Tongiht, Tulane started their two-game road trip with a loss to the University of Buffalo, 65-51 dropping their record to 3-2. This was their second straight loss, as they lost at home to the University of New Orleans 74-67. Tulane had a miserable night offensivly, shooting 34% from the field and committing 16 turnovers. Not one player had it going offensively, and on a team that is so deep, it is very surprising. Against a weak opponent like Buffalo, you would figure someone would step.
Tulane is showing a troubling trend of getting off to slow starts. Against Nichols State, Tulane was down 16-4 before blowing them out. Against New Orleans, Tulane was down by as much as 17 points, trailing 51-34. Against Buffalo tongiht, by halftime they were already down 37-20. If Tulane is going to consistently be putting itslef in a hole like this, they are going to struggle winning games. Buffalo is by no means a good team. Tulane beat Buffalo 80-63 last year. For Tulane to come out looking this flat is just unacceptable.
Player of the Game: None
While David Gomez put in a solid game tonight if you look at the box score, with 13 points and 6 rebounds, he is supposed to the star of this team. Non surpisingly, David Gomez was only 2-6 in the first half which is when Tulane only managed an embarrassing 20 points. Gomez should be killing weak teams such as Buffalo and the team really needed him to step up in the first half. Yet Gomez was nowhere to be found.
Stat of the Game: .182
That was Tulane's 3-point field-goal percentage. That is just attrocious. Up until then, Tulane had been shooting the three reasonably well. Tulane will be hard pressed to beat any team though shooting this poorly, regardless of how bad they are.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Basketball Season
Now that football season is over and basketball season upon us, it'll be good for Tulane students to get into the right frame of mind for the season, especially with big road games against Buffalo and Syracuse on the horizon.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Matt Forte Awards
Despite leading the nation in rushing yards, Matt Forte was not named as a finalist for either the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation's top running back or the Maxwell Award, given to college football's best all-around player. Forte should however remain a candidate for the postseason All-America teams and was invited to participate in the Senior Bowl in the spring.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Men's basketball defeats Nichols State 73-51, looks ahead towards University of New Orleans
On Friday night, for the 16th straight time, the Green Wave defeated the Nichols State Colonels to improve their record to 3-0. Early on, the Green Wave looked like they were in trouble, as they got down 16-4. The Green Wave responded though with a 20-1 run, and by half-time were ahead 35-27. In the second half, Tulane turned the game into a blowout, running the score up to 73-51 before the final buzzer sounded. Tulane was able to seize control of the game with great defense and a balanced offense. That is what got the job done against Auburn. Robinson Louisme led the team with 14 points, but four other players had at least nine points. Gomez is supposed to be the star player, yet he has only led the team in scoring once. If the team is going to have a great season, the supporting cast is going to have to be there for Gomez. There will be nights where he just doesn't have it, and if the supporting cast can continue to pick him up, Tulane should have a great season.
This Saturday, the 24th, Tulane plays the University of New Orleans Privateers (2-0), which should surprisingly be a tough game. While last year Tulane won pretty handily 78-64, this year the Privateers are seemingly a different team. They will be playing with tons of confidence, and deservedly so, after knocking off #22 ranked North Carolina State 65-63, in North Carolina nonetheless, a huge upset by an standard. New Orleans is led by senior Bo McCalebb. He is the reigning Sun Belt Conference player of the year, averaging 25.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.0 steals last year. Against North Carolina State, he led the team with 20 points. What makes him more amazing is that he averages 6.8 rebounds and is 6-0! That is almost unheard of. Expect him to be a handful for point guard Kevin Sims. UNO has won twice on the road, and that is usually a sign of two things: good coaching and mental toughness.
Tulane is the more talented team overall though, especially in the front-court, and should win this game. But New Orleans clearly is a different team from last year's edition, and proved in North Carolina State they can't be taken lightly. Expect a hard-fought came that comes down to the wire.
Hullabaloo Prediction: Tulane 67, UNO 63
This Saturday, the 24th, Tulane plays the University of New Orleans Privateers (2-0), which should surprisingly be a tough game. While last year Tulane won pretty handily 78-64, this year the Privateers are seemingly a different team. They will be playing with tons of confidence, and deservedly so, after knocking off #22 ranked North Carolina State 65-63, in North Carolina nonetheless, a huge upset by an standard. New Orleans is led by senior Bo McCalebb. He is the reigning Sun Belt Conference player of the year, averaging 25.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.0 steals last year. Against North Carolina State, he led the team with 20 points. What makes him more amazing is that he averages 6.8 rebounds and is 6-0! That is almost unheard of. Expect him to be a handful for point guard Kevin Sims. UNO has won twice on the road, and that is usually a sign of two things: good coaching and mental toughness.
Tulane is the more talented team overall though, especially in the front-court, and should win this game. But New Orleans clearly is a different team from last year's edition, and proved in North Carolina State they can't be taken lightly. Expect a hard-fought came that comes down to the wire.
Hullabaloo Prediction: Tulane 67, UNO 63
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Tulane vs. Rice 4th Quarter Update
The Green Wave defeated Rice 45-31. Matt Forte, who started the day with 1,813 yards, finished with 194 yards on 39 carries with 5 touchdowns. The total gives Forte 2,007 yards on the season. Forte became the first running back to eclipse the 2,000 yard mark since JJ Arrington. While it is still unlikely that Forte will make the top 5 in Heisman voting, he certainly should be in contention for other national awards.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Signing Day
Today was Early Period Signing Day for many of the non-football sports, including Green Wave sports like basketball, baseball, volleyball and (forthcoming) golf. Today athletes who've committed to the school of their choice early can finish off the recruiting process by officially inking a letter of intent instead of waiting until the Spring. Of course, this isn't without controversy, as sports like cross country have eliminated the practice of early signing altogether (here's another article from 2003 in opposition to early signing, which shows how long the debate has persisted). Controversy aside, here is a lowdown on the players that signed with Tulane today:
Men's Basketball:
Head coach Dave Dickerson signed a pair of Texas guards today. The first was Trent Rogers, 6'3" combo guard from Houston Strake Jesuit who was all-district as a junior, averaged 10 points and 3.4 rebounds per game and shot 59 percent from the field last season. That's right, 59 percent. An all-district performer, Rogers served as team captain and was named to the Houston Chronicle All-City second team. Rivals has him ranked as the No. 11 player in Texas
. Last year the Green Wave scouted and offered another Strake Jesuit guard, Sei Paye (who chose LA-Monroe). Don't be too alarmed about the scoring average -- Strake Jesuit has a ton of scorers and playmakers, and Rogers' numbers should go up this season with Paye and others graduated.
Dickerson on Rogers (link):
"Trent is a very complete guard and is kind of a `throwback' type player. He's not a true one, two or three guard, but a hardworking guard who is smart enough to play the point in Conference USA and a good enough shooter to play anywhere in guard rotation. We are very excited to have him join our program because he will give us a great guard combination with our current players. Trent comes from a well-coached team with head coach Wayne Jones, who is a former college player, and he is attending a high academic school, so I believe he will make the transition from high school to Tulane quickly."
The second was Kendall Timmons, a 6'5" shooting guard from Southwest High School. He's the prototypical guy Dickerson likes -- gets after the boards, plays lock-down defense, and shoots the ball well. We posted about him a few months ago when the team announced his commitment. While he's fairly low by recruiting services, I think Timmons may be a big-time sleeper that was overlooked for whatever reason (height? lack of gaudy stats?). His game fits the current landscape of college basketball, where versatility, defense and shooting are at a premium.
Dickerson on Timmons:
"Kendall is another highly rated player from the state of Texas, who should come here next year and give us instant offense. He is well-schooled on the offensive side of the ball and we are excited about that aspect of his game. He has the ability to be a double-double type player in Conference USA early in his career. Kendall will give us the luxury of playing more of an up-tempo style of defensive system. He will be an exciting player to watch on both ends of the court during his four years."
Baseball
As always, Rick Jones signed an amazing recruiting class and, like Dickerson, tapped into the Texas recruiting pool to sign many of his prospects. The recruits include OF/CF Canyon Ramirez (TX), LHP T.J House (MS), C Jeremy Schaffer (TX), OF Ross Seaton (TX), SS/3B/P Carson Blair (TX), and RHP Ryan Doiron (LA). Schaffer and Seaton, both from Houston, are outstanding prospects who should contribute from the start.
Other Sports
Women's Basketball signed two, Women's Golf signed four , and Women's Tennis signed two.
Men's Basketball:
Head coach Dave Dickerson signed a pair of Texas guards today. The first was Trent Rogers, 6'3" combo guard from Houston Strake Jesuit who was all-district as a junior, averaged 10 points and 3.4 rebounds per game and shot 59 percent from the field last season. That's right, 59 percent. An all-district performer, Rogers served as team captain and was named to the Houston Chronicle All-City second team. Rivals has him ranked as the No. 11 player in Texas
. Last year the Green Wave scouted and offered another Strake Jesuit guard, Sei Paye (who chose LA-Monroe). Don't be too alarmed about the scoring average -- Strake Jesuit has a ton of scorers and playmakers, and Rogers' numbers should go up this season with Paye and others graduated.
