NU Football Rumor

[Bull Fan]

Just saw that on FootballScoop.... unreal. Anywhere else this can be substantiated?

[seattlespider]

Can someone clarify what is going on? I saw a rumor the football staff was fired. Is it more serious?

[BigSouthFB]

Thats no good....xsmhx I'm really sorry to hear that. What is the rule for the NCAA about guys transferring out of a program that dropped football? they don't have to sit out a year right?

[Dukie95]

Confused....is the start of this conversation missing?

[Tribe4SF]

Parsons Field...be it ever so humble...I loved it anyway.

[Tribe4SF]

Confused....is the start of this conversation missing?

There's alot missing here this evening. Posts are getting jumbled out of sequence. I think Husky Alum's was first here.

[seattlespider]

Confused....is the start of this conversation missing?

No kidding, I'm not sure if anyone else is having issues. But the message board went boom for me.

[UNHWildCats]

Hope its not true but if it is that solves the ODU problem. UNH might get a few transfers too.
it will screw up scheduling for now if its immediate. People already complain about not playing everyone else, now we could end up playing 1 less conf game then the south for now.

[SuperJon]

This is scary for the Big South. This means that the divisions will be uneven when ODU and GaState join in a couple of years. Does the CAA go after Stony Brook as a football only member? They've got better facilities than Northeastern, are public, and could make a claim for being better. They also have the natural rivalry with Hofstra.

[Dukie95]

I can't say much more, but I'm 99.999% sure it's true.

Unfortunately it was the right decision.

I'm going on radio silence on this one (and those of you who know me, will know why and will understand).

You seem like a reliable source, and are even posting to us from tomorrow.

[UNHWildCats]

according to danefan a press release will be issued tonight or tomorrow morning confirming it.

[mcveyrl]

it will screw up scheduling for now if its immediate. People already complain about not playing everyone else, now we could end up playing 1 less conf game then the south for now.

Well, three teams in the south will only have seven conf. games too. Wonder how they fix that?

[UNHWildCats]

Well, three teams in the south will only have seven conf. games too. Wonder how they fix that?
The simple soloution (partially anyway) would be for UMass, Maine, Hofstra to play a 4th south game next season against (JMU, Delaware and Richmond) the teams Northeaster were to play and that those three north teams werent to play. For URI and UNH the only real simple soloution to keep a balanced CAA schedule might be to play twice... though im not sure if thats realistic.

[Tribe07]

Why is this the "right decision" Husky? NU has been bad recently but only a few years ago they were a middle of the pack CAA team. Is it attendance?

[UNHWildCats]

A quick move would be difficult through. We already have U Mass and Hofstra on the OOC schedule so would need to fill that gap (but maybe Georgia State could do that?). Would also immediately set us back in terms of any hope for a conference autobid. Will be following this intently.
the schedule would actually wash because u lose 6 Big South games and add another 6 against CAA teams along with the UMass and Hofstra games already scheduled...

[UNHWildCats]

Not only that...but Stony Brook's new president has told Nancy Zimphyr and others in the "know" that there will be a mandate to reduce a hemmoraghing athletic budget at Stony Brook. Senator Levaille should be sainted by SBU; he got them money...and got them a stadium...something that is impossible to get from NY right now.

However, there will be a reduction of the 22million athletic budget at SBU...(btw, it is more than Buffalo spent....)
if their bringing in someone I am rooting for Albany to get the call.

[UNHWildCats]

soleynm (https://twitter.com/soleynm)
Report: Sunday shortly before 8 PM, #Northeastern (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Northeastern) Athletics Dir. Peter Roby told #football (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23football) team the Board approved his reccomendation to cut

[UNHWildCats]

parents of Northeastern Football players received an email about 7pm telling them the University will no longer field a football team, but scholarships would be honored and aid will be given to help underclassmen re-enter the recruiting arena.

Regardless of which side of the issue your are on, it feels like a kick to the stomach. God Bless the young men and the coaches that cared about the program.

http://www.boston.com/community/forums.html?plckForumPage=ForumDiscussion&plckDiscussionId=Cat:SportsForum:9530Discussion:f9 2b2496-c3a8-411f-9805-fffb6a0bc374&plckShowFirstUnread=1

[Husky Alum]

Zipping around campus - it's gone.

[Go...gate]

xnonono2xxsmhxxnonono2xxsmhx

Say it aint' so.

[GeeWiz]

Yep. xviolinx

[Wildcat80]

Hope its not true but if it is that solves the ODU problem. UNH might get a few transfers too.

