The 2009 Hofstra Pride football team represented Hofstra University as a member of the North Division of the Colonial Athletic Association during the 2009 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Dave Cohen, the Pride compiled an overall record of 5–6 with a mark of 3–5 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for third in the CAA's North Division. Hofstra played home games at James M. Shuart Stadium in Hempstead, New York.
The 2009 campaign was the final year that Hofstra fielded a football team. The university dropped the program to fund the Zucker School of Medicine.
Schedule
Coaching staff Hofstra Pride Name Position Consecutive season at Hofstra in current position Previous position Dave Cohen Head coach 4th Delaware – Defensive coordinator (2002–2005) Bill Durkin Assistant head coach / offensive line 1st Hofstra – Offensive line (2008) Dave Patenaude Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks 2nd Hofstra – Quarterbacks (2007) Rich Nagy Defensive coordinator / linebackers 1st Murray State – Defensive coordinator / linebackers (2006–2008) Lyle Hemphill Special teams coordinator / defensive backs 3rd Hofstra – Assistant defensive backs (2006) Kahmal Roy Wide receivers 2nd Hofstra – Assistant defensive backs (2007) Antonio Smikle Running backs 3rd Rutgers – Quality control (2005–2006) Kevin Mapp Defensive line 1st Hofstra – Defensive ends (2008) Phil Armatas Tight ends 1st Marshall – Offensive graduate assistant (2008) Douglas Goodwin Assistant defensive line 1stBoston College – Video coordinator (2007–2008) Jack Mrozinski Assistant defensive backs 1stMuhlenberg – Safeties (2007–2008)
Awards and honors First Team All-CAA – Luke Bonus Second Team All-CAA – Everette Benjamin, Aaron Weaver Third Team All-CAA – Derek Moore
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