2017-18 Gryphon Football Program

U of G Quick Facts University of Guelph Founded: 1964 Enrollment: 18,200 President & Vice-Chancellor: Franco Vaccarino Associate V.P. Student Affairs: Brenda Whiteside University Website: www.uoguelph.ca

Gryphon Football Quick Facts Director of Athletics: Scott McRoberts Football Stadium: Alumni Stadium Playing Surface: Field Turf Nickname: Gryphons Colours: Red, Black & Gold Conference: OUA Head Coach: Kevin MacNeill (2nd Year) 2016 Overall Record (Reg. Season + Playoffs): 3-6

Gryphon Football Contact Info 50 Stone Road E. Guelph, ON Canada, N1G 2W1 519.824.4120 Ext. 52590 Fax: 519.766.9563 Email: football@uoguelph.ca

2017 HOME SCHEDULE:

2017 AWAY SCHEDULE:

Mon. Sept. 4, 7pm @ Western Mustangs | TD Stadium, London, ON Sat. Sept. 16, 1pm @ Toronto Varsity Blues | Varsity Stadium, Toronto, ON Sat. Sept. 30, 1pm @ Waterloo Warriors | Warrior Field, Waterloo, ON Bye Week Sat Oct 7, 17 Sat. Oct. 21, 1pm @ Carleton Ravens | MNP Park, Ottawa, ON

BOX OFFICE

Football Regular Season: U of G students FREE / Adults $20 / Youth $5 / Under 6 Free Homecoming Game: Students - $15 / Adults $30 General Inquiries:

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Office of the Mayor City Hall 1 Carden St Guelph, ON Canada N1H 3A1 T 519-837-5643 TTY 519-826-9771 F 519-822-8277 E mayor@guelph.ca

Greetings Gryphon football fans!

In addition to being the mayor of Guelph, I am a longtime and loyal fan of Guelph Gryphons football.

I have always been impressed by the skill, determination, and teamwork the Gryphons display on the field. I’ve also been impressed by the character and community involvement players demonstrate off the field.

Gryphons give back to our community, volunteering their time and talent to help make Guelph a better place.

I have attended many Gryphons football games at Alumni Stadium with my family, and the atmosphere and vibe there is second to none. I am looking forward to another fantastic season in 2017-2018.

All the best for a great season! Go Gryphons!

Sincerely,

Cam Guthrie Mayor

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From the Desk of the Director

SCOTT McROBERTS The 2017 university football season

Our coaching staff has seen some key

has finally arrived and the level of

additions and, along with our players,

excitement surrounding our Gryphon

have worked incredibly hard this off-

football program has reached an all-

season. This past off-season has also

time high.

produced one of the most exciting

Over the last several years, Alumni Stadium has undergone some truly remarkable transformations. The latest addition is no exception. This summer, the doors officially opened on a brand

recruiting seasons in program history and we look forward to taking the field in August. I hope you will join us and be part of the Gryphon experience.

Go Gryphons!

new, state-of-the-art football facility attached to Alumni Stadium, meaning our student-athletes, coaches and staff now have access to a university football experience unlike any other

~ Scott McRoberts

in the country.

The support for our Gryphon football program continues to grow larger each year. Whether it be the student body here on campus, or the greater Guelph community as a whole, the enthusiasm and passion for university football in this city is evident. With five straight trips to the playoffs, including a conference championship in 2015, the Gryphon football team has certainly earned the title of a perennial power in the OUA.

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With success comes expectation. The Guelph Gryphons football team has been to the post-season for five consecutive years, including a dream run to the fourth Yates Cup victory in school history. So, the 2017 squad is hungry to keep that playoff streak alive and Coach Kevin MacNeill will lean on a talented and experienced roster to do battle with its OUA foes.

With a mix of veteran players, strong recruits, and top-class facilities, this emerging program can look forward to a bright future, set in the most desirable environment in Canadian university football.

OFFENCE: What’s old is new again. The adage perfectly sums up the Gryphons’ offence heading into the 2017 OUA season. The imposing trio of quarterback James Roberts, running back Johnny Augustine and receiver Jacob Scarfone, all prominent members of the 2015 Yates Cup championship team, will be reunited. Roberts, a fourth year Cambridge, ON native, ranks fifth on the Gryphons’ all-time passing list (4,711 yards) and the talented QB gets his favourite weapon back with the return of Scarfone. The receiver missed all of the 2016 with a serious knee injury but Scarfone gained invaluable experience in recent months competing on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats practice roster after the team drafted the London, ON native 47th overall in the last CFL Draft. Scarfone racked up a school record 942 yards in the 2015 regular season and was on the receiving end of 10 touchdown passes from Roberts. Augustine will play his fifth and final season for the Gryphons after taking part in the Edmonton Eskimos’ training camp this past spring.

The powerful running back enters 2017 ranked fourth on Guelph’s all-time rushing list with 2,052 yards on the ground, and 19 touchdowns. But Augustine isn’t the only weapon in what will be a deep backfield.

Brandon Gordon (fifth year) and Jamal Hooker (third year) are all expected to earn meaningful touches.

And when they get those opportunities, they will run behind an imposing offensive line anchored by twotime OUA All-Star Andrew Pickett and the very athletic Jaylan Guthrie, who many people believe will play professional football either in Canada or south of the border when his Gryphon days are done.

DEFENCE:

Strong defensive play has been a hallmark of recent Gryphon teams and the 2017 edition of the corps will make moving the ball a difficult proposition for OUA offences. The linebackers are the backbone of this unit, led by Lynden, ON native Luke Korol (fourth year) and Derek Drouillard (fifth year) from London. The two captains have made a lasting impression on the Gryphon defence. Korol was all over the field in 2016, registering eight tackles per game, which ranked second in the conference.

Drouillard showed his athleticism by making the jump from the defensive line to linebacker, where he made many big plays in his seven regular season games last year, including three sacks and an interception.

The secondary is in good shape with the return of former All-Canadian and Guelph native Nick Parisotto (fourth year) and converted free safety Royce Metchie (fourth year). Both were invited to the East-West Bowl in Quebec City last May.

SPECIAL FORCES: This prominent unit welcomes back two key pieces for the 2017 season. In Gabriel Ferraro (fourth year) and Job Reinhart (third year), the Gryphons have two reliable performers that are among the best at their positions in U SPORTS football. Ferraro has become clutch kicker/punter in his Guelph career and his performance in the EastWest Bowl was indicative of how the Mississauga, ON native can rise to the occasion. Among the best U SPORTS players in the country, Ferraro was a perfect 2-for-2 in field goals (the longest from 42 yards) and 4-for-4 in extra points in the West’s dominant 37-13 win. Reinhart had a standout season on the Special Forces unit and was relied on to do many things, including long snapping duties. The local product was Guelph’s only representative on the OUA All-Star First Team, earning his spot with impressive play at the Rush Cover position.

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ROYCE METCHIE

DB Yr 4 6’1 203 lbs

Brampton, ON | St. Edmund Campion SS BAG.SOC

2

JACOB SCARFONE

REC Yr 5 6’1 200 lbs London, ON | St. Thomas Aquinas SS

BCOM.MEF

6

7

Montreal, QC | Pierrefonds Comprehensive HS

AJ CHASE

REC Yr 1 5’10 180 lbs BCOM.MEF

11

ZEPH FRASER

REC Yr 2 6’1 190 lbs

Mississauga, ON | Champlain-Lennoxville

BA.SOC

ORION EDWARDS

DB Yr 5 5’9 180 lbs Newmarket, ON | Newmarket HS

BAH.CJPP

12

JORDAN TERRIO

REC Yr 2 6’1 190 lbs

Niagara Falls, ON | Saint Paul BSCH.HK

16

17

Atlanta, GA | Dawson County HS BCOM.UND

Maple Ridge, BC | Notre Dame Regional SS

ZACH BUCHAN

QB Yr 2 6’3 205 lbs

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THEODORE LANDERS

QB Yr 3 6’3

BSCH.HK

200 lbs

3

ZEKE MARGARITIS

REC Yr 1 6’3 206 lbs Hamilton, ON | Canisius High School BAG.ARTS

8

JAMAL HOOKER

RB Yr 3 5’7 175 lbs

Regina, SK | Dr. Martin LeBoldus HS

BSCG.PSCI

4

JAMES ROBERTS

5

ALAIN CIMANKINDA

QB Yr 4 5’11 185 lbs Cambridge, ON | Jacob Hespeler SS

DL Yr 1 6’1 245 lbs

9

10

Gatineau, QC | Champlain-Lennoxville BA. CJPP

BAG.ARTS

MIKEY CARNEY

DB Yr 5 5’10 180 lbs Burnaby, BC | St. Thomas More Collegiate

BSCH.BIOM

GABRIEL FERRARO

K/P Yr 4 5’11 183 lbs Mississauga, ON | St. Marcellinus SS BCOM.LOM

13

14 15

Brampton, ON | St. Roch Catholic SS BAH.SOC

Mississauga, ON | Our Lady of Mount Carmel SS

AKEEM KNOWLES

DB Yr 3 5’10 185 lbs

KIAN SCHAFFER-BAKER REC Yr 2 6’4 195 lbs BAH.PSYC

DeANDRE ROSE

QB Yr 1 6’0 178 lbs

Brampton, ON | St. Roch SS BA

18 19 20 KADE BELYK

REC Yr 3 6’0 180 lbs Regina, SK | Dr. Martin LeBoldus HS BAG.ARTS

GRAHAM BRODIE

DB Yr 3 5’11 175 lbs

Guelph, ON | Bishop Macdonell Catholic HS

BAH.CJPP

RYAN ISENOR

REC Yr 2 5’9 170 lbs Delhi, ON | Delhi District HS BSCH.HK

KOSI ONYEKA

LB Yr 1 5’10 185 lbs

Brampton, ON | St. Roch SS BAH.CJPP

22 23 24 25 BRANDON SCHOFIELD

DB Yr 1 6’1 173 lbs Burlington, ON | Nelson High School BCOM.UND

PATRICK PIERRE

RB Yr 2 5’10 193 lbs Scarborough, ON | Sir Wilfred Laurier BAH.PSYC

JARED BEEKSMA

LB Yr 1 6’1 200 lbs Cambridge, ON | Jacob Hespeler SS BCOM.LOM

NICK PARISOTTO

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21

DB Yr 4 6’0 195 lbs

Guelph, ON | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic HS

BCOM.LOM

26 27 28 29 30 DOTUN AKETEPE

JOHNNY AUGUSTINE

BRANDON GORDON

HARRY ROBINSON RB Yr 2 5’8 187 lbs Kingston, ON | Frontenac SS

RB Yr 4 5’10 210 lbs

31

32 33 34 35

Niagara Falls, ON | St. Michael’s HS BSC

BCOM.UND

MAKSYM NAZARTCHYK RB Yr 1 5’8 190 lbs

Welland, ON BAH.SOC

ELIJAH WALKER DB Yr 3 5’10 183 lbs Toronto, ON | Bill Crothers SS BAG.ARTS

RB Yr 5 5’9 185 lbs Mississauga, ON | St. Joan of Arc Catholic SS

JUSTIS CROASDALE DB Yr 5 6’0 195 lbs Pickering, ON | Sinclair SS

DB Yr 2 6’0 177 lbs

Barrie, ON | Innisdale HS

BCH.SENG

DEREK DROUILLARD

LB Yr 5 6’3 224 lbs London, ON | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic SS

BAH.PSYC

BAH.PSYC

JOSH CASSISTA LB Yr 3 5’11 225 lbs Port Elgin, ON | Saugeen District SS BENG.MCH:C

