| 2008 overall record: 2-10 2008 conference record: 1-7, 5th West Division Returning starters Offense: 8, defense: 6, punter/kicker 2 Top returners TB Andre Anderson, OG Andrew Nierman, P Ross Thevenot, S Corey Sonnier, WR Jeremy Williams, DE Reggie Scott, DE Adam Kwentua, LB David Kirksey Key losses C Michael Parenton, LT Troy Kropog, LB Devin Holland, S David Skehan, WR Brian King 2008 statistical leaders (* returners) Rushing: Andre Andersen* (864 yards)
Passing: Kevin Moore* (2,194 yards)
Receiving: Brian King* (544 yards)
Tackles: Corey Sonnier (86)
Sacks: Logan Kelley (7.0)
Interceptions: David Skehan (3) Spring answers | 2009 Schedule | | Sept. 4 Tulsa (Fri.)
Sept. 12 Brigham Young
Sept.19 McNeese State
Sept. 26 at SMU
Oct. 3 at Army
Oct. 10 Marshall
Oct. 17 Houston
Oct. 24 at Southern Miss
Oct. 31 at Louisiana State
Nov. 7 UTEP
Nov. 14 at Rice
Nov. 21 at UCF | | | 1. Third time's a charm?: Tulane is breaking in its third defensive coordinator in three seasons after O'Neill Gilbert was fired after just one year. In comes 14-year veteran Steve Stanard to help a defense, which ranked last nationally in tackles for loss, 113th against the run and 106th in scoring defense. 2. Tulane needs to be inspired: The season didn't go as Tulane had hoped last season and Toledo needs to keep encouraging his team if he wants more production this year. The Green Wave lost eight straight to end the year and allowed 41 or more points in six of those losses. They never had a lead in their final six games. There is talent on the Tulane roster, it just needs a little motivation to shine in 2009. 3. Looking for continuity: One of the main gripes from Toledo during spring practice was a lack of continuity especially when stars such as Andersen and receiver Jeremy Williams weren't on the field. During one of the scrimmages, Toledo expressed dismay over mistakes, including the receivers lining up wrong in various offensive sets. Fall questions 1. Third time's a charm?: Tulane is breaking in its third defensive coordinator in three seasons after O'Neill Gilbert was fired after just one year. In comes 14-year veteran Steve Stanard to help a defense, which ranked last nationally in tackles for loss, 113th against the run and 106th in scoring defense. 2. Tulane needs to be inspired: The season didn't go as Tulane had hoped last season and Toledo needs to keep encouraging his team if he wants more production this year. The Green Wave lost eight straight to end the year and allowed 41 or more points in six of those losses. They never led in their final six games. There is talent on the Tulane roster, it just needs a little motivation to shine in 2009. 3. Looking for continuity: One of the main gripes from Toledo during spring practice was a lack of continuity especially when stars such as Andersen and receiver Jeremy Williams weren't on the field. During one of the scrimmages, Toledo expressed dismay over mistakes, including the receivers lining up wrong in various offensive sets. | 
Watson joined ESPN.com in 2008 after four seasons covering the Missouri Tigers and the Big 12 Conference for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. She also covered college football recruiting for the Dallas Morning News.
