| Hofstra Pride football | |
|---|---|
 | |
| First season | 1937 |
| Last season | 2009 |
| 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 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]
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]
- ^ 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.
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