December 2006 NewsStand
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Dec. 31, 2006
Tulane tops Texas-Arlington
New Orleans Times Picayune
Jami Montagnino's two free throws with 11 seconds remaining and a late defensive stand helped make the difference Saturday for Tulane in the final of the Tulane DoubleTree Classic. After Montagnino's free throws Texas-Arlington's Terra Wallace missed a 3-pointer as time expired to give Tulane a 68-65 victory...
Daley's No. 4 jersey retired at Tulane
Ocala (Fla.) Star-Banner
Grace Daley is living a dream. And she knows it. Her dream reached another apex Friday when her No. 4 jersey was officially retired by Tulane University at halftime of its women's basketball game against Fordham...
Dec. 30, 2006
Tulane has ceremony to retire Daley's jersey
New Orleans Times Picayune
With her parents and Coach Lisa Stockton by her side, Grace Daley watched as her No. 4 jersey was retired by Tulane on Friday night. She joins Stacey Gaudet as the only women's basketball players in school history whose jersey has been retired...
Dec. 23, 2006
Tulane stymies Winthrop
New Orleans Times Picayune
The Tulane women's basketball team fended off Winthrop 58-53 on Friday night at Winthrop Coliseum. Forward Alendra Brown had her first career double-double with a career-high-tying 13 points and a career-high 13 rebounds...
Dec. 22, 2006
Tulane eager to play after layoff
New Orleans Times Picayune
Following a heartbreaking, last-second loss and a 13-day layoff, Tulane's men's basketball team steps back on the court tonight. And on the surface, it appears the Green Wave is getting exactly what it needs -- a 2-8 Arkansas-Pine Bluff team that has struggled this season. But Tulane Coach Dave Dickerson has made it clear the Golden Lions will be anything but a tuneup for his team...
Ex-Pacific coach riding Wave of energy to Tulane
Stockton (Calif.) Record
Following a heartbreaking, last-second loss and a 13-day layoff, Tulane's men's basketball team steps back on the court tonight. And on the surface, it appears the Green Wave is getting exactly what it needs -- a 2-8 Arkansas-Pine Bluff team that has struggled this season. But Tulane Coach Dave Dickerson has made it clear the Golden Lions will be anything but a tuneup for his team...
Dec. 21, 2006
Toledo expected to keep Wave trio
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane Coach Bob Toledo, preparing for his final game as New Mexico's offensive coordinator at the New Mexico Bowl, has used some of his spare time to put together his Green Wave staff. Toledo said he will not make an announcement on his Tulane staff until all have been hired, but it appears three assistants from Chris Scelfo's staff will remain...
Wave shrugs off doldrums, surges to victory
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane shot 59 percent from the field in the second half on the way to an 83-70 victory over Lamar on Wednesday night at Fogelman Arena after a sluggish first half. D'Aundra Henry led five Green Wave players in double figures with a season-high 17 points and six assists, and attributed the team's turnaround to Coach Lisa Stockton's halftime talk...
Kaumeyer leaving Aztecs: Tulane hires assistant as its 'D' coordinator
San Diego (Calif.) Union-Tribune
San Diego State assistant football coach Thom Kaumeyer has resigned to become the new defensive coordinator at Tulane. Kaumeyer, who in 2003 orchestrated the biggest defensive improvement in the country as the Aztecs jumped from 95th in the nation in total defense to eighth, said he informed head coach Chuck Long of his decision yesterday...
Dec. 20, 2006
Montagnino flourishing
New Orleans Times Picayune
Jami Montagnino expected to do what she was told. She expected to do what needed to be done for the Tulane women's basketball team. She never expected, however, to be the leading scorer for the Green Wave. In her senior season, Montagnino has grown into that unexpected role...
