Ryan Silverfield takes Memphis personnel to Arkansas
Ryan Silverfield accepted the head coaching position at Arkansas after six seasons as the Memphis head coach. And a couple of staffers are coming with him.
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Ryan Silverfield accepted the head coaching position at Arkansas after six seasons as the Memphis head coach. And a couple of staffers are coming with him.
The Memphis Tigers have arguably the biggest brand in the Group of Six, and they are among the top resourced non-power conference schools in the country.
“We thank Coach Silverfield for his leadership over the past six seasons and wish him and his family the best in their next chapter ...” Tigers athletic director Ed Scott said.
Memphis’ defensive backs coach will step in for Ryan Silverfield, who is leaving for Arkansas.
The Memphis Tigers had everything in front of them heading into November, but Thursday’s loss to Navy capped a disappointing month.
“I’m disappointed, but there’s nothing I can do about it now (other) than trying to figure out what we can do to go find a way to win our ninth game (in a bowl appearance),” coach Ryan Silverfield said.Related content:
The Tigers are looking to prevent a three-game losing streak when they face Navy on Thursday.
Center Zach Edey played less than six minutes. Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo said after the game that Edey got hit in the head and was unable to return.Related content:
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Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield didn’t give a concrete update on injured starting quarterback Brendon Lewis. The defense must play better at ECU, no matter who plays quarterback for the Tigers.
During a game in which Tulane looked to be in complete control with a 21-point lead late in the third quarter, Memphis fought back to within 6 points but fell short.Related content:
Friday’s matchup between Memphis and Tulane could turn out to be an elimination game for a berth in the American Conference Championship.
The Memphis-Tulane matchup doesn’t have a special trophy for the winning team like the Battle for the Bones when the Tigers play UAB. But that doesn’t make it any less intriguing.
No Group of Six school was included in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season.
Brendon Lewis appeared hobbled after a hit during Memphis’ road win over Rice, but offensive coordinator Tim Cramsey said Lewis “is great.”
The Tigers are ranked higher than they were last week in both national polls.
Brendon Lewis was injured in Memphis’ win over Rice in Houston.