Monthly Archives: August 2016

Gryphons roll over V-Blues

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

The Gryphons rolled to a 41-22 win that was easier than the final score suggests. While I admit I was disappointed to see the Gryphons seem to lose their focus in the 4th Quarter, I also think there may be … Continue reading →

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Quick thoughts on eve of the opener

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

  Take a look at the Depth Chart for tomorrow’s game. [You have to scroll down] I find it more than just interesting. It answers some questions for me and gives us a picture of what the 2016 Gryphons will … Continue reading →

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Preview of the season opener vs UofT Varsity Blues

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

Guelph has dominated this series over the past 20 years outside of the 2010-2012 period when the Varsity Blues gave Guelph some surprisingly tough and competitive games, including an upset in 2011. I don’t think it is a coincidence that … Continue reading →

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2016 Recruiting Breakdown – Quarterback

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

The Recruits Zach Buchan – QB – 6’3″ 192 – NCAA transfer via Kennesaw State U – Dawson County HS [Dawsonville GA] The Breakdown The Gryphons return 3 quarterbacks for the 2016 season including the starter of all 11 games … Continue reading →

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More Training Camp links & news

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

There have been five more “media” stories from training camp that I haven’t linked to or referred to yet. They are all on the GryphonFootball Team App or Gryphons.ca. Check them out! Working backwards, there is a short report [excerpt … Continue reading →

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2016 Recruiting Breakdown – Defensive backs

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

The Recruits Jason Richards – ATH/REC – 5’8″ 167 – Northern SS [Toronto ON] Pierce Wallingford – DB – 6′ 175 – Lo-Ellen HS [Sudbury ON] Walker Breen – ATH/DB – 5’11” 175 – John F Ross CVI [Guelph ON] … Continue reading →

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Observations from the scrimmage with Mac

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

♦ The Gryphons had their first opportunity today to hit some players wearing different coloured jerseys as they scrimmaged with the McMaster Marauders. It was a nice afternoon for football with the sun shining and temperatures well below the highs … Continue reading →

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Around the OUA – Training camp ’16 links

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

Windsor Lancers – OC Dan Lumley talks about the 2-man race for starting QB position Western Mustangs – Christmas comes early as UWO is happy to have some big D-linemen back from the CFL. The Stangs are also a little … Continue reading →

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KW Record: Former Laurier fixture brings his magic to Gryphons

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

I had a chance to talk to Jeff Lee, photographer for the KW Record, at Alumni Stadium yesterday. He was there just for this story on Gary Jeffries. That made me think about how much respect people have for the … Continue reading →

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Observations from Day5 of TC ’16

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

I made it back to Alumni Stadium yesterday, not long after saying I didn’t think I’d be back until Sunday. Things just “worked out”. ♦ The weather was beautiful. The temps did start to heat up mid-morning but you really … Continue reading →

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