Football beat writer Christian Araos breaks down the top story lines on South Hill and around the Empire 8 Conference before the Bombers take on Alfred University on Saturday afternoon.
After emerging from a three-way competition at quarterback last season, junior quarterback Phil Neumann has emerged to become the Bombers' offensive leader this fall — with help from his favorite target, senior wide receiver Joe Ingrao.
The football team (3–0 overall, 1–0 Empire 8) will put its undefeated record to the test against the Utica College Pioneers (2–1) tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Butterfield Stadium.
The Ithaca College Bombers football team pulled off an incredible comeback in the fourth quarter and eventually prevailed 27-24 in OT against Union College.
Ithaca College senior football captain Nate Hemingway has inspired his teammates by recovering from a near-fatal car accident to anchor the Bombers' offensive line once again this fall.