Kent State held its 15th and final spring practice Saturday morning in front of its fans at Dix Stadium. Live
scrimmage scenarios were followed by the presentation of its spring awards and a youth football and cheer clinic.
Cornerback Quan Robinson received the Jack Lambert Award as the defensive player who made the biggest
improvement during spring practice. Entering his redshirt freshman season, Robinson has made the adjustment
from his days as a high school quarterback at Glenville.
Offensive lineman Stefano Millin and tight end Brice Fackler received the Don Nottingham Award as the
offensive players who made the biggest improvement during the spring. Millin will be a redshirt freshman this
fall. Fackler heads into his junior season, looking to take on a bigger role as a pass catcher.
Defensive lineman Nate Terhune and wide receiver Connor Arlia earned the Gerald and Victoria Read
Award, which is given each spring to the player who exemplifies hard work and dedication beyond the call of
duty. Terhune, who can play both tackle and end, will anchor the defensive line, heading into his fifth season.
Arlia sat out last season due to NCAA transfer rules, but could be among the Flashes top receivers in 2015.
Safety Jordan Italiano received the Leo Strang Award given to the upperclassman with the highest cumulative
grade point average. The two-time Academic All-American carries a 3.98 GPA.
Offensive lineman Anthony Pruitt and cornerback Najee Murray claimed the Matt Ramser Award, given to
members of the football team who best exemplifies the qualities of "courage, dedication, attitude, and
commitment" that Matt did during his fight with cancer. After an impressive offseason in the weight room, Pruitt
has taken over the starting role at right guard. Murray bounced back from injuries in this past fall and looks to
be the Flashes' top cover corner.
"Our motto's 2-9 to greatness," quarterback Colin Reardon said of the team's play this spring. "We have a lot
of potential to do great things. If we reach our potential, everything will take care of itself."
Along with an optimism throughout the team, new players have taken on new leaderships roles.
"Being one of the older guys on the defense brings a certain responsibility," said fifth-year senior Nate Terhune.
"Getting out here (on the field) first, making sure we're on pace, doing the right stuff and not letting people slack
off. I have to assume that role. The best leaders first lead by example. We're a much closer group. I won't feel
complete in my career without a MAC Championship."
The Golden Flashes season begins Friday, Sept. 4 at Illinois.
Flashes Close Out Spring Practice
scrimmage scenarios were followed by the presentation of its spring awards and a youth football and cheer clinic.
Cornerback Quan Robinson received the Jack Lambert Award as the defensive player who made the biggest
improvement during spring practice. Entering his redshirt freshman season, Robinson has made the adjustment
from his days as a high school quarterback at Glenville.
Offensive lineman Stefano Millin and tight end Brice Fackler received the Don Nottingham Award as the
offensive players who made the biggest improvement during the spring. Millin will be a redshirt freshman this
fall. Fackler heads into his junior season, looking to take on a bigger role as a pass catcher.
Defensive lineman Nate Terhune and wide receiver Connor Arlia earned the Gerald and Victoria Read
Award, which is given each spring to the player who exemplifies hard work and dedication beyond the call of
duty. Terhune, who can play both tackle and end, will anchor the defensive line, heading into his fifth season.
Arlia sat out last season due to NCAA transfer rules, but could be among the Flashes top receivers in 2015.
Safety Jordan Italiano received the Leo Strang Award given to the upperclassman with the highest cumulative
grade point average. The two-time Academic All-American carries a 3.98 GPA.
Offensive lineman Anthony Pruitt and cornerback Najee Murray claimed the Matt Ramser Award, given to
members of the football team who best exemplifies the qualities of "courage, dedication, attitude, and
commitment" that Matt did during his fight with cancer. After an impressive offseason in the weight room, Pruitt
has taken over the starting role at right guard. Murray bounced back from injuries in this past fall and looks to
be the Flashes' top cover corner.
"Our motto's 2-9 to greatness," quarterback Colin Reardon said of the team's play this spring. "We have a lot
of potential to do great things. If we reach our potential, everything will take care of itself."
Along with an optimism throughout the team, new players have taken on new leaderships roles.
"Being one of the older guys on the defense brings a certain responsibility," said fifth-year senior Nate Terhune.
"Getting out here (on the field) first, making sure we're on pace, doing the right stuff and not letting people slack
off. I have to assume that role. The best leaders first lead by example. We're a much closer group. I won't feel
complete in my career without a MAC Championship."
The Golden Flashes season begins Friday, Sept. 4 at Illinois.
Flashes Close Out Spring Practice
