 In August 1920 , Schulz was hired by Tulane University in New Orleans , Louisiana , as the director of the school 's new " department of physical education " . Reporters took note of Schulz 's size when he arrived in New Orleans : " It is a fortunate thing for all concerned that Schulz has taken up the more peaceful pursuit of physical director . It is a stroke of good fortune for Tulane and her athletes that the athletic council was able to land a big man like Schulz " . Though he served as the school 's athletic director , Schulz also chose to take charge of the linemen during football season , working alongside football coach Clark Shaughnessy . In 1920 , Schulz arranged for the Tulane football team to play Michigan as part of the most extensive trip made to that point by a southern football team . Schulz 's team faced off against Coach Yost and the Wolverines on October 30 , 1920 , and were shut out , 21 – 0 . 
