77 was the biggest football player Hofstra had ever fielded at the time, prompting the nickname "Tank." He was a standout center and defensive . 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. Teammates and coaches requested items for him to hold. Ms. Joni Cesta, was a graduate of Cornell University and Hofstra Law School. Hofstra's decision to eliminate its 72-year-old football program because of costs and waning interest among fans shocked players, coaches and alumni. Jason was a bond trader for Cantor Fitzgerald who lived in Manhattan and continued to nurture his passionate interest in politics. Its first football team was fielded in 1937, and the program compiled a 40326811 (.599) record through 2009. 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. His contract was honored until he found another position, and he assisted interested coaching staffs in placing his Hofstra players. 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. Or write about sports? Please identify the webpage address or URL and the specific problems you have encountered and we will address the issue. All rights reserved. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. 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. // Photo courtesy of Hofstra University Athletics. He spent much of his free time coaching sports and mentoring young people. In the mid-70's, Hofstra football was undistinguished. Until the last few years, that pretty much summed up fan reaction to Hofstra football through most of its 44-year football history. In the days after the program was ended, he ripped wooden picture frames off the walls of the coaches' offices as opposing staffs came to recruit his former teammates. Mr. Noell C. Maerz, Class of 1997 was a quarterback for the Hofstra football team. 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.. ''First we have to get by one of the most rigorous schedules this school has ever seen in its division,'' he said. Following her graduation from Hofstra, she earned her master's degree from Teachers College at Columbia University. It was the program's 60th season, and they competed as an Independent. I had my run-ins with him, but I was his righthand man and he was my righthand man. Mr. Neil D. Levin, Law School Class of 1981 and a member of Hofstra's Board of Trustees. In recent years attendance at the Flying Dutchmen's games has soared. Ms. Alisha C. Levin, Class of 1990 was human resources director for Fuji Bank. Few bought into the Hofstra tradition more completely than Bonus. https://www.nytimes.com/1985/09/08/nyregion/hofstra-football-national-goal.html. He served as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Join our linker 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. Jumping levels from the Football Championship Subdivision (once the Division I-AA) to Division I-A was dismissed as only delaying the inevitable. . Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Nelson returned to Hofstra to finish off his degree after his football eligibility was up at UMass. Seasons. . Mr. Glenn J. Winuk, Law School Class of 1987 was a partner in the law firm of Holland & Knight. 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. Despite following through with their goals, the University still has work to do according to current students. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . "Now your homecoming game is for soccer. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Hofstra University sports news and features, including conference, nickname, location and official social media handles. He belonged to NYFD Squad 288 in Maspeth, Queens. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Do you have a blog? Bonus played a season in Italy, and is now back in New Jersey, volunteering as the linebacker coach with Shawnee High. He was a manager of client services for IQ Financial Systems and lived in Hackensack, New Jersey. Rabinowitz, meanwhile, explained his decision in logical terms. 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 Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:49AM. In 1985 Harry became Hofstra's assistant director of athletics, serving as team administrator for numerous programs, including football and lacrosse. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. While at Hofstra, he enjoyed entertaining fellow students through dance, comedy, and theater. In December 2009, President Rabinowitz announced that Hofstra University will no longer have a Division I football team after . Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Afterward, two seniors Hofstra linebacker and captain Luke Bonus and UMass wideout Victor Cruz met near the 45-yard- line. Most of the players interviewed said they wanted to win a national championship. That's fine," Bonus says. Hofstra competed in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and were members of the Colonial Athletic Association. They kept their helmets on, unwilling to shed uniforms yet. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Since 1992, she worked as an in-house attorney at the Alan L. Sarroff Company, a securities firm in lower Manhattan. Hofstra competed in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and were members of the Colonial Athletic Association. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. "What are you going to do next?" 19. Iona, Manhattan, Stony Brook still . "We talk about it all the time," Colon says. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Northeastern, another university struggling with ideas about what to do with its football program and athletics economics, canceled its team that season. Who in the hell is ever going to go to that? // Photo courtesy of Hofstra University Athletics. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The members of the Pride all proceeded down individual paths in the years afterward. No more football games were scheduled for the Hofstra Pride or the UMass Minutemen past Nov. 21, 2009. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. (Kathy Willens/AP). He was born and raised in Jericho, Long Island and completed his undergraduate work at SUNY Stony Brook. Onlookers standing on the boardwalk watched the last full-time members of the Pride playing on. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Coaches sent out a mass text message Urgent: team meeting @ 10 in the Pride Lounge to all players at 9:15 a.m. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Please identify the webpage address or URL and the specific problems you have encountered and we will address the issue. Delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. 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. He wanted everyone marching together.". 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. Do you have a sports website? Mr. Frederick T. Varacchi, Class of 1988 lived in Greenwich, Connecticut. The differences between Division III and the other three divisions are mainly in the number of athletic scholarships permitted. George Politharo, of Morton. 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. Colon was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an offensive guard. 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 victor will play for the national championship. 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. 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. She participated in many extracurricular activities while a Hofstra student and was a sister of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. 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. 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. 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 . "You can joke with me about just about anything else," Bonus says. Forever finicky about his defenses, Bonus played Cover-2 and worked on communication with his partner. It's tough. They talk about reunions, but getting them all together has proven to be difficult. Hofstra finished second in the Middle Atlantic Conference, University Division. ", 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. When he needed a book to read in high school, he picked up former Pride receiver Wayne Chrebet's "Every Down, Every Distance." 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. Sperling, who is from Amityville, and a number of other running backs - the brothers Michael and Richard Codella of Parsippany, N.J.; Emil Pellino of Yonkers; Andrew Metz of Valparaiso, Ind., and an incoming freshman, Steve McNeese of Mississippi (the latter two are the 1983 and 1984 deaf prep school players of the year, respectively) - will try to pick up the slack left by the loss of Gerry Magallanes, last year's top rusher. Division I-AA is allowed 75 scholarships, and Division II 40. On the first play, Bonus laid out Dennis like it was back in practice. Players credited coach Dave Cohen for keeping things together. He lived in Bellmore. 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. He will have several receivers to throw to, including James Moore of Hempstead and Tony Woods of Brentwood. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Hofstra Calendar Admission Events Cultural Center Events Athletics Events For more info, visit the Cultural Center, Hofstra University Library Special Collections. In 1981, Hofstra hired Mickey Kwiatkowski from Southwest Missouri State University, a Division I-AA school. Hofstra players (below l-r) Ronnie Cameron, Luke Bonus, Roland Massimino, Anthony Nelson (on one knee) Christian Dennis play a pickup game on Jersey Shore. Football was the only program to receive the ax at the time. "For me and Marques (Colston), this is our eighth year. Mr. Edward J. Mardovich, MBA 1983 president of Euro Brokers, Inc. 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. It was the program's 60th season, and they competed as an Independent. 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. "It just seems like this was done under the cover of darkness" said Chris Colozizielro . Members of the Northeastern team had been scheduled to visit Hofstra the week Hofstra canceled. Others thought it might have been a coaching change or special announcement. When (Sunday) Night Football comes out, we have to shout out our high schools or something because Hofstra no longer exists. Do you have a sports website? "The cost of the football program, now and in the future, far exceeds the return possible," Hofstra president Stuart Rabinowitz said in a statement. "You just get this burning feeling, a sense of anger," he says. They will always be a part of Hofstra history. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Nelson chose UMass over Fordham; wideout Aaron Weaver jumped to the Division I level, signing on with Syracuse. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He stood before them and informed the team that the 72-year-old football program was finished. Or write about sports? Anyone can read what you share. ''Our long-term goal is to be in the top 16 teams and make the playoffs. 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. 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. 