April 2008 NewsStand
Oct 23, 2008 | General
April 30, 2008
TULANE 10 VS. NICHOLLS STATE 3
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Six Green Wave relievers combined for nine strikeouts as Tulane (30-13-1) defeated the Colonels (7-38).
April 28, 2008
TULANE-MEMPHIS RAINED OUT
The Baton Rouge Advocate
In Memphis, Tenn., Sunday's Conference USA series finale between the Tulane and Memphis baseball teams was canceled because of inclement weather.
Green Takes Two In Abbreviated Series
TulaneInsider.com
Tulane (29-13-1, 8-5-1) got its offense going in an abbreviated weekend series against the Memphis Tigers (16-27, 4-10). Tulane took the first two games 17-4 and 15-3, before Sunday's finale was cancelled due to inclimate weather. In the first two games Tulane batted .368 as a team going 32-for-87, while Green Wave pitchers held Memphis to a .177 team batting average.
April 27, 2008
Tulane RB Forté headed to Chicago
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Some players are surrounded by television cameras and the media on the day they hope to be selected in the NFL draft. Tulane's Matt Forté isn't one of them.
TULANE 15 at MEMPHIS 3
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Green Wave pounded out 18 hits -- 11 by junior center fielder Anthony Scelfo, junior designated hitter Andrew Rodgers and freshman third baseman Rob Segedin -- in a Conference USA game at Nat Buring Stadium.
Tulane offense erupts at Memphis
The Baton Rouge Advocate
Tulane pounded out 18 hits - including a combined 11 by junior center fielder Anthony Scelfo, junior designated hitter Andrew Rodgers and freshman third baseman Rob Segedin -- as the Green Wave baseball team defeated Memphis, 15-3, Saturday at Nat Buring Stadium.
Bears pick Louisiana pair
The Baton Rouge Advocate
The Bears made it an all-Louisiana draft day Saturday when they selected Slidell native and former Tulane running back Matt Forté with the 44th overall pick in the second round.
April 26, 2008
Green Wave hammers Memphis
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Junior designated hitter Andrew Rodgers and junior center fielder Anthony Scelfo each hit a three-run homer, and junior right-hander Shooter Hunt tied a season high with 12 strikeouts in seven innings as Tulane opened its Conference USA series against Memphis with a 17-4 win Friday night at Nat Buring Stadium.
Green Wave drowns Tigers
The Memphis Commercial-Appeal
The odds were stacked against the University of Memphis before the first pitch was thrown in Friday night's Conference USA baseball game against Tulane.
April 25, 2008
Tulane to visit Memphis in C-USA series
The Baton Rouge Advocate
Tulane will look to improve on a 6-5-1 Conference USA baseball record over the weekend when the Green Wave travel to take Memphis in a three-game series beginning at 6:30 p.m. today at Nat Buring Stadium.
Wave is getting it together
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
The baseball season hasn't gone as smoothly as some Tulane supporters would like. There have been inconsistencies at the plate and on the mound.
Who the hell will they draft 2008: Tulane RB Matt Forté
StampedeBlue.com
Forte is a name that has popped up on several Colts mock drafts, and the more you look at him the more likely he could get picked with Indy's second round pick.
April 24, 2008
Running backs bring confidence with much talent
The Charlotte Observer
Tulane's Matt Forte not only rushed for more than 2,000 yards last season, he also carries a high character grade, which teams value considering some of the off-field problems that have plagued the NFL during recent seasons.
April 23, 2008
Tulane coaches visit Gulfport on Thursday
The Biloxi Sun-Herald
The "Tulane Spring Tour" visits Bayou Bluff Tennis Club on West Taylor Road in Gulfport - off Lorraine-Cowan Road - Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Tigers' late surge overpowers Wave
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
The Green Wave's biggest problem was its inability to advance base runners. Tulane left 10 batters on base, including five in scoring position.
April 22, 2008
Wave, Tigers renew rivalry at Turchin
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Newly refurbished Turchin Stadium can't put as many fans in the seats as Zephyr Field, but it can seem that way.
Tigers to play Tulane at Turchin
The Baton Rouge Advocate
There will be a little something old and something new today when LSU and Tulane tangle on the baseball diamond for the second time this season.
LSU makes unusual trip to Tulane
The Shreveport Times
Now might be a good time for the LSU baseball team to look toward next year and its brand new Alex Box Stadium, currently under construction 200 yards from the original.
April 21, 2008
SOUTHERN MISS 10, TULANE 8
The Baton Rouge Advocate
In New Orleans, James Ewing's run-scoring single and Drew Carson's sacrifice fly sparked a four-run rally in the fifth inning and helped Southern Miss beat Tulane.
