Sports Briefs: 02-18-11

Falcons name McDaniel defensive line coach
Larry McDaniel, Kent’s defensive line coach since 2003, has been named to the same position at Bowling
Green, Falcon coach Dave Clawson announced Thursday.
In addition to coaching at Kent from 2003-10, McDaniel coached at Ball State from 1999-02 and was a
graduate assistant Indiana for the 1997 season. He was defensive tackle at IU, serving as a captain his
senior season.
Last season at Kent, McDaniel helped coach Roosevelt Nix to the Mid-American Conference defensive player
of the year award, the first freshman in conference history to win the honor. Nix went on to be named
first-team freshman All-American by The Sporting News, Rivals.com, Phil Steele, CollegeFootballNews.com
and the Football Writers Association of America.
While Nix garnered most of the attention, the Kent State defense as a whole was one of the best in the
MAC, finishing third in points allowed (22.9) and first in total yards (306.7), while recording a school
record 35 sacks in 2010. KSU had 33 sacks in 2009.
Perrysburg reschedules Clark Appreciation Night
PERRYSBURG – Long-time Perrysburg coach Larry Clark will be honored at the start of the Perrysburg-Maumee
boys varsity game Feb. 25.
This is a makeup date after the original ceremony was postponed due to poor weather.
Findlay to host baseball camp
FINDLAY – The University of Findlay baseball program will host a fielding and baserunning camp March 19
for players in grades 1-12.
Head coach Troy Berry will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. The session will
last three hours and cover numerous aspects of playing infield, outfield and baserunning.
The cost is $50 using discount code "RUN" on-line at www.usbaseballacademy.com.
For more information call toll-free at (866) 622-4487.