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Wave crush the Owls

(Boca Raton, Florida) - Mistake after mistake piled on for the Owls who seemed helpless against Tulane despite an early mistake that seemed to give them momentum. The lone turnover for the Wave coming off a pitch for the Wave that would be turned into a fumble from a miscommunication and scooped up by the Owls who brought it back the short yards needed for a score. After that it was just ugly. 42 unanswered points for the Wave.

Barnett had back to back scores, the first coming right after the score from Florida Atlantic, a sixty four rush up the middle that completely caught the Owl offtrack and left them helpless to the big score. After an Owl drive, the Wave drove downfield slowly but steadily with Steve Barnett scoring again on a fourteen yard scamper putting them up 14-0. As time expired in the quarter, cornerback Ryan Travis scooped up a fumble in his own red zone bringing it back ninety-two yards for the score. 21-7.

Twenty one more points in the secound quarter for the Wave. The first after a decent drive from the Wave that ended with Evan Nelson scrambling on third and goal and scoring on a six yard run. Orleans Darkwa would pick up the second touchdown, scoring on a goal line rush to put them ahead 35-7. When the Owls seemed to be picking up some momentum it would once again be Ryan Travis intercepting a pass and bringing it back fifty six yards for the score his second score of the day.

Zaccario picked up a forty two yard field goal in the third quarter the only score from either team giving the Owls ten points but didn't stem the overwhelming momentum in favor of the Wave. Evan Nelson scoring his own touchdown pass of the day on a three yard pass on a half back screen to Orleans Darkwa putting them ahead 49-7, making this game ugly fast. Tulane is quickly proving they don't belong in the Sunbelt.

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Tulane Green Wave () at Florida Atlantic Owls ()
Sep 29, 2012 1 2 3 4 OT F Tulane Green Wave 21 21 0 7 - 49 Florida Atlantic Owls 7 0 3 0 - 10 Top Performers Tulane Green Wave S.Barnett 23 carries, 148 yards,2 TD R.Travis 5 Tackles , 1 INT, 1 FR, 2 DTD Florida Atlantic Owls D.Kooi 15-21, 187 passing yards 2 INT 1 FUM D.Fortner 13 rushes for 76 yards	Team Stats Comparison TUL FAU First Downs 10 12 3rd Down Efficiency 3-7 4-11 4th Down Efficiency 0 0 Total Yards 412 258 Passing Yards 101 187 Rushing Yards 311 71 Penalties-Penalty Yards Turnovers 1 3 Time of Possession 14:29 13:31
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING TUL FAU 5:48 (FAU) D.Frye Smith, returned fumble 34 yards 0 7 5:08 (TUL) S.Barnett, 64 yard run 7 7 2:14 (TUL) S.Barnett, 14 yard run 14 7 0:00 (TUL) R.Travis, returned fumble 92 yards 21 7 SECOND QUARTER SCORING TUL FAU 4:32 (TUL) E.Nelson, 6 yard run 28 7 2:09 (TUL) O.Darkwa, 1 yard run 35 7 1:36 (TUL) R.Travis, returned interception 56 yards 42 7 THIRD QUARTER SCORING TUL FAU 4:30 (FAU) V.Zaccario, 42 yard FG 42 10 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING TUL FAU 4:13 (TUL) O.Darkwa, 3 yard pass from E.Nelson 49 10

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Blue Raiders keep it close but falter

(New Orleans, Louisiana) - Tulane struggled it was pretty obvious that was true. The winless Blue Raiders were playing their hearts out and it was big plays that killed them in the Green Wave's 28-17 victory over the Raiders.

The first score coming on the defensive end when Casey Blum (defensive end) scooped up a fumble running it back fifty-seven yards getting tackled into the end zone but Tulane was in control. The Raiders would respond moving the ball steadily before finding a sizable hole in the Wave defense, Kilgore tossing a screen to Calhoun who would follow his blockers for a thirty yard untouched score, tying the game.

Evan Nelson would throw an interception on first down, with the Raiders turning it into a Wyatt thirty five yard field goal giving them the lead. Yet it wouldn't hold through the last thirty seconds of the quarter as "Primetime" JoJo Dobbs turned another huge play, streaking past his defender as Evan Nelson lobbed up a decent pass that would hit him in stride for a seventy two yard score. Both teams would be held scoreless in the second quarter ending the half at 14-10.

The Blue Raiders fired out of the gates with Murphy throwing a beautiful streaking pass to Turner for an eighty-two yard score that will be remembered as one of the longest in NCAA history. The Tulane Green Wave moved downfield slowly managing to retake the lead when on a Play action fake, Orleans Darkwa would end up with the reception turning it into a twenty seven yard score 21-17 in favor of the Wave.

Getting some breathing room, the Wave drove downfield again and with the final score of the game Evan Nelson would pick up the touchdown pass hitting Eddie Tatford for a six yard pass on a flat route. After a three and out, the Wave ran out the clock escaping New Orleans with win number six and bowl elgibility.

