Following Troy Dannen’s selection as the 33^rd Athletic Director of Tulane University, Tulane’s Athletic Department made some grave changes and upgrades to the overall culture and brand. One of the more notable changes to Yulman Stadium and the football program was the return to the Angry Wave as their chosen mascot. Kern Studios proposed the construction of a larger-than-life Angry Wave to be incorporated in the stadium and fans today can now see the two-story tall Angry Wave standing above the score board. New Orleans is a city of fun and entertainment and Dannen along with the board agreed that the addition of the Angry Wave would be a great symbol for both entertainment as well as competitive spirit.