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Towson player Spencer Wilkins runs into Kent player Luke Wollet during the Aug. 30 at Dix Stadium. Kent State won the game 41-21. Photo by Phil Botta.

Coach says Flashes have plenty of room for improvement

Tim Dorst September 8, 2012

Going into Saturday, the Kent State football team had never beaten an opponent from the Southeastern Conference.Performing well and getting a win against a team from the toughest conference in the country...

Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell is escorted onto the field by linebacker Ray Lewis (52) before the Ravens faced San Diego Sunday, December 10, 2000. Modell was honored by his team for his 40-year association with the NFL. Photo by George Bridge

Sports with Shook: Reflect on Modell’s passing with honesty — forget the venom

Nick Shook September 6, 2012

Art Modell died on Thursday.This much is true.The former owner of the Cleveland Browns, and later, the Baltimore Ravens, passed away due to natural causes at age 87. A column about this was sure to come...

Flashes volleyball comes home for first time this season

Drew Jones September 6, 2012

It will be a very busy weekend for the Kent State volleyball team as they host the fifth annual Kent State Mizuno Classic.This will also mark the first home games for the Flashes this season. They kick...

Quarterback Spencer Keith, number 3, runs onto the field with the Flashes at their home opener against Towson. Keith completed 10 of 19 passes for a total gain of 82 yards in offense during the Flashes' 41-21 winning game against Towson. Photo by Jacob Byk.

Flashes prepare for major test against University of Kentucky.

Tim Dorst September 6, 2012

JACOB BYK | DAILY KENT STATERQuarterback Spencer Keith, number 3, runs onto the field with the Flashes at their home opener against Towson. Keith completed 10 of 19 passes for a total gain of 82 yards...

Freshman Brigid Callaghan runs during the Tommy Evans Cross Country Invitational on Thursday afternoon in Firestone Park in Akron. Photo by Brian Smith.

Heller Dashes into First Place at Flashes’ Cross-Country Opener

Rich Scheuermann September 6, 2012

Senior Michael Heller had a standout performance Thursday at the Tommy Evans Invitational in Akron. The meet marked both the men’s and women’s first race of the season.Heller won the men’s 4-mile...

Kent State cross-country kicks off season at Tommy Evans Invitational

Rich Scheuermann September 5, 2012

The Kent State men’s and women’s cross-country teams will begin their seasons Thursday at the Tommy Evans Invitational held at Firestone Metro Park in Akron, Ohio.Both teams look to improve upon last...

Newspaper veteran looks to modernize KSU sports website

Tim Dorst September 5, 2012

David Carducci, former sports reporter for the Record-Courier, has been named the Director of New Media for the Kent State Athletics Department.Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen announced the hiring of...

Sports with Shook: Perez unleashes ‘Pure Rage’ again

Nick Shook September 5, 2012

Let’s start this column with a little bit of role play.You work at a big-time company. You have a small role — pencil sharpener for Warren Buffet — but the pressure is outrageously high. Warren...

Two Flashes continue careers overseas

BRIAN SMITH September 4, 2012

Right: Kent State guard Michael Porrini jolts past the Akron defense during the March 2 game in the MAC center. The Flashes lost the game against Akron 61-55. Photo by Brian Smith.Left: Senior forward...

Right: Kent State guard Michael Porrini jolts past the Akron defense during the March 2 game in the MAC center. The Flashes lost the game against Akron 61-55. Photo by Brian Smith.Left: Senior forward Justin Greene fights for positioning after a free throw during a game against Ball State at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 11. Kent State beat Ball State 76-55. Photo by Anothny Vence

Two Flashes continue careers overseas

Matt North September 4, 2012

Justin Greene and Mike Porrini played together as teammates from 2010 to 2012, winning an array of Mid-American Conference awards and leading the Golden Flashes to two straight 20-win seasons. Now they...

Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson throws and completes a pass against Alabama in the first half of the Cowboys Classic at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, September 1, 2012. Photo by (Julian H. Gonzalez/Detroit Free Press

Sports with Shook: The most wonderful time of the year

Nick Shook September 4, 2012

Bratwursts were grilled, stands were filled, beverages were chilled and Michigan got killed.Well, at least they were on the scoreboard.Either way, college football made its annual triumphant return, starting...

Kent State Football Prepares for Kentucky

Jon Jankowski September 2, 2012

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