BA. ECON

RILEY BAINES

LB Yr 5 5’10

220 lbs

Ottawa, ON | St. Patrick’s HS BAG.ARTS

36 40 41 45 50 JASON RICHARDS

DB Yr 2 5’9

175 lbs

Thornhill, ON | Northern SS BAH.SOC

AIDEN MIELCZAREK

LB Yr 1 6’3 190 lbs Brampton, ON | Huron Heights HS BCOM.UND

ALEX JAFS

LB Yr 2 6’0 195 lbs Newmarket, ON | Newmarket HS BSCH.HK

DEAN YAROMICH

LB Yr 3 6’2 230 lbs Grassie, ON | Blessed Trinity Catholic SS BAH.CJPP

NICK SARRE

LB Yr 1 5’9 180 lbs

London, ON | Mother Theresa Catholic SS

BSCH.HK

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52 53 54 55 56 AJ ALLEN

LB Yr 2 6’1 210 lbs Brampton, ON | MM Robinson BA. CJPP

LUKE KOROL

LB Yr 4 6’0 215 lbs

Lynden, ON | Corpus Christi Catholic SS

BCOM.LOM

JOB REINHART

LB Yr 3 6’0 230 lbs

Guelph, ON | GCVI BLA

DANIEL MILLER

OL Yr 1 6’4 285 lbs Brampton, ON | St. Marguerite d’Youville

BA. CJPP

BRAEDON ASHFORD

OL Yr 1 6’4 255 lbs Hamilton, ON | Saltfleet District HS BA

57 58 59 60 61 JAYLAN GUTHRIE

OL Yr 3 6’5 296 lbs

Pickering, ON | Pickering HS BAH.ECON

ANDY McFALLS

OL Yr 1 6’4 275 lbs Mississauga, ON | Meadowvale SS BA.CJPP

COLLIN REECE

OL Yr 1 6’3 295 lbs Smithville, ON | South Lincoln HS BCOM.ACCT

COLIN JEROME

OL Yr 4 6’1 290 lbs North Bay, ON | Catholique Algonquin SS BAH.SOC

NATHAN MONK

OL Yr 2 5’11 275 lbs Guelph, ON | GCVI BAG.ARTS

62 63 64 65 66 ANDREW PICKETT

OL Yr 4 6’4 300 lbs

Kitchener, ON | Resurrection Catholic SS

BSCH.HK

SPENCER SWAN

OL Yr 3 6’5 325 lbs Guelph, ON | GCVI BBRM.EM

BEN PETRIE

OL Yr 2 6’4 285 lbs

Waterloo, ON | Sir John A. MacDonald SS

BAH.GEOG

TYLER GRISOLIA

OL Yr 1 6’3 310 lbs

Richmond Hill, ON | St. Francis HS (NY)

THOMAS WILLIAMS

BA

OL Yr 1 6’4 270 lbs King City, ON | King City SS BA.HIST

67 68 69 77 81 COULTER WOODMANSEY OL Yr 2 6’5 325 lbs

Toronto, ON | Blyth Academy BCOM.REH:C

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ERIC STARCZALA

OL Yr 4 6’5

315 lbs

Cambridge, ON | Jacob Hespeler SS BAH.CJPP

NIKKO MORITO-BARBER OL Yr 4 6’6 275 lbs

Angus, ON | Nantyr Shores SS ND. ARTS

TEVIN DOYLEY

CHRISTOPHER MACLEAN

K/P Yr 1 6’3 200 lbs Brampton, ON | St. Thomas Aquinas CSS

BA

DB Yr 1 6’2 185 lbs Oakville, ON | Holy Trinity CSS BA.SOC

JAYDEN KELLY

REC Yr 2 5’9 160 lbs Barrie, ON | St. Joan of Arc SS BAG.ARTS

91

LUKAS BRENNAN

THOMAS BRESCIANI

REC Yr 2 6’0

200 lbs

Weyburn, SK | Weyburn Comp HS BAG.ARTS

NOAH ROSS DL Yr 1 6’0 275 lbs.

BAH.PHIL

BA

Kitchener, ON | St. Mary’s HS

98 99 MITCHELL THIELE

GREG CORFIELD

DL Yr 1 6’3 280 lbs

DL Yr 3 6’4 320 lbs

B.ENG

BCOM.HAFA:C

Caistor Centre, ON | Cardinal Newman Catholic SS

BEN LACK

DB Yr 1 6’0 165 lbs Burlington, ON | Nelson HS BSCH.HK

BAH.PSYC

NICHOLAS MIRIJELLO

REC Yr 2 6’3 230 lbs

Toronto, ON | St.Michael’s College School

BAG.ARTS

DANIEL FASCIONE

DL Yr 2 6’2 245 lbs Stoney Creek, ON | Cardinal Newman Catholic SS

BAH.PSYC

92 93 94 96

DL Yr 3 6’4 265 lbs St. Catharines, ON | Sir Winston Churchill SS

AIDAN FRASER

REC Yr 3 5’8 180 lbs Guelph, ON | Bishop Macdonell Catholic HS

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82 85 86 89 90

Niagara, ON | Saint Paul Catholic HS

TYLER SCHOLZ

DB Yr 1 6’3 185 lbs Niagara Falls, ON | A.N. Myer BA

CHARLIE TAGGART

DL Yr 4 6’3 215 lbs Hamilton, ON | Westdale SS

BAH.ENGL

BEN CADMAN

DB Yr 1 5’11 160 lbs

Burlington, ON | Corpus Christi Catholic SS

BCOM

BEN SLINGER

DB Yr 1 6’1 180 lbs Cambridge, ON | Southwood SS B.Sc.MBG

MATT REUTER

DL Yr 3 6’0 220 lbs Fort Erie, ON | Lakeshore Catholic HS BENG.UND

SIMON CHAVES

DB Yr 1 5’11 195 lbs Guelph, ON | GCVI BAH.CJPP

KEVIN ACHEAMPONG

DL Yr 1 6’1 325 lbs

Brampton, ON | Cardinal Ambrozic SS BA.POLS

SANDOR MOD

DL Yr 1 6’4 274 lbs Welland, ON | Notre Dame HS

B.Sc.ABIO

JOE DIORIO

DB Yr 1 5’9 185 lbs London, ON | St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic SS

BAH.CJPP

ERIK ANTON

DL Yr 1 6’5 205 lbs St. Thomas, ON | St. Joseph’s HS BA

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AKASH SWAMINADHAN DL Yr 1 6’0 293 lbs Kitchener, ON | St. Mary’s HS BAG.GEOG

KYLE FUNK

SAMUEL BERGERON

DB Yr 1 6’3 183 lbs

Markham, ON | Markham District HS BAH.PSYC

LB Yr 1 6’2 215 lbs Oakville, ON | St. Thomas Aquinas CSS

DAWSON ELLIOTT

LB Yr 1 5’10 190 lbs

AHMAD IMTIAZ

London, ON | St. Thomas Aquinas CSS

DL Yr 1 6’1 224 lbs Toronto, ON | Northern SS

JACOB McDONALD RB Yr 1 5’8 188 lbs

MATTHEW BILLS REC Yr 2 6’2 190 lbs

B.Sc.BIOS

BA

BAH.SOC

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STUART ALLEN

OL Yr 1 6’6 325 lbs

Oakville, ON | Holy Trinity Catholic SS BA

ERIC DESCHAMBAULT

REC Yr1 5’10 190lbs

Saint-Constant, QC | Edouard-Montpetit

BA.EGOV

DANIEL SERRAVALLE

SCOTT JOHNSTON OL Yr 1 6’3 320 lbs

Hamilton, ON | St. Thomas More CSS BA

PIERSON FRENCH

REC Yr 1 6’5 230 lbs Orillia, ON | Orillia SS BAH.CJPP

AIDAN ENGLAND

REC Yr 1 6’0 175 lbs LB Yr 2 6’2 205 lbs Niagara Falls, ON | Saint Paul CHS

BCOM.MKMN

Burlington, ON | Nelson HS BSCH.BPCH:C

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BRAYDEN LASSENBA QB Yr 1 6’0 179 lbs Ottawa, ON | West Carleton SS BSCH.HK

ETHAN HILL

Calgary, AB | Ernest Manning HS BSCH.HK

Brampton, ON | St. Edmond Campion CSS

BCOM.MKMN

REC Yr 1 5’8 172lbs

KYLE LAVERGNE REC Yr 1 5’9 155 lbs

LUKE WILLIAMS REC Yr 1 6’3 180 lbs

D B Yr 2 5’11 180 lbs

B.Sc.NEUR

BCOM.UND

BA

BCOM.PM

Aurora, ON | Villanova College

Haliburton, ON | RICC Prep Academy

DARIUS SAMUELS MALCOLM OFORI DB Yr 2 5’10 170 lbs DB Yr 2 6’1 181 lbs Caledon, ON | David Suzuki HS B.A.Sc.ADEV

Oshawa, ON | Paul Dwyer HS BAH.CJPP

London, ON | London South CI

BRANDON BOLZON REC Yr 3 6’3 190 lbs Guelph, ON | Christ the King CSS

BCOM.MKMN

WALKER BREEN Guelph, ON | John F. Ross

SAM LEWIS REC Yr 3 5’11 190 lbs Burlington, ON | Nelson HS BAH.CJPP

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Being a Gryphon means respecting those around you; it means asking others what they want from a relationship (any relationship), and respecting those boundaries. It means stopping to ask a partner if they are okay with a kiss, with a sexual activity, or even a hug goodnight.

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COACHING STAFF 2017 - 18

KEVIN MacNEILL Head Coach

On December 19, 2016, Kevin was named full-time Head Coach of the Gryphons football program after having served as interim head coach the previous 11 months. Prior to becoming head coach, Kevin spent six seasons as Defensive Coordinator with the Guelph Gryphons, winning the 2015 Yates Cup Championship.

Coach MacNeill brings extensive U SPORTS experience to the football staff, having coached in the OUA and Canada West before joining the Gryphon family. Before coming to Guelph, he spent two seasons coaching at UBC as the Recruitment Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator and Linebacker Coach. Prior to that, he coached at his alma mater, Wilfrid Laurier University, from 2004-2007 as a Linebacker Coach and Special Teams Coach. Kevin was a part of the 2005 Coaching staff that won the Vanier Cup. Kevin served as the Linebacker Coach for Team Canada’s Jr National Team that competed in the 2014 World Championship. He held the position of Defensive Coordinator with Team Canada U19 from August 2015 to May 2016. He has also served as the Head Coach of the Guelph Bears from 2005-2006 winning the Coach of the Year Award in 2006. He has been a volunteer coach with the Jr Varsity Preds winning the OVFL Championship in 2001, Guelph Bears 2002-2006, Cambridge Lions in 2012, and he returned to the Guelph Bears in 2013. Coach MacNeill has also coached the GTA Rising Stars, serving as both Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Quality Control Coach.

As a player, Kevin had an outstanding five-year playing career at Laurier from 1999-2003. He was named a CIS Second Team All-Canadian linebacker in 2003 and was an OUA all-star in 2001 and 2003. In 2001, Kevin was selected as the Golden Hawks Football Most Valuable Player. He was later signed by the Montreal Alouettes.

Kevin graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications (Wilfrid Laurier, 2003) and holds a Master of Arts Degree in Leadership (University of Guelph, 2017). Kevin lives in Guelph with his wife Monica and three children, Hailey, Stephen and Evie.

Jean-Francois Joncas Offensive Coordinator On February 17, 2017, Jean-Francois was named full-time Offensive Coordinator of the Gryphons football program. Before joining the Gryphons, Jean-Francois spent 11 seasons as Head Coach of the ChamplainLennoxville Cougars, a CEGEP Div.1 team in Quebec. He led the Cougars to seven Bowl d’Or appearances (’06, ’08, ’09, ’12, ’13, ’14, 15) and won it in 2013 and 2015. Jean-Francois and his coaching staff won the Coaching Staff of the Year award in ’11, ’12 and ‘15. Jean-Francois was also named Sherbrooke city Provincial Coach of the Year in ’09, ’13 and ’16. During his tenure at Champlain-Lennoxville, two of his former athletes ended up in the NFL, 15 played in the CFL and 10 signed full scholarships with NCAA schools.

