Monthly Archives: November 2012

Final thoughts on the Yates Cup

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

[Editor’s Note: This post was almost entirely written before McMaster lost to Laval 37-14 in the Vanier Cup.] A loss is a loss. They are all disappointing. Especially so, in a big game like the Yates Cup. And as much as … Continue reading →

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Grey Cup Sunday thoughts

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

For the third consecutive year a Gryphon will be playing in the Grey Cup as Rob Maver will handle the punting chores for the Calgary Stampeders. Check out this blog’s Q & A with Rob Maver if you missed it … Continue reading →

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Gryphon news and links – Nov 22/12

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

Zach Androschuk named Russ Jackson Award winner It was announced at the CIS’s All Canadian Banquet last night that Gryphon defensive back Zach Androschuk was the winner of the prestigious Russ Jackson Award, presented annually to the CIS football player who best combines … Continue reading →

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Q & A with Rob Maver

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

Former Gryphon star Rob Maver will be participating to his first Grey Cup this Sunday as a member of the Calgary Stampeders. Maver starred for the Gryphons from 2006 thru 2009. He graduated in 2010 with a degree in Political … Continue reading →

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Ticats will play 2013 season at Alumni Stadium

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

I knew something was up when I looked at this blog’s daily stats at 5:30 this morning and saw there had been almost 200 new “views” since midnight. That’s unheard of when you consider I haven’t written a word in the previous … Continue reading →

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Yates Cup review begins

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

The Gryphon fans I talked to after the game were all disappointed but no one was upset. This Gryphon team has achieved more than even the most optimistic fan expected. McMaster is a great team. It would have taken a … Continue reading →

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It’s finally here …

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

The Yates Cup Championship game. It has taken five years for the Gryphons to get back to this game. It has been a long road. Even this season the preseason game in Saskatoon seems like a distant memory. It was … Continue reading →

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Twas the night before the Yates

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

I am very excited that tomorrow’s big game is almost upon us. I see the weather report for Hamilton is no longer calling for mostly sunny skies. The graphic of rain clouds looks ominous but the notes say that the … Continue reading →

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Game preview from oua.ca

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

After a long and grueling regular season and playoffs, two teams have risen to the top and earned the right to play for the 105th Yates Cup on Saturday, Nov. 10. The defending champion McMaster Marauders will put their top … Continue reading →

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Yates week thoughts & links

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

It is my contention that to understand the season the Guelph Gryphons have had you have to ignore the season opening 50-9 loss to McMaster. Just throw it out. In statistics you would call it an outlier and ignore it … Continue reading →

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