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By Joe

November 21, 2005 05:44 PM | Link to this

Every team Dacula plays has a speed advantage, size advantage, etc. etc. At least for the past 12 games, it hasn’t mattered. On paper should Brookwood win this game? No question, but they don’t play the game on paper. This should be a great football game.

By doggit

November 21, 2005 06:59 PM | Link to this

to bad Dacula will not be playing Lowndes in the championship game. wish Lowndes could play all three of them .maybe your coaches will put them on the schedule next year along with the other 4 schools from up there that Lowndes beat up on and then you will not be undefeated throughout the year.

By pdiddy

November 21, 2005 07:08 PM | Link to this

Where are all the Camden fans this week? not planning a trip to the dome!

By Camden Who?

November 21, 2005 10:13 PM | Link to this

Camden fans where are you? Oh yeah, planning for a long Thanksgiving in Kingsland since you Dacula ruined your trip to the Dome. How bout them Falcons!! Lowndes fans keep talkin. We will see you after we get by Brookwood. It will be good to take you out in Valdosta and put an end to your trash talk too.

By Frank

November 21, 2005 10:26 PM | Link to this

Mr. Hartstein, Allow me to paraphrase an earlier note to Darryl Maxie. Everyone, including myself, is looking to a Lowndes-Brookwood title game. However, I can’t stop looking over my shoulder at the Lowndes-Stephenson match. Although Lowndes scored more regular season points, they both squeaked by Tift Co. and both lost one. Stephenson’s loss was understandable, it was to Brookwood but Lowndes lost to Ware County. Lowndes regular season opponants averaged 4 wins (rounding up)and Stephensons averaged 6. Stephenson had the tougher post season with Parkwood after finishing the regular season by beating up a strong Riverdale team. For the kicker…Dacula just downed the team voted most likely to succeed and is salivating at the thought of another shot at the Broncos. So where’s the beef? Could we be in for one of the biggest surprises in GA football history?

By Michael of Marietta

November 21, 2005 10:50 PM | Link to this

Hartstein:

Good comments above. I think that the Brookwood-Dacula match will be a old fashion back yard brawl. I believe in 1996 when Brookwood won state they faced Valdosta twice that year. The first meeting Brookwood lost to Valdosta and it wasn’t close but the second meeting Brookwood blew out Valdosta at Valdosta. So anything could happen.

By Adam

November 21, 2005 11:10 PM | Link to this

I am confident about a Dacula-Lowndes meeting in South GA. Just how do you stop a rocket sled on rails? Camden couldn’t figure it out, and only added to the momentum of this Dacula team. Brookwood won’t do it, and that’ll lead to another long roadtrip for the Falcon’s fans which, by the way, will be more than willing to make another drive for another fantastic win, and a first time Dacula State Championship. I’m sick of all these repeaters. It’s time for the consistent tradition to get a tally!

By millermoose

November 22, 2005 01:12 AM | Link to this

IT’S GOING TO BE VERY HARD FOR ANYONE TO BEAT THE BEST TEAM MONEY CAN BUY (BROOKWOOD) IF ONLY THERE WAS A HOUSE IN SOUTH GWINNET’S DISTRICT, THEY WOULD HAVE HAD ONE HECK OF A RUNNING BACK. IT SURE PAYS TO HAVE A WEALTHY BOOSTER CLUB MEMBER WITH A SPARE HOUSE SITTING AROUND.

By itsabouttime

November 22, 2005 05:29 AM | Link to this

thank you for the truth millermoose. go out and buy football players so you can win. this is not professional sports this is high school.maybe ya’ll up there since you have so many schools can set up a draft. GO LOWNDES

By williambrado

November 22, 2005 06:34 AM | Link to this

I don’t think Lowndes has played any better games than the last two that they played.And they are a trifle better than last years team. This is the team that embarrased a camden county team in the dome last year and beat a very good parkview team.If they are in sync. the opponents score will stink!

