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From left, freshmen Riley Marion and Sonya Boltansky cheer on the Bombers during the 54th annual Cortaca Jug football game Saturday.

Questions raised about validity of Cortaca Jug game’s unofficial motto

By Taylor Palmer, Assistant Sports Editor • November 15, 2012
The Ithaca vs. Cortland has electrified sports fans for more than 50 years. But the Cortaca Jug football game is not as “big” as it’s been made out to be.
Ithaca Bombers senior running back Clay Ardoin (No. 27 in white) is stopped at the goal line by the SUNY-Cortland defense to end the Bombers' final possession during Cortland's 16-10 victory in the 54th annual Cortaca Jug football game Saturday in Cortland, N.Y.

The story behind the Bombers’ Cortaca Jug loss

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • November 14, 2012
Football beat writer examines the Ithaca Bombers 16-10 loss to SUNY-Cortland in Saturday's Cortaca Jug football game through a narrative lens.
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