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1 HOFSTRA COACHING STAFF: The Pride lost just one assistant coach, special teams assistant Alberto Van der Mije, from last year s staff. The 2005 Pride football coaching staff is as follows: HOFSTRA FOOTBALL, 2005 GAME 10: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY (5-4, 3-3) at NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (1-8, 1-5) Saturday, November 12, :30 p.m. Parsons Field Brookline, MA Television: None Radio: WRHU-FM (88.7) Pregame show at Noon Internet: HOFSTRA SCHEDULE Sept. 10 at Albany (TW Cable) 36-7 W Sept. 17 STONY BROOK (RNN) 55-0 W Sept. 24 at #9 Furman L 2OT Oct. 1 #6 JAMES MADISON* (MSG) L Oct. 8 at #13 Delaware* (A10&FSNY) 10-6 W Oct. 15 MAINE* + (RNN) 44-0 W Oct. 22 at Richmond* L 2OT Oct. 29 at Rhode Island* W Nov. 5 #2 NEW HAMPSHIRE* L Nov. 12 at Northeastern* 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19 #5 MASSACHUSETTS* 1:00 p.m. * - Atlantic 10 Game + - Homecoming All times ET INFORMATION CONTACTS: Hofstra - Jim Sheehan, Associate Director of Athletics- Communications; (516) O; (516) Cell; (516) Fax Northeastern - Jack Grinold, Associate Director of Athletics-Communications; (617) O; (617) Fax Parsons Field Press Box - (617) HOFSTRA HEAD COACH: Joe Gardi is in his 16th season as Hofstra University Head Football Coach. He has posted a record during that time. His.652 winning percentage ranks second, behind Mickey Kwiatkowski (.716), in school history. Gardi's 117 victories are also the second most all-time at Hofstra behind the legendary Howard "Howdy" Myers (141 wins from ). Coach Pos. HU Yr. Overall Yr. Greg Gigantino Def. Coord Warren Ruggiero Off. Coord Bob McIntyre Linebackers Adam Brown DL & ST 5 5 Carlton Goff RB 3 10 Damian Wroblewski Off. Line 2 7 Jaime Elizondo Receivers 2 6 Chip Garber Def. Backs 2 25 Dennis Mikula Tight Ends 2 2 Dassin Blackwell Def. Asst. 1 6 HOFSTRA-NORTHEASTERN SERIES: Saturday's game is the 12th meeting between Hofstra and Northeastern in a series that started in The Huskies hold a series lead. The two teams met last year on Long Island with the Huskies pulling out a double-overtime victory. Hofstra is 0-5 against Northeastern in Massachusetts. The two teams have split the four meetings since the Pride joined the Atlantic 10 in The series history is as follows: Year Winner (Loc.) Score 1954 Northeastern (A) Northeastern (H) Northeastern (A) Hofstra (H) Northeastern (A) Northeastern (A) Hofstra (H) Hofstra (H) Northeastern (A) Hofstra (H) Northeastern (H) (2 OT) THE LAST HOFSTRA-NORTHEASTERN GAME: November 13, 2004 in Hempstead: Hofstra kicker Chris Onorato broke the Atlantic 10 career field goal record, but Shane Hopkins 22-yard touchdown reception in the second overtime gave the Huskies of Northeastern a victory at Shuart Stadium. Onorato booted two field goals in the contest, the second field goal in the second overtime to give the Pride a lead. It was his 49th career field goal, passing Brian Shallcross who booted 48 for William & Mary from 1994 through Onorato s first field goal of the game, from 40 yards, came with just three seconds remaining in regulation and sent the game into overtime at

2 But it was Hopkins, a sophomore fullback, who stole the show with a 22-yard touchdown catch from Shawn Brady on the Huskies second play of their second overtime possession. Hopkins came out of the backfield and beat the Pride defense on a blown coverage for the easy touchdown. The Pride scored first in the contest, going 44-yards on their first possession with sophomore quarterback Anton Clarkson hitting Isaac Irby with a 20-yard scoring pass. It was Irby s eighth touchdown catch of the season. Onorato s extra-point gave Hofstra a 7-0 lead just 3:49 into the game. But the Huskies came back with 17 straight points as kicker Miro Kesic booted a 29-yard field goal 47 seconds into the second quarter. Then, Northeastern red-shirt freshman linebacker Jay Frank recovered a Clarkson fumble in the end zone for a touchdown with 2:03 to play in the half. Kesic s PAT gave the Huskies a 10-7 lead at halftime. In the third quarter tailback Maurice Murray capped a 10- play, 80-yard drive with a 14-yard scoring run with 9:33 to play in the period for a 17-7 lead. Hofstra then scored 14 unanswered points as sophomore running back Terry Crenshaw scored on a 3-yard run almost five minutes later and then Clarkson hit junior Devale Ellis on a 16- yard pass to cap a 9-play, 87-yard drive to give the Pride a lead with 1:31 to play in the third quarter. The scored remained that way until the final two minutes of regulation as Northeastern pulled some razzle-dazzle out of its playbook. On a first-and-10 play from the Hofstra 34-yard line, Brady handed off to junior tailback Anthony Riley, who ran left. Riley pitched back to junior receiver Corey Parks, who tossed a 40-yard scoring pass to a wide-open Brady, who sprinted down the right side of the field. Kesic s PAT gave the Huskies a lead with just 1:31 to play in regulation. Hofstra started out on its own 20-yard line after a touchback. Clarkson connected with Ellis for 19 and 18- yard receptions to get the ball to the Huskies 43. But it was Clarkson s pass to freshman Charles Sullivan on a fourth-and-10 play that picked up 17 yards to the 26 that gave the Pride the shot to tie the contest. After a Terry Crenshaw 3-yard run to the 23, Onorato tied the game with a 40-yard field goal into the wind with three seconds to play. In the first overtime, Northeastern drove the 25 yards on five plays with Murray carrying the ball into the end zone from 2-yards out. Hofstra s possession was more dramatic, coming down to a fourth-and-15 play from the 30-yard line as Clarkson found Ellis for a 22-yard gain to the 8-yard line. On the next play, Clarkson found Sullivan for an 8-yard scoring pass. Onorato tied the game with the extra point. to the 13-yard line on six plays before the drive stalled and Onorato booted a 30-yard field goal giving Northeastern s Brady and Hopkins the opportunity for heroics. Clarkson finished the game 28-for-49 for 290 yards and three touchdowns, while Ellis caught 10 passes for 76 yards. Irby caught seven passes for 87 yards. The Pride had 365 yards on offense including just 75 net yards on the ground. Murray led the Huskies with 101 yards on 23 carries. Brady completed 17-of-31 passes for 237 yards, while Quintin Mitchell (61 yards) and Cory Parks (47 yards) each had five catches F Northeastern Hofstra Scoring Summary HU - Irby 20-yard pass from Clarkson (Onorato kick) NU - Kesic 29-yard field goal NU - Frank 0-yard fumble recovery (Kesic kick) NU - Murray 14-yard run (Kesic kick) HU - Crenshaw 3-yard run (Onorato kick) HU - Ellis 16-yard pass from Clarkson (Onorato kick) NU - Brady 40-yard pass from Parks (Kesic kick) HU - Onorato 40-yard field goal NU - Murray 2-yard run (Kesic kick) HU - Sullivan 8-yard pass from Clarkson (Onorato kick) HU - Onorato 30-yard field goal NU - Hopkins 22-yard pass from Brady Northeastern Hofstra First Downs (R-P-Pe) Rushes-Yards (Net) Passing Yards (Net) Passes Comp-Att-Int Total Offense/Plays-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 30:54 29:06 Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: HOFSTRA-Crenshaw ( ), Irby (1-4-0), Huggins (2-3-0); NORTHEASTERN-Murray ( ), Riley ( ), Parks (2-13-0) PASSING: HOFSTRA-Clarkson ( , 290, 3TD): NORTHEASTERN-Brady ( , 237, 1TD), Parks (1-1-0, 40, 1TD) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA-Ellis ( ), Irby (6-65-1), Sullivan (4-49-1); NORTHEASTERN-Mitchell (5-61-0), Parks (5-47-0), Graham (2-61-0) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA-Haley (5-8), Villante (4-7), Garay (3-7); NORTHEASTERN-Frank (10-4), Rich (2-7), Potter (6-2) Hofstra started the second overtime and moved the ball

