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Friday, September 7, 2007
Big game breakdowns, Heisman candidates, fantasy fotoball: This blog has it all
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Big Game Breakdowns
No. 9 Brookwood at North Gwinnett
Notable: After surrendering 310 yards and 10 points in the first half against No. 1 Roswell, Brookwood’s defense held the Hornets to just one first down, 70 yards and 0 points in the second half.
North Gwinnett’s offense was on the field for only 15 plays in the second half of the Bulldogs’ win over Walton.
Prediction: This one should be very close. North Gwinnett’s strength is the defensive front. Brookwood lives and dies with the power running game. I’ll take the more balanced offense.
North Gwinnett 17, Brookwood 13
No. 4 Peachtree Ridge at Grayson
Notable: Grayson is 1-7 against ranked AAAAA teams since 2004.
Prediction: The Rams may be the team to beat in Region 8, but in Region 7, Mickey Conn’s improved club would have to battle for third place.
This game should be much higher scoring than last year’s 9-0 Peachtree Ridge victory, but the winning team will still be the same.
Peachtree Ridge 31, Grayson 21
theThe He-is^-man trophy
(Gwinnett’s Most Outstanding Player)
Norcross WR Brice Butler — 3 touchdowns in opening win over Duluth
Buford DT Omar Hunter — 3 forced fumbles against Grove City (OH)
Central Gwinnett RB Diante Drake — 173 yards, 2 touchdowns against Dacula
Other receiving votes: Brookwood RB Kenneth Miles, Wesleyan RB Derren Evans, Berkmar WR/DB Isaiah Jupiter, Parkview RB Brandon Jacobs.
Fantasy Football Dork Off Week 2
Season Scoreboard
Gwinnett 1, State 0
Kurt 1, DP 0
So, yes, my colleague and softball enthusiast Kurt Aschermann beat me in Week 1 of the fantasy football dork off. But the most important thing is we both beat the stuffing out of Citi Slicker’s All-City Team, proving my point that Gwinnett County has the most talent.
In fact, Citi Slicker’s team really didn’t even put up much of a fight. And, now, he comes back with the same team, loaded with players off of a Cedar Grove team that scored just six points last week. Please.
The smart thing for me to do would be to select the All-City team again. But I’m afraid my team would have to start kneeling down around the third quarter to keep it close. That’s no fun. Plus, rarely do I choose the smart thing to do.
So, in a show of competitive spirit—and because only two people entered—this week’s reader team is Swole’s Shock and Awe. Even though, he cheated and used players from Gwinnett.
If he’s able to shock and awe both Kurt’s Kids and DP’s Dandies, Shole will not only win one item out of Kurt or DP’s closet, but he’ll also get to take over the title of the Greatest High School Fantasy Football Player Ever. Until the next week.
Good Luck, Swole …… everybody root for no lightening delays tonight … and have fun … DP
Swole’s Shock and Awe
QB Asher Clark, Peachtree Ridge
RB Jonathan Davis, Tucker
RB Brandon Davis, Peachtree Ridge
WR Brice Butler, Norcross
WR Devonta Bolton, Norcross
Defense: Peachtree Ridge
Kurt’s Kids
QB Michael Box, Duluth
RB Kenneth Miles, Brookwood
RB Ben Donald, Greater Atlanta Christian
WR Devonta Bolton, Norcross
WR Victor Cephus, Berkmar
Defense: Dacula
DP’s Dandies
QB T.J. Smith, Berkmar
RB D.J. Adams, Norcross
RB Demetris Murray, Buford
WR Isaiah Jupiter, Berkmar
WR Brice Butler, Norcross
Defense: South Gwinnett
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