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Norvell Named Semifinalist for George Munger Award
Nov 20, 2019 | Football
Tiger coach is one of 22 semifinalists for the George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year award.
PHILADELPHIA – University of Memphis football head coach Mike Norvell has been named a semifinalist for the George Munger College Coach of the Year Award, which is presented yearly by the Maxwell Football Club. Norvell is one of 22 candidates for the award who have been selected by the MFC National Selection Committee.
2019 George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Semifinalists
Troy Calhoun, Air Force
Eli Drinkwitz, Appalachian State
Matt Rhule, Baylor
Bryan Harsin, Boise State
Jim McElwain, Central Michigan
Luke Fickell, Cincinnati
Dabo Swinney, Clemson
Dan Mullen, Florida
Kirby Smart, Georgia
Tom Allen, Indiana
Scott Satterfield, Louisville
Ed Orgeron, LSU
Mike Norvell, Memphis
P.J. Fleck, Minnesota
Ken Niumatalolo, Navy
Ryan Day, Ohio State
Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma
Mario Cristobal, Oregon
James Franklin, Penn State
Rocky Long, San Diego State
Sonny Dykes, SMU
Kyle Whittingham, Utah
Semifinalist voting for the Maxwell Football Club Collegiate Coach of the Year award will begin on Thursday Nov. 21st and close on Sunday, Dec. 8th. The finalist round will include the top three coaches as selected in the semifinalist round. Finalist voting will open Dec. 9th and run until Dec. 27th. The winner will be announced Dec. 29th.
The formal presentation of the George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award will take place at the Maxwell Football Club's National Awards Gala on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Tropicana Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Norvell has led Memphis to a 9-1 record this season, marking just the fifth time in program history the Tigers have started 9-1 or better (2019, 2017, 1963, 1949 and 1938). The high-octane offense under Norvell's direction continues to be a powerhouse nationally. Memphis ranks in the top 10 in scoring offense (41.5 ppg) and plays over 20 yards (68).
In his fourth season, Norvell has produced a 35-15 overall record. Memphis is 5-0 this season at home and since 2016, Memphis is 23-4 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (including the 2017 Liberty Bowl).
The Tigers head to Florida this weekend to take on USF Saturday afternoon. Kickoff at Raymond James Stadium is slated for 3 p.m. CT on ESPNU.
2019 George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Semifinalists
Troy Calhoun, Air Force
Eli Drinkwitz, Appalachian State
Matt Rhule, Baylor
Bryan Harsin, Boise State
Jim McElwain, Central Michigan
Luke Fickell, Cincinnati
Dabo Swinney, Clemson
Dan Mullen, Florida
Kirby Smart, Georgia
Tom Allen, Indiana
Scott Satterfield, Louisville
Ed Orgeron, LSU
Mike Norvell, Memphis
P.J. Fleck, Minnesota
Ken Niumatalolo, Navy
Ryan Day, Ohio State
Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma
Mario Cristobal, Oregon
James Franklin, Penn State
Rocky Long, San Diego State
Sonny Dykes, SMU
Kyle Whittingham, Utah
Semifinalist voting for the Maxwell Football Club Collegiate Coach of the Year award will begin on Thursday Nov. 21st and close on Sunday, Dec. 8th. The finalist round will include the top three coaches as selected in the semifinalist round. Finalist voting will open Dec. 9th and run until Dec. 27th. The winner will be announced Dec. 29th.
The formal presentation of the George Munger Collegiate Coach of the Year Award will take place at the Maxwell Football Club's National Awards Gala on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Tropicana Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Norvell has led Memphis to a 9-1 record this season, marking just the fifth time in program history the Tigers have started 9-1 or better (2019, 2017, 1963, 1949 and 1938). The high-octane offense under Norvell's direction continues to be a powerhouse nationally. Memphis ranks in the top 10 in scoring offense (41.5 ppg) and plays over 20 yards (68).
In his fourth season, Norvell has produced a 35-15 overall record. Memphis is 5-0 this season at home and since 2016, Memphis is 23-4 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (including the 2017 Liberty Bowl).
The Tigers head to Florida this weekend to take on USF Saturday afternoon. Kickoff at Raymond James Stadium is slated for 3 p.m. CT on ESPNU.
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