Monthly Archives: December 2012

Great honour for Gryphon

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

Back on November 21,  Zach Androschuk received the CIS’s Russ Jackson Award. It is presented annually to the player who best exemplifies the attributes of academic achievement, football skill, and citizenship. I made mention of it here but wasn’t able to … Continue reading →

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Lots of links of various sorts – Boxing Day version

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

A couple of times this past season I included links to youtube videos of Krown Canadian University Countdown, a weekly 30-minute show covering CIS football. The picture above featuring QB Jazz Lindsey is one of their TV graphics. You will find this and … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to all!

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

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Gold medal story and video

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

The Guelph Tribune carried a story on the recent national championship won by Guelph Gryphon Cheerleading’s all-girl team – Three, two, one – gold!. From the article: The victory is especially impressive when you consider that a few years ago the … Continue reading →

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Preliminary thoughts on 2013 recruiting

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

It has been a year since I wrote Preliminary thoughts on 2012 recruiting. Looking back I think I was bang on with my assessment and predictions. I am equally optimistic about the 2013 class. Though Guelph is in a significantly different position in 2013 than in 2012. … Continue reading →

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Stampeders give Rob Maver new contract

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

More good news for another Gryphon in the CFL! From the Calgary Herald: According to a Canadian Football League source, punter Rob Maver, who earlier  this week was named to the CFL’s first all-star team, has agreed to terms on … Continue reading →

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Sunday morning thoughts – Dec 9/12

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

This week I have caught up on some reading of my favourite NCAA blogs and websites – tigernet.com, Shakin the Southland & Tomahawk Nation. Rumours, opinions and news about the NCAA coaching carousel was unavoidable. Not so much here in Canada. There isn’t … Continue reading →

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Ticats release Guelph stadium details

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

From the Hamilton Spectator: The deal between the University of Guelph and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will see the CFL team contribute $500,000 to the university while absorbing all the costs related to staging as many as 10 games at Alumni … Continue reading →

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Kyle Walters changes jobs

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

More good news from the CFL for another former Gryphon player and coach. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced today that Kyle Walters has been appointed as Assistant General Manager and Director of Canadian Scouting. Walters moves into the Bombers’ front … Continue reading →

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2013 OUA schedule released

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Peter Gryphon

The OUA has released the league’s 2013 football schedule. The most noticeable differences are that it is a 9-week schedule and begins prior to the usual Labour Day opener. Those are changes made to accomodate the addition of the Carleton University Ravens, making the … Continue reading →

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