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Sophomore running back Theo Ekiyor runs with the ball during the game Sep. 7 against Moravian College at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers back on the road for second round

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 30, 2013
The South Hill squad faces its next test facing Wesley College on Saturday.
The football team celebrates after clinching its victory against Framingham State on Nov. 23 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers come back to win first-round tournament game

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 27, 2013
The football team fought back to win at a snow-covered Butterfield Stadium.
Junior quarterback Tom Dempsey throws the ball during the Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 16 at Butterfield Stadium.

Blue and Gold fall to Red Dragons in Cortaca Jug once again

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 21, 2013
The Bombers lost 28–24 on Nov. 16 in the 55th annual Cortaca Jug game.
Junior quarterback Tom Dempsey throws the ball during the 55th annual Cortaca Jug on Nov. 16 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football and women’s soccer prepare for national competition

By Christian Araos and Kristen Gowdy November 21, 2013

Football For the football team, the focus now shifts from the Cortaca Jug to a bigger challenge — the NCAA tournament. The Bombers begin their quest for a fourth National Championship on Saturday...

From left, seniors Connor Lowe, Max Addy and Connor Jones and junior John Prendergast take a break Nov. 18 after collecting post–Cortaca trash.

Seniors promote volunteering to give back to community

By Michael Tkaczevski, Staff Writer November 20, 2013
Students from the Give Back Committee within the Senior Class Cabinet have established a goal for the Class of 2014 to complete 2,014 hours of community service by the end of the academic year as a way to give back to Ithaca College and the Ithaca community.
Clay Ardoin 13 runs as SUNY Cortland then-freshman Andre Green tries to tackle him during the Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 10, 2012.

Four Downs: The 55th annual Cortaca Jug

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 15, 2013
The Bombers look to end a three-year drought against rival SUNY Cortland Red Dragons.
Clay Ardoin 13 runs the ball as SUNY Cortland then freshman Andre Green tries to tackle during the Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 10, 2012.

Ramping up security and excitement for Cortaca

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 14, 2013
The Cortaca Jug returns to Butterfield Stadium on Saturday.
Cousins and teammates sophomore defensive lineman Tijah Henderson and senior running back Rakim Jones pose after a game.

Hometown players take pride being role models

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 14, 2013
Senior running back Rakim Jones and sophomore defensive lineman Tijah Henderson have a special connection to the Cortaca Jug game.
Members of the football team pose with the Empire 8 banner at the conclusion of the Nov. 9 game against Salisbury University.

Blue and Gold earn conference title and spot in NCAA tournament

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer November 14, 2013
The football team's 23–24 victory over Salisbury University was the first Empire 8 championship for the Bomber's since 2008.
Alumni in the New York City area celebrate the 2012 Cortaca Jug with the NYCortaca event at Brooklyn Bowl, a bar and center venue in Brooklyn, N.Y. More than 700 people attended.

The coast-to-coast Cortaca connection

By Haley Costello, Staff Writer November 14, 2013
The Cortaca festivities aren't just limited to the South Hill
Senior captain Phil Neumann readies to throw the ball during a game against Union College on Sept. 15, 2012 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football looks to build off defense powerhouse this season

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer September 2, 2013
Football season preview
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.
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