University of Guelph - Gryphon Football

Hey as you know I'm retiring at the end of semester & moving to Boblo Island. This FB account will no longer be updated. Please go to https://www.facebook.com/gryphonfootball or for all news. It's been a pleasure sharing my with you

Gryphon linebacker focused on becoming a pro

Good luck AJ!!!
https://www.guelphtoday.com/pursuit/gryphon-linebacker-focused-on-becoming-a-pro-4882968

Gryphon linebacker focused on becoming a pro A.J. Allen will get a second chance to make the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and he says he won't make the same mistake twice

Thank you coach Mike for your incredible leadership and support of Gryphon Football.

"After much careful thought and discussion with my family I have decided the time has come to hang up my whistle and retire after 12 seasons coaching the Oline at Guelph. This was a very difficult decision to make as I love being on the field with my guys. However I want to spend more time with family and doing some traveling with my wife Anne Marie. I have been coaching various sports for over 40 years and there are too many memories to speak of and people to thank. So, if I forget someone, please forgive me, being an old coot, I sometimes just do!
First, I want to thank the players I have coached. You have given me the best you had and I took great satisfaction in seeing you grow and develop as players and people. Coaching comes with huge responsibility but also great reward. The greatest of those rewards is seeing you succeed in life as you transition from this great game.
I also want to thank my fellow coaches at Guelph who have supported me, and from whom I have learned a great deal. Many thanks to Coach Sheahan for having faith in me and for nominating me for the most recent awards I have been so fortunate to receive.
I want to thank Stu Lang for having the courage to hire an oline coach 12 years ago who had no experience at the university level and for sticking with me as I learned through trial and error. Your mentorship was invaluable Stu.
I want to thank my sons, Brett and Daniel, for all the support and understanding over the years. Being the son of a coach on their team is not always easy but they never wavered in their support. Watching you both play brought me such joy.
Lastly I want to thank my wife, Anne Marie. Coaches' wives give up so much and put up with even more, it is hard to believe sometimes. Beside every good coach is an even better wife and partner. She never wavered once despite the time commitments and the emotional ups and downs.
I will stay connected to the Gryphon program as a regional recruiter in eastern Ontario as we now live in that area and hopefully find that next great Gryphon!
To young players and coaches out there, never give up on your dreams. If you want it, you can do it. Never give up, never quit, just keep asking yourself " How bad do I want it?".
Coach Mike"

New Performance Centre on Point 🔥
New additions arrive everyday 🎁
Home of the Gryphons 🦁🦅
#StrongerTogether 💪💪🏽💪🏿

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New Performance Centre on Point 🔥 New additions arrive everyday 🎁 Home of the Gryphons 🦁🦅 #StrongerTogether 💪💪🏽💪🏿

🏈 @gryphonfootball match school record with 5️⃣ players named @usportsca All-Canadians!⁠ 🇨🇦👏
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Mike MacDonald named recipient of Gino Fracas Award (Volunteer Coach of the Year). ⁠
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Link in bio for details!⁠
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#GryphonPride #GryphonFootball #UofG #Guelph #USPORTS #GoGryphs ⁠

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🏈 @gryphonfootball match school record with 5️⃣ players named @usportsca All-Canadians!⁠ 🇨🇦👏 ⁠ Mike MacDonald named recipient of Gino Fracas Award (Volunteer Coach of the Year). ⁠ ⁠ Link in bio for details!⁠ ⁠ #GryphonPride #GryphonFootball #UofG #Guelph #USPORTS #GoGryphs ⁠

Congratulations to Coach Michael MacDonald on winning the @usportsca Gino Fracas Award for Volunteer Coach of the Year! 🏆🏈 #StrongerTogether

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Congratulations to Coach Michael MacDonald on winning the @usportsca Gino Fracas Award for Volunteer Coach of the Year! 🏆🏈 #StrongerTogether

Congratulations to our @usportsca Second Team All Canadians! 🏆🏈

Defence:
HB – Devynn Cromwell

Offence:
REC – Kiondre Smith

#StrongerTogether

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Congratulations to our @usportsca Second Team All Canadians! 🏆🏈 Defence: HB – Devynn Cromwell Offence: REC – Kiondre Smith #StrongerTogether

Congratulations to our @usportsca First Team All Canadians!

