Reactions to in front Hofstra’s announcement below, but let’s keep things local to start.
>>> Jim Connelly has this week’s Hockey East column, and predicts a weekend NU/MC sweep. [USCHO]
>>> Kyle Kraemer is this week’s Huntington News Player of the Week. [Huntington News]
>>> Mike McMahon previews tonight’s NU/MC game. [Warrior Rink Rat]
>>> On the women’s hockey side of things, Dan Hickling profiles Florence Shelling. [USCHO]
>>> Mike Litos talks about Northeastern’s next basketball opponent - Drexel. [CAA Hoops]
Now, on to the news at hand:
>>> Jeff Pearlman says that Hofstra made the right the move, since D-1 college football is illogical to begin with. [Sports Illustrated]
>>> Hofstra alumnus George Vescey writes the Sports Of The Times’ reaction to the end of Hofstra football. [New York Times]
>>> Hofstra graduate Wayne Chrebet is “shocked” by Hofstra’s decision. [Fanhouse]
>>> Marcus Henry reports that Hofstra coach Dave Cohen was also shocked by the announcement. [Newsday]
>>> Mike Litos offers his theories on what lies ahead for the CAA. [CAA Hoops]
>>> Finally, Jerry Beach has a recap of Thursday’s events. [Defiantly Dutch]
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