The End of an Era. Continuation of a Dynasty

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On Friday afternoon, Pete Fredenburg, UMHB's head coach for the last 24 years announced his retirement from coaching

Harmon was UMHB's defensive coordinator for the last 17 seasons

Photo credit UMHB sports information

“There is not a better man prepared to become the second head football coach for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor than Larry Harmon."

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Pete Fredenburg

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Under Fredenburg's guidance...

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Beginning of the program

Under Fredenburg's leadership, the UMHB football program kicked off its inaugural season in 1998. Four years, later, the Cru won its first ASC title Photo cedit UMHB sports information

“Pete Fredenburg forged a championship culture..."

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“To start a program from scratch and build it into a perennial national powerhouse is a credit to his vision, passion, and exceptional leadership."

-UMHB President Dr. Randy O'Rear Photo credit UMHB Sports Information

Larry Harmon

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Harmon prepares for first season as head coach

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UMHB is home to me, and I am ready to get to work at defending our national title.”

The Defense

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Stephen Lee to ACU

Harmon said his first priority is hiring an offensive coordinator. Stephen Lee is taking the OC job at D-I Abilene Christian.

Cru wins Stagg Bowl

2021 Harmon's defense held No. 1 North Central to just two offensive touchdowns, as Fredenburg's team won 3rd national title Photo credit UMHB Sports Inforrmation

Fredenburg's impact will forever be remembered

“It’s been an awesome journey, and I am forever grateful to UMHB for the opportunity to lead such an amazing program.”

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The End of an Era. Continuation of a Dynasty

On Friday afternoon, Pete Fredenburg, UMHB's head coach for the last 24 years announced his retirement from coaching

Harmon was UMHB's defensive coordinator for the last 17 seasons

Larry Harmon

“There is not a better man prepared to become the second head football coach for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor than Larry Harmon."

-UMHB VP for Athletics Dr. Mickey Kerr

Pete Fredenburg

Under Fredenburg's guidance...

Beginning of the program

“Pete Fredenburg forged a championship culture..."

“To start a program from scratch and build it into a perennial national powerhouse is a credit to his vision, passion, and exceptional leadership."

Larry Harmon

Harmon prepares for first season as head coach

UMHB is home to me, and I am ready to get to work at defending our national title.”

-Larry Harmon

The Defense

Stephen Lee to ACU

Cru wins Stagg Bowl

Fredenburg's impact will forever be remembered

“It’s been an awesome journey, and I am forever grateful to UMHB for the opportunity to lead such an amazing program.”

-Pete Fredenburg

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