ECU Extends and Increases Contract for Head Football Coach
East Carolina UniversityHigher Ed · Greenville, NC- Disclosed value
- $875,000 Annual Salary plus $625,000 annual supplemental compensation, performance bonuses, and liquidated damages schedule
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- Document date
- Feb 13, 2026
- Renews
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The 30-second brief
The ECU Board of Trustees approved a First Amendment to Head Football Coach Blake Harrell’s employment agreement, extending his term through February 14, 2030. The amendment increases his annual salary and supplemental pay effective March 1, 2026, revises performance bonuses, and adjusts early termination liquidated damages and bowl-related extension provisions.
Harrell, Blake holds this professional services contract with East Carolina University.
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Contract details
- Contract type
- Professional Services
- Amount
- $875,000 Annual Salary plus $625,000 annual supplemental compensation, performance bonuses, and liquidated damages schedule
- Document date
- February 13, 2026
- Term
- Five seasons from December 1, 2024 through February 14, 2030, with potential one-year extensions for bowl appearances after 2026, 2027, or 2028 seasons
- Renews
- Free account
- Vendor
- Harrell, Blake
- Agency
- East Carolina University
- Source document
- East Carolina University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 2026-02-13 (Minutes)
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Questions about this contract
Who was awarded the professional services contract by East Carolina University?
Harrell, Blake was awarded this professional services contract by East Carolina University, as recorded on February 13, 2026. The contract value is $875,000 Annual Salary plus $625,000 annual supplemental compensation, performance bonuses, and liquidated damages schedule.
How much is the Harrell, Blake contract with East Carolina University worth?
The Harrell, Blake contract with East Carolina University is valued at $875,000 Annual Salary plus $625,000 annual supplemental compensation, performance bonuses, and liquidated damages schedule, covering professional services work.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a minutes record.
Where was this contract approved?
This contract appears in East Carolina University Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 2026-02-13 (Minutes), dated February 13, 2026 from East Carolina University. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.
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