Joe Kemp Hangin' With Green Wave
TexPreps.com
Tulane Insider caught up with Joe Kemp, the 6-foot-4, 218-pound quarterback from Richland High School in Richland Hills, Texas, Wednesday evening and the senior quarterback reaffirmed his commitment to the Green Wave. Kemp had verbally committed to the Green Wave last August, but since the firing of Tulane head coach Chris Scelfo, rumors have been rolling in that other schools were moving in on Kemp...
Dec. 17, 2006
On the Offensive
New Orleans Times Picayune
Many are wondering why Bob Toledo, a veteran coach who has been at the top with football programs at Southern Cal and UCLA, would want to end his career with a very difficult rebuilding job. Although the answer to the question eludes most, 60-year-old Toledo said the answer is very simple: He wants to be the first to do it...
Dec. 16, 2006
Passion for job is driving force for Tulane's Toledo
New Orleans Times Picayune
Age? What exactly is age? Listening to 60-year-old Bob Toledo discuss his workload, you got the idea Tulane's new football coach would be 10 years older by sunrise. At that moment, he was in the first-day of a process to hire a staff, sitting down with assistants who worked with Chris Scelfo, deciding on who he planned to retain, who would be joining other coaches he'd invite to be part of "a challenge I'm eager to meet...
Dec. 13, 2006
A Running Start: Tulane coach Bob Toledo has busy first day on the job, but that is nothing new for him
New Orleans Times Picayune
Bob Toledo had seen this day before, and he remembered it well. "It's been a typical first day on the job," said Toledo, who wasn't 24 hours removed from being introduced as Tulane's 37th football coach. "My feet won't hit the ground for a while...
Dec. 12, 2006
Toledo replaces Scelfo at Tulane
ESPN.com
New Mexico offensive coordinator Bob Toledo is taking over at Tulane, a school desperate to rejuvenate its fan base in a city that will be rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina for years. "I was one of those people from far, far away watching when disaster struck," said Toledo, a former head coach at UCLA...
Ex-UCLA coach Toledo taking over at Tulane
SportsIllustrated.com
New Mexico offensive coordinator Bob Toledo is taking over at Tulane. Lobos coach Rocky Long confirmed the hiring Monday, and said he wasn't surprised to be losing the former UCLA coach after one season...
Tulane hiring Bob Toledo
NCAAFootball.com
New Mexico offensive coordinator Bob Toledo is taking over at Tulane. Two people familiar with the decision, who asked not to be identified because a formal announcement was pending, told The Associated Press on Monday that Toledo - a former head coach at UCLA - had been hired by the Green Wave...
Tulane hires ex-UCLA coach Toledo
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane, again seeking to turn its downtrodden football program into a winner, turned to Bob Toledo, a proven winner with more than 35 years of experience, to lead the Green Wave. Toledo, 60, was serving as New Mexico's assistant head coach and offensive coordinator, but his most notable coaching stop was at UCLA, where he spent eight seasons, six as the Bruins' head coach...
Tulane hires Toledo as head football coach
Baton Rouge Advocate
Tulane opted for longtime head-coaching experience when it hired former UCLA coach Bob Toledo as its new football coach Monday. Toledo, 60, was chosen by Athletic Director Rick Dickson over two other finalists -- University of San Diego coach Jim Harbaugh, 42, and Virginia defensive coordinator Mike London, 46, a latecomer who interviewed over the weekend...
Star Track: Troy Wilson
Hampton Roads (Va.) Daily Press
Defensive end Troy Wilson of Gloucester contributed as a freshman this season for Tulane University of New Orleans, which finished 4-8 overall and 2-6 in Conference USA as it continues to recoup from the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina in the fall of 2005...
Dec. 11, 2006
Toledo accepts Tulane position
Albuquerque (N.M.) Tribune
University of New Mexico offensive coordinator Bob Toledo will be named the new Tulane head coach, according to Lobos coach Rocky Long. Toledo will be introduced as Tulane's new football coach at a news conference tonight, then will return to Albuquerque to coach the Lobos in the New Mexico Bowl...
