How about Jose Ramirez? News never stops. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. "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. ESPN named him one of 45 Minority Coaches Under 45 to Watch in 2022. It was the first bowl win in school history andthe fourth bowl in programhistory and first since 2012. 1 receiver. 6. At North Dakota State, he coached five All-Missouri Valley wide receivers in his four seasons. Running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen are special, and the offensive line showed improvement despite dealing with injuries to Olu Fashanu and Landon Tengwall, who are set to return. The on-field identity of Deion Sanders' Colorado program took form Monday, as sources told ESPN that the Buffaloes are hiring Kent State head coach Sean Lewis to be the I saw firsthand the kind of coach he is during our time together at Minnesota, and I saw that he will always have the best interest of the student athletes. Cleveland.com's Terry Pluto takes a in-depth look at Burns' path to becoming the next head coach at Kent State, University of Minnesota Athletics congratulated Coach Burns on being named the 23rd coach in Kent State football history. 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. Coach Burns, his wife, Ciara, and their two children, will no doubt have an immediate impact on the program. 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. Flecks most important assistants, first at Western Michigan and now Minnesota, where he oversees a loaded running backs room. 2 overall recruit in the ESPN 300 last year, chose Jackson State over Georgia and Florida State. Fleck has been grooming Burns to become a head coach. Penn State wanted to add at least two wide receivers after signing four-star wide receiver Carmelo Taylor in December. Fleck, Burns won three national championships with the North Dakota State Bison, serving as wide receivers coach from 2010-13. 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. Fleck at MAC member Western Michigan, July 13, 2022, ESPN story by Adam Rittenberg, ts obvious Browns should replace defensive coordinator Joe Woods. Gotta Love It! 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). 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 was the best Kent State coach in years and still had a sub-.500 record overall. He replaces Sean Lewis, who was hired by new Colorado head coach Deion Sanders as the offensive coordinator. That was just the second MAC title game in school history. Penn State has never been. 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. His offense is a descendent of the old-school Baylor offense, which helped make devastating tempo vogue in college football more than a decade ago. Burns will build Kent State staff with coaches who serve Lewis, 31, to become the youngest Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) head coach in the nation. Current Wisconsin Badger head coach Paul Chryst served as his offensive coordinator and position coach. He replaces Sean Lewis, who was hired by new Colorado head coach Deion Sanders as the offensive coordinator. Of Penn States 23 signees, 11 are on campus this winter. 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. Fleck (Western Michigan) 2015 Tom Herman (Houston) 2014 Kenni Burns was named the 23rd head football coach in Kent State football history, on December 14, 2022. Washington won 45-20. Bohl built North Dakota State into a powerhouse at the FCS level. PJ Fleck- Head Coach-University of Minnesota. Lewis spent his previoussix seasons alongside head coach Babers at Syracuse (2016-17), Bowling Green (2014-15) and Eastern Illinois(2012-13). He made his first MAC stop in 2011 as a graduate assistant for Akron. Burns and his wife Ciara have a daughter (Raziah) and a son (Kohen). 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. He is a leader of men and a tremendous man of character. Kenni will do it his way! This year, Kent State finished with the fastest offense in the Group of 5 and the fourth-fastest offense in college football. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. "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. 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. Join our linker program. Im thankful for many things, and you the readers are a big part of that. Its a typical part of the game, though, and Penn State has a pair of scholarship punters in FAU transfer Riley Thompson and Alex Bacchetta and a scholarship kicker waiting in the wings in Sander Sahaydak. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Its important to note with Cephas, who is still at Kent State this spring semester. "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. 330-672-3350. Kenni is an elite coach and I am thrilled for him, his family and for Kent State. Mark Coyle- University of Minnesota Director of Athletics: Kent State has made a great choice in Kenni Burns. Burns student-athletes have excelled under his tutelage. 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. Sean Lewis stepped down as head football coach at Kent State University, ending a five-year run with the Flashes. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Regardless, theres a ton of talent on the roster, and Penn State showcased it in 2022. 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. Burns next stop was with Fleck at Western Michigan, and this seemed to begin his path to becoming a head coach. 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. Let's grade CFB coach hires: How does Deion fit at Colorado? 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. All rights reserved (About Us). Keep in mind the timing, though. 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? Mark Coyle- University of Minnesota Director of Athletics: Kent State has made a great choice in Kenni Burns. Of course, Ohio State (No. 9. Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas is pictured during an NCAA football game against Washington on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Seattle. KENT, Ohio (WKBN) Kent State University has hired Kenni Burns as the 23rd head football coach in school history. 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. They should be able to attract guys who want to play in that type of system offensively.". [a] The Kent State fielded their first team in 1920 coached by Paul G. Chandler and are currently coached by Sean Lewis. Cavs dump the Fats Cats, back to being Junkyard Dogs Terry Plutos Scribbles. Lewis was the youngest head coach in the country when he got the Kent job at age 31 in December 2017. Hall of Famer Mary Kay Cabot has covered the Browns for 31 years, her story. 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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. He wrote this about Burns: He has become one of P.J. The Flashes ranked No. 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. Burns' ability to lay out a vision and implement it appealed most to Kent State athletic director Randale Richmond, sources told ESPN. Former Penn State and NFL standout Bobby Engram, who was part of Paul Chrysts coaching staffs at Wisconsin and at Pitt, with a stint with the Baltimore Ravens between, has become available again. 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. 11 rushing attack in the nation this season. Prior to connecting with P.J. 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. Lewis earned a bachelors degree from Wisconsin in agricultural sciences in 2007. 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. 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. Burns has been a linchpin member of P.J. Snyder is an active member of the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) and is the professional adviser for Penn States student chapter. Stoops held numerous college football coaching positions with schools like The University of Iowa, Kent State University, and Kansas State University before landing a head coach position with Oklahoma in 1999. Colorado will owe Kent State $750,000 as part of Lewis' buyout, ESPN reported. Cavs Scribbles on Garland, Mitchell, Bickerstaff Terry Pluto. 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. During his career as a student-athlete, he served as a liaison between the student government and the athletic department. All-American wide receiver Roger Lewis finished second in the nation in receiving yards (1,544) and third in touchdown catches (16). The Golden Flashes played their first game in The team was known as the Silver Foxes from 1920 to 1926 and as the Golden Flashes from 1927 forward. At North Dakota State, he coached five All-Missouri Valley wide receivers in his four seasons. 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. I am excited to follow his journey! Fleck at MAC member Western Michigan. From the time I started working with him at North Dakota State in 2011, it was evident that he was a high-energy, driven coach that builds great relationships with his players. "We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". Find out more. The 2017 Kent State Golden Flashes football team represented Kent State University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season.They were led by fifth-year head coach Paul Haynes and played their home games at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference.They finished the season 210, 17 in MAC play to finish in last Jon Sauber covers Penn State football and mens basketball for the Centre Daily Times. 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. Kenni is one of the bright, young minds in our game. Terrys Talkin Browns: What Watson can do on offense. Burns also interviewed for the head coaching job at Arizona State, which went to Kenny Dillingham. Lewis was paid $530,000 in his final season at Kent State. Sean Lewis Named New Kent State Head Football Coach. Kent State University is looking for a new head football coach. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Lewis played tight end and quarterback at Wisconsin under offensive coordinator Paul Chryst, an unusual incubator for a hyper-tempo offense. 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. Burns is the new head coach at Kent State.AP, With yet another loss, even a bigger challenge for Kevin Stefanski Terry Plutos Browns Scribbles, Browns undisciplined, frustrating and cant find the end zone, What happened to Watson during his time with Texans shows how high stakes are for Browns, About Josh Bells character, Bo Naylor as a catcher Terry Plutos Guardian scribbles, Can the Browns find a way to get Watson in shape and beat Bengals? What a night for the Browns, who played the game they way they should. Those arent prime places for recruiting, so Burns will be prepared to recruit at Kent State. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. When Kents Richmond and other members of the search committee looked at Burns background, they saw him working at schools that had to do more with less in terms of football. There he was part of a staff that went 43-2 over four seasons. The Kent State Golden Flashes have named Kenni Burns as the 23rd head football coach in program history, announced on Wednesday by Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond . During his career as a student-athlete, he served as a liaison between the student government and the athletic department. I am happy for Kenni to get the opportunity to lead the Kent State program. He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. Kent liked the cold weather background of Burns, who played at Indiana. Phone. 