Coaches sent out a mass text message Urgent: team meeting @ 10 in the Pride Lounge to all players at 9:15 a.m. No more football games were scheduled for the Hofstra Pride or the UMass Minutemen past Nov. 21, 2009. "Hofstra is off limits.". . Do you have a sports website? Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Both his win total and .650 winning percentage rank second in Hofstra Football coaching history. When Jevon Tyree, a former Rutgers player, alleged that Cohen bullied him during a study hall last spring, several of his former Hofstra players offered their support. He was last seen by his colleagues heading toward the World Trade Center hoping to assist other people. Until the last few years, that pretty much summed up fan reaction to Hofstra football through most of its 44-year football history. [2], The nickname changed to Pride in 2000; following the 2009 season on December3, the university announced the termination of the football program. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. // Photo courtesy of Hofstra University Athletics. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Mr. Noell C. Maerz, Class of 1997 was a quarterback for the Hofstra football team. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. In addition, football is an extremely expensive sport to operate at the college level. Players: 22 players, 12 drafted. A Bellmore resident, Joni is survived by her husband, Adam Kriftcher, and her father, John Cesta, of Florida. Who in the hell is ever going to go to that? Even though many students are upset that the University has not reconsidered its decision, Hofstra will not budge. Please note that only current Hofstra students can become part of our staff writing team. He spent much of his free time coaching sports and mentoring young people. . While a student he was a four-year letterman for the Hofstra football team. From 1950 through 1968 . Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. But I'll tell you this: If we do make the playoffs, watch out. Northeastern, another university struggling with ideas about what to do with its football program and athletics economics, canceled its team that season. Or write about sports? "People will interpret how they want to just to make themselves feel better," Bonus said. ''The biggest question mark we have,'' Kwiatkowski said, ''is at quarterback, where we have to replace Tom McLaughlin, in order for us to be a contender.''. In 1984, the team won its first nine games, and was ranked fifth nationally, before losing its final game of the year to St. John's University. Many football fans, however, believe that Division III is where players who are just a little too slow or too small to play major college football go when no other school wants them. Join our linker program. Both his win total and .650 winning percentage rank second in Hofstra Football coaching history. Willie Colon played football at Hofstra and was selected in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. In 1985 Harry became Hofstra's assistant director of athletics, serving as team administrator for numerous programs, including football and lacrosse. Hofstra Calendar Admission Events Cultural Center Events Athletics Events For more info, visit the Cultural Center, Hofstra University Library Special Collections. Former Hofstra football players Keith Ferrara (l.) and Luke Bonus look out over the football field they once played on that is now used by Hofstras lacrosse team and for high school football games after the school scuttled its football program. "There we were practicing covering each other on all routes.". In December 2009, President Rabinowitz announced that Hofstra University will no longer have a Division I football team after the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to end the football program and instead focus on scholarship funds for students. The board of trustees had performed a two-year internal study and reached its decision after exploring alternatives. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Both his win total and .650 winning percentage rank second in Hofstra football coaching history. Still, optimism abounds at Hofstra, which in four years under its 38-year-old head coach, Mickey Kwiatkowski, has become a nationally known power in Division III football. Hofstra 9-1: 1985: Hofstra 4-6: 1986: Hofstra 9-2: L NCAA Division III First Round: 1987: Hofstra 9-2: L NCAA Division III First Round . It was a move that reflected the times. The Flying Dutchmen played their home games at Hofstra Stadium on the university's Hempstead campus on Long Island, New York. Several were in attendance at a teammate's wedding in October. Earlier this year, Hofstra students created a petition to bring football back to campus. Division I-AA is allowed 75 scholarships, and Division II 40. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:49AM. Thank you and we look forward to working with you! We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Four years on, Bonus carries the flag for the Pride in his parents' basement in Medford, N.J., 110 miles south of Hofstra's football offices, where items once hung. In 1983, Kwiatkowski's second year at the Hempstead campus, the team went undefeated in its regular season, and was ranked as high as third nationally. They partied in Atlantic City one night, and lined up for a two-on-two football game in the sand the following afternoon with Christian Dennis as the permanent quarterback. '', Kwiatkowski said he ''packed a suitcase and went out recruiting for over a month. Defensively, nine of 11 starters returned this year, including all three linebackers and three of four defensive backs. We make a concerted, aggressive effort to get the blue-chip kids who are Division I-AA talents.''. "The administrators wanted to tell you that Hofstra's going to be this great academic institution. '', See the article in its original context from. at Rutgers University - First Round. This page is not available in other languages. Without action from the current administration, students can keep signing the petition with hopes to propose this idea to the next University president, Susan Poser. Colleges Index; Hofstra NFL/AFL Players; . Use Google Translate to read our site in your language. The victor will play for the national championship. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Some shrugged it off. It is possible that additional names may be added to this list. Mr. Neil D. Levin, Law School Class of 1981 and a member of Hofstra's Board of Trustees. Hofstra finished second in the Middle Atlantic Conference, University Division. Hofstra University is an EO/AA/ADA educator and employer. vs Saint Peter's. 3/14 3 PM. Hofstra became the second Colonial. Find out more. Despite the long hours his job required, he found the energy for 4 a.m. morning workouts and coaching duties for his son's Little League team. "We talk about it all the time," Colon says. Men's Lacrosse. On the first play, Bonus laid out Dennis like it was back in practice. Coordinator Dave Cohen, who was part of the Blue Hens' 2003 National. NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), Hofstra Pride of Football Championship Subdivision dropping its football program ESPN, "News FAQ: December 3, 2009 - News - Hofstra University", Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, Scott Skodnek Business Development Center, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Wilber F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies, Center for Teaching and Scholarly Excellence, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hofstra_Pride_football&oldid=1106267097, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 23 August 2022, at 22:05. He had recently passed the exam to become a trader and enjoyed the challenges of his job as a trading sales clerk at Cantor Fitzgerald. April 27, 2023 Updated: April 28, 2023 7 p.m. 30 Xavier's Will Levis and Hamden Hall's Luke Schoonmaker will be selected in the NFL draft this weekend, adding their names to a long list of players. Onlookers standing on the boardwalk watched the last full-time members of the Pride playing on. In the mid-70's, Hofstra football was undistinguished. Join our linker program. Join our linker program. Rabinowitz and the university's board of trustees razed the Hofstra program, one that had produced its fair share of NFL players, without warning. He lived with his family in Bayport, and it was his role as Dad that he enjoyed most in life. Mr. Glenn E. Wilkinson, Class of 1978 was active in sports and played football and lacrosse while at Hofstra. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Nelson returned to Hofstra to finish off his degree after his football eligibility was up at UMass. Hofstra Players/Alumni. Baseball. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. First opened in 1963, and remodeled in 1996 and 2013, it was known as Hofstra Stadium until August 29, 2002, when it was renamed after the former president of Hofstra University, who played lacrosse and football during his undergraduate years at the school. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Despite following through with their goals, the University still has work to do according to current students. George Politharo, of Morton. We don't have the Saturday rival games. Do you have a blog? She grew up on Long Island and completed her undergraduate studies at SUNY Binghamton. When (Sunday) Night Football comes out, we have to shout out our high schools or something because Hofstra no longer exists. Football was the only program to receive the ax at the time. If you are having any difficulty using this website, please contact the Help Desk at Help@nullHofstra.edu or 516-463-7777 or Student Access Services at SAS@nullhofstra.edu or 516-463-7075. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. "Coach wanted to toughen you up. He was born and raised in Jericho, Long Island and completed his undergraduate work at SUNY Stony Brook. Luke Bonus says you can joke about with him about everything but the shutting down of the Hofstra football program. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Jason was a bond trader for Cantor Fitzgerald who lived in Manhattan and continued to nurture his passionate interest in politics. Coaches knew he was in class and no football activities were ever called while that was the case. He stood before them and informed the team that the 72-year-old football program was finished. He had previously been a member of the Jericho Fire Department for 19 years, reaching the rank of lieutenant and serving as commissioner of the Jericho Fire District. He had just completed evacuating the children from the Day Care Center and was last seen heading toward a sub-basement in the World Trade Center to assist in the rescue effort. They embraced; Bonus spoke first. "I saw academic buildings that aren't close to being done," Bonus said, standing before the Hofstra degree that hangs on his basement wall next to his weight bench and football plaques. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 1985-86 Hofstra Pride Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 17-13 (9-5, 2nd in ECC MBB ) Coach: Dick Berg PS/G: 71.4 (106th of 283) PA/G: 71.1 (199th of 283) SRS: -9.08 (226th of 283) SOS: -9.93 (262nd of 283) Hofstra (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Mr. Frederick T. Varacchi, Class of 1988 lived in Greenwich, Connecticut. Hofstra has never been known as a football factory, except for a foray into semi-big time college ball in the 1960's. United with current students at Hofstra, ex-NFL player and alumnus Willie Colon retweeted a post from @StoolHofstra. The report recounts the 2008 fiscal year reporting that in the past six years, Hofstra has increased scholarship funding by 127 percent to just over $57 million. The most recent report from the 2019 fiscal year recorded endowment funding having a growth of 609 percent in the last 19 years, valued at $712.5 million, which helps fund student scholarships. More Team Info. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Rabinowitz remained president, and Hayes is now the athletic director at Brown. It also provided a place where local athletes had a sense of pride for still playing within the community they grew up around!, Another signer of the petition, Jake Delgado, said, the heart and soul of a school is rooted through sports, and football is one that brings everyone together.. He walked out with memorabilia and gear under both arms. His contract was honored until he found another position, and he assisted interested coaching staffs in placing his Hofstra players. With new blocking rules - hands can be extended by offensive linemen in passing or running plays - Hofstra's size and strength conditioning may be a decided advantage. Mr. Glenn J. Winuk, Law School Class of 1987 was a partner in the law firm of Holland & Knight. ''First we have to get by one of the most rigorous schedules this school has ever seen in its division,'' he said. If you could walk and chew gum at the same time, you could play ball at Hofstra. He lived with his wife and four children in Lloyd Harbor. She participated in many extracurricular activities while a Hofstra student and was a sister of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. Earlier on in his career he and some fellow traders started their own successful bond trading firm, Municipal Partners, which was sold last year to Cantor Fitzgerald. The 2000 Hofstra Pride football team represented Hofstra University during the 2000 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Bonus' fuse was still short when someone asked about Hofstra in a mocking fashion. Mr. Edward J. Perrotta, Class of 1981 was a computer science major at Hofstra who served as vice president in the energy brokerage division of Cantor Fitzgerald. Quarterback Christopher Cory completed 76% of his passes, wideout Aaron Weaver collected 191 receiving yards and receiver Anthony Nelson performed a front flip into the end zone in order to punctuate a touchdown. Mr. Richard P. Fitzsimons, Class of 1978 was a resident of Lynbrook who served as Fire Safety Director for the World Trade Center. The 1965 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team was an American football team that represented Hofstra University during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season. We present them here for purely educational purposes. "If it wasn't nailed down, I was taking it," Bonus says. Hofstra's decision to eliminate its 72-year-old football program because of costs and waning interest among fans shocked players, coaches and alumni. It's tough. Hofstra University is an EO/AA/ADA educator and employer. Gardi, who directed the Hofstra University football program from 1990 through the 2005 season, tallied a 119-62-2 record in his 16 seasons at Hofstra. Their fates were already sealed as neither team was playoff bound after the Pride shot down . Schedules prior to the 1994-95 season may be missing games vs. non-Division I opponents. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Afterward, two seniors Hofstra linebacker and captain Luke Bonus and UMass wideout Victor Cruz met near the 45-yard- line. CAA's football season canceled by pandemic. Some of these guys come in here, they talk about Alabama and Auburn, and we've got to kind of just to sit down and be like, 'Oh.' Weaver made it all the way to Kansas City and the Chiefs in August for training camp, but was unable to stay on for the regular season. The Universitys position on the decision to end its football program has not changed, said Assistant Vice President of University Relations, Karla Schuster. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The issues that Northeastern faced were well-known, though. Their fates were already sealed as neither team was playoff bound after the Pride shot down the Minutemen, 52-38, in front of 2,549 fans at James M. Shuart Stadium, but it had all come together for Hofstra that day. Please identify the webpage address or URL and the specific problems you have encountered and we will address the issue. At 6 foot, 2 inches and more than 320 pounds, No. He belonged to NYFD Squad 288 in Maspeth, Queens. In 1981, Hofstra hired Mickey Kwiatkowski from Southwest Missouri State University, a Division I-AA school. That will take a great effort, at least in the 8-2 season. HOFSTRA FOOTBALL: NATIONAL GOAL By R. B. Dandes Sept. 8, 1985 The New York Times Archives See the article in its original context from September 8, 1985, Section 11LI, Page 14 Buy Reprints. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Under NCAA rules, football players could transfer to other schools and play immediately, without a waiting period, and scholarship-holders who wished to stay at Hofstra were permitted to keep their scholarships. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. (Sean M. Fitzgerald/Sean M. Fitzgerald). Do you have a sports website? Keeping the Hofstra community informed since 1935. He was an excited father-to-be who had also been training to compete in the New York City Marathon. Previously he was a volunteer with the South Hempstead Fire Department. Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Howdy Myers (NCAA College Division independent) (1950-1959) 1950: Hofstra . In their 16th year under head coach Howard "Howdy" Myers Jr., the Flying Dutchmen compiled an 82 record, and outscored opponents 293 to 187. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The NCAA waived the need for transfers to sit out the subsequent season because of the special circumstances. Hofstra competed in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and were members of the Colonial Athletic Association. All the while, Bonus, a walk-on who ascended to All-American status, took multiple trips into the offices to maintain the tradition, hoarding flags, blankets, photographs and film. "The cost of the football program, now and in the future, far exceeds the return possible," Hofstra president Stuart Rabinowitz said in a statement. Mr. Neil D. Levin, Law School Class of 1981 and a member of Hofstra's Board of Trustees. Ward Suffers Shoulder Separation", "Game Hofstra Wanted Good Riddance for Hens", "Undefeated Hofstra Overpowers UB, 50-28", "Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1965_Hofstra_Flying_Dutchmen_football_team&oldid=1128133426, * Ineligible for championship due to insufficient conference games, This page was last edited on 18 December 2022, at 15:27. With a 41 conference record, Hofstra narrowly missed the MAC University Division championship, finishing half a game behind Bucknell (51). He lived in Hofstra's Twin Oaks apartments and came to the University from Littleton, Colorado. Post, 1988) 4th year at Hofstra Record at Hofstra/Years: 13-21/3 years Overall College Record/Years: 13-21/3 years Football Office Phone: (516) 463-5315 Football Fax . Peter Dante, played Lacrosse at Hofstra; actor; The Waterboy, Big Daddy, Grandma's Boy Robert Davi, actor; Licence to Kill, Die Hard, The Goonies, Wiseguy Rosemarie DeWitt, actress; granddaughter of James Braddock Adam Green, filmmaker, writer, director; Hatchet, Spiral, and Frozen "You can joke with me about just about anything else," Bonus says. Id rather them not dump money into football when they could be fixing existing issues that Hofstra has, said Isabel Flemming, a junior marketing major. The members of the Pride all proceeded down individual paths in the years afterward. That's fine," Bonus says. "What are you going to do next?" Do you have a blog? Forever finicky about his defenses, Bonus played Cover-2 and worked on communication with his partner. He wanted everyone marching together.". Pride Leadership Academy, TicketSmarter Ticket Resale Marketplace. Mr.Jeffrey M. Dingle, MBA student 1996-1999 lived in the Bronx and worked for Encompys, a Manhattan start-up software company. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Mr. Alok Mehta, second year MBA who was just beginning an internship with Cantor Fitzgerald. In 1995 he was promoted to associate Joe Gardi served as head football coach at Hofstra University from 1990 to 2005. Eleven days later, on Dec. 2, Bonus was living in the lacrosse house across the street from the field when underclassmen were called to Margiotta Hall. The Hofstra Pride football (formerly the Hofstra Flying Dutchmen) program was the intercollegiate American football team for Hofstra University, located on Long Island in Hempstead, New York. [3], Funds previously used for the football program went into the creation of the medical school, and enhanced a variety of programs, including public health, hard sciences, and engineering.[4]. If you are having any difficulty using this website, please contact theITS Service Desk at Help@nullHofstra.edu or by calling 516-463-7777. Few bought into the Hofstra tradition more completely than Bonus. Following the retirement of Joe Gardi at the. Rabinowitz, meanwhile, explained his decision in logical terms. Players gathered inside the room, and they were joined by Jack Hayes, the athletic director. Do you have a blog? The Hofstra Pride football (formerly the Hofstra Flying Dutchmen) program was the intercollegiate American football team for Hofstra University, located on Long Island in Hempstead, New York. This year the Hofstra team has two players the coach considers to be Division I-A caliber: Tim O'Malley, a 205-pound junior defensive back from Norcross, Ga., whom Kwiatkowski called ''the closest I've seen to a pro defensive back in my life - I don't know how he was overlooked,'' and an untested transfer from Iowa State University, Derrick Sperling, a 230-pound running back, who was good enough to start two games for Iowa State until he was injured last year. We lost two people from last year, and that will hurt, but the people filling those spots have looked good in practice. Final, Mar 12. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Rival coaches sat in meeting rooms and reviewed film of Pride players they were interested in. He drank at Chrebet's bar by campus as a player, and watched Chrebet and other alumni like Jets lineman Willie Colon and Saints wideout Marques Colston represent the Pride in the NFL over the years. Bonus got a few members of the band back together last August. (Sean M. Fitzgerald/Sean M. Fitzgerald). 1965 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team, Last edited on 18 December 2022, at 15:27, 1965 NCAA College Division football season, Middle Atlantic Conference, University Division, 1965 Middle Atlantic Conference football standings, "Hofstra Jolts Bullets in MAC Opener 35-14; J. He invited four teammates out to his parents' house down the shore in Seaside Heights for two days. Last year, out of 198 Division III colleges, Hofstra had the seventh highest average attendance, 4,606. Mr. Kenneth M. Caldwell, Class of 1993 was a Brooklyn Heights resident who worked as an account representative for Alliance Consulting. "[3] The previous spring, the school decided to change the nickname for their sports teams from Flying Dutchmen and Flying Dutchwomen to go into effect the 200001 school year.[4]. It was the program's 60th season, and they competed as an Independent. . Do you have a sports website? Mr. Edward J. Mardovich, MBA 1983 president of Euro Brokers, Inc. Thank you for your interest! Iona, Manhattan, Stony Brook still . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Kwiatkowski has made a few changes to get more size into the line. Hofstra finished second in the Middle Atlantic Conference, University Division . He lived in Bellmore. He served as chief operating officer for Cantor Fitzgerald and president and chief operating officer of eSpeed Inc. He will have several receivers to throw to, including James Moore of Hempstead and Tony Woods of Brentwood. Division III is a classification created by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1974. 19. Education panel to vote on controversial proposal to move NYCs Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School, ALLAN WERNICK: Process is complicated for a DACA recipient seeking a green card, The 2023 Met Galas Karl Lagerfeld theme evokes criticism and controversy for some, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Hofstra University Head Football Coach Joe Gardi, who has directed the Pride program since 1990, announced today that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2005 season. The 1965 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team was an American football team that represented Hofstra University during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season. Recognizing the over one decade break from football, the petition states that students want to see more tailgates, football, campus activity and school spirit. The creators of @StoolHofstra could not be reached for comment. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. He was a courageous New York Fire Department Lieutenant for Engine Company 238 who was lost in the rescue effort. When the N.C.A.A. In recent years attendance at the Flying Dutchmen's games has soared.
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