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By B

November 23, 2006 7:30 PM | Link to this

Go Etowah! :)

By EP Raiders 07

November 23, 2006 8:03 PM | Link to this

Go East Paulding! The Raiders are the most underrated team in the state. Let’s go show Rome what kind of team we are now after them beating us for so many years.GO RAIDERS

By SeminoleWarrior

November 23, 2006 8:49 PM | Link to this

HCHS thanks you for the pick Maxie. You have only been wrong once about the Bears this season. GO BEARS!!

By football

November 23, 2006 9:10 PM | Link to this

Stephenson will run all over coffee. You know Coffee can’t stop the speed of speed.

By jsleazy

November 23, 2006 9:11 PM | Link to this

I guess you got to pick someone in the Griffin-Creekside game. What a matchup though. I saw 6 Riverdale games this year, and by far the game they got thrashed hardest was the Creekside game. But Bobby Rainey put a Chevy big block on Riverdale’s D on their homecoming, which was just plain wrong. That one’s a toss up. Also with a p!sspoor aura coming out of Flowery Branch these days, how can the H.S. TEAM be that good? Grady got one of fye QBs in S.Kelly plus they fresh out off the Dome last year. Falcons suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

By Bud

November 23, 2006 9:30 PM | Link to this

why would you consider it an upset if Stephens Co beats Carrollton. just like last year when we beat Cartersville in the 2nd round Stephens Co never gets any respect from the AJC. seems that smog in atlanta has clogged your senses.

By jsleazy

November 23, 2006 9:42 PM | Link to this

Plus the Grady-Flowery Branch game is at Grady. I know, if Gwinnett can’t get shined on, let Hall Co. get some. Get your mind right Daryl. Who has Flowery Branch beaten/ played to be presumed good? Gaineville? Carrollton put the Trojan to those boys last week. Sandy Creek? Not the usual Sandy Creek. North Hall? 10-1 with the same credentials, no resume. Go Knights, Falcons suck,will the real ATl stand up 1111!!!!!!!!!!!!1

By Boost

November 23, 2006 9:48 PM | Link to this

Once again Dekalb County teams get no respect. Stephenson and MLK WILL WIN! You can’t compare us to anyone because you have not seem us play. We have just been overlooked. It pi**s me off. We get no respect in Dekalb. But I guess the best way to show you is to win. But I have a feeling even when we win you will say that Coffee and Houston County had a bad game and loss the game on mistakes. We’ll see!

By EtowahFan

November 23, 2006 10:15 PM | Link to this

East Paulding: I picked against Rome last week trying to ferret out the inevitable upset. That’s not what this is about, though.

Etowah: This, however, is what that’s about.

Could someone please explain what this means?

By Sherrod

November 23, 2006 11:17 PM | Link to this

The Crisp coach was obviously speaking of Peach in regards to the teams that he had coached against….however, don’t take his observations too lightly….PC 31-21…

By Shed

November 23, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this

To EtowahFan, Mr. Maxie expects EP to defeat Rome and it shouldn’t be considered an upset. And he thinks Etowah will upset North Gwinnett.

Go EP! Shock the state tomorrow night boys. Rome is not expecting much from us anyway. Raiders!

By Mark

November 24, 2006 7:55 AM | Link to this

If everyone would look towards Dallas they would see a beaming light of community pride, confidence and appreciation for what Coach John Reid and his staff has done with the East Paulding Football Program.

Yesterday was the most awesome Thanksgiving Day I have ever experienced in my life!

Rome will has not been taken lightly however there is no doubt in our kids minds, our coaches minds or in our parents minds what this season will yield for the East Paulding Raiders.

We have four more games to play in our hearts and minds. That is what the difference will be in tonight game. “HEART!”

