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OPINION: Are sports dynasties a bad thing?

Alex Cala January 25, 2019

For four straight years, the early part of my summers were defined by one thing and one thing only: the Cleveland Cavaliers seemingly inevitable NBA Finals matchup against the Golden State Warriors.While...

The Julian Edelman "college series" bobblehead released by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

Bobblehead hall of fame drops rare Edelman Flashes figurine

Henry Palattella December 5, 2017

For three years, Julian Edelman made his presence felt at Kent State, as he left the Flashes with school records in total passing (4,997) and rushing yards (2,483).On Tuesday, Edelman was recognized for...

New England Patriots' Julian Edelman breaks away from Atlanta Falcons' Levine Toilolo during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Students at Quaker Steak watch Patriots’ record comeback over Falcons in Super Bowl

Madeline Crandall & Henry Palattella February 5, 2017

As Luke Bryan sang the National Anthem for football’s biggest night of the year,­ Kent State students gathered in the lower level of the Student Center Quaker Steak and Lube, ordering wings and participating...

Kent State University President Beverly Warren and Kent State alumnus and current New England Patriots player Julian Edelman get ready to start the Kent State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Edelman returned to his alma mater to take part in the Homecoming parade as Grand Marshal. 

Patriots’ receiver comes home to Kent State

Jimmy Miller October 4, 2015

NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman finally got his chance to meet with his former team Friday night.In an interview Tuesday, Edelman said he hadn’t talked to the Kent State football team because of his...

Kent State University President Beverly Warren and Kent State alumnus and current New England Patriots player Julian Edelman get ready to start the Kent State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Edelman returned to his alma mater to take part in the Homecoming parade as Grand Marshal. 

Julian Edelman returns to Kent State as NFL star, proud alum

Jimmy Miller October 3, 2015

 Just a week before the biggest game of his life, NFL wide receiver Julian Edelman still had his mind on Kent State.Prior to last year’s Super Bowl, Edelman tweeted a “Throwback Thursday” with video...

Screenshot of announcement video posted to Kent State University Alumni Association's YouTube account

NFL player Julian Edelman announced as Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal

Emily Mills August 3, 2015

New England Patriots player Julian Edelman, a former Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback, will return as Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal in Kent State’s Homecoming ceremonies Oct. 3.“It’s exciting...

AP: Brady rallies Patriots to 28-24 Super Bowl win over Seahawks

Associated Press February 1, 2015

GLENDALE, Arizona — Tom Brady and the Patriots made this Super Bowl all about football, not footballs.The record-setting Brady threw for four touchdowns, including a 3-yarder to wide receiver Julian...

Our View: Deflategate about much more than 45-7 score

KS editors January 25, 2015

Ozzy, a grizzly bear at a Montana zoo, is assigned a difficult task that even gamblers in Las Vegas struggle to accomplish: accurately select a Super Bowl winner. Presented with two cakes designed to represent...