New Mexico State has its man.

After firing former athletic director Mario Moccia in January, NMSU has an official successor in Tulsa deputy AD Joe Fields. The university announced his hiring on Monday, Sept. 29 , and said in its official statement that he will begin the role on Wednesday, Oct. 8. A date for an introductory press conference had yet to be announced.

“I’m honored that President (Valerio) Ferme has selected me to serve as the next Director of Athletics at New Mexico State University,” Fields said in the university's statement. “The future is bright for NMSU, and my family and I are thrilled to become part of the Aggie community. We’re ready to get to work and build on the proud tradition of Aggie Athletics.”

Fields' hiring concludes NMSU's months-long process to find

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