Hofstra Pride football
| Hofstra Pride | |
|---|---|
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| First season | 1937 |
| Last season | 2009 |
| Stadium | James M. Shuart Stadium |
| Seating capacity | 15,000 |
| Location | Hempstead, New York |
| NCAA division | Division I FCS |
| Conference | Colonial Athletic Association |
| All-time record | 403–268–11 (.599) |
| Bowl record | 0–0 (–) |
| Playoff appearances | 5 |
| Playoff record | 2–5 (Div. I FCS) |
| Conference titles | 1 (2001) |
| Colors | Blue, White, and Gold |
| Rivals |
Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Rhode Island Rams |
| Website | GoHofstra.com |
The Hofstra Pride football (formerly the Hofstra Flying Dutchmen) program was the intercollegiate American football team for Hofstra University located in Hempstead, New York. The team competed in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and were members of the Colonial Athletic Association. The school's first football team was fielded in 1937. Hofstra participated in football from 1937-2009, compiling an all-time record of 403–268–11. On December 3, 2009, the university announced it was terminating the football program. Under NCAA rules, any football players who chose to transfer to other schools were eligible to play immediately, and not subjected to normal residency waiting periods. Scholarship-holders who wished to stay at Hofstra were permitted to keep their scholarships.
Notable alumni include:
The Pride appeared in the I-AA playoffs five times with an overall record of 2–5.
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