2008 HOFSTRA FOOTBALL

GAME 9: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY (3-5, 1-3)

at #9 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE (6-1, 3-1)

Saturday, November 1, 2008 - Noon Cowell Stadium (6,500) - Durham, NH

Television: None Radio: WRHU-FM (88.7), Pre-game show at 11:30 a.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* 12:00 p.m. Nov. 8 RICHMOND* 1:00 p.m. 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 New Hampshire - Scott Stapin, Director of Athletic Media Relations; (603)862-2585 - O; (603) 862-3839- Fax Cowell Stadium Press Box - (603) 862-2585 2008 HOFSTRA FACTS, FIGURES, STREAKS AND TRENDS: - Hofstra, which has dropped its last two games and three of its last four games, is coming off a 17-0loss to Delaware last Saturday. - The Pride is 67-53 (.561) in regular season play since the start of the 1998 season. Hofstra has posted a 99-63-1 (.612) record since becoming a member of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), formerly I-AA, in 1994.

HOFSTRA-NEW HAMPSHIRE SERIES: Saturday’s game is the 12th meeting between Hofstra and New Hampshire in a series that started in 1991. UNH leads the series 6-5 and has captured the last five meetings including last year’s 40-3 victory in Hempstead. Hofstra is 2-3 in Durham, winning in 1997 and 2002 and losing in 1991, 2004 and 2006. The Pride is 3-3 against UNH in Hempstead, winning in 1994, 1998 and 2001 and losing in 2003, 2005 and 2007. The last time Hofstra posted a victory over UNH was in 2002 in Durham with the Pride recording a 52-28 decision. The two teams last met on October 20, 2007 with the #11 Wildcats posting a 40-3 victory over the Pride. The series history is as follows: Year Winner (Loc.) Score 1991 New Hampshire (A) 28-48 1994 Hofstra (H) 28-6 1997 Hofstra (A) 33-14 1998 Hofstra (H) 41-38 (OT) 2001 Hofstra (H) 35-20 2002 Hofstra (A) 52-28 2003 New Hampshire (H) 17-38 2004 New Hampshire (A) 27-33 2005 New Hampshire (H) 26-29 2006 New Hampshire (A) 6-10 2007 New Hampshire (H) 3-40

THE LAST TIME - HOFSTRA-NEW HAMPSHIRE - OCTOBER 20, 2007: Quarterback Ricky Santos passed for 262 yards and four touchdowns to lead the #11 Wildcats of New Hampshire to a 40-3 CAA victory over #10

Hofstra at James M. Shuart Stadium. The loss was the Pride’s first of the season. Hofstra quarterback Bryan Savage completed 31-of-50 passes for a career-high 325 yards but was picked off three times. Receiver Anthony Nelson posted his first collegiate 100-yard receiving game with 128 yards on a season high 10 receptions. Receiver Charles Sullivan hauled in nine passes for 74 yards to become the Hofstra career receptions leader with 212, passing Steven Jackson’s (1997-2000) former record of 206. In addition to Santos, who returned after missing last week’s contest against Iona, the Wildcats received seven receptions for 121 yards and a fourth quarter, 47-yard touchdown grab from Keith LeVan. Tight end Scott Sicko posted five catches for 79 yards and a 26-yard TD catch, while J.T. Wright had three receptions for 37 yards and touchdown catches of 31 yards and 1 yard from Santos. New Hampshire scored on its opening possession as Santos directed a nine-play, 74-yard drive and called his own number for a 1-yard scoring run that gave the Wildcats a 7-0 lead 3:06 into the game. Santos completed five-of-six passes in the drive for 45 yards. On the ensuing Hofstra possession, the Pride, starting out at their 28-yard line, marched 71 yards to the UNH 1 before settling for a 19-yard field goal by Rob Zarrilli. It would turn out to be the Pride’s only points of the day. The floodgates opened in the second quarter as UNH scored 26 of their 33 straight points before halftime. After a Hofstra punt late in the first quarter gave the Wildcats the ball on their own 42-yard line, Santos, the 2006 Walter Payton Award winner as FCS Offensive

