Was the $20,000 personal seat license fee that the Giants
hit you with too much to handle? How about the $25,000 PSL bomb the Jets let loose?
Whether you are a frustrated pro football fan or just someone looking for something different to do on a fall weekend, Long Island's college football community has a lot to offer. Here's a look at the top local teams and why they're worth seeing.
Stony Brook University
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When: Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15
Cost: $8-$12
Team Colors: Red, blue and gray
Mascot: Wolfie
WHY GO? Stony Brook games at the 8,136-seat Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium are a family-friendly affair. Concession stand goodies cost a reasonable $5 or less. Two big dates for Stony Brook include a battle against Hofstra Sept. 26 and its homecoming game against Charleston Southern on Oct. 18. The Hofstra game will have a "Friday Night Lights" theme with T-shirt giveaways, a "Dance for Your Dinner" contest and other events for adults and children. Selected fans will have their seats upgraded. And just in case you are looking for a little face time, the game will be televised live on MSG.
TALKING POINT
Freshman running back Ed Gowins of Bellport is having a strong season. He has been named the Big South Conference team's freshman of the week - twice.
Hofstra University, Hempstead
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When: Sept. 20, Oct. 25, Nov. 8 and Nov. 15.
Cost: $10-$15
Team colors: Blue, white and gold.
Mascot: Kate and Willie (the university's benefactors)
WHY GO? It's the school with the oldest football tradition on the Island. Concerned about a lack of marquee players? Take a look at the list of Hofstra players who have played in the NFL. You might be seeing the next Wayne Chrebet (ex-Jets receiver) or Marques Colston (Saints receiver).
The Pride's homecoming game tomorrow against the University of Rhode Island will be a special day. The first 1,500 fans who show up to the 13,000-seat James M. Shuart Stadium will receive pom-poms, and there's a free postgame party at 4 p.m.
For anyone looking to get the kids out of the house, "Touchdown Pack Day" on Nov. 8 and 15 includes four general admission tickets, four hot dogs or personal pizzas, four bags of chips and four sodas for $44.