By thomas

November 22, 2005 07:24 AM | Link to this

millermouse told it right but its not only brookwood why do u think tucker has won several championships its because parkview gets there players after all its only a stone throw away

By Brookwood Parent

November 22, 2005 07:35 AM | Link to this

There has been some fine football played by great student-athletes all over the state of Georgia. As with every game that has been played in the history of football, the outcome of the game will be determined on the playing field at the Georgis Dome this weekend. Any team that has made it this far has a sot of winning the State championship and has a good reason to be proud of their accomplishments. I believe that the Stephenson - Lowndes matchup will be a hard fought game and closer than a lot of Lowndes fans believe the game will be. If I were to make a prediction I believe that Lowndes has too much team speed and are a little deeper and that may add up to them squeaking by with a 28-21 victory. In the other game, Dacula has played won some big games and has improved tremenously since their first game of the year. All teams have 0 - 0 records going into this weeks contests. If I were to make a prediction (and of course I am a biased Bronco Fan), I think that Brookwood is a little deeper than Dacula and playing in the dome will probably help the team speed of the Broncos. I think that Brookwood will squeeze out a victory by a close score of 24 - 21. But of course Dacula is very very capable of winning this game. I just think if both teams play up to their potential and the turnover count is pretty even, that Brookwwod would be slight favorites to win. But Dacula proved that they are very capable of playing well enough to beat a favored team (after their exceptional victory over Camden County last week). So I will bight my fingernails and hope that I’m correct in my prediction. In either case I know that Gwinnett County will be represented with a good football team for the state championship game (be it the Falcons or the Broncos….they are both great teams)!

By Dark Horse

November 22, 2005 08:11 AM | Link to this

I guess that’s gonna be the excuse when Brookwood rolls through the rest of the competition. “Brookwood buys their players houses and fancy cars, boo-hoo” Give me a break. Students transfer to Bwood because they want to win. Who could blame C. Smith for transfering. He led Gwinnett in rushing last year and I don’t think M. creek won a game! Anyway, I expect a hard-fought game in the dome vs Dacula. I don’t think it will be an easy game for the Broncos by any stretch. Bwood will wear em’ down though, with that big O-line and the best D in the state

By andy-roo

November 22, 2005 08:18 AM | Link to this

First of all Brookwood PARENT get a life or get a job writing for a paper you are way too long winded. I will simply say Dacula will come out the winner. They are currently playing the BEST defense in the state at this point in the season. I am neither a Brookwood or Dacula parent but Brookwood you better make a good charge in this game especially since you recruited Smith for without him you would maybe be a .500 club this season. Who are you trying to recruit now?? With graduating over 35 seniors there is not much left in your tank for next year. GHSA is aware of your actions so be careful. Isn’t it fun to stir the pot!!!!!!!!

By sports fan

November 22, 2005 09:03 AM | Link to this

the brookwood parent made some good points, except for team speed I thinks stephenson can match team speed with anyone but I think both games will be competitive.

By Bronco Fan

November 22, 2005 09:05 AM | Link to this

andy-roo,

 I won't be as nice as the Brookwood parent was in describing the outcome of the game against Dacula.  It would be impossible to know what the record would be without Cameron Smith, but it would be a pretty fair guess that it would be well above .500.  Brookwood has always traditionally CRUSHED the Falcons when they faced each other.  There have been a few close ball games but they are very few.  The Broncos will win this game also, because their defense and running game is superior to the Falcon attack.  Hey roo roo don't be surprised when the Broncos win by at least two touchdowns.  The last two games Smith has hurt the Broncos as much as helped them.  He has had three fumbles deep in the opponents territory and it had been other offensive weapons that have won the games for the Broncos.  They aren't a one dimensional offense.  So quit your sniveling andy-roo...and watch the Falcons go down this weekend!!!

By GO Broncos

November 22, 2005 09:07 AM | Link to this

Dacula cry me a river. Brookwood recruited smith? Give me a break. You guys will always be brookwoods whipping boy and Saturday night will be the same. So keep crying and “andy-roo” if you know anything about Brookwood you should know that we just reload every year so what you are spouting is bull.

