Graham Harrell Joins Tech Ring of Honor This Saturday
Graham Harrell, the famed quarterback and current offensive coordinator at Abilene Christian University (ACU), will be honored this Saturday as he is inducted into the Texas Tech Ring of Honor. The ceremony will take place at halftime during the Red Raiders’ game against Oklahoma State, slated for 3 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPNU.
Graham Harrell’s Legacy
Harrell, who played for Texas Tech from 2006 to 2008, achieved remarkable success during his collegiate career. He passed for nearly 16,000 yards and led the Red Raiders to a second-place national ranking. Among his memorable moments, he threw a game-winning touchdown to Michael Crabtree against Texas in a nail-biting finish.
Acknowledgments and Achievements
- Harrell won the Sammy Baugh Trophy in 2007, recognizing him as a top quarterback.
- He threw for 5,705 yards during his junior year.
- As a senior in 2008, he was named the AT&T All-America Player of the Year and a Co-Player of the Year by Sporting News.
In addition to this honor, Harrell will also be celebrated at the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame ceremony, taking place on December 9 in Las Vegas.
Impact at Abilene Christian University
Since joining ACU as the offensive coordinator in January, Harrell has significantly influenced the Wildcats’ performance. Under his guidance, the team averages 38 points per game, ranking second in the United Athletic Conference (UAC).
Notable Player Performances
- Quarterback Stone Earle leads the UAC with 15 passing touchdowns and 1,877 passing yards.
- Earle has a completion rate of 69% and contributes 271 total offensive yards per game, second in the conference.
- ACU has three players among the top ten for receptions per game:
- Javon Gipson – 6th
- Dallas Dudley – 8th
- J.J. Henry – 10th
- In rushing, Jordon Vaughn and Rovaughn Banks Jr. rank 5th and 6th respectively in the UAC.
ACU has enjoyed sustained success, being nationally ranked for 21 consecutive weeks. The team will next compete against rival Tarleton State on November 1 for Homecoming. With tickets nearly sold out, fans are encouraged to secure their seats at Anthony Field at Wildcat Stadium.
