Monthly Archives: October 2014

Jazz #1 QB in OUA based on NFL ratings

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

Without a doubt QB Jazz Lindsey has had a very good season. While Lindsey doesn’t lead the OUA in any specific statistical category – total yards, completion percentage, passing TDs, etc., I can’t help but feel he is having a … Continue reading →

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More on the win over Laurier

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

PLAYERS OF THE GAME OFFENSE – James Roberts – QB – Jacob Hespeler, Cambridge ON DEFENSE – Curtis Newton – LB – AB Lucas, London ON SPECIALS – Daniel Ferraro – P/K – St Marcellinus, Mississauga ON In the first start … Continue reading →

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Quick thoughts on win over Laurier

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

Great first half, disappointing second half. The Gryphons dominated the Hawks early and jumped out to a 36-4 lead at the half, showing the difference between top tier and middle of the pack OUA teams. As fans we may have … Continue reading →

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Mike Hogan talks to Stu Lang

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

This week, radio sports talk guy and OUA columnist, Mike Hogan caught up with Gryphon head coach Stu Lang. He relates some of their conversation in his weekly IN THE HUDDLE column. Here is an excerpt: The Guelph Gryphons and … Continue reading →

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Game 8 preview: Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

When the Gryphons last faced the Golden Hawks in the 2013 season opener, Laurier Head Coach Michael Faulds was making his coaching debut. Now finishing up his second season Faulds has a 5-10 record but he’s got things trending the right … Continue reading →

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Late-season Scout Team report

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

After the Friday Night Lights victory over Carleton I had a few minutes to chat with Coach Alex Derma. Derma has been the Show Team Coordinator since Stu Lang became head coach in 2010. He also helps out with the … Continue reading →

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More on the Win over Western

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

PLAYERS OF THE GAME OFFENSE – Jazz Lindsey – QB – Villanova College. Markham ON DEFENSE – Cam Walker – DE – St Thomas Aquinas, London ON SPECIALS – Daniel Ferraro – P/K – St Marcellinus, Mississauga ON This same … Continue reading →

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Jeff Finley “steps up” for CFL Alouettes

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

From the Montreal Gazette – Rookie Finley steps up under trying circumstances TORONTO – Things can seem daunting, at the best of times, for Canadian Football League rookies – especially non-imports. When defensive-ends Gabriel Knapton and Aaron Lavarias both sustained … Continue reading →

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Quick thoughts on win over Western

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

I couldn’t wait until tomorrow afternoon to write about the Gryphons’ big 49-46 win over the Mustangs today, so I made a deal with my 9-year-old son. Now he’s watching Family Channel [instead of Stamps-Bomber &/or FSU-Notre Dame] and I’m … Continue reading →

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More thoughts on Western game + links

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Peter Gryphon

It really isn’t surprising that Western and Guelph have the top 2 defenses in the OUA, allowing 13.7 and 15.2 ppg respectively. I mean, they also finished one-two last year with UG holding opponents to a league low 17.4 points per … Continue reading →

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