Monday, Aug. 17 - Football Day Notebook (Day 16)Chesnut InterviewKennesaw State began Week 3 of preseason camp with an afternoon practice in full pads on Monday. For the first time during training camp, head coach
Brian Bohannon and his staff established scout teams on both sides of the ball.
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With two weeks remaining until their inaugural game on Sept. 3 at East Tennessee State, the Owls continue to work on executing their offensive and defensive game plans.
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Freshman running back
Chaston Bennett produced a highlight-reel play during the final 11-on-11 session, reversing his field and running through the middle of the defense, cutting back a couple times for a long touchdown run.
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Offensive coordinator/offensive line coach
Grant Chesnut visited with KSUOwls.com following practice.
Kennesaw State Football Featured on Good Day Atlanta: Fox 5's Ron Gant visited Kennesaw State last week and his story on the Owls aired during Monday's Good Day Atlanta show. Watch the segment
here.
Sunday, Aug. 16 - Fan Fall Festival
Saturday, Aug. 15 - Football Camp Notebook (Day 15)Â Bohannon Interview |
Chivers Interview |
Johnson Interview |
Otiwu InterviewA pair of touchdown runs by
Steven Johnson and a strong start by the defense highlighted Saturday's scrimmage as Kennesaw State wrapped up its second week of camp in preparation for its inaugural game at East Tennessee State on Sept. 3.
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The hour-and-half practice opened with the defense controlling the line of scrimmage and concluded with the Owls working on their one-minute offense.
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Scrimmage Highlights* Redshirt freshman linebacker
Anthony Gore, Jr. scooped up a fumble and returned it for a touchdown.
* Redshirt freshman defensive lineman
Benjamin Otiwu had a tackle for loss.
* Freshman linebacker
Tonarius Portress had a quarterback sack.
* Redshirt freshman defensive back
Taylor Henkle had a third-down pass breakup.
* Redshirt freshman quarterback
Chandler Burks led the offense on its first scoring drive that culminated with a 42-yard field goal by freshman placekicker
Josh Boham.
* Junior
Micah Reed broke off several nice runs, including a rush that provided the offense with its initial first down.
* Redshirt sophomore quarterback
Jantzen Jeffrey connected with redshirt freshman wide receiver
Gordon Gray on a 51-yard pass play.
* Redshirt junior running back
Steven Johnson had two 5-yard touchdown runs.
* Redshirt freshman running back
Devon Rosser scored on a 38-yard touchdown run.
* Redshirt senior running back
Ryan Godhigh broke off a nice outside run after getting around the edge.
* Redshirt junior defensive back
Phillip Staples intercepted a pitch and returned it for a touchdown.
* During the one-minute drill, redshirt junior quarterback
Trey White and freshman wide receiver
Justin Sumpter connected on a long pass that put the offense in field range. Sumpter made a nice comeback adjustment to haul in the pass.
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The Owls will have a day off on Sunday before beginning school on Monday and having an afternoon practice on Monday.
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LIMITED NUMBER OF SEASON TICKETS:Â Fans still have the opportunity to purchase season tickets as there are less than for 400 seats available for the inaugural season. A season ticket can be purchased for $99 plus a donation to The Owls Fund. For more information contact the Kennesaw State ticket office at (470) 578-7837 or log ontoÂ
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FALL FESTIVAL:Â The First Kennesaw State Fall Festival is scheduled for August 16 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium and surrounding KSU Sports and Recreation Park. Fans will have the special opportunity to meet the football team and pick up their season tickets. For more information on the Fall Festival,Â
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Friday, Aug. 14 - Football Camp Notebook (Day 14)Â Klein Interview |
Gore InterviewKennesaw State wrapped up Day 14 of training camp where the Owls spent the first half of practice working on special teams before breaking into offense and defense, and ending the Friday's practice with 11-on-11.
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Kennesaw State spent time on punt coverage, kickoff coverage, kickoff return and field goal/PAT.
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The Owls will conclude the week with a scrimmage on Saturday morning before enjoying a day off on Sunday.
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Defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator
Liam Klein and redshirt freshman
Anthony Gore, Jr. visited with KSUOwls.com following practice.
