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- ↑ "Curry Named Fourth Head Football Coach In USF History". March 5, 2012.
- ↑ "Joe Curry - Head Football Coach - Staff Directory". University of St. Francis (III.). Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ↑ Wallner, Peter J. (August 30, 2012). "Ferris State opens football season tonight: 5 things to look for". mlive. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
