American college football season
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.
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 10–310,217 [6]
September 22 at Ohio W 35–714,450 [7]
September 30 at San Diego State * L 9–1728,416 [8]
October 6 at Western Michigan W 39–1519,300 [9]
October 13 Bowling Green W 21–725,137 [3]
October 20 Eastern Michigan W 34–2014,406 [10]
October 27 at Utah State * W 27–168,703 [11]
November 3 Marshall * W 35–39,004 [12]
November 10 No. 17 Miami (OH) No. 19 L 10–2027,363 [13]
November 17 at Toledo W 52–1612,021 [14]
November 24 Central Michigan W 28–73,870 [15]
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
Team players drafted into the NFL [ ]
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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 .
^ a b 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 .
^ 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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