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Medina junior QB drawing attention throughout the midwest

Sean Blevins Sports reporter October 4, 2020

Despite only playing at quarterback since his freshman year of high school, Drew Allar picked up the position quickly and has drawn the attention of many Division I programs in the Midwest. The son of...

Kent State’s football team celebrates after defeating Akron last season. Oct. 12, 2019.

Back in MACtion: Kent State football to play in the fall

Owen MacMillan Sports editor September 25, 2020

Mid-American Conference football teams will take the field this fall following the MAC Council of Presidents’ unanimous vote today to reverse their decision to postpone the football season.The council...

NCAA announces plan for fall sport championships in the spring

Owen MacMillan Sports editor September 23, 2020

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors took up the issue of fall season sports playing national championships during the spring.Last month, the NCAA decided to move forward on plans...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis looks toward the scoreboard during Kent State's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Kent State suspends football operations, cancels spring showcase

Ian Kreider Sports reporter March 11, 2020

Kent State football announced all football operations will be suspended until April 12 in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The spring showcase scheduled for April 11 is canceled,...

Quarterback Dustin Crum (14) hands the ball off to Xavier Williams (18), during the football game on Nov. 14, 2019. The Flashes beat the University of Buffalo 30-27.

Five factors heading into Kent State’s game against Ball State

Ian Kreider Sports reporter November 20, 2019

Kent State is coming off the largest fourth quarter comeback in the FBS this season. They need two more wins to become bowl eligible. The first game is against offensive juggernaut Ball State. Here’s...

Redshirt sophomore running back Xavier Williams gets run down by Miami defenders during first half on Oct. 26, 2019. The Golden Flashes lost 16-23 against Miami Ohio.

Lack of run game, untimely turnovers result in second straight Kent State loss

Ian Kreider Sports reporter October 26, 2019

A week after putting up 38 points and almost 500 yards of total offense, Kent State did not score a touchdown until six minutes left in the third quarter.At one point, Kent State running backs ran 20 times...

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Our View: Fireworks > Field Hockey

The Editorial Board October 6, 2019

Kent State cleared itself of any Title IX violations after a month-long internal investigation into a Division I field hockey game between the University of Maine and Temple University.The game was canceled...

Joel Nielsen is the athletic director of Kent State University.

Athletic director Nielsen apologizes for Kent State stopping field hockey game

Gina Butkovich September 9, 2019

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association issued a statement condemning Kent State’s actions on Saturday, and Joel Nielsen released a statement of apology.  On Saturday, Kent State stopped a NCAA...

The University of Maine's field hockey team released a statement on Twitter.

Kent State calls off field hockey game for football game

Gina Butkovich September 7, 2019

Updated on Sept. 9 to include official responses from the University of Maine Director of Athletics Ken Ralph, Temple University's Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft and the National Field Hockey...

KSU Head Football Sports Performance coach Jeff Sobol addressing the team after the fall scrimmage on Aug. 19 2019. 

Five takeaways from Monday’s football press conference

Ian Kreider September 2, 2019

1. Nobody’s guaranteed to keep their starting job. Coach Sean Lewis said junior quarterback Woody Barrett was “our guy” in a post game press conference after last week’s 30-7 loss at Arizona State....

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OPINON: Kareem Hunt signing is a major miscalculation

Alex Cala February 17, 2019

Looking at the NFL’s official Personal Conduct Policy, you can see the emphasis the league purports to place on disciplining its players.This 8-page document defines discipline for criminal acts that...

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OPINION: Ohio State is poised to compete for titles

Sean Belvins February 9, 2019

New Ohio State transfer quarterback Justin Fields was ruled eligible to play immediately by the NCAA on Friday, a move that solidifies what is arguably the biggest pull of the first-ever college football...