Pump Da Party: Tulane Rolls Jags in Home Opener

Marcelo Unda • September 3, 2023

Week One in College Football has finally arrived and Tulane took care of business at home versus last year's Sun Belt Champion South Alabama Jaguars. I will admit I had reasons to be concern with what the 2023 Green Wave would look like without key pieces like Tyjae Spears & Nick Anderson missing on both sides of the ball. [I broke it down in my last post: Can Tulane Repeat Success? ]  I thought Head Coach Willie Fritz called a great a game. The fans really showed out at home.




Mr. Prat-tastic

Michael Pratt didnt' have a coming out party. He just picked up where he left off. 14-15, 294 yards & 4 tuddies. Pretty cool that he ties the school record for passing touchdowns that was set over 20 years ago. He'll only need 2,000 more yards to beat Ramsey's All Time passing leader record.



Steel Wave

Very Impressive outing by the Green Wave defense. Only 4 starters return from last year, and they looked like a cohesive unit.  Creating turnovers and putting pressure on Carter Bradley all game. Turnovers by the offense put the defense in tough spots. Bend but don't break  mantra really was the mindset for this unit. The defense allowed only 17 points,  75 rushing yards, 190 passing yards, 5 sacks, 2 INT, & 2 fumbles.  A defense that ranked 2nd in the AAC last year shows the culture that Fritz has established is built around an elite defense.


Lagniappe



Coach O sighting in NOLA! Always great to see him around College Football. I would have guessed Ed would have been at Garth Brooks. I'm sure he sang a little diddy at the Cat's Meow before the night was over.



South Alabama try to make a statement on the road against the Wave to remind the world where Mardi Gras started. All it did was just remind people that it doesn't matter where it started. I think as South Alabama continues to grow as a program that these teams can build a rivalry. Try to think of some good names to call it: Battle of Krewes?? Battle of I-10. Needs to have a trophy: bowl full of moon pies. The trophy can actually be a huge Hand Grenade bottle.




The Garth Brooks concert was a blast. I am not the biggest country music fan, but getting to witness the crowd sing every word to every song. You could tell Garth was eating it up during the show. I'm sure every show is like that because it's Garth Brooks. His fans have been listening to him since 1988. The concert was awesome. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Lainey Wilson open up for Garth which was a lot of fun.



Tulane host #22 Ole Miss at a SOLD OUT Yulman Stadium on Saturday, September 16th.

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NOLA Gold's win over Seattle secures 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings

By Tina Howell • April 28, 2025
After a weather-delayed kickoff, loyal NOLA Gold fans were treated to a rollercoaster of a match that ended with a well-earned 44-36 victory over the Seattle Seawolves at the Shrine. This win moved NOLA Gold into 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings. Coach Danny Lee said of the team's response to the delay, “We just had to control the controllables. Once we told the boys the definitive time for kickoff, we had a plan ready to go. In terms of game plan, we had to be a little bit more direct, and we had to kick and adapt quickly.” NOLA Gold set the tone early, taking an initial 3-0 lead thanks to a steady penalty kick from Dorian Jones. Though Seattle answered quickly with a try to make it 7-3, the Gold launched into a dominant scoring stretch. Isaac Te Tamaki powered across the try line to ignite the offense, followed by back-to-back tries from the relentless Jonah Mau’u. Jones continued to add points from the tee, stretching the Gold’s lead to 27-7. Just before halftime, the Seawolves found a breakthrough and scored at the buzzer, narrowing the margin to 27-14. However, NOLA emerged from the locker room with purpose. Xavier Mignot wasted no time reestablishing momentum with a try that pushed the lead to 34-14. Seattle fought back with intensity, capitalizing on back-to-back tries to bring the score to 34-24. But NOLA responded with composure, as Jones added another penalty to keep the visitors at bay, 37-24. The closing stages of the match saw both teams exchanging blows. Seattle’s try was met by a decisive moment from Joe Taufete’e, who muscled through defenders for a critical score. Luke Campbell’s conversion extended the lead to 44-29. Though Seattle scored one final try at the buzzer, it wasn’t enough. With a final score of 44-36, NOLA Gold walked away with a crucial five-point win in front of a roaring home crowd and strengthens their postseason hopes with a firm grip on 3rd place in the East. Their next match will be on the road against the San Diego Legion on May 4th at 4:00 PM CT. For tickets and more details, please visit www.nolagoldrugby.com

10th annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival

By Tina Howell • April 24, 2025
The 10th annual Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival will be held this Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, at the Covington Trailhead Museum. This two-day, juried festival features over 60 vendors offering an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, period collectibles, architectural salvage, and vintage-inspired fine crafts, as well as a live auction, car show, good food, music, and more. The Covington Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the city’s culture, character and community. Founded in 2015, the festival is coordinated with the support of the City’s Department of Cultural Arts and Events. As the festival grows and evolves each year, their goal remains the same- to offer a first-class juried event that reflects the unique charm and history of the city of Covington. The festival is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. For more details, please visit https://www.covingtonheritagefoundation.com/
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