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Live-blog: Ithaca Athletics hosts 2015 Cortaca Press Conference

By Jonathan Beck, Sports Editor
November 11, 2015
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A photo from the Cortaca Jug press conference Nov. 12, 2014 in preparation for the 56th annual Cortaca Jug matchup in Cortland, New York. SUNY Cortland defeated the Bombers 23–20 on a wild touchdown pass to end the game.

The 57th Cortaca Jug matchup will take place starting at noon Nov. 14 at Butterfield Stadium in a clash between rivals Ithaca and SUNY Cortland. The annual press conference that precedes the game, held Nov. 11 in the Hill Center’s multipurpose room, will feature:

– Opening comments from Susan Bassett, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports

– Message from Chief Terri Stewart, Ithaca College Director of Public Safety

–  SUNY Cortland football captains: Senior linebacker Devonte Davis, senior wide receiver Nate Burgo, senior linebacker Troy Beddoe, senior offensive lineman Vin Juliano

– Ithaca College football captains: Junior defensive lineman Logan Murphy, senior offensive lineman Scott Anderson, senior defensive back Malik Morris

– Dan McNeil, SUNY Cortland head football coach

– Mike Welch, Ithaca College head football coach
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