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. Neither do we. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Johnson finished second in the nation in both passing yards (4,946) and touchdowns (46). 4 in pay for assistant coaches last year. 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. Lewis played tight end and quarterback at Wisconsin under offensive coordinator Paul Chryst, an unusual incubator for a hyper-tempo offense. 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. Former Kent State head coach Sean Lewis will join Deion Sanders' staff in Colorado. in digital and print journalism from During his career as a student-athlete, he served as a liaison between the student government and the athletic department. Lewis and his staff guided the Golden Flashes to the program's first-ever bowl win, a 51-41 triumph over Utah State in the 2019 Tropical Smoothie Caf Frisco Bowl. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. How about a catcher? An embarrassment. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, it averaged 30.1 seconds of real time between snaps. Kent State set the program record for plays (1,052), yards (6,907), first downs (362), rushing yards (3,482) and passing yards (3425). In just his second season, Lewis orchestrated one of the best turnarounds in college football. Head Football Coach Kenni Burns was named the 23 rd head football coach in Kent State football history, on December 14, 2022. Fleck with Kenni Burns (L). Do you have a blog? 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. His units paved the way for the No. Sean Lewis stepped down as head football coach at Kent State University, ending a five-year run with the Flashes. Both programs have been to the College Football Playoff multiple times before. Noah Cain dealt with numerous injuries and then was the first to depart what became a crowded backfield, though it quickly thinned. Stubblefields dismissal is the most surprising move of the offseason thus far. Its not ideal timing-wise, but Penn State has to hope Cephas is what its expecting him to be. Kent wanted a coach with strong Midwestern connections. In 2020, the Golden Flashes led the nation in scoring (49.8 points per game) when Kent State played a MAC-only schedule in the COVID-19-shortened season. Penn State defense is prepared to create havoc, reload in secondary: 2023 first thoughts. Lewis' fidelity to tempo led to one of the best runs of football in recent generations at Kent State. 10. 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. 5. Email. 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Support cleveland.com, P.J. Burns was named to Bruce Feldman's Hot Assistants to watch in his 2022 annual article for The Athletic. 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. He was the 2004 Iron Man Award recipient, given to the Hoosier who played the most snaps during the season. Football Scoop identified Burns as one of their Rising Stars amongst minority coaches. They had recruited wisely, knowing the 5-star players were not coming their way. Need a break from the Browns, how about reading about the Guardians? 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. Congratulations to Kenni, Ciara, and their two children! (Maria Lysaker / USA Today), commitment from former Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas, North Carolina transfer cornerback Storm Duck. 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. 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. Penn State wanted to add at least two wide receivers after signing four-star wide receiver Carmelo Taylor in December. He earned his B.A. "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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. His commitment to his student-athletes and the Kent State community will be unmatched. That distinction was previously held by the University of Oklahomas Lincoln Riley at age 34. I am excited to follow his journey! That was just the second MAC title game in school history. The future is bright for Kent State Football! Finally, a fun game in Cleveland! College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. What a night for the Browns, who played the game they way they should. He was associate head coach and running backs coach since 2017 at Minnesota. 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. Penn State is well positioned at tight end, led by Theo Johnson and Tyler Warren, and shouldnt need the three signees to make major contributions unless an injury occurs or theres a path for a significant special teams role. 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. 8. "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. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. I dont have Burns salary yet, but I expect it to be at least what Lewis was making. You Lewis was the youngest head coach in the country when he got the Kent job at age 31 in December 2017. 2) and Michigan (No. In his two years with Southern Illinois, the Salukis had a fullback and a tight end on the all-conference team both seasons. Find out more. Kent States five-win improvement to 7-6 was tied for eighth-best in the FBS in 2019. 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. Dix Stadium was the site of some very good football the last few years with Sean Lewis as coach. Lewis also works with the Golden Updated: Dec 14, 2022 / 07:18 PM EST. Of Penn States 23 signees, 11 are on campus this winter. 2. He cameto theGolden Flashes after serving as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under Dino Babers at Syracuse. Do you have a sports website? Penn State had Tinsley on campus last January. Kenni will do it his way! Regardless, theres a ton of talent on the roster, and Penn State showcased it in 2022. 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. Theres going to be inevitable growing pains for the first-year starter, but he was a five-star prospect for a reason. But he also wants to merge it with FlashFAST, the uptempo offense installed by Lewis that led to four consecutive winning seasons in the MAC. 1. Keep in mind the timing, though. We are thrilled to bring Sean to Kent State, Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen said. Kent State is in great hands with Kenni as he has prepared his entire career for this moment and is ready to take on this challenge. 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. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. Chris Klieman Head Coach-Kansas State University. 