Tulane Green Wave Roster 2019 Wave Roster

Head Coach: Willie Fritz        2017 Salary: N/A        Offensive Coordinator: Doug Ruse       Defensive Coordinator: Jack Curtis         

Stadium: Yulman Stadium       Surface: Turf        City: New Orleans        State: Louisiana

The Tulane Green Wave came with one single play of becoming bowl eligible last season. While this was heartbreaking for Tulane, this is also a sign of better days ahead for this moribund program. For a team that has made only one bowl game in the past 15 years, a six win season would be a fine result.

The Green Wave are led on offense by quarterback Jonathan Banks, who came within inches of leading the team past the bowl threshold. The Green Wave outperformed on offense last season and most of Banks’ weapons are back this season. Darius Bradwell has explosive potential as a running back if he gets the carries. The offensive line is experienced and is led by tackle John Leglue. At a minimum, the Green Wave’s offense will be as good as last season with the potential to be something special.

On defense, the Green Wave struggled down the stretch last season, costing the team its bowl berth. Beyond that, much of last season’s defense has been lost to graduation. Coach Willie Fritz has a stellar group of recruits. These kids may be pressed into service early in their collegiate careers.

Tulane figures to be involved in its share of shootouts this season. However, Fritz has achieved great success in the FCS and it is only a matter of time before he breaks through at Tulane and puts himself on the national coaching radar. The schedule is difficult, but all the Green Wave need to do is pick up one additional win.