Player of the Year, led a five-play, 58-yard drive capped by a 31-yard TD pass to Wright eight seconds into the second quarter. Tom Manning’s extra-point missed and UNH was up 13-0. The big play in the drive was a 26-yard run on a fake punt by punter Tom Bishop that moved the ball to the Pride 26-yard line. After Hofstra was held to three-and-out on its next possession, UNH took over on its own 33. Santos made quick work again, going 67-yards on five plays and hooked up with Sicko for a 26-yard touchdown. Manning’s extra-point was blocked by Tom Massey as UNH boosted the lead to 19-3 with 11:53 to play in the half. Hofstra had a chance to add some points on its next possession but after an eight-play drive, Zarrilli’s 35-yard field goal attempt went wide right. UNH came right back and went on an 80-yard drive in 11 plays that took up just 2:25 with Santos hitting Wright with a 1-yard bullet for the touchdown. Manning made the extra point to boost the lead to 26-3 with 5:46 to play in the second quarter. On the Pride’s next possession Hofstra marched down to the UNH 27-yard line before UNH free safety Jeff Pammer batted a Savage pass, caught it in mid-air and then rambled 66 yards for the touchdown. Manning’s extra-point made it 33-3 with 2:49 to play in the half. The stat sheet at the end of the half showed the Wildcats outgaining Hofstra, 269-268, and being even in almost every other category. Yet, Hofstra had its largest halftime deficit since 1993. UNH boosted its advantage after forcing Nelson to fumble after a 16-yard reception and recovering at the Pride 47. On the first play from scrimmage, Santos found LeVan behind the Pride defense for a 47-yard touchdown pass. Santos would be relieved midway through the third quarter. Despite moving the ball to the tune of 206 yards and holding UNH to just 109 in the second half, the Pride couldn’t get anything on the board. Hofstra finished with 474 yards on the day, while New Hampshire closed out with 377. 1 2 3 4 F #11 UNH 7 26 7 0 40 #10 Hofstra 3 0 0 0 3 Scoring Summary UNH - Santos 1-yard run (Manning kick) HU - Zarrilli 19-yard field goal UNH - J.T. Wright 31-yard pass from Santos (kick failed) UNH - Sicko 26-yard pass from Santos (kick blocked) UNH - J.T. Wright 1-yard pass from Santos (Manning kick) UNH - Pammer 31-yard interception return (Manning kick) UNH - LeVan 47-yard pass from Santos (Manning kick) HOFSTRA UNH First Downs (R-P-Pe) 9-15-1 5-11-1 Rushes-Yards (Net) 36-149 30-107 Passing Yards (Net) 325 270 Passes Comp-Att-Int 31-50-3 20-24-0 Total Offense/Plays-Yards 86-474 54-377 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1-10 Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-107 2-48 Interception Returns-Yards 0-0 3-68 Punts (Number-Avg.) 4-35.0 6-42.8 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 5-50 9-46 Possession Time 36:48 23:12 Third Down Conversions 8-18 3-10 Fourth Down Conversions 0-1 1-1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-3 2-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-22 1-1 RUSHING: HOFSTRA-Huggins (16-54-0), Savage (8-46-0), Benjamin (9-42-0), Aime (3-7-0); UNH-Kackert (7-44-0), Simpson (4-35-0), Bishop (1-26-0)

PASSING: HOFSTRA-Savage (31-50-3, 325, 0 TD), A’Hara (0-0-0, 0, 0 TD); UNH-Santos (19-23-0, 262, 4 TD), Toman (1-1-0, 8, 0 TD) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA-Nelson (10-128-0), Sullivan (9-74-0), Huggins (6-42-0), Lewis (4-62-0); UNH-LeVan (7-121-1), Sicko (5-79-1), Wright (3-37-2) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA-Bonus (4-9-13), Villante (5-4-9), Gutierrez (2-3-5); UNH-Clements (6-5-11), Karim (3-6-9), Parent (3-6-9) Stadium: James M. Shuart Stadium Attendance: 5,688 Weather: 72 degrees and cloudy