Dickerson on Rogers (link):
"Trent is a very complete guard and is kind of a `throwback' type player. He's not a true one, two or three guard, but a hardworking guard who is smart enough to play the point in Conference USA and a good enough shooter to play anywhere in guard rotation. We are very excited to have him join our program because he will give us a great guard combination with our current players. Trent comes from a well-coached team with head coach Wayne Jones, who is a former college player, and he is attending a high academic school, so I believe he will make the transition from high school to Tulane quickly."
The second was Kendall Timmons, a 6'5" shooting guard from Southwest High School. He's the prototypical guy Dickerson likes -- gets after the boards, plays lock-down defense, and shoots the ball well. We posted about him a few months ago when the team announced his commitment. While he's fairly low by recruiting services, I think Timmons may be a big-time sleeper that was overlooked for whatever reason (height? lack of gaudy stats?). His game fits the current landscape of college basketball, where versatility, defense and shooting are at a premium.
Dickerson on Timmons:
"Kendall is another highly rated player from the state of Texas, who should come here next year and give us instant offense. He is well-schooled on the offensive side of the ball and we are excited about that aspect of his game. He has the ability to be a double-double type player in Conference USA early in his career. Kendall will give us the luxury of playing more of an up-tempo style of defensive system. He will be an exciting player to watch on both ends of the court during his four years."
Baseball
As always, Rick Jones signed an amazing recruiting class and, like Dickerson, tapped into the Texas recruiting pool to sign many of his prospects. The recruits include OF/CF Canyon Ramirez (TX), LHP T.J House (MS), C Jeremy Schaffer (TX), OF Ross Seaton (TX), SS/3B/P Carson Blair (TX), and RHP Ryan Doiron (LA). Schaffer and Seaton, both from Houston, are outstanding prospects who should contribute from the start.
Other Sports
Women's Basketball signed two, Women's Golf signed four , and Women's Tennis signed two.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Men's Basketball 66, Charleston Southern 60
As expected, Charleston Southern put up a fight against the Green Wave. But Dave Dickerson's squad was unable to pull away from the hot-shooting Bucaneers(who hit close to 50% of their 23 three-pointers. Up 58-47, Tulane saw CSU go on a 10-1 run late in the fourth quarter to close the gap to 59-57, but the Green Wave made its free throws down the stretch and had some key stops.
Here is the box score, and a game recap from a Charleston paper.
Hullabaloo Player of the Game: David Gomez (22 pts, 7 rbs, 3 blks)
After a quiet night against Auburn, Gomez really carried the load on offense and simply wore the Bucs out in the paint. He also played some great interior defense, forcing the Bucs into perimeter shots and, as a result, 38% shooting. This certainly won't be the last time he'll have to play like this for the team to win.
Stat of the Game: .478
That's the percentage the Bucs shot from behind the three-point arc (11/23). The Green Wave played outstanding interior defense and forced CSU to beat them from the outside...and they almost did.
Quotes of the Game
"The bottom line is the fact our guys were good enough and tough enough to win on the road. We executed in the last three minutes to win the game. Our defense came through again by holding Charleston Southern to a 38 percent shooting night on its home floor. We played great defense last Friday to beat Auburn at home and we were tough again on defense tonight and that helped us win the game. I'm very, very proud of this team. We did enough things to lose this game, but we had enough character to pull a win out on the road."
- Tulane head coach Dave Dickerson on his team's performance
"Gomez was the difference tonight. He's a big strong guy and we couldn't stop him very often. We have to do a better job in the post defensively and that's an area we will continue to work on."- CSU head coach Barclay Radebaugh on David Gomez
Coming up:
The Green Wave will take on Nicholls State at home this Friday at 7 p.m. in Fogelman Arena.
Here is the box score, and a game recap from a Charleston paper.
Hullabaloo Player of the Game: David Gomez (22 pts, 7 rbs, 3 blks)
After a quiet night against Auburn, Gomez really carried the load on offense and simply wore the Bucs out in the paint. He also played some great interior defense, forcing the Bucs into perimeter shots and, as a result, 38% shooting. This certainly won't be the last time he'll have to play like this for the team to win.
Stat of the Game: .478
That's the percentage the Bucs shot from behind the three-point arc (11/23). The Green Wave played outstanding interior defense and forced CSU to beat them from the outside...and they almost did.
Quotes of the Game
"The bottom line is the fact our guys were good enough and tough enough to win on the road. We executed in the last three minutes to win the game. Our defense came through again by holding Charleston Southern to a 38 percent shooting night on its home floor. We played great defense last Friday to beat Auburn at home and we were tough again on defense tonight and that helped us win the game. I'm very, very proud of this team. We did enough things to lose this game, but we had enough character to pull a win out on the road."
- Tulane head coach Dave Dickerson on his team's performance
"Gomez was the difference tonight. He's a big strong guy and we couldn't stop him very often. We have to do a better job in the post defensively and that's an area we will continue to work on."- CSU head coach Barclay Radebaugh on David Gomez
Coming up:
The Green Wave will take on Nicholls State at home this Friday at 7 p.m. in Fogelman Arena.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Men vs. Charleston Southern tonight
Men's Basketball vs. Charelston Southern
Tonight at 7 p.m. (CST)
Audio: listen to 690 a.m. or listen online
Video: watch online (not free)
Gametracker: Big South Gametracker (none available on CSTV)
The men will look to improve to 2-0 as it faces Big South Conference member Charleston Southern tonight, which started its season with a win over Anderson College 85-74. Although they finished 9-22 and lost six players (including two of its leading scorers), the Bucs picked up a few good transfers and freshmen, including 5'10" freshman Jamarco Warren, a big-time scorer who will probably give the Green Wave fits the way Loyola's guards did in the exhibition game. He scored 24 points in the season opener, and freshman Omar Carter added 19 of his own. For more on the Bucs and the match up, check out the Colonel's game notes,Tulane's game notes , and the box score from last season's CSU vs. Tulane game.
In case you're wondering why Tulane would schedule a home-and-home Charleston Southern, head coach Dave Dickerson is a native of South Carolina and grew up in Olar, which is close to Charleston. This is a team that gave Tulane fits in Fogelman last season, and an upset is certainly not out of the question. Still, the Green Wave has more balance, size, depth, athleticism, and even shooting than CSU, and Dickerson will have his guys prepared to play.
Hullabaloo Prediction: Tulane 78, CSU 57
Also, the women's basketball team will be playing Georgia Tech in Fogelman tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. However, there will be good food and free giveaways before the game, so plan on getting their early.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Great Weekend
Our poll of the week last week asked readers which Tulane team they thought would be most likely to come away with a win last weekend. As it turns out, they all did.
Football took care of a struggling UTEP team in the Superdome 34-19. With the Miners defense concentrating on stopping Forte (and they held him to "only" 170+ yards and 2 touchdowns). Here are some articles from the Times Pic: Recap , Forte , Jeremy Williams' big game.
I happened to be at the game (as a fan, not as a reporter). It was a beautiful afternoon/evening for tailgating, and I was glad to see a decent-sized and noticeably audible crowd on hand for Senior Day. Dave from WaveFootball.com took some great pictures of all the seniors. You can also see the game threads below for our live coverage.
As for Forte, he still leads the nation in rushing, although UCF's Kevin Smith isn't far behind. Forte needs 187 to hit the 2,000 yard mark, about 400 to break Mewelde Moore's single-season All-Purpose Yards record, 584 yards to be the Tulane career rushing leader, and...well, just read about all the records he can break here.
Men's Basketball notched its first win over an SEC team in 6 years and first win in Fogelman against an SEC team in about 30 years with a commanding 77-62 win over Auburn
. Our basketball beat writer posted his thoughts on the game, which also drew a great crowd. Dave from WaveFootball.com has pics from the Auburn game as well. The men face an underrated Charleston Southern team this week before hosting Nicholls State on Friday.
Women's basketball had its own fun with an SEC opponent, beating Alabama on the road 64-56. This is the second straight year they've beaten the Crimson Tide. Redshirt freshman Brittany Lindsey had herself a nice debut, and with her and Chassity Brown stepping up (15 points) it looks like this team hasn't missed a beat despite losing its top two scorers from last season.
Women's Volleyball completed an undefeated season at home with a 3-0 sweep over UTEP. Too bad it will have to the C-USA tournament in West Virginia as a second seed, with Tulane nemesis and host team Marshall being the top seed.
And let's not forget Women's Cross Country, which ended the season with a ninth place finished in the NCAA Regionals, the Tulane's best finish in history. Senior Aubrey Phillips finished 30th place in the final race of her illustrious career.
Football took care of a struggling UTEP team in the Superdome 34-19. With the Miners defense concentrating on stopping Forte (and they held him to "only" 170+ yards and 2 touchdowns). Here are some articles from the Times Pic: Recap , Forte , Jeremy Williams' big game.
