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ULM’s “Pederson Pride” Is a Family Affair

By Paul Letlow, ULMWarhawks.com Online Columnist

The Pederson name gained national clout as the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles surged toward their Super Bowl berth.

Doug Pederson steered the team to greatness in just his second season as head coach, guiding the Eagles to a 13-3 record, the NFC Championship and a Super Bowl LII showdown with the New England Patriots. Although he played quarterback in the NFL and served time as an assistant coach in the professional ranks, his recent success elevates Pederson to a different level of fame in the sporting world.

Now a larger audience is discovering more about a man and a family that University of Louisiana Monroe supporters have known well for more than 30 years.