2008 HOFSTRA FOOTBALL

GAME 11: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY (3-7, 1-5)

vs. NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (2-8, 1-5)

Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 1 p.m. James M. Shuart Stadium (13,000) - Hempstead, NY

Television: None Radio: WRHU-FM (88.7), Pre-game show at 12:30 p.m. Internet: Audio - www.WRHU.org

2008 HOFSTRA SCHEDULE Date Opponent (TV) Time/Res. Aug. 28 at Connecticut (SNY) 3-35 L Sept. 13 ALBANY 16-22 L OT Sept. 20 RHODE ISLAND*+ 23-20 W Sept. 26 at Stony Brook (MSG) 43-3 W Oct. 4 at #1 James Madison* 0-56 L Oct. 11 at Bucknell 45-31 W Oct. 18 at Maine* (WABI) 40-41 L Oct. 25 DELAWARE* 0-17 L Nov. 1 at #9 New Hampshire* 25-45 L Nov. 8 #7 RICHMOND* 14-34 L Nov.15 NORTHEASTERN* 1:00 p.m. Nov. 22 at Massachusetts *(CN8) 2:30 p.m. * - CAA Game + - Homecoming • All times ET INFORMATION CONTACTS: Hofstra - Jim Sheehan, Senior Sports Information Director; (516) 463-6764 - O; (516) 523-6692 - Cell; (516) 463-5033 - Fax Northeastern – Thomas Chen, Assistant Director of Sports Information; (617) 373-4154- O; (617) 373-3152- Fax Shuart Stadium Press Box - (516) 463-5274 2008 HOFSTRA FACTS, FIGURES, STREAKS AND TRENDS: - Hofstra, which has dropped its last four games and five of its last six games, is coming off a 34-14 loss to #7 Richmond last Saturday. - The Pride is 67-55 (.549) in regular season play since the start of the 1998 season. Hofstra has posted a 99-65-1 (.603) record since becoming a member of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), formerly I-AA, in 1994.

HOFSTRA-NORTHEASTERN SERIES: Saturday’s game is the 15th meeting between Hofstra and Northeastern in a series that started in 1954. Northeastern leads the series, 9-5, and has captured the last two games and three of the last four meetings. The Pride is 4-3 against the Huskies in Hempstead and 1-6 in Boston. Northeastern captured the last two meetings, 34-24, in Hempstead in 2006, and 35-31 in Boston last year. Hofstra’s last victory over the Huskies came in 2005 in Boston, 20-17. The series history is as follows: Year Winner (Loc.) Score 1954 Northeastern (A) 13-39 1955 Northeastern (H) 12-21 1956 Northeastern (A) 12-32 1957 Hofstra (H) 12-6 1958 Northeastern (A) 14-24 1972 Northeastern (A) 6-28 1973 Hofstra (H) 17-14 2001 Hofstra (H) 45-21 2002 Northeastern (A) 17-28 2003 Hofstra (H) 24-14 2004 Northeastern (H) 34-37 (2 OT) 2005 Hofstra (A) 20-17 2006 Northeastern (H) 24-34 2007 Northeastern (A) 31-35

THE LAST TIME - HOFSTRA-NORTHEASTERN - NOVEMBER 10 IN BOSTON: Running back Alex Broomfield threw a 9-yard scoring pass to tight end Brian Mandeville with 17 seconds to play to give Northeastern a 35-31

CAA victory over the 18th ranked Hofstra Pride at Parsons Field. The Huskies marched 92 yards in 12 plays in just 1:51 to regain the lead on the halfback pass play. Hofstra had taken its first lead of the game at 31-28 on a 1-yard scoring run by Bryan Savage with 2:17 to play in the fourth quarter. Hofstra, which gave up a season-high 446 yards to the Huskies, was led by receiver Anthony Nelson, who hauled in six passes for 105 yards and added a key 67-yard punt return. Savage completed 20-of-33 passes for 222 yards and one touchdown pass, and also rushed 18 times for 27 yards with scoring runs of 9 yards and 1 yard. Everette Benjamin, filling in for the injured Kareem Huggins, rushed 20 times for a career-high 93 yards and one touchdown. Senior receiver Charles Sullivan inched closer to the school career receiving yards record with seven catches for 45 yards and a touchdown. He is now 56 yards from breaking Marques Colston’s receiving yards mark of 2,834. Linebacker Luke Bonus led the Pride’s defensive charge with 12 solo tackles. The Huskies were led by quarterback Anthony Orio, who completed 19-of-23 passes for 249 yards and one touchdown, while rushing nine times for 25 yards. Running back Maurice Murray carried the ball 31 times for 147 yards and scored three times. Receiver Tony Lott had six catches for 102 yards. Phil Higgins posted 10 tackles, while linebacker Joe Mele added nine tackles, two sacks and one pass deflection. A seesaw first half ended with the two teams tied at 21. The Huskies got on the board first midway through the first quarter following a Hofstra punt. Murray led Northeastern on an eight-play, 53-yard

drive and rushed for a 1-yard touchdown to cap the 3:13 drive. Matt Johnson’s extra-point gave the Huskies a 7-0 lead with 7:08 to play in the period. Murray carried the ball six times for 22 yards, but the big play was a 20-yard completion from Orio to Mandeville on a third-and-seven play from midfield. The Pride came right back on the ensuing possession as Benjamin rushed 2 yards for the touchdown to cap a 14-play, 67-yard drive. The Pride picked up six first downs in the drive. Rob Zarrilli’s point-after tied the score at 7-7 with 1:54 to play. But the Huskies came right back and went on an 11-play, 80-yard drive capped by a 14-yard pass from Orio to Mandeville. Johnson boosted the lead to 14-7 with the extra-point 2:41 into the second quarter. Once again the Pride came back on its possession as Savage directed a seven-play, 67-yard drive and called his own number on a 9-yard scoring run. Zarrilli tied the game at 14 with the extra-point. The see-saw continued as Northeastern immediately went on a 10-play, 78-yard drive, behind Murray’s 21 yards on six carries culminating with a 6-yard run to give the Huskies the lead again. Johnson gave Northeastern a seven-point lead with the extra-point with 6:25 to play in the half. After both the Northeastern and Hofstra defenses made stops, Nelson gave the Pride the lift they needed before halftime. The freshman took a Huskies punt at his own 26-yard line and returned it 67 yards to the Huskies 7-yard line. Two plays later, Savage found Charles Sullivan alone for a 7-yard touchdown pass. It was Sullivan’s seventh TD grab of the season. Zarrilli’s point-after tied the game at 21 with 2:14 to play in the half. The Pride, who lead the CAA in total defense allowing just 281.7 yards per game, gave up 258 in the first half to the Huskies. The Huskies took the lead 6:21 into the second half as Murray ripped off a 31-yard touchdown run to cap an eight-play, 71-yard drive on the Huskies opening possession. Johnson’s point-after gave Northeastern a 28-21 lead. The Pride, after missing two field goals in the third quarter, cut the deficit to 28-24 as Zarrilli connected on a 47-yard field goal 3:38 into the fourth quarter. The Pride took their only lead of the game late in the period as Savage directed a 15-play, 69-yard drive and scored on a 1-yard TD run with 2:16 to play in the game. Zarrilli’s point-after gave Hofstra a 31-28 lead. There were two key plays in the drive as Benjamin picked up 2 yards on a fourth-and-one play at the Northeastern 24, and Savage hit Nelson for 22 yards to the Huskies 8-yard line on a second-and-18 play. But the Huskies were not done. After the kickoff left the Huskies on their own 8-yard line with 2:08 to play, Orio crushed the Pride’s hopes with his arm and his legs. He went four-for-five for 63 yards and rushed four times for 16 yards and brought the Huskies to the Pride 9-yard line. On a third-and-seven play Orio handed off to Broomfield, who threw to a wide-open Mandeville for a 9-yard TD pass with 17 seconds to play. The Pride was able to get to midfield after the kickoff but the last, desperation pass to the end zone was knocked down by the defense. 1 2 3 4 F #18 Hofstra 7 14 0 10 31 Northeastern 7 14 7 7 35 Scoring Summary NU - Murray 1-yard run (Johnson kick) HU - Benjamin 2-yard run (Zarrilli kick) NU - Mandeville 14-yard pass from Orio (Johnson kick) HU - Savage 9-yard run (Zarrilli kick) NU - Murray 6-yard run (Johnson kick) HU - Sullivan 7-yard pass from Savage (Zarrilli kick)

NU - Murray 31-yard run (Johnson kick) HU - Zarrilli 47-yard field goal HU - Savage 1-yard run (Zarrilli kick) NU - Mandeville 9-yard pass from Broomfield (Johnson kick) HOFSTRA NE First Downs (R-P-Pe) 11-11-1 8-14-2 Rushes-Yards (Net) 40-133 44-188 Passing Yards (Net) 222 258 Passes Comp-Att-Int 20-33-0 20-24-0 Total Offense/Plays-Yards 73-355 68-446 Punt Returns-Yards 1-67 2- (-4) Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-72 6-70 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg.) 3-36.3 4-39.8 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 6-31 3-26 Possession Time 33:00 27:00 Third Down Conversions 4-12 10-14 Fourth Down Conversions 2-2 0-0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 5-5 4-4 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-4 7-47 RUSHING: HOFSTRA-Benjamin (20-93-1), Savage (18-27-2), Watts (1-12-0); NU-Murray (31-147-3), Orio (9-25-0), Broomfield (4-16-0) PASSING: HOFSTRA-Savage (20-33-0, 222, 1 TD); NU-Orio (19-23-0, 249, 1 TD), Broomfield (1-1-0, 9, 1 TD) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA-Sullivan (7-45-1), Nelson (6-105-0), Carpenter (3-19-0); NU-Lott (6-102-0), Mandeville (6-69-2), Broomfield (4-25-0) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA-Bonus (12-0-12), Gutierrez (5-3-8), Villante (4-1-5); NU-Higgins (7-3-10), Mele (7-2-9), Lillie (7-1-8) Stadium: Parsons Field Attendance: 2,300 Weather: 41 degrees and sunny

HOFSTRA'S 2008 STATISTICAL LEADERS – 10 GAMES RUSHING Att. Net Avg. TD YPG Everette Benjamin 95 428 4.5 3 42.8 Brock Jackolski 66 415 6.3 6 46.1 Cory Christopher (inj.) 106 272 2.6 5 38.9 PASSING (Eff.) Comp-Att-Int Yds. TD YPG Steve Probst (98.72) 70-124-8 (56.5%) 618 5 154.5 Cory Christopher (118.9) 127-190-6 (66.8%) 1163 4 166.1 RECEIVING No. Yds. Avg. TD YPG Aaron Weaver 61 526 8.6 2 52.6 Anthony Nelson (inj.) 35 314 9.0 1 39.2 Ottis Lewis (inj.) 28 324 11.6 2 46.3 Everette Benjamin 20 162 8.1 2 16.2 TACKLES UT-AT-TT Sacks Int Luke Bonus 36-44-80 2.5-20 0-0 Greg Melendez 26-33-59 0-0 0-0 Chris Edmond 30-25-55 0-0 1-6 Nick Altomare 29-21-50 0-0 3-8 Ray McDonough 25-21-46 0-0 2-54

HOFSTRA HEAD COACH: Dave Cohen is in his third season as Hofstra University head football coach. Just the seventh head coach in the history of Pride football, Cohen came to Hofstra in December 2005 after serving as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of Delaware from 2002 through 2005. He also served as defensive line and

linebackers coach at Delaware from 1994 through 1998 before becoming the associate head coach/defensive coordinator at Fordham University from 1999 through 2001. The Long Island native, who was a two-year starter at LIU-C.W. Post, began his coaching career at the University at Albany in 1988 as linebackers and strength coach. In 1990 Cohen became linebackers and defensive line coach at Lafayette College and held that position for four seasons. Cohen By The Numbers 12-20 Overall record 6-16 Conference record 5-9 Home record 7-11 Road record 5-3 Night games 7-17 Day games HOFSTRA COACHING STAFF: Pride Head Football Coach Dave Cohen added two new members and made several promotions to its 2008 football coaching staff last off-season. After the departure of assistant head coach/offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Ed Foley to a BCS position and wide receiver/special teams coach Jaime Elizondo to the Canadian Football League, Cohen promoted: defensive coordinator Mike Elko to assistant head coach/defensive coordinator; passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Dave Patenaude to offensive coordinator/passing game coordinator; defensive backs coach Lyle Hemphill to special teams coordinator/defensive backs coach; defensive backs assistant Kahmal Roy to Receivers Coach; and defensive line assistant Kevin Mapp to defensive ends coach. In addition Cohen added Bill Durkin from the University of Richmond as run game coordinator/offensive line, and newcomer Kyle Smith as defensive backs assistant. Durkin, who brings 11 years of college coaching experience to Hofstra, was an All-American, a two-time All-Yankee Conference first team selection and a two-time captain at Massachusetts from 1989 through 1993. He was also named to the Yankee Conference 50th anniversary all-time team. Smith, a newcomer to college coaching, was a three-year letterman and a two-year starter at free safety at Purdue University from 2001 through 2005. The 2007 Pride football coaching staff, with returning coaches bolded, is as follows: Coach Pos. HU Yr. Overall Mike Elko Asst. HC/DC./LB 3rd 10th David Patenaude OC/QB Coach 2nd 17th Lyle Hemphill S.T. Coord/DB. 3rd 7th Bill Durkin Off. Line 1st 12th Kevin Baumann Tight Ends 3rd 5th Antonio Smikle RB Coach 2nd 4th Malik Hall DL Coach 2nd 5th Kahmal Roy WR Coach 2nd 2nd Kevin Mapp DE Coach 2nd 6th Kyle Smith Asst. DB Coach 1st 1st

HOFSTRA IN THE NCAA STATS: Here is where the Hofstra team and Pride players rank in this week’s NCAA statistics report, as of November 10:

Team Category FCS Avg. CAA Rushing Offense 53 146.40 8 Passing Offense 79 178.10 9 Total Offense 80 324.50 10

Scoring Offense 85 20.90 8 Rushing Defense 107 200.40 11

Pass Efficiency Defense 34 117.07 6 Total Defense 57 347.10 8

Scoring Defense 90 30.40 10 Net Punting 100 29.95 11 Punt Returns 114 3.75 12

Kickoff Returns 3 24.37 2 Turnover Margin 50 .20 5

Pass Defense 5 146.70 1 Passing Efficiency 94 109.23 11

Sacks 99 1.20 11 Tackles For Loss 89 5.20 6 Sacks Allowed 96 2.80 10

Category HU Player FCS Avg. CAARushing Brock Jackolski 46.11 10

Everette Benjamin 42.80 12 Total Offense Brock Jackolski 46.11 20

Everette Benjamin 42.80 22 Recpt./Game Aaron Weaver T-21 6.10 1

Anthony Nelson 89 4.38 7 Rec. Yds./Game Aaron Weaver 52.60 8

Anthony Nelson 39.25 23 Interceptions Nick Altomare T-90 .30 T-10

Ray McDonough .20 T-23 Leslie Jackman .20 T-23

Punting Shane Casciano 93 34.52 8 Kickoff Returns Aaron Weaver 7 28.18 2

Brock Jackolski 40 23.83 5 Field Goals Roger Williams T-57 .78 5

Brian Hanly .38 14 Scoring Roger Williams 4.11 21

Brock Jackolski 4.00 T-22All-Purpose Runners Brock Jackolski T-63 115.22 5

Aaron Weaver 80 107.00 11 Sacks Quincy Barr .31 T-15

Luke Bonus .25 T-20Tackles Luke Bonus T-78 8.00 6

Gregory Melendez 5.90 24 Tackles For Loss Luke Bonus .65 T-20

CAA FOOTBALL THIS WEEK: Here is the CAA Football standings and schedule as of November 10:

Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. North New Hampshire 4 2 .667 7 2 .778 Maine 4 2 .667 7 3 .700 Massachusetts 3 3 .500 6 4 .600 Hofstra 1 5 .167 3 7 .300 Northeastern 1 5 .167 2 8 .200 Rhode Island 0 6 .000 2 8 .200 South James Madison 6 0 1.000 8 1 .889 Villanova 5 1 .833 7 2 .778 William& Mary 5 1 .833 7 2 .778 Richmond 4 2 .667 7 3 .700 Delaware 2 4 .333 4 6 .400 Towson 1 5 .167 3 7 .300 This Week - Saturday, November 15 *Massachusetts at New Hampshire, Noon *Maine at Rhode Island, Noon *Towson at Villanova, 1 p.m. *Northeastern at Hofstra, 1 p.m. *William and Mary at James Madison, 1:30 p.m. *Delaware at Richmond, 3:30 p.m. Last Week - Saturday, November 8 Towson 21 at Delaware 31 Maine 21 at Massachusetts 20 Richmond 34 at Hofstra 14 New Hampshire 13 at Villanova 24 Northeastern 17 at William & Mary 38 For more CAA Football information visit the CAA website at www.caasports.com

THE SPORTS NETWORK FCS MEDIA POLL: Here is The Sports Network’s 2008 Football Championship Subdivision Media Poll, as of November 10: No. Team (1st pl. votes) W-L Pts. LW 1. James Madison Dukes (91) 8-1 2,729 1 2. Appalachian State Mountaineers (17) 8-2 2,642 2 3. Cal Poly Mustangs (2) 7-1 2,390 3 4. Northern Iowa Panthers 8-2 2,364 4 5. Montana Grizzlies 9-1 2,247 5 6. Villanova Wildcats 7-2 2,169 6 7. Richmond Spiders 7-3 2,034 7 8. Weber State Wildcats 9-2 1,967 9 9. Wofford Terriers 7-2 1,767 10 10. Southern Illinois Salukis 7-2 1,757 12 11. Elon Phoenix 8-2 1,685 11 12. William & Mary Tribe 7-2 1,394 14 13. New Hampshire Wildcats 7-2 1,375 8 14. Furman Paladins 7-3 1,191 15 15. Central Arkansas Bears 8-2 1,153 16

16. McNeese State Cowboys 6-3 949 18 17. South Carolina State Bulldogs 8-2 871 19 18. Tennessee State Tigers 8-2 653 22 19. Harvard Crimson 7-1 598 21 20. Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks 7-3 583 20 21. Maine Black Bears 7-3 561 NR 22. Massachusetts Minutemen 6-4 462 13 23. Colgate Raiders 8-2 387 24 24. Liberty Flames 8-2 279 25 25. Western Illinois Leathernecks 5-4 274 17 Others receiving votes: South Dakota State 195, Lafayette 131, Prairie View 118, Jacksonville State 101, Holy Cross 79, North Dakota State 78, Eastern Kentucky 63, Grambling 57, Northern Arizona 53, Montana State 33, Texas State 19, Florida A&M 16, Dayton 14, Northwestern State 13, Albany 12, Monmouth 9, San Diego 6, Morgan State 5, Penn 4, Samford 3, Bethune-Cookman 2, Georgia Southern 2, Hampton 2, Jacksonville 2, Sacred Heart 2, UC Davis 2.

The 2008 CCA/AFCA FCS TOP 25 COACHES POLL: Here is Collegiate Commissioner’s Associations/American Football Coaches Association 2008 Football Championship Subdivision Coaches Poll, as of November 10:

No. Team (1st pl. votes) W-L Pts. LW

1. James Madison (27) 8-1 698 1

2. Appalachian State 8-2 669 2

3. Cal Poly 7-1 629 3

4. Northern Iowa (1) 8-2 617 4

5. Montana 9-1 588 5

6. Richmond 7-3 560 6

7. Villanova 7-2 519 8

8. Weber State 9-2 485 10

9. Southern Illinois 7-2 482 9

10. Elon 8-2 442 11

11. Wofford 7-2 400 12

12. New Hampshire 7-2 375 7

13. Central Arkansas 8-2 364 14

14. McNeese State 6-3 311 15

15. William and Mary 7-2 289 16

16. Furman 7-3 283 17

17. South Carolina State 8-2 241 18

18. Tennessee State 8-2 164 22

19. Harvard 7-1 148 21

20. Massachusetts 6-4 146 13

21. UT Martin 7-3 132 20

22. Liberty 8-2 92 25

23. Maine 7-3 80 NR

24. Colgate 8-2 76 NR

25. North Dakota State 5-4 73 23

Other receiving votes (pts. in parentheses): Jacksonville State (58), Western Illinois (55), Grambling State (33), Prairie View A&M (28), South Dakota State (18), Lafayette (11), Holy Cross (9), Dayton (9), Bethune-Cookman (5), Florida A&M (4), Montana State (3), Eastern Kentucky (2), Albany (1), Jacksonville (1). HOFSTRA IN THE POLLS: Here is where the Pride ranked in the FCS Polls in 2008: Date TSN Coaches Preseason RV RV Sept. 1 RV RV Sept. 8 RV RV Sept. 15 NR NR Sept. 22 NR NR Sept. 29 RV RV Oct. 6 NR NR Oct. 13 NR NR Oct. 20 NR NR Oct. 27 NR NR Nov. 3 NR NR Nov. 10 NR NR RV-Receiving Votes; NR- Not Ranked FAREWELL SENIORS: On the occasion of their final regular season home game Saturday, Hofstra will honor its nine graduating seniors in pregame ceremonies. The departing seniors are: DT Larry Abiola, CB Nick Altomare, FB Ray Bennett, DT Bruce DeMyer, TE Mike Denimarck, WR Ottis Lewis, TE Phil Riley, QB Bryan Savage and OT Josh Weigel. In addition, two graduate-students, LB Anthony Vernaglia and RB Justine Buries, are also exhausting their NCAA eligibility this season.

