2009 Kent State Golden Flashes NCAA Football Predictions
Written July 9, 2009 by Jason Lowry
The Kent State Golden Flashes had a rough go of things in 2008, as they finished up the season at just 4-8, and they haven’t had a winning record since they finished 6-5 back in 2001. The Golden Flashes did show some promise at the end of the 2008 season with a win at home against Temple and a very surprising win on the road in their final game of the season over Buffalo. This year the Golden Flashes have 15 returning starters coming back, but they have a very difficult task ahead of them in trying to replace quarterback Julian Edelman, who not only threw for 1,820 yards but ran for a team best 1,370 yards and 13 touchdowns. Here is a look at what the Flashes are expected to send to the field on both sides of the ball, plus my prediction on where they will finish this season in the Mid-American Conference East division.
On offense the Golden Flashes have 8 starters back from last season, but the big story is whether or not sophomore quarterback Giorgio Morgan can come close to replacing the production of Edelman. Also in the mix at the quarterback spot is senior Anthony Magazu. The Golden Flahes are hoping to get a lot out of senior running back Eugene Jarvis, who had a solid season in 2008 running for 801 yards and 9 scores. Jarvis is also the top returning receiver from 2008, but the Golden Flahes need others to step up and make the big plays on the outside. The two guys to look out for are junior Anthony Bowman (University of Iowa Transfer) and sophomore Kendrick Pressley. Other guys that could be a threat this season, is converted linebacker Jameson Konz and senior Phil Garner. On the offensive line the Golden Flashes plan on sticking redshirt freshman Ken Cleveland at left tackle, while the other four starters are all back from last year. Overall I expect the offense to fall off a bit from the near 29 points a game they scored last year, but this unit could surprise if Morgan is able to come in and play well at quarterback. Bet the Golden Flashes this season at Sportsbook.com.
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The defense has 7 starters back from last year, and it’s looking as though there will be a lot of experience on this side of the ball, as all 11 starters are expected to be juniors and seniors. Up front the Golden Flashes return senior end Kevin Hogan, who led the team with 5 sacks last season, and his backup in junior Monte Simmons had 4.5 sacks. In the middle the Golden Flashes have two more seniors returning in Sam Frist and Aaron Hull, and while Frist is the better of the two Hull is no slouch either. At linebacker the Golden Flashes return a very strong talent in junior middle linebacker Cobrani Mixon, but will have to replace both outside linebackers. Senior Anthony Mirando and junior Dorian Wood are expected to take over on the edges, and both showed promise in limited action last season. In the secondary the Golden Flashes return the safety duo of juniors Dan Hartman and Brian Lainhart, but will need to find someone to play opposite of senior Danny Sadler at the corner position. It looks as though senior Kirk Belgrave has the early edge and should win the job, but if he fails sophomore Josh Pleasant could take over if needed. Overall this unit wasn’t very good in 2008 giving up 33 points a game, and while I don’t think they will be as bad as they were last season, I don’t think they are going to become a defensive power house either. Bet the Mid-American Conference this season at Sportsbook.com.
My 2009 Prediction: Tie for 5th in MAC East Division. There is a chance that the Golden Flashes could be the surprise team in 2009 and finish much higher than I have them predicted, but with a new quarterback and no proven weapon at the receiver position I think this team will struggle to put enough points on the board to win the close games.
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its the golden flashes not eagles… jarvis plays rb not receiver… among many other typos you are an idiot
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