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Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders () at Tulane Green Wave ()
Oct 6, 2012 1 2 3 4 OT F Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders 10 0 7 0 - 17 Tulane Green Wave 14 0 7 7 - 28 Top Performers Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders L.Kilgore 10-16, 133 yards, 1 TD H.Turner, 4 catches 122 yards 1 TD Tulane Green Wave E.Nelson 12-19, 237 yards 3 TD 1 INT T.Mackey 9 tackles, 6 FL , 1 FF	Team Stats Comparison MTSU TUL First Downs 11 14 3rd Down Efficiency 1-11 3-8 4th Down Efficiency 1-1 0 Total Yards 273 262 Passing Yards 270 237 Rushing Yards 3 25 Penalties-Penalty Yards 0 0 Turnovers 3 1 Time of Possession 11:19 16:41
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING MTSU TUL 2:41 (TUL) C.Blum, returned fumble 57 yards 0 7 0:53 (MTSU) D.Calhoun, 30 yard pass from L.Kilgore 7 7 0:27 (MTSU) K.Wyatt, 35 yard FG 10 7 0:06 (TUL) J.Dobbs, 72 yard pass from E.Nelson 10 14 THIRD QUARTER SCORING MTSU TUL 6:17 (MTSU) H.Turner, 82 yard pass from J.Murphy 17 14 3:32 (TUL) O.Darkwa, 27 yard pass from E.Nelson 17 21 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING MTSU TUL 4:31 (TUL) E.Tatford, 6 yard pass from E.Nelson 17 28

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Warhawks can't cap off rally and Wave do just enough to hold onto the win

(Monroe, Lousiana) - This win wasn't easy by any stretch of the imagination. It looked like it would be ugly, the opening kickoff brought back for a touchdown by Ryan Travis for his first of the year and after a three and out the Wave drove downfield yet again with Santos knocking through a tiny twenty six yard field goal making it a 10-0 game. The Warhawks wouldn't even respond on their following drive, going three and out yet again. This time the Wave would too and the ball came back to Louisiana-Monroe. Driving downfield, utilizing a passing attack that shredded the Wave secondary, Browning would hit Steed for a five yard score bringing it back within one possession. 10-7.

Evan Nelson wouldn't be contained much longer and after trading three and outs, would open up the second quarter with a score on a twenty six yard pass to top receiver Ryan Grant making it a 17-7 game. A fumble later and the Wave would be in prime field position, setting up a four yard Orleans Darkwa scamper between guard and tackle extending the lead to 23-7 and looking like this would be getting out of hand. Santos missed the extra point giving some momentum to the Warhawks who would respond somewhat slowly moving downfield and stalling in Wave territory but deep enough that Andrews could convert a field goal from forty yards out ending the half at a score of 23-10.

The third quarter did little to bring the Warhawks into this game as the teams would trade touchdowns early. Receiving the kickoff, the Wave drove downfield with a punishing rush attack mixed with an average Evan Nelson passing attack. Getting to the goal line, Orleans Darkwa punched the ball into the endzone running behind center extending the Tulane lead 30-10. After the kick off, the Warhawks would run the first two plays making it third and five and on third and five, Browning would see Russell open deep and launch a beautiful rocket of a pass and coming up with the catch Russell would outrun the secondary for a 30-17 score the third quarter ending with neither team scoring again.

Tulane was in gear to close out the game, utilizing long snap counts and slow running offensive formations that are typically opposite of what Coach Tyler Starks preaches. But with hopes of closing ot the game they would kill a solid chunk of the quarter and manage to punch the ball into the end zone on a five yard pitch from Steve Barnett. On the following play, Browning would hook up with Travis Maye for his first of two scores. After a thee and out from the Wave Kolton Browning came out hooking up with Tavarese Maye for another huge score a seventy-two yard pass. The Wave would recover the onside kick, and manage to pick up the first down and with under a minute left, were able to hold off the Warhawks.

Evan Nelson finished 12-23 for 205 yards and a lone touchdown compared to Kolton Browning who had completed 13 of 23 for almost a hundred more yards (303) and passing up four touchdowns with a single interception in a career day for the Junior quarterback. Orleans Darkwa once again pushed past 150 rushing yards rushing 29 times for 180 yards (6.2 YPC) in another solid day for the half back. The Wave will make the short trip to Lafayette next week to face the (2-3) Ragin' Cajuns.

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Tulane Green Wave ((6-1)) at Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks ((2-4))
Oct 13, 2012 1 2 3 4 OT F Tulane Green Wave 10 13 7 7 - 37 Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 7 3 7 14 - 31 Top Performers Tulane Green Wave S.Delery, 5 tackles, 4 FL, 2 Sacks O.Darkwa, 28 rushes, 180 yards, 2 TD, 1 catch 8 yards Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks T.Maye, 2 catches 148 yards, 2 TD K.Browning, 13-23, 303 yards 4 TD 1 INT	Team Stats Comparison TUL ULM First Downs 16 13 3rd Down Efficiency 5-10 1-10 4th Down Efficiency 0-0 2-2 Total Yards 387 475 Passing Yards 205 340 Rushing Yards 182 135 Penalties-Penalty Yards Turnovers 1 3 Time of Possession 15:42 12:18
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING TUL ULM 6:46 (TUL) R.Travis, returned kickoff 87 yards 7 0 4:04 (TUL) C.Santos, 26 yard FG 10 0 1:55 (ULM) K.Steed, 5 yard pass from K.Browning 10 7 SECOND QUARTER SCORING TUL ULM 4:40 (TUL) R.Grant, 26 yard pass from E.Nelson 17 7 3:31 (TUL) O.Darkwa 4 yard run (Missed XP) 23 7 1:44 (ULM) J.Andrews, 40 yard FG 23 10 THIRD QUARTER SCORING TUL ULM 4:49 (TUL) O.Darkwa, 0 yard run 30 10 4:26 (ULM) L***ssell, 71 yard pass from K.Browning 30 17 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING TUL ULM 3:38 (TUL) S.Barnett, 5 yard run 37 17 3:16 (ULM) T.Maye, 80 yard pass from K.Browning 37 24 1:15 (ULM) T.Maye, 68 yard pass from K.Browning 37 31

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Only thing Raging was the Waves

(Lafayette, Lousiana) - This one seemed close early on with the Ragin' Cajuns staying close with a solid rushing attack that came against one of the best rushing defenses in the NCAA including a fifty yard scoring run by Spikes for the lone score by the Cajuns in the opening two minutes of the quarter. Primetime JoJo Dobbs opening up the day with a Bubble screen that with solid blocking and a spin would turn into a seventy-four touchdown pass as the defens elooked confused and hopeless. On the following drive, the Cajuns would start to drive downfield before Spikes broke out a huge rush between guard and tackle as the Ragin' Cajuns managed to hold off a typically staunt rush defense of the Wave. A fifty yard score.