GOOOOOOOOooooooo Raiders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Juice

November 24, 2006 9:19 AM | Link to this

GRIFFIN MADE A DEADLY MISTAKE NOT ALLOWING CREEKSIDE TO PLAY AT HOME.THIS ONLY ADDS FUEL TO THE FIRE.WHY NOT LET THEM PLAY AT HOME,EVEN THOUGH THEIR STADIUM IS SUB STANDARD………THEY’VE EARNED THE RIGHT ALL YEAR GRIFFIN!.DEVOURSNEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN A MAN ABOUT THE SITUATION,BUT NOW GRIFFIN WILL REALLY PAY.

By BEARMAN

November 24, 2006 9:50 AM | Link to this

JUICE, YOU WILL NEED JUICE AFTER TONIGHT. GRIFFIN 31 CREEKSIDE 21.

TOO MUCH TALENT IN GREEN AND GOLD. SCARLET IS NOT THE COLOR TONIGHT. BY THE WAY, DEVO WAS A MAN ABOUT THE SITUATION, WE NEED MORE SEATS AND THAT’S WHY THE GAME WAS MOVED!!!

By Stop Whinning

November 24, 2006 2:02 PM | Link to this

Stop whinnning about not being allowed to play a AAAAA game in a stadium that can’t seat 6,000 fans. As a booster, school tax payer and a fan, I don’t appreciate standing 6 deep behind the end zone to watch a game. (as at the Parkview crackerbox…will NEVER go back there again until they can provide adequate seating). The Georgia play-offs, especially beginning with the quarter-final round, should be played on neutral fields anyway. At that round the teams usually are evenly matched and it is not fair to provide one team with a significant advantage. But in the meanwhile, if your school can’t provide a 6,000 seat capacity stadium you need to get back on the porch….you’re not ready to run with the big dogs.

By Bear Attack!

November 24, 2006 2:12 PM | Link to this

Creekside - You Can not run and you cant go back.. you are in for a Bear Attack!! the time is NOW for it is gameday - We know your are scared, were ready to play. With a mighty Bear swat, upside your head, what once was a nole is a loser instead! You can not compete with our wisdom and wit. Our Athletes are better, and yours are UNFIT. We hijack your blog and smak you around, you’re just a warmup, we are STATE-BOUND!! Go BEARS!!

By HomE of THe BraVEs

November 24, 2006 3:12 PM | Link to this

Well I see the AJC is bragging on Marist consecutive playoff appearence but let me remind you who put them out last year since the AJC did want to….THE BALDWIN BRAVES. NOW FOR STARR’S MILL GOOD LUCK…BRAVES FAN FOR LIFE!!! JUST REMEMBER DARIUS MARSHALL……

By Cane's Mother

November 24, 2006 5:02 PM | Link to this

GO CANES (6AAA Region Champs). We the parents are very proud of all of the players. Go out there CANES and give it your all.. GO CANES !!!!!!!!

By Peachfan

November 24, 2006 8:30 PM | Link to this

Thanks D Max That’s as good as a Peach County dead lock victory after your pick. Do it again next week

By No Cream for the Coffee

November 24, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this

No cream for the Coffee. I told you that 1AAAAA was over-rated. A young Stephenson team just kicked the caffine out of the Coffee. Now let’s hear the excuses. Will it be bad referees, bad field, bad lights, bad dressing room, long trip, the grass to short, the grass to tall, the stripes to white, the goal posts leaned, the bench was to hard. What’s going to be your excuse this time 1AAAAA?

By Carver - Columbus

November 24, 2006 10:27 PM | Link to this

D. Maxie, I thought that you picking my Carver - Columbus Tigers would’ve jinxed us after you picked Thomson to beat us in Columbus last week. But, as it turns out. The two best teams in region 2-AAA will be playing next week, with the potential of an all Columbus showdown in the Dome to see who will go on to represent region 2-AAA in the championship. Lagrange went down tonight, but I wouldn’t be too happy if I were a Peach County player or fan. Carver - Columbus Tigers will see you in Ft. Valley for the championship. But, first we have business to take care of in Carrollton.

