Ryan Silverfield’s success at Memphis has now landed him the Arkansas head-coaching job in the SEC. Despite that, and setting his past success aside, the new HC’s comments make it clear the coaching offer took priority.

“I’ve always had so much respect for the state of Arkansas, for the football program, the rich traditions and history, and obviously the SEC,” said Silverfield during Thursday’s appearance with Paul Finebaum. “And when this offer came about, it was a no-brainer to me.”

This eagerness to leave the Tigers suggests the Arkansas job was simply too tempting to pass up, even with the Razorbacks coming off a rocky 2–10 season. Coaching in the SEC may bring more fame than coaching in the AAC. While the Razorbacks’ SEC stature and history certainly played a role in attracting Silv

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