1953 Kent State Golden Flashes football team
| 1953 Kent State Golden Flashes football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1953 record | 7–2 (3–1 MAC) |
| Head coach | Trevor J. Rees (8th year) |
| Home stadium | Memorial Stadium |
The 1953 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1953 college football season. In their eighth season under head coach Trevor J. Rees, the Golden Flashes compiled a 7–2 record (3–1 against MAC opponents), finished in a tie for third place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 250 to 103.[1][2]
The team's statistical leaders included Lou Mariano with 816 rushing yards, Don Burke with 577 passing yards, and Gino Gioia with 84 receiving yards.[3] Fullback Jim Cullom and offensive tackle Al Kilgore were selected as first-team All-MAC players.[4]
References
- ↑ "2016 Kent State Football Record Book" (PDF). Kent State University. p. D6. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Kent State Yearly Results (1950-1954)". College Football Data Warehouse. David DeLassus. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ↑ 2016 Record Book, p. D17-D19.
- ↑ 2016 Kent State Football Record Book, p. D41.
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