Gardi's former Hofstra players have fond memories of a coach - Newsday Do you have a blog? Join our linker program. In December 2009, President Rabinowitz announced that Hofstra University will no longer have a Division I football team after . Delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. ''First we have to get by one of the most rigorous schedules this school has ever seen in its division,'' he said. It was the program's 60th season, and they competed as an Independent. Mr. Glenn E. Wilkinson, Class of 1978 was active in sports and played football and lacrosse while at Hofstra. Rabinowitz remained president, and Hayes is now the athletic director at Brown. 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. 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.. Kwiatkowski, however, was more circumspect. In addition, football is an extremely expensive sport to operate at the college level. 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. No more football games were scheduled for the Hofstra Pride or the UMass Minutemen past Nov. 21, 2009. He invited four teammates out to his parents' house down the shore in Seaside Heights for two days. "For me and Marques (Colston), this is our eighth year. The schools have no seating rule. Its first football team was fielded in 1937, and the program compiled a 40326811 (.599) record through 2009. Or write about sports? 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 lost two people from last year, and that will hurt, but the people filling those spots have looked good in practice. 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. "The liquored-up beachgoers were probably saying, 'Those guys are lunatics.' One signer of the @StoolHofstra petition, Kenroy Wallace, said, Hofstra saved a lot of young mens lives on Long Island. Jumping levels from the Football Championship Subdivision (once the Division I-AA) to Division I-A was dismissed as only delaying the inevitable. Mr. Edward J. Mardovich, MBA 1983 president of Euro Brokers, Inc. 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. Players gathered inside the room, and they were joined by Jack Hayes, the athletic director. Earlier this year, Hofstra students created a petition to bring football back to campus. 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. 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. Or write about sports? Hofstra University is an EO/AA/ADA educator and employer. 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. He served as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. 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. Kwiatkowski has made a few changes to get more size into the line. Welcome to the official, independent student-run newspaper of Hofstra University! 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 . Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. 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. Mr. Jason M. Cefalu, Class of 1994 was an active member of Hofstra's Young Republicans. The Daily News sports editors handpick the weeks best Yankees stories from our award-winning columnists and beat writers. Some shrugged it off. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Do you have a sports website? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Mr. Alok Mehta, second year MBA who was just beginning an internship with Cantor Fitzgerald. Luke Bonus says you can joke about with him about everything but the shutting down of the Hofstra football program. The following is a list of Hofstra Pride football seasons. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:49AM. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. All rights reserved. Cohen made his own move, joining the coaching staff at Western Michigan as defensive coordinator for two years and then coming back east to Rutgers, first as a linebackers coach and now as defensive coordinator. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. There was crying, silence, anger and ashen faces. Poser takes office on August 1. "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. Nelson, in calculus class at the time, believed it was a prank. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. CAA's football season canceled by pandemic. 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. Do you have a sports website? Mr. Kenneth M. Caldwell, Class of 1993 was a Brooklyn Heights resident who worked as an account representative for Alliance Consulting. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. The issues that Northeastern faced were well-known, though. 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. He maintained that the $4.5 million invested annually in football could be better utilized for student scholarships and other academic priorities. Hofstra Drops Its 72-Year-Old Football Program - New York Times Rival coaches sat in meeting rooms and reviewed film of Pride players they were interested in. Mr. Neil D. Levin, Law School Class of 1981 and a member of Hofstra's Board of Trustees. 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. 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. Thank you for your interest! With a 41 conference record, Hofstra narrowly missed the MAC University Division championship, finishing half a game behind Bucknell (51). 1994-95 Hofstra Pride Men's Roster and Stats - College Basketball at There were no pads or helmets worn; no front flips were performed. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Most of the players interviewed said they wanted to win a national championship. It's tough. // Photo courtesy of Hofstra University Athletics. He served as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. More recently he served as a mentor for the New York Boys and Girls club. So it's tough, but it's out of our hands.". The victor will play for the national championship. 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. 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. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and car racing and also coached his son's and daughter's lacrosse and soccer teams. Coaches sent out a mass text message Urgent: team meeting @ 10 in the Pride Lounge to all players at 9:15 a.m. 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. 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. 1985-86 Hofstra Pride Men's Schedule and Results Mr. Noell C. Maerz, Class of 1997 was a quarterback for the Hofstra football team. The NCAA waived the need for transfers to sit out the subsequent season because of the special circumstances. He was also an avid fisherman who enjoyed excursions to Long Beach and trips to Key West. "The cost of the football program, now and in the future, far exceeds the return possible," Hofstra president Stuart Rabinowitz said in a statement. Bonus brought his girlfriend by campus last month. 