[Ivytalk]

Bummer. First BU, now this.xnonono2xxnonono2x

[Husky Alum]

I can't say much more, but I'm 99.999% sure it's true.

Unfortunately it was the right decision.

I'm going on radio silence on this one (and those of you who know me, will know why and will understand).

[UMass922]

it will screw up scheduling for now if its immediate. People already complain about not playing everyone else, now we could end up playing 1 less conf game then the south for now.

When BU dropped football after the '97 season, UMass and UConn scheduled an additional game with each other in '98 to make up for the lost game. Of course, only the originally-scheduled game counted in the A10 standings, but it was still pretty cool to play the Huskies twice in the same year, once in Amherst and once in Storrs. (UConn won both games.)

Anyway, I'm sad to hear this news about Northeastern. Maybe, though, this will create an opening for a team like Albany. I wouldn't mind seeing the Great Danes in the CAA North . . .

[FanOfAllThatIsJMU]

heard from a higher up in the league office that this true. NU football is done.


had also heard this from a few close to the program up there, and another source but was waiting to hear something from the previously mentioned source before i posted anything. hate spreading rumors, but this is not a rumor......

[Go...gate]

Will Fordham consider filling the CAA void?

[gophoenix]

Will Fordham consider filling the CAA void?

Or does ODU get early entry and they move someone like Villanova to the north?

[RookieWill]

Or does ODU get early entry and they move someone like Villanova to the north?

VU would leave the CAA before having to play a North schedule

[Go...gate]

This is sad news, just as it was for Iona, St. Peter's, LaSalle, BU, Canisus and others.

[Redwyn]

Perhaps Stony Brook is prepped to step in? It'd be a well established full scholly program by then. Beyond that, it might be interesting uniting it with America East rivals in New Hampshire and Maine as well as a geographic rival Hofstra.

Regardless it is a very sad day in Northeastern. My condolences on the demise and the end to a great tradition that was Northeastern football.

[LawDutch]

They can move Towson to the north and ODU can fill the south spot.

[gophoenix]

VU would leave the CAA before having to play a North schedule

And go where? Independent? That's a death sentence. Ask any program that's been there.

[SuperJon]

Perhaps Stony Brook is prepped to step in? It'd be a well established full scholly program by then. Beyond that, it might be interesting uniting it with America East rivals in New Hampshire and Maine as well as a geographic rival Hofstra.

Regardless it is a very sad day in Northeastern. My condolences on the demise and the end to a great tradition that was Northeastern football.

I said that back on the first page. It makes too much sense. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Stony Brook got that call. With the facilities and the program being built up there, it'd be ahead of where Northeastern was.

[gophoenix]

This is sad news, just as it was for Iona, St. Peter's, LaSalle, BU, Canisus and others.

It is staggering the number of schools that have called it quits in 10 years.

Iona, St Peter's, St John's, LaSalle, BU, Canisius, ETSU, Saint Mary's, Siena, Northridge, Fullerton, Fairfield.... now Northeastern.

[gophoenix]

I said that back on the first page. It makes too much sense. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Stony Brook got that call. With the facilities and the program being built up there, it'd be ahead of where Northeastern was.

But the have a half million dollar buyout for Big South membership, and then have to pay for CAA membership. It's make more sense to add ODU now.

[RookieWill]

And go where? Independent? That's a death sentence. Ask any program that's been there.

The relationship between VU and the rest of the CAA is tenuous enough. With Delaware as the natural rival in the South, plus a similar school in Richmond (small private school, excellent education) make Nova fit with the South. Nova has ZERO in common with New England state schools and their fans have ALWAYS hated those trips (vs. short drives to UD and Towson, plus nice weekends in Richmond and Williamsburg).

NOT going to happen

[Redwyn]

I said that back on the first page. It makes too much sense. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Stony Brook got that call. With the facilities and the program being built up there, it'd be ahead of where Northeastern was.

A quick move would be difficult through. We already have U Mass and Hofstra on the OOC schedule so would need to fill that gap (but maybe Georgia State could do that?). Would also immediately set us back in terms of any hope for a conference autobid. Will be following this intently.

[Redwyn]

But the have a half million dollar buyout for Big South membership, and then have to pay for CAA membership. It's make more sense to add ODU now.

A part of me would be very surprised if SBU balked out of money concerns. The school's endowment grosses more than Clemson's and is closing fast on several of the larger FBS schools. Our athletics money is also expanding fast. We may not have talent and facilities yet, but we definitely have money at the moment.

That being said - I'd be very surprised if SBU moved next year. I think our AD and coach are thinking playoffs and CAA would make this impossible. I'm also convinced our next move will be an all sports move, something the CAA would be unlikely to grant.

