Maysonet Signs With Stony Brook Football
Stony Brook, N.Y. - Stony Brook University head football coach Chuck Priore has announced that Miguel Maysonet (Riverhead, N.Y.), who played last season at Hofstra University, has signed with the Seawolves and will transfer into the program beginning in January. Maysonet chose to continue his college football career at Stony Brook after Hofstra recently announced that it was dropping its football program.
"We are very excited about keeping a local Long Island talent at home to continue his career," remarked Priore. "Miguel is a great fit for Stony Brook, both as an athlete and as a student."
As a true freshman this past season, Maysonet led Hofstra in rushing with 385 yards. Playing in all 11 games for the Pride he averaged 4.9 yards per carry and scored three touchdowns on the ground to share the team lead. He also caught five passes for 68 yards. Maysonet's best game came against Maine in October when he ran for 95 yards on just seven carries, the most yards gained by a Hofstra back during the 2009 season.
A 2009 graduate of Riverhead High School, Maysonet capped an outstanding high school career as a senior when he was named the New York State Gatorade Player of the Year after running for 2,328 yards and 33 touchdowns, leading Riverhead to a 12-0 record. He was also awarded the 2008 Carl Hansen Award that is presented annually to Suffolk County's top football player. He was a two-time All-Long Island, three-time All-Suffolk County and three-time all-league selection.
