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The number of 2-star recruits out numbers the unranked recruits--

He seems to be doing a good job for the Greenies.

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I have always said, the problem for the Greenies is not enough beef on their lines

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Agreed.
Tulane's best teams have always suffered from a poor OL and DL.
As we all know, when an offense isn't capable of scoring/staying on the field, an otherwise weak DL is fully exploited.

Rivals.com: Keeping Hope Alive for Tulane Football
Excerpts:
- "That's where the hope comes in. It's name is the 2009 recruiting class, which is expected to be the best one the Green Wave has seen in years."

- "Not only should it increase the quality depth and pay immediate dividends on special teams - which appear to be obvious benefits - but this class could make an impact at several key positions already."

- "In the past four recruiting classes, the Wave have inked exactly two 3-star players. This year, four 3-stars are already committed."

- "I know it's difficult to come to this site every day and think about Tulane football. But take a look at the bottom of the front page, and the Green Wave sideline and there's plenty of hope to find."

Tulane has received commitments from twins Kendrick and Kendrell Washington.
The brothers from Brenham High School (TX; Class 4A) are projected as cornerbacks.
ESPN - "On the Trail Archive" (FYI: Update also available on members-only Rivals.com)



Brenham Banner-Press: New generation of Cubs set to defend district championship (8/26/08)
Excerpts:
- "Senior Kendrell Washington is expected to be Brenham’s primary quarterback this season, though West has said the Cubs will use multiple signal callers each week."

- "At wingback, the Cubs will utilize Kendrick Washington, Kendrell’s twin brother.
Kendrick Washington has been a tailback for the Cubs each of the past two seasons, but will move to wingback this season in an attempt to get him more opportunities to make plays in the open field.
West said the Cubs want to get Kendrick Washington the ball 10-12 times per game."

I have to admit, you have done an excellent job covering Tulane recruiting.

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The real question is, will he ever actually get this team bowl eligible?

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AGREED.

It is certainly possible - will Coach Toledo succeed? We'll have to wait and see.

Obviously, it starts with quality recruiting classes.
Not surprisingly, Tulane suffers from a general lack of depth, particularly poor offense/defensive lines.
As a result, key injuries are often devastating.

Tulane's all-time recod in bowl games is: 4-6.

More importantly, Tulane's last bowl game was the 2002 Hawaii Bowl (a 36-28 win over Hawaii led by current NFL players QB J.P. Losman and RB Mewelde Moore).

Times-Picayune: Speedy Texas twins, Florida defensive end commit to Tulane

Washington twins
Excerpts:

- "Kendrell and Kendrick, each of whom measures 5-feet, 10 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds and have been timed in sub 4.3 seconds in the 40..."

- "Kendrell has run the 40 in 4.21 seconds this past spring at Brenham while Kendrick ran 4.26. They both have been All-District cornerbacks the past two seasons and each has run 100 meters in 10.4 seconds in track..."

- "The Washingtons likely project as cornerbacks at Tulane and may get the opportunity to return punts and kicks."

- "...also had official offers and visits scheduled for Mississippi State, Iowa State, UNLV and UTEP"


Tulane also rec'd a commitment from Defensive end Austen Jacks of Winter Park High School in Orlando.
Rivals.com - Austen Jacks, DE, Winter Park High School (FL)
Excerpts:

- "Jacks, 6-feet-4, 225 pounds, with 4.6 speed in the 40 and a bench press of 325 pounds, projects as a defensive end at Tulane."

- "He also had official offers from Central Florida and UAB and was recruited by Appalachian State and Ohio."

Note: All three players are academically qualified.

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Kendrell has run the 40 in 4.21 seconds

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This may very well be the best recruiting thread.