Flashes Becoming Synonymous with Super Bowl
2/4/2017 8:28:00 PM | Football
Sunday, Kent State will be represented by a former football player at the Super Bowl for the 22nd time since 1974 when former quarterback Julian Edelman steps onto the field. Edelman's third career appearance with the Patriots will be a big reason why more Golden Flashes have played in the Super Bowl than any other Mid-American Conference team.
Edelman was the Patriots' leading receiver this season with 98 catches for 1,106 yards. He has also been a clutch performer in the playoffs, making eight or more catches in each of the last six playoff wins for New England, while averaging 106 receiving yards per game.
The Flashes will also be represented for the third time by Josh Boyer, New England's cornerbacks coach. Boyer's coaching beginnings go back to Kent State, where he served as a graduate assistant in 2002 and 2003 under Dean Pees. Former KSU coaches will be represented on a Super Bowl staff for the 12th time. Dating back to Don McCafferty as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III and the winning head coach in Super Bowl V.
Former Kent State players to play in the Super Bowl:
|
Player |
Years at Kent State |
Super Bowl(s) |
Team |
|
Josh Kline |
2008-12 |
XLIX |
New England Patriots |
|
Julian Edelman |
2006-08 |
XLVI, XLIX, LI |
New England Patriots |
|
James Harrison |
1999-2001 |
XL, XLIII, XLV |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
|
Usama Young |
2003-06 |
XLIV |
New Orleans Saints |
|
Danny Muir |
2003-06 |
XLIV |
Indianapolis Colts |
|
Ken Walter |
1992-94 |
XXXVI, XXXVIII |
New England Patriots |
|
Eugene Baker |
1995-98 |
XXXVIII |
Carolina Panthers |
|
Dan Goodspeed |
1998-99 |
XXXVII |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|
Jason Gavadza |
1996-99 |
XXXV |
Baltimore Ravens |
|
O.J. Santiago |
1994-96 |
XXXIII |
Atlanta Falcons |
|
Bob Hallen |
1994-97 |
XXXIII |
Atlanta Falcons |
|
Mike McGruder |
1980-83 |
XXXI |
New England Patriots |
|
Jack Lambert |
1971-73 |
IX, X, XIII, XIV |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
|
Don Nottingham |
1968-70 |
VIII |
Miami Dolphins |
Former Kent State players to coach in the Super Bowl:
|
Player |
Years at Kent State |
Super Bowl(s) |
Team |
|
John Matsko |
1969-72 |
XXXIV, XXXVI, 50 |
Rams/Panthers |
Former Kent State coaches to coach in the Super Bowl:
|
Coach |
Years at Kent State |
Super Bowl(s) |
Team(s) |
|
Josh Boyer |
Grad Asst. (2002-2003) |
XLVI, XLIX, LI |
New England Patriots |
|
Dean Pees |
Head (1998-2003) |
XXXIX, XLII, XLVII |
Patriots/Ravens |
|
Eric Studesville |
Def. Coor. (1995-96) |
XLVIII, 50 |
Denver Broncos |
|
Perry Fewell |
Assistant (1988-91) |
XLVI |
New York Giants |
|
Dom Capers |
Grad Asst. (1972-74) |
XLV |
Green Bay Packers |
|
Don McCafferty |
Assistant (1948-58) |
III, V |
Baltimore Colts |
