Maize's Golden Flashes: A Kent State Dynasty

[Maize]

NCAA Football Rankings - AP Top 25 - Updated: Aug 26, 2012
RK	LW	TEAM (VOTES)	W	L	POINTS
1	1	Alabama Crimson Tide	0	0	1500
2	2	Oklahoma Sooners	0	0	1424
3	3	Penn State Nittany Lions	1	0	1351
4	4	LSU Tigers	1	0	1279
5	5	Ohio State Buckeyes	0	0	1209
6	6	Oklahoma State Cowboys	0	0	1141
7	7	Miami Hurricanes	0	0	1075
8	8	Arkansas Razorbacks	1	0	1030
9	9	Michigan Wolverines	0	0	948
10	10	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	1	0	887
11	11	Clemson Tigers	0	0	829
12	12	Boise State Broncos	0	0	772
13	13	Florida State Seminoles	0	0	716
14	14	TCU Horned Frogs	0	0	663
15	15	Iowa Hawkeyes	0	0	612
16	16	Pittsburgh Panthers	0	0	562
17	17	Missouri Tigers	0	0	514
18	18	Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	0	0	468
19	19	Georgia Bulldogs	0	0	424
20	20	Florida Gators	1	0	382
21	21	Wisconsin Badgers	0	0	341
22	22	Michigan State Spartans	1	0	303
23	23	Oregon State Beavers	1	0	277
24	24	Rutgers Scarlet Knights	1	0	241
25	25	Ole Miss Rebels	1	0	198

Heisman Trophy Watch:
1. A.J. McCarron, QB, Alabama
2. Josh Nunes, QB, Stanford
3. Jordan Wynn, QB, Utah
4. Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
5. Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan

[Maize]

Recruiting News and Updates

Kent State
Martin, Ferguson First to Commit
After a disappointing 2012 Recruiting Class, Head Coach Billy Gonzales is trying to give Kent State a jump on this year's class. Continuing to focus on Ohio and Pennsylvania, Recruiting Coordinator Jeff Kastl wants to continue the regional focus on recruiting.

Included in this, is some key east coast recruiting trips. Especially early in the season, while Kent State is playing their first three games on the road and on the east coast. Also, Gonzales will tap into the south, as he did to recruit the team's top prospect last year, offensive tackle Justin Boone.

Already this year, the team has two players committed. Both are defensive players, and one, Kent State believes, could start or play significantly in 2013. Two-star safety J.T. Ferguson comes from local Reynoldsburg High School. A hard hitting safety, he also is an athletic freak and is all over the field. He has led his team in tackles for two seasons, and plans to do so again in his senior year.

Ferguson chose Kent State over Indiana and Buffalo. He committed to Secondary Coach Scott Booker, who visited Ferguson before the team's opening game against Rutgers. Joining Ferguson in committing already is defensive end Craig Martin.

Martin, also an Ohio native, is finally healthy after missing most of his junior year. Going into his junior year, he looked to be one of the best underclassmen defensive players in the state of Ohio. While his skills are unmatched, his toughness, work ethic, and ability to play three downs is in question. Looking to have a big senior season, no matter his play, he will play next year in Kent.

Players Committed In-Season
J.T. Ferguson, FS, Reynoldsburg, OH - 6'0" 184 - Nationally Ranked FS: #63
Craig Martin, DE, Kettering, OH - 6'5" 248 - Nationally Ranked DE: #206

[Maize]

