I like Colin Reardon as the quarterback for next year but strongly believe that Nathan Strock will challenge Reardon for the starting position. The photo below is Strock warming up before the game against Ohio University. From the photo, you can see Strock still needs to add more weight to his 6-2 frame. At the beginning of the season, Strock was listed on the roster at 6-2 and 185 pounds compared to Reardon who was listed at 6-1 and 202 pounds.



Below are Reardon's highlights for his redshirt freshman season



2013 Redshirt Freshman Season
Completed 20 of 32 passes for a career high 260 yards and a touchdown in the loss to Buffalo, it was his 11th passing touchdown of the season

Completed 19 of 24 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for a career high 71 yards during the loss at Ball State

Completed 16 of 35 passes for 206 yards and a touchdown in the loss to Northern Illinois

Completed 17 of 30 passes for 176 yards and two touchdowns during the victory at Western Michigan

Completed 20-29 passes for 180 yards and ran for his first career touchdown in the loss at LSU, also went his third straight game without throwing an interception

Threw two touchdowns with no intercptions as well as leading the team in rushing with 58 yards in the loss to Bowling Green


Earned The Don Nottingham Award at the spring game, which is given to the offensive player who made the biggest improvement during spring practice

Completed 21 of 28 passes for 194 yards and threw for 2 touchdowns in his first collegiate game in a 17-10 victory over Liberty
This post was edited on 4/11 9:45 PM by nashvillegoldenflash

Colin Reardon

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Back in April Eric Johnson, a member of the Iowa staff for the past 15+ years, made the decision to walk away from college football, what many would consider a dream job, to help run a new franchise of a fast food restaurant.
The move had a lot of people, coaches, and fans of Iowa football scratching their head in disbelief, wondering what prompted the move.
In an article released today by ESPN, Johnson opened up about his decision to leave college football behind. He explains that the move boiled down to one thing in particular; Recruiting. If any profession hears this message loud and clear, it will be the college coaching community.
"It all ties together," Johnson said. "You can never get away from it. If you are at dinner and the phone rings, you have to get it. Vacation is the same way. When you are on vacation, you are worried you are missing an opportunity with a prospect. This all takes away from the family. Weekends are nonexistent because of visits.
"It is just nonstop 365 days of year, and I needed to get off of that train and get a healthy balance in my life." he explained.
"Our profession has gone so much off the deep end with everything that's going on with recruiting, and it's not even funny anymore. There are a lot of other coaches all over the country that feel the same exact way and don't like the direction things are going. There's so much BS out there. We want you to be a part of 'our can of swag' or whatever. It got to the point where I just couldn't be a part of it anymore."
Johnson goes on to explain that he ultimately came to a fork in the road in his life, and had to ask himself, "What kind of dad do I want to be?" and "What kind of coach had I become?". Chasing high school kids around had really taken it's toll, and it's an issue in the coaching profession that many feel is getting out of control, and not enough people are talking about how it can or will change.
If we want the coaching community to be comprised of the best and brightest people around, Johnson's message has to be heard by more and more. These are real concerns by someone with 15+ years of major college experience who left a place where he had job security (as much as you can have in the college coaching profession) to embark on a completely new journey in life with his wife and kids in tow.
These are the issues facing our profession, and questions have to be asked about how the recruiting landscape can change, and what we're willing to do to see that it does change. We talk to coaches around the country on a daily basis and Johnson isn't alone voicing these concerns; in fact we probably hear this sort of complaint more than any other in the profession.
Quite simply, it's time that those with the power to effect change step up and do so before too many of the best people in the business choose to leave the profession. Imagine how much better coaches (and people) we would all be if we reclaimed 20% of the time we devoted to recruiting and invested that time in our existing team, our family and our community. Let's find a way to make this happen.

