What They're Saying About Tulane Community Stadium
Dec 8, 2011 | Football
"An on-campus stadium for Tulane University would provide a true home field advantage not only for future teams, but for the fans and the entire Tulane and New Orleans community. It is important for our program to have a central location on campus where we can bring the excitement of Green Wave football and celebrate together. Once completed, I believe the stadium will be the crown jewel of the Tulane campus, as well as defining point of our great city, and a magnificent place for recruits to visit."
Curtis Johnson, Tulane Head Football Coach
"Even though I won't be able to play in the new stadium, this will mean a lot to me being an alumni and having the opportunity to watch my younger teammates play in a stadium that we can call our home. Most of all, we will have a field to defend, to take pride in and a place to call our house! The Superdome was a great atmosphere to play in but being able to have our whole student population and fan base in walking distance will create a great atmosphere for years to come."
Tulane junior linebacker Trent Mackey
"For me to say that the students are excited about a new stadium would truly be an understatement. I think sometimes people forget about Tulane's decorated athletic history. A stadium is the major missing piece of the puzzle for us to reclaim that rich tradition. It'll be great to actually have homecoming at home from now on. Roll Wave."
Evan Nicoll, President to the Undergraduate Student Government
"The fact that Tulane football is getting a brand new stadium back on campus is going to be great not only for the players but for the entire program. I believe it's going to bring a new excitement and enthusiasm into the players, fans and students as well. More people will be able to attend games creating a home field advantage for our team, a new identity and an unforgettable atmosphere for the players, students and most of all the fans. Having an on-campus stadium will be invaluable."
Matt Forté, former Tulane running back/current Chicago Bears running back
"An on-campus stadium will create a true collegiate atmosphere and a real home field advantage. A place for the players, students and fans to call home. It will also help with recruiting both players and coaches."
Kevin Hebert, longtime Tulane fan and member of the Tulane Greenbackers
"The one thing absent from my Tulane experience was an on-campus stadium we could defend and truly call our own. I am very excited to learn, through the gracious contributions of many Greenies that experience will be available to future students, athletes and alumni."
Shaun King, former Tulane/NFL quarterback
"This is great time for our Green Wave community. The new stadium will bring us all memories to share throughout generations of students, families, friends and fans. Being on campus, is a national statement that says 'Tulane football is committed to excellence and success on the playing field.' Wow, it is truly great to be a Tulane Green Wave!"
Mewelde Moore, Former Tulane running back/current Pittsburgh Steelers running back
"This project will further strengthen the partnership with New Orleans that has defined Tulane since Katrina. It will continue our efforts to empower others to build a better New Orleans. This is an `all hands on deck' moment for Tulane alumni, fans, supporters and everyone who recognizes the value of athletics and community in the lives of our neighborhood children. We need everyone's help to make the Tulane Community Stadium a reality."
Scott Cowen, President, Tulane University
"The Tulane Community Stadium will unite the athletic and academic missions of Tulane and create a true home field that will change the student's experience. The stadium will be built with dedicated private donations and will have a significant and positive impact on our operating economics with income from concessions, advertising, seat licenses and additional ticket sales. It will also provide an economic boost to the area during the construction phase and for years to come."
Jay Lapeyre, President, Board of Tulane
"An on-campus stadium is the ultimate tool for recruiting the best student-athletes and coaches. There's nothing like it to boost the esprit de corps of a campus and community. This just makes sense for the university in terms of community bonding, athletics and financial stability."
Rick Dickson, Director of Athletics, Tulane University
