1973 Kent State Golden Flashes football team
The 1973 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. In their third season under head coach Don James, the Golden Flashes compiled a 9–2 record (4–1 against MAC opponents), finished in second place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 300 to 131.[1][2] Nick Saban was a graduate assistant on James' staff during the 1973 season.
| 1973 Kent State Golden Flashes football | |
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| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| Record | 9–2 (4–1 MAC) |
| Head coach |
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| Offensive coordinator | Dick Scesniak (3rd season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Dennis Fitzgerald (3rd season) |
| Home stadium | Dix Stadium |
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| No. 15 Miami (OH) $ | 5 | – | 0 | – | 0 | 11 | – | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kent State | 4 | – | 1 | – | 0 | 9 | – | 2 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling Green | 2 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 7 | – | 3 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ohio | 2 | – | 3 | – | 0 | 5 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Western Michigan | 1 | – | 4 | – | 0 | 6 | – | 5 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toledo | 1 | – | 4 | – | 0 | 3 | – | 8 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The team included brothers Larry Poole, a tailback, and Tommie Poole, a defensive tackle.[3]
Don James was credited with turning a "mediocre" Kent State program into a MAC power in his four years as head coach.[4] The team's 9–2 record in 1973 was the best in program history.[5]
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Rank | Site | Result | Attendance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15 | Louisville* | W 10–3 | 10,217 | [6] | ||
| September 22 | at Ohio | W 35–7 | 14,450 | [7] | ||
| September 30 | at San Diego State* | L 9–17 | 28,416 | [8] | ||
| October 6 | at Western Michigan | W 39–15 | 19,300 | [9] | ||
| October 13 | Bowling Green |
| W 21–7 | 25,137 | [3] | |
| October 20 | No. 12 (CD) Eastern Michigan |
| W 34–20 | 14,406–14,426 | [10][11] | |
| October 27 | at Utah State* | W 27–16 | 8,703 | [12] | ||
| November 3 | Marshall* |
| W 35–3 | 9,004 | [13] | |
| November 10 | No. 17 Miami (OH) | No. 19 |
| L 10–20 | 27,363 | [14] |
| November 17 | at Toledo | W 52–16 | 12,021 | [15] | ||
| November 24 | Central Michigan |
| W 28–7 | 3,870 | [16] | |
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Team players drafted into the NFL
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL club |
| Gerald Tinker | Wide receiver | 2 | 44 | Atlanta Falcons |
| Jack Lambert | Linebacker | 2 | 46 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
References
- "2016 Kent State Football Record Book" (PDF). Kent State University. p. D7. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- "1973 Kent State Golden Flashes Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- Ray Yannucci (October 14, 1973). "Kent's Brother Combination Belts Bowling Green 21-7". pp. C1, C6 – via Newspapers.com.
- "James: Challenge excites me". Akron Beacon Journal. (Ohio). December 24, 1974. p. B4.
- "Rose Bowl in James' plans at UW". Toledo Blade. (Ohio). Associated Press. December 24, 1974. p. 13.
- Ray Yannucci (September 16, 1973). "Defense Shines For Kent". Akron Beacon Journal. pp. E1, E5 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Kent State Rips Ohio U." The Cincinnati Enquirer. September 23, 1973. p. 6C – via Newspapers.com.
- "Aztecs slip by Kent State". Daily Times-Advocate. Escondido, California. October 1, 1973. p. A10 – via Newspapers.com.
- Carl Olson (October 7, 1973). "Kent State tough on Broncos 39-15". Battle Creek Enquirer. p. C2 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Kent State In 34-20 Triumph". The Cincinnati Enquirer. October 21, 1973. p. 6C – via Newspapers.com.
- "Final 1973 Cumulative Football Statistics Report". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- Greg Hansen (October 28, 1973). "Well-Oiled Kent State Batters U-State". Herald-Journal. Longan, Utah. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
- Ray Yannucci (November 4, 1973). "Flashes Awaken To Rip Marshall". Akron Beacon Journal. p. C1, C5 – via Newspapers.com.
- Ray Yannucci (November 11, 1973). "Redskin Defense Smothers Kent's Championship Bid". Akron Beacon Journal. pp. B1, B8 – via Newspapers.com.
- Ray Yannucci (November 18, 1973). "Toledo No Match For Kent". pp. E1, E6 – via Newspapers.com.
- Ray Yannucci (November 25, 1973). "Poole Paces Kent Victory". Akron Beacon Journal. pp. C1, C11 – via Newspapers.com.
- "1974 NFL Draft". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
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