Graham Harrell
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| Graham Harrell | |
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| College | Texas Tech |
| Conference | Big 12 |
| Sport | Football |
| Position | QB |
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| Major | History |
| Career | 2005 – present |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | May 22, 1985 Brownwood, Texas |
| High school | Ennis High School, Ennis, Texas |
| Awards | |
| 2006 Insight Bowl MVP[1]
2007 Sammy Baugh Trophy |
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Graham Harrell (born May 22, 1985 in Brownwood, Texas) is an American college football player. He currently starts at quarterback for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team.[3] Harrell won the Sammy Baugh Trophy in 2007.
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[edit] High school career
Prior to coming to Texas Tech, Harrell played at Ennis High School in Ennis, Texas, where he was coached by his father Sam Harrell. He started at quarterback for three seasons and led the Fighting Lions to a state Class 4A title as a sophomore. He also played in the 2004 Oil Bowl, receiving the offensive MVP award.[4]
By the time he graduated, Harrell held the Texas high school records in the following categories:[5]
- Single-season passing yards (4,825 in 2003 over 15 games; the next two quarterbacks on the list set their records over 16-game seasons). This record stood until 2007 when Lake Travis quarterback Garrett Gilbert broke it by two yards.[6]
- Career passing yards (12,532 from 2000-2003)
- Single-season touchdown passes (67 in 2003)
- Career touchdown passes (167 from 2000-2003)
- Single-season pass completions (334 in 2003)
In addition, Harrell ranks second in career pass completions (805 from 2000-2003).
[edit] Collegiate career
[edit] Freshman season
In 2004, Harrell redshirted during his first season at Texas Tech. The next season, as backup to quarterback Cody Hodges, he played in several games, racking up 422 passing yards.
[edit] Sophomore season
Harrell started in every game of the 2006 season and, with his 4,555 passing yards, became the third-most sophomore passer in NCAA Division I-A history and first of the Big 12.[7][8] The 2006 regular season, which included wins against the Texas A&M Aggies and the Oklahoma State Cowboys, ended with seven victories and five losses overall (4-4 in the Big 12) and an invitation to the 2006 Insight Bowl.[9]
The bowl game, played in Tempe, Arizona, saw the Red Raiders struggle through the first three quarters, scoring only 14 points to the Minnesota Golden Gophers' 38. However, Tech's defense held Minnesota to zero points in the fourth quarter, while Harrell led the offense in scoring 24. In overtime, the Golden Gophers added only a field goal, but the Red Raiders scored a touchdown to win the game, 44–41, with the largest come-from-behind victory in NCAA FBS bowl history.[1]
[edit] Junior season
Prior to his junior season, Harrell announced that he will continue to play for the Red Raiders for the remainder of his college career instead of leaving early for the 2008 NFL Draft.[8] He reiterated this in December 2007.[10]
On September 27, 2007, Harrell was honored as AT&T's All-America Player of the Week.[11] The following Sunday, he appeared ninth on the list for CollegeFootballNews.com's Top 10 Player Race for Week Five. Teammate Michael Crabtree was also on the list.[12] On October 11, 2007, AT&T announced that Harrell was again the AT&T All-America Player of the Week. This marked the second time in three weeks that he was honored with the award.[13] Harrell is the 2007 recipient of the Sammy Baugh Trophy recognizing the nation's top college passer.[14] He is the third Texas Tech quarterback to receive the award, following Kliff Kingsbury (2002) and B.J. Symons (2003).
[edit] Senior season
Before the beginning of his final season, CBS Sports listed Harrell as a Heisman hopeful. Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree's name also appeared on the list.[15]
[edit] Personal
Graham Harrell is the son of Sam and Kathy Harrell. He was born in Brownwood, where his father served as assistant coach to Gordon Wood. Harrell has an older brother, Zac, and a younger brother, Clark Harrell, who is currently a sophomore quarterback for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
Sam Harrell, Graham's father, was the highest paid high school coach in the Dallas area as of the 2005-06 academic year.[16] He coached at Reagan County (1990-1993) and Ennis (1994-present).
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Down 31, Texas Tech rallies for biggest bowl comeback (HTML). ESPN.com (2006-12-29). Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ Texas Tech Red Raiders, NCAA Football, Virginia Cavaliers - CBSSports.com
- ^ Player Bio: Graham Harrell (HTML). Texas Tech Football. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ Texas Beats Oklahoma in 67th Annual Oil Bowl (HTML). NFLHS.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ SchoolDay: Oh, brother! (HTML). Dallas Morning News (2005-09-15). Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ Davis, Danny. "It took a while, but Lake Travis confirms Gilbert's third state record", Austin American-Statesman, 2007-01-10. Retrieved on 2008-02-07.
- ^ Big 12 Football: Leaders (HTML). Big12Sports.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ a b "Harrell secure at helm of high-Tech offense", The Dallas Morning News, 2007-08-10. Retrieved on 2007-08-15.
- ^ Texas Tech Red Raiders 2006 Football Schedule (HTML). NationalChamps.net. Retrieved on 2007-05-11.
- ^ Texas Tech QB Harrell confirms he’ll return for senior season (HTML). Dallas Morning News (2007-12-20). Retrieved on 2007-12-22.
- ^ MyWestTexas.com - September 28, 2007: Tech's Harrell honored
- ^ Scout.com: Top 10 Player Race - Week Five
- ^ Harrell Selected for AT&T Honor - Again! :: Junior quarterback receives honor by way of fan vote after performance against Iowa State
- ^ Harrell Captures Sammy Baugh Trophy. CSTV.com. Retrieved on 2007-11-27.
- ^ Heisman Hopefuls. CBS Sports. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
- ^ Dallas Morning News: High school football coaches cashing in
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