Monthly Archives: October 2012

Guelph will face Queen’s in Yates semifinal

In a completely unsurprising result Queen’s Golden Gaels blanked Laurier 34-0 in one of yesterday’s OUA quarterfinals. In the other quarterfinal the Western Ontario Mustangs downed Windsor Lancers 56-35. So this Saturday’s Yates Cup semifinals are set: Guelph Gryphons will host … Continue reading

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York video (2), news and links – Oct 26/12

The sixth installment in video game highlights went up on the GryphonFootball1 youtube channel last night. This week there is a bonus. There is also a York Lions version of the game’s highlights. I don’t mean to gloat but I … Continue reading

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Final Thoughts on the York game

Players of the Game Offense – A’dre Fraser Defense – Mark Durigon Special Teams – Cam Walker Freshman receiver Fraser started against the Lions and had his biggest game of the season – five catches for 154 yards and one touchdown. His longest … Continue reading

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Ticats meet with UofG officials

After the University ruled out the Hamilton Tiger-Cats playing in Alumni Stadium back in July, I thought that was the end of the issue. Apparently not so. I assume that it was the Ticats who reopened the discussions. The Guelph … Continue reading

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Media links – Sunday Oct 21

Head coach Stu Lang was a guest on the Fan 590 Radio this morning. He spoke with David Grossman who asked him about Guelph’s success, his Grey Cup rings and Dillon Dimitroff, among other things. The link: http://www.sportsnet.ca/590/on_demand/ *     *     … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the York game

Right up front I have to admit that I missed the entire 1st Q and part of the 2nd. The Gryphons led 11-7 before I entered the stadium. I actually came very close to missing the entire game which would … Continue reading

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Gryphons defeat York to go 7-1

Guelph defeated the York Lions 39-18 this afternoon. The game itself wasn’t a classic nor did it have any impact on the Gryphon’s playoff prospects but the result was still meaningful. A 7-1 regular season record is certainly the Gryphons … Continue reading

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York Lions preview

I can’t say that this Saturday’s game is particularly important in a tangible way for the Gryphons. They have already locked up 2nd place and a quarterfinal bye. The value of a victory over York would be mostly symbolic and … Continue reading

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Final links for the Queen’s game

One source that I haven’t referred to often enough this season is the University of Guelph’s Independent Student Newspaper – The Ontarion. That is a mistake on my part. The paper’s Sports Editor Chris Muller seems to understand the intangible part … Continue reading

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Gryphons move up in poll

FRC – CIS Top Ten Week 8: October 16, 2012 1. McMaster (1) 2. Calgary (2) 3. Laval (3) 4. Montreal (5) 5. Guelph (7) 6. Queen’s (4) 7. Western (9) 8. Regina (6) 9. Acadia (10) 10. Manitoba (8) … Continue reading

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