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Posted on 2/4/09 at 8:24 am to Sidis
Posted on 2/4/09 at 8:24 am to Sidis
Tulane University: Tulane Football National Signing Day 2009 (LIVE) Blog
(Updates may also be heard on WIST 690AM LINK)
Times-Picayune: Tulane football signee bios (2/4/09)
!!! ALL 24 verbal commits faxed in their NLI !!!
Defense
1. Austen Jacks, DL (Winter Park; Winter Park, FL)
2. Devin Williams, DL (Cinco Ranch; Katy, TX)
3. Shane Delery, DL (Jesuit; Kenner, LA)
4. Cody Ledford, LB (North Florida Christian; Tallahassee, FL)
5. Ryan Travis, DB (Plaquemine; Plaquemine, LA)
6. Shakiel Smith, DB (Edna Karr; New Orleans, LA)
7. Jordan Garrett, DB (West Brook; Beaumont, TX)
8. Derrick Strozier, DB (Edgewater; Orlando, FL)
9. Kendrell Washington, DB (Brenham; Brenham, TX)
10. Kendrick Washington, DB (Brenham; Brenham, TX)
Offense
11. Hunter Howden, OL (Lumberton; Lumberton, TX)
12. Zachary Morgan, OL (Sam Houston; Moss Bluff, TX)
13. L.J. Abrams, OL (Bob Jones; Madison, TX)
14. Mike Henry, OL (John Curtis; River Ridge, LA)
15. Rio Mares, OL (Cibola; Albuquerque, NM)
16. Payten Jason, RB (Jesuit; Waggaman, LA)
17. Stephen Barnett, RB (Bolles; Jacksonville, FL)
18. Brock Sanders, TE (Northview; Duluth, GA)
19. Wilson Van Hooser, WR (Trinity; Montgomery, AL)
20. Jordan Sullen, WR (Edna Karr; New Orleans, LA)
21. Ryan Grant, WR (West Brook; Beaumont, TX)
22. D.J. Banks, WR (West Monroe; West Monroe, LA)
23. Devin Figaro WR (Hargrave Military; Chatham, VA)
24. Ryan Rome, K (Destrehan; Destrehan, LA)
25. ??? (Coach Toledo will likely hold for transfer, etc.)
(Updates may also be heard on WIST 690AM LINK)
Times-Picayune: Tulane football signee bios (2/4/09)
!!! ALL 24 verbal commits faxed in their NLI !!!
Defense
1. Austen Jacks, DL (Winter Park; Winter Park, FL)
2. Devin Williams, DL (Cinco Ranch; Katy, TX)
3. Shane Delery, DL (Jesuit; Kenner, LA)
4. Cody Ledford, LB (North Florida Christian; Tallahassee, FL)
5. Ryan Travis, DB (Plaquemine; Plaquemine, LA)
6. Shakiel Smith, DB (Edna Karr; New Orleans, LA)
7. Jordan Garrett, DB (West Brook; Beaumont, TX)
8. Derrick Strozier, DB (Edgewater; Orlando, FL)
9. Kendrell Washington, DB (Brenham; Brenham, TX)
10. Kendrick Washington, DB (Brenham; Brenham, TX)
Offense
11. Hunter Howden, OL (Lumberton; Lumberton, TX)
12. Zachary Morgan, OL (Sam Houston; Moss Bluff, TX)
13. L.J. Abrams, OL (Bob Jones; Madison, TX)
14. Mike Henry, OL (John Curtis; River Ridge, LA)
15. Rio Mares, OL (Cibola; Albuquerque, NM)
16. Payten Jason, RB (Jesuit; Waggaman, LA)
17. Stephen Barnett, RB (Bolles; Jacksonville, FL)
18. Brock Sanders, TE (Northview; Duluth, GA)
19. Wilson Van Hooser, WR (Trinity; Montgomery, AL)
20. Jordan Sullen, WR (Edna Karr; New Orleans, LA)
21. Ryan Grant, WR (West Brook; Beaumont, TX)
22. D.J. Banks, WR (West Monroe; West Monroe, LA)
23. Devin Figaro WR (Hargrave Military; Chatham, VA)
24. Ryan Rome, K (Destrehan; Destrehan, LA)
25. ??? (Coach Toledo will likely hold for transfer, etc.)
