Monthly Archives: December 2016

Kevin MacNeill named to Head Coach

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

I heard a quote yesterday while listening to an NFL broadcast that was attributed to Tom Brady and made me think of Kevin MacNeill. Good coaches lose some games but good coaches don’t lose the team. Even in a tough … Continue reading →

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John Rush signs with the Blue Bombers

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

A year after first signing the Gryphon star linebacker the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have done it again. The Bombers want John Rush back in Winnipeg for his second training camp with the team. Rob Massey has written a detailed story … Continue reading →

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Cam Thorn re-signs with Stamps

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

Another day and another Gryphon receives a new contract from his CFL team. Congratulations to Cam Thorn! The story at Stampeders.com – STAMPS SIGN OFFENSIVE LINEMAN CAM THORN The Calgary Stampeders have signed national offensive lineman Cam Thorn. The three-year … Continue reading →

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Bombers extend Walters & O’Shea

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

Congratulations to former Gryphons Kyle Walters and Mike O’Shea! The pair were supposedly on the hot-seat with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in their roles as General Manager and Head Coach heading into the 2016 season. A solid 11-7 record, the … Continue reading →

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Stamps extend Maver

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

Another former Gryphon in the CFL receives a contract extension. And, once again, Justin Dunk breaks the news on the 3-Down Nation blog – Punter Rob Maver agrees to extension with Stamps Canadian punter Rob Maver and the Stampeders have come … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on the coaching situation

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

Today is December 5 and applications for the Gryphon Football Program’s Head Coaching position close today. The Department of Athletics posted the job on November 25. In case you have forgotten, Kevin MacNeill was named the “Interim” Head Coach 10+ … Continue reading →

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Reinhart receives contract extension from Argos

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Peter Gryphon

From Justin Dunk at 3-Down Nation blog – Argonauts sign trick shot artist to contract extension The Argos have signed long snapper and trick shot master Jake Reinhart to a two-year contract extension, per CFL sources. The 27-year-old has played … Continue reading →

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