HOFSTRA'S 2008 STATISTICAL LEADERS – 8 GAMES RUSHING Att. Net Avg. TD YPG Brock Jackolski 60 410 6.8 6 58.6 Everette Benjamin 74 334 4.5 2 41.8 Cory Christopher (inj.) 106 272 2.6 5 38.9 PASSING (Eff.) Comp-Att-Int Yds. TD YPG Cory Christopher (118.9) 127-190-6 (66.8%) 1163 4 166.1 Steve Probst (1) 25-48-2 (52.1) 206 3 103.0 RECEIVING No. Yds. Avg. TD YPG Aaron Weaver 45 362 8.0 2 45.2 Anthony Nelson (inj.) 35 314 9.0 1 39.2 Ottis Lewis (inj.) 28 324 11.6 2 46.3 Everette Benjamin 16 110 6.9 1 13.8 TACKLES UT-AT-TT Sacks Int Luke Bonus 29-36-65 2.5-20 0-0 Chris Edmond 25-19-44 0-0 1-6 Greg Melendez 21-28-49 0-0 0-0 Nick Altomare 19-17-36 0-0 3-8 Ray McDonough 21-13-34 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 12-18 Overall record 6-14 Conference record 5-8 Home record 7-10 Road record 5-3 Night games 7-15 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 during the 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 October 27:

Category FCS Avg. CAA Rushing Offense 42 156.13 7 Passing Offense 84 171.13 9 Total Offense 78 327.25 9 Scoring Offense 80 21.25 7 Rushing Defense 102 195.50 11 Pass Efficiency Defense 31 115.32 6 Total Defense 48 341.63 6 Scoring Defense 76 28.13 9 Net Punting 104 29.64 11 Punt Returns 113 3.91 12 Kickoff Returns 7 23.49 2 Turnover Margin T-11 1.00 1 Pass Defense 6 146.13 1 Passing Efficiency 91 113.25 11 Sacks 86 1.38 10 Tackles For Loss 81 5.38 6 Sacks Allowed 105 3.13 11

Category HU Player FCS Avg. CAARushing Brock Jackolski 80 58.57 9

Everette Benjamin 41.75 12 Cory Christopher 38.86 14

Passing Efficiency Cory Christopher 72 118.89 10 Total Offense Cory Christopher T-54 205.00 7

Brock Jackolski 58.57 22

Everette Benjamin 41.75 25 Recpt/Game Aaron Weaver T-33 5.62 3

Anthony Nelson T-90 4.38 T-10 Ottis Lewis 4.00 T-15

Rec. Yds./Game Ottis Lewis 46.29 15 Aaron Weaver 45.25 16 Anthony Nelson 39.25 25

Interceptions Nick Altomare T-53 .38 7 Ray McDonough .25 T-15

Punting Shane Casciano 88 34.89 7 Punt Returns

Kickoff Returns Brock Jackolski 39 23.83 4 Field Goals Roger Williams T-44 .86 5

Brian Hanly T-90 .50 T-11Scoring Brock Jackolski 5.14 T-16

Roger Williams 4.57 T-20 Cory Christopher 4.57 T-20

All-Purpose Runners Brock Jackolski 26 144.71 2 Aaron Weaver 71.62 23

Sacks Luke Bonus .31 T-20 Quincy Barr .31 T-20 Joe Akabalu .29 T-22

Tackles Luke Bonus T-83 8.12 11 Gregory Melendez 6.12 T-22

Tackles For Loss Luke Bonus .69 T-21 INJURY BUG BITES NELSON: Last week against Delaware the Pride lost their fourth player in the last two weeks to a season-ending injury. Sophomore receiver Anthony Nelson was lost for the season last week against the Blue Hens when he suffered an ankle injury. The double-overtime loss at Maine on October 18 was even more costly to the Pride than just in the CAA standing. Several injuries, including three season-ending ailments, are now added to the many that have occurred since training camp. Junior quarterback Cory Christopher suffered a hip injury that will sideline him for the rest of the season. Running back Justine Buries, a graduate-student, saw his season come to a close when he suffered a lower leg injury. 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 TURNOVER MARGIN AND PASS DEFENSE: Hofstra is number one in the CAA and 11th in the FCS in turnover margin with a + 1.00 tpg average. The Pride has picked up 19 turnovers (8 interceptions and 11 fumbles) while turning the ball over 11 times (3 fumbles and 8 interceptions). Hofstra is also first in the CAA and sixth in the FCS with a 146.1 ypg average. HOFSTRA SECOND IN KICKOFF RETURNS: The Pride are second in the CAA and seventh in the FCS in kickoff returns this week with a 23.5 ypr average. KILLING THE CLOCK: Hofstra is dominating the time of possession category this season, winning that battle in six of the last seven games. The Pride is averaging 31:56 in the eight games this season including holding the ball for a season-best 37:22 against Rhode Island on September 20. After displaying a quick-strike ability at Bucknell-a game in which the Pride tallied 45 points yet had the ball only 25:14-Hofstra is now third in the CAA in time of possession behind Villanova (32:14) and Rhode Island (32:01).

