Yeah, since XC would be so difficult to mobilize. That's a f***ing crock. Get off your a$#es...
What good it MCMXLV Level USATF Certification going to do Corn without a team to coach. What a joke. I would guess this is a great opportunity for Rachel Bryan to get the f&$k out of Dodge.
Aaron Broussard wrote:
Yeah, since XC would be so difficult to mobilize. That's a f***ing crock. Get off your a$#es...
What good it MCMXLV Level USATF Certification going to do Corn without a team to coach. What a joke. I would guess this is a great opportunity for Rachel Bryan to get the f&$k out of Dodge.
You are officially a letsrun idiot. I'll have you know that Mike Corn is about the only one at Tulane looking out for track and field (and XC) athletes of BOTH the men's and women's teams. He's gone over and above his duties to find all these kids places to stay and is working hard with Tulane to get something put together for these kids. Next time you consider posting something negative about this whole situation consider thinking first.
I see their Football and Soccer teams (and volleyball) are competing, and attending classes elsewhere. Why can the cross country team, which could get by with 5-10 squadmembers and one coacn, do the same? Is this happening? We haven't heard, if it is.
I know that The University of New Orleans cross country team is planning to compete this season. The team and coaches made it to Baton Rouge safely and they hope to attend LSU and compete for UNO (fortunately, the NCAA will allow this). I think that it would be a victory to see any New Orleans team compete regardless of their results.
Anyone one know what type of assistance the team and coaches need?
They probably still stink.
Who is the XC coach at UNO now?
Copied from my post on the earlier "Tulane Contingency Plan" thread. From what I understand, the track and XC teams should find out today where they are going.
The various Tulane athletic teams reportedly will be kept intact this fall at not-yet-disclosed colleges. The head coaches from all sports are conferencing to work out the details, after which the athletes will be informed of when and where to report.
Everyone connected with Tulane--especially the parents of Tulane students--are grateful beyond expression for the generosity being extended by other schools. We are equally grateful for the ongoing efforts of the Tulane administration to organize this extraordinary, unprecedented undertaking.
Thank you to everyone from the proud dad of a Tulane student.
The following is from the Tulane athletics website:
Tulane Athletics to Continue Competition This Fall
Green Wave Student-Athletes Receive Assists from Universities Around the Country
Sept. 2, 2005
NEW ORLEANS -- Tulane University announced today that it would not hold fall semester classes on its campus this fall in the wake of the devastation wrought throughout New Orleans and neighboring parishes by Hurricane Katrina. However, Tulane students will be welcomed at hundreds of colleges and universities around the country this fall, thanks to the cooperation of nine leading higher education associations, which will accept Tulane students for the fall semester only under a set of specific guidelines.
In addition, Tulane President Scott Cowen announced that Green Wave student-athletes are an "integral part of this plan" and that its athletic teams would continue to compete during this fall semester.
"We want our athletes to carry the torch, face and name of Tulane University during this difficult time and we have worked out an arrangement within the context of the [overall] plan," Cowen said. "This is made possible once again with assistance and generosity from colleges and universities - those in Conference USA and those outside of the conference - who have generously offered to help keep our teams together by providing not only academic opportunities but also practice facilities, playing facilities and general support."
Tulane Athletic Director Rick Dickson and his administrative team, which is assembled in Dallas and Birmingham where its football and women's soccer teams continue to train and compete, are working to formulate the plan for its student-athletes for the fall semester,. Those details will be announced as soon as they are finalized and all coaches, staff and student-athletes can be contacted.
"We're pleased that our Green Wave teams will be able to continue to compete and proudly represent Tulane University and the city of New Orleans during the fall semester," Dickson said. "We have received a tremendous amount of support already from our Conference USA family and from athletics programs around the country. This collaborative effort to put Tulane University teams on the fields of play this fall is unprecedented."
Tulane's women's soccer team fell to Louisville, 2-1, Friday night in Birmingham as coach Betsy Anderson's squad was the first Green Wave team to compete since the hurricane hit New Orleans Monday. The team was evacuated to Jackson, Miss. on Sunday and arrived in Birmingham Tuesday night. They will play Kennesaw State at Noon on Sunday on the second day of the UAB Nike Tournament.
-- Roll Wave --
My former Graduate Assistant at Ball State, Chris Neal, just recently got hired to coach the cross country teams at The University of New Orleans. Willie Randolph is the Head Coach. I have been in contact with Chris. The team and coaches managed to get to Baton Rouge but from what I understand, they have all probably lost everything. They are working on getting shoes and unforms so that they can run their season. My team and school will be getting together clothes and other necessities for them. If anyone would like to donate to their cause, please let me know and I will give you the information.
wonder what the critics will say about tulane women's season now w/ the hurricane????
Why don't they appeal to the NCAA to grant an extra season of eligibility to the athletes so they can scrub the season?
I would be interested in helping UNO out -- I have a group of displaced folks, as well and we would all like to pitch in for something like this.
the tulane men's cross country program will not be happening this year, the team decided it wouldnt work out to all go to one college, so they're all going to different colleges and hopefully will get back for track season...according to ncaa rules they cant redshirt because you have to be attending classes on campus...its unfortunate
If they aren't competing, then (except those who have already redshirted previously) none are burning any eligibility, right?
SUE, How do we get ahold of you and help ?
E-mail me at sparks@bsu.edu if you'd like to help UNO.
It appears as if all the Tulane fall sports are competing except Cross Country. I wonder why they aren't?
Also absent from mention was track, which obviously includes the XC runners plus several more Tulane athletes.
Is any provision being made for the sprinters, jumpers, and throwers? Will a comparable college to attend, plus room, board, books, etc. be provided for them? And what about the distance runners, who will presumably be back for track season? Or is that being cancelled too?
Does anyone from Tulane wish to comment on what you are doing to ensure equitable treatment for ALL your student athletes?
Uh they left out a lot of other sports, namely the spring sports.