New coach introduced at Kent State
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Paul Haynes is right back where he was a skinny walk-on some 25 years ago. Now, he’s in charge of the program he loves so much, and has been given the task of keeping Kent State moving forward. It won’t be easy. Haynes was formally announced as the new coach of the Golden Flashes on Tuesday, and immediately displayed a vibrancy equal of his popular predecessor, Darrell Hazell. He’s going to need it. Not only did Hazell, who left for Purdue, establish a winning culture here, he led the program to the AP poll as well as a bowl berth. ”When I got into this profession, one of my goals was to be the coach at Kent State,” said Haynes, who played here as a 168-pound defensive back in 1987-91. He was defensive coordinator at Arkansas this year after seven seasons as an assistant at Ohio State. ”I can’t believe it. It’s a dream and I haven’t landed yet…
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Kent State men's basketball team to face Temple Owls in ESPN Tip-Off Marathon on Nov. 13
The Golden Flashes will be featured in the ESPN 24-hour marathon of basketball for the third straight year.
Fairmont State Men's Basketball Schedules Game With D-I Kent State On Dec. 30
The Falcons and Golden Flashes will meet in Kent, Ohio for a regular season matchup on Dec. 30.
Men’s Basketball to Face Kent State on March 2 on ESPN2
CLEVELAND – The Mid-American Conference season finale between the Akron Zips and the Kent State Golden Flashes will air on ESPN2 on Friday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET the league office announced on Thursday.
