Joseph Pendry (born August 5, 1947) is a former

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coach. From 1971 until 2010, he was an assistant coach or offensive coordinator for multiple teams in both the

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and professional ranks. Between

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and

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, Pendry served as the assistant head coach and offensive line coach for the

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. His tenure included a SEC Championship and

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. On January 13, 2011, he decided to retire from coaching after 41 years of serving in various capacities. In 2019, Pendry served as the general manager of the Birmingham Iron of the

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