SAM HARRELL played quarterback and defensive back for Gordon Wood at Brownwood before beginning a long coaching career around the state of Texas. Harrell coached Ennis to three state championships in 2001, 2002 and 2004 before retiring in 2009 to fight MS. Harrell was named Reebok’s Coach of the Year in 1999 and was one of the first coaches to implement a no huddle, spread offense in the high school ranks. He returned to Ennis in 2018 before retiring again after the 2024 season. His career record is 232-74.