The passing attack continued to be effective for the Wave who drove downfield slower but still would score before even halfway through the first quarter on a twenty eight yard touchdown pass to Ryan Grant, neither team scoring again in the first despite having over half the quarter left.

The Wave started to drive against the Cajuns and on the opening play of the second quarter it was Orleans Darkwa scoring on a pitch from four yards out for the only score of the second quarter as the Wave pulled out a defense unit playing similar to what they put up against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

By the third quarter it was clear the offense which only made six first downs and picked up only 176 yards, thirty six on the ground (adjusted for sacks) despite Spikes picking up 61 yards off of eleven rushes for a 5.5 YPC average (one of the best against the Wave) the Cajuns just seemed intent to playing against an oddly overwhelming secondary that left the running game wide open.

Brent Comardelle would pop up in the scoring column again after a short hiatus in recent weeks from scoring on a thirty one pass for the final touchdown of the day, the third for Evan Nelson as the Green Wave who was now up 28-7 and looking to close out the game against an overwhelmed Cajun squad that couldn't play to its strengths.

The first safety for Coach Starks coming early in the fourth with the Cajuns dropping back to pass on their own goal line, a sack would turn into two points for the defense extending the lead into 30-7. The Cajuns would be unable to score or even put together a capable drive that gave the impression of scoring. The Wave would put up two more field goals before time expired one from thirty-one and the other from twenty-five as they hold onto the win. 36-7.

Evan Nelson had a break out game earning player of the game honors going 20-35 for 339 yards and three touchdowns. He did toss up two interceptions yet manage to go unsacked in this game. Orleans Darkwa had an average game by his standards, solid none the less. Rushing twenty two times for eighty two yards and a single touchdown. The Wave will travel to Arkansas State in what could decide the Sunbelt throne. The Red Wolves are 2-0 in conference the last unbeaten beside the Wave.

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Tulane Green Wave (8-1, 4-1 Away)		Arkansas State Red Wolves (3-3, 3-1 Home)
Offensive Stats Comparison 35.3 Points Per Game 24.6 3469 Total Offensive Yards 2421 1129 Rushing Yards 873 2340 Passing Yards 1548 Defensive Stats Comparison 2504 Total Yards Allowed 2606 318 Rushing Yards Allowed 1047 2186 Passing Yards Allowed 1559 Injury Report Devon Walker (FS) - Broken Collarbone OUT Amos Draper (DT) - Dislocated Hip OUT Andre Robinson (LOLB) - Turf Toe Probable Shederick Austin (WR) - Broken Tailbone Questionable Ryan Griffin (QB) - Abdominal Tear Doubtful Bronterious Jakes (LOLB) - Strained quadricep Questionable DJ Ponder (QB) - Strained Back OUT Game Notes Both teams are undefeated in conference, making this what could be the deciding factor in who wins the Sunbelt. The Wave are (6-0) while the Red Wolves are (3-0). The Wave have one of the best offenses in the NCAA (#24) and an average defense thanks to their porous secondary. Ryan Aplin is the deciding factor in this game, can he tear apart the Wave secondary? Aplin increased his yards per game from last year by almost twenty yards (195 - 2011, 214 - 2012) The Green Wave are on an eight game win streak.

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Tulane Green Wave (8-1) at UL-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns (3-4)
Oct 20, 2012 1 2 3 4 OT F Tulane Green Wave 14 7 7 8 - 36 UL-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns 7 0 0 0 - 7 Top Performers Tulane Green Wave E.Nelson 20-35, 339 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT O.Darkwa, 22 rushes, 82 yards, 1 TD UL-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns A.Spikes, 11 rushes 61 yards 1 TD B.Nash 10 tackles, 2 INT 1 DEF	Team Stats Comparison TUL ULL First Downs 15 6 3rd Down Efficiency 4-12 2-10 4th Down Efficiency Total Yards 419 176 Passing Yards 339 140 Rushing Yards 80 36 Penalties-Penalty Yards Turnovers 2 4 Time of Possession 17:50 10:10
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING TUL ULL 6:22 (TUL) J.Dobbs 74 yard pass from E.Nelson 7 0 5:27 (ULL) A.Spikes, 50 yard run 7 7 4:05 (TUL) R.Grant, 28 yard pass from E.Nelson 14 7 SECOND QUARTER SCORING TUL ULL 6:56 (TUL) O.Darkwa, 4 yard run 21 7 THIRD QUARTER SCORING TUL ULL 3:15 (TUL) B.Comardelle, 31 yard pass from E.Nelson 28 7 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING TUL ULL 6:43 (TUL) Safety 30 7 1:27 (TUL) C.Santos, 25 yard FG 33 7 0:25 (TUL) C.Santos, 31 yard FG 36 7

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Ryan Aplin proves how diverse he is, ending Tulane's eight game win streak

(Jonesboro, Arkansas) - Ryan Aplin was an obvious threat through the air and Coach Tyler Starks knew that coming into this game. He did not know that he needed to cover against his legs as well as his arm as the option attack from Arkansas State proved to be a deciding factor in keeping the Tulane defense in check.

