MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis head football coach Mike Norvell announced a pair of staff promotions, Saturday. Tony Tokarz, who has spent the past two seasons on staff as a graduate assistant with the offense has been named an assistant coach and will oversee the tight ends, while Ryan Silverfield has been elevated to Deputy Head Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator. Silverfield will also continue to lead the Tigers' offensive line.
TOKARZ ELEVATION
Tony Tokarz has spent two stints on the Memphis staff, first coming to Memphis in 2014 and serving as a defensive staff assistant with the secondary.