Tulane seems unlikely to tap Auburn's Knox
Mobile (Ala.) Press Register
Auburn receivers coach Greg Knox could be out of the running for the top job at Tulane. The (Baton Rouge) Advocate reported Sunday that University of San Diego head coach Jim Harbaugh and UTEP offensive coordinator Eric Price appear to be finalists for the Green Wave position...
Dec. 10, 2006
Last-second shot sinks Wave
New Orleans Times Picayune
At last, it all seemed to be coming together for Tulane. Having fallen behind early and rallied late, the Green Wave had tied TCU in the final minute and its man-to-man defense had turned the Horned Frogs' last possession into chaos. With the clock running down toward overtime, TCU's only option was a pass deep into the left corner for Kevin Langford, who was facing away from the basket with Tulane's David Gomez in his face and another defender racing over to help...
Tulane looking for stability, success
New Orleans Times Picayune
During the 1998 football season, hardly a day went by that Shaun King and Dennis O'Sullivan weren't on the same page. Today, as the co-captains of the 1998 Tulane team that went 12-0 await the hiring of Tulane's 37th football coach, the eighth in the past 26 years, the two still are thinking alike...
Tulane rebounds from sloppy start
New Orleans Times Picayune
After a first half that players said lacked intensity and saw Tulane fall behind by 17 points, the Green Wave outscored Alabama by 22 points in the second half en route to an 83-68 victory over the Crimson Tide at Fogelman Arena on Saturday...
Harbaugh, Price finalists for Tulane job
Baton Rouge Advocate
Tulane's search for a new head football coach is winding down and could be completed within the next 48 hours. University of San Diego coach Jim Harbaugh and UTEP offensive coordinator Eric Price are believed to be the frontrunners...
Tulane ends Tide's win streak
Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News
After winning its last six games--including three straight at home--the Alabama women's basketball team put its winning streak on the line at Tulane Saturday, falling 83-68 at Fogelman Arena in New Orleans. Alabama (7-3) continued its hot shooting of late in the first half, building a 17-point lead over the Green Wave and executing its offense effectively...
Dec. 9, 2006
Auburn aide visits with Wave
New Orleans Times Picayune
Auburn wide receivers coach Greg Knox went through the interview process for the Tulane coaching position while South Carolina defensive coordinator Tyrone Nix said Friday that he's not interested in the job, sources close to the university said...
Eric Price interviews for Tulane football job
El Paso (Texas) Times
UTEP offensive coordinator Eric Price officially interviewed for the vacant Tulane head coaching position, and South Carolina defensive coordinator Tyrone Nix is expected to go through the interview process today. Nix, 34, is the youngest of the five candidates Tulane athletic director Rick Dickson has on his short list. Nix will be the fourth coach interviewed. Dickson has met with University of San Diego coach Jim Harbaugh, Buffalo Bills special teams coach Bobby April and Price...
Dec. 8, 2006
Nix follows Price for TU talks
New Orleans Times Picayune
Texas-El Paso offensive coordinator Eric Price was winding up his visit and interviews for the vacant Tulane coaching position Thursday, and South Carolina defensive coordinator Tyrone Nix is expected to go through the interview process today, according to sources close to the university...
Dec. 7, 2006
Green Wave rebouns nicely against Bulls
New Orleans Times Picayune
A Tulane loss Wednesday to Buffalo would have given the Bulls their first win over a Conference USA team. But Tulane extended a 10-point halftime lead to as many as 21 points in its 80-63 win over the Bulls at Fogelman Arena. After scoring five points in the first half, Bulls forward Yassin Idbihi's finished with 19 points, but was held to seven rebounds and was prevented from getting his third consecutive double-double...
Dec. 5, 2006
Price confirms his interest in Tulane
New Orleans Times Picayune
Texas-El Paso offensive coordinator Eric Price confirmed Monday he has had brief conversations with Tulane Athletic Director Rick Dickson about the vacant Green Wave football coaching position. Price, 40, the son of UTEP Coach Mike Price, has spent the past three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Miners...
