Monthly Archives: November 2016

Stathblog Q & A with Dan MacDonald

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

A blog that tells the story of Canadian university student-athletes, Stathblog.com recently published an 11 question Q&A with former Gryphon, and recently retired Saskatchewan Roughrider, Daniel MacDonald. Here are my favourite questions and responses … Q: What was your time … Continue reading →

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The post-season / pre-season transition

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

The post-season arrived a little earlier than usual for the Gryphons this year. The focus of coaches quickly turned to recruiting. Gryphon recruiters have been active throughout southern Ontario. Kyle Cole is headed to BC this week. Here is just … Continue reading →

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Gryphons gather in Orillia to support Jeff Hale

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

Last weekend more than a dozen Gryphons gathered in Orillia to support a teammate. They came from all directions to be there – Calgary, Ottawa, London, Oakville, Burlington, Toronto, Guelph, Brampton and hometown Orillia. They were there to encourage, support … Continue reading →

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3 Gryphons named OUA All Stars

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

Last week the OUA announced their 2016 All Star selections and … In just his second season in the league, rush/cover Job Reinhart (Guelph, Ont.) is the Guelph Gyphons lone first-selection.  Reinhart, who is studying landscape architecture, made 16.5 tackles … Continue reading →

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Two Gryphons named to OUA All-Rookie team

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

The OUA announced their 2016 All-Rookie team today and … For the second straight season, a pair of Gryphons have been named all-rookies as receiver Kian Schaffer-Baker (Mississauga, Ont.) and offensive lineman Coulter Woodmansey (Toronto, Ont.) will represent Guelph.  In eight games for the … Continue reading →

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Thomas Dimitroff Jr. signs 3-yr extension w. NFL Falcons

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

Former Gryphon player and UofG alumnus Thomas Dimitroff Jr. received some good news today as the Atlanta Falcons announced they have resigned the 1989 Ted Wildman Memorial Trophy winner. Dimitroff has also been a two time winner of the NFL … Continue reading →

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Follow-up on the Q-Final loss

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

I’m a little late with this post. Much later than I intended to be. As much as I hated the result and the fact that the loss eliminated the Gryphons from the playoffs, it was an exciting and intense game. … Continue reading →

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