Before joining Mike Norvell’s staff at Memphis, he spent four seasons (2012-15) at Arizona State, including … Ryan Silverfield didn’t want to talk about the past with Memphis facing Central Florida on Saturday (2:30 p.m., ABC). Memphis running back Tony Pollard (top) runs past Central Florida defender Eriq Gilyard (bottom) during acton in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. He credited O’Leary with teaching him how to work and be a grinder. Special teams coordinator/inside linebackers coach Joe Lorig received a raise from $188,000 last year to $360,000 this year and became the second-highest paid assistant on Norvell's staff. Memphis quarterback Brady White (middle) makes a throw before being sacked by Central Florida during action in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. A Commercial Appeal subscription gets you unlimited access to the best inside information and updates on local sports, and the ability to tap into sports news from throughout the USA TODAY Network's 109 local sites. Memphis quarterback Brady White (right) scrambles past the Central Florida defense during action in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. Yet he's looking ahead to ensure the Tigers finally conquer their longtime nemesis, “I hope they always feel like the underdog," Silverfield said. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. He also led the nation in all-purpose yards with 2,328, touchdowns with 25, and total plays of 40-plus yards with 15. MEM – Brandon Silvers 10-yard pass to Dan Williams, MEM – Brandon Silvers – 24/35, 266 yards, 2 TD, MEM – Reece Horn – 7 receptions, 113 yards, 1 TD. Memphis wide receiver Damonte Coxie runs out on to the field before their game against UCF at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. Memphis tight end Joey Magnifico (top) cups over the Central Florida defense during action in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. As Memphis coach Mike Norvell has proved himself one of college football’s bright young coaches, his coaching tree has grown over the past three seasons.. [3], On April 2, 2019, the league's football operations were reportedly suspended,[4][5] and on April 4 the league allowed players to leave their contracts to sign with NFL teams. Memphis gave the Knights close games in 2017 and 2018 only to fall short. All rights reserved. [11] The final 52-man roster was released on January 30. Athletic Ticket Office Student Worker Application, video platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. [6], The Alliance of American Football announced the awarding of the third inaugural league team, Alliance Memphis, on May 4, 2018. © 2020 www.commercialappeal.com. The Memphis offense also scored the most touchdowns (74) for a campaign in program history in 2017, including a school season-record 39 touchdown passes. (11:57) SL – Taylor Bertolet 22-yard field goal, MEM – Brandon Silvers – 23/37, 242 yards, 1 TD, MEM – Reece Horn – 8 receptions, 129 yards. Both of those problems will be amplified against a UCF team that loves tempo and is tied for the national lead with eight plays of 40 or more yards. (11:50) ATL – Aaron Murray 2-yard pass to Tarean Folston (pass failed). Year two shattered the 2016 marks with 6,917 total yards, and 592 points scored. Memphis punter Adam Williams against Central Florida during action in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. The team posted its highest grade-point average in program history in the fall of 2017 and in his three seasons at the helm of the Tigers, 55 football players have earned their respective bachelor’s degrees. Linebacker Genard Avery repeated back-to-back first team all-conference honors and finished his career among the top three in program history in career sacks (2nd, 21.5) and tackles for loss (3rd, 41.5). Norvell is married to the former Maria Chiolino of Fort Smith, Arkansas. “They take about 25 shots down the field a game. As a graduate assistant from 2006-07, he got his first taste of Division I football working under George O’Leary. “Normally, (teams) settle down and they’ll take those shots when they’re not going as fast whereas (UCF is) going fast, fast, fast, and then they’ll take those shots.”