(12-10-2019 01:34 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  I would assume there’s a good reason Silverfield is literally the only coach to stay w Norvell all 4 years...I think he’ll do a great job. Hope he gets the job.

Or he's the only assistant that didn't get any serious offers for better programs/positions.

(12-10-2019 01:47 PM)tigerpride96 Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:34 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  I would assume there’s a good reason Silverfield is literally the only coach to stay w Norvell all 4 years...I think he’ll do a great job. Hope he gets the job.

Or he's the only assistant that didn't get any serious offers for better programs/positions.

He said in his press conference that he had gotten several p5 offers but had turned them down. With his pedigree in the NFL and at Memphis it seems reasonable to believe that. I suspect it was partially because he felt that Norvell would leave and he would be in line for the HC job here.

(12-10-2019 01:53 PM)mairving Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:47 PM)tigerpride96 Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:34 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  I would assume there’s a good reason Silverfield is literally the only coach to stay w Norvell all 4 years...I think he’ll do a great job. Hope he gets the job.

Or he's the only assistant that didn't get any serious offers for better programs/positions.

He said in his press conference that he had gotten several p5 offers but had turned them down. With his pedigree in the NFL and at Memphis it seems reasonable to believe that. I suspect it was partially because he felt that Norvell would leave and he would be in line for the HC job here.

But that doesn't explain why CMN felt it necessary to hire from outside for his 2019 OC position.

(12-10-2019 01:55 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:47 PM)tigerpride96 Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:34 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  I would assume there’s a good reason Silverfield is literally the only coach to stay w Norvell all 4 years...I think he’ll do a great job. Hope he gets the job.

Or he's the only assistant that didn't get any serious offers for better programs/positions.

"He’s turned down overtures from Alabama, Florida, Kansas, Maryland, Miami and a bevy of NFL teams. "

https://dailymemphian.com/article/9352/i...-making-no

Yeah, I even remember Norvell referencing Alabama or maybe the host did and Norvell confirmed it in an interview. At any rate, CMN repeatedly stated he was happy to be able to retain RS after multiple P5 lucrative offers. He isn't making chump change at Memphis either. Think I read close to $300k. All those titles and pay bumps were prolly a result of serious offers.

ETA: With all the folks corraborating, I see no reason to doubt the claim.

(12-10-2019 02:12 PM)ddramone Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:53 PM)mairving Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:47 PM)tigerpride96 Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:34 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  I would assume there’s a good reason Silverfield is literally the only coach to stay w Norvell all 4 years...I think he’ll do a great job. Hope he gets the job.

Or he's the only assistant that didn't get any serious offers for better programs/positions.

He said in his press conference that he had gotten several p5 offers but had turned them down. With his pedigree in the NFL and at Memphis it seems reasonable to believe that. I suspect it was partially because he felt that Norvell would leave and he would be in line for the HC job here.

But that doesn't explain why CMN felt it necessary to hire from outside for his 2019 OC position.

Maybe calling plays isn’t a strong suite of RS? Maybe he’a stronger in other areas? Easy to see.

(12-10-2019 12:14 PM)memtiger1987 Wrote:  I’d still take Freeze.... I don’t like the dude, but he’d keep us winning. I hope Silverfield is the real deal and can keep up the momentum....

You mean on probation, right? We don't need any other reason for the NCAA to come sniffing around at our door.

(12-10-2019 02:16 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 02:12 PM)ddramone Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:53 PM)mairving Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:47 PM)tigerpride96 Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:34 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  I would assume there’s a good reason Silverfield is literally the only coach to stay w Norvell all 4 years...I think he’ll do a great job. Hope he gets the job.

Or he's the only assistant that didn't get any serious offers for better programs/positions.

He said in his press conference that he had gotten several p5 offers but had turned them down. With his pedigree in the NFL and at Memphis it seems reasonable to believe that. I suspect it was partially because he felt that Norvell would leave and he would be in line for the HC job here.

But that doesn't explain why CMN felt it necessary to hire from outside for his 2019 OC position.

Maybe calling plays isn’t a strong suite of RS? Maybe he’a stronger in other areas? Easy to see.

Someone note the tile of "Offensive Coordinator" is one in title only, as Norvell assumes all of the playcalling responsibilities during the game.

It was thought that RS liked being involved more with the line and run game stuff and then assumed more administrative and recruiting responsibilities instead of taking a position with a better name but less impact.

Two words: Search Committee.

(12-10-2019 02:16 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 02:12 PM)ddramone Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:53 PM)mairving Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:47 PM)tigerpride96 Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:34 PM)UMTiger02 Wrote:  I would assume there’s a good reason Silverfield is literally the only coach to stay w Norvell all 4 years...I think he’ll do a great job. Hope he gets the job.

Or he's the only assistant that didn't get any serious offers for better programs/positions.

He said in his press conference that he had gotten several p5 offers but had turned them down. With his pedigree in the NFL and at Memphis it seems reasonable to believe that. I suspect it was partially because he felt that Norvell would leave and he would be in line for the HC job here.

