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Kent State football coach Mark Carney receives Josh Cribbs' approval
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Mark Carney has been officially appointed as the full-time head coach of Kent State football, receiving strong support from former player Josh Cribbs. Cribbs praised Carney's quick impact on the team in a recent social media post.
Kent State football coach Mark Carney receives Josh Cribbs' approval
Mark Carney received Kent State University football's full-time head coaching job in October, and now he has a strong public endorsement from Golden Flashes and Browns legend Josh Cribbs.
"What he has been able to do in just a short period of time, A-plus," Cribbs said in a video posted to his social media accounts on April 14.
In March 2025, Cribbs made it known he had a desire to coach Kent State after former Golden Flashes coach Kenni Burns had been placed on administrative leave. In April 2025, KSU fired Burns and promoted Carney from offensive coordinator to interim coach. Born in Cleveland and raised in Lakewood, Carney capitalized on the opportunity.
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With Kent State 3-5, including 2-2 in the Mid-American Conference, KSU removed the interim tag from Carney and signed him through the 2029 season. The Golden Flashes finished the 2025 season 5-7, 4-4 in the MAC. They had gone a combined 1-23 under Burns during the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
In what can only be described as a classy gesture, Cribbs commended Carney for the turnaround during a visit to KSU's Dix Stadium.
Q&A
What did Josh Cribbs say about Mark Carney's coaching at Kent State?
Josh Cribbs praised Mark Carney's performance, giving him an 'A-plus' for his impact in a short period.
When did Kent State promote Mark Carney to head coach?
Mark Carney was promoted to full-time head coach of Kent State football in October 2025.
What led to Mark Carney's promotion to head coach at Kent State?
Mark Carney was promoted after the firing of former coach Kenni Burns, transitioning from offensive coordinator to interim coach before receiving the full-time position.
