Bowling Green, OH - The Kent State men's basketball (23-6, 13-3 MAC) team takes home a 79-69 win over Bowling Green Saturday evening.In a back-and-forth game, the Flashes were able to hold onto the second spot in the Mid-American Conference. We only index and link to content provided on other servers. What college has a unicorn mascot? The four Greater Akron/Canton wrestling districts should be jumping: Here's what to know, Record warm day in Greater Akron; heavy rain and high winds expected on Friday, Akron woman loses $40,000 to scam; police and Secret Service get money back. 192627 The Board of Trustees dismisses President McGilvrey in January 1926, after his repeated attempts to advance the schools standing antagonizes the Ohio legislature and the president of The Ohio State University. Odds & lines subject to change. The Flashes continued to deal with fouls, and the Cardinals took . #WeAreMarquette pic.twitter.com/zWy5nMnzeb. The most recent changes occurred in the late 1990s when women's golf and women's soccer were added as varsity sports, followed by the addition of women's lacrosse, which began play in 2019.[3]. Rutger says the eagle preens its feathers and eats after the games, signs that it is not stressed. [52], Outside the Mid-American Conference, Kent State has established rivalries with the two other NCAA Division I programs in Northeast Ohio, the Cleveland State Vikings from Cleveland State University, and the Youngstown State Penguins from Youngstown State University, both members of the Horizon League. Flashs plumage is brushed 2-3 times per month. linkedin, Kent State Kent Campus - If the teams split the season's meetings, each school gets a half-point. Early men's athletic events, in basketball and baseball, were played against local high school, church, and company teams. 3, 2023 8:32 pm11h ago, Hawkeye Wrestling Mar. A committee formally set the colors as royal blue and gold in 1925. However, the Nov. 29, 1927 Kent Stater and the 1927 Chestnut Burr still refer to the athletic teams as the Silver Foxes. A number of Golden Flashes alumni have gone on to play and coach in both college and major professional sports, such as Jack Lambert, Antonio Gates, Nick Saban, Lou Holtz, Thurmon Munson, and Emmanuel Burriss. Add john.steppe@thegazette.comto your contacts. . Buffalo has won two of its last three games and is coming off a 91-65 win over Ball State. Odds and Game Info Games in the respective conference tournaments can also factor in to which school receives the point if the teams split their regular-season meetings, with the conference tournament meeting acting as a deciding game. Visit ESPN to view the latest Kent State Golden Flashes news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more. Definitely another multiple-front team. The MAC is a one-bid league, so these two teams will be fighting for seeding in next week's conference tournament. Several Kent State athletic teams have enjoyed success in the Mid-American Conference and at the national level over the years and the university has produced individual national champions in both wrestling and track and field. This is when the school's nickname of Golden Flashes was chosen. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 1 Kent State. 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It was not until 1968 that Grog, a caveman from the comic B.C. Kent State went 3-1 last abbreviated season, marking the schools first back-to-back winning campaigns since 1976-77.In 2019, Kent State won its first bowl game, outscoring Utah State, 51-41, in the Tropical Smoothie Caf Frisco Bowl. Toledo rallied from a five-point deficit in the final 3:44 to beat Kent State 64-60 Wednesday night for its 11th consecutive victory. 1985 To increase school spirit and introduce a new era during the universitys sesquicentennial, the athletics department hatches an elaborate and carefully scripted campaign to unveil Kent States first official mascot, FlashThe Golden Eagle during the Oct. 12 Homecoming game against the University of Texas-El Paso (Oct. 15, 1985 Daily Kent Stater). When Lewis took the job as CU's offensive coordinator for Coach Prime, O . I'm gonna talk, I'm gonna do something, and I'm gonna let you know it.". Davis' 21 lead Kent State past Western Michigan 82-58 Through the 2013 regular season, he has a record of 342-209 at Kent State. Many people prepare for the reveal, including students in the Kent Technology Education Club who put in more than 300 hours to construct a giant egg (10) out of fiberglass and resin, which is brought onto the field at halftime. The Kent State Golden Flashes are averaging 75.4 points per game, 64.4 points against per game, 35.2 rebounds per game, and 12.5 assists per game. In sports with multiple meetings per season, whichever team wins the most games takes the full point. Additionally, Kent State used to sponsor the following sports, which were eliminated over the years largely due to budget