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. Hofstra competed in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and were members of the Colonial Athletic Association. Its first football team was fielded in 1937, and the program compiled a 403–268–11 (.599) record through 2009.[2]
| Hofstra Pride football | |
|---|---|
 | |
| First season | 1937; 87 years ago |
| Last season | 2009; 15 years ago |
| Stadium | James M. Shuart Stadium (capacity: 15,000) |
| Location | Hempstead, New York |
| NCAA division | Division I FCS |
| Conference | Colonial Athletic Association |
| All-time record | 403–268–11 (.599) |
| Playoff appearances | 5 |
| Playoff record | 2–5 Division I FCS (I-AA) |
| Conference titles | 1 (2001) |
| Colors | Blue, white, and gold[1] |
The nickname changed to Pride in 2000. Following the 2009 season, the university announced the termination of the football program.[3] Funds previously used for the football program went into the creation of the Zucker School of Medicine.[4]
Retired numbers
edit| Hofstra Pride retired numbers | ||||
| No. | Player | Pos. | Tenure | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
Wayne Chrebet | WR | 1991–1994 | [5][6] |
33 |
Walter Kohanowich | HB | 1948–1952 | [5][7] |
74 |
Dave Fiore | OT | 1992–1995 | [5][8] |
77 |
John Schmitt | C | 1961–1963 | [5][9] |
89 |
Marques Colston | WR | 2001–2005 | [5][10] |
Playoff appearances
editNCAA Division I-AA
editThe Pride appeared in the I-AA (FCS) playoffs five times, with an overall record of 2–5.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | First Round | Delaware | L 17–33 |
| 1997 | First Round | Delaware | L 14–24 |
| 1999 | First Round Quarterfinals |
Lehigh Illinois State |
W 27–15 L 20–37 |
| 2000 | First Round Quarterfinals |
Furman Georgia Southern |
W 31–24 L 20–48 |
| 2001 | First Round | Lehigh | L 24–27 OT |
NCAA Division III
editAs the Flying Dutchmen, Hofstra made six appearances in the NCAA Division III football playoffs, with a combined record of 2–6.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | First Round | Union (NY) | L, 19–51 |
| 1986 | First Round | Montclair State | L, 21–24 |
| 1987 | First Round | Fordham | L, 6–41 |
| 1988 | First Round | Cortland | L, 17–32 |
| 1989 | First Round | Montclair State | L, 6–23 |
| 1990 | First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals |
Cortland Trenton State Lycoming |
W, 35–9 W, 38–3 L, 10–20 |
Championships
editConference championships
edit| Year | Conference | Coach | Overall record | Conference record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Atlantic 10 Conference (co-championship) | Joe Gardi | 9–3 | 7–2 |
| Total conference championships | 1 | |||
References
edit- ^ Hofstra Licensing Standards Guide (PDF). July 1, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Hofstra Historical Data". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on 2012-10-13. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
- ^ Hofstra Pride of Football Championship Subdivision dropping its football program – ESPN
- ^ "News FAQ: December 3, 2009 - News - Hofstra University". Archived from the original on 2017-03-28. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- ^ a b c d e "Retired numbers - Hofstra University". gohofstra.com. August 18, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Wayne Chrebet". gohofstra.com. August 19, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Walter Kohanowich". gohofstra.com. August 19, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Dave Fiore". gohofstra.com. August 19, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "John Schmitt". gohofstra.com. August 21, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
- ^ "Marques Colston". gohofstra.com. August 19, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
External links
edit Media related to Hofstra Pride football at Wikimedia Commons