Tigers notebook: Overton’s sideline return, Silverfield’s season perspective
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield discusses injured linebacker Karmelo Overton’s return to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and the Tigers’ upcoming game against Tulane.
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Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield discusses injured linebacker Karmelo Overton’s return to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and the Tigers’ upcoming game against Tulane.
The Tigers lost the chance to climb its way back as the AAC champion. But if Memphis wins its final two games, history will remember this year as having one of the winningest teams in program history.
The Memphis Tigers are two victories away from reaching 10 wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time in school history.
Ed Scott also gave updates on Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium.
Coach Ryan Silverfield said he appreciates that Memphis football is in a place of high expectations.
The Memphis Tigers football team isn’t mathematically eliminated from conference championship contention, but a 44-36 loss to UTSA makes it highly unlikely.
Whatever hopes anybody was still clinging to of the Tigers reaching the American Athletic Conference title game have now been all but dashed. The most anticipated football season in program history is likely to end with an appearance in a mediocre bowl game.
Frank Bonner II and John Martin break down questions about the Memphis Tigers’ offense, Makari Bodiford and more.
The Tigers were 2-of-4 on fourth downs in a 33-28 win over Charlotte. Two days later, Ryan Silverfield explained his decision-making process.Related content:
“I said, ‘Guys, this is Wednesday practice. That’s all it is.’ ... To see our guys smile and say, ‘OK, the old man is right,’ that’s good,” Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said after the Tigers’ victory against Charlotte Saturday, Oct. 26.
Seth Henigan’s record-breaking 91st touchdown throw was a ‘neat deal’ and helped the Tigers win a game that looked to be getting away.
Mario Anderson had his best game as a Tiger. It came after his worst game as a Tiger.
Following a 52-44 win over North Texas last Saturday, Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield addressed some personnel changes he made during the game and gave another injury update on running back Greg Desrosiers Jr.Related content:
Memphis’ offense hasn’t been as explosive this season as it was last season. The Tigers, however, brought back their high-scoring production in a 52-44 win over North Texas.
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield hit some hot topics as said as the Tigers look forward to facing North Texas in their first home conference game of the season.Related content:
After a week wrought with weather-related drama, the Tigers defeat the Bulls in Orlando. Box score: Memphis 21, South Florida 3 Tigers pair with DeAngelo Williams Foundation for Breast Cancer AwarenessRelated content:
A 21-3 win over South Florida is the latest example of the Tigers winning games with defense.
More than 50 Florida counties are under a state of emergency, and the University of South Florida has closed its campuses through at least Thursday. The Tigers are scheduled to play USF on Friday night.Related content:
The Tigers have a bye week before resuming conference play Oct. 11 at South Florida. It’s a game that could have major American Athletic Conference championship implications.
Kobee Minor came off the edge and delivered a crushing blindside hit that caused MTSU quarterback Nicholas Vattiato to cough up the ball and wake up the Tigers.
“What you don’t want is one game to totally take the wind out of your sails and say, ‘Man, we can’t play defense anymore,’” Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield said. “We can and we will, and we’re certainly capable of it.”
The Tigers are coming off an impressive win at Florida State, but coach Ryan Silverfield didn’t let his team celebrate it for too long.
“Ryan Silverfield called the win over Florida State ‘monumental.’ It was certainly that. Indeed, there is an argument that it was the most important win in program history.”
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield and FSU coach Mike Norvell will meet for the first time since working on the same staff when Norvell coached the Tigers from 2016 to 2019. Martin: Florida State was supposed to be a free swing. Instead, it might mean everythingRelated content:
If Memphis really wants to go to the playoff as the Group of Five representative, it’s become clear, they must win this game.