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CHEEKS, HARRIS FEATURED IN FRIDAY'S ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION: Redshirt senior defensive linemen
Chaz Cheeks and Mason, who both have already earned the college degrees, will complete their playing eligibility this fall at Kennesaw State after transferring from Georgia Tech and South Carolina, respectively. Read Doug Roberson's story
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LIMITED NUMBER OF SEASON TICKETS:Â Fans still have the opportunity to purchase season tickets as there are less than for 400 seats available for the inaugural season. A season ticket can be purchased for $99 plus a donation to The Owls Fund. For more information contact the Kennesaw State ticket office at (470) 578-7837 or log ontoÂ
www.KSUOwls.com.Â
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FALL FESTIVAL:Â The First Kennesaw State Fall Festival is scheduled for August 16 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium and surrounding KSU Sports and Recreation Park. Fans will have the special opportunity to meet the football team and pick up their season tickets. For more information on the Fall Festival,Â
click here.Â
Thursday, Aug. 13 - Football Camp Notebook (Day 13)Â Burks Interview |
Worley InterviewPractice 14, Day 13 of training camp took place on Thursday with an afternoon practice in shells for the Kennesaw State football team on Thursday. The Owls continued to work on installation and execution on offense and defense, while taking time to work on special teams, including kickoff and kickoff return.
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The hour and half practice concluded with 11-on-11 offense versus defense and highlighted by a long touchdown run by junior running back
Micah Reed. Redshirt junior
Phillip Staples also had a nice pass breakup.
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Kennesaw State returns to the practice field on Friday with a 3 p.m. practice before holding its second scrimmage of training on Saturday.
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LIMITED NUMBER OF SEASON TICKETS:Â Fans still have the opportunity to purchase season tickets as there are less than for 400 seats available for the inaugural season. A season ticket can be purchased for $99 plus a donation to The Owls Fund. For more information contact the Kennesaw State ticket office at (470) 578-7837 or log ontoÂ
www.KSUOwls.com.
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FALL FESTIVAL:Â The First Kennesaw State Fall Festival is scheduled for August 16 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium and surrounding KSU Sports and Recreation Park. Fans will have the special opportunity to meet the football team and pick up their season tickets. For more information on the Fall Festival,Â
click here.
Wednesday, Aug. 12 - Football Camp Notebook (Day 12) Mitchler Interview |
The Marching Owls RehearsalKennesaw State had a productive day on the field and in the rehearsal hall on Wednesday as the Owls football went through a two-hour morning practice and The Marching Owls had their first rehearsal. Head coach Brian Bohannon ran his team through a crisp practice that included offense versus defense, a two-minute drill session and special teams work that included game-ending field goal situations. Bohannon changed up the day's schedule by cancelling the afternoon practice and the team went to the movies to see "Southpaw". The Owls will be back on the field on Thursday for practice 15 that is scheduled for 3 p.m. Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Zach Mitchler stopped by to visit with KSUOwls.com following Wednesday's practice. THE MARCHING OWLS: Under the direction of Director of Athletics Bands Debra Traficante, The Marching Owls had their first practice of the preseason as they prepare for their debut at the inaugural home football game on Sept. 12 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. The band opened up its practice by playing the Kennesaw State fight song before Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams addressed the musicians. LIMITED NUMBER OF SEASON TICKETS: Fans still have the opportunity to purchase season tickets as there are less than for 400 seats available for the inaugural season. A season ticket can be purchased for $99 plus a donation to The Owls Fund. For more information contact the Kennesaw State ticket office at (470) 578-7837 or log onto www.KSUOwls.com. FALL FESTIVAL: The First Kennesaw State Fall Festival is scheduled for August 16 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium and surrounding KSU Sports and Recreation Park. Fans will have the special opportunity to meet the football team and pick up their season tickets. For more information on the Fall Festival, click here. Â
Tuesday, Aug. 11 - Football Camp Notebook (Day 11)Owls Insight - Episode 2 (
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Bohannon Interview |
Collins InterviewCamp continued on Tuesday (Day 11) for Kennesaw State as the Owls went through a two-hour afternoon practice in full pads. The practice lasted 24 periods with a lot unit work, offensive and defensive skill positions going against each other, one-on-one competition between the offensive and defensive lines, full 11-on-11 contact.
