As Florida State coach Mike Norvell continues to navigate his own challenges in Tallahassee, he couldn’t help but smile watching one of his most trusted protégés land a marquee opportunity in the SEC.
Arkansas’ hiring of Ryan Silverfield as its next head football coach resonated deeply with Norvell, who served as both mentor and confidant to Silverfield during their time together at Memphis — and even earlier in their careers. In an exclusive one-on-one interview with Best of Arkansas Sports, Norvell spoke glowingly about the Razorbacks’ decision and the man he believes is ready to restore stability in Fayetteville.