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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.
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.
The Ithaca College football team carries head coach Mike Welch off of the field after its 7–0 win over Buffalo State on Nov. 5. This was Welch's final home game of his career.

IC football defeats Buffalo State in final home game of season

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • November 5, 2016
The Ithaca College football team defeated Buffalo State 7–0 Nov. 5 at Butterfield Stadium. The Bombers are now 5–4 on the year.
Sophomore Marc Barbieri lunges while carrying a barbell with two 45-pound weights across the field. His brother Rob Barbieri is a senior on the football team and a captain.

Ithaca College sports work with Applied Performance Sciences

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • August 31, 2016
The Ithaca College football, wrestling, men's lacrosse and men's basketball teams worked with Applied Performance Sciences, a program focusing on maximizing human performance.

Four Downs: Football faces rematch against Hobart Statesmen

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • September 18, 2015
The Bombers prepare for their home opener against Hobart College at 1 p.m. Sept. 19 at Butterfield Stadium.
On left, senior Logan Murphy and on right, junior Rob Barbieri warm up during the football team's practice Sept. 3.

Two defensive lineman share same field since high school

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • September 9, 2015
Senior Logan Murphy and junior Rob Barberi have been playing football together since they were freshman in high school.
Senior John Iannone charges through the St. John Fisher College defense on Nov. 8, 2014, at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers football team out to revive reputation this season

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • August 26, 2015
The football team is ready to get back to a national contender for the 2015 season.
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