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John Griffin
John Griffin
  • Height:
    5'10
  • Year:
    So.
  • Hometown:
    Thompson, Conn.
  • High School:
    Marianapolis Preparatory School
  • Position:
    Throws

Bio

AS A SOPHOMORE...

  • WEIGHT THROW
    • Finished 23rd (7.92m) at the Tufts Invitational on 1/12
  • HAMMER THROW
    • Finished 19th (26.55m) at the Inter-Conference Championship Meet on 4/27
  • SHOT PUT
    • Finished 63rd (7.47m) at the UMass Boston Indoor Open on 12/1

AS A FRESHMAN...

  • SHOT PUT
    • Finished 32nd (6.69m) at the Rhode Island College Invitational on 12/9
    • Finished 36th (6.96m) at the Tufts Invite on 1/13
    • Finished 9th (6.88m) at the Smith Pioneer Invitational on 1/20
    • Finished 43rd (6.88m) at the Wesleyan University Invitational on 2/3
    • Finished 32nd (7.33m) at the Gordon Kelly Invitational on 2/10

BEFORE EMMANUEL...

  • Griffin was a three-year member of both the wrestling and track teams at Marianapolis Preparatory School.

PLAYER PROFILE

  • Major: Political Science
  • Career Aspirations: Lawyer or Local Politician
  • Favorite Movie: The Wolf of Wallstreet
  • Favorite Book: A Song of Ice & Fire
  • Favorite Pregame Meal: Eggs & Bacon
  • Favorite Light Night Snack: Tostidos + Salsa
  • Favorite Spot on the EC Campus: Loretto Ground Floor Kitchen
  • Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Winning the SENE Championship for track my junior year
  • Most Respected Professional Athlete: James Harrison