Jean-Francois also served as a member of the Team Quebec coaching staff that won the U17 Canada Cup in 2007 and 2008, and then the U18 championship in 2012. He was the offensive line coach for the National Junior U19 team that won gold medal at the world championship in China in 2016. In his playing days as a centre at Laval University (1999-03), Jean-Francois won two Vanier Cups (’99, ’03) and was named an allconference player three times (‘01, ‘02, ‘03) and a CIS First Team All-Canadian in 2003. He was a team captain during his senior year in ’03. He signed as a free agent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and then the Ottawa Renegades of the Canadian Football League in 2004 and 2005. Jean-Francois earned a Kinesiology degree (B. Sc.) from Laval University in ’02 and an MBA in Management from Laval University in ’04. Jean-Francois and his family live in Guelph. He and his wife, Mireille, have two daughters, Charlotte and Juliette.

Adam Grandy Defensive Coordinator Adam is entering his fifth year with the Gryphons and first as Defensive Coordinator after having spent the previous four years as Linebacker Coach and Assistant Defensive Coordinator. A graduate of McMaster University, Adam was a linebacker for the Marauders and a member of the 2003 Yates Cup Championship team. Adam has spent the last 12 years coaching minor football in Hamilton, Burlington and M.M. Robinson High School.

Adam has also been a member of Team Ontario’s coaching staffs for the last four years, most recently winning a bronze medal at the 2016 Canada Cup. Adam holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from McMaster University (2007) and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Windsor (2011) where he was a Graduate Assistant/Linebacker Coach during the 2010 season.

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Bill returns for his 17th season as a member of the Gryphons coaching staff. This is his seventh season as the Special Forces Coordinator. The Gryphons had 11 OUA All-Stars come from special teams in the last six years. Bill is known for his innovation and creativity within the Gryphons kicking game. His role as the Director of Advancement includes attracting the best athletes, coaches and alumni support to the University of Guelph along with creating and updating Gryphon Football social media. Bill is a Learning Facilitator and Evaluator for Safe Contact and football coaching certification in Ontario. Bill’s has also coached the Gryphons’ defensive backs for eight years and coordinated the defence for two years. Bill has coached Team Ontario for eight seasons, coached in the Canada Cup and the International Bowl. Bill won OFA Major Coach of the Year in 2013. Bill has also coached the Guelph Bears in the OVFL for four years. He has been the Defensive Coordinator for Bishop MacDonell and St. James HS in Guelph. As a player for the Gryphons from 1994 to 1998, Bill was named 1994 Gryphon Rookie of the Year, 1996 OUAA All-Star and OUAA Interception Leader, he was a member of the 1996 Yates Cup Championship team and was awarded the 1998 Gryphon Defensive Player of the Year award. Bill lives in Guelph with his wife Leith and his daughter Nahla. He teaches Math and Physical Education to grade 7/8 students at John Galt Public School.

Mike MacDonald Offensive Line Coach Coach MacDonald is entering his eighth year coaching the Offensive Line. He also has six years coaching experience as the Offensive Line Coach at Notre Dame HS in Burlington, Ontario and 17 years coaching in the Burlington Stampeder Rep Program as a Head Coach and Offensive Line coach. He has served as an O-line coach for Team Ontario and many All-Star teams. He is known as a strong motivator and teacher. He received the Ontario Football Alliance Senior Coach of the Year award in 2007 and continues to challenge his players, demanding nothing but their maximum effort. Mike has won two Ontario Tier 1 Provincial High School Championships and nine Provincial Rep Football Championships. He has a BSc. in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, where he played football and was the Team Captain. He is a retired member of the RCMP, having served for 27 years throughout Canada.

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Bill Brown Special Forces Coordinator

Brian Cluff Defensive Line Coach Coach Cluff is entering his 33rd year with the Gryphon Football program (27 years as a coach and five as a player). Brian has also coached the defensive line with Team Ontario at the Canada Cup. In 2013, 2015 and 2016, he coached the defensive line for Team Ontario Selects vs. Team USA in the International Bowl in Texas. In 2011, Brian was the recipient of the OUA and the CIS “Assistant Coach of the Year Award.” He was also recognized for his commitment and excellence to Athletics and Coaching by the University of Guelph and was awarded the Dr. John T. Powell Award. Brian has the distinction of having been a part of all four of the Gryphon Football Yates Cup Championship teams (1984 as a player, 1992, 1996, and 2015 as a coach).

Brian was a five-year starter playing defensive end for the Gryphons from 1982-1986. He was a member of the 1984 Vanier Cup National Championship Team and was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in 1986.

Brian still holds the Gryphon record for most career starts at 50 games. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and received his Bachelor of Education Degree from Mount Allison University. Brian is a NCCP certified coach and has presented at numerous football clinics and camps over the years. He teaches at Guelph Collegiate High School, lives in Guelph. Brian is married to Sue Knox and has a daughter Alexandra.

Alex Derma Receivers Coach Alex returns for his ninth season to work with the Gryphons. Alex started playing football at John F. Ross as a receiver before joining the University of Waterloo football team. He was selected to play for Team Ontario U21 and represent them as captain for a summer tour in Europe. Alex coaches junior high school football in Elmira and has been an Offensive Coordinator for the Team Ontario Selects at the International Bowl.

He brings 16 years of coaching experience and a passion to the game. Alex teaches at Elmira District High School but his best job is being a Dad for his two boys Aiden and Cameron.

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Steve Viveiros Running Backs Coach Steve is entering his 15th season with the Gryphon football program. For the first seven, he served as the linebacker coach, before making the move to offence as a running back coach for the last seven seasons.

Steve is a graduate of McMaster University where he played linebacker from 1990-1995. During his time at McMaster, Steve was an OUA all-star, team captain for four years, team MVP for three years and was named to the team of the decade. Steve is an elementary school principal at Willow Rd. P.S. He has been in the role as a school administrator for the last 11 years. His experience in education has greatly benefitted the football program, by offering insights into effective coaching and how to help athletes become better students of the game. Steve is married to his wife Ainslie and has three boys, Jack, Ben, and Cam.

John Casasanta Special Forces Personnel Coach John is entering his 13th season as the Niagara Recruiting Officer with the Gryphons. John also works with the Special Forces Team on game days, focusing on player personnel assignments and substitutions. John earned his Bachelor of Arts History Honours degree from the University of Guelph and was a five-year letterman defensive back with the Gryphons football team. John lives in the Niagara Region with his wife Lisa, son Carson and daughter McKenna and is currently entering his 10th season as a head coach of his school’s Jr Football team. He is entering his third year at Lakeshore Catholic High School, where he teaches Math and PhysEd.

Daniel Ferraro Kicking Coach

Daniel Ferraro’s outstanding kicking career at the University of Guelph was capped off with a record-setting senior season in 2014. That year, Daniel connected on a U SPORTS-record 26 field goals during the regular season, going 26-for-30 with a long of 43 yards. After his Gryphon playing career, Daniel moved into the coaching ranks and assumed the role of Gryphons’ Kicking Coach, where he now works closely with his younger brother, Gabe.

Steve Frake Receivers Coach Steve has been with the Gryphon coaching staff for five seasons as Receivers Coach. He had spent the previous portion of his coaching career with his alma mater, Wilfrid Laurier University, serving as the Receivers Coach for seven years. He had a great five-year playing career for the Golden Hawks from 20002004 as both a receiver and a defensive back. In 2004, he was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes as a DB. He graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Kinesiology. Steve lives in Kitchener with wife Ashley.

John Engel Quarterbacks Coach John is entering his sixth season with the Gryphons and his 17th season as a CIS Coach. John played quarterback and receiver at York University from 1997-2002, where he was an Academic All Canadian and team captain, winning the first playoff game in school history in 2002. He coached receivers at York University from 2002- 2007. In the summer of 2007, he moved across town to the University of Toronto staff as the QB coach. He was then hired full time in 2009 and was the Recruiting Coordinator and LB coach for that season. In 2010, he went back to the offense side of the ball as the Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach for the next two seasons. John joined the Gryphons staff in winter 2012 as the QB coach and Toronto area regional scout. In 2014, he switched to the defensive side of the ball as an assistant. John also has an extensive rep football past, spending eight years with the Etobicoke Eagles of the OVFL as the Offensive Coordinator, Head Coach, and Defensive Coordinator. He won a provincial championship in 2006, the first of three consecutive conference finals. After transitioning to a teaching career in 2012, he coached defense at Don Bosco Secondary and won the Golden Horseshoe Bowl in 2013. John has since moved to Brebeuf College school and has resurrected their football program from a 35-year hiatus. They will begin playing in Fall 2018. John has also played key roles with Team Ontario over the years. He was the offensive coordinator for Team Ontario East in 2005 and 2011, and the head coach in 2012. John is a high school teacher with the Toronto Catholic District School Board and lives in North Etobicoke with his wife Marlene and his daughters Alaina and Lilian.

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Matt Nesbitt’s five-year career with the Gryphons was capped off with a Yates Cup championship in 2015.

During his playing days at U of G, Matt anchored the Gryphons offensive line, earning OUA All-Star status at the centre position, while also serving as a team captain. Following his outstanding playing career, Nesbitt would go on to work for the Toronto Argonauts as an Assistant Offensive Line Coach, before eventually returning to his alma mater to join the Gryphons’ coaching staff. Aside from providing valuable insight as an offensive assistant, Matt is also a key contributor to the program in his role as the team’s manager of football operations, where he also is responsible for recruiting, community involvement, and camps.

Gary Jeffries Assistant Coach & Leadership Coach

In 2017, Gary Jeffries returns for his second season with the Gryphons after also serving as an assistant coach during the 2016 campaign. Coach Jeff’s illustrious coaching career spans five different decades, including 35 years on the coaching staff with the Laurier Golden Hawks. Gary served as Head Coach of the Laurier football program from 2003 to 2012, earning the honour of CIS Coach of the Year in 2003. During his tenure as Head Coach, Gary led the Golden Hawks to a pair of Yates Cup titles (2004 and 2005), as well as a Vanier Cup title in 2005. Gary has been named OUA Coach of the Year on four different occasions (2003, 2004, 2005 and 2009) and also spent one season as an Assistant Coach with the McMaster Marauders (2013).

Coach Jeff is a former University of Guelph student and suited up as a defensive back for U of G’s football team for a pair of seasons in the late 1960’s. During the 1967-68 season, he was named the University of Guelph’s Athlete of the Year. Gary also played professional baseball in the Detroit Tigers system from 19661969 and went on to play football at Laurier from 1970-1972. He was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in 1972 and then signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 1973. In 2016, he was inducted into the Burlington Sports Hall of Fame. Gary is married to his wife Jill and has four children, as well as seven grandchildren.

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Matt Nesbitt Assistant Offensive Coach & Football Operations Manager

Joe Sardo Linebackers Coach 2017 marks Joe Sardo’s first season as part of the Gryphon coaching staff. As a player, Coach Sardo was a standout linebacker in the NCAA at the University of Hawaii. Following his collegiate career, Joe would go on to play four years in the CFL after being selected by Ottawa in the 2nd round of the 1991 CFL Draft.

As a coach, Joe spent two years as an assistant with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and also made his mark in the OUA by serving as McMaster’s defensive coordinator for 10 years. Outside of football, Joe has put together a successful career at RBC where he holds the title of Vice-President and Portfolio Manager. He has four children with his wife, Arlene.

