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Former NFL fullback/tight end Ben Mason joined the Bombers last spring as the team's new running backs/tight ends coach. Along with receivers coach Will Gladney and linebackers coach Will Margraff, the three share deep prior connections with the program.

Deep connection shines through on football coaching staff

By Billy Wood, Assistant Sports Editor • September 25, 2025
One Beat. The motto of the Ithaca College football team emphasizes togetherness and an almost brotherly connection. This season, the Bombers have relied on three new coaches who all have deep roots with the program. On March 24, the Bombers announced the hiring of assistant coaches Ben Mason, Will Margraff, and Will Gladney ’20. Mason was brought in to coach both running backs and tight ends, while Gladney was brought in to coach wide receivers and Margraff to coach linebackers.
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, Senior 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.
Dan Swanstrom, former Ithaca College head football coach, has left to become the offensive coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania. He posted a 32-11 record during his four seasons with the Bombers.

Ithaca College head football coach announces departure from team

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau • February 2, 2022
Ithaca College head coach Dan Swanstrom has left the football program to become the offensive coordinator for the University of Pennsylvania. 
Sophomore attacker Will Witter with the ball and looking to pass the ball to a teammate before freshman defender Spencer Carter comes in to defend. The Bombers defeated Elmira College 19–4 April 26.

Weekend Preview: three teams celebrate Senior Day

By Matt Maloney, Assistant Multimedia Editor • April 27, 2017
The Ithaca College men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, and baseball are celebrating their Senior Days on April 29.
Freshman wide receiver Will Gladney talks with wide receivers coach Reece Petty between drills during football practice April 23 at Higgins Stadium. Petty was hired by head coach Dan Swanstrom on April 13.

New wide receivers coach switches up his game

By Caitie Ihrig, Sports Editor • April 26, 2017
Wide receivers coach Reece Petty changes up his game as he transitions from coach Division I to coaching Division III football.
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.
Susan Bassett ’79, director of intercollegiate sports, hands Dan Swanstrom, new football head coach, a jersey with the No. 10 to represent him being the 10th coach in school history.

New Ithaca College football head coach addresses community

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor • December 13, 2016
Dan Swanstrom, the new head coach of the Ithaca College football team, announced he will be evaluating the whole program during a news conference Dec. 13.
The Ithaca College football team celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Hartwick College on Oct. 8 in Butterfield Stadium.

Ithaca College athletics hires new football head coach

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor • December 12, 2016
Dan Swanstrom has been hired as the new Ithaca College head football coach. He is the tenth coach in program history.

Track and Field teams compete at multiple invitationals

By Jeb Biggart, Contributing Writer • May 2, 2016
The track and field teams competed at Penn Relays and the Big Red Invitational.
EdX, a MOOC provider, charges universities at least $250,000 per course for their consulting and design services, according to a 2013 Mind the Campus article.

MOOCs have not gained as much popularity as expected

By Anna Lamb, Contributing Writer • April 13, 2016
In 2013, some educators feared massive open online courses would eliminate the need for the traditional residential college experience, with free classes that anyone could access. However, they have not gained as much traction as originally expected.
Junior goaltender Emily Ross prepares for shots during practice Feb. 27 in Higgins Stadium. Ross is the starting goaltender for the women's lacrosse team.

Women’s lacrosse goaltenders score a goal of their own

By Matthew Rottler, Staff Writer • March 28, 2016
Women's lacrosse goaltenders Emily Ross and Kimberly Presuto work one-on-one with new head coach and former Division I goaltender Karrie Moore.
Junior attackman Morgan Racicot runs down the field during the women's lacrosse team practice Feb. 27 in Higgins Stadium.

New coach adds moxy to women’s lacrosse team

By Matt Rottler, Staff Writer • March 2, 2016
The women's lacrosse team enters the 2016 season hoping to make the Empire 8 Championship.
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