And, you picked a scrub Monroe team to beat Shaw? What have you been smoking? Mr. Maxie, please keep picking against the Columbus schools. We like it when you pick against us.

By creekside

November 24, 2006 10:35 PM | Link to this

Where are all of the Griffen Bear fans that thought that you had a good team? You got your a* handed to you in a sling shot tonight 20-0? What excuse can you come up with for not getting on to the scoreboard? We tried to be accommodating and we even played at a neutral site. So, what happened? I don’t hear you talking now!!!!!

By mlk player

November 24, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this

(1AAAAA) is no match for class (2AAAAA) MLK will kill Houston Co. on Saturday to finish off (1AAAAA). What’s going to be your excuse this time 1AAAAA? O I no, alot of our FAN’s didn’t come to the game. (lol)

By Northside_Football_Dominates

November 24, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this

No cream, as you are patting your Stephenson team (that has NEVER won a big game in your program’s history—with some of the best talent and certainly the most speed in the Peach State) on the back Region 1-AAAAA’s #2 team has just finished running up the score on a real Georgia power, Camden County in St. Mary’s. That’s right. Warner Robins beat Camden County 27-7. I would hold off on the Region 1-AAAAA bashing.

There will be a Houston County (Warner Robins) spoon stirring the poor MLK cup all night tomorrow. Mark it down. Coffee (the #4 seed in the region) has never won a big game either. I can’t believe you are bragging about defeating such a hapless program. Then again, you are a Stephenson fan. Coffee and Stephenson are like two kids that do not really want to fight. I am sure that you danced lovely together, as Warner Robins hit Camden County directly in the mouth. HoCo will do the same to MLK. The Bears will hit them directly in the mouth.

One more side note, Camden County is winless against Warner Robins…WINLESS. The Demons own Camden County!

By Northside_Football_Dominates

November 24, 2006 10:47 PM | Link to this

Maxie…Camden County came up way short. For a matter of fact, Camden County has come up short every time they have faced the Warner Robins Demons (winless versus Warner Robins). There are programs that are 10 year powers. There are other programs that simply demand excellence. Camden County’s offense stepped up for 7 points on their home field against the Big Red. Camden County’s defense stepped up to give 27 points to Warner Robins.

Maxie, you just wrote about almost 40 HS programs and wrote nothing about Warner Robins. It looks like you need to “step up!”

By mlk player

November 24, 2006 11:06 PM | Link to this

D.MAXIE, YOU NEED TO STOP PREDICTING STUFF BECAUSE YOUR LITTLE MIND HAS LOST IT. YOUR MIND GOT FILL UP THIS WEEK OR SOMETHING. I ALREADY SAW 11 WINNERS THAT YOU SAY WILL LOSE. YOU NEVER SAW DEKALB SCHOOLS PLAY THIS YEAR BUT YOU WANT ALL DEKALB SCHOOLS TO LOSE THIS WEEK. CAN WE GET A LITTLE RESPECT. STEPHENSON AND MLK WILL BE IN THE DOME DEC.9 HELL MAYBE IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, YOU NEVER NO. JUST DO ME A FAVOR. PREDICT THAT STEPHENSON AND MLK WILL WIN NEXT WEEK.

By mlk player

November 24, 2006 11:13 PM | Link to this

COME ON. WE ARE LIONS AND WE WILL EAT THE BEARS ALL NIGHT. JUST LIKE I SAID MLK(LIONS) ON TOP OF HOUSTON CO.(BEARS)BY 14 OR MORE. YOU WILL SEE. SEE YOU BACK HERE SATURDAY NIGHT AFTER THE GAME. I JUST MIGHT NOT SEE YOU AT ALL.

By Stevo

November 24, 2006 11:18 PM | Link to this

Creekside representing tonight by dominating a good team!!!!!!!

By CAR

November 24, 2006 11:34 PM | Link to this

When are you going to start covering East Paulding? When they make the finals? C’mon already! They whupped up on Rome tonight, yet you aren’t even giving a live score for them. They aren’t even in the drop-down menu of school choices.