The Red Wolves provided a nice 'how to' on beating the Green Wave. It wasn't pretty, a combined seven turnovers made sure of that. Ryan Aplin threw no interceptions while Evan Nelson tossed up a pair of them. Both teams had their offensive attacks rack up over 350 yards, the Tulane defense showing it's weakness while the Red Wolves defense continues to lag behind the play of its offense.

A close battle throughout until the second half. Tulane came out early and struck on their first drive on a huge fifty three yard field goal from Santos his career long. The teams exchanged possessions trying to feel out weakness in the defense and the opportunity for the Wolves to strike presented itself off an Evan Nelson interception. On third and short the Wolves ran an option to the right side, a beautiful pitch left Frankie Jackson with a wide open field infront of him giving the Wolves the lead on a seventeen yard rush. 3-7.

The Wave would battle back putting up six after a long drive that showcased an oddly strong Arkansas State defense that ended up breaking once the Wave hit the red zone and surrendered a touchdown to Orleans Darkwa from one yard out on a punch up the middle.

The second quarter was a battle of field goals with Santos hitting his second of the game early in the quarter from twenty seven yards out (13-7), and Davis soon responded after a long Red Wolve drive would stall in the red zone, tapping one in from twenty yards out. Utilizing their two minute offense the Green Wave gradually moved downfield but only enough to be in field goal range, knocking through a thirty-five yard field goal as time expired in the half, making it 16-10 in favor of the Wave.

Things were looking really good for the Wave, early in the quarter, Trent Mackey blocked a punt and brought it back for a quick touchdown making it a 23-10 game. Then things went very bad for the Wave, surrendering on the following drive, a long shot from Ryan Aplin to Carlos McCants; sixty six yards for the score. 23-17. Things were still managable and they still held the lead. At least until they punted the ball away on their next drive leading to another Red Wolves score, a forty five yard run from Sirgregory Thornton on a pitch from Ryan Aplin. Missing the extra point tied the game up at 23 a piece.

Than the Wolves went for the kill, forcing a fumble on the kickoff, they had the ball in the redzone, and on a passing play, Ryan Aplin took off running the ball into the end zone from nine yards out for the go ahead score. 30-23.

The Wave could get nothing to work or be sustainable in the fourth, two interceptions and a fumble later and they still had a final shot with a little over a minute left before yielding in the red zone on the three. On the following play Sirgregory would be tackled in the end zone for a safety giving a slight tint of hope for the Wave who now were down 25-30. The hope wouldn't last long, they wouldn't manage to complete anything as time expired ending their eight game win streak and placing the Red Wolves in the drivers seat to win the Sunbelt. Now the Wave can only sit back and watch. Needing the Wolves to lose two games in conference in their next four attempts or the Wolves will claim the Sunbelt.

Ryan Griffin is expected to be ready for next weeks showdown for the Tiger Rag against the Lousiana State Tigers. Griffin has missed several weeks and is in his final year of football elgibility.

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Tulane Green Wave (8-2) at Arkansas State Red Wolves (5-3)
Oct 27, 1 2 3 4 OT F Tulane Green Wave 10 7 6 2 - 25 Arkansas State Red Wolves 3 7 20 0 - 30 Top Performers Tulane Green Wave O.Darkwa, 16 rushes 58 yards 1 TD, 2 catches 17 yards T.Mackey, 7 tackles 2 sacks, 1 BP, 2 FR 1 DTD Arkansas State Red Wolves R.Aplin, 15-26, 273 yards, 1 TD, 7 rushes 11 yards 1 TD S.Thornton, 13 rushes 65 yards	Team Stats Comparison TUL ARST First Downs 14 13 3rd Down Efficiency 5-13 3-9 4th Down Efficiency 0-2 0-1 Total Yards 357 379 Passing Yards 233 273 Rushing Yards 124 106 Penalties-Penalty Yards Turnovers 4 3 Time of Possession 16:15 11:45
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING TUL ARST 4:06 (TUL) C.Santos, 53 yard FG 3 0 1:31 (ARST) F.Jackson, 17 yard run 3 7 0:18 (TUL) O.Darkwa, 1 yard run 10 7 SECOND QUARTER SCORING TUL ARST 4:06 (TUL) C.Santos, 27 yard FG 13 7 2:03 (ARST) B.Davis, 20 yard FG 13 10 0:00 (TUL) C.Santos, 35 yard FG 16 10 THIRD QUARTER SCORING TUL ARST 4:39 (TUL) T.Mackey, returned fumble 28 yards (Blocked Punt) 23 10 3:42 (ARST) C.McCants, 66 yard pass from R.Aplin 23 17 0:34 (ARST) S.Thornton, 45 yard run (Missed XP) 23 23 0:14 (ARST) R.Aplin, 9 yard run 23 30 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING TUL ARST 0:19 (TUL) Safety 25 30

