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Derek Slywka made history as the college’s first alum in nearly 60 years to sign an NFL contract. However on Sept. 24, it was announced that Slywka had signed with the CFL's Toronto Argonauts after being waived by the Indianapolis Colts.

Alum scores deal with the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts

By Khari Bolden, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
From Division III football to the big leagues, former All-American safety Derek Slywka’s football journey took a turn, landing him on the radar of the NFL and ultimately signing with the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts.
Ithaca College alum Trevor Thompson ’17 played shortstop for the Bombers during his time at the college. He now works for the New York Jets as a seasonal intern athletic trainer.

Q&A: Former shortstop steps onto new field as an athletic trainer

By Connor Wood, Staff Writer • October 8, 2020
Ithaca College alum Trevor Thompson ’17 played shortstop for the Bombers during his time at the college. He now works for the New York Jets as a seasonal intern athletic trainer.
New football head coach Dan Swanstrom, center, coaches the quarterbacks at the University of Pennsylvania. He began his duties as head coach at Ithaca College on Jan. 1.

New football head coach prepares to lead team into new era

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor • January 25, 2017
For the first time in 23 years, Ithaca College has a new football head coach leading them.

The Hot Stove: Indiana legislation impedes the Final Four

By Steve Derderian, Columnist • March 31, 2015
Columnist Steve Derderian discusses how the recent "religious freedom" bill could affect the Final Four.

Freaky sunday

By Alex Holt • September 26, 2011
I don't know why so many bizarre football games were played this past Sunday but things got really weird in the NFL during Week 3. Consider: the previously struggling, injury prone New York Giants upset the Philadelphia Eagles 14-13 and knocked out Michael Vick in the process with what's apparently a bruised hand. The Minnesota…
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