2016 Kent State FOOTBALL GAME 10 VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN Kent State Athletic Communications The Opening Kick Aaron Chimenti, Assistant Director Primary Football Contact NO. 14 WESTERN MICHIGAN 9-0 (5-0) AT E-mail: [email protected] Work: (330) 672-8468 KENT STATE 3-6 (2-3) Cell: (330) 807-5789 Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 • 7:35 p.m. Dix Stadium (Field Turf/25,319) • Kent, Ohio Eugene Canal, Director TV: ESPN2 (Chris Cotter, Desmond Howard/Teddy Atlas) E-mail: [email protected] Radio: Fox Sports 1350 AM (Ty Linder, Rob Polinsky) Work: (330) 672-8467 Dave Carducci, New Media Director he college football nation’s eyes will be on Dix • With eight rushing TDs in his last four games, [email protected] Stadium Tuesday night when Kent State takes junior quarterback Nick Holley ranks 17th in the T its shot at No. 14 Western Michigan (9-0) on FBS in total touchdowns and 25th in rushing TDs. FLASH FACTS ESPN2. Meeting for the 55th time the Golden Flashes • Academic All-American, and senior linebacker and Broncos will be one of just two games around School Information Nick Cuthbert has made 35 tackles in his last six the country on election day. Name Kent State University games with a sack and recovered fumble. He was Location Kent, Ohio 44242 recently named a Campbell Trophy semifinalist. Founded 1910 FACTS IN A FLASH Enrollment 42,000 (all campuses) • Senior apache Najee Murray is tied for fourth in • Behind a 35-yard Shane Hynes field goal as time Alumni Worldwide 235,000 the nation in passes defended per game (1.6). Nickname Golden Flashes expired The Flashes are coming off their biggest Mascot “Flash” the Golden Eagle second-half comeback victory (27-24 at Central • The Flashes rank eighth in the FBS in fumbles Colors Navy Blue and Gold Michigan) since the 2003 season. recovered. Affiliation NCAA Division I • Five Kent State offensive linemen have made a President Dr. Beverly Warren • After making four interceptions at Central Alma Mater UNC-Greensboro Michigan, Kent State ranks 10th in the nation in combined 128 career starts. Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen turnovers gained and 18th in turnover margin. • Sophomore lineman Stefano Millin was chosen Alma Mater Minnesota State Mankato ’85 to wear the No. 54 jersey. (see page 6) Deputy A.D. (External) Casey Cegles • The Flashes rank 24th in the FBS in total defense. Deputy A.D. (Internal) Dr. Janet Kittell In conference-only games the Flashes rank second • Senior defensive end Terence Waugh ranks 18th Football SID Aaron Chimenti in the MAC in total defense. in the nation in sacks (8.0) and 29th in TFL (12.0). Conference Mid-American (East Division) • Kent State returned 10 Academic All-MAC Home venue Dix Stadium (1969) • Senior safety Nate Holley leads the nation with selections and three MAC Distinguished Scholar- Surface/Capacity FieldTurf/25,319 8.9 solo tackles per game (next highest is 7.5) and ranks second in total tackles (12.3). Athletes. Coaching Staff Head Coach Paul Haynes 2016 Kent State Schedule Alma Mater Kent State ‘93 Record at Kent State (Years) 12-32 (Fourth Season) Date Opponent Site/Stadium Time/Result Overall record Same Sept. 3 at Penn State (BTN) University Park, Pa./Beaver Stadium L, 33-13 Assistant Coaches Notable: Flashes trailed 16-13 at halftime Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Don Treadwell Sept. 10 NC A&T STATE (ESPN3) Kent, Ohio/Dix Stadium L, 39-36 (4 OT) Defensive Coordinator/ Linebackers Ben Needham Four overtimes mark longest game in program history Offensive Line Rob Zeitman Sept. 17 MONMOUTH (ESPN3) Kent, Ohio/Dix Stadium W, 27-7 Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator Mark Spencer Flashes outgain Hawks on the ground 235-67 Safeties Jeff Burrow Sept. 24 at Alabama (SECN) Tuscaloosa, Ala./Bryant-Denny L, 48-0 Wide Receivers Doc Gamble No. 1 Tide continues its dominance in non-conference home games Tight Ends/Special Teams Dave McMichael Oct. 1 AKRON* (ESPN3) Kent, Ohio/Dix Stadium L, 27-31 Cornerbacks Hank Poteat Zips’ 57-yard TD drive in final minute answers Flashes 97-yard TD drive Defensive Line Colin Ferrell Oct. 8 at Buffalo* (ESPN3) Amherst, N.Y./UB Stadium W, 44-20 Director of Football Operations Dayne Brown Strength & Conditioning Coach Ross Bowsher Big plays on offense, defense & special teams fuel 44-point total Graduate Assistant (Defense) Coty Burton Oct. 15 at Miami* Oxford, Ohio/Yager Stadium L, 18-14 Graduate Assistant (Defense) Greg Svarczkopf Miami converts 55-yard TD pass with 1:34 to play for go-ahead score Graduate Assistant (Offense) Jaren Maybin Oct. 22 OHIO* Kent, Ohio/Dix Stadium L, 14-10 Graduate Assistant (Offense) Dennis Cooper Bobcats hold Flashes on fourth-and-goal late in game Team Information Oct. 29 at Central