Which athlete should you model your pregame fit after?
Bella Baff and Ezra Weber
September 16, 2020
Pause. Look in the mirror. It’s time for an outfit check. What are you rockin’? When you woke up this morning, which outfit, which pair of shoes made you say, “Damn! That’s it”? You’re walking down Broadway or McAlister on the way to class. You’ve probably got something in your ear hypin...
Saints spoil Brady’s Buccaneer debut
Jake Blancher, Associate Sports Editor
September 16, 2020
After enduring a third-straight heartbreaking playoff loss last season, ending with a deja vu no-call for potential pass interference, the New Orleans Saints won their season opener 34-23 this past Sunday. The epic season opener featured a battle between two of the greatest quarterbacks of all time: Drew Brees and Tom Brady. ...
A world without sports: How coronavirus has impacted athletics globally
Jude Papillion, Staff Reporter
April 3, 2020
Due to the spread of the coronavirus, sporting events around the world have either been canceled, suspended or postponed. This includes postponement of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan — a move announced by International Olympic Committee Chairman Dick Pound. The games were set to take place between July 24 and Aug. 9. ...
Tulane players declare intent for NFL, NBA drafts
Alex Smith, Staff Reporter
April 17, 2019
With both the NBA and NFL drafts approaching quickly, several Tulane athletes are hoping to hear their names called on June 20 and April 25, respectively. Donnie Lewis Jr. Senior cornerback Donnie Lewis Jr. is considered to have the highest chance of being drafted by an NFL team. Lewis was selected to the all-AAC second team for his stellar per...
Bandwagon Bootcamp: Becoming a Saints Fan
Hannah Erbrick, Arcade Editor
January 16, 2019
Despite the chilly air, the energy in New Orleans is blood-pumping and electric. Mardi Gras is right around the corner; more pressingly, the New Orleans Saints are just one win away from traveling to Atlanta for the Super Bowl on Feb. 3. Some students have their own, albeit less dynamic, home team lo...
NFL Picks: Week 10
Julian Bombard, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
Playoff picture begins to take shape - Heading into week 10, there are already seven different teams* with just two or fewer losses, almost all virtual locks to make the playoffs. After adding the division winners from the NFC North, East and AFC South (the three divisions lacking a standout t...
A beautiful game for all: addressing homophobia in sports
Hannah May, Contributing Reporter
October 25, 2018
LGBT history month occurs annually during the month of October. The world of sports is still a largely conservative body in terms of sexuality and gender expression, which makes celebrating the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ athletes difficult during this month. Homophobia within men's sports in partic...
NFL Picks: Week Seven
Julian Bombard, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Before we dive into this week’s upcoming matchups, let’s look back on a fantastic sixth week in the NFL. Here’s what we know for certain: The Los Angeles Rams are good. I mean really, really good. Clearly the undefeated Rams are a premier team in this league, but it is shaping up to become ...
NFL Picks: Week 5
Julian Bombard, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
Atlanta Falcons (+3) at Pittsburgh Steelers This Sunday, Atlanta heads north to Pittsburgh in a matchup featuring high-scoring offenses, expensive veteran quarterbacks and underwhelming win-loss records. After reaching the divisional round the of the playoffs last year, the Falcons ...
NFL Picks: Week 4
Grant Barnes, Sports Editor
September 27, 2018
Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Rams How … how in the world does one lose 27-6 to the previously winless Buffalo Bills? Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen, a rookie out of the University of Wyoming, utterly dismantled the hyped-up Minnesota defense in week three in what can be characterized as a show of utter force. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins defi...
From The Basement: A “Saintsational” Change to NFL Cheerleading
Cullen Fagan, Social Media Editor
September 13, 2018
Last spring, I wrote about the scandal enveloping the New Orleans Saints in regards to their abysmal treatment of their cheerleaders. Recently, the Saintsations were in the headlines again, but this time for an entirely different reason. Last month, the Saints made history when Jesse Hernandez t...
High Tide: Green Wave finds success in NFL, MLB, NBA Drafts
Grant Barnes, Sports Editor
August 29, 2018
The dreadfully hot summer of 2018 proved to be, in fact, quite delightful for Tulane Athletics, as a whopping six former members of Green Wave teams were drafted into professional leagues. These six standout athletes were selected into three of the most prestigious leagues of competition in the nation: t...
