GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) - Blake Harrell has been named the 23rd head football coach at East Carolina University according to an announcement Wednesday by ECU Director of Athletics Jon Gilbert. Harrell, the program's interim head coach since Oct. 20 and the squad's defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach since his initial hire in January of 2020, has led the Pirates (7-4, 5-2 AAC) to four consecutive wins over Temple, Florida Atlantic, Tulsa and North Texas and has helped ECU secure bowl eligibility for the third time in the last four seasons. Over the last four games, the Pirates have scored 183 points and amassed 2,140 yards of total offense.  "This is a tremendous honor to lead the East Carolina Football program," Harrell said. "I would like to thank Chancellor (Philip) Rogers, Athletic Director Jon Gilbert, and members of the East Carolina Board of Trustees for this opportunity." Click the above videos for more and to see the full press conference.