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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 signal caller led the MAC in quarterback rating (159.2) and completion percentage (69.3) while posting a 20:2 touchdown to interception ratio. Recruiting has also taken an uptick since Lewis arrived in Kent. The program posted the highest cumulative grade-point average and spring-term average under his guidance. The offense will need to lean on the run game, especially early in the season while Allar gets acclimated alongside a retooled receiving corps. 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. 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. Sanders proved to be a prolific recruiter at Jackson State; Travis Hunter, the No. Head Coach. 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. I am excited to follow his journey! Audrey Snyder has covered Penn State since 2012 for various outlets, including The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Patriot-News and DKPittsburghSports. Both the 2012 and 2013 National Champion teams had wide receivers record 1,000-yard seasons. 6 in the 247Sports Composite. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The deal is for five years, sources told ESPN. During his career as a student-athlete, he served as a liaison between the student government and the athletic department. AP 6. I am happy for Kenni to get the opportunity to lead the Kent State program. One year earlier, the Falcons won a MAC East title and the Camellia Bowl. Kent State Golden Flashes Coaches Seasons: 61 (1962 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 225-446-5 Conferences: MAC Conf. Terry Plutos Guardian Scribbles. He was the 2004 Iron Man Award recipient, given to the Hoosier who played the most snaps during the season. Terry Plutos Guardian Scribbles. The senior quarterback was the first Kent State recipient of the award since 1987 and only the second player in program history to earn the distinction. He is a leader of men and a tremendous man of character. 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. When Fleck wanted someone else on the staff to address his Minnesota team, his first choice was Burns. The team was known as the Silver Foxes from 1920 to 1926 and as the Golden Flashes from 1927 forward. 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 Burns brings with him a strong track record of recruiting, developing and culture-building, as he has been part of Fleck's noted "Row The Boat" program for seven seasons. Lewis played tight end and quarterback at Wisconsin under offensive coordinator Paul Chryst, an unusual incubator for a hyper-tempo offense. Well see what Franklin has in mind. Dante Cephas (@FouLceph) January 16, 2023. 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. They'll be explosive, athletic and attacking. The expected news: Watson struggles and this could be painful. 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. 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. During the run, North Dakota State became the first FCS team to earn a vote in the final FBS AP Poll. Congratulations to Kenni, Ciara, and their two children! Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. Johnson finished second in the nation in both passing yards (4,946) and touchdowns (46). If Sanders can draw elite athletes to Boulder, Lewis' system should be able to highlight them. 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.". 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 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. Browns defense soars! 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. The two also have had and are still having great success after their retirements from the ring. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. I am happy for Kenni to get the opportunity to lead the Kent State program. Championships: 1 Bowl Record: 4 Bowls, 1-3, .250 W-L% ( Major He and his wife, Sarah, have two children. 3. At North Dakota State, he coached five All-Missouri Valley wide receivers in his four seasons. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. They should be able to attract guys who want to play in that type of system offensively.". Burns' ability to lay out a vision and implement it appealed most to Kent State athletic director Randale Richmond, sources told ESPN. With the Golden Gophers, Burns coached Rodney Smith, the programs all-time leader in all-purpose yards and second on the Minnesota career rushing list. Tom Allen- Head Coach- Indiana University. "We want to thank Coach Lewis and his family for five years of hard work, leadership and dedication. 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. Those arent prime places for recruiting, so Burns will be prepared to recruit at Kent State. 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 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. Lewis was the youngest head coach in the country when he got the Kent job at age 31 in December 2017. Burns and his wife Ciara have a daughter (Raziah) and a son (Kohen). Lewis spent his previoussix seasons alongside head coach Babers at Syracuse (2016-17), Bowling Green (2014-15) and Eastern Illinois(2012-13). Penn State is No. Bohl built North Dakota State into a powerhouse at the FCS level. "They'll be able to get players and play in a wide-open passing attack. Former Kent State head coach Sean Lewis will join Deion Sanders' staff in Colorado. 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. What happened after the Browns returned from the Bye Week? That 2022 class was special, and thats why so many players were able to play right away. 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. "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.". Lewis was also on the staff during Jimmy Garoppolo's tenure at Eastern Illinois. "I am excited and humbled to lead the Kent State football program. Highlighting the five victories was a 30-27 comeback win at home versus Buffalo. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. "They'll play with pace and tempo and try and spread the field all 53 and a third," another MAC coach said. 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. Cavs Scribbles on Garland, Mitchell, Bickerstaff Terry Pluto. It will also have a new punter, a new snapper and a new punt returner. Lisa Scalfaro Kent State athletic director Randale Richmond announces Kenni Burns as the head football coach. The second transfer portal window in May will inevitably see some other receivers become available. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. He made his first MAC stop in 2011 as a graduate assistant for Akron. During the run, North Dakota State became the first FCS team to earn a vote in the final FBS AP Poll. We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". Prior to connecting with P.J. He has served as the head coach for 17 years and has an impressive winning record. Lewis transitioned to the college level in 2010 as tight ends coach at Division II Nebraska Omaha. Will Dilfer have success at UAB. In 2021, Lewis led the Golden Flashes to a 7-7 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the Mid-American Conference. 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. 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. Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. 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 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. in digital and print journalism from Kent State went 5-3 in Mid-American Conference play, the five wins in conference play were the most since that magical 2012 season. 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. Kenni is one of the bright, young minds in our game. That team went 13-1, reached the Cotton Bowl and dominated the MAC like no team in recent history. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. How about a catcher? Penn State, like all programs, has mainly seen reserve players enter the portal. 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. Updated: Dec 14, 2022 / 07:18 PM EST. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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). 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. 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. 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 team's offensive coordinator. Need a break from the Browns, how about reading about the Guardians? He is one of two Kent State quarterbacks to toss at least 50 touchdown passes, finishing his career with 55. Director of Athletics - Randale L. 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(Maria Lysaker / USA Today), commitment from former Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas, North Carolina transfer cornerback Storm Duck. Kent wanted a coach with strong Midwestern connections. 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. The future is bright for Kent State Football! I am excited to follow his journey! "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. Prior to his 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. New Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is introduced in a news conference Sunday. Theres going to be inevitable growing pains for the first-year starter, but he was a five-star prospect for a reason. 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. 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 Fleck's staff since taking the running backs job at Western Michigan in 2016. Eastern Illinois offense was led by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. 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. Burns and his wife, Ciara, have a daughter (Raziah) and a son (Kohen). 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