| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | East Carolina |
| Conference | AAC |
| Record | 4–1 |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | (1979-10-20) October 20, 1979 (age 45) |
| Alma mater | Western Carolina University (2002) Lenoir-Rhyne University |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2001–2002 | Western Carolina (SA) |
| 2003 | McDowell HS (NC) (asst.) |
| 2004 | Fuquay-Varina HS (NC) (asst.) |
| 2005 | Franklin HS (NC) (DB) |
| 2006 | Franklin HS (NC) (DC) |
| 2007–2013 | Lenoir-Rhyne (DC/ST/LB/RC) |
| 2014–2018 | The Citadel (DC/LB) |
| 2019 | Kennesaw State (DC/LB) |
| 2020–2024 | East Carolina (DC/ILB) |
| 2024–present | East Carolina |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 4–1 |
| Bowls | 0–0 |
Blake Harrell (born October 20, 1979) is an American football coach who is currently the head coach for the East Carolina Pirates.
Coaching career
From 2001 through 2019, Harrell had various coaching positions as an assistant coach at Western Carolina, McDowell High School, Fuquay-Varina High School, Franklin High School, Lenoir-Rhyne, The Citadel, and Kennesaw State. On January 28, 2020, Harrell was hired by the East Carolina Pirates as the team's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. On October 20, 2024, After former East Carolina head coach Mike Houston was fired, Harrell was named the team's interim head coach. Following a 4–0 start, East Carolina made Harrell the permanent head coach.
Head coaching record
| Year | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Bowl/playoffs | Coaches | AP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina Pirates (American Athletic Conference) (2024–present) | |||||||||
| 2024 | East Carolina | 4–1 | 4–1 | 5th | Military | ||||
| East Carolina: | 4–1 | 4–1 | |||||||
| Total: | 4–1 | ||||||||
| National championship Conference title Conference division title or championship game berth | |||||||||
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- Harrell became interim head coach after Mike Houston's firing following week 7.
References
- "Blake Harrell". East Carolina University Athletics. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- Scott, Chance. "Blake Harrell prepares to usher in a new chapter for ECU defense". 247Sports. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- Gullickson, Eric. "Better record the main focus for ECU Defensive Coordinator Blake Harrell this offseason". WITN.com. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- Barton III, Garrett. "East Carolina hires former KSU defensive coordinator Blake Harrell". The KSU Sentinel. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- Myatt, Al. "Houston out, Harrell in as interim coach". Bonesville. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- Boyd, Jason. "ECU announces Mike Houston no longer head football coach, Blake Harrell to serve as interim coach". Washington Daily News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- Thamel, Pete (November 25, 2024). "Sources: ECU to elevate interim Harrell to HC role". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
External links
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