FORMER HOFSTRA LINEMAN DAVE FIORE TO HAVE HIS JERSEY NUMBER RETIRED SATURDAY: Former San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman and Hofstra alumnus Dave Fiore will have his college number (74) retired in halftime ceremonies of this week’s Pride-Northeastern game at James M. Shuart Stadium.

Fiore will become the fifth player in Hofstra football history and the third this year to have his jersey number retired. Current New Orleans Saints receiver Marques Colston (89) and former New York Jets lineman John Schmitt (77) had their jerseys retired earlier this season while former New York Jets receiver Wayne Chrebet (3) and Hofstra great Walter Kohanowich (33) had their numbers retired previously. Fiore was a four-year starter from 1992 through 1995 and was a first team All-America selection as a senior by the American Football Coaches Association, the Associated Press and the Walter Camp Foundation.

During his four-year career, during which time Hofstra made the transition to I-AA from Division III, Dave started 41 of 42 games and helped lead the team to a regular season mark of 28-11-2. As a senior in 1995, Hofstra was 10-1 during the regular season and advanced to the NCAA I-AA Playoffs for the first time. In addition to his All-America selections, Dave was also named to the All-ECAC team and received the Hempstead Mayor’s Trophy. He also was a founding member of the Hofstra chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Fiore anchored an offensive line that paved the way for the team to average more than 200 yards per game rushing in 1994 and 1995 with 1995’s 261.7 yards per game average ranking as the third best in program history. Following graduation with a degree in biology, Fiore signed as a free agent with the San Francisco 49ers and went on to enjoy an eight-year career in the National Football League, including six seasons with the 49ers and two with the Washington Redskins. While a member of the San Francisco 49ers, he received the NFL Unsung Hero Award in 2001. Dave has devoted a considerable amount of time to several charitable organizations, including Silicon Valley Boys and Girls Club (Former Board Member), Habitat for Humanity, San Francisco 49ers Foundation, San Jose Sharks Foundation, Forever Young Foundation, D.A.R.E. Program, and many others. Most recently, he has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Liver Foundation, Northern California Chapter. The American Liver Foundation is the nation’s premiere philanthropic organization working to cure liver disease. Dave became involved with the group following the loss of his former 49ers coach, Bob McKittrick, to liver cancer. Fiore is the founder and Chief Operating Officer of San Jose, California-based Waverec, Inc., a real estate investment company focusing primarily on acquisition, redevelopment, and marketing of real estate holdings throughout California, Nevada, and New York. He is pursuing a MBA at Santa Clara University. INJURIES CONTINUE TO MOUNT FOR THE PRIDE: The Pride lost their sixth and seventh players in the last four weeks in the 34-14 loss to Richmond last Saturday. Junior defensive end Joe Akabalu was lost for the final two games with a knee injury while junior end Kevin Smith is expected to miss the final two contests with a neck injury. Two weeks ago at New Hampshire, junior offensive lineman Mike Trice suffered a high ankle sprain early in the game against the Wildcats and is, most likely, lost for the season. Three weeks ago against Delaware the Pride lost sophomore receiver Anthony Nelson for the season with a high ankle sprain. The double-overtime loss at Maine on October 18 was even more costly to the Pride. Several injuries, including three season-ending ailments, were added to the many that have occurred since training camp. Junior quarterback Cory Christopher suffered a hip injury that resulted in season-ending surgery last week. Running back Justine Buries, a graduate-student, saw his season come to a close when he suffered a broken leg. Senior receiver Ottis Lewis suffered a hand injury that required surgery on October 23. These injuries are added to season-ending injuries this season to: center Jimmy Mangiero (knee); defensive back Garrett Heron (back); quarterback Bryan Savage (back); and tight end Bryant Carpenter (knee). PRIDE FIRST IN PASS DEFENSE IN CAA: Hofstra remains ranked number one in the CAA and fifth in the FCS in pass defense with a 146.7 ypg average. HOFSTRA SECOND IN NATION IN KICKOFF RETURNS:

The Pride remain second in the CAA and third in the FCS in kickoff returns this week with a 24.37 ypr average. New Hampshire is number one in the country with a 25.3 average. KILLING THE CLOCK: Hofstra is dominating the time of possession category this season, winning that battle in seven of the last nine games. After holding the ball for a season-high 42:07 at New Hampshire on November 1, the Pride is averaging 32:39 in the 10 games this season. Hofstra displayed a quick-strike ability at Bucknell-a game in which the Pride tallied 45 points yet had the ball only 25:14. Hofstra remains first in the CAA in time of possession

RED-ZONE: The Pride is 28-for-40 in the red-zone for a 70.0% average through 10 games this season. Included in those 28 scores in the red-zone are 20 touchdowns.

THIRD DOWN SUCCESS: The Pride recorded a season-best 10 third down conversions in 18 attempts at New Hampshire on November 1. The previous best was eight accomplished against Maine, Stony Brook and Albany. For the season Hofstra is 57 of 146 for a 39% success rate on third down conversion. Hofstra opponents are succeeding 41% of the time on third down. Villanova leads the CAA with a 48.7 (57-117) success rate on third down. WR AARON WEAVER GETS FIRST 100-YARD GAME: Sophomore receiver Aaron Weaver recorded his first 100-yard receiving game of his career last week against Richmond when he hauled in nine passes for 132 yards.

- Weaver now has 61 receptions for 526 yards through 10 games this season. The 61 catches rank 13th on the Hofstra single season reception list. - He accounted for 305 all-purpose yards in the Pride’s 54-25 loss at New Hampshire. Weaver caught seven or more passes for the fifth time this season, posting seven receptions for 32 yards. He also carried the ball six times for 17 yards and scored a fourth quarter touchdown on a one-yard plunge that closed the deficit to 31-17. Weaver set the single game kickoff return record with 254 yards on eight returns topping Mark Cox’s 1991 mark at New Hampshire of 253 yards-on 6 returns-by one yard.

- Weaver hauled in a game-high five receptions for 41 yards and rushed three times for 16 yards against Delaware. Weaver also accounted for 158 all-purpose yards in the double-overtime loss at Maine. He returned three kickoffs for 91 yards, including a 56 yard return to start the second half. Weaver also was credited with seven catches for 64 yards and scored on an 8-yard reception in the first quarter. He also picked up three-yards on a reverse in overtime. - Weaver posted a career-best nine receptions for 47 yards at James Madison on October 4. He added two catches at Bucknell and picked up three receptions for 23 yards, one rush for 18 yards, and returning one kickoff for 27 yards against Stony Brook. - He posted eight catches for 76 yards against Rhode Island on September 20 and recorded seven catches for 70 yards and hauled in a 13-yard TD pass to open the scoring in the Albany contest. - Weaver led the Pride with four receptions for 25 yards and added two kickoff returns for 44 yards in the Pride’s loss at UConn on August 28. Weaver had two receptions on the Pride’s only scoring drive against the Huskies, including a possession opening 11-yard grab to the UC 33-yardline. He also had a 19-yard KOR in the first quarter and a 25-yard KOR in the fourth quarter. Most Receptions - Single Season Player Rec. Yards TD Year

1 Charles Sullivan 86 991 7 2007 2 Bryan Kish 82 1,084 7 1997 3 Wayne Morris 80 890 7 1991 4 Wayne Yearwood 76 973 12 1997 5 Devale Ellis 74 1,067 13 2004 5 Devale Ellis 74 943 5 2005 7 Steve Jackson 73 975 8 1999 8 Kahmal Roy 70 1,221* 15 2001 8 Marques Colston 70 975 5 2005 10 Charles Sullivan 68 938 7 2004 11 Ricky Bryant 67 793 4 2002 12 Charlie Adams 64 1,006 11 2000 13 Aaron Weaver 61 526 2 2008 13 Shaine Smith 60 951 9 2006 13 Emil Wohlgemuth 60 927 8 1984 13 Ricky Bryant 60 897 3 2003 DB NICK ALTOMARE NAMED TO COSIDA ALL-DISTRICT TEAM: Senior safety Nick Altomare tallied nine tackles including eight solo stops last week against Richmond. - Altomare, a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District pick in 2007 and 2008 as well as a two-time academic all-conference selection, posted five tackles (2-3) at UNH and five tackles including four solo stops at Bucknell. - The Academic All-American candidate and the 2008 Draddy Award semifinalist is fourth on the Pride in tackles with 50 and leads the team lead with three interceptions in 2008.Altomare ranks tenth in the CAA in interception average this season. - He led a Pride defensive charge that held Stony Brook to 211 yards on the night, including 139 yards passing. Altomare recorded a game-high and career-best eight tackles against the Seawolves including a career-best six solo tackles in the contest. - Altomare led a Pride defensive charge that held URI to 341 yards on the day, including 248 yards passing which was 64 yards under their 2008 average. Altomare picked off his second pass of the season in the first quarter at the URI 33 and returned it five yards. He was third on the team in tackles against the Rams with five and added one tackle for a loss of two yards, forced a fumble and had a pass break-up. -He notched seven tackles including six assisted stops, against Albany on September 13, topping his previous best of five tackles. - Altomare posted five tackles and his first Hofstra interception at Connecticut on August 28. He tallied his interception in the UConn end zone stopping a second quarter Huskie drive. - Last year, Altomare recorded a career-high 32 tackles (18-14) as a junior and equaled his career-high with five tackles in games against Rhode Island (4 solos), Albany and William and Mary. He also tallied four tackles against New Hampshire on October 20 and three tackles at Northeastern. QB STEVE PROBST: True freshman quarterback Steve Probst started his first game against Delaware after coming off the bench at Maine on October 18. He completed 11 of 28 passes for 71 yards in the wind and the rain against the Blue Hens. - He came off the bench in the second quarter at Maine in relief of starting junior Cory Christopher, who was lost for the season with a hip injury. Probst completed 14 of 20 passes for 135 yards and tossed three touchdowns, including two in overtime in the Pride’s 41-40 loss. He also rushed for 63 yards on 16 carries and came up big with a 14-yard run on a third down play in the first overtime before hitting Lewis with a TD pass two plays later. The North Massapequa, NY

native, out of Farmingdale High School, accounted for 198 yards of total offense in his first start. -Probst completed 24 of 43 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown but threw five interceptions last week at New Hampshire. - He is now 49-for-91 for 396 yards, four touchdowns and seven interceptions on the year. WR CHRISTIAN DENNIS: Redshirt freshman receiver Christian Dennis recorded the first receptions of his career and led the Pride with eight catches for 75 yards at New Hampshire on November 1. The Ponte Vedra, Florida native stepped into a back-up role following the losses to Ottis Lewis and Anthony Nelson with season ending injuries. He tallied one catch for 11 yards last week against Richmond. LB LUKE BONUS: Junior linebacker Luke Bonus was one of four Pride players with nine tackles (4-5) last week against Richmond. - The junior from Medford Lakes, NJ continues to lead the Pride defense with 80 stops including 36 solos. - He posted six tackles in the Pride’s loss at New Hampshire and tallied game-highs of seven solos and 14 total stops against the Blue Hens of Delaware. The 14 stops are also a season-high for Bonus. - Bonus recorded eight tackles (2-6) in the Pride’s loss at Maine on October 18. - He led all players with 11 tackles including five solo stops at James Madison on October 4. Bonus led the Pride defense in tackles with 10, including eight solos, in the Pride’s victory at Bucknell on October 11. His recovery of a fourth quarter fumble led to a late Hofstra touchdown that gave the Pride some breathing room. - The 2006 Atlantic 10 Defensive Rookie of the Year award-winner and a two-time academic all-conference selection tallied five tackles including four solos to finish second on the Pride team against Stony Brook. He tallied five tackles against Rhode Island on September 20. - He doubled his tackle output from week one with eight tackles to lead the Pride defense against Albany on September 13. The Garden State native also tallied two tackles for losses of eight yards and recorded 1.5 sacks for six yards in losses. - He posted four tackles, broke up a pass and was in on one tackle for a loss in the opener at Connecticut. All four of his stops were assisted tackles. The Bonus Career - Bonus was third on the Pride and 24th in the CAA in tackles with 84 (42-42) last year. He posted four double-digit tackle games in 2007. Bonus also led the Pride in pass deflections with six. - Led the Hofstra defense with a game-high 13 tackles, including 4 solos, against New Hampshire last season. It was his season-high. - Posted game-high honors with 12 tackles-all solo stops- in Hofstra’s 35-31 loss at Northeastern in 2007. The 12 were a career solo tackle high for the 2006 Atlantic 10 Defensive Rookie of the Year. - Recorded 11 tackles and three pass deflections against Stony Brook on September 29, 2007. It was his first double-digit tackle game of the season. - Notched five solo stops and five assisted tackles in the Pride’s 38-13 victory over Maine.

- Posted seven tackles against William and Mary. - Led the team with 98 tackles stops in 2006. - The Medford Lakes, New Jersey, native recorded a career-high 15 tackles, 4.5 tackles for losses of 23 yards, one sack for eight yards, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in the Pride’s 20-13 loss to Rhode Island on November 4, 2006. - Posted 12 tackles including six solos, three pass deflections and had a half-tackle-for-a-loss against Towson on September 23. 2006. - On October 28, 2006 at New Hampshire, he tallied 11 tackles and an assisted tackle behind the line of scrimmage, in Hofstra’s 10-6 loss to the Wildcats. - At Marshall on September 9, 2006 he was second on the team with 10 tackles, including five solo stops. - Posted three tackles and one interception against Northeastern in 2006. His interception was in the end zone. RB EVERETTE BENJAMIN: Sophomore Everette Benjamin took over the lead of the Pride rushing attack after a 5-carry, 21-yard effort against Richmond last week. He also had two catches for 28 yards.

- He leads the team in rushing with 428 yards on 95 carries for a 4.5 yards per carry average. - Benjamin carried the ball 16 times for 73 yards and scored on a 1-yard run, and also caught a 10-yard TD pass at New Hampshire. He had two catches for 24 yards in the game.

- He posted a season-best 71 yards on 13 carries in the Pride’s 17-0 loss to Delaware. - Benjamin tallied 47 yards on 11 carries and caught two passes for 14 yards at Maine. - He had just three carries for 15 yards at Bucknell and recorded 36 yards on seven carries against the #1 Dukes of JMU on October 4. - He rushed for 69 yards on 19 carries against the Great Danes of Albany on September 13. - Benjamin posted 45 yards on 11 carries (4.1), caught two passes for 11 yards and tallied 56 all-purpose yards at Stony Brook. - He carried the ball nine times for 43 yards and scored on a 6-yard run against Rhode Island on September 20. Benjamin last year: - Played in 11 games and started eight at both fullback and tailback and was third on the team in rushing with 68 carries for 260 yards and two touchdowns.

- Tallied 93 yards on 20 carries and scored on a 2-yard run at Northeastern and posted 57 yards on 15 carries against William and Mary.

- Filled in for Kareem Huggins in the second half of the Villanova game and rushed 11 times for 24 yards and scored on a 2-yard run late in the third quarter. - Benjamin rushed for 42 yards on nine carries against New Hampshire, and posted 10 carries for 32 yards against Maine.

LB SAID GAIDA: Sophomore linebacker Said Gaida posted nine tackles (4-5), one sack and 2.5 tackles for losses in last week’s game against Richmond. - He now has 16 solo stops and 27 assisted tackles through 10 games in 2008. - He tallied a career-high 11 tackles (2-9) against Delaware on October 25. He added four stops at UNH. - Gaida posted five tackles (2-3) at Maine. - He tallied two tackles at both Stony Brook and James Madison. - Gaida recorded six tackles, including four solo stops, in the Pride’s victory over Rhode Island on September 20. The six stops topped his previous best of three at Albany in 2007. DB GREG MELENDEZ: Red-shirt freshman safety Greg Melendez recorded five tackles (3-2) last week against Richmond. - The Brooklyn, New York native is second on the team with 59 tackles (26-33) through 10 games. - He posted nine tackles (1-8) against Delaware and added five stops at UNH. - Melendez posted a season-high 10 tackles (3-7) in the Pride’s overtime loss at Maine. He also forced a fumble in the contest. His previous best was eight against Albany. - He posted four tackles at James Madison and three at Bucknell. - Melendez posted a season-best eight tackles, including six assisted stops, against Albany on September 13. - He also posted five solos and three assisted tackles in the Pride’s opener at Connecticut. - He tallied four tackles and broke up two passes at Stony Brook. -He recorded three solo tackles in the victory over Rhode Island on September 20. RB BROCK JACKOLSKI: Hofstra freshman running back Brock Jackolski has been playing with a hip injury sustained at Maine on October 18 - He got into the game for just one play at UNH and had six carries for five yards and caught five passes for 19 yards last week against Richmond. - Jackolski, a former New York State Player of the Year and PrepNation All-American out of William Floyd High School in Suffolk County leads the Hofstra team in kickoff returns with 23 for 548 yards (23.8) and is second in rushing with 415 yards on 66 carries (6.3 ypr). - He returned four kickoffs for 98 yards and rushed eight times for 22 yards in the Pride’s 17-0 loss to Delaware. It was his third-best kickoff- return performance of the year behind 176 at JMU and 107 at Bucknell. - Jackolski played only two quarters before suffering a hip injury at Maine. He tallied just six carries, including three as quarterback, for 14 yards and scored on a four-yard run in the first quarter. - He was selected the Colonial Athletic Association Football Rookie of the Week for his performance in the Pride's 45-31 victory at

Bucknell on October 11. The Shirley, New York native earned his second CAA Rookie of the Week honor by accounting for 295 all-purpose yards in Hofstra's road victory. Jackolski paced the Pride on the ground with a career-best 170 yards and three rushing touchdowns on nine carries, including a 78-yard scamper which ranks as the longest run in CAA Football this season. By halftime, he had accounted for 150 yards on the ground and three of the Pride's four touchdowns. Jackolski also hauled in two catches for 18 yards in the game, and returned three kickoffs for a total of 107 yards, including a long-return of 49 yards. It was his second 100-yard rushing game in five contests. - Jackolski was also named the CAA Rookie of the Week for his performance against Rhode Island on September 20. In only his second collegiate game, Jackolski posted his first 100-yard rushing game, carrying the ball 13 times for 144 yards against the Rams of URI. His 64-yard run to the URI 1-yard line in the fourth quarter set-up Roger Williams’ first field goal. The former NY State Player of the Year and PrepNation All-American also returned four kickoffs for 73 yards including a 23-yarder in the fourth quarter that started the Pride on a touchdown drive that gave them the lead 17-14. - He made his collegiate debut against Albany on September 13 and posted a team-high 108 all-purpose yards for the Pride. Jackolski stepped into a back-up role at tailback after the departure of red-shirt freshman Larry Gaskins and a hamstring injury to graduate-student transfer Justine Buries (New Mexico State). Jackolski’s 38-yard return on the opening kickoff against Albany helped set-up Hofstra’s first score. He later tied the game at 16-16 early in the fourth quarter with a 3-yard touchdown run. Jackolski rushed eight times for 19 yards, had one reception for 13 yards, and returned three kickoffs for 76 yards against the Great Danes of Albany. - Jackolski came off the bench to post 32 yards on 11 carries and caught one pass for eight yards in the Pride’s 43-3 victory over Stony Brook. The William Floyd High School graduate from Shirley, New York also returned one kickoff for 18 yards. DB CHRIS EDMOND: Freshman linebacker Chris Edmond recorded five tackles against Richmond and six tackles (3-3) at UNH on November 1. - Edmond is third on the team in tackles with 55 including 30 solo stops. - He topped his career-best and led the Pride with a team-high 13 tackles in Hofstra’s 41-40 loss at Maine. The 13 stops are four better than his previous high of nine at UConn in the season opener while his five solo stops equals his season-best against UConn and Albany. Edmond also forced one fumble and recovered another. - Edmond recorded three tackles (2-1) at James Madison and three tackles and a fumble recovery against Delaware on October 25. - He posted four tackles and one interception, the first of his career, at Stony Brook on September 26. - Edmond posted a game-high nine tackles, including five solos, in his Pride debut against Connecticut. - He followed that up with seven stops, including five solo tackles, against Albany. Edmond tallied three tackles against Rhode Island. DB LESLIE JACKMAN: Junior cornerback Leslie Jackman recorded his second interception of the season at New Hampshire on November 1. He returned the theft 53 yards for the second longest interception return by a Hofstra player this season.

- After two stops against Richmond last week, he now has 34 tackles, including 23 solos, and two interceptions through 10 games this season. - Jackman posted five tackles (2-3) at Maine and five solo tackles and a pass break-up at Bucknell on October 11. He tallied four stops (2-2) at James Madison and had three stops against Delaware. - He may have had the best defensive game for the Pride against Stony Brook on September 26. He recorded four tackles (3 solos), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and was in on a tackle for a loss. He turned around his second quarter strip of running back Edwin Gowins and returned the fumble for a 60-yard touchdown. - He recorded his first Hofstra interception on September 20 against Rhode Island. The Rutgers University-transfer picked off the pass in the third quarter stopping a Rams drive at the Hofstra 32-yard line. Jackman also posted three solo tackles in the contest. LB DERON MAYO: Sophomore linebacker Deron Mayo tallied five tackles and was also credited for a rush for 16 yards against Delaware. He added two tackles at New Hampshire and one against Richmond. - He now has 17 solo tackles and 13 assisted stops through 10 games in 2008. - Mayo notched a career-high seven total tackles (2-5) in the Pride’s loss to Albany on September 13 - He posted three tackles against both Rhode Island and James Madison and two stops at Bucknell this season. - Mayo also recorded a career-high five solo stops in the season opener at Connecticut. Last year Mayo: - Posted 11 solos and seven assisted tackles in nine games. - Recorded his first college interception and returned it 4 yards against William and Mary last November. He also posted four tackles against the Tribe. - Posted a career-high six tackles against the Black Bears of Maine in 2007. K ROGER WILLIAMS: Red-shirt freshman walk-on Roger Williams made one-of-two field goals at UNH. He hit a 45-yard field goal but missed a 29-yard attempt. - Williams is 7-for-9 in the field goal department and 16-20 in the PAT category this season and leads the team with 37 points. - He hit on field goals of 20 and 42 yards and was four-for-five in the extra-point department at Maine on October 18. Unfortunately, the missed extra-point in the second overtime was the margin of difference in the contest. - Williams was a perfect 6-6 in point-after attempts and 1-1 in field goal attempts in the Pride’s victory over Bucknell on October 11. His 29-yard field goal near the end of the first half gave the Pride a 31-14 lead at the break. - He made his first three field goal attempts this season, missed his fourth-hitting the left upright at James Madison. - He had a field goal and connected on four of six point-after attempts to record seven points in the Pride’s 43-3 victory over Stony Brook.