I happened to be at the game (as a fan, not as a reporter). It was a beautiful afternoon/evening for tailgating, and I was glad to see a decent-sized and noticeably audible crowd on hand for Senior Day. Dave from WaveFootball.com took some great pictures of all the seniors. You can also see the game threads below for our live coverage.
As for Forte, he still leads the nation in rushing, although UCF's Kevin Smith isn't far behind. Forte needs 187 to hit the 2,000 yard mark, about 400 to break Mewelde Moore's single-season All-Purpose Yards record, 584 yards to be the Tulane career rushing leader, and...well, just read about all the records he can break here.
Men's Basketball notched its first win over an SEC team in 6 years and first win in Fogelman against an SEC team in about 30 years with a commanding 77-62 win over Auburn
. Our basketball beat writer posted his thoughts on the game, which also drew a great crowd. Dave from WaveFootball.com has pics from the Auburn game as well. The men face an underrated Charleston Southern team this week before hosting Nicholls State on Friday.
Women's basketball had its own fun with an SEC opponent, beating Alabama on the road 64-56. This is the second straight year they've beaten the Crimson Tide. Redshirt freshman Brittany Lindsey had herself a nice debut, and with her and Chassity Brown stepping up (15 points) it looks like this team hasn't missed a beat despite losing its top two scorers from last season.
Women's Volleyball completed an undefeated season at home with a 3-0 sweep over UTEP. Too bad it will have to the C-USA tournament in West Virginia as a second seed, with Tulane nemesis and host team Marshall being the top seed.
And let's not forget Women's Cross Country, which ended the season with a ninth place finished in the NCAA Regionals, the Tulane's best finish in history. Senior Aubrey Phillips finished 30th place in the final race of her illustrious career.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Tulane vs. UTEP Fourth Quarter
Scelfo back at QB, hands-off to Matt Forte for a 6-yard gain to the TU 32.
Scelfo throws it into orbit, but the ball gravitates into the sure hands of Jeremy Williams for a 56 yard reception to the UTEP 12. Williams has 8 catches for 188 yards and 2 TDs.
7-yard carry by Forte.
Hand-off to Forte, stopped after 1-yard gain. 3rd and 2.
Pitch to Forte for a wide-open 4-yard TD run and Forte jogs in. The kick is good.
Forte now TU's all-time leader in TDs scored with 28 career TDs. Grats Mr. Matt. Previous record held by Bill Benker, played from 1927-29.
A Helluva Hullabaloo roars from around the stadium. Sounds very good, excellent unity.
5 plays, 74 yards and 12:53 remains. Forte has 27 carries 132 yards and 2 TDs.
TU 31, UTEP 13.
Josh Femack receives the punt and carries it to the UTEP 35 for a 10-yard return.
Flag on the play: Vinnateau rolled right, threw it deep and low and Skehan nearly came away with it.
Penalty: false start against UTEP, 5-yard penalty back to UTEP 30. 1st and 15.
Vinnateau completes the pass down the middle, short gain.
Vinnateau pass to West incomplete, broken up by Lumar.
3rd and 12 and the crowd goes nuts.
Vinnateau completes the pass to West who is brought down very hard by Carlos Jackson for an 8-yard gain.
UTEP goes for it on 4th and 4 from own 41, and Vinnateau completes a 5-yard pass for a UTEP 1st down at its own 46.
Vinnateau passes to Marcus Thomas for a 4-yard gain. 2nd and 6 at the 50.
Vinnateau throws it out, intended for Chris Adams who takes a valiant, pointless dive.
3rd and 6 at the 50, 10:18 remaining in the game.
Vinnateau pass to Rouse incomplete, 4th and 6 at midfield. Miners 1-2 at 4th down.
Going for it...Pass complete to Joe West despite double coverage, runs down the sideline a 26-yard gain to TU 24. First down.
Vinnateau loops it to Marcus Thomas on the sideline who grabs it and falls out for a 19-yard reception. First and Goal.
Hand-off to Marcus Thomas, gains three yards and is brought down at the 2.
Hand-off to Thomas who runs it in, but there's a flag: holding on the offense and the play is wiped. 2nd and 12 at the Tulane 12.
Vinnateau completes the pass to Maturi who spins around his man and sprints in for the touchdown.
2-point conversion, a pass by Vinnateau, fails. 11 plays, 61 yards and the score is TU 31, UTEP 19. 9:16 remains on the clock.
Andre Anderson receives the punt and downs it in the end-zone. TU to start at the 20 yard-line.
Moore in at QB, hands-off to Forte for a 2-yard gain. 2nd and 8 at the 22.
Moore pitches to Forte who runs right, then jukes up the middle for an 11-yard gain. 1st down at the 33.
Lonely "Roll Wave" chants
Hand-off to Forte for a 4-yard gain. 2nd and 6.
Hand-off to Forte, brought down after a 2-yard loss. 3rd and 6, TU 50/50 on 3rd down at 35.
Scelfo rushes backwards under heavy pressure but releases the force-pass to Batiste who sprints through the defense for a 43-yard gain to the UTEP 32. First down.
Hand-off to Forte who runs left for a 9-yard gain.
Hand-off to Forte who gets the first-down on a 4-yard rush. TU at UTEP 10, first and goal.
TU time-out, first of the 2nd half.
Hand-off to Forte for no gain. 2nd and goal.
4:58 left in the game.
Pitch to Forte whose pass to Ratcliff in the end-zone is high and incomplete.
3rd and goal at the 10.
Hand-off to Forte who struggles up the middle for a 7-yard gain.
UTEP takes a TO, second of 2nd half.
4th and goal for TU from the 3.
2 varieties of cheerleader outfits must be explained...
Ross Thivoneaux kicks a 20-yard field goal, and it's TU 34, UTEP 19. 11 plays, 77 yards.
4:37 left on the clock.
DiRochema kicks a long grounder, scooped-up at the Miners's 16 and run to the 22.
Vinnateau completes 6-yard pass.
Vinnateau pass intercepted by a leaping Skehan who falls back clutching the ball. Skehan has four tackles and four pass break-ups thus far.
Hand-off to Forte, 3-yard gain to 45. 36 carries for 174 yards tonight for Forte.
Tireless, Forte gains 1 yard, 3rd and 6 at TU 46. TU still 50/50 at 3rd down.
Skehan interception ended 121-pass streak by Vinnateau.
TU runs for no gain and it's 4th and 6 at the 46.
Neighbor just trying to write story, professionalism noted.
DiRochma punts it high to Quentin Dims who is completely trucked, sprawling back a yard or more in mid-air and losing the ball...but there are two flags on the play.
Audible groans from beer-swilling man in upper-stands.
Penalties offset each other: roughing the kicker and kick-catch interference. Fourth down replayed:
A deep kick and Dims pitches it to Stevenson, who is brought down at the 10 by an ankle swipe. Flag on the play: personal foul after the play against Joe Goosebi, 15-yard mark-off up to Miner 22.
1st and 10 and 2:05 remains.
Vinnateau completes it to Rouse who is forced out after a 16-yard gain to the UTEP 38. First down.
Vinnateau passes wide-right Rouse who is immediately leapt upon and brought down by Goosebi. Personal foul after the play against Rouse, 15-yard loss on the penalty and a 1-yard loss on the pass. 2nd and 26 at the 22.
12-yard completion to West. 3rd and 14.
Vinnateau completes it to Rouse who is wide open in the middle for a 7-yard gain, 4th and 5 and UTEP goes for it.
Pass to Pierce Hunter who drops it under less pressure than a theoretical vacuum and its TU ball.
Kevin Moore kneels for the final play, clock runs out...and Tulane wins!! Improves to 3-7, with a final score of TU 34, UTEP 19.
Helluva Hullabaloo chant circles stadium with decent enthusiasm. This neophyte personally impressed with de rigueur Forte effort, Skehan's faultless defense, Scelfo's mobility and occasional deep passes and William's speed and catcher's mitt-grasp.
End Transmission
Scelfo throws it into orbit, but the ball gravitates into the sure hands of Jeremy Williams for a 56 yard reception to the UTEP 12. Williams has 8 catches for 188 yards and 2 TDs.
7-yard carry by Forte.
Hand-off to Forte, stopped after 1-yard gain. 3rd and 2.
Pitch to Forte for a wide-open 4-yard TD run and Forte jogs in. The kick is good.
Forte now TU's all-time leader in TDs scored with 28 career TDs. Grats Mr. Matt. Previous record held by Bill Benker, played from 1927-29.
A Helluva Hullabaloo roars from around the stadium. Sounds very good, excellent unity.
5 plays, 74 yards and 12:53 remains. Forte has 27 carries 132 yards and 2 TDs.
TU 31, UTEP 13.
Josh Femack receives the punt and carries it to the UTEP 35 for a 10-yard return.
Flag on the play: Vinnateau rolled right, threw it deep and low and Skehan nearly came away with it.
Penalty: false start against UTEP, 5-yard penalty back to UTEP 30. 1st and 15.
Vinnateau completes the pass down the middle, short gain.
Vinnateau pass to West incomplete, broken up by Lumar.
