He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. As for the returning receiving corps, KeAndre Lambert-Smith ended the season on a high note with 83 yards against Michigan State and 124 yards in the Rose Bowl, and hes set to play a significant role next season. Kent State has long been one of the MAC's most challenging jobs, and Richmond was tasked with finding a replacement for Sean Lewis, who left to become Deion Sanders' coordinator at Colorado. "I have no doubt that Kenni and his staff will build upon the solid foundation of Kent State football as we continue to graduate student-athletes, boldly prepared for life after sport and win championships.". The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Flashes had two games with over 600 yards of total offense including a 750-yard outburst against Bowling Green. Kent State needs a new football coach: How about Vince Kehres? "We want to thank Coach Lewis and his family for five years of hard work, leadership and dedication. I have no doubt that Kenni and his staff will build upon the solid foundation of Kent State Football as we continue to graduate student-athletes, boldly prepared for life after sport and win championships.". "We are truly excited to welcome Kenni, his wife Ciara and their two children into our Golden Flashes' family," Richmond said. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He promoted Burns to assistant head coach in 2019. Contents 1 Seasons 2 See also 3 Notes 4 References Seasons [ edit] Kent State hires Gophers' Burns to be new HC, Former LSU QB Howard transferring to Ole Miss, Police: Speed a primary cause in fatal UGA crash, U-M's Weiss on leave amid police investigation, Reports: UF QB commit Rashada wants release, Miami QB Garcia in portal, has 3 eligible seasons, TCU WR Johnston, RB Miller entering NFL draft, Potential top-5 pick Stroud leaving OSU for NFL, Star Trojans WR Addison declares for NFL draft, The final 2022 college football Power Rankings, College football's Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2023, What Garrett Riley's big move means for Clemson, Dabo and TCU, Purdue names Illinois DC Walters as head coach, What we learned from the new college football head-coach hires: 10 big takeaways. "Kenni has been a key contributor to championship teams at every stop and was the most prepared candidate in the country to be a first-time head coach," Richmond said. In his two years with Southern Illinois, the Salukis had a fullback and a tight end on the all-conference team both seasons. Cleveland.coms Terry Pluto takes a in-depth look at Burns path to becoming the next head coach at Kent State. He had Big Ten stars Rodney Smith and Mohamed Ibrahim. Fleck at MAC member Western Michigan. Penn States loaded secondary is in good hands even without NFL-bound defensive backs JiAyir Brown and Joey Porter Jr. Once again, the season will hinge on the two Big Ten East showdown at Ohio State on Oct. 21 and vs. Michigan on Nov. 11. The Flashes ranked No. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. Kent States five-win improvement to 7-6 was tied for eighth-best in the FBS in 2019. Richards was led by veteran Gary Korhonen, who earned National High School Coach of the Year honors from both the National Football Hall of Fame and the National High School Coaches Association. Sean brings an innovative style of football to Kent State with an offensive system that is proven in the MAC. 3. Both the 2012 and 2013 National Champion teams had wide receivers record 1,000-yard seasons. Burns' first season will debut at UCF and feature games at both Fresno State and Arkansas. Terry Plutos Guardian Scribbles. Kent State football (19201929) Paul G. Chandler, Kent State's first football coach The Kent State football program represented Kent State Normal College (later Kent State University) in American football during its first decade from 1920 to 1929. Jon Sauber. The FlashFAST offense took another big stride in the four games, leading the FBS in total offense (606.5 yards per game) and scoring offense (49.75 points per game). Burns' experience winning at places such as North Dakota State, Wyoming and Southern Illinois gave Richmond faith that Burns could build and execute a vision for Kent State. We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". Dotson did just that, but in many ways the uncertainty with the position group is there again now with Parker Washington and Mitchell Tinsley off to the NFL and Penn State needing an instant-impact transfer like Cephas. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. "They'll play with pace and tempo and try and spread the field all 53 and a third," another MAC coach said. Congratulations to Kenni, Ciara, and their two children! Cavs Scribbles on Garland, Mitchell, Bickerstaff Terry Pluto. The school was impressed with Burns connection to Craig Bohl, the current Wyoming head coach. His units paved the way for the #5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. Lewis background stretches from his four-year playing career at the University of Wisconsin under Barry Alvarez, to winning the 2015 Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship as the co-offensive coordinator at Bowling Green. Burns will be facing a difficult early task patching the roster together upon arrival, as a number of the program's top players entered the NCAA transfer portal. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Talking about Guardians search for power & Amed Rosario Hey Terry, Can this be the start of something big for the Browns? Lewis transitioned to the college level in 2010 as tight ends coach at Division II Nebraska Omaha. At North Dakota State, he coached five All-Missouri Valley wide receivers in his four seasons. Burns comes to Kent from the University Lewis also guided the Flashes to a road victory over Bowling Green, the first since 2012, in his return to the school where he served as co-offensive coordinator. 1 receiver, but theres a reason why Penn State wanted to add receivers through the portal. He cameto theGolden Flashes after serving as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under Dino Babers at Syracuse. Prior to connecting with P.J. Those numbers were fueled by a fast-paced offense that led the nation in offensive snaps per game (87.8). Guardians signing Josh Bell exactly the right move for them, Baker Mayfield waived by Carolina, and I have compassion for him, A Deshaun Watson Free Zone: Scribbles about things that went right for the Browns in Houston. Fleck, Burns won three national championships with the North Dakota State Bison, serving as wide receivers coach from 2010-13. An embarrassment. Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. That distinction was previously held by the University of Oklahomas Lincoln Riley at age 34. Fleck for the past six seasons and is in his 15th year as a college coach. Trying to make sense of the Browns first eight games. Nick Saban, head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide; former head coach of the LSU Tigers, Michigan State Spartans and Toledo Rockets (college), and Miami Dolphins ( NFL) 40 Kent State alumni have either played in or are playing in the National Football League although as noted below, not all of them played football at the school. During his career as a student-athlete, he served as a liaison between the student government and the athletic department. Do you have a blog? I think it fits a little bit of the wide-open attacking Pac-12 type of offenses. Burns comes to Kent from the University of Minnesota where he has served as assistant head coach since 2019 and running backs coach under P.J. In just his second season, Lewis orchestrated one of the best turnarounds in college football. Burns was also a member of Fleck's staff at Western Michigan in 2016, helping the Broncos finish the season ranked 26th, win the Mid-American Conference Championship and earn a berth in the Cotton Bowl. He recorded his first career win in the home opener with a 54-14 triumph against Howard. Theres going to be inevitable growing pains for the first-year starter, but he was a five-star prospect for a reason. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Kent State University Golden Flashes 2022 Football Roster. Last week, Penn State added Calvin Lowry as an offensive analyst and assistant wide receivers coach. There are egos to balance in every position group and Penn State has navigated that part of it well while also finding players like those outlined above who have made an immediate impact. The Gophers' rushing attack has gained over 2,000 yards in every full season during his tenure and has averaged at least 170 yards per game. Wide receiver Steve Ishmael broke the single-season program records for catches (105) and yards (1,347), earned second-team All-America honors and was a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff Award. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. 5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. The Flashes also excelled in the classroom during his five-year tenure. Kent State coach Sean Lewis is doused with a smoothie mixture after the team's 51-41 win over Utah State in the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. He and his wife, Sarah, have two children. Of Penn States 23 signees, 11 are on campus this winter. The team was known as the Silver Foxes from 1920 to 1926 and as the Golden Flashes from 1927 forward. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Penn State had Tinsley on campus last January. Sanders proved to be a prolific recruiter at Jackson State; Travis Hunter, the No. in digital and print journalism from "I am excited and humbled to lead the Kent State football program. He came into the interview with the theme being Kent Grit. A tough, cold-weather Midwestern team. The deal is for five Terry Plutos Scribbles. Kenni is an elite coach and I am thrilled for him, his family and for Kent State. Audrey Snyder has covered Penn State since 2012 for various outlets, including The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Patriot-News and DKPittsburghSports. Current Wisconsin Badger head coach Paul Chryst served as his offensive coordinator and position coach. They should be able to attract guys who want to play in that type of system offensively.". I think anytime you're dealing with altitude, no matter what system you run, it's something you have to adapt to. Or write about sports? Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. 6 in Stewart Mandels early top 25 for 2023, one spot ahead of where it finished in the final AP poll for 2022. Burns has been a linchpin member of P.J. Updated: Dec 14, 2022 / 07:18 PM EST. "I am looking forward to getting to know the team and connecting with them on a personal level, and I am also excited to engage our alumni and fans as we begin to move this program forward," Burns said in a statement. Sean Lewis Named New Kent State Head Football Coach. Football Scoop identified Burns as one of their Rising Stars amongst minority coaches. In 2021, Lewis led the Golden Flashes to a 7-7 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the Mid-American Conference. Penn State is No. Kenni is more than prepared to take on the role of head coach at Kent State University and I am sure he and Ciara are excited to join some of the all-time greats affiliated with the Golden Flashes football program. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Kent State officials are appreciative of the momentum Lewis helped create and plan to use the $750,000 buyout Colorado will pay to hire Lewis to continue to supplement the program. Chris Klieman Head Coach-Kansas State University. From there, Lewis followed Babers to Bowling Green in the MAC and Syracuse in the ACC, climbing to offensive coordinator and steeping himself in tempo offense. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Fleck has been grooming Burns to become a head coach. The second transfer portal window in May will inevitably see some other receivers become available. 1 receiver. Terrys Talkin Browns: Why are players speaking out about working harder? STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State suddenly has a vacancy on the coaching staff after the dismissal of receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield, and the Nittany Lions made a splash in the transfer portal by adding a commitment from former Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas on Sunday night. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 7. There he was part of a staff that went 43-2 over four seasons. I want to thank President Todd Diacon, Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond and the entire search committee for this opportunity and for believing in me," Burns said. Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas is pictured during an NCAA football game against Washington on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Seattle. I have no doubt that Kenni and his staff will build upon the solid foundation of Kent State Football as we continue to graduate student-athletes, boldly prepared for life after sport and win championships.". Burns' student-athletes have excelled under his tutelage. In the season before, Cephas had 82 receptions for 1,240 yards and nine touchdown catches, becoming the first Kent State wide receiver to surpass 1,000 yards receiving in the 21st century. Burns was also a member of Flecks staff at Western Michigan in 2016, helping the Broncos finish the season ranked 26th, win the Mid-American Conference Championship and earn a berth in the Cotton Bowl. Penn State signing day takeaways: Early enrollees, sleepers, impact players and more. Both the 2012 and 2013 National Champion teams had wide receivers record 1,000-yard seasons. 9. This is a tremendous hire and the Golden Flashes are getting someone who has meant a lot to our program, who excels at connecting with his players and getting the most out of them on the field, in the classroom and in the community. Lewis went 24-31 in five years, a tenure that was generally deemed successful as he won the school's first bowl game in history and endured a difficult schedule that featured three high-profile buy games a year. The Kent State Golden Flashes football team is a varsity intercollegiate athletic team of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.The team is a member of the Mid-American Conference East division, and competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). His success there belies his record (24-31), as he won the program's first bowl game and reached the MAC title game last year. Should we worry as NBA reality hits the Cavaliers? Lewis' offenses at Kent finished in the top five in total offense in both 2020 and '21. If Sanders can draw elite athletes to Boulder, Lewis' system should be able to highlight them. Kent liked the cold weather background of Burns, who played at Indiana. The Nittany Lions are now halfway there with the addition of Cephas, who committed Sunday night within an hour of James Franklin announcing the firing of Stubblefield. 6. 4. Burns and his wife Ciara have a daughter (Raziah) and a son (Kohen). His commitment to his student-athletes and the Kent State community will be unmatched. The rushing offense was ranked third in the Bowl Subdivision at over 248 yards per game and was the top non-service academy rushing attack. Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. That 2019 season started a three-year stretch where the Flashes finished .500 or better, a mark that hadn't been accomplished since 1972-74 under College Football Hall of Fame head coach Don James. Thats a lot of transitions for coordinator Stacy Collins to work through. His commitment to his student-athletes and the Kent State community will be unmatched. Chris Klieman Head Coach-Kansas State University. At Minnesota, Burns established himself as an elite running backs coach. 6 in Stewart Mandels early top 25 for 2023, one spot ahead of where it finished in the final AP poll for 2022. "A national search for the next head coach of the Golden Flashes is underway as we look to continue to take the program to new heights while we graduate student-athletes, boldly prepared for life after sport and win championships.". He started early in his coaching career at Eastern Illinois with Dino Babers, who is a former Baylor assistant and passed on the high-octane offense to Lewis. Well see what Franklin has in mind. Over the last six seasons, hes become one of Flecks most important assistants and was the chief architect of the Golden Gophers number 11 rushing attack in the nation this season. Washington won 45-20. Kent liked his big vision for the program. Finally, a fun game in Cleveland! We are confident Sean can build broad support and engagement in our program along with competitive success.. After Kalen King and Jaylen Reed were the only players who played more than four games as freshmen in 2021, 10 players did so in 2022, led by Singleton, Allen, Carter and Allar from a class that ranked No. He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. Burns would be a candidate for multiple MAC jobs and perhaps some in the Mountain West He is a holistic person developer, a purpose-driven recruiter, a faith-based principled leader, an adaptable game planner and pristinely organized, a Group of 5 athletic director said.. Dix Stadium was the site of some very good football the last few years with Sean Lewis as coach. That 2022 class was special, and thats why so many players were able to play right away. Kenni will do it his way! He got his college coaching start at Division-IIs Millersville (PA) before landing at Southern Illinois University, serving as the tight ends and fullbacks coach for the Salukis for two seasons. I had the privilege of working with Coach Burns when I was Director of Athletics at Southern Illinois University and he was a standout on a staff that had substantial success at the FCS level. With the Golden Gophers, Burns coached Rodney Smith, the program's all-time leader in all-purpose yards and second on the Minnesota career rushing list. I want to thank President Todd Diacon, Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond and the entire search committee for this opportunity and for believing in me," Burns said. A heart-to-heart talk with the Browns to help understand the fans, Still excited about Guardians? My initial guess and Ill revisit this in the summer when theres better grasp on who is standing out and how theyre acclimating is that five players burn redshirts next season. Lewis earned a bachelors degree from Wisconsin in agricultural sciences in 2007. New Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is introduced in a news conference Sunday. Year four of the FlashFAST era set numerous program records under Lewis watch. "It's a dynamic system if they can get a quarterback recruited that can run it. Terry Plutos Guardian Scribbles. As he has ascended through the coaching ranks through his time at Minnesota, I have always had an eye on him and he was always on my short list. Wide receiver Ervin Philips earned All-ACC Second Team honors and was named Walter Camp Connecticut Player of the Year after making 89 catches for 904 yards. Linebacker Abdul Carter will be a big-time playmaker, and theres more depth and experience at defensive end now than there was last year at this time with Adisa Isaac returning alongside Chop Robinson and Dani Dennis-Sutton. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Kent State is both successful and fun to watch under 36-year-old fifth-year head coach Lewis, who also has direct ties to the Badgers program. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Sean Lewis stepped down as head football coach at Kent State University, ending a five-year run with the Flashes. Burns, who is also the Gophers running backs coach, has helped produce a stable of strong tailbacks for the Gophers, as he recruited and developed Mo Ibrahim into the school's all-time leading rusher who has scored the most touchdowns in program history. Director of Athletics - Randale L. 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Head coaches [ edit] Paul G. Chandler (19201922) Frank Harsh (19231924) Merle E. Wagoner (19251932) Joe Begala (19331934) Donald Starn (19351942) No team He is entering his third season as head coach and remains one of the youngest coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Terrys Talkin Browns: What Watson can do on offense. Terry Plutos pregame scribbles. He wrote this about Burns: He has become one of P.J. Kent State Head Coach Sean Lewis, known as "Coach Lew" in football circles, got a moment to meet and hear from the other 'Coach Lou' with Kent Then again, I did not expect Drew Shelton to burn a redshirt in 2022, but keep in mind the circumstances that led to him doing so. So, lets dive into some of the most pressing narratives surrounding the team this offseason and decide if they are myths or facts. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Richmond ran his first major search at the school since arriving in April 2021. He followed Craig Bohl and the North Dakota State coaching staff to Wyoming after the 2013 season, serving as the Cowboys wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator in 2014. During his time in Carbondale, Southern Illinois went 20-5 with two conference titles, including an outright championship in 2009 with a perfect 8-0 record. I am excited to follow his journey! Late Tuesday, reports surfaced that Kent State is finalizing a five-year deal with Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns. Burns has experience coaching in the Mid-American Conference as the running backs coach at Western Michigan in 2016 under head coach P.J. Fleck, who he followed to Minnesota. Kenni is more than prepared to take on the role of head coach at Kent State University and I am sure he and Ciara are excited to join some of the all-time greats affiliated with the Golden Flashes' football program. Whoever Franklin hires to lead the receiving corps inherits a group has much to prove. 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Capping the turnaround was a 51-41 victory in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl. Director of Athletics - Randale L. Richmond, Learfield IMG College - Corporate Partners, Organizational Chart-Sports Administrators, Play As One: The Strategic Plan for the Athletic Department, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Market of the Golden Flashes, 2022 Athletics Scholarship Auction: Tickets and Registration, TicketSmarter Official Ticket Resale Market of the Golden Flashes, Kent Sportswear - Official Team Shop of Kent State Athletics, Official UA Sideline Gear and Accessories, Kent Sportswear: Official Team Shop Of Kent State Athletics. That was just the second MAC title game in school history. Sean Lewis announced hes leaving after five seasons in Kent to become a coordinator at the University of Colorado. Kent looked deep into Burns background. When Fleck wanted someone else on the staff to address his Minnesota team, his first choice was Burns. Mark Coyle- University of Minnesota Director of Athletics: Kent State has made a great choice in Kenni Burns. Kent State University 1971 Kent State Coaching Staff Football Coaches & Staff 1971 Kent State Nick Sabans Coaching Tree and History February 15, 2021 THS 89/100 Alabamas Last Game: National Champions | W 31-14 Notre Dame | W 52-24 Ohio State 13-0 | Season Record (Win Expectations: 14.8) 165-23 | Nick Sabans Record with Alabama (0.878%) 256-65 "It makes sense," said a MAC coach who has faced Lewis. When Fleck was hired by Minnesota in 2017, Burns went with him. He is one of two Kent State quarterbacks to toss at least 50 touchdown passes, finishing his career with 55. He made his first MAC stop in 2011 as a graduate assistant for Akron. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Neither do we. Some departing transfers, like Justin Shorter and Ricky Slade, were looking for a fresh start. 10. "I am excited and humbled to lead the Kent State football program. [a] The Kent State fielded their first team in 1920 coached by Paul G. Chandler and are currently coached by Sean Lewis. Gotta Love It! The good news: Browns win. Of course, Ohio State (No. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. Fleck, Burns won three national championships with the North Dakota State Bison, serving as wide receivers coach from 2010-13. I wouldnt expect 10 players to burn redshirts again next season, though special teams could be a good starting point for some of the incoming linebackers and defensive backs. However, the reality is that Penn State is in a much better spot in terms of depth and shouldnt need immediate help like it desired last year at positions like running back and linebacker. The signal caller led the MAC in quarterback rating (159.2) and completion percentage (69.3) while posting a 20:2 touchdown to interception ratio. When a class is headlined by two offensive linemen, its typically unrealistic to expect them to play and to play well right away. Kenni is more than prepared to take on the role of head coach at Kent State University and I am sure he and Ciara are excited to join some of the all-time greats affiliated It was the first bowl win in school history andthe fourth bowl in programhistory and first since 2012. Kent State went 5-3 in Mid-American Conference play, the five wins in conference play were the most since that magical 2012 season. With seven games left, why it makes sense to change defensive coordinators, Whats happening to the Browns cant be acceptable to the powers in Berea Terry Plutos Scribbles, Its obvious Browns should replace defensive coordinator Joe Woods, Wolstein Center is a money-eating monster, time for a new arena and other changes at CSU, Browns at low point of the season, can coaches rally team? 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