During his time for the Blue and Gold, Lambert lined up as both a defensive end and a linebacker, and his 233 tackles in the '72 season alone is most likely an untouchable school record. He was lightly recruited, and fell into the waiting arms of the local school. Lambert came to Kent State by accident in 1970 after playing quarterback for Mantua High School. Kent State linebacker Jack Lambert was named the lineman of the game and was the anchor of the 1972 defense. Names like Saban, Lambert, James and Bruce graced the sidelines in what has to be one of the most random collections of star power talent the sport has ever seen. Their reward for the championship was an invitation to play in the Tangerine Bowl, a precursor to the modern-day Citrus Bowl, against the Tampa Spartans.
The 1972 Golden Flashes are one of the most fondly remembered teams in school history and captured the school's only Mid-American Conference title in the final game of the regular season.
Jacob Pavilack, the radio field analyst for the Golden Flashes, will be profiling influential Kent State players and coaches as well as historical moments from the program's history as part of College Football's 150th Anniversary.
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