. You can reach Evan Barnes on Twitter (@Evan_B) or by email at evan.barnes@commercialappeal.com, This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield, once a UCF graduate assistant, keeps Tigers focused on finally beating Knights, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, What you need to know about coronavirus on Monday, October 19, Walmart Was Just Rated the Top Grocery Store for This Service. (0:00) ATL – Younghoe Koo 25-yard field goal. Michael Kelly Norvell (born October 11, 1981) is an American college football coach who is currently head coach at Florida State.Norvell was previously the head coach at Memphis.He has coached at Arizona State, Pittsburgh, Tulsa, and Central Arkansas.He played wide receiver at the University of Central Arkansas from 2001 to 2005 and is the school's all-time receptions leader. Darrell Henderson, a Doak Walker Award finalist, led the running game with 1,909 yards and the Tigers finished with the school-record 3,919 total yards on the ground and 48 touchdowns. We are constantly tweaking our formula so that we can find the sweet spot of when a coach is technically on the hot seat. Two American Athletic Conference West Division titles and countless broken school records later, his first three seasons with the Tigers have not disappointed. Brent Brennan’s Coaching Tree and History. After ranking 11th in turnover margin in Norvell’s first year at Memphis, the Tigers’ ranked third (1.15) in 2017, thanks in part to an offense that turned the ball over just six times in 13 games. Gabe Kuhn (guard) and Trevon Tate (tackle) were first team honorees in 2017 and Dustin Woodard was a first team honoree at guard in 2018. Memphis receiver Damonte Coxie (right) can not hang onto a catch against Central Florida defender Brandon Moore (left) during action in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. Memphis’ Tony Pollard breaks away from UCF's Brendon Hayes during their game at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. In three seasons at Memphis, a trio of offensive linemen have earned all-conference honors. Memphis Central Florida during first quarter action in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. Miller, who tied for the national lead with 18 touchdown receptions in 2017, finished his career with 37 receiving touchdowns, 15 more than the previous career mark at Memphis. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. They play home games at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.The team's current head coach is Ryan Silverfield.. Email: tigers@memphis.edu. Norvell earned both his bachelor’s (education in social studies, 2005) and master’s (training systems, 2007) degrees from Central Arkansas. (6:55) MEM – Austin MacGinnis 29-yard field goal. The Memphis Express was a professional American football franchise based in Memphis, Tennessee.It was a member of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) during its single season in 2019. Collectively, the unit was one of ten semifinalists for the Joe Moore Award, given to the best offensive line in college football, in 2018. Memphis football coach Ryan Silverfield, once a UCF graduate assistant, keeps Tigers focused on finally beating Knights ... during action in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. How often should you brush your horse? Memphis Tigers Austin Hall high-fives fans during the Tiger Walk before their game against UCF at the Liberty Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Memphis School History; Schedule & Results; Roster; ... College Football Scores. Memphis fans celebrate during action against Central Florida in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. Not to stop there, Norvell’s special teams ran back two more kickoffs for scores and set the program’s season record for kick returns for touchdowns with three. ... More 2018 Memphis Pages. When the Tigers last hosted UCF in 2018, the Knights scored on a 75-yard pass and a 71-yard run. Pollard continued to showcase his special teams prowess in 2017, returning four kickoffs for touchdowns and earning first team Walter Camp All-American honors after leading the country in kickoff return yards per game (42.4) and kickoff return touchdowns (four). Memphis defender John Tate IV (bottom) celebrates his second sack with teammate Jonathan Wilson (top)Central Florida during action in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. ), On January 5, 2019, training camp opened in San Antonio, Texas. Memphis receiver Damonte Coxie scrambles past the Central Florida defense during action in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. Memphis running back Darrell Henderson (left) celebrates a touchdown against the Central Florida defense during acton in Memphis, Tenn., Saturday, October 13, 2018. (0:09) MEM – Austin MacGinnis 34-yard field goal, (4:59) ORL – Garrett Gilbert 18-yard pass to, This page was last edited on 31 March 2020, at 14:38. Is Coach Philip Montgomery on the Hot Seat? (13:21) ORL – D'Ernest Johnson 4-yard rush (rush failed). Incredible Blanket Puts Humans In A Deep Sleep, Melting Stress Away. The Tigers’ 4,355 passing yards were the first 4,000-plus passing season in school history and the 307 completions was the third-most for a season in school history. Taylor runs Memphis past SMU in 28-18 win Patrick Taylor Jr., ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns and Memphis beat SMU 28-18 on Friday night. 2018 Memphis Statistics. UCF owns a 13-game winning streak dating to 2005. (4:17) BIRM – Nick Novak 32 yard field goal. [13] Their first home game was a 20–18 loss against the Arizona Hotshots during week 2.