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NCAA Recap
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NCAA Football Rankings - Coaches Poll - Updated: Oct 29, 2012
RK	LW	TEAM (VOTES)	W	L	POINTS
1	1	Virginia Tech Hokies (36)	9	0	1500
2	3	Oklahoma Sooners (24)	9	0	1435
3	5	Baylor Bears (1)	8	0	1325
4	4	Oregon Ducks	8	1	1192
5	7	Georgia Bulldogs	8	1	1056
6	8	Penn State Nittany Lions	8	1	1011
7	2	Illinois Fighting Illini	8	1	990
8	12	Michigan Wolverines	8	1	954
9	10	Wisconsin Badgers	7	2	926
10	11	Boise State Broncos	7	1	891
11	16	Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	9	0	817
12	14	Lousiana State Tigers	8	1	750
13	15	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	9	2	701
14	9	Iowa Hawkeyes	8	2	701
15	6	Arkansas Razorbacks	7	2	643
16	20	Ohio State Buckeyes	6	3	612
17	19	Florida Gators	7	2	544
18	21	Oregon State Beavers	8	1	458
19	24	Auburn Tigers	6	3	448
20	22	Utah Utes	7	2	422
21	13	Ole Miss Rebels	6	3	411
22	--	North Carolina State Wolfpack	9	1	388
23	23	West Virginia Mountaineers	6	2	380
24	18	Texas A&M Aggies	5	3	284
25	17	North Carolina	6	3	245

There are 4 undefeated teams remaining
There are 2 winless teams remaining (Buffalo and Virginia)

On their way out:
The Alabama Crimson Tide are sitting at 4-6 with a six game losing streak heading into their final two conference games
The Clemson Tigers are sitting at 3-6 and haven't won a game in conference yet this season
The Cincinnati Bearcats are sitting at 1-7 on the season and could be relegated at the conclusion of the season
Brigham Young after a decent season as an independent find themselves at 4-6 with a game against ranked Ole Miss next week
On their way in:
The Tulane Green Wave are sitting solid at 8-2 yet will face a top fifteen LSU squad this week
Miami University is leading the MAC with a 8-1 record and could be promoted at seasons end
The Nevada Wolfpack have life after Colin Kapernick, sitting at 9-1 atop the Mountain West conference
The Baylor Bears are undefeated at 8-0 and are ranked third in the nation even after starting the season unranked

Heisman Watch - Updated: Oct 29, 2012
NAME	POS	SCHOOL		SEASON STATS
Orwin Smith	HB	Georgia Tech		True Senior
Dayne Crist	QB	Notre Dame		Redshirted Senior
Denard Robinson	QB	Michigan		True Senior
Josh Miller	HB	Boise State		True Freshman
Nathan Scheelhaase	QB	Illinois		Redshirted Junior

NCAA Football Leaders - Updated: Oct 29, 2012
Passing Yards	yards	Passing Touchdowns	TD
1. Dayne Crist (ND)	3634	1. Dayne Crist (ND)	35
2. Mason Magleby (NEV)	2827	2. Landry Jones (OU)	31
3. Landry Jones (OU)	2694	3. Mason Magleby (NEB)	31
4. Jacob Karam (TTU)	2692	4. Tino Sunseri (PITT)	30
5. Brad Wornick (ECU)	2681	5. Aaron Murray (UGA)	29
Rushing Yards	yards	Rushing TD	TD
1. Gee Gee Greene (NAVY)	1108	1. Josh Miller (BSU)	16
2. Orwin Smith (GT)	1084	2. Orwin Smith (GT)	16
3. Jessie Callier (WASH)	1044	3. Jesse Callier (WASH)	13
4. John White (UTAH)	1034	4. Sam McGuffie (RICE)	12
5. Jamal Womble (NIU)	1025	5. Gee Gee Greene (NAVY)	12
Receptions	R	Receiving Yards	yards
1. Richie Casey (LTU)	78	1. Brandon Wimberly (NEV)	1349
2. TJ Jones (ND)	75	2. Tyler Eifert (ND)	1166
3. Brandon Wimberly (NEV)	75	3. Richie Casey (LTU)	1122
4. Tyler Eifert	69	4. TJ Jones (ND)	1115
5. DL Moore	66	5. Alexander Torres (TTU)	1092
Receiving Touchdowns	TD	Interceptions	INT
1. Tyler Eifert (ND)	14	1. Khalid Wooten (NEV)	8
2. Jerry Harris (CMU)	12	2. Desmond Trufant (WASH)	7
3. Kenny Stills (OU)	10	3. Marsalis Teague (TENN)	7
4. Brandon Wimberly (NEV)	10	4. Eddie Foster (VANDY)	6
5. Chris Smith (MISS ST)	10	5. Deron Wilson	6

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Tulane Season Recap
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Tulane Green Wave 2012 Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Aug 25	at #6 Boise State Broncos	Lost, 34-27
Sep 1	at Cincinnati Bearcats	Won, 44-41
Sep 8	vs Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles	Won, 21-7
Sep 15	vs Memphis Tigers	Won, 48-21
Sep 22	vs North Texas Mean Green	Won, 28-21
Sep 29	at Florida Atlantic Owls	Won, 49-10
Oct 6	vs Middle Tennessee State	Won, 28-17
Oct 13	at UL-Monroe Warhawks	Won, 37-31
Oct 20	at UL-Lafayette	Won, 36-7
Oct 27	at Arkansas State Red Wolves	Lost, 30-25
Nov 10	at Louisiana State University Tigers
Nov 17	vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Coaching Staff
HC: Tyler Starks (B+) 96%
OC: Dan Dodd (D+) 76%
DC: Steve Stanard (D) 85%

(New Orleans, Louisiana) - Head Coach of the 8-2 (6-1) Tulane Green Wave, Tyler Starks has said that he would be willing to listen to offers from other schools when his current contract expires at the end of the season. "I understand why I was only offered a one year contract but I have fully achieved my goals and taken this team to a level that the Athletic Director didn't even imagine was obtainable. Needless to say I feel somewhat disrespected at this point from the lack of support from fans and staff and will be willing to entertain possible head coaching offers for other programs." Spoke a somewhat disgruntled coach. Tulane has the largest stadium in the Sunbelt but posts some of the smallest crowds in the NCAA.

