Paul Darragh Legacy in College Football | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

Paul Darragh, the beloved coach who transformed Bloomsburg University’s football program over 20 years, has passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. A defensive mastermind and later head coach, he led the Huskies to back-to-back conference titles and playoff runs in his first two seasons — earning coach of the year honors twice. Beyond stats, he was revered as a mentor and leader who shaped student-athletes and raised the bar for the program. Before Bloomsburg, he coached at IUP and Temple — where he also played as a three-year starter and captain. His legacy lives on in the hearts…