Season 3, Game 2

September 1, 2012
Michie Stadium - West Point, NY

vs.
Kent Stalls, Army Solid in Opening Win

Game Boxscore
Kent State (0-2)....3.......6.......3.......7......19
Army (1-0)...........7.......7.......7.......7......28
Stat of the Game: Redzone Scoring: Kent State - 4/5 (3 FG) -- Army - 3/4 (3 TD)
Player of the Game: James Washington, RB - Army - 28 carries, 127 yards, 2 TD
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1st Quarter
ARMY: 87 yard punt return by M. Wallace (XP Good) - 12:12
KENT: 33 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - 1:13
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2nd Quarter
KENT: 20 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - 5:32
ARMY: 14 yard pass from T. Steelman to D. Collins (XP Good) - 2:31
KENT: 48 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - :09
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3rd Quarter
ARMY: 7 yard run by J. Washington (XP Good) - 9:22
KENT: 31 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - 2:33
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4th Quarter
ARMY: 2 yard run by J. Washington (XP Good) - 2:07
KENT: 5 yard pass from C. Finley to D. Gress (XP Good) - :15
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Player Stats
Chris Finley, QB - 19/41, 201 yards, 1 TD
Trent Steelman, QB - 14/25, 171 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 12 carries, 42 yards
James Washington, RB - 28 carries, 127 yards, 2 TD, 2 receptions, 27 yards
Jabari Davis, RB - 21 carries, 66 yards
Tyshon Goode, WR - 9 receptions, 97 yards
Danny Gress, TE - 6 receptions, 33 yards, 1 TD
Matthew Hurdle, WR - 4 receptions, 71 yards
Marcus Jackson, WR - 4 receptions, 51 yards
David Collins, TE - 2 receptions, 24 yards, 1 TD
Freddy Cortez, K - 4/4, Long of 48, 1/1 on XP
Michael Williams, K - 0/1, 4/4 on XP
Jacob Hardy, DE - 4 solo tackles (10 total), 5 for loss, 2 sacks
Nate Combs, MLB - 4 solo tackles (9 total)
Michael Cermak, OLB - 3 solo tackles (11 total)
Luke Batton, OLB - 3 solo tackles (5 total)
Dylan Harrison, SS - 3 solo tackles (4 total)
Mike Wallace, CB - 2 solo tackles (4 total), 4 returns, 103 yards, 1 TD
Chris Jackson, CB - 2 solo tackles (3 total), 1 INT
_______________________________
Injury Report
Robert Kearney, DT - Kent State - Abdominal tear - 3 weeks*
Dri Archer, RB - Kent State - Knee Bruise - 2 weeks*
* - Injury occurred during game
_______________________________

Next Game: @ #2 Penn State (2-0)

[Maize]

NCAA Football Rankings - AP Top 25 - Updated: Sep 2, 2012
RK	LW	TEAM (VOTES)	W	L	POINTS
1	1	Alabama Crimson Tide	1	0	1498
2	3	Penn State Nittany Lions	2	0	1393
3	4	LSU Tigers	2	0	1341
4	5	Ohio State Buckeyes	1	0	1305
5	6	Oklahoma State Cowboys	1	0	1238
6	9	Michigan Wolverines	1	0	1212
7	7	Miami Hurricanes	1	0	1202
8	8	Arkansas Razorbacks	2	0	1135
9	11	Clemson Tigers	1	0	998
10	12	Boise State Broncos	0	0	933
11	13	Florida State Seminoles	1	0	897
12	14	TCU Horned Frogs	1	0	832
13	10	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	1	1	714
14	17	Missouri Tigers	1	0	683
15	18	Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	1	0	648
16	20	Florida Gators	2	0	536
17	21	Wisconsin Badgers	0	0	487
18	2	Oklahoma Sooners	0	1	480
19	22	Michigan State Spartans	2	0	438
20	NR	Minnesota Golden Gophers	2	0	302
21	25	Ole Miss Rebels	2	0	293
22	16	Pittsburgh Panthers	0	1	287
23	NR	Virginia Tech Hokies	1	0	238
24	NR	USC Trojans	0	0	198
25	15	Iowa Hawkeyes	0	1	177

Heisman Trophy Watch
1. Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan
2. Josh Nunes, QB, Oklahoma
3. Zack Lee, QB, LSU
4. A.J. McCarron, QB, Alabama
5. Jordan Wynn, QB, Utah

[Maize]

