Maize's Golden Flashes: A Kent State Dynasty

[Maize]

News Around College Football​

Top 25
1. Wisconsin - 3-0
2. Oklahoma - 2-0
3. Ohio State - 3-0
4. Boise State - 2-0
5. Texas - 3-0
6. Florida - 3-0
7. TCU - 3-0
8. Iowa - 2-0
9. Nebraska - 2-0
10. Alabama - 2-1
11. Miami - 1-1
12. West Virginia - 2-0
13. Stanford - 2-0
14. Texas A&M - 1-0
15. Penn State - 3-0
16. Oregon - 2-1
17. Georgia Tech - 2-0
18. Pittsburgh - 2-1
19. Auburn - 2-0
20. Washington - 1-1
21. Clemson - 2-0
22. Utah - 2-0
23. Texas Tech - 1-1
24. Arkansas - 2-1
25. Rutgers - 2-0

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Heisman Watch
1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State
2. Bert Reed, WR, Florida State
3. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
4. DeSean Hales, WR, Texas
5. Brennan Clay, RB, Oklahoma

 

[Maize]

Recruiting News and Updates​

Kent State
Brown First to Commit For Gonzales
Only three weeks into the 2011 season, Billy Gonzales is considering the start of the season, the start of his first recruiting class. It is already off to a fast start when Terry Brown became the first player to sign under Head Coach Gonzales.

Tapping into his Florida pipeline, Head Coach Gonzales signed Brown over the phone. The Clearwater High School captain chose Kent State over Florida Atlantic, Florida International and considerations from Indiana. Kent State and FAU were the only two to offer Brown a scholarship, and he was quick to sign with the Golden Flashes.

A run-stopper that reminds people of Lee Stalker, he could be the full time replacement for Stalker next fall. The team also started to organize official visits, getting three players to take their official visit when the team hosts MAC rival Bowling Green.

The highest rated, Michael Thomas, is another defensive lineman targeted by Kent. The Brunswick native and avid bowler is a versatile player that could also play end at the next level. The two-star tackle is looking at other MAC schools including Akron, Ohio, Miami, and Ball State.

The team also has two one-star players that will visit for that game. One of which, Richie Robinson, the coaching staff is high on. A safety, the staff believes Robinson could be a quick fit into Kent's secondary. A hard hitter, he is between Bowling Green and Kent State, and could make his decision after that game and visit.

Marcus Meyers, a guard and Pennsylvania native, looked to be all but committed to Marshall. But he still wants to visit other schools, including Kent State. A pass-blocking specialist, the coaching staff believes he could be a great addition to their offensive line.

Players Committed In-Season

Terry Brown, DE, Clearwater, FL - 6'5" 262 - Nationally Ranked DE: #219
Players Visiting vs. Bowling Green

Michael Thomas, DT, Brunswick, OH - 6'3" 271 - Nationally Ranked DT: #110

Richie Robinson, FS, Overlook Manor, OH - 6'1" 183 - Nationally Ranked FS: #75

Marcus Meyers, OG, Mechanicsburg, PA - 6'4" 286 - Nationally Ranked OG: #153

 

[packersfan4eva]

Damn, tough loss dude. Nice job landing a good recruit.

 

[Maize]

Damn, tough loss dude. Nice job landing a good recruit.

Yes, it was a tough game but Purdue was pretty good. I could use a good recruiting class for next year, and next gen recruiting is a ton of fun. I've been enjoying it. Ohio game will be posted tonight.

 

[Maize]

Season 2, Game 4

Season 2, Game 4

September 17, 2011
Peden Stadium - Athens, OH

vs.

