US EditionKent State University terminates Kenni Burns; Mark Carney named interim football coach
- Kent State dismissed head football coach Kenni Burns on Friday after an investigation.
- The firing of Burns occurred after an investigation into his two-year tenure leading the team.
- Burns was placed on administrative leave with pay before spring practices began for the Golden Flashes.
- Kent State athletic director Randale Richmond stated, "At this time, our focus will be to support our student-athletes."
- Mark Carney will serve as interim coach; a national search will be conducted to find a new coach.
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Kent State fires Kenni Burns following investigation
KENT — Kent State fired coach Kenni Burns on Friday following an investigation related to his two-year tenure. Athletic director Randale Richmond said in a statement that offensive coordinator Mark Carney would serve as the interim coach for the upcoming season with a national search taking place at the end of the year. “At this time, our focus will be to support our student-athletes and provide them with the best opportunity to have a positive …
Kent State Golden Flashes coach Kenni Burns fired
[In the player above: The best seasons in Cleveland Browns history] KENT, Ohio (WJW) -- Kent State University has fired head coach Kenni Burns. His firing was announced in a statement from Randale Richmond, vice president and director of athletics, posted Friday morning to social media. Mentor Public Schools teacher under investigation for alleged incident with student Offensive coordinator Mark Carney will serve as interim head football c…
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