2009 Tulane Green Wave College Football Predictions

2009 Tulane Green Wave Predictions
2008 Record: (2-10, 1-7)
Coach: Bob Toledo, 3rd year (6-18 overall)
Off. Coordinator: Dan Dodd (3rd year)
Def. Coordinator: Steve Stanard (1st year)
Returning Starters: 16 (8 offense, 6 defense, punter)
Ret. Starting Quarterback: No

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Offense: The Green Wave return eight starters from an offense that averaged 16.7ppg (112th in the nation) and 339.7 yards per game. They return junior quarterback Kevin Moore (6-5, 234), who threw for 2,150 yards last season sharing the position with Anthony Scelfo. However, sophomore Joe Kemp (6-4, 206) could be more of a playmaker in the West Coast offense and is a better option than Moore. Senior RB Andre Anderson (6-0, 211) return after rushing for 864 yards last year, averaging 142 yards per game before suffering a shoulder fracture in the seventh game. Senior wide receiver Jeremy Williams (6-1, 201) was also having a strong year (437 yards, 16.2ypc) before suffering a knee injury in the fifth week. Up front, they return three of five starters.

Defense: The defense was atrocious last season, allowing 34.5ppg (106th in the nation) and 391.3 yards per game. The hope is that new coordinator Steve Stanard can improve the unit. They return six starters including two on the defensive line. The line is their strong point, which is not saying much because they gave up 218.4 yds/game against the run last year. Senior NT Reggie Scott (6-4, 260) is back for a sixth year of eligibility and moves to tackle from end. Senior DE Logan Kelley (6-2, 246) led the team in sacks last year with seven. At linebacker, senior David Kirksey (6-1, 224) is the only returning starter (41 tackles). The secondary returns three starters including senior S Corey Sonnier, who recorded 86 tackles last year.

Outlook: The Green Wave opens with Tulsa, before facing BYU, McNeese State and Army in their non-conference schedule. They also face state rival LSU in Baton Rouge on Oct. 31. In conference, they end the season with three straight on the road against Rice, UCF and SMU. A road game against Southern Miss is tough. The whole slate is tough for a squad that needs to find its identity on both sides of the ball.

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