Bobcats Take MAC Opener, Turnovers Abound​

Game Boxscore
Kent State (1-3)...10........7........0.......3........20
Ohio (2-1).............3......17......13........0.......33
Stat of the Game: Redzone Scoring: Kent State - 4/7 (57%) -- Ohio - 4/4 (100%)
Player of the Game: Matt Weller, K - Ohio - 4/4, Long of 54, 3/3 on XP
______________________________________
1st Quarter
OHIO: 43 yard Field Goal by M. Weller - 10:56
KENT: 12 yard pass from S. Keith to K. Pressley (XP Good) - 7:37
KENT: 29 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - 3:21
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2nd Quarter
OHIO: 3 yard pass from T. Tettleton to J. Thompson (XP Good) - 11:16
OHIO: 10 yard pass from T. Tettleton to G. Fortune (XP Good) - 10:36
KENT: 1 yard run by S. Keith (XP Good) - 4:00
OHIO: 42 yard Field Goal by M. Weller - :01
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3rd Quarter
OHIO: 1 yard run by K. Underwood (XP Good) - 5:35
OHIO: 54 yard Field Goal by M. Weller - 2:20
OHIO: 39 yard Field Goal by M. Weller - :14
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4th Quarter
KENT: 29 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - 11:01
_______________________
Player Stats
Tyler Tettleton, QB - 25/45, 316, 2 TD, 3 INT
Spencer Keith, QB - 18/43, 306 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT, 14 carries, 1 TD
Jerry Kelly, RB - 14 carries, 59 yards
Jacquise Terry, RB - 14 carries, 58 yards
Kyle Underwood, RB - 8 carries, 22 yards, 1 TD
Tyler Futrell, WR - 11 receptions, 166 yards
Kendrick Pressley, WR - 8 receptions, 148 yards, 1 TD
Tyshon Goode, WR - 8 receptions, 107 yards
Jordan Thompson, TE - 6 receptions, 71 yards, 1 TD
Gary Fortune, WR - 5 receptions, 39 yards
Matt Weller, K - 4/4, Long of 54, 3/3 on XP
Freddy Cortez, K - 2/3, Long of 29, 2/2 on XP
Leon Green, DE - 10 tackles (5 solo), 2 for loss, 1 sack
Eric Benjamin, OLB - 10 tackles (4 solo), 2 for loss, 1 sack
Mark McFadden, OLB - 8 tackles (5 solo), 2 for loss, .5 sack
John Taylor, DE - 7 tackles (4 solo), 2 for loss, 1 sack
Ishmaa'ily Kitchen, DT - 6 tackles (3 solo), 2 for loss, 1 sack
Chris Gilbert, CB - 4 tackles (2 solo), 1 INT
Issa Braithwaite, CB - 2 INT
_______________________________
Injury Report
Chris Finley, QB - Bruised shoulder - 3 weeks
Will Johnson, OLB - Strained back - 1 week
* - Injury occurred during game
_______________________________

Next Game: @ Central Michigan (4-0)

 

[Maize]

News Around College Football​

Top 25
1. Wisconsin - 4-0
2. Oklahoma - 3-0
3. Ohio State - 3-0
4. Boise State - 2-0
5. Florida - 4-0
6. Texas - 3-0
7. TCU - 4-0
8. Iowa - 2-0
9. Nebraska - 3-0
10. Alabama - 3-1
11. Miami - 2-1
12. West Virginia - 3-0
13. Stanford - 3-0
14. Penn State - 3-0
15. Oregon - 3-1
16. Georgia Tech - 3-0
17. Pittsburgh - 2-1
18. Washington - 2-1
19. Clemson - 3-0
20. Utah - 3-0
21. Texas A&M - 1-1
22. Cal. - 3-0
23. Texas Tech - 2-1
24. Auburn - 2-1
25. Rutgers - 3-0

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Heisman Watch
1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State
2. Bert Reed, WR, Florida State
3. Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin
4. DeSean Hales, WR, Texas
5. Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State

 

[packersfan4eva]

This is not looking good. No, sir.

 

[Maize]

This is not looking good. No, sir.

I agree, it's not looking pretty. But, those are probably the toughest games on my schedule. Gets easier from here, minus the Oklahoma State game later.

 

[Maize]

Changes as Team Fires Up For Chips
Coming off of three straight losses, Kent State is looking to turn it around against another tough team, Central Michigan. Heading to Mount Pleasant for their game against the undefeated Chippewas (4-0), the team is now a quarter of the way through the 2011 season.

Through four games, they have lost Quarterback Chris Finley to injury, and will be without him for at least two more games. In spot duty, Spencer Keith has not played well, with only two touchdowns (1 passing) in two starts. With Giorgio Morgan also pushing for time, Head Coach Billy Gonzales named Keith the starter, at least for one more week.

A bigger problem for the offense might be the rushing game. In four games, the team has one rushing touchdown: A one yard run by Spencer Keith. Described as "unbelievable and unacceptable," Offensive Coordinator Tony Alford knows that must change. While the team is averaging just shy of 100 rushing yards per game; it does shows the teams difficulties in the red zone.

Also not helping the offense is the play of the interior of the line. Although it will see a change, as Chris Anzevino was benched in favor of Brian Waters. Listed as a tackle, Waters played at center last season. After allowing two sacks in two games, a struggling Anzevino was benched after a disappointing start to his Senior season.

With one week off, the team will need to regroup before its' third straight road game. Then it is home for two potentially winnable games against Ball State and Miami University.

 

[Maize]

Statistics & Standings

Team Rankings
Category - Stat - Nat'l Rank
Total Offense: 319.7 - 37th
Pass Offense: 222.5 - 34th
Rush Offense: 97.2 - 65th
Points Per Game: 15.0 - 100th
Total Defense: 358.0 - 107th
Pass Defense: 209.0 - 92nd
Rush Defense: 149.0 - 113th
Turnover Differential: -1 - 76th

Individual Statistics
Passing
C. Finley - 104.1 QB Rating, 37/80, 394 yards, 4 TD, 0 INT, 3 sacked
S. Keith - 80.9 QB Rating, 39/89, 496 yards, 1 TD, 5 INT, 7 sacked
Rushing
J. Terry - 56 carries, 197 yards, 3.5 AVG, 0 TD, 0 fumbles, Long of 7
C. Finley - 25 carries, 81 yards, 3.2 AVG, 0 TD, 1 fumble, Long of 10
D. Archer - 21 carries, 72 yards, 3.4 AVG, 0 TD, 0 fumbles, Long of 10
Receiving
T. Goode - 31 receptions, 302 yards, 9.7 AVG, 1 TD, 2 drops, Long of 47
K. Pressley - 24 receptions, 316 yards, 13.1 AVG, 2 TD, 2 drops, Long of 41
D. Archer - 5 receptions, 57 yards, 11.4 AVG, 1 TD, 0 drops, Long of 29
J. Terry - 3 receptions, 71 yards, 23.6 AVG, 1 TD, 0 drops, Long of 48
Blocking
B. Winters - 7 pancakes, 1 sack allowed
K. Cleveland - 5 pancakes, 0 sacks allowed
B. Wagner - 4 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed
M. Fay - 4 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed
C. Anzevino - 3 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed
B. Waters - 0 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed
Defense
B. Tyson - 11 solo tackles (28 total), 4 for loss, 1 sack, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
F. Pratt - 10 solo tackles (16 total), 2 for loss, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
L. Batton - 10 solo tackles (26 total), 5 for loss, 1.5 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
L. Green - 10 solo tackles (23 total), 5 for loss, 2 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
L. Stalker - 8 solo tackles (20 total), 5 for loss, 2 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 1 FR
I. Kitchen - 8 solo tackles (15 total), 4 for loss, 2 sacks, 0 INT, 1 FF, 0 FR
J. Pleasant - 8 solo tackles (15 total), 1 for loss, 0 sacks, 1 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
C. Gilbert - 7 solo tackles (12 total), 0 for loss, 0 sacks, 1 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
C. Tiggle - 6 solo tackles (16 total), 2 for loss, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 1 FR
W. Johnson - 3 solo tackles (7 total), 2 for loss, .5 sack, 0 INT, 1 FF, 0 FR
R. Kearney - 3 solo tackles (4 total), 0 for loss, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
M. Fackler - 3 solo tackles (4 total), 0 for loss, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 0 FF, 0 FR
T. Johnson - 3 solo tackles (13 total), 0 for loss, 0 sacks, 0 INT, 1 FF, 0 FR
Kicking
F. Cortez - 6/9, 66%, Long of 43, 6/6 on XP
Punting
M. Rinehart - 35 punts, 1,513 yards, 43.2 AVG, 9 Inside 20, Long of 73
Kick Returns
J. Pleasant - 16 returns, 350 yards, 21.8 AVG, 0 TD, Long of 62
Punt Returns
J. Pleasant - 15 returns, 102 yards, 6.8 AVG, 0 TD, Long of 14

 

[Maize]

News Around College Football​

Top 25
1. Oklahoma - 4-0
2. Ohio State - 4-0
3. Boise State - 3-0
4. Iowa - 3-0
5. Texas - 4-0
6. TCU - 5-0
7. Alabama - 4-1
8. Wisconsin - 4-1
9. Nebraska - 4-0
10. Miami - 3-1
11. Florida - 4-1
12. Stanford - 4-0
13. Georgia Tech - 4-0
14. Pittsburgh - 2-1
15. Washington - 2-1
16. Clemson - 4-0
17. Cal. - 4-0
18. West Virginia - 3-1
19. Rutgers - 4-0
20. Oregon - 3-2
21. Arkansas - 3-2
22. Ole Miss - 3-0
23. Penn State - 3-1
24. Utah - 3-1
25. Texas A&M - 1-2

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Heisman Watch
1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State
2. Bert Reed, WR, Florida State
3. Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin
4. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
5. Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State

 

[packersfan4eva]

Dang, your defense is turrible.

 

[Maize]

Dang, your defense is turrible.