This post was edited on 7/29/09 at 9:14 am
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Posted on 2/4/09 at 8:42 am to Sidis
Sounds like Tulane is giving signing updates on 690 in NOLA for anyone interested. 20 & 40 after the hour it sounds like
Posted on 2/4/09 at 12:23 pm to danfraz
FYI:
Thanks for all the interest in Coach Toledo's 2009 recruiting class.
A nice NSD for Tulane (and of course, LSU).
Thanks for all the interest in Coach Toledo's 2009 recruiting class.
A nice NSD for Tulane (and of course, LSU).
This post was edited on 2/4/09 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 2/4/09 at 1:32 pm to Sidis
great recruiting class, now hopefully it will translate to some wins on the field
Posted on 2/4/09 at 1:54 pm to TulaneTigerFan
Fantastic class for Tulane. Maybe Div1 football will return to the city!!!!
Posted on 2/4/09 at 2:12 pm to danfraz
quote:
Fantastic class for Tulane.
Let's hope this translates into WINS (not just moral victories) on the field!
That said, Toledo is doing about all he can in the short time he's been at Tulane.
There are several obvious institutional changes he has already begun to address:
- the use of redshirts, creating roster depth, defending against the spread, focused recruiting, building local relationships, etc.
This post was edited on 2/5/09 at 8:27 am
Posted on 3/22/09 at 12:47 pm to Sidis
*** NEWS UPDATE ***
Tulane enjoyed a bit of nice off-season news this past week:
NewOrleans.com: Scott Granted 6th Year During Good Week for Tulane:
I. NewOrleans.com: Tulane's Reggie Scott Receives Sixth Year of Eligibility from the NCAA
tulanegreenwave.cstv.com: Tulane's Reggie Scott Receives Sixth Year of Eligibility from the NCAA
Times-Picayune: Tulane defensive end Reggie Scott granted extra year of eligibility
Associated Press: Tulane DE Scott to return for final season
II. NewOrleans.com: Tulane's Mackey Takes Long Way Home
Times-Picayune: Tigers, Green Wave each add football commitments
- "I'm excited about being part of the Tulane program and being part of this team," Mackey said Friday while not being specific about his Duke departure.
"I'm grateful to Coach Toledo and Coach (Doug) Lichtenberger (Tulane's recruiting coordinator) for giving me this chance."
2008 Tulane Decommit Trent Mackey has transferred to Tulane from Duke:
Rivals.com: Trent Mackey, LB (Carencro HS)
Tulane enjoyed a bit of nice off-season news this past week:
NewOrleans.com: Scott Granted 6th Year During Good Week for Tulane:
I. NewOrleans.com: Tulane's Reggie Scott Receives Sixth Year of Eligibility from the NCAA
tulanegreenwave.cstv.com: Tulane's Reggie Scott Receives Sixth Year of Eligibility from the NCAA
Times-Picayune: Tulane defensive end Reggie Scott granted extra year of eligibility
Associated Press: Tulane DE Scott to return for final season
II. NewOrleans.com: Tulane's Mackey Takes Long Way Home
Times-Picayune: Tigers, Green Wave each add football commitments
- "I'm excited about being part of the Tulane program and being part of this team," Mackey said Friday while not being specific about his Duke departure.
"I'm grateful to Coach Toledo and Coach (Doug) Lichtenberger (Tulane's recruiting coordinator) for giving me this chance."
2008 Tulane Decommit Trent Mackey has transferred to Tulane from Duke:
Rivals.com: Trent Mackey, LB (Carencro HS)
This post was edited on 7/29/09 at 9:15 am
Posted on 5/2/09 at 5:38 pm to Sidis
*** NEWS UPDATE ***
2009 NFL DRAFT:
Former Rummel (Metarie, LA) and Tulane OT Tory Kropog (6-6/309) was selected as the #135th overall pick (4th Rd.) of the Tennessee Titans.
NFL.com's Draft Tracker
NFL.com Player Profile: Troy Kropog
Former E.D. White HS (Thibodaux, LA) and Tulane C Michael Parenton (6-2/295) has signed a free agent contract with the New York Jets. LINK
Former Lincoln HS (Tallahassee, FL) Tulane deep snapper Craig Gelhardt (6-3/233) received an offer to attend the Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie camp. LINK
ALSO:
Tulane's Coach Bob Toledo was ranked 26th among Non-BCS Coaches by Sports Illustrated. SI.com TD.com Posting (4/16/09)
...and some sad news:
On Thursday, April 30th, the Tulane and East Ascension High School communities were stunned to learn of the death of 20 yrd old Andrew Villar.
