Monthly Archives: September 2014

Bye Week thoughts and news – Sept 28/14

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

It felt a little strange to have a weekend without a Gryphon football game to go to. So what did I do? Well, first I went to Ron Joyce Stadium to watch a couple of our OUA rivals play. I was mildly … Continue reading →

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BC lineman first recruit of 2015 class

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

The Homecoming Game is always an important event on the recruiting calendar. Last year Guelph had signed and introduced six players at the game. This week Gryphon coaches received their first new commitment for the Class of 2015. Diego Pineda, … Continue reading →

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2014 Homecoming game review – part 3

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

PLAYERS OF THE GAME Offense – Jazz Lindsey Defense – Cam Walker Special Forces – Ryan Nieuwesteeg This was the second week in a row that Lindsey had played very well, and Saturday he had the numbers to prove it – … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on beating Queen’s at Homecoming

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

I’ve probably had more feedback from Gryphon fans in the last 24 hours than after any game since the 2012 OUA Semi-Final miracle comeback win over this same Gaels team. It isn’t that Guelph hasn’t won a Homecoming Game before. And not … Continue reading →

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Gryphons crush Queen’s 66-0

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

While I was not the least bit surprised that Guelph won, or dominated, it was how completely they dominated the Golden Gaels that was shocking. The 66-0 loss for Queen’s was the largest losing margin in the 133-year history of the program. Just … Continue reading →

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Homecoming Game preview: Queen’s Golden Gaels

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

I loved the selection of the Queen’s Golden Gaels as our Homecoming opponent. While it’s true Guelph students and alumni will turn out to watch any opponent in the Homecoming Game this rivalry has been particularly heated the past two years … Continue reading →

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Ottawa game review – part 2

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

The Gryphons move up one spot in this week’s CIS TOP 10 poll to #6. The Ottawa GeeGees who were ranked #8 prior to this past week’s game dropped out. It’s hard to see the Gryphons moving much higher in the next few weeks even if we … Continue reading →

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Initial thoughts on the win in Ottawa

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

Guelph made a statement with a Leave No Doubt, 42-7 victory over the GeeGees. The game was played in steady rain and cool, but not cold, temperatures. The Gryphons certainly did not start off hot. A blocked FG on the opening … Continue reading →

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Game 3 preview: Ottawa GeeGees

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

Tomorrow’s game with the University of Ottawa has taken on a little more significance with the GeeGees’ victory over Queen’s this past Saturday. The GeeGees are 2-0 and have entered the CIS Top 10 at #8. Guelph is ranked #7. This is … Continue reading →

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Midweek news – Sept 10/14

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

Some people considered it BIG news, and it is, but it really shouldn’t have come as a BIG surprise — THE BLOCK OF 4000 TICKETS SET ASIDE FOR UofG STUDENTS SOLD OUT IN LESS THAN 4 HOURS!! I mean, it happens every … Continue reading →

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