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- ↑ "Josh Lamberson leaving UNK football for Abilene Christian". December 21, 2016.
- ↑ "Lamberson replaces Morris". Archived from the original on April 29, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ↑ Lamberson Introduced as UNK Head Coach
- ↑ ESPN Academic All-American Football National Player of the Year -- 2005
- ↑ Lamberson Family
