Coach Geezy in the Big Easy: Our City, Our Team | Tulane Green Wave (Part I archive)

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Green Wave Clips




.....S. Smith


Tulane | FS Smith wins Thorpe Award
Sat, 4 Dec 2010 7:11:49 -0700
ESPN's Pat Forde reports that in somewhat of a mild upset, Tulane S Shakiel Smith has been named the school's very first Jim Thorpe Award winner. Smith, a sophomore, recorded a team-high 106 tackles, including 86 solos and 16 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and 1 interception in 2010. ""This guy is one of the better defenders I have had the pleasure of coaching and he's only going to get better since he is only a sophomore,"" said Tulane head coach D. Geezy.

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...A. Williams


Tulane | RB Williams nation's top rusher, for now
Sat, 4 Dec 2010 7:11:49 -0700
TulaneGreenWave.com reports that Tulane junior RB Albert Williams currently is #1 in the nation in rushing yards with 1,612 on the season. Alabama RB Mark Ingram is his closest challenger, with 1,503 yards however through 13 games as compared to Williams' 12 games played. Ingram needs just 110 yards in the BCS National Championship game versus Boise State in order to surpass Williams.

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Quote: Originally Posted by RyanLeaf16

I like the hiring of Kelly and the fact that you'll be running a multiple defense. Any idea who will play at the \""slash\"" linebacker spot? Congrats to Shakiel Smith. Every week that guy was on top of your statistical leaderboard.

Thanks man...Coach Kelly is a good friend, former colleague, and an up & coming coach. I think he'll be a head coach IRL one day.

As for the ""SLASH"" position, I may possibly move one of my starting DEs, Austen Jacks (6-3 234, 71 ovr) or Shane Delery (6-3 263, 72 ovr) to the spot depending on the ratings hit they'd take. For reference: 2010 Tulane Green Wave Roster

If worst comes to worst, we'll have to play the position by committee with the DEs and a returning OLB. Getting a 4-star hybrid OLB to play the spot in the next year or two is the goal though. I'm going to hit recruiting hard looking for the perfect guy for the scheme.

Quote: Originally Posted by goDawgs1433

Nice hire Geezy - should be an interesting storyline to follow to see if you can find a nice ""Slash"" 'backer. You said he's a former colleague? Did you coach?

Sure did. The background stuff written in that story is all factual.

There are a lot of subtle references to my personal background throughout this dynasty, it helps make this thing more fun for myself and I imagine it makes the writings feel a little more natural to the reader.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tearz49ers

How long did you coach for? and how comes you still dont?

Just one season...I quickly got an offer for bigger and better things in the off-season and me being a family guy, coaching at the 1-AA level wasn't paying the bills.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tearz49ers

How long did you coach for? and how comes you still dont?

Just one season...One fateful off-season I was in the right place at the right time and got an offer to move on to much bigger and better things (which I would prefer to keep private).

I guess you can say there is something psychological about my dynasty reporting...It allows me to live vicariously through my alter-ego, D. Geezy, and write a story about what could have been had I stayed down the coaching path of football. Or in the case of this story line, if I were to get back into coaching.

Quote: Originally Posted by cheese2121

Love the Kelly hiring, I am looking forward to seeing the new defense that comes out of it. Hopefully you can find someone with good size and speed to play that slash linebacker position. If you can get some good blitz packages out of it, it should help ease some of the pressure on your secondary. You can clearly score, so if that defense can improve even just a little, you should be able to improve that record immensely. Nice to see Shakiel Smith win the Thorpe award, he should continue to be a force on your defense. Looking good as always man, looking forward to seeing what you do the rest of the offseason.

Yeah I am looking forward to it too....If EA would just hurry up and release this friggin' tuner set I can move on with things!

I want my progression this off-season to reflect whatever changes they're making and I also want any recruit that gets generated from this point forward to be generated post-tuner. So right now, it is just a waiting game

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Quote: Originally Posted by Deegeezy

Just one season after my playing career was over...Then one fateful off-season, I was in the right place at the right time and got an offer to move on to much bigger and better things (which I would prefer to keep private). I was asked to come back for another year but I made the decision to move on, coincidentally with Coach Kelly's blessing. I guess you can say there is something psychologically therapeutic about my dynasty reporting; It allows me to live vicariously through my alter-ego, Dee Geezy, and write a story about what could have been had I stayed down the coaching aspect of football...Or in the case of this dynasty's story line, if I were to get back into the coaching aspect of football.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lionsault

WTF? 7-6 and in the SEC Championship? At least we made it..

Down year in the East...They finished 5-3 in conference play though so I guess that's not TOO horrible.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tearz49ers

I know how you feel, I was playing for Crystal Palace and had trails lined up with Tottenham and West Ham but instead chose a differant path (One I really shouldn't have) and now I work as a window fitter go figure.

Wow you played Championship League soccer?! That's awesome man!

You should lace em up again. Never say never.