By Ewelld

November 22, 2005 09:45 AM | Link to this

I am sitting here over my oatmeal and coffee, reading all the trash. I am relishing the thought of all those bloggers from last week - who are feasting of a meal of “CROW” this week. GO FALCONS! As far as buying athletes, this is not a new thing. Has gone on for years, and harder to catch than in the NCAA. Brookwood can accuse Dacula of being crybabies if they want. We’ll see!

By Bronco Dad

November 22, 2005 09:54 AM | Link to this

Dacula stayed competitive for three quaraters in the previous game, but Brookwood had the advantage of having one game already under its belt. This is an excellent Dacula senior class that knows how to win, and has troubled Brookwood’s Senior Class historically. Brookwood has not been taking care of the ball fumbling and throwing interceptions in the last couple of games. Thus, for Brookwood to win, it has to play better than it has recently and take care of the ball. I expect a close, tough, hard fought game right into the fourth quarter.

By Ewelld

November 22, 2005 09:57 AM | Link to this

I am sitting here over my oatmeal and coffee, reading all the trash. I am relishing the thought of all those bloggers from last week - who are feasting of a meal of CROW this week. GO FALCONS! As far as buying athletes, this is not a new thing. Has gone on for years, and harder to catch than in the NCAA. Brookwood can accuse Dacula of being crybabies if they want. We’ll see!

By Dark Horse

November 22, 2005 10:08 AM | Link to this

Andy, can you name the last time a Brookwood team was .500? good luck. One player does not a team make. I will admit though, without Cameron Smith, Brookwood might have only scored 30 pts per game rather than 40. As far as loosing alot to graduation, Brookwood will lose some, but not much. Don’t forget that the most elite linebacking corps in the state resides in Snellville, and their all juniors.

By Gwinnett Co FBall Fan

November 22, 2005 10:19 AM | Link to this

Take it from someone who ACTUALLY knows how the situation with Cameron Smith went down. Cameron was looking for school where he could get a great education and who had a better football program. He talked to several schools (i.e. South, Berkmar and Brookwood) and make his own decision. As far as the Brookwood Booster club buying or renting him a house - GET REAL. There are houses to rent in many different school districts. He and his mother RENTS a house in the Brookwood district. Not the booster club, he and his mother. You people that open your mouths before you know the facts make me sick. Get over it already. He choose Brookwood. Brookwood coaches were delighted that he chose Brookwood but the Smiths made that decision. I know all of you want to believe that Brookwood “recruited” him. Before you go shooting off your mouth, learn the rules of GHSA. If a student/athlete makes first contact with a high school program, how is that recruiting? If a student/athlete moves into that district, how is that recruiting? Cameron has been a welcomed edition to the Bronco team, but for the comment about a .500 season without him, get REAL PLEASE!! Brookwood has soooo many other weapons. There are many more underclassmen running backs on the Bronco Varsity that give Cameron a run for his money everyday at practice. We are not at all worried about next year!!!! GO BRONCOS

By Gwinnett Co FBall Fan

November 22, 2005 10:28 AM | Link to this

Back to the original question:

A Brookwood/Dacula Rematch - I can’t wait. While I am a “diehard” Bronco fan, I have much respect for the the Dacula Falcons. Way to go Falcons!!!! This rematch should be sensational. It will be a battle to the end. I will be rooting for my Broncos but either way a Gwinnett Team is going to the state championship game.

By footballer

November 22, 2005 10:30 AM | Link to this

Don’t any of you have anything else better to do. Let’s just let the players play and the fans cheer. Trash talking has never got anyone a State Championship. Put your keyboards away, eat a lot of turkey, enjoy your family then on Saturday head on out to the dome and be supporters not haters. Funny how most schools are disliked by the way their fans act not for the work the players do on the field. Some day some of you might understand this concept and then some of you will never grow up and be adults.

By Frank

November 22, 2005 10:48 AM | Link to this

**ANYONE WANT TO TAKE A CHANCE WITH ME? Like most of you, my team is out of the running and I’m a GA football fan enjoying the great tallent. Call me crazy, but if you look at all the data, the way it realy is without the emotion, you’ll see there’s a decent chance of a Dacula-Stephenson title game. Based on all the comments I’ve read, only a few have picked up on it.

