The Kent State football program emphasizes the idea of family. Every early morning lift, two-a-days practices and the grind and rigor of a season helps create a bond and brotherhood that goes well beyond football.
Shawn Donaldson and Sam Frist were teammates at Kent State during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Donaldson, an offensive lineman from northeast Ohio and Frist a defensive lineman from North Carolina. Shawn was a couple of years ahead of Sam and both had gone their separate ways after their playing careers. Shawn was teaching and coaching, first in Indiana and now back in northeast Ohio.