The following is a list of Hofstra Pride football seasons. Mr. Noell C. Maerz, Class of 1997 was a quarterback for the Hofstra football team. 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. Coaches sent out a mass text message Urgent: team meeting @ 10 in the Pride Lounge to all players at 9:15 a.m. 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 . Mr. Andrew Fisher, Class of 1983 served as head of sales for Imagine Software. Do you have a blog? Until the last few years, that pretty much summed up fan reaction to Hofstra football through most of its 44-year football history. Includes head coaches and coordinators only. Seasons. It was the program's 60th season, and they competed as an Independent. Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Howdy Myers (NCAA College Division independent) (1950-1959) 1950: Hofstra . Rabinowitz and the university's board of trustees razed the Hofstra program, one that had produced its fair share of NFL players, without warning. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Hofstra football coach Joe Gardi enjoyed the challenge and affirmation of taking unheralded high school players and building them into championship-caliber athletes. We present them here for purely educational purposes. "People will interpret how they want to just to make themselves feel better," Bonus said. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Mr. Joshua Vitale, Class of 1999 lived in Great Neck with his fiancee. [1] They finished #7 in the final national poll and were led by 11th-year head coach Joe Gardi. The NCAA waived the need for transfers to sit out the subsequent season because of the special circumstances. In 1981, Hofstra hired Mickey Kwiatkowski from Southwest Missouri State University, a Division I-AA school. Ms. Julie Lynne Zipper, MBA 1984, MA 1987 worked for SunGard Trading Systems as a product manager of financial software developed for traders, and lived with her family in Paramus, New Jersey. Baseball. "The liquored-up beachgoers were probably saying, 'Those guys are lunatics.' "[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]. 3Y; Getty Images. "You can joke with me about just about anything else," Bonus says. We would like them to be remembered as gifted members of the Hofstra community. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? "I'm gonna give (The NFL) a shot," Cruz said. Teammates and coaches requested items for him to hold. 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. ''First we have to get by one of the most rigorous schedules this school has ever seen in its division,'' he said. As the Flying Dutchmen, Hofstra made six appearances in the NCAA Division III football playoffs, with a combined record of 26. This page is not available in other languages. Rabinowitz remained president, and Hayes is now the athletic director at Brown. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. Mr. Noell C. Maerz, Class of 1997 was a quarterback for the Hofstra football team. They will always be a part of Hofstra history. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and car racing and also coached his son's and daughter's lacrosse and soccer teams. He was employed at Euro Brokers Inc. and resided in Long Beach. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. Few bought into the Hofstra tradition more completely than Bonus. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. No one who plays Division III football is on athletic scholarship, although many do receive financial aid based on need. 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. Others thought it might have been a coaching change or special announcement. Anyone can read what you share. 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. Both his win total and .650 winning percentage rank second in Hofstra football coaching history. Division I-A schools, which are major college football powers, can have 90 scholarship players and must have a stadium with a seating capacity of at least 35,000. Hofstra University is an EO/AA/ADA educator and employer. // Photo courtesy of Hofstra University Athletics. He was an excited father-to-be who had also been training to compete in the New York City Marathon. Mr. Jason M. Cefalu, Class of 1994 was an active member of Hofstra's Young Republicans. created the four football divisions in 1974, Hofstra opted to compete in Division III since most of its potential opponents on Long Island were in the division, according to its president, Dr. James M. Shuart, who played offensive line for the school in the early 1950's. All rights reserved. Players gathered inside the room, and they were joined by Jack Hayes, the athletic director. He spent much of his free time coaching sports and mentoring young people. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Both his win total and .650 winning percentage rank second in Hofstra Football coaching history. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Bonus played a season in Italy, and is now back in New Jersey, volunteering as the linebacker coach with Shawnee High. Even though many students are upset that the University has not reconsidered its decision, Hofstra will not budge. Most of the players interviewed said they wanted to win a national championship. Explore Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame Members, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Colonel E. David Woycik, Jr. (Ret) Esq. 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 Or write about sports? The members of the Pride all proceeded down individual paths in the years afterward. The victor will play for the national championship. ''We are facing six or seven teams that on any given day, if we're just average, will beat us. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. . Mr. Neil D. Levin, Law School Class of 1981 and a member of Hofstra's Board of Trustees. When the N.C.A.A. Luke Bonus shows off his Hofstra football jersey, one of the many pieces of Pride memorabilia and awards displayed in his Medford, N.J., home after the school shut down its football program in 2009. 