It's time to start spending less time recruiting

The Orlando Sentinel's college insider Matt Murschel has ranked all 128 Football Bowl Subdivision teams in the country entering the 2014 season. The Sentinel staff will take a closer look at a new team daily, counting backward from No. 128 to our projected No. 1 team.
Today at No 85: Kent State Golden Flashes
Coach: Paul Haynes (4-8, entering second season; 4-8 overall)
2013 record: 4-8 (3-5 in Mid-American Conference, fifth in East Division)

Look back: As quickly as Kent State rose to the top of the Mid-American Conference in 2012, the Golden Flashes came crashing back to earth in 2013. Paul Haynes took over a program that featured 11 returning starters, but a rash of injuries to several key players including superstar wideout Dri Archer helped Kent State drop eight games ? six of those losses by double digits. The team did win its final two games of the season, giving the program some positive momentum heading into 2014.
Offensive starters returning: 5
Offensive starters lost: 6
Defensive starters returning: 5
Defensive starters lost: 6
Key losses: RB/WR Dri Archer, C Phil Huff, RG Pat McShane, WR Tyshone Goode, TE Tim Erjavec, DE Mark Fackler, DT Roosevelt Nix, CB Darius Polk, SS Luke Wollet
Top returnees: QB Colin Reardon, RB Trayion Durham, WR Chris Humphrey, DT Nate Terhune, NT Chris Fairchild, LB Matt Dellinger, LB Darius Redmond
Strengths: Redshirt freshman Colin Reardon stepped into the starting quarterback role in 2013, and the way he handled his trial-by-fire season provides Kent State with plenty of optimism heading into 2014. Reardon completed close to 59 percent of his passes for 1,957 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also rushed for 336 yards and two touchdowns. Kent State finished last season with the fourth-best rushing offense in the MAC thanks, in part, to Trayion Durham and Dri Archer. The duo combined for close to 1,300 total rushing yards and 12 total touchdowns and were a formidable one-two punch in the backfield. Durham is a 1,000-plus-yard back and could reach that mark again if healthy. He missed the spring after undergoing foot surgery.
Middle linebacker Matt Dellinger was second on the team in total tackles (77) and anchors the middle of the defense along with Darius Redmond (40 tackles).
Weaknesses: Chris Humphrey, who led the team last season in receptions (51) and receiving yards (613), returns to lead the receivers in 2014. The group brings back a good chunk ? more than 70 percent ? of its production from 2013, but it is inexperienced and must deal with the losses of playmakers like Archer and Tyshon Goode.
It will be difficult for Kent State to duplicate the success of the offensive line from last season. The group only allowed 14 sacks, good enough for third in the MAC. With only two returning starters from that group, quickly building a strong line will be crucial.
The program lost its top defensive players in tackle Roosevelt Nix and safety Luke Wollet, who led the team in total tackles (78) and was a key component to the Golden Flashes' secondary. Safety Jordan Italiano will step into that role with a secondary that features only one upperclassman.
Kent State was ranked next-to-last in the league in field goals, with Brad Miller only connecting on 10-of-18 kicks.
Outlook: Haynes' inaugural season at Kent State didn't go exactly how some would have thought it might. His sophomore effort won't be any easier. The schedule features an early stretch of challenging road games at Ohio State, Virginia and Northern Illinois. There's potential for improvement, but that will depend on whether this team can remain healthy.
2014 Schedule
Aug. 30 Ohio
Sept. 6 South Alabama
Sept. 13 at Ohio State
Sept. 27 at Virginia
Oct. 4 at Northern Illinois
Oct. 11 UMass
Oct. 18 Army
Oct. 25 at Miami (Ohio)
Nov. 4 Toledo
Nov. 12 at Bowling Green
Nov. 19 at Buffalo
Nov. 25 Akron