Defence:
LB – A.J. Allen
CB – Siriman-Harrison Bagayogo

Special Teams:
K – Eric Stranz
RET – Kiondre Smith

#StrongerTogether

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Congratulations to our @usportsca First Team All Canadians! Defence: LB – A.J. Allen CB – Siriman-Harrison Bagayogo Special Teams: K – Eric Stranz RET – Kiondre Smith #StrongerTogether

Welcome to the family

MASON DUVALL is the 🚨 Mason is a tough RB from CSS in Belleville. Welcome to the Mason. We are

Welcome to the family

Your President's Award winner for the 's Outstanding Stand-Up Defensive Player of the Year goes to A.J. Allen! Congratulations! 🏆🏈
39.5 total tackles (1st)
6.6 tackles per game (2nd)
30 solo tackles (2nd)
4 sacks (for tacklers) (1st)

RIP my friend.

Sad news this weekend as former Gryphon Athletic Therapist Fred Dunbar passed away. Visitation is this Thursday-Saturday in Guelph.

https://memorials.gilbertmacintyreandson.com/frederick-dunbar/4786065/

Epic, creating a space for our team to succeed.

Welcome to the family

JACK COBB is the Another Nelson HS football star will be joining the 🚨 Welcome Jack - We are excited to announce your commitment to the U of G

New 🏈 Performance Centre 👀 It was amazing seeing the pure excitement and appreciation on the face of all the players and coaches. Stay tuned for the First Impression video and can’t wait for the final touches… https://t.co/aLtqgeGDpO

🎶 O'SHEA, O'SHEA, O'SHEA, O'SHEA 🎶

Head Coach Mike O'Shea has been nominated as a Coach of the Year finalist.

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🎶 O'SHEA, O'SHEA, O'SHEA, O'SHEA 🎶 Head Coach Mike O'Shea has been nominated as a Coach of the Year finalist.

Bombers QB Collaros escapes unscathed from a game that put the 'less' in meaningless

Johnny Augustine can play. It’s absurd that a guy with his talent went undrafted and is a third-string running back in this league." https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/mission-accomplished-575789932.html:

Bombers QB Collaros escapes unscathed from a game that put the 'less' in meaningless So you’re telling me I have to come up with 5 Takeaways from a game that meant nothing? Do you want me to pull a rabbit out of a hat as well? Despite my whining, there actually are a few things worth mentioning about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers ending the regular season with a 13-12 loss to the Calg...

The LIT Team — Gryphon Football

Such and amazing initiative !!! Well done and beat of Luck Coach Lang, Sarah and Bill!! https://www.gryphonfootball.com/the-lit-team

The LIT Team — Gryphon Football In the immediate moments after the Guelph Gryphons won the 2015 Yates Cup over the rival Western Mustangs in London, there was understandable jubilation from the players, staff, and traveling fans wearing the red, black, and gold. Emotions were high after a last-ditch defensive stand clinched the sc...

So many great moments from the season to look back on 🙌 Thank you @gryphonfootball for putting on a show with some amazing plays and thrilling games!⁠
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You can relive all of the memories through our photo gallery in the bio link. 📸⁠
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Aside from a memorable season and going 3-0 at home, the Gryphon football team produced 10 OUA All-Stars, the second-highest total in the conference. ⁠
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#GryphonPride #GryphonFootball #Guelph #UofG #OUA #USPORTS #GoGryphs ⁠
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#Imagedescription: Image gallery of various photos from the 2021 Gryphons football team during play and celebrations.

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So many great moments from the season to look back on 🙌 Thank you @gryphonfootball for putting on a show with some amazing plays and thrilling games!⁠ ⁠ You can relive all of the memories through our photo gallery in the bio link. 📸⁠ ⁠ Aside from a memorable season and going 3-0 at home, the Gryphon football team produced 10 OUA All-Stars, the second-highest total in the conference. ⁠ ⁠ #GryphonPride #GryphonFootball #Guelph #UofG #OUA #USPORTS #GoGryphs ⁠ ⁠ #Imagedescription: Image gallery of various photos from the 2021 Gryphons football team during play and celebrations.

Congratulations to Offensive Line Coach Michael MacDonald on winning the @ouasport Volunteer Coach of the Year! 🏆🏈 #StrongerTogether

Such an amazing accomplishment and so well deserved. https://www.instagram.com/p/CWbJ9K5pKvr/?utm_medium=copy_link

Congratulations to Offensive Line Coach Michael MacDonald on winning the @ouasport Volunteer Coach of the Year! 🏆🏈 #StrongerTogether

Congratulations to our @ouasport First Team All Stars!