3 2005 ATLANTIC 10 FOOTBALL CONFERENCE STANDINGS: As of November 11, 2005 Conference Overall North W L Pct. W L Pct. Massachusetts New Hampshire Hofstra Maine Rhode Island Northeastern South *Richmond James Madison Towson William & Mary Villanova Delaware LAST WEEK - November 5 MASSACHUSETTS 35, DELAWARE 7 NEW HAMPSHIRE 29, HOFSTRA 26 TOWSON 40, VILLANOVA 19 MAINE 14, NORTHEASTERN 10 Richmond 38, VMI 3 JAMES MADISON 30, WILLIAM & MARY 29 THIS WEEK - November 12 DELAWARE AT WILLIAM & MARY 1:00 VILLANOVA AT JAMES MADISON 1:30 Iona at New Hampshire 12:00 RICHMOND AT TOWSON 12:00 Massachusetts at Army 12:00 HOFSTRA AT NORTHEASTERN 12:30 RHODE ISLAND AT MAINE 2:00 HOFSTRA'S STATISTICAL LEADERS - 9 GAMES RUSHING ATT. Net Avg. TD Terry Crenshaw Kareem Huggins Onyi Momah PASSING (Eff.) GP Att-Comp-Int Yds. TD Anton Clarkson (147.3) , Dennis Davis (118.3) RECEIVING No. Yds. Avg. TD Devale Ellis Marques Colston Charles Sullivan Brian Wolman TACKLES UT-AT-TT Sacks Int Cole Haley (LB) David Darby (SS) Dan Garay (DE) D.J. Talvacchio (LB) Chris Sebald (LB) HOFSTRA IN THE NCAA I-AA STATS: Here is Hofstra s NCAA I-AA statistical report as of November 7: Team Category I-AA Avg. A10 Rushing Offense Passing Offense Total Offense Scoring Offense Rushing Defense Pass Efficiency Defense Total Defense Scoring Defense Net Punting Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Turnover Margin Pass Defense Passing Efficiency Indiv. Category HU Player I-AA Avg. A10 Rushing Terry Crenshaw Kareem Huggins Passing Effic. Anton Clarkson Total Offense Anton Clarkson Terry Crenshaw Recpt./Gm. Devale Ellis Marques Colston Charles Sullivan Brian Wolman Rec. Yds./Gm. Devale Ellis Marques Colston Charles Sullivan Interceptions Sherief Little T Daniel Talvacchio Punting Joe Nolan Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Field Goals Rob Zarrilli T Scoring Rob Zarrilli Terry Crenshaw Kareem Huggins All-Purpose Yds. Devale Ellis Terry Crenshaw Kareem Huggins Marques Colston HOFSTRA LAST WEEK Game 9 - November 5, 2005 vs. #2 New Hampshire: Quarterback Ricky Santos threw four touchdown passes, including the decisive 5-yard score to Aaron Brown with 6:40 left in regulation, as second-ranked New Hampshire escaped with a win over Hofstra at Shuart Stadium. Hofstra compiled 533 yards of total offense to 381 for the Wildcats, but turned the ball over eight times on the day, compared to zero for New Hampshire. The most crucial turnover came late in the game, as sophomore running back Kareem Huggins appeared to be about to cross the goal line for the go-ahead touchdown. However, the officials ruled that he fumbled just before he crossed the line, and the Wildcats recovered in the end zone for a

4 touchback. New Hampshire held the ball until there was one second on the clock, and junior quarterback Anton Clarkson's final Hail Mary pass was intercepted on the goal line. Hofstra started quickly as it took the opening kickoff and went 80 yards in seven plays to take an early 7-0 lead. Clarkson was 5-of-6 passing on the drive, which culminated in a 12-yard touchdown strike to senior receiver Devale Ellis. He also completed a 21-yard pass to Ellis on the preceding play to set up the touchdown. New Hampshire answered back and went 77 yards in seven plays to even the score on a 30-yard touchdown pass from Ricky Santos to David Ball. Santos threw what amounted to a jump ball in the left side of the end zone, and Ball was able to come down with the catch amongst a crowd of players. Ellis then had a 40-yard kickoff return to give the Pride great field position, and a 29-yard run from junior running back Terry Crenshaw put Hofstra in field goal range. Rob Zarrilli's 40-yard kick split the uprights and the Pride took back the lead at The Wildcats again answered back with another long touchdown drive to take their first lead of the game. A 25-yard pass to Ball set up New Hampshire on the Hofstra 14-yard line, and one the next play, Santos found Jon Williams with 4:01 left in the first quarter to make the score The second quarter saw the two defenses settle in, as the only points came on a 23-yard field goal from Zarrilli with 4:57 left in the half. That field goal was set up by a blocked punt by Hofstra's Justyn Davis, which was recovered on the Wildcat 7-yard line by Alton Lucas. Hofstra was then victimized by a bad break at the start of the third quarter, as the defense held, but a punt hit the back of a Pride special teams player and was recovered at the 14-yard line. Santos found Ball on the ensuing play for a touchdown to give the Wildcats a lead. The Pride responded, as Huggins ran the kickoff back 49 yards and four plays later, Clarkson connected with Crenshaw on a 22-yard touchdown pass to pull Hofstra within The Hofstra defense held, and the Pride took the lead back with three seconds left in the third quarter on a 10- yard pass over the middle to tight end Brandon Sebald, his first career touchdown with the Pride. However, Santos' pass to Brown with 6:40 left proved to be the difference. Santos was 23-of-35 passing for 285 yards and four touchdowns for the Wildcats, which kept pace with Massachusetts for first place in the Atlantic 10 North. Clarkson finished the day completing 32-of-48 passes for 322 yards and three touchdowns and four interceptions. Senior Brian Wolman had eight catches for 82 yards, while Ellis had eight catches for 71 yards and a touchdown F UNH HOFSTRA Scoring Summary HU Ellis 12-yard pass from Clarkson (Zarrilli kick) UNH - Ball 30-yard pass from Santos (McCormick kick) HU - Zarrilli 40-yard field goal UNH - Williams 14-yard pass from Santos (McCormick kick) HU - Zarrilli 23-yard field goal UNH - Ball 14-yard pass from Santos (McCormick kick) HU - Crenshaw 22-yard pass from Clarkson (Crenshaw rush failed) HU - B. Sebald 10-yard pass from Clarkson (Zarrilli kick) UNH - Brown 5-yard pass from Santos (Ball pass from Santos) HOFSTRA UNH First Downs (R-P-Pe) Rushes-Yards (Net) Passing Yards (Net) Passes Comp-Att-Int Total Offense/Plays-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time 32:16 27:44 Third Down Conversions Fourth Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards RUSHING: HOFSTRA- Crenshaw ( ), Huggins ( ), Clarkson ( ); UNH- McCoy ( ), LeVan (3-16-0) PASSING: HOFSTRA- Clarkson ( , 322, 3); UNH- Santos ( , 285, 4) RECEIVING: HOFSTRA- Wolman (8-82-0), Ellis ( ), Colston (5-43-0), B.Sebald (4-52-1); UNH- Ball ( ), McCoy (6-70-0), Williams (4-53-1) TACKLES (UA-A): HOFSTRA-Garay (3-7-10), Darby (1-9-10), C.Sebald (4-4-8); UNH- Graham ( ), Pammer ( ), DeWitt (4-7-11) Stadium: Shuart Stadium Attendance: 4,215 Weather: 66 degrees and cloudy

