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- ↑ Zeise, Paul (December 15, 2011). "Graham leaves Pitt for Arizona State". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
- ↑ Adelson, Andrea (January 4, 2012). "Keith Patterson headed to Arkansas State". ESPN. Retrieved January 4, 2012.
- ↑ Barnett, Zach (December 6, 2021). "Sources: Keith Patterson expected to be Abilene Christian head coach". FootballScoop.com. Football Scoop. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