- He came off the bench in the second half against Rhode Island to kick two field goals, including the game-winner with 3-seconds to play, that gave the Pride a 23-20 victory over the URI Rams. - Williams, a native of Mandeville, Louisiana who was a transplanted victim of Hurricane Katrina, kicked a 33-yard field goal with 3:27 to play in regulation that boosted the Hofstra lead to 20-14 before his game-winner. He also assisted in the game-ending tackle on the kickoff following his 38-yard kick. S RAY MCDONOUGH: Junior safety Ray McDonough posted a season-high nine tackles (3-6) against Richmond last week. - He now has 46 tackles (25-21) on the season, a team-high six pass deflections and is second on the squad with two interceptions. - McDonough tallied five tackles (4-1) and forced a fumble against Delaware. He added three stops at UNH. - He posted six tackles (3-3) and a fumble recovery at Maine and four tackles and forced a fumble at Bucknell. - McDonough recorded five tackles and two pass break deflections at James Madison on October 4. - He tallied his second interception of the season at Stony Brook on September 26. The Glendale Community College (CA) transfer was in on one tackle against the Seawolves. -McDonough, who tallied three solo tackles against URI on September 20, was second on the Pride team with eight tackles against the Huskies of UConn on August 28. His third quarter interception on the Pride 2-yard line-on a second-and-goal play from the Hofstra 5 yard line stopped a potential UConn scoring drive. He returned the interception 54 yards to the Connecticut 44 which set-up the Pride’s only score of the contest, a 28-yard field goal by freshman Brian Hanly. McDonough posted 4 solo stops and one assisted tackle in the first half. - He tallied two tackles against Albany on September 13. LB ANTHONY VERNAGLIA: Notre Dame-transfer graduate-student, linebacker Anthony Vernaglia posted two tackles and a sack at Bucknell and two stops at Maine and New Hampshire .

- The Anaheim Hills, California native has 28 tackles, two sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery and two pass deflections through 10 games this season.

- He was in on three tackles at both Stony Brook and James Madison.

- He led the Pride with six tackles, a sack (-7) and a fumble recovery to lead the Pride defense against Rhode Island on September 20.

- Vernaglia tallied four tackles, one tackle-for a loss (-2), one interception and two pass break-ups in his Hofstra debut at Connecticut on August 28. He followed that debut with 6 tackles in the loss to Albany. TE PHIL RILEY: Senior Phil Riley Riley posted three receptions for 21 yards at UNH and one against Richmond last week. - He has 12 receptions for 93 yards in 10 games in 2008. - Riley had two receptions for 12 yards and hauled in a five-yard scoring pass from at Bucknell and had one catch for 16 yards at Maine. - He notched one receptions for six yards at James Madison.

- Riley had one reception at UConn in the 2008 opener and posted three receptions for 27 yards in the loss to Albany. - He started all 11 games at tight end in 2007 and posted eight receptions for 72 yards on the season. - Riley tallied a season-high four receptions for 25 yards at Rhode Island on September 22, 2007. - Riley posted 22 catches for 168 yards in 2006. He had five receptions for 49 yards at Marshall in 2006, and equaled his career-high with 5 catches for 38 yards against Rhode Island in November, 2006. K BRIAN HANLY: Freshman kicker Brian Hanly, the brother of former Pride punter Chris Hanly, took over kickoff duties at Bucknell after a solid week of practice.

- He hit one of four field goal attempts- missing one and having two others blocked-against Albany, and went one-for-two in the field goal department against Rhode Island. He also missed a point-after attempt in each of those contests. - Hanly gave Hofstra its only points of the game against UConn in the season opener on August 28 with a 28-yard field goal after a Ray McDonough interception. He was a two-time all-county and All-New Jersey selection at Don Bosco Prep. PUNTER SHANE CASCIANO: Junior punter Shane Casciano averaged 45 yards on two punts at Bucknell to complete the best special teams game of the season. - He punted five times against Delaware, once against New Hampshire and six times against Richmond. - Casciano has now punted 42 times for a 34.5 average this season. - He punted six times for a 32.7 average at James Madison. His first punt attempt was blocked and returned for a touchdown. - Casciano punted three times for a 38.5 average, including one punt inside the 5-yard line, at Stony Brook and averaged 41 yards per punt in five kicks against Rhode Island. Included was a career-best 66-yard punt in the third quarter against the Rams. - Casciano, who punted three times for a 27.3 average against Albany, posted a 37.8 punting average in six kicks in the 2008 opener at Connecticut. - Last year, he averaged 32.8 ypp in relief of the injured Chris Hanly. LB BASIM HUDEEN: Red-shirt freshman linebacker Basim Hudeen tied his career-best of eight tackles including six solos in the win at Bucknell on October 11. It was the first defensive start of his career. He has not played the last two weeks against UNH and Richmond.

- Hudeen recorded a career-high eight tackles, including six assisted stops, at James Madison. It topped his previous best of three tackles at Connecticut in the season opener. - He posted seven tackles (2-5) at Maine and three stops against Delaware. - Hudeen now has 15 solo stops and 16 assisted tackles this season. OG DAVID SPANICH: Starting junior guard David Spanich went down in the first half of the Rhode Island game on September 20 with

a lower leg injury and did not return. He missed the Stony Brook, James Madison and Bucknell games but returned has played in the last four games.

DE KEVIN SMITH: Junior defensive end Kevin Smith, who suffered a neck injury against Richmond last week and is expected to miss the final two games of the year, recorded a career-high seven tackles including six assisted stops, in the Pride’s loss at New Hampshire. His previous best was four against Rhode Island and Bucknell earlier this season. - He now has 24 tackles, including 8 solo and 16 assisted stop, on the season DE JOE AKABALU: Junior defensive end Joe Akabalu suffered a knee injury last week against Richmond and will miss the final two games of the season. - He tallied three tackles (1-2) and was in on 1.5 sacks in the loss at Maine and posted two tackles against Delaware. -He now has 13 solo and 12assisted tackles in 10 games this season. - Akabalu posted six tackles (4-2), one sack, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery at Bucknell. - He recorded two solo and two assisted stops at Stony Brook on September 26. -Akabalu posted a career-best seven tackles, including four solo stops, in the Pride’s loss to Albany on September 13. - He was in on two tackles against Rhode Island on September 20. - He posted five unassisted tackles and five assisted stops in seven games in 2007. WR ANTHONY NELSON: Sophomore receiver Anthony Nelson tallied three receptions for 16 yards against Delaware before leaving the game with an ankle injury. Nelson was 10th in the CAA in receptions per game. - Nelson has 35 receptions for 314 yards and one touchdown through eight games this season. - He posted four catches for 15 yards at James Madison and recorded three receptions for 19 yards at Bucknell on October 18. He didn’t have a catch at Maine but he did return two punts (1 yard) and one kickoff (29 yards). - Nelson equaled his season-high with nine catches for 92 yards against Rhode Island on September 20. He also tallied nine receptions for 85 yards against Albany on September 13.

- He tallied four receptions for 69 yards and caught a 30-yard TD pass from Cory Christopher at Stony Brook. - Nelson had three catches for 18 yards, and two kickoff returns for 43 yards in the season opener at Connecticut.

Last year, Nelson: - Was second on the team, 12th in the CAA and 97th in the FCS in receptions with 44 for 543 yards and one touchdown in 2007. He posted the second-most receptions by a Hofstra freshman in school history, trailing only Charles Sullivan’s 68 in 2004. He tallied two 100-yard receiving games as a freshman

- Was named to the All-CAA first team as a punt returner after leading the CAA and placing sixth in the NCAA with a 15.6 average (312 yards) on 20 returns. - Recorded six catches for 105 yards at Northeastern. He also returned a punt 67 yards to the Northeastern 7-yard line that resulted in a 7-yard scoring pass from Savage to Sullivan. - Posted career-highs of 10 receptions for 128 yards in the Pride’s loss to New Hampshire on October 27. His previous highs were 7 catches for 92 yards against Furman. - Tallied 4 receptions for 52 yards and hauled in a 24-yard touchdown pass at Villanova. He also had 4 punt returns for 39 yards. - Notched 3 catches for 13 yards and returned four punts for 33 yards against Stony Brook on September 29. - Helped spark the Pride’s second half comeback at Rhode Island with a 77-yard punt return in the third quarter of Hofstra’s 37-24 victory. Nelson, who posted three punt returns for 83 yards in the contest, returned the punt to the Rams’ 4-yard line, setting up a 4-yard TD pass from Savage to Sullivan on the next play. He also caught five passes for 59 yards to post 142 all-purpose yards in the contest. - Made his college debut by recording 7 receptions for 92 yards, and adding 22 yards on 1 punt return for 114 all-purpose yards. Three of the rookie’s catches went for first downs. RB JUSTINE BURIES: Graduate-student running back Justine (Justin) Buries was lost for the season in the Maine game with a lower leg injury. He posted 22 yards on five carries in the contest before his injury. - He returned to action at Bucknell on October 11 for the first time since the UConn game and posted 62 yards on eight carries. WR OTTIS LEWIS: Senior receiver Ottis (OTT-is) Lewis tallied a career-high 10 receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns in Hofstra’s 41-40 double-overtime loss at Maine on October 18. Lewis topped his previous catch-best of four that was tied earlier this season at Bucknell and his 101 yards also tops his previous best of 88 against Stony Brook in 2007. The two touchdowns are also a career-high in a game and were the first two TD grabs of the season for him. His 23-yard scoring grab in the fourth quarter tied the game at 27-27 while his 9-yard touchdown catch in the first overtime tied the game at 34-34. He suffered a hand injury during the game that required surgery on October 23. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season. - He has 27 catches for 300 yards on the season. - Lewis led the Pride receiving corps with four catches for 48 yards at Bucknell. He posted four receptions for 37 yards in the Pride’s 43-3 win over Stony Brook. He added two catches for 18 yards at James Madison.

- He posted three catches for 51 yards against Albany and three receptions for 32 yards in the season opener at Connecticut on August 28. - The 2008 tri-captain had two grabs for 37 yards against the Rams of Rhode Island. Last year Lewis: - Tallied a career-high 27 receptions for 465 yards and four touchdowns. He ranked third on the team in receptions and was 20th in the CAA in receiving yards per game.

- Posted a career-high four receptions against New Hampshire (62 yards), Furman (51) and Albany (34). - Recorded a career-high with 88 receiving yards on three catches against Stony Brook on September 29, 2007. - Posted 63 yards receiving on three receptions and recorded his first touchdown catch in the Pride’s victory at URI. He hauled in a 33-yard scoring toss from Bryan Savage that closed the Pride deficit to 24-20 against the Rams. - Had one catch for 17 yards at Villanova and two for 57 yards and a touchdown against William and Mary. His scoring catch was 12 yards. - Posted a 33-yard TD catch-his only catch of the game-against Maine in 2007. - Lewis tallied three catches for 40 yards at Towson on October 13. TEAM CAPTAINS: The Pride coaching staff selected senior quarterback Bryan Savage, senior wide receiver Ottis Lewis and junior linebacker Luke Bonus to serve as Hofstra team captains in 2008. QB CORY CHRISTOPHER: Junior quarterback Cory Christopher completed seven of 11 passes for 59 yards and an 8-yard scoring pass to Aaron Weaver and rushed nine times for 65 yards before suffering a season-ending hip injury in the second quarter at Maine on October 18. - Christopher finished the year 127-for-190 (66.8%) for 1163 yards and four touchdowns this season. He ranked ninth in the CAA in total offense with a 205.0 ypg average and 10th in passing efficiency through seven games. - He completed 15 of 22 passes for 148 yards and rushed 12 times for 54 yards in the Pride’s victory at Bucknell. - Despite being under constant pressure Christopher completed 21 of 34 passes for 128 yards in the Pride’s 56-0 loss at #1 James Madison. -He led the Pride’s 316-yard offensive effort by accumulating 209 yards in total offense in Hofstra’s 43-3 victory at Stony Brook. He completed 15 of 24 passes for 161 yards and threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Nelson in the second quarter. Christopher also rushed 12 times for 48 yards with scoring runs of 1-yard in the first and 2-yards in the fourth.

-He posted his second straight 250-yard passing game and 70% completion contest while accumulating 314 yards in total offense in the Pride’s 23-20 victory over URI on September 20. Christopher completed 25 of 33 passes for a career-best 75.8 completion percentage and 265 yards. He also rushed 22 times for 49 yards and scored on a 1-yard run after an 11-play drive early in the fourth quarter. The junior Florida native completed four of seven passes in Hofstra’s final drive, moving the Pride from their own 21 to the URI 21. That set up Roger William’s game-winning field goal. - Christopher led the Pride in their 22-16 overtime loss to the Great Danes of Albany on September 13. Christopher completed 27 of 38 passes (66.7) for a career-best 272 yards and one touchdown. His 13-yard scoring pass to Aaron Weaver put the Pride on the scoreboard just 4:32 into the contest. Christopher was also credited with 19 rushes for 44 yards against the Great Danes.

- In his Hofstra debut on August 28 Christopher completed 17 of 28 passes for 130 yards at Connecticut. He also rushed 21 times for 25 yards and was sacked seven times. Like injured 2007 starter Bryan Savage, Christopher came to Hofstra last year through the junior college system, An All-American honorable mention at Nassau Community College, Christopher was named to the all-conference first team and was selected conference Offensive Player of the Year after passing for 1,181 yards and eight touchdowns in 2006. He was an all-conference second team pick in 2005. The American High School (Miami Lakes, Florida) graduate was named to the All-Dade County team as a senior. QB BRYAN SAVAGE LOST FOR THE SEASON: 2007 starting quarterback Bryan Savage will miss the 2008 season due to a herniated disc in his back. Junior Cory Christopher (Miami, Florida), who replaced Savage in the 2008 season opener at Connecticut, will continue as the starting quarterback for the Pride. Savage, a senior signal-caller from Springfield, Pennsylvania was scratched from the Pride's season opener at BCS-member Connecticut approximately 15 minutes before game time after notifying the Hofstra medical staff of numbness in his feet. An MRI taken revealed the severity of the injury. "My heart really goes out to Bryan," Cohen said. "He worked very hard to prepare for this season. He is a leader and has given so much of himself for the program including spending most of the summer on campus preparing for his senior year." A January 2007 transfer from Coffeyville Community College, Savage started all 11 games for the 7-4 Pride last season. He ranked fourth in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and was 13th in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) in passing yards, and was fourth in the CAA and 15th in the nation in total offense. Savage completed 232-of-367 passes for 2,668 yards and 13 touchdowns last season, posting the sixth-best, single-season passing yards total in Hofstra history. He recorded six games with 250 or more passing yards including three 300-yard contests, and tallied 10 games with a completion percentage of above 60 percent, including a school-record 15-for-17 (88.2) against William and Mary. Savage completed 31-of-50 passes for a season-best 325 yards against New Hampshire at Shuart Stadium last October. Savage played the 2006 season at Coffeyville CC in Kansas where he served as team captain and earned all-conference honors. He attended the University of Wisconsin for two years, red-shirting in 2004 and practicing with the team in 2005. ONE FOR THE ROAD FOR OL JIMMY MANGIERO: Injured junior offensive lineman Jimmy Mangiero, who will have his seventh knee surgery in the near future, made his season debut and season farewell against Rhode Island on September 20. Mangiero, who was expected to return to a starting role in 2008, was sidelined until the URI game with the bad knee. He came off the bench against URI after junior guard David Spanich was injured to help provide some leadership on the line. Mangiero is not expected to return this season.

TE BRYANT CARPENTER: Junior tight end Bryant Carpenter suffered a knee injury during the JMU game on October 4 that has put the rest of his season in doubt at press time. Carpenter, who also played at fullback last season, tallied 9 receptions for 92 yards in 2007 - He recorded a season-high five catches for 57 yards against William and Mary on November 3, 2007 and had three catches for 19 yards at Northeastern. GASKINS LEAVES: Red-shirt freshman running back Larry Gaskins has voluntarily left the team due to personal reasons. He had

two carries for one yard at Connecticut on August 28. FORMER HOFSTRA AND NFL GREATS JOHN SCHMITT AND COLSTON HAVE THEIR PRIDE NUMBERS RETIRED: In an effort to acknowledge the outstanding accomplishments of numerous former student-athletes during the University's nearly 75 years of existence, Hofstra University has announced that a group of 20 former Pride athletes will have their jersey numbers retired. During the first two Hofstra home games, current New Orleans Saints receiver Marques Colston (#89) and former New York Jets center John Schmitt (#77) had their Hofstra jersey numbers retired in halftime ceremonies.

Colston, a four-year letterman and a three-year starter at Hofstra from 2001 through 2005, was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Saints after an outstanding Pride career. An All-Atlantic 10 Football Conference first team selection as a senior, he ended his college career in grand style by breaking the Hofstra career

receiving yards record formerly held by former Houston Texans/Denver Broncos receiver Charlie Adams. Colston posted 70 receptions for 975 yards and five touchdowns in 2005 to finish his career with 182 receptions for 2,834 yards and 18 touchdowns. In addition to his 2,834 receiving yards-which was broken last season by Charles Sullivan-his 182 catches currently ranks third on the Hofstra career reception list. Colston was also named to the 81st annual East-West Shrine Game in San Antonio in 2006 and caught five passes for 82 yards and a touchdown. Two seasons into his NFL career, Marques Colston has emerged as one of the elite receivers in the NFL and owns the league record for receptions in his first two campaigns with a total of 168. Incidentally, Hofstra alum and retired New York Jet Wayne Chrebet was a previous holder of that record with 150 catches in his first two NFL seasons. After catching 70 balls for 1,038 yards and eight scores in 2006, Colston finished third in the voting for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. He was even better in 2007, posting a Saints-record 98 receptions, 1,202 yards and a team record-tying 11 touchdowns.

Schmitt, who graduated from Hofstra in 1964 with degrees in management and marketing, was a three-year letterman on the Pride football team and also lettered in wrestling and track. An offensive lineman, he received Little College All-America honors in 1963. In 1964 he was signed by the New York Jets, starting an 11-year National Football League career that was highlighted by a Super Bowl

championship in 1969. He was a starter in nine of his 10 seasons with the Jets and played in 114 games. Schmitt earned All-Pro honors in 1968 and 1969, Most Valuable Lineman accolades in 1972, and was a team captain in 1971. He saw action in 14 games for the Packers in 1974 before ending his NFL career. In 1969 he was the first inductee into the Long Island Sports Hall of Fame. He has been honored by Hofstra University with the 1969 George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award, the 1988 Hofstra School of Business Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year Award and the 1990 Hofstra University Alumnus of the Year Award. John

was an honoree at the 2002 Hofstra Pride Club Dinner and was inducted into the Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006. John founded the 16th-largest insurance business in the nation, and an insurance marketing firm that develops programs for credit unions. Schmitt is actively involved with many charitable causes and in the Hofstra community, including serving on the board of directors of the Hofstra Pride Club. In 2008, Hofstra is… 3-7 overall 1-5 in CAA games 1-3 at home 2-4 on the road 2-5 in day games 1-2 in night games 1-2 televised games 0-2 overtime games 0-1 on grass fields 3-6 on turf fields 2-2 when scoring first 2-1 when leading after one quarter 1-6 when trailing after one quarter 0-0 when tied after one quarter 3-2 when leading after two quarters 0-5 when trailing after two quarters 0-0 when tied after two quarters 3-0 when leading after three quarters 0-7 when trailing after three quarters 0-0 when tied after three quarters 0-3 scoring 10 points or less 0-4 scoring 11-20 points 1-1 scoring 21-30 points 0-0 scoring 31-40 points 2-1 scoring 40 points or more 1-0 allowing 10 points or less 1-1 allowing 11-20 points 0-1 allowing 21-30 points 1-2 allowing 31-40 points 0-3 allowing more than 40 points 0-3 when rushing for less than 100 yards 1-3 when rushing for 101-200 yards 1-1 when rushing for 201-300 yards 1-0 when rushing for more than 300 yards 2-0 when allowing less than 100 rushing yards 0-2 when allowing 101-200 rushing yards 1-4 when allowing 201-300 rushing yards 0-1 when allowing more than 300 rushing yards 0-1 when passing for less than 100 yards 2-4 when passing for 101-200 yards 1-2 when passing for 201-300 yards 0-0 when passing for more than 300 yards 0-2 when allowing less than 100 yards passing 2-4 when allowing 101-200 passing yards 1-1 when allowing 201-300 passing yards 0-0 when allowing more than 300 passing yards 0-0 with less than 100 yards in total offense 0-3 with 101-200 yards in total offense 0-1 with 201-300 yards in total offense 1-1 with 301-400 yards in total offense 2-2 with more than 400 yards in total offense 0-0 when allowing less than 100 yards in total offense 0-0 when allowing 101-200 yards in total offense 1-2 when allowing 201-300 yards in total offense 2-2 when allowing 301-400 yards in total offense 0-3 when allowing more than 400 yards in total offense 2-5 with more than 30:00 in time of possession 1-2 with less than 30:00 in time of possession

0-0 when time of possession is even HOFSTRA’S RETURNING STARTERS: The Pride has 10 returning starters from the 2007 squad. There are seven offensive starters and three defensive. The returning starters from 2007 are: Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Bryan Savage QB Sr. Bryant Carpenter FB Jr. Ottis Lewis WR Sr, Phil Riley TE Sr. Jimmy Mangiero LG Jr. David Spanich RG Jr. Brian Frederick RT So. Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Kevin Smith DE Jr. Luke Bonus LB Jr. Nick Altomare SS Sr. Starting Kickers Returning: 0 HOFSTRA’S NEW STARTERS: Hofstra’s starters for the season opener against Connecticut included seven defensive players, three offensive players and a kicker who made their starting debut in a Hofstra uniform. The Pride, who graduated 24 seniors including 14 starters following the 7-4 2007 season, started three new faces in the secondary, two at linebacker, two on the defensive line, two offensive linemen and a tailback. Three of the newcomers, graduate student linebacker Anthony Vernaglia (Anaheim Hills, CA), junior cornerback Leslie Jackman (Freeport, NY), and junior safety Ray McDonough (Los Angeles, CA) are transfers while three others, safety Greg Melendez (Brooklyn, NY), offensive tackle Derek Moore (Granville, OH) and tailback Larry Gaskins (Conshohocken, PA) are red-shirt freshmen. Junior defensive tackle Zach Carney (Wynatskill, NY), sophomore defensive tackle Andrew Nelson (Uniondale, NY), linebacker Deron Mayo (Hampton, VA) and center Jaren Harrell (Quartz Hill, CA), and true freshman kicker Brian Hanly (Wyckoff, NJ) also made their Pride starting debut. Vernaglia, who is pursuing a MBA at Hofstra, graduated from the University of Notre Dame this past spring after playing three seasons. He is one of two graduate-student transfers, along with back-up running back Justine Buries from New Mexico State, on the Pride roster. Jackman, a Long Island native, came to Hofstra last winter after three years at Rutgers University, while McDonough is a junior college transfer from Glendale Community College in California.