Mark Forsyth Defensive Backs Coach Coach Forsyth joined the Gryphon coaching staff in the spring of 2017 after nearly 30 years of coaching at McMaster. Mark, who played his collegiate football at Wilfrid Laurier in the late 70’s, was a draft pick of the Toronto Argonauts in 1979. After getting his start in coaching at Mount Allison in 1985, he would arrive at McMaster where he would coach from 1989 to 2016. In 1998, Mark was named the recipient of the U SPORTS Gino Fracas Award, which recognizes outstanding career service by a volunteer assistant football coach.

Mark Durigon

MIKE SAMPLES

Assistant Defensive Backs Coach

Assistant Defensive Line Coach

Nate Galoni

Andrew Graham

Assistant Linebackers Coach

Strength & Conditioning

DANIEL URSHAS Assistant Offensive Line Coach

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FOOTBALL PAVILION The University of Guelph football team has had its fair share of difference makers enter the program in recent years. Momentum has certainly been gathering as the Gryphons step towards elite status. But the task of recruiting the best student athletes from around this country will be considerably easier in the future with the completion of Alumni Stadium’s new Pavilion, a jewel among the stunning infrastructure redesign on campus.

“We’ve always been able to engage recruits when talking about our rich history and the tremendous academic opportunities here,” Head Coach Kevin MacNeill said when groundbreaking for the Pavilion began in 2016. “But when you couple that with the state-of-the-art facilities, U of G truly becomes a top destination for young men looking to play football at the U SPORTS level.”

“Our vision has always been to create a program that can sustain success for years to come,” - Stu Lang

The beautiful two-floor facility, funded

by Stu and Kim Lang’s Angel Gabriel Foundation, is a massive beacon for the supporters of Gryphon football.

Situated just off College Ave in the northwest corner of Alumni Stadium, the completed Pavilion will be like no other building in Canadian university football. The spacious 3,300-square foot locker room (with a sauna) on the ground floor is complemented by an athletic therapy clinic complete

with hydrotherapy pools, as well as new meeting rooms where players, coaches and team staff can gather for film sessions. There is a new equipment room, and a lounge for players, with full kitchen and TVs, where they can study or simply relax.

Gamedays will be unique, when the rooftop will open as a viewing area for Alumni and Friends of Gryphon Football.

But the investment made to give Alumni Stadium a bold new look is for much more than simple aesthetics and comfort. The Pavilion also represents the University of Guelph’s future potential, with a promise that the institution and Gryphon Football will make more history.

“Our vision has always been to create a program that can sustain success for years to come,” Stu Lang said in 2016. “We want to continue to build a program in which we strive for excellence in everything we do.”

The presence of the new Pavilion will act as a constant reminder of Stu Lang’s thoughtful words. Each player who goes through the Gryphon Football program will be able to say that they competed on their very own field of dreams.

GROWING THE

#GryphonFamily The three pillars of Guelph Gryphons football perfectly sum

and that can impact academic success, which is why the

up what this growing program is all about: Academics,

support exists for student athletes who need some assistance.

Citizenship, Athlete. Each player has achieved on the

From the coaches’ perspectives, there is no need to sacrifice

football field but to be a Gryphon, these three pillars are a

school for football.

crucial part of their daily mantra. For incoming recruits, this is made clear – playing football for the Guelph Gryphons comes with high expectations.

The facilities are second to no other program in Canada. It begins with the only “football specific” university stadium in the country, and its jewel Pavilion. Potential recruits learn

“Character is as important as talent,” Todd Galloway, the

about the workout facilities, therapy areas, meeting rooms, the

Assistant Head Coach and Director of Recruiting, says of

brand new lockers, and access to strength and therapy staff.

the young men who come to Guelph. “We sell experience.

With all of the new facilities, the academic support and the citizenship opportunities, especially for higher level athletes, this is one of the most elite environments you can possibly be at in the country.”

Galloway is proud that there is honesty and integrity in the way the Guelph football staff and the group of scouts approach the task of recruiting. For one, they do not over recruit.

Potential players also get a clear picture of what will be required of them, as well as the many tools at their disposal designed to make the challenges of both the academic and athletic year easier. Playoff football makes for a long season

The perks are many – and these unique offerings have helped Guelph Gryphons football stay ahead of the curve on the recruiting front. But players are expected to hold up their end so that when they leave Guelph, they have transformed from young athletes to productive men.

“The first thing we always tell people is that this is not an easy program to play for,” Galloway says. “This is not a program for kids who like football. It’s a program for kids who want to go pro.

“We say that but our ultimate goal is really to make sure they leave here a better person. They have to be ready to go out and be successful in the real world, ready to be good fathers, good role models in their community.”

GRYPHONS IN THE PROS

When it comes to producing CFL and NFL products, few universities in Canada can compare to the Gryphons. In 2017, there are a total of 16 former Gryphon football players who have gone on to earn careers in either the CFL or the NFL. From on the field, to the front office, to the sidelines, here is a look at 16 individuals who have successfully carried their Gryphon Pride into the pro football ranks.

1989-92

MIKE O’SHEA – HC, WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS

2006-09

2006-09

#6 ROB MAVER (P) – CALGARY STAMPEDERS

1985-89

2008-11

RYAN BOMBEN (OL), HAMILTON TIGER-CATS

THOMAS DIMITROFF - GM, ATLANTA FALCONS

CHRIS ROSSETTI - PRO SCOUT, MIAMI DOLPHINS

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2011-14

#11 ALEX CHARETTE (REC) – TORONTO ARGONAUTS

2009-13

#58 CAM THORN (OL) – CALGARY STAMPEDERS

2011-14

2012-15

#48 CURTIS NEWTON (LB) – HAMILTON TI-CATS

2009-12

2008-12

JARRYD BAINES – OFFENSIVE QUALITY CONTROL COACH, HAMILTON TIGER-CATS

#49 JEFF FINLEY (DL) – TORONTO ARGONAUTS

2011-15

1992-96

CURTIS RUKAVINA - PRO SCOUT, BUFFALO BILLS

#58 JAKE REINHART (LS) – TORONTO ARGONAUTS

2008-12

2010-13

#75 CAM WALKER (DE) – TORONTO ARGONAUTS

#32 JOHN RUSH (FB) – WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS

KYLE WALTERS – GM, WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS

2011

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT The Gryphon football program is committed to providing excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Listed below are several of the support programs offered by the University of Guelph that help ensure each student is fully equipped to successfully balance their academic demands with the demands of being a varsity athlete.

COUNSELLING SERVICES We offer individual counselling sessions to help support students as they work through the personal challenges that impair their ability to succeed at school and in other areas of their lives. Please call Ext. 53244 to schedule an appointment with a Therapist/Counsellor or drop by the front desk on the third floor of the University Centre.

STUDENT-ATHLETE MENTORSHIP (“S.A.M.”) The S.A.M. Program enhances the academic performance of student-athletes by providing resources and assistance tailored to their unique needs, with all program content delivered by fellow student-athletes. Our team of

student-athlete mentors are made up of individuals who are upper-year, academically successful varsity athletes. Each of the mentors have received training in both learning strategies as well as the referral processes. Study sessions take place in the Library.

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC INFORMATION CENTRE (“U.A.I.C.”) The U.A.I.C. provides general academic advising information

to undergraduate students as well as resources and professional development opportunities for academic advisors.

STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES From personal aid appointments and O.S.A.P. queries, to questions regarding Student Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries, students can get the answers they are looking for on a wide array of financial topics by contacting U of G’s Student Financial Services.

LINDSAY WILLIAMS

COORDINATOR, STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES – GRYPHON FOOTBALL

Lindsay Williams is in her first season with the Gryphon football staff and serves as the team’s Coordinator of Student-Athlete Support Services. Lindsay brings with her over 10 years worth of

working with university students, both in Canada and the U.S., in areas of Residence Life, Career Services, Leadership Development, Alumni Services and New Student Programs. As a valuable

member of the Gryphon football program, Lindsay’s primary goal is to ensure that studentathletes are aware of the various services and resources available to them.

Lindsay provides University of Guelph football players with comprehensive support from the very

beginning of their Gryphon journey to the very end. Whether assisting student-athletes with the

transition from recruit to first-year student, or helping upper-classmen with tutoring opportunities

or resumé building, football players at U of G have access to academic support that is second-tonone.

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COMMUNITY

INVOLVEMENT

building projects. Teammates Justis Croasdale, Jamal Hooker and Akeem Knowles had the honour of representing the program – and the trip was life changing.

It takes a certain type of person to be a Gryphon Football player.

Ability and tenacity on the field are obvious necessities. But what those Gryphons do away from the gridiron is equally important. And the people of Guelph and beyond often benefit from the presence of these dedicated student athletes, who know exactly what their role in

Visiting the Legion on Remembrance Day

the community will be long before the football season kicks off.

“When we recruit players, we tell them about the Gryphons community involvement,” says

Matt Nesbitt, the Football Operations Manager and Assistant Offense

“I was able to have my eyes opened to a whole other reality a few thousand miles away from us,” says Hooker, a running back entering his third year with the

“It’s big for our guys because it’s an opportunity to grow as people. We want players that want to be a part of this.”

Gryphons, who humbly thanks Stu Lang and the football program

Nesbitt is familiar with this Gryphon football culture of giving back.

Hooker says he was nervous leading up to the mission but knowing he

Line Coach.

The former OUA All-Star, like many players and coaches, was an active participant when he played at the University of Guelph, reaching

for the opportunity. “It

was a journey.”

was much more than a trip, it

was going to be with friends helped. The Gryphons were welcomed with open arms and he quickly realized how amazing the trip would

out to the community. That tradition continues and in 2016/17, the

be.

Gryphons were visible throughout the city – and beyond.

“At night we would do various team bonding activities revolving around

Locally, it was a busy year for the University of Guelph’s players. In

the concept of ‘Minga,’ which was a very popular word throughout the

April, Gryphon Football took part in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph Bowl For Kids Sake, an annual fundraiser that is always a very important date on the calendar for the organization. There was a lot of additional community engagement, including visits to elementary schools where players took part in fun water fights with students.

trip,” says Hooker. “In Ecuador, a minga is a call to action, a community coming together for the greater good and that concept was applied in our daily tasks as we would literally work with the community in building two schools. While in the Chimborazo province working on our first project at the top of a mountain at 12,000 ft altitude, half of our group was digging out a water pathway and I realized very early how important it is for these communities to have access to clean drinking water. Me to We partners with communities to tackle issues like education, health care, clean water and shelter – covering 80-90 per cent of projects but still making the other communities work for whatever it is they are doing to keep accountability and to actually give the community something they feel they have a part of.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph: Bowl For Kids Sake

On Remembrance Day, a contingent of Gryphons went down to the local legion, showing their respect to veterans by serving them food on a day so close to their hearts. Gryphon football players also visited the Guelph Food Bank every couple of months, volunteering their time to stock shelves and work in the warehouse. Fourth-year player

“I learned that you have to try to make a difference in any positive way possible and to try to find joy in small victories because one big movement won’t change the world. But a whole bunch of small ones actually can.”

Orion Edwards arranged those outings.

“The coaches used to organize that when I played here,” says Nesbitt, “but we have recruited enough good people that they have taken over.”

But the Gryphon Football reach extends far beyond Guelph. One of the greatest examples of giving back was participation in the annual Me to We mission to Ecuador, where players directly assist with

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Gryphon Football High Performance

Training Centre

The Gryphon Football High Performance Training Centre was officially opened in January 2011. Located on the second floor of Alumni Stadium, the Performance Centre is a state-of-the art athletic performance facility. The facility has been designed and updated by a team of experts to ensure that everything needed to create peak performance is addressed.