Drew, a Tulane Football walk-on place kicker, was a three-sport standout and president of his class all four years, 'Mr. East Ascension High School' and homecoming king.
Times-Picayune: Tulane placekicker Drew Villar dead; cause unknown (4/30/09)
Services set for Tulane football player Drew Villar, who died Thursday
Teammates remember Tulane walk-on kicker Drew Villar's personality, determination
2009 NFL DRAFT:
Former Rummel (Metarie, LA) and Tulane OT Tory Kropog (6-6/309) was selected as the #135th overall pick (4th Rd.) of the Tennessee Titans.
NFL.com's Draft Tracker
NFL.com Player Profile: Troy Kropog
Former E.D. White HS (Thibodaux, LA) and Tulane C Michael Parenton (6-2/295) has signed a free agent contract with the New York Jets. LINK
Former Lincoln HS (Tallahassee, FL) Tulane deep snapper Craig Gelhardt (6-3/233) received an offer to attend the Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie camp. LINK
ALSO:
Tulane's Coach Bob Toledo was ranked 26th among Non-BCS Coaches by Sports Illustrated. SI.com TD.com Posting (4/16/09)
...and some sad news:
On Thursday, April 30th, the Tulane and East Ascension High School communities were stunned to learn of the death of 20 yrd old Andrew Villar.
Drew, a Tulane Football walk-on place kicker, was a three-sport standout and president of his class all four years, 'Mr. East Ascension High School' and homecoming king.
Times-Picayune: Tulane placekicker Drew Villar dead; cause unknown (4/30/09)
Services set for Tulane football player Drew Villar, who died Thursday
Teammates remember Tulane walk-on kicker Drew Villar's personality, determination
This post was edited on 7/29/09 at 9:16 am
Posted on 6/8/09 at 8:30 am to Sidis
***Tulane Football's 1st 2010 Commitment***
Tulane Bound - Natchitoches Times
Offensive lineman becomes Tulane's first 2010 football commitment - neworleans.com
- Bob Toledo has his first commitment for the class of 2010. Offensive lineman David "Ben" Stone of St. Mary's of Natchitoches has verbally cast his lot with Tulane, choosing the Green Wave over ULL and McNeese State.
- The 6'4, 270 pound Stone is projected to play guard at Tulane despite starting at right tackle for St. Mary's. Stone, who also plays basketball for Tigers, is fully qualified with a 24 on his ACT.
- Watching Stone, he is good in space, adept with his feet, good at pulling to lead on screens or sweeps and plays with good leverage. He gets off the ball very well. He will be a project, having played at the 1A level in high school. St. Mary's was 4-7 in 2008, losing in the Bi-District round of the state playoffs to Haynesville, 43-13.
Tulane football gets commitment from offensive lineman for 2010 - Times-Picayune
- St. Mary's of Natchitoches offensive lineman Ben Stone, the decision to become the first commitment in Tulane's 2010 football recruiting class.
- Stone, 6 feet 4, 260 pounds, with 5.6 speed in the 40-yard dash, is entering his fourth year as a starter at right tackle for St. Mary's, but he likely projects as an offensive guard at Tulane. He is fully qualified with a 24 on the ACT.
Tulane secures first 2010 commitment from St. Mary's of Natchitoches offensive lineman - highschoolsports.nola.com
Also:
Also, Tulane, Toledo and his staff kick off the first of their five one-day high school football camps Tuesday at West Monroe High School.
- Camp No.2 is scheduled for Wednesday at Barbe High School in Lake Charles
- and is followed by two sessions on Thursday beginning with a morning stop at St. Thomas More of Lafayette and an evening session (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) at Memorial Stadium in Baton Rouge.
- The fifth and final camp is scheduled for Saturday at Tulane.
The four morning camps at West Monroe, Barbe, St. Thomas More and Tulane run from 8 a.m. to noon, with registration available from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Camps are for student-athletes entering grades 9-12.
For information, call 504.865.5355 or 800.469.2831.
Tulane Bound - Natchitoches Times
Offensive lineman becomes Tulane's first 2010 football commitment - neworleans.com
- Bob Toledo has his first commitment for the class of 2010. Offensive lineman David "Ben" Stone of St. Mary's of Natchitoches has verbally cast his lot with Tulane, choosing the Green Wave over ULL and McNeese State.
- The 6'4, 270 pound Stone is projected to play guard at Tulane despite starting at right tackle for St. Mary's. Stone, who also plays basketball for Tigers, is fully qualified with a 24 on his ACT.