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. She grew up on Long Island and completed her undergraduate studies at SUNY Binghamton. ''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. The 2000 season was the first in which Hofstra went by the nickname "Pride. He often talked more about. Mr. Joshua Vitale, Class of 1999 lived in Great Neck with his fiancee. "I'm gonna give (The NFL) a shot," Cruz said. Division III is a classification created by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1974. It is possible that additional names may be added to this list. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. Poser takes office on August 1. Or write about sports? Join our linker program. 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. 2006 marks the 66th season of Hofstra Football but the first time since 1990. with a new head football coach. All rights reserved. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Mr. Andrew Fisher, Class of 1983 served as head of sales for Imagine Software. 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. While a student he was a four-year letterman for the Hofstra football team. 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. Richard P. Fitzsimons, Class of 1978 was a resident of Lynbrook who served as Fire Safety Director for the World Trade Center. More recently he served as a mentor for the New York Boys and Girls club. Joni loved nature and the outdoors, and Long Island?s Planting Fields Arboretum was one of her favorite places. He lived with his family in Bayport, and it was his role as Dad that he enjoyed most in life. Defensive tackle Ronnie Cameron transferred to Old Dominion and played with the Philadelphia Eagles last season. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:49AM. I can sit here and tell you it's not. 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. 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. He lived in Hofstra's Twin Oaks apartments and came to the University from Littleton, Colorado. She was an avid traveler. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. at Rutgers University - First Round. The 1965 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team was an American football team that represented Hofstra University during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season. 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. "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. He was last seen by his colleagues heading toward the World Trade Center hoping to assist other people. The Pride appeared in the I-AA (FCS) playoffs five times, with an overall record of 25. [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. Use Google Translate to read our site in your language. In addition, football is an extremely expensive sport to operate at the college level. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Hofstra Players/Alumni. All rights reserved. Both his win total and .650 winning percentage rank second in Hofstra Football coaching history. Mr. Jason M. Cefalu, Class of 1994 was an active member of Hofstra's Young Republicans. Do you have a blog? Please click here to join our Slack workspace and indicate your section preferences in the #section-join-requests channel. 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. Hofstra, he said, was a football hotbed in the 1960's when the school produced several professional players such as John Schmitt, Don Gault, Fran Lynch and Wandy Williams. ''We are facing six or seven teams that on any given day, if we're just average, will beat us. Explore Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame Members, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Colonel E. David Woycik, Jr. (Ret) Esq. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. 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. Do you have a blog? When the N.C.A.A. "The liquored-up beachgoers were probably saying, 'Those guys are lunatics.' Hofstra football coach Joe Gardi enjoyed the challenge and affirmation of taking unheralded high school players and building them into championship-caliber athletes. He was an excited father-to-be who had also been training to compete in the New York City Marathon. Do you have a sports website? Find out more. If you have a disability-related question regarding accessing the website, contact Student Access Services at SAS@nullhofstra.edu or call 516-463-7075. "Hofstra is off limits.". He graduated from the NY City Fire Department Academy in 1996. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The 2000 Hofstra Pride football team represented Hofstra University during the 2000 NCAA Division I-AA football season. 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.. Tomorrow's match, at Hofstra Stadium in Hempstead, L.I., is a semifinal in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III tournament. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Following the retirement of Joe Gardi at the. The board of trustees had performed a two-year internal study and reached its decision after exploring alternatives. 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. Rabinowitz and the university's board of trustees razed the Hofstra program, one that had produced its fair share of NFL players, without warning. Their fates were already sealed as neither team was playoff bound after the Pride shot down . Find out more. vs Saint Peter's. 3/14 3 PM. 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. "Stuart Rabinowitz, the school president, can kiss my a--," Bonus says. The schools have no seating rule. The 1965 Hofstra Flying Dutchmen football team was an American football team that represented Hofstra University during the 1965 NCAA College Division football season. Final, Mar 12. Coordinator Dave Cohen, who was part of the Blue Hens' 2003 National.
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