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Star senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne makes a move during a game against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Oct. 19. Now, Leonard-Osbourne has his sights set on the professional level

First-year strength and conditioning coach prepares his former teammates for the NFL

By Jonathan Falco, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025
When people watch senior athlete Jalen Leonard-Osbourne, whether it is on the football field or running track, they see a national champion who has won numerous other awards. With the help of his strength and conditioning coach and a fellow teammate on a similar path, Leonard-Osbourne sets his sights on the NFL after five prolific years at Ithaca College. 
Ithaca College associate professor in exercise science and athletic training David Diggin, pictured above, is the strength and conditioning program director.

Strength and conditioning program adds accreditation status

By David Schurter, Sports Editor • September 11, 2024
The Ithaca College exercise science major joined just 17 other programs nationwide to have an accredited concentration in strength and conditioning for performance and wellness. 
From left, Michael Toerper, recently hired Ithaca College head football coach, and junior Khiry Brown celebrate at the 61st annual Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16, 2019.

Ithaca College football program names next head coach

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau • February 24, 2022
Michael Toerper has been selected as the next head coach of the Ithaca College football program.
Seniors Donte Garcia and Ed Longest gear up for the fall season.

Football team back and improved to contend for championship

By Connor Wood, Staff writer • August 26, 2021
After a year away from the gridiron, the Ithaca College football team will return to Butterfield Stadium this fall with their eyes set on a national championship.
Junior football player Donte Garcia celebrates after Ithaca College defeated SUNY Cortland in the 61st annual Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16, 2019, at Metlife Stadium.

New platforms give athletes place to share their stories

By Michael Memis, Staff Writer • February 18, 2021
Student-athletes have been given new platforms to speak their minds and opportunities to participate in activities they may not have before
From left, senior soccer player Devon Morris, sophomore football player Donte Garcia, sophomore runner Katelyn Hutchison and junior rower Mikayla Henry participate in the Voices of Experience panel Jan. 21 in the Emerson Suites.

Student-athlete panel discusses race identity in athletics

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • January 22, 2020
A panel of student-athletes spoke about racial identity during the Voices of Experience event Jan. 21 in the Emerson Suites.
Senior quarterback Joe Germinerio hands the ball off to senior running back Isaiah D'Haiti during the Bombers' home opener against Alfred University on Sept. 21 in Butterfield Stadium.

Football dominates Alfred University in home opener

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • September 23, 2019
The Ithaca College football team won its home opener against Alfred University 27–9 Sept. 21 in Butterfield Stadium.
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