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. The deal is for five years, sources told ESPN. 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. 4 in pay for assistant coaches last year. Noah Cain dealt with numerous injuries and then was the first to depart what became a crowded backfield, though it quickly thinned. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The team was known as the Silver Foxes from 1920 to 1926 and as the Golden Flashes from 1927 forward. "We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". He earned his B.A. 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. 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 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. 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. The Nittany Lions are now halfway there with the addition of Cephas, who committed Sunday night within an hour of James Franklin announcing the firing of Stubblefield. 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. 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. You stack up the places hes coached: Minnesota, Western Michigan, Wyoming, South Dakota State and Southern Illinois. Bohl built North Dakota State into a powerhouse at the FCS level. During his career as a student-athlete, he served as a liaison between the student government and the athletic department. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He was the 2004 Iron Man Award recipient, given to the Hoosier who played the most snaps during the season. Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. (Maria Lysaker / USA Today), commitment from former Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas, North Carolina transfer cornerback Storm Duck. Lewis was paid $530,000 in his final season at Kent State. Neither do we. Kent State set the program record for plays (1,052), yards (6,907), first downs (362), rushing yards (3,482) and passing yards (3425). Its headlined by three top-100 prospects in offensive linemen Jven Williams and Alex Birchmeier and linebacker Tony Rojas. Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. That was what I was thinking when reports came out that Kent State had hired Kenni Burns as the new head football coach. Prior to his Lewis also helped Crum to one of the finest senior seasons and overall career at Kent State. 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 21st century. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. His commitment to his student-athletes and the Kent State community will be unmatched. 6. Penn State, like all programs, has mainly seen reserve players enter the portal. Of course, Ohio State (No. "They'll be able to get players and play in a wide-open passing attack. 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. 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. "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. Burns' student-athletes have excelled under his tutelage. In his two years with Southern Illinois, the Salukis had a fullback and a tight end on the all-conference team both seasons. 2) and Michigan (No. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. KENT- 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 . 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. All rights reserved (About Us). (0:57). If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Penn State has never been. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Kenni is an elite coach and I am thrilled for him, his family and for Kent State. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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? Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Both HHH and The Rock became industry legends, with the Rock winning eight world championships and HHH 14. 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. 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. 1. Kent State University is looking for a new head football coach. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Sanders proved to be a prolific recruiter at Jackson State; Travis Hunter, the No. 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. 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 served as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Matt Johnson, that seasons MAC Offensive Player of the Year. 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. So, lets dive into some of the most pressing narratives surrounding the team this offseason and decide if they are myths or facts. 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 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. In just his second season, Lewis orchestrated one of the best turnarounds in college football. 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). Kenni is one of the bright, young minds in our game. 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. There he was part of a staff that went 43-2 over four seasons. Find out more. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? I look forward to following his success at Kent State. 1 receiver. 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 Mark Coyle- University of Minnesota Director of Athletics: Kent State has made a great choice in Kenni Burns. His 2019 class was ranked by 247sports as the fourth best in the conference. "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. Fleck has been grooming Burns to become a head coach. Fleck for the past six seasons and is in his 15th year as a college coach. He cameto theGolden Flashes after serving as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under Dino Babers at Syracuse. This year, Kent State finished with the fastest offense in the Group of 5 and the fourth-fastest offense in college football. He wrote this about Burns: He has become one of P.J. A tight end and quarterback at Wisconsin, Lewis was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection under Alvarez. 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 . 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. 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. Email. 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I checked with my sources to find out about the 39-year-old Burns and what made him so appealing to Kent State and athletic director Randale Richmond. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. 6 in Stewart Mandels early top 25 for 2023, one spot ahead of where it finished in the final AP poll for 2022. Former Kent State head coach Sean Lewis will join Deion Sanders' staff in Colorado. 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 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. They were previously a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference from 1932 through 1950. The Flashes ranked No. In some cases, they emerged as standouts. AP 6. Championships: 1 Bowl Record: 4 Bowls, 1-3, .250 W-L% ( Major Coach of the Year. 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 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. Kenni will do it his way! Well see what Franklin has in mind. 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. Director of Athletics - Randale L. 