PRIDE PICKED THIRD IN THE 2008 CAA FOOTBALL PRESEASON COACHES POLL

The Pride is picked to finish third in the CAA North Division in the 2008 CAA Preseason Poll of conference coaches and select media. FCS Playoff participants Massachusetts was selected to win the North Division and Richmond was picked to win the South Division. In the North, Massachusetts again gets the top preseason nod after winning the division last season. New Hampshire, a FCS Playoff participant, was second in this year’s poll followed by the Pride, who surprised many by finishing tied for second last year after being picked fifth in the preseason poll. Maine, Northeastern, and Rhode Island round out the North Division in the poll.

In the South Division, the Spiders of Richmond, who captured the South Division and the conference title before advancing to the FCS Playoff semifinals, are picked to win in 2008. Richmond was selected to finish fourth last season in the preseason poll. James Madison, who dropped a one-point decision to eventual national champion Appalachian State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs last year, is picked second while FCS Playoff finalist Delaware is third. Villanova, William and Mary, and Towson round out the South Division in the preseason poll. 2008 COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PRESEASON COACHES POLL North Division (First Place votes) 1. Massachusetts (17) 2. New Hampshire (1) 3. Hofstra (1) 4. Maine 5. Northeastern 6. Rhode Island South Division (First Place votes) 1. Richmond (11) 2. James Madison (7) 3. Delaware (1) 4. Villanova 5. William and Mary 6. Towson

OVERALL CHAMPION -- Massachusetts 2008 PRESEASON CAA ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM OFFENSE QB - Liam Coen Senior Massachusetts RB - Jhamal Fluellen Senior Maine RB - Eugene Holloman Senior James Madison FB - Joe Casey Senior Rhode Island WR - Kevin Grayson Soph. Richmond WR - Marcus Lee Senior Towson WR - Aaron Love Senior Delaware TE - Scott Sicko Junior New Hampshire OL - Sean Calicchio Senior Massachusetts OL - Ryan Canary Senior Maine OL - Kheon Hendricks Senior Delaware OL - Scott Lemn Senior James Madison OL - Matt McCracken Junior Richmond DEFENSE DL - Jovan Belcher Senior Maine DL - Tim Kukucka Junior Villanova DL - Matt Marcorelle Junior Delaware DL - Lawrence Sidbury Junior Richmond LB - Andrew Downey Senior Maine LB - Erik Johnson Senior Delaware LB - Eric McBride Soph. Richmond LB - Collin McConaghy Junior Richmond S - Drew Mack Senior Towson S - Jeromy Miles Junior Massachusetts CB - Courtney Robinson Senior Massachusetts CB - Sean Smalls Senior Massachusetts SPECIAL TEAMS RET - Justin Rogers Sophomore Richmond PK - Jon Striefsky Junior Delaware P - Tom Bishop Senior New Hampshire 2008 CAA FOOTBALL PRESEASON OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR QB - Liam Coen Senior Massachusetts

2008 CAA FOOTBALL PRESEASON DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR DL - Jovan Belcher Senior Maine ATTENDANCE: After their season opening victory over the Pride, the Connecticut Huskies are now in the Pride’s attendance record book twice. The Huskies were in the record book previously as the opponent for the best attended Pride home game at Shuart/Hofstra Stadium, drawing 9,381 in 1999 to see Hofstra down the Huskies, 56-17. In the season opener at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT, the Huskies blew away the previous top road crowd to see a Hofstra game by drawing 37,583. The previous mark was 26,861 at Marshall in 2006. The crow of 16,109 at James Madison on October 4 was the 12th largest road crowd to see a Hofstra football game. THE PRIDE AGAINST THE TOP 10: Following Hofstra’s loss to #7 Richmond last week the Pride is now 3-15 against Top 10 opponents since 2001. Here are the Hofstra results against top 10 opponents since joining the CAA/Atlantic 10 in 2001: Rank Opponent Result Date 1 at James Madison 0-56 L 10/4/08 1 Montana 0-21 L 8/29/02 2 at Montana 23-41 L 9/11/04 2 New Hampshire 26-29 L 11/5/05 3 Delaware 19-20 L 10/16/04 3 at Massachusetts 16-22 L 11/18/06 6 James Madison 10-42 L 10/1/05 6 at Massachusetts 22-27 L 10/18/03 7 Delaware 14-24 L 9/27/03 7 Villanova 34-32 W 11/8/03 7 Massachusetts 21-10 W 11/19/05 7 Richmond 34-14 L 11/8/08 8 Massachusetts 5-27 L 11/17/07 9 at Furman 41-44 L (2OT) 9/24/05 9 Furman 32-17 W 9/8/07 9 at New Hampshire 25-45 L 11/1/08 68th SEASON: 2008 marks the 68th season of Hofstra Football. The Pride has posted a .500 or better record in 46 of those seasons. Hofstra (3-7) has recorded a 397-261-11 record (.602) in its 669 games. 2008 also marks the second season of Colonial Athletic Association Football, which sent a record five conference members to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Playoffs last season. The CAA absorbed the Atlantic 10 Football Conference, which Hofstra was a member from 2001 through 2006, capturing the 2001 league title and advancing to the FCS (then-called I-AA) Playoffs. Prior to that the Pride played as FCS Independents from 1994 through the 2000 season, making four trips to the national playoffs. Hofstra was also a successful Division III program, making six NCAA Division III Championship Playoff appearances from 1983 through 1990, including a national semifinal appearance in the Pride’s final season in Division III (1990).

NEW HELMET DESIGN: The Pride will have a new helmet design for the second time in as many years. The blue graphic of the two lions on the white helmet that was used last year has been replaced with the white block “H” in motion on the blue helmet.

SEASON OPENERS: Including the 2008 season opener at UConn on August 28 Hofstra has now won 23 of its last 26 season openers dating back to 1983. The Pride has posted a 42-24-2 all-time record

in season openers. In 2002 the University of Montana ended Hofstra's streak of 19 consecutive season opener victories, as well as the Pride's 255-game, non-shutout streak in a 21-0 decision. In 2003 the Pride dropped its season opener at FBS Marshall, 45-21. HOME OPENERS: With their loss to Albany on September 13 Hofstra dropped its home opener for only the fifth time in the last 27 seasons. In addition to Albany the Pride’s other home opening losses during that period came in: 2006 to Towson (33-30); 2003 to Maine (44-21); 2002 to Montana (21-0); and 2000 to Delaware (44-14). SECOND MOST-IMPROVED TEAM IN THE FCS: After going 2-9 in Coach Dave Cohen’s first season at Hofstra in 2006, the Pride improved five games to 7-4 in 2007 to become the second most-improved team in the Football Championship Subdivision. AGAINST THE FBS: Following the 2008 season opening 35-3 loss at Connecticut, the Pride is 0-3 against members of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), formerly I-A. Hofstra dropped games at Marshall in 2003 and 2006. In addition the Pride defeated two other current FBS teams while in their transition from I-AA. In 1999 the Pride, who recorded a 10-1 mark that season, defeated Buffalo, 20-13, and South Florida, 42-23, on the road. ON THE ROAD: Through the UNH game, the Pride is 31-30 in their last 61 road games and 33-32 in their last 65 contests away from Shuart Stadium. The Pride is 38-33 on the road since the start of the 1997 season. EARLIEST START EVER: The season opener at Connecticut was the earliest start to a season in Hofstra history. While the Pride has played three games in August since 2002, the UConn contest beat the 2002 season opener against Montana at Shuart Stadium by one day. HOFSTRA ALUMNI IN THE NFL: While the Pride had as many as eight alums on National Football League rosters in August, there are currently three former Hofstra players currently gracing NFL team rosters in 2008. They are: - OT Willie Colon (Class of ‘06), Pittsburgh Steelers - WR Marques Colston (Class of ‘06), New Orleans Saints - DE Stephen Bowen (Class of ’06), Dallas Cowboys ALUMNI NORTH OF THE BORDER: After the retirements of linebacker Brian Clark ’96 and defensive back Patrick Dorvelus ’02, only one Hofstra football alum- linebacker Renauld Williams ’04- is playing in the Canadian Football League this season. Last year the Pride has as many as four alumni playing in the CFL. SHUART STADIUM - HOME, SWEET HOME: With its loss to Richmond last week, Hofstra is now 111-33-0 in regular season play at Shuart Stadium since 1980. Hofstra was 6-0 in 1986 and 1980; 6-1 in 1998; 5-0 in 1995, 1990, 1989, 1988 and 1983, 4-0 in 1991; 5-1 in 2001, 1999, 1984 and 1982; 4-1 in 2000, 1997, 1994, 1993, 1987, 1985 and 1981; 4-2 in 2007; 3-1 in 1992; 3-2 in 2004 and 2005; and 3-3 in 2002. The Pride was 2-4 in 2003 and 1996, and 0-4 at home in 2006. They are 1-3 at home this season. RADIO AND INTERNET: Every Hofstra football game in 2008 can be heard on radio on WRHU-FM (88.7) and on the Internet at www.wrhu.org beginning with the pre-game show at least 30 minutes before every contest. This week’s pregame show for the Northeastern game will begin at 12:30 p.m. THE HOFSTRA COACHES SHOW: Fans, friends and the media are invited to listen to Hofstra Athletics coaches and players and be part of the live audience as WRHU-FM (88.7) presents the Hofstra Coaches Show. The one-hour show, which will air locally on WRHU-FM and worldwide on the internet at www.wrhu.org on

Tuesday’s at noon will review and preview Hofstra Athletics during the 2008-09 season. In addition to Pride coaches and players, opposing coaches and media members will make guest appearances on the show. “IN THE TRENCHES” CAA FOOTBALL SHOW: Hofstra University’s “In the Trenches” CAA football show can be heard every Thursday night at 8 p.m. during the football season on WRHU-FM (88.7) in the metropolitan area, and online at www.wrhu.org and www.CAASports.com. The hour-long show produced by WRHU-FM, home for Hofstra Athletics, will touch on a wide variety of CAA Football topics. The WRHU Sports team, headed by Sports Director Mike Leslie, will be joined by a number of guests, including CAA Football administrators, coaches and student-athletes, and radio personalities from around the league. The show, entering its third season, will review some of the big games from the previous weekend, preview the upcoming contests, and chat with several CAA Football weekly honorees. PRACTICE: Here is the Hofstra football practice schedule at Shuart Stadium for November 9 through November 19: Sunday, Nov. 9 4:30 p.m. Shakeout Monday, Nov. 10 Players off Tuesday, Nov. 11 4:15 p.m. Practice Wednesday, Nov.12 4:00 p.m. Practice Thursday, Nov. 13 4:15 p.m. Practice Friday, Nov. 14 4:45 p.m. Walk-through Saturday, Nov. 15 1:00 p.m. Game vs.Northeastern Sunday, Nov. 16 4:30 p.m. Shakeout Monday, Nov. 17 Players off Tuesday, Nov. 18 4:15 p.m. Practice Wednesday, Nov. 19 4:00 p.m. Practice WEEKLY RELEASE E-MAIL: The Hofstra University weekly football release will be available by Wednesday on the Hofstra Athletics Web site (www.Hofstra.edu/athletics). We will e-mail the release, in PDF format, to those media members who wish to get every football release during the season. HOF•STRA PRO•NUN•SEE•AY•SHUNS: 1 - Vernaglia (Ver-nag-lee-ah) 2 - Justine Buries (Justin Burr-eaze) 4 - Aime (Ah-may) 11 - Said Gaida (Sy-eed, Guy-da) 12 - Casciano (Cash•she•ann•o) 13 - Heron (Her-ron) 14 - Sidaras (Sa-dare-us) 19 - Luqman Abdallah (Luke-mahn) 20 - Altomare (Al•ta•mair) 24 - Basim Hudeen (Bah-seem who-deen) 31 - Kwabena Asante (Kwa-bee-nah, A-sahn-tay) 48 - Schamgar Cenat (Sham-gar Sen-not) 50 - Szelong (Zee•long) 53 - Akabalu (Ocka•bah•loo) 60 - Ottaiano (Oh-tee-ah-no) 74 - Paulemon (Paul-la-mun) 79 - Spanich (Span-ick) 80 - Ottis Lewis (OTT•is) 84 - Denimarck (Den•ah•mark) 89 - Jaramillo (Jare-a-mee-oh) 94 - Akabalu (Ock-a-bah-lu) 95 - Carmody (Car-ma-dee) 98 - Abiola (Ab-ee-oh-la)

2008 HOFSTRA GAME SUMMARIES

GAME 1 – AUGUST 28 AT CONNECTICUT: University of Connecticut running back Donald Brown set a career-high with four touchdowns and 146 rushing yards, helping the Huskies defeat the Pride, 35-3, in the season opener for both teams at Rentschler Field Thursday night.

Junior quarterback Cory Christopher (Miami, Fla) made his first career appearance for the Pride, kicking off the 68th season of Hofstra football by going 17-28 for 130 yards and two interceptions. Christopher was named the starter by Head Coach Dave Cohen about 15 minutes before kickoff, replacing Bryan Savage (Springfield, PA) after the starting QB was held out because of back spasms.

It was the Pride's first season-opening loss in five years. Christopher, who was the 2006 Conference Offensive Player of the Year for Nassau Community College before transferring, completed at least one pass to nine different receivers (including offensive lineman David Spanich on a tipped pass). Connecticut sacked Christopher seven times.

The contest marked just the third time the Pride played a member of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), formerly I-A. Hofstra lost two games at Marshall-in 2003 and 2006-while also posting victories against current FBS schools Buffalo and South Florida in 1999 when both schools were in transition from I-AA.

Hofstra came out strong and temporarily quieted the near-sellout crowd of 37,583, forcing the Huskies to go three-and-out on its opening possession. Following a 47-yard punt, Connecticut's Robbie Frey recovered Anthony Nelson's fumble recovery at the Hofstra 1-yard line. Brown capitalized on the turnover one play later, bullying his way into the end zone for a touchdown run to open a 7-0 lead two minutes into the first quarter.

Christopher recorded his first career completion for the Pride, delivering a third-down strike to Aaron Weaver (Freeport, NY) picked up the first down. But Scott Lutrus' interception stalled the drive, giving possession back to the Huskies midway through the first. Brown added his second touchdown of the quarter, capping a seven-play drive with another 1-yard touchdown run to forge a 14-point edge with 4:47 remaining.

Brown nearly added his third touchdown of the quarter before a holding penalty negated another scoring rush. The junior tailback still tallied 86 yards on 14 carries in the opening 15 minutes.

The Pride almost got on the board in the second quarter, engineering a 15-play drive that teetered out after two sacks. UConn still held Hofstra off the scoreboard and surged to a 28-0 halftime lead thanks to Brown's third and fourth rushing touchdowns of the half, including a 19-yard scamper 12 minutes into the second and a two-yard rush into the end zone with 41 seconds remaining in the half.

Ray McDonough (Los Angeles, CA) helped put some life back into Hofstra in the second half, picking off Tyler Lorenzen's pass at the Huskies' 2-yard line before returning it 54 yards. Christopher completed first-down passes to Weaver and Nelson (Wellington, Fla.) on back-to-back plays while also scrambling for another 12 yards; setting up place-kicker Brian Hanly's (Wyckoff, NJ) 29-yard field goal to put Hofstra on the scoreboard nearly 10 minutes into the third quarter.

Graduate student Anthony Vernaglia (Anaheim Hills, CA) made a master's-worthy play in the third quarter, picking off Lorenzen's downfield attempt and returned it 16 yards. Vernaglia recorded his first pick of his career. The linebacker never had an interception in his three seasons at Notre Dame.

Nick Altomare (Fairfax, VA) also generated the first pick of his career. The fourth-year veteran moved from safety to cornerback during training camp and saved at least six points when he corralled a pass in the Connecticut end zone on the second quarter's first play. Altomare registered five tackles.

Frey's two-yard touchdown run 3:33 into the final quarter capped the scoring as Connecticut improved to 3-2 in the all-time series against the Pride.

Freshman Chris Edmond (Freeport, NY) collected a team-high nine tackles. McDonough added eight tackles; the same total as freshman Gregory Melendez (Brooklyn, NY). Senior receiver Ottis Lewis (Norwalk, CT) led all Pride receivers with 32 yards on three receptions.

NOTES FROM THE CONNECTICUT GAME: The Pride defense picked off three passes in the season opener at Connecticut-the most by a HU team since 2005 against Maine-as senior DB Nick Altomare, graduate-student LB Anthony Vernaglia and junior Ray McDonough all recorded the first aerial thefts of their Hofstra careers. Altomare tallied his in the UConn end zone stopping a Huskie drive. Vernaglia returned his 16 yards deep into UConn territory, and McDonough’s 54-yard return set-up Hofstra’s only score… The Huskies blew away the previous top road crowd to see a Hofstra game by drawing 37,583. The previous mark was 26,861 at Marshall in 2006… The UConn game was the earliest start to a season in Hofstra history, beating the 2002 season opener against Montana at Shuart Stadium by one day.

1 2 3 4 F Hofstra 0 0 3 0 3 Connecticut 14 14 0 7 35 Scoring Summary UC - Brown 1-yard run (Ciaravino kick) UC - Brown 1-yard run (Ciaravino kick) UC - Brown 19-yard run (Ciaravino kick) UC - Brown 2-yard run (Ciaravino kick) HU - Hanly 28-yard field goal UC - Frey 2-yard run (Ciaravino kick) HOFSTRA UCONN First Downs (R-P-Pe) 4-8-1 12-13-2 Rushes-Yards (Net) 28-40 43-218 Passing Yards (Net) 130 233 Passes Comp-Att-Int 17-28-2 18-30-3 Total Offense/Plays-Yards 56-170 73-451 Punt Returns-Yards 1- (-15) 2-42 Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-105 2-33 Interception Returns-Yards 3-70 2-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 6-37.8 2-43.5 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-2 Penalties-Yards 8-70 7-70 Possession Time 28:43 31:17 Third Down Conversions 6-14 5-10 Fourth Down Conversions 0-1 0-0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-3 5-7 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 7-47 RUSHING: HOFSTRA- Christopher (21-25-0), Benjamin (1-8-0), Buries (4-6-0); UConn- Brown (23-146-4), Frey (9-34-1), Wylie (6-23-0) PASSING: HOFSTRA- Christopher (17-28-2, 130, 0TD); UConn- Lorenzen (14-25-3, 184, 0TD), Endres (4-5-0, 49, 0TD) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA- Weaver (4-25-0), Lewis (3-32-0), Ant. Nelson (3-18-0), Benson (2-26-0); UConn- Gaulden (4-62-0), Moore (4-37-0), Smith (3-32) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA-Edmond (5-4-9), Melendez (5-3-8), McDonough (5-3-8); UConn- Wilson (4-4-8), Lloyd (2-4-6), Lutrus (3-1-4). Stadium: Rentschler Field Attendance: 37,583 Weather: 76 degrees and cloudy

GAME 2 - SEPTEMBER 13 VS. ALBANY: Hofstra junior quarterback Cory Christopher passed for 272 yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough as Albany got a 7-yard touchdown run from junior tailback David McCarthy in the first overtime to earn a 22-16 victory over the Pride Saturday evening at James M. Shuart

Stadium. Hofstra slips to 0-2 with the loss, while Albany evens its record at 1-1 this season.