Michigan* (CBS Sports) Mt. Pleasant, Mich./Kelly/Shorts W, 27-24 First year of football 1920 Flashes complete biggest comeback since 2003 All-time record 338-541-28/93 years Nov. 8 WESTERN MICHIGAN* Kent, Ohio/Dix Stadium 7:30 p.m. Bowl record 0-3 Second highest ranked opponent to play at Dix Stadium Last bowl (2012 season) GoDaddy.com Nov. 15 at Bowling Green* (ESPN2 or U) Bowling Green, Ohio/Doyt Perry 7 p.m. Result L, 17-13 vs. Arkansas State Flashes attempt to dethrone three-time MAC East champion 2015 overall record 3-9 Nov. 25 NORTHERN ILLINOIS* Kent, Ohio/Dix Stadium TBA 2015 MAC record/finish 2-6, T-5th East Day after Thanksgiving contest closes out regular season Starters returning/lost 21/6 Home games in BOLD CAPS | * Mid-American Conference game Letterwinners returning/lost 49/16 All times are Eastern and subject to change. Basic Offense Multiple Basic Defense 4-2 www.kentstatesports.com 1 2016 Kent State FOOTBALL GAME 10 VS. WESTERN MICHIGAN Kent State Media Services ALL-TIME SERIES NOTES & RELEASES WEEKDAY INTERVIEW SCHEDULE Western Michigan leads the all-time series with Kent Updated Kent State football game notes are avail- All interviews with Kent State players and coaches State 33-20-1 and leads the all-time series in Kent able in PDF format at www.kentstatesports.com. must be coordinated through the Athletic Communi- 16-11. The Golden Flashes won the most recent To receive the notes via e-mail, contact Asst. Dir. cations office. In-person interviews for coaches and matchup 32-14 in Kalamazoo in 2013, during the for Athletic Communications Aaron Chimenti at players will be conducted after practice on select days first season for both Paul Haynes and P.J. Fleck. The 330.672.8468 or [email protected]. only (typically Tuesday & Wednesday). Tuesday and Wednesday practices routinely end between 10:45- Flashes also won the most recent meeting at Dix CREDENTIALS 11:15 a.m. Coaches and players generally are not Stadium 41-24 on its 2012 homecoming game. All members of the media wishing to cover games available for interviews immediately before or during in a working capacity must seek appro priate press practice unless special circumstances warrant. In ad- TV/VIDEO/RADIO or photo/video passes in advance. Requests should dition, select players will be available at Paul Haynes’ be made at least one week in advance of game day weekly Monday press conferences. Tuesday night’s game game can be seen on ESPN2 on http://kent.sidearmsports.com/sb_output. Media members should call at least one day in ad- and Watch ESPN with Chris Cotter (play-by-play), aspx?form=18. If time permits, credentials will be vance for phone interviews, which will be conducted Desmond Howard (analyst), Teddy Atlas (analyst) around practice, meetings and class schedules. mailed; otherwise, they will be left at the media will- and Quint Kessenich (sideline). The game can be call window on the west side of Dix Stadium. heard live on Fox Sports 1350 and Golden Flashes Media sideline credentials will be issued only to PROFESSIONAL SCOUTS accredited photographers and reporters on assign- Professional scouts may receive credentials by Radio on iHeartRadio. Ty Linder will handle the ment. Both a credential and an armband must be sending a request via e-mail ([email protected]) to Di- play-by-play duties and is joined in the booth for the displayed for access to field level. Armbands may be rector of Athletic Communications Eugene Canal. If seventh year in a row by color analyst Rob Polin- picked up in the media area on the first floor of the space permits, seats will be provided in the media area sky. Jacob Pavilack will be the sideline reporter. press box. Media members may not work between on the first floor of the press box; otherwise scouts iHeartRadio can be heard on a computer, smart the 25-yard lines as suggested in the NCAA game will be given seats in the west side stands. management manual. phone or tablet. WEB SITE WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE Up-to-date Kent State football information is avail- THE COACHES Head Coach Paul Haynes will hold a weekly press able via the official athletics department web site at • Paul Haynes is in his fourth year at his alma ma- conference Mondays at 11:15 in the M.A.C. Center www.kentstatesports.com. ter. In 2013, Haynes became the first Flashes’ head loge (3rd Floor), from Sept. 5 - Oct. 31. Select play- Updated results and statistics are available as well as coach to win his debut since 1988. He was a two-time ers will also be available at that time. Drinks will be releases, team roster, player bios, coaching staff bios provided. and game recaps. The web site also features real-time All-MAC safety at Kent State from 1987-91, despite statistics for home games plus links to broadcasts of joining as a walk-on.