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Head coach Brian Bohannon said the team has a lot of things to work on but said the it is working hard and getting better, and that is the team's goal at this point.Tuesday also marked redshirt freshman defensive lineman Joe Alexander, Jr.'s birthday.Â
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Kennesaw State will have its second two-a-day practice in three days on Wednesday, holding a morning session in full pads before a late afternoon workout in shells.
Head coach
Brian Bohannon and redshirt freshman offensive lineman
CJ Collins visited with KSUOwls.com following practice.
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LIMITED NUMBER OF SEASON TICKETS:Â Fans still have the opportunity to purchase season tickets as there are less than for 400 seats available for the inaugural season. A season ticket can be purchased for $99 plus a donation to The Owls Fund. For more information contact the Kennesaw State ticket office at (470) 578-7837 or log ontoÂ
www.KSUOwls.com.
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FALL FESTIVAL:Â The First Kennesaw State Fall Festival is scheduled for August 16 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium and surrounding KSU Sports and Recreation Park. Fans will have the special opportunity to meet the football team and pick up their season tickets. For more information on the Fall Festival,Â
click here.
Monday, Aug. 10 - Football Camp Notebook (Day 10)Sumpter InterviewThe Kennesaw State football began its second week of training camp on Monday with two practices, working out in full pads in the afternoon before a late afternoon practice in shells.
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It marked the second two-a-day practice for the team and once again it received a break with the weather as temperatures were down and there were overcast skies.
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The periods were shortened from the usual five minutes down to four and the Owls quickly moved from one session to the next, showing renewed energy after having a day off on Sunday. Kennesaw State will be back out on the field on Tuesday with an afternoon practice.
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Freshman redshirt freshman wide receiver
Justin Sumpter visited with KSUOwls.com following Monday's practice.
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LIMITED NUMBER OF SEASON TICKETS:Â Fans still have the opportunity to purchase season tickets as there are less than for 400 seats available for the inaugural season. A season ticket can be purchased for $99 plus a donation to The Owls Fund. For more information contact the Kennesaw State ticket office at (470) 578-7837 or log ontoÂ
www.KSUOwls.com.
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FALL FESTIVAL:Â The First Kennesaw State Fall Festival is scheduled for August 16 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium and surrounding KSU Sports and Recreation Park. Fans will have the special opportunity to meet the football team and pick up their season tickets. For more information on the Fall Festival,Â
click here.
Saturday, Aug. 8 - Football Camp Notebook (Day 8)Bohannon Interview |
McKenzie Interview |
Simonton InterviewAfter a week of installation, position-specific drills and plenty of instruction from the coaching staff, Kennesaw State players finally had an opportunity to play football as the team held its first scrimmage of fall camp Saturday morning.
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Head coach
Brian Bohannon said he thought there was a lot of good competition and that there were good plays, positives and negatives on both sides of the ball. He added that there are a lot of things the team can learn from, from penalties to big plays to things that happened that the Owls can build on.
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Highlights from the scrimmage*Â Redshirt freshman quarterback
Jake McKenzie led the offense on three touchdown drives, scoring on runs of 70 and 16 yards.
* Freshman running back
Chaston Bennett raced around left end for a 60-yard touchdown run
* Freshman placekicker
Justin Thompson was 3-for-3 on point-after attempts
* McKenzie also hit redshirt junior running back
Che Darious Robinson on a nice pass completion that redshirt freshman defensive back
Taylor Henkle finished with a hard hit.
* Redshirt junior defensive back Dante' Blackmon had a quarterback sack
* Redshirt freshman defensive lineman
Austin Byrd recovered a fumble and returned it for a score
* Redshirt defensive back
Marcus Thurman had a pair of pass breakupsÂ
QUOTABLE"I think the biggest thing is we had a positive week. Our first day of camp was a great one, but we've gotten better each day and I think with finished on a note that we could be on and grow."