5 The 2005 SPORTS NETWORK I-AA POLL: Here is the latest Sports Network I-AA Media Poll, as of November 7: No. Team (1st pl. W-L Pts. LW This Week votes) 1. New 8-1 2,634 2 Iona Hampshire (57) 2. Hampton (44) 9-0 2,531 3 Florida A & M 3. Montana (4) 7-2 2,458 4 at Sacramento State 4. Southern 7-2 2,327 5 at #14 Northern Iowa Illinois 5. Massachusetts 7-2 2,074 8 at Army 6. Furman 7-2 2,058 1 Wofford 7. Texas State 7-2 1, at Stephen F. Austin 8. Appalachian 6-3 1,845 7 Western Carolina State (3) 9. Coastal 8-1 1,800 9 Mansfield Carolina 10. Georgia 7-3 1, Morehead State Southern 11. Montana State 6-3 1, at #21 Eastern Washington 12. Western Kentucky 6-3 1,430 6 at #19 Youngstown State 13. Lehigh 7-2 1, at Fordham 14. Northern Iowa 6-3 1, #4 Southern Illinois 15. Cal Poly 6-3 1, Southern Utah 16. Grambling 7-1 1, Concordia State 17. South Carolina Morgan State (THU) State 18. Richmond at Towson 19. Youngstown #12 Western Kentucky State 20. Brown Dartmouth 21. Eastern #11 Montana State Washington 22. North Dakota South Dakota State State 23. Eastern Illinois Tennessee Tech 24. William & Mary Delaware 25. James Madison NR Villanova ESPN/USA TODAY I-AA COACHES POLL: Here is the latest ESPN/USA Today I-AA Poll as of November 7: No. Team (1st pl. votes) W-L Pts. LW 1. NewHampshire(24) 8-1 1, Hampton(19) 9-0 1, Montana(3) 7-2 1, SouthernIllinois 7-2 1, Massachusetts Furman AppalachianState TexasState CoastalCarolina MontanaState GeorgiaSouthern NorthernIowa Lehigh WesternKentucky CalPoly Grambling SouthCarolinaState Richmond Brown NorthDakotaState YoungstownState EasternWashington EasternIllinois William&Mary NichollsState NR HOFSTRA IN THE POLLS: Here is where the Pride has ranked this season: Date TSN ESPN Preseason 24 NR Sept NP Sept Sept Sept Oct. 3 RV RV Oct. 10 RV RV Oct Oct. 24 RV RV Oct. 31 RV RV Nov. 7 RV RV (NR-not ranked; NP-no poll; RV-receiving votes) ON THIS DAY IN HOFSTRA FOOTBALL HISTORY: Since 1960, the Pride is 4-1 on November 12 The Hofstra-Northeastern game is the first time the Pride has played on November 12 since Senior wide receiver Wayne Chrebet caught 14 passes for 245 yards and five touchdowns but Dave Ettinger missed a 34-yard field goal with six seconds to play as the Pride had to settle for a tie at the University of Delaware. Hofstra quarterback Carlos Garay completed 25 of 38 passes for 363 yards and rushed 16 times for 45 yards. Ettinger tied the game at 41 with a 48-yard field goal with four minutes to play but couldn't hit the game winner as the Pride ended the season with a record and ranked 22nd in the country Running back Bobby Whaley rushed 10 times for 142 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Pride to a victory over the Mariners of Kings Point at Captain Tomb Field. Quarterback Ken Bonkowski completed 11 of 16 passes for 152 yards including a 10- yard scoring pass to Jim Scully. Tom Salamone and Larry Brady each returned interceptions for touchdowns for Hofstra.

6 IN THE ATLANTIC 10: The Pride is in Atlantic 10 games since joining the conference in Hofstra, which became eligible for the I-AA Championship in 1994 and starting giving scholarships in 1995, has played in the NCAA I-AA Championships five times (1995, 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2001) and captured the Atlantic 10 title in AGAINST THE TOP 25: Last week against New Hampshire, the Pride played its 18th game against a Top 25 opponent since joining the Atlantic 10 in Hofstra is 5-13 in those contests. Before the win over then-#13 Delaware on October 8, the Pride's last win over a Top 25 opponent came on November 8, 2003 when Hofstra downed seventh-ranked Villanova, 34-32, at Shuart Stadium. It was the Pride's second Top 20 victory of that season after having defeated #19 Northeastern, 24-14, on October 11, Hofstra's highest-ranked victory came on September 2, 2000 when the Pride edged #2 Montana 10-9 in Missoula. Here is Hofstra's annual record against Top 25 opponents since joining the Atlantic 10: Year Overall vs. Top RUNNING WILD: The Pride rushed for over 200 yards for the second straight game last Saturday with 211 yards on 37 carries against the Wildcats of New Hampshire. On October 29 the Pride picked up 205 yards on 40 carries at Rhode Island. Hofstra had not posted back-to-back 200+ yard rushing games since 2000 when the Pride posted 229 yards at Youngstown State and 244 yards against Albany. The 211 yards against UNH is the most rushing yards since 2003 at William & Mary when Hofstra rushed 49 times for 219 yards in a 23-9 loss. HOFSTRA OFFENSE: Hofstra posted its second consecutive 500+ yard offensive game last Saturday against New Hampshire with 533 yards. The Pride posted a season-high 620 yards, including 415 passing, at Rhode Island on October 29. The back-to-back 500+yard games is the first time that Hofstra has done that in a single season since 1997 when the Pride tallied 529 against Buffalo and 504 against Massachusetts. The 620 yards at URI is the most yards by a Hofstra team since posting 662 in the 2003 season finale at Liberty when Hofstra recorded 662. The Pride posted 581 yards on offense against Stony Brook on September 17. The Pride had two 500+ yard games in WR BRIAN WOLMAN: Posted a career-high 8 receptions in Hofstra s heartbreaking loss to #2 New Hampshire last Saturday. Wolman posted 82 yards from the 8 catches Has now tallied 28 catches for 334 yards and one touchdown in 2005 Has now caught a pass in 25 consecutive contests dating back to 2003 when he was blanked against Northeastern Has now tallied 81 catches for 999 yards in his Hofstra career DE DAN GARAY: Posted 10 tackles, 2 tackles for losses, 1 sack (-7) and 1 pass break-up in last Saturday s loss to UNH. Garay had 3 solo stops and 7 assisted tackles Tallied a forced fumble and a fumble recovery to go with his five tackles at Rhode Island Garay is third on the team in tackles with 62 Has the team-lead in sacks with 6.0, and in tackles for losses with 11.0 this season Has 274 career tackles and 26.5 career sacks Totaled 4 tackles at Richmond Led the Pride s defensive charge against Maine with 8 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 2.5 tackles for losses, and sacked Ron Whitcomb for a safety in the third quarter. Had four tackles in Hofstra's win at Delaware Recorded eight tackles, two tackles for losses (-13), recovered a fumble and posted a 12-yard sack in loss to JMU Recorded nine tackles at Furman Posted eight tackles to lead the Pride defensive line in stops against Stony Brook Tallied five tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss in the season opener at Albany Tallied 72 tackles in 2004 and a team-high 7.5 sacks and 18.0 tackles for losses Led the A-10 in forced fumbles (4) and tackles for losses and was second in sacks. He also ranked second in tackles among defensive linemen in the league Posted double-digit tackles twice in 2004 LB COLE HALEY: Tallied 8 tackles and 1 sack against New Hampshire. Now has 100 tackles on the season as he closes in on his single season best of 112 set last year Leads the Pride and ranks 2nd in the A-10 in tackles For the second consecutive week, and the fifth time this season, Haley posted double-digit tackles in a contest as he recorded 15 stops, including 13 solo stops, in the Pride s victory over Rhode Island On October 22 at Richmond, he tied his career-high with 17 tackles in the Pride s double overtime loss to the Spiders Posted 8 tackles against Maine two weeks ago Led a Pride defensive charge that held the Blue Hens offense to just two field goals in Hofstra s 10-6 victory over #13 Delaware. Posted eight total tackles (4-4) and had one tackle for a loss of two yards against UD

