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Texas A&M Hires New Tight Ends Coach
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Derek Shay, a seasoned coach with a proven track record, has been hired as Texas A&Ms new tight ends coach. Shay, who previously served as a senior offensive analyst and run game specialist at Kentucky, has a history of developing talented tight ends. At Kentucky, he coached Willie Rodriguez and Josh Kattus, who ranked third and fourth on the team in receiving yards. Shays coaching career spans over a decade, with stops at Marshall, Missouri, LSU, McNeese State, and IMG Academy. He began his coaching journey as a graduate assistant at Bowling Green. Shays hire adds fresh talent to Elkos staff as the Aggies prepare for another strong season.
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