There are 521 article(s) tagged Ryan Silverfield:

• September 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

  • Offensive lineman Royce White plans to enroll early at Memphis

    The three-star recruit wants to get a head start on training, if the pandemic allows it.

    By Jonah Jordan August 27, 2020

  • Memphis-Arkansas State set for prime-time kickoff at 7 p.m.

    With few other games on the slate nationwide, ESPN has picked up the nonconference matchup.

    By Steven Johnson August 26, 2020

  • Tigers notebook: Memphis has work left to do after second fall scrimmage

    Damonte Coxie and the linebackers were among the standouts Saturday

    By Steven Johnson August 23, 2020

  • Louisiana becoming a major priority for Ryan Silverfield, Tigers

    Memphis has landed nine commitments from The Boot in the past two recruiting cycles.

    By Steven Johnson August 20, 2020

  • Opinion: It’s their calculated risk: For Memphis Tigers to win, they have to play

    Doing all they can to avoid the fate of the conferences that have shut down.

    By Don Wade August 20, 2020

  • Analyzing which young Tigers could compete for playing time

    A glimpse at a few newcomers who might see the field for Memphis this fall.

    By Steven Johnson August 18, 2020

  • Memphis in search of another football opponent

    UT-Martin said it would be unable to play the Nov. 21 game.

    By Steven Johnson August 17, 2020

  • T.J. Carter has his eyes set on a AAC championship — and Jim Thorpe award

    The cornerback is aiming high even as he works with his third defensive coordinator at Memphis.

    By Steven Johnson August 13, 2020

  • Ryan Silverfield moving full steam ahead with Memphis class of 2021

    The first-year coach is working the recruiting numbers and has no qualms during an unprecedented season.

    By Jonah Jordan August 12, 2020

  • Calvin Austin, Rodrigues Clark may be Tigers’ next breakout stars

    The team's offense already has known weapons, but what will make the system more potent is finding the second layer of talent.

    By Steven Johnson August 10, 2020

  • Opinion: It’s time for us to heed those with boots on the ground — the college football players

    During a pandemic and the fight for social justice, why aren't we listening to the ones on the playing field?

    By Steven Johnson August 09, 2020

  • Sports Notebook: Memphis AD’s confidence in a football season ‘hour-to-hour;’ opting out no option for FSU star; and dancing in the rain

    Laird Veatch warily eyes the status of the football season; Mike Norvell's best player makes his position clear; and an innocently made but still offensive gesture at a baseball game lands a coach in trouble. 

    By Don Wade August 09, 2020

  • New Memphis defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre focusing on flexibility

    The Tigers’ unit improved substantially last season, but his strategy has to account for the speed of the offense, and the added wrinkle of the pandemic.

    By Steven Johnson August 08, 2020

  • Quarterback Sheldon Layman transferring from Memphis

    Layman, who redshirted last season, is leaving after LSU transfer Peter Parrish joined Memphis. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 07, 2020

  • Former LSU quarterback Peter Parrish announces transfer to Memphis

    Parrish had entered the transfer portal after being suspended by LSU in March. 

    By Jonah Jordan August 06, 2020