By Frank

November 22, 2005 10:51 AM | Link to this

**ANYONE WANT TO TAKE A CHANCE WITH ME? Like most of you, my team is out of the running and I’m a GA football fan enjoying the great tallent. Call me crazy, but if you look at all the data, the way it realy is without the emotion, you’ll see there’s a decent chance of a Dacula-Stephenson title game. Based on all the comments I’ve read, only a few have picked up on it.

By Frank

November 22, 2005 10:53 AM | Link to this

**ANYONE WANT TO TAKE A CHANCE WITH ME? Like most of you, my team is out of the running and I’m a GA football fan enjoying the great tallent. Call me crazy, but if you look at all the numbers, the way they realy are without the emotion, you’ll see there’s a decent chance of a Dacula-Stephenson title game. Based on all the comments I’ve read, only a few have picked up on it.

By Football Fanatic

November 22, 2005 11:00 AM | Link to this

Sorry Frank. There is a reason that only a few picked up on it. Most of us Just Does Not See That Happening!!! It will be impossible for Stephenson to get past Lowndes and even though Dacula beat Camden, they will fall to Brookwood. Brookwood will overcome a couple of miscues will will prevail.

By Frank

November 22, 2005 11:00 AM | Link to this

PS Just shoot me.

By Frank

November 22, 2005 11:05 AM | Link to this

Football Fanatic I hope you’re right. Like it or not Stephenson has, in fact, played a tougher schedule than Lowndes since the beginning and Dacula is running on the adrenaline of possibility. Your thoughts?

By Dark Horse

November 22, 2005 11:06 AM | Link to this

Frank, what stats are you looking at?

By ang dawg and jess

November 22, 2005 11:19 AM | Link to this

Dacula is ready for revenge on the broncos. When this senior class was in 8th grade: anyone remeber what happened? Bwood beat dacula in the regular season, but then when it mattered most, the playoffs, dacula whooped up on bwood! so we have all the faith in the world in our boys and will be there saturday to support them!! Be ready for the dacula student section to erupt!! GO FALCONS!!

By adam

November 22, 2005 11:31 AM | Link to this

Marist would annihilate Brookwood if given the chance.

By Football Fanatic

November 22, 2005 11:40 AM | Link to this

Frank: At this point in the playoffs, I just dont see stats being that big of a contributing factor. Talent-Yes, Stats-No. While all 4 teams have tremendous talent, I have seen a few “wake up calls” issued in the last couple of days. Just my thoughts: One, Lowndes is the sole South Georgia Team and they will be more ready for this game than any other game they have played since the championship game last year. They will be representing more than just their community. I truly feel that the Lowndes kids will be playing for pure pride and will prevail. Two, Dacula is still reeling from their huge win last week and will not be mentally prepared for Brookwood. I dont feel that they are solid enough to pull out two upsets. Brookwoods eyes were opened a little wider with Dacula beating Camden, and knowing that Dacula wants revenge. Brookwood will be even more determined and more mentally prepared than Dacula. I feel as though Dacula wants it all, but they are willing to accept the prize of beating Camden and finishing in the top 4. I believe the kids and coaches from Brookwood will stay grounded and pull it out.

By Frank

November 22, 2005 11:45 AM | Link to this

Dark Horse—Good Question. I looked at the teams each have played and saw that Lowndes has only played two teams (regular season) who won more than six games: Tift co. who they had trouble with, and Ware Co. who beat them. (But I don’t know how) They had Douglas, Union and Central in the playoffs. Central was a strong team but I don’t think as strong as Parkview. Stephenson had three regular season wins over teams with 7 and 8 wins, which includes Riverdale (who could have been a contender), with their only loss to Brookwood. In the playoffs they had Tift co., E. Coweta and Parkwood who was also a possible semifinalist. Unless I’ve made an error, the possibility is there. What do you think?