Offence:
REC – Kiondre Smith

Defence:
LB – A.J. Allen
SAM – Anthony Moretuzzo
HB – Devynn Cromwell
CB – Siriman-Harrison Bagayogo

Special Teams:
K – Eric Stranz
RET – Kiondre Smith

#StrongerTogether

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Congratulations to our @ouasport First Team All Stars! Offence: REC – Kiondre Smith Defence: LB – A.J. Allen SAM – Anthony Moretuzzo HB – Devynn Cromwell CB – Siriman-Harrison Bagayogo Special Teams: K – Eric Stranz RET – Kiondre Smith #StrongerTogether

Congratulations to Devynn Cromwell on earning @ouasport All-Rookie team honours! Devynn led the OUA with a total of six pass break ups on the season, and finished in a tie for the conference lead in passes defended. He also contributed with 16 total tackles (13 solo, 6 assisted) as a starter in his first season! 🏆🏈 #StrongerTogether

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Congratulations to Devynn Cromwell on earning @ouasport All-Rookie team honours! Devynn led the OUA with a total of six pass break ups on the season, and finished in a tie for the conference lead in passes defended. He also contributed with 16 total tackles (13 solo, 6 assisted) as a starter in his first season! 🏆🏈 #StrongerTogether

Congratulations to our @ouasport Second Team All Stars! 🏆🏈

Offence
REC – Clark Barnes
T – Spencer Masterson

Defence
DE – Kristian Stewart
FS – Ben Lack

#StrongerTogether

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Congratulations to our @ouasport Second Team All Stars! 🏆🏈 Offence REC – Clark Barnes T – Spencer Masterson Defence DE – Kristian Stewart FS – Ben Lack #StrongerTogether

Nothing Without Family 👊🏈 #StrongerTogether

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Nothing Without Family 👊🏈 #StrongerTogether

Highlights from our Semi-Final, 31-18 victory over Laurier #StrongerTogether

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Highlights from our Semi-Final, 31-18 victory over Laurier #StrongerTogether

Ethan Monaghan is your @ouasport Special Teams Player of the Week 🙌🏈
• Blocked Punt Returned for Touchdown
• 1st TD of his career
• AND he called it!
#StrongerTogether

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Ethan Monaghan is your @ouasport Special Teams Player of the Week 🙌🏈 • Blocked Punt Returned for Touchdown • 1st TD of his career • AND he called it! #StrongerTogether

Tucker, Ciguineau, Monaghan named OUA football players of the week

Putting the pedal to the metal to start their postseason push! 🏈

Queen's Gaels Rasheed Tucker, uOttawa Gee-Gees Chris Ciguineau, and Guelph Gryphons Ethan Monaghan named Canadian Football Perspective's OUA Players of the Week.

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Tucker, Ciguineau, Monaghan named OUA football players of the week Burlington, Ont. – Rasheed Tucker, Chris Ciguineau, and Ethan Monaghan have been named Canadian Football Perspective’s OUA Players of the Week for Week 8 (quarterfinals).

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Players of the Game vs Laurier:
Shawn Lal (Offence)
Jared Beeksma (Defence)
Ethan Monaghan (Special Teams)
#StrongerTogether

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Players of the Game vs Laurier: Shawn Lal (Offence) Jared Beeksma (Defence) Ethan Monaghan (Special Teams) #StrongerTogether

Highlights from our Semi-Final, 31-18 victory over Laurier #StrongerTogether

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Highlights from our Semi-Final, 31-18 victory over Laurier #StrongerTogether

FB RECAP: Gryphons Advance to OUA Semifinals with Playoff Road Win Over Laurier - University of Guelph Athletics

🏈FB RECAP: are moving on in the playoffs thanks to an impressive 31-18 road win over Saturday afternoon in Waterloo.
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FB RECAP: Gryphons Advance to OUA Semifinals with Playoff Road Win Over Laurier - University of Guelph Athletics WATERLOO, Ont. – The No. 7-nationally ranked Guelph Gryphon football team is moving on in the OUA playoffs thanks to an impressive team effort on the road Saturday afternoon in Waterloo. The Gryphons, seeded No. 3 in the OUA West Division's four-team playoff field, picked up a 31-18 road win over ...