Christopher, a native of Miami, Florida, completed 27-of-38 passes, while also rushing for 44 yards. Linebacker Luke Bonus led Hofstra's defense with eight tackles and 1 ½ sacks.

Christopher tried to win it for the Pride in regulation, initiating an 18-play drive with the scored tied at 16. The junior passer produced a mini-highlight reel on the drive, faking a handoff before scrambling up-field for a key first down on an option play to push Hofstra past midfield.

Anthony Nelson, who logged a game-high nine catches for 85 yards, sustained the drive by sprawling out for a third-down catch, giving the Pride a new set of downs on the Albany 17. Christopher ran a quarterback keeper to center the ball between the hash marks, setting up freshman kicker Brian Hanly's potential game-winning attempt.

But Hanly had his 34-yard field goal attempt blocked by Dave Casale with three seconds remaining, sending the contest into overtime. Hanly had another chance in overtime, lining up for a 30-yard kick that would have forced the Great Danes to score a field goal to tie or a touchdown to win. Instead, Albany senior Raphael Nguti came up with the third block of the game for Albany. McCarty raced in for the winning score five plays later, marking just the third time the Great Danes have defeated Hofstra in 14 career meetings.

Down 16-9 early in the fourth quarter, the Pride stormed back. Christopher electrified the crowd of 5,111, eluding a sack about 10 yards in the backfield on third-and-long by juking away from linebacker Emerson Kinsey before firing a strike to Everette Benjamin for a first-down.

The drive nearly stalled near Albany's goal line as Christopher's third-down pass to Aaron Weaver sailed wide. Albany's Ross Bertrand was called for pass interference, setting up freshman tailback Brock Jackolski's first collegiate touchdown.

Jackolski took the pitch and ran untouched into the left corner of the end zone, tying the game at 16 with 10:34 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Albany quarterback Vinny Espositio (10-22, 102 yards) put the Great Danes ahead when the junior bullied his way into the end zone for a 1-yard quarterback keeper. The touchdown forged a 16-9 lead for the Great Danes with 2:12 left in the third quarter.

Nearly four minutes earlier, Albany generated points on defense to erase a 9-7 deficit. With the ball at the Hofstra 4-yard line, Christopher fumbled but recovered. Albany made the tackle in the Pride end zone for the game-tying safety.

Hofstra surged to a 6-0 lead thanks to nine-play, 59-yard drive that culminated with Christopher's 13-yard touchdown strike to Weaver. The Pride missed the extra point, though Weaver's first career touchdown reception gave the home team the edge on its first possession.

Christopher's bullet pass was his first touchdown pass as a Hofstra player. But Albany rebounded late in the first quarter by marching 84 yards in 10 plays, pulling ahead thanks to the first of Esposito's two rushing touchdowns. The QB pushed past the goal line with a 1-yard keeper. Herb Glass added the extra point, putting Albany up 7-6 entering the second quarter.

Hofstra defensive end Al Carmody combined with Bonus on Hofstra's only other sack. Gregory Melendez chipped in seven tackles. Strong safety Ray McDonough contributed three pass breakups.

NOTES FROM THE ALBANY GAME: Hofstra outgained Albany 404-309 in total offense but went just 3-of-6 in the red-zone and was 1-for-4 in the field goal department. The Pride did not have any turnovers despite four fumbles. Hofstra also had the ball for 36:41 of the contest…The Pride, who fell to the Albany Great Danes for only the third time in 14 games, had their nine-game winning streak over the state university snapped on September 13.

1 2 3 4 OT F Albany 7 0 9 0 6 22 Hofstra 6 3 0 7 0 160 Scoring Summary HU - Waever 13-yard pass from Christopher (Hanly kick blocked) UA - Esposito 1-yard run (Glass kick) HU - Hanly 25-yard field goal UA - Team safety

UA - Esposito 1 yard ruin (Glass kick) HU - Jackolski 3-yard run (Hanly kick) UA - McCarthy 7-yard run HOFSTRA ALBANY First Downs (R-P-Pe) 7-18-1 10-6-1 Rushes-Yards (Net) 46-132 45-207 Passing Yards (Net) 272 102 Passes Comp-Att-Int 27-39-0 10-22-0 Total Offense/Plays-Yards 85-404 67-309 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-76 4-61 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 3-27.3 6-37.3 Fumbles-Lost 4-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 6-44 4-32 Possession Time 36:41 23:19 Third Down Conversions 8-16 6-15 Fourth Down Conversions 1-2 1-2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-6 3-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-7 3-17 RUSHING: HOFSTRA- Benjamin (19-69-0), Christopher (19-44-0), Jackolski (8-19-1); UA- McCarty (27-178-1), Simmons (8-25-0), Gannon (3-3-0) PASSING: HOFSTRA- Christopher (27-38-0, 272, 1); UA- Esposito (10-22-0, 102, 0) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA- Ant. Nelson (9-85-0), Weaver (7-70-1), Lewis (3-51-0); UA- Bush (6-58-0), Bocanegra (1-17-0), Lullen (1-10-0) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA-Bonus (3-5-8), Melendez (2-6-8), Edmond (5-2-7); UA- Brancaccio (9-6-15), Casale (7-6-13), Kelly (7-3-10. Stadium: James M. Shuart Stadium Attendance: 5,111 Weather: 71 degrees and overcast

GAME 3 - SEPTEMBER 20 VS. RHODE ISLAND: Hofstra freshman placekicker Roger Williams drilled a 38-yard-field goal with three seconds remaining in the contest to give the Pride a 23-20 CAA Football victory over Rhode Island at James M. Shuart Stadium Saturday afternoon. The Pride improved to 1-2 and 1-0 in the

CAA while Rhode Island dropped to 1-3 and 0-2 in conference play. Williams, a walk-on from Mandeville, Louisiana, came off the bench in the second half in place of freshman starter Brian Hanly and kicked two field goals, including the game-winner in the waning seconds of regulation, to lead the Pride to victory. Pride quarterback Cory Christopher sliced through the Rams defense with his arm and his legs, completing 25 of his 33 attempts for 265 yards while rushing for an additional 97 yards. Freshman tailback Brock Jackolski (Shirley, NY) added a career-high 144 yards on 13 carries in just his second collegiate contest. With the scored tied at 20 in the final minute and no timeouts, Christopher engineered an eight-play, 58-yard drive in just 44 seconds to facilitate Williams’ attempt. The Miami, FL. native completed two passes to Everette Benjamin before connecting on a 12-yard pass to red-shirt freshman receiver Aaron Weaver as the Pride advanced into Rams territory. Christopher punctuated the drive by finding Ottis Lewis for 24 yards to the URI 21. After a spike to stop the clock, Williams came on and converted his second field goal of the game to give the Pride the lead. Williams would kick-off to the Rams and, after a total return of 57 yards by two URI players, would assist on the final tackle to end the game. Rhode Island mounted a comeback of its own, marching 54 yards down the field on its second-to-last possession. Rams tailback Anthony Ferrer pushed through for a 21-yard gain and then pushed his way in from the 1-yard line one play later to tie the game at 20 with 44 seconds left. But Louis Feinstein hooked his extra point attempt, keeping the score tied at 20. Hofstra scored 14 points in the final quarter, starting with Christopher’s one-yard quarterback sneak for a touchdown with 8:21 left. Head Coach Dave Cohen elected to go for the two-point conversion and Christopher delivered by finding Weaver for a successful conversion and a 17-14 lead for the Pride.

Jackolski, who was playing in just his second NCAA game, nearly made it a two-score game five minutes later. The underclassman busted through a hole, completed a spin move and raced 64 yards downfield before getting hauled down just inches from the goal line. But the Pride couldn’t punch it in and had to settle for a 33-yard field goal from Williams to boost the Pride lead to 20-14 with 3:27 to play. The Rams came out strong, breaking open the scoring just 1:50 into the contest when Jimmy Hughes blasted through a hole for a 37-yard rushing touchdown. Hughes would lead the Rams’ ground game with 49 yards on 11 carries. The Pride got on the scoreboard with 5:31 remaining in the first half following Brian Hanly’s (Wyckoff, NJ) 21-yard field goal. Benjamin, who added 44 yards on nine carries, gave the Pride its first lead just over a minute later, recording a six-yard touchdown run to give Hofstra a 9-7 halftime lead. It was Benjamin’s first touchdown of the season. Senior defensive back Nick Altomare (Fairfax, VA) set up that short scoring drive, forcing Hughes to fumble after a ferocious hit. Anthony Vernaglia (Anaheim Hills, CA) recovered the loose ball, giving possession to the Pride at the Rams 21-yard line. Vernaglia finished with a team-high six tackles, including five sol stops, and a sack. Altomare also added an interception-his second of the season-off quarterback Derek Cassidy, one of three turnovers the Pride generated. Cassidy, who completed 18 of his 32 passes for 248 yards, also had a pass picked off by Leslie Jackman. Christopher ran the ball 22 times but also forged a connection with his two top receivers. Sophomore Anthony Nelson (Wellington, FL) logged a game-high nine receptions for 92 yards while Weaver contributed eight catches for 76 yards. NOTES FROM THE RHODE ISLAND GAME: Hofstra improved to 17-6 against the Rams all-time and 10-2 against URI on Long Island…The Pride went over the 400-yard mark in total offense for the second straight game. The Pride also picked off two passes against Rhode Island…Hofstra posted a season-high 476 yards, including 265 passing, against the Rams…The Pride dodged the bullet with five fumbles but only lost one of those drops…Hofstra held the ball for a season-best 37:22 against the Rams. 1 2 3 4 F Rhode Island 7 0 0 13 20 Hofstra 0 9 0 14 23 Scoring Summary URI - Hughes 37-yard run (Feinstein kick) HU- Hanly 21-yard field goal HU- Benjamin 6-yard run (Hanly kick failed) URI- Ferrer 2-yard pass from Cassidy (Feinstein kick) HU- Christopher 1-yard run (Weaver pass from Christopher) HU- Williams 33-yard field goal URI- Ferrer 1-yard run (Feinstein kick failed) HU- Williams 38-yard field goal HOFSTRA URI First Downs (R-P-Pe) 12-12-1 5-10-0 Rushes-Yards (Net) 45-211 26-93 Passing Yards (Net) 265 248 Passes Comp-Att-Int 25-36-0 18-32-2 Total Offense/Plays-Yards 81-476 58-341 Punt Returns-Yards 4-6 1-6 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-73 6-144 Interception Returns-Yards 2-5 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 5-41.0 7-32.7 Fumbles-Lost 5-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards 6-60 4-30 Possession Time 37:22 22:38 Third Down Conversions 5-15 3-12 Fourth Down Conversions 0-2 1-1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-5 2-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-14 5-30 RUSHING: HOFSTRA- Jackolski (13-144-0), Christopher (22-49-1), Benjamin (9-43-1); URI- Hughes (11-49-1), Ferrer (3-25-1), Cassidy (10-22-0)

PASSING: HOFSTRA- Christopher (25-33-0, 265, 0TD); URI- Cassidy (18-32-2, 248, 1TD) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA- Ant. Nelson (9-92-0), Weaver (8-76-0), Benjamin (4-33-0); URI- Johnson-Farrell (7-67-0), Leonard (4-118-0), Bellini (4-50-0) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA- Vernaglia (5-1-6), Gaida (4-2-6), Altomare (3-2-5); URI- Hansen (9-3-12), Ball (7-4-11), Young (8-1-9). Stadium: James M. Shuart Stadium Attendance: 6,107 Weather: 64 degrees and cloudy

GAME 4 - SEPTEMBER 26 AT STONY BROOK: Hofstra's defense generated four turnovers, leading directly to 26 points as the Pride defeated Stony Brook, 43-3, in a non-conference game at LaValle Stadium.

The Pride forced stops on the Seawolves first five drives, surging

ahead 31-3 at halftime. Hofstra improved to 2-2 on the season and 12-0 in the all-time series, starting strong in the first of four straight road contests. Stony Brook dropped to 1-4.

Hofstra junior quarterback Cory Christopher wasn't deterred by the soggy weather, finishing 15-for-24 for 161 yards and a touchdown, while adding 48 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns. The Pride's point total exceeded its first three games combined, extending the team's winning streak to two.

Nick Altomare registered a team-high eight tackles, keying a defense that picked off quarterback Dayne Hoffman twice and recovered two fumbles in addition to stopping four fourth-down attempts.

A fumbled punt and a turnover on downs gave Hofstra favorable field position in the first quarter, as the Pride put up 10 points. The Pride defense sustained the momentum in the second quarter, building a three-score lead when cornerback Leslie Jackman's stripped Stony Brook running back Edwin Gowins of the ball and raced untouched 60 yards up the Stony Brook sideline for a touchdown, building a 17-0 lead with 14:08 to play in the half .

Stony Brook nearly set the early tone, marching all the way to the Hofstra 24 on its opening drive. Hoffman nearly put his team on the scoreboard, finding an open receiver in the end zone. But Dwayne Eley couldn't handle the throw and the Pride defense forced a turnover on downs.

Christopher's engineered a 12-play, 66-yard drive and called his own number on the quarterback keeper to put Hofstra ahead, 7-0, with 4:05 remaining in the first quarter.

On the Seawolves next possession a bad snap on Stony Brook's punt attempt set up Hofstra's second score on the next drive. The snap from center went over punter Luke Gaddis' head with the punter falling on the ball at the Seawolves 4-yard line for a 38-yard loss. Hofstra capitalized on the miscue, pulling ahead by 10 thanks to Roger Williams' 21-yard-field goal in the first quarter's final minute.

Hofstra kept pressuring the Seawolves following Jackson's big play. Anthony Nelson, who finished with a game-high 69 receiving yards on four catches, took a swing pass 2 yards in the backfield and sprinted up-field to sustain the drive on third-and-long. Christopher's fourth down sneak later in the drive led to another seven points and marked the Miami, FL, native's third rushing TD of the year.

After a Stony Brook three-and-out, Christopher went right back to work. Aaron Weaver corralled a jump ball at the Stony Brook 4, beating the man-on-man coverage. Reigning CAA Rookie of the Week Brook Jackolski recorded a touchdown for a second straight game, taking an end-around all the way on the next play as Hofstra opened a 24-0 lead midway through the second quarter.

Just 12 seconds later, Ray McDonough registered the second big play from a defensive back. The junior read Hoffman's passing route, stepping in front of the intended receiver for his second interception of the season. Hofstra turned

the mistake into points when corner Mike McCoy slipped, allowing Nelson all the time he needed to catch Christopher's lob and increase the lead to 31-0.

Two turnovers allowed Hofstra to pad the lead in the second half. Phil Riley recovered Eley's fumbled punt return near midfield late in the third quarter. The Pride opened up the playbook, getting Weaver got into the action as a rusher. The sophomore wideout took a reverse 18 yards to the Stony Brook 2-yard line. Christopher added the second of his rushing touchdowns on the next play.

Red-shirt freshman Chris Edmond garnered his first collegiate interception, picking off Hoffman's pass in the flat at the Stony Brook 28. Benjamin capped the following seven-play drive by bullying ahead for a 2-yard touchdown run to close the scoring.

NOTES FROM THE STONY BROOK GAME: Hofstra improved to 12-0 all-time against the Seawolves of Stony Brook with its 43-3 victory…The Pride defense and Stony Brook turnovers were the story of the game as SBU recorded four turnovers (2 fumbles, 2 interceptions) that resulted in 26 Hofstra points… The Pride defense held Stony Brook to just 211 yards on offense-which was 93 below their season average- recorded interceptions by Pride newcomers, freshman Chris Edmond (4 tackles) and junior Ray McDonough (1 tackle) and a forced fumble/fumble recovery return for a 60-yard touchdown by Rutgers-transfer, junior cornerback Leslie Jackman..For the third consecutive meeting the Pride held Stony Brook to under 75 yards rushing in their meeting. Hofstra held the Seawolves to 211 total yards last week including just 72 rushing. In 2007 the Pride allowed just 273 yards to Stony Brook, including just 29 yards rushing on 32 attempts. In 2006 the Pride held Stony Brook to just 27 yards rushing in a 17-8 victory.

1 2 3 4 F Hofstra 10 21 0 12 43 Stony Brook 0 3 0 0 3 Scoring Summary HU- Christopher 1-yard run (Williams kick) HU- Williams 21-yard field goal HU- Jackman 60-yard fumble recovery (Williams kick) HU- Jackolski 3-yard run (Williams kick) HU- Ant. Nelson 30-yard pass from Christopher (Williams kick) SBU- Gaddis 28-yard field goal HU- Christopher 2-yard run (Williams kick failed) HU- Benjamin 2-yard run (Williams kick failed) HOFSTRA SBU First Downs (R-P-Pe) 10-8-0 7-7-2 Rushes-Yards (Net) 39-155 29-72 Passing Yards (Net) 161 139 Passes Comp-Att-Int 15-24-0 12-27-2 Total Offense/Plays-Yards 63-316 56-211 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1- (-1) Kickoff Returns-Yards 2-45 7-124 Interception Returns-Yards 2-6 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 3-38.3 2-39.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 3-2 Penalties-Yards 6-53 3-15 Possession Time 32:03 27:57 Third Down Conversions 8-13 3-11 Fourth Down Conversions 1-1 1-5 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 5-5 1-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 RUSHING: HOFSTRA- Christopher (12-48-2), Benjamin (11-45-1), Jackolski (11-32-1); SBU- Cuttino (15-75-0), Gowins (9-63-0), Contardi (3-(-4)-0). PASSING: HOFSTRA- Christopher (15-24-0, 161-1TD); SBU-Hoffman (9-22-2, 119, 0), Sweeney (3-5-0, 20, 0) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA- Ant. Nelson (4-69-1), Lewis (4-37-0), Weaver (3-23-0); SBU- Eley (6-69-0), Saffold (2-23-0), Porter (1-37-0) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA- Altomare (6-2-8), Bonus (1-4-5), Jackman (3-1-4, Melendez (3-1-4); SBU- Schwicke (4-4-8), Soivilien (4-2-6), Brevi (4-2-6).

Stadium: LaValle Stadium Attendance: 2,105 Weather: 70 degrees and misty

GAME 5 - OCTOBER 4 AT #1 JAMES MADISON: The #1-ranked Dukes of James Madison jumped out to a 35-0 halftime lead and never looked back on the way to a 56-0 CAA victory over the Hofstra Pride at Bridgeforth Stadium Saturday afternoon. With their fifth consecutive win the Dukes improve to 5-1 overall and a

South Division-leading 3-0 in the CAA. The Pride, who had their two-game winning streak snapped, fall to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in conference action. The Pride, who were held to just 195 yards on offense, including just 67 on the ground, were led by quarterback Cory Christopher, who completed 21 of 34 passes for 128 yards. Sophomore receiver Aaron Weaver tallied a career-high nine receptions for 47 yards. James Madison was led by quarterback Rodney Landers, who completed 7 of 13 passes for 92 yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for a game-high 133 yards and one touchdown on 13 carries. The Dukes tallied 375 yards on offense. The Pride got the first break of the game as they kicked off to JMU. Dukes senior up-man Patrick Ward took the kick and fumbled on the Dukes 41-yard line with Pride freshman Chris Edmond falling on the fumble. But Hofstra could not move the ball and Pride junior punter Shane Casciano had his punt attempt blocked by junior Rockeed McCarter. Freshman Corwin Acker picked up the loose ball at the Hofstra 16 and ran it into the end zone. Dave Stennard's point-after attempt was good giving the Dukes a 7-0 lead just 1:48 into the contest. JMU boosted its lead to 14-0 on its next possession as senior quarterback Rodney Landers engineered a 10-play, 80-yard drive capped by a 3-yard scoring run by senior tailback Eugeen Holloman. Landers rushed three times in the drive for 31 yards and hit McCarter for a big 27-yard gain on a third-and-11 play. Stannard's extra-point gave the Dukes a two touchdown lead with 7:17 to play in the first quarter. That touchdown would be the start of four straight scoring possessions for the James Madison. Landers, who had 122 rushing yards by halftime, engineered another long drive-this time 77-yards in 11 plays- and hit McCarter with a 7-yard scoring pass to boost the lead to 21-0 after Stannard's extra-point just 36 seconds into the second quarter. Landers picked up 39 yards rushing and another 15 passing. After Hofstra was forced to punt on its next series, Landers made quick work hitting Griff Yancey for a 49-yard touchdown pass to cap a 5-play, 59-yard drive with 9:29 to play in the half. The Dukes closed out the scoring in the first half as Landers topped off a 6-play, 78-yard drive with a 45-yard scoring run with 5:06 to play in the half for a 35-0 halftime advantage. Hofstra had just 85 yards at halftime and did not have a possession longer than 20 yards. JMU racked up 284 yards, including 194 rushing, at the intermission. James Madison added three touchdowns in the second half as: Landers hit McCarter for a 4-yard scoring pass with 3:30 to play in the third quarter; Ronnell Brown picked off Christopher and returned the interception 44-yards for a score to boost the lead to 49-0 eight seconds into the fourth quarter; and Drew Dudzik scored on a 25-yard run with 2:00 to play. 1 2 3 4 F Hofstra 0 0 0 0 0 #1 James Madison 14 21 7 14 56 Scoring Summary JMU - Acker 16-yard blocked punt return (Stannard kick) JMU - Holloman 3-yard run (Stannard kick) JMU - McCarter 7-yard pass from Landers (Stannard kick) JMU - Yancey 49-yard pass from Landers (Stannard kick) JMU - Landers 45-yard run (Stannard kick) JMU - McCarter 4-yard pass from Landers (Stannard kick) JMU - Brown 44-yard interception return (Stannard kick) JMU - Dudzik 25-yard run (Stannard kick) HOFSTRA JMU First Downs (R-P-Pe) 5-7-0 14-5-0 Rushes-Yards (Net) 31-67 43-279

Passing Yards (Net) 128 96 Passes Comp-Att-Int 21-34-2 8-14-0 Total Offense/Plays-Yards 65-195 57-375 Punt Returns-Yards 1-22 4-52 Kickoff Returns-Yards 8-176 1-8 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 2-62 Punts (Number-Avg) 7-28 3-47 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 4-19 4-20 Possession Time 33:17 26:43 Third Down Conversions 1-15 6-11 Fourth Down Conversions 2-4 2-2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-1 3-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-12 2-13 RUSHING: HOFSTRA- Benjamin (7-36-0), Asante (8-35-0), Jackolski (5-9-0); JMU- Landers (13-133-1), Holloman (10-56-1), Dudzik (7-32-1) PASSING: HOFSTRA- Christopher (21-34-1, 128, 0TD); JMU- Landers (7-13-0, 92, 3TD); Dudzik (1-1-0, 4, 0) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA- Weaver (9-47-0), Ant. Nelson (4-15-0), Lewis (2-18-0); JMU- McCarter (4-46-2), Yancey (3-46-1), Caussin (1-4-0) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA- Bonus (5-6-11), Hudeen (2-6-8), McDonough (2-3-5); JMU- Haywood (7-3-10), Brandon (2-7-9), Moats (4-3-7) Stadium: Bridgeforth Stadium Attendance: 16,109 Weather: 81 degrees and Sunny

GAME 6 - OCTOBER 11 AT BUCKNELL: Tailback Brock Jackolski rushed for 170 yards and three touchdowns and quarterback Cory Christopher rushed for two more scores to lead the Hofstra Pride to a 45-31 non-conference victory over the Bucknell Bison at Christy Matthewson Memorial Stadium Saturday

afternoon. The Pride evened their record at 3-3 on the season while the Bison slipped to 3-2. Jackolski, a true-freshman from Shirley, NY, accounted for 295 all-purpose yards including 170 on nine rushing attempts, 107 on three kickoff returns, and two receptions for 18 yards. It is his second 100-yard rushing game of the season. Christopher, a junior, completed 15 of 22 passes for 148 yards and one touchdown and rushed 12 times for 54 yards. Junior linebacker Luke Bonus led the Pride defense for the second consecutive week with 10 tackles while red-shirt freshman linebacker Basim Hudeen added eight stops. Hofstra posted 467 yards of offense including 319 on the ground. It is the Pride's first 300-yard rushing game since posting 370 yards against Liberty in 2002. The Bison were led by junior quarterback Marcello Trigg, who completed 11 of 16 passes for 119 yards and one touchdown and rushing for a second score before leaving the game with an injury in the third quarter. Senior quarterback Andrew Lair came into the game and led the Bison in rushing with 78 yards on 13 carries. Bucknell had 348 yards of offense including 229 rushing.