Tulane Green Wave (W10) Recruiting - 2012
NAME	POS	CLASS	HOMETOWN	HT	WT	CALIBER
Kevin Berg	CB	HS	Kaplan, Louisiana	5'9	175
Dylan Scott	WR	HS	New Roads, Lousiana	6'4	183
Jake Bowie	CB	HS	Prien, Louisiana	6'0	185
Antonio Latimer	DT	HS	McKinney, Texas	6'3	307
Kelly Ramsey	FS	HS	Stafford, Texas	6'0	195
John Carter	FS	HS	Bayou Vista, Lousiana	6'1	168
Maurice Edwards	TE	HS	White Settlement, Texas	6'4	232

All needs for next season have been filled

Sunbelt Conference Standings - Updated: Oct 29, 2012
TEAM	REC	PCT	CONF	PF	PA	STRK
Arkansas State Red Wolves	5-3	0.620	4-0	220	206	W-2
Tulane Green Wave	8-2	0.800	6-1	343	219	L-1
Florida Atlantic Owls	5-3	0.620	4-2	215	221	L-1
UL-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns	4-4	0.400	2-2	197	264	W-2
UL-Monroe Warhawks	3-5	0.370	2-2	220	212	W-2
North Texas Mean Green	2-6	0.250	2-3	154	308	L-2
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers	1-7	0.120	1-4	127	271	L-2
Memphis Tigers	1-8	0.110	1-4	173	284	W-1
Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders	1-7	0.120	0-4	151	228	L-6

For Arkansas State to win the Sunbelt they will have to
- Win out
- Win 3 of 4
- Win 2 of 4 and TUL loses to WKU

For Tulane to win the Sunbelt they will have to
- Beat WKU and Ark State loses 2 of 4
- Ark State Loses 3 of 4 or 4 of 4

Matchup Preview | January 1,
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Tulane Green Wave (8-2, 4-2 Away)		#12 LSU Tigers (8-1, 6-0 Home)
Offensive Stats Comparison 34.3 Points Per Game 35.8 3826 Total Offensive Yards 3894 1253 Rushing Yards 1766 2573 Passing Yards 2128 Defensive Stats Comparison 2883 Total Yards Allowed 2806 2458 Passing Yards Allowed 1583 424 Rushing Yards Allowed 1583 Injury Report Devon Walker (FS) Broken Collarbone OUT Kadron Boone (WR) Strained Achilles OUT Andre Robinson (LOLB) Turf Toe Probable Michael Ford (HB) Torn Groin OUT Ryan Griffin (QB) Abdominal Tear Probable D.J. Ponder (QB) Strained Back Doubtful Game Notes The Battle for the Tiger Rag historical series record is 70-22-7 in favor of the Louisiana State Tigers. -- The Tigers have won eighteen straight times dating back to the 1983 season. -- The Tigers are ranked #12 and are leading the SEC West with a (8-1)(5-1) record. -- The Tigers will be without starting running back Michael Ford who is expected to miss the rest of the season.-- Ryan Griffin will be making his first start since getting injured against Cincinnati on September 1st

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Tigers continue Tulanes skid

(Baton Rouge, Lousiana) - Once again the Tiger Rag will be sitting in Baton Rouge for another year thanks to a dominant and overwhelming performance by the Tigers who jumped out to a lead early and never let go. Mike VI must of brought some fear that kept the Wave on the edge as the Tigers improve to 9-1 and are now ranked eighth in the nation.

Gore scored after the teams traded possessions on a two yard scamper between guard and tackle and it would be until the end of the quarter that the scoreboard would change on a four yard pass from Mettenberger to Randle making it 14-0 and it would only get worse. Early int he second Mettenberger would throw his second touchdown toss of the night. A 49 yard bomb to Shepard to make it a 21-7 game early in the second.

Midway through the period the Green Wave would begin to drive on their rivals finally converting a score on a screen from Ryan Griffin to Orleans Darwa making it a 7-21 game. Utilizing their two minute offense late in the half, the Tigers would drive downfield setting up an Alleman twenty eight yard field goal extending their lead to 17 points. 7-24.

The rest of the game would seem like a battle of field goals, LSU coming out on their opening drive and moving downfield hitting a short twenty seven yard field goal. Midway through the third the Wave would finally respond with a solid drive that would end with a Santos 24 yard field goal bringing the game a little bit closer. 10-27.

Tulane would put up the first points of the fourth quarter on a long Santos field goal (47 yards) and the score would remain at 13-27 for a majority of the quarter until the Tigers started driving at the half way point getting downfield leading to an Alleman twenty one yard field goal 13-30. Tulane would not produce anything and

LSU would put a final score when running down the clock, instead of kneeling the ball on second and goal with fourty two seconds left, would run the ball up the middle leading to Gore getting his second touchdown rush of the game. Alleman missing the extra point in a slim sense of karma for running up the score. The scoreboard expired with the Tiger Rag staying for another year in Baton Rouge.

In his first game back, Ryan Griffin put up poor numbers, 15-27 for 142 yards and a touchdown and interception. He however was only sacked once easing the high amount of sacks the Wave have surrendered this season. Orleans Darkwa was held to a season low 24 yards on 13 carries (1.8 YPC) outcarried by Ryan Griffin who went 9 for 36 (4 YPC).

