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No doubt about it: Bama is the best after BCS rout

Paul Newberry January 11, 2012

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As required, Alabama’s players whooped it up amid the confetti and fireworks, yet there was something muted about this championship celebration.Turns out, these guys knew the ending...

 

Committed quarterback offers instant impact

AJ Atkinson January 11, 2012

AJ Atkinson AJ Atkinson is the sports editor for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected]. Flashes football fans saw two quarterbacks this season, and neither was easy to watch at all...

Stevie Mitcheff, in the 133 weight class, defeated his opponent Izzy Montemayor 6-4 during a Feb. 21 wrestling match. The Flashes defeated Northern Illinois 37-6. File photo by Jessica Yanesh.

Kent State wrestlers eye MAC Championship

Tim Dorst January 9, 2012

Kent State wrestling coach Jim Andrassy feels good about his team’s performance this season as the Flashes continue their run toward the Mid-American Conference Championship.“I’m pretty happy with...

Freshman guard Kris Brewer drives to the hoop on Jan. 2 against Shawnee State. Kent won 90-65. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Kent men’s basketball falls on late comeback

Nick Shook January 9, 2012

Midway through the second half at Buffalo’s Alumni Arena, Kent State found itself in an advantageous but slightly unfamiliar situation. Leading by eight with just over 11 minutes to play following a...

Junior guard Trisha Krewson looks to pass the ball on Friday, Nov. 18, against Morehead State. The Flashes beat the Eagles 65-64 in their home opener. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Women’s basketball losing streak ends in conference opener

Matt Lofgren January 9, 2012

 Conference play and a new year means a whole new season for the Flashes as the women’s basketball team (2-10, 1-1 MAC) bounced back Saturday afternoon at the M.A.C. Center from an eight game losing...

Re-alignment of MAC football may affect Flashes’ season

John Dvozenja January 9, 2012

The Mid-American Conference has unanimously decided for a divisional realignment for football. The realignment includes the newest addition to MAC football, the University of Massachusetts, to the East...

Kent State women’s basketball drops its 8th straight

Matt Lofgren January 8, 2012

Dropping three games over winter break to extend their losing streak to eight, the Flashes have come to a crucial point in the season with the Mid-American Conference schedule opening up and 15 games left...

Junior guard Randal Holt carries the ball towards the hoop on Saturday, Nov. 19 against Alcorn State. The Flashes beat the Braves 77-58. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Men’s basketball travels to Western Carolina before 10-day break

Nick Shook December 9, 2011

Kent State has experienced an impressive start to the 2011-2012 season, including a 2-0 start on the road. The Flashes continue their six-game, nearly month-long road trip Saturday at Western Carolina.Kent...

Junior guard Trisha Krewson looks to pass the ball on Friday, Nov. 18, against Morehead State. The Flashes beat the Eagles 65-64 in their home opener. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Bucknell transfer taking charge of young women’s basketball line up

Matt Lofgren December 9, 2011

Junior forward Trisha Krewson is in new waters this season as she steps into the Flashes’ leading role on a team with six freshmen and only two returning players.At this point in the season, the young...

 

Opinion: NBA Super Teams

Michael Moses December 7, 2011

Michael Moses Michael Moses is the sports columnist for the Daily Kent Stater. Contact him at [email protected] and at @michaelmoses13. Last year, Lebron James teamed up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh...

Freshamn guard Jamie Hutcheson carries the ball down court on Friday, Nov. 18 against Morehead State. The Flashes beat the Eagles 65-64 in their home opener. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Women’s basketball drop fourth-straight as struggles continue

Matt Lofgren December 7, 2011

There never is a whole lot of good things to say about a 68-33 loss other than the young Kent State women’s basketball team (1-6) still has a lot of room for improvement.Kent State coach Bob Lindsay...

Michael Porrini. Photo by Jenna Watson.

Porrini’s path comes full circle as Flashes aim for MAC Title

Nick Shook December 7, 2011

Michael Porrini’s journey has never been simple.After multiple stops at various colleges, Porrini has returned home to Kent State. The path to becoming a Flash wasn’t easy though. Prior to enrolling...