For two coaches in Memphis-Tulane game, friendship stops at kickoff
Ryan Silverfield and Tulane offensive coordinator Chip Long have even served on the same staffs. On Saturday, each has specific streaks to continue or end.
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Ryan Silverfield and Tulane offensive coordinator Chip Long have even served on the same staffs. On Saturday, each has specific streaks to continue or end.
There was no bowing to the pressure, with the Tigers ready to execute what was needed to avoid going under .500.
Memphis won 80% of its one-possession games in the past two seasons, but is 2-3 in such games this year.
The Tigers have just three takeaways in five games heading into Saturday’s AAC battle with Tulsa.
The Tigers are back in Philadelphia for the first time since the controversial 2019 loss to Temple. Said Calvin Austin III: “It comes a time where you’ve just got to move on from it.”
Both teams love to run the ball but their defenses aren’t allowing big numbers on the ground.
In the past five years, Memphis is 3-0 in regular-season games against Power Five teams in a packed Liberty Bowl.
The Tigers face Nicholls State on Saturday. The school is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, an area hit hard by Hurricane Ida.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield isn’t forcing players to get vaccinated, but is trying to educate them. He says more than 80% of the team will be vaccinated by the season opener.
The defensive lineman committed to the Tigers over Louisiana Tech, Southern Miss and UAB.
Brady White this afternoon became Memphis’ all-time passing yards leader; Calvin Austin III goes over 1,000-yard mark this season.
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