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- ↑ "Erickson, Stallions stack up coaching staff". Alliance of American Football . October 11, 2018. Archived from the original on October 30, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
- ↑ "BC-Alderson Broaddus-Athletic Director". Associated Press . May 16, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2020.