Hofstra Archive

2013 CAA Preseason Coaches Poll

– January 23, 2013Posted in: CAA

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
RICHMOND, Va. (January 23, 2013) – UNCW, which captured its third CAA baseball championship in the past nine years last season, has been picked to win the conference title again in 2013 according to a vote of the league’s head baseball coaches.

The Seahawks received five first-place votes and finished atop the poll with 75 points. Hofstra picked up three first-place votes and was second with 69 points. James Madison was chosen third with 62 points and Delaware got two first-place votes and was fourth with 57 points. George Mason placed fifth in the voting, followed by Old Dominion, William & Mary, Towson, Northeastern and Georgia State. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: 2013 Preseason Conference Poll, CAA, Delaware, George Mason, Georgia State, Hofstra, James Madison, Northeastern, Old Dominion, Towson, UNC-Wilmington, William and Mary

Hofstra’s John Russo receives Contract Extension

Brian Foley

– January 23, 2013Posted in: CAA

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
Hempstead, NY – Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway announced today that Head Baseball Coach John Russo has signed a long-term contract.

“I am thrilled that Coach Russo will continue to lead our baseball program,” commented Hathaway. “John did a wonderful job leading the team to unprecedented heights last season and we look forward to continued academic and athletic success under his leadership in the years to come.” Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: CAA, Hofstra, New Contract

Hofstra releases 2013 Schedule

Brian Foley

– December 2, 2012Posted in: 2013 Schedules, CAA

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
Hempstead, NY – Ten games against teams that qualified for the 2012 NCAA Tournament, including five games against teams that advanced to NCAA Super Regionals, highlight the 2013 Hofstra Pride baseball schedule that was announced today by Head Coach John Russo. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: 2013 Schedules, CAA, Hofstra

2012 Cape Cod Baseball League ASG: 5 Pitchers to Watch

Brian Foley

– July 30, 2012Posted in: 2013 Top Players, Big East, CAA, Cape Cod Baseball League, CBD Column, Conference USA, Missouri Valley, Pac 12, SEC, Southern Conference, West Coast Conference

The annual Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star game took place this past Saturday night in Harwich, Massachusetts as the Eastern Division hosted the Western Division. Here are five pitchers that are worth following that took part in the 2012 Cape Cod Baseball League All-Star Game. We have included video from the game where possible. Read the rest of this entry »

Hofstra named John Russo as Head Coach

Brian Foley

– May 7, 2012Posted in: CAA, New Coach

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
Hempstead, NY – Hofstra University Interim Director of Athletics Danny McCabe announced today that John Russo has been named head coach of the Pride baseball team. Russo had been named the interim head coach in January following the resignation of former coach Patrick Anderson. Russo is the 14th head coach in program history. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: CAA, Hofstra, New Coach

ACC Recap for Feb. 17th

Brian Foley

– February 17, 2012Posted in: ACC, Atlantic 10, Atlantic Sun, Big 12, Big East, Big South, CAA, Conference USA, MAC, Missouri Valley, Pac 12, WAC

Here is your ACC Recap for February 17th.

Game 1: #3 North Carolina 10 Xavier 2

Carolina took a commanding four-run lead after the first inning in game one and never looked back en route to a 10-2 season-opening victory over Xavier.

Tommy Coyle opened the year as he finished 2011 by reaching base safely for the 30th consecutive game with a single to left field in the first. Colin Moran followed with a single of his own before Cody Stubbs was hit by a pitch to load the bases for Jacob Stallings. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: ACC, ACC Recap, Atlantic 10, Atlantic Sun, Big 12, Big South, Boston College, Bradley, CAA, Clemson, Conference USA, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Hofstra, Kennesaw State, Kent State, MAC, Marshall, Maryland, Missouri Valley Conference, NC State, New Mexico State, Pac 12, Rutgers, Texas, UAB, UCLA, UNC, Virginia, Virginia Tech, WAC, Wake Forest, Winthrop, Xavier

ACC Weekend Preview (Feb. 17th-19th)

Brian Foley

– February 17, 2012Posted in: ACC, Atlantic 10, Atlantic Sun, Big 12, Big East, Big South, CAA, CBD Column, Conference USA, Horizon League, MAC, Missouri Valley, Pac 12

Here is your weekly look into the ACC as we open up the 2012 season. This will be very short this week as we are entering the first week of play and you can check out our full ACC season preview by clicking here. Read the rest of this entry »

2012 CAA Preseason Coaches Poll Released

Ginger Poulson

– January 26, 2012Posted in: 2012 Preseason Conference Poll, CAA

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
RICHMOND, Va. (January 26, 2012) – James Madison, which captured the CAA baseball championship for the second time in four years last season, has been picked to win the conference title again in 2012 according to a vote of the CAA’s head baseball coaches. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: 2012 Preseason Conference Poll, CAA, Delaware, George Mason, Georgia State, Hofstra, James Madison, Northeastern, Old Dominion, Towson, UNCW, VCU, William and Mary

Hofstra’s Patrick Anderson Resigns; John Russo takes over

Brian Foley

– January 18, 2012Posted in: CAA, New Coach

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
Hempstead, NY – Hofstra University Head Baseball Coach Patrick Anderson has resigned his position for personal reasons it was announced today by Director of Athletics Jack Hayes.

“I want to thank Coach Anderson for his efforts over the past three years as the head baseball coach,” said Hayes. “We appreciate his commitment and wish him well.” Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: CAA, Hofstra, New Coach

Hofstra releases 2012 Schedule

Brian Foley

– November 28, 2011Posted in: 2012 Schedules, CAA

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
Hempstead, NY – Games against four 2011 NCAA Tournament Teams, including NCAA Super Regional participant Florida State, and a neutral site series against Notre Dame highlight the 2012 Hofstra Baseball schedule that was released today by Head Coach Patrick Anderson. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: 2012 Schedules, CAA, Hofstra

Hofstra completes Coaching Staff

Brian Foley

– November 19, 2011Posted in: CAA, New Coach

FROM CBD NEWS SOURCE
Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University Baseball Coach Patrick Anderson recently completed his coaching staff for the 2012 season with the additions of Kelly Haynes and Vincent Colasuonno. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: CAA, Hofstra, New Coaches

ACC Recap for May 8th

Brian Foley

– May 8, 2011Posted in: ACC, Big South, CAA, Conference USA, Horizon League, NEC

Here is your ACC Recap for May 8th.

#7 Florida State 6 UCF 1

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State donned its customary home gold uniforms for Sunday’s critical series-finale against UCF, but it sure did feel like a “Throwback” day at Dick Howser Stadium. Read the rest of this entry »