The Wave Report has learned about a freshman defection from the Tulane football team. This recruit from the 2009 signing class, told The Wave Report he no longer had the desire to play college football and was leaving the university to pursue other interests. Click here to read more.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:34:00 GMT Kevin Sims was just picking his moment. After starting the season 0-for-24 from the field, in almost 70 minutes of action, the senior point guard showed his flair for the dramatic. Clinging to a one point lead with just 21 seconds remaining, Sims received a pass at the top of the key, eyeing a three pointer. Minutes later, Tulane earned its first win of the season.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:00 GMT CHARLESTON, S.C. - Ten minutes. That's all it's taken to move Tulane from a punch-for-punch contender with Georgetown and Miami into a distant second in a two-man race. For the second straight game, a two and three possession game during the first 30 minutes devolved into a double-digit deficit until the game became decisively uninteresting after the final media timeout.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:32:00 GMT CHARLESTON, S.C. - Last week, Dave Dickerson's looming dilemma surrounded cutting his rotation from 12 to 10 for the season opener against Georgetown. Now, Tulane's basketball coach may use the full dozen, playing three games in four days at this week's Charleston Classic which opens Thursday afternoon at 12:30 when the Green Wave take on Miami (FL).]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:18:00 GMT Their goal may be out of reach and their time about to run out, but Tulane's seniors aren't about to lay down. With just two games left in their collegiate careers, several Green Wave seniors spoke out about the importance of pride during these final two weeks. It wasn't about them, just about the program.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:38:00 GMT Tulane head coach Bob Toledo had his weekly meeting with the local media to answer questions on everything regarding his football program.Toledo answered questions about last week's 28-20 loss to Rice, which knocked the Green Wave out of bowl contention. He also spoke about what's upcoming in the last two weeks of the season. Click here to listen to the press conference in its entirety.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:18:00 GMT A year after hauling in one of the biggest classes in school history, Tulane's baseball program officially got started on the 2011 season with a more modest crop. Rick Jones and his staff worked on the mound, inking four pitchers to National Letters of Intent for the 2011 season. Click here to read about it.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:35:00 GMT Don't utter the phrase. Don't even dare to think it. Just erase "turn the corner" from the Tulane football vernacular. At least not until the results are tangible. It's not worth it to look for signs in one or two well-played games hoping to read the future. Because no program knows how to snatch momentum from itself like Tulane football.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:40:00 GMT Tulane traveled to Houston in an attempt to extend its "playoff run". Instead, Rice picked up its first victory of the season, earning a 28-20 victory over the Green Wave. Listen to the Tulane Radio Network's postgame interviews with Bob Toledo and select players.]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:30:00 GMT Tulane opened its season in front of an announced sell out crowd at Fogelman Arena, against No. 21 Georgetown. After a tight first half, the Wave failed to keep up with the Hoyas big bodies, falling 74-58. The Wave Report was there, live with in-game notes to bring you stats and analysis.]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:16:00 GMT Every game brings forth a new batch of intrigue. The Wave Report takes a look into the five biggest questions entering each game. With Tulane heading on the road for its Homecoming in the Houston on Saturday against Rice, the Green Wave have a lot to answer. Here are the most crucial questions still looming.]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:30:00 GMT Kevin Sims can grasp the opportunity in front of him. It's his job to make sure everyone else does as well. With No. 21 Georgetown heading into Fogelman Arena for the season opener, Tulane has a rare chance to make a splash on the local and national scene. On the precipice of his senior season, Sims can only remember one other game with this much potential significance, this time he wants to capitalize.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:07:00 GMT There's no need to ask Chinonso Echebelem how much this season means to him. Just seeing the senior's reaction after wins says it all. Leaping, screaming and even tearing up after victories, Echebelem has shown himself to be the soul of Tulane's defense. He also happens its most productive member.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:45:00 GMT William Gholston and his Detroit Southeastern squad are coming off back-to-back 41-0 shutouts, the latest over rival Cass Tech. Rivals.com's Greg Ladky has the breakdown of Gholston's performance and video highlights of the 6-foot-7, 237-pound star in action against Cass Tech in our look at defensive prospects from last wee]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT Every week, The Wave Report gains the perspective of Tulane's football opponent by talking with someone who covers the team. This week, we also decided to bring you the view from the other side of Green Wave basketball. We pick the brain of Andrew Geiger the publisher of CasualHoya.com, Georgetown's home on the SBNation blog network, to gain some inside knowledge on the No. 20 Hoyas days before the seasons starts.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:36:00 GMT This Louisiana athlete has been putting on displays across the state for one of the top teams in the Baton Rouge area. With shifty moves, powerful running and a good arm he's combined for over 1,300 yards as a mobile quarterback. While Tulane has yet to make its intentions clear, he's serving notice to the Green Wave. Click here to watch him in action.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:33:00 GMT Tulane head coach Bob Toledo held his weekly meeting with local media to discuss last weeks' thrilling comeback victory over UTEP and to preview the Green Wave's upcoming clash with winless Rice. Click here to listen to the press conference in its entirety.]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:17:00 GMT Lithonia (Ga.) Martin Luther King running back Mack Brown came up big for his team in a 20-0 win over McDonough (Ga.) Union Grove last week. The Florida Gator commit was just one of the big-time offensive prospects that Rivals.com's analysts had the opportunity to scout over the weekend]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:11:00 GMT Tulane unveiled its 2009-10 product to the public on Monday night, knocking off cross-street rival Loyola in an exhibition game. The Wave Report caught up with coach Dave Dickerson, and guards Kevin Sims and Kris Richard to get their thoughts. Listen here.]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:08:00 GMT Film study doesn't always have to be work. When several Tulane players gathered on Sunday night to watch the tape of Tulane's 45-38 victory over UTEP, it wasn't exactly a breakdown. Click here for a report on Monday's practice and some news and notes from The Wave Report.]]> Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:48:00 GMT