Monthly Archives: August 2018

Gryphons lose opener at Mac

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Peter Gryphon

If you read my expectations for the game then you’ll know that Sunday’s loss was a HUGE disappointment to me. The fact it was a one-point game [16-15} almost didn’t matter. I had a bad feeling from the moment of … Continue reading →

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Preview: Season Opener – Guelph at McMaster

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Peter Gryphon

Football season is finally here! You have to love the season opener. It’s even better when you play a quality team in a meaningful match-up. This game at McMaster is one of the two most important on the 2018 schedule … Continue reading →

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The Laval loss 2 days later

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Peter Gryphon

I had a great time in Quebec City. Three days was not enough time to fully see and enjoy the city. I will definitely go back their again. The game itself was the disappointment of the trip but the experience … Continue reading →

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Game day thread -Guelph at Laval

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Peter Gryphon

Final thoughts… The score, 46-3, was very unflattering. Laval was unequivocally the better team. As I said, the run game was good early on. What I realized as the game went on was that the QB never pulled the ball … Continue reading →

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Preview: preseason game @ Laval

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Peter Gryphon

Quick thoughts … I’ve been looking forward to this game since we first heard rumours of it back in February. My first visit to Quebec City has been great so far. Our hotel is right on the edge of the … Continue reading →

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More from training camp – Aug 15/18

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Peter Gryphon

I love the idea of a Captains’ Lunch which brings together team captians from all past Guelph teams. I’ve heard it talked about previously but I think Day 3 of camp [Sunday] was the first one. Every decade is represented … Continue reading →

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Training camp observations – Aug 11/18

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Peter Gryphon

Day 1 Training Camp opened Friday. I wasn’t there but I do have a favourite highlight. That would be the visit of former OA/VC Aggie player Harley Deeks. The 91-year-old Deeks graduated from OAC in 1950. He spoke to the team, … Continue reading →

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Gryphons win Gold at World Juniors

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Peter Gryphon

Back in July I watched the IFAF U19 World Championships. I had the opportunity to watch my son play in the 2009 IFAF U19 event and have followed it ever since. With two Gryphons [DT Sandor Mod & OT Andy McFalls] … Continue reading →

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Is it August yet?

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Peter Gryphon

Is it August yet? You betcha! Two weeks from tonight I’ll be going out for dinner in Old Quebec, having already watched the Gryphons preseason game with the Laval Rouge et Or. Between now and then, lots has to happen. … Continue reading →

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