Season 3, Game 3

September 8, 2012
Beaver Stadium - University Park, PA

vs.
Defensive Struggle, Nittany Lions Hold On

Game Boxscore
Kent State (0-3)...........0.......0.......0.......3........3
#2 Penn State (3-0)......7.......6.......7.......0......20
Stat of the Game: Total Offense: Kent State - 251 yards -- Penn State - 412 yards
Player of the Game: Robert Bolden, QB - Penn State - 18/28, 208 yards, 2 TD
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1st Quarter
PSU: 3 yard pass from R. Bolden to J. Brown (XP Good) - 1:08
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2nd Quarter
PSU: 18 yard pass from R. Bolden to M. Wedderburn (Conversion failed) - 10:27
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3rd Quarter
PSU: 1 yard run by C. Dukes (XP Good) - 11:12
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4th Quarter
KENT: 19 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - 3:02
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Player Stats
Robert Bolden, QB - 18/28, 208 yards, 2 TD
Chris Finley, QB - 18/42, 180 yards, 2 INT
Paul Jones, QB - 6/8, 67 yards
Jabari Davis, RB - 23 carries, 55 yards, 3 receptions, 70 yards
Curtis Dukes, RB - 15 carries, 80 yards, 4 receptions, 34 yards
Tyshon Goode, WR - 10 receptions, 46 yards
Justin Brown, WR - 5 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD
Marl Wedderburn, TE - 3 receptions, 31 yards, 1 TD
Freddy Cortez, K - 1/2, Long of 19
Jon Nichols, K - 0/1, 2/2 on XP
Leon Green, DE - 5 solo tackles (6 total), 1 FF
Michael Yancich, OLB - 3 solo tackles (11 total),
Sean Stanley, DE - 3 solo tackles (7 total), 3 for loss
Fabrice Pratt, CB - 3 solo tackles (6 total), 2 for loss
Josh Martin, DT - 3 solo tackles (4 total), 2 for loss, .5 sack
Derrick Thomas, CB - 1 solo tackle (4 total), 1 INT
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Injury Report
Mike Farrell, OT - Penn State - ACL Sprain - 1 week*
Danny Gress, TE - Kent State - Broken tibia - Season*
Robert Kearney, DT - Kent State - Abdominal tear - 2 weeks
Dri Archer, RB - Kent State - Knee Bruise - 1 week
* - Injury occurred during game
_______________________________

Next Game: vs. Ohio (2-1)

[Maize]

NCAA Football Rankings - AP Top 25 - Updated: Sep 9, 2012
RK	LW	TEAM (VOTES)	W	L	POINTS
1	1	Alabama Crimson Tide	2	0	1502
2	2	Penn State Nittany Lions	3	0	1433
3	3	LSU Tigers	3	0	1381
4	4	Ohio State Buckeyes	2	0	1329
5	6	Michigan Wolverines	2	0	1293
6	5	Oklahoma State Cowboys	2	0	1277
7	7	Miami Hurricanes	2	0	1190
8	9	Clemson Tigers	2	0	1072
9	11	Florida State Seminoles	2	0	971
10	12	TCU Horned Frogs	2	0	920
11	13	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	2	1	852
12	15	Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	2	0	816
13	16	Florida Gators	2	0	721
14	8	Arkansas Razorbacks	2	1	577
15	20	Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	0	524
16	22	Pittsburgh Panthers	1	1	393
17	NR	Texas A&M Aggies	3	0	381
18	NR	Texas Longhorns	3	0	372
19	24	USC Trojans	1	0	345
20	10	Boise State Broncos	0	1	318
21	18	Oklahoma Sooners	0	2	310
22	17	Wisconsin Badgers	0	1	265
23	10	Michigan State Spartans	2	1	259
24	25	Iowa Hawkeyes	1	1	235
25	NR	Oregon State Beavers	2	1	231

Heisman Trophy Watch
1. Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan
2. A.J. McCarron, QB, Alabama
3. Marquise Goodwin, WR, Texas
4. Zack Lee, QB, LSU
5. Uzoma Nwachukwu, WR, Texas A&M

[packersfan4eva]

You better turn this around, Maize. You're gonna get fired.

[Fox1994]

Slow start, but it's to be expected. You can do it.

[Maize]

You better turn this around, Maize. You're gonna get fired.

Worse case, if I do get fired, then I will just create another coach and take over Kent State again. It's not pretty, but I'm trying to be patient. Losing some of these games the way I have has hurt. Rutgers was not a game I planned on winning, but I was down 4 and throw a pick-six on a receiver screen. Three road games against tough teams, I just need to bounce back now with conference play starting.

Slow start, but it's to be expected. You can do it.

Thanks Fox. Definitely a slow start, but playing Rutgers, an Army team that is tough to figure out, and the second-ranked team, I cannot expect wins. I am really close to turning this thing around, but the talent gap is still pretty evident. Starting players in the 50's and low 60's and playing on AA, it's tough. Plus, recruiting is tough. Thanks for still following this.

Recruiting update and then the Ohio game, probably both posted tomorrow.

[Maize]

Recruiting News and Updates

Kent State
Players Line Up for Owls Games
After a tough loss to the second ranked team in the country, Kent State is finally heading toward its' home opener. The team only plays five home games at Dix Stadium this season, the first also being their MAC opener against Ohio. The two-time defending MAC Champion travels to Kent, Ohio with a winning record.

While Kent tries to avoid starting 0-4, they are also working on a strong start to their recruiting efforts. Two players have already given verbal commitments and now four will take their official visit when Kent hosts Florida Atlantic.

