Hall of Fame
Lou Mariano
- Induction:
- 1984
Born November 23, 1930 in Canton, OH…Graduated from Canton McKinley High School in 1951…Despite being small in stature, Mariano was big on heart and was one of the best running backs in KSU history…Played four years as a Flash, 1951-54…Set Kent State records for rushing yardage in a single game (226) on only ten carries against Western Reserve…Also set KSU marks with a 99-yard scrimmage and 86 points in a season (14 TD’s and two extra points)…Named Honorable Mention Little All-American in both his junior and senior seasons…Was named by UPI, AP, and INS on several All-America teams…Earned second team All-MAC honors in 1953…Also participated in track and swimming – was an above average diver…Has three children, Michelle, Sean, and Kristen.
Kent State Men's Basketball vs. Cleveland State 11.22.25 | Highlights
Saturday, November 22
Kent State Men's Basketball vs. Cleveland State 11.22.25 | Postgame Press Conference
Saturday, November 22
Kent State of Mind - Delrecco Gillespie and Rob Whaley Jr.
Friday, November 21
Kent State Football Weekly Press Conference - Week 12 vs Northern Illinois
Friday, November 21