Hofstra captured the first break of the game after the Bison drove 44 yards to the Pride 19-yard line before senior cornerback Nick Altomare stepped in front of a Trigg pass at the three-yard line to stop the threat. It was Altomare's third interception of the year. That led to Hofstra's first score of the day as Jackolski, on the fourth play of the possession, ran up the middle for a 78-yard touchdown. It was Jackolski's third rushing touchdown of the season and the first of three in the first half. Roger Williams' extra-point gave the Pride a 7-0 lead just 5:31 into the quarter. But the Bison came right back and marched 80 yards on six plays in 2:41 with Trigg hitting Ryan Smith for a 6-yard touchdown. Drew Orth's extra-point tied the game at 7-7 with 6:48 to play in the quarter. Hofstra would respond with 14 unanswered points. Jackolski would start the possession with a 49-yard kickoff return to midfield. On the fourth play of the possession Jackolski went around left end and down the sideline for a 31-yard touchdown run. Williams gave the Pride a 14-7 lead with the extra-point with 5:24 remaining in the first quarter. After the Pride held the Bison on their next possession Hofstra mounted the longest drive of the half, going 81 yards in 10 plays, with Christopher calling his own number and scampering seven yard around right end for his fourth touchdown run of the year just 35 seconds into the second quarter. Williams'

extra-point boosted the lead to 21-7. Bucknell closed the deficit to 21-14 on the next possession as Trigg engineered a six-play, 64-yard drive and rushed the final 11 yards for the touchdown with 10:44 to play in the half. Trigg was two-for-three for 28 yards and rushed twice for 14 yards in the drive. Orth's PAT pinched the Bison deficit to a touchdown. But the Pride would score twice more before the halftime gun. Following a Bucknell punt, the Pride moved the ball 69 yards in six plays with Jackolski rushing 29 yards into the end zone for his third touchdown of the game with 2:56 to play in the half. Williams' extra-point gave the Pride a 28-14 lead. On the first play of Bucknell's next possession, Trigg was sacked and fumbled at the Bison 22 yard line with Pride end Joe Akabalu recovering the ball. Hofstra was able to move the ball to the 12-yard line before Williams came in and booted a 29-yard field goal with 39 seconds remaining in the half for a 31-14 halftime lead. Hofstra racked up 345 yards of offense by halftime, including 150 yards on five carries by Jacolski, and held Bucknell to 158. The Bison came out in the third quarter and closed the deficit to two touchdowns with 5:20 to play in the quarter after a 17-play, 58-yard drive stalled on the Hofstra 21-yard line. Orth came in and booted a 38-yard field goal to bring Bucknell closer at 31-17. After the Pride went three-and-out on their next possession, the Bison marched 88 yards in 10 plays with Lair scoring on a 5-yard run to close the deficit to 31-24 just five seconds into the fourth quarter. But Hofstra put some breathing room between them and the Bison as Christopher engineered an eight-play, 68-yard drive and rushed the final two yards for his second touchdown of the day. Williams' extra-point boosted the Hofstra lead to 38-24 with 12 minutes remaining in the contest. The Pride sealed the game on their next possession after Bucknell junior running back A.J. Kizekai was stripped of the ball by Pride safety Ray McDonough on the second play of the Bison possession. Bonus recovered for Hofstra at the Bucknell 36. Christopher made quick work, rushing for eight yards, hitting receiver Derek Benson for a 23-yard gain and finding senior tight end Phil Riley for a 5-yard touchdown toss. It was Riley's first touchdown grab of his career. Williams' PAT put the Pride ahead, 45-24, with 11:03 to play. The Bison closed out the scoring in the final two minutes as Lair put together a 14-play, 76-yard drive, rushing for 53 of the yards including a four-yard scoring run to cap the possession. Orth's PAT closed out the scoring with 1:40 to play.

1 2 3 4 F Hofstra 14 17 0 14 45 Bucknell 7 7 3 14 31 Scoring Summary HU- Jacksolski 78-yard run (Williams kick) BU- Smith 6-yard pass from Trigg (Orth kick) HU- Jackolski 31-yard run (Williams kick) HU- Christopher 7-yard run (Williams kick) BU- Trigg 11-yard run (Orth kick) HU- Jackolski 29-yard run (Williams kick) HU- Williams 29-yard field goal BU- Orth 38-yard field goal BU- Lair 5-yard run (Orth kick) HU- Christopher 2-yard run (Williams kick) HU- Riley 5-yard pass from Christopher ((Williams kick) BU- Lair 4-yard run (Orth kick) HOFSTRA BU First Downs (R-P-Pe) 14-9-1 13-6-5 Rushes-Yards (Net) 39-319 52-229 Passing Yards (Net) 148 119 Passes Comp-Att-Int 15-22-1 11-22-1 Total Offense/Plays-Yards 61-467 74-348 Punt Returns-Yards 2-17 1-11 Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-129 7-175 Interception Returns-Yards 1-3 1-2 Punts (Number-Avg) 2-45.0 3-35.3 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 6-2 Penalties-Yards 11-94 5-35

Possession Time 25:14 34:46 Third Down Conversions 2-7 7-13 Fourth Down Conversions 0-1 1-1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-4 5-6 Sacks By: Number-Yards 4-43 2-15 RUSHING: HOFSTRA- Jackolski (9-170-3), Buries (8-62-0), Christopher (12-54-2); BU- Lair (13-78-2), Lee (4-65-0), Mullen (8-51-0) PASSING: HOFSTRA- Christopher (15-22-1, 148, 1TD); BU- Trigg (11-16-1, 119, 1TD) Lair (0-5-0, 0 0TD) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA- Lewis (4-48-0), Ant. Nelson (3-19-0), Jackolski (2-18); BU- Kizekai (4-38-0), Pasternak (3-46-0), Odenbach (2-10-0) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA- Bonus (8-2-10), Hudeen (6-2-8), Akabalu (4-2-6); BU- Nana-Sinkam (8-7-15), Williams (4-3-7), Gerlach (2-3-5) Stadium: Mathewson Stadium Attendance: 2,444 Weather: 70 degrees and Sunny

GAME 7 - OCTOBER 18 AT MAINE: Brian Harvey's extra-point following a 25-yard touchdown grab by Jared Turcotte in the second overtime gave the Black Bears of Maine a 41-40 victory over the Hofstra Pride in a CAA game at Alfond Stadium. The Pride tied the game in the

fourth quarter and in the first overtime . The loss spoiled the Hofstra debut of freshman quarterback Steve Probst, who entered the game in the second quarter following an injury to starting junior Cory Christopher. Probst completed 14 of 20 passes for 135 yards and three touchdowns, including two in the overtime periods. He also rushed 16 times for 63 yards. Senior receiver Ottis Lewis posted a career-best nine receptions for 77 yards and hauled in game-tying scores in the fourth quarter and in overtime. Sophomore Aaron Weaver tallied seven catches for 77 yards and one touchdown while sophomore running back Everette Benjamin had 47 yards on 11 carries and caught two passes for 14 yards and a touchdown. The Pride defense was led by freshmen Chris Edmond and Greg Melendez with career-highs of 13 and 10 tackles, respectively. Maine was led by quarterback Michal Brusko, who completed eight-of-11 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns and rushed 19 times for 113 yards. Red-shirt freshman Jared Turcotte rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries and tallied five catches for 69 yards and a score while classmate Derek Session posted 67 yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns and hauled in two passes for 46 yards and a touchdown. Senior linebacker Andrew Downey posted a game-high 19 tackles while senior end Jovan Belcher added 16 stops. Regulation ended in dramatic fashion as the Pride recovered a Maine fumble on the Hofstra 2-yard line with 42 seconds to play and then killed the clock with the game tied at 27-27. In the first overtime, Maine got the ball first and Session, after having a touchdown run called back earlier in the drive by a penalty, scored on a four-yard run. Harvey's extra-point was good. But Probst kept Hofstra alive in their OT possession with a key 14-yard run to the 12-yard line on a third down play. After the Pride picked up another three-yards on a reverse to Aaron Weaver, Probst hit Ottis Lewis in the corner of the end zone for the touchdown. Roger Williams tied the game at 34-all with the extra-point.

In the second overtime Hofstra got the ball first and Probst directed a five-play drive and hit Everette Benjamin for a two-yard touchdown toss. But Williams' extra-point was missed wide left. Maine took advantage of the miss and on the first play Brusko found freshman Jared Turcotte on a crossing pattern for a 25-yard touchdown. Harvey's point-after gave the Black Bears the victory. The Black Bears of Maine jumped out to a 13-0 lead after just 2:19 with a little help from the Pride. On Maine's first drive Brusko directed a 68-yard drive in four plays and capped the series with a 38-yard scoring pass to freshman Derek Session. Brian Harvey's point-after gave the Black Bears a 7-0 lead just 1:58 into contest.

After Hofstra sophomore Anthony Nelson returned the ensuing kickoff 29 yards to the Pride 48-yard line, Christopher was picked off on the first play from scrimmage by linebacker Sean Wasson, who returned the ball 49 yards to the Hofstra 2-yard line. Session then carried the ball the final two yards into the end zone. Harvey's point-after attempt was missed and Maine had a 13-0

lead with 12:41 to play in the first quarter. But the Pride battled back and scored on their next three possessions to take a 17-13 lead. After the second Maine touchdown Christopher led the Pride on a 12-play, 60-yard drive and hit Aaron Weaver for an eight-yard touchdown pass. Christopher rushed six times for 27 yards and was four-for-four passing for 23 yards in the drive. Roger Williams' extra-point cut the Pride deficit to 13-7 with 7:36 to play in the first quarter. After Session fumbled on a Greg Melendez hit with Chris Edmond recovering for Hofstra, the Pride took over on the Maine 46. Christopher used his arm to direct a 54-yard, eight-play drive with Jackolski rushing four-yards into the end zone for his sixth touchdown of the season. Williams' extra-point gave the Pride a 14-13 lead with 1:49 to play in the opening stanza. Christopher was two-for-four for 35 yards in the drive including a 23-yard completion to Lewis. Hofstra forced the Black Bears to turn the ball over on downs on their next possession, after a fake punt was sniffed out by Christian Dennis giving the Pride the ball on the Maine 4-yard line. Maine held the Pride offense, as the game moved into the second quarter, and Hofstra had to settle for a 20-yard field goal by Williams just 42 seconds into the second period for a 17-13 lead. While Hofstra was able to hold Maine the rest of the half both Christopher (7-11-1, 59, 1TD) and back-up running back Justine Buries (5-22-0) both went down with serious injuries during the ensuing possessions. Jackolski, who also would be hurt before halftime, took three snaps at quarterback before freshman Steve Probst came off the bench to replace Christopher. The Pride boosted their lead to 20-13 just 3:17 into the second half on a 42-yard field goal by Williams. But Maine came back and posted two, quick-strike touchdowns in the final four minutes of the period to take a 27-20 lead after three quarters. Brusko's 14-yard scoring run capped a four-play, 61-yard drive and Harvey tied it at 20-all with the extra-point with 3:19 to play. Then freshman Jared Turcotte broke away for a 71-yard scoring run with 34 seconds remaining in the third. Harvey's extra-point gave the Black Bears a 27-20 lead. Hofstra tied the game early in the fourth quarter as Probst engineered a 10-play, 74-yard drive and hit Lewis on a 23-yard scoring pass with 11:09 to play in regulation. Lewis, running down the Maine sideline, came back and stepped in front of two defenders to grab the scoring pass. It was Lewis' first touchdown grab of the season and Probst's first TD pass of his career.

Maine mounted a long drive inside 3:00 remaining in regulation, getting inside field goal range at the Pride 24 yard line. But on the next play Brusko fumbled at the 6 yard line with Hofstra safety Ray McDonough recovering at the 2 with 42 seconds remaining. Hofstra was able to run out the clock and send the game to overtime. 1 2 3 4 OT OT F Hofstra 14 3 3 7 7 6 40 Maine 13 0 14 0 7 7 41 Scoring Summary UM- Session 38-yard pass from Brusko (Harvey kick) UM- Session 2-yard run (Harvey kick failed) HU- Weaver 8-yard pass from Christopher (Williams kick) HU- Jackolski 4-yard run (Williams kick) HU- Williams 20-yard field goal HU- Williams 42-yard field goal UM- Brusko 14-yard run (Harvey kick) UM- Turcotte 71-yard run (Harvey kick) HU- Lewis 23-yard pass from Probst (Williams kick) UM- Session 4-yard run (Harvey kick) HU- Lewis 9-yard pass from Probst (Williams kick) HU-Benjamin 2-yard pass from Probst (Williams kick failed) UM- Turcotte 25-yard pass from Brusko (Harvey kick) HOFSTRA MAINE First Downs (R-P-Pe) 10-12-0 15-6-0 Rushes-Yards (Net) 52-217 53-286 Passing Yards (Net) 194 155 Passes Comp-Att-Int 21-31-1 8-14-0 Total Offense/Plays-Yards 83-411 67-441 Punt Returns-Yards 2-1 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-120 6-138

Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-49 Punts (Number-Avg) 5-30.0 4-41.2 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 4-2 Penalties-Yards 4-44 6-50 Possession Time 31:22 28:38 Third Down Conversions 8-18 6-12 Fourth Down Conversions 1-2 0-2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 6-6 3-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-18 1-2 RUSHING: HOFSTRA- Christopher (9-65-0), Probst (16-63-0), Benjamin (11-47-0); UM-Turcotte (13-120-1), Brusko (19-113-1), Session (17-67-2) PASSING: HOFSTRA- Christopher (7-11-1, 59, 1TD), Probst (14-20-0, 135, 3TD); UM- Brusko (8-14-0, 155, 2TD) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA- Lewis (10-101-2), Weaver (7-64-1), Benjamin (2-14-1); UM-Turcotte (5-69-1), Session (2-46-1), Jones (1-40-0) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA-Edmond (5-8-13), Melendez (3-7-10), Bonus (2-6-8); UM- Downey (4-15-19), Belcher (5-11-16), Masterson (5-6-11) Stadium: Alfond Stadium Attendance: 3,690 Weather: 50 degrees and clear

GAME 8 - OCTOBER 25 VS. DELAWARE: Junior Jabbie rushed for a game-high 155 yards and a touchdown, leading Delaware to a 17-0 CAA victory over the Hofstra Pride at rainy and windswept James M. Shuart Stadium.

Hofstra tailback Everette Benjamin led the Pride, running for 71 yards on 13 carries while freshman quarterback Steve Probst made his first start for the Pride, completing 11 of 28 passes for 71 yards in 20 mph winds. The Pride, who were without offensive coordinator Dave Patenaude due to a family emergency, posted their second-lowest offensive total of the year with 179 yards, just nine yards more than in the season opener at Connecticut. Hofstra dropped its third straight conference game, falling to 3-5 on the season and 1-3 in the CAA.

Delaware utilized a unique quarterback tandem to improve to record its first conference win this season. Tight end Robbie Agone and wide receiver Aaron Love split the passing duties, combining for 8-of-11 passing and 77 yards as the Blue Hens improved to 3-5 overall and 1-3 in the CAA. Delaware tallied 257 yards on offense in the contest.

Agone, who finished with 39 passing yards, also added a 1-yard quarterback keeper for Delaware's final touchdown with 8:01 left. Jabbie rushed 31 times, including a first-quarter touchdown run that proved to be the game-winning score.

Freshman Chris Edmond made a big special teams play for the Pride after recovering a fumble earlier in the game. The local product, who also recorded a sack, pressured a Delaware punt, leading to a turnover at the Blue Hens 10-yard line with 44 seconds left. Hofstra could not take advantage, going four-and-out. Delaware surged to a 10-0 halftime lead, working almost exclusively from the shotgun on offense. Jabbie capitalized on a slew of draw plays, rushing for 96 yards on 17 carries in the first half.

The Blue Hens took advantage of great field position after the wind held up a Hofstra punt late in the first quarter, giving Delaware possession at the Hofstra 12-yard line. Two plays later, Jabbie plowed through the line for a 4-yard touchdown run, putting the visitors up 7-0 with 6:19 remaining in the quarter.

Hofstra's defense clamped down on another promising Delaware drive late in the second quarter, setting up a fourth-and-one at the Pride 12-yard line. The Blue Hens kept the offense on the field before a false start penalty forced Delaware to settle for three points. Jon Striefsky's 27-yard field goal extended the lead to 10-0 with 5:12 left in the half, capping a 12-play drive.

Probst attempted to ignite a second half-comeback, leading the Pride downfield midway through the third quarter before Delaware forced a fourth-and-three at the 15-yard line. Hofstra elected to go for it, but Brandon Gilbeaux stopped Probst on a quarterback keeper just short of the first-down marker with 6:26 left in the period. Hofstra held the ball for 13:43 in the third quarter but couldn't put any points on the board.

Delaware rounded out the scoring early in the fourth after a high snap on a Hofstra punt attempt gave the Blue Hens possession just inches from the Pride goal line. Two plays later, Agnone bullied his way into the end zone for a three-score lead with 8:01 remaining.

The Pride's defense did its best to minimize the damage in the soggy conditions, forcing five punts while also generating a first-half turnover. Down just 7-0 with 12 minutes left in the second quarter, defensive back Ray McDonough's big hit on Phillip Thaxton forced a fumble. Edmond recovered at the Hofstra 26, ending a Blue Hens drive.

