Tulane defense readies for unique Navy option offense

The Tulane defense is no stranger to the Navy's triple-option offense, but that doesn't make preparation any easier.

"Going against Navy is like a war of attrition," Tulane strong safety Roderic Teamer said. "They run 70, 90 plays on you and you can stop it 70 times but that one play that you don't read your keys, they score. One score can cost you the game, so you really have to be focused."

The Green Wave (1-0) fell victim to Navy last season 21-14 as the Midshipmen rallied in the fourth quarter at Yulman Stadium. Eight starters return from that defense, and coach Willie Fritz said his players' experience against the triple option is a plus.

"I think it helps," he said. "To me, it's a…