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From left, Mike Urtz, Director of Athletics at SUNY Cortland and Susan Bassett, Associate Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports, shake hands after the announcement of the 61st annual Cortaca Jug being played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

UPDATE: Next year’s 61st annual Cortaca Jug moved to MetLife Stadium

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor • November 7, 2018
The 61st annual Cortaca Jug game will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 2019.
From left, Mike Urtz, Director of Athletics at SUNY Cortland and Susan Bassett, Associate Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports, shake hands after the announcement of the 61st annual Cortaca Jug being played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Next year’s 61st annual Cortaca Jug moved to MetLife Stadium

By Jack Murray, Assistant Sports Editor • November 7, 2018
The 2019 Cortaca Jug will be played at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The stadium is home to two NFL franchises.
Sophomore wide receiver Andrew Vito attempts to juke past Damien Charles, Bearcats senior defensive back, Sept. 1. Vito has already accumulated over 1,000 receiving yards in his short time with the Bombers.

Successful sophomore sustains momentum gained last season

By Mikayla Rovenolt, Staff Writer • October 24, 2018
Sophomore wide receiver Andrew Vito has found success early in his collegiate career. The deep threat worked on many aspects of his game to improve.
Football looks to continue upward momentum from last season

Football looks to continue upward momentum from last season

By Danielle Allentuck, Senior Writer • August 29, 2018
The Ithaca College football team is looking to maintain its success from 2017 headed into the new season.

Football set for future seasons in Liberty League Conference

By Danielle Allentuck, Staff Writer • May 1, 2018
The Ithaca College football team was questioned if they were going to perform well, but a successful season proves they have a bright future.

Blue Crew struggles to make impact in attendance

By Danielle Allentuck, Columnist • April 25, 2018
While the Blue Crew was created to motivate more people to attend athletic events, it has become another incentive for people who would already be going.
End of an era: Welch retires after 23 years as head coach

End of an era: Welch retires after 23 years as head coach

By Lauren Murray and Matt Hornick • November 16, 2016
During his 23 years as head coach, Welch has accumulated a 169–78 overall record with eight NCAA playoff appearances.
Emotions run high at the 58th annual Cortaca Jug game

Emotions run high at the 58th annual Cortaca Jug game

By Kendyl Bennett, Assistant Multimedia Editor • November 15, 2016

The Ithaca College Bombers take on the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons in the 58th annual Cortaca Jug game.

Ithaca College football head coach Mike Welch hugs senior offensive lineman Jack Meehan after the game. This was the last game of Welch's career.

Bombers lose Cortaca in emotional last game of Welch’s career

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • November 12, 2016
SUNY Cortland defeated the Bombers in the last game of Mike Welch's career 28–16 Nov. 12 in Cortland.
Sophomore John Blake runs with two alumni during the Jannette Bonrouhi-Zakiam Memorial Alumni Run on Sept. 3 on Upper Terrace Field. The men's and women's cross country teams will run in the NCAA Atlantic Region Championship at 11 a.m. Nov. 12 in Glassboro, New Jersey

Weekend preview: Fall sports prepare for big competitions

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor • November 10, 2016
The volleyball team will play Middlebury College in the first round of the NCAA Championships and football will play in the Cortaca Jug.
Junior running back Tristan Brown looks for an open path to run past SUNY Cortland's defense in the 57th annual Cortaca Jug on Nov. 14, 2015.

Football aims to take back Cortaca Jug in Welch’s final game

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • November 9, 2016
The Ithaca College football team will be playing in the 58th annual Cortaca Jug on Nov. 12 in Cortland.
Senior quarterback Wolfgang Shafer will play in the final game of his career Nov. 12. At the time of filming, the football team had two games remaining.

Senior quarterback prepares for last game in Bombers uniform

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • November 8, 2016
Senior quarterback Wolfgang Shafer reflects on his career, some of the biggest moments of the season and his final game in the Bomber uniform.
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