In the Media
February 13, 2013
Times-Picayune: Tulane football will begin spring campaign Feb. 13 at New Orleans Saints practice facility
January 28, 2013
WDSU-TV: New Orleans, Tulane reach agreement on Yulman Stadium
New Orleans city leaders and Tulane University reached an agreement Friday that will govern the design, operations and use of Yulman Stadium.
WDSU-TV: Tulane stadium, field, club seats to honor donors
The football stadium planned for Tulane University’s Uptown New Orleans campus will be named in honor of a couple who donated $15 million toward its construction.
Uptown Messenger: City releases details of agreement with Tulane Stadium
Mayor Mitch Landrieu released the details of the agreement his office has reached with Tulane governing the use of the university’s proposed stadium on Friday, drawing swift reaction from neighborhood groups that it is still too lenient.
WWL AM/FM: Agreement reached on new Tulane football stadium
Tulane and the City of New Orleans have reached an agreement outlining guidelines for construction and use of Tulane’s proposed on-campus football facility, Yulman Stadium.
WVUE-TV: City informs Tulane neighbors of stadium agreement
January 17, 2013
Times-Picayune: Tulane DB Ryan Travis to play in Raycom All-Star game Saturday
Tulane defensive back Ryan Travis will be one of several college football seniors from across the nation playing in the inaugural Raycom College Football All-Star Classic on Saturda
December 7, 2012
WWL-TV: Tulane’s Santos wins nation’sbest kicker award
Fox News.com: Tulane’s Santos takes home Lou Groza Award
Tulane’s Cairo Santos has captured the Lou Groza Award, given to the nation’s top place-kicker.
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Times-Picayune: Tulane kicker Cairo Santos wins the Lou Groza Award
But Santos, who delivered on 21-of-21 field goals this season, won over the Lou Groza voters, too.
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Yahoo News/AP: Tulane’s Santos wins Groza Award for top kicker
Santos converted all 21 of his field goal attempts this year, including 12 kicks of 40 yards or longer.
November 29, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane feels the Big East offers it a better shot at a BCS national title
Times-Picayune: LSU, Tulane could see transition-based impact on recruiting — What’s new in preps?
On the Tulane side, the conference switch has to be seen as a positive in most every respect
November 28,2012
Times-Picayune: Why Tulane’s Big East acceptance matters more than many think
Major college sports returned to Tulane University on Tuesday.
New York Times: Big East adds Tulane and East Carolina
Boston Globe: Roundup: Tulane, ECU will join Big East in 2014
‘‘I would go as far as to say this is a historic day for Tulane University . . . the Big East is coming to the Big Easy,’’ school president Scott Cowen said Tuesday.
Times-Picayune: What the national media are saying about Tulane’s Big East move
Tulane University grabbed the national spotlight Tuesday with its announcement that it will join the Big East for all sports in 2014.
Gambit: Tulane to begin Big East play in 2014
“The Big East is a distinguished collection of institutions that will be a wonderful home for Tulane,” said Tulane president Scott Cowen.
Memphis Commercial-Appeal: Tulane, East Carolina to join Memphis in Big East
It appears as if the University of Memphis isn’t leaving Conference USA as much as it’s following, joining and eventually re-uniting with a majority of current andformer C-USA schools under the Big East banner.
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Times-Picayune: Tulane moving to the Big East could have major impact on recruiting
Tulane has always focused on recruiting the South for athletes in all major sports.
WWL-TV: Tulane fans excited forfuture after Big East announcement
With so many Tulane students originally coming from the northeast, some say the change is a natural fit.
Times-Picayune: Tulane coaches and student-athletes enthused about Big East move
Times-Picayune: Tulane will join the Big East — ‘a conference of opportunity’ — in 2014
The moment wasn’t lost on Tulane President Scott Cowen. In signing the university’s acceptance to the Big East Conference as a full-sport member beginning in July 2014, Cowen said his hand shook.
November 26, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane kicker Cairo Santos finishes the season perfect on field goals
November 20, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane kickerCairo Santos is named a Lou Groza Award finalist
Santos, a junior who was born in Brazil and moved to St. Augustine, Fla., as part of a high school exchange program, has converted every field-goal attempt this season, going 20-for-20.
November 13, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane kicker Cairo Santos named “Star of the Week” by Groza award
Tulane junior kicker Cairo Santos is one of three of the nation’s top kickers from this past week to berecognized today as a “Star of the Week” by college football’s top kicking award, the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award presented by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.
November 8, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane hits road to face C-USA rival Memphis
November 6, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane kicker Cairo Santos receives LSWA special teams Player of the Week award
To cap off a banner day, Tulane place kicker Cairo Santosearned the LSWA special teams Player of the Week award. Santos already nabbed the Conference USA weekly honor and was named to the Lou Groza award semifinalist list.
WWL-TV: ULL, La. College, Tulane players win LSWA honors
Special team honors went to Cairo Santos of Tulane who kicked a school record 57-yarder in Tulane’s 49-47 loss to Rice.
