The Ithacan

Newcomers fill holes for Bombers defense

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • September 22, 2012

The Ithaca College football team's defense hasn't missed a beat this season after losing a handful of veteran leaders to graduation.

Bombers’ Liemer adds twist to preseason workouts

By Christian Araos, Staff Writer • August 31, 2012

Senior safety Josh Liemer is the only returning starter in the Ithaca Bombers' defensive backfield, and he's bringing back a more limber approach to training this preseason.

Bombers poised for Cortaca Jug game

By Andrew Kristy, Staff Writer • November 10, 2011

Though the football team is out of the playoff race and the SUNY-Cortland Red Dragons need help from other teams to earn a postseason birth, Saturday’s game between the two teams will be a clash between rivals with a burning desire to win.

Wideout among best in school history

By Andrew Kristy, Staff Writer • November 1, 2011

There’s only been one player in the history of Ithaca College football who has caught more passes than graduate wide receiver Dan Ruffrage, but that could change Saturday.

Turnover ratio decides football games

By Andrew Kristy, Staff Writer • October 11, 2011

One of the most exciting and climactic aspects of a football game has become indispensable to the Bombers’ success this season.

Football: Bombers earn first Empire 8 Conference victory

By Andrew Kristy, Staff Writer • September 30, 2011

The football team (3—1) captured its first Empire 8 Conference victory this afternoon by defeating the Hartwick Hawks (2—2) 27-13 at Wright Stadium in Oneonta, N.Y. The team scored half of its touchdowns on offense and the other half on special teams and defense. The Bombers’ special teams play was extraordinary – the team blocked…