- Watching Stone, he is good in space, adept with his feet, good at pulling to lead on screens or sweeps and plays with good leverage. He gets off the ball very well. He will be a project, having played at the 1A level in high school. St. Mary's was 4-7 in 2008, losing in the Bi-District round of the state playoffs to Haynesville, 43-13.
Tulane football gets commitment from offensive lineman for 2010 - Times-Picayune
- St. Mary's of Natchitoches offensive lineman Ben Stone, the decision to become the first commitment in Tulane's 2010 football recruiting class.
- Stone, 6 feet 4, 260 pounds, with 5.6 speed in the 40-yard dash, is entering his fourth year as a starter at right tackle for St. Mary's, but he likely projects as an offensive guard at Tulane. He is fully qualified with a 24 on the ACT.
Tulane secures first 2010 commitment from St. Mary's of Natchitoches offensive lineman - highschoolsports.nola.com
Also:
Also, Tulane, Toledo and his staff kick off the first of their five one-day high school football camps Tuesday at West Monroe High School.
- Camp No.2 is scheduled for Wednesday at Barbe High School in Lake Charles
- and is followed by two sessions on Thursday beginning with a morning stop at St. Thomas More of Lafayette and an evening session (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) at Memorial Stadium in Baton Rouge.
- The fifth and final camp is scheduled for Saturday at Tulane.
The four morning camps at West Monroe, Barbe, St. Thomas More and Tulane run from 8 a.m. to noon, with registration available from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Camps are for student-athletes entering grades 9-12.
For information, call 504.865.5355 or 800.469.2831.
This post was edited on 7/29/09 at 9:17 am
Posted on 6/8/09 at 8:32 am to Sidis
I like some of the size that Bob is bringing in.
Posted on 6/8/09 at 8:36 am to Sophandros
quote:
I like some of the size that Bob is bringing in.
Me too, but Stone IS a project.
I'm just happy to see Coach keeping up the recruiting efforts.
Despite the nice '09 recruiting class, wins on the field are the ultimate recruiting tool.
Posted on 6/14/09 at 12:01 pm to Sidis
Observation of the Day
Based on a quick review -
Looks like there are only 17 Div. 1A/FBS football schools that are PRIVATE (listed below in order of all-time wins).
Only 7 are in non-BCS conferences (in bold):
1. Notre Dame
2. Southern Cal.
3. Syracuse
4. BC
5. Tulsa
6. TCU
7. Stanford
8. Vandy
9. Miami
10. Baylor
11. BYU
12. *Tulane*
13. Northwestern
14. Duke
15. SMU
16. Rice
17. Wake Forest
A 'mixed' list of schools - only a few elites.
Damn you state schools!
(Any corrections to the list are welcome)
Based on a quick review -
Looks like there are only 17 Div. 1A/FBS football schools that are PRIVATE (listed below in order of all-time wins).
Only 7 are in non-BCS conferences (in bold):
1. Notre Dame
2. Southern Cal.
3. Syracuse
4. BC
5. Tulsa
6. TCU
7. Stanford
8. Vandy
9. Miami
10. Baylor
11. BYU
12. *Tulane*
13. Northwestern
14. Duke
15. SMU
16. Rice
17. Wake Forest
A 'mixed' list of schools - only a few elites.
Damn you state schools!
(Any corrections to the list are welcome)
Posted on 6/14/09 at 12:04 pm to Sidis
you post on yogwf, don't you? 
Posted on 6/14/09 at 12:53 pm to TulaneTigerFan
quote:
you post on yogwf, don't you?
Actually, no - I do check it out, along w/ the Wave Report, on a regular basis. Thought I'd highlight the above fact w/o all the Tulane intensive discussion.
yogwf.com and Rivals' Wave Report are both pretty good.
Each are great sources for inside info about Tulane (sports, academics, admin news, etc.) and LA football/sports generally.
Posted on 6/22/09 at 8:44 am to Sidis
***Tulane Football's 2nd 2010 Commitment***
Acadiana punter Mandell commits to Tulane - neworleans.com
- Mandell, who can also kickoff and hold for place-kicks, has chosen Tulane over Alabama, which also expressed interest in his services.
LSU was looking at him as well.
- At Acadiana, The 6'3, 205 pound Mandell has converted 72 of 76 extra points and one of four field goals in 2007 and 2008. In 2007, he punted six times for a 45.2 yard average while in 2008, he punted 14 times for a 43.0 yard average. Mandell had a long punt of 78 yards.