constraints:[45]. . facebook, Kent State Kent Campus - The Badgers are looking to move forward in the postseason on Friday. "Flasher," a golden retriever became the school's mascot in the 1950s. 2 seed for Kent State (25-6, 15-3) in next week's Mid-American . Homecoming Brings Golden Flashes Together. You will begin to receive our Weekly Hawkeye updates. Friday night was a rare instance of Castaneda struggling offensively, as he scored 13 points but shot just 2-of-13 from the floor, including 1-of-10 from 3-point range. Since Akron's first MAC East title in 1998, the two teams have combined for eight MAC Tournament championships, eight MAC regular-season championships, and 13 MAC East division titles. Now it is up to new offensive line coach Bill O'Boyle to make sure that group is ready to hit the ground running literally when CU opens the season Sept. 2 at TCU. P.O. The school colors are officially defined as "Kent State blue" and "Kent State gold", which are shades of Navy blue and gold. Buy Kent State Golden Flashes tickets with VividSeats Other Games Search by Team All MENS-COLLEGE-BASKETBALL Tickets All Kent State Golden Flashes Tickets 2/25 @ Bowling Green Falcons 447 tickets left 2/28 vs Ohio Bobcats 42 tickets left 3/3 vs Akron Zips 46 tickets left hidden A dedicated athletic field was built around 1920 and the school's first gymnasium opened in 1925. Behind Dix Stadium are practice fields, as well as the Kent State Field House, which contains a full indoor football field. He remains the mascot (7) at least until 1979. Where are the Kent State Golden Flashes from? With tonight's loss, the Flashes dropped. [4] Around this same time, the teams became known as the "Silver Foxes" because then-president John Edward McGilvrey raised silver foxes on his farm east of campus. Currently, they are coached by Bob Lindsay, who has been with Kent State for 21 seasons as of 20092010. The Kent State Golden Flashes are the athletic teams that represent Kent State University. When you can win in the trenches, you can dictate the tempo and the flow of the game. But officially, Flash represents the intercollegiate athletic department, not the student body (Oct. 6 1978 Daily Kent Stater). But nobody could figure out what a Flash was, so Grog was as good a mascot as any.. That's a challenge for us.. The eight-foot-tall, 50-pound costume is made of wood supports and furry cloth by Esser Costume Co. of Pittsburgh for $500 ( 1978 Homecoming supplement, Daily Kent Stater). The dog has been offered as a mascot by Jack Kauvar, sophomore cheerleader, to cavort at all the Blue and Gold games. However, subsequent issues of the Kent Stater report that Kauvar is accepting donations to pay for the dogs hospital bills (Oct. 9), that he doesnt have time to keep Kim any more and needs to find him a good home (Oct. 15), that three people have offered to raise the puppy (Oct. 16) and finally that Kauvar has loaned Kim to the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity, but will continue to see that he is fed (Oct. 23). In addition, they have five NCAA tournament appearances, the most recent being in 2002, and one WNIT appearance. Since 1946, the two football teams have competed for the Wagon Wheel trophy. Made possible through a donation from DAndra Mull, Ph.D., a 2002 Kent State graduate, the naming of the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center honors the memory and legacy of E. Timothy Moore, a three-time Kent State alumnus who served as associate professor of Pan-African Studies and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. For those who couldnt make it back to campus, a livestream of the paradewas available. Kent State won the cup 13.57.5. . Kent State allows opponents to complete 69.4% of passes and rack up 287 yards per game. Kent State ranks sixth in . Kent State went 3-1 last abbreviated season, marking the school's first back-to-back winning campaigns since 1976-77.In 2019, Kent State won its first bowl game, outscoring Utah State, 51-41, in . Along with Grog, Raffstar and its rider were discontinued in 1974. [9] In 2012, the team made its first appearances in both the Super Regional round of the NCAA baseball tournament and the College World Series.[10]. The original school colors, as chosen by the schools first president John Edward McGilvrey, were orange and blue, believed to have been inspired by the school colors for the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, where McGilvrey had been a professor. During the winter sports season, Kent State has men's and women's basketball, women's gymnastics, wrestling, and men's and women's indoor track and field. . Through 2022, they have advanced to NCAA play for 21 consecutive seasons, reaching the championship round in five of them. On Oklahoma's 33-3 win over Kent State in Norman on Saturday, Sept. 10 to move to 2-0 on the 2022 season. One of the stars on this team, power forward Antonio Gates, went on to become a superstar tight end