RED-ZONE: The Pride is 23-for-32 in the red-zone for a 72.0% average through eight games this season. Included in those 23 scores in the red-zone are 15 touchdowns.

CAA FOOTBALL THIS WEEK: Here is the CAA Football standings and schedule as of October 27:

Conference Overall W L Pct. W L Pct. North New Hampshire 3 1 .750 6 1 .857 Maine 3 2 .600 5 3 .625 Massachusetts 2 2 .500 5 3 .625 Hofstra 1 3 .250 3 5 .375 Northeastern 1 3 .250 2 6 .250 Rhode Island 0 5 .000 2 7 .222 South James Madison 5 0 1.000 7 1 .875 Villanova 3 1 .750 5 2 .714 William& Mary 3 1 .750 5 2 .714 Richmond 3 2 .600 6 3 .667 Towson 1 3 .250 3 5 .375 Delaware 1 3 .250 3 5 .375 This Week - Saturday, November 1 *Massachusetts at Rhode Island, Noon *Hofstra at New Hampshire, Noon Iona at Maine, Noon *William and Mary at Towson, Noon *Delaware at James Madison, 3:30 p.m. *Villanova at Northeastern, 1 p.m. Last Week - Saturday, October 25 *Northeastern 0 at Maine 20 *Towson 14 at New Hampshire 42 Bryant 7 at Massachusetts 42 *Rhode Island 24 at William and Mary 34 *Delaware 17 at Hofstra 0 Georgetown 0 at Richmond 48 *James Madison 23 at Villanova 19 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 October 27. No. Team (1st pl. votes) W-L Pts. LW 1. James Madison Dukes (98) 7-1 2,594 1 2. Appalachian State Mountaineers (3) 6-2 2,457 2 3. Wofford Terriers (2) 6-1 2,324 4 4. Cal Poly Mustangs (1) 5-1 2,210 6 5. Northern Iowa Panthers 6-2 2,033 5 6. Montana Grizzlies 7-1 1,959 8 7. Villanova Wildcats 5-2 1,823 7 8. Richmond Spiders 6-3 1,778 9 9. New Hampshire Wildcats 6-1 1,687 10 10. Elon Phoenix 7-2 1,581 3

11. Central Arkansas Bears 7-1 1,514 13 12. Western Illinois Leathernecks 5-2 1,473 12 13. Weber State Wildcats 7-2 1,461 16 14. Southern Illinois Salukis 5-2 1,391 14 15. Massachusetts Minutemen 5-3 976 17 16. William & Mary Tribe 5-2 792 23 17. Liberty Flames 7-1 763 20 18. Furman Paladins 6-3 722 18 19. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 6-2 715 15 20. McNeese State Cowboys 4-3 665 11 21. Lafayette Leopards 6-1 585 24 22. South Carolina State Bulldogs 6-2 489 NR 23. Harvard Crimson 5-1 395 25 24. Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks 7-2 270 NR 25. Tennessee State Tigers 6-2 156 19 Others receiving votes: Texas State 127, South Dakota State 95, Maine 70, Jacksonville State 67, North Dakota State 66, Prairie View 63, Georgia Southern 60, Hampton 54, Florida A&M 47, Colgate 44, Northwestern State 33, Eastern Washington 32, Grambling 27, Penn 26, Albany 25, UC Davis 25, Eastern Kentucky 24, San Diego 14, Holy Cross 11, Sacred Heart 10, Monmouth 4, North Dakota 4, Morgan State 3, Dayton 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 October 27:

