1951 Kent State Golden Flashes football team
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The 1951 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1951 college football season. In their sixth season under head coach Trevor J. Rees, the Golden Flashes compiled a 4–3–2 record (2–1 against MAC opponents), finished in third place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 241 to 162.[1]
The team averaged 292.8 rushing yards per game, which remains one of the highest totals in Kent State football history.[2]
The team's statistical leaders included Jack Mancos with 778 rushing yards, Nick Dellerba with 991 yards of total offense, and Bob Scott with 154 receiving yards.[3] Three Kent State players received first-team honors on the All-Mid-American Conference football team: halfback Jack Mancos, defensive tackle Dick Raidel, and defensive guard Williard Divincenzo.[4]
Schedule
- September 22: at Western Michigan, Win, 48-19[5]
- September 28: Mount Union, Win, 28-27[6]
- October 6: at Western Reserve, Win, 42-20[7]
- October 13: Bucknell, Loss, 7-13[8]
- October 20: Morris Harvey, Tie, 14-14[9]
- October 27: at Ohio, Loss, 27-28[10]
- November 3: at Bowling Green, Tie, 27-27[11]
- November 10: Akron, Win, 48-7[12]
- November 17: New Hampshire, Loss, 0-7[13]
References
- ^ "2016 Kent State Football Record Book" (PDF). Kent State University. p. D6. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ^ 2016 Record Book, p. D22.
- ^ 2016 Record Book, p. D17-D19.
- ^ "Bearcats Place Eight On All-Conference Grid Team". The Marion Star. December 11, 1951. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Kent Routs Western Michigan, 48-19". Akron Beacon Journal. September 23, 1951. p. 3C – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Kent Nudges Mount Union For 2nd Win, 28-27". Akron Beacon-Journal. September 29, 1951. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Kent Rolls Over Reserve". Akron Beacon Journal. October 7, 1951. p. 2C – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bucknell Gains 13-7 Verdict Over Kent". Akron Beacon Journal. October 14, 1951. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Listless Kent Team Tied By Morris Harvey". Akron Beacon Journal. October 21, 1951. p. 6C – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Conversion Miss Dooms KSU, 28-27". Akron Beacon Journal. October 28, 1951. pp. 1C, 4C – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "BeeGees, Kent In 27-27 Tie". Akron Beacon Journal. November 4, 1951. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Outmanned Zips Overpowered By Kent, 48-7". Akron Beacon Journal. November 11, 1951. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Wildcats Throttle Kent, 7-0". Akron Beacon Journal. November 18, 1951. p. 2C – via Newspapers.com.