1971 Kent State Golden Flashes football team

The 1971 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1971 college football season. In their first season under head coach Don James, the Golden Flashes compiled a 3–8 record (0–5 against MAC opponents), finished in sixth place in the MAC, and were outscored by all opponents by a combined total of 304 to 169.[1][2]

1971 Kent State Golden Flashes football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
1971 record3–8 (0–5 MAC)
Head coachDon James (1st season)
Offensive coordinatorDick Scesniak (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorDennis Fitzgerald (1st season)
Home stadiumDix Stadium
1971 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L T  W L T
No. 14 Toledo $ 5 –0 –0  12 –0 –0
Bowling Green 4 –1 –0  6 –4 –0
Western Michigan 2 –3 –0  7 –3 –0
Miami 2 –3 –0  7 –3 –0
Ohio 2 –3 –0  5 –5 –0
Kent State 0 –5 –0  3 –8 –0
  • $ – Conference champion
Rankings from AP Poll

The team's statistical leaders included Renard Harmon with 566 rushing yards, Larry Hayes with 848 passing yards, and Jeff Murrey with 259 receiving yards.[3][4] On defense, Jack Lambert led the team with 155 total tackles, including 68 solo tackles.[5] Other notable players on the team included Nick Saban and Gary Pinkel.

Don James was announced as Kent State's football coach on December 12, 1970, following the resignation of Dave Puddington. Prior to being hired by Kent State, James was a defensive coach for the University of Colorado.[6]

Schedule
DateOpponentSiteResult
September 11at NC State*
W 23–21
September 18at Cincinnati*
L 20–42
  • *Non-conference game

Roster
1971 Kent State Golden Flashes football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
QB 14 Larry Hayes Jr
 Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DT 72 Pete Jepson So
DE 77 Jack Lambert So
SS 12 Nick Saban Jr
 Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Redshirt

Roster

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References
  1. "2016 Kent State Football Record Book" (PDF). Kent State University. p. D7. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  2. "1971 Kent State Golden Flashes Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  3. 2016 Record Book, p. D17-D19.
  4. "1971 Kent State Golden Flashes Stats". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
  5. 2016 Kent State Football Record Book, p. D20.
  6. "James Selected As Kent State's New Grid Coach". Fort Myers (Fla.) News-Press. December 13, 1970. p. 3D.


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