7 Posted nine total tackles against JMU Has now tallied 391 total tackles during his Hofstra career Tallied a 13 total tackles, including 6 solos, to lead Hofstra against Furman. Posted 10 stops against Stony Brook. He also tallied one tackle for loss and one sack (-11) Led the defensive charge at Albany that held the Great Danes to 206 yards of total offense. The senior posted 12 total tackles including four solos to lead Hofstra Is one of three tri-captains on the 2005 team Is Hofstra's nominee for the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award in 2005 Was second on the team in tackles in 2004 with 112 and third on the team in sacks with 4.5 Posted seven double-digit tackle games as a junior QB ANTON CLARKSON: Completed 32 of 48 passes for 322 yards and three touchdowns against New Hampshire. It was the seventh 300+ passing game of his career Passed Don Gault in the UNH game to move into fourth place on the Hofstra career passing yards list. Ranks 14th in I-AA in passing efficiency and 7th in total offense (301.4) He now has a efficiency rating this year and has completed 198 of 299 passes for 2,433 yards and 17 touchdowns with 9 interceptions Had a career passing day at Rhode Island as he threw for a career-high 415 yards and connected on 81% of his passes (29-36) in the Pride s victory. Completed 23 of 38 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns against Richmond Returned to action against Maine after missing the Delaware victory with an injury Completed 21 of 37 passes for 202 yards and two touchdowns with one interception to lead the Pride to a 44-0 blanking of the Black Bears of Maine on October 15. He utilized seven different receivers in the contest With 279 yards passing at Richmond, he moved past Rhory Moss into fifth place in career passing yards at Hofstra. Completed 24 of 40 passes for 274 yards and one touchdown against James Madison before leaving the game with an injury Completed 27 of 40 passes for 314 yards and three touchdowns for his fifth career 300-yard passing game against the Paladins of Furman Posted his fourth 300-yard passing game in Hofstra's victory over Stony Brook. The junior completed 18 of 27 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns and utilized 10 receivers in the contest. Clarkson tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Devale Ellis on the first play from scrimmage Completed 24 of 33 passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns at Albany in the 2005 season opener Had a career day on November 6, 2004 at Maine, completing 30 of 50 passes for a career-high 408 yards and three touchdowns in the victory in Orono. For his efforts he was named the Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Week for the second straight week Was 26th in I-AA in passing efficiency with a rating in He also ranked 47th in total offense with a average Completed 22 of 34 passes for 323 yards and a careerbest five touchdowns in the victory over Richmond on October 30, 2004 Was almost perfect against Stony Brook on October 9, 2004 completing 20 of 22 passes for 225 yards Completed 192 of 324 passes for 2239 yards and 19 touchdowns with seven interceptions in 2004 Most Passing Yards - Career Player Yards Atts. Comp. TD Years 1 Giovanni Carmazzi 9,371 1, George Beisel 6, Rocky Butler 5, Anton Clarkson 5, Don Gault 5, Rhory Moss 4, Bob Girolamo 3, WR DEVALE ELLIS: Tallied 8 receptions for 71 yards against New Hampshire last week Ellis has now passed teammate Marques Colston (164), Emil Wohlgemuth (161) and current Denver Bronco Charlie Adams (159) and moved into third place on the Hofstra career reception list with 167 catches Ellis became the seventh player in Hofstra history to record 2,000 career receiving yards at URI on October 29. He now has 2,129 career yards which still ranks seventh Has 65 catches for 865 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2005 Posted a season-high 11 receptions, topping his 10 at Furman in September, for 138 yards Ranks 6th in I-AA receptions per game with a 7.22 average and is 9th in receiving yards per contest with 96.1 yards per game Has caught at least one pass in 20 consecutive games Tied for team-high honors with 5 receptions for 76 yards at Richmond Led the Pride with 8 catches for 116 yards at Delaware for his eighth career 100-yard receiving game Caught 6 passes for a game-high 117 yards in loss to JMU. Ellis also returned one kickoff for 16 yards Caught a season-high 10 passes for a game-high 132 yards and hauled in a 30-yard touchdown pass from Anton Clarkson at Furman Caught 7 passes for 133 yards and a touchdown against Stony Brook Led the Pride receiving corps in 2004 and broke Hofstra's all-time single game reception mark with 16 catches in the 2004 season finale at Massachusetts. The 16 receptions topped the previous record of 15 set by Rusty Hoehn at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1971 and tied 20 years later by Wayne Morris at Fordham. From his 16 receptions, Ellis racked up a career-high 225 yards against the Minutemen

8 Most Receptions - Career Player Rec. Yards Years 1 Steve Jackson 206 2, Isaac Irby 168 1, Devale Ellis 167 2, pres. 4 Marques Colston 164 2, pres. 5 Emil Wohlgemuth 161 2, Charlie Adams 159 2,649* Kahmal Roy 152 2, Wayne Chrebet 150 2, Wayne Morris 137 1, Wayne Yearwood 134 1, Rusty Hoehn 130 1, Ricky Bryant 127 1, Nick Johnson 126 1, Bill Roca 125 1, Frank Coffey 105 1, James Moore 105 1, Most Receiving Yards - Career Player Yards Rec. Years 1 Charlie Adams 2, Steve Jackson 2, * Marques Colston 2, pres. 4 Kahmal Roy 2, Emil Wohlgemuth 2, Wayne Chrebet 2, Devale Ellis 2, pres. 8 Wayne Morris 1, Bill Roca 1, Isaac Irby 1, Wayne Yearwood 1, Ricky Bryant 1, Frank Coffey 1, Rusty Hoehn 1, Nick Johnson 1, WR MARQUES COLSTON: Had 5 catches for 43 yards against New Hampshire to boost his season totals to 52 catches for 699 yards in 2005 Now has 2,558 career receiving yards and remains third on the Hofstra career chart. He is now 4 yards from passing Steven Jackson (2,561 from ) and 92 from surpassing Charlie Adams (2,649 from ) for the top spot Has caught at least one pass in 21 consecutive games Ranks 22nd in I-AA in receptions per game with a 5.78 mark and is 27th in receiving yards per game with a 77.7 average Tied for team-high honors with five receptions and a team-best 100 receiving yards at Richmond Tallied 8 catches for 50 yards at Delaware Hauled in 6 passes for 89 yards against JMU Recorded 7 catches for 64 yards against Furman and caught a 3rd-and-10 pass from the Paladin 11 for an 11- yard score that gave the Pride a lead in the fourth quarter Had four catches for 58 yards against Maine Hauled in three passes for 95 yards including a 74-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter, against Stony Brook Topped the 2,000-yard career receiving mark against Stony Brook Returned to the Hofstra lineup at Albany for the first time since the 2003 season finale, in which he broke Wayne Chrebet s single game receiving record against Liberty Colston caught six passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Pride to a 36-7 victory over Albany. He posted TD catches of 44 and 31 yards against Albany and five of the six catches were for first downs. It was his sixth career 100-yard receiving game RB TERRY CRENSHAW: Rushed for a team season-high 122 yards on 14 carries against New Hampshire Now has 1,917 career rushing yards and passed Jim Watson (1,803 from ), Frank Lyman (1,840 from ), Mike Codella (1,849 from ) and Mike Mullins (1,874 from ) and moved into ninth place on the all-time Hofstra rushing list Rushed 15 times for 78 yards and had a 23-yard touchdown run at Rhode Island Leads the team and is 12th in the A-10 in rushing with a 66.1 yards per game average Is averaging 5.5 yards per carry this season Is fifth on the team in receiving with 27 catches for 185 yards Ran for 75 yards on a team-best 14 carries at Richmond Rushed for 26 yards on 12 carries at Delaware Rushed for 45 yards on 10 carries against James Madison. Also posted a game-high seven catches for 33 yards against the Dukes. Gained 59 yards on 13 carries at Furman and scored a touchdown on a 7-yard run Tallied one rush and one reception for seven yards each against Maine. Averaged 7.7 yards per carry on seven attempts against Stony Brook. He rushed for 54 yards in the game and scored on a 3-yard run Posted his fourth career 100-yard rushing game with 121 yards on 19 carries against Albany Led the team in rushing in 2004 with 834 yards on 191 carries with seven touchdowns Recorded three 100-yard and five 90+ rushing yard games in 2004 Posted his first 100-yard rushing game with 104-yards on 19 carries at Montana on September 11, 2004 Posted 135 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries at Stony Brook and added two catches for five yards and a fifth touchdown Tallied five touchdowns against Stony Brook which are the most by a Hofstra player since Wayne Chrebet caught five TD passes against Delaware in 1994 Became just the 30th player in Hofstra history to rush for 1,000-yards in his career on October 23, 2004 at New Hampshire, rushing for 107 yards and one touchdown on 20 carries

