Monthly Archives: February 2011

2011 Recruiting Class to Date

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Peter Gryphon

With 19 recruits in the fold I thought it was now time to take a more in-depth look at this recruiting class. Positional Breakdown Many of the 19 announced commitments come from athletes who could potentially play several positions.  Based on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Recruiting | Leave a comment

Kyle Walters Steps Down – its been a year already

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Peter Gryphon

A year ago this week came the shocking news that Kyle Walters had resigned as head football coach at the University of Guelph.  It was a bittersweet moment for Walters as well as all the program’s players and supporters.  There … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | 2 Comments

Gryphs grab another DL

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Peter Gryphon

Joining the 2010 recruiting class is Matt Toppan out of Oakville Holy Trinity.  The 6’2″ 270lb Toppan will likely play on the defensive line at Guelph.  Toppan was a two-way lineman and team captain with the Titans.  Toppan recorded 6.5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Recruiting | 1 Comment

A Big Day For Gryphon Recruiting – Part 2

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Peter Gryphon

The Gryphons have made further inroads into London’s large pool of football talent with the commitment of one of that city’s top LBs.  Lanky and athletic, Cameron Walker of St Thomas Aquinas, along with DL recruit Matt Nesbitt, led the Flames to their third consecutive TVRAA senior … Continue reading →

Posted in Recruiting | Leave a comment

A Big Day for Gryphon Recruiting – Part 1

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Peter Gryphon

Canada Football Chat reports that Guelph has received five more commitments for their 2011 recruiting class. Since I’m not directly affiliated with football program I often don’t know who they are going announce or when it will happen. With five … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Two of the country’s top specialists commit

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Peter Gryphon

Guelph football coaches received commitments Friday from two of the best special teams players available among this season’s prospects.  One is a kicker/punter and the other a long snapper and fullback. From St Marcellinus in Mississauga comes kicker/punter Daniel Ferraro.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Recruiting | 2 Comments

Guelph’s 2011 Football Schedule

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Peter Gryphon

The 2011 football schedule was released today by Ontario University Athletics. I really like the look of our schedule!! The Gryphons play just four of the OUA’s five “big boys” – Queen’s being the one we miss – and all four … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Thoughts on Recruiting – Part III

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Peter Gryphon

Doing some research into previous recruiting classes I came across this Kyle Walters quote regarding the 2008 class:  Walters said … the top four quarterbacks on his list passed on the Gryphons. “To be fair and to a man they said … Continue reading →

Posted in Recruiting | Leave a comment

Friends of Gryphon Football AGM

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Peter Gryphon

Annual General Meeting – Sunday, Feb 6 Outgoing Chairman Ian MacQueen who has served on the board for the previous 10 years outlined what had happened over the past year.  The highlight of 2010 was the raising of $180,000 for the High … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Guelph’s Dimitroff named NFL Exec of the Year

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Peter Gryphon

Former Gryphons defensive back Tom Dimitroff, general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, has been selected NFL executive of the year by the Sporting News for the second time in three seasons.  Dimitroff was a Gryphons captain for three seasons – 1988 to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment