The Kent State football program is back to where it was two years ago — searching for a full-time head coach. It could be argued, though, the program is in a far more precarious position given its 1-23 record over the past two seasons under recently fired Kenni Burns.
Former coach Sean Lewis, the current coach of San Diego State, departed the Golden Flashes for the Colorado Buffaloes, with an overall losing record, but an arguably healthy program.
It’s difficult to assess where the Flashes are in that regard now. However, an old football axiom states: “You are what your record says you are.”
If that’s true the Flashes are at square one. After a winless season last year, there’s only one way to go. It won’t be easy. Given the institutional support shown recently for the Kent State basketball program versus what happened with Burns, it is fair to ask what the challenges will be.
For now, here is who Kent State should consider when it hires a full-time head coach:
Mark Carney, Kent State football interim head coach
Mark Carney will serve as interim head coach for Kent State during the 2025 season. He previously served as the team’s offensive coordinator after joining the staff as tight ends coach in the 2023 season.
Carney will have an inherent advantage over anyone seeking the job — for now. He gets to audition up close and in person for athletic director Randale Richmond and gets a chance to right a ship that has been slowly taking on water since the departure of Lewis.
Josh Cribbs, former Kent State quarterback/Browns return specialist
From a public relations and fan perspective, the return of prodigal son Cribbs would likely be welcome. Cribbs put his name into the running last month in an interview with 92.3 the Fan (92.3 FM).
“Of course, you know even in light of everything that’s going on, I don’t…
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Publish date : 2025-04-14 22:53:00
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