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- ↑ Pollak, Sally (January 14, 1995). "Star Qb Backs Out Of Penn St. Commitment On Dec. 7, Dan Kendra Said He Would Play For The Nittany Lions. Now He Says He'll Play For Florida State". Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ↑ McCallum, Jack (January 23, 1995). "A Quick Reverse: After picking Penn State, Dan Kendra, the nation's top prep player, made a new call: Florida State". Sports Illustrated .
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