By Broncos All The Way

November 22, 2005 11:50 AM | Link to this

Ang Dawg and Jess: Wake Up!! Are you still living in the world of middle school. Please join the rest of Dacula’s student body in high school. There is a world of difference in 8th graders and Seniors. Maturity, growth and most of all coaching. NOW is the only time that matters. We’ll SEE ya Saturday. You’ll HEAR us.

By Frank

November 22, 2005 11:50 AM | Link to this

Football Fanatic—-Your points are obviously thought out and well founded. This is one of the things I love about this time of year and GA football. I would very much like to meet you guys back here some time after the games. Thanks

By Broncos All The Way

November 22, 2005 11:50 AM | Link to this

Ang Dawg and Jess: Wake Up!! Are you still living in the world of middle school. Please join the rest of Dacula’s student body in high school. There is a world of difference in 8th graders and Seniors. Maturity, growth and most of all coaching. NOW is the only time that matters. We’ll SEE ya Saturday. You’ll HEAR us.

Marist - HAHAHA - Good One Adam!!! Bring it Man!!!

By Frank

November 22, 2005 11:53 AM | Link to this

Football Fanatic—-Your points are obviously thought out and well founded. This is one of the things I love about this time of year and GA football. I would like to meet with you guys back here sometime after the games. Thanks

By Frank

November 22, 2005 12:03 PM | Link to this

PS sorry for the duplicate. It was a goofup.

By Frank

November 22, 2005 12:11 PM | Link to this

Adam, you were kidding right?

By Thomas

November 22, 2005 12:47 PM | Link to this

Frank,

Lowndes is not playing Stephenson’s schedule. Stephenson’s schedule cannot beat Lowndes. Lowndes beat this same team last year 43-7.

By Tom

November 22, 2005 12:48 PM | Link to this

Frank,

Lowndes is not playing Stephenson’s schedule. Stephenson’s schedule cannot beat Lowndes. Lowndes beat this same team last year 43-7.

By adam

November 22, 2005 02:08 PM | Link to this

Marist 21 - Brookwood 14

By Stanley

November 22, 2005 02:25 PM | Link to this

Am I alone in wanting the AJC to sack Mr. Curtis Bunn?

Not only are his columns illiterate, but his pro-Stephenson bias is completely disgusting. Do his kids go there, or what?

By Bronco Fan

November 22, 2005 02:29 PM | Link to this

ADAM,

 You certainly need to be tested for taking illegal drugs!!!  The Marist High School Varsity Football Team couldn't even beat the Brookwood Junior Varsity Football Team!!!  Get real!!!

By Dark Horse

November 22, 2005 02:39 PM | Link to this

Frank, yeah that sounds about right. I have thought all along that Lowndes has played a weak schedule. Stephenson is one hell of a team that was not prepared in their only loss this season. Marcus Ball looked phenomenal on friday. Don’t think ive seen a better player this year. The Lowndes people are right though, Lowndes has been improving w every game. I’ll take Stephenson on turf though (There is no way anyone can convince me that Lowndes has more team speed than Stephenson) But you said Stephenson VS Dacula for state, What advantage does Dacula have over Bwood, other thatn its hard to beat the same team twice in one year?

By adam

November 22, 2005 02:53 PM | Link to this

How could you possibly think that one school on steriods doesnt have a chance against another school on steriods. Its just a matter of who takes more that day. Marist 45 - Brookwood 2

By jess

November 22, 2005 02:54 PM | Link to this

Broncos all the way: wow i know you are not bringing the competeion of dacula vs bwood to the stands because no one can compare to the fans at dacula, and when we win….you better be ready for us!! you want a competeion you got one!! bring it on!! but dont cry when you lose

By Michelle

November 22, 2005 03:20 PM | Link to this

If any of you think Dacula is satisfied with just beating Camden, you don’t know these boys. Keep thinking we’re done!

By Thomas

November 22, 2005 03:22 PM | Link to this

When Stephenson loses, I suppose their excuse will be, we weren’t prepared. Lowndes may have a weakness somewhere, but speed & quickness is definitley not a problem.

