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- ↑ "UAM will renew football coaching contract of Hud Jackson". Magnolia Reporter - Magnolia, Arkansas News. November 30, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ↑ "William "Hud" Jackson named new football coach at UAM". kait8.com. December 15, 2010. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- 1 2 "Hud Jackson - Director of Athletics / Head Football Coach - Staff Directory". University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
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- ↑ "Jackson to remain UAM athletics chief". Arkansas Online. March 25, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
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