How Did We Get Here?

Patty V • October 11, 2022

Coming into the 2022 season, there wasn’t much talk about the Tulane Green Wave. They had come off of a largely disappointing 2021 campaign where they finished just 2-10. The media poll had them pegged to finish 7th in the AAC. Many pundits had them picked to have one of the worst defenses in the NCAA.


Fast forward to mid October, and now Tulane sits at 5-1, knocking on the door of their first Top25 ranking since 1998 (the unofficial National Championship Season), with a key victory over a power 5 school that is currently ranked #17. For context, the last time Tulane defeated a power 5 school was 2010, and that was a 4-8 Rutgers team. You’re probably wondering how on earth we got here? 


The short answer: That very same defense that was supposed to be one of the worst in the NCAA.


So what did they do? Outside of a few transfers, in Lummi Young IV and Patrick Jenkins, largely nothing is different personnel wise. One could argue that these two players, while playing well, really haven’t been major game changers either. 


However, somehow this defense, is currently ranked 15th overall in the NCAA, specifically led by their pass defense, currently ranked 4th in the nation only giving up 151 yards per game. They have managed to hold #17 ranked Kansas State to 10 points, with long shot heisman candidate Adrian Martinez under center. They also shut down ECU’s Hilton Ahlers, who came into the matchup #13th in the nation in passing yards, holding him to 1 touchdown 2 interceptions and just 5.6 yards per attempt. 


The defense has been swarming to say the least. Combine this with an offense that has always been creative enough to put points on the board, and you have a recipe for winning in New Orleans. (Someone tell the Saints)


Furthermore, the defense has had a player earn the honors of AAC defensive player of the week 4 of the 6 weeks the award has been given this season. Standouts to watch here are Macon Clark and Nick Anderson both earning the award twice so far. 


Whatever you feel the reason may be, I’m giving kudos to the coaching staff, specifically defensive coordinator Chris Hampton. For a little insight maybe we need look no further than his Twitter profile, where his bio states: “culture override’s scheme”.


Whatever your recipe is coach, keep it coming, the Green Wave fans everywhere are eating it up. 


Also, as a message to the NCAA #rankthewave you cowards.




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Saints Postgame: Falcons Ruin The Domecoming

By Kaden Arkeder • October 6, 2026
 Saints did not show up ready to play. I believe we’ve heard that plenty of times in the Kellen Moore era. But here we are, saying it once again after a game that meant a whole lot to this city and a game the Saints needed to win to avoid a 1-3 start to their season. Unfortunately the organization from the top down played a part in this embarrassing showing. The defense, down a couple starters, played like a unit that did not want to be out on the field at times during the game. Injuries alone are not an excuse for a showing like the one the Saints defense just gave. The defense couldn’t do anything right, they couldn’t stop the run or pass all night as the Falcons just had their way all game long. Brandon Staley has been emphasizing a bend don’t break defense with this unit in his tenure but tonight the defense was completely shattered. On offense it was the same old story. Another slow start forcing the team to play from behind yet again and scoring some points late to make it seem more respectable than the game really was. The Saints cannot figure out the run game and continue to put the whole offense on Shough’s shoulders and to his credit is showing he can be a good quarterback in this league. The offensive line is a big issue and with all the investment put into the line, the production has been inexcusable. Shough took some big hits this game and will continue to do so if the Saints don’t get this operation right soon. We’ll see if the coaches can make it happen because thus far they have not been able to. Ultimately when you lose a game the way the Saints did tonight everyone in the organization from the top down played a part in this one. We’re watching a team that does not have the talent or depth to consistently make enough plays to win. Nor have they shown to have a coaching staff to make up for the roster’s shortcomings. A quarter of the way through the season and the Saints are 1-3 and looking like the expectations placed on them this offseason have been too much too soon. They’ve got time to flip the script as there is plenty of season left to be played but they need to do it fast or otherwise suffer the consequences.

Saints Pregame: Domecoming vs Falcons

By Matt Miguez • October 5, 2026
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