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 record through 2009.
The nickname changed to Pride in 2000. Following the 2009 season, the university announced the termination of the football program.Hofstra Pride of Football Championship Subdivision dropping its football program – ESPN Funds previously used for the football program went into the creation of the Zucker School of Medicine.
Retired numbers
Hofstra Pride retired numbers No.PlayerPos.TenureRef. Wayne Chrebet WR 1991–1994 Walter Kohanowich HB 1948–1952 Dave Fiore OT 1992–1995 John Schmitt C 1961–1963 Marques Colston WR 2001–2005
Playoff appearances NCAA Division I-AA The Pride made five appearances in the NCAA Division I-AA/FCS playoffs with a combined record of 2–5.
1995 First Round Delaware L, 17–33 1997 First Round Delaware L, 14–24 1999 First RoundQuarterfinals LehighIllinois State W, 27–15L, 20–37 2000 First RoundQuarterfinals FurmanGeorgia Southern W, 31–24L, 20–48 2001 First Round Lehigh L, 24–27
NCAA Division III As the Flying Dutchmen, Hofstra made six appearances in the NCAA Division III playoffs, with a combined record of 2–6.
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 RoundQuarterfinalsSemifinals CortlandTrenton StateLycoming W, 35–9W, 38–3L, 10–20
Championships Conference championships 2001 Atlantic 10 Conference (co-championship) Joe Gardi 9–3 7–2 Total conference championships 1
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