For the second week in a row, the Warhawks (2-3) had a disappointing performance in a 31-14 loss to Tulane (3-2).

In hopes of bouncing back from the previous week’s trouncing in Waco, Texas, things didn’t change. Head coach Todd Berry was not happy with his team’s performance to say the least.

“I’ve done this for 31 years and that was about the worst performance that I think I’ve ever been around,” said Berry. “I’ve been around some bad teams before. This one is supposed to be a good one.”

The Green Wave seemingly had no problem moving their offense up and down the field. On their opening drive, they walked away with a very impressive 57-yard field goal. The kick would be a sign of things to come.

The Warhawks struggled on offense as well. They totaled only 293 yards and had a fumble and an interception.

Usually when ULM struggles on offense, they can rely on strong special teams plays to take up the slack and make a big play.

Punt returners fumbled returns twice. The highlight of the night was an 88-yard touchdown return by Rashon Ceaser.

“The reality of it is right now is that there’s not a lot of energy. Not a lot of discipline. All of the guys who made plays last year, we can’t buy a play,” said Berry. “We haven’t been able to all year. I kept on thinking that we’d kind of come around a little bit and make some plays but we can’t make a play right now.”

Even though the team has looked less than stellar over the past two weeks, hope and excitement in the student body remain at a high level.

Junior English education major, Trent Williams, says he will stick behind the team.

“Even though we have lost the last two weeks, I will still be there Thursday to cheer on the Warhawks,” said Williams. “They have had two hard losses to swallow but I think they will get back on the W column next week with a nationally televised game at home.”

“This team doesn’t give up that easy and with the experience that they have, I plan to see my Warhawks get back to playing the Warhawks we all know and love.”

Thursday night, Malone will host Western Kentucky University in a nationally televised contest on ESPN3. The game will be the annual “white-out” game.