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Marcus' analysis: AD Hayes downplays alumni concerns about Hofstra athletics

Quick ReadAlumnus Michael McConeghy wants answers to questions being asked by many followers of Hofstra athletics.

Hofstra head coach Tom Pecora gives signals from

Photo credit: Joe Rogate | Hofstra head coach Tom Pecora gives signals from the sidelines during a game against Delaware. (Jan. 30, 2010)

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Alumnus Michael McConeghy wants answers to questions being asked by many followers of Hofstra athletics. Still fending off criticism for dropping its football program, Hofstra took another hit last week with Tom Pecora's departure to Fordham.

"I was full of pride when Jay Wright left to go to Villanova,'' McConeghy said of the coach whom Pecora succeeded. "Here, I'm just confused. What does...

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