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Death of Hofstra football program shocks players

Originally published: December 3, 2009 8:33 PM
Updated: December 3, 2009 10:45 PM
By STEVEN MARCUS  steven.marcus@newsday.com

Hofstra's Marques Colston avoids UMass defenders to gain

Photo credit: Newsday File / Joe Rogate | Hofstra's Marques Colston avoids UMass defenders to gain extra yards at Hofstra University on Nov. 19, 2005.

Citing mounting costs and minimal rewards, Hofstra University Thursday announced it had terminated its scholarship-driven football program.

The decision was met with tears and some anger by the players, who were given the news about an hour before an 11 a.m. news conference.

"The cost of the football program, now and in the future, far exceeds the return possible from an FCS [Division...

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