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Full-time Strength & Conditioning Coach fully dedicated to Gryphon Football year-round Yearly Training Plan designed to meet the needs of football, the position and the individual Custom designed and built rubber interlocking flooring 45m Olympic-grade mondo surface sprint-training track 6 stand alone custom built power racks 6 stand alone, in-floor Olympic weightlifting platforms with elite competition grade bars and bumper plates 3 sets of dumbells from 5-125lbs Jump mats to monitor power output and athlete readiness Electronic timing equipment to monitor and test speed training Exercise bikes Variety of plyometric jump boxes A windowed high performance assessment office/viewing area

In addition to state-of-the-art facilities, players are coached through every prescribed Strength & Conditioning session by a S&C Coach and a team of S&C interns from the Human Kinetics faculty. Attention is paid to performing workouts correctly and efficiently to ensure that athletes are safe and constantly improving their physical development.

Players are also provided educational support in areas of sleep, stress and nutrition. The Gryphons feel that it is not enough to simply train their players but attention needs to be paid to how they recover and adapt to this training. Players are offered nutritional support in the form of cooking classes, nutritional handouts/presentations and nutritional tracking. Similarly, sleep and stress are tracked via recovery surveys to educate the players about how these aspects of rest and recovery impact performance.

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ATHLETIC THERAPY

Football players at the University of Guelph have access to top-notch Athletic Therapy services as well as state-ofthe-art facilities.

Led by Head Athletic Therapist, Teresa Budwal, the Gryphons’ team of athletic therapists focus on providing comprehensive assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and sport-related injuries.

During the rehabilitation process, Gryphon football players will work with Teresa and her team of studenttrainers to develop therapeutic exercise programs to optimize mobility and strength, while also providing education on the management and prevention of injuries. Student-trainers are selected from a pool of candidates pursuing post-secondary degrees in Kinesiology and Athletic Therapy. All student-trainers undergo thorough screening during the interview process to ensure the highest level of professionalism.

As part of the newly constructed football pavilion at Alumni Stadium, Gryphon football players will have access to a brand new athletic therapy clinic, opening in the summer of 2017. This new treatment and rehabilitation facility features an anti-gravity treadmill, two in-ground hot and cold hydrotherapy pools, as well as cardio, resistance and functional exercise equipment.

Team physician Dr. Patti Galvin is a dedicated resource for the football team year-round and is part of a comprehensive approach at the University of Guelph that ensures all levels of the student-athlete’s well-being are accounted for, including daily access to on-campus healthcare providers specializing in massage therapy, physiotherapy, as well as chiropractic care.

TERESA BUDWAL HEAD ATHLETIC THERAPIST Head Athletic Therapist Teresa Budwal arrived at the University of Guelph in August of 2014. Prior to her time at U of G, Teresa spent 10 seasons as the Head Athletic Therapist with the Laurier Golden Hawks football team. Aside from her extensive experience within OUA football, “T” also has over 10 years of experience in the O.V.F.L (Ontario Varsity Football League) where she has worked with the Cambridge Lions and Brampton Bulldogs. Outside of football, Teresa has also worked as an Athletic Therapist for a pair of national teams, including Wrestling Canada as well as Wheelchair Basketball Canada.

After graduating from York University with a Bachelor of Honours Kinesiology degree, Teresa earned a diploma from Sheridan College in Sports Injury Management.

Teresa is also a Registered Massage Therapist and is registered at the College of Kinesiology. Teresa is on maternity leave throughout the 2017 season and will be returning to the Gryphons for the 2018 campaign.

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GRYPHON FOOTBALl Any athlete who competes wants to get better at what they do. For the hundreds of kids who visit the Gryphon Football camps each year, improvement is a given. Young football players whose goal is to play at the U SPORTS level and beyond have embraced this unique and challenging learning environment. But so have players who maybe just want to catch a few more balls in their fun flag football league – Gryphon Football camps are for everyone.

Boys and girls are led by current University of Guelph team members, while older athletes who attend the elite camps, get to pick the brains of past and present CFL players.

ELITE CAMPS Gryphon stars like James Roberts, Jacob Scarfone, Nick Parisotto, and Orion Edwards offer a lot of star power for young campers. But learning skills from Damon Allen, the combined passing and rushing leader in all of professional football (84,301 yards), is another level.

Damon Allen headlined an impressive list of guest coaches at the 2017 Elite Skills Camp, which included current CFL’er Alex Charette from the Montreal Alouettes.

“He’s an absolute legend, the best to ever play in the CFL,” James Roberts said of Allen. “Someone like that, to be here for these kids and to learn from, to see what goes on in his mind and how he sees the game is just an absolute incredible opportunity.”

The Elite O-Line D-Line Camp, led by Guelph’s respective line coaches Mike MacDonald and Brian Cluff, welcomed recently retired CFL’er Jake Piotrowski, as well as current CFL’ers Jeff Finley, Ryan Bomben, and Cam Thorn. And the Specialist Camp, run by Coach Bill Brown, featured several former Gryphons who went on

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CAMPS

to the professional ranks, including Rob Maver, Curtis Newton, Jake Reinhart and Cam Walker.

“The Specialist Camp is unique,” said Coach Brown. “There aren’t too many of these camps around. Unfortunately, a lot of these kids in high school may not get the coaching that they need in kicking, long snapping or even the returning perspective. We thought that we would provide that so high schools in the area benefit from the skill sets that are being taught here at the University of Guelph.”

FLAG FOOTBALL CAMPS Guelph’s flag football camps offer kids aged 7-13 a great chance to learn some skills in a fun, friendly, non-contact environment. Current Gryphon players lead the way in helping these campers get better and learn, but also develop a deeper passion for the game itself.

“The camp is a great introduction to football,” said former Gryphon player and current assistant offensive coach/football operations manager Matt Nesbitt. “The younger campers do high-energy, games that incorporate basic football skills. There are no rules and they’re not being taught scheme. It’s a lot of fun for them.”

The older kids go into greater depth. Many are flag football regulars, who learn important skills and scheme work that they can implement in real games. Many begin the flag football camps early in life, continue to participate annually, and often join Guelph Minor Football.

“Kids really start to love the game,” said Nesbitt.

For more information and a full list of camps offered by the Gryphon football program, please visit gryphons.ca/fitandrec

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Gryphon Football is headed south in 2018. The University of Guelph football program will have the rare opportunity to attend the world-renowned IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida next February, where they will undoubtedly adhere to the facility’s slogan: Train Here. Leave Better.

The Gryphons are scheduled to bus down to Bradenton during Reading Week to hold their spring camp in an extremely unique setting.

“The vision is to always want to get better,” said Assistant Head Coach Todd Galloway. “We tried to think of the most elite environment possible where we could do that.”

The plan is to make the trip south once every four years so that each member of the program can take part. The Gryphons visited Apopka, Florida in 2014, where they stayed locally and trained at the Apopka Athletic Complex. The bonding and subsequent benefit on game days was obvious that year.

“We came back and were able to execute at a high level throughout the season on the way to making a trip to the Yates Cup,” said Galloway. “The guys were so close and willing to go to war with each other.”

The IMG experience promises to be even better. The Gryphons will be in amazing company given some of the collegiate and professional programs that have trained at the impeccable 500-acre academy. NFL franchises that have made the trip to Bradenton include the Arizona Cardinals, Oakland (Las Vegas) Raiders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Blue chip NCAA programs like the Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines have trained there, as have the Premiership soccer side Tottenham Hotspur and legendary rugby team the New Zealand All Blacks. These organizations have been treated to IMG’s perfect environment and ideal weather, all of which enables participating athletes to stay sharp and elevate their games both individually and as a team.

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Friends of Gryphon Football The evolution of Gryphon Football has put the spotlight on a proud program.

Supporters want to be a part of it – and keep that momentum moving forward.

Friends of Gryphon Football was established about a decade ago to do just that. The organization, which is an extension of the original 25th Man Club created by former Gryphon Pat Tracey in the mid 1990s, exists so that alumni and friends can help promote and support the football team’s annual quest to compete for the OUA and U SPORTS hardware.

“Friends of Gryphon Football has become an excellent vehicle for alumni and friends to keep a real connection with the program,” says Director of Football Development and Special Forces Coordinator Bill Brown, who was a member of the 1996 Yates Cup champion Gryphons. “It is one of the ways to ensure that the program will remain intact.”

FOGF, working alongside the University of Guelph and the Department of Athletics, has a variety of objectives among its active and enthusiastic membership. The first is to raise funds to improve and promote the program. One of the most significant advancements to come from the club was the creation of the Gryphon Football Gala in early May, which raises approximately $30,000 to $40,000 annually for the program. Guests are eager to take part and see notable speakers like University of Guelph alum Thomas Dimitroff, the General Manager of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, who was a keynote speaker at the inaugural edition of the gala.

Friends of Gryphon Football allows this family of supporters to stay connected. Events like the annual golf tournament encourage interaction among the current players, alumni, parents, students, the University of Guelph administration and the local community, all of whom have are heavily invested in seeing every Gryphon achieve personal and team success.

ParentsTHANKofYOU!Players It’s hard enough for most parents to send a child off to university. When that individual is a football player at an elite OUA program, who will be put to the test both physically and mentally, the concern can be even greater. But the Moms and Dads of Gryphon Football players have a security blanket. The Parents of Players group is an essential tool for the families, friends, alumni and community members who are closely following these young men on their football journey at the University of Guelph.

“We’ve created a culture of support,” says Bruna Ferraro, current POP President and mother of Gryphon kicker Gabriel Ferraro. “All parents are nervous when their kids go away to school. There’s separation anxiety. And when they play varsity sports, the jump from high school to university is so big. We want to provide some relief and comfort for parents.”

Stu Lang had a vision for this group, and Ferraro, continuing the work of original president Sharanne MacDonald, has run with it. Regular emails go out to over 400 people, keeping everyone on top of Gryphon Football news. Once the season begins, POP members meet in the parking lot for pre-game events, where they share stories and food before their loved ones hit the field.

The impact POP has had on families and friends is obvious.

“POP has done a fantastic job keeping us informed about all aspects of the team,” said Tracy Drouillard, mother of returning player and 2017 captain Derek Drouillard. “They provide a line of communication that allows us to truly feel a part of the Gryphon family. POP brings together parents, friends, and alumni, allowing us to connect through our mutual bond that is Gryphon football. This is a special group of wonderful people and we are grateful for all that they do.”

Ferraro is proud of POP’s impact.

“You can see how parents grow from having a desire to follow their own child to developing a love of the program as a whole,” she says.

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ADOPT-A-GRYPHON The life of a student-athlete can be chaotic at the best of times.

The commitment to play a varsity sport and maintain an academic standard leaves little time for much else. It wasn’t too long ago that Gryphon athletes would help raise funds by going door-todoor with a form in hand, desperately hoping for a contribution that would help their Guelph team in some small way.

But the Adopt-A-Gryphon program, which began in the mid 2000’s, is changing the way University of Guelph athletes garner

Funds raised go to specific needs for that team, be it equipment or additional travel expenses that go beyond the regular budget.

contribute to.

“The teams have to identify their goals, what they want the money for, what it is this year that they need to get better,” says Kosakowski.

The University of Guelph’s Adopt-A-Gryphon program was at

financial support from their family, friends and community.

the forefront of the online movement to offer a more sleek and

“We’ve progressed significantly,” Sam Kosakowski, the Alumni

and specifically enables Gryphon athletes the opportunity to

Advancement Manager for the Depart-ment of Athletics says

take ownership for the well-being of their particular varsity team.

with a smile.

efficient way to raise money. It’s been beneficial on many fronts,

“We don’t want to burden our athletes with having to fund raise,”

Adopt-A-Gryphon has made the fundraising process much

Kosakowski says. “But we also want them to recognize that they

more simple. Each varsity team has its own link at the Adopt-A-

have to play a role, as do the coaches, in making their program

Gryphon landing page found on gryphons.ca (under the Alumni

better.”

