University of Memphis Athletics
Silverfield, Henigan Earns Yearly TSWA Honors
Feb 05, 2024 | Football
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis head football coach Ryan Silverfield was named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Coach of the Year and quarterback Seth Henigan was named the TSWA Player of the Year on Monday.
The honor is the second for Silverfield, who also earned the accolade in 2020. He is the first Memphjis head coach to be named TSWA Coach of the Year twice. Henigan is the fourth Tiger player to earn the award and the first since Brady White in 2020.
Silverfield guided the Tigers to a 10-3 season in 2023, including a 36-26 win in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl over Iowa State. The 10-win season is just the fifth in program history, and his four bowl victories are the most in school history. His 31 victories are the second-most in program history for a head coach in his first four seasons, while those wins rank in a tie for fourth nationally among head coaches hired in 2020.
The Tigers had nine student-athletes earn All-AAC honors in 2023, the most for the team since 2019. Running back Blake Watson and linebacker Chandler Martin earned first-team accolades, while wide receiver Roc Taylor, offensive lineman Xavier Hill, Henigan and defensive lineman Jaylon Allen were named to the second team. Offensive lineman Jacob Likes and defensive back Simeon Blair earned spots on the third team, while linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku earned honorable-mention.
In 2023, Henigan earned Second-Team All-AAC honors after completing 318-of-476 passes for 3,883 yards and 32 touchdowns. He also rushed for five scores on the season. Henigan set the program's single-season marks for completions and attempts and tied the completion percentage record (.668).
He was named MVP of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl after totaling five touchdowns (4 passing, 1 rushing), helping the Tigers earn a 36-26 victory over Iowa State for the team's fourth-consecutive bowl title. Also this season, Henigan became the program's career leader in completions (838) and passing yards (10,773).
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The honor is the second for Silverfield, who also earned the accolade in 2020. He is the first Memphjis head coach to be named TSWA Coach of the Year twice. Henigan is the fourth Tiger player to earn the award and the first since Brady White in 2020.
Silverfield guided the Tigers to a 10-3 season in 2023, including a 36-26 win in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl over Iowa State. The 10-win season is just the fifth in program history, and his four bowl victories are the most in school history. His 31 victories are the second-most in program history for a head coach in his first four seasons, while those wins rank in a tie for fourth nationally among head coaches hired in 2020.
The Tigers had nine student-athletes earn All-AAC honors in 2023, the most for the team since 2019. Running back Blake Watson and linebacker Chandler Martin earned first-team accolades, while wide receiver Roc Taylor, offensive lineman Xavier Hill, Henigan and defensive lineman Jaylon Allen were named to the second team. Offensive lineman Jacob Likes and defensive back Simeon Blair earned spots on the third team, while linebacker Geoffrey Cantin-Arku earned honorable-mention.
In 2023, Henigan earned Second-Team All-AAC honors after completing 318-of-476 passes for 3,883 yards and 32 touchdowns. He also rushed for five scores on the season. Henigan set the program's single-season marks for completions and attempts and tied the completion percentage record (.668).
He was named MVP of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl after totaling five touchdowns (4 passing, 1 rushing), helping the Tigers earn a 36-26 victory over Iowa State for the team's fourth-consecutive bowl title. Also this season, Henigan became the program's career leader in completions (838) and passing yards (10,773).
Fans can secure their 2024 Memphis Football season tickets with a $10 deposit at GoTigersGo.com or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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