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- ↑ "John Pierson AD". Arizona Republic. 2002-05-24. p. 137. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ↑ "Athletic director's departure creates job shuffle at GCU". Arizona Republic. 2004-02-13. p. 157. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