3rd and 12 and the crowd goes nuts.
Vinnateau completes the pass to West who is brought down very hard by Carlos Jackson for an 8-yard gain.
UTEP goes for it on 4th and 4 from own 41, and Vinnateau completes a 5-yard pass for a UTEP 1st down at its own 46.
Vinnateau passes to Marcus Thomas for a 4-yard gain. 2nd and 6 at the 50.
Vinnateau throws it out, intended for Chris Adams who takes a valiant, pointless dive.
3rd and 6 at the 50, 10:18 remaining in the game.
Vinnateau pass to Rouse incomplete, 4th and 6 at midfield. Miners 1-2 at 4th down.
Going for it...Pass complete to Joe West despite double coverage, runs down the sideline a 26-yard gain to TU 24. First down.
Vinnateau loops it to Marcus Thomas on the sideline who grabs it and falls out for a 19-yard reception. First and Goal.
Hand-off to Marcus Thomas, gains three yards and is brought down at the 2.
Hand-off to Thomas who runs it in, but there's a flag: holding on the offense and the play is wiped. 2nd and 12 at the Tulane 12.
Vinnateau completes the pass to Maturi who spins around his man and sprints in for the touchdown.
2-point conversion, a pass by Vinnateau, fails. 11 plays, 61 yards and the score is TU 31, UTEP 19. 9:16 remains on the clock.
Andre Anderson receives the punt and downs it in the end-zone. TU to start at the 20 yard-line.
Moore in at QB, hands-off to Forte for a 2-yard gain. 2nd and 8 at the 22.
Moore pitches to Forte who runs right, then jukes up the middle for an 11-yard gain. 1st down at the 33.
Lonely "Roll Wave" chants
Hand-off to Forte for a 4-yard gain. 2nd and 6.
Hand-off to Forte, brought down after a 2-yard loss. 3rd and 6, TU 50/50 on 3rd down at 35.
Scelfo rushes backwards under heavy pressure but releases the force-pass to Batiste who sprints through the defense for a 43-yard gain to the UTEP 32. First down.
Hand-off to Forte who runs left for a 9-yard gain.
Hand-off to Forte who gets the first-down on a 4-yard rush. TU at UTEP 10, first and goal.
TU time-out, first of the 2nd half.
Hand-off to Forte for no gain. 2nd and goal.
4:58 left in the game.
Pitch to Forte whose pass to Ratcliff in the end-zone is high and incomplete.
3rd and goal at the 10.
Hand-off to Forte who struggles up the middle for a 7-yard gain.
UTEP takes a TO, second of 2nd half.
4th and goal for TU from the 3.
2 varieties of cheerleader outfits must be explained...
Ross Thivoneaux kicks a 20-yard field goal, and it's TU 34, UTEP 19. 11 plays, 77 yards.
4:37 left on the clock.
DiRochema kicks a long grounder, scooped-up at the Miners's 16 and run to the 22.
Vinnateau completes 6-yard pass.
Vinnateau pass intercepted by a leaping Skehan who falls back clutching the ball. Skehan has four tackles and four pass break-ups thus far.
Hand-off to Forte, 3-yard gain to 45. 36 carries for 174 yards tonight for Forte.
Tireless, Forte gains 1 yard, 3rd and 6 at TU 46. TU still 50/50 at 3rd down.
Skehan interception ended 121-pass streak by Vinnateau.
TU runs for no gain and it's 4th and 6 at the 46.
Neighbor just trying to write story, professionalism noted.
DiRochma punts it high to Quentin Dims who is completely trucked, sprawling back a yard or more in mid-air and losing the ball...but there are two flags on the play.
Audible groans from beer-swilling man in upper-stands.
Penalties offset each other: roughing the kicker and kick-catch interference. Fourth down replayed:
A deep kick and Dims pitches it to Stevenson, who is brought down at the 10 by an ankle swipe. Flag on the play: personal foul after the play against Joe Goosebi, 15-yard mark-off up to Miner 22.
1st and 10 and 2:05 remains.
Vinnateau completes it to Rouse who is forced out after a 16-yard gain to the UTEP 38. First down.
Vinnateau passes wide-right Rouse who is immediately leapt upon and brought down by Goosebi. Personal foul after the play against Rouse, 15-yard loss on the penalty and a 1-yard loss on the pass. 2nd and 26 at the 22.
12-yard completion to West. 3rd and 14.
Vinnateau completes it to Rouse who is wide open in the middle for a 7-yard gain, 4th and 5 and UTEP goes for it.
Pass to Pierce Hunter who drops it under less pressure than a theoretical vacuum and its TU ball.
Kevin Moore kneels for the final play, clock runs out...and Tulane wins!! Improves to 3-7, with a final score of TU 34, UTEP 19.
Helluva Hullabaloo chant circles stadium with decent enthusiasm. This neophyte personally impressed with de rigueur Forte effort, Skehan's faultless defense, Scelfo's mobility and occasional deep passes and William's speed and catcher's mitt-grasp.
End Transmission
Tulane vs. UTEP Third Quarter
2nd Half begins.
TU kicks-off to Dims for a 16-yard return to the UTEP 31.
Vinnateau breaks out of the scrum but can't complete the pass.
2nd and 10. Hand-off to Marcus Thomas, runs 9 yards to UTEP 40. Miners 1-6 on 3rd down.
Hand-off to Thomas, minor yardage but there's a flag. Offsides on TU's Avery Williams. UTEP first down.
Sam in at QB. Hand-off to Sam Kieves for a 4-yard gain to UTEP 49. 2nd and 6 with 13 minutes remaining.
Vinnateau back at QB gets the throw off under extreme pressure, it's high and wobbly but the receiver gets a hand on it. He can't bring it in and it's third down.
Vinnateau completes the pass to Jeff Maturi, gains 10 yards after evading his man for a first down.
Vinnateau guns it outside to Lawrence Sam for a 5-yard gain to the TU 36.
2nd and 5. Hand-off to Terrell Jackson, stopped after 3 yards for 3rd and 2 at the TU 33.
Whistles from across the land.
Sam back at QB, scrambles for a sneak and fumbles, but regains it for a 7-yard gain to the TU 26. First down.
Vinnateau at QB, completes it to Jake Sears who is forced out after 13 yards. 1st and 10 at TU 13.
Hands-off to Marcus Thomas, stopped by Jordan Ellis for no gain. 2nd and 10.
Near reception by Joe West, Josh Lumar dives and tips a likely TD. 6th TU pass breakup.
Vinnateau finds no one open, sacked by Avery Williams for a 3-yard loss to the TU 16.
34-yard attempt by Jose Martinez.
A fake FG attempt! But it's unsuccessful-- a 14 yard sack making for TU's 4th sack of the night.
TU regains it, and Matt Forte runs 4 yards--19 carries for 104 yards thus far.
Moore completes it to Batiste for 3 yards, 3rd and 2.
Hand-off to Forte and he gains 3 yards to the TU 41. First down.
Moore launches it down-field to Jeremy Williams but it's knocked away and nearly intercepted.
Hand-off to Forte whose quick spins up the middle result in a 2-yard gain for 3rd and 8.
Whistles prior to the snap: false start against TU's Tyler Rice. 5 yard loss and it's 3rd and 13.
Moore completes it to #84 Kenneth Gidrose for an 8-yard gain. It's fourth and 5 and TU punts...
Or not! It's a fake--Andre Anderson emerges from the ruck with the ball and blazes 43 yards down the field to the UTEP 10.
Scelfo back in at QB. Hand-off to Forte for a 3 yard gain. 2nd and 6 at the 7.
Hand-off to Tuyo for a 1-yard gain to the 6. 3rd and 5.
Scelfo rushes wide-right and passes to Gidrose for a 5 yard reception and TU first down at the 1 yard-line.
Hand-off to Forte who powers up the middle for a TOUCHDOWN. The Allstate net rises and the kick is good. 11 plays and 70 yards and 3:06 remains in the 3rd quarter.
That was Forte's 37th in his career, tying the all-time TD mark set by Bill Benker in the roarin' 20s.
Jason Williams returns the punt and is tackled by Josh Lumar after a 27-yard run to the UTEP 41 yard-line.
3:00 left in the 3rd quarter.
The camera rotates around Toledo and techno emphasizes that you need to buy TU football tickets now!
Crowd dissipated based on noise,at least.
Hand-off to Marcus Thomas who blasts up the middle for a 15-yard gain, UTEP 1st down at TU 45.
Hand-off to Thomas who runs wide-right behind formidable blocking, nearly downed but no, runs 22 yards en toto to TU 23. Brought down by Skehan.
Thomas on the carry again, gains 2 yards to the TU 21. 2nd and 8.
1:22 remains.
Vinnateau completes the pass to Lawrence Sam who shakes off his defender, spins around and is pummeled by Morton for 15 yards and 1st and goal at the TU 6.
Quote: Sam is the injured Miner. Morton is a sizable fellow, but the hurt looked minor. Time will tell...
Dickerson's basso profundo and motion blur invite you to support TU basketball, which you should anyway.