[andy7171]

Sad sad news. NU was a constant on my schedule in my playing days. I hated you guys. Just as I did BU. I'll miss you guys. xthumbsdownx


They can move Towson to the north and ODU can fill the south spot.

Christ I hope!

[SuperJon]

But the have a half million dollar buyout for Big South membership, and then have to pay for CAA membership. It's make more sense to add ODU now.

Their contract is up after the 2011 season. The 2012 season is when GaState joins the CAA. Stony Brook wouldn't have to pay a buyout to the Big South if they left after the 2011 season.

[Dukie95]

They can move Towson to the north and ODU can fill the south spot.

Makes the most sense to me, too. It also allows them to set up JMU and ODU for rivalry week on that final game of the season.

Perhaps Towson moves to the north next year and the other south teams add ODU as an OOC next year. Yeah, I know ODU's schedule is set, but bros before hos, right? xsmiley_wix xthumbsupx

[Dblue]

How about WCU, those Golden Rams from West Chester joining the CAA.

Tongue firmly planted in cheek:D

[Dane96]

I am staying out of this one until I officially see it in writing. But, knowing him well, I would take Husky Alum at his 99.999%.

Never saw this coming this year....

[OutlawPete90]

Northeastern players have tweeted that the program was cut. So sorry to hear this Northeastern fans. It must be toughxsmhx

[hebmskebm]

It is staggering the number of schools that have called it quits in 10 years.

Iona, St Peter's, St John's, LaSalle, BU, Canisius, ETSU, Saint Mary's, Siena, Northridge, Fullerton, Fairfield.... now Northeastern.

Seriously, somone ought to make a YouTube montage video to all of the fallen teams set to the music of Bone Thugs N Harmony's "Crossroads". xsmhx

/early 90's rap joke

[Dane96]

When BU dropped football after the '97 season, UMass and UConn scheduled an additional game with each other in '98 to make up for the lost game. Of course, only the originally-scheduled game counted in the A10 standings, but it was still pretty cool to play the Huskies twice in the same year, once in Amherst and once in Storrs. (UConn won both games.)

Anyway, I'm sad to hear this news about Northeastern. Maybe, though, this will create an opening for a team like Albany. I wouldn't mind seeing the Great Danes in the CAA North . . .

Well...here's the deal. I think Stony Brook is CURRENTLY better positioned over Albany for this spot if the CAA goes that route. However, the NEC rumor mill has them trying to appease Albany specifically and going to 50 rides to keep them in the league after 2010.

I would have to think if that were the case, Albany could find the money for 63 rides.

As for the Stadium situation, it looks like we will finally break ground on a stadium in the Spring...and are just awaiting a report to confirm the location. It will be a 4 year plan, modulation building, and will be NO WORSE than Hofstra's Shuart Stadium.

The thing going for Albany over SBU is simply Bob Ford...but how much weight does that hold. Further, I believe William & Mary's AD is on the University Advisory Board for Albany (if that hasnt changed this year).

That said, I am REALLY SAD I WONT SEEN FCS football in Boston!xbawlingx

[93henfan]

RIP Northeastern Football.

[Go...gate]

Well...here's the deal. I think Stony Brook is CURRENTLY better positioned over Albany for this spot if the CAA goes that route. However, the NEC rumor mill has them trying to appease Albany specifically and going to 50 rides to keep them in the league after 2010.

I would have to think if that were the case, Albany could find the money for 63 rides.

As for the Stadium situation, it looks like we will finally break ground on a stadium in the Spring...and are just awaiting a report to confirm the location. It will be a 4 year plan, modulation building, and will be NO WORSE than Hofstra's Shuart Stadium.

The thing going for Albany over SBU is simply Bob Ford...but how much weight does that hold. Further, I believe William & Mary's AD is on the University Advisory Board for Albany (if that hasnt changed this year).

That said, I am REALLY SAD I WONT SEEN FCS football in Boston!xbawlingx

Congratulations - great news for you guys!

[Dane96]

But the have a half million dollar buyout for Big South membership, and then have to pay for CAA membership. It's make more sense to add ODU now.

Not only that...but Stony Brook's new president has told Nancy Zimphyr and others in the "know" that there will be a mandate to reduce a hemmoraghing athletic budget at Stony Brook. Senator Levaille should be sainted by SBU; he got them money...and got them a stadium...something that is impossible to get from NY right now.

However, there will be a reduction of the 22million athletic budget at SBU...(btw, it is more than Buffalo spent....)