No. Team (1st pl. votes) W-L Pts. LW 1. James Madison (27) 7-1 699 1 2. Appalachian State 6-2 665 2 3. Cal Poly 5-1 622 3 4. Northern Iowa 6-2 596 4 5. Wofford (1) 6-1 588 6 6. Montana 7-1 574 5 7. Richmond 6-3 531 8 8. New Hampshire 6-1 479 10 9. Central Arkansas 7-1 453 12 10. Villanova 5-2 412 9 11. Southern Illinois 5-2 405 13 12. Elon 7-2 389 7 13. Weber State 7-2 363 17 14. Western Illinois 5-2 342 14 15. Massachusetts 5-3 320 16 16. McNeese State 4-3 221 11 17. Liberty 7-1 204 21 18. Northern Arizona 6-2 197 15 19. William & Mary 5-2 178 23 20. South Carolina State 6-2 147 24 21. Furman 6-3 143 18 22. Lafayette 6-1 131 RV 23. Tennessee-Martin 7-2 77 RV T-24. North Dakota State 4-4 50 24 T-24. Harvard 5-1 50 RV

Other receiving votes (pts. in parentheses): Tennessee State (40), Jacksonville State (33), Florida A&M (28), Georgia Southern (25), Eastern Washington (19), Prairie View (18), Hampton (17), Texas State (17), Colgate (17), Maine (15), Grambling State (14), Dayton (6), UC Davis (4), Brown (4), South Dakota State (3), Holy Cross (2), Delaware (1), San Diego (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 RV-Receiving Votes; NR- Not Ranked LB LUKE BONUS: Junior linebacker Luke Bonus posted his fourth consecutive contest with eight tackles or more with game-highs of seven solos and 14 total stops against the Blue Hens of Delaware last Saturday. The 14 stops are also a season-high for Bonus. - The junior from Medford Lakes, NJ continues to lead the Pride defense with 65 stops including 29 solos. - 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, posted a season-best 71 yards on 13 carries in the Pride’s 17-0 loss to Delaware last Saturday. - He is now second on the team in rushing with 334 yards on 74 carries for a 4.5 yards per carry average. - 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. - He rushed just once for eight yards and had one reception for six yards in the season opener at Connecticut. Last year Benjamin: - 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 tallied a career-high 11 tackles (2-9) last week against Delaware. He now has 12 solo stops and 18 assisted tackles through eight games in 2008. - He posted five tackles (2-3) at Maine. - Gaida tallied two tackles at both Stony Brook and James Madison.

- He 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. RB BROCK JACKOLSKI: Hofstra freshman running back Brock Jackolski returned four kickoffs for 98 yards and rushed eight times for 22 yards in the Pride’s 17-0 loss to Delaware last Saturday. It was his third-best kickoff- return performance of the year behind 176 at JMU and 107 at Bucknell. - 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 KOR with 23 for 548 yards (23.8) and rushing with 410 yards on 60 carries (6.8 ypr). - 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. QB STEVE PROBST: True freshman quarterback Steve Probst started his first game last week 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. - He is now 25-for-48 for 206 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions on the year. DB CHRIS EDMOND: Freshman linebacker Chris Edmond recorded three tackles and recovered a fumble last week against Delaware. - Edmond is third on the team in tackles with 44 including 25 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. - He continues to play consistent, solid football in this his first season with the Pride. He recorded three tackles (2-1) at James Madison and two at Bucknell. - 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. WR AARON WEAVER: Sophomore receiver Aaron Weaver hauled in a game-high five receptions for 41 yards and rushed three times for 16 yards last week against Delaware. - Weaver leads the Pride team with 45 receptions for 362 yards and two touchdowns through eight games this season - He 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. - He posted a career-best nine receptions for 47 yards at James Madison on October 4. - He added two catches at Bucknell last week 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. - He posted 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.

WR ANTHONY NELSON: Sophomore receiver Anthony Nelson tallied three receptions for 16 yards last week against Delaware before leaving the game with a season-ending 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. LB DERON MAYO: Sophomore linebacker Deron Mayo tallied five tackles and was also credited for a rush for 16 yards last week against Delaware. - He now has 15 solo tackles and 12 assisted stops through eight 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. DB GREG MELENDEZ: Red-shirt freshman safety Greg Melendez recorded nine tackles (1-8) against Delaware last week - The Brooklyn, New York native is second on the team with 49 tackles (21-28) through eight games. - 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. K ROGER WILLIAMS: Red-shirt freshman walk-on Roger Williams 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 is now 6-for-7 in the field goal department and 14-17 in the PAT category this season and is second on the team with 32 points. - He 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 has 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. Williams’ 21-yard field goal in the first quarter gave the Pride a 10-0 lead. - 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. LB BASIM HUDEEN: Red-shirt freshman linebacker Basim Hudeen continues to have solid performances and 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.