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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. Support cleveland.com, P.J. "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.". How about Jose Ramirez? Lewis transitioned to the college level in 2010 as tight ends coach at Division II Nebraska Omaha. In his first season at Kent State, Lewis engineered a drastic offensive improvement from the previous season. Burns next stop was with Fleck at Western Michigan, and this seemed to begin his path to becoming a head coach. He inherited a position group that was on shaky footing, as an unproven Jahan Dotson had to develop and become the No. 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. Finally, a fun game in Cleveland! For news and updates on the Kent State Golden Flashes, visit KentStateSports.com and follow us on Twitter @KentStAthletics. We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". 2023 Kent State University All rights reserved. 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. 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. During the run, North Dakota State became the first FCS team to earn a vote in the final FBS AP Poll. 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. Its 5,290 yards of total offense were the second most in program history. With Jake Pinegar not returning for an extra season, Penn State will have a new field goal kicker and kickoff specialist. What happened after the Browns returned from the Bye Week? 2) and Michigan (No. [a] The Kent State fielded their first team in 1920 coached by Paul G. Chandler and are currently coached by Sean Lewis. He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. Penn State is No. "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. in digital and print journalism from 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. 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. Sean Lewis became Kent State University's 22nd head football coach on Dec. 21, 2017. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Kent State Golden Flashes Coaches Seasons: 61 (1962 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 225-446-5 Conferences: MAC Conf. 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. Do you have a blog? Director of Athletics - Randale L. Richmond, Learfield IMG College - Corporate Partners, Organizational Chart-Sports Administrators, Play As One: The Strategic Plan for the Athletic Department, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Market of the Golden Flashes, 2022 Athletics Scholarship Auction: Tickets and Registration, TicketSmarter Official Ticket Resale Market of the Golden Flashes, Kent Sportswear - Official Team Shop of Kent State Athletics, Official UA Sideline Gear and Accessories, Kent Sportswear: Official Team Shop Of Kent State Athletics. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Cleveland.coms Terry Pluto takes a in-depth look at Burns path to becoming the next head coach at Kent State. Should we worry as NBA reality hits the Cavaliers? 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. 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 2018 campaign saw the Flashes improve in scoring offense by 11.2 points per game and also a whopping 108.4 yards per game. 2. Quarterback Dustin Crum was named the Vern Smith Leadership Award winner for MAC Most Valuable Player. 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. Lewis was the youngest head coach in the country when he got the Kent job at age 31 in December 2017. Tailback Rodney Smith also left school as one of the most productive backs in Minnesota history under Burns' watch. Burns has been a linchpin member of P.J. 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. 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 The expected news: Watson struggles and this could be painful. 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. 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. 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 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? 3. Burns is from Illinois and played collegiately at Indiana. 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. 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? An embarrassment. "We want to thank Coach Lewis and his family for five years of hard work, leadership and dedication. That distinction was previously held by the University of Oklahomas Lincoln Riley at age 34. 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 When a class is headlined by two offensive linemen, its typically unrealistic to expect them to play and to play well right away. Lewis played tight end and quarterback at Wisconsin under offensive coordinator Paul Chryst, an unusual incubator for a hyper-tempo offense. Flecks most important assistants, first at Western Michigan and now Minnesota, where he oversees a loaded running backs room. Lewis also works with the Golden Flashes' quarterbacks. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Manny Diaz was quick to point out last month that this isnt fantasy football. 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. New Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is introduced in a news conference Sunday. Chris Klieman Head Coach-Kansas State University. 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. He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. 4. Prior to connecting with 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. 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.". ESPN named him one of 45 Minority Coaches Under 45 to Watch in 2022. 7. News never stops. I am happy for Kenni to get the opportunity to lead the Kent State program. In his two years with Southern Illinois, the Salukis had a fullback and a tight end on the all-conference team both 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. Sean Lewis stepped down as head football coach at Kent State University, ending a five-year run with the Flashes. Penn State followed that loaded 2022 class with a solid 2023 group, ranked 14th. Try a week on us. The school was impressed with Burns connection to Craig Bohl, the current Wyoming head coach. He recorded his first career win in the home opener with a 54-14 triumph against Howard. Fleck at MAC member Western Michigan, July 13, 2022, ESPN story by Adam Rittenberg, ts obvious Browns should replace defensive coordinator Joe Woods. 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. Burns spent 2016 with P.J. 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. Lewis, 31, to become the youngest Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) head coach in the nation. Fleck (Western Michigan) 2015 Tom Herman (Houston) 2014 Of course, Ohio State (No. 2019 Ed Orgeron (LSU) 2018 Dabo Swinney (Clemson) 2017 Scott Frost (UCF) 2016 P.J. "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. 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. The 2023 Penn State football roster is starting to sort itself out, with the Nittany Lions now one week into spring semester classes. 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