Monthly Archives: March 2012

Gryphs land another Team Ontario OL recruit

Last week Cameron Wilhelm, a 6’3″ 320lb offensive lineman from Kitchener St Mary’s committed to Guelph.  His signature on a Guelph LOI also fulfilled a wish for Guelph O-Line coach Mike MacDonald.  I ran into Mike at many high school games last fall.  I … Continue reading

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Spring practices 2012

I haven’t made it to a spring practice but if nothing else I’ll be in Guelph for the Red & Black scrimmage on Sunday.  I have been able to garner some info from several sources via email, text messages and Facebook.  … Continue reading

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First word on Spring practice

Coaching makes a difference.  And continuity in coaching seems to be paying dividends.  For the first time since 2009 Guelph is preparing for the 2012 season without any changes among its head coach, and offensive and defensive coordinators.  In Spring … Continue reading

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GHR All Star DB commits

Guelph has landed another outstanding athlete in Brandon Hunter of Burlington Assumption CSS.   A two-way starter for his high school, he played both defensive back and quarterback.  He was named Assumption’s most valuable player and a Halton Tier 1 All Star in … Continue reading

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GTA allstar DB commits

A five year starter on his high school team, Jordyn Mittoo of Mississauga’s Father Goetz CSS, has been a key contributor for the Gators on defense and special teams.  Mittoo, a 5’10” 170lb DB prospect, played four of those five seasons on … Continue reading

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Destructive Cyclone heading to Guelph

Guelph has received a commitment from another member of the St Christopher’s Cyclones of Sarnia.  Unlike his teammate, two-way athlete Martin Popiel, Scott Morrison has never played any offense.  This 6’2″ 220 pound linebacker always wants to be the one doing … Continue reading

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Another talented BC athlete commits

The Gryphons have received another commitment from a BC athlete with the announcement that Jake Pinnock of the West Vancouver SS Highlanders has signed an LOI. From the West Van Football blog: Senior Free Saftey, Jake Pinnock has signed a letter of … Continue reading

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Wildman Trophy Dinner & Awards Banquet

Last night in front of a full banquet room at the Delta Hotel the 78th recipient of the Ted Wildman Memorial Trophy was announced.  The trophy, awarded since 1932, goes to the senior or graduating player who has “exemplified to the highest … Continue reading

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Sarnia’s high school MVP commits

Guelph has received a commitment from Sarnia TE/DE Martin Popiel of St Christopher’s.  At 6’7″ &  230lbs he will bring a whole new dimension to the capabilities of this recruiting class.  While he has the size, athleticism and aggressiveness to play on … Continue reading

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Gryphon Cheerleaders win gold

Last week at the Kitchener Auditorium the Gryphon Cheerleading team won a gold medal at the Cheer Evolution National Championships.  At last year’s Cheer Evolution championships in Kingston the squad placed second.  I like those new uniforms – definitely better than … Continue reading

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