Vinnateau rushes backwards, evades a tackler and throws it away, 2nd and goal at the 6.
49 seconds remain in the quarter
Hand-off to Thomas who hops around a tackler but is brought down by Avery Williams for a 2-yard gain.
3rd and goal. Excellent pass-coverage: Vinnateau's pass knocked down by Joe Goosebe (SP!!).
The 21-yard field-goal attempt by Jose Martinez is good.
With 4 seconds in the 3rd quarter, the score is 24 TU, 13 UTEP.
Martinez punts it to the TU 8, returned 18 yards by Tuyo to the TU 26, and the 3rd quarter draws to a close with annoyingly propulsive action-movie whooshes and beats.
Crowd begins to pick it up with energetic "Green Wave" chant. Marching band drones a lazy rhythm.
TU kicks-off to Dims for a 16-yard return to the UTEP 31.
Vinnateau breaks out of the scrum but can't complete the pass.
2nd and 10. Hand-off to Marcus Thomas, runs 9 yards to UTEP 40. Miners 1-6 on 3rd down.
Hand-off to Thomas, minor yardage but there's a flag. Offsides on TU's Avery Williams. UTEP first down.
Sam in at QB. Hand-off to Sam Kieves for a 4-yard gain to UTEP 49. 2nd and 6 with 13 minutes remaining.
Vinnateau back at QB gets the throw off under extreme pressure, it's high and wobbly but the receiver gets a hand on it. He can't bring it in and it's third down.
Vinnateau completes the pass to Jeff Maturi, gains 10 yards after evading his man for a first down.
Vinnateau guns it outside to Lawrence Sam for a 5-yard gain to the TU 36.
2nd and 5. Hand-off to Terrell Jackson, stopped after 3 yards for 3rd and 2 at the TU 33.
Whistles from across the land.
Sam back at QB, scrambles for a sneak and fumbles, but regains it for a 7-yard gain to the TU 26. First down.
Vinnateau at QB, completes it to Jake Sears who is forced out after 13 yards. 1st and 10 at TU 13.
Hands-off to Marcus Thomas, stopped by Jordan Ellis for no gain. 2nd and 10.
Near reception by Joe West, Josh Lumar dives and tips a likely TD. 6th TU pass breakup.
Vinnateau finds no one open, sacked by Avery Williams for a 3-yard loss to the TU 16.
34-yard attempt by Jose Martinez.
A fake FG attempt! But it's unsuccessful-- a 14 yard sack making for TU's 4th sack of the night.
TU regains it, and Matt Forte runs 4 yards--19 carries for 104 yards thus far.
Moore completes it to Batiste for 3 yards, 3rd and 2.
Hand-off to Forte and he gains 3 yards to the TU 41. First down.
Moore launches it down-field to Jeremy Williams but it's knocked away and nearly intercepted.
Hand-off to Forte whose quick spins up the middle result in a 2-yard gain for 3rd and 8.
Whistles prior to the snap: false start against TU's Tyler Rice. 5 yard loss and it's 3rd and 13.
Moore completes it to #84 Kenneth Gidrose for an 8-yard gain. It's fourth and 5 and TU punts...
Or not! It's a fake--Andre Anderson emerges from the ruck with the ball and blazes 43 yards down the field to the UTEP 10.
Scelfo back in at QB. Hand-off to Forte for a 3 yard gain. 2nd and 6 at the 7.
Hand-off to Tuyo for a 1-yard gain to the 6. 3rd and 5.
Scelfo rushes wide-right and passes to Gidrose for a 5 yard reception and TU first down at the 1 yard-line.
Hand-off to Forte who powers up the middle for a TOUCHDOWN. The Allstate net rises and the kick is good. 11 plays and 70 yards and 3:06 remains in the 3rd quarter.
That was Forte's 37th in his career, tying the all-time TD mark set by Bill Benker in the roarin' 20s.
Jason Williams returns the punt and is tackled by Josh Lumar after a 27-yard run to the UTEP 41 yard-line.
3:00 left in the 3rd quarter.
The camera rotates around Toledo and techno emphasizes that you need to buy TU football tickets now!
Crowd dissipated based on noise,at least.
Hand-off to Marcus Thomas who blasts up the middle for a 15-yard gain, UTEP 1st down at TU 45.
Hand-off to Thomas who runs wide-right behind formidable blocking, nearly downed but no, runs 22 yards en toto to TU 23. Brought down by Skehan.
Thomas on the carry again, gains 2 yards to the TU 21. 2nd and 8.
1:22 remains.
Vinnateau completes the pass to Lawrence Sam who shakes off his defender, spins around and is pummeled by Morton for 15 yards and 1st and goal at the TU 6.
Quote: Sam is the injured Miner. Morton is a sizable fellow, but the hurt looked minor. Time will tell...
Dickerson's basso profundo and motion blur invite you to support TU basketball, which you should anyway.
Vinnateau rushes backwards, evades a tackler and throws it away, 2nd and goal at the 6.
49 seconds remain in the quarter
Hand-off to Thomas who hops around a tackler but is brought down by Avery Williams for a 2-yard gain.
3rd and goal. Excellent pass-coverage: Vinnateau's pass knocked down by Joe Goosebe (SP!!).
The 21-yard field-goal attempt by Jose Martinez is good.
With 4 seconds in the 3rd quarter, the score is 24 TU, 13 UTEP.
Martinez punts it to the TU 8, returned 18 yards by Tuyo to the TU 26, and the 3rd quarter draws to a close with annoyingly propulsive action-movie whooshes and beats.
Crowd begins to pick it up with energetic "Green Wave" chant. Marching band drones a lazy rhythm.
Tulane vs. UTEP Halftime
Mission: Impossible theme courtesy of TU marching band. Note skills, lone sequined multiple baton-tosser with impressive coordination. Black-outfitted six-woman squad tossing lightweight white rifles in semi-unison. Marching band announcer really something-- very enthusiastic.
Rendition of theme from musical Hair. Marching band forms and reforms slowly. This sounds a lot like "Age of Aquarius." Rifle-tossers now spinning cartoon-flame flags. Excellent rendition and performance.
Rendition of theme from musical Hair. Marching band forms and reforms slowly. This sounds a lot like "Age of Aquarius." Rifle-tossers now spinning cartoon-flame flags. Excellent rendition and performance.
Tulane vs. UTEP Second Quarter
UTEP at 43, Vinnateau completes pass to Joe West, but tight defense by Skehan causes the receiver to bobble and drop the ball.
UTEP punts to TU 17, Robottom takes it to the TU 31.
Kevin Moore in at QB.
Hands-off to Matt Forte who takes it 4 yards to TU 35. 2nd and 6.
Forte gets the hand-off, rushes outside, avoids several tacklers and takes it 12 yards to the TU 47. First Down.
Hand-off to Forte, 9-yard gain to UTEP 44. 2nd and 1
Forte has 10 carries for 56 yards.
Hand-off to Forte up the middle. Finds little purchase, 3-yard gain to 41.
Direct-snap to Forte, PASSES it high to Brian King, near interception near the end-zone. Credit the break-up to UTEP Cornelius Brown.
Brian King injured on the play.
Hand-off to Forte, finds mile-wide gap outside, tackled by Cavardi-Smith after 18-yard carry to UTEP 23.
TOUCHDOWN!!!
23-yard reception by Jeremy Williams off a high-loop, Williams skies the defense and pulls it down under considerable duress, shakes off the tackle and steps into the end-zone!!!
The field goal is good.
7 plays, 69 yards. TU 17, UTEP 0
12:00 left in 2nd.
Williams has 5 catches, 120 yards and 2 touchdowns.
It's getting better all the time piped over speakers...indeed.
DiRochma kicks off to Dims, stopped at the UTEP 26.
Sam back at QB, tackled after an unsuccessful 1-yard sneak. Credit Evan Lee.
Vinateau fires a bullet to West, tackled by Ishabellum for a 14-yard gain to the Miner 41. First down.
Hand-off to Marcus Thomas, threads a gap and breaks free for a 59-yard gain; high-steps into the end-zone. UTEP touchdown.
3 plays, 74 yards for Miners, and the extra-point is good.
10:35 remains in the second quarter.
Tulane 17, Miners 10
Martinez kicks-off to Tuyo at the goal-line. Bursts forward and breaks through the oncoming tacklers for a 54-yard return to the UTEP 46.
Scelfo back at QB, lateral pitch to Forte for a 1-yard loss.
Hand-off to Forte, piffling yardage.
Direct-snap to Forte, runs wide-left for a 4-yard gain.
4th and 2 at UTEP 38.
Scelfo goes for it, pitches it backwards to Forte, who bobbles it and is tackled.
Miner first-down at own 46.
1-yard gain by Marcus Thomas.
Vinnateau completes it to Lawrence Sam who is dragged out after a 21-yard reception. Miner first-down.
Frank Morton stops UTEP runner for a 4-yard loss.
Vinnateau pass to Joe West incomplete, Skehan credited for the break-up: dives and flips over West's shoulder.
Miner 3rd-down.