+ Friends link on the home page). Athletes can solicit support, the potential donors receive an electronic letter, and they can then go directly to the page of the varsity sport they hope to

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MOST PRIMARY TACKLES IN A CAREER NAME TOTAL 1. Mike Hradil 198 2. John Rush 186 3. Adam Dunk 165 4. Rob DiGravio 133 5. Jeff Keene 123 6. Bryan Maltby 121 7. Steve McKee 118 8. Sean Spender 105 T9. Jake Reinhart 99 T9. Curtis Newton 99

MOST PRIMARY TACKLES IN A SEASON NAME TOTAL 1. Mike Hradil (‘01) 67 2. Mike Hradil (‘02) 58 3. Wayne England (‘87) 50 4. Matt Rossetti (‘09) 52 5. Curtis Newton (‘14) 49 6. Jake Reinhart (‘11) 48 T7. Sean Spender (‘01) 46 T7. Jeff Keene (‘00) 46 9. Dan Wicklum (‘87) 45 10. Andrew Oosterhuis (‘02) 44

MOST INTERCEPTIONS IN A CAREER

MOST PUNTING YARDS IN A CAREER

NAME NO YRDS 1. Trevor Small 18 116 2. Mark Durigon 15 235 3. Matt Hammer 13 230 T4. John Kelley 12 232 T4. Bill Brown 12 122 T4. Sebastian Howard 12 240 T7. Stan Strecker 11 111 T7. Bryan Maltby 11 78 T9. Jeff Volpe 10 61 T9. Steve McKee 10 109

NAME YARDS 1. Norm Nasser 12,809 2. Rob Maver 11,770 3. Wayne Laidlaw 9,631 4. Mike Telepchuk 9,609 5. Daniel Ferraro 9,589 6. Wally Gabler 8,162 7. Mark Hurst 7,677 8. Pete Degouw 6,763 9. Clayton Brown 4,135 10. Gerry Organ 3,959

AVG. 6.4 15.6 17.7 19.3 10.2 20 10.3 7.0 6.1 10.9

MOST INTERCEPTIONS IN A SEASON

MOST KICKOFF RETURN YARDS IN A CAREER

NAME TOTAL 1. Trevor Small (‘03) 7 T2. Jeff Volpe (‘83) 6 T2. Sebastian Howard (‘07) 6 T2. Mark Durigon (‘09) 6 T5. Scott Hobson (‘80) 5 T5. Don Williams (‘81) 5 T5. Wayne Laidlaw (‘81) 5 T5. Matt Hammer (‘96) 5 T5. Bill Brown (‘96) 5 T5. Sean Spender (‘99) 5 T5. Mike Hradil (‘00) 5 T5. Taylor Palmer (‘13) 5 T5. Mark Durigon (‘10) 5 T5. Jordan Duncan (‘10) 5

NAME NO YRDS AVG. LONG 1. Ryan Nieuwesteeg 38 954 25.1 59 2. Chuck Sims 35 939 27.2 86 3. Ron Lively 38 888 23.3 40 4. Michael Palmer 45 862 19.2 85 5. A’dre Fraser 30 751 25.03 80 6. Dave Sproat 33 710 21.5 61 7. Brad Bunn 46 695 15.1 72 8. Paul Bartley 26 690 26.5 99 9. Alex Charette 23 605 25.1 61 10. Nick FitzGibbon 24 555 23.1 57

MOST QB SACKS IN A CAREER NAME 1. Mike O’Shea 2. Bill Vastis 3. Todd Storms 4. Paul Dragojlovich 5. Shawn Hagarty 6. Jordan Thompson 7. Adam Dunk 8. Steve McKee T9. Chris Camboia T9. Chris Hladich

TOTAL 19 16 14 13 13 12 11.5 11 10 10

MOST QB SACKS IN A SEASON NAME TOTAL 1. Paul Dragojlovich (‘89) 9 2. Bill Vastis (‘96) 9 3. Todd Storms (‘93) 8 4. Mike O’Shea (‘91) 7 5. Ian Marouf (‘13) 6.5 T6. Mike O’Shea (‘89) 6 T6. Mike O’Shea (‘90) 6 T6. Jeremy Oxley (‘00) 6 T6. Tag Russell (‘04) 6 T6. Chris Hladich (‘07) 6 T6. Cam Walker (‘13) 6 T6. Grant MacDonald (‘08) 6

MOST PUNT RETURN YARDS IN A CAREER NAME NO YRDS 1. Ryan Nieuwesteeg 128 1,822 2. Michael Palmer 139 1,211 3. Jedd Gardner 17 989 4. Rob DiGravio 104 956 5. Ron Lively 69 867 6. A’dre Fraser 81 854 7. John Kelley 60 829 8. Heron Tait 65 823 9. John Lepore 77 713 10. Brad Bunn 54 674

LONGEST PUNT/KICK OFF RETURN IN A SEASON Daniel Ferraro

MOST FIELD GOALS IN A SEASON NAME TOTAL 1. Daniel Ferraro (‘14) 26* 2. Rob Maver (‘08) 18 T3. Gabe Ferraro (‘15) 15 T3. Rob Maver (‘07) 15 T5. Rob Maver (‘09) 13 T5. Carl Ljungberg (‘87) 13 T7. John Anderson (‘82) 12 T7. Peter Barbaric (‘93) 12 T7. Krystian Strynger (‘97) 12 *CIS/U SPORTS Single Season Record

HIGHEST PUNTING AVG. IN A SEASON NAME AVG. 1. Rob Maver (‘08) 46.12 2. Mark Hurst (‘85) 41.9 3. Rob Maver (‘09) 41.3 4. Rob Maver (‘07) 40.73 5. Mark Hurst (‘86) 40.5

NAME YARDS 1. Jedd Gardner (‘10) 129 2. Jedd Gardner (‘08) 128 3. Alex Charette (‘13) 125 4. Jedd Gardner (‘08) 119 5. Dave McKoy (‘06) 118 6. Jedd Gardner (‘07) 114 7. Nigel Downer (‘99) 103 8. Dave McKoy (‘04) 102 9. Kyle Walters (‘95) 96 T10. Warren Hudson (‘81) 86 T10. Chuck Sims (‘90) 86

MOST PUNT RETURN YARDS IN A SEASON 1.

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Ryan Nieuwesteeg (‘15) Ryan Nieuwesteeg (‘14) Mike Palmer (‘00) Jedd Gardner (‘08) Heron Tait (‘93) A’dre Fraser (‘13)

LONGEST FIELD GOAL IN A SEASON NAME 1. Norm Nasser (‘01) 2. Norm Nasser (‘01) T3. Carl Ljungberg (‘86) T3. Daniel Ferraro (‘13) T5. Tim Quirke (‘81) T5. Norm Nasser (‘01) T5. Norm Nasser (‘02) T8. Ryan Kooistra (‘03) T8. Rob Maver (‘07) Mike O’Shea

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AVG LONG 14.2 81 8.7 50 58.2 129 9.2 72 12.6 97 10.5 59 13.8 130 12.7 45 9.2 55 12.5 72

YARDS 52 51 47 47 46 46 46 45 45

Ryan Nieuwesteeg

846 739 538 505 495 472

TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS IN A SEASON

NAME TD FG C S TP 1. Rob Maver 0 57 105 17 290 2. Daniel Ferraro 0 52 60 8 251 3. Nick FitzGibbon 40 0 0 0 240 4. Norm Nasser 0 52 56 26 238 5. Dan Walker 0 35 53 17 175 6. Krystian Strynger 0 31 60 4 167 7. Bruce Morris 24 0 0 0 144 8. Michael Palmer 23 0 5 0 143 9. Gerrit Stam 23 0 0 0 138 10. Chuck Sims 22 0 0 0 132

NAME / YR / YARDS

1. Justin Dunk / (‘06) / 2,826 (P:2452; R:374) 2. Justin Dunk / (‘08) / 2,502 (P:2064;R:418) 3. Justin Dunk / (‘09) / 2,325 (P:1902; R:423) 4. James Roberts / (‘15) / 2,264 (P:2236; R:28) 5. Justin Dunk / (‘07) / 2,234 (P:1784;R:450) 6. James Roberts / (‘16) / 2,172 (P:2,119; R:53) 7. Mike Shoemaker / (‘88) / 2,122 (P:2006; R:116) 8. Kevin Adam / (‘03) / 2,104 (P:1789; R:315) 9. Jazz Lindsey / (‘13) / 1,999 (P:1805; R:194) 10. Jazz Lindsey / (‘14) / 1,916 (P:1,731; R:185)

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Rob Farquharson (‘12) Nick FitzGibbon (‘10) Dave Lane (‘73) Darrel Skuse (‘86) Johnny Augustine (‘15) Nick FitzGibbon (‘08)

150 148 145 139 137 135

10. Peterson Douglas (‘81)

132

TOTAL ALL PURPOSE YARDS IN A SEASON NAME / YR / YARDS

1. Michael Palmer / (‘01) / 1,419 (Rec:624; KR:379; PR:416) 2. Jedd Gardner / (‘08) / 1,408 (Rec:812;PR:505;KR:91) 3. Michael Palmer / (‘00) / 1,329 (Rec:529; KR:231; PR:538; R:31) 4. Ryan Nieuwesteeg / (‘15) / 1,313 (PR: 846; KR: 256; Rec:168; R:43) 5. Michael Palmer / (‘02) / 1,251 (Rec:765; KR:233; PR:238; R:15) 6. Ryan Nieuwesteeg / (‘14) / 1,247 (PR:739; KR:508) 7. Chuck Sims / (‘90) / 1,246 (R:799; Rec:122; KR:325) 8. Gerrit Stam / (‘98) / 1,236 (R:1131; Rec:105) 9. Nick FitzGibbon / (‘06) / 1,194 (R:444; Rec:214; KR:536) 10. Chris MacIntyre (‘04) / 1,187 (R:891; Rec:91; KR;205)

MOST YARDS PASSING IN A CAREER Rob Maver

MOST POINTS SCORED IN A SEASON NAME POINTS 1. Daniel Ferraro(‘14) 105 2. Gabe Ferraro (‘15) 88 T3. Johnny Augustine (‘15) 84 T3. Nick FitzGibbon (‘09) 84 5. Rob Maver (‘08) 83 6. Nick FitzGibbon (‘07) 78 7. Rob Maver (‘09) 78 8. Rob Maver (‘07) 75 9. Michael Palmer (‘01) 68 T10. Parri Ceci (‘84) 66 T10. Gerrit Stam (‘96) 66 T10. Krystian Strynger (‘97) 66

MOST TOUCHDOWNS IN A SEASON NAME TD’S T1. Johnny Augustine (2015) 14 T1. Nick FitzGibbon (2009) 14 T3. Nick FitzGibbon (2007) 13 T3. Jazz Lindsey (2014) 13 T5. Parri Ceci (1984) 11 T5. Gerrit Stam (1996) 11 T5. Michael Palmer (2001) 11 8. Chuck Sims (1990) 10 T9. Bruce Morris (1975) 9 T9. Peterson Douglas (1981) 9 T9. Gerrit Stam (1998) 9

NAME INT

ATT COMP YRDS TD PCT

1. Justin Dunk 1123 2. Jazz Lindsey 839 3. Mike Shoemaker 646 4. Mike Eykens 744 5. James Roberts 582 6. Randy Walters 615 7. Rob Kitching 652 8. Tyson Beach 645 9. Nathan Body 336 10. Wally Gabler 385

616 466 394 370 352 323 361 269 175 176

9569 6264 5220 5040 4711 4694 4408 3660 2924 2487

63 54.8 43 33 55.5 20 32 61.0 30 27 49.7 42 33 60.6 22 41 52.7 39 32 55.4 37 32 41.7 34 19 52.1 12 12 45.7 24