November 5, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane kicker Cairo Santos sets record with 57-yard field goal
Though it has been a rough season for Tulane, the one constant has been Santos, the Green Wave’s junior kicker fromSan Paulo Brazil.
November 1, 2012
WWL-TV: Tulane to announce name for new football stadium
Tulane University officials working to bring college football back to the campus are getting ready to announce the new name for the stadium that is being planned for New Orleans’ Uptown neighborhood.
San Francisco Chronicle: Tulane to announce name for new football stadium
Times-Picayune: New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson confirms Tulane stadium donation
New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson confirmed Wednesday that he has chipped inmoney to Tulane’s on-campus football stadium project and he expects the donation will be made public during the university’s Thursday 2 p.m. press conference about stadium naming rights. “Yes (I’ve donated),” Benson said. “I think that will be announced tomorrow sometime.”
October 30, 2012
WWL-TV: Tulane’s Griffin named C-USA Offensive POW
Sports NOLA: Tulane’s Ryan Griffin, Lorenzo Doss receive LSWA Football Player of the Week honors
Griffin named offensive player of the week; Doss collects co-defensive player of the week honors
Times-Picayune: Tulane freshman defensive back Lorenzo Doss named co-Louisiana defensive player of the week
Tulane freshman defensive back Lorenzo Doss made two key fourth quarter interceptions to tie him in voting with Louisiana College end Preston Thibeaux for the Louisiana Sports Writer Association’s Defensive Player of the Week.
October 29, 2012
Washington Post: Griffin throws for 466 yards, 5 TDs as Tulane takes down UAB 55-45
Ryan Griffin threw for 466 yards and five touchdowns Saturday as Tulane defeated Alabama-Birmingham 55-45 in Conference USA play.
WVUE-TV: Griffin’s 5 TDs propel Tulane past UAB 55-45
WWL-TV: Griffin’s 5 TD passes leads Tulane to 55-45 win
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Times-Picayune: Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin has record-breaking day in 55-45 victory against UAB
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Times-Picayune: Tulane special teams come up big in victory against UAB
Times-Picayune: Tulane receivers have impressive numbers in victory against UAB
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Times-Picayune: Tulane’s Lorenzo Doss’ two interceptions key in Wave’s victory
October 26, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane President Scott Cowen says on-campus football stadium on track
October 25, 2012
Times-Picayune: Three keys for Tulane against UAB on Saturday
October 23, 2012
Sports NOLA: Johnson talks to media during Tulane Football’s WeeklyPresser
October 17, 2012
Yahoo Sports: C-USA Preview: With good health, Tulane could jump from last
place to relevance
What sold Conroy on leaving the Citadel for Tulane was the opportunity to
vie for conference titles in a stronger league and the resources Tulane
was willing to spend to make it feasible.
Sports NOLA: First win “over,” on to UTEP for Green Wave
To break the nation’s longest losing streak with a dramatic 27-26 victory
over SMU brought out a slew of emotions for Johnson, his staff and his players.
Times-Picayune: Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin says he is trying to get
his shoulder ‘back in working condition’
It’s not exactly a secret that Ryan Griffin makes the Tulane offense go.
The Advocate: Tulane coach Curtis Johnson promises to do less meddling
Sometimes the most useful advice is not offering any.
October 16, 2012
The Advocate: Athletic Director Rick Dickson to have chat with Tulane fans
Tulane Athletics Director Rick Dickson announced he will host a live chat with Green Wave fans at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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Sports NOLA: Tulane’s Ryan Griffin named College Sports Madness C-USA Offensive Player of the Week
Times-Picayune: Tulane QB Ryan Griffin a candidate for Manning Award weekly honor
Tulane’s Ryan Griffin, who led the Green Wave to their first victory of the season against SMU on Saturday, and Seth Doege of Texas Tech, who guided the Red Raiders to a 49-14 upset of West Virginia, are two of the eight candidates in this week’s Allstate Sugar Bowl Manning Award Stars of the Week contest.
New York Times: The Quad: All Hail Tulane
Tulane snapped a 15-game losing streak in dramatic fashion, scoring the game-winning touchdown with 55 seconds left in a 27-26 victory over visiting SMU.
October 15, 2012
Advocate: Athletic Director Rick Dickson to have chat with Tulane fans
Tulane Athletics Director Rick Dickson announced he will host a live chat with Green Wave fans at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
WGNO-TV: Tulane rallies to beat SMU
The long wait for the Tulane football team and head coach Curtis Johnson is over.
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WVUE-TV: Griffin’s return helps Tulane beat SMU 27-26
Ryan Griffin returned from a shoulder injury to throw for 302 yards and three touchdowns to beat Southern Methodist 27-26 Saturday.
Chicago Tribune: Conference USA News and Notes
SMU: The Mustangs (2-4, 1-1) suffered their first loss in league play of the season as they were upset, 27-26, by the previously winless Tulane Green Wave in a thriller.
Washington Post: Griffin returns from injury, throws for 300 yards to help Tulane overcome SMU 27-26
Ryan Griffin returned from a shoulder injury to throw for 302 yards and three touchdowns to beat Southern Methodist 27-26 Saturday.
Times-Picayune: Three Tulane receivers have season-best days in victory over SMU
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Times-Picayune: Tulane defense records three sacks, one interception of SMU’s Garrett Gilbert
Times-Picayune: Tulane football team gets first victory of season, 27-26 over SMU
Times-Picayune: Tulane football team snaps 15-game losing streak with 27-26
October 2, 2012
The New York Times: New Orleans Roots for Injured Player
September 28, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane football team hoping for first win against Louisiana-Monroe Saturday
September 26, 2012
The Times-Picayune: Tulane football practice later, gets extra work in
Not only did the Tulane football team start later this morning, the offensive line and other members of the offense responsible for protections stayed late on Wednesday morning in an attempt to sharpen up blocking.
September 25, 2012
Advocate: Tulane Business Forum emphasizing growth
The Tulane Business Forum will emphasize economic growth in the region in its 33rd year, with a theme of “Scoring Big: Building on Business Victories.”
Times-Picayune: Changes in plans for Tulane stadium could ease some opposition
In a move that could soften the opposition of at least some nearby residents to Tulane University’s plans to build an on-campus football stadium immediately behind their homes, architects have redesigned the west side of the stadium so that it will be only 38 feet high, not 48 feet.
WWL-TV: Tulane officials face more questions over stadium at community meeting
At a community meeting held Monday night at Tulane’s Freeman Auditorium, architects unveiled their newest design plans for the university’s on-campus stadium.
WGNO-TV: Neighbors Hear Updated Plans for Tulane Stadium
Uptown Messenger: Isaac delays stadium operating agreement, as Tulane redraws western wall
While the interruption of Hurricane Isaac delayed negotiations between the city and Tulane University over an operating agreement for the proposed Uptown football stadium, Audubon Boulevard residents learned Monday night that the wall of the stadium won’t be as high or as close to some of their homes as originally planned.
NOLA Defender: TULANE TWEAKS STADIUM PLANS
Tulane is willing to lower its west wall to appease Uptown residents outside the Green Wave’s proposed new fortress.
September 20, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane football returns to play on Saturday against Ole Miss but not to normal
It won’t be quite football as usual in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, however.
September 19, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane freshman Devin Powell expected to make his starting debut on Saturday against Ole Miss
The Tulane offensive huddle is expected to undergo a huge change this week — taking it from California cool to New Orleans swagger.
September 18, 2012
Times-Picayune: Coach Curtis Johnson decides to shakeup Green Wave secondary
Considering Tulane Coach Curtis Johnson often compares defensive back Darion Monroe to Baltimore Ravens All-Pro free safety Ed Reed, it should come as no surprise that he moved the freshman to the same position.
Times-Picayune: Tulane football coach Curtis Johnson said the team plans to honor injured Devon Walker
Tulane football Coach Curtis Johnson said the team will honor injured safety Devon Walker this season — but he wanted to keep the specifics of what the players will do private for now.
August 27, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane football practice schedule hasn’t changed yet, several events canceled however
The Tulane football team is taking a wait-and-see approach to the Isaac storm system that is entering the Gulf of Mexico and is projected to affect the Gulf coast this week.
Times-Picayune: Tulane Green Wave football coach Curtis Johnson ready to tackle challenges
He was hired in December as the Tulane Green Wave’s 39th and first black head football coach.
Sports Nola: Tulane Football Wraps Preseason With Saturday Morning Practice
First-year head coach Johnson pleased with progress to date, looking forward to season opener
Washington Post: Sun Belt sets sights on catching Conference USA and Mountain West
The rest of the C-USA will include East Carolina, Marshall, Rice, Southern Mississippi, Tulane, Tulsa, Alabama-Birmingham and UTEP.
August 24, 2012
Yahoo Sports: Top 25 unusual college football team nicknames
Tulane Green Wave: This nickname was adopted during the 1920 season, inspired by a football song called “The Rolling Green Wave” that was published in the Tulane student newspaper.
Times-Picayune: Tulane looking to solidify safety positions heading into opener
Tulane’s starting safeties, Shakiel Smith and Kyle Davis, exude confidence, a necessary trait for the team’s last line of defense between the opposing offense and the end zone.
August 23, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane running back Lazedrick Thompson impresses coaches with toughness and physical play
The ankle injury suffered by running back Orleans Darkwa has left an opening for any of Tulane’s plethora of backs looking to work their way into the rotation.
Times-Picayune: Tulane Coach Curtis Johnson surprises team en route to afternoon practice, pulls into Rock ‘n’ Bowl
At the midway point of the final week of preseason practice, first-year Tulane head football coach Curtis Johnson decided his team needed a break from the routine.
August 22, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane Green Wave Football building versatility, depth and defensive end spots
Ingenuity is one of Jon Sumrall’s best traits.
August 21, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane freshman Darion Monroe stars in Tuesday morning’s practice
Times-Picayune: Tulane “F” receiver Sydie London talks after practice today: video
SportsNOLA: NCAA football preview – Tulane Green Wave
Sports NOLA: Tulane Football works in Superdome for Tuesday morning practice
August 19, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane Green Wave’s Julius Warmsley is voice of encouragement on defense
It sounded like junior Julius Warmsley was shouting out lyrics to a Ludacris song during Tulane’s football scrimmage Saturday.
August 15, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane football Coach Curtis Johnson announces weekly radio show time and location
Tulane football Coach Curtis Johnson will have his weekly radio show on Wednesdays during the season at New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co. (located at 4141 St. Charles Avenue).
August 14, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane tight ends excited about the position’s possibilities
August 13, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane Green Wave backfield in good hands with Orleans Darkwa leading the way
He caught 37 passes in 2011, becoming the first player to lead Tulane in receptions and rushing yardage since Mewelde Moore in 2001.
August 11, 2012
Sports NOLA: Tulane Concludes First Week of Fall Camp with 85-Play Scrimmage
Tulane head football coach Curtis Johnson got a lengthy look at his squad today and the first-year coach liked what he saw as the Green Wave completed its first week of fall camp with an 85-play scrimmage at the Saints Indoor Practice Facility in Metairie.
August 9, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane Green Wave defensive ends working to make the grade
The Tulane defensive ends are feeling that exposure thanks to a daily grade chart on their showing at fall football camp.
August 8, 2012
WDSU-TV: New Tulane football coach arrives with passion, determination
A major change is taking place on the campus of Tulane University.
The Advocate: Tulane’s Curtis Johnson won’t shy away from playing freshmen
Tulane football coach Curtis Johnson used to believe every freshman recruit should receive a redshirt. A young running back he signed at San Diego State changed his mind.
Sports NOLA: “Special” Curtis Johnson Exudes Enthusiasm at Tulane
He talked about assembling team speed, an element sorely lacking at Tulane in recent years, praising the quickness of both his defense and freshman class.
Times-Picayune: Video: Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin talks about running a NFL offense
August 6, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane freshman quarterback Devin Powell turns heads on first day of fall camp
The Tulane football team went through its first day of fall camp this morning and at least one player had the coaches’ heads shaking – in a good way.
Times-Picayune: Tulane cornerback Ryan Travis talks about the first day of Tulane fall football in a talented secondary: video
August 5, 2012
SportsNOLA: Tulane Football fall camp begins with 100 players reporting on Sunday
Tulane University first-year head football coach Curtis Johnson welcomed 100 players to campus on Sunday morning as the 2012 Green Wave football squad assembled together for the first time on the eve of the 2012 fall camp.
August 2, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane starting offensive lineman Zach Morgan out for season
Tulane football player Zach Morgan, a 6-foot-3, 300-pound senior offensive lineman who has made 27 starts in his career, is out for the season with a shoulder injury, Green Wave Coach Curtis Johnson said.
July 29, 2012
Times-Picayune: Curtis Johnson gives Tulane football recruiting a big jolt
Johnson is the 50-year-old first-year Tulane head coach, tasked with the same thing — reaping talent from the local area.
Times-Picayune: (Video) Tulane football coach Curtis Johnson has area players considering his program
The Times-Picayune Tulane beat reporter Tammy Nunez discusses how Green Wave football coach Curtis Johnson has area coaches and players thinking about joining his program.
July 27, 2012
New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Bill Johnson’s son transfers to Tulane
Billy Johnson, son of New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Bill, has transferred to Tulane. The 6-foot-0, 239-pound deep snapper transferred from University of Georgia to play his final collegiate season with the Green Wave in 2012
July 26, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane Green Wave’s Ryan Griffin eager to take spot as C-USA’s top passer
But many of the conference’s passers have exhausted their eligibility, peeling back a layer of talent that reveals — well, Tulane senior quarterback Ryan Griffin.
July 25, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin could be the premier passer in Conference USA: C-USA media day
With the graduation of several top notch quarterbacks in Conference USA, suddenly Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin has jumped to the forefront of experienced passers in the league.
July 23, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane middle linebacker Trent Mackey selected as Conference USA Preseason Defensive Player of the Year
Conference USA football coaches have voted Tulane middle linebacker Trent Mackey as the Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Monday.
July 12, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane Stadium gets go-ahead after New Orleans City Council kills interim zoning district
Releasing the brake that it applied in May on the construction of a football stadium at Tulane University, the New Orleans City Council this morning killed a measure that would have barred the project from the Uptown campus.
WWL-TV: Council repeals interim zoning district; win for Tulane stadium proponents
The city council has voted unanimously to repeal plans for an interim zoning district that would have overseen the plans for a new football stadium on the Tulane campus.
