Department of Athletics
Kent State鈥檚 Jordan Italiano Named Smartest Player in College Football
Kent State University student-athlete Jordan Italiano of Canfield, Ohio, was tabbed 鈥淪martest Player in College Football鈥 in NFL.com鈥檚 15 for 鈥15 series released on June 16. The pre-medicine/biochemistry major and safety on the Kent State football team carries a 3.978 heading into his seni鈥
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              NFL Names Kent State鈥檚 Jordan Italiano one of College Football鈥檚 Smartest Players
Kent State University鈥檚 Jordan Italiano is getting national attention for his performance both on the field and in the classroom. NFL.com has named Italiano to its 15 for 鈥15 series. The NFL looks for players who make significant on-field contributions and demonstrate strong academic abilities. Re鈥
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              Head Coach O'Banion Speaks Out About Battling Cancer
Kent State University women鈥檚 basketball head coach Danielle O鈥橞anion is taking on her toughest opponent yet: stage II lymphoma. O鈥橞anion shared her story with P.J. Ziegler from FOX 8. O鈥橞anion talks about the power of positivity and how she鈥檚 taking the advice she gives her players about managing 鈥
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              First Football Game of 2014 Season Kicks Off Saturday
The Kent State University football team opens its 2014 season Saturday, Aug. 30, hosting Mid-American Conference East Division rival Ohio University at 6 p.m. inside Dix Stadium. The Kent State Golden Flashes won their final two games of the 2013 season, while the Bobcats earned a spot in the Beef 鈥樷
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