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Graduate student defensive back Derek Slywka goes down low to wrap up Springfield College senior running back Blane Hart on Nov. 18, 2023. Slywka participated in the University of Buffalo pro day March 14 and Syracuse Universitys on March 18.

Q&A: Bombers’ defensive back makes pro day statement in journey to NFL draft

By Daniel King, Senior Writer March 21, 2024
Since the end of the 2023 Ithaca College Bombers’ football season, All-American graduate student defensive back Derek Slywka has been training to get a shot in the National Football League. 
From left, the Bombers former offensive coordinator Sean Reeder and defensive coordinator Trevor Warner both left the program for Division I opportunities.

Football coordinators pursue new positions in Division I

By Flynn Hynes, Contributing Writer February 22, 2023
After an undefeated regular season from the Ithaca College football team that was one for the history books, the Bombers are seeing some of their staff jump ranks in the college sports world.
Under Michael Toerper, the new head coach of the Ithaca College football program, the Bombers have started 3–0 and have been dominant on both sides of the ball.

Ithaca College football off to hot start under new head coach

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer September 28, 2022
The Ithaca College football team is off to a scorching 3–0 start to the 2022 season under first-year head coach Michael Toerper.
From left, Michael Toerper, recently hired Ithaca College head football coach, and junior Khiry Brown celebrate at the 61st annual Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16, 2019.

Ithaca College football program names next head coach

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau February 24, 2022
Michael Toerper has been selected as the next head coach of the Ithaca College football program.
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