Uptown Messenger: City Council repeals proposal to limit Tulane stadium
As expected, the New Orleans City Council formally withdrew a proposed zoning district Thursday morning that would have required Tulane University to seek their permission prior to starting construction on a new football stadium.
WWL Radio: Tulane football stadium to move forward
The city council today voted against a special zoning district, and the university agreed to work with authorities.
Uptown Messenger: Tulane hopes to reach stadium agreement with city by end of August
Tulane University officials pledged Wednesday night to reach an enforceable legal agreement with the city of New Orleans governing the activities and operations at its new football stadium — with hopes of resolving most of the issues in it by the end of August.
Times-Picayune: New Orleans City Council vows to monitor Tulane University stadium plans
Tulane President Scott Cowen, attending his first forum, promised that the university will “enter into an enforceable agreement with the city” dealing with issues such as the number and types of events to be held at the stadium, noise, lighting and other concerns of many neighbors.
WGNO-TV: Neighbors learn more about Tulane stadium plans
Tulane President Scott Cowen, attending his first forum, promised that the university will “enter into an enforceable agreement with the city” dealing with issues such as the number and types of events to be held at the stadium, noise, lighting and other concerns of many neighbors.
WVUE-TV: Tulane stadium appears closer to construction
The last of three community forums on the new Tulane stadium wrapped up Wednesday.
WWL Radio: Opposition to the Tulane Football Stadium appears to be waning
Tulane President Scott Cowen will be among those talking about crowds, game day activities and tailgating.
July 10, 2012
Uptown Messenger: City Councilwoman proposes withdrawing zoning rules for Tulane stadium
WWL-TV: Tulane continues push for new stadium with Wednesday night forum
Wednesday evening’s forum is being held at The Audubon Tea Room at Audubon Park at 6.
Times-Picayune: Tulane University stadium public forum is set for Wednesday night
On Wednesday night, Tulane officials will hold the third in a series of public forums at which they have been presenting plans for the stadium and gathering public comments.
Times-Picayune: Tulane continues push for new stadium
A push to bring college football back to uptown New Orleans with construction of a new stadium at Tulane University continues when the university hosts a forum on the issue.
WVUE-TV: Tulane continues push for new stadium
WXVT-TV (Greenville, MS): Tulane continues push for new stadium
June 26, 2012
Gambit: The History of Tulane Stadium(s)
Ryan Whirty on Tulane University’s history of building football stadiums — and why this time things may turn out differently
June 19, 2012
WDSU-TV: Second of 3 public meetings held in Tulane football stadium plan (video)
Times-Picayune: Tulane University football stadium parking proposal leaves many dissatisfied
Tulane officials said they are confident they will be able to find all the needed spaces, including by shuttling thousands of fans to the game on buses from distant lots, but the fact they are not yet able to identify most of those lots left many at the forum dissatisfied.
June 18, 2012
WGNO-TV: News With A View: Those who oppose Tulane’s proposed stadium are just opposed to change in general
As we speak, a few hundred folks are at the Audubon Park Tea Room on Magazine Street discussing the proposed Tulane on-campus stadium—Kaare Johnson
WWL-TV: Shuttles, parking lots are answers for Tulane stadium parking
Monday night a public hearing on parking at the proposed stadium drew about 150 people.
Uptown Messenger: Tulane stadium Park & Ride plan, restricted street access raise neighbors’ questions
Tulane University described its plans Monday night to shuttle football fans to its proposed Uptown stadium from parking lots around the city, but nearby residents continue to question how they will access their own homes on game days
WWL-TV: Tulane stadium meeting location changed due to expected large
The meeting will be held at the Audubon Tea Room at 6500 Magazine St. at 6 p.m.
June 17, 2012
Uptown Messenger: Sunday survey: What do you think about the Tulane stadium?
Over the past week or so, the prospects for Tulane’s proposed Uptown stadium appear to have improved considerably.
June 16, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane University stadium debate is part planning seminar
Public testimony at Tuesday’s New Orleans City Planning Commission hearing on a proposal that could have blocked Tulane University’s plans for an on-campus stadium sounded at times like a particularly lively seminar at a convention of planners.
June 14, 2012
The Times-Picayune: Should Tulane build a new stadium on campus? On Politics
Tulane University’s plans for a new football stadium on campus have drawn opposition from some neighbors and scrutiny from the New Orleans City Council. Times-Picayune reporter Michelle Krupa and sports columnist John DeShazier discuss the issue.
Uptown Messenger: Tulane asks city council to withdraw zoning district or vote as soon as possible
Seeking to build on favorable momentum created by the City Planning Commission’s vote Tuesday to recommend against a special zoning district that would require Tulane to seek the city’s permission to build a football stadium on its Uptown campus, university president Scott Cowen publicly urged city council members Wednesday to either withdraw the motion altogether or vote on it before the month is out.
June 12, 2012
Fox 8 News: Planning commission rejects Tulane zoning district bid
The City Planning Commission has rejected a bid to create an “interim zoning district” Uptown near Tulane University.