The top rated player visiting for the Owls game is two-star defensive end Scott Mayfield. Mayfield is a strong locker room presence, while also a presence in stopping the run. He leads Rocky River High in tackles, and could bolster a porous run defense for Kent State. He has only one offer, his offer from Kent State, and could commit to them before the his early October visit.

Another defensive player will be visiting, Martin Rodgers, a big and physical outside linebacker that could play end in college. He has prototypical size and good speed and has shown a knack for putting pressure on opposing Quarterbacks. He is considering Marshall and Akron, along with Kent and wants to make his decision before his final regular season high school game.

The other two that are visiting are in positions that Kent desperately will need to fill next season; Punter and center. Losing Josh Kline a year after losing Chris Anzevino, the team will need to add some depth to the interior of the offensive line. Hoping to add depth is Tim Jackson, from Detroit Catholic Central, a catholic league and state power in football. Jackson has been a three year starter for the Shamrocks and is considering Eastern and Western Michigan, along with possibly playing at Kent.

While Kent has made a push in recruiting to northern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, it has taken them throughout both states and stretched into Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan. Jackson could be the first recruit from Michigan to sign with Kent since Billy Gonzales became Head Coach.

Players Visiting vs. Florida Atlantic
Scott Mayfield, DE, Rocky River, OH - 6'1" 254 - Nationally Ranked DE: #139
Martin Rodgers, OLB, Trotwood, OH - 6'3" 212 - Nationally Ranked OLB: #173
Nick Harris, P, Newport, KY - 5'11" 211 - Nationally Ranked P: #20
Tim Jackson, C, Novi, MI - 6'2" 288 - Nationally Ranked C: #90

[Maize]

Season 3, Game 4

September 15, 2012
Dix Stadium - Kent, OH

vs.
Kent First Win in Opener, Lost in 4th

Game Boxscore
Ohio (3-1).............0......10.......0......14......24
Kent State (0-4).....0........7.......7.......0......14
Stat of the Game: First Downs: Ohio - 25 -- Kent State - 12
Player of the Game: Ryan Boykin, RB - Ohio - 14 carries, 65 yards, 1 TD
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1st Quarter
- No Scoring -
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2nd Quarter
OHIO: 1 yard run by D. Wilson (XP Good) - 4:52
OHIO: 43 yard Field Goal by M. Weller - 2:32
KENT: 62 yard run by C. Finley (XP Good) - :18
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3rd Quarter
KENT: 3 yard run by J. Davis (XP Good) - 9:05
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4th Quarter
OHIO: 1 yard run by R. Boykin (XP Good) - 12:17
OHIO: 2 yard pass from T. Tettleton to B. Bussey (XP Good) - 1:49
_______________________
Player Stats
Tyler Tettleton, QB - 21/45, 240 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT, 14 carries, 24 yards
Chris Finley, QB - 19/39, 181 yards, 1 INT, 8 carries, 76 yards, 1 TD
Jabari Davis, RB - 18 carries, 53 yards, 1 TD
David Wilson, RB - 14 carries, 78 yards, 1 TD
Ryan Boykin, RB - 14 carries, 65 yards, 1 TD
Tyshon Goode, WR - 10 receptions, 127 yards
Jordan Thompson, TE - 5 receptions, 41 yards
Bakari Bussey, WR - 4 receptions, 69 yards, 1 TD
Matthew Hurdle, WR - 3 receptions, 15 yards
Matt Weller, K - 1/2, Long of 43, 3/3 on XP
Freddy Cortez, K - 2/2 on XP
Dylan Harrison, SS - 4 solo tackles (5 total), 1 INT
Alphonso Lewis, OLB - 4 solo tackles (5 total)
Chris Jackson, CB - 3 solo tackles (5 total)
Brandon Hazzard, OLB - 2 solo tackles (10 total), 1 for loss, 1 FF
Maurice Christensen, DT - 1 solo tackle (4 total), 3 for loss
Gerald Moore, FS - 1 solo tackle (1 total), 1 INT
_______________________________
Injury Report
Danny Gress, TE - Kent State - Broken tibia - Season
Robert Kearney, DT - Kent State - Abdominal tear - 1 week
* - Injury occurred during game
_______________________________

Next Game: @ Miami Univ. (1-2)

[Maize]

