This will be short because I'm doing a huge package for The Advocate that will run Saturday but is due today, with the same setup they've done the past several years on game day plus a position-by-position analysis that will run on a full page.
A day after the latest round of coronavirus testing, Tulane got some players back rather than losing anyone. All of the results came in quickly, and some players returned from injuries or the end of a quarantine period. I saw Michael Remondet, who had been out since they returned from a three-day hiatus last Thursday. Tyrek Presley and Dane Ledford were in uniform, although Ledford did not get any team reps. Kiland Harrison was back after missing several days, working with the second-team defense at cornerback. Keitha Jones did not have his helmet, but he was not due to play against South Alabama anyway. Willie Fritz said after the practice that more players are ending their quarantine Friday. My unofficial list of possibilities includes Angelo Anderson, Adonis Friloux, Cornelius Dyson, Caleb Thomas and a few more backup offensive linemen.
It is a good thing the South Alabama game is at night because Tulane's defensive end depth is limited. Walk-on Noah Seiden practiced with the second team again as the backup to Cameron Sample. Carlos Hatcher backed up Patrick Johnson. I did not see Darius Hodges out there, and Armoni Dixon is injured. Davon Wright practiced with the second unit at defensive tackle along with Eric Hicks, and with Alfred Thomas also available, depth is better inside.
Fritz said Josh Remetich and Trey Tuggle are slated to start on the right side of the offensive line, giving Tulane two true freshman starters up front for an opener for the first time in my memory. Ben Knutson and Jaylen Miller will rotate in, with Cameron Jackel also available at tackle. Timothy Shafter was the second-team center instead of Remondet, who missed a lot o time. Don't look for Remondet, Rashad Green or Joseph Solomon to play Saturday. All three of them were on the scout-team offensive line today.
Although I have praised Kyle Meyers repeatedly in the practice reports, he was not with the first unit today. Willie Langham, who has had an excellent preseason, too, was the second cornerback, and Ajani Kerr was at nickel.
I talked to Fritz and offensive line coach Cody Kennedy after practice and will post the Zoom calls when they become available.
A day after the latest round of coronavirus testing, Tulane got some players back rather than losing anyone. All of the results came in quickly, and some players returned from injuries or the end of a quarantine period. I saw Michael Remondet, who had been out since they returned from a three-day hiatus last Thursday. Tyrek Presley and Dane Ledford were in uniform, although Ledford did not get any team reps. Kiland Harrison was back after missing several days, working with the second-team defense at cornerback. Keitha Jones did not have his helmet, but he was not due to play against South Alabama anyway. Willie Fritz said after the practice that more players are ending their quarantine Friday. My unofficial list of possibilities includes Angelo Anderson, Adonis Friloux, Cornelius Dyson, Caleb Thomas and a few more backup offensive linemen.
It is a good thing the South Alabama game is at night because Tulane's defensive end depth is limited. Walk-on Noah Seiden practiced with the second team again as the backup to Cameron Sample. Carlos Hatcher backed up Patrick Johnson. I did not see Darius Hodges out there, and Armoni Dixon is injured. Davon Wright practiced with the second unit at defensive tackle along with Eric Hicks, and with Alfred Thomas also available, depth is better inside.
Fritz said Josh Remetich and Trey Tuggle are slated to start on the right side of the offensive line, giving Tulane two true freshman starters up front for an opener for the first time in my memory. Ben Knutson and Jaylen Miller will rotate in, with Cameron Jackel also available at tackle. Timothy Shafter was the second-team center instead of Remondet, who missed a lot o time. Don't look for Remondet, Rashad Green or Joseph Solomon to play Saturday. All three of them were on the scout-team offensive line today.
Although I have praised Kyle Meyers repeatedly in the practice reports, he was not with the first unit today. Willie Langham, who has had an excellent preseason, too, was the second cornerback, and Ajani Kerr was at nickel.
I talked to Fritz and offensive line coach Cody Kennedy after practice and will post the Zoom calls when they become available.
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