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Norvell, 34, was introduced as Memphis' 24th football coach Friday afternoon. He said it didn't take long for him to realize this was the right opportunity for him.
''There's a lot of opportunities that have been discussed in my coaching career of places that I could've gone, of people I could've went and led,'' Norvell said. ''But I was in such a great situation it had to be right. It had to be all about the fit and all about the family.''
The feeling was mutual. Athletic director Tom Bowen said Norvell is the ''perfect person,'' and he brings a high-octane offense that should help the Tigers' continue their momentum.
''I believe Mike Norvell will continue to build upon our success and create even greater standards of competitive excellence for our program for years to come,'' Bowen said.
The AD introduced the former deputy head coach and offensive coordinator at Arizona State just six days after Justin Fuente left for Virginia Tech. Fuente was 26-23 in four seasons reviving a Memphis program largely ignored in its own town after posting a 5-31 record the three seasons before his arrival.
Norvell, 34, was introduced as Memphis' 24th football coach Friday afternoon. He said it didn't take long for him to realize this was the right opportunity for him.
''There's a lot of opportunities that have been discussed in my coaching career of places that I could've gone, of people I could've went and led,'' Norvell said. ''But I was in such a great situation it had to be right. It had to be all about the fit and all about the family.''
The feeling was mutual. Athletic director Tom Bowen said Norvell is the ''perfect person,'' and he brings a high-octane offense that should help the Tigers' continue their momentum.
''I believe Mike Norvell will continue to build upon our success and create even greater standards of competitive excellence for our program for years to come,'' Bowen said.
The AD introduced the former deputy head coach and offensive coordinator at Arizona State just six days after Justin Fuente left for Virginia Tech. Fuente was 26-23 in four seasons reviving a Memphis program largely ignored in its own town after posting a 5-31 record the three seasons before his arrival.
