By PAUL GOTHAM It was a simple button hook. A second-down play that moved the chains. More importantly, it represented a young athlete's passage from amateur to professional status. Former Canisius Golden Griffin, Chris Manhertz came off the line and gathered the 10-yard pass like it was anything but the first catch of his NFL career. "Honestly, it didn’t feel like my … [Read more...] about Manhertz making grade on the gridiron
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Robertson drops 30 as the Griffs roll Marist at home
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius junior Kassius Robertson tied a school record for 3-point field goals in a game with nine, set a program record for highest single-game 3-point shooting percentage (90 percent) and joined the school’s 1,000-career point club on Saturday as the Toronto native posted a career best 30 points in the Golden Griffins’ 91-58 win over Marist in the … [Read more...] about Robertson drops 30 as the Griffs roll Marist at home
Crumpton’s career night leads Canisius over Fairfield
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com BRIDGEPORT, CONN. – Canisius junior Jermaine Crumpton recorded his first career double-double with a career-high 32 points and 10 rebounds, and senior Phil Valenti added 20 points, six rebounds and three assists as the Golden Griffins went on the road and defeated Fairfield 86-72 in Webster Bank Arena. The win moved Canisius to 11-6 overall and 4-2 … [Read more...] about Crumpton’s career night leads Canisius over Fairfield
Canisius sees win streak end at Iona
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The host Iona Gaels made 15 3-point field goals and shot 61.7 percent from the field for the game en route to a 98-75 win over Canisius Sunday afternoon in the Hynes Center. The win improved Iona’s record to 10-7 overall and 3-3 in MAAC play, while the loss ended Canisius’ seven-game win streak. The Golden Griffins are now 10-6 … [Read more...] about Canisius sees win streak end at Iona
Canisius wins seventh straight
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius senior Kiefer Douse posted his first career double-double with a career-high 18 points to go with 10 rebounds, and junior forward Jermaine Crumpton scored 11 of his 14 points in the game’s second half as the host Golden Griffins defeated Quinnipiac 83-77 Wednesday night in the Koessler Athletic Center. The win, Canisius’ seventh straight, … [Read more...] about Canisius wins seventh straight