WWL-TV: Planning Commission vote favors Tulane stadium proponents
The City Planning Commission voted for a recommendation opposing an Interim Zoning Ordinance Tuesday afternoon – a victory for Tulane stadium proponents.
WWL-TV: Neighbors react to Planning Commission’s vote on zoning district
New Orleans’ City Planning Commission voted against a proposed zoning district that would made it hard for the university to move forward with the project.
WDSU-TV: Vote from City Planning Commission favors Tulane in stadium plans
The New Orleans City Planning Commission voted in favor of Tulane and its plans to build a stadium.
Times-Picayune: Panel rejects district that could restrict new stadium for Tulane Green Wave
Accepting the advice of its staff, the New Orleans City Planning Commission voted 7-1 Tuesday against the idea of imposing an “interim zoning district” that could stop Tulane University from building an on-campus football stadium.
WWL Radio: Tulane stadium debate goes before planning commission
Tulane University and some of its Uptown neighbors square off once again at New Orleans City Hall today.
June 11, 2012
Times Picayune: City planners reject legal tool favored by foes of new Tulane stadium
Sports NOLA: Tulane Stadium Plans Boosted As City Planning Commission Staff Recommends Denial of IZD
The staff of the City Planning Commission has made a preliminary recommendation to deny the proposal to establish an Interim Zoning District that would impact construction of a new football stadium on Tulane’s campus.
June 6, 2012
Times Picayune: Tulane University officials say proposed stadium would be used for games only once a week
WVUE-TV: Public meeting to be held on Tulane stadium dispute
The dispute over Tulane’s new stadium draws a big crowd to the first in a series of community meetings.
Times-Picayune: Tulane University officials say proposed stadium would be used for games only once a week
If a public forum Wednesday night on Tulane University’s plans for a new on-campus football stadium did not necessarily convert any stadium opponents to supporters, it did appear to ease a few of the critics’ concerns, at least regarding how the facility would be used.
WWL-TV: Residents speak out against proposed Tulane stadium
Like many others on Audubon Boulevard with signs that say “Save Our Neighborhoods,” Becker is concerned about parking, traffic and noise.
Uptown Messenger: Tulane officials, architects field questions about proposed stadium
A number of initial questions were answered and many more new ones were raised Wednesday night when Tulane University officials met with hundreds of Uptown residents about plans to build a football stadium on campus.
June 4, 2012
Times-Picayune: Metro New Orleans area community meetings
May 30, 2012
Uptown Messenger: Next steps in the Tulane Stadium debate soon to begin
May 23, 2012
WDSU-TV: Hot Seat: Tulane Football Stadium (Part 2)
WDSU-TV: Hot Seat Tulane Football Stadium (Part 1)
May 17, 2012
WVUE-TV: Landrieu sides with Tulane over football stadium
Mayor Mitch Landrieu and some City Council members are at odds over Tulane’s planned football stadium.
Uptown Messenger: Allan Katz and Danae Columbus: When will cooler heads prevail
Tulane deservedly has had carte blanche Uptown for more than 150 years until some disgruntled residents found their Joan of Arc in Susan Guidry.
May 16, 2012
WWL-TV: Tulane sues to fight for proposed stadium
The city of New Orleans’ largest private employer is going to court to try and stop a city zoning change.
Washington Examiner: Tulane sues city to keep stadium plans on track
Tulane is suing to overturn the New Orleans City Council’s move to explore zoning restrictions that could hinder the university’s effort to build an on-campus stadium.
WDSU- TV: Tulane files suit to head off stadium zoning district.
Tulane University on Wednesday filed for a temporary restraining order that would prevent the city from creating an Independent Zoning District for the area that includes a planned football stadium.
WWL-TV: Tulane files suit against city over stadium zoning.
Tulane University is taking the City of New Orleans to court, in an effort to prevent an Interim Zoning District which has put the brakes on plans to build a new football stadium on the Uptown campus.
WGNO-TV: Tulane files lawsuit to fight interim zoning district.
Tulane University is going to court against the city of New Orleans to stop the interim zoning district.
Times-Picayune: Tulane University sues City Hall over Uptown stadium construction process
Tulane University on Wednesday sued Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s administration and the New Orleans City Council in an effort to prevent the creation of a special zoning district that could impede the school’s efforts to construct a new 30,000-seat football stadium on its Uptown campus.
NOLA Defender: Tulane Stadium Saga: Lawsuit follows agreement to hold uptown forums
For proponents of the new Tulane Stadium, the best defense might be a good offense.
WVUE-TV: Tulane to hold community meeting on controversial new stadium
Tulane University offers Uptown residents a chance to voice their concerns about the new stadium plan.
May 15, 2012
Gambit Weekly: A Real Political Football
What the council really wants is for Tulane and its neighbors to reach a compromise.