Special teamer chooses Green Wave - Rivals.com - The Wave Report
- "It came down to Alabama and Tulane, I chose Tulane."
Acadiana High School punter Cody Mandell commits to Tulane Green Wave - Times-Picayune
- "I wanted to be able to make a decision early, so I could concentrate on my academics and football this year," Mandell said.
- Mandell, who averaged 43.0 yards per kick last season, also visited LSU and Alabama in the past few weeks, but said he did not receive offers from those schools.
- At Tulane, Mandell figures to replace Ryan Thevenot, who finished second in the nation in punting last season. Mandell also is projected to handle kickoffs and hold for extra-point and field-goal attempts. He also might compete with incoming freshman Ryan Rome for place-kicking duties.
Acadiana punter Mandell commits to Tulane - neworleans.com
- Mandell, who can also kickoff and hold for place-kicks, has chosen Tulane over Alabama, which also expressed interest in his services.
LSU was looking at him as well.
- At Acadiana, The 6'3, 205 pound Mandell has converted 72 of 76 extra points and one of four field goals in 2007 and 2008. In 2007, he punted six times for a 45.2 yard average while in 2008, he punted 14 times for a 43.0 yard average. Mandell had a long punt of 78 yards.
Special teamer chooses Green Wave - Rivals.com - The Wave Report
- "It came down to Alabama and Tulane, I chose Tulane."
Acadiana High School punter Cody Mandell commits to Tulane Green Wave - Times-Picayune
- "I wanted to be able to make a decision early, so I could concentrate on my academics and football this year," Mandell said.
- Mandell, who averaged 43.0 yards per kick last season, also visited LSU and Alabama in the past few weeks, but said he did not receive offers from those schools.
- At Tulane, Mandell figures to replace Ryan Thevenot, who finished second in the nation in punting last season. Mandell also is projected to handle kickoffs and hold for extra-point and field-goal attempts. He also might compete with incoming freshman Ryan Rome for place-kicking duties.
This post was edited on 7/29/09 at 9:18 am
Posted on 6/22/09 at 9:11 am to Sidis
quote:
..and some sad news:
On Thursday, April 30th, the Tulane and East Ascension High School communities were stunned to learn of the death of 20 yrd old Andrew Villar.
Drew, a Tulane Football walk-on place kicker, was a three-sport standout and president of his class all four years, 'Mr. East Ascension High School' and homecoming king.
Times-Picayune: Tulane placekicker Drew Villar dead; cause unknown (4/30/09)
Services set for Tulane football player Drew Villar, who died Thursday
Teammates remember Tulane walk-on kicker Drew Villar's personality, determination
He was truly a great kid
Posted on 6/29/09 at 8:18 am to Sidis
***Tulane Football's 3rd 2010 Commitment***
Florida prep quarterback commits to Tulane - neworleans.com
Miami quarterback Michael Strauss commits to Tulane - Times-Picayune
- Strauss, 6 feet 3, 205 pounds, who also was considering Akron, Florida International, Western Michigan and Buffalo, said Tulane offered him in March.
- Strauss said he plans to graduate in December and enroll at Tulane in January.
- As a junior, Strauss led Gulliver to the Florida Class 2A state championship game, which the school lost to Bolles Academy of Jacksonville 49-20. Gulliver Prep finished 11-2.
Florida prep quarterback commits to Tulane - neworleans.com
Miami quarterback Michael Strauss commits to Tulane - Times-Picayune
- Strauss, 6 feet 3, 205 pounds, who also was considering Akron, Florida International, Western Michigan and Buffalo, said Tulane offered him in March.
- Strauss said he plans to graduate in December and enroll at Tulane in January.
- As a junior, Strauss led Gulliver to the Florida Class 2A state championship game, which the school lost to Bolles Academy of Jacksonville 49-20. Gulliver Prep finished 11-2.
This post was edited on 7/29/09 at 9:18 am
Posted on 6/29/09 at 9:19 am to Sidis
Looks like the new coach is a much better recruiter than past coaches.
Posted on 6/29/09 at 9:47 am to Bum
toledo is recruiting way better than scelfo did. the last class had either 6 or 7 three stars, which equals the total from tulane's 4 previous classes combined. at least i think that's what it was. it's something similar to that
Posted on 6/29/09 at 9:57 am to TulaneTigerFan
To be fair, Scelfo had some hurdles that Bob doesn't have to deal with AS MUCH. Prior to 2003, Scelfo did an excellent job recruiting. There was a stark change after the review...
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