9 Most Rushing Yards - Career Player Yards Att. Avg. Years 1 Trevor Dimmie 3, Bill Sanford 2, Vaughn Sanders 2, Jimmy Jones 2, Paul Que 2, Kurt Murrell 2, Bob McKenna 2, Kevin Huff 1, Terry Crenshaw 1, pres. 10 Mike Mullins 1, Mike Codella 1, Frank Lyman 1, Jim Watson 1, Brian McGee 1, Ron Zoia 1, K ROB ZARRILLI: Hit both of his field goal attempts and both of his extra points in the Pride s loss against UNH Is now in the field goal department and in PATs. His only missed field goals were blocked Hit on all five of his PATs and connected on one of two field goals in Hofstra's victory over URI. Ranks 2nd in the A-10 and tied for 10th in I-AA in field goal average with a 1.44 mark Nailed a 47-yard field goal at Richmond Tied his career-high with a 48-yard field goal at Delaware Booted a 39-yard field goal in the third quarter against James Madison Was named the Atlantic 10 Special Teams Player of the Week for his play at Furman. He kicked a field goal in each of the overtime periods and was a perfect 5-for-5 in the PAT department to win the award. Zarrilli booted a 48-yard field goal in the first overtime to tie the game at before kicking a 33-yarder in the second extra session to give the Pride a lead Was a perfect 7-for-7 in PATs and 2-for-2 in field goal attempts in the Pride s blanking of Stony Brook. The Orlando, Florida native hit of a 38-yard field goal in the second quarter and added a 27-yard kick in the third Booted field goals of 34 and 20 yards and was 2-for-3 in the extra point department in his Pride debut at Albany RB/RETURNER KAREEM HUGGINS: - Posted 125 all-purpose yards against New Hampshire with 64 yards rushing on 12 carries, 49 on 1 kickoff return, and 16 on 2 punt returns. He had 1 catch for -4. Is second on the team in rushing with a 45.6 ypg ( ) average Rushed 14 times for a career-high 91 yards and two touchdowns at Rhode Island Posted three straight career high rushing games with 60 yards against Maine, 87 at Richmond and 91 at URI Exploded for a career-high 87 yards on six carries at Richmond and tallied the longest run of his career with a 60-yard TD run Rushed for 60 yards on 10 carries against Maine Recorded the second-longest rush of his career against Maine on a 47-yard touchdown run Leads the team in kickoff returns with 10 for a 25.9 average Had 78 all-purpose yards with 37 yards rushing on 5 attempts, 2 catches for 44 yards and an 8-yard kickoff return at Furman Tallied 126 total yards against Stony Brook. He posted 63 yards on two receptions, 43 yards on 2 rushes, 19 yards on one kickoff return and a 1-yard punt return. In addition he had a 2-yard touchdown run and a 39-yard scoring catch Had 86 all-purpose yards, with 77 coming on two kickoff returns, in the season opener at Albany Had 793 all-purpose yards in 2004, including 130 yards rushing, 205 yards on punt returns and 498 yards on kick returns SS DAVID DARBY: Notched 10 total tackles (1-9) against New Hampshire Tallied a career-high 9 solo tackles at URI Is second on the team in 2005 with 72 tackles. Posted 43 total tackles in 2004 Tied his career-high with 11 tackles at Richmond Recorded 6 tackles against Maine Tallied 6 tackles and a pass deflection at Delaware Tied his career-high with 11 tackles against James Madison Posted 8 tackles in double-overtime loss at Furman Tallied 5 tackles and notched his fourth career interception and first this season in the second quarter against Stony Brook Posted 6 tackles in the season opener at Albany DE STEPHEN BOWEN: Now has 41 tackles and 9.0 tackles for losses on the year Posted 5 tackles at Rhode Island and against New Hampshire Totaled 4 tackles and 1.5 for loss at Richmond Had 7 tackles and 1.5 sacks against Maine Tallied 3 tackles against both Delaware and James Madison Tallied 4 tackles, including three solos, two tackles for losses of nine yards, posted a sack for nine yards and recorded the first interception of his career that he returned 31 yards for a touchdown against the Paladins of Furman. His fourth quarter sack of Ingle Martin helped stopped a Furman possession that resulted in Hofstra coming right back to score and take a lead Tallied 5 tackles and a tackle for a loss against Stony Brook Posted 5 tackles and one tackle for loss in the season opening win at Albany Tallied 68 tackles (35-33) in 2004 Posted a career-high 9 tackles (8-1) at UNH in 2004 LB CHRIS SEBALD: Now has 47 tackles (27-20) on the season

10 Tallied 8 tackles against New Hampshire Posted 5 tackles at both Rhode Island and Richmond Had 2 sacks for 15 yards and posted 3 solo stops against Maine Recorded four tackles and a tackle for a loss at Delaware Tallied three tackles against James Madison Posted five tackles at Furman Recorded four tackles, one tackle for loss and a sack against Stony Brook Posted nine total tackles, one tackle for loss, forced a fumble, broke up a pass and tallied a 29-yard interception return for a touchdown in Hofstra s win at Albany Now has four career interceptions and has returned two for touchdowns. In 2004 he picked off a pass at Stony Brook and returned it 79-yards for a touchdown LB D.J. TALVACCHIO: Posted 8 tackles at Richmond and 7 tackles at Rhode Island Was named the Atlantic 10 Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Pride's 44-0 Homecoming victory over the Black Bears of Maine on October 15 Intercepted a pair of passes, including one which he returned 40 yards for a touchdown against the Black Bears Collected 5 tackles, including 1.5 behind the line of scrimmage, as the Pride held Maine to just 135 yards of total offense Talvacchio's two picks marked the first two interceptions of his career Is having the best season of his young career with 52 tackles, two interceptions and two tackles for losses. Had 6 stops in a double-overtime loss at #5 Furman Recorded 5 stops in the win at Delaware Posted a career-high 10 tackles against James Madison FS SHERIEF LITTLE: Has tallied 28 tackles and two interceptions this season Missed the Richmond and URI games with an upper torso injury Recorded 2 tackles and 2 pass break-ups against New Hampshire Recorded 2 tackles and had one interception against Maine Posted 7 stops at Delaware Tallied 10 tackles at Furman Recorded his first collegiate interception and returned it for a 75-yard touchdown in Hofstra s victory over Stony Brook. The senior safety posted four total tackles, one tackle for a loss of five yards, and broke up a pass as the Pride defense held the Seawolves to just 152 yards on the night Was sixth on the team with a career-high 64 tackles (46-18) in 2004 Recorded a career-high 11 tackles (6-5) against URI on September 25, 2004 Posted 8 tackles (7-1) at UNH and at James Madison in 2004 Also tallied 7 tackles against both Northeastern and Richmond WR CHARLES SULLIVAN: Tallied 3 receptions for 33 yards against UNH Has 29 catches for 353 yards and three touchdowns in 2005 Now has 97 career receptions for 1,291 yards in 20 games during his Hofstra career Tallied five receptions for a season-high 116 yards and had a third quarter touchdown against Rhode Island. Totaled 4 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown at Richmond Tallied 4 receptions for 37 yards against Maine Notched 4 catches for 24 yards against James Madison Posted 3 catches for 16 yards at Furman Tallied 4 catches for 60 yards in the season opener at Albany. Recorded the most receptions by a freshman in school history with 68 for 938 yards and seven touchdowns in 2004 Ranks eighth all-time on the Hofstra single season receiving yards list and seventh on the single season receptions list Recorded the second 200-yard receiving game of his career at Maine by catching eight passes for 204 yards and a touchdown against the Black Bears Was the first freshman receiver and only the ninth player in school history to record 60 catches in a season Broke the Hofstra freshman receiving mark of 39 receptions for 463 yards set in 1997 by Steve Jackson at Stony Brook Tallied a freshman record-setting 12-catch, 213-yard game against Rhode Island and was named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week Posted four 90+ yards receiving games in 2004 Hauled in nine passes for 91 yards at Montana in 2004 Posted seven catches for 97 yards and one touchdown in the '04 season opener against Albany P JOE NOLAN: Ranks 5th in the A-10 and 46th in I-AA with a 38.3 punting average in 8 games this season Missed the UNH game and is doubtful for the final two games with a knee injury Had four punts for a 45.5 average with two inside the 20 at Richmond Tallied 7 punts for a 36.7 average with three inside the 20 against Maine Posted 9 punts in the rain and mud for a 36.3 average at Delaware Kicked 6 times for a 39.3 average and placed four punts inside the 20 against JMU

