His commitment to his student-athletes and the Kent State community will be unmatched. 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 posted more than 50 points for the first time since 2008 and the first time at Dix Stadium since 2004. The talent around him should help elevate his play, with Cephus providing a boost. They should be able to attract guys who want to play in that type of system offensively.". Kent State had tremendous success on the field and in the classroom under his guidance," Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond stated. "We want to thank Coach Lewis and his family for five years of hard work, leadership and dedication. Fleck's staff since taking the running backs job at Western Michigan in 2016. 11 rushing attack in the nation this season. Fleck with Kenni Burns (L). 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. 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. If Sanders can draw elite athletes to Boulder, Lewis' system should be able to highlight them. Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. 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. He could become that No. 330-672-3350. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). Sean Lewis becameKent State University's 22nd head football coach on Dec. 21, 2017. "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 is a leader of men and a tremendous man of character. 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. 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. The Golden Flashes trailed 27-6 with under eight minutes remaining and won the game in regulation. ESPN named him one of 45 Minority Coaches Under 45 to Watch in 2022. Trying to make sense of the Browns first eight games. He was associate head coach and running backs coach since 2017 at Minnesota. 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. 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. Washington won 45-20. The Flashes had two games with over 600 yards of total offense including a 750-yard outburst against Bowling Green. Join our linker program. 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. "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. I am excited to follow his journey! 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 good news: Browns win. Cavs Scribbles on Garland, Mitchell, Bickerstaff Terry Pluto. Highlighting that streak was a 2021 Mid-American Conference East Division crown and the program's second trip to the conference title game. Fleck at MAC member Western Michigan. Or write about sports? He was the 2004 Iron Man Award recipient, given to the Hoosier who played the most snaps during the season. 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 Kenni is an elite coach and I am thrilled for him, his family and for Kent State. 5. 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. "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.". Kent State University His units paved the way for the #5 rushing attack in the FCS in 2009, averaging over 222 yards per game. Mario Moccia- New Mexico State Director of Athletics: Kent State University just made a tremendous hire with Coach Kenni Burns. 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. Browns pregame scribbles, Sick of how Browns are playing, lets look at the big picture Terrys Talkin Browns, What about Nolan Jones? When Fleck wanted someone else on the staff to address his Minnesota team, his first choice was Burns. He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. I am happy for Kenni to get the opportunity to lead the Kent State program. Former Kent State head coach Sean Lewis will join Deion Sanders' staff in Colorado. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Kent State University Golden Flashes 2022 Football Roster. 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. Lewis, 31, to become the youngest Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) head coach in the nation. 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. 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. 6 in the 247Sports Composite. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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 coaching career began as the offensive coordinator for his alma mater, Richards High School in Illinois. 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. In his two years with Southern Illinois, the Salukis had a fullback and a tight end on the all-conference team both seasons. 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. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Kent liked the cold weather background of Burns, who played at Indiana. Coach Burns, his wife, Ciara, and their two children, will no doubt have an immediate impact on the program. Championships: 1 Bowl Record: 4 Bowls, 1-3, .250 W-L% ( Major John Cunningham- University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics: Kenni is a tremendous coach and an even better person. All-American wide receiver Roger Lewis finished second in the nation in receiving yards (1,544) and third in touchdown catches (16). Do you have a blog? Talking about Guardians search for power & Amed Rosario Hey Terry, Can this be the start of something big for the Browns? We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Lewis transitioned to the college level in 2010 as tight ends coach at Division II Nebraska Omaha. 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Dix Stadium was the site of some very good football the last few years with Sean Lewis as coach. The two also have had and are still having great success after their retirements from the ring. I look forward to following his success at Kent State. 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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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. 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. Lisa Scalfaro Kent State athletic director Randale Richmond announces Kenni Burns as the head football coach. The deal is for five years, sources told ESPN. "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.". 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. 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. There he was part of a staff that went 43-2 over four seasons. 2023 Kent State University All rights reserved. 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. 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. He wrote this about Burns: He has become one of P.J. Will Dilfer have success at UAB. Its headlined by three top-100 prospects in offensive linemen Jven Williams and Alex Birchmeier and linebacker Tony Rojas. You "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. Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas is pictured during an NCAA football game against Washington on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Seattle. Finally, a fun game in Cleveland! In his first season at Kent State, Lewis engineered a drastic offensive improvement from the previous season. In 2017, Syracuse put up 40 or more points in three games and knocked off defending national champion Clemson27-24 on Oct. 13. 2) and Michigan (No. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 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During his career as a student-athlete, he served as a liaison between the student government and the athletic department. 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. 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. I think it fits a little bit of the wide-open attacking Pac-12 type of offenses. Coach Burns, his wife, Ciara, and their two children, will no doubt have an immediate impact on the program. 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). 