ThePanthers made the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs both seasons and reached the quarterfinals in 2013 with a 12-2 mark. Penn State has never been. 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. His commitment to his student-athletes and the Kent State community will be unmatched. Tom Allen- Head Coach- Indiana University. Burns and his wife Ciara have a daughter (Raziah) and a son (Kohen). 7. 2) and Michigan (No. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. Audrey Snyder has covered Penn State since 2012 for various outlets, including The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Patriot-News and DKPittsburghSports. Will Levis hadnt won the starting quarterback job before and saw the writing on the wall. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Highlighting that streak was a 2021 Mid-American Conference East Division crown and the program's second trip to the conference title game. Sean Lewis becameKent State University's 22nd head football coach on Dec. 21, 2017. He arrived in 2020 looking for stability after bouncing around from job to job. The Golden Flashes trailed 27-6 with under eight minutes remaining and won the game in regulation. Chris Klieman Head Coach-Kansas State University. Kent State University is looking for a new head football coach. At Minnesota, Burns established himself as an elite running backs coach. 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. (0:57). "We are truly excited to welcome Kenni, his wife Ciara and their two children into our Golden Flashes' family," Richmond said. Dante Cephas (@FouLceph) January 16, 2023. Kent State posted more than 50 points for the first time since 2008 and the first time at Dix Stadium since 2004. Dix Stadium was the site of some very good football the last few years with Sean Lewis as coach. Sean Lewis became Kent State University's 22nd head football coach on Dec. 21, 2017. 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. 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Whoever Franklin hires to lead the receiving corps inherits a group has much to prove. Fleck for the past six seasons and is in his 15th year as a college coach. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He is entering his third season as head coach and remains one of the youngest coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). He came into the interview with the theme being Kent Grit. A tough, cold-weather Midwestern team. A tight end and quarterback at Wisconsin, Lewis was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection under Alvarez. At North Dakota State, he coached five All-Missouri Valley wide receivers in his four seasons. The win gave Kent State back-to-back wins in the rivalry game for the first time since 2012. They were previously a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference from 1932 through 1950. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Colorado will owe Kent State $750,000 as part of Lewis' buyout, ESPN reported. 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Burns was also a member of Flecks 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. Kent looked deep into Burns background. Of course, Ohio State (No. 9. Over the past 61 years since 1962, the program has just 11 winning seasons (two Penn State wanted to add at least two wide receivers after signing four-star wide receiver Carmelo Taylor in December. Kent State University Current Wisconsin Badger head coach Paul Chryst served as his offensive coordinator and position coach. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. It was the first bowl win in school history andthe fourth bowl in programhistory and first since 2012. 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. Kenni is an elite coach and I am thrilled for him, his family and for Kent State. The Flashes had two games with over 600 yards of total offense including a 750-yard outburst against Bowling Green. 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. Burns spent 2016 with P.J. 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. Of course, Ohio State (No. I am excited to follow his journey! Go To Kent wanted a coach with strong Midwestern connections. 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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". Burns became Minnesota's assistant head coach in 2019 after coming over with Fleck from Western Michigan as the running backs 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. I dont have Burns salary yet, but I expect it to be at least what Lewis was making. Richmond ran his first major search at the school since arriving in April 2021. In his two years with Southern Illinois, the Salukis had a fullback and a tight end on the all-conference team both seasons. When a class is headlined by two offensive linemen, its typically unrealistic to expect them to play and to play well right away. Lewis coached tight ends and inside receivers at Eastern Illinois. The early enrollees are getting acclimated, while many NFL and transfer portal decisions have been made. 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. At North Dakota State, he coached five All-Missouri Valley wide receivers in his four seasons. Terry Plutos Scribbles. It will also have a new punter, a new snapper and a new punt returner. "They'll be able to get players and play in a wide-open passing attack. Kent liked the cold weather background of Burns, who played at Indiana. Lewis went 24-31 in five years, a tenure that was generally deemed successful as he won the school's first bowl game in history and endured a difficult schedule that featured three high-profile buy games a year. Let's grade CFB coach hires: How does Deion fit at Colorado? Burns spent four years with Bohl as a receivers coach. Those numbers were fueled by a fast-paced offense that led the nation in offensive snaps per game (87.8). The official 2022 Football Roster for the Kent State University Golden Flashes 2022 Football Roster. Burns and his wife, Ciara, have a daughter (Raziah) and a son (Kohen). Penn State had Tinsley on campus last January. Burns student-athletes have excelled under his tutelage. The expected news: Watson struggles and this could be painful. "We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". What happened after the Browns returned from the Bye Week? For news and updates on the Kent State Golden Flashes, visit KentStateSports.com and follow us on Twitter @KentStAthletics. Sean Lewis announced hes leaving after five seasons in Kent to become a coordinator at the University of Colorado. He recorded his first career win in the home opener with a 54-14 triumph against Howard. 