11 Punted 5 times for a 44.4 average including a 54- yarder at Furman Punted 7 times for a 39.1 average, including a 60- yarder in the second half, at Albany. Is a four-year starter at Hofstra after a red-shirt season at Penn State University, Was awarded a sixth year, per NCAA rules and regulations, to utilize for his final season earlier this summer Led the Pride in punting in 2001, 2002 and Ranked fourth in the Atlantic 10 in punting as a senior in 2004 averaging 37.9 yards in 59 punts. Received the Hofstra Mayor s Trophy and was named to the All-Atlantic 10 Academic Team and the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Team last season. Graduated in May with a bachelor s degree in communications and has begun work on a graduate degree Was accepted into USC's prestigious Annenberg School for Communication but deferred his admission until fall 2006 when he will pursue a master's degree in strategic public relations. FS STEPHEN TATE: Made his first career start at Rhode Island and posted 8 tackles including 7 solo stops Recorded a career-best 10 tackles at Richmond Has posted 34 tackles in 9 games this season QB DENNIS DAVIS: Has completed 33 of 55 passes for 351 yards and two touchdowns in four games this season Tossed a 21-yard touchdown pass to Marques Colston in his only attempt against Maine last week. Made his first collegiate start at Delaware in place of the injured Anton Clarkson and completed 26 of 41 passes for 266 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown in the third quarter on a four-yard run. QUARTERBACK DEBUTS: Here is how recent Hofstra quarterbacks did in their first starts: Dennis Davis, 2005, at Delaware, , 266, 0TD Anton Clarkson, 2003 vs. Maine, , 137, 0TD Bobby Seck, 2003, at Marshall, , 53, 0TD Andrew English, 2003 vs. Elon, , 164, 1TD Ryan Cosentino, 2002 vs. Montana, , 217, 0TD Rocky Butler, 2000 at Montana, , 195, 0TD Giovanni Carmazzi, 1996 vs. Sac. St., 9-5-0, 52, 1TD Art Asselta, 1996 vs. Western Illinois, , 138, 1TD Corey Joyce, 1996 vs. Maine, , 8, 0TD Kharon Brown, 1994 vs. Fordham, , 380, 4TD CB PRENTICE JAMES: Has recorded 27 tackles on the season Was fourth on the team with 8 tackles at Richmond Had 3 tackles against both Maine and at Delaware Posted 4 solo stops at Furman Tallied 2 tackles against Stony Brook Notched his seventh career interception at Albany on September 10 Has posted 3 interceptions in each of the past two seasons RB ONYI MOMAH: Made his first Hofstra start against Maine and recorded 20 yards on six carries Recorded 3 receptions for 26 yards against Delaware Made his home debut against Stony Brook and rushed for 53 yards on 9 carries Transferred to Hofstra from Maine in 2004 but had to sit out the season due to NCAA transfer rules WR CHRIS MANNO: Recorded his first collegiate touchdown in the fourth quarter against Stony Brook on a 29-yard catch up the middle from back-up quarterback Dennis Davis Was named the Long Island Press Hero of the Week after the Stony Brook game THREE STRAIGHT TOP 15 OPPONENTS: With games against #9 Furman, #6 James Madison and #13 Delaware on successive weeks (Sept. 24, Oct. 1 & 8) Hofstra is the only I-AA team in the country this season to face three consecutive Top 15 opponents. Stretching it out to the Top 25, only Hofstra and Montana State, which faced #18 Cal Poly, #8 North Dakota and #24 Idaho State, can claim three straight Top 25 opponents. FIRST DOUBLE PICK SINCE 2001: D.J. Talvacchio s two interceptions on October 15 against Maine are the most by a Hofstra player in a single game since 2001 when Todd DeLamielleure picked off two in a win at Delaware. SECOND SHUTOUT OF THE SEASON: The 44-0 victory over Maine on October 15 was the Pride's second shutout of the season, equaling the second most in a single year during Coach Joe Gardi's tenure at Hofstra. In 1995 and 1996 the Pride posted two shutouts, while in 1990-Gardi's first season at Hofstrathe Pride recorded four shutouts. BEST DEFENSIVE EFFORT SINCE 1996: For the second time this season, the Pride defense posted its best showing since 1996 in holding Maine to just 135 yards on October 15. It was Hofstra's second sub-200 yard defensive outing of the season, after holding Stony Brook to 152 yards on September 17, and the best game since holding Charleston Southern to 133 yards in The Pride posted sub-200 yard defensive games against both Liberty and Elon in FOUR INTERCEPTIONS: The Pride defense picked off four passes, returning two for touchdowns, against Maine on October 15. The four picks are the most by a

12 Hofstra team in a single game since October 13, 2000 when the Pride picked off four against Liberty. TWO PICKS FOR TOUCHDOWNS: The two interception returns for touchdowns, by D.J. Talvacchio and Stanley Gutierrez, on October 15 against Maine is Hofstra s first double return for TDs since Joe Woods (90 yards) and Cedric Johnson (75 yards) did it in 1995 in a win at Fordham. TOUCHDOWNS FROM THE DEFENSE: Hofstra now has five interception returns for scores this season. That breaks the school mark of four, set in both 1964 and BEGINNER'S LUCK: Of Hofstra s five interception returns for touchdowns this season, four have been the first interception of the player s career. DEFENSE RISING UP: In addition to tallying a shutout and holding the Black Bears of Maine to just 135 yards on offense, the Hofstra defense also tallied 16 points, on interception returns for touchdowns by D.J. Talvacchio and Stanley Gutierrez, and a sack in the end zone for a safety by Daniel Garay. Hofstra ranks 34th in I-AA in scoring defense allowing just points per game and is 56th in total defense, allowing yards per contest. SACKS: The Pride tallied a season-high seven sacks against Maine on October 15. It is the most sacks by a Hofstra team since posting eight against then-#7 Villanova in 2003 in a victory at Shuart Stadium. Hofstra has 24 sacks this season. OVERTIME: The Pride played its eighth-ever overtime contest on October 22 in the double-overtime loss at Richmond. Hofstra is now 1-7 in extra period contests. The Pride's lone overtime win came on November 7, 1998 when Chad Johnson booted a 22-yard field goal in the second overtime to give Hofstra a victory over New Hampshire. THE 2005 CENTURY CLUB Rushing Terry Crenshaw vs. New Hampshire (14 atts.) Terry Crenshaw at Albany, (19 atts.) Receiving Devale Ellis at Rhode Island, (11 recpt.) Devale Ellis vs. Stony Brook, (7 recpt.) Devale Ellis at Furman, (10 recpt.) Marques Colston at Albany, (6 recpt.) Devale Ellis vs. James Madison, (6 recpt.) Devale Ellis at Delaware, (8 recpt.) Marques Colston at Richmond, (5 recpt.) 300 Yards Passing Anton Clarkson at Rhode Island, (29-36) Anton Clarkson vs. Stony Brook, (18-27) Anton Clarkson vs. New Hampshire, (32-48) Anton Clarkson at Furman, (27-40) HOMECOMING, 2005: Hofstra celebrated its 2005 Homecoming on October 15 against Maine with a 44-0 victory. Under Coach Joe Gardi the Pride is 11-5 in Homecoming contests on Long Island. LOW SCORE: Hofstra's 10-6 low scoring affair in the rain and mud at Delaware on October 8 equaled the lowest scoring total by two teams during Joe Gardi's tenure at Hofstra. On November 9, 1996 Maine defeated Hofstra in Hempstead 9-7. NEGATIVE RUSHING YARDS: The Pride tallied 255 total yards but minus-11 yards rushing at Delaware on October 8. It was the first time since September 28, 2002 at Northeastern that Hofstra had negative rushing yards. In that game, the Pride had 299 yards passing and -26 yards rushing on 29 carries in a loss in Brookline, MA. The last time Hofstra had negative rushing yardage in a win was on September 5, 1992 when the Pride rushed for -64 yards on 19 carries in a 14-7 victory over Central Connecticut at Hofstra. The next time the two teams met, in 1994, the Pride would rush for 344 yards in a 62-7 victory. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS VISIT HOFSTRA: The October 1 game against defending I-AA national champions James Madison was the first of three contests against NCAA champions that will be played in Shuart Stadium during the academic year. The Hofstra women s lacrosse team will host the 2005 NCAA champions Northwestern University on February 24, The Hofstra men s lacrosse team will face defending national champions Johns Hopkins University at Shuart Stadium on March 11, PLAYS: For the second time this season, the Pride defense faced a Hofstra game record of 102 plays at Richmond on October 22. The Spiders had the ball for 40:43 in the game. On September 24 at Furman the Pride defense faced 102 plays and was on the field for 38:10 in the near-100 degree temperature in the doubleovertime loss to the Paladins. TOTAL PLAYS RECORD: Prior to the Furman and Richmond games this season only the 1991 Pride offense recorded triple-digit plays in a Hofstra game. On November 2, 1991, Hofstra ran 76 pass plays and 24 running plays in a victory over Towson at Minnegan Stadium. The Pride posted 533 passing yards and -29 rushing yards in the win. The I-AA record for plays in a game is 115 by Buffalo against Connecticut in DEFENSE WORKS OVERTIME: The Hofstra defense pulled a lot of extra work, both in regulation and in

