Kent State Golden Flashes NCAA Football News

The former Kent State star left tackle agreed to a four-year deal with the Jets last week worth $2,803,876 that includes a signing bonus of $643,876. He will also receive a base salary of $405,000 in 2013, $495,00 in 2014, $585,000 in 2015 and $675,000 in 2016.

TCU climbed into second place Saturday to claim a spot in the NCAA Championship at the NCAA Regional at Palouse Ridge Golf Club in Pullman, Wash.

During the 2013 NFL Draft, the Jets took a position that was bare and made it very crowded.

NFL starts with getting talent on both the offensive and defensive lines. Excelling in these areas allows a team to stop an opposing running back while making room for a playmaker on their side of the ball.

The New York Jets agreed to terms with third-round pick guard Brian Winters on Friday, as well as three of their other draft selections.

One of the many causes of the Jets offense's putrid performances in 2012 was an offensive line that lost the thump it had when the team went to a pair of AFC Championship Games.

It took the New York Jets only minutes to inject Brian Winters into the middle of their six-headed quarterback controversy.

It took the New York Jets only minutes to inject Brian Winters into the middle of their six-headed quarterback controversy.

Former Kent State offensive lineman Josh Kline signed a free agent contract with the New England Patriots Saturday night, not long after the conclusion of the NFL draft.

NOVEMBER 30: Dri Archer #1 of Kent State celebrates his first-quarter touchdown with Brian Winters #66, Phil Huff #75 and Casey Pierce #88 during the Mid-American Conference Championship game against Northern Illinois at Ford Field on November 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.

After the loss of Matt Slauson and Brandon Moore and not much depth to speak of on the offensive line, the Jets finished Day Two of the draft with the first of a series of offensive line picks that extended into Day Three.

It took the New York Jets only minutes to inject Brian Winters into the middle of their six-headed quarterback controversy.

There were no real surprises for the Akron Zips or the Kent State Golden Flashes as both programs wrapped up their spring football camps with spring games.

Former Ohio defensive end Tremayne Scott flashed steady development throughout his collegiate career, but was limited to just four games due to a nasty foot injury in 2012.

Last season, Pat McShane and Phil Huff were two of Kent State's prized men in the trenches who paved the way for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers during a record-setting 11-win campaign.

The Continental Indoor Football League rules that promote more running have created changes for both the offensive and defensive linemen.

Fresh of the pick of Geno Smith at number 39 overall, adding him to first round picks Dee Milliner and Sheldon Richardson, the New York Jets and John Idzik are at it again.

The New York Jets have selected versatile Kent State offensive lineman Brian Winters in the third round of the NFL draft.

After taking DE Ziggy Ansah fifth-overall, Tim Twentyman breaks down the possibilities for the Lions in the second and third rounds They're also in a good spot to trade down and add picks if there's a run on quarterbacks Geno Smith, Matt Barkley or Ryan Nassib later today.

For all of you looking for a live football fix amid all the NFL Draft festivities today, you need go no farther than Akron or Kent.