Monthly Archives: October 2011

What’s next?

This blog started in the offseason and will continue through the offseason.  Personally, I don’t think that CIS/OUA football get the media attention they deserve at the best of times.  In the offseason, media attention becomes almost non-existent.  In my … Continue reading

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More thoughts on the Laurier game

Players of the Game Offence – Jedd Gardner Defense – Jaryd Baines Special Teams – Zack Androschuk I listed Gardner’s stats yesterday so I think it’s enough to say that he had a great game to conclude a great career.  … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the Laurier game & links

Disappointing.  Its a word I’ve used to describe several games this season and it works again here.  In fact, it pretty much sums up the season.  Don’t take that admission as a sign that I’m anything but positive about the future … Continue reading

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Week 8 preview – Laurier

This is a big game on Saturday.  A victory is important regardless of whether we make the playoffs or not.  It would do a lot for this 2-5 team, certainly emphasizing the improved play of the second half of the season.  … Continue reading

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More cow bell

Perhaps it’s just me but I don’t think I’ve heard as many people ringing cow bells at Gryphon games this season.  This “playoff” game against Laurier would be a great time to ratchet up the sound. The ringing of cow … Continue reading

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Special Forces report, Reinhart and Campbell speak

Finally! As promised  here is the additional information from last week’s QB Club Luncheon.  Sorry for the delay. Special Forces Coach Chris Decker spoke and made the feature video presentation showing some highlights from the game.  A shoestring tackle on the opening kickoff by … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the York game

It was what I expected it to be.  The score says it all – 51-2.  We dominated a younger and less talented team.  There’s not much else to say.  The offence put up some decent numbers but didn’t look as sharp as … Continue reading

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Final thoughts on the Western game

Players of the Game Offence – Jazz Lindsey Defence – Jake Reinhart/Jordan Thompson (tied) Special Forces – Alexander Charette The selection of the freshman QB Lindsey comes as no surprise.  In just his second start he was 24 of 38 … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the Western game

It was a well played game but we lost.  Certainly our players and coaches deserve praise for planning and playing a great game.  Some people thought I was too positive in my assessment of the game in Windsor last week.  … Continue reading

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Preview week 6 vs Western Mustangs

Gryphons head to London to face the Mustangs at 1pm Saturday.  Given that its Thanksgiving weekend I don’t expect there will be much of a crowd.  We will be taking on a team that is tops in OUA and ranked … Continue reading

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