Hate to say it, but I think a big part of it was talent. I have 4 players on defense that are rated 70 overall or better (L. Green, L. Stalker, W. Johnson, and Z. Gonosz). None are over 72, and a lot of the MAC schools don't have a starter WORSE than 70 on their defense.

Plus, I play on pretty tough sliders, so I don't take it easy on myself. That being said, I will post the Central game.

 

[Maize]

Season 2, Game 5

Season 2, Game 5

October 1, 2011
Kelly/Shorts Stadium - Mount Pleasant, MI

vs.

Chips Bully Flash with Defense & Kicking​

Game Boxscore
Kent State (1-4).........0........0........0.......3.........3
C. Michigan (5-0)........7......10........9.......3.......29
Stat of the Game: Total Offense: Kent State - 158 yards -- Central Michigan - 454 yards
Player of the Game: Richie Hogan, K - Central Michigan - 5/6, Long of 39, 2/2 on XP
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1st Quarter
CMU: 3 yard pass from A. Westendorph to J. Harris (XP Good) - 4:42
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2nd Quarter
CMU: 35 yard Field Goal by R. Hogan - 2:29
CMU: 19 yard run by D. Blackburn (XP Good) - :32
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3rd Quarter
CMU: 39 yard Field Goal by R. Hogan - 10:45
CMU: 34 yard Field Goal by R. Hogan - 6:23
CMU: 26 yard Field Goal by R. Hogan - 1:17
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4th Quarter
CMU: 21 yard Field Goal by R. Hogan - 2:51
KENT: 36 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - 1:39
_______________________
Player Stats
A.J. Westendorph, QB - 17/44, 224 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 24 carries, 107 yards
Spencer Keith, QB - 10/42, 125 yards, 2 INT
Malek Redd, RB - 19 carries, 82 yards
Jacquise Terry, RB - 9 carries, 31 yards
David Blackburn, TE - 5 carries, 41 yards, 1 TD, 1 reception, 34 yards
Tyshon Goode, WR - 7 receptions, 82 yards
Jerry Harris, WR - 5 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD
Kendrick Pressley, WR - 3 receptions, 43 yards
Cody Wilson, WR - 3 receptions, 42 yards
Richie Hogan, K - 5/6, Long of 39, 2/2 on XP
Freddy Cortez, K - 1/1, Long of 36
Leon Green, DE - 11 tackles (6 solo), 4 for loss, 1.5 sacks
Luke Batton, OLB - 8 tackles (3 solo)
Mike Petrucci, OLB - 8 tackles (3 solo)
Aaron McCord, DT - 6 tackles (4 solo), 3 for loss, 1.5 sacks
Armond Stanten, OLB - 6 tackles (2 solo), 4 for loss, 1 sack
Chris Jackson, CB - 4 tackles (2 solo), 1 INT
_______________________________
Injury Report
Ryan Radcliff, QB - Central Michigan - High ankle sprain - Questionable
Kyle Zelinsky, OLB - Central Michigan - Torn quadricep - 6 weeks
Brian Waters, OT - Kent State - Strained back - 10 weeks*
Lee Stalker, DE - Kent State - Torn pectoral - 7 weeks*
Chris Finley, QB - Kent State - Bruised shoulder - 1 week
Will Johnson, OLB - Kent State - Strained back - Probable
* - Injury occurred during game
_______________________________

Next Game: vs. Ball State (3-4)

 

[Maize]

News Around College Football​

Top 25
1. Oklahoma - 5-0
2. Iowa - 4-0
3. Boise State - 4-0
4. TCU - 6-0
5. Stanford - 5-0
6. Alabama - 4-1
7. Wisconsin - 5-1
8. Georgia Tech - 5-0
9. Miami - 4-1
10. Ohio State - 4-1
11. Cal. - 4-0
12. Texas - 4-1
13. Clemson - 5-0
14. Rutgers - 5-0
15. Ole Miss - 4-0
16. West Virginia - 4-1
17. Nebraska - 4-1
18. Missouri - 5-0
19. Penn State - 4-1
20. Oregon - 4-2
21. Florida - 4-2
22. Arkansas - 4-2
23. Pittsburgh - 2-2
24. Washington - 2-2
25. LSU - 4-1

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Heisman Watch
1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State
2. Tom Savage, QB, Rutgers
3. Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin
4. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
5. Kyle Parker, QB, Clemson

 

[packersfan4eva]

A TCU-Boise State national championship would be epic. Hope that happens. And also, you have Kellen Moore on the Heisman Watch twice.

 

[Maize]

A TCU-Boise State national championship would be epic. Hope that happens. And also, you have Kellen Moore on the Heisman Watch twice.