Dec. 4, 2006
Green Wave finishes strong in 82-67 victory over Miami of Ohio
New Orleans Times Picayune
The Tulane women's basketball team closed with a 16-2 run en route to an 82-67 victory over Miami of Ohio on Sunday. Senior guard Jami Montagnino led Tulane with 18 points, senior guard D'Aundra Henry scored 16 points and sophomore guard Ashley Langford was 10-for-10 on free throws to finish with 14...
Tulane women notch 82-67 victory at Miami (Ohio)
Baton Rouge Advocate
The Tulane women's basketball team closed the game with a 16-2 run to close out a 82-67 road victory over Miami University on Sunday at Millett Hall. Sophomore guard Ashley Langford finished with 14 points on 10-for-10 from the free throw line while senior guard Jami Montagnino led Tulane with 18 points...
Dec. 3, 2006
Tiger's second thoughts help turn back Wave
New Orleans Times Picayune
Basketball scoring spurts aren't all about offense, like the one LSU needed Saturday to turn back a determined, upset-minded Tulane team at the New Orleans Arena. Defense and rebounding sparked the No. 10 Tigers' 15-0 run that wrested the lead from the Green Wave and secured a 74-67 victory before 4,178...
Tigers rally past Tulane for 74-67 victory
Baton Rouge Advocate
It wasn't getting real late Saturday afternoon for the LSU basketball team, but it was starting to get a little serious. Noticeably lethargic in the first half, the Tigers staggered through the first several minutes of the second period as well against Tulane in a showdown at the New Orleans Arena...
LSU slips by pesky Tulane
Gannett News Services
Just be glad, LSU, that this one was not in 3,600-seat Fogelman Arena. The No. 10 Tigers trailed upstart Tulane by 11 in the first half and led by only four in the final moments before escaping with a 74-67 victory in front of 3,178 at the more spacious New Orleans Arena, which seats about 19,000...
LSU overcomes slow start against Tulane
Houston (Texas) Chronicle (AP)
Glen "Big Baby" Davis' muscle and LSU's second-half hustle spared the No. 10 Tigers from a major upset. Davis had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and LSU turned a big advantage in offensive rebounds into 21 second-chance points in a 74-67 comeback victory over Tulane on Saturday...
Local Drill: Titans' Roydell Williams
New Orleans Times Picayune
This former East St. John and Tulane standout was selected by Tennessee in the fourth round of the 2005 draft. He shattered Tulane and Conference USA records with 35 touchdown receptions. He also was drafted in the fifth round by the Cincinnati Reds in 2000 coming out of East St. John, but decided to sign with Tulane and play football (he played baseball his sophomore year)...
Dec. 2, 2006
Local flavor likely most suitable for Wave's taste
New Orleans Times Picayune
Names and rumors are flying as rapidly as Lester Ricard passes. Somewhere amid the projecting, let's hope the names Bobby April, Burton Burns and Calvin Magee are being tossed about by the people who are charged with finding a new football coach for Tulane. And that each is being given, or will be given, serious consideration by Athletics Director Rick Dickson, because each already has a pretty good idea how Tulane University works and, maybe, a pretty good idea how to make football work at Tulane University...
Former Episcopal standout Gomez leads Tulane
Baton Rouge Advocate
Tulane's talent level appears to be a noticeable upgrade from last season and above the first three in-state opponents LSU has manhandled this season. The Green Wave's best player is a familiar face in Baton Rouge. Junior forward David Gomez, a former star at Episcopal High School, leads Tulane in scoring and rebounding (11.8 points/5.7 rebounds a game) and has pieced together the best two games of his season against Indiana State and Huston-Tillotson with 37 points and 17 rebounds combined...
Dec. 1, 2006
Dickson begins search
New Orleans Times Picayune
Although it didn't take long for the guessing game to begin, finding a replacement for Tulane football coach Chris Scelfo will not be an overnight process, Green Wave Athletic Director Rick Dickson said...