May 12, 2012
Times-Picayune: Still early in the Tulane stadium process, university official says: Letter to the editor
May 9, 2012
Times-Picayune: Old Tulane Stadium led to arrival of the Saints: A letter to the editor
Times-Picayune: Bring on home games to the new Tulane Stadium: A letter to the editor
May 5, 2012
Yahoo Sports: New Orleans City Council Misguided in Blocking Tulane Stadium: Fan’s Perspective
In a shocking move, the New Orleans City Council has passed an ordinance requiring universities to petition the City Planning Commission before building large facilities. In effect, the move has temporarily stalled construction of Tulane’s new on-campus football stadium.
May 4, 2012
Times-Picayune: New Orleans slows Tulane University’s timetable for new football stadium
Tulane University’s journey toward an on-campus football stadium ran into a roadblock on Thursday.
The Hullabaloo: IZD motion puts Tulane Stadium timeline into question.
Tulane University’s plans to build an on-campus football stadium hit a snag Thursday, after the New Orleans City Council voted 4-2 to pass a motion putting the stadium’s current construction timetable into question.
Times-Picayune: Tulane University football stadium merits supports: A letter to the editor
May 3, 2012
New Orleans Saints: Statement from the Saints regarding Tulane University Football Stadium
Times-Picayune: Mayor Mitch Landrieu takes a stand in favor of Tulane’s on-campus stadium
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu conveyed through his staff today that he will veto an Interim Zoning District aimed at providing more scrutiny of Tulane University’s on-campus football stadium plans if city council adopts it.
Times-Picayune: Tulane on-campus football stadium plans will get closer scrutiny as Interim Zoning District hearing motion is passed by City Council
Council member Susan Guidry’s motion to create an Interim Zoning District hearing succeeded on Thursday — allowing the city to have a hearing on an IZD that would give the city’s planning committee the power to peruse Tulane’s plan for an on-campus football stadium before Tulane can move forward with the construction process.
WWL-TV: Proposed zoning district could delay, halt construction of new Tulane stadium
University presidents, student athletes and Uptown residents packed into the City Council chambers on Thursday, over the future of a new stadium at Tulane University.
WGNO-TV: Tulane Reacts To Council Vote That Could Stall Stadium Plans
“It’s unfair, it’s discriminatory, it’s anti-development and it has unintended consequences that people hadn’t thought about,” Tulane University President Scott Cowen said.
Chronicle of Higher Education: Shop Talk: Council Member Challenges Plan for Tulane U. Stadium
WDSU-TV: Tulane Stadium Plan May Be Delayed
A New Orleans City Council member wants to delay a play to build a new football stadium at Tulane University, saying the public had no input on the proposal.
Washington Examiner: Opposition arises to Tulane’s Uptown stadium
Tulane University’s plans to construct a new football stadium in New Orleans’ Uptown neighborhood have drawn opposition from some residents of the area, and prompted a City Council vote that could lead to a delay in construction.
Uptown Messenger: Allen Katz and Danae Columbus: Guidry’s proposal could broker compromise between Tulane and neighbors
Tulane University is one of New Orleans’ finest institutions, biggest employers and a national leader in education. But the proposed new Green Wave stadium has riled up Tulane’s neighbors like never before.
May 2, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane football stadium construction project faces zoning hurdle
Tulane reached out to the community and its supporters Tuesday when it appeared its January groundbreaking for an on-campus football stadium could be in jeopardy.
WVUE-TV: Tulane’s president promises vigorous fight against stadium ordinance
The president of the uptown school says council efforts to try and control the long awaited facility could backfire.
WGNO-TV: Let Tulane build their stadium
Tulane University is the city’s number one private employer and they want to build something new on their campus that is within the city’s zoning law. — Kaare Johnson
SportsNOLA: Full-Court Press Against New Football Stadium At Tulane Could Yield Better Game Plan
Proponents of a new 0n-campus football stadium at Tulane University should have known something like this was coming.
NOLA Defender: NEIGHBOR COMPLAINTS ABOUT NEW TULANE STADIUM FIND VOICE IN CITY HALL
Officials have yet to break ground on the new Green Wave gridiron, but it’s already the site of a heated contest.
Uptown Messenger: Councilwoman proposes requiring city review for major campus construction projects like Tulane stadium; universities unite in opposition
District A City Councilwoman Susan Guidry will propose a new ordinance Thursday that would require major college campus construction projects — such as the football stadium Tulane plans for its Uptown campus, which has generated significant opposition along Audubon Boulevard — to be reviewed by the City Planning Commission.
Bayou Buzz: Let Tulane build their stadium
Only in New Orleans would a city council member want to pass an ordinance prohibiting our local universities from expanding.
May 1, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane and other local universities vow to fight an Interim Zoning District idea
Tulane has banded with other local universities to fight a proposal from city council member Susan Guidry that could impede the universities’ construction plans including Tulane’s proposed on-campus football stadium.