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Its headlined by three top-100 prospects in offensive linemen Jven Williams and Alex Birchmeier and linebacker Tony Rojas. He helped North Dakota State to three consecutive FCS national titles, and also coached receivers at Wyoming. Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. Stewart Mandels too early Top 25 for the 2023 college football season, (Top photo of KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Nick Singleton: Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images). The win gave Kent State back-to-back wins in the rivalry game for the first time since 2012. 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. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. During Lewis first season with the Orange in 2016, its offense set or tied over 40 program records including most passing yards in a season (3,855). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? That was what I was thinking when reports came out that Kent State had hired Kenni Burns as the new head football coach. 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). Both HHH and The Rock became industry legends, with the Rock winning eight world championships and HHH 14. They should be able to attract guys who want to play in that type of system offensively.". Penn State signing day takeaways: Early enrollees, sleepers, impact players and more. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. He could become that No. PJ Fleck- Head Coach-University of Minnesota. During the run, North Dakota State became the first FCS team to earn a vote in the final FBS AP Poll. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Terry Plutos pregame scribbles. Sean brings an innovative style of football to Kent State with an offensive system that is proven in the MAC. 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. Over the last six seasons, he's become one of Fleck's most important assistants and was the chief architect of the Golden Gophers' number 11 rushing attack in the nation this season. 2023 Kent State University All rights reserved. Thompson, Cephas and North Carolina transfer cornerback Storm Duck will now have that chance too. 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. At North Dakota State, he coached five All-Missouri Valley wide receivers in his four seasons. I think anytime you're dealing with altitude, no matter what system you run, it's something you have to adapt to. All rights reserved (About Us). Join our linker program. "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.". This year, Kent State finished with the fastest offense in the Group of 5 and the fourth-fastest offense in college football. ESPN named him one of 45 Minority Coaches Under 45 to Watch in 2022. Over the last six seasons, he's become one of Fleck's most important assistants and was the chief architect of the Golden Gophers' No. Kenni is an elite coach and I am thrilled for him, his family and for Kent State. 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. Contrary to the first two names, Washington wide receivers coach JaMarcus Shephard is a coach Penn State would have to lure away from another program. Snyder is an active member of the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) and is the professional adviser for Penn States student chapter. I look forward to following his success at Kent State. Lewis served as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Matt Johnson, that seasons MAC Offensive Player of the Year. Will Dilfer have success at UAB. Lewis was making $530,000 at Kent, and will likely receive a significant raise at Colorado, which gave Sanders a $5 million budget for assistant coaches. The program posted the highest cumulative grade-point average and spring-term average under his guidance. Cavs dump the Fats Cats, back to being Junkyard Dogs Terry Plutos Scribbles. The two also have had and are still having great success after their retirements from the ring. Kent State University is looking for a new head football coach. Lewis also helped Crum to one of the finest senior seasons and overall career at Kent State. He was the 2004 Iron Man Award recipient, given to the Hoosier who played the most snaps during the season. 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. Quarterback Dustin Crum was named the Vern Smith Leadership Award winner for MAC Most Valuable Player. 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. Burns will build Kent State staff with coaches who serve 11 rushing attack in the nation this season. football@kent.edu. AP. Thats a lot of transitions for coordinator Stacy Collins to work through. 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. John Cunningham- University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics: Kenni is a tremendous coach and an even better person. 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. His 2019 class was ranked by 247sports as the fourth best in the conference. Burns spent 2016 with P.J. We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". His units paved the way for the #5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas is pictured during an NCAA football game against Washington on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Seattle. Burns is from Illinois and played collegiately at Indiana. The expected news: Watson struggles and this could be painful. "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. Fleck, Burns won three national championships with the North Dakota State Bison, serving as wide receivers coach from 2010-13. The offense will need to lean on the run game, especially early in the season while Allar gets acclimated alongside a retooled receiving corps. 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. Head Coach. He got his college coaching start at Division-II's Millersville (PA) before landing at Southern Illinois University, serving as the tight ends and fullbacks coach for the Salukis for two seasons. 330-672-3350. 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. He replaces Sean Lewis, who was hired by new Colorado head coach Deion Sanders as the offensive coordinator. A July 13, 2022, ESPN story by Adam Rittenberg listed Burns as one of the 45 minority assistant coaches under the age of 45 who should be considered for head coaching positions. 6 in Stewart Mandels early top 25 for 2023, one spot ahead of where it finished in the final AP poll for 2022. Kenni is one of the bright, young minds in our game. 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. (0:57). The 2018 campaign saw the Flashes improve in scoring offense by 11.2 points per game and also a whopping 108.4 yards per game. 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