Monthly Archives: May 2014

CFL Rookie camps underway

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

Rookie camps get underway across the Canadian Football League today. Four members of the 2013 Gryphons team will be participating in these camps. Two 2013 CFL draft picks – Jake Piotrowski [Montreal] and Cam Thorn [BC] – have been re-signed … Continue reading →

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QB Jazz Lindsey invited to CFL camp

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

News release today from gryphons.ca – Gryphon QB Jazz Lindsey invited to Toronto Argonauts Training Camp Fourth-year Gryphons quarterback Jazz Lindsey will be showcasing his talents on another stage this summer as he’ll be attending training camp with the CFL’s … Continue reading →

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More thoughts on 2014 recruiting class

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

To say the least, I’m very pleased with the quality of student athletes that Guelph has signed in the 2014. I also think they have done a great job of meeting the program’s specific needs. So I was not at all surprised … Continue reading →

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Hometown media talks to CFL prospects

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

You don’t have to rely on my draft thoughts and speculations any longer. Bernie Puchalski of the St. Catharines Standard has spoken directly with Gryphon CFL prospects Jeff Finley and Rob Farquharson, both Niagara natives, and shares their perspective on … Continue reading →

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Post draft thoughts & links – May 14/14

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

No question, Jeff Finley‘s selection by the Alouettes was the headline story yesterday for Gryphon fans. Finley deserves all the credit, congratulations, accolades and best wishes he is receiving. He put in the time and the hard work necessary to … Continue reading →

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Gryphon DT selected in 3rd round

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

Congratulations to Jeff Finley!! The Montreal Alouettes didn’t make Gryphon DT Jeff Finley wait ’til the bitter end to see if he would be drafted. In a nice surprise Finley was selected by the Als in the 3rd round of … Continue reading →

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Some CFL Draft day thoughts

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

I’m finding myself more interested in tonight’s CFL Draft than ever before. In part that makes a lot of sense, because I’ve invested a lot of time watching Canadian football in the past 7 years. If you’ve followed high school, … Continue reading →

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More Gala memories + photos

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

A few of the stories I forgot in my original post about the Gala Dinner: Former UG audio/video manager and multi-purpose guy around Alumni Stadium Don Bagg told me that while Mark Brown‘s #21 jersey number was never officially retired, … Continue reading →

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Gryphons add legacy recruit from California

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

I would hazard to guess that the newest member of the 2014 recruiting class, Marcus Volpe, is the first-ever prospective Gryphon football player to come from California. Volpe is a 5’9″ 165-pound safety and wide receiver who has played three years of varsity football … Continue reading →

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Local & CFL News – May 5/14

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

From a Toronto Sun report on the Argonauts mini-camp in Lakeland, FL: REINHART SNAPS TO IT From working as a contractor to enrolling in a fire fighting college to rejoining the Argos, it has been quite the journey for Jake … Continue reading →

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