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- ↑ DeLassus, David. "West Virginia Tech Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2010.
- ↑ 2009 West Virginia State Football Media Guide. Institute, West Virginia: West Virginia State University. 2009. p. 53. Retrieved January 21, 2012.
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