The 2009 Kent State Golden Flashes football team represented Kent State University during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Kent State competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) East Division. The team was coached by Doug Martin and played their homes game at Dix Stadium. The team finished with a record of 5–7 (4–4 MAC).
2009 Kent State Golden Flashes football | |
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Conference | Mid-American Conference |
East | |
Record | 5–7 (4–4 MAC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | A. J. Pratt (2nd season) |
Offensive scheme | Air raid |
Defensive coordinator | Pete Rekstis (6th season) |
Base defense | 4–3 |
Home stadium | Dix Stadium |
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East Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio xy | 7 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Temple x | 7 | – | 1 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowling Green | 6 | – | 2 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kent State | 4 | – | 4 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Buffalo | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Akron | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Miami (OH) | 1 | – | 7 | 1 | – | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 23 Central Michigan x$ | 8 | – | 0 | 12 | – | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Northern Illinois | 5 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Western Michigan | 4 | – | 4 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Toledo | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ball State | 2 | – | 6 | 2 | – | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Eastern Michigan | 0 | – | 8 | 0 | – | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Championship: Central Michigan 20, Ohio 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Before the season
editRecruiting
editCollege recruiting information (2009) | ||||||
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Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
Dri Archer RB |
Venice, FL | Venice Senior HS | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | - | Feb 3, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Tyler Arend OL |
Paulding, OH | Paulding HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 287 lb (130 kg) | 5.53 | Jan 12, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 71 | ||||||
Luke Batton LB |
Macedonia, OH | Nordonia HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 4.69 | Oct 17, 2008 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Anthony Bowman RB |
Scottsdale, AZ | Scottsdale | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | - | Feb 4, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
Dana Brown DT |
McKeesport, PA | McKeesport Area SHS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 257 lb (117 kg) | 5 | Jan 8, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 64 | ||||||
Edward Cazenave WR |
Dallas, GA | East Paulding HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 4.5 | Jan 31, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Freddy Cortez K |
Fort Meade, FL | Fort Meade HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | - | Feb 3, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Mike Daniels DB |
Chatham, VA | Hargrave Military Academy | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 4.6 | Feb 3, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Jacob Dooley LB |
Mason, OH | William Mason HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | - | Feb 3, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Zack Gonosz DB |
Dallas, GA | East Paulding HS | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | - | Feb 3, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Tyshon Goode ATH |
Chatham, VA | Hargrave Military Academy | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 186 lb (84 kg) | 4.5 | Dec 22, 2008 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Danny Gress LB |
Clayton, OH | Northmont HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | 4.75 | Jun 1, 2008 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 71 | ||||||
Devonte Helms LB |
Oxon Hill, MD | Potomac HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 254 lb (115 kg) | - | Jan 8, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Spencer Keith QB |
Little Rock, AR | Pulaski Academy | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 182 lb (83 kg) | 4.65 | Feb 12, 2009 |
Star ratings: Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 72 | ||||||
Garrick Piggott WR |
Chatham, VA | Hargrave Military Academy | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 4.6 | Feb 3, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Max Plunkett OL |
Kettering, OH | Archbishop Alter HS | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 310 lb (140 kg) | 5.5 | Dec 7, 2008 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Darius Polk DB |
Chatham, VA | Hargrave Military Academy | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 4.6 | Jan 8, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Fabrice Pratt DB |
