Monthly Archives: August 2013

Game 2 preview: Windsor Lancers

I don’t think it would be even the slightest bit of exaggeration to say that the Week 2 matchup was a pivotal game for both these teams in 2012. Windsor was coming off a 5-3 season that included a playoff … Continue reading

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Final thoughts on the Laurier game

I liked the uniform combination – red jerseys and yellow pants with red helmets. They looked very much like the traditional uniforms worn by the Gryphons throughout the preceding three decades. The red jerseys with REDMEN on the front are “throwbacks” from the … Continue reading

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More thoughts on the Laurier game

Players of the Week Offense – Johnny Augustine Defense – John Rush Special Teams – A’dre Fraser Augustine had an outstanding 127-yard effort in his first ever CIS football game. He picked up those yards on 16 carries for an … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the Laurier game & links

My first thought is that the game I saw yesterday was a little disappointing. It’s almost as if these teams needed another four days of training camp to get their acts together. [I won’t repeat my opinion about a 1o-day … Continue reading

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Last minute links & gameday thoughts – Aug 25/13

Last month I welcomed the addition of SportsEh to the CIS media market. They have added greatly to the coverage of CIS football as well as other sports. If you have read many of their articles you will know they’ve … Continue reading

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Game preview: Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks

Tomorrow should be a beautiful day for a football game. Sunny, perhaps even a little on the warm side. I’ll definitely be leaving my black overalls at home. Season openers always have a certain amount of excitement even if the … Continue reading

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Another Mercury story … plus lots of notes on the roster

The Mercury publishes their fifth story on the Gryphons this week. It focuses on QB Jazz Lindsey but closes with lots of details on the roster.  All the preparation is finished, now it’s time for the OUA football season to … Continue reading

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Some big news & lots of links

Training camp just started 8 days ago and it’s already almost over. As I stated here I don’t think a 10 day training camp is long enough and it hurts OUA football in relation to the other CIS conferences, particularly … Continue reading

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Farquharson won’t play in opener

I’m not really surprised by the news as I saw Rob Farquharson “come up lame” after a big run at last Friday’s practice but still it is disappointing. Better to let him heal it properly than reinjure it – hamstring injuries are … Continue reading

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Scrimmage report from the Mustang blog

Over at the Mustangs’ Training Camp Blog there is something of a report with respect to Sunday’s joint practice & combined scrimmage. I’ve excerpted some of the highlights most relevant to Gryphon fans. Find the full story here. BTW the article confirms … Continue reading

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