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Athletes: Stick to what you know

Randy Ziemnik February 10, 2010

As an avid sports fan, nothing bothers me more than athletes who try to do things they’re simply not good at. Case in point: Michael Jordan playing baseball, Shaquille O’Neal acting, Charles Barkley...

Shields learns from veterans, pays it forward

Lance Lysowski February 10, 2010

On Jan. 20, 2008, Ellie Shields scored 31 points against Toledo. She was just a freshman then, but Shields has continued to be a force down low for the Kent State women’s basketball team. After Shields...

Battling the beam

Katie Corbut February 10, 2010

In their last two meets, the Kent State gymnastics team has had a glaring weakness in one event: the balance beam.In fact, the team has struggled so much that coaches decided after the Southern Utah meet...

Flashes’ comeback falls short against E. Michigan

Lance Lysowski February 8, 2010

Jones scores 21, KSU falls to third in conferenceTaisja Jones had another 20-pluspoint game Saturday against EasternMichigan, but the Flashescould not overcome an 18-pointdeficit in the second half, falling78-72...

Video: Lady Flashes Beat Rockets

February 8, 2010

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A crowning achievement for Saints’ Payton and Brees

Bob Glauber (MCT) February 8, 2010

Drew Brees and Sean Payton came to New Orleans four years ago to rebuild a football team.They poured their very souls into that enormous set of objectives, even when most of the city was still under water...

Track athletes reach NCAA qualifying marks

Jody Michael February 8, 2010

Two runnersmake the cutTwo Kent State track andfield athletes earned NCAA provisionalqualifying marks thisweekend as the team competedin the Meyo Invitational hostedby Notre Dame.Junior Alex Lizarribarr...

Flashes win 7th straight

Cody Erbacher February 8, 2010

Justin Greenescores 22 inwin over CMUIn its win over Central Michiganon Saturday, the Kent Statemen’s basketball team provedit was able to remain calm andtough in the 68-63 victory.Kent State coach Geno...

Gymnastics ‘underachieves’ in loss to Southern Utah

Katie Corbut February 8, 2010

Team struggles toplace in top threeThe Kent State gymnasticsteam fell to Southern Utah193.625 to 195.275 in what theteam hoped to be a redeemingcompetition from last week’sdisplay.The Flashes struggled...

Wrestling takes down Buffalo for first home MAC win

Rachel Jones February 8, 2010

“You’re in for a world of pain,Buffalo!” someone in the standsyelled as Danny Mitcheff (26-2)stepped onto the mat.He was right.At 133 pounds, Mitcheff won hismatch, 11-2, leading the No. 17 KentState...

Defense highlights recruiting class

Cody Francis February 5, 2010

Football’s 2010 freshmen rank third in conferenceThe Kent State football team announced its 20-member 2010 recruiting class on Wednesday. Of the 20 recruits, 16 are defensive players.Following a first-place...

Gymansts look to refocus

Katie Corbut February 5, 2010

Mistakes must be minimizedLast week’s meet against George Washington left much to be desired for Kent State’s gymnastics team. The Flashes counted two falls on beam, which docked one point from the...

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