- Tulane Athletics is in the American Athletic Conference.
- Redshirt sophomore Tanner Lee (#12) is Tulane’s quarterback.
- Curtis Johnson is Tulane’s head coach.
- Tulane finished 3-9 last year.
- After Tulane scores a touchdown, “The Hullabaloo” should not begin until after the score is announced.
- For Tulane Athletics, “Green Wave” is the nickname, while Riptide the pelican is our mascot.
- Tulane students can use WaveBucks at select stadium registers.
- Tulane last made a bowl game in 2013.
- Tulane’s Redzone Defense finished second in the nation last year.
- Tulane’s Redzone Offense tied for second to last (123rd) in the nation last year.
- Tulane’s defense is led by senior safety Darion Monroe, senior defensive end Royce LaFrance, junior linebacker Nico Marley and redshirt sophomore cornerback Parry Nickerson.
- Sophomore cornerback Parry Nickerson tied for seventh in the nation in interceptions last year (six).
- Head Coach Curtis Johnson has won a Super Bowl and NCAA National Championship as a coach.
- Tulane Football has more SEC Championships than Kentucky, Mississippi State, Arkansas, South Carolina,Missouri and Vanderbilt. Tulane is no longer a member of the Southeastern Conference.
- @hullsports provides the best Tulane sports coverage on Twitter.
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