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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Games on kickers’ shoulders… er, legs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The specialists
Adam Schreiner of Walton proved last week that kickers can win big games. His 58-yarder was the difference in a 13-10 upset of then-No. 1 Roswell. Schreiner has made four of six field goals and kicked five touchbacks on eight kickoffs. Here are five more kickers who can make a difference:
— Jim Broadway, Roswell: Broadway has made 16 of 22 field goals in his career, the longest 45 yards, which he has made three times. He has put 17 of 22 kickoffs in the end zone this season. South Florida and Middle Tennessee State are recruiting him.
— Bryan Gates, East Coweta: Gates has made field goals of 46, 47 and 48 yards, two of them on the final play of a half. He has made 51 of his last 53 extra-point attempts. Also a split end, Gates has sub-4.6 speed in the 40.
— Jack Hall, Lovett: Hall has played only two games due to hand surgery, and his team has yet to attempt a field goal, but he’s being recruited by Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Alabama. He has put eight of nine kickoffs in the end zone and made all six of his extra points.
— Sam Martin, Starr’s Mill: Coach Mike Earwood got Martin from the soccer team and calls him “a great surprise.” He’s 4-of-7 on field goals and “can hit from 50 easily,” Earwood said. All of his kickoffs from the 40 have been touchbacks except two, one a squib, the other that landed at the 1.
— Chris Philpott, St. Pius: Philpott’s kickoffs are almost automatic touchbacks — 21 out of 23. He has attempted one field goal, good from 51 yards against Columbia. He’s 17-of-17 on extra points. Georgia Tech, Louisville and Wake Forest are interested.
Unbeaten, untied, untested
Several metro teams are undefeated and highly regarded, yet unproved due to a weak schedule. Here’s a look at five with something to prove:
Blessed Trinity (3-0)
Opponents’ combined record: 1-11
The Titans haven’t allowed a point, but they’ve faced winless Clarkston and Therrell, which have scored 14 total points in eight losses. Perhaps they’ll show they are a serious contender when they play …
Chamblee (3-0)
Opponents’ combined record: 2-10
Friday night’s game at Blessed Trinity should give a clear answer on how much the Bulldogs are going to miss Roddy Jones, the all-state running back who went to Georgia Tech.
East Paulding (3-0)
Opponents’ combined record: 2-10
East Paulding graduated the core of its Class AAAA final four team and wasn’t ranked until this week, at No. 8. A one-point victory against Paulding County, which has lost 10 straight, is ominous. Friday’s game at 5-AAAA champion Pebblebrook will tell us something.
Greater