1966 Kent State Golden Flashes football team
| 1966 Kent State Golden Flashes football | |
|---|---|
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| 1966 record | 4–6 (2–4 MAC) |
| Head coach | Leo Strang (3rd year) |
| Home stadium | Memorial Stadium |
The 1966 Kent State Golden Flashes football team was an American football team that represented Kent State University in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 1966 college football season. In their third season under head coach Leo Strang, the Golden Flashes compiled a 4–6 record (2–4 against MAC opponents), finished in fifth place in the MAC, and outscored all opponents by a combined total of 211 to 161.[1][2]
The team's statistical leaders included Don Fitzgerald with 1,245 rushing yards, Ron Swartz with 879 passing yards, and Billy Blunt with 287 receiving yards.[3] Five Kent State players were selected as first-team All-MAC players: defensive end Don Abbott, offensive guard Jon Brooks, halfback Don Fitzgerald, defensive back Lou Harris, and linebacker Bill Landis.[4]
References
- ↑ "2016 Kent State Football Record Book" (PDF). Kent State University. p. D7. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ↑ "1966 Kent State Golden Flashes Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 4, 2016.
- ↑ 2016 Record Book, p. D17-D19.
- ↑ 2016 Kent State Football Record Book, p. D42.