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Football: Bombers take season opener 33-3

The football team looked strong in its season opener, downing St. Lawrence University 33–3 at Butterfield Stadium. After trading possessions and field goals for much of the first half, junior cornerback Mike Conti opened up the scoring for the Bombers by returning an interception 66 yards for a touchdown to put the Blue and Gold [...]

Filling the void

Senior quarterback Rob Zappia, center, searches for a receiver at practice Aug. 18 at Allen Field. Zappia was named the starting quarterback for the season opener against St. Lawrence University on Saturday at Butterfield Stadium. MICHELLE BOULÉ/THE ITHACAN

Chants of “Let’s go machine” echoed the sidelines at Butterfield Stadium Saturday as the football team held a Blue and White scrimmage. One week before their first regular season home game against St. Lawrence University, the Bombers still needed to name a starting quarterback.

Special teams return impact players

From left, sophomore quarterback Pat Griffin holds as junior place-kicker Andrew Rogowski kicks during practice Tuesday at Lower Allen Field. The team held opponents to 3.2 yards per punt return last year. MICHELLE BOULÉ/THE ITHACAN

The special teams unit played a key role in the football team’s success down the stretch during the 2009 season. As the Blue and Gold prepare to kick off the 2010 season, the team will look to its special teams to help control the flow of the game.


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