Monthly Archives: May 2015

Four Gryphons make it through CFL rookie camps

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Peter Gryphon

Their 3-day Rookie & QB Camps are done. Now Cam Walker, Alex Charette, Dan MacDonald and Jazz Lindsey get ready for regular CFL training camps start on Sunday, May 31 when veterans arrive. A week ago Friday Dan MacDonald signed with the Toronto Argonauts. Then, … Continue reading →

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From the Twittersphere today – May 25/15

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Peter Gryphon

More good news for Guelph’s Alex Charette, recently drafted by the Montreal Alouettes: @guelph_gryphons standout receiver,Alex Charette signed with @MTLAlouettes for four years.He had six tds for 567 yards in 2014. — Casey Leigh (@Casey_LeighD) May 25, 2015 *   … Continue reading →

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Biking Around Atlanta With Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Peter Gryphon

From Grantland, the ESPN owned sports and pop-culture blog: NFL Atlanta Falcons Thomas Dimitroff cycling MAY 20, 2015 by CHARLES BETHEA It’s been a rough offseason for the Atlanta Falcons. Last week, it was revealed that the team leads the … Continue reading →

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Gala Dinner 2015

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Peter Gryphon

I probably don’t need to say “I had a great time” at last week’s Gryphon Football Gala Dinner because most people who read this blog will already know I enjoy these events. I’ve attended all five of these dinners and … Continue reading →

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Farquharson to be inducted in HS Wall of Fame

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Peter Gryphon

Congratulations to Rob Farquharson on being inducted into the Stamford Collegiate Wall of Fame! This past week there was an informative story in the Niagara Falls Review – Stamford sports wall adds three new members. One athlete and two builders were inducted. … Continue reading →

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Great article on Alex Charette

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Peter Gryphon

From the St. Catharines Standard – Phoenix grad soars high

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Some thoughts on tonight’s 2015 CFL Draft

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Peter Gryphon

#CFLDraft day has arrived (photo courtesy @CFL). #CFL pic.twitter.com/cNGtkbQUdu — Justin Dunk (@JDunk12) May 12, 2015 First off, I’ll admit that some of what follows are recycled and updated “thoughts” from last year but it still applies … In recent … Continue reading →

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Newton named West Defensive Player in East-West Bowl

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Peter Gryphon

Team East came out on top 29-21 in the 13th annual East-West Bowl at McGill University. It was the fifth win in six years for the East but the West continues to lead the series 7-6. You will find stories on … Continue reading →

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East-West 2015 links

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Peter Gryphon

Gryphons Curtis Newton, Donnie Egerter, Tristan Doughlin and Kyle Fraser are in Montreal this week for the 2015 East-West Bowl. [My previous post and the Gryphons.ca story.] Guelph’s Linebacker Coach Adam Grandy and DBs Coach Devin Kavanagh are members of … Continue reading →

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Recruit profile: Josh Cassista

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Peter Gryphon

The Basics Name: Josh Cassista Position: Defensive Back Height: 5 foot 11 inches Weight: 215 pounds High School: Saugeen District SS [Port Elgin ON] Summer Club: Cambridge Lions [OVFL] Background Won 4 Bluewater Athletic Association titles with the Saugeen Royals. … Continue reading →

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