Yeah, I don't know if it would ever happen in real life, but '10 and '11 are the best chance for something like that to happen. And I will fix the Heisman watch. Kellen Moore is #1 and Kyle Parker of Clemson is #5.

 

[Maize]

Morgan In After Keith Struggles
After Chris Finley went down late in the fourth quarter against Kansas State, the team turned to the second quarterback on the depth chart, Spencer Keith. Last year, Keith started every game for the Golden Flashes and struggled in what was considered a 'sophomore slump.'

Given an opportunity to start this year, Keith was told by the coaching staff that he could take back the starting reigns, with good play against quality opponents (Purdue, Ohio, and Central Michigan). The team expected Chris Finley out for at least five games, and many expected Keith to grab the reigns and not let go.

Instead, through three game, Keith led a team that only scored three points against Purdue and Central Michigan, and made big mistakes in a two-possession loss to Ohio. In those three games, Keith was abysmal as the team's signal caller. A 67.5 Quarterback Rating, he had completed only 35% of his throws (47/131), and had seven interceptions and only two touchdowns (one passing).

The coaching staff had lost confidence in the junior Keith, who now is listed as the third Quarterback behind the injured Finley on the team's depth chart. This week, with Finley not suiting up, Senior Giorgio Morgan will get his first start since the 2009 season opener.

With the mobile Morgan under center, the team will put more of an emphasis on the option and the running game. Also, at center has changed, as Morgan will be taking snaps from Chris Anzevino. With Brian Waters likely to miss the rest of the season back injury, Anzevino took back his starting job.

Giorgio Morgan will look to break the team's four game losing streak, against a "beatable" Ball State team. The team is still eying a postseason birth, but will need to find five of their last seven to do so.

 

[Maize]

Recruiting News and Updates​

Kent State
Two to Visit for Cardinals Game


Players Visiting vs. Ball State

Justin Boone, OT, Riverdale, GA - 6'5" 290 - Nationally Ranked OT: #61

Chris Walters, RB, Strongville, OH - 6'0" 205 - Nationally Ranked RB: #133

 

[Maize]

Season 2, Game 6

Season 2, Game 6

October 8, 2011
Dix Stadium - Kent, OH

vs.

Cards Contain Morgan, Kent's Offense​

Game Boxscore
Ball State (4-4).........7........0........7.......0......14
Kent State (1-5)........0........3........6.......0........9
Stat of the Game: Total Offense: Ball State - 282 yards -- Kent State - 155 yards
Player of the Game: Josh Howard, WR - Ball State - 2 receptions, 102 yards, 1 TD
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1st Quarter
BALL: 64 yard pass from K. Page to J. Howard (XP Good) - 7:52
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2nd Quarter
KENT: 23 yard Field Goal by F. Cortez - 10:50
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3rd Quarter
BALL: 1 yard run by C. Sykes (XP Good) - 3:16
KENT: 15 yard run by J. Terry (Conversion failed) - 1:33
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4th Quarter
- No Scoring -
_______________________
Player Stats
Kelly Page, QB - 18/32, 259 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT
Giorgio Morgan, QB - 16/35, 155 yards
Cory Sykes, RB - 27 carries, 79 yards, 1 TD
Jacquise Terry, RB - 24 carries, 97 yards, 1 TD
Briggs Orsbon, WR - 10 receptions, 83 yards
Tyshon Goode, WR - 9 receptions, 79 yards
Kendrick Pressley, WR - 4 receptions, 54 yards
Josh Howard, WR - 2 receptions, 102 yards, 1 TD
Freddy Cortez, K - 1/1, Long of 23
Steven Schott, K - 2/2 on XP
Andrew Puthoff, DE - 9 tackles (7 solo)
Will Johnson, OLB - 9 tackles (5 solo), 2 for loss
Alex Foster, DE - 8 tackles (5 solo), 5 for loss, 1.5 sacks
Byron Tyson, MLB - 8 tackles (3 solo), 1 for loss
Zack Gonosz, FS - 8 tackles (2 solo), 1 for loss
Theon Dixon, OLB - 6 tackles (3 solo), 2 for loss, 1 sack
Fabrice Pratt, SS - 3 tackles (1 solo), 1 INT
_______________________________
Injury Report
Brian Waters, OT - Kent State - Strained back - 9 weeks
Lee Stalker, DE - Kent State - Torn pectoral - 5 weeks
Chris Finley, QB - Kent State - Bruised shoulder - Questionable
* - Injury occurred during game
_______________________________

Next Game: vs. Miami University (1-5)