1994-95 Hofstra Pride Men's Roster and Stats Previous Season Next Season Record: 10-18 (5-11, 9th in NAC MBB ) Coach: Jay Wright PS/G: 70.6 (215th of 302) PA/G: 74.0 (175th of 302) SRS: -8.81 (223rd of 302) SOS: -4.55 (202nd of 302) Hofstra (Men's) School History Roster & Stats Polls, Schedule & Results On this page: Roster Jumping levels from the Football Championship Subdivision (once the Division I-AA) to Division I-A was dismissed as only delaying the inevitable. That's fine," Bonus says. There were no pads or helmets worn; no front flips were performed. Pa., will anchor the line with team captain Gary Hotra of Fairfield, N.J., and either Steven Roberts of Philadelphia or Keith Butler of Seaford at center. "Coach wanted to toughen you up. The Flying Dutchmen played their home games at Hofstra Stadium on the university's Hempstead campus on Long Island, New York. (Sean M. Fitzgerald/Sean M. Fitzgerald). He stood before them and informed the team that the 72-year-old football program was finished. He was an accomplished student athlete who was named an All-American at West Hempstead High School in football and track, and he continued to excel at these sports while a student at Villanova University. Use Google Translate to read our site in your language. Hofstra competed in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and were members of the Colonial Athletic Association. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. He was last seen by his colleagues heading toward the World Trade Center hoping to assist other people. 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. vs Saint Peter's. 3/14 3 PM. 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 (Kathy Willens/AP). Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Division III is a classification created by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1974. In 1985 Harry became Hofstra's assistant director of athletics, serving as team administrator for numerous programs, including football and lacrosse. "Hofstra is off limits.". Join our linker program. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Poser takes office on August 1. He walked out with memorabilia and gear under both arms. Following the retirement of Joe Gardi at the. Bonus tracked teammates at other schools and in the pros in the years since, too, watching on home televisions and laptops so he could see multiple games at once. The differences between Division III and the other three divisions are mainly in the number of athletic scholarships permitted. That will take a great effort, at least in the 8-2 season. "There we were practicing covering each other on all routes.". 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. Welcome to the official, independent student-run newspaper of Hofstra University! To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. When he needed a book to read in high school, he picked up former Pride receiver Wayne Chrebet's "Every Down, Every Distance." Please identify the webpage address or URL and the specific problems you have encountered and we will address the issue. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The 2000 Hofstra Pride football team represented Hofstra University during the 2000 NCAA Division I-AA football season. Join our linker program. Luke Bonus says you can joke about with him about everything but the shutting down of the Hofstra football program. 1976 through 1985, compiling a 58-55 record and leading the program to a top 13 ranking or better in five of those 10 years. Do you have a blog? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. ''My first year at Hofstra,'' Kwiatkowski said, ''was the first losing year I have ever been associated with, as a coach or player, even going back to high school. "For me and Marques (Colston), this is our eighth year. Hofstra competed in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and were members of the Colonial Athletic Association. He will coach his final home game at Shuart Stadium this Saturday, November 19 when the Pride face fifth-ranked Massachusetts at 1 p.m. I hardly opened a book.". 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. [2], The nickname changed to Pride in 2000; following the 2009 season on December3, the university announced the termination of the football program. He enjoyed boating and fishing on the north and south shores of Long Island. Mr. Kenneth M. Caldwell, Class of 1993 was a Brooklyn Heights resident who worked as an account representative for Alliance Consulting. ''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.''. '', Kwiatkowski said he ''packed a suitcase and went out recruiting for over a month. Gone are the starting quarterback and top rushing back, the school's all-time leading pass receiver, two starting offensive linemen, a star defensive lineman and an all-American defensive back. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Please identify the webpage address or URL and the specific problems you have encountered and we will address the issue. Given that, along with the low level of interest, financial support and attendance among our students, our alumni and the community, the choice was painful, but clear., Current Athletic Director Rick Cole Jr. commented on the decision to end the football team: sometimes the right decisions aren't easy and through the lens by which we look will determine whether you think it was right or wrong.. 2006 marks the 66th season of Hofstra Football but the first time since 1990. with a new head football coach. 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. 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. It was a move that reflected the times. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Or write about sports? Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Division I-AA is allowed 75 scholarships, and Division II 40. Final, Mar 12. ''Our offensive line will be huge and fast,'' Kwiatkowski said. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Football was the only program to receive the ax at the time. When he drives to campus, he tends to stay on the university side of Hempstead Turnpike, unwilling to look at the stadium he once starred at for the Pride as if there is an invisible fence now erected. Members of the Northeastern team had been scheduled to visit Hofstra the week Hofstra canceled. 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 . Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. It was the program's 60th season, and they competed as an Independent. conclusion of the 2005 season, former University of Delaware Defensive. Coordinator Dave Cohen, who was part of the Blue Hens' 2003 National. He recorded a 119-62-2 record in his 16 seasons at Hofstra. All rights reserved. He served as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In 1995 he was promoted to associate Schedules prior to the 1994-95 season may be missing games vs. non-Division I opponents. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Join our linker program. With a 41 conference record, Hofstra narrowly missed the MAC University Division championship, finishing half a game behind Bucknell (51). She participated in many extracurricular activities while a Hofstra student and was a sister of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. Or write about sports? Afterward, two seniors Hofstra linebacker and captain Luke Bonus and UMass wideout Victor Cruz met near the 45-yard- line. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Top AV (since 1960): Marques Colston, 72 AV. WHEN Hofstra University's football team takes the field Friday at home for its first game of the season, against Iona College, it will be surrounded by questions as well as cheering fans. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Joe came to Hofstra after five years (1985-90) as assistant supervisor of officials for the National . Find out more. Top AV (since 1960): Marques Colston, 72 AV, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 10:07AM. Thank you and we look forward to working with you! Tomorrow's match, at Hofstra Stadium in Hempstead, L.I., is a semifinal in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III tournament. As Rabinowitz saw it, "The Southeastern Conference and the Big 10 weren't calling us.". (Sean M. Fitzgerald/Sean M. Fitzgerald). 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. No more football games were scheduled for the Hofstra Pride or the UMass Minutemen past Nov. 21, 2009. Last year, out of 198 Division III colleges, Hofstra had the seventh highest average attendance, 4,606. We lost two people from last year, and that will hurt, but the people filling those spots have looked good in practice. Hofstra has never been known as a football factory, except for a foray into semi-big time college ball in the 1960's. Or write about sports? Their fates were already sealed as neither team was playoff bound after the Pride shot down . He was a manager of client services for IQ Financial Systems and lived in Hackensack, New Jersey. According to Hofstras yearly President's Reports, the University has been successful in focusing on need-based student scholarship funds since the discontinuation of the football program. I had my run-ins with him, but I was his righthand man and he was my righthand man. Men's Lacrosse. 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. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. While at Hofstra, he enjoyed entertaining fellow students through dance, comedy, and theater. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. // Photo courtesy of Hofstra University Athletics. In recent years attendance at the Flying Dutchmen's games has soared. In addition, football is an extremely expensive sport to operate at the college level. Mr. Glenn J. Winuk, Law School Class of 1987 was a partner in the law firm of Holland & Knight. At the Memorial Service on November 28, 2001, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Jay Conefry mentioned twenty individual members of the Hofstra family who were lost to us on September 11th and spoke a few words about each one. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He lived with his wife and four children in Lloyd Harbor. Keeping the Hofstra community informed since 1935. While a student he was a four-year letterman for the Hofstra football team. At 6 foot, 2 inches and more than 320 pounds, No. Mr. Alok Mehta, second year MBA who was just beginning an internship with Cantor Fitzgerald. 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. Mr.Jeffrey M. Dingle, MBA student 1996-1999 lived in the Bronx and worked for Encompys, a Manhattan start-up software company. Mr. Edward J. Mardovich, MBA 1983 president of Euro Brokers, Inc. He wanted everyone marching together.". The 1965 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team was an American football team that represented Hofstra University during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season. He was a courageous New York Fire Department Lieutenant for Engine Company 238 who was lost in the rescue effort. Coaches knew he was in class and no football activities were ever called while that was the case. Rabinowitz, meanwhile, explained his decision in logical terms. When (Sunday) Night Football comes out, we have to shout out our high schools or something because Hofstra no longer exists. 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. While the New York City resident was a Hofstra student he was a founding member of the University's prestigious AIESEC International Business Society and an outstanding swimmer. More recently he served as a mentor for the New York Boys and Girls club. In December 2009, President Rabinowitz announced that Hofstra University will no longer have a Division I football team after . Hofstra University Football 1985 vs. CW Post - YouTube Skip navigation Sign in 0:00 / 35:22 Hofstra University Football 1985 vs. CW Post Chris Facas 5 subscribers Subscribe 3 Share. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. He was born and raised in Jericho, Long Island and completed his undergraduate work at SUNY Stony Brook. Henry Levin and Bill Starr were the team captains.[1]. ''Our long-term goal is to be in the top 16 teams and make the playoffs. 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. 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. Players: 22 players, 12 drafted. Following her graduation from Hofstra, she earned her master's degree from Teachers College at Columbia University. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [1][2] The Pride earned a berth into the 16-team Division I-AA playoffs, but lost in the quarterfinals to eventual national champion Georgia Southern, 4820. It is possible that additional names may be added to this list. 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. Find out more. Jason was a bond trader for Cantor Fitzgerald who lived in Manhattan and continued to nurture his passionate interest in politics. No more football games were scheduled for the Hofstra Pride or the UMass Minutemen past Nov. 21, 2009. On the first play, Bonus laid out Dennis like it was back in practice. CAA's football season canceled by pandemic. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. She was an avid traveler. United with current students at Hofstra, ex-NFL player and alumnus Willie Colon retweeted a post from @StoolHofstra. Mr. Andrew J. Stern, Class of 1982 was a broker in Cantor Fitzgerald's municipal bond department. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Mr. Frederick T. Varacchi, Class of 1988 lived in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Pride appeared in the I-AA (FCS) playoffs five times, with an overall record of 25. We don't have the Saturday rival games. Mr. Richard P. Fitzsimons, Class of 1978 was a resident of Lynbrook who served as Fire Safety Director for the World Trade Center. 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.
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