GREETINGS FROM ORLANDO
Dec 13, 2018 | Football
ORLANDO - For the first time since 2013 and just the 12th time in program history, the Green Wave football team is in a bowl game and Tulane Athletics has you covered. TulaneGreenWave.com will recap each day's activities with tweets, photos and videos through its bowl week blog.
DAY 3
Tulane's final day of preparation begin with a trip to Camping World Stadium. Upon arrival, the team gathered together for a team photo before taking part in its final practice of 2018.
The Green Wave football team's first full day in Orlando featured practice in a different setting, as the team held its practice at an area high school on a grass surface. Tulane's practice on grass marked the first time this year that the Green Wave practiced on grass. The team practiced in uppers and helmets and continued preparation for Louisiana-Lafayette.
The afternoon was spent at Universal Studios toured the park and rode plenty of rides to close out the day.
Tulane football held its final practice at Yulman Stadium on Wednesday and then boarded a plane for Orlando, Florida, the site of the 2018 AutoNation Cure Bowl. Upon the team's departure, the Green Wave were treated to a heroes' send-off at the Wilson Center courtesy of the Tulane band, cheerleaders and Shockwave dance team.
Upon arrival in Orlando, the team was welcomed by members of the of the AutoNation Cure Bowl and escorted to the team's official hotel at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios.
Following a brief introduction to the AutoNation Cure Bowl staff, the team was on the move again as it went to the official welcome reception at CityWalk with Louisiana-Lafayette.
The team closed out the night by exploring the CityWalk and took a trip to the Swag Shop. Freshman punter Ryan Wright (@rjwright34) detailed the team's trip to CityWalk through his Instagram Takeover @GreenWaveFB.
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WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, all-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
DAY 3
Tulane's final day of preparation begin with a trip to Camping World Stadium. Upon arrival, the team gathered together for a team photo before taking part in its final practice of 2018.
The afternoon featured some friendly competition for a great cause as both Tulane and Louisiana-Lafayette teamed up to package over 20,000 meals for the Feeding Children Everywhere hunger project. The incredible meal-packaging feat took less than 30 minutes and was a Cure Bowl Record.Tickled Pink to Be At the @CureBowl!💕🏈📸 #BowlWave pic.twitter.com/C18yKAUUxw
— Tulane Football (@GreenWaveFB) December 14, 2018
DAY 2We take community service pretty seriously. 👊🏽
— Tulane Football (@GreenWaveFB) December 14, 2018
But that doesn't mean we can't have a blast while doing it! 😝
What an awesome time with The @CureBowl & @IAmFCE's Hunger Project! #BowlWave pic.twitter.com/PdvSopEVhx
The Green Wave football team's first full day in Orlando featured practice in a different setting, as the team held its practice at an area high school on a grass surface. Tulane's practice on grass marked the first time this year that the Green Wave practiced on grass. The team practiced in uppers and helmets and continued preparation for Louisiana-Lafayette.
Following practice, head coach Willie Fritz and seniors Roderic Teamer Jr., John Leglue and Zachery Harris previewed the game at the bowl press conference.THE 🌊 DON'T STOP!#BowlWave pic.twitter.com/M7BWtvFODA
— Tulane Football (@GreenWaveFB) December 13, 2018
The afternoon was spent at Universal Studios toured the park and rode plenty of rides to close out the day.
DAY - 1Not a bad afternoon at all!
— Tulane Football (@GreenWaveFB) December 14, 2018
Thanks @UniversalORL! #BowlWave pic.twitter.com/Hy2AzeGOmH
Tulane football held its final practice at Yulman Stadium on Wednesday and then boarded a plane for Orlando, Florida, the site of the 2018 AutoNation Cure Bowl. Upon the team's departure, the Green Wave were treated to a heroes' send-off at the Wilson Center courtesy of the Tulane band, cheerleaders and Shockwave dance team.
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— We Are #NolaBuilt (@TulaneAthletics) December 12, 2018
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#BowlWave pic.twitter.com/1LlgwPd4Y2
Upon arrival in Orlando, the team was welcomed by members of the of the AutoNation Cure Bowl and escorted to the team's official hotel at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios.
The Wave has ROLLED into Orlando for the @CureBowl!#BowlWave pic.twitter.com/LLW4PYjMs7
— Tulane Football (@GreenWaveFB) December 12, 2018
Following a brief introduction to the AutoNation Cure Bowl staff, the team was on the move again as it went to the official welcome reception at CityWalk with Louisiana-Lafayette.
The team closed out the night by exploring the CityWalk and took a trip to the Swag Shop. Freshman punter Ryan Wright (
Check out the team's complete Day 1 photo gallery by clicking here.Swag On 🔒
— Tulane Football (@GreenWaveFB) December 13, 2018
Thanks @CureBowl & @TulaneEquipment! #BowlWave pic.twitter.com/xSkBl0A5HE
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Follow Tulane football on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @GreenWaveFB. Fans also follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, all-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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