By football

November 25, 2006 12:14 AM | Link to this

Give Stephenson some love Darryl!!

By Scott

November 25, 2006 12:15 AM | Link to this

Darryl, Finally!!!! I can’t believe you finally picked a team from Paulding County, you’re finally catching on, take them next week too! You heard it here first! BamaDawg

Go Dawgs beat Tech!!

By Scott

November 25, 2006 12:21 AM | Link to this

Starrs Mill beware of the Raiders!!!!

By juice

November 25, 2006 12:28 AM | Link to this

Maybe if Griffin had allowed creekside to play at home ,the score might have been closer………Stupid man!…..making them play else where only fired them up more.

By Sports Authority

November 25, 2006 1:51 AM | Link to this

• “Cartersville: Too good for Hart County.”

When will Hart County get the RESPECT it deserves.

Darryl get ready for some crow cause it is on the table. Go Hart County!!!!!

By Sherrod

November 25, 2006 9:20 AM | Link to this

As I said earlier, Peach would be Lagrange but D.Maxie thought not. Do not let that #2 seed that Peach has fool you b/c anyone who knows the story will tell you that we’re #1 worthy/caliber. Matter of fact, if there were one, we would have the top seed in the state in AAA!!!! But of course, we’ll just prove that we’re road warriors and kick some backside in other team’s stadiums this year….call it a victory tour!!!! D.Maxie, go ahead and pick Hart County….we like it that way…

By Mark Richard

November 25, 2006 9:41 AM | Link to this

AJC: You guys really do stink at this, don’t you? There were a total of 40 games to be played this weekend, and you can’t seem to figure out a way to cover them? I realize it’s “hot-lanta” or “a.t.l.” or whatever you want to call it this week, but give me a break!

We’re talking about high school kids, most of whom won’t be playing organized ball again unless it’s at a military base in Podunk, Alaska or somewhere. With over 300 teams in the state, it’s understandable that you can’t cover everything, but as the biggest newpaper in the state, and the main paper of the state capitol, you have a bit more responsibility.

Really, you initiall published the brackets incorrectly for round 1, then published the scores wrong for one of the games, and now you can’t seem to be bothered with covering anything more than 30 feet outside your front door.

Then again, you’ve totally ignored some teams like East Paulding for so long that the other teams think we’re just a fluke.

Sequoyah found out (46 - 13 @ Sequoyah), and you had them ranked #5.

Rome found out (27 - 3 @ Rome), currently #6 in your “poll”.

The more you ignore EPHS, the easier it is for the boys to “surprise” their next opponent. Now that there’s only eight teams left, it will be harder for you to ignore them in your rankings, but I’m sure you’ll do your best.

Geaux Raiders!

By Sherrod

November 25, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this

give it up Mark….give it up. ajc won’t cover you unless you fall under 1 of a few categories: 1. you’re in the metro area 2. you play a host of teams in the metro area or can severely impact how a “poster child” metro’s season will end 3. you play in gwinnett. for the record, only #3 guarantees you major coverage. otherwise, it’s a mini-write up (scores, yards, &….score) every four weeks. I’ve been wining for years regarding that one. anyway, you guys continue to do well and they’ll eventually grant you a photo op or something. Good luck in the playoffs…..

By Mark Richard

November 25, 2006 10:30 AM | Link to this

Thanks, Sherrod - I knew there would be others who would understand.

By Rupert

November 25, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this

yeah, that “culture shock” of playing Flowery Branch really seemed to bother Grady as they advance to the round of 8 teams left standing in AAA - I wonder if that means a top 10 ranking this week … hmmm, do the math. Also - has any GHSA team ever gone to the Dome one year, then moved up a classification and gone back to the Dome the next year? Grady can do that with a win over Shaw - which might qualify as a “culture shock” for some prep writers …

By HCHS Raider Momma

November 25, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

Way to Go Habersham Central!! Keep up the good work! All your fans in Northeast Ga. know the big O and big D, are the best around! And after all is said and done so will the state of Georgia!

