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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.
How IC Sports: Seniors Kenny Bradley and Jordan Schemm

How IC Sports: Seniors Kenny Bradley and Jordan Schemm

By Kendyl Bennett, Podcast Editor • November 13, 2017

On this week's episode, Samantha Cavalli and Nick Friend talked with senior football players Kenny Bradley and Jordan Schemm about playing in their last Cortaca game in a Bomber uniform and the football...

The winner of the 59th annual Cortaca Jug game, which is on Nov. 11, 2017 at Butterfield Stadium, will take home all three jugs.

Football prepares for the 59th annual Cortaca Jug game

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer • November 9, 2017
Both the Ithaca College and the SUNY Cortland football teams are coming into the 59th annual Cortaca Jug game with a 6–3 record.
From left, senior defensive lineman Ryan Moody tackles junior quarterback Bryce Morrison of Alfred University with help from fellow senior defensive lineman Brad Helmkamp. The Bombers lost their home opener Sept. 2 20–17.

Two football players play new positions on the defensive line

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer • October 4, 2017
Senior defensive end Ryan Moody and fullback Brad Helmkamp have made the change to defensive linemen this season.
Football returns to the field with a new coaching staff

Football returns to the field with a new coaching staff

By Jeb Biggart and Matt Hornick • August 31, 2017
After former head coach Mike Welch retired after 23 seasons, the football team will be lead by a new coaching staff for the 2017 season.
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.
Junior Quinn Ferguson plays in a high school football game. He has not played in a game since his senior year of high school.

Junior walks onto football after two-year hiatus from sport

By Cal Dymowski, Staff Writer • September 9, 2016
Ithaca College junior Quinn Ferguson decided in the spring to walk onto the Ithaca College football team. He has not played in a game since his senior year of high school.
Sophomore Marc Barbieri prepares for a play on the defensive line against Hobart College on Sept. 19, 2015.

Football team sets high standards for Welch’s last season

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • August 24, 2016
The football team looks beyond its sixth consecutive Cortaca jug loss and aims for a win this season to honor head coach Mike Welch's last season.
Sophomore linebacker Kenny Bradley tackles SUNY Brockport running back Dan Andrews during the football team’s 27–17 loss to the Golden Eagles on Oct. 17 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers defense stifling opponents for football team

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • October 27, 2015
The Ithaca College football team's defense is ranked 50th in the country and has been a stigma for the squad this season.
Senior linebacker Noah Poskanzer races for a 19-yard pickup against the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles during the football team’s 27–17 loss on Oct. 17 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers football drop second game of season to Golden Eagles

By Dustin Albino, Contributing Writer • October 20, 2015
On Oct. 17, the football team fell to 4–2 on the season after its 27–17 loss to SUNY Brockport at Butterfield Stadium.
Sophomore running back Tristan Brown stiff arms an Alfred University defender during the football team's 38–18 win over the Saxons on Sept. 26 at Butterfield Stadium. Brown rushed for a season-high 180 yards and scored two touchdowns on the afternoon.

Football team with 38–18 statement win over Alfred Saxons

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • September 26, 2015
The football team defeated Alfred University by a final score of 38–18 at Butterfield Stadium to stay undefeated at 3–0 on the season.
Sophomore Tristan Brown runs into the end zone for a three-yard touchdown during the football team's 24–6 win over Hobart College at Butterfield Stadium.

Football avenges playoff loss with 24–6 victory over Hobart

By Andrew Sullivan and Dustin Albino • September 19, 2015
The football team defeated the Hobart Statesmen 24–6 in a turnover heavy contest at Butterfield Stadium.
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