Career
After graduating from University of Wisconsin–Louisiana Crosse, Harring coached high school football in Wisconsin. Harring coached at both Ladysmith and Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High Schools. In 1969, Harring accepted the head coaching job at his alma mater.
At Wisconsin–Louisiana Crosse, Harring had a 261-75-7 record.
Since his retirement, Harring has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. An attempt to rename the stadium at Wisconsin–Louisiana Crosse was controversial in the city of Louisiana Crosse and unpopular with the public.
Numerous veterans groups opposed changing the name to "Harring Stadium" and filed a lawsuit against the UWL regents stating that they violated the State"s open meeting laws. The facility is officially called Veterans Memorial Sports Field Complex.
The $18 million complex features a Veterans Hall of Honor, walkway and park that memorializes the sacrifice of veterans.