With the latest signing class in the fold, Tulane will have better depth in the fall as it pursues its first bowl bid since 2002 and coach Curtis Johnson tries to turn around the fortunes of a long-struggling team. Here is a quick analysis of the offense, which has lost very little other than at quarterback. Tomorrow we will look at the defense.

QUARTERBACK

Devin Powell (R Fr)
Nick Montana (Jr)
Tanner Lee (Fr)

Lost: Ryan Griffin, D.J. Ponder

Analysis: Powell and Montana will get equal reps in the spring but Montana will win the job. We saw enough in Powell's two games of extensive action last year to know he needs another year of seasoning before he can be effective. He has an incredible arm, but the rest of his game lags behind.

RUNNING BACK

Orleans Darkwa (Sr)
Rob Kelley (Jr)
Dante Butler (Jr)
Josh Rounds (So)
Lazedrick Thompson (R Fr)
Sherman Badie (Fr)

Lost: FB Stephen Barnett



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