13 overtime, at Furman on September 24. The Pride defense was on the field for 38:10 of the 60 regulation time minutes because of Hofstra's quick-striking offense and Furman's methodical attack. The Furman time of possession wasn't a record though. It happened again for the Pride in their game at Richmond. The Richmond Spiders held the ball for a Hofstra opponent record 40:43 in the double overtime contest. In 2004, James Madison held on to the ball for 38:31 in the Dukes' win over the Pride on October 2, 2004 in Harrisonburg ATLANTIC 10 PRESEASON COACHES POLL Hofstra was picked third in the Atlantic 10 North Division and three Pride players were named to the preseason All-Atlantic 10 Team in the 2005 Atlantic 10 Preseason Poll of conference coaches and select media. The Pride placed behind Massachusetts and New Hampshire in the North Division, while 2004 national champion James Madison and 2003 I-AA champ Delaware are picked one-two in the South Division. In 2004 the preseason poll favorites were Villanova in the South and Maine in the North. The Wildcats placed fourth and the Black Bears finished fifth in the final standings. The Atlantic 10 sent a record four teams William & Mary, New Hampshire, Delaware and James Madison to the I-AA Championships with JMU, which was picked fourth in the A10 South in the preseason poll, winning the national title. North 1.Massachusetts 2.NewHampshire 3.Hofstra 4.Maine 5.Northeastern 6.RhodeIsland South 1.JamesMadison 2.Delaware 3.William&Mary 4.Villanova 5.Richmond 6.Towson 65th SEASON: 2005 marks the 65th season of Hofstra football. The Pride has posted a.500 or better record in 43 of those seasons. Hofstra has recorded a record (.611) in its 634 games. RETURNING STARTERS: The Pride has 19 returning starters in There are 10 offensive starters, eight defensive and one punter. The 10 offensive starters include 2003 starting receiver Marques Colston, who missed last season with an injury. The returning starters are: Offense WR Marques Colston* LT Jed Prisby Defense LE Dan Garay RT Ed Greene LG Tom McHugh RG Chris Durkin RT Willie Colon WR Brian Wolman WR Devale Ellis RB Terry Crenshaw WR Charles Sullivan QB Anton Clarkson RE Stephen Bowen MLB Cole Haley LB Chris Sebald CB Prentice James FS Sherief Little SS David Darby P Joe Nolan * starter HOFSTRA PRESEASON ALL-AMERICANS: Three Hofstra players have been named to The Sports Network 2005 I-AA Preseason All-America Team. Junior linebacker Gian Villante, who suffered a pre-training camp knee injury and is out for the season, was named to the TSN All-America first team, senior offensive tackle Willie Colon was named to the second team and senior receiver Devale Ellis was an honorable mention selection. Villante was a I-AA All-America first team selection by The Sports Network and The Football Gazette as a sophomore in 2004 after recording 65 solo tackles and 64 assisted stops. His 129 total tackles ranked third in the Atlantic 10. Villante tallied double-digit tackles in nine of the 11 games and ranked in the Top 20 nationally and fourth in the A-10 with 16.5 tackles for loss. He was a second team All-America selection by The Associated Press and was a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award as I-AA Defensive Player of the Year. Colon is entering his final season at Hofstra in 2005 and is one of the Pride s strong pro prospects. He started all 11 games at right tackle in 2004 and was named to the All-Atlantic 10 second team. Colon also received the Hofstra Hard Hat Award as the Offensive Lineman of the Year last season. Ellis had a breakout season in 2004, posting a careerbest 74 receptions for 1,067 yards and 13 touchdowns, ranking second in the Atlantic 10 and 11th in I-AA in receptions. The 74 receptions were also the fourth-most catches in Hofstra single season history. His 1,067 yards ranked fourth in the A-10 and 14th in I-AA in Ellis, who posted four 100-yard receiving games in 2004, broke the school record with 16 receptions for a careerbest 225 yards at Massachusetts in the season finale. NEW HELMET LOGO: Hofstra unveiled the Pride s new helmet logo in August. The graphic mark of two Lions in motion can be seen on the front page of this release. The new logo was created in July as part of the University s re-imaging project that included new University and Hofstra Athletics marks. The Pride logo, as well as the University s new mark, were designed by advertising agency Powell New York, a full-service branding and marketing agency, selected as one of the ten firms to watch in 2005 by Advertising Age. The new logo replaces the modified, gold, white and blue flag logo that has been seen on Hofstra helmets since 1991.

14 HOF STRA PRO NUN SEE AY SHUNS: 2 - Devale Ellis (Da vol) 8 - Sebald (See bald) 11- Anton Clarkson (Ann-tahn) 12 - Casciano (Cash see ann o) 13 Graber (GREY bur) 18 - Zarrilli (Za rill ee) 20 - Altomare (Al toe mar ee) 22 Vineyard (VIN yard) 27 Sherief Little (Sha REEF) 28 Sugalski (Su gall ski) 30 - Cherilus (Chair ah lus) 49 - Ilchert (Ill kurt) 53 - Akabalu (Ocka bah loo) 54 Talvacchio (Tal vot cheo) 56 Gutierrez (Goo tee air ez) 57 - Szelong (Sah long) 74 Coccaro (Co car o) 76 Asermelly (Ah sir ma lee) 80 Ottis Lewis (OTT is) 87 Dubiel (Doo-Beel) 89 - Marques (Marcus) 90 Denimarck (Den ah mark) 92 Shemiah LeGrande (Sha-my ah, La grand) 98 Garay (Ga-RAY) HOFSTRA FACTS, FIGURES, STREAKS AND TRENDS: Hofstra has won 23 of its last 43 road games and 25 of its last 47 contests away from Shuart Stadium. The Pride is on the road since the start of the 1997 season. The Pride has won 39 of its last 70 regular season games and 48 of its last 80 in-season contests. The Pride is in regular season play since the start of the 1997 season. Hofstra has posted a record over the last 123 regular season games. They are over the last 137 regular season games dating back to the middle of the 1993 season. Hofstra has won 47 of 82 contests, including playoff games, since the start of the 1999 season. HOFSTRA ALUMNI IN THE NFL: There are four former Hofstra players currently gracing NFL team rosters. They are: WR Wayne Chrebet (Class of 95), New York Jets DB Lance Schulters (Class of 98), Miami Dolphins WR Charlie Adams (Class of '02), Denver Broncos RB Arlen Harris, (Class of '03), St. Louis Rams ALUMNI NORTH OF THE BORDER: Three Hofstra football alums are currently on the 2005 rosters of Canadian Football League teams. They are: LB Brian Clark (Class of 96), Calgary Stampeders QB Rocky Butler (Class of 02), Saskatchewan Rough Riders DB Patrick Dorvelus (Class of 02), Montreal Alouettes SHUART STADIUM - HOME, SWEET HOME: Since 1980, Hofstra is in regular season play at Shuart Stadium. 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; 3-1 in 1992; 3-2 in 2004; 3-3 in The Pride was 2-4 in 2003 and Hofstra is 2-2 at home this season. RADIO AND INTERNET: Every 2005 Hofstra football game can be heard on radio on WRHU-FM (88.7) and on the internet at beginning with the pregame show 30 minutes before every contest. WEEKLY RELEASE FAX AND The Hofstra University weekly football release will be available on Wednesdays on the Hofstra Athletics web site ( We will the release, in PDF format, to those media members who wish to get every football release during the season. Please contact Jim Sheehan if you wish to be put on this list. THE HOFSTRA FOOTBALL SHOW: Fans, friends and the media are invited to be part of the live audience and join Hofstra Head Football Coach Joe Gardi every Tuesday at noon at the Hofstra Student Center atrium as WRHU-FM (88.7) presents the Hofstra Football Show. The one-hour show, which will air locally on WRHU-FM and worldwide on the internet at will review and preview Hofstra football during the 2005 season. In addition Hofstra s opposing coach that week, as well as players and media members will make guest appearances on the show. PRACTICE: Here is the Hofstra football practice schedule this week. Tuesday, Nov. 8 3:25 Grass Practice Fields Wednesday, Nov. 9 3:25 Grass Practice Fields Thursday, Nov. 10 3:25 Grass Practice Fields Friday, Nov. 11 3:25 Shuart Stadium Saturday, Nov. 12 1:00 Game at Northeastern Sunday, Nov. 13 4:00 Shake-out Monday, Nov. 14 Off Day NORTHEASTERN TRAVEL PLANS; Transportation: Commodore Tours-Coach USA Bus Leaving: Friday, November 11 at 10 a.m. Lodging: Marriott Boston Burlington 1 Mall Road Burlington, MA Hotel Phone: Hotel Fax: Returning: Saturday at approximately 5:30 p.m. Arriving at Hofstra: Saturday night at 9:30 p.m.

