There are 511 article(s) tagged Ryan Silverfield:

• October 2020

  • Tigers’ rally comes up short against SMU, 30-27

    Memphis, which hadn’t played in a game since Sept. 5, fell behind 24-3 before tying the game in the second half.

    By Steven Johnson October 04, 2020

  • Should Memphis defense’s slow starts worry Tigers fans?

    Solutions are needed with a showdown against UCF looming.

    By Steven Johnson October 03, 2020

• September 2020

  • Handling SMU pass rush essential for Memphis offense, and especially Brady White

    The Mustangs have been among the country’s best at rushing the passer.

    By Steven Johnson September 30, 2020

  • High-flying SMU offense presents plenty of challenges for Memphis

    Memphis begins the toughest part of its schedule against one of the AAC’s best quarterbacks, SMU’s Shane Buechele

    By Steven Johnson September 28, 2020

  • As class of 2021 recruiting winds down, Silverfield turns to 2022

    The University of Memphis has been full speed ahead but now plans to be more targeted, working on filling the next priorities — defensive line and secondary — as the number of open spots dwindles before the start of the early signing period. 

    By Jonah Jordan September 28, 2020

  • Saturday’s practice a litmus test as Tigers continue to recover

    Memphis, still getting players back from the COVID-19 outbreak, faces SMU next week.

    By Steven Johnson September 24, 2020

  • How the NCAA eligibility waiver could affect Memphis football down the road

    Fall athletes, including seniors, will retain a year of eligibility even if they play in 2020.

    By Steven Johnson September 24, 2020

  • A tough break that Memphis’ offensive line is putting to use

    It will have been a month between games when the Tigers face SMU on Oct. 3.

    By Steven Johnson September 23, 2020

  • Memphis football mailbag: Running backs, recruits and UCF

    The debut of the Tigers mailbag invites you to submit questions. 

    By Steven Johnson September 23, 2020

  • Touchdown Club going all virtual for 2020

    The Sept. 21 meeting of the Touchdown Club will be online as Tony Barnhart kicks off 2020 speakers’ schedule.

    By John Varlas September 21, 2020

  • Tigers take it ‘day by day’ after return to practice

    Speaking to the media for the first time in a week, Ryan Silverfield says the Tigers had a productive practice and elaborated on how the program is handling positive COVID cases.

    By Steven Johnson September 19, 2020

  • Making sense of a wild weekend for Memphis football

    There was a lot of less-than-good news, but there also was the No. 15 ranking in the national coaches poll.

    By Steven Johnson September 15, 2020

  • Calkins: When is a party bus not a party bus? And was Ryan Silverfield right to handle this the way he did?

    In a blistering statement to the media Monday, the Memphis Tigers coach denied that his players were on such a bus. His anger was understandable. His response was worrisome. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 14, 2020

  • Silverfield denies ‘party bus’ involved in Memphis football COVID-19 outbreak

    The Tigers coach discusses what happened; football program activities remain on hold.

    By Danielle Lerner September 14, 2020

  • Tigers’ Sept. 18 game against Houston postponed after COVID-19 outbreak

    The AAC said a makeup date will be determined later.

    By Jonah Jordan September 12, 2020

  • Memphis Tigers pause all football operations after positive coronavirus tests

    School’s news release says increased number of positive tests has been linked to “social events.”

    By Jonah Jordan, Steven Johnson September 11, 2020

  • Three-star linebacker Dedrick Smith commits to U of M

    Ryan Silverfield’s class of 2021 gains another linebacker, Dedrick Smith.

    By Jonah Jordan September 10, 2020

  • Timing of early bye week ideal for U of M defense

    Coach Ryan Silverfield has plenty of things he wants his football team to clean up before hosting Houston on Sept. 18 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

    By Steven Johnson September 07, 2020

  • Memphis defense buckles down, but it wasn’t an easy win against Arkansas State

    Down multiple starters, the Tigers' defense made a key adjustment, and some well-timed offense led to a successful season opener and coach Ryan Silverfield's first victory.

    By Steven Johnson September 06, 2020

  • Analysis: Memphis poised for productive day against Arkansas State defense

    Ryan Silverfield is taking ASU's defense seriously even as it struggled last season.

    By Steven Johnson September 02, 2020

  • Inside the numbers: Arkansas State offense will pose challenge for Memphis defense

    Red Wolves return nine starters from a unit that averaged more than 33 points a game.

    By Steven Johnson September 01, 2020

• August 2020

  • Calkins: After an offseason unlike any other, Ryan Silverfield is still living the dream

    And there to witness the triumph of reaching game day will be his parents.

    By Geoff Calkins August 31, 2020

  • ‘Humbling’ redshirt year crucial for Memphis receiver Tahj Washington’s growth

    Tahj Washington's improved mental focus key in him earning a starting spot at receiver.

    By Steven Johnson August 31, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: ‘The Process’ still has runway in Memphis

    Also, the Big Ten considers winter football in domes, and Memphis football's opener gets a prime-time slot on ESPN, which will benefit recruiting.

    By Don Wade August 30, 2020

  • Memphis football doing its best to process social unrest in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting

    The Tigers did not cancel practice, but coach Ryan Silverfield made certain to discuss the situation with the team and "have some open dialogue."

    By Steven Johnson August 27, 2020