WWL-TV: Uptown colleges concerned proposed ordinance could sideline football stadium, other projects
The presidents of several local private universities — Tulane, Loyola and Xavier — are joining forces to oppose an interim zoning district that is being proposed by Councilwoman Susan Guidry.
WGNO-TV: Tulane University Football Stadium Controversy Heats Up
Councilwoman Susan Guidry has proposed a motion that would slow the project from moving forward.
Sports Nola: Zoning Motion for Tulane On-Campus Stadium on Council Agenda
A motion by Councilmember Susan Guidry that would call for a public hearing to possibly prohibit the construction of an on-campus football stadium at Tulane is on the agenda for Thursday’s New Orleans City Council meeting.
April 20, 2012
Sports NOLA: Neighbors Creating Snag for Tulane Stadium Project
The proposed Tulane Community Stadium has many supporters, but it is the Uptown detractors who are making their voices heard
February 23, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane football players practice hard for new head coach Curtis Johnson
The opening phase of Tulane’s first spring football practice under its new coach was supposed to be a walkthrough
February 23, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane football has first spring practice under Coach Curtis Johnson
As the city turned a new page after Mardi Gras, so did the Tulane football program.
February 22, 2012
WWL-TV: Green Wave believes they’re setting themselves up for football success
Despite having not won a game since Sept. 17, Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin believes success can be had this coming season.
February 8, 2012
WVUE FOX: Jennifer Hale goes one-on-one with Tulane’s Curtis Johnson
Jennifer Hale talks with football coach Curtis Johnson on revitalizing the program and what fans can expect for the upcoming season.
February 2, 2012
Times-Picayune: Tulane Coach Curtis Johnson signs encouraging first class of football recruits
Tulane Coach Curtis Johnson wasn’t quite sure about the green-and-white striped tie his wife Angel brought to him Wednesday for the National Signing Day press conference.
December 15, 2011
Times-Picayune: Tulane Green Wave commitments to stay on board with new coach Curtis Johnson
After more than a month of uncertainty, it appears most — if not all — of the Tulane football commitments for 2012 will stick after the coaching change from Bob Toledo to Curtis Johnson.
December 13, 2011
L’Observateur: SCC grad Johnson named Tulane football coach
St. Charles Catholic alum Curtis Johnson was officially introduced as Tulane’s new head football coach at a Monday press conference held at the school’s Wilson Athletic Center.
December 12, 2011
Times-Picayune: Tulane officials say commitment to athletic program now evident
It appears there is money where Tulane’s mouth is now.
Times-Picayune: Curtis Johnson has left a big imprint on the New Orleans Saints
Johnson this week was named head coach of the Tulane football program.
December 9, 2011 News Links
New Orleans CityBusiness: Tulane announces plans for $60M on-campus stadium
Tulane University unveiled plans today for their $70 million Home Field
Advantage fundraising campaign to build a new on-campus football stadium
and provide additional funding for the Green Wave football program.
Daily Comet (Lafourche Parish, La.): Tulane to build $60 million football
stadium
Tulane University believes a home-field advantage will make all the
difference.
Times-Picayune: Tulane plans to build a 30,000-plus seat on-campus football
stadium
Tulane will be playing football games on campus by the fall of 2014,
university president Scott Cowen said in a news conference on Thursday in
the Wilson Center.
Times-Picayune: Tulane football stadium will be ‘crown jewel’ of athletic
department
The genesis of plans for a new on-campus Tulane football stadium took place
in the most New Orleans of locales a bar.
Uptown Messenger: Tulane plans to open $60 million football stadium on
Uptown campus in 2014
Tulane University plans to open a $60 million football stadium in 2014 on
its Uptown campus, about a block off South Claiborne Avenue behind the
baseball field, officials announced Thursday.
WWL-TV: VIDEO: Tulane announces plans for new on-campus stadium
Tulane University has set a goal of playing football in a new on-campus
stadium in the next three years. The university has already secured $40
million for the project.
WVUE-TV: Green Wave unveils stadium plans
Tulane’s new head coach rings the victory bell on what has been called an
historic moment for the Green Wave.
WGNO-TV: Tulane University To Build $60 Million Football Stadium
More than 30 years after demolishing its football stadium, Tulane University
has announced plans to build a new one.
SportsNOLA: New Coach & New Stadium: The Most Important Week in Tulane
Athletic History
“It’s been an emotional week for a lot of reasons,” said Dickson
December 8, 2011
Times-Picayune: Tulane will announce plans for an on-campus stadium in a press conference Thursday, sources say
Tulane is expected to announce plans for an on-campus football stadium Thursday in a 1:30 p.m. press conference in the Wilson Center, three sources confirmed Wednesday.
Fox 8 News: Tulane expected to announce stadium details Thursday
Tulane University is rolling out details for its new stadium Thursday.
December 7, 2011 News Links
Sports NOLA: Opportunity knocks for new Tulane coach Johnson with local recruits
A prominent Tulanian told me this week, “We don’t need the third or fourth tier local player. We need an occasional one that LSU wanted and get most of those second tier in-state players.”