Luke Bonus registered a game-high 14 tackles and fellow linebacker Said Gaida contributed 11 tackles. Edmond and Kevin Smith also were credited with sacks. 1 2 3 4 F Delaware 7 3 0 7 17 Hofstra 0 0 0 0 0 Scoring Summary UD- Jabbie 4-yard run (Striefsky kick) UD- Striefsky 27-yard field goal UD- Agnone 1-yard run (Striefsky kick) HOFSTRA UD First Downs (R-P-Pe) 7-5-2 10-4-0 Rushes-Yards (Net) 38-108 47-180 Passing Yards (Net) 71 77 Passes Comp-Att-Int 11-28-2 8-11-0 Total Offense/Plays-Yards 66-179 58-257 Punt Returns-Yards 1-12 2-4 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-98 0-0 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 2-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 5-31.2 5-37.4 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-1 Penalties-Yards 3-20 10-78 Possession Time 30:47 29:13 Third Down Conversions 3-15 2-10 Fourth Down Conversions 2-6 0-1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-2 3-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 5-30 RUSHING: HOFSTRA- Benjamin (13-71-0), Jackolski (8-22-0), Weaver (3-16-0); DELAWARE- Jabbie (31-155-1), Love (8-25-0), Thaxton (4-16-0) PASSING: HOFSTRA- Probst (11-28-2, 71, 0TD); DELAWARE- Agnone (4-7-0, 39, 0TD), Love (4-4-0, 38, 0TD) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA- Weaver (5-41-0), Ant. Nelson (3-16-0), Benson (1-7-0); DELAWARE- Duncan (3-27-0), Jabbie (2-10-0), Love (1-25-0) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA- Bonus (7-7-14), Gaida (2-9-11), Melendez (1-8-9); DELAWARE- Scanlon (5-4-9), Harrison (4-3-7), James (2-5-7) Stadium: James M. Shuart Stadium Attendance: 3,518 Weather: 64 degrees, windy and rain

GAME 9 - NOVEMBER 1, 2008 - AT #9 NEW HAMPSHIRE: Hofstra sophomore receiver Aaron Weaver broke the school kickoff return record with 254 yards but seven Pride turnovers helped propel the ninth-ranked Wildcats of New Hampshire to a 45-25 CAA victory over Hofstra at Cowell Stadium. The Wildcats posted their third

consecutive win to improve to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in conference play while the Pride dropped their third straight contest to fall to 3-6 overall and 1-4 in the CAA.

Weaver broke the school mark of 253 kickoff return yards (6 returns) set by Mark Cox at New Hampshire in 1991. Weaver, who returned eight kickoffs, accounted for 305 all-purpose yards and also scored on a one-yard run in the fourth quarter. Pride freshman quarterback Steve Probst completed 24 of 43 passes for 190 yards and one touchdown but tossed five interceptions that resulted in 21 New Hampshire points. Sophomore running back Everette Benjamin led the Hofstra ground game with 73 yards on 16 carries and scored on a one yard run. He also hauled in a 10-yard TD pass. Hofstra had 339 yards on offense. Senior end Kevin Smith led the Pride defensive charge that held

the Wildcats to 278 yards, 154 yards below their season average. Junior Luke Bonus and freshman Chris Edmond recorded six tackles each.

UNH was led by junior tight end Scott Sicko (2-20-2) and senior running back Robert Simpson with two touchdowns each. Simpson rushed for a game-high and career-best 131 yards on 16 carries. Sophomore quarterback R.J. Toman completed 14 of 24 passes for 140 yards and two touchdowns.

In a sloppy first half that featured five turnovers the Pride got on the board first. After UNH took over on their own 24 yard line, Hofstra linebacker Luke Bonus forced Wildcat senior Robert Simpson to fumble on the UNH 29 and recovered the loose ball. Four plays later Roger Williams booted a 45-yard field goal to give the Pride a 3-0 lead just 2:14 into the contest. Later in the period after each team exchanged interceptions, including one by Hofstra junior cornerback Leslie Jackman that he returned from end zone to end zone only to have it brought back on a holding penalty during the return, the Pride took over on their own 43. On the third play from scrimmage Hofstra quarterback Steve Probst was picked off by UNH senior safety John Clements, who returned the theft 47 yards for the touchdown. Tom Bishop's extra-point was good boosting the Wildcats' lead to 7-3 with 4:46 to play in the first quarter. The Pride held the ball for 10:18 of the first period but trailed by four points at the end of the period. The Wildcats expanded the lead to 14-3 after a Pride drive stalled with a fake field goal attempt on the UNH 8-yard line. UNH drove 84 yards in three plays, including g 51-yard pass from Toman to Mike Boyle to the Pride 11-yard line, before Toman hit Sicko for an 11-yard touchdown. Bishop's point-after made it 14-3 with 11:49 to play in the second quarter. But the Pride came right back and marched 75 yards on 13-plays behind Probst with Everette Benjamin hauling in a 10-yard touchdown pass to cut the deficit to 14-9. Williams missed the extra-point. The Wildcats boosted the lead late in the period following Hofstra's third turnover of the half, a fumble by running back Kwabena Asante that was recovered by UNH end Brian McNally at the Pride-11-yard line. Two plays later Toman hooked up with Sicko for an 11-yard touchdown pass. Bishop's extra-point made it 21-9 with 3:07 to play in the half. The Pride had a chance to cut the lead in the third quarter after a 13-play drive stalled at the UNH-12-yard line. But Williams missed a 29-yard field goal wide left. Following that, the Wildcats went 70 yards on 15 plays, behind Simpson's 35 rushing yards in the drive, before settling for a 27-yard field goal from Bishop to boost the lead to 24-9 with 29 seconds to play in the third. The fourth quarter was a flurry of scoring with 37 points in the period. Simpson scored on a 3-yard run with 11:22 to play in the contest following an 88-yard interception return by junior Ryan Hinds. Bishop's point-after gave the Wildcats a 31-9 lead. Hofstra had driven to the UNH 16 yard line after Weaver started the drive with a 48 yard kickoff return to the Wildcats 41-yard line.

But the Pride came back again behind Weaver, who returned the kickoff 65 yards to the UNH 21, and then scored on a one-yard run five plays later to close the gap to 31-15. The two-point conversion pass from Probst to Benjamin was good as the Pride moved to within two touchdowns at 31-17. New Hampshire responded with a two play, 64-yard drive with Simpson scoring on a 58-yard scoring run. Bishop's point-after boosted the UNH lead to 38-17. The Wildcats picked off their fifth pass on the day during the Pride's next possession as sophomore Dino Vasso stepped in front of a Probst pass and returned it 66 yards down the sideline for the touchdown with 4:51 to play in the contest. Bishop's extra-point gave the Wildcats a 45-17 advantage. Hofstra closed out the scoring with 42 seconds remaining after an 11-play, 48-yard drive with Benjamin scoring on a one-yard run. Probst then hit Weaver for the two-point conversion to close the deficit to 45-25.

1 2 3 4 F Hofstra 3 6 0 16 25 #9 UNH 7 14 3 21 45 Scoring Summary HU- Williams 45-yard field goal UNH- Clements 47-yard interception return (Bishop kick)

UNH- Sicko 11-yard pass from Toman (Bishop kick) HU- Benjamin 10-yard pass from Probst (Williams kick failed) UNH- Sicko 9-yard pass from Toman (Bishop kick) UNH-Bishop 27-yard field goal UNH- Simpson 3-yard run (Bishop kick) HU- Weaver 1-yard run (Benjamin pass from Probst) UNH- Simpson 58-yard run (Bishop kick) UNH- Vasso 66-yard interception return (Bishop kick) HU- Benjamin 1-yard run (Weaver pass from Probst) HOFSTRA UNH First Downs (R-P-Pe) 10-11-3 6-4-2 Rushes-Yards (Net) 49-149 24-138 Passing Yards (Net) 190 140 Passes Comp-Att-Int 24-43-5 14-24-1 Total Offense/Plays-Yards 92-339 48-278 Punt Returns-Yards 1-2 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 8-254 3-87 Interception Returns-Yards 1-53 5-207 Punts (Number-Avg) 1-36.0 2-36.0 Fumbles-Lost 3-2 1-1 Penalties-Yards 9-80 5-42 Possession Time 42:07 17:53 Third Down Conversions 10-18 3-10 Fourth Down Conversions 3-4 0-2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 3-6 4-5 Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 0-0 RUSHING: HOFSTRA- Benjamin (16-73-1), Probst (13-52-0), Weaver (6-17-1); UNH- Simpson (16-131-2), Jellison (3-8-0), Toman (4-2-0) PASSING: HOFSTRA- Probst (24-43-5, 190, 1); UNH-Toman (14-24-1, 140, 2) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA- Dennis (8-75-0), Weaver (7-32-0), Brownlee (3-31-0); UNH- Fox (7-41-0), Boyle (4-70-0), Sicko (2-20-2) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA- Smith (1-6-7), Bonus (3-3-6), Edmond (3-3-6); UNH- Vasso (7-5-12), Clements (3-7-10), Long (2-6-8) Stadium: Cowell Stadium Attendance: 5,297 Weather: 50 degrees and sunny

GAME 10 – NOVEMBER 8 VS. #7 RICHMOND: Seventh-ranked Richmond raced out to a 27-0 halftime lead and went on to a 34-14 victory over the Pride in a CAA matchup at James M. Shuart Stadium. The Spiders outgained Hofstra, 460-288, to improve to 7-3 (4-2 CAA). Hofstra dropped its fourth straight

contest to drop to 3-7 overall and 1-5 in conference action. The Pride was led by sophomore receiver Aaron Weaver (Freeport, NY), who registered the first 100-yard receiving game of his career, finishing with a game-high nine receptions and 132 yards. He also added a touchdown run on a fourth-quarter end around. Freshman quarterback Steve Probst posted the best statistical game of his brief career, setting a personal-best with 211 yards while completing 21-of-33 attempts with one touchdown. Despite the rainy conditions, Richmond senior tailback Josh Vaughan rushed for 240 yards and two touchdowns. Quarterback Eric Ward threw for 158 yards while completing 11-of-20 passes. But Vaughan carried the offense, consistently finding holes. The senior tailback recorded a 9.2 yards per carry average. Richmond, the reigning CAA champions, built a 17-0 lead after the first quarter, outgaining Hofstra in total yards, 194-12, in front of a crowd of 1,766. Richmond scored on five of its six first-half possessions, starting the scoring off quickly. On the first play from scrimmage, Ward connected on a downfield strike thanks to Kevin Grayson's sliding catch, which completed a 35-yard play. On the next play, Vaughan pushed his way past the line of scrimmage, sprinting down the Hofstra sideline for a 32-yard pickup. Ward's 1-yard quarterback keeper on the next play gave the Spiders a 7-0 lead just 52 seconds into the game. Ward added his second rushing touchdown of the game midway through the first quarter, capping a nine-play, 81-yard drive with a quarterback keeper off

a fake pitch for another 1-yard scoring rush, extending Richmond's lead to 14-0 at the 7:21 mark. Richmond sustained the pressure as Hofstra's offense struggled on its first two possessions. Vaughan sustained another scoring drive, finding another seam on fourth-and-one for a 15-yard gain on a rush beyond the right hash marks. Vaughan also drew a personal foul facemask penalty, giving Richmond 30 yards on the play. Andrew Howard's 22-yard-field goal with 20 seconds remaining capped Richmond's third straight successful drive as the Spiders built a 17-0 edge heading into the second quarter. Howard increased the lead by 3 with 8:33 left in the half, as Richmond benefitted from a fortuitous bounce. Howard's 53-yard kick hit the crossbar and skipped over for a 20-0 lead. The field goal was just one yard shy of the stadium record and the second-longest in Richmond history. The Pride defense, which was led by Nick Altomare's eight unassisted tackles, still couldn't find an answer for Vaughan. The 6-0, 232-pound rusher added his first touchdown run, scoring on an off-tackle rush to the left side for a 27-0 lead with 3:09 left in the first half. Hofstra's offense awoke in the second half, led by Probst's methodical passing strike. The North Massapequa, NY native put the Pride on the scoreboard when he rolled out and found red-shirt freshman receiver Christian Dennis alone at the five-yard line. The rookie cruised into the end zone for his first career touchdown, cutting the deficit to 27-7 with 10:24 left in the third quarter. Hofstra's defense followed up the offensive breakthrough with a goal-line stand. Pride tackles Elliott Antoine and Al Carmody stuffed John Crone at the 1-yard line on fourth-and-goal, stalling a promising Richmond drive to give the Pride possession midway through the third quarter. Richmond responded with another 75-yard drive capped by Vaughan's second touchdown run from 1-yard out just 46 seconds in the fourth quarter. Weaver's 1-yard TD run on a reverse was the Pride's last salvo, capping a 15-play, 80-yard drive that made it 34-14 with 4:16 left. Weaver, who broke the school mark of 253 kickoff return yards (6 returns) in New Hampshire, returned three kicks for 63 yards against the Spiders. 1 2 3 4 F #7 Richmond 17 10 0 7 34 Hofstra 0 0 7 7 14 Scoring Summary UR- Ward 1-yard run (Howard kick) UR- Ward 1-yard run (Howard kick) UR- Howard 22-yard field goal UR- Howard 53-yard field goal UR- Vaughan 3-yard run (Howard kick) HU- Dennis 11-yard pass from Probst (Williams kick) UR- Vaughan 1-yard run (Howard kick) HU- Weaver 1-yard run (Williams kick) HOFSTRA UR First Downs (R-P-Pe) 4-12-1 12-7-2 Rushes-Yards (Net) 28-66 46-302 Passing Yards (Net) 222 158 Passes Comp-Att-Int 21-34-1 11-20-0 Total Offense/Plays-Yards 62-288 66-460 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-8 Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-118 2-48 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 1-0 Punts (Number-Avg) 6-32.2 2-42.5 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 5-39 3-25 Possession Time 29:02 30:58 Third Down Conversions 6-15 7-14 Fourth Down Conversions 1-2 1-2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-2 5-6 Sacks By: Number-Yards 1-1 3-11 RUSHING: HOFSTRA- Probst (13-40-0), Benjamin (5-21-0), Jackolski (6-5-0); UR- Vaughan (26-240-2), Wilkins (10-40-0), Crone (2-22-0)

PASSING: HOFSTRA- Probst (21-33-1, 222, 1); UR- Ward (11-20-0, 158, 0) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA- Weaver (9-132-0), Jackolski (5-19-0), Brownlee (3-21-0); UR-Gray (6-80-0), Grayson (3-42-0), Crone (1-27-0) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA- Altomare (8-1-9), Gaida (4-5-9), Bonus (4-5-9), McDonough (3-6-9); UR- McBride (5-3-8), McConaghy (5-3-8), Weldon (3-4-7) Stadium: Shuart Stadium Attendance: 1,766 Weather: 57 degrees and rainy

THIS WEEK'S OPPONENT

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

Location: Brookline, MA Founded: 1898 Enrollment: 14,492 Nickname: Huskies Conference: CAA Football Colors: Red and Black Stadium: Parsons Field (7,000) President: Dr. Joseph Aoun Athletics Director: Peter Roby Football SID: Jack Grinold Web Site: www.GoNU.com Head Coach: Rocky Hager (Minot State, 1974) Record at School: 15-29-0/4 years Overall Record: 106-54-1/14 years Assistant Coaches: Eddie Davis (offensive coordinator/running backs), Wally Dembowski (co-defensive coordinator/defensive line), Rapheal Dowdye (co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs), Brian Surace (offensive line), Chris Ostrowsky (running backs/recruiting), Frank McArdle (outside linebacker/video coordinator), Ralph Clark (inside linebackers), Dave Uimonen (tight ends), Luke Ewalt (wide receivers), Joel St. Cyr (strength coach) Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4/Multiple 2007 Record: 3-8, 2-6 CAA Lettermen Returning/Lost: 35/17 Off. Starters Returning: 9 Def. Starters Returning: 6 Series Record: Northeastern leads, 9-5 Last Meeting: 2007 - Hofstra 31, Northeastern 35 2008 Schedule Aug. 28 at Ball St 14-48 L. Sept. 13 at Georgia Southern 27-34 L OT Sept. 20 at Syracuse 21-30 L Sept. 27 UC Davis 27-10 W Oct. 4 at Towson 35-17 W Oct. 11 Massachusetts 24-28 L Oct. 18 New Hampshire 21-33 L Oct. 25 at Maine 0-20 L Nov. 1 Villanova 14-20 L Nov. 8 at William and Mary 17-28 L Nov. 15 at Hofstra Nov. 22 Rhode Island 2007 Results - 3-8-0 at Northwestern 0-27 L Richmond 14-49 L Northwestern State 42-14 W at UC Davis 10-28 L James Madison 14-21 L at Delaware 20-30 L at Massachusetts 7-24 L Maine 14-20 L at New Hampshire 31-13 W Hofstra 35-31 W at Rhode Island 30-35 L Important Numbers - Area Code - 617 Athletic Office: 373-2672 Ticket Office: 373-4700 Football Office: 373-5549 SID Office: 373-4154 Fax: 373-3152 Press Box: 566-5956

RETURNING NORTHEASTERN STATISTICAL LEADERS

Rushing Pos. Cl. GP Rushes Yards TD Alex Broomfield TB Sr. 11 70 253 2 Passing Pos. Cl. GP Att/Comp/INT Yards TD Anthony Orio QB Sr. 11 139-229-8 1,558 8 Receiving Pos. Cl. GP Rec. Yards TD Brian Mandeville TE Sr. 11 30 411 5 Defense Pos. Cl. GP ST-AT-TT INT Sacks Nate Thellen DB So. 11 34-18-52 1 0 NORTHEASTERN IN THE NCAA STATS: Here is where the Northeastern team and Huskies’ players rank in this week’s NCAA statistics report, as of November 10:

Team Category FCS Avg. CAARushing Offense 77 121.20 10 Passing Offense 48 223.90 6 Total Offense 63 345.10 7

Scoring Offense 90 20.00 9 Rushing Defense 83 172.50 8

Pass Efficiency Defense 109 151.21 10 Total Defense 103 424.80 11

Scoring Defense 77 27.80 9 Net Punting 97 30.13 9 Punt Returns 111 4.00 11

Kickoff Returns 68 19.49 11 Turnover Margin 55 .10 6

Pass Defense 104 252.30 12 Passing Efficiency 69 122.53 9

Sacks T-66 1.80 6 Tackles For Loss 117 3.60 12 Sacks Allowed T-10 1.00 3

Category NU Player FCS Avg. CAARushing Alex Broomfield 38 85.20 6

Passing Efficiency Anthony Orio 71 120.20 8 Total Offense Anthony Orio 51 205.50 7

Alex Broomfield 91.30 13 Recpt./Game Tony Lott 3.67 17

Alex Broomfield 3.60 T-18Rec. Yds/Game Chris Plum 50.70 11

Tony Lott 48.89 12 Interceptions Nate Thellen T-4 .56 1

Punting Ron Conway 31 40.67 4 Punt Returns

Kickoff Returns John Griffin 19.71 10 Field Goals Mat Johnson T-95 .44 12

Scoring Alex Broomfield T-65 6.60 7 Mat Johnson 4.22 20

All-Purpose Runners Alex Broomfield 67 113.60 7 Sacks David Akinniyi T-64 .50 T-6

Wil Colon T-64 .50 T-6 Jason Vega .31 T-15 Corey Thomas .30 T-17

Tackles Phil Higgins 31 9.10 1 Cornelius Bunch 7.40 T-12

Tackles For Loss David Akinniyi .75 13 Wil Colon .65 T-20

2008 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY TWO-DEEP CHART vs. NORTHEASTERN PRIDE DEFENSE

LE 50 Scott Szelong Jr. 6-1 252 Mt. Pleasant, PA/Mt. Pleasant Area 1 Anthony Vernaglia Gr. 6-3 234 Anaheim Hills, CA/Orange Lutheran/U. of Notre Dame LT 63 Andrew Nelson So. 6-3 259 Uniondale, NY/Uniondale 56 Ronnie Cameron RFr. 6-3 245 Westbury, NY/Holy Trinity RT 98 Larry Abiola Sr. 5-11 316 South Farmingdale, NY/Farmingdale/Nassau CC 92 Elliott Antoine Jr. 6-0 254 Newton, MA/St. Ignatius (OH)/Army RE 10 Deron Mayo So. 5-11 200 Hampton, VA/Kecoughtan 90 Quincy Barr Fr. 6-4 230 Brandon, FL/Riverview OLB 41 Chris Edmond Fr. 5-10 197 Freeport, NY/Freeport/Nassau CC 10 Deron Mayo So. 5-11 200 Hampton, VA/Kecoughtan MLB 44 Luke Bonus Jr. 5-10 205 Medford Lakes, NJ/Shawnee 37 Chris Betz So. 5-10 209 Chatham, NJ/Chatham OLB 11 Said Gaida So. 5-10 211 Bloomfield, NJ/Bloomfield 37 Chris Betz So. 5-10 209 Chatham, NJ/Chatham CB 9 Leslie Jackman Jr. 5-11 179 Freeport, NY/Freeport/Rutgers U. 27 Jaron McNeill So. 5-9 176 Brooklyn, NY/Christ the King SS 8 Ray McDonough Jr. 6-0 187 Los Angeles, CA/St. Francis/Glendale CC 27 Jaron McNeill So. 5-9 176 Brooklyn, NY/Christ the King FS 23 Gregory Melendez RFr. 6-1 196 Brooklyn, NY/Canarsie 4 Jeff Aime So. 5-9 203 Queens Village, NY/St. Francis Prep CB 20 Nick Altomare Sr. 5-10 185 Fairfax, VA/Robinson Secondary 21 Andre Freeman RFr. 5-11 182 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills

PRIDE OFFENSE TE 32 Phil Riley Sr. 6-3 245 Prince Frederick, MD/Huntingtown 84 Mike Denimarck Sr. 6-4 253 Sound Beach, NY/Miller Place LT 71 Brian Frederick So. 6-4 264 Dracut, MA/Dracut/Bridgeton Academy 72 Kevin Brown RFr. 6-3 269 Brooklyn, NY/Canarsie LG 78 David Spanich Jr. 6-3 275 Coral Springs, FL/Cardinal Gibbons 65 Josh Weigel Sr. 6-3 278 Overland Park, KS/Shawnee Mission South/Coffeyville CC C 67 Jaren Harrell So. 6-2 275 Quartz Hill, CA/Quartz Hill 60 Tom Ottaiano So. 6-0 271 East Hanover, NJ/Hanover Park RG 77 Armand Poole So. 6-2 274 Grayson, GA/Grayson 60 Tom Ottaiano So. 6-0 271 East Hanover, NJ/Hanover Park RT 68 Derek Moore RFr. 6-3 263 Granville, OH/Newark Catholic/Fork Union 77 Armand Poole Jr. 6-2 274 Grayson, GA/Grayson WR 83 Aaron Weaver So. 6-2 211 Freeport, NY/Baldwin 18 Darren Brownlee Jr.. 6-1 192 Boyds, MD/Northwest/West Virginia U. WR 18 Darren Brownlee Jr.. 6-1 192 Boyds, MD/Northwest/West Virginia U. 15 Derek Benson Jr. 6-1 195 West Hartford, CT/The Hun School/Purdue U. QB 16 Steve Probst Fr. 6-4 200 North Massapequa, NY/Farmingdale 14 Joe Sidaras Fr. 6-3 218 Mastic Beach, NY/William Floyd TB 26 Everette Benjamin So. 6-1 211 Massapequa, NY/Amityville Memorial 30 Brock Jackolski Fr. 5-11 188 Shirley, NY/William Floyd FB 45 Ray Bennett Sr. 5-8 221 Uniondale, NY/Hempstead 26 Everette Benjamin So. 6-1 211 Massapequa, NY/Amityville Memorial

PRIDE SPECIAL TEAMS KO 49 Brian Hanly Fr. 6-1 175 Wyckoff, NJ/Don Bosco Prep 47 Roger Williams RFr. 6-2 215 Mandeville, LA/Yarmouth Regional (MA) PK 47 Roger Williams RFr. 6-2 215 Mandeville, LA/Yarmouth Regional (MA) 49 Brian Hanly Fr. 6-1 175 Wyckoff, NJ/Don Bosco Prep H 12 Shane Casciano So. 6-0 200 Allentown, PA/Central Catholic 5 Cory Christopher Jr. 6-1 230 Miami, FL/American/Nassau CC SS 32 Phil Riley Sr. 6-3 245 Prince Frederick, MD/Huntingtown 1 Anthony Vernaglia Gr. 6-3 234 Anaheim Hills, CA/Orange Lutheran/U. of Notre Dame P 12 Shane Casciano So. 6-0 200 Allentown, PA/Central Catholic 49 Brian Hanly Fr. 6-1 175 Wyckoff, NJ/Don Bosco Prep LS 32 Phil Riley Sr. 6-3 245 Prince Frederick, MD/Huntingtown 1 Anthony Vernaglia Gr. 6-3 234 Anaheim Hills, CA/Orange Lutheran/U. of Notre Dame PR 83 Aaron Weaver So. 6-2 211 Freeport, NY/Baldwin 9 Leslie Jackman Jr. 5-11 179 Freeport, NY/Freeport/Rutgers U. KOR 30 Brock Jackolski Fr. 5-11 188 Shirley, NY/William Floyd 83 Aaron Weaver So. 6-2 211 Freeport, NY/Baldwin

2008 HOFSTRA FOOTBALL NUMERICAL ROSTER No. First Last Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School Cesar Alvarez DE RFr. 6-2 208 Tampa, FL/Robinson Tim Gallo WR Fr. 5-10 175 Water Mill, NY/Milford Academy Gerald Guerrier WR Jr. 5-9 187 Irvington, NJ/Irvington/New Mexico State 1 Anthony Vernaglia LB Gr. 6-3 234 Anaheim Hills,CA/Orange Lutheran/U. of Notre Dame 2 Justine Buries RB Gr. 6-0 211 Mesquite, TX/West Mesquite/New Mexico State 4 Jeff Aime DB So. 5-9 203 Queens Village, NY/St. Francis Prep 5 Cory Christopher QB Jr. 6-1 230 Miami, FL/American/Nassau CC 7 Bryan Savage QB Sr. 6-2 223 Springfield, PA/The Haverford School/Coffeyville CC 8 Ray McDonough DB Jr. 6-0 187 Los Angeles, CA/St. Francis/Glendale CC 9 Leslie Jackman DB Jr. 5-11 179 Freeport, NY/Freeport/Rutgers U. 10 Deron Mayo LB So. 5-11 200 Hampton, VA/Kecoughtan 11 Said Gaida LB So. 5-10 211 Bloomfield, NJ/Bloomfield 12 Shane Casciano P Jr. 6-0 200 Allentown, PA/Central Catholic 13 Garrett Heron DB So. 5-9 178 South Orange, NJ/Columbia 14 Joe Sidaras QB Fr. 6-3 218 Mastic Beach, NY/William Floyd 15 Derek Benson WR Jr. 6-1 195 West Hartford, CT/The Hun School (NJ)/Purdue U. 16 Steve Probst QB Fr. 6-4 200 North Massapequa, NY/Farmingdale 17 Kevin Smith DE Jr. 6-2 230 Miami, FL/Coral Reef/Western Michigan U. 18 Darren Brownlee WR Jr.. 6-1 192 Boyds, MD/Northwest/West Virginia U. 19 Luqman Abdallah DT Jr. 6-4 305 Trenton, NJ/The Hun School/Univ. of Miami (FL) 20 Nick Altomare DB Sr. 5-10 185 Fairfax, VA/Robinson Secondary 21 Andre Freeman DB RFr. 5-11 182 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills 22 Chris Griffin SS RFr. 6-1 180 Miami, FL/Coral Reef 23 Gregory Melendez DB RFr. 6-1 196 Brooklyn, NY/Canarsie 24 Basim Hudeen LB RFr. 5-10 220 Elizabeth, NJ/Elizabeth 25 Darryl Kornegay DE So. 6-3 248 Burtonsville, MD/Springbrook 26 Everette Benjamin FB So. 6-1 211 Massapequa, NY/Amityville Memorial 27 Jaron McNeill CB So. 5-9 176 Brooklyn, NY/Christ the King 28 Paul Leslie DB So. 5-8 160 Montgomeryville, PA/North Penn/Boise State 29 Dontavious Johnson DB Fr. 5-10 160 West Palm Beach, FL/Palm Beach Lakes 30 Brock Jackolski RB Fr. 5-11 188 Shirley, NY/William Floyd 31 Kwabena Asante RB RFr. 5-11 200 Westbury, NY/Hicksville 32 Phil Riley TE Sr. 6-3 245 Prince Frederick, MD/Huntingtown 34 Anthony Caizzo DB RFr. 5-7 165 Franklin Square, NY/Kellenberg Memorial 35 Keith Ferrara DB RFr. 5-10 179 Glendale, NY/St. Francis Prep 36 Joshua Jacques WR So. 6-0 195 Brentwood, NY/Brentwood 37 Chris Betz LB So. 5-10 209 Chatham, NJ/Chatham 38 Kenny Munson WR Fr. 5-10 185 Staten Island, NY/Tottenville/Naval Academy Prep 39 Jon Haefner WR Fr. 5-10 165 East Norriton, PA/Archbishop Carroll 40 Vaughn Davis WR Jr. 6-1 207 Palm Bay, FL/Campus Magnet (NY)/Hancock CC (CA) 41 Chris Edmond LB RFr. 6-0 205 Freeport, NY/Freeport/Nassau CC 42 Rashad Swanson LB Jr. 5-11 188 Antioch, CA/Dea Valley/City College of S.F. 43 Henry Greco K Jr. 5-8 160 Franklin Square, NY/Valley Stream North/Nassau CC 44 Luke Bonus LB Jr. 5-10 205 Medford Lakes, NJ/Shawnee 45 Ray Bennett FB Sr. 5-8 221 Uniondale, NY/Hempstead 46 Tyler Johnston DB RFr. 6-1 195 South Deerfield, MA/Frontier Regional 47 Roger Williams K RFr. 6-2 215 Mandeville, LA/Yarmouth (MA) Regional 48 Schamgar Cenat DB Jr. 6-3 200 Queens Village, NY/Bayside/Nassau CC 49 Brian Hanly K/P Fr. 6-1 175 Wyckoff, NJ/Don Bosco Prep 50 Scott Szelong DE Jr. 6-1 252 Mt. Pleasant, PA/Mt. Pleasant Area 51 Chris Thomas LB Fr. 6-1 200 Staten Island, NY/Curtis 52 Matt Clerk DE RFr. 6-2 212 Jersey City, NJ/Lincoln 54 John Perlaza OL Fr. 6-2 232 North Babylon, NY/North Babylon 55 Anthony Polo LB Fr. 5-11 204 Wantagh, NY/Wantagh 56 Ronnie Cameron DE RFr. 6-3 245 Westbury, NY/Holy Trinity 57 Evans Nelson LB Jr. 6-1 194 Queens Village, NY/Christ the King/LIU-C.W. Post 59 Julian Flamer OL Fr. 6-0 270 Charlotte, NC/Country DaySchool 60 Tom Ottaiano OG So. 6-0 271 East Hanover, NJ/Hanover Park 62 Nick Seeley OL So. 6-2 285 Hicksville, NY/Division Avenue/LIU-C.W.Post 63 Andrew Nelson DL So. 6-3 259 Uniondale, NY/Uniondale 65 Joshua Weigel OT Sr. 6-3 278 Overland Park, KS/Shawnee Mission So./Coffeyville CC 66 Zachary Carney DT So. 6-4 260 Wynatskill, NY/Blair Academy 67 Jaren Harrell OL So. 6-2 275 Quartz Hill, CA/Quartz Hill 68 Derek Moore OT RFr. 6-3 263 Granville, OH/Newark Catholic/Fork Union 70 Mike Trice OG Jr. 6-5 357 Hempstead, NY/Holy Trinity 71 Brian Frederick OL So. 6-4 264 Dracut, MA/Dracut/Bridgton Academy 72 Kevin Brown OL RFr. 6-3 269 Brooklyn, NY/Canarsie 74 Jordy Paulemon OL Fr. 6-3 291 Brentwood, NY/Brentwood 75 Jimmy Mangiero C Jr. 6-2 275 Bloomington, IN/Bloomington South

77 Armand Poole OT So. 6-2 274 Grayson, GA/Grayson 78 Roland Massimino OL RFr. 6-1 255 Lake Barrington, IL/Barrington 79 David Spanich OG Jr. 6-3 275 Coral Springs, FL/Cardinal Gibbons 80 Ottis Lewis WR Sr. 6-5 213 Norwalk, CT/Brien McMahon 82 Anthony Nelson WR So. 5-10 179 Wellington, FL/Glades Day School 83 Aaron Weaver WR So. 6-2 211 Freeport, NY/Baldwin 84 Mike Denimarck TE Sr. 6-4 253 Sound Beach, NY/Miller Place 85 Bryant Carpenter TE Jr. 6-1 230 Orlando, FL/Edgewater/U. Southern Mississippi 86 Brad Hilovsky WR RFr. 6-0 175 Millsboro, DE/Sussex Central 87 David Wilson TE RFr. 6-6 210 Serone, PA/Upper Darby/Delaware County CC 88 Christian Dennis WR RFr. 6-0 194 Ponte Vedra, FL/Nease 89 Patrick Jaramillo WR RFr. 6-1 207 Teaneck, NJ/Teaneck 90 Quincy Barr DL Fr. 6-4 230 Brandon, FL/Riverview 91 Johnny Hartsfield DL Fr. 6-3 240 St. Petersburg, FL/Boca Ciega 92 Elliott Antoine DL Jr. 6-0 254 Newton, MA/St. Ignatius (OH)/U.S. Military Academy 93 Bruce DeMyer DT Jr. 6-1 240 Poughquag, NY/Arlington 94 Joe Akabalu DE Jr. 6-1 247 Brentwood, NY/Brentwood 95 Al Carmody DE Jr. 6-3 247 Wilton Manors, FL/St. Thomas Aquinas 98 Larry Abiola DT Sr. 5-11 316 South Farmingdale, NY/Farmingdale/Nassau CC Head Football Coach: Dave Cohen Assistant Coaches: Mike Elko (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers), Dave Patenaude (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks), Lyle Hemphill (Special Team Coordinator/Defensive Backs), Bill Durkin (Offensive Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line), Antonio Smikle (running backs), Kevin Baumann (Recruiting Coordinator/Tight ends), Malik Hall (Defensive Line), Kahmal Roy (Wide Receivers), Kevin Mapp (Defensive Ends), Kyle Smith (Assistant Defensive Backs); Brandon Beach (Strength & Conditioning) As of October 30, 2008

2008 HOFSTRA FOOTBALL ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No. First Last Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School 19 Luqman Abdallah DT Jr. 6-4 305 Trenton, NJ/The Hun School/Univ. of Miami (FL) 98 Larry Abiola DT Sr. 5-11 316 South Farmingdale, NY/Farmingdale/Nassau CC 4 Jeff Aime DB So. 5-9 203 Queens Village, NY/St. Francis Prep 94 Joe Akabalu DE Jr. 6-1 247 Brentwood, NY/Brentwood 20 Nick Altomare DB Sr. 5-10 185 Fairfax, VA/Robinson Secondary Cesar Alvarez DE RFr. 6-2 208 Tampa, FL/Robinson 92 Elliott Antoine DL Jr. 6-0 254 Newton, MA/St. Ignatius (OH)/U.S. Military Academy 31 Kwabena Asante RB RFr. 5-11 200 Westbury, NY/Hicksville 90 Quincy Barr DL Fr. 6-4 230 Brandon, FL/Riverview 26 Everette Benjamin FB So. 6-1 211 Massapequa, NY/Amityville Memorial 45 Ray Bennett FB Sr. 5-8 221 Uniondale, NY/Hempstead 15 Derek Benson WR Jr. 6-1 195 West Hartford, CT/The Hun School (NJ)/Purdue U. 37 Chris Betz LB So. 5-10 209 Chatham, NJ/Chatham 44 Luke Bonus LB Jr. 5-10 205 Medford Lakes, NJ/Shawnee 72 Kevin Brown OL RFr. 6-3 269 Brooklyn, NY/Canarsie 18 Darren Brownlee WR Jr.. 6-1 192 Boyds, MD/Northwest/West Virginia U. 2 Justine Buries RB Gr. 6-0 211 Mesquite, TX/West Mesquite/New Mexico State 34 Anthony Caizzo DB RFr. 5-7 165 Franklin Square, NY/Kellenberg Memorial 56 Ronnie Cameron DE RFr. 6-3 245 Westbury, NY/Holy Trinity 95 Al Carmody DE Jr. 6-3 247 Wilton Manors, FL/St. Thomas Aquinas 66 Zachary Carney DT So. 6-4 260 Wynatskill, NY/Blair Academy 85 Bryant Carpenter TE Jr. 6-1 230 Orlando, FL/Edgewater/U. Southern Mississippi 12 Shane Casciano P Jr. 6-0 200 Allentown, PA/Central Catholic 48 Schamgar Cenat DB Jr. 6-3 200 Queens Village, NY/Bayside/Nassau CC 5 Cory Christopher QB Jr. 6-1 230 Miami, FL/American/Nassau CC 52 Matt Clerk DE RFr. 6-2 212 Jersey City, NJ/Lincoln 40 Vaughn Davis WR Jr. 6-1 207 Palm Bay, FL/Campus Magnet (NY)/Hancock CC (CA) 93 Bruce DeMyer DT Jr. 6-1 240 Poughquag, NY/Arlington 84 Mike Denimarck TE Sr. 6-4 253 Sound Beach, NY/Miller Place 88 Christian Dennis WR RFr. 6-0 194 Ponte Vedra, FL/Nease 41 Chris Edmond LB RFr. 6-0 205 Freeport, NY/Freeport/Nassau CC 35 Keith Ferrara DB RFr. 5-10 179 Glendale, NY/St. Francis Prep 59 Julian Flamer OL Fr. 6-0 270 Charlotte, NC/Country Day School 71 Brian Frederick OL So. 6-4 264 Dracut, MA/Dracut/Bridgton Academy 21 Andre Freeman DB RFr. 5-11 182 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills 11 Said Gaida LB So. 5-10 211 Bloomfield, NJ/Bloomfield Tim Gallo WR Fr. 5-10 175 Water Mill, NY/Milford Academy 43 Henry Greco K Jr. 5-8 160 Franklin Square, NY/Valley Stream North/Nassau CC 22 Chris Griffin SS RFr. 6-1 180 Miami, FL/Coral Reef Gerald Guerrier WR Jr. 5-9 187 Irvington, NJ/Irvington/New Mexico State 39 Jon Haefner WR Fr. 5-10 165 East Norriton, PA/Archbishop Carroll 49 Brian Hanly K/P Fr. 6-1 175 Wyckoff, NJ/Don Bosco Prep 67 Jaren Harrell OL So. 6-2 275 Quartz Hill, CA/Quartz Hill 91 Johnny Hartsfield DL Fr. 6-3 240 St. Petersburg, FL/Boca Ciega 13 Garrett Heron DB So. 5-9 178 South Orange, NJ/Columbia 86 Brad Hilovsky WR RFr. 6-0 175 Millsboro, DE/Sussex Central 24 Basim Hudeen LB RFr. 5-10 220 Elizabeth, NJ/Elizabeth 9 Leslie Jackman DB Jr. 5-11 179 Freeport, NY/Freeport/Rutgers U. 30 Brock Jackolski RB Fr. 5-11 188 Shirley, NY/William Floyd 36 Joshua Jacques WR So. 6-0 195 Brentwood, NY/Brentwood 89 Patrick Jaramillo WR RFr. 6-1 207 Teaneck, NJ/Teaneck 29 Dontavious Johnson DB Fr. 5-10 160 West Palm Beach, FL/Palm Beach Lakes 46 Tyler Johnston DB RFr. 6-1 195 South Deerfield, MA/Frontier Regional 25 Darryl Kornegay DE So. 6-3 248 Burtonsville, MD/Springbrook 28 Paul Leslie DB So. 5-8 160 Montgomeryville, PA/North Penn/Boise State 80 Ottis Lewis WR Sr. 6-5 213 Norwalk, CT/Brien McMahon 75 Jimmy Mangiero C Jr. 6-2 275 Bloomington, IN/Bloomington South 78 Roland Massimino OL RFr. 6-1 255 Lake Barrington, IL/Barrington 10 Deron Mayo LB So. 5-11 200 Hampton, VA/Kecoughtan 8 Ray McDonough DB Jr. 6-0 187 Los Angeles, CA/St. Francis/Glendale CC 27 Jaron McNeill CB So. 5-9 176 Brooklyn, NY/Christ the King 23 Gregory Melendez DB RFr. 6-1 196 Brooklyn, NY/Canarsie 68 Derek Moore OT RFr. 6-3 263 Granville, OH/Newark Catholic/Fork Union 38 Kenny Munson WR Fr. 5-10 185 Staten Island, NY/Tottenville/Naval Academy Prep 63 Andrew Nelson DL So. 6-3 259 Uniondale, NY/Uniondale

82 Anthony Nelson WR So. 5-10 179 Wellington, FL/Glades Day School 57 Evans Nelson LB Jr. 6-1 194 Queens Village, NY/Christ the King/LIU-C.W. Post 60 Tom Ottaiano OG So. 6-0 271 East Hanover, NJ/Hanover Park 74 Jordy Paulemon OL Fr. 6-3 291 Brentwood, NY/Brentwood 54 John Perlaza OL Fr. 6-2 232 North Babylon, NY/North Babylon 55 Anthony Polo LB Fr. 5-11 204 Wantagh, NY/Wantagh 77 Armand Poole OT So. 6-2 274 Grayson, GA/Grayson 16 Steve Probst QB Fr. 6-4 200 North Massapequa, NY/Farmingdale 32 Phil Riley TE Sr. 6-3 245 Prince Frederick, MD/Huntingtown 7 Bryan Savage QB Sr. 6-2 223 Springfield, PA/The Haverford School/Coffeyville CC 62 Nick Seeley OL So. 6-2 285 Hicksville, NY/Division Avenue/LIU-C.W.Post 14 Joe Sidaras QB Fr. 6-3 218 Mastic Beach, NY/William Floyd 17 Kevin Smith DE Jr. 6-2 230 Miami, FL/Coral Reef/Western Michigan U. 79 David Spanich OG Jr. 6-3 275 Coral Springs, FL/Cardinal Gibbons 42 Rashad Swanson LB Jr. 5-11 188 Antioch, CA/Dea Valley/City College of S.F. 50 Scott Szelong DE Jr. 6-1 252 Mt. Pleasant, PA/Mt. Pleasant Area 51 Chris Thomas LB Fr. 6-1 200 Staten Island, NY/Curtis 70 Mike Trice OG Jr. 6-5 357 Hempstead, NY/Holy Trinity 1 Anthony Vernaglia LB Gr. 6-3 234 Anaheim Hills,CA/Orange Lutheran/U. of Notre Dame 83 Aaron Weaver WR So. 6-2 211 Freeport, NY/Baldwin 65 Joshua Weigel OT Sr. 6-3 278 Overland Park, KS/Shawnee Mission So./Coffeyville CC 47 Roger Williams K RFr. 6-2 215 Mandeville, LA/Yarmouth (MA) Regional 87 David Wilson TE RFr. 6-6 210 Serone, PA/Upper Darby/Delaware County CC Head Football Coach: Dave Cohen Assistant Coaches: Mike Elko (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers), Dave Patenaude (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks), Lyle Hemphill (Special Team Coordinator/Defensive Backs), Bill Durkin (Offensive Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line), Antonio Smikle (running backs), Kevin Baumann (Recruiting Coordinator/Tight ends), Malik Hall (Defensive Line), Kahmal Roy (Wide Receivers), Kevin Mapp (Defensive Ends), Kyle Smith (Assistant Defensive Backs); Brandon Beach (Strength and Conditioning) As of October 30, 2008