[UMass922]

Well...here's the deal. I think Stony Brook is CURRENTLY better positioned over Albany for this spot if the CAA goes that route. However, the NEC rumor mill has them trying to appease Albany specifically and going to 50 rides to keep them in the league after 2010.

I would have to think if that were the case, Albany could find the money for 63 rides.

As for the Stadium situation, it looks like we will finally break ground on a stadium in the Spring...and are just awaiting a report to confirm the location. It will be a 4 year plan, modulation building, and will be NO WORSE than Hofstra's Shuart Stadium.

The thing going for Albany over SBU is simply Bob Ford...but how much weight does that hold. Further, I believe William & Mary's AD is on the University Advisory Board for Albany (if that hasnt changed this year).

Thanks for the info! I was a grad student at Albany from '04-'06; I used to live right behind the athletic fields on Western Ave. I'm so happy to hear that a new stadium is in the works. What's the likely location?

[Dane96]

It isnt that beauty that we had posted for awhile (thank you very much Senate).

It will be located, likely, in the same spot as the current field but "flipped" North-South. It will likely be 6500 seats to start....but added on to about 12,000.

This is the spot they originally wanted the stadium, however Heery told the school if we wanted to expand past 25k we would have road issues. Seriously...if we are expanding past 25k...we will have $$$ to do whatever we want.

[Jackman]

I don't think the CAA will be adding any other teams. They'll stay at 13 when Georgia State joins and see who shakes loose after that to get back to 12. Only if it becomes clear that none of the 13 are moving anywhere will they take a 14th member.

[Dane96]

Jackman-- I completely agree with you! I think this gives the CAA some breathing room for when GSU and ODU come aboard and it will allow natural progression of the league to whatever final status occurs with the new teams coming aboard.

[Redwyn]

Not only that...but Stony Brook's new president has told Nancy Zimphyr and others in the "know" that there will be a mandate to reduce a hemmoraghing athletic budget at Stony Brook. Senator Levaille should be sainted by SBU; he got them money...and got them a stadium...something that is impossible to get from NY right now.

However, there will be a reduction of the 22million athletic budget at SBU...(btw, it is more than Buffalo spent....)

Will be interesting to see how our other capital campaigns shape up. We already broke ground for the campus rec center and our new basketball stadium plan has resulted in a second straight season of leaving the larger one empty.....

I guess time will tell of all this. Biggest questions are how much of an impact the FBS money will make and how much more football backing the school will get from alumni after another conference championship....

[JMUNJ08]

JMU fans support their fellow dogs...VERY upset to never see the mystique of Parsons...xthumbsdownxxbawlingx

CAA football won't be the same...who will JMU play rivalry week now????

[JRGNYR]

The relationship between VU and the rest of the CAA is tenuous enough. With Delaware as the natural rival in the South, plus a similar school in Richmond (small private school, excellent education) make Nova fit with the South. Nova has ZERO in common with New England state schools and their fans have ALWAYS hated those trips (vs. short drives to UD and Towson, plus nice weekends in Richmond and Williamsburg).

NOT going to happen

Pretty sound reasoning, which would also make me believe should the Patriot League go schollie, 'Nova would balk at a move there too because of road trips to Colgate and Holy Cross every two years. Worcester and Hamilton are a joy in November.

[Lehigh Football Nation]

This just sucks. I couldn't have imagined that this would happen.

[JRGNYR]

FWIW, I'd heard from two Northeastern grads earlier this fall that the dropping of the program had been rumored the last five years, so while I really feel awful in hearing this decision, it seems to me that it isn't much of a surprise.

[UNHWildCats]

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[SDSUJacks]

This is sad indeed. Glad to hear the players are given help in finding new schools and/or academic help, though. I like the solution of adding ODU to the sorth and switching Towson to the north, it makes sense. Moving Stony Brook in so fast, especially after they just settled in to the Big South, would be detrimental to them now. It will all be sorted out in time.

[Old Cat Fan]

Well sadly I was a fan at the last UNH- BU game and now was witness to the last UNH-NU game and lets not foget that Vermont vanished also, with some of the sad attendance at the Cats home games it would not be a foolish thought to think it could happen to us.

Now I do hope that some of their studs will transfer to Durham xnodx

[Catsfan2]

Don't know if anyone saw the article in the NY Times last week -- the State of New York appears to have significant regrets, particularly in the current budget environment, regarding the investment in sports for the State universities -- Albany, Buffalo and Stony Brook.

[seattlespider]

FWIW, I'd heard from two Northeastern grads earlier this fall that the dropping of the program had been rumored the last five years, so while I really feel awful in hearing this decision, it seems to me that it isn't much of a surprise.

