As some might have noticed, the University of Kansas, a noted basketball school and football doormat, has had incredible success this year recruiting Louisiana. Much of that success is attributed to first year assistant coach, Tony Hull, a long-time head coach at Warren Easton and a fixture in NOLA prep football since his own high school days. According to the Times Picayune’s “Nifty Fifty,” and both Rivals and 247, Kansas has commitments from four Louisiana players ranked in the top 40 in the state, including two who are consensus “top ten” picks. The four are WR Devonta Jason from Rummel, generally rated in the top 5 in the state; Corione Harris, a CB from Landry-Walker, a “top ten” guy; Anthony Williams an all- purpose back from Hahnville, and Josh Smith a defensive end from Landry-Walker. The latter two are also rated in the top 40 within Louisiana
So how does this affect Tulane? Well, maybe it doesn’t. But Kansas head coach, David Beatty is on one of the hottest “hot seats” in the country according to many. Now in his third year Beatty has put together a 3-32 record (1-25 in conference) with an almost sure loss looming against Oklahoma State in his team’s final game. If he is fired (highly likely) and Tony Hull also gets the ax, where does that leave these recruits? Winning tradition doesn’t apparently matter to them. Of course, staying close to home doesn’t seem to either. But Tulane has offered all four although I have no idea if we’ve continued contact. Anyhow, with teams “filling up” on commitments, these four might be worth checking in with. Additionally, although there is a rumor going around that Coach Fritz may be hiring a coach with exceptional ties to the NOLA high school community, this guy, Tony Hull, might also be an interesting addition to the staff.
Roll Wave!!!
So how does this affect Tulane? Well, maybe it doesn’t. But Kansas head coach, David Beatty is on one of the hottest “hot seats” in the country according to many. Now in his third year Beatty has put together a 3-32 record (1-25 in conference) with an almost sure loss looming against Oklahoma State in his team’s final game. If he is fired (highly likely) and Tony Hull also gets the ax, where does that leave these recruits? Winning tradition doesn’t apparently matter to them. Of course, staying close to home doesn’t seem to either. But Tulane has offered all four although I have no idea if we’ve continued contact. Anyhow, with teams “filling up” on commitments, these four might be worth checking in with. Additionally, although there is a rumor going around that Coach Fritz may be hiring a coach with exceptional ties to the NOLA high school community, this guy, Tony Hull, might also be an interesting addition to the staff.
Roll Wave!!!