Kent State football coach Kenni Burns was fired after multiple alleged violations of his contract
- Kent State fired head football coach Kenni Burns on April 11 due to contract violations.
- University officials determined Burns violated policies involving honesty and potential scandal.
- Burns' violations centered on misuse of his university-issued P card for personal expenses.
- President Diacon's letter cited 'significant, repetitive, and intentional violation' of P-card policies.
- Mark Carney will serve as interim coach; a national search will commence for a permanent replacement.
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Kent State coach fired after multiple contract violations
Kenni Burns was fired as Kent State’s football head coach for multiple violations of his contract, including how he used a personal credit card. Kent State did not provide details on why Burns was fired last Friday, but a copy of Burns’ dismissal letter was obtained by The Associated Press through a public records request. University President Todd A. Diacon outlined five reasons for cause for Burns’ firing, with the first being “significant, re…
Termination letter released: Kent State Golden Flashes coach fired
[In the player above: The best seasons in Cleveland Browns history] KENT, Ohio (WJW) — Kent State University has released the official termination letter from University President Todd Diacon to football 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. 4 of Case Western Reserve University’s international students had their …
Kent State football coach Kenni Burns was fired after multiple alleged violations of his contract
Kenni Burns was dismissed as Kent State football coach for contract breaches, including misuse of a personal credit card, according to a letter obtained by the AP.

Kent State coach Kenni Burns fired after multiple violations of his contract
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