Kent States five-win improvement to 7-6 was tied for eighth-best in the FBS in 2019. Of Penn States 23 signees, 11 are on campus this winter. 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. The win gave Kent State back-to-back wins in the rivalry game for the first time since 2012. Sean brings an innovative style of football to Kent State with an offensive system that is proven in the MAC. Sean Lewis stepped down as head football coach at Kent State University, ending a five-year run with the Flashes. 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.". 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. (Maria Lysaker / USA Today), commitment from former Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas, North Carolina transfer cornerback Storm Duck. Follow Audrey on Twitter @audsnyder4, Transfer Dante Cephas had 10 career 100-yard games at Kent State. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. A heart-to-heart talk with the Browns to help understand the fans, Still excited about Guardians? Will there be basketball success for Cleveland State after Dennis Gates? Prior to Texas, Sowder spent four seasons alongside Kent State head coach Sean Lewis at Bowling Green (2014-15) and Eastern Illinois (2012-13) under Dino Babers. 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. When Fleck was hired by Minnesota in 2017, Burns went with him. Kent State University is looking for a new head football coach. Sean Lewis announced hes leaving after five seasons in Kent to become a coordinator at the University of Colorado. Late Tuesday, reports surfaced that Kent State is finalizing a five-year deal with Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns. Head coaches [ edit] Paul G. Chandler (19201922) Frank Harsh (19231924) Merle E. Wagoner (19251932) Joe Begala (19331934) Donald Starn (19351942) No team Prior to connecting with P.J. KENT, Ohio (WKBN) Kent State University has hired Kenni Burns as the 23rd head football coach in school history. He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. 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. Kent State has long been one of the MAC's most challenging jobs, as Lewis' two bowl appearances there matched the total in the history of a program that began in 1962. The Golden Flashes ranked fourth in the Bowl Subdivision in total offense, rolling up over 495 yards per game. In his senior year (2021), Crum became the first Kent State quarterback to throw for over 3,000 yards in a season and is one of two players to cross 9,000 yards of total offense in his career (7,420 passing, 2071 yards rushing), joining Josh Cribbs. 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. Year four of the FlashFAST era set numerous program records under Lewis watch. The team was known as the Silver Foxes from 1920 to 1926 and as the Golden Flashes from 1927 forward. Cephas and whoever else ends up here is going to need a crash course on the offense and will have to quickly establish a rapport with Drew Allar. "We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". Kenni is an elite coach and I am thrilled for him, his family and for Kent State. "I am excited and humbled to lead the Kent State football program. If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700. Fleck, Burns won three national championships with the North Dakota State Bison, serving as wide receivers coach from 2010-13. In 2015, Bowling Green ranked fourth in the nation in total offense (546.8) and sixth in scoring offense (42.2 ypg). Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Browns defense soars! Richmond ran his first major search at the school since arriving in April 2021. His units paved the way for the No. I think anytime you're dealing with altitude, no matter what system you run, it's something you have to adapt to. It will also have a new punter, a new snapper and a new punt returner. The early enrollees are getting acclimated, while many NFL and transfer portal decisions have been made. Colorado will owe Kent State $750,000 as part of Lewis' buyout, ESPN reported. 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. Keep in mind the timing, though. 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 All rights reserved (About Us). 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. The good news: Browns win. He was the 2004 Iron Man Award recipient, given to the Hoosier who played the most snaps during the season. Burns spent four years with Bohl as a receivers coach. 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. 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. Terry Plutos Guardian Scribbles. Some departing transfers, like Justin Shorter and Ricky Slade, were looking for a fresh start. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Kenni is one of the bright, young minds in our game. 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. That was what I was thinking when reports came out that Kent State had hired Kenni Burns as the new head football coach. He wrote this about Burns: He has become one of P.J. [a] The Kent State fielded their first team in 1920 coached by Paul G. Chandler and are currently coached by Sean Lewis. 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. Lewis spent his previoussix seasons alongside head coach Babers at Syracuse (2016-17), Bowling Green (2014-15) and Eastern Illinois(2012-13). Lewis also works with the Golden Flashes' quarterbacks. "We want to thank 1 receiver. 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 made his first MAC stop in 2011 as a graduate assistant for Akron. football@kent.edu. The talent around him should help elevate his play, with Cephus providing a boost. The deal is for five Kent State University is looking for a new head football coach. 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. 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. 1. The offense will need to lean on the run game, especially early in the season while Allar gets acclimated alongside a retooled receiving corps. 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. 1 receiver, but theres a reason why Penn State wanted to add receivers through the portal. 2023 Kent State University All rights reserved. 2) and Michigan (No. 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. Bohl built North Dakota State into a powerhouse at the FCS level. "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.". The expected news: Watson struggles and this could be painful. He helped North Dakota State to three consecutive FCS national titles, and also coached receivers at Wyoming. 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- 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 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 At North Dakota State, he coached five All-Missouri Valley wide receivers in his four seasons. Penn State defense is prepared to create havoc, reload in secondary: 2023 first thoughts. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. With Jake Pinegar not returning for an extra season, Penn State will have a new field goal kicker and kickoff specialist. Lewis broughtan extensive coaching rsum to Kent State and has been one of the fastest-rising coaches in the nation over the last decade. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). Coach Burns, his wife, Ciara, and their two children, will no doubt have an immediate impact on the program. "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. 