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OPINION: Athletic overhaul results in success, failures

Tulane athletics used its desire to not only win but to foster a culture of success to revamp its entire program. Signs of progress are finally appearing.

Willie Fritz

The firing of former football head coach Curtis Johnson last year began the athletic overhaul process. Johnson led the Green Wave to its second 3-9 record in a row, sealing his fate in the 2015 season.

Athletic Director Troy Dannen announced Willie Fritz as the new head coach on Dec. 11, 2015. Fritz aims to expand recruiting beyond Louisiana, limiting defense, focusing on offense and running the ball.