Miami, FL | Miami Sunset Senior HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | - | Jun 3, 2008 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 76 | ||||||
C.J. Steward LB |
Chatham, VA | Hargrave Military Academy | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | 4.56 | Jan 8, 2009 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Bryan Wagner OL |
Mantua, OH | Crestwood HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | 5 | Apr 6, 2008 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 72 | ||||||
Jeff Walker WR |
Akron, OH | Coventry HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 197 lb (89 kg) | 4.5 | Dec 15, 2008 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74 | ||||||
Kent Walker LB |
Chatham, VA | Hargrave Military Academy | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | 4.48 | Dec 22, 2008 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Brian Winters OL |
Hudson, OH | Hudson HS | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 317 lb (144 kg) | - | Dec 25, 2008 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 40 | ||||||
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 114 Rivals: 62 | ||||||
Sources:
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Schedule
editDate | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 3 | 7:00 p.m. | Coastal Carolina* | W 18–0 | 16,481[1] | ||
September 12 | 2:00 p.m. | at Boston College* | ESPN360 | L 7–34 | 25,165[2] | |
September 19 | 7:00 p.m. | Iowa State* |
| ESPN360 | L 14–34 | 15,808[3] |
September 26 | 7:00 p.m. | Miami (OH) |
| W 29–19 | 15,235[4] | |
October 3 | 7:00 p.m. | at Baylor* | L 15–31 | 27,047[5] | ||
October 10 | 3:30 p.m. | Bowling Green |
| FSN | L 35–36 | 15,211[6] |
October 17 | 4:00 p.m. | at Eastern Michigan | W 28–6 | 2,401[7] | ||
October 24 | 2:00 p.m. | at Ohio | W 20–11 | 17,968[8] | ||
October 31 | 2:00 p.m. | Western Michigan |
| W 26–14 | 15,206[9] | |
November 7 | 3:30 p.m. | at Akron | FSN | L 20–28 | 20,802[10] | |
November 21 | 1:00 p.m. | at Temple | L 13–47 | 21,046[11] | ||
November 27 | 2:00 p.m. | Buffalo |
| ESPNU | L 6–9 | 15,131[12] |
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Roster
editAs of 2009-07-22[14] | ||||||
Wide receivers
Offensive line
Tight ends
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Defensive line
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Punters
Kickers
Long snappers Other Players
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† Starter at position * Injured; will not play in 2009. |
Coaching staff
editName | Position | Year at school |
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Doug Martin | Head coach | 6th |
Craig Aukerman | Linebackers coach | 1st |
Matt Edwards | Defensive ends coach | 4th |
Larry McDaniel | Interior defensive linemen coach | 7th |
Jerry McManus | Assistant head coach Running backs coach |
5th |
Richard McNutt | Cornerbacks coach | 1st |
Reno Ferri | Recruiting coordinator Running backs coach |
6th |
A.J. Pratt | Offensive coordinator Wide receivers coach |
10th |
Pete Rekstis | Defensive coordinator Safeties coach |
6th |
Terry Tilghman | Offensive line coach | 4th |
Zane Vance | Recruiting coordinator Tight ends coach |
6th |
Joe Coniglio | Defensive graduate assistant | 1st |
Game summaries
editCoastal Carolina
edit1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Chanticleers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Golden Flashes | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 18 |
Scoring summary
1st Quarter
- 04:36 KENT Hogan Safety 2-0 KENT
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
- 11:57 KENT Jarvis 4-yard run (Cortez kick) 16-0 KENT
- 03:42 KENT Team Safety 18-0 KENT
Boston College
edit1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Golden Flashes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Eagles | 14 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Iowa State
edit1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Cyclones | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Golden Flashes | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Scoring summary
1st Quarter
- 11:56 ISU Mahoney 20-yard field goal 3-0 ISU
- 08:45 KENT Archer 44-yard pass from Keith (Cortez kick) 3-7 KENT
- 04:57 ISU Williams 22-yard pass from Arnaud (Mahoney kick) 10-7 ISU
- 02:52 ISU Arnaud 9-yard run (Mahoney kick) 17-7 ISU
2nd Quarter
- 12:42 ISU Arnaud 3-yard run (Mahoney kick) 24-7 ISU
- 01:49 ISU Mahoney 37-yard field goal 27-7 ISU
3rd Quarter
- 10:10 ISU Robinson 15-yard run (Mahoney kick) 34-7 ISU
4th Quarter
- 06:43 KENT McBryde 8-yard pass from Keith (Cortez kick) 34-14 ISU
Miami (OH)
edit1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Redhawks | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 19 |
Golden Flashes | 6 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 29 |
Scoring summary
1st Quarter
- 4:48 MIAMI Cook 28-yard field goal 3-0 MIAMI
- 4:34 KENT Bowman 92-yard kickoff return (Cortez kick failed) 3-6 KENT
2nd Quarter
- 13:18 KENT Archer 28-yard run (Cortez kick) 3-13 KENT
- 7:49 KENT Cortez 37-yard field goal 3-16 KENT
- 2:35 KENT Cortez 42-yard field goal 3-19 KENT
- 0:04 MIAMI Rogers 9-yard pass from Dysert (Cook kick) 10-19 KENT
3rd Quarter
- 5:54 KENT Konz 56-yard pass from Keith (Cortez kick) 10-26 KENT