By Football Fanatic

November 22, 2005 03:41 PM | Link to this

Michelle. Obviously my previous comment offended you. Sorry. I just call them as I see them. I think the Dacula team did a tremendous job this weekend with the long trip and all. But honestly, Camdens overconfidence cost them the game. Brookwood is a very grounded team and does not get overconfident. The coaching staff makes sure of that.

By franny

November 22, 2005 04:08 PM | Link to this

Give camden their props and stop hating we have been undefeated for five years and no one of yall b****** teams can compare and ranking #1 in Georgia yall cant compare and one of the best school in GA and the falcons still suck watch them get beat by Brookwood GO Lowndes show them how the real Georgia boys do it

By PETE

November 22, 2005 04:14 PM | Link to this

Alright where is all the Camen noise? Did those Falcons take body and soul? Please don’t jump on the Lowndes band wagon they are good enough already. Besides they seem to backup there smack talk.

By Terry

November 22, 2005 04:54 PM | Link to this

Franny you can keep your #1 in the state ranking b/c Parkview was ranked 2nd in the nation. Camden isnt even close to Parkivew and dont think you are, you have one ring to our 4 and we won 46 in a row you have not even come close to that record so you need to check your facts before you run your mouth. Oh and we were #1 for 3 straight years…..

By Terry

November 22, 2005 05:05 PM | Link to this

Last time I checked Camden was and never has been ranked nationally. So how are they better than Parkivew?? You need to get off the drugs!!

By Terry

November 22, 2005 05:09 PM | Link to this

And how have you been undefeated for 5 years? Regualar season dont count unless you win it all. So dont even claim that except the year that you won it all thats the only year that you were undefeated. Face it Camden you will never be as good as any of the teams in gwinnett, we play the toughest region and its easy to see 4 of the final 8 teams were from gwinnett…..

By joe

November 22, 2005 06:23 PM | Link to this

Terry better check your national rankings dummy. CAMDEN was ranked #7 as of last week!!the only reason that Dacula ended up with a victory was the GAHSA was bias toward Camden by moving the date and the referees were pregidist and were paid off!I Was there .Dacula did not score a touchdown it was a gift from the refs.the play was over before the player crossed the goal.If DACULA shows up with 4 players in stripped shirts as they did at CAMDEN then Brookwood will be in deep stuff.But thats right. GAHSA isnt bias toward north Ga schools

By Frank

November 22, 2005 07:05 PM | Link to this

Dark Horse, Sorry for taking so long to get back. Thanks for the great comments. There’s an old saying that says “nothing that enhances human achievement like the adreniline of possibility”. To answer your question directly, Dacula has nothing on Bwood. They’d lose 9 out of 10. However,the defeat of Camden gave the adreniline rush of the possibility of a title shot. These guys are gonna be pumped. Tom is also right. They don’t play each others schedules. Don’t you love it? Stay in touch.

By Frank

November 22, 2005 07:11 PM | Link to this

Tom, excellent point and I hope you’re right. I have favorites but I’m also a football fan and I hope for the deserving teams to make it. I truly believe Lowndes is the better team. However, I also believe that they’re close enough that in the heat of the moment, turnovers will make the difference. I’ll definitely be there. Lets compare notes when it’s over. Thanks

By Frank

November 22, 2005 07:20 PM | Link to this

ADAM, I like your style. You’re totally off the planet…… but I like your style.

By Joe

November 22, 2005 07:33 PM | Link to this

As an outsider it is interesting to see the differences in the four teams. I think Brookwood and Lowndes fans expected their teams to be in the Championship game. Anything less would not be acceptable. Dacula and Stephenson have surprised a bunch of folks and are the clear underdogs in these two games. There is a freedom that comes from playing as the Underdog with nothing to lose. Will that be enough to give Dacula and Stephenson what they need to win? We will see on Saturday.

By PETE

November 22, 2005 07:45 PM | Link to this

JOE This is more like the bull Camden ussally come up with. The REFS huh. Good teams seem to just win. To the person that said Dacula sucks, I’m not sure about that one but they did blow Camden off the field. Lets face it Camden weak schedule they play all year does not make them a better team. but it is fun to hear all your excuses.

