Nolan Rumler signs with Kent State
Just noticed in the local paper (Kent Record-Courier) that Nolan Rumler finalized his transfer to Kent State on early signing day last week. Of course, he put his name in the portal back at the beginning of October when he could see that playing time wasn't likely to happen for him at Michigan.
He grew up in Kent, OH and went to perennial power Archbishop Hoban in Akron. Kent State hasn't won the MAC since Nick Saban and Jack Lambert were linebackers in 1972, but he'll be on a team that might contend for the MAC championship again next year and will certainly expect to start next year as 4 of the O lineman were 5th year seniors.
Best of luck to Nolan!
December 21st, 2021 at 11:22 AM ^
Good for Nolan. Hope he does well there.
Julian Edelman and Josh Cribbs are the only two things I think of when I think "Kent State Football." Cribbs was a beast.
December 21st, 2021 at 11:52 AM ^
Didn't Antonio Gates Sr go to Kent State......
Good luck to Nolen....crush it with the Golden Flashes!
I took my daughter there for a college visit last year because believe it or not they have a top 10 fashion program. Campus was nice....second largest in Ohio. At the end of the day though i must of rubbed of on her because she just couldn't see herself going to school in the state of Ohio.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:26 PM ^
Josh Cribbs was awesome for them and did well in the NFL too. I had forgotten about Julian Edelman, another good one.
Antonio Gates was a great basketball player there and one of the greatest NFL tight ends of all time. Amazingly, he never played football at Kent State. He was a power forward that helped KSU get to the Elite 8 in the NCAA tourney. However, he went undrafted for the NBA. Fortunately, he was able to get a tryout with a few NFL teams and the Chargers signed him to an undrafted free agent deal. He still holds the career record for receiving TDs by a tight end with 116. Gronk might pass him if he plays at least 2 more years.
Wonder what he would have done in the NBA if given the chance.
Several of my in-laws went to KSU for teaching degrees, so it's been a good school for our family, but my daughter is now at UM and I'm proudly paying way too much for out of state.
December 21st, 2021 at 2:02 PM ^
I could look this up, but I guess I'm not... Cribbs was a QB, but he also returned kicks (or punts) for them too. Not a lot of that going on in today's football.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:10 PM ^
Jack Lambert was not only the greatest player in Kent State history, if you ask me he's the greatest MLB to ever play in the NFL.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:20 PM ^
You forgot about Andy Katzenmoyer.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:38 PM ^
You definitely may be right. Tough one. Mike Singletary, Junior Seau, and the biggest argument can can be made for Ray Lewis.
I personally think Ken Fantetti was better than Lambert, and Dexter Bussey was better than Walter Payton.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:43 PM ^
Oh, really? Dick Butkus says Hello.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:56 PM ^
Is that Ray Nitschke waving to y'all as well?
December 21st, 2021 at 5:15 PM ^
no love for chris spielman? dude was an absolute stud on the field and an admirable guy off the field.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:46 PM ^
Jarrett Irons was better than all of them.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:38 PM ^
James Harrison in addition to those and the below. I will always play let's remember some guys.
December 21st, 2021 at 2:01 PM ^
Somehow I completely blanked on James Harrison. Good call.
December 21st, 2021 at 1:04 PM ^
I believe Nick Saban is a Kent State grad.
Also, I'm a fan of KSU's coach, Sean Lewis. But Rumler's really going to have to get into shape, because Lewis thing is all about hurry-up on offense.
December 21st, 2021 at 11:22 AM ^
Good luck Nolan!
December 21st, 2021 at 11:30 AM ^
Check out the Golden Flashes of Kent St. at 3:30 today taking on Wyoming in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.
December 21st, 2021 at 11:40 AM ^
Followed by the Fighting Brady Hokes of San Diego State!
December 21st, 2021 at 11:38 AM ^
I'm sure Jack approves...
December 21st, 2021 at 12:17 PM ^
Little known fact, after he retired from the Steelers he became a highway patrolman for the Ohio Highway Patrol. Looked as intimidating in either uniform.
Congratulations to Nolan and best of luck to the young man.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:18 PM ^
That's a teammate I'd want any day of the week.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:52 PM ^
They messed with Roy and Jack responded.
December 21st, 2021 at 1:41 PM ^
That's what I mean. I want that guy covering my back.
December 21st, 2021 at 11:39 AM ^
he must have been completely miserable at M to leave mid season.
obviously he missed out on a LOT of great things happening in the program.
hope he gets things sorted out for himself, comes from a nice family from our area.
December 21st, 2021 at 1:08 PM ^
Those who do not stay will not be champions.
December 21st, 2021 at 11:56 AM ^
I remember coming out of HS I thought he was gonna be awesome for us. Another example of how hard it can be to project OL coming out of high school
December 21st, 2021 at 12:02 PM ^
It always tugs at my heartstrings when I see a kid, who came in with such hopes, have to confront failure. I’m glad to see the mercenary stranglehold that the NCAA put on these kids for generations is being chipped away and the significant number of athletes in each recruiting class who don’t have much of a chance to see the field can use the portal to find a better situation for themselves. Best Wishes, Nolan!
December 21st, 2021 at 8:08 PM ^
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December 21st, 2021 at 12:16 PM ^
Wow, I didn't remember him being a 4-star and the #174 player nationally. Because Nolan is an uncommon name, I always mentally interchanged him and Nolan Ulizio (#1294 nationally), despite being here in different periods.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:19 PM ^
im surprised that this is the level of interest - im sure kent state is a wonderful place, but im surprised he couldnt find a home. i thought he was very highly thought of coming out of HS... doesnt work for everyone. Go get a degree and good luck!
December 21st, 2021 at 12:21 PM ^
I always like Nolan Rumler simply because his name fit the role.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:25 PM ^
He's got one season to prove himself to the NFL or other pro leagues. Can only prove anything if you're on the field. Go get some playing time and hope you can succeed!
December 21st, 2021 at 12:50 PM ^
He has 3 years of eligibility (redshirt/Covid/2021 equals 3 more years). Nothing preventing him from developing into a good OL prospect over the course of 2-3 years. I'm sure the NFL is more open to a 25 year old seasoned OL than a RB or WR.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:26 PM ^
Antonio Gates did play for Kent St - but not football. He only played Basketball in college. Pretty remarkable considering his success in the NFL.
December 21st, 2021 at 1:05 PM ^
Success meaning arguably best ever NFL TE. Detroit Central HS. TD record for TE's not likely to be eclipsed any time soon. Gronk would have to catch a TD every game this yr and next to have a chance.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:31 PM ^
I was wrong on this one. I thought Rumler was going to be a stud at MIchigan, drafted in the first 3 rounds and 10 year NFL vet.
December 21st, 2021 at 12:54 PM ^
Hopefully for him this part will come true, "drafted in the first 3 rounds and 10 year NFL vet."
December 21st, 2021 at 1:42 PM ^
December 21st, 2021 at 12:31 PM ^
I want some Taco Tonto's!
December 21st, 2021 at 12:44 PM ^
Just based on his name alone I thought he would be paving doods.
December 21st, 2021 at 1:38 PM ^
Good luck but Go Bobcats!
December 21st, 2021 at 1:53 PM ^
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December 21st, 2021 at 2:35 PM ^
Good news for Nolan
December 21st, 2021 at 3:41 PM ^
I hope the young man dominates.