Game Recap

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Tulane Green Wave (8-3) at Lousiana State Tigers (9-1)
Nov 10, 2012 1 2 3 4 OT F Tulane Green Wave 0 7 3 3 - 13 #8 Lousiana State Tigers 14 10 3 9 - 36 Top Performers Tulane Green Wave R.Grant 5 catches for 57 yards D.Farley 9 tackles 4 for loss 1 DEF 2 sacks Lousiana State Tigers Z.Mettenberger 16-27 256 yards 2 TD J.Gore 20 rushes 129 yards 2 TD	Team Stats Comparison TUL LSU First Downs 14 32 3rd Down Efficiency 5-13 8-12 4th Down Efficiency 1-2 0-0 Total Yards 206 520 Passing Yards 142 256 Rushing Yards 65 264 Penalties-Penalty Yards 11-77 12-105 Turnovers 1 1 Time of Possession 24:32 35:28
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING TUL LSU 8:00 (LSU) J.Gore 2 yard run 0 7 0:56 (LSU) R.Randle, 4 yard pass from Z.Mettenberger 0 14 SECOND QUARTER SCORING TUL LSU 11:36 (LSU) R.Shepard, 49 yard pass from Z.Mettenberger 0 21 6:49 (TUL) O.Darkwa, 5 yard pass from R.Griffin 7 21 0:09 (LSU) D.Alleman, 28 yard FG 7 24 THIRD QUARTER SCORING TUL LSU 12:33 (LSU) D.Alleman, 27 yard FG 7 27 5:35 (TUL) C.Santos, 24 yard FG 10 27 FOURTH QUARTER SCORING TUL LSU 11:36 (TUL) C.Santos, 47 yard FG 13 27 6:41 (LSU) D.Alleman, 21 yard FG 13 30 0:38 (LSU) J.Gore, 3 yard run (missed XP) 13 36

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Hilltoppers shut out as the Wave improve to 9-3

(New Orleans, Lousiana) - The Green Wave finished their regular season just one win shy of hitting a dozen, and have two weeks to sit back and watch how Arkansas State pans out. The Red Wolves would have to drop two games for the Wave to win the conference, owning the head to head tie breaker is doing a lot for them.

The Wave did what they had to do, knocking off the Hilltoppers, 20-0 in a shut out victory, the first of Tyler Starks career and a slim hope of a solid bowl game to show off just how far the school had come. Ryan Griffin started off in a near robotic state, hitting receivers with deadly accuracy, moving the ball downfield primarily through the aerial attack, concluding the drive, hitting true freshman, Tim Robinson on a flat route for his first touchdown of his career.

The second quarter was more of the same with a punishing defense holding off every little Western Kentucky attempt at offense and the Wave offense moving the ball early with Ryan Griffin connecting with Ryan Grant for the final touchdown of the day, a three yard pass. Throughout the rest of the game, the Wave would knock in two more field goals. One just before the end of the half from 31 yards out and the other from twenty yards out before the end of the third quarter.

Fans for Western Kentucky have been through a lot of punishment through their early tenure in the Bowl-subdivision but none hurts more than nearly going winless (two more games left) and getting shut out, which realistically could happen again against Troy (9-2) next week. The Hilltoppers end their season against the Memphis Tigers (1-9) in what promises to be a true toliet bowl for the bottom two teams of the Sunbelt.

The Wave improve to 9-3 as their regular season ends. Trent Mackey is the leading candidate for Linebacker of the Year having put up freak numbers, yet that is all that can be expected when your the mainly only part of the defense that is consistent. He is a low level NFL prospect in his senior year. The Wave have had a freak season, allowing 40 sacks on their quarterbacks (third most in the NCAA) while adding 56 sacks on opposing quarterbacks (5th in the NCAA).

Game Recap

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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (1-9) at Tulane Green Wave (9-3)
Nov 17, 2012 1 2 3 4 OT F Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 0 0 0 0 - 0 Tulane Green Wave 7 10 3 0 - 20 Top Performers Western Kentucky Hilltoppers T..Golden, 11 tackles 1 for loss, J.Dowling, 8 tackles 1 deflection Tulane Green Wave R.Griffin 22-35, 232 yards, 2 TD O.Darkwa, 13 rushes - 84 yards, 4 catches 54 yards	Team Stats Comparison WKU TUL First Downs 1 20 3rd Down Efficiency 1-8 4-10 4th Down Efficiency 0-0 0-0 Total Yards 189 349 Passing Yards 109 232 Rushing Yards 80 117 Penalties-Penalty Yards 0 0 Turnovers 0 0 Time of Possession 7:34 20:26
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING WKU TUL 4:57 (TUL) T.Robinson, 3 yard pass from R.Griffin 0 7 SECOND QUARTER SCORING WKU TUL 5:50 (TUL) R.Grant, 3 yard pass from R.Griffin 0 14 0:12 (TUL) C.Santos, 31 yard FG 0 17 THIRD QUARTER SCORING WKU TUL 0:34 (TUL) C.Santos, 20 yard FG 0 20

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Tulane News
Post Week 13



The Green Wave knock off the Hilltoppers 20-0 bringing the Wave up to a 7-1 conference record
Arkansas State destroys Mid Tennessee State 50-14 holding onto first in conference

Projected Bowl

vs #23 Miami Redhawks (10-1)(7-0)



The Iowa Hawkeyes (#9) blow out the then ranked #5 Penn State Nittany Lions 40-13
The Ole Miss Rebels (#16) outlast the Tigers (#8) in Death Valley winning 35-21
Utah (#17) knocks off then ranked #17 Oregon State to claim a hold on the regular season Pac 12 throne

