Kent State Football Helmet

The Kent State Golden Flashes are one of the top teams in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Their football team represents Kent State University. They play home games at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio. However, the Flashes’ record is 3-6, with only two wins in their MAC division.

The Golden Flashes’ name comes from the nickname of Oliver Wolcott, a former athlete at the school. He became sports editor of the Kent Courier-Tribune and continued to use the nickname in his columns. As a runner, Wolcott averaged 4.9 yards per carry.

Kent State fans can be intensely loyal. Many will pay $1,000 or more to have a bowl game helmet. In the spring, the Golden Flashes will play their annual “spring game,” broadcast on WHLO 640 AM, with all proceeds going to the Kent Technology Education Club.

Grog is the mascot of the Kent State athletics department. The eagle is a symbol of pride. It appears at select home events until the mid-90s. Since then, the golden eagle has been used on various home games.

Kent State’s current head coach is Paul Haynes. He is the second African-American head coach in the school’s history. Prior to his position as head coach, Haynes served as the defensive coordinator at Arkansas. His son, Georgie Starn, is also the assistant head coach and offensive line coach for the Flashes.

Before the Golden Flashes began playing in the Tangerine Bowl in 1972, they were called the Silver Foxes. They were national champions in 1920. Jack Kauvar offered his dog to attend all Blue and Gold games. A contest was then held to choose a new name for the team. After the athletics department chose the eagle, it was finally time to officially introduce the mascot.

Although the Golden Flashes have not reached the level of success that they once hoped, they are still among the most exciting teams in the MAC. Their starting quarterback, Collin Schlee, is considered a top player in the league. Marquez Cooper is another incredibly talented running back. While he does not lead the MAC in total rushing yards, he averages 113 yards per game.

In addition to the eagle, the Kent State athletics department has chosen the lightning bolt as the school’s mascot. Fans have been clamoring for a new logo since the school’s last bowl appearance in 1972. But it wasn’t until fall 1968 that the mascot finally appeared at a game.

The university has gone through several different colors for their helmets. For instance, they had an orange and blue scheme in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, in recent years, the Golden Flashes have worn a classic look, with the “OU” logo in white on a tiger-paw background.

If you are looking for a great way to celebrate the Kent State Golden Flashes, consider purchasing a mini-helmet. These miniature versions of actual competition helmets are available from Schutt Sports. They are quarter the size of the real thing, but offer detailed detailing and realistic wire facemasks.