Opportunistic USM tops Wave
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane's pitchers were in a giving mood during Sunday's Conference USA game at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
Tulane coaches make annual Monroe visit today
The Monroe News-Star
Deirdre McGlinchey and Hal Moffett, IV will be hosting An Evening with Tulane Athletics today at their residence on 2120 Island Drive in Monroe.
April 20, 2008
Pitching, defense carry Wave to victory
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
One night after Tulane Coach Rick Jones said his team's pitching won the opening game of the Green Wave's series against Southern Mississippi, Matt Petiton and Rob Segedin gave their coach another strong pitching performance.
Playmakers impress in Wave spring game
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Wide receiver Jeremy Williams and running back Andre Anderson won't be back on the football field for four months.
Forté eager for his fate to unfold
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
His feet are racing. So is his brain. He drives his knees high in the air and pumps his arms with equal vigor. He has done these drills before. But there was usually someone here lending advice -- some coach, some teammate, some guru. Not today.
Wave rolls over Golden Eagles - again
The Jackson Clarion-Ledger
With a 4-2 loss Saturday at Turchin Stadium, the Southern Miss baseball team has now lost six consecutive weekend series at Tulane.
Anderson, Williams shine for Tulane
The Baton Rouge Advocate
Sophomore tailback Andre Anderson rushed 19 times for 136 yards and a touchdown, while classmate Jeremy Williams returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a score and added a 34-yard touchdown reception during Tulane's spring football game Saturday at the Westfeldt Practice Facility.
April 19, 2008
TULANE 4, SOUTHERN MISS 3
The Baton Rouge Advocate
In New Orleans, junior right-hander Shooter Hunt struck out a season-high 12 batters and junior closer Mason Griffin tossed a pair of solid stanzas as the Tulane defeated Conference USA foe Southern Miss at the new Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
Hunt gives Wave lift versus USM
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
After one of his worst performances of the season last week against Houston, Tulane pitcher Shooter Hunt knew he wanted to pitch better -- and he did.
Thin Wave set for a final spring scrimmage
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
As spring practice winds down, injuries have robbed Tulane's football team of several players at already thin positions.
Hunt continues Green Wave's whammy
The Jackson Clarion-Ledger
The Tulane curse continues for the Southern Miss baseball team. Green Wave starting pitcher Shooter Hunt dominated USM as he struck out 12 Golden Eagle batters and allowed just two hits and two earned runs in seven innings of work for a 4-3 victory.
April 18, 2008
Tulane vs. USM
The Baton Rouge Advocate
Tulane base returns to action at 6 p.m. today against Conference USA rival Southern Miss in the first game of a three-game series at at Turchin Stadium.
Tulane infielder driving foes batty
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Former major league executive and general manager Branch Rickey once said that baseball is a game of inches.
TULANE vs. SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
When/where: 6 p.m. today, 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. Radio: 88.3-FM. Records: Tulane 25-11-1, 4-4-1 C-USA; Southern Miss 25-11, 5-4.
April 17, 2008
WR emerges as go-to guy
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Jeremy Williams' role hasn't always been defined, his playing time unsecured, his confidence teetering.
April 16, 2008
Tulane pitcher stops SLU
The Baton Rouge Advocate
Taylor Rogers struck out a career-high 10 batters, and Rob Segedin tossed a pair of scoreless innings as Tulane won the Senator's Cup Series with a 4-1 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Tuesday at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
TULANE 4 vs. SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA 1
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Right-hander Taylor Rogers struck out a career-high 10, and Rob Segedin pitched two scoreless innings for the Green Wave.
Tulane Pitching Too Much For Lions
Tulane Scout.com
It took the Green Wave only 2:31 to put away Southeastern Louisiana 4-1 Tuesday night at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium before a crowd of 3,215. Sophomore right-hander Taylor Rogers recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts while allowing only one run and one hit in 7.0 innings of work.
April 14, 2008
HOUSTON 11, TULANE 7
The Baton Rouge Advocate
In Houston, junior first baseman Sam Honeck went 3-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and three runs scored, but it was not enough as Tulane dropped the series finale against Houston.
Wave conducting quarterback derby in spring drills
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane is using spring practice to help sort out several pivotal position battles and implement some new schemes. The Times-Picayune has identified five areas that need addressing during spring drills, and each week will evaluate where the Green Wave stands in answering those questions.
HOUSTON 11 vs. TULANE 7
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Green Wave junior first baseman Sam Honeck went 3-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and three runs scored, but it was not enough as the Cougars rallied past Tulane to win a Conference USA series at Cougar Field.
April 13, 2008
Anderson continues to impress
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Last spring, Andre Anderson was impressive during drills. His ability to run and cut and lower his pads kept the Tulane coaches smiling.
April 11, 2008
Defense shines in Tulane practice
The Baton Rouge Advocate
The Tulane defense had several sacks, interceptions and timely pass break-ups, and continued to display improvement under first-year defensive coordinator O'Neill Gilbert as the Green Wave reached the one-third mark of spring practice today at the Westfeldt Practice Facility on Thursday.
