Southern New Hampshire University needs to join the world of college football. There are a number of good things that a football program can provide to its student body and alumni.

If SNHU were to establish a football team then there would be more recognition for the University in large. Both students and alumni would be able to enjoy a true homecoming. Ask anyone you know who has gone to a school with football as the centerpiece of homecoming and you will learn quickly that it makes a very big difference. A football game is a great way to get the student body to unite over one common goal...beating the opposing school.

SNHU is a Division 2 member of the Northeast 10 conference...thus a football team opens the chances of playing Saint Anselm on a year in, year out basis. The NCAA rules also allow for games against D3 and D1-AA opponents which would mean we would be able to schedule games against UNH. Travel would not be an issue because the NE10 is within a reasonable bus drive for all member schools and there would only be 4-5 away games a year.

As for a stadium, the University already has a brand new stadium that can support a football program at the D2 level.

Bottom line is that while it can be costly to start up a program it is something that will only benefit the entire SNHU community and it is certainly something that the head of the school should take a serious look at.