- 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 last week. - Hudeen now has 15 solo stops and 16 assisted tackles this season. S RAY MCDONOUGH: Junior safety Ray McDonough tallied five tackles (4-1) and forced a fumble against Delaware last week. He posted six tackles (3-3) and a fumble recovery at Maine. He tallied four tackles and forced a fumble at Bucknell. - He now has 34 tackles (21-13) on the season, a team-high six pass deflections and is second on the squad with two interceptions. - 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. DB NICK ALTOMARE: Senior safety Nick Altomare posted five tackles including four solo stops at Bucknell and had one solo stop at Maine. - The Academic All-American candidate and the 2008 Draddy Award semifinalist is fourth on the Pride in tackles with 36 and leads the team lead with three interceptions in 2008.Altomare ranks seventh in the CAA in interception average this season. - Altomare, a two-time academic all-conference selection and a CoSIDA Academic All-District pick in 2007, 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. DB LESLIE JACKMAN: Junior cornerback Leslie 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 last week. - He now has 31 tackles including 22 solos through eight games this season. - Jackman 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 ANTHONY VERNAGLIA: Notre Dame-transfer graduate-student, linebacker Anthony Vernaglia posted two tackles and a sack at Bucknell and two stops at Maine .

- The Anaheim Hills, California native has 26 tackles, two sacks, one interception, one fumble recovery and two pass deflections through eight 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. DE JOE AKABALU: Junior defensive end Joe Akabalu 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 11assisted tackles in eight 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. TE PHIL RILEY: Senior Phil Riley Riley posted 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 has eight receptions for 61 yards in seven games in 2008. - 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. - After punting five times last week against Delaware he has now punted 35 times for a 34.9 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. 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 and started at Maine and played against Delaware.

RB JUSTINE BURIES: Graduate-student running back Justine (Justin) Buries was lost for the season in last week’s 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 Floridian 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 surgeryin 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. 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.

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. 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.

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. 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 LINEMAN DAVE FIORE TO HAVE HIS JERSEY NUMBER RETIRED ON NOVEMBER 15: Former San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman and Hofstra alumnus Dave Fiore will have his college number (74) retired in halftime ceremonies of the Pride-Richmond game at James M. Shuart Stadium on November 15. 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 currently enrolled at Santa Clara University in pursuit of a MBA in finance. 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. "The honoring of Marques Colston and John Schmitt and the other 18 former student-athletes is a celebration of the outstanding history of Hofstra Athletics," commented Hofstra University Director of Athletics Jack Hayes. Earlier this year the athletics department began an online process that resulted in more than 150 nominations being submitted. From that list the group of 20 former student-athletes was selected by a committee of alumni, athletics department administrators and Hofstra Pride Club members. The group of 20 former student-athletes encompasses a wide range of sports and accomplishments as 10 different teams are recognized and among the honorees are National Champions, National Players of the Year, All-Americans and World Champions. In 2008, Hofstra is… 3-5 overall 1-3 in CAA games 1-2 at home 2-3 on the road 2-3 in day games 1-2 in night games 1-2 televised games 0-2 overtime games 0-1 on grass fields 3-4 on turf fields 2-1 when scoring first 2-1 when leading after one quarter 1-4 when trailing after one quarter 0-0 when tied after one quarter 3-2 when leading after two quarters 0-3 when trailing after two quarters 0-0 when tied after two quarters 3-0 when leading after three quarters 0-5 when trailing after three quarters 0-0 when tied after three quarters 0-3 scoring 10 points or less 0-1 scoring 11-20 points 1-0 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 1-1 allowing 31-40 points 0-2 allowing more than 40 points 0-2 when rushing for less than 100 yards 1-2 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