NCAA Football Rankings - AP Top 25 - Updated: Sep 16, 2012
RK	LW	TEAM (VOTES)	W	L	POINTS
1	1	Alabama Crimson Tide	3	0	1504
2	2	Penn State Nittany Lions	3	0	1372
3	3	LSU Tigers	4	0	1309
4	4	Ohio State Buckeyes	2	0	1248
5	5	Michigan Wolverines	2	0	1188
6	6	Oklahoma State Cowboys	3	0	1130
7	7	Miami Hurricanes	3	0	1072
8	8	Clemson Tigers	3	0	1033
9	9	Florida State Seminoles	3	0	961
10	10	TCU Horned Frogs	3	0	924
11	11	Notre Dame Fighting Irish	3	1	830
12	12	Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	3	0	805
13	15	Minnesota Golden Gophers	3	0	660
14	16	Pittsburgh Panthers	1	1	570
15	17	Texas A&M Aggies	3	0	570
16	18	Texas Longhorns	4	0	527
17	19	USC Trojans	2	0	485
18	14	Arkansas Razorbacks	2	2	447
19	20	Boise State Broncos	1	1	406
20	21	Oklahoma Sooners	1	2	355
21	13	Florida Gators	2	1	349
22	22	Wisconsin Badgers	1	1	331
23	23	Michigan State Spartans	3	1	324
24	24	Iowa Hawkeyes	2	1	373
25	NR	Tennessee Volunteers	4	0	259

Heisman Trophy Watch:
1. Denard Robinson, QB, Michigan
2. Marquise Goodwin, WR, Texas
3. Garrett Gilbert, QB, Texas
4. Zack Lee, QB, LSU
5. A.J. McCarron, QB, Alabama

[Maize]

Statistics & Standings

Team Rankings
Category - Stat - Nat'l Rank
Points Per Game - 16.0 - 102nd
Total Offense - 316.0 - 39th
Pass Offense - 194.7 - 39th
Rush Offense - 121.3 - 36th
Total Defense - 409.0 - 117th
Pass Defense - 229.2 - 108th
Rush Defense - 179.8 - 120th
Turnover Differential - +3 - 20th

Individual Statistics
Passing
C. Finley - 91.0 QB Rating, 70/151, 779 yards, 3 TD, 4 INT, 9 sacked
Rushing
J. Davis - 77 carries, 221 yards, 2.8 AVG, 1 TD, 2 fumbles, Long of 7
C. Finley - 47 carries, 161 yards, 3.4 AVG, 2 TD, 0 fumbles, Long of 62
D. Archer - 12 carries, 52 yards, 4.2 AVG, 0 TD, 0 fumbles, Long of 7
Receiving
T. Goode - 33 receptions, 328 yards, 9.9 AVG, 0 TD, 0 drops, Long of 47
D. Gress - 13 receptions, 175 yards, 13.4 AVG, 3 TD, 0 drops, Long of 51
M. Hurdle - 9 receptions, 138 yards, 15.3 AVG, 0 TD, 2 drops, Long of 57
J. Davis - 6 receptions, 97 yards, 16.1 AVG, 0 TD, 0 drops, Long of 28
Blocking
J. Kline - 13 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed
B. Winters - 11 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed
M. Horne - 7 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed
K. Cleveland - 7 pancakes, 1 sack allowed
B. Wagner - 2 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed
J. Boone - 1 pancake, 0 sacks allowed
Defense
D. Harrison - 14 solo tackles (19 total), 0 for loss, 0 sacks, 2 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
L. Green - 12 solo tackles (23 total), 1 for loss, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 1 FF, 0 FR
B. Hazzard - 11 solo tackles (29 total), 5 for loss, 1 sack, 0 INT, 3 FF, 0 FR
L. Batton - 9 solo tackles (19 total), 0 for loss, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 1 FF, 0 FR
M. Fackler - 9 solo tackles (23 total), 2 for loss, 1 sack, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
J. Dooley - 8 solo tackles (14 total), 3 for loss, 1 sack, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
C. Jackson - 7 solo tackles (12 total), 0 for loss, 0 sacks, 1 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
Z. Gonosz - 6 solo tackles (17 total), 2 for loss, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
T. Johnson - 5 solo tackles (10 total), 1 for loss, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
F. Pratt - 4 solo tackles (14 total), 3 for loss, 0 sacks, 1 INT, 0 FF, 1 FR
S. Mehrer - 3 solo tackles (7 total), 0 for loss, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
Kicking
F. Cortez - 8/9, 88%, Long of 48, 4/4 on XP
Punting
F. Cortez - 30 punts, 1,348 yards, 44.9 AVG, 9 Inside 20, Long of 65
Kick Returns
F. Pratt - 12 returns, 237 yards, 19.7 AVG, 0 TD, Long of 35
Punt Returns
J. Davis - 13 returns, 109 yards, 8.3 AVG, 0 TD, Long of 29

[Maize]

Offense - Turn Production into Points
One third of the 2012 season is in the books, and Kent State is off to what is becoming a usual and expectedly slow start. 0-4, the team has played a difficult schedule, but has also struggled scoring in each of the games. Playing four tough defenses, three on the road, attributed to the lack of scoring.

