Monthly Archives: September 2017

Game 4 preview: Gryphons @ Waterloo

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

I don’t mind admitting that this is the first time in years that I have looked forward to a game against the Waterloo Warriors. It wasn’t that way just a few months ago. When the OUA schedule came out I … Continue reading →

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Thought & links on loss to Mac

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

Due to overuse I’ve stopped using the word “disappointed” to describe my feelings on Gryphon games over the last season and a half. Yesterday my new word was “embarrassed” but on reflection that is a little too strong. Certainly the … Continue reading →

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Game 4 Preview: Homecoming vs McMaster

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

The Homecoming Game is always a special event with the biggest crowd of the year . This year will be no exception. 🏈 Some survival tips ahead of tmrw's Homecoming Football game! #GryphonHC17 pic.twitter.com/ZIqKEkKTsH — Guelph Gryphons (@guelph_gryphons) September 22, … Continue reading →

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Gryphons win at UofT

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

It took the Gryphon offense a few series to get up to speed. Two of their first 3 series began in UofT territory but the Gryphons only had 3 points to show for that. Contrast that with the Windsor game … Continue reading →

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Big win over Windsor

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

The Gryphon offense came out firing on all cylinders and jumped out to a quick 23-0 lead. They kept their foot on the gas all game. The final result was an 82-10 blowout. QB James Roberts did not appear to be hampered … Continue reading →

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Doughlin, Newton make Ticats debuts tonight

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

Congratulations and best of luck to defensive back Tristan Doughlin and linebacker Curtis Newton! This pair of former Gryphons will make their regular season debuts in the Black & Gold of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. They will be in the lineup … Continue reading →

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Game 3 Preview: Windsor Lancers come to town

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

I’m looking forward to attending a home game tomorrow. It doesn’t particularly have anything to do with the opponent being Windsor. Both teams will come into the game with 0-2 records. That is surprising. I think people expected the Lancers … Continue reading →

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Quick thoughts & links on loss at Western

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

In some of my post-Ottawa comments I wrote  …. As everyone saw the primary problem for the Gryphons was the offense.  And, everyone has ideas about what needs to change on the offense. I think having some patience may be … Continue reading →

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Final thoughts on the 2OT loss to Ottawa

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

*     *     * Mike Hogan’s  quick synopsis of the game: The Ottawa Gee-Gees picked up a huge win, beating the Gryphons in Guelph 24-21 in double overtime. Ottawa’s Lewis Ward and Guelph’s Gabriel Ferraro traded 40-yard plus field goals in … Continue reading →

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Game 2 preview: Labour Day @ Western Ontario

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Peter Gryphon

This is the earliest meeting between these two teams that I can remember. It seems to me that Guelph and UWO usually meet in late September or October. It is a little different to have the Mustangs will come in … Continue reading →

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