0-1 when allowing 101-200 rushing yards 1-4 when allowing 201-300 rushing yards 0-0 when allowing more than 300 rushing yards 0-1 when passing for less than 100 yards 2-3 when passing for 101-200 yards 1-1 when passing for 201-300 yards 0-0 when passing for more than 300 yards 0-2 when allowing less than 100 yards passing 2-2 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 0-0 with 201-300 yards in total offense 1-0 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 1-1 when allowing 201-300 yards in total offense 2-2 when allowing 301-400 yards in total offense 0-2 when allowing more than 400 yards in total offense 2-4 with more than 30:00 in time of possession 1-1 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 at #1 James Madison on October 4 the Pride is now 3-11 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 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 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 (3-5) has recorded a 397-259-11 record (.604) in its 667 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 Maine game, the Pride is 31-29 in their last 60 road games and 33-31 in their last 64 contests away from Shuart Stadium. The Pride is 38-32 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 last week to Delaware, Hofstra is now 111-32-0 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 1-2 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 UNH game will begin at 11:30 a.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 October 26 through November 5: Sunday, Oct. 26 4:30 p.m. Shakeout Monday, Oct. 27 Players off Tuesday, Oct. 28 4:15 p.m. Practice Wednesday, Oct. 29 4:00 p.m. Practice Thursday, Oct. 30 4:15 p.m. Practice Friday, Oct. 31 Travel to New Hampshire Saturday, Nov. 1 Noon Game at UNH Sunday, Nov. 2 4:30 p.m. Shakeout Monday, Nov. 3 Players off Tuesday, Nov. 4 4:15 p.m. Practice Wednesday, Nov. 5 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.

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.

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. 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.

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

THIS WEEK'S OPPONENT

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Location: Durham, NH Founded: 1866 Enrollment: 14,000 Nickname: Wildcats Conference: CAA Football Colors: Blue and White Stadium: Cowell Stadium (6,500) President: Dr. Mark Huddleston Athletics Director: Martin Scarano Football SID: Scott Stapin Web Site: www.unhwildcats.com Head Coach: Sean McDonnell (New Hampshire, 1978) Record at School: 60-47/9 years Overall Record: Same Assistant Coaches: Sean Devine (offensive coordinator), Sean McGowan (defensive coordinator), Tim Cramsey ( quarterbacks), Joe Conlin (defensive tackles), Alex Grinch (cornerbacks), Mike White (tight ends), Jon Shelton (defensive line), Derek Sage (wide receivers), Ryan Carty (running backs), Brian Barbato (tight ends), Mike Ferzoco (outside linebackers) Basic Offense: Multiple Pro-I Basic Defense: Multiple 50 2007 Record: 7-5 Overall, 4-4 CAA Lettermen Returning/Lost: 36/12 Off. Starters Returning: 7 Def. Starters Returning: 7 Series Record: New Hampshire leads, 6-5 Last Meeting: 2007 - Hofstra 3, New Hampshire 40 2008 Schedule - 6-1, 3-1 Sept. 6 at Army 28-10 W Sept. 13 at Rhode Island 51-43 W Sept. 20 Albany 32-24 W Sept. 27 at Dartmouth 42-6 W Oct. 11 William and Mary 34-38 L Oct. 18 at Northeastern 33-21 L Oct. 25 Towson 42-14 W Nov. 1 Hofstra Nov. 8 at Villanova Nov. 15 Massachusetts Nov. 22 at Maine 2007 Results - 7-5-0 at James Madison 24-41 L at Marshall 48-35 W Dartmouth 52-21 W at Richmond 38-45 L Delaware 35-30 W Iona 49-21 W at Hofstra 40-3 W Rhode Island 49-36 W Northeastern 13-31 L at Massachusetts 7-27 L Maine 39-14 W at Northern Iowa (NCAA) 35-38 L

Important Numbers - Area Code - 603 Athletic Office: 862-1850 Ticket Office: 862-3838 Football Office: 862-1852 SID Office: 862-3906 Fax: 862-3839 Press Box: 862-2585