Previously revealed on the countdown:
No. 86 South Alabama
No. 87 FAU
No. 88 Indiana
No. 89 Tennessee
No. 90 TCU
No. 91 SMU
No. 92 Colorado
No. 93 Memphis
No. 94 Air Force
No. 95 UConn
No. 96 Arkansas
No. 97 Illinois
No. 98 NC State
No. 99 West Virginia
No. 100 Wake Forest
No. 101 Utah
No. 102 Louisiana Tech
No. 103 Wyoming
No. 104 UTEP
No. 105 New Mexico
No. 106 Iowa State
No. 107 Kentucky
No. 108 Idaho
No. 109 Tulsa
No. 110 Western Michigan
No. 111 New Mexico State
No. 112 Southern Miss
No. 113 Temple
No. 114 Army
No. 115 Purdue
No. 116 USF
No. 117 UAB
No. 118 Eastern Michigan
No. 119 Virginia
No. 120 Miami (Ohio)
No. 121 Cal
No. 122 Kansas
No. 123 UMass
No. 124 Georgia Southern
No. 125 Hawaii
No. 126 Appalachian State
No. 127 FIU
No. 128 Georgia State


Golden Flashes aim to move up MAC standings

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11:00 AM Lecture "Opportunities in the various levels of basketball"
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Following their impressive 2012 campaign, Kent State took a massive step back in 2013 finishing at just 4-8. First year head coach Paul Haynes could not recover from a tough start. The bad news is that the start of this year may not be much better. The Golden Flashes begin the season with a game against rival Ohio and face Ohio State and Virginia in September. If Kent State can get past Ohio, which they seem to do on a regular basis, they could ride that momentum to bowl eligibility.

2013 Record: (4-8, 3-5)
2013 Bowl: None
Coach: Paul Haynes (4-8 at Kent State, 4-8 overall)
Offensive Coordinator: Brian Rock
Defensive Coordinator: Brian George

Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Trayion Durham, RB, 766 yards
Passing: Colin Reardon, QB, 1,957 yards
Receiving: Chris Humphrey, WR, 613 yards
Tackles: Matt Dellinger, LB, 77
Sacks: Nate Vance, DE, 3.5
Interceptions: Malcolm Pannell, CB, 3

Other Key Returnees: TE Casey Pierce, WR Earnest Calhoun, K/P Anthony Melchiori, S Jordan Italiano

Key Losses: RB Dri Archer, WR Tyson Goode, S Luke Wollet, CB Darius Polk, DT Roosevelt Nix, DE Mark Fackler

Strengths:
The Flashes have some potential on defense. The secondary will have to lead the way even without leader Luke Wollet. Safety Jordan Italiano tallied 76 tackles and is the likely candidate to step into Wollet's old spot in the 4-2-5 scheme. Nate Holly and Keenan Stalls each started a handful of games last year and the hope is those two can develop into consistent players around Italiano. Senior Malcolm Pannell is the most experienced corner and will be joined by fellow senior Dylan Farrington. Linebacker Matt Dellinger is the team's top returning tackler. He will man the middle of the defense and be joined by DeVante' Strickland and Darius Redmond, who combined for 93 tackles in 2013. The problem on defense is up front where just about everybody is gone, including tackle Roosevelt Nix. Nix easily led the team with 13.0 tackles-for-loss and was a massive force in the trenches. Getting to the quarterback consistently was an issue last season and will be even more difficult this time around. But if Kent State can find a few new playmakers up front, the defense will at least be serviceable.

Weaknesses:
Kent State relies heavily on the ground game and it remains to be seen how effective it can be without Dri Archer. He was so explosive and quick that it opened up the rest of the offense. Even with Archer the offense only scored 20.8 points per game last year and often looked like they could never move the ball. The pressure is on Trayion Durham to emerge as a back that can move the chains and occasionally break a big play in order to open up the passing attack. Durham did rush for 795 yards and six scores, so there is potential. If the ground game does keep things moving, it will make life much easier for second year starting quarterback Colin Reardon. The 6-1 sophomore has potential after throwing for 1,957 yards and a dozen touchdowns as a freshman, but it all depends on how much time he has in the pocket.

