KENT, OHIO- Welcome to the Kent State FLASHBack series, powered by Ganley Chevrolet. This week, we look at a pivotal November 1972 game against Miami of Ohio.
The 1972 season peaked at the right time for the Golden Flashes. After a 0-1-1 start, the Flashes rolled into the game winners of three of four. A win over Miami would set up a shot at the Mid-American Conference title the following week against Toledo.
A win over Miami would not come easy, the team would go on to finish the year at 7-3 overall and were led by the MAC's eventual Player of the Year in running back Bob Hitchens.