RETURNING NEW HAMPSHIRE STATISTICAL LEADERS

Rushing Pos. Cl. GP Rushes Yards TD Chad Kackert RB Jr. 9 80 380 4 Passing Pos. Cl. GP Att/Comp/INT Yards TD R.J. Toman QB So. 5 25-34-0 310 4 Receiving Pos. Cl. GP Rec. Yards TD Mike Boyle WR. Sr. 12 50 842 7 Defense Pos. Cl. GP ST-AT-TT INT Sacks John Clements DB Sr. 12 54-45-99 1 0 NEW HAMPSHIRE IN THE NCAA STATS: Here is where the UNH team and Wildcats players rank in this week’s NCAA statistics report, as of October 27:

Category FCS Avg. CAA Rushing Offense 33 170.00 4 Passing Offense 21 262.29 4 Total Offense 14 432.29 1 Scoring Offense 7 37.43 1 Rushing Defense 28 111.43 2 Pass Efficiency Defense 60 126.80 9 Total Defense 81 378.86 9 Scoring Defense 43 22.29 5 Net Punting 4 37.00 1 Punt Returns 59 8.80 4 Kickoff Returns 1 25.92 1 Turnover Margin 24 .71 5 Pass Defense 108 267.43 12 Passing Efficiency 6 163.86 1 Sacks 73 1.71 6 Tackles For Loss 31 6.86 3 Sacks Allowed 51 1.57 7

Category UNH Player FCS Avg. CAA Rushing Robert Simpson 48.14 10

Sean Jellison 30.71 17 Passing Efficiency R.J. Toman 5 166.61 2

Total Offense R.J. Toman 16 270.86 2 Robert Simpson 48.14 23

Recpt./Game Michael Boyle T-29 5.71 2 Scott Sicko T-61 4.86 5

Rec. Yds./Game Michael Boyle 33 79.00 3 Scott Sicko T-93 56.57 9

Interceptions Ryan Hinds T-39 .43 6 Dino Vasso .29 T-8

Field Goals Tom Manning T-83 .57 10 Tom Bishop .29 14

Scoring Michael Boyle T-27 7.71 2 All-Purpose Runners Michael Boyle 95.57 11

Terrance Fox 87.14 14 Sacks Brian McNally .36 T-12

Matt Parent .33 T-15 Tackles Matt Parent T-40 9.00 4

John Clements 7.17 13 Sean Ware 7.00 T-15 Dino Vasso 7.00 T-15

Tackles For Loss Brian McNally T-91 1.00 T-4 Matt Parent .83 11

2008 HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY TWO-DEEP CHART at UNH PRIDE DEFENSE

LE 17 Kevin Smith Jr. 6-2 230 Miami, FL/Coral Reef/Western Michigan U. 94 Joe Akabalu Jr. 6-1 247 Brentwood, NY/Brentwood LT 63 Andrew Nelson So. 6-3 259 Uniondale, NY/Uniondale 56 Ronnie Cameron RFr. 6-3 245 Westbury, NY/Holy Trinity RT 66 Zachary Carney So. 6-4 260 Wynatskill, NY/Blair Academy 98 Larry Abiola Sr. 5-11 316 South Farmingdale, NY/Farmingdale/Nassau CCRE 90 Quincy Barr Fr. 6-4 230 Brandon, FL/Riverview 95 Al Carmody Jr. 6-3 247 Wilton Manors, FL/St. Thomas Aquinas 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 11 Said Gaida So. 5-10 211 Bloomfield, NJ/Bloomfield OLB 24 Basim Hudeen RFr. 5-10 220 Elizabeth, NJ/Elizabeth 1 Anthony Vernaglia Gr. 6-3 234 Anaheim Hills, CA/Orange Lutheran/U. of Notre Dame CB 9 Leslie Jackman Jr. 5-11 179 Freeport, NY/Freeport/Rutgers U. 21 Andre Freeman RFr. 5-11 182 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills 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 70 Mike Trice Jr. 6-5 357 Hempstead, NY/Holy Trinity 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 78 David Spanich Jr. 6-3 275 Coral Springs, FL/Cardinal Gibbons 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 30 Brock Jackolski Fr. 5-11 188 Shirley, NY/William Floyd 31 Kwabena Asante RFr. 5-11 200 Westbury, NY/Hicksville FB 26 Everette Benjamin So. 6-1 211 Massapequa, NY/Amityville Memorial 45 Ray Bennett Sr. 5-8 221 Uniondale, NY/Hempstead

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 September 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 15, 2008