Monthly Archives: March 2013

Random Easter Saturday thoughts

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Peter Gryphon

It sounds like Cam Thorn was able to accomplish most of what he could have wanted to at E-Camp. When compared with the other 10 OL prospects in the combine testing, Thorn was ranked in the top 2 in half of the … Continue reading →

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Spring scrimmage report

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Peter Gryphon

I like the approach that Coach Lang has taken with the spring scrimmage. Over the past few seasons we have seen it take on a more professional look and feel. Having a full squad of OUA referees is a key … Continue reading →

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Spring practice in full swing

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Peter Gryphon

Spring practice is about a lot of things. It is a time to teach and work on fundamentals. It is a time to install new things. It is a time for young players to get lots of reps.  It’s a chance for … Continue reading →

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Busy weekend for football players

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Peter Gryphon

This has been a busy weekend for Gryphon football players and some former ones too. Spring camp got into full swing Friday and continued with power practices Saturday and Sunday. The full Spring practice schedule can be seen on this … Continue reading →

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Saxon Lindsey’s 2012 highlights

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Peter Gryphon

Saxon Lindsey joins fellow Gryphon veterans Bryan Dunjko and Jarryd Baines in posting a highlight video on youtube. While all three are “fifth year” players, Lindsey has a year of eligibility remaining. He sat out a transfer year after leaving … Continue reading →

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Rossetti has new job title with Argos

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Peter Gryphon

Former Gryphon QB Chris Rossetti is the new Player Personnel Assistant with the Toronto Argonauts and the subject of a long article in today’s Toronto Star. The on-line version also contains a video feature in which Rossetti talks about how … Continue reading →

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Gryphon coaches travel to Texas

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Peter Gryphon

It seems many of my recent posts have begun with a form of apology for not writing about something sooner. Same thing today. A month ago I briefly mentioned that five Gryphon coaches had been part of the coaching staffs of … Continue reading →

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Follow-up news with some links – Mar 16

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Peter Gryphon

A week ago today I wrote … I heard this week, and it comes as no surprise, that CFL teams are primarily looking at Thorn as an offensive lineman. OL Coach Mike MacDonald told me recently that the 6’5″ 300lb Thorn … Continue reading →

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Gryphon & related videos

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Peter Gryphon

Gryphon players [Mikey Carney, Cam Wilhelm, Cam Walker, John Rush, Steve Mburanumwe and Zach Androschuk] answer questions about school and the 2012 season: *     *     * 2012 Season Highlights – the extended version: *     *     * Ticats’ Cheerleaders hold their tryouts … Continue reading →

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Cheerleaders repeat as Cheer Evolution gold medalists

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Peter Gryphon

Gryphon Cheerleading came up big in Kitchener last week at the Cheer Evolution National Championships.  The Gryphons won their first-ever gold medal at this event last year and they doubled up on that in 2013. And I don’t just mean that … Continue reading →

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