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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Coaches & alumni in the news – Jan 30/14
A feature story on former Gryphon Tim Randall in the Hamilton Spectator today – Sochi-bound bobsledder Randall switches on beardmode. And a story earlier in the week in the Guelph Mercury on Randall and former Gryphon track star Cody Sorensen – … Continue reading
Posted in Coaches, Gryphon Alumni
Tagged Bill Brown, Chris Rossetti, Dillon Dimitroff, Kevin MacNeill, Tim Randall
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Another big commitment for the Gryphons
Two weeks ago we learned in a tweet from CTV sports reporter Darren Stevenson [@DarrenStevenson] that one of the province’s top offensive line prospects – Andrew Pickett, Kitchener Resurrection – had narrowed his choices to two schools: .@ResCSS OL @PickettFence79 has narrowed … Continue reading
Posted in Recruiting 2014
Tagged Andrew Pickett, Cambridge Lions, Resurrection Pheonix, Team Ontario
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News and links – Jan 28/14
♦ The Wildman Dinner, Gryphon Football’s team banquet and awards dinner, is coming up very quickly – Saturday, Feb 1. [See Upcoming Events page for more details] It falls earlier in the off-season calendar than past seasons. I like that timing and … Continue reading
Posted in Coaches, History & traditions
Tagged Jazz Lindsey, Rob Farquharson, Thomas Dimitroff Jr., Wildman Trophy
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Lucas Meschino’s 2012 & 2013 Highlights
In my opinion offensive lineman never get enough credit. So I was more than happy to see (and to share) that veteran offensive guard Lucas Meschino has recently released some video highlights on youtube. Meschino [St Michael’s College, Toronto] was a … Continue reading
More links on Guelph recruits – part 4
DL Charlie Taggart [6’2″ 225, Westdale (Hamilton)] – CFC: Hooked on a winning formula “The last two years I attended Guelph’s high school camp I almost felt at home being on their campus,” explained Taggart. “The players there are great … Continue reading
Some very good news on Athletic Centre
Back on Sunday night when I included a bit of info about the fundraising campaign for a new athletic centre I didn’t have any idea that the U’s Board of Governors was about to vote on moving forward with the … Continue reading
Random Sunday thoughts & links – Jan 19/13
Check out The Ontarion, the UofG’s student newspaper, if you want a little history lesson on the evolution of the names of the school’s sports teams. Also, how red, black and gold came to be the school’s colours. All that … Continue reading
More links on Guelph recruits – part 3
This is the third in a series of posts sharing quotes and links on members of the 2014 recruiting class. View the first two installments here and here. OL Colin Jerome – CFC: Future Visions “The reason I decided to commit to … Continue reading
Posted in Recruiting 2014
Tagged Colin Jerome, Khaliel James, Pat Stairs, Spencer Swan
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D-10 football awards luncheon
I had the opportunity yesterday to attend the District 10 Football Awards Luncheon at the Cutten Fields Country Club across the road from Alumni Stadium. The Cutten Club always puts on a nice spread. I’ve enjoyed many fine lunches there, … Continue reading
Another big commitment announced
Following quickly on the heels of Arran MacRae’s “blockbuster signing” Guelph has secured another major commitment. This time from punter/kicker Gabriel Ferraro. A Mississauga native, Ferraro was recently named to Football Canada’s National Junior Team roster. This means he will be the … Continue reading
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