MOST PASSES COMPLETED IN A SEASON NAME TOTAL 1. James Roberts 174 2. Justin Dunk (‘06) 158 3. James Roberts (2015) 152 4. Mike Shoemaker (‘88) 151 5. Kevin Adam (‘03) 140 6. Jazz Lindsey (‘13) 136 7. Justin Dunk (‘07) 133 8. Rob Kitching (‘93) 132 8. Mike Shoemaker (‘89) 129 10. Justin Dunk (‘09) 128

AVE LONG TD

5.9 5.3 5.8 5.1 5.7 6.7 4.8 6.2 6.3 6.7

MOST YARDS RECEIVING IN A CAREER NAME REC YARDS AVG 1. Jedd Gardner 153 2520 16.5 2. Dan Tocher 146 2019 13.8 3. Jeff Keegan 101 1960 19.4 4. Michael Palmer 113 1942 17.2 5. Dave Irwin 117 1820 15.5 6. A’dre Fraser 112 1753 15.6 7. Kevin Reid 103 1689 16.4 8. Dave McKoy 95 1664 17.5 9. Dillon Dimitroff 94 1556 16.5 10. Andy Balson 104 1554 14.9

LG TD

91 61 99 80 54 63 82 105 92 61

15 11 16 21 13 10 11 11 7 7

MOST YARDS RECEIVING IN A SEASON NAME YARDS 1. Jacob Scarfone (‘15) 940 2. Jeff Keegan (‘05) 936 3. Dave McKoy (‘06) 858 4 Jedd Gardner (‘08) 812 5. Michael Palmer (‘02) 765 6. Jeff Keegan (‘06) 757 7. Parri Ceci (‘84)

756 8. Dave Irwin (‘93)

712 9. Frank Marof (‘91) 699 10. Kevin Reid (‘94)

686

MOST RECEPTIONS IN A SEASON

MOST YARDS RUSHING IN A CAREER NAME CAR YARDS 1. Nick FitzGibbon 601 3601 2. Bruce Morris 484 2611 3. Rob Farquharson 404 2365 4. Gerrit Stam 463 2347 5. Johnny Augustine 361 2052 6. Justin Dunk 273 1847 7. Mark Brown 378 1815 8. Chuck Sims 287 1795 9. John Godry 252 1778 10. John Lowe 216 1452

Justin Dunk

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MOST POINTS SCORED IN A CAREER

85 22 68 21 75 21 41 23 43 19 40 18 40 16 78 18 40 5 89 7

NAME CATCHES 1. Frank Marof (‘91) 60 2. Jacob Scarfone (‘15) 57 3. Alex Charette (‘14) 49 T4. Dave McKoy (‘06) 48 T4. Jeff Keegan (‘06) 48 6. Jonathan Bohnert (‘01) 47 T7. Dave Irwin (‘93) 46 T7. Michael Palmer (‘02) 46 9. Dan Tocher (‘89) 45 10. Saxon Lindsey (‘13) 44

MOST YARDS RUSHING IN A SEASON

Gerrit Stam

TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS IN A CAREER NAME / YARDS

1. Justin Dunk / 11,435 (P:9,578;R1,847) 2. Jazz Lindsey / 6,973 (P: 6,264; R:709) 3. Mike Shoemaker / 5,598 (P:5220; R:378) 4. Mike Eykens / 5,288 (P:5040; R:224) 5. Randy Walters / 4,827 (P:4,674; R:133; Rec: 3) 6. Rob Kitching / 4,491 (P:4408; R:83) 7. Michael Palmer / 4,061(Rec:1942; PR:1211; KR:862; R:46) 8. Tyson Beach / 3,728 (P:3660; R:68) 9. Chuck Sims / 3,560 (R:1795; Rec:715; PR:111; KR:939) 10. Bruce Morris / 3,095 (R:2611; Rec:430; PR:22; KR:32)

NAME YARDS 1. Gerrit Stam (‘98) 1,131 2. Rob Farquaharson (‘12) 936 3. Chris MacIntyre (‘04) 891 4. Nick Fitzgibbon (‘08) 853 5. Darrel Skuse (‘86) 832 6. Bruce Morris (‘75) 828 7. Johnny Augustine (‘15) 814 8. Dave Lane (‘73) 811 9. Nick FitzGibbon (‘10) 804 10. Chuck Sims (‘90) 799

MOST CARRIES IN A SEASON NAME CARRIES 1. Gerrit Stam (‘88) 188 2. Chris MacIntyre (‘04) 185 3. Gerrit Stam (‘96) 152

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CIS/U SPORTS AWARDS ALL - CANADIANS 69 73 74 74 80 81 82 81 82 82 82 83 84 85 86 86 88 86 88 88 88 89 91 91 92 92 92 93 92 93 94 93 93 93 94 95 96 96 97 97 98 99 99 00 01 01 01 06 08 08 08 09 09 10 12 14 14 15 15 15 15

Gerry Organ John Kelley John Kelley Dave Lane Mike Hudson Mike Hudson Mike Hudson Jeff Hale Peter Langford Junior Robinson Sam Benincasa Sam Benincasa Parri Ceci Louie Godry Louie Godry Gus Alevizos Gus Alevizos Al Anonech Jim Farrell Wasyl Saluckok Mike Shoemaker Dan Tocher Bryan Maltby Frank Marof Shawn Hagarty Mike O’Shea Dale Irwin Dave Irwin Rob Wesseling Rob Wesseling Rob Wesseling Charles Assmann Steve McKee Hugh Tharby Kevin Reid Kyle Walters Kyle Walters Bill Vastis Nathan Body Kip Zavitz Gerrit Stam Sean Spender Jeremy Oxley Jeremy Oxley Jonathan Bohnert Norm Nasser Mike Palmer David McKoy Rob Maver James Savoie Jedd Gardner James Savoie Nick FitzGibbon Nick FitzGibbon Cameron Thorn Curtis Newton Ryan Nieuwesteeg John Rush Gabriel Ferraro Nicholas Parisotto Jacob Scarfone

ACADEMIC ALL - CANADIANS *BEGINNING FROM 1999*

99 - 00 00 - 01 00 - 01 01 - 02 01 - 02 01 - 02 02 - 03 02 - 03 03 - 04 03 - 04 03 - 04 03 - 04 03 - 04 04 - 05 04 - 05 04 - 05 05 - 06 05 - 06 05 - 06 07 - 08 07 - 08 07 - 08 08 - 09 08 - 09 09 - 10 09 - 10 09 - 10 09 - 10 09 - 10 09 - 10 10 - 11 10 - 11 10 - 11 10 - 11 10 - 11 10 - 11 11 - 12 11 - 12 11 - 12 11 - 12 11 - 12 11 - 12 11 - 12 11 - 12 12 - 13 12 - 13 12 - 13 12 - 13 12 - 13 13 - 14 13 - 14 13 - 14 13 - 14 14 - 15 14 - 15 14 - 15

Tyson Beach Tyson Beach Sean Spender Andrew Oosterhuis Todd Stevens Jason Trickovic Norman Nasser Andrew Oosterhuis Adam Carapella John Paul Cavalluzzo Mike Dougherty Andrew Oosterhuis Ben Stephenson Adam Carapella Chris McIntyre Andrew Oosterhuis Adam Carapella Michael Dougherty Matthew Legg Lance Fergin Scott Seamone Adam Slomer Jedd Gardner Jeff Cain Jeff Cain Matthew Rossetti Andrew Crosby Jedd Gardner Zach Androschuk Alex Ferris Zach Androschuk Jedd Gardner Tim Berta Avery Parle Winston Green Mark Durigon Zach Androshcuk Jedd Gardner Taylor Palmer Chris Rossetti Jake Reinhart Avery Parle Joel Mohr Mark Durigon Taylor Palmer Dylan Husty Kellen Walsh Pat McGrath Lucas Nangle Taylor Palmer Lucas Nangle Pat McGrath Justis Croasdale Patrick McGrath Dylan Husty Robert Carnegie

PRESIDENT’S TROPHY 15 - 16 John Rush

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH AWARDS Cathy Rowe Manager of the Year 83 - 84 Colin Sim 91 - 92 Ed Malabre 96 - 97 Joe Varamo

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DR. JAMES MACLACHLAN TRAINER 04 - 05 Nat Laberge 05 - 06 Marya Morrison 07 - 08 Jared Eidt

SCOTT YANCHUS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 06 - 07 Nick Fitzgibbon

DON CAMERON TROPHY 54 - 55 57 - 58 58 - 59 61 - 62 62 - 63 63 - 64 65 - 66 69 - 70 74 - 75 78 - 79 83 - 84 84 - 85 86 - 87 87 - 88 89 - 90 90 - 91 92 - 93 93 - 94 96 - 97 99 - 00 01 - 02 03 - 04 07 - 08 08 - 09 09 - 10 11 - 12 15 - 16

Bob Hart Joe Brent Harold Grunau Ray German J. MacMillan M. Sauve Gary Soctt Gerry Organ Jim Chorostecki Jeff Inglis Mimo Dimuzio Brett Marshall Dan Wicklum Mike Shoemaker Bryan Maltby Matt Rolleman Shawn Hagarty Charles Assmann Nick Gallo Sean Spender Mike Palmer Andrew Oosterhuis Justin Dunk Rob Maver James Savoie Robert Farquharson Johnny Augustine

W.F. MITCHELL SPORTSMAN AWARD 78 - 79 87 - 88 88 - 89 89 - 90 91 - 92 98 - 99 99 - 00 02 - 06

Mark Brown Dan Wicklum Wayne England Tom Dimitroff Huge Tharby Gerrit Stam Jeremy Oxley Mark Halfpenny

MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 55 - 56 57 - 58 60 - 61 61 - 62 62 - 63 65 - 66 66 - 67 70 - 71 71 - 72 74 - 75 75 - 76 77 - 78 83 - 84 84 - 85 86 - 87 87 - 88 88 - 89 90 - 91

Harry Brightwell Stu O’Neil John A. Henry Jim MacMillan Ray F. German Don Wismer Doug Brown Don Westlake Wayne Morgan Paul Gilson Bruce Morris Mark Brown Sam Benincasa Parri Ceci Lou Godry Dan Wicklum Mike Shoemaker Chuck Sims

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Frank Marof Mike O’Shea Dave Irwin John Rush

PRESIDENT’S TROPHY 93 - 94 94 - 95 02 - 03 05 - 06 07 - 08 11 - 12

Rob Wesseling Rob Wesseling Mark Halfpenny Mike Dougherty Adam Slomer Zach Androschuk

OUA AWARDS ALL - STARS 16 - 17

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Job Reinhart Nick Parisotto Andrew Pickett Gabriel Ferraro Nicholas Parisotto John Rush Jacob Scarfone Matthew Toppan Tristan Doughlin Donnie Egerter Matthew Nesbitt Curtis Newton Ryan Nieuwesteeg Andrew Pickett Matt Nesbitt Matt Toppan Ryan Nieuwesteeg Cam Walker Curtis Newton Tristan Doughlin Fraser Speakman Cam Wilhelm Alex Charette A’dre Fraser Rob Farquharson Dan Ferraro Colin Mandich Andrew Graham Cam Thorn A’dre Fraser Taylor Palmer Jakob Piotrowski Cameron Walker Cameron Walker A’dre Fraser Matthew Richardson Robert Farquharson Dillon Dimitroff Michael Millar John Rush