By mike

November 25, 2006 12:31 PM | Link to this

If you had this kind of record in Miami you would be fired. Horrible predictions.

By Shaw Raiders

November 25, 2006 1:11 PM | Link to this

If Grady beats Shaw, that won’t be a culture shock for some prep writers… That would be a culture shock for ALL prep writers. I wouldn’t be too cocky if I were a Grady fan, because you guys are going to have your hands full come Dec. 1, 2006. It’s been a Cinderella story up to this point Grady, and you really haven’t played anybody. But, Shaw will be in the Dome when it is all said and done.

By region 1-AAAAA

November 25, 2006 1:18 PM | Link to this

Where are the Camden County fans? I told you guys that you played in a weak region. South GA just proved it. Watch your mouth Stephenson fans, Coffee is one of the weaker 1-AAAAA teams. MLK will find that out tonight when Houston Co. awakes you from your Cinderella season.

By AJC Reader

November 25, 2006 2:13 PM | Link to this

Roswell keeps winning with all those juniors and sophmores playing.Won at Brookwood without their 1400+ junior running back.You have to give that TEAM and COACHES alot of credit.Great job Hornets!!!

By RANDALL

November 25, 2006 2:55 PM | Link to this

DO THE DEVIL WALK. The tifton blue devils will be waiting for some north ga football.

By RANDALL

November 25, 2006 3:25 PM | Link to this

DO THE DEVIL WALK. E.Coweta gone Union Grove gone North Gwinnett come down I-75 to the devils den.and you will DO THE DEVIL WALK.

By BigB

November 25, 2006 5:08 PM | Link to this

Maxie, I can’t believe you chose Lagrange over Peach County. PC beat Lagrange last year on their way to the State Championship and PC’s only lost this year was to a higher division team (AAAAA) I believe. Peach County breeds football players, never go against the Trojans. Crisp County’s coach had it right when he basically said there is no AAA school better.

By Clubhouse

November 25, 2006 8:06 PM | Link to this

1AAAAA, you have no idea what you are talking about. First Coffee wasn’t 4th in the region they were 2nd. Secondly, go to ironically 1AAAAA.com to check the stats for your region. Coffee according to 1AAAAA’s own stats have them as the best team in many area, they were #1 in 1AAAAA offense. It appears to me that you are doing a little backpedaling now that the writing is on the wall.

By Warner Robins Football Fan

November 25, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this

HOCO 28 MLK 0. MLK player where are you?Congrats HOCO,WR,AND TIFTON.Region 1AAAAA is serious about football.

By JacketFan

November 25, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this

Hey Mark and Sherrod—I have been trying to get AJC to notice Calhoun forever!! I guess it is because we are AA that they think that we are not important, but we can’t help how small our school is. We have Buford, GAC and Dublin in our group!! We are ranked #5 by AJC so you would think we would get some recognition. At least Maxie picked us to win!!

By Hagar the Demon Fan

November 26, 2006 8:11 AM | Link to this

Warner Robins was the 1-AAAAA #2, Coffee Co as #3.

My issues is the lack of coverage about the biggest upset in the playoffs, Warner Robins cubbing the #2 Camden Co. Nothing in the AJC, even though Camden Co was a sure thing in the predictions for the dome. Even worse, no home press!

Unfortunately, the most heralded program in middle georgia was not even mentioned with an article after this momentus achievment. Granted our team has had it’s ups and downs this year, but to completely leave them out of the press in the Macon Telegraph is redictulous.

I’m sure the next game with Norcross will be covered in the AJC which will be the best press win or lose the Demons will get! Our boys are very tough, the Demons are far better than the 8-4 record.

