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120:Robert E. Lee HS (AL)
267:Head coaching record
261:Lowndesboro, Alabama
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731:Dan Herren
413:References
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290:Conference
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293:Standing
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287:Overall
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386:11–7–2
382:Total:
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208:Awards
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130:Auburn
65:, U.S.
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353:7–2–1
333:2–3–1
330:4–5–1
284:Team
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