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- ↑ Kevin Bilodeau (January 19, 2016). "The Citadel names Brent Thompson as new head coach". Charleston, SC: WCSC-TV. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
- ↑ Jeff Hartsell (January 19, 2016). "Citadel will name Brent Thompson new football coach". Post and Courier . Charleston, SC. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Thompson named head football coach". The Citadel Bulldogs. January 19, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2016.
- ↑ Brice, John (November 21, 2022). "Sources: The Citadel is making a change atop its football program". footballscoop.com. Football Scoop. Retrieved November 21, 2022.