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. 5. 5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. Terry Plutos Guardian Scribbles. "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 was named to Bruce Feldman's Hot Assistants to watch in his 2022 annual article for The Athletic. 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. "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.". 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. During the run, North Dakota State became the first FCS team to earn a vote in the final FBS AP Poll. In 2021, Lewis led the Golden Flashes to a 7-7 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the Mid-American Conference. There he was part of a staff that went 43-2 over four seasons. 3. football@kent.edu. Director of Athletics - Randale L. 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He earned his B.A. 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. "I am excited and humbled to lead the Kent State football program. 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 This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Need a break from the Browns, how about reading about the Guardians? Kent State has turned its program over to Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns, who will try to build on the success started by Sean Lewis. 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. Kent States five-win improvement to 7-6 was tied for eighth-best in the FBS in 2019. Burns' ability to lay out a vision and implement it appealed most to Kent State athletic director Randale Richmond, sources told ESPN. Kenni Burns was named the 23rd head football coach in Kent State football history, on December 14, 2022. 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. Having worked in the Mid-American Conference would ideal. Manny Diaz was quick to point out last month that this isnt fantasy football. 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 Football Scoop identified Burns as one of their Rising Stars amongst minority coaches. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 3) could still be ranked ahead of the Nittany Lions. Of course, Ohio State (No. 2. Sanders proved to be a prolific recruiter at Jackson State; Travis Hunter, the No. "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. 2019 Ed Orgeron (LSU) 2018 Dabo Swinney (Clemson) 2017 Scott Frost (UCF) 2016 P.J. That team went 13-1, reached the Cotton Bowl and dominated the MAC like no team in recent history. Burns would be a candidate for multiple MAC jobs and perhaps some in the Mountain West He is a holistic person developer, a purpose-driven recruiter, a faith-based principled leader, an adaptable game planner and pristinely organized, a Group of 5 athletic director said.. 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. 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. 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 team was known as the Silver Foxes from 1920 to 1926 and as the Golden Flashes from 1927 forward. Burns was extremely prepared for his interview. "I am excited and humbled to lead the Kent State football program. The deal is for five 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. The Flashes placed six players on the All-Conference list, headlined by sophomore kicker Matthew Trickett who was named Special Teams Player of the Year. Its headlined by three top-100 prospects in offensive linemen Jven Williams and Alex Birchmeier and linebacker Tony Rojas. 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 . 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. Im thankful for many things, and you the readers are a big part of that. 6. However, the reality is that Penn State is in a much better spot in terms of depth and shouldnt need immediate help like it desired last year at positions like running back and linebacker. Bohl built North Dakota State into a powerhouse at the FCS level. KENT, Ohio (WKBN) Kent State University has hired Kenni Burns as the 23rd head football coach in school history. Lewis' offenses at Kent finished in the top five in total offense in both 2020 and '21. He was associate head coach and running backs coach since 2017 at Minnesota. "We are truly excited to welcome Kenni, his wife, Ciara, and their two children into our Golden Flashes' family," Richmond said. Burns' student-athletes have excelled under his tutelage. Lewis earned a bachelors degree from Wisconsin in agricultural sciences in 2007. Follow Audrey on Twitter @audsnyder4, Transfer Dante Cephas had 10 career 100-yard games at Kent State. Washington won 45-20. He promoted Burns to assistant head coach in 2019. He was the 2004 Iron Man Award recipient, given to the Hoosier who played the most snaps during the season. Do you have a sports website? 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. Quarterback Dustin Crum was named the Vern Smith Leadership Award winner for MAC Most Valuable Player. Head Coach. Kent State set the program record for plays (1,052), yards (6,907), first downs (362), rushing yards (3,482) and passing yards (3425). News never stops. 6 in Stewart Mandels early top 25 for 2023, one spot ahead of where it finished in the final AP poll for 2022. Lewis coaching career began as the offensive coordinator for his alma mater, Richards High School in Illinois. Kenni will do it his way! 6 in Stewart Mandels early top 25 for 2023, one spot ahead of where it finished in the final AP poll for 2022. Penn State is No. 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? Coach Lew meet Coach Lou. What a night for the Browns, who played the game they way they should. Coach Burns, his wife, Ciara, and their two children, will no doubt have an immediate impact on the program. Burns is from Illinois and played collegiately at Indiana. Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas is pictured during an NCAA football game against Washington on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Seattle.
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