Vinnateu completes it to Thomas for a 4th and 2 situation.
Martinez makes the 42-yard field-goal attempt.
6:20 left, TU 17, Miners 10.
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Martinez kicks-off to Tuyo at the one-yard line, tackled after a 20-yard gain.
TU first down from own 21.
Moore at QB, pitches to Forte for a 2-yard loss.
2nd and 12.
Forte takes the direct-snap, stutter-steps for a five-yard gain.
3rd and 7 at TU 24.
Moore completes it wide to Forte, tackled by Dims for a 6-yard gain for 4th and 1.
Tulane punts and the ball is downed at the Miner 27 with 4:15 remaining in the half.
UTEP 1st and 10 at 27. Hand-off to Marcus Thomas for a 4 yard gain to Miner 31.
2nd and 6. Vinnateau completes Jake Sears for a 2-yard gain. 3rd and 4.
UTEP at own 34, 0-4 on 3rd down. Crowd erupts.
Vinnateau passes to Marcus Thomas for an 11-yard gain to Miners 45.
Vinnateau passes to Sam, forced-out after a 12-yard gain. First down at TU 43.
Vinnateau doesn't have as much time in the pocket as he thought: scrambles wide and is brought down spinning with an ankle grab by Frank Morton for a 13-yard loss to UTEP 44.
2nd and 23 for the Miners. Vinnateau pass to Rouse incomplete.
3rd and 23 with 1:49 remaining. Spotty crowd makes noise. Vinateau sacked by Evan Lee for a 9-yard loss. Tulane takes a time-out. TU and UTEP have now both burned a TO.
1:41 remains. UTEP on 4th and 32, will they go for it?
No, Kyle Peterson punts to Robottom who downs it and falls over. Flag on the play.
Kick-catch interference against UTEP. 15-yard penalty.
Scelfo back at QB, throws it away. 2nd and 10 at TU 39.
Scelfo pass to Williams incomplete, knocked away by force of diving UTEP defenseman.
Hand-off to Forte who runs 11 yards for a 1st down.
TU has it at the 50, calls a TO with 1:09 remaining.
Note again the spirited crowd. Also commercial for exercising granny. She's living right!
Scelfo bullet up the middle to Williams complete for 8-yard gain to UTEP 42.
Scelfo under heavy pressure throws it away deep. Flag on the play. Scelfo is on the ground, inspected by trainers.
Penalty is illegal formation. 5-yard penalty. Scelfo still down...
According to my neighbor, Scelfo took a hard two-man hit. Walks off field without assistance. Moore back in at QB.
Completes the pass to Forte for no gain. 3rd and 7.
Completes the pass to Williams for four yards. 4th and 3 at the UTEP 43. TU time-out with 13 seconds remaining in the half.
DiRochma on to punt, a short kick and the ball rolls out after 23 yards.
Miner first down at UTEP 20 with 4 seconds on the clock.
Vinnateau takes a knee and the half ends. TU 17 UTEP 10.
Faithful Hullabaloo reporter to survey spelling, chicken wings during half.
UTEP punts to TU 17, Robottom takes it to the TU 31.
Kevin Moore in at QB.
Hands-off to Matt Forte who takes it 4 yards to TU 35. 2nd and 6.
Forte gets the hand-off, rushes outside, avoids several tacklers and takes it 12 yards to the TU 47. First Down.
Hand-off to Forte, 9-yard gain to UTEP 44. 2nd and 1
Forte has 10 carries for 56 yards.
Hand-off to Forte up the middle. Finds little purchase, 3-yard gain to 41.
Direct-snap to Forte, PASSES it high to Brian King, near interception near the end-zone. Credit the break-up to UTEP Cornelius Brown.
Brian King injured on the play.
Hand-off to Forte, finds mile-wide gap outside, tackled by Cavardi-Smith after 18-yard carry to UTEP 23.
TOUCHDOWN!!!
23-yard reception by Jeremy Williams off a high-loop, Williams skies the defense and pulls it down under considerable duress, shakes off the tackle and steps into the end-zone!!!
The field goal is good.
7 plays, 69 yards. TU 17, UTEP 0
12:00 left in 2nd.
Williams has 5 catches, 120 yards and 2 touchdowns.
It's getting better all the time piped over speakers...indeed.
DiRochma kicks off to Dims, stopped at the UTEP 26.
Sam back at QB, tackled after an unsuccessful 1-yard sneak. Credit Evan Lee.
Vinateau fires a bullet to West, tackled by Ishabellum for a 14-yard gain to the Miner 41. First down.
Hand-off to Marcus Thomas, threads a gap and breaks free for a 59-yard gain; high-steps into the end-zone. UTEP touchdown.
3 plays, 74 yards for Miners, and the extra-point is good.
10:35 remains in the second quarter.
Tulane 17, Miners 10
Martinez kicks-off to Tuyo at the goal-line. Bursts forward and breaks through the oncoming tacklers for a 54-yard return to the UTEP 46.
Scelfo back at QB, lateral pitch to Forte for a 1-yard loss.
Hand-off to Forte, piffling yardage.
Direct-snap to Forte, runs wide-left for a 4-yard gain.
4th and 2 at UTEP 38.
Scelfo goes for it, pitches it backwards to Forte, who bobbles it and is tackled.
Miner first-down at own 46.
1-yard gain by Marcus Thomas.
Vinnateau completes it to Lawrence Sam who is dragged out after a 21-yard reception. Miner first-down.
Frank Morton stops UTEP runner for a 4-yard loss.
Vinnateau pass to Joe West incomplete, Skehan credited for the break-up: dives and flips over West's shoulder.
Miner 3rd-down.
Vinnateu completes it to Thomas for a 4th and 2 situation.
Martinez makes the 42-yard field-goal attempt.
6:20 left, TU 17, Miners 10.
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Martinez kicks-off to Tuyo at the one-yard line, tackled after a 20-yard gain.
TU first down from own 21.
Moore at QB, pitches to Forte for a 2-yard loss.
2nd and 12.
Forte takes the direct-snap, stutter-steps for a five-yard gain.
3rd and 7 at TU 24.
Moore completes it wide to Forte, tackled by Dims for a 6-yard gain for 4th and 1.
Tulane punts and the ball is downed at the Miner 27 with 4:15 remaining in the half.
UTEP 1st and 10 at 27. Hand-off to Marcus Thomas for a 4 yard gain to Miner 31.
2nd and 6. Vinnateau completes Jake Sears for a 2-yard gain. 3rd and 4.
UTEP at own 34, 0-4 on 3rd down. Crowd erupts.
Vinnateau passes to Marcus Thomas for an 11-yard gain to Miners 45.
Vinnateau passes to Sam, forced-out after a 12-yard gain. First down at TU 43.
Vinnateau doesn't have as much time in the pocket as he thought: scrambles wide and is brought down spinning with an ankle grab by Frank Morton for a 13-yard loss to UTEP 44.
2nd and 23 for the Miners. Vinnateau pass to Rouse incomplete.
3rd and 23 with 1:49 remaining. Spotty crowd makes noise. Vinateau sacked by Evan Lee for a 9-yard loss. Tulane takes a time-out. TU and UTEP have now both burned a TO.
1:41 remains. UTEP on 4th and 32, will they go for it?
No, Kyle Peterson punts to Robottom who downs it and falls over. Flag on the play.
Kick-catch interference against UTEP. 15-yard penalty.
Scelfo back at QB, throws it away. 2nd and 10 at TU 39.
Scelfo pass to Williams incomplete, knocked away by force of diving UTEP defenseman.
Hand-off to Forte who runs 11 yards for a 1st down.
TU has it at the 50, calls a TO with 1:09 remaining.
Note again the spirited crowd. Also commercial for exercising granny. She's living right!
Scelfo bullet up the middle to Williams complete for 8-yard gain to UTEP 42.
Scelfo under heavy pressure throws it away deep. Flag on the play. Scelfo is on the ground, inspected by trainers.
Penalty is illegal formation. 5-yard penalty. Scelfo still down...
According to my neighbor, Scelfo took a hard two-man hit. Walks off field without assistance. Moore back in at QB.
Completes the pass to Forte for no gain. 3rd and 7.
Completes the pass to Williams for four yards. 4th and 3 at the UTEP 43. TU time-out with 13 seconds remaining in the half.
DiRochma on to punt, a short kick and the ball rolls out after 23 yards.
Miner first down at UTEP 20 with 4 seconds on the clock.
Vinnateau takes a knee and the half ends. TU 17 UTEP 10.
Faithful Hullabaloo reporter to survey spelling, chicken wings during half.
Tulane vs. UTEP First Quarter
Tulane wins the toss and elects to receive at the southern endzone.
The stadium is almost entirely empty, though the color-configuration on the stadium seats really is quite nice in an 80's sort of way.
Jose Martinez kicks it to the five, Tuyo breaks a few tackles and makes it to the thirty, but there's a flag.
10-yard penalty on Chris Dunn, illegal blocking.
Tuyo ran a total of 25 yards.
Forte runs to the outside and is tackled after a 12-yard run to the 32. Tulane first down.
