Troy Dannen says He Left Tulane to Win a Championship
Woke up today to a beautiful Tuesday morning. Fall weather is in New Orleans. The people who are here know enjoy it while it's here. I'm sure families already have pumpkin patch visits and Trunk or Treat plans already set up every weekend from now through the end of October. Saints and LSU earn a wins this past weekend. Fans are excited again in Louisiana for Football. Tulane Green Wave had the bye week, and are preparing for their matchup vs Memphis Tigers this Saturday. Then out of no where, Troy Dannen had something to say:
“I want to go someplace where you can win. I love Tulane; you’re not going to win a national championship at Tulane. You can win national championships here, and it’s been proven.” - Troy Dannen 🔊5:25 https://t.co/e9B6ZKCxcX @GreenWaveFB @TulaneAthletics @UWHuskies_AD
— Tulane Athletics Forum (@goTULANEt) October 10, 2023
The classic, it's not you. It's me. I love you, but I'm not in love with you. We're going two separate paths, and I have to go down mine. blah, blah, blah.
On Tuesday, Dannen was announced as the new Athletic Director for the Washington Huskies. He does an interview to take an unnecessary shot to say Tulane was holding him back.
This is an absolutely bad look by former Tulane AD Troy Dannen. Out the door, and dumping on his former employer pretty quickly. https://t.co/milbOPB1TO
— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) October 10, 2023
One more thought on this then I’ll leave it alone.
— Fletcher Mackel (@FletcherWDSU) October 10, 2023
People say things ‘in the moment’ but this didn’t seem like that.
Dannen left NOLA/Tulane and instead of saying ONLY classy things/acting classy, he took a cheap shot at the school, coaches and student athletes he left behind. https://t.co/lTJpLy70oZ
I am not here to argue that Washington is not better than Tulane. Washington goes into the Big Ten next year which means better competition than the American Conference has to offer. Next season the College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams, and in football, you only play one game. Anything can happen. So why say Tulane can never win when the opportunity to win is better than it's ever been?
Sure, Washington has had some recent success. They are currently rank 7th in the AP Ranking, Michael Pennix is a Heisman Candidate. They made the CFP in 2016. Tulane's recent success is arguably comparable: Cotton Bowl Champions in 2022. Looking to repeat as back to back Conference champions. The Green Wave sit at 4-1 with their only loss to #13 Ole Miss, and can expect them to crack the top 25 again by end of season.
What fans from Louisiana don't want to hear is that their teams can't compete. See football here is different. Fans want a shot at the big dog to show the world that they belong.
I’m glad Troy said what he said because it brings light to the problem !!! If I am interviewing the next candidate for AD at Tulane the first question I would ask is Do you think Tulane can win a National Championship And the second What would you do to make sure that happens!
— Green Wave Man (@GreenWaveMan) October 10, 2023
I totally agree with the Green Wave Man's take. The University should continue to strive to keep the success of the football program. Sellout home games, the program's social media presences, the winning culture, players getting drafted into the NFL are all areas of a solid foundation.
Find a way to make Tulane vs Washington happen https://t.co/tscfBSbEbG
— Dave (@TheDaveRainey) October 10, 2023
This would be so great in a New Year's six game or even to kickoff next year's football season. Tulane Football has been so exciting more than ever. You wont hear me speak of Troy Dannen's name after today. So let's switch focus to the Green Wave's match up this weekend.
Tulane vs Memphis
Tulane travels to Memphis to take on the American Conference #1 rank Team Offense Memphis Tigers on Friday night. This matchup should put the winner in the driver seat for the American Conference Championship. In the Preseason, I had concerns over this matchup due to the Tiger's Quarterback and Wide Receivers on the offensive side of the ball. The Green Wave are coming off a bye week, and Michael Pratt appears to be fully healthy for missing a few games earlier this season. When the Tigers step on the field they have the pleasure of facing the #1 Team Defense held by the Tulane. This makes me feel better for the Wave to get a win on the road. Let's take a look at the betting lines for this one.
| SPREAD | TOTAL | MONEY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TULANE 4-1 | -4.5 | O 55.5 | -200 |
| MEMPHIS 4-1 | + 4.5 | U 55.5 | +170 |
| TULANE ATS | 2-3 | ||
| TULANE O-U | 1-4 | ||
| MEMPHIS ATS | 1-3-1 | ||
| MEMPHIS O-U | 4-1 | ||
- Tulane are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Memphis.
- Tulane are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
- Tulane are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Memphis.
- Tulane are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games against an opponent in the American Athletic Conference conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis' last 6 games against Tulane.
Nuggets provided by OddsSharks
I love Tulane in this spot. I see this being a tight game where both defenses step up. There is a lot on the line for both teams. Tulane needs to make the Tigers one dimensional and stop the run. The Wave rank 19th in the nation in run defense allowing 84.2 yards per game. Don't let QB Seth Henigan run out of the pocket and put pressure on him. This should lead to turnovers especially if the Tigers are playing from behind. Tulane offensively should run their backs to keep the Tigers offense on the sidelines. This should allow Pratt to take shots down the field with the play action. I will be fading the Tulane loses at Memphis trend and snapping the losing streak. The line open at 2.5 and now has moved to 4.5. I like it to 6. As for the total, It open at 56.5, and appears to be going down. I would take the under 55.5 and play it to 55.
Tulane 30- 23
PICKS: TULANE -4.5, U 55.5
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