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. "The administrators wanted to tell you that Hofstra's going to be this great academic institution. While a student he was a four-year letterman for the Hofstra football team. More Team Info. The board of trustees had performed a two-year internal study and reached its decision after exploring alternatives. She was an avid traveler. Players: 22 players, 12 drafted. Joni loved nature and the outdoors, and Long Island?s Planting Fields Arboretum was one of her favorite places. Coaches knew he was in class and no football activities were ever called while that was the case. "It just seems like this was done under the cover of darkness" said Chris Colozizielro . Bonus would try for the Canadian Football League, but first, his home field was taken out from under him. Bonus' fuse was still short when someone asked about Hofstra in a mocking fashion. Both his win total and .650 winning percentage rank second in Hofstra Football coaching history. 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. Mr. Frederick T. Varacchi, Class of 1988 lived in Greenwich, Connecticut. at Rutgers University - First Round. 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. Winner of 19 of its last 20 regular-season games, and ranked as high as fifth nationally in its division in some preseason polls, the team has lost a number of key players from last year's squad. The 2000 Hofstra Pride football team represented Hofstra University during the 2000 NCAA Division I-AA football season. He was a manager of client services for IQ Financial Systems and lived in Hackensack, New Jersey. He will have several receivers to throw to, including James Moore of Hempstead and Tony Woods of Brentwood. When the N.C.A.A. Hofstra University | NCAA.com This page is not available in other languages. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Bonus got a few members of the band back together last August. 3/14 7 PM. He stood before them and informed the team that the 72-year-old football program was finished. He enrolled at law school at the University of Illinois last fall, but still finds it difficult to return to the football side of things at Hofstra. He belonged to NYFD Squad 288 in Maspeth, Queens. "You can joke with me about just about anything else," Bonus says. 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. 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. Anyone can read what you share. Hofstra Pride football - Wikipedia He lived in Hofstra's Twin Oaks apartments and came to the University from Littleton, Colorado. Teammates and coaches requested items for him to hold. Do you have a blog? [2], The nickname changed to Pride in 2000; following the 2009 season on December3, the university announced the termination of the football program. I can sit here and tell you it's not. https://www.nytimes.com/1985/09/08/nyregion/hofstra-football-national-goal.html. 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. He lived with his family in Bayport, and it was his role as Dad that he enjoyed most in life. They talk about reunions, but getting them all together has proven to be difficult. No one who plays Division III football is on athletic scholarship, although many do receive financial aid based on need. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. Players credited coach Dave Cohen for keeping things together. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. ''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.''. "Now your homecoming game is for soccer. The Flying Dutchmen played their home games at Hofstra Stadium on the university's Hempstead campus on Long Island, New York. // Photo courtesy of Hofstra University Athletics. Both his win total and .650 winning percentage rank second in Hofstra football coaching history. Forever finicky about his defenses, Bonus played Cover-2 and worked on communication with his partner. She grew up on Long Island and completed her undergraduate studies at SUNY Binghamton. ''Our offensive line will be huge and fast,'' Kwiatkowski said. Pizza Hut All-American linebacker Larry Galizia of Lynbrook, a Nassau County high school player of the year, said: ''This year, our defense will be awesome. Iona, Manhattan, Stony Brook still . 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. Hofstra football coach Joe Gardi enjoyed the challenge and affirmation of taking unheralded high school players and building them into championship-caliber athletes. Last year, out of 198 Division III colleges, Hofstra had the seventh highest average attendance, 4,606. George Politharo, of Morton. 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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Mr. Richard P. Fitzsimons, Class of 1978 was a resident of Lynbrook who served as Fire Safety Director for the World Trade Center. Join our linker program. Nelson chose UMass over Fordham; wideout Aaron Weaver jumped to the Division I level, signing on with Syracuse. Division I-AA is allowed 75 scholarships, and Division II 40. He was employed at Euro Brokers Inc. and resided in Long Beach. Please note that only current Hofstra students can become part of our staff writing team. Defensively, nine of 11 starters returned this year, including all three linebackers and three of four defensive backs. Mr. Glenn J. Winuk, Law School Class of 1987 was a partner in the law firm of Holland & Knight. (Kathy Willens/AP). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Hofstra's decision to eliminate its 72-year-old football program because of costs and waning interest among fans shocked players, coaches and alumni. '', Kwiatkowski said he ''packed a suitcase and went out recruiting for over a month. He often talked more about. Please click here to join our Slack workspace and indicate your section preferences in the #section-join-requests channel. Hofstra competed in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and were members of the Colonial Athletic Association. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. He lived with his wife and four children in Lloyd Harbor. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Joe Gardi (2007) - Hall of Fame - Hofstra University Athletics 2000 Hofstra Pride football team - Wikipedia Football was the only program to receive the ax at the time. "We talk about it all the time," Colon says. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. That's fine," Bonus says. [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. Following her graduation from Hofstra, she earned her master's degree from Teachers College at Columbia University. Even though many students are upset that the University has not reconsidered its decision, Hofstra will not budge. The 1965 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team was an American football team that represented Hofstra University during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season. All-time NFL Draft list of Connecticut high school football players Hofstra Players/Alumni. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. Football - Home Page Content Goes Here - YUMPU We don't have the Saturday rival games. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. The differences between Division III and the other three divisions are mainly in the number of athletic scholarships permitted.
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