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December 8th, 2009, 02:30 PM
12-04-2009 03:12 PM
Hofstra football decision a shock to Staten Islanders
http://media.silive.com/sportsstories/photo/hofstra-12-03-09jpg-ad9b4dd8fdbca754_large.jpgCiting a lack of interest within the college community and increasing costs of operation, Hofstra University announced Thursday that it was terminating its football program. The move will free up $4.5M to enhance academic programs at the Long Island school.
University president Stuart Rabinowitz said that the decision – which came after a two-year review of sports spending – “was painful but clear.” He said that there are no plans of dropping any other programs at the school and student athletes who elect to stay at the school will have their scholarships honored. Those who choose to transfer will not be subject to NCAA transfer rules.
A Football Championship Subdivision program, formerly called Division I-AA, the Pride went 3-6 in the Colonial Athletic Association this past season and finished the year 5-6 overall.
Read more ... (http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/index.php/2009/12/04/hofstra-football-decision-a-shock-to-sta?blog=2#more5939)
Hofstra football decision a shock to Staten Islanders
http://media.silive.com/sportsstories/photo/hofstra-12-03-09jpg-ad9b4dd8fdbca754_large.jpgCiting a lack of interest within the college community and increasing costs of operation, Hofstra University announced Thursday that it was terminating its football program. The move will free up $4.5M to enhance academic programs at the Long Island school.
University president Stuart Rabinowitz said that the decision – which came after a two-year review of sports spending – “was painful but clear.” He said that there are no plans of dropping any other programs at the school and student athletes who elect to stay at the school will have their scholarships honored. Those who choose to transfer will not be subject to NCAA transfer rules.
A Football Championship Subdivision program, formerly called Division I-AA, the Pride went 3-6 in the Colonial Athletic Association this past season and finished the year 5-6 overall.
Read more ... (http://www.championshipsubdivisionnews.com/index.php/2009/12/04/hofstra-football-decision-a-shock-to-sta?blog=2#more5939)