Scelfo is in at QB, hands off to Forte for a 7-yard gain up the middle.
Another direct snap to Forte, loss of 2 yards, 3rd and 5.
Short pass to Jeremy Williams on the outside, first down. A gain of 6 yards to the 43.
Scelfo completes to Tyler Helm under pressure, 1-yard gain. 2nd and 9.
Short lateral flip to Williams, Quentin Dims on the tackle. Gain of 3 to the 46.
Impressive scramble up the middle by Scelfo, runs for a first down, 10 yards off-balance.
Incomplete pass intended for Jeremy Williams, still at UTEP 40.
TOUCHDOWN!!!
A near interception, bobbled by a UTEP defenseman into the waiting arms of Jeremy Williams for a 43-yard touchdown.
The extra-point it good.
9 plays, 80 yards in 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
Tulane fans make a good deal of noise in comparison to their scarcity.
First touchdown for Tulane on its opening possession this season. A promising portent.
Fred Rouse receives it off the bounce at the 7, tackled by David Kirksey at the Miner 20 yard line.
Long pass to Fred Rouse, 31-yard reception to the Tulane 49 yard-line. First down.
Marcus Thomas dances up the middle, gains a single yard.
Joe West catches it outside for a 22-yard reception, pulled down at the Tulane 26.
UTEP quarterback Lawrence Sam throws it incomplete to Josh Femack, 2nd and 10 at TU 26.
Sam scrambles wide, throws it short and incomplete to West.
3rd and 10.
Trevor Vinneatou back at QB, tosses it to Fred Rouse for an 8-yard gain. 4th and 2 at TU 18.
Jose Martinez misses the 35-yard field-goal attempt.
Kevin Moore in at QB, hands off to Matt Forte for a 7-yard gain to the Tulane 27.
Moore throws a high loop to Brian King for a first down at the UTEP 45 yard-line.
Hand-off to Matt Forte, gains 2 yards to the Miner 47. 2nd and 8.
Moore completes the pass to Williams, no gain. 3rd and 8.
Green Wave 2 and 2 on 3rd down.
Shotgun to Moore, brought down hard by UTEP Adam Vincent. Loss of 11 yards.
Tulane punts it high to the Miner 15. No yards on the return.
Marcus Thomas carries it several yards, tackled by Ishabellum. Thomas spins and flops. Flag on the play. Boos go up around the stadium. Two fouls after the play, personal fouls by offense and defense.
Total gain of 6 yards. Fouls offset each other.
Lawrence Sam back at QB for Miners. Terrell Jackson carries seven yards for a UTEP first down at own 28.
Hand-off to Jason Williams, bogged-down and tackled by Avery Williams for a 2-yard gain.
Vinnateau back at QB, pass deflected by Reggie Scott. 3rd and 8 at Miners 30.
UTEP 0-1 on 3rd down.
Vinnateau completes to Marcus Thomas, stopped by Josh Lubar and slides forward but it's not enough: 7-yard gain for 4th and 1.
UTEP punts to Casey Robottom, 36-yard punt and 1-yard return.
Tulane first down at own 28.
Tulane defense is looking good. Tulane basketball announcement/commercial comes over the loudspeaker. Note last night's win.
Scelfo back at QB, throws deep, beautiful bomb to Williams for a 48-yard reception at the Miner 24.
Scelfo is 4-5.
Forte takes a direct snap, gains 3 yards to Miner 21.
Hand-off to Matt Forte, crushed up the middle for a 2 yard gain. 3rd and 5.
Scelfo throws incomplete, intended for Gabe Ratcliff.
4th and 5 at miner 15.
36-yard field goal by Ross Tievenaux is GOOD.
1:08 remaining in the first quarter, Tulane 10 UTEP 0
5 plays covering 53 yards in 1 minute 43 seconds.
A short kickoff, possible flub?
Kicked out-of-bounds, advanced to Miner 35.
1st and 10 for UTEP, Vinnateau flips it to Marcus Thomas who charges up the sideline for a 10 yard gain. UTEP 1st down.
Vinnateau lasers a deep pass, credit Skehan with tough pass-coverage resulting in a near miss.
Vinnateau completes a short lateral to Jeff Vaturi, loss of 2 yards on the reception.
3rd and 12 for the Miners as the first quarter ends. Miners 0-2 on 3rd down.
Tulane Volleyball on the field, cheered by crowd, C-USA tourney bye celebrated. A helluva hullabaloo!
The stadium is almost entirely empty, though the color-configuration on the stadium seats really is quite nice in an 80's sort of way.
Jose Martinez kicks it to the five, Tuyo breaks a few tackles and makes it to the thirty, but there's a flag.
10-yard penalty on Chris Dunn, illegal blocking.
Tuyo ran a total of 25 yards.
Forte runs to the outside and is tackled after a 12-yard run to the 32. Tulane first down.
Scelfo is in at QB, hands off to Forte for a 7-yard gain up the middle.
Another direct snap to Forte, loss of 2 yards, 3rd and 5.
Short pass to Jeremy Williams on the outside, first down. A gain of 6 yards to the 43.
Scelfo completes to Tyler Helm under pressure, 1-yard gain. 2nd and 9.
Short lateral flip to Williams, Quentin Dims on the tackle. Gain of 3 to the 46.
Impressive scramble up the middle by Scelfo, runs for a first down, 10 yards off-balance.
Incomplete pass intended for Jeremy Williams, still at UTEP 40.
TOUCHDOWN!!!
A near interception, bobbled by a UTEP defenseman into the waiting arms of Jeremy Williams for a 43-yard touchdown.
The extra-point it good.
9 plays, 80 yards in 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
Tulane fans make a good deal of noise in comparison to their scarcity.
First touchdown for Tulane on its opening possession this season. A promising portent.
Fred Rouse receives it off the bounce at the 7, tackled by David Kirksey at the Miner 20 yard line.
Long pass to Fred Rouse, 31-yard reception to the Tulane 49 yard-line. First down.
Marcus Thomas dances up the middle, gains a single yard.
Joe West catches it outside for a 22-yard reception, pulled down at the Tulane 26.
UTEP quarterback Lawrence Sam throws it incomplete to Josh Femack, 2nd and 10 at TU 26.
Sam scrambles wide, throws it short and incomplete to West.
3rd and 10.
Trevor Vinneatou back at QB, tosses it to Fred Rouse for an 8-yard gain. 4th and 2 at TU 18.
Jose Martinez misses the 35-yard field-goal attempt.
Kevin Moore in at QB, hands off to Matt Forte for a 7-yard gain to the Tulane 27.
Moore throws a high loop to Brian King for a first down at the UTEP 45 yard-line.
Hand-off to Matt Forte, gains 2 yards to the Miner 47. 2nd and 8.
Moore completes the pass to Williams, no gain. 3rd and 8.
Green Wave 2 and 2 on 3rd down.
Shotgun to Moore, brought down hard by UTEP Adam Vincent. Loss of 11 yards.
Tulane punts it high to the Miner 15. No yards on the return.
Marcus Thomas carries it several yards, tackled by Ishabellum. Thomas spins and flops. Flag on the play. Boos go up around the stadium. Two fouls after the play, personal fouls by offense and defense.
Total gain of 6 yards. Fouls offset each other.
Lawrence Sam back at QB for Miners. Terrell Jackson carries seven yards for a UTEP first down at own 28.
Hand-off to Jason Williams, bogged-down and tackled by Avery Williams for a 2-yard gain.
Vinnateau back at QB, pass deflected by Reggie Scott. 3rd and 8 at Miners 30.
UTEP 0-1 on 3rd down.
Vinnateau completes to Marcus Thomas, stopped by Josh Lubar and slides forward but it's not enough: 7-yard gain for 4th and 1.
UTEP punts to Casey Robottom, 36-yard punt and 1-yard return.
Tulane first down at own 28.
Tulane defense is looking good. Tulane basketball announcement/commercial comes over the loudspeaker. Note last night's win.
Scelfo back at QB, throws deep, beautiful bomb to Williams for a 48-yard reception at the Miner 24.
Scelfo is 4-5.
Forte takes a direct snap, gains 3 yards to Miner 21.
Hand-off to Matt Forte, crushed up the middle for a 2 yard gain. 3rd and 5.
Scelfo throws incomplete, intended for Gabe Ratcliff.
4th and 5 at miner 15.
36-yard field goal by Ross Tievenaux is GOOD.
1:08 remaining in the first quarter, Tulane 10 UTEP 0
5 plays covering 53 yards in 1 minute 43 seconds.
A short kickoff, possible flub?
Kicked out-of-bounds, advanced to Miner 35.
1st and 10 for UTEP, Vinnateau flips it to Marcus Thomas who charges up the sideline for a 10 yard gain. UTEP 1st down.
Vinnateau lasers a deep pass, credit Skehan with tough pass-coverage resulting in a near miss.
Vinnateau completes a short lateral to Jeff Vaturi, loss of 2 yards on the reception.
3rd and 12 for the Miners as the first quarter ends. Miners 0-2 on 3rd down.
