We are thrilled to bring Sean to Kent State, Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen said. 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.". All rights reserved (About Us). 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. Washington won 45-20. 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. 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. If Sanders can draw elite athletes to Boulder, Lewis' system should be able to highlight them. His commitment to his student-athletes and the Kent State community will be unmatched. ESPN named him one of 45 Minority Coaches Under 45 to Watch in 2022. 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. 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? Lewis spent his previoussix seasons alongside head coach Babers at Syracuse (2016-17), Bowling Green (2014-15) and Eastern Illinois(2012-13). I am happy for Kenni to get the opportunity to lead the Kent State program. Prior to connecting with P.J. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. His success in five seasons at Kent has been so appreciated by the administration there that a source told ESPN they aim to keep a similar up-tempo style, as it's fun to watch, fan-friendly and easy to recruit to. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. In his two years with Southern Illinois, the Salukis had a fullback and a tight end on the all-conference team both seasons. 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. When Bohl was hired at Wyoming in 2014, Burns followed him. Kent State wide receiver Dante Cephas is pictured during an NCAA football game against Washington on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Seattle. Will Levis hadnt won the starting quarterback job before and saw the writing on the wall. Noah Cain dealt with numerous injuries and then was the first to depart what became a crowded backfield, though it quickly thinned. 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. One year earlier, the Falcons won a MAC East title and the Camellia Bowl. Sanders proved to be a prolific recruiter at Jackson State; Travis Hunter, the No. Director of Athletics - Randale L. 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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. 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. Burns and his wife Ciara have a daughter (Raziah) and a son (Kohen). Will Dilfer have success at UAB. You stack up the places hes coached: Minnesota, Western Michigan, Wyoming, South Dakota State and Southern Illinois. Cavs dump the Fats Cats, back to being Junkyard Dogs Terry Plutos Scribbles. For news and updates on the Kent State Golden Flashes, visit KentStateSports.com and follow us on Twitter @KentStAthletics. Former Kent State head coach Sean Lewis will join Deion Sanders' staff in Colorado. 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. Email. Year four of the FlashFAST era set numerous program records under Lewis watch. John Cunningham- University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics: Kenni is a tremendous coach and an even better person. Snyder is an active member of the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM) and is the professional adviser for Penn States student chapter. He got his college coaching start at Division-II's Millersville (PA) before landing at Southern Illinois University, serving as the tight ends and fullbacks coach for the Salukis for two seasons. The talent around him should help elevate his play, with Cephus providing a boost. They had recruited wisely, knowing the 5-star players were not coming their way. Burns was named to Bruce Feldmans Hot Assistants to watch in his 2022 annual article for The Athletic. Recruiting has also taken an uptick since Lewis arrived in Kent. News never stops. Fleck has been grooming Burns to become a head coach. 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Sean Lewis announced hes leaving after five seasons in Kent to become a coordinator at the University of Colorado. Thats a lot of transitions for coordinator Stacy Collins to work through. We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". He has served as the head coach for 17 years and has an impressive winning record. Fleck, Burns won three national championships with the North Dakota State Bison, serving as wide receivers coach from 2010-13. 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. "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.". I think it fits a little bit of the wide-open attacking Pac-12 type of offenses. Fleck at MAC member Western Michigan. 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. 3) could still be ranked ahead of the Nittany Lions. "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.". 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 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 offense continued to take big strides in 2019, improving from 22 points per game in conference play in 2018 to over 34 points in 2019. Talking about Guardians search for power & Amed Rosario Hey Terry, Can this be the start of something big for the Browns? Terry Plutos Scribbles. 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. 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. 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. 2 overall recruit in the ESPN 300 last year, chose Jackson State over Georgia and Florida State. Jon Sauber covers Penn State football and mens basketball for the Centre Daily Times. 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 AP 6. I dont have Burns salary yet, but I expect it to be at least what Lewis was making. 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. Highlighting that streak was a 2021 Mid-American Conference East Division crown and the program's second trip to the conference title 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. New Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is introduced in a news conference Sunday. Championships: 1 Bowl Record: 4 Bowls, 1-3, .250 W-L% ( Major We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Hall of Famer Mary Kay Cabot has covered the Browns for 31 years, her story. A 2006 graduate of Indiana University, Burns played three seasons at running back for the Hoosiers. Penn State has never been. Burns comes to Kent from the University Terry Plutos Guardian Scribbles. In just his second season, Lewis orchestrated one of the best turnarounds in college football. 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. The Golden Flashes captured their first East Division title since 2012 and played in the conference title game for the third time in program history. "We want to thank Coach Lewis and his family for five years of hard work, leadership and dedication. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. What about Myles Straw? There he was part of a staff that went 43-2 over four seasons. In his first season at Kent State, Lewis engineered a drastic offensive improvement from the previous season. They should be able to attract guys who want to play in that type of system offensively.". (Photo Courtesy of Kent State.). Kent State Golden Flashes Coaches Seasons: 61 (1962 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 225-446-5 Conferences: MAC Conf. 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. Former Kent State head coach Sean Lewis will join Deion Sanders' staff in Colorado. 2) and Michigan (No. 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. We have a lot of work and recruiting to do, and I can't wait to get started.". He is a leader of men and a tremendous man of character. 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. 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