with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers. ease of movement overall appearance and presence. The Kent State Golden Flashes will be looking to bounce back from their first loss since early December when they face the Buffalo Bulls on Friday night. This years homecoming theme wasMilestones and Memories. Several activities and events took place leading up to the Homecoming Parade and football game. "Really, I'm just gonna go. [27], First developed in 1959, the Kent State women's gymnastics team was the first women's gymnastics team at the collegiate level. This is when the schools nickname of Golden Flashes was chosen. Heres our attempt to tell the story of how Kent State arrived at its moniker and mascotwhile grappling with the question, What exactly is a Golden Flash, anyway?. Flash is an anthropomorphized, constipated golden eagle, ranging in height from 6-foot to 6-foot-5. Life is easier with a human inside a furry suit. [13] Kent State also holds the MAC record for consecutive seasons with double-digit conference wins, also for ten consecutive seasons (the previous record was eight straight),[14] and in 2002 finished 171 in conference play, setting a MAC record for conference wins in a season. JANUARY 17 . The field hockey team plays its home matches at Murphy-Mellis Field, which opened in 2005 and is adjacent to Dix Stadium. 1 in Preseason Div. The regular admissions application deadline for Kent State is February 1. [8], The baseball team is Kent State's second oldest sport, though it is the school's oldest intercollegiate team. Wisconsin Basketball Scholarship Grid, Depth Chart, BREAKING: Badgers G Chucky Hepburn active vs Purdue, Kamari McGee more than ready to be Badgers starting PG if needed. All current teams compete in the Mid-American Conference. The Flashes compete with the Zips in softball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, women's soccer, and women's volleyball. Former Kent State female student-athletes pose for a picture before serving as this years Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals. Page has been named MAC Coach of the Year 20 times through 2017 and NCAA district IV Coach of the Year eight times. In his five seasons, Lewis has done a sensational job of building a moribund program the non-Power 5 equivalent of Kansas State. Flash attends all football, mens/womens basketball and volleyball matches; select wrestling, gymnastics, baseball and softball games; and campus and community events when needed. The Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Kent State Golden Flashes are set to square off in a MAC matchup that tips off the Friday college basketball schedule. In addition, the rear of the facility features heated stalls which allow team members to access the driving range even during the winter months to provide year-round training for both the men's and women's teams. I think were going to stick with that.. They carried the name of Golden Flashes with pride and they are not ready for it to be needlessly thrown out. The name stays. In my opinion, if youre going to have your mascot wear a football jersey, at least have that jersey match the one your team wears, I mean, cmon. The school held a contest in the 1920s, to select a new nickname, with the winner, taking home a $25 prize. Trending news, game recaps, highlights, player information, rumors, videos and more from FOX Sports. Ron DeGrand, a baseball player at Kent State in 1974, who wore the costume can attest to it sucking. The Kent State University Golden Flashes family was marking milestones and making memories at Homecoming 2022, held Saturday, Oct. 1. After falling in their previous three bowl game appearances, the 2019 Frisco Bowl was the program's first bowl game victory, a 5141 win over Utah State.[18]. KENT The Kent State men's basketball team relied on its second-half defense in a comeback win Tuesday night. He has a 33-to-6 touchdown-to-interception ratio since taking over starting duties early in 2019. Certainly the quarterback is an outstanding football player, a big part of what they do. [39] The team has its home meets at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, its home venue since 1950. The Golden Flashes have gone 13-0 in home games. Give Kents Athletic Teams a Name Contest will be decided once and for all at the Recognition Day Banquet . The golden eagle has remained the mascot to this day, but the current Flash the costumed bird that dances and pumps up the crowds on game day was introduced in 1994. "Flasher," a golden retriever became the school's mascot in the 1950s. [42] The wrestling team is currently led by head coach and Kent State alum Jim Andrassy, who has been with the team as a wrestler, graduate assistant, and assistant coach since 1990 and as head coach since 2003. When we go to war, we have fourteen golden and bejewelled crosses borne before us instead of banners; each of these crosses is followed by 10,000 horsemen, and 100,000 foot soldiers fully armed, without reckoning those in charge of the luggage and provision. The head coach since August 2015 is Eric Oakley, who came to the program in 2014 as an assistant. BOTTOM LINE: Ohio faces Kent State in MAC action Tuesday . Kent State couples celebrated the place that brought them together by gathering on the K at Risman Plaza (in front of the Kent Student Center)for a special Homecoming tradition called Kiss on the K. All couples kissed on the K when the bell rang. Fans packed Dix Stadium and sawthe Golden Flashes defeatthe Bobcats 31-24 in an exciting overtime win. He still shows up as a logo on DuBois Bookstore bags for years afterward. 