Dec. 23, 2002

Members of the Green Wave football team were greeted by this picturesque seen when the squad arrived on the beach at Waikiki for the barefoot pep rally. The Green Wave cheerleaders get the crowd going with a rousing rendition of "The Hullabaloo". Head coach Chris Scelfo wraps up the Green Wave's final practice with a motivational speech, encouraging his team to maintain its focus during its stay in Hawaii.

Chino Fontenette, Jovon Jackson and Mewelde Moore enjoy a tasty morsel Monday evening at the barefoot pep rally on the beaches of Waikiki. Senior placekicker Seth Marler sends one through the uprights in the closing moments of Monday's practice at the St. Louis School. The foursome of (from left to right) T.J. Henry, Lonnie Crayton, Taylor Bertin and Mark Burgess combined to defeat a similar foursome from the University of Hawaii in a steak eating contest Monday at the barefoot pep rally, downing the Warriors 14-13.

The Tulane squad took a break from the hustle and bustle of bowl week to take the 2002 team picture. Both Tulane and the University of Hawaii were treated to a dinner by Outback Steakhouse during the barefoot pep rally Monday evening on the beaches of Waikiki. Wide receiver James Dunn goes skyward for a pass while his position coach Trooper Taylor shouts encouragement from the sideline.