- 2:52 MIAMI Merriweather 1-yard run (Dysert pass failed) 16-26 KENT
4th Quarter
- 1:19 Cortez 34-yard field goal 19-26 KENT
Baylor
edit1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Golden Flashes | 7 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 15 |
Bears | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
Bowling Green
edit1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Falcons | 0 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 36 |
Golden Flashes | 14 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
Scoring summary
1st Quarter
- 13:12 KENT Kirkland 86-yard run (Cortez kick) 0-7 KENT
- 03:12 KENT Rainey 82-yard blocked field goal return (Cortez kick) 0-14 KENT
2nd Quarter
- 12:14 BGSU Hodges 11-yard pass from Sheehan (Norsic kick) 7-12 KENT
- 07:10 BGSU Barnes 8-yard pass from Sheehan (Norsic kick) 14-14
- 01:45 BGSU Norsic 21-yard field goal 17-14 BGSU
3rd Quarter
- 10:58 KENT Archer 3-yard pass from Keith (Cortez kick) 17-21 KENT
- 03:44 KENT Terry 12-yard run (Cortez kick) 17-28 KENT
4th Quarter
- 13:37 BGSU Barnes 2-yard pass from Sheehan (Sheehan pass failed) 23-28 KENT
- 12:08 KENT Terry 3-yard run (Cortez kick) 23-35 KENT
- 04:29 BGSU Barnes 45-yard pass from Sheehan (Norsic kick) 30-35 KENT
- 00:05 BGSU Sheehan 9-yard run (Sheehan rush failed) 36-35 BGSU
Eastern Michigan
edit1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Golden Flashes | 14 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
Eagles | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Ohio
edit1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Golden Flashes | 0 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 20 |
Bobcats | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 |
Scoring summary
1st Quarter
- 7:40 OHIO Weller 22-yard field goal 0-3 OHIO
2nd Quarter
- 4:44 KENT Cortez 30-yard field goal 3-3
3rd Quarter
- 5:14 KENT Cortez 26-yard field goal 6-3 KENT
4th Quarter
- 10:14 KENT Goode 3-yard pass from Keith (Cortez kick) 13-3 KENT
- 7:02 KENT Goode 15-yard pass from Keith (Cortez kick) 20-3 KENT
- 2:18 OHIO Brazill 87-yard punt return (Caldwell pass from Jones) 20-11 KENT
Western Michigan
edit1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Broncos | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Golden Flashes | 3 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 26 |
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 8:57 KENT Cortez 24-yard field goal 0-3 KENT
2nd Quarter
- 11:22 WMU Ponder 2-yard pass from Hiller (Potter kick) 7-3 WMU
- 8:17 KENT Cortez 39-yard field goal 7-6 WMU
- 2:36 KENT Goode 34-yard pass from Spencer (Cortez kick) 7-13 KENT
3rd Quarter
- 12:01 KENT Goode 19-yard pass from Keith (Cortez kick) 7-20 KENT
4th Quarter
- 8:31 WMU Arnheim 9-yard pass from Hiller (Potter kick) 14-20 KENT
- 5:35 KENT Terry 15-yard run (Keith pass failed) 14-26 KENT
Akron
edit1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Golden Flashes | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
Zips | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
Temple
edit1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Golden Flashes | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13 |
Owls | 0 | 9 | 24 | 14 | 47 |
Buffalo
edit1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | |
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Bulls | 0 | ||||
Golden Flashes | 0 |
References
edit- ^ "Coastal Carolina vs Kent State". Kent State Athletic Communications. September 3, 2009. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved September 4, 2009.
- ^ "Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Boston College Eagles Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
- ^ "Iowa State vs Kent State". KentStateSports. September 21, 2009. Archived from the original on January 29, 2010. Retrieved September 21, 2009.
- ^ "Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
- ^ "Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Baylor Bears Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
- ^ "Bowling Green Falcons vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
- ^ "Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
- ^ "Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ohio Bobcats Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
- ^ "Western Michigan Broncos vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
- ^ "Kent State vs Akron" (PDF). Akron Media Relations. November 7, 2009. Retrieved November 7, 2009.[permanent dead link ]
- ^ "Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Temple Owls Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
- ^ "Buffalo Bulls vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
- ^ "Football - Schedule". KentStateSports.com. Archived from the original on May 25, 2009. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
- ^ "Numerical Roster". 2009 Kent State Football Media Guide. KentStateSports.com. July 22, 2009. p. 16. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 14, 2009. Retrieved August 21, 2009.
- ^ "The Coaching Staff". 2009 Kent State Football Media Guide. KentStateSports.com. July 23, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 14, 2009. Retrieved August 23, 2009.