Quote: Originally Posted by ChosenOne58

This is very nice, Geezy. I've been out of touch, but I'm all caught up. You finished with a win....positive. You signed Coach Kelly.....positive. Looking for great things coming out of the Crescent City in season two. Case Keenum for the Heisman?? Really?

Thanks man...I feel good about this year. Hopefully I can put together a solid recruiting class here and get a contibutor or two. We were really close in a lot of games and all we need is a little extra help to get over the hump.

Keenum is a beast. He lit my team up that's for sure.

Quote: Originally Posted by CLW

Nice hire. Hopefully the change will improve the defense next year.

Yeah hopefully...A lot of my defensive improvement will come from playing better offensively I think. I.E. Taking care of the ball better turnover-wise, playing a bit more of a conservative/ball control style, etc.

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2010 Bowl Game Review

BOISE STATE STUNS #1 ALABAMA, WINS FIRST EVER BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 38-20
Broncos QB Kellen Moore unstoppable going 25 of 37 for 336 yards and four touchdowns in shocking upset over defending national champions | Bama RB Mark Ingram's 132-yard rushing effort not enough to hold off Mountain West champs

BCS Bowl Games



BCS National Championship - Glendale, AZ

#2 Boise State (13-0) -- 38
#1 Alabama (12-1) -- 20




Rose Bowl - Pasadena, CA

#3 Iowa (10-3) -- 21
#17 Washington (11-2) -- 24 F/OT




Sugar Bowl - New Orleans, LA

#4 Miami (12-1) -- 21
#9 Ohio State (10-3) -- 19




Fiesta Bowl - Glendale, AZ

#5 Oklahoma (12-2) -- 31
#15 Rutgers (11-2) -- 14




Orange Bowl - Miami, FL

#12 Florida State (11-3) -- 48
#6 TCU (11-2) -- 29



Remaining Bowl Games

New Mexico Bowl
San Diego St.   (7-6) --  9 
Hawaii          (7-6) -- 31

St. Petersberg Bowl
UTEP            (7-6) -- 24
Temple          (8-5) -- 27

New Orleans Bowl
Marshall        (7-6) -- 10
Mid Tenn St.   (11-2) -- 20

Las Vegas Bowl
Stanford        (7-6) -- 24
#23 Utah       (10-3) -- 26

Poinsettia Bowl
ECU             (6-7) -- 18
BYU             (8-5) -- 27

Hawaii Bowl
UCF            (10-4) -- 31
Cincinnati      (7-6) -- 24

Little Ceasars Pizza Bowl
Illinois        (6-7) -- 10
Central Mich.  (11-3) -- 23

Meineke Car Care Bowl
Maryland        (8-5) -- 26
Louisville      (8-5) -- 29

Emerald Bowl
Fresno St.     (11-2) -- 28
Pittsburgh      (8-5) -- 20

Music City Bowl
Auburn          (6-7) -- 27
Boston College  (9-4) -- 34

Independence Bowl
Colorado St.    (7-6) -- 17
Clemson         (8-5) -- 35

EagleBank Bowl
Ohio            (8-6) --  3
Navy            (9-4) -- 41

Champs Sports Bowl
Notre Dame      (8-5) -- 15
#7 N. Carolina (11-2) -- 28

Roady's Humanitarian Bowl
Texas           (8-5) -- 31
#14 Nevada     (11-2) -- 10

Holiday Bowl
#21 Texas Tech  (9-4) -- 23
Oregon          (8-5) -- 20

Brut Sun Bowl
USC             (8-5) --  7
#11 Ga. Tech   (10-3) -- 38

Armed Forces Bowl
Southern Miss.  (9-4) -- 24
Air Force       (6-7) -- 12

AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Ole Miss        (7-6) -- 49
#16 Houston    (11-3) -- 46

Texas Bowl
Michigan        (7-6) -- 19
Oklahoma St.    (8-5) -- 14

Insight Bowl
#19 Texas A&M  (10-3) -- 41
Penn St.        (7-6) -- 10

Chick-fil-A Bowl
S. Carolina     (8-6) -- 33
#8 Va. Tech    (12-2) -- 19

Outback Bowl
#18 Florida     (9-4) -- 17
#20 Wisconsin   (9-3) -- 48

Capital One Bowl
#22 Arkansas   (10-3) -- 35
Michigan St.    (8-5) --  3

Gator Bowl
Tennessee       (7-6) -- 10
Indiana         (9-4) -- 20

Alamo Bowl
#10 Nebraska   (10-3) -- 21
#24 Oregon St. (10-3) -- 41

GMAC Bowl
W. Michigan     (7-5) --  0
West Virginia   (9-3) -- 40

AT&T Cotton Bowl
#25 Georgia     (8-5) -- 16
#13 Missouri   (12-2) -- 49

Papajohns.com Bowl
Troy            (9-4) --  0
Kansas          (7-6) -- 28

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2010 Final NCAA Football Rankings - Coaches Poll