By Adam

November 22, 2005 07:47 PM | Link to this

Please note the difference in “adam” and Me. Let’s remember that Marist, not only would likely never play Brookwood, but that Marist is already out. Brookwood is not. I may have that “hatred” for Brookwood, but that comes with a degree of respect. They are good. And by the way, the “hatred” of which I speak is entirely athletic. Off the field, Brookwood folk (as the norm) are fine folks. On the field, I hate your guts. I do hope there is no misunderstanding. Good night. As well, where on earth did this “Marist vs. Brookwood” thing come from? Did you just pull that one out of the air for no reason?

By franny

November 22, 2005 09:21 PM | Link to this

if parkview was so good why did camden beat them in the dome and we won 58 games in the row so get your facts straight before you start to complain and how is 10-7 a blow out 3 points really aint a blow out

By Yo

November 22, 2005 10:21 PM | Link to this

Frank, your Lowndes played a weaker schedule comment(the same thing people said about them last year) is what might be weak. To say the teams Lowndes played won less games means absolutely nothing when it comes to strength of schedules. That is why they power rankings in the BCS. I don’t believe anyone from Stephenson’s region played 2 traditional powerhouses from Florida, Ware, and a 1AAAAA schedule like Valdosta did. Nor did they have to play the teams from Region 1AAAAA on a weekly basis. A better measure would be from the way the first round matchups between those 2 regions ended up, Region 1AAAAA - 3 the other region - 1. Just how good of a record would the teams from Stephenson’s region have had if they had of played every team from 1AAAAA instead of all of those weaker stepchilds? Did Lowndes play a weaker group of playoff teams? Yes. But to a great degree that is because Stephenson had to play a 1AAAAA school in the first round. But the head to head matchups between the regions tells the true story and cannot be ignored. Have you ever gone back and looked at the record of each of the 1AAAAA teams prior to entering into region play? You should.

By Yo

November 22, 2005 10:24 PM | Link to this

Also Frank, from a lot of your other well thought out postings, I think you are a lot smarter guy than to pick Stephenson - Dacula for State. So Frank, I think you are just being disagreeable for arguments sake. But frankly, I can appreciate that!

By Blazer Fan!

November 23, 2005 12:07 AM | Link to this

I am reading a lot about how Dacula is going to beat Brookwood so bad. One thing I think everybody is forgetting about when it comes to playing in the semifinals is EXPERIENCE. I can understand Dacula having a big head about this game because they have played good football and are worthy to be this far, but Brookwood has much more experience when it comes to 1.playing in the Dome and 2.in the semifinals. This may not seem important but I promise you, it matters. Look at USC. I can’t stand them but they pull out the big games when it counts because they know how to win and they’ve been there before. Even though Dacula was only playing its first game when they played Brookwood, BOTH teams have improved. Up until now, everybody was expecting Brookwood to go all the way; now people actually think that a team that has never made it this far is going to pull 2 upsets in a row? Highly unlikely. Now to the recruiting thing. Having played for Brookwood many years ago, I can assure you that even though many “boosters” do have money, Coach Crews would never allow recruiting to occur. Personally, if I was a good athlete, I would transfer to a team that had a better chance of winning than where I was already at. Who wouldn’t? As for Saturday, this is the second HS game I have been to since I graduated and I am picking Brookwood in this one. There’re just too good!

By Grey Knight

November 24, 2005 04:35 PM | Link to this

Dacula? Brookwood? who cares… The best football team in the state regardless of school size is definitly Grady. Their defense is flawless and their offense is unstoppable. The playmakers on offense, Simeon Kelly, Zach Koen, Dexter Barnett, and Tai Cohen can make big plays any day of the week. And on the defensive side, the playmaking saftey Xavier Shorthouse, the beastly line backers Anthony Johnson and Elijah Carmicheal, And the punishers up front,**Carson Phillips-Spotts and Brandon Therman!!!

By Blazer Fan

November 24, 2005 09:34 PM | Link to this

This “The Rematch” section is talking about Brookwood & Dacula. Who cares about Grady? Really…