Head Football Coach Kenni Burns was named the 23 rd head football coach in Kent State football history, on December 14, 2022. "They'll be able to get players and play in a wide-open passing attack. 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. The offense will need to lean on the run game, especially early in the season while Allar gets acclimated alongside a retooled receiving corps. Theres going to be inevitable growing pains for the first-year starter, but he was a five-star prospect for a reason. 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. Lewis, 36, was the youngest head coach in the country when he was hired in December 2017. Football Scoop identified Burns as one of their "Rising Stars" amongst minority coaches. Kent State was rewarded with seven players earning All-Conference status, including three first team honors. When Fleck wanted someone else on the staff to address his Minnesota team, his first choice was Burns. 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. Terry Plutos pregame scribbles. Flecks most important assistants, first at Western Michigan and now Minnesota, where he oversees a loaded running backs room. Penn State, like all programs, has mainly seen reserve players enter the portal. What a night for the Browns, who played the game they way they should. Sean Lewis stepped down as head football coach at Kent State University, ending a five-year run with the Flashes. Lewis also works with the Golden Flashes' quarterbacks. Sean Lewis announced hes leaving after five seasons in Kent to become a coordinator at the University of Colorado. "I am excited and humbled to lead the Kent State football program. 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. 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Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? At Minnesota, Burns established himself as an elite running backs coach. 5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. Fleck's staff since taking the running backs job at Western Michigan in 2016. 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. 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. Penn State had Tinsley on campus last January. It will also have a new punter, a new snapper and a new punt returner. Fleck at MAC member Western Michigan, July 13, 2022, ESPN story by Adam Rittenberg, ts obvious Browns should replace defensive coordinator Joe Woods. Penn State is No. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Jon Sauber covers Penn State football and mens basketball for the Centre Daily Times. The team was known as the Silver Foxes from 1920 to 1926 and as the Golden Flashes from 1927 forward. I think it fits a little bit of the wide-open attacking Pac-12 type of offenses. At North Dakota State, he coached five All-Missouri Valley wide receivers in his four seasons. They'll be explosive, athletic and attacking. Jon Sauber. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. 2) and Michigan (No. Lewis and the Golden Flashes also played in its second bowl game in three seasons, taking on Wyoming in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. 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. He made his first MAC stop in 2011 as a graduate assistant for Akron. 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. 10. Of course, Ohio State (No. How about a catcher? Colorado will owe Kent State $750,000 as part of Lewis' buyout, ESPN reported. 330-672-3350. 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. I look forward to following his success at Kent State. 6 in Stewart Mandels early top 25 for 2023, one spot ahead of where it finished in the final AP poll for 2022. Kent State University is looking for a new head football coach. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Both the 2012 and 2013 National Champion teams had wide receivers record 1,000-yard seasons. The Flashes ranked No. 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. Kent State needs a new football coach: How about Vince Kehres? He is one of two Kent State quarterbacks to toss at least 50 touchdown passes, finishing his career with 55. Prior to connecting with P.J. Football Scoop identified Burns as one of their Rising Stars amongst minority coaches. Highlighting that streak was a 2021 Mid-American Conference East Division crown and the program's second trip to the conference title game. Browns pregame scribbles, Sick of how Browns are playing, lets look at the big picture Terrys Talkin Browns, What about Nolan Jones? Whoever Franklin hires to lead the receiving corps inherits a group has much to prove. 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. He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. Well see what Franklin has in mind. He and his wife, Sarah, have two children. 9. Burns is from Illinois and played collegiately at Indiana. All-American wide receiver Roger Lewis finished second in the nation in receiving yards (1,544) and third in touchdown catches (16). 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. 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. 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. (Maria Lysaker / USA Today), commitment from former Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas, North Carolina transfer cornerback Storm Duck. Former Kent State head coach Sean Lewis will join Deion Sanders' staff in Colorado. 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 Hey Terry, The secret reason Cincinnati is so much better than people realize, Browns should trade Kareem Hunt: Heres why, Yelling in the locker room, a 4-game losing streak Terry Plutos Browns Scribbles, Browns are very good at doing one thing in 2022: Being frustrating, Browns & Ravens, two underachieving teams having frustrating season Terry Pluto pregame scribbles, What about Game 5 starter? 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During his career as a student-athlete, he served as a liaison between the student government and the athletic department. They were previously a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference from 1932 through 1950. 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.". There he was part of a staff that went 43-2 over four seasons. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Lewis served as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Matt Johnson, that seasons MAC Offensive Player of the Year. For news and updates on the Kent State Golden Flashes, visit KentStateSports.com and follow us on Twitter @KentStAthletics. Head coaches [ edit] Paul G. Chandler (19201922) Frank Harsh (19231924) Merle E. Wagoner (19251932) Joe Begala (19331934) Donald Starn (19351942) No team When Bohl was hired at Wyoming in 2014, Burns followed him. He helped North Dakota State to three consecutive FCS national titles, and also coached receivers at Wyoming. In a shortened 2020 season, Lewis guided the Golden Flashes to a 3-1 record, securing the first back-to-back winning seasons at Kent State for the first time since the 1976-77 seasons. PJ Fleck- Head Coach-University of Minnesota. Burns has been a linchpin member of P.J. Lewis also helped Crum to one of the finest senior seasons and overall career at Kent State. Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. With Jake Pinegar not returning for an extra season, Penn State will have a new field goal kicker and kickoff specialist. "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. Lewis transitioned to the college level in 2010 as tight ends coach at Division II Nebraska Omaha. Fleck, Burns won three national championships with the North Dakota State Bison, serving as wide receivers coach from 2010-13. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Penn State has never been. "We want to thank Coach Lewis and his family for five years of hard work, leadership and dedication. I am happy for Kenni to get the opportunity to lead the Kent State program. We are confident Sean can build broad support and engagement in our program along with competitive success.. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. Burns' student-athletes have excelled under his tutelage. 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. A heart-to-heart talk with the Browns to help understand the fans, Still excited about Guardians? 6 in the 247Sports Composite. 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. Should we worry as NBA reality hits the Cavaliers? Lewis, 31, to become the youngest Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) head coach in the nation. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. A tight end and quarterback at Wisconsin, Lewis was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection under Alvarez. Kenni is an elite coach and I am thrilled for him, his family and for Kent State. During his career as a student-athlete, he served as a liaison between the student government and the athletic department. Do you have a sports website? 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. Browns defense soars! 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. Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. He was associate head coach and running backs coach since 2017 at Minnesota. His units paved the way for the #5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. He arrived in 2020 looking for stability after bouncing around from job to job. There he was part of a staff that went 43-2 over four seasons. 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. Kenni will do it his way! 2023 Kent State University All rights reserved. The school was impressed with Burns connection to Craig Bohl, the current Wyoming head 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. An embarrassment. 1. Both programs have been to the College Football Playoff multiple times before. Current Wisconsin Badger head coach Paul Chryst served as his offensive coordinator and position coach. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 6. Syracuse quarterbacks ranked 11thin the nation in passing. In 2021, Lewis led the Golden Flashes to a 7-7 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the Mid-American Conference. Audrey Snyder has covered Penn State since 2012 for various outlets, including The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Patriot-News and DKPittsburghSports. 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. Lisa Scalfaro Kent State athletic director Randale Richmond announces Kenni Burns as the head football coach. 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 He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. It's a program built on connection and development that's helped Minnesota to be consistently competitive in the Big Ten West and a solid top-25 program at an address where winning had only come sporadically. During the run, North Dakota State became the first FCS team to earn a vote in the final FBS AP Poll. The Golden Flashes trailed 27-6 with under eight minutes remaining and won the game in regulation. It was Burns leadership ability that impressed Fleck, causing him to promote Burns to assistant head coach. Kent wanted a coach with strong Midwestern connections. 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 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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. Do you have a blog? "It makes sense," said a MAC coach who has faced Lewis. 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. 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. Year four of the FlashFAST era set numerous program records under Lewis watch. ESPN named him one of 45 Minority Coaches Under 45 to Watch in 2022. 3. He wrote this about Burns: He has become one of P.J. This year, Kent State finished with the fastest offense in the Group of 5 and the fourth-fastest offense in college football. He is entering his third season as head coach and remains one of the youngest coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Lewis' fidelity to tempo led to one of the best runs of football in recent generations at Kent State. You stack up the places hes coached: Minnesota, Western Michigan, Wyoming, South Dakota State and Southern Illinois. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, it averaged 30.1 seconds of real time between snaps. Finally, a fun game in Cleveland! (814) 231-6461. "We are truly excited to welcome Kenni, his wife Ciara and their two children into our Golden Flashes' family," Richmond said. He came into the interview with the theme being Kent Grit. A tough, cold-weather Midwestern team. 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. The 750 yards are the most in an FBS regulation game in the 2019 season. Penn State defense is prepared to create havoc, reload in secondary: 2023 first thoughts. 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 That team went 13-1, reached the Cotton Bowl and dominated the MAC like no team in recent history. Prior to connecting with P.J. Lewis broughtan extensive coaching rsum to Kent State and has been one of the fastest-rising coaches in the nation over the last decade. Burns also interviewed for the head coaching job at Arizona State, which went to Kenny Dillingham. Former Kent State head coach Sean Lewis will join Deion Sanders' staff in Colorado. Cavs Scribbles on Garland, Mitchell, Bickerstaff Terry Pluto. "We are truly excited to welcome Kenni, his wife, Ciara, and their two children into our Golden Flashes' family," Richmond said. PJ Fleck- Head Coach-University of Minnesota. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Penn State is No. 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. He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. The expected news: Watson struggles and this could be painful. Lewis' offenses at Kent finished in the top five in total offense in both 2020 and '21. Both the 2012 and 2013 National Champion teams had wide receivers record 1,000-yard seasons. Penn State is No. "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.". Those arent prime places for recruiting, so Burns will be prepared to recruit at Kent State. 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. Sean Lewis Named New Kent State Head Football Coach. 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. Eastern Illinois offense was led by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. There he was part of a staff that went 43-2 over four seasons. Both HHH and The Rock became industry legends, with the Rock winning eight world championships and HHH 14. Mario Moccia- New Mexico State Director of Athletics: Kent State University just made a tremendous hire with Coach Kenni Burns. 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. 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). Dix Stadium was the site of some very good football the last few years with Sean Lewis as coach. Lewis played tight end and quarterback at Wisconsin under offensive coordinator Paul Chryst, an unusual incubator for a hyper-tempo offense. Players like Malick Meiga and Dominic DeLuca who were instrumental on special teams this past season will have to continue to make a big impact on coverage units. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Prior to connecting with P.J. Lewis coached tight ends and inside receivers at Eastern Illinois. Washington won 45-20. Thats a lot of transitions for coordinator Stacy Collins to work through. Kent State Golden Flashes Coaches Seasons: 61 (1962 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 225-446-5 Conferences: MAC Conf. Its headlined by three top-100 prospects in offensive linemen Jven Williams and Alex Birchmeier and linebacker Tony Rojas. Email. Coach Burns, his wife, Ciara, and their two children, will no doubt have an immediate impact on the program. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 11 rushing attack in the nation this season. 8. He is a leader of men and a tremendous man of character. "I am excited and humbled to lead the Kent State football program. 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. ThePanthers made the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs both seasons and reached the quarterfinals in 2013 with a 12-2 mark. 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. Championships: 1 Bowl Record: 4 Bowls, 1-3, .250 W-L% ( Major Kent State University is looking for a new head football coach. Kent liked the cold weather background of Burns, who played at Indiana. Support cleveland.com, P.J. Penn State followed that loaded 2022 class with a solid 2023 group, ranked 14th. Congratulations to Kenni, Ciara, and their two children! In his two years with Southern Illinois, the Salukis had a fullback and a tight end on the all-conference team both seasons. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Terry Plutos Guardian Scribbles. Burns became Minnesota's assistant head coach in 2019 after coming over with Fleck from Western Michigan as the running backs coach. He had Big Ten stars Rodney Smith and Mohamed Ibrahim. Tom Allen- Head Coach- Indiana University. Minnesota head coach P.J. Quarterback Dustin Crum was named the Vern Smith Leadership Award winner for MAC Most Valuable Player. "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. He was the 2004 Iron Man Award recipient, given to the Hoosier who played the most snaps during the season. 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. Burns was named to Bruce Feldman's Hot Assistants to watch in his 2022 annual article for The Athletic. 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 Golden Flashes ranked fourth in the Bowl Subdivision in total offense, rolling up over 495 yards per game. Syracuses offense averaged 456.3 yards and 24.4 first downs per game. Kenni is one of the bright, young minds in our game. The Golden Flashes played their first game in Sean Lewis becameKent State University's 22nd head football coach on Dec. 21, 2017. 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. I am excited to follow his journey! Sean Lewis became Kent State University's 22nd head football coach on Dec. 21, 2017. 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. It's not just wide-open passing either, as Kent was No. Burns' student-athletes have excelled under his tutelage. Director of Athletics - Randale L. 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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? Penn State wanted to add at least two wide receivers after signing four-star wide receiver Carmelo Taylor in December. Hall of Famer Mary Kay Cabot has covered the Browns for 31 years, her story. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. "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. 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