Yet the coaching staff doesn't respond to "excuses," instead they are upset with the team averaging only 16 points per game. All while averaging 316 yards of offense, in a balanced effort. Head Coach Billy Gonzales sees the offense getting good production, but is pushing to "turn production into points."

Some also point out injuries to the offense, specifically losing Danny Gress at tight end, after he scored three touchdowns in two games. Additionally, the loss of Dri Archer has shown some inconsistencies at the running game. Jabari Davis, taking over for Archer as the starter, has shown is may not be ready to be the team's feature back.

Archer is expected to start in his first game after a slight knee injury held him out of the last two games. Davis will still see touches, but Archer is expected to take back his lead role. The team also adjusted for the Gress injury.

Dwayne James, who started the last two games, will go back to his role as the team's second tight end. A big and physical player, the 6'7" James will get more involved with the passing game. While the team transitions Matthew Hurdle from starting receiver to starting tight end.

Hurdle has proven to be a good blocker and also has exceptional receiving skills. Taking his place, Will Jones becomes the team's second receiver behind Tyshon Goode. William McKinney, a true freshman, will step into a starting role, after impressing coaches since he stepped on campus.

Another issue with the scoring could be the special teams and starting field position. Jim Fleming, the linebackers coach who is also in charge of special teams, is moving corner Ed Casenave to the kick return spot. Tyshon Goode, continuing to enhance his resume for the NFL, will be the team's second returner.

[Maize]

Season 3, Game 5

September 22, 2012
Yager Stadium - Miami, OH

vs.
Kent Gets Win in "Ugly" Game With Hawks

Game Boxscore
Kent State (1-4).....7.......7.......7.......7......28
Miami Univ (1-3).....7......3.......7.......0......17
Stat of the Game: Total Offense - Kent State - 467 yards -- Miami Univ. - 352 yards
Player of the Game: Chris Finley, QB - Kent State - 18/37, 374 yards, 3 TD
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1st Quarter
KENT: 57 yard pass from C. Finley to W. Jones (XP Good) - 11:22
MIAU: 1 yard run by M. Brown (XP Good) - 3:19
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2nd Quarter
KENT: 34 yard pass from C. Finley to M. Hurdle (XP Good) - 8:02
MIAU: 20 yard Field Goal by A. Johnson - 1:34
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3rd Quarter
KENT: 1 yard run by D. Archer (XP Good) - 2:56
MIAU: 25 yard pass from Z. Dysert to S. Marck (XP Good) - :20
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4th Quarter
KENT: 7 yard pass from C. Finley to T. Goode (XP Good) - 2:27
_______________________
Player Stats
Zac Dysert, QB - 22/48, 280 yards, 1 TD
Chris Finley, QB - 18/37, 374 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Matt Brown, RB - 19 carries, 60 yards, 1 TD, 6 receptions, 71 yards
Dri Archer, RB - 16 carries, 58 yards, 1 TD
Kevin Brasnahan, WR - 8 receptions, 112 yards
Tyshon Goode, WR - 6 receptions, 50 yards, 1 TD
Matthew Hurdle, WR - 4 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD
Will Jones, WR - 3 receptions, 137 yards, 1 TD
Steve Marck, TE - 3 receptions, 21 yards, 1 TD
Andre Johnson, K - 1/1, Long of 20, 2/2 on XP
Freddy Cortez, K - 0/1, 4/4 on XP
Mike Johns, DE - 4 solo tackles (6 total), 4 for loss
Luke Batton, OLB - 4 solo tackles (6 total), 2 for loss, 1 sack, 1 FF, 1 FR
Kyle Horne, DE - 4 solo tackles (5 total), 1 for loss, 1 sack, 1 INT
Terrell Johnson, DT - 3 solo tackles (5 total), 2 for loss, 1 sack
_______________________________
Injury Report
Craig James, CB - Miami Univ. - Forearm fracture - Season
Brad Bednar, C - Miami Univ. - Dislocated knee - 8 weeks
Danny Gress, TE - Kent State - Broken tibia - Season
* - Injury occurred during game
_______________________________

Next Game: vs. Central Michigan (3-1)