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On Sunday, Kent State will be represented in the Super Bowl by a former player or former head coach for the 12th time in the last 13 seasons.  Former head coach Dean Pees serves as the Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator.

Pees is making his third trip to football's most coveted game and first appearance with the Ravens.  He was with the Patriots as defensive coordinator in Super Bowl XLII and linebackers coach in Super Bowl XXXIX.  Pees was the Flashes' head coach from 1998-2003 and a mentor to current head coach Paul Haynes, who was an assistant in 1999 and 2000.

Last season, Julian Edelman  became the third member of Kent State's 2006 squad to play in a Super Bowl.  A quarterback at Kent State, Edelman successfully transitioned to receiver for the Patriots.  Three years ago, Usama Young (Saints) and Danny Muir (Colts) played against each other in Super Bowl XLIV.  The trio is among the 13 players from the 2006 roster that signed NFL contracts.

Other Kent State Super Bowl players

Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year  James Harrison (Steelers) competed in Super Bowl XL, XLIII & XLV

Former punter Ken Walters (Patriots) competed in Super Bowl XXXVI & XXXVIII

Wide receiver Eugene Baker (Panthers) joined Walters in Super Bowl XXXVIII

Tackle Dan Goodspeed (Buccaneers) was on the winning side of Super Bowl XXXVII

Tight end Jason Gavada was a member of the Ravens' practice squad when they won Super Bowl XXXV

Tight end O.J. Santiago and offensive lineman Bob Hallen each played in Super Bowl XXXIII

Cornerback Mike "Scooter" McGruder (Patriots) played in Super Bowl XXXI.

Former MAC Defensive Player of the Year Jack Lambert was a part of four Super Bowl wins with the Steelers

Running back Don Nottingham (Dolphins) was on the winning side of Super Bowl VIII

Other Kent State Super Bowl coaches

Former wide receivers coach Perry Fewell was the Giants' defensive coordinator in a victory last season

Former assistant coach Josh Boyer was the Patriots' defensive backs coach last season

Two years ago, former graduate assistant coach Dom Capers was on the winning side as the Packers' defensive coordinator