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- ↑ 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.