But that doesn't explain why CMN felt it necessary to hire from outside for his 2019 OC position.

Maybe calling plays isn’t a strong suite of RS? Maybe he’a stronger in other areas? Easy to see.

I'm not sure what happened, but Silverfield was named co-offensive coordinator in early Jan., 2019.

Quote:Norvell also promoted offensive line coach Ryan Silverfield to deputy head coach and co-offensive coordinator. Silverfield, who will continue coaching the offensive line, was promoted to assistant head coach and run game coordinator after last season

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/s...485487002/

Johns was hired a few weeks later. MN said Johns blew him away in the interview. Maybe he wouldn't come aboard in a shared role? Maybe it was a salary thing? Who knows? Maybe MN thought he was better suited.

Heard Silverfields wife has a good job and she doesn’t want to leave

(12-10-2019 02:38 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  Heard Silverfields wife has a good job and she doesn’t want to leave

OB GYN in private practice and also works at the Church Health Center, I believe.

(12-10-2019 02:31 PM)slktigers Wrote:  Two words: Search Committee.

Two words: Not happening.

(12-10-2019 02:31 PM)slktigers Wrote:  Two words: Search Committee.

three words: didnt use one.

(12-10-2019 03:26 PM)tiger86 Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 02:38 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  Heard Silverfields wife has a good job and she doesn’t want to leave

OB GYN in private practice and also works at the Church Health Center, I believe.

Chris Vannini from the Athletic was at the press conference and talked with Gaston today. He said Silverfield's wife is in medical school in Oklahoma...was in Chicago.

https://sports56whbq.com/podcast

(12-10-2019 05:13 PM)tjwillis47 Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 02:31 PM)slktigers Wrote:  Two words: Search Committee.

three words: didnt use one.

Oh, right.

(12-10-2019 03:25 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  I heard he's going to be really good landing new players and the best players we have ain't transferring out.

Ok, call me Mulder on this one.

(12-10-2019 01:33 PM)ddramone Wrote:  Here's the issue I have with Silverfield:

In January 2019, CMN had to hire an new OC. At that point, Silverfield had been with CMN for 3 seasons in Memphis (and I think 1-2 seasons with CMN at ASU). Yet, CMN hired Kevin Johns to fill the OC position and didn't elevate Silverfield. Maybe Silverfield will be a better HC than potential OC in terms of team motivation, administrative duties, etc..

Kevin Johns is still here as OC thus far.
Norvell did not take him to FSU...he just re-hired Dillingham.
Between Silverfield and johns...I think our offense should be in good hands.

(12-10-2019 09:06 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:33 PM)ddramone Wrote:  Here's the issue I have with Silverfield:

In January 2019, CMN had to hire an new OC. At that point, Silverfield had been with CMN for 3 seasons in Memphis (and I think 1-2 seasons with CMN at ASU). Yet, CMN hired Kevin Johns to fill the OC position and didn't elevate Silverfield. Maybe Silverfield will be a better HC than potential OC in terms of team motivation, administrative duties, etc..

Kevin Johns is still here as OC thus far.
Norvell did not take him to FSU...he just re-hired Dillingham.
Between Silverfield and johns...I think our offense should be in good hands.

Absolutely!

(12-10-2019 11:59 PM)uskjtc02 Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 09:06 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:33 PM)ddramone Wrote:  Here's the issue I have with Silverfield:

In January 2019, CMN had to hire an new OC. At that point, Silverfield had been with CMN for 3 seasons in Memphis (and I think 1-2 seasons with CMN at ASU). Yet, CMN hired Kevin Johns to fill the OC position and didn't elevate Silverfield. Maybe Silverfield will be a better HC than potential OC in terms of team motivation, administrative duties, etc..

Kevin Johns is still here as OC thus far.
Norvell did not take him to FSU...he just re-hired Dillingham.
Between Silverfield and johns...I think our offense should be in good hands.

Absolutely!

Hell, anybody can call plays. Why else would everyone always be bitching about play-calling ?

(12-10-2019 09:06 PM)EarthBoundMisfit Wrote:  

(12-10-2019 01:33 PM)ddramone Wrote:  Here's the issue I have with Silverfield:

In January 2019, CMN had to hire an new OC. At that point, Silverfield had been with CMN for 3 seasons in Memphis (and I think 1-2 seasons with CMN at ASU). Yet, CMN hired Kevin Johns to fill the OC position and didn't elevate Silverfield. Maybe Silverfield will be a better HC than potential OC in terms of team motivation, administrative duties, etc..

Kevin Johns is still here as OC thus far.
Norvell did not take him to FSU...he just re-hired Dillingham.
Between Silverfield and johns...I think our offense should be in good hands.

Maybe we won't see those occasional "big-brain plays" that most people loathed. And maybe I'm misremembering, but I felt like I heard on one of the 929 podcasts that Norvell offered to let Silverfield call plays in the past but he turned him down.