2008 A new live golden eagle, Flash, makes its debut as Kent States official mascot on Jan. 23, 2008, prior to a mens basketball game with Akron (15). FlashFAST is the slogan for the Golden Flashes, who play Saturday at Kinnick Stadium against the fifth-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes. The win keeps KSU's hopes of a . Ask current team members and past members, and the overwhelming majority will favor keeping the current nickname. It was heavy and hot said DeGrand. All Sooners. Finally, in 1985, the golden eagle took over as mascot, after a long list of questionable mascots (and dont forget the dogs, you can never go wrong with dogs). In my opinion, if youre going to have your mascot wear a football jersey, at least have that jersey match the one your team wears, I mean, cmon. The Flash costume is washed after every use, if the event is longer than an hour and the helmet within the head is disinfected once a week. How are you supposed to talk smack against your rivals without a platform, like Twitter? Football also debuted as a sport in 1920, followed by wrestling, men's tennis, men's gymnastics, and men's swimming. The original was Freddie Flash, followed by Golden Flash, Flashman and Captain Flash.. [28] They began intercollegiate competition in 1964[29] and Mid-American Conference competition in 1981 and have enjoyed consistent success throughout their existence, which includes 11 Mid-American Conference meet championships[30] and 14 regular-season titles. [38] It has historically been one of the school's most successful teams, winning multiple conference titles and making a series of appearances in the NCAA tournament, finishing as high as 5th nationally in both 1941 and 1942. Some of the NFL players who played football at Kent State include Dri Archer, Joshua Cribbs, Julian Edelman, and James Harrison. However, an ad appears in the June 1, 1928 Kent Stater: "Name . We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Grog was then joined by the Golden Flasher, a western-themed mascot, which was a man or woman, dressed in blue and gold riding a horse. The coach is Jeff Duncan, who was hired as coach after the 2013 season. Kent State University/Nicknames. In 1977, another golden retriever became the mascot, this time named Mac the Flash. Kent State has made 12 MAC tournament title game appearances (most in conference history) and has won six (second most), along with six regular-season MAC titles and nine MAC East titles. u society Tri Kappa Called Tri Kappa meeting at the home of Betty Hux at 7:30 Thursday evening. But from there, Carry took control of the game along with a tremendous night from forward Chris Payton (22 points off the bench on 9-of-10 shooting). Sincere Carry's 17 points helped Kent State defeat Eastern Michigan 81-54 on Friday night. KSU senior Sincere Carry was determined to make sure it didn't happen again. Why your mascot sucks: Kent State University, Badgers continue postseason play in Final FaceOff matchup against Minnesota. 15 mascots and this is what you end up with? The new mascot was unveiled over homecoming weekend. The Homecoming football game featuredthe Kent State Golden Flashes taking on Mid-American Conference East Division foe the Ohio University Bobcats. The spring sports season features men's and women's golf, baseball, women's lacrosse, softball, and men's and women's outdoor track & field. Theyve got a good line good skill players. For more information or to hire Flash for a corporate or private event, contact ksuflashesmascot@gmail.com, call 330-672-3970, or fill out the Flash Appearance Request Form. 197174 During the tenure of head football coach Don James, the athletic department introduces a western-themed horse and rider (5) for all Dix Stadium games. 