I can't say I'm shocked, but it was still a jolt to hear the news for sure.

[GeeWiz]

The Boston Globe's Dan Shaughnessy column on NU dropping football ...

http://www.boston.com/sports/colleges/football/articles/2009/11/23/few_cheers_upon_the_demise_of_northeastern_footbal l/?page=1

[UAalum72]

Don't know if anyone saw the article in the NY Times last week -- the State of New York appears to have significant regrets, particularly in the current budget environment, regarding the investment in sports for the State universities -- Albany, Buffalo and Stony Brook.

The "State of New York" in that article was one assemblyman, not on the education committee, whose constituency is the City University of NY, and was triggered by lawless behavior in the basketball program at the fourth University Center in Binghamton.

Yes, there's a budget situation, but no widespread outcry against D-I sports.

[Bogus Megapardus]

Don't know if anyone saw the article in the NY Times last week -- the State of New York appears to have significant regrets, particularly in the current budget environment, regarding the investment in sports for the State universities -- Albany, Buffalo and Stony Brook.

This controversy can be avoided permanently. Simply fund the programs privately instead of demanding that taxpayers foot the bill. I would be outraged, too, were I a New York resident called upon under penalty of fine or imprisonment to pay for four Division I scholarship athletic programs in the state.

[Bull Fan]

This controversy can be avoided permanently. Simply fund the programs privately instead of demanding that taxpayers foot the bill. I would be outraged, too, were I a New York resident called upon under penalty of fine or imprisonment to pay for four Division I scholarship athletic programs in the state.


Politicians have a great way of twisting history. As a Buffalo alum I stick my middle fingers squarely in the face of that elected idiot who regrets the present situation.

[Dane96]

Don't know if anyone saw the article in the NY Times last week -- the State of New York appears to have significant regrets, particularly in the current budget environment, regarding the investment in sports for the State universities -- Albany, Buffalo and Stony Brook.

It was a terrible article and was baseless. In fact, the reporter plans on posting an "update" and retracting certain statements after she was assaulted by numerous alumni from the SUNY schools (with facts).

The State hasnt given as much money as she stated...

[Dane96]

Politicians have a great way of twisting history. As a Buffalo alum I stick my middle fingers squarely in the face of that elected idiot who regrets the present situation.

You and I agree again Bull. Hell hath frozen over!xnodx

What the lady didnt say in the article is that the same donkey assemblymen has watched his constituency group (CUNY) grow exponentially in State funding to numbers that are nearly identical to the SUNY system.

If anything, that is a public disgrace.

[Bull Fan]

Dane, you and I probably agree on a lot more. I ignore our previous misalignment(s).... and yes, it'd have been cool to meet up at the LAST Northeastern home game.

Oh well, that said I dig Parsons, a shame it was their last game.

BTW, did you answer my last thread about UMass??? Forget the Hofstra game, you can't tell me UMass was preparing for that offense, it was a "come to Jesus" game for Cohen and company, and we hadn't seen that offense in YEARS. UMass just faced too many challenges of a coaching change and some other personnel issues to be a playoff team coming out of the CAA. Had they been playing in another conference maybe... but you know damn well the Colonial is stacked each and every year.....

[Dane96]

What thread were you talking about-- been crazy busy so I havent read a few threads.

That would have been sweet to have Husky Alum, Uncle Buck, you and myself at the last game.

You think you can heckle (I saw your post on that)-- well forget it, I have seen hecklers and Husky Alum is at the top of the charts. You two together could have been a riot.

[Bull Fan]

I lose my voice at games. I am a heckler, but I try not to get personal ;)

Cohen looked up a couple times at Parsons.... ok, so since there were more people on the sidelines than in the stands, I guess he heard me pretty well. Either that or it was Uncle Buck's gas.

[maristdb89]

Totally sucks. RPI NU.

[BloomHusky'01]

I hate to see any institution come to the decision to drop football. My best wishes to all the young men who pursue opportunities to continue their football careers.

[kdinva]

Thats no good....xsmhx I'm really sorry to hear that. What is the rule for the NCAA about guys transferring out of a program that dropped football? they don't have to sit out a year right?
Correct, they can play in 2010. I don't think it matters if they transfer this Winter, or in May/June.

[Husky Alum]

Correct, they can play in 2010. I don't think it matters if they transfer this Winter, or in May/June.

And the CAA has indicated they can transfer within the conference without having to sit 2 years, as the rule is.

[Dane96]

That is a quality move by the CAA!