Memphis coach takes swipe at Georgia football program over driving-related arrests

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Memphis Tigers football coach Ryan Silverfield took a swipe at the Georgia Bulldogs on Monday over the program’s spate of driving incidents.

Silverfield spoke out holding his players accountable the day after their games during an appearance on the Memphis Tiger Network. He said, in his talks with his players, he has a segment called "not our standard."

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Memphis Tigers head coach Ryan Silverfield looks on before the game against the Chattanooga Mocs at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.  (Wesley Hale/Imagn Images)

"We always start with a negative," he said, via On3 Sports. "And the 'not our standard' is, 'Georgia wide receiver arrested for driving 900 miles per hour over the speed limit.' That's a weekly occurrence. 

"So, that's one of those things we'll show. You know, this guy at the USFL got a DUI, this guy at this college was shooting a paintball gun."

The latest arrests within the Georgia football program came in March when wide receiver Nitro Tuggle was pulled over driving 107 mph, according to authorities in Georgia. Offensive lineman Marques Easley was reportedly involved in a vehicle crash as well.

Georgia was met with tragedy in January 2023 when offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy were killed in a crash that occurred while LeCroy and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were racing.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart looks onto the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.  (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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