5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). It will also have a new punter, a new snapper and a new punt returner. KENT- Sean Lewis has tendered his immediate resignation as head football coach at Kent State, ending a five-year run as head coach of the Golden Flashes. Kent State Golden Flashes Coaches Seasons: 61 (1962 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 225-446-5 Conferences: MAC Conf. Though the Nittany Lions have several underclassmen who could emerge, Lambert-Smith (24 catches) and Harrison Wallace III (19) are the only returning wide receivers who had double-digit catches in 2023. If Sanders can draw elite athletes to Boulder, Lewis' system should be able to highlight them. 3. Try a week on us. Fleck for the past six seasons and is in his 15th year as a college coach. Minnesota head coach P.J. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. His units paved the way for the #5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. Year four of the FlashFAST era set numerous program records under Lewis watch. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Kent State University is looking for a new head football coach. Director of Athletics - Randale L. 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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. Kent State set the program record for plays (1,052), yards (6,907), first downs (362), rushing yards (3,482) and passing yards (3425). Highlighting the record-setting season was when Kent State tied the program single-game record in points (69) and touchdowns (10) in the Wagon Wheel rivalry victory. "I am excited and humbled to lead the Kent State football program. In 2015, Bowling Green ranked fourth in the nation in total offense (546.8) and sixth in scoring offense (42.2 ypg). "We want to thank Coach Lewis and his family for five years of hard work, leadership and dedication. Do you have a blog? 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. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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). It marked the largest comeback in Kent State history and the largest fourth-quarter comeback this season. He earned his B.A. AP. Prior to connecting with P.J. 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. That 2022 class was special, and thats why so many players were able to play right away. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Kent State University Golden Flashes. ESPN named him one of 45 Minority Coaches Under 45 to Watch in 2022. AP 6. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. He arrived in 2020 looking for stability after bouncing around from job to job. He was the 2004 Iron Man Award recipient, given to the Hoosier who played the most snaps during the season. Burns and his wife, Ciara, have a daughter (Raziah) and a son (Kohen). They had recruited wisely, knowing the 5-star players were not coming their way. The second transfer portal window in May will inevitably see some other receivers become available. Thats a significant number, and its a big reason why at least a handful of players in this class could have the chance to contribute in their first season. After he was hired in December, Lewis immediately hit the recruiting trail andput together the fifth ranked recruiting class in the MAC according to 247sports in just over a month. He helped North Dakota State to three consecutive FCS national titles, and also coached receivers at Wyoming. 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. Capping the turnaround was a 51-41 victory in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Frisco Bowl. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 4. At Minnesota, Burns established himself as an elite running backs coach. Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. 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.". They'll be explosive, athletic and attacking. Manny Diaz was quick to point out last month that this isnt fantasy football. Lewis' fidelity to tempo led to one of the best runs of football in recent generations at Kent State. Lewis coaching career began as the offensive coordinator for his alma mater, Richards High School in Illinois. 6 in Stewart Mandels early top 25 for 2023, one spot ahead of where it finished in the final AP poll for 2022. With Jake Pinegar not returning for an extra season, Penn State will have a new field goal kicker and kickoff specialist. Browns Pregame Scribbles: Watson is back, but what about the defense, Cavs at the quarter pole, you gotta love this team, Why I am willing to give Deshaun Watson a fresh start, The gospel according to Glenville Coach Ted Ginn, Take a moment to savor some things about the Browns victory. Penn State is No. Congratulations to Kenni, Ciara, and their two children! Fleck, Burns won three national championships with the North Dakota State Bison, serving as wide receivers coach from 2010-13. football@kent.edu. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Support cleveland.com, P.J. 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. Kent State University Mohammed Ibrahim was named the Big Tens Running Back of the Year in 2020, an AP Third-Team All-American and First-Team All-Big Ten. 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. 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. Sanders proved to be a prolific recruiter at Jackson State; Travis Hunter, the No. 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. Chris Klieman Head Coach-Kansas State University. "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. Prior to his Bowl Record: 4 Bowls, 1-3, .250 W-L% (Major Bowls), Ranked in AP Poll: 0 Times (Preseason), 0 Times (Final), 5 Weeks (Total), NFL/AFL stats for Kent State Golden Flashes players at Pro-Football-Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, January 18, 6:35AM. In each of the last two years, the Flashes have had over 20 players on the roster who had already earned their undergraduate degree, one of the top marks in the FBS. In 2021, Lewis led the Golden Flashes to a 7-7 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the Mid-American Conference. Championships: 1 Bowl Record: 4 Bowls, 1-3, .250 W-L% ( Major He and his wife, Sarah, have two children. 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