Local stories continue to pour in after Northeastern’s decision to cut its football program:

>>> Craig Larson reports that coach Rocky Hager was blindsided by the news. [Boston Globe]

>>> Michael Grossi found a similar reaction from players on the team. [Boston Globe]

>>> Mark Blaudschun assesses the school’s need to invest and upgrade in order to be competitive - a plan that Peter Roby found unfeasable. [Boston Globe]

>>> John Connolly looks at the final moments leading up to the announcement. [Boston Herald]

>>> Patrick McHugh talked to players who protested Monday’s decision outside the NU Athletics offices at the Cabot complex. [Huntington News]

>>> Adam Smartschen talked to NU quarterback Alex Dulski. [Metro]

>>> Channel 4 aired this report on the 6 p.m. news. [WBZ-TV]

>>> NECN covered yesterday’s press conference. [NECN]

>>> BU student Jenna Ebersole talked to NU students after Monday’s announcement. [Daily Free Press]

>>> Across the river in Cambridge, we’re reminded that the only Division I football programs remaining in Boston are BC and Harvard. [Harvard Crimson]

>>> The AP’s latest story on the announcement was filed on Monday evening. Peter Roby provides additional insight into the decision. [Associated Press]

Later today, we’ll look at some reaction from around the United States.

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