The Bottom Line:
If all goes well, Kent State can take a step forward this year, but another 4-8 season seems more likely. The home slate, featuring Ohio, South Alabama, Umass, Army, Toledo and Akron, is littered with winnable games. But those were the type of games the Golden Flashes lost last year. It may not be fair to put so much on the opening game of the season, but beating the Bobcats, again, could be just what this program needs to defend their home turf and compete for a bowl spot.

Projected Bowl: None

2013 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 182.4 (48th in nation, 4th in conference)
Passing Offense: 186.5 (100, 10)
Total Offense: 368.9 (88, 7)
Scoring Offense: 20.8 (104, 8)
Rushing Defense: 198.8 (94, 8)
Pass Defense: 211.1 (27, 4)
Total Defense: 409.9 (70, 6)
Scoring Defense: 26.9 (67, 5)
Turnover Margin: -0.3 (86, 9)
Sacks: 1.75 (82, 9)
Sacks Allowed: 1.17 (14, 3)




#102 KENT STATE FOOTBALL 2014 PREVIEW

Sporting News College Football magazine picks Jordan Italiano as the "Player most likely to succeed (off the field). Italiano is a Chemistry/Pre-Med major and has a 3.96 grade point average.



Jordan Italiano

The Flashes defeat the Zips 3-0 to win the MAC (more to follow).

#4 Kent State 12, #8 Western Michigan 2 (more to follow)

Flashes Top Broncos For Championship Berth

USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg counts down to the start of the college football season team by team from No. 128 to No. 1. Kent State is No. 107 (see link).

Kent State

The Pittsburgh Steelers injected some much-needed quickness into the lineup on Day 2.


The team grabbed Kent State running back NFL Scouting Combine, clocking in at 4.26 seconds in the 40-yard dash. The run was good for fastest time at the event.
Archer is diminutive at 5-foot-8 and 173 pounds, but figures to help the Steelers in a number of areas. He was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award as the nation's most versatile player after returning three kicks for touchdowns and will likely be plugged in that role immediately.
He's also a dangerous threat out of the backfield in the Steelers offense in need of playmakers.

Combine's fastest

One of the best defensive players in Mid-Roosevelt Nix is now a an Atlanta Falcon, after reaching a deal with the team as an undrafted free agent.
Nix is a bit of an enigma. He was one of the most productive defensive tackles in NCAA history. His 64 career tackles for loss rank fourth in NCAA history. His 12 career forced fumbles rank seventh. He tallied 24 career sacks, was a four time First Team All-MAC player and won the Conference's defensive player of the year award as a freshman after totaling 43 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and four fumbles forced. He did it all despite being only 5-foot-11 and never topping 260 pounds.

As a freshman, the year he came in and wrecked havoc on the MAC, he weighed just 237 pounds. But while he succeeded at an elite level in college in spite of his size, it's his size that ultimately made him such a low-level prospect.
Nix will not be able to play defensive tackle at the NFL level. It doesn't matter how explosive he is (and trust me, this guys first step is to destroy) he'd get bullied by the 310+ pound NFL offensive lineman. Because of that, Nix dropped down to about 248 and started tackling drills as an interior linebacker.
His agility isn't quite where you'd like it to be, but his 6.97 second 3-cone drill shows he's far from a lutz. Nix's measurables will never jump off the tape at you, but he understands how to break offensive lines, and can tackle with the best of them. He reads offensive lines, and attacks the ball carrier, and would be a disruptive linebacker in the running game.
The question is, can he drop back in coverage? It's not something he did at Kent State, and the technique isn't there. He needs to develop the footwork, the ability to read the quarterback, and increase his speed some to keep up with tight ends and receivers going across the middle. But he has the instincts to pick up the position and learn it and become a serviceable (at worst) inside linebacker.
Another spot where Nix makes sense is at fullback. He's a bulldog, and would make an excellent lead blocker. He's fearless, and while he hasn't played offense, his tenacity and football instincts would make it highly likely he could succeed as an NFL fullback.
But in Atlanta, Nix could be a valued asset of the defense after some work on getting him up to speed at the linebacker position.