– Head Coach Brian Bohannon"We've been working on them all week and I finally, picked up on them and did what the coaches told me and it worked. It's crazy how that works."
– Redshirt freshman Jake McKenzieÂ
"It's a grind, but you have to embrace the grind because every good football team has to have a good camp and that's what we're doing right now. We're embracing the grind and we're getting better each day and striving to be the best we can be."
– Redshirt freshman linebacker Wes SimontonÂ
Kennesaw State will have an off day on Sunday before returning to the field on Monday for an afternoon practice.
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Bohannon, McKenzie and linebacker
Wes Simonton spoke to KSU Owls.com following Saturday's scrimmage.
Friday, Aug. 7 -- Football Camp Notebook (Day 7)
Thurman Interview | Glanton Interview
Kennesaw State concluded its first week of training camp with a spirited practice as the Owls worked out in pads for the third day in a row. The practice was highlighted by the final period of 11 on 11 where both the offense and defense came up with big plays.
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On defense, redshirt defensive back Marcus Thurman stood out, stepping in front of receiver and intercepting a pass with nothing but open field in front of him. Later in the period, he came in on a blitz and recoded a sack.
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Offensively, redshirt freshmen Chandler Burks and Justin Sumpter connected on a 70-yard scoring play as Sumpter made a highlight one-handed catch with left and raced into the end zone.
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Kennesaw State continued to work on all facets of the game, including kickoff return and field goal/PAT.
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The Owls will be back out on the field for a scrimmage on Saturday morning before taking their first day off of camp on Sunday.
Thurman and running backs/special teams coordinator Tim Glanton spoke to KSUOwls.com following practice.
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Thursday, Aug. 6 -- Football Camp Notebook (Day 6)
Newberry Interview | Blackmon Interview
Kennesaw State held its first two-a-day practice on Thursday and received a break with the weather as temperatures cooled down and the afternoon session in shells was conducted mostly is a steady rain.
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The coaching staff continued the installation on offense and defense and spent time during both practices working on kickoff coverage.
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Kennesaw State will complete its first week of training camp on Friday with afternoon. The Owls will scrimmage for the first time on Saturday morning.
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Redshirt junior defensive back Dante' Blackmon and defensive coordinator Brian Newberry visited with KSUOwls.com following practice.
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Wednesday, Aug. 5 -- Football Camp Notebook (Day 5)
Bohannon Interview | Bowen Interview
The fifth day of training camp marked another first for the Kennesaw State football team as it went through its initial practice in pads on Wednesday. The Owls continue to prepare for their inaugural game at East Tennessee State on Sept. 3.
The Owls began their first padded practice with the Oklahoma Drill, or "Owl Time" as it is referred to at Kennesaw State. The drill matches offensive players against defensive players as a ball carrier tries through a small coned-off space and against three defenders without being tackled or running out of bounds. The defense held tough in the first round, stopping the offense in five attempts. The second round ended with the offense winning the series.
Later in the practice, the team went through an 11-on-11 period that ended with redshirt freshman linebacker Anthony Gore, Jr. breaking through the line for a sack.
The Owls will be back on the field for Practice 6 and 7 as they go through their first two-a-day workout. The team will be in full pads in the morning before working out in shells in a late afternoon practice.
Tuesday, Aug. 4 -- Football Camp Notebook (Day 4)
Jones Interview
The Kennesaw State football team wrapped up its fourth day of training camp with its second straight practice in shells on Tuesday (Aug. 4). The Owls continue preparations for their inaugural game at East Tennessee State on Sept. 3.
Head coach Brian Bohannon will put his team through its first practice in full pads on Wednesday (Aug. 5) when Kennesaw State takes to the field for an afternoon practice at The Perch. The initial full-padded workout will be followed by the first two-a-day practice on Thursday (Aug. 6). The Owls will go through a morning workout at 9:25 before coming back later in the day for a 5:10 p.m. practice.
Redshirt freshman defensive lineman Luther Jones spoke to www.KSUOwls.com following Tuesday's workout.
Monday, Aug. 3 -- Football Camp Notebook (Day 3)
Bohannon Interview | Letatau Interview
The Kennesaw State football team moved another day closer to making history after completing Day 3 of training camp following a two-hour practice on Monday (Aug. 3) at The Perch. The Owls are working toward their program debut on Sept. 3 when they visit East Tennessee State in Johnson City, Tenn.
Head coach Brian Bohannon and the coaching staff continued the process of installation on all three phases of the game - offense, defense and special teams - as well as working on the fundamentals for each position.
It marked the first day in shells, and the Owls will have one more practice in shells before putting on full pads for the first time. Bohannon and junior center Malik Letatau spoke following practice.
Sunday, Aug. 2 -- Football Camp Notebook (Day 2)
Yoder Interview | Stone Interview
The Kennesaw State football team completed its second day of training camp on Sunday (Aug. 2) as it continues preparations for the opening of its inaugural season at East Tennessee State on Sept. 3.The Owls went through an efficient and fast-paced two-hour practice at The Perch and will don shoulder pads for the first time this year on Monday (Aug. 3). Redshirt senior wide receiver PJ Stone and redshirt junior linebacker Johnny Yoder shared their impressions of Day 2's practice.
Saturday, Aug. 1 -- Football Camp Notebook (Day 1)
Photo Gallery | Billingslea Interview | Bohannon Interview
The countdown to the start of the inaugural Kennesaw State football season officially got underway on Saturday (Aug. 1) when head coach Brian Bohannon ran his team through a two-hour practice on a typical hot Georgia August afternoon. The workout marked the first of 29 practices before the Owls make their debut on Sept. 3 when they visit East Tennessee State in Johnson City, Tenn.
Friday, July 31 -- Owls Insight (Podcast)
The Kennesaw State Department of Athletics would like to announce the official launch of Owls Insight, a weekly podcast show bringing you up close and personal with coaches and players for the 2015 season. KSU Owls Radio --the voices of Kennesaw State Football-- will be your weekly hosts of Owls Insight as Brian Giffin (Play-by-Play), Tutan Reyes (Color Analyst) and Art Eckman (Sideline Reporter) will be telling the stories behind the story throughout the season!
Owls Insight hosts Reyes and Eckman recently sat down with junior redshirt quarterback Trey White and head coach Brian Bohannon for its debut episode.KSU is set for a historic fall season as the Owls kick off their inaugural football campaign at East Tennessee State on Sept. 3. KSU will play six home games at Fifth Third Bank Stadium in front of you, the fans! Led byBohannon, the Owls will host Edward Waters intheir first home game on Sept. 12, in what will mark a momentous moment for the Kennesaw State University.
Owls Insight will air each week, and you will be able to find archived podcasts at www.KSUOwls.com/OwlsInsight throughout the season. Thank you for all of your support, and we look forward to seeing you at Fifth Third Bank Stadium this fall! Please feel free to tweet at Kennesaw State football at @Kennesawstfb and tell us your thoughts on the show, who you would like to see featured and any questions you may have for coaches or players!
CLICK HERE for the homepage of Owls Insight!
OWLS INSIGHT ARCHIVED PODCASTS
Big South Media Day featuring Head Coach Brian Bohannon and Trey White
Wednesday/Thursday, July 29-30 -- Big South Media Day
The Kennesaw State football team took part in Big South Media Day last week (July 29-30) at the College Football Hall of Fame and the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria Hotel, and the event proved to be a success! KSU players Trey White and Taylor Henkle joined head coach Brian Bohannon in the two-day event. A self-guided tour, followed by multiple interviews and a dinner at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta kicked off the annual event. Kennesaw State then followed Wednesday's events the next morning at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest with a full day of interviews with local media outlets, including 680 The Fan, ESPN3, Atlanta Journal Constitution and many, many more!
MEDIA COVERAGE
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Friday, July 31 - 3 Things To Watch as Kennesaw State Opens Camp
Marietta Daily Journal
Friday, July 31 - Big South Hits Atlanta Area
Sunday, Aug. 2 - Owls Tackle the Head to Begin Preseason
Sunday, Aug. 2 - Conference Bullish on KSU's Success
Myrtle Beach Sun
Thursday, July 30 - Big South Media Day Notebook
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