2 seed for Kent State (25-6, 15-3) in next week's Mid-American Conference tournament. The project excited a good deal of . There is no mention of a silver fox (1) ever attending a game. It lives in Baden, Pa., with its handler, Earl Shriver Jr. and appears at select home events until the mid-90s. Sadly, the name only lasted for six years. Each sport is worth one point, awarded to the winning team. He usually wears a football uniform, basketball uniform, or a shirt featuring the Kent State logo. Although no Kent State team has won a national title in any sport, several Golden Flashes teams have placed highly in NCAA national tournaments. [26], Along with the men's team, they practice at Windmill Lakes Golf Course in Ravenna and the Ferrara and Page Golf Training and Learning Facility in Franklin Township. It is disabled and unable to return to the wild, says Mona Rutger, founder of Back to the Wild, who uses fees from renting the eagle to benefit the centers mission. At halftime, those in attendance were treated to a show, as the school introduced their new mascot. "[20] The team is coached by Jon Mills, a Kent State alum who has been head coach since 2019. pinterest, Kent State Kent Campus - Muncie, Ind. The game wasKent States first conference game of the season. The team mainly competes in the Mid-American Conference. The school held a contest in the 1920s, to select a new nickname, with the winner, taking home a $25 prize. In 2008, he coached Kent State to its highest finish ever at the national level, finishing 6th in the country at the NCAA championship[21] as well as a ninth-place NCAA finish in 2000. "I think that's a moving target for us, that third scorer. It's true that Kent State has a lot to play for here, but so does Akron. 3, 2023 8:56 pm11h ago, Iowa Basketball Mar. "I'm up for any challenge. Since 2018, the head coach is Sean Lewis. 1955 The cover of the December 1955 Kent Alumnus is a photo of a golden retriever puppy wearing a cape branded with a K (3). The Ball State Cardinals (19-8, 10-4 MAC) will host the Kent State Golden Flashes (22-5, 12-2 MAC) after winning three home games in a row. The win gave Kent State its 25th regular season win of the season, which tied a school record. The Golden Flashes football team plays in the NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. [17] In 2001, Kent State hosted the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship at Dix Stadium, where they played their home games from 1997 through 2004. However, an ad appears in the June 1, 1928 Kent Stater: Name still open, to be decided Wednesday. This is when the schools nickname of Golden Flashes was chosen. The facility includes a 350-yard outdoor practice range, outdoor practice tees, and outdoor short-game practice areas as well as an indoor putting and chipping area, a video analysis room, and a science and motion putt lab. The first use of "Golden Flashes" occurred in 1927 after it was approved by the student body and faculty athletic committee. Flasher, a golden retriever became the schools mascot in the 1950s. Teeth, constipation, no Twitter? [24] while 2008 saw the Flashes win two regular-season tournaments, gain a national ranking of thirteenth, and win their tenth consecutive MAC title by 51 strokes. But few do that better than Kent States football team. The team was established in 1976 and began regular-season play in the Mid-American Conference in 1982 when the MAC added softball as a conference sport.[36][37]. The Golden Flashes are 17-3 SU in their last 20 matches. "Fortunately for me," he told The Oklahoman, "it was a big break.". Maybe a 16th time is the charm? The Golden Flashes are the athletic teams that represent Kent State University. A new live Golden Eagle, Flash was introduced in 2008. The men's golf team has had success both in the Mid-American Conference and at the national level, winning 28 MAC titles and making 36 appearances in the NCAA tournament, including 23 trips to the championship round and three regional championships, as of 2022. Despite misadventures when the costume temporarily goes missing several times, Grog (4) continues to amuse fans until 1974, when he is phased out as mascot by the athletic department. Quarterback Dustin Crum runs Kent States attack expertly. Transitioning from normal school Kent State Normal College becomes Kent State College. [54] He was first created in 1985, and the current costume was designed in 1994. [15] They have seven MAC East titles, six MAC overall titles, and four MAC tournament titles. Only Ohio is worse than the Golden Flashes when it comes to defending the pass. The school held a contest in the 1920s, to select a new nickname, with the winner, taking home a $25 prize. The Kent State Golden Flashes are a good team, but Eastern Michigan has been a lot more competitive than its 6-20 overall record and 3-10 conference record would indicate. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). In fact, the 19962001 MAC title games all featured Kent State vs. Toledo. And most importantly as it relates to this season, it locked up the No. Gambling problem? Not the (same) attack, but similar in that the quarterback was the catalyst of that football team all season long. The Kent State Golden Flashes will take on the Ball State Cardinals on 2/21/23. The Flashes and Vikings regularly meet in men's and women's basketball, wrestling, and softball, and previously had a long-standing series in baseball until the CSU baseball program was eliminated in 2011.