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. The program posted the highest cumulative grade-point average and spring-term average under his guidance. Prior to connecting with P.J. Kent State has hired Minnesota associate head coach Kenni Burns to become the new head coach of the Golden Flashes, it was announced Wednesday. Burns is from Illinois and played collegiately at Indiana. Support cleveland.com, P.J. The Flashes ranked No. 10. During his career as a student-athlete, he served as a liaison between the student government and the athletic department. Follow Audrey on Twitter @audsnyder4, Transfer Dante Cephas had 10 career 100-yard games at Kent State. Kent liked his big vision for the program. The win gave Kent State back-to-back wins in the rivalry game for the first time since 2012. Director of Athletics - Randale L. 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Chris Klieman Head Coach-Kansas State University. The 2023 Penn State football roster is starting to sort itself out, with the Nittany Lions now one week into spring semester classes. 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. Bohl built North Dakota State into a powerhouse at the FCS level. Of Penn States 23 signees, 11 are on campus this winter. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Having worked in the Mid-American Conference would ideal. Coach Lew meet Coach Lou. 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. Fleck, Burns won three national championships with the North Dakota State Bison, serving as wide receivers coach from 2010-13. Email. During the run, North Dakota State became the first FCS team to earn a vote in the final FBS AP Poll. Penn State wanted to add at least two wide receivers after signing four-star wide receiver Carmelo Taylor in December. "We want to thank News never stops. New Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is introduced in a news conference Sunday. Updated: Dec 14, 2022 / 07:18 PM EST. Find out more. PJ Fleck- Head Coach-University of Minnesota. 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. They were previously a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference from 1932 through 1950. Penn State followed that loaded 2022 class with a solid 2023 group, ranked 14th. (0:57). Sean Lewis stepped down as head football coach at Kent State University, ending a five-year run with the Flashes. 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. 4 in pay for assistant coaches last year. He earned his B.A. 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. 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). 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.. He has served as the head coach for 17 years and has an impressive winning record. During his career as a student-athlete, he served as a liaison between the student government and the athletic department. Kenni is an elite coach and I am thrilled for him, his family and for Kent State. I dont have Burns salary yet, but I expect it to be at least what Lewis was making. Head Coach. 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.". Manny Diaz was quick to point out last month that this isnt fantasy football. Penn State is No. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Last week, Penn State added Calvin Lowry as an offensive analyst and assistant wide receivers coach. Director of Athletics - Randale L. 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Former Kent State head coach Sean Lewis will join Deion Sanders' staff in Colorado. 2 overall recruit in the ESPN 300 last year, chose Jackson State over Georgia and Florida State. Both programs have been to the College Football Playoff multiple times before. 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. Keep in mind the timing, though. 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. 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. "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. 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. 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. Phone. Burns has been a linchpin member of P.J. 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. The team was known as the Silver Foxes from 1920 to 1926 and as the Golden Flashes from 1927 forward. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Sean Lewis announced hes leaving after five seasons in Kent to become a coordinator at the University of Burns reportedly will sign a five-year deal with Kent State. Burns and his wife Ciara have a daughter (Raziah) and a son (Kohen). Lewis coached tight ends and inside receivers at Eastern Illinois. 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. Kent liked the cold weather background of Burns, who played at Indiana. Contents 1 Seasons 2 See also 3 Notes 4 References Seasons [ edit] Burns and his wife, Ciara, have a daughter (Raziah) and a son (Kohen). That team went 13-1, reached the Cotton Bowl and dominated the MAC like no team in recent history. Penn State, like all programs, has mainly seen reserve players enter the portal. The future is bright for Kent State Football! Lewis was the youngest head coach in the country when he got the Kent job at age 31 in December 2017. Need a break from the Browns, how about reading about the Guardians? Fleck has been grooming Burns to become a 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 2018 campaign saw the Flashes improve in scoring offense by 11.2 points per game and also a whopping 108.4 yards per game. Burns was extremely prepared for his interview. 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 . They had recruited wisely, knowing the 5-star players were not coming their way. Terry Plutos Guardian Scribbles. Running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen are special, and the offensive line showed improvement despite dealing with injuries to Olu Fashanu and Landon Tengwall, who are set to return. 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. Congratulations to Kenni, Ciara, and their two children! 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. ThePanthers made the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs both seasons and reached the quarterfinals in 2013 with a 12-2 mark. At North Dakota State, he coached five All-Missouri Valley wide receivers in his four seasons. In 2021, Lewis led the Golden Flashes to a 7-7 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the Mid-American Conference. Both the 2012 and 2013 National Champion teams had wide receivers record 1,000-yard seasons. Kent State University is looking for a new head football coach. All rights reserved (About Us). PJ Fleck- Head Coach-University of Minnesota. 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. Mark Coyle- University of Minnesota Director of Athletics: Kent State has made a great choice in Kenni Burns. At Minnesota, Burns established himself as an elite running backs coach. Lewis earned a bachelors degree from Wisconsin in agricultural sciences in 2007. The Flashes also excelled in the classroom during his five-year tenure. Quarterback Dustin Crum was named the Vern Smith Leadership Award winner for MAC Most Valuable Player. 3) could still be ranked ahead of the Nittany Lions. Kent State University is looking for a new head football coach. Burns spent 2016 with P.J. 8. 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. Theres going to be inevitable growing pains for the first-year starter, but he was a five-star prospect for a reason. Of course, Ohio State (No. Colorado will owe Kent State $750,000 as part of Lewis' buyout, ESPN reported. 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.". 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. Fleck for the past six seasons and is in his 15th year as a college coach. He completed his degree in general studies with a concentration in political science and a minor in African American Studies. We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". Lewis served as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Matt Johnson, that seasons MAC Offensive Player of the Year. The deal is for five years, sources told ESPN. Penn State had Tinsley on campus last January. 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. Burns student-athletes have excelled under his tutelage. 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. Fleck at MAC member Western Michigan, July 13, 2022, ESPN story by Adam Rittenberg, ts obvious Browns should replace defensive coordinator Joe Woods. 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