Texas Football: Analyst Tony Shields hired away by Memphis

[Jonnyeagle]

Interesting that Memphis is looking to follow our lead in hiring guys with Texas high school ties for recruiting.

 

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Another staffer has departed the Texas football program to take a job at the Group of Five ranks this offseason under head coach Steve Sarkisian. Multiple reports, including one from On3’s Matt Zenitz on Feb. 22 confirmed that the Memphis Tigers are “expected” to hire Texas player personnel analyst Tony Shields.

The specific role that Shields will reportedly take at Memphis is the director of player personnel, which is a step up in job title and responsibility from what we know of. He will be joining fourth-year head coach Ryan Silverfield’s staff at Memphis.

Last season, Memphis finished up with a record of 7-6 (3-5 AAC) after convincingly beating the Utah State Aggies in the First Responder Bowl by a score of 38-10. Silverfield has a record of 21-15 (.583 winning percentage) during his three seasons at Memphis.

Shields is a fast riser among staffers around the Division I college football landscape in the last few years. He’s recently held staffer positions with the likes of the Old Dominion Monarchs and NC State Wolfpack at the FBS level.

At Memphis, Shields will reportedly handle more “general manager” type duties, including helping the Tigers manage their NCAA Transfer Portal strategy and opportunities.

 

LINK: https://hookemheadlines.com/2023/02/22/texas-football-analyst-tony-shields-hired-away-by-memphis/

[UNTLifer]

What is his background?  I understand UT hired him away from NC St.  Did Shields coach TX HS ball?