Baseball program crown jewel of Tulane athletics
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
The baseball program is the crown jewel of Tulane's athletic program, with a $10.5 million state-of-the-art facility, one of the highest-paid coaches in the country in Rick Jones and a rabid fan base.
April 10, 2008
TULANE 8, UNO 4
The Baton Rouge Advocate
In New Orleans, Taylor Rogers shut down UNO for six innings, and Anthony Scelfo had a two-run home run as the Green Wave beat the Privateers at Maestri Field.
Tulane shuts down Privateers
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Sure, Tulane sophomore pitcher Taylor Rogers went into Wednesday's game at UNO with an 0.90 ERA.
Wave's Scott gets past fears
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Whether it was due to injury or down right fear, Reggie Scott and the Tulane weight room could never be considered friends.
April 9, 2008
TULANE 8, NICHOLLS STATE 1
The Baton Rouge Advocate
In New Orleans, Nicholls State scored first, but a grand slam by the Green Wave's Seth Henry gave Tulane a lead it didn't relinquish at Turchin Stadium. Matt Petiton (2-0) picked up the win, throwing four innings of two-hit relief.
TU hopes to derail UNO
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
From the time they played Tulane more than a month ago, the UNO Privateers gradually have gotten better.
April 8, 2008
NICHOLLS STATE vs. TULANE
The Baton Rouge Advocate
Tulane will open its second consecutive five-game week when it hosts Nicholls State at 6 tonight.
TULANE VS. NICHOLLS STATE
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
When/where: 6 p.m. today at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. Radio: 88.3-FM. Records: Tulane 21-9-1; Nicholls State 6-24.
April 7, 2008
TULANE 5, MARSHALL 5
The Baton Rouge Advocate
In New Orleans, four Green Wave batters posted multiple-hit ballgames, and junior right-hander Jonathan Garrett gave the team a solid 62/3-inning start, as Tulane battled to a 5-5, 10-inning tie against Marshall.
Wave QB makes pitch to start
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane is using spring practice to help sort out several pivotal position battles and implement some new schemes. The Times-Picayune has identified five areas that need addressing during spring drills, and each week we will evaluate where the Green Wave stands in answering those questions.
TULANE 5 vs. MARSHALL 5
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane blew a three-run lead in the ninth inning, but because of a Conference USA Sunday travel rule neither team gained a victory, as the game ended in a tie in the 10th inning at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
April 6, 2008
DE Scott stands out in TU scrimmage
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
After two weeks of spring practice, Tulane may not have displayed the signs of having a better team than last season's, but Coach Bob Toledo is pleased with some of the individual performances.
Tulane's hitters miss the mark
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Marshall starting pitcher Steve Blevins had a career-high 12 strikeouts as the Thundering Herd defeated Tulane 7-4 on Saturday at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
April 5, 2008
Green Wave rallies in ninth to beat Marshall
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Scotty Powell hit a pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the ninth inning that scored Seth Henry for the winning run in Tulane's 6-5 come-from-behind victory Friday over Marshall at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
April 4, 2008
Wave looks to keep up in C-USA
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tulane Coach Rick Jones says Conference USA is as tough as it's ever been, and teams like Marshall, the Green Wave's opponent this weekend, are the reason.
April 3, 2008
Tulane holds scrimmage after heavy rain
The Baton Rouge Advocate
The Tulane football team endured Mother Nature's wrath with a torrential downpour during the first part of Wednesday's spring practice, but quickly shook off the raindrops with a 16-play scrimmage to conclude spring practice No. 5.
Ex-safety muscles his way to LB spot
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
David Skeehan has always wanted to be a linebacker. He claims to think like one, play like one and hit like one. But his body never fit the mode.
Draft Gems: Forte, Woodyard could be surprises
USA Today
Player: Matt Forte, running back (current Top 500 ranking -- No. 61)
April 2, 2008
Henry, Miley earn LSWA honors
The Baton Rouge Advocate
Infielder Seth Henry of Tulane and pitcher Wade Miley of Southeastern Louisiana were named Tuesday as the Louisiana Sports Writers Association Baseball Players of the Week.
TULANE 10 vs. MCNEESE STATE 3
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Aja Barto went 3-for-5 and Seth Henry drove in four runs to lead the Green Wave (19-8) against the Cowboys (8-18).
TULANE AT NICHOLLS STATE
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
When/where: 6:30 p.m. in Thibodaux. Radio: 88.3-FM. Records: Tulane 19-8; Nicholls State 5-20.
April 1, 2008
TULANE VS. McNEESE STATE
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
When/where: 6 p.m. at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium. Radio: 88.3-FM. Records: Tulane 18-8; McNeese State 8-17.
