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Former Tennessee Staff Member Set to Join Butch Jones Inaugural Staff at Arkansas State

Former Tennessee Staff Member Set to Join Butch Jones Inaugural Staff at Arkansas State
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Former Tennessee Staff Member Set to Join Butch Jones Inaugural Staff at Arkansas State
Former Tennessee Staff Member Set to Join Butch Jones Inaugural Staff at Arkansas State

John Sebastian Shalala is set to join Butch Jones's staff in Jonesboro (Ark.). The news was first reported by Vols Wire. 

Shalala came to Knoxville in 2016 to work on Jones's staff as a defensive graduate assistant. Shalala left Knoxville to go to Mississippi State as a defensive quality control assistant, and he primarily worked with linebackers during that time. 

His role on Jones's staff has not yet been revealed but he is one of just three coaching hires made to this point, so he is likely moving into an on-field role from the looks of it. 

Shalala's stint at Tennessee spanned three years, and he has continued to rise up the ranks since. 

Jones has also hired well-known offensive coordinator, Major Applewhite, to his staff. 

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MATT RAY

Matt Ray is the publisher of Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Volunteer Country, serving as a beat reporter covering football, recruiting, and occasionally other sports. Matt also is a lead analyst at Sports Illustrated All-American, Sports Illustrated lead authority in high school recruiting coverage. When not at work covering the Tennessee Volunteers or the recruiting trail, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Destiny traveling the country. 

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