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Beer Sales

Beer sales at Dix Stadium put more football fans in the stands

Taylor Rosen October 15, 2014

On tap at Dix Stadium, beer has not only led to a spike in attendance and an increase in revenue for Kent State, but it has enhanced the game day experience for Flashes fans.“Beer provides excitement...

Mid-American Conference Schools' Rankings

Kent State football ranked 126th in CBS Sports’ 128

Richie Mulhall October 13, 2014

CBS Sports released its most updated college football rankings Monday, and Kent State fans are not going to like how the Flashes stack up against the Division I competition.The Flashes, currently labeled...

KSU football quick hits

Richie Mulhall October 6, 2014

What’s next for the FlashesAfter suffering a close, heartbreaking 17-14 loss to the Northern Illinois Huskies this past Saturday in DeKalb, Illinois, the Kent State football team (0-5, 0-2 MAC) will...

KSU football fights and improves, but falls to 0-5 at Northern Illinois

Taylor Rosen and Richie Mulhall October 4, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State football team must find a way to finish off the opposition and maintain a sense of urgency for the entire 60 minutes if they want to defeat Massachusetts at Dix Stadium this Saturday.The...

Sophomore wide reciever Earnest Calhoun completes a pass from Colin Reardon at the game against Southern Alabama Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. The Flashes lost their second game 13-23.

Kent State football falls to South Alabama

Taylor Rosen September 6, 2014

Box ScoreThe Kent State football team came out of the gate sluggish Saturday afternoon and was never able to get ahead, falling to South Alabama, 23-13.“You can’t have negative plays,” Kent State...

Kent State football kicks off this Saturday

Taylor Rosen August 27, 2014

Fab Five to watch for this season  Jordan Italiano (S) One of the best safeties in the MAC last season, totaling 78 tackles. Colin Reardon (QB) The sophomore now has one season’s worth of experience...

MAC announces 2014 MAC Football Preseason Coaches Poll

Taylor Rosen, Riche Mulhall August 25, 2014

The Mid-American Conference released its annual football preseason coaches poll Monday and selected the Bowling Green Falcons and the Toledo Rockets to win the East and West Divisions, respectively.The...

KSU football preview: Flashes face imperative 2014

Ray Strickland August 23, 2014

OffenseAfter struggling last season, Kent State looks to redeem itself from a disappointing 2013-2014 campaign. Kent State had a difficult time on the offensive side of the ball last year, particularly...

Football player’s funeral scheduled for Monday

Richie Mulhall August 22, 2014

A visitation, funeral and reception for Bitsko are scheduled for Sunday and Monday this week. Calling hours will be 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the St. Peter Catholic Church Family Center Gymnasium at 6161 Chambersburg...

ANNA HOFFMAN | THE KENT STATER

Coach, football team reflect on teammate’s impact

Richie Mulhall August 21, 2014

Jason Bitsko’s last tweet wasn’t just a typical status update.“There are 86,400 seconds in a day,” the tweet read. “Make sure you use one of those to thank god for everything you have #stayfocused.”His...

Bitsko

KSU football player found dead

Richie Mulhall August 20, 2014

Kent State football player Jason Bitsko, a junior marketing major, was found dead in his off-campus apartment Wednesday morning.Bitsko didn’t  show up for morning practice, drawing questions from...

Jason Bitsko

KSU football player pronounced dead

Richie Mulhall August 20, 2014

Kent State University confirmed the death of junior football player Jason Bitsko. The cause is unknown. He was found unresponsive in the bedroom of his off-campus apartment from an undetermined medical...