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. He was the 2004 Iron Man Award recipient, given to the Hoosier who played the most snaps during the season. 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. Sean Lewis Named New Kent State Head Football Coach. 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. "They'll be able to get players and play in a wide-open passing attack. (Photo Courtesy of Kent State.). Whoever Franklin hires to lead the receiving corps inherits a group has much to prove. What about Myles Straw? He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. The program posted the highest cumulative grade-point average and spring-term average under his guidance. "It makes sense," said a MAC coach who has faced Lewis. Mario Moccia- New Mexico State Director of Athletics: Kent State University just made a tremendous hire with Coach Kenni Burns. There he was part of a staff that went 43-2 over four seasons. Fleck, Burns won three national championships with the North Dakota State Bison, serving as wide receivers coach from 2010-13. "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. When Fleck wanted someone else on the staff to address his Minnesota team, his first choice was Burns. 3 nationally in rushing offense last season. Lewis' offenses at Kent finished in the top five in total offense in both 2020 and '21. 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Head Football Coach Kenni Burns was named the 23 rd head football coach in Kent State football history, on December 14, 2022. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Quarterback Dustin Crum was named the Vern Smith Leadership Award winner for MAC Most Valuable Player. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Audrey Snyder has covered Penn State since 2012 for various outlets, including The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Patriot-News and DKPittsburghSports. John Cunningham- University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics: Kenni is a tremendous coach and an even better person. Sean Lewis became Kent State University's 22nd head football coach on Dec. 21, 2017. 6 in Stewart Mandels early top 25 for 2023, one spot ahead of where it finished in the final AP poll for 2022. "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. Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas is pictured during an NCAA football game against Washington on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Seattle. Mohamed Ibrahim was named the Big Ten's Running Back of the Year in 2020, an AP Third-Team All-American and First-Team All-Big Ten. Highlighting that streak was a 2021 Mid-American Conference East Division crown and the program's second trip to the conference title game. Robinson, Tinsley, Johnny Dixon, Jordan Stout, Arnold Ebiketie, Derrick Tangelo and Hunter Nourzad are among the programs transfer portal successes as players who, at minimum, provided crucial depth. Both the 2012 and 2013 National Champion teams had wide receivers record 1,000-yard seasons. In his two years with Southern Illinois, the Salukis had a fullback and a tight end on the all-conference team both seasons. Thats a lot of transitions for coordinator Stacy Collins to work through. Steve Hagen (American football) Skip Hall; Bob Harrison (American football coach) Frank Harsh; Paul Haynes (American football) Darrell Hazell; Jon Heacock; Jim Hilles; Jon Hoke Theres going to be inevitable growing pains for the first-year starter, but he was a five-star prospect for a reason. Kenni Burns was named the 23rd head football coach in Kent State football history, on December 14, 2022. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. They had recruited wisely, knowing the 5-star players were not coming their way. At North Dakota State, he coached five All-Missouri Valley wide receivers in his four seasons. Recruiting has also taken an uptick since Lewis arrived in Kent. 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. Tom Allen- Head Coach- Indiana University. Need a break from the Browns, how about reading about the Guardians? 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. He recorded his first career win in the home opener with a 54-14 triumph against Howard. Burns reportedly will sign a five-year deal with Kent State. We are thrilled to bring Sean to Kent State, Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen said. ESPN named him one of 45 Minority Coaches Under 45 to Watch in 2022. The two also have had and are still having great success after their retirements from the ring. Championships: 1 Bowl Record: 4 Bowls, 1-3, .250 W-L% ( Major Coach Lew meet Coach Lou. Hall of Famer Mary Kay Cabot has covered the Browns for 31 years, her story. 5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. Burns has been a linchpin member of P.J. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. I think it fits a little bit of the wide-open attacking Pac-12 type of offenses. Burns reportedly will sign a five-year deal with Kent State. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Both HHH and The Rock became industry legends, with the Rock winning eight world championships and HHH 14. 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. Jon Sauber. In 2021, Lewis led the Golden Flashes to a 7-7 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the Mid-American Conference. I am happy for Kenni to get the opportunity to lead the Kent State program. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Or write about sports? 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 became Minnesota's assistant head coach in 2019 after coming over with Fleck from Western Michigan as the running backs coach. Of course, Ohio State (No. Lewis was the youngest head coach in the country when he got the Kent job at age 31 in December 2017. He could become that No. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, it averaged 30.1 seconds of real time between snaps. His units paved the way for the #5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. Terrys Talkin Browns: Why are players speaking out about working harder? He and his wife, Sarah, have two children. Eastern Illinois offense was led by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. It was the first bowl win in school history andthe fourth bowl in programhistory and first since 2012. 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. The school was impressed with Burns connection to Craig Bohl, the current Wyoming head coach. The Flashes ranked No. He came into the interview with the theme being Kent Grit. A tough, cold-weather Midwestern team. Fleck for the past six seasons and is in his 15th year as a college coach. In his first season at Kent State, Lewis engineered a drastic offensive improvement from the previous season. Sources told ESPN that one of the appeals of Lewis working in Colorado was that breakneck pace, combined with the altitude in Boulder, will wreak havoc on opposing defenses. Prior to connecting with P.J. His seven seasons with Fleck offer a blueprint for how to build and compete in the MAC footprint, something that Fleck did as well as anyone in the MAC in the past generation. The deal is for five years, sources told ESPN. At Minnesota, Burns established himself as an elite running backs coach. 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. You stack up the places hes coached: Minnesota, Western Michigan, Wyoming, South Dakota State and Southern Illinois. We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". 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