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Tulane News
Post Week 14



Arkansas State holds off UL-Lafayette and claims the Sunbelt Championship improving to 8-3. 35-21

Projected Bowl

vs #21 Miami Redhawks (11-1)(8-0)

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Tulane News
Post Week 15



Arkansas State blows out Florida Atlantic 42-21, going undefeated in conference

Projected Bowl

vs #20 Miami Redhawks (11-1)(8-0)

Conference Champions and Championship games

ACC

Virginia Tech Hokies (12-0)(8-0) vs North Carolina State Wolfpack (10-2)(7-1)

Big 12

Oklahoma Sooners win the Big 12 (12-0)(9-0)

Big East

In their first season, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish win the Big East (10-2)(8-1)

Illinois Fighting Illini (10-2)(6-2) vs Michigan Wolverines (10-2)(7-1)

Conference USA

Central Florida Knights (11-1)(9-0) vs Troy Trojans (10-2)(7-2)

Mid American Conference

Miami University Redhawks (11-1)(8-0) vs Northern Illinois Huskies (6-6)(6-2)

Mountain West Conference

Three way tie, Boise State, Nevada (Both 11-1, 8-1) and Air Force (10-2)(8-1)

Pacific 12

Oregon State Beavers (10-2)(8-1) vs Utah Utes (10-2)(8-1)

Southeastern Conference

Florida Gators (10-2)(6-2) vs Arkansas Razorbacks (10-2)(6-2)

Sunbelt

Arkansas State Red Wolves (9-3)(8-0)

Western Athletic Conference

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (8-4)(4-0)

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Bowl Season

Matchup Preview | January 6, 2013
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Tulane Green Wave (9-3, Away)		#22 Miami (OH) RedHawks (12-1, Home)
Offensive Stats Comparison 31.3 Points Per Game 31.6 4381 Total Offensive Yards 5870 1434 Rushing Yards 2310 2947 Passing Yards 3560 Defensive Stats Comparison 3418 Total Yards Allowed 3317 667 Rushing Yards Allowed 789 2751 Passing Yards Allowed 1942 Injury Report Devon Walker - Broken Collarbone OUT JoJo Williams (C) - Foot Fracture Doubtful D.J. Ponder - Strained Back Probable Josh Harvey (RT) - Upper Arm Fracture OUT Game Notes Miami University is coming off a season (12-1) in which they won the MAC Conference. The MAC is 7-3 throughout the history of this bowl The Sunbelt has yet to win this bowl. Tulane Coach Tyler Starks is in the final game of his contract

Sunbelt teams in bowls

The New Orleans Bowl

SMU (6-6)(6-3) vs Arkansas State (9-3)(8-0)

Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl

UL-Monroe (6-6)(5-3) vs Southern California (6-6)(4-5)

Armed Forces Bowl

UL-Lafayette (6-6)(4-4) vs San Diego State (7-5)

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Defense holds out as Wave wins in defensive slugfest

(Mobile, Alabama) - Defensive squads are not what you would think of when it comes to Tulane, especially under Coach Tyler Starks but today they managed to hold a top twenty five squad that has a top thirty offense to a single touchdown and a two point conversion.

Coach starks squad has been dynamic throughout the season with the pass and run randomly coming to life in a huge way. Today was not one of those days, Orleans Darkwa whom has hung around the top of the NCAA and has surpassed a thousand yards this season was held to 31 yards on twelve carries a shell of his former self.

The Wave got onto the board first midway through the first with Ryan Griffin connecting with Saunders for a touchdown, oddly enough the Wave came out and converted the two point conversion. The Redhawks came out with a fast firing offense that would score from twenty-four yards out when Woods broke a big run, converting their own two point conversion on a short pass tying it at 8-8.

Oddly enough the game winning score came just after the two minute mark in the first half with Santos knocking in a thirty one yard field goal. Santos missed two more field goals later in the game not easing the tension. Neither team had much going for them, unable to do much of anything. The defenses held tough and the Redhawks would fall to the unranked Tulane Green Wave (10-3).

Despite the loss, the Hawks improve to 12-2 and moved up in the polls to #18. The Wave would be unranked at the end of the season with many analysts placing them around twenty-sixth, just three votes shy of being ranked after knocking off Miami.

Pressbook

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Game Recap

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Tulane Green Wave (10-3) at Miami University Redhawks (12-2)
Jan 6, 2013 1 2 3 4 OT F Tulane Green Wave 8 3 0 0 - 11 #18 Miami University Redhawks 8 0 0 0 - 8 Top Performers Tulane Green Wave R.Griffin, 20-34 207 yards 1 TD B.Saunders, 7 catches 67 yards 1 TD Miami University Redhawks T.Woods 15 rushes 111 yards 1 TD D.Taylor 8 tackles,	Team Stats Comparison TUL MIAU First Downs 11 8 3rd Down Efficiency 4-12 2-10 4th Down Efficiency 0-0 0-0 Total Yards 228 121 Passing Yards 207 34 Rushing Yards 20 87 Penalties-Penalty Yards Turnovers 0 1 Time of Possession 16:55 11:05
Scoring Summary FIRST QUARTER SCORING TUL MIAU 3:31 (TUL) B.Saunders, 14 yard pass from R.Griffin (2-PT) 8 0 2:56 (MIAU) T.Woods 24 yard run (2-PT) 8 8 SECOND QUARTER SCORING TUL MIAU 1:49 (TUL) C.Santos, 30 yard FG 11 8