Tulane Volleyball on the field, cheered by crowd, C-USA tourney bye celebrated. A helluva hullabaloo!
Tulane defeats Auburn 77-62
Tulane Men's Basketball, in its home-opener against Auburn, looked extremely impressive in blowing out Auburn. What was most impressive about their performance was the intensity on the defensive side of the basketball and the depth of this team. Possibly the two best players on Tulane, David Gomez and Robinson Louisme ,got in foul trouble early in the first half and both missed over 15 minutes of the half. Yet by the end of the half, Tulane had a 9 point lead. Asim McQueen, and especially Donnie Stith, controlled the game defensively, as Auburn was not able to capitalize while Gomez and Louisme were on the bench. All the while, offensively, guards Johnny Mayhayne and Eric Vianney combined for 5 threes in the first half. If Tulane can continue to play defense like that and get good outside shooting, they are going to be a tough out against any team they play.
Considering their performance and their upcoming schedule, the Green Wave could conceivably be 5-0 heading to their matchup on the road against Syracuse. And that game may be the most important game all year to determining whether or not Tulane has a chance of making the NCAA tournament. To make the NCAA tournament, you need to beat good teams on the road. Considering Tulane is not in a major conference, it is even harder for them to make the tournament. A win against Syracuse on the road would validate Tulane as a legitimate team. It is also not an impossible task either. Syracuse is a tough team, and even tougher at home, but this is not a team that has overwhelming talent. They are not ranked in the pre-season poll, and for good reason. Syracuse is certainly a good team, but at the end of the year expect them to be a bubble team for the NCAA tournament like they have in the past few years (in other words, certainly beatable).
Considering their performance and their upcoming schedule, the Green Wave could conceivably be 5-0 heading to their matchup on the road against Syracuse. And that game may be the most important game all year to determining whether or not Tulane has a chance of making the NCAA tournament. To make the NCAA tournament, you need to beat good teams on the road. Considering Tulane is not in a major conference, it is even harder for them to make the tournament. A win against Syracuse on the road would validate Tulane as a legitimate team. It is also not an impossible task either. Syracuse is a tough team, and even tougher at home, but this is not a team that has overwhelming talent. They are not ranked in the pre-season poll, and for good reason. Syracuse is certainly a good team, but at the end of the year expect them to be a bubble team for the NCAA tournament like they have in the past few years (in other words, certainly beatable).
Monday, November 5, 2007
Basketball Preview
As you may know, the Hullabaloo's Basketball Preview is out already on newsstands around campus. If you're off campus or you're an alumnus, click here. Here are a list of important links:
Hullabaloo Basketball Preview
Men's Schedule
Men's Roster
Women's Basketball Roster
Women's Basketball Schedule
Quotes from Dickerson on the roster
Quotes from Dickerson on the state of Tulane Basketball/Fan Support
Conference USA Coaches Poll (Men picked 7th, Women 1st)
The men will begin a fairly tough non-conference schedule this Friday in Fogelman at 7 p.m. against the Auburn Tigers , who some call a sleeper to make the tournament out of the SEC. Hopefully history won’t repeat itself after last season’s 40-point opening night loss to Butler (which went on to have an outstanding season).
The women will start the season on the road against Alabama in Saturday before its home opener next week against Georgia Tech. Here are some pictures from the girls' practice to get you into full basketball mode, and I'll try to get out there for the guys' practice some time this week. (Mac Users click here if you don't see anything)
Hullabaloo Basketball Preview
Men's Schedule
Men's Roster
Women's Basketball Roster
Women's Basketball Schedule
Quotes from Dickerson on the roster
Quotes from Dickerson on the state of Tulane Basketball/Fan Support
Conference USA Coaches Poll (Men picked 7th, Women 1st)
The men will begin a fairly tough non-conference schedule this Friday in Fogelman at 7 p.m. against the Auburn Tigers , who some call a sleeper to make the tournament out of the SEC. Hopefully history won’t repeat itself after last season’s 40-point opening night loss to Butler (which went on to have an outstanding season).
The women will start the season on the road against Alabama in Saturday before its home opener next week against Georgia Tech. Here are some pictures from the girls' practice to get you into full basketball mode, and I'll try to get out there for the guys' practice some time this week. (Mac Users click here if you don't see anything)
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Tulsa Grades
I don't think it would be too big of a stretch to say Saturday's game was the worst of the season for the defense. If the defense (and the coaching staff) continues to show a glaring inability to defend the spread offense, the Green Wave won't win more than a few games in Conference USA. Period. Then again, the defense couldn't stop the run either against Tulsa. Had it not been for three turnovers by the Golden Hurricanes,they could have easily been over 70 points.
Meanwhile, the offensive line had one of its worst games of the season. Forte didn't have any legitimate holes to run through, and blockers were never able to get him to the second level. Tulsa dared quarterback Anthony Scelfo to throw the ball deep, and the Green Wave rarely took advantage. With the loss, Tulane will not be going to a bowl game this season -- a shame, considering the season Matt Forte has had and how many wins have simply slipped out of their hands in the closing minutes of games. Here are the grades for Saturday's game:
Offense: C-
Quarterback: C-
Scelfo didn't have a bad game on paper, but the team's inability to convert on third down really comes down to the poor passing game. As mentioned above, they dared Scelfo to go deep on them and put the team on his shoulders, and they only got burned once. Backup Scott Elliot looked good on the Green Wave's final drive, although by then the game was over.
Bob Toledo better hope freshman Joe Kemp (who is redshirting right now) lives up to the hype, because the quarterback position is a major weakness on this team at this point.
Tailbacks: B+
Forte's string of 200-yard games are over, but most of that has to do with the blocking and the fact that Tulsa always had one more tackler than Tulane had blockers.
Receivers/Tight Ends: C-
The numbers look decent, but they should have been much, much better. Tulsa played Jeremy Williams and Brian King one-on-one pretty much the entire night except in obvious passing situations. The Golden Hurricanes decided that if they were going to give up yards, it would be to the Green Wave receivers. Expect to see this strategy throughout the rest of the season
Offensive Line: D-
Worst game of the season. They looked lost and unprepared for Tulsa's schemes, and even failed to block the Golden Hurricanes' defensive linemen one-on-one at times. Barry Sanders wouldn't have run for 200 yards last night.
Defense: D-
Defensive Line: D+
This experienced group looked outmatched against Tulsa upfront. It can't be a matter of talent -- this unit has more physical ability than any offensive line in the conference (if you don't believe me, feel free to take a look at the tape against LSU). It looks like a matter of motivation at this point. Avery Williams seemed like the only guy playing with a sense of urgency.
Linebackers: C-
Not a great game for the linebackers. Safety Chinonso Echebelum had to come out of the safety position to make the majority of the stops.
Defensive Backs: D-
This unit simply got whipped by Tulsa quarterback Paul Smith. Not much else to say.
Meanwhile, the offensive line had one of its worst games of the season. Forte didn't have any legitimate holes to run through, and blockers were never able to get him to the second level. Tulsa dared quarterback Anthony Scelfo to throw the ball deep, and the Green Wave rarely took advantage. With the loss, Tulane will not be going to a bowl game this season -- a shame, considering the season Matt Forte has had and how many wins have simply slipped out of their hands in the closing minutes of games. Here are the grades for Saturday's game:
Offense: C-
Quarterback: C-
Scelfo didn't have a bad game on paper, but the team's inability to convert on third down really comes down to the poor passing game. As mentioned above, they dared Scelfo to go deep on them and put the team on his shoulders, and they only got burned once. Backup Scott Elliot looked good on the Green Wave's final drive, although by then the game was over.
Bob Toledo better hope freshman Joe Kemp (who is redshirting right now) lives up to the hype, because the quarterback position is a major weakness on this team at this point.
Tailbacks: B+
Forte's string of 200-yard games are over, but most of that has to do with the blocking and the fact that Tulsa always had one more tackler than Tulane had blockers.
Receivers/Tight Ends: C-
The numbers look decent, but they should have been much, much better. Tulsa played Jeremy Williams and Brian King one-on-one pretty much the entire night except in obvious passing situations. The Golden Hurricanes decided that if they were going to give up yards, it would be to the Green Wave receivers. Expect to see this strategy throughout the rest of the season
Offensive Line: D-
Worst game of the season. They looked lost and unprepared for Tulsa's schemes, and even failed to block the Golden Hurricanes' defensive linemen one-on-one at times. Barry Sanders wouldn't have run for 200 yards last night.
Defense: D-
Defensive Line: D+
This experienced group looked outmatched against Tulsa upfront. It can't be a matter of talent -- this unit has more physical ability than any offensive line in the conference (if you don't believe me, feel free to take a look at the tape against LSU). It looks like a matter of motivation at this point. Avery Williams seemed like the only guy playing with a sense of urgency.
Linebackers: C-
Not a great game for the linebackers. Safety Chinonso Echebelum had to come out of the safety position to make the majority of the stops.
Defensive Backs: D-
This unit simply got whipped by Tulsa quarterback Paul Smith. Not much else to say.
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