Bryan Dunjko 11 - 12 Sebastian Howard

Bryan Dunjko 10 - 11 Nick FitzGibbon

Grant MacDonald

James Savoie

Mark Durigon

Andrew Crosby

Jedd Gardner

Adam Dunk

Jordan Duncan 09 - 10 Nick FitzGibbon

Ryan Bomben

Rob Maver

James Savoie

Jedd Gardner Grant MacDonald Adam Dunk Nick FitzGibbon Jedd Gardner Rob Maver Sean Riley James Savoie Sean Riley Chris Decker Justin Dunk Nick FitzGibbon Chris Hladich Ian Keleher Rob Maver David McKoy Justin Dunk Jeff Keegan Rob Maver Sean Riley Jeff Keegan Mike Dougherty Andrew Oosterhuis Sean Riley Anthony Mason Mike Dougherty Chris Hladich Mike Dougherty Mike Palmer Mike Hradil Mike Palmer Jonathan Bohnert Norm Nasser Elvio Bomben Mike Hradil Jeremy Oxley Mike Palmer Jeff Kneene Norm Nasser Chris Portwood Jeremy Oxley Sean Spender Dave Gemin Shawn Smith Sean Spence Jason Stoter Gerrit Stam Jeremy Oxley Matt Hammer Kip Zavitz Bill Vastis Brad Bunn Chris Eben Matt Hammer Bill Brown Kyle Walters Brad Bunn Todd Storms Shawn Hagarty Kevin Reid Todd Storms Rob Wesseling Terry Wiggan Charles Assmann Dave Irwin John Leaver Steven McKee Kevin Reid Brian Robinson Todd Storms Hugh Tharby Rob Wesseling

Drew Dempster

Trevor Hunter

Jason Ireton 92 - 93 Rob DiGravio

Shawn Hagarty

Dave Irwin

Rob MacRae

Steve McKee

Mike O’Shea

Kevin Reid

Jim Stewart

Hugh Tharby

Rob Wesselling 91 - 92 Frank Marof

Bryan Maltby

Robert Di Gravio

Dave Irwin

Rob McCrae

Mike O’Shea 90 - 91 Dan Tocher

Chuck Sims

Brett McCallum

Jim Stewart

Calvin Nigh

Bryan Maltby

Matt Rolleman 89 - 90 Paul Dragojlovich

Bryan Maltby

Frank Marof

Bob McLay

Tom Newbigging

Pat Nield

MikeShoemaker

Dan Tocher 88 - 89 Gus Alevizos

Wayne England

Jim Farrell

Bob McLay

Bryan Maltby

Paul McDermott

Vasyl Saluchock

Mike Shoemaker

Dan Tocher 87 - 88 Jim Parrell

Rick Kohler

Tom Dimitroff

Mike McLarnon

Dan Wicklum 86 - 87 Al Anonech

Gus Alevizos

Lou Godry

Mark Hurst

Darryl Skuse

Rob Ciarafoni

Mike Knighton

Mike McLaron 85 - 86 Gus Alevizos

Al Anonech

Lou Godry

Grant Goodrich

Mark Hurst

Rick Kohler

Peter Langford

John Lepore

Blaine Schmidt

Jeff Volpe 84 - 85 Parri Ceci

Mark Hurst

Rob Pavan

Jeff Volpe

Dave Moore

John Godry

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81 - 82

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78 - 79 77 - 78

Lou Godry Grant Goodrich Blaine Schmidt Sam Benincasa Mi mo Dimuzio Louie Godry Scott Lecky Jeff Volpe Jeff Yanchus Sam Benincasa Don Williams Jeff Hale Mike Hudson Andy Balson Harry Doering Peter Langford Peterson Douglas Kerry Hiebert Carmen Sferrazza Mike Hudson Andy Balson Sam Benincasa Scott Hobson Carmen Sferrazza Mick Hughes Harry Doering Kerry Hierbert John Lowe Jeff Inglis Mark Brown Mark Brown

Stu Lang Trophy (Offensive Player of the Year): Andrew Pickett Special Teams Player of the Year: Job Reinhart Tom Mooney Lineman of the Year: Derek Drouillard Rookie of the Year: Kian Schaffer-Baker Kyle Walters Trophy: James Roberts Richard P. Kohler Perseverance Award: Geoff Bezruchko Captains Award: Tristan Doughlin Granite Gryphon Award: Aidan Fraser Scout Team – Offensive Player of the Year: Patrick Pierre Scout Team – Defensive Player of the Year: Aidan England Support Staff Award: Kyle Wood Unsung Hero Award: Zach Buchan

OUA MVP

Academic Support Award: Jason Dodd

89 - 90 Mike Shoemaker 88 - 89 Mike Shoemaker

Pflug Family Community Service Award: Orion Edwards

OUA ALL - ROOKIE TEAM

Jeff Hale Coach of the Year: Mike Stenning (London South High School)

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Job Reinhart Elijah Walker Orion Edwards Johnny Augustine James Roberts Nick Parisotto Andrew Pickett Charlie Taggart

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93 - 94

93 - 94

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 06 - 07 88 - 89

Nick FitzGibbon Chuck Sims

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GRYPHON TEAM CAPTAINS 2017 - 18

1888 H.A. Morgan 1893 P.B. Kennedy 1903 Jim Bracken 1904 Jim Bracken 1905 E.J. Zavitz 1906 E.J. Zavitz 1908 T.O. Clarke 1910 H.L. Knauss 1911 G.O. Madden 1912 C.A. Webster 1913 H.A. Braithwaite 1914 Art Wilson 1915-18 World War 1 1919 Arthur H. Musgrove 1920 J. Worden Edwards 1921 J. Worden Edwards 1922 John A. McMillan 1923 John A. McMillan 1924 Ray Pugh 1925 Leo Silcox 1927 H. Colson 1928 W.R. Graham 1929 Glynn Griffiths

Hugh Watt 1930 A. Eckhart 1931 Sid Henry 1932 Wilbert Gollenhon 1933 Porter Mills 1934 Butch Easton

Ab Folland 1935 H. Elliott

Wil Jennings 1936 Johnny Gartshore

Frank MacDonald

Ray Smees 1937 Joe Brown

Bill Mitchell 1938 Ed Leckie 1939 Jim Follwell

Jo Jo Fraser

Al Smith 1940 Jim Kenney

C.B. Slemon 1941-44 World War II 1945 Ken Smith

Tommy Thomasson 1946 Burt Matthews

Ken Smith 1947 Tony Calverly

Wally Packman

Jack Raithby 1948 Bill Anderson

Murray Savage 1949 Bob Brooks

Jack Cote

Hort Moore 1950 Bob Brooks

Jack Cote 1951 Jack Reeves

Doug Treleavan 1952 Larry Burt

Wayne Gerrie

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1953 1954

1955

1956

1957 1958

1959

1960

1961

1962

1963

1964

1965

1966

Scott 1967

1968 1969

1970

1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976

1977 1978

1979

1980

1981

1982

1983

Mark Raithby Dave Francis Wayne Gerrie Dave Francis Wayne Gerrie Murray Atkinson Robert Billin Bill Weber Ron Bogart Bill Sproule Bill Weber Carl Jackson Robert Keith Harold Grunau John Henry Raemond German Dave Hume Rob Bechtal Raemond German Jim McMillan Don Taylor Dave Goslin Bruce Groves Gary Brohman Dave Cressman Bruce Groves D. Brown B. Dempsey, G. Dave Montgomery John Vandenberg Don Ziraldo Terry Hemming Steve Stewart Greg Topolie Gerry Organ Greg Topolie Don Westlake Dave Hutton Ted McEachern Dan Cronwell Jim Chorostecki Tom Arnott Jim Chorostecki Tom Arnott Mark Brown Dave Sproat Andy Balson Jeff Hale Andy Balson Tim Jewson Andy Balson Jeff Crampton Harry Doering Carmen Sferrazza Sam Benincasa Jeff Hale Scott Hobson Angelo Molinaro Sam Benincasa Allan Driver John Godry

1984

1985

1986 1986

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

2000 2001 2002 2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

Jeff Yanchus Randy Dimitroff Blaine Schmidt Jed Tommy Randy Walters Jeff Yanchus Randy Dimitroff Peter Langford Blaine Schmidt Darryl Skuse Randy Walters Mike Knighton Darryl Skuse Pat Tracey Jr. Gus Alevizos Tom Dimitroff Jr. Mike Shoemaker Gus Alevizos Tom Dimitroff Jr. Mike Shoemaker Tom Dimitroff Jr. Jeff Feagan Pat Nield Mike Shoemaker Bryan Maltby Frank Marof Don Murray Frank Panos Chuck Sims Alrick Daugherty Bryan Maltby Brett McCallum Don Murray Marty Parker Steve McKee Steve McKee Shawn Hagarty Todd Storms Kyle Walters Chris Camboia Gerrit Stam Nick Gallo Gerrit Stam Jeremy Oxley Tyson Beach Mike Hradil Anthony Mason Dan Noble Andrew Oosterhuis Mike Dougherty Anthony Mason Andrew Oosterhis Mike Dougherty Colin Dyer Chris McIntyre Andrew Oosterhuis Shaun Arbuckle Justin Dunk Colin Dyer Dave McKoy Adam Wigdor Justin Dunk

2008

2009 2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

Chris Decker Chris Hladich Sean Riley Graeme Reed Justin Dunk Sean Riley Graeme Reed Tag Russell Adam Dunk Chris Rossetti Nick Fitzgibbon Andrew Crosby Dillon Dimitroff Dave Honig Adam Dunk Scott Eggleton James Savoie Mike Millar Matt Rossetti Mike Millar Chris Rossetti Jarryd Baines Jake Reinhart Zach Androschuk Mike Millar Matt Richardson Jazz Lindsey Saxon Lindsey Bryan Dunjko Jazz Lindsey Cody O’Neill Rob Farquharson Taylor Palmer Jeff Finley Cameron Walker John Rush Rob Farquharson Cam Walker Alex Charette Matthew Nesbitt Fraser Speakman MacKenzie Myers James Ingram James Roberts Matthew Nesbitt John Rush Patrick McGrath James Roberts Andrew Graham Rob Carnegie Derek Drouillard Luke Korol Royce Metchie Andrew Pickett Nick Parisotto James Roberts

1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970

1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

Ted Barron Bruce Groves Gary Scott John Vandenberg Terry Hemming Steve Stewart Dave Clarke Bill Morrison Don Westlake Ted McEachern Greg Scheifele Dan Cornwell Bruce Morris Tom Arnott Vaughn Wright Steve Hale Tim Jewson Ron Lively Harry Doering Scott Hobson Sam Benincasa Peter Simpson John Godry Mike Knighton Jim Farrell Bob McLay Tom Dimitroff Jr. Calvin Nigh Chuck Simms

1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Dan Walker Rob Wesseling Mark Dragich Kip Wigmore Ryan Strom Ian McQueen Peter Partridge Joel Varty Nick Gallo Jeremy Oxley Sean Spender Jonathan Bohnert Norm Nasser Mike Dougherty Andrew Oosterhuis Adam Carapella Colin Dyer Adam Slomer Graeme Reed Jeff Cain Matt Rossetti Jedd Gardner Zach Androschuk Taylor Palmer Rob Farquharson Patrick McGrath Rob Carnegie

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1932 Sid Henry 1933 George Mills 1934 Ab Folland 1935 Beverly Easton 1936 Hank McDonald 1937 Bill Mitchell 1938 No Award Presented 1939 Ross Chapman 1940 George Reynolds 1941-45 WWII 1946 Burt Matthews 1947 John Harvey 1948 Walter Packman 1949 Jim Baker 1950 Jack Cote 1951 Bob Steckle 1952 Larry Burt 1953 Fraser Kerr 1954 Mark Raithby 1955 Bob Hart 1956 Dave Francis 1957 Bob Billin 1958 Bill Sproule 1959 Bob Keith 1960 John Henry

Don Ward 1961 Dave Hume 1962 Raemond German 1963 Jim MacMillan

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