RANK	TEAM	LAST WK	RECORD	POINTS
1.	Boise State (61)	2	13-0	1525
2.	Miami	4	12-1	1295
3.	Alabama	1	13-1	1193
4.	North Carolina	5	11-2	1135
5.	Oklahoma	7	12-2	1071
6.	Iowa	3	10-3	920
7.	Georgia Tech	11	10-3	875
8.	TCU	6	11-2	873
9.	Missouri	13	12-2	808
10.	Florida State	16	11-3	795
11.	Ohio State	9	10-3	768
12.	Washington	17	11-2	757
13.	Rutgers	14	11-2	649
14.	Wisconsin	19	9-3	632
15.	Nebraska	10	10-3	604
16.	Virginia Tech	8	12-2	602
17.	Nevada	12	11-2	587
18.	Texas A&M	20	10-3	542
19.	Texas Tech	21	9-4	504
20.	Arkansas	22	10-3	476
21.	Oregon State	NR	10-3	459
22.	Florida State	24	11-2	418
23.	Utah	25	10-3	382
24.	Houston	15	11-3	348
25.	West Virginia	NR	9-3	293

OperationSports.com

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Green Wave Clips


Tulane | RB Williams loses rushing title
Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:36:49 -0700
TulaneGreenWave.com reports that Green Wave junior RB Albert Williams' year-long grasp of the 2010 national rushing title fell during Monday night's National Championship Game between Alabama and Boise State. Crimson Tide RB Mark Ingram's 132-yard rushing performance allowed him to surpass Williams for the rushing title with 1,635 rushing yards on the season. Williams finished the season with 1,612 yards, however he did so while playing two less games than the Crimson Tide.

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Tulane | RB Williams wins rushing TD title
Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:38:49 -0700
TulaneGreenWave.com reports that Green Wave junior RB Albert Williams has ended the 2010 season as the nation's top rushing touchdown scorer with 19 on the year.

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END OF YEAR 1

[Deegeezy]

Quote: Originally Posted by jayenomics

Stupid Ingram. It's all good. Hopefully next season you can dominate.

Yeah...Kind of lame actually since he played 14 games and I only played 12.

Quote: Originally Posted by goDawgs1433

Great work Geezy, and too bad about Williams. That would've been quite an accomplishment to take away from Year 1. So I'm guessing now that the tuner set is out we can get on with Year 2? :dance:

Yep...Kickin' off the off-season tonight. Should have an update tomorrow morning.

Quote: Originally Posted by Chillcavern

thats a crazy end of the year top 25 holy ****

Really? I actually didn't think it was bad at all.

Quote: Originally Posted by Conine

Hey I joined this to follow this dynasty Geezy. I hope you continue with Tulane now that the tuner settings is out.

That's flattering to hear man. Glad you're on board!

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Tulane Green Wave Graduating Class of 2010

Back in week 5 of the 2010 season, Tulane sophomore QB Ryan Griffin hits WR Casey Robottom in stride on a slant route in which the senior turned on the jets on the way to a 44-yard third quarter touchdown as the Green Wave picked up their first win of the season, 17-7 over Army.

TEAM CAPTAIN ROBOTTOM, LEADING RECEIVER HELM AMONGST TULANE GRADUATES
Robottom's somewhat disappointing senior season was cut-short due to injury | Team loses a total of seven starters due to graduation | Stuck behind Thorpe winner FS Shakiel Smith, top back-up FS Devon Walker bolts for Rice


2010 Players Leaving

[table=""head;width=45em""]#|Pos.|Name|Class|Reason|Overall|Key 2010 Stat
19|WR|Casey Robottom|RS-SR|Graduation|77|25 rec 510 yds 4 tds
68|OC|Andrew Nierman|SR|Graduation|73|4 sacks allowed
18|FS|Devon Walker|SO|Transfer-Rice|70|20 tackles 1 ff
13|CB|Phillip Davis|SR|Graduation|70|41 tackles 1 int 2 fr 1 td
58|LT|Pete Hendrickson|RS-SR|Graduation|70|4 sacks allowed
48|DE|Josh Smith|SR|Graduation|70|9 tackles
87|WR|Alan Mitchell|RS-SR|Graduation|68|3 rec 40 yds 1 td
95|DT|Justin Adams|SR|Graduation|68|24 tackles 3 sacks
88|TE|Tyler Helm|SR|Graduation|67|41 rec 700 yds 2 tds
22|RB|J.T. McDonald|SR|Graduation|65|no stats
35|FB|Jordan Stephany|SR|Graduation|64|3 rushing tds
96|DT|Tony Bryant|RS-SR|Graduation|61|no stats
8|SS|Alex Wacha|RS-SR|Graduation|59|3 tackles
80|TE|Cody Sparks|RS-SR|Graduation|59|no stats
62|DT|Oscar Ponce de Leon|RS-SR|Graduation|58|no stats
2|QB|Kevin Moore|RS-SR|Graduation|55|no stats
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