We’re now getting a better idea of what the news of the end of Huskies football means outside of Boston:

>>> William C. Rhoden’s Sports of The Times column equates the offer of keeping athletic scholarships to a buyout. [New York Times]

>>> From Richmond, John O’Connor maintains that Parsons Field was the primary factor in NU’s decision. [Richmond Times-Dispatch]

>>> In Providence, Rhode Island is already looking for one positive out of Northeastern’s decision - talented players willing to transfer to continue their football careers. [Providence Journal]

>>> From Rocky Hager’s former stomping grounds in North Dakota, we hear that Rocky Hager isn’t ready to quit coaching. [The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead]

>>> In Amherst, UMass’ athletic director is saddened by the news. [Springfield Republican]

>>> Kevin Tresolini gets reaction from fellow CAA member, Delaware. [The News-Journal]

>>> Kevin Hess looks at the possible ramifications for the CAA. [Towson Towerlight]

Since Monday’s announcement, more opinions about the decision have surfaced.

>>> A Globe editorial says that cutting the program was inevitable. [Boston Globe]

>>> Globe columnist Derrick Z. Jackson is cheering Monday’s decision, saying that football is an out-of-control arms race in Division I. [Boston Globe]

>>> Chris Estrada, former Huntington News football reporter, offers his thoughts on the fate of Huskies football. [Huntington News]

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