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687:Wayne Grubb
681:(1973–1976)
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594:October 31,
346:(2019–2021)
107:Delta State
84:Position(s)
74:Itawamba CC
59:Delta State
868:Categories
820:Head coach
517:References
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703:Bill Hyde
561:USA Today
498:Big South
243:Standing
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