By cats fan

November 26, 2006 9:06 AM | Link to this

Hats off to Warner Robins. You guys came in and did what I said all along it would take to beat Camden hit em hard and keep hitting them. I have been in Camden County for awhile now and it seems our team is getting softer each yr. That DE you have #91 and the LB#44 are the real deal those guys were everywhere. Again hats off and good luck the rest of the way.

By region 1-AAAAA

November 26, 2006 4:55 PM | Link to this

Hey MLK,

You guys tired of eating Bear poo yet? I don’t see ya blabbering ya big mouth now. And, Clubhouse: Warner Robins, Houston County and Tift County are moving on. What was your point about region 1-AAAAA again?

By 1982 NG Bulldog #51

November 26, 2006 8:00 PM | Link to this

Region 7AAAAA. Boo! Did you jump? I bet you did. That region should scare you all. Try hard. You may only loose by 20.

By debi

November 27, 2006 8:30 AM | Link to this

Hmmmmm Habersham Central Who 35-7 over Mays!!

By Warner Robins Football Fan

November 27, 2006 8:52 AM | Link to this

1982 NG Bulldog #51,there are some people that need further explanation on your statement above.Let me help you.

Region 7AAAAA.Boo!Did you jump?I bet you did.That 1AAAAA region should scare you all.Try hard.You may only loose by 20.

By raiderfan

November 27, 2006 9:53 AM | Link to this

East Paulding 27 Rome 3

ENOUGH SAID GO RAIDERS

By raiderfan

November 27, 2006 9:58 AM | Link to this

East Paulding 27 Rome 3 Next Starr’s Mill, then the Dome

Enough Said Go Raiders

By Mike

November 27, 2006 5:32 PM | Link to this

Word of advise for city slickers. When you are not familiar with the program, never select against not only Hawkinsville, Dublin, Washington County or Johnson County. JC only went to the dome last year and may not make it back but they are never to be taken lightly. Biggest reason in Central GA they play tough non region schedules. Better luck next week.

By NORCOSS GRAD

November 28, 2006 2:52 AM | Link to this

Just wondering if anyone has looked at the new USA Today footbal national top 25 yet. NORCROSS #15 BABY! GET SOME! Oh and #2 in the basketball poll. Looks like we have a new athletic power in Gwinnett. Sorry Parkview and Brookwood!

By jag count

November 28, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this

wrong again about stephenson, better luck next week.the media has not been around this year and all of a sudden, they magically appear at practice. just because we don’t have 12 all americans this it does not mean that you write us off. these kids have earned everything they have gotten this year. first on our mind is peachtree ridge, but 1aaaaa don’t talk about coffee being your worst team because you hype them like you hyped the others and actually when it comes to stats they were the best team in your region and if not for two close loses in the region they would be undefeated. the jags beat a good team and that it.

By Grady Dad

November 28, 2006 10:13 PM | Link to this

Hold on Shaw Raider, I peeped your schedule as well and you guys have been playing pop warner teams. Your record is padded and try not to bring your officials the way the Falcons did(lol). Have fun but don’t take this WHOOOPING personal!

By DemonFan

November 29, 2006 4:34 PM | Link to this

Warner Robins has the second seed in 1AAAA, not Coffee County.

By PC mojo

November 30, 2006 1:53 PM | Link to this

Maxie Lagrange better than Peach, DANG PC whipped their #%*, I see you need to visit Mid Ga more often than you wouldn’t think so small of us. Thanks for the disrespect it gave us more fire to go get this thing again. Oh yeah UPDATE YOUR POLLS SO I CAN SEE US ON TOP LIKE WE’VE BEEN ALL YEAR!!!!!

By bobthebuilder

November 30, 2006 2:36 PM | Link to this

Hey Darryl, did your other brother Darryl (also known as Todd Holcomb) leave town for the playoffs? If you guys put your heads together, you could get every game wrong! Bloggers are dead on concerning AJC coverage of playoffs. If your darling teams loose, it’s a two line story if anything at all. Let’s get Macy’s to sponsor the playoffs and mix some coverage into their 50 pages of your fish-wrapper.