Kent State's Roosevelt Nix Signs With Atlanta

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These camps are ONLY for those players, who are serious about playing college basketball. All Camps are for Boys and Girls (separate events) and only rising 8th graders and older. The two-day camp format will be intense and players will be instructed by many of the top individual instructors in the country. Please visit our staff page for other coaches who will be running these events, all of which have coached at the Division I level.Some of the top players from each camp will be invited to our NCAA Invitational Events taking place during July of 2014. These events are Invitation only and feature many of the top college coaches in the country (we had over 200 last July).Instruction will be given by ONLY current and former college basketball coaches. Campers will perform drills and skill work that they would be doing if they were current college players.The Camp will include but not be limited to on court instruction (speed dribbling and full court moves off the dribble; half court and transition shooting; passing with a purpose; using and defending screens; ball screen actions; 3 on 3; controlled scrimmages); detailed discussion on how to put yourself in the best position to get recruited; nutrition and diet; academic evaluation and goals; and the various basketball opportunities at all collegiate levels.At the end of each Camp, every participant is given a detailed evaluation of what they do well and what they need to work on in order to reach their dreams of playing collegiately. We will then send these evaluations out to every college coach in the country. This can be a huge help to your recruiting.There will be games played during the event (the end of the day Saturday and Sunday) and college coaches as well as recruiting services will be invited to attend.Each Camp is Two Days long, hotels and meals are the responsibility of each camper. A player may decide to attend just one day; however we highly recommend attending both if possible.Every camper will receive an official Maximum Exposure Basketball T-Shirt.Camp cost is $165.00 per player (for both days) or $100.00 per player (if you just attend one day). An $85.00 deposit is required to reserve your spot. These camps will fill up extremely fast! Make sure to register now so you don't miss your chance to participate!
Sample Itinerary
Saturday
Noon Check in/Registration
1:00 PM Lecture "Putting yourself in the best position to be recruited"
1:30 PM On court development
2:15 PM Playing in the full court
3:00 PM Break / Q and A
3:15 PM Playing in the half court (2 on 2; 3 on 3)
4:15 PM Lecture "strength, conditioning and diet"
4:45 PM Controlled Scrimmage
6:00 PM Dismissal
Sunday
10:30 AM Registration and Instruction for one- day campers who didn't attend Saturday
11:00 AM Lecture "Opportunities in the various levels of basketball"
11:30 AM On court development
12:30 PM College basketball drills
1:30 PM Break/ Q and A
1:45 PM Lecture "How are you working out?"
2:15 PM On court development
2:45 PM Controlled scrimmages
4:00 PM Dismissal

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Nathan Strock passes for three touchdowns as the White team rallies past the Blue team to win 21-20 in Kent State's Spring Game. More to follow.

GOLDENFLASHESTV: Spring Football (see link)

Kent State Spring Football

KENT, Ohio -- Josh Boyle on the final play of Saturday morning's Spring Jersey Scrimmage at Dix Stadium to clinch a 39-26 for the Kent State offense over the defense.

The Reardon-to-Boyle connection was the only touchdown of the day and it secured the offense the right to wear the blue "home" jersey in practice for the first time in two years.

"It's good for them to be able to see that they can move the football," said Kent State head coach Paul Haynes. "There are still a lot of things we have to do better on that side of the football, but it is also good for them to get a win under their belt."

The defense held the lead for most of the scrimmage, jumping ahead early behind interceptions by sophomore safety Jake McVay.

"There were a lot of good things and a lot of things we have to work on," said Haynes. "I liked the enthusiasm on defense. They made a lot of plays. When you talk about (creating) turnovers, those were the things we didn't do very well last year. At least we got some today.

"On the flip side of that, we can't turn the ball over (on offense). We'll get back to the film, grind it out and take a look. We'll finish out spring ball this one more week and then play the Spring Game. After that we'll tell the guys where they are at this point."

A first-down throw on third-and-short by redshirt freshman Anthony Melchiori booted a 40-yard field goal to give the offense the lead for good at 25-23.

Melchiori was a perfect 2-for-2 on the day, adding a 37-yard kick earlier in the day. Sophomore Brad Miller connected from 32 yards on his only field goal attempt of the day.

Kent State will hold its annual Spring Game at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at Dix Stadium. The event is free and open to the public (see link).



This post was edited on 4/19 9:55 PM by nashvillegoldenflash

Offense beats Defense 39-26 in Spring Jersey Scrim

Here's a preview of the 2010 MAC Baseball Tournament.

I'm not responsible for any errors.

2010 MAC Baseball Tournament HQ

By Stephanie Storm
Beacon Journal sports writer

KENT: Nate Terhune doesn't mind being known as "a fat guy who scored a touchdown."
Being labeled a college football "freak" would be even better as far as Terhune, a Kent State junior nose tackle, is concerned.
It was versatile Dri Archer who made national headlines with his speed. But with Archer sidelined for part of the season with an ankle injury, it was Terhune who made the top plays of the day on ESPN's SportsCenter [/I]for his 61-yard touchdown on a fake punt.
It wasn't just the 6-foot-4, 270-pounder rumbling down the left sideline in a victory over Ohio that made the play so worthy, but the fact that Terhune hurdled a Bobcats defender at the 40-yard line that made the long run all the more spectacular.
"It's one of those things you do and don't even realize it happened until you see it later," Terhune said.
Second fake punt
The spectacular special teams play was the second time Terhune successfully ran a fake punt for the Golden Flashes. The previous season as a redshirt freshman, he picked up a first down on a 31-yard gain on his first career carry in KSU's 31-24 victory over Towson.
"I was an offensive lineman in high school," Terhune said. "So I never got to score."
In the midst of spring camp for the upcoming season, Terhune is already being touted by KSU's athletic department as a candidate for CBSsports.com's Freak List: The 20 Craziest Athletes in College Football. Last season, Archer ranked No. 7 on the Freak List that also featured South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel.
Terhune's freakish talent? Owning an extraordinary range of flexibility.
Surprising results
As part of KSU's preseason conditioning, players are put through a series of tests to measure things such as strength and flexibility. The more flexible a player is, the lower his score. Thus, receivers and running backs tend to have lower scores than linemen.
"Most D-linemen score around 15," KSU strength and conditioning coach Antoine Sharp said. "Terhune came in at six, six and a half, which is incredible for his size and position. For most of those big guys, the limiting factor is their ability to bend."
Quick to heal
Terhune's flexibility is a big factor in needing just four weeks to come back from a broken leg. After breaking his right fibula at LSU in the third game of the season, Terhune was told he'd be out at least four to six weeks. Even coach Paul Haynes figured he was done for the season. Instead, Terhune made it back to the field for the Flashes' final six games.
"That could have been a much worse injury if he didn't have such good flexibility attributes," Sharp said. "When you're dealing with a broken bone, a lot of things come into play as far as how fast they heal ? their nutrition, their rest, how they take care of themselves. On top of that, he was determined to come back, so he did everything he was told."
And then some.
"I kept asking to do more," Terhune said. "But a lot of times, they wouldn't let me. But that's probably good, because I might have caused more damage down the road trying to do too much too soon."
Back in the game
So when he made it back midway through the season, it was Terhune causing damage to the Flashes' opponents.
"Right now what I've done so far doesn't seem like a big deal," Terhune said. "But later once my college career is over, I can look back and relish having made that play -- and hopefully, a few more to come."

This post was edited on 4/16 6:56 PM by nashvillegoldenflash

Nate Terhune

The Flashes are currently leading the MAC East with a 7-2 record (see link).

Mid-American Conference

Saul Phillips, who guided North Dakota State to an upset of fifth-seeded Oklahoma in the NCAA tournament and 26 wins this season, was hired Sunday as Ohio University's men's basketball coach.

Phillips succeeds Jim Christian, who left after two years to coach Boston College. Christian was 49-22 at Ohio.

Phillips was 134-84 in seven seasons at North Dakota State. He now joins a school that went 25-12 this season and made it to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament quarterfinals.

"I simply cannot wait to start working with our players and helping them reach their potential," he said in a statement. "I want our fans and my players to know that I will pour maximum energy and enthusiasm into Bobcat basketball."

Phillips was an assistant at North Dakota State for three seasons before becoming head coach. Before that, Phillips was the director of basketball operations for three years at Wisconsin under Bo Ryan.

Phillips played at Division III Wisconsin-Platteville under Ryan and in 1995 captained the Pioneers' undefeated national championship team.


Ohio hires Phillips away from North Dakota State

As a Boston College fan, I would like to think that BC could find a better coach than Jim Christian but perhaps not. At any rate, Boston College has interviewed Christian to replace Steve Donahue (see link).

BC eyes Jim Christian

When Manhattan toppled Iona in the MAAC title game and led defending national champ Louisville into the final minutes of its opening-round NCAA tournament game, Steve Masiello figured to be one of the most coveted coaches on the market this spring.
Less than a week later, it's not even certain that Manhattan will take him back.
Masiello was all set to replace Stan Heath as the new coach at South Florida when the school's background check revealed that he had not actually graduated from Kentucky in 2000 as his resume claimed, ESPN.com reported Wednesday morning. Masiello's bio at Manhattan and from when he was an assistant at Loiuisville both refer to him as having graduated from Kentucky in 2000 with a communications degree.
The question now becomes whether Manhattan policy demands that its head coaches must have bachelor's degrees in order to be eligible to work at the school. This is common practice among Division I institutions who want their head coaches to be able to set an example for their players about the importance of graduating.
A Manhattan spokesman did not immediately return an email from Yahoo Sports seeking clarification on if the school requires its coaches to have a degree. The email also asked if the initial resume Masiello had submitted falsely indicated he had graduated from Kentucky and if the school had made any decision regarding whether he would be welcomed back.
The school later released a statement that it had placed Masiello on leave while investigating the status of his degree (see link).


Steve Masiello lies on his resume

With three players averaging more than 18 points a game and one of the fastest full-court offenses out there Ohio's going to have its hands full against the VMI Keydets tonight (see link for a preview of the game).

CIT Quarterfinals Ohio vs. VMI

The Mid-American Conference and University of Masachusetts reached an agreement forcing UMass to leave the league as a football-only member after the 2015 season, it was announced Wednesday.
UMass had been a football-only member of the MAC the past two seasons and primarily a member of the Atlantic 10 in its other sports.
Last month, the MAC offered full membership to UMass, but the school declined. Per UMass' agreement with the MAC, if it turned down full membership from the MAC, the school would only be able to remain a football-only member for two more seasons.
"This is not the outcome we anticipated when UMass was admitted as a football-only member," MAC commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher said in a statemtent Wednesday. "However, circumstances changed regarding our football membership and this is a result of those circumstances."
In each of the Minutemen's first two years in the MAC, in 2012 and 2013, they were 1-7 in MAC play and 1-11 overall.
UMass will remain in the MAC East Division in 2014 and 2015.
In 2016, the MAC will be a 12-team conference consisting of Akron, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Kent State, Miami (Ohio) and Ohio in the East; and Ball State, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Northern Illinois, Toledo and Western Michigan in the West.

UMass to exit MAC