15 LATE HOFSTRA PRIDE ADDITIONS Raymond Bennett #35 Strong Safety 5-9, 210, Sophomore Uniondale, NY/Hempstead First year on the Hofstra football roster High School: Lettered in football, wrestling and lacrosse at Hempstead High School in Hempstead, New York Honorable mention All- Nassau County selection as a senior Posted 92 tackles and three fumble recoveries at linebacker Also rushed for 395 yards on 50 carries Personal: Born March 27, 1986 Son of Trevor and Amelda Bennett Youth football volunteer Athletic training major. Kevin Forrester #96 Defensive Line 6-3, 305, Junior Queens, NY/Bayside First year on the Hofstra roster Enrolled at Hofstra in September 2004 after two years at Long Island University-C.W. Post in Old Brookville, New York Member of the football team in 2002 and 2003 Red-shirted in 2003 High School: Played four years of football at Bayside High School in Bayside, New York Received the James Magueri Award Personal: Born September 12, 1984 Majoring in marketing with a minor in legal studies. Jerry DeLuca #47 Defensive Back 5-8, 180, Sophomore Long Branch, NJ/Verona First year on the Hofstra Football roster Joins the Pride after one year at Middlesex County College in Edison, New Jersey School did not sponsor a football team High School: Lettered in football and track at Verona High School in Verona, New Jersey Member of 2001 state championship team Named to All-New Jersey team as a senior All-conference selection in 2002 Personal: Born January 9, 1985 Son of Jerry and Fran DeLuca Has one sister Plans to attend chiropractic school Majoring in English and biology. Bruce DeMyer #68 Defensive End 6-1, 250, Freshman Poughquag, NY/Arlington Played four years of football and wrestled for four years at Arlington High School in LaGrangeville, New York Named to all-league team as a senior Received Sportsmanship, Golden Anchor and Outstanding Lineman Awards as a senior Recorded 10 tackles and four sacks in 2004 All-league pick in wrestling Member of the National Honor Society Class treasurer Personal: Born October 12, 1987 Parents are Bruce and Judy Has one brother and two sisters Lists Walter Payton as his favorite athlete Plans to pursue a career in finance Accounting major with a minor in finance. Tristan McLaren #86 Tight End 6-3, 255, Junior St. James, NY/Smithtown First year on the Hofstra roster Joins the Pride after two years at Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York High School: Played four years of football and ran track for one year at Smithtown High School in Smithtown, New York Named to All-Suffolk County team as a senior Named Academic All-Division in 2002 Smithtown s Unsung Hero Award recipient as a senior Personal: Born August 4, 1985 Parents are Chris and Alison Has one sister Guide Dog Society volunteer Plans to attend medical school after graduation Biology major. Shaine Smith #81 Wide Receiver 6-3, 196, Junior Long Island City, NY/August Martin First season on the Hofstra Football roster Joins the Pride after three years at Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York Played two season at Nassau and was named a NJCAA All- American Broke school record for receptions in a game with 13 High School: Played football, basketball and baseball at August Martin High School in Queens, New York All-City selection Played in the Outback Bowl and the Fugazzi Bowl Personal: Born December 25, 1983 Parents are Matthew and Lorraine Has three brothers Also recruited by Michigan State, Penn State, Auburn and West Virginia Aspires to play in the NFL and to teach Physical education major.

16 THIS WEEK'S OPPONENT NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Location: Brookline, MA Founded: 1898 Enrollment: 14,492 Nickname: Huskies Conference: Atlantic 10 Colors: Red and Black Stadium: Parsons Field (7,000) President: Dr. Richard Freeland Athletics Director: Dave O Brien Football SID: Jack Grinold Web Site: Head Coach: Rocky Hager (Minot State, 1974) Record at School: 5-6/1 year Overall Record: /11 years Assistant Coaches: Eddie Davis (Offensive Coordinator/Quarteracks), Wally Dembowski (Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line), Brian Surace (Offensive Line), Paul Schaffner (Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers), Raphael Dowdye (Defensive Backs/Recruiting Coordinator), Darrius Smith (Running Backs), Mark Pizziferri (Defensive Tackles), Joel St. Cyr (Strength and Conditioning) Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 4-3/Multiple 2004 Record: 5-6 (4-4 Atlantic 10/T-2nd North) Lettermen Returning/Lost: 38/20 Off. Starters Returning: 6 Def. Starters Returning: 6 Series Record: Northeastern leads 7-4 Last Meeting: 2004 Hofstra 34 Northeastern 37 (2 OT) 2005 Schedule - 1-8, 1-5 Sept. 3 Georgia Southern L Sept. 10 at Youngstown State L Sept. 17 at Villanova L Sept. 24 Towson W Oct. 8 at Massachusetts 0-27 L Oct. 15 William & Mary L Oct. 22 at New Hampshire L Oct. 29 at Northwestern State L Nov. 5 Maine L Nov. 12 Hofstra Nov. 19 at Rhode Island 2004 Results Cheyney at Navy at Towson at William & Mary Villanova at Harvard at Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts at Hofstra Rhode Island 71-0 W L 27-3 W L (OT) W L L L L W (2 OT) W Ticket Office: Football Office: SID Office: Fax: Press Box: NORTHEASTERN STATISTICAL LEADERS - 9 GAMES Rushing Att. Yds. Avg TD Maurice Murray Anthony Riley Alex Broomfield Passing (Eff.) Att/Comp-Int Yds. TD Anthony Orio (111.6) ,085 7 Receiving Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Cory Parks Kendrick Ballentyne Pat Graham Tackles S-A-TT Sacks Int. Jamil Young Joe Mele Cornelius Bunch NORTHEASTERN IN THE NCAA I-AA STATS: Here is New Hampshire's NCAA I-AA statistical report as of November 7: Team Category I-AA Avg. A10 Rushing Offense Passing Offense Total Offense Scoring Offense T Rushing Defense Pass Efficiency Defense Total Defense Scoring Defense Net Punting Punt Returns Kickoff Returns T Turnover Margin T Pass Defense Passing Efficiency Indiv. Category NU Player I-AA Avg. A10 Rushing Maurice Murray Anthony Riley Passing Effic. Anthony Orio Total Offense Anthony Orio Maurice Murray Recpt./Gm. Cory Parks T Rec. Yds./Gm Cory Parks T Interceptions Lamar Gay Jamil Young Punting Jared White Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Alex Broomfield Field Goals Miro Kesic Scoring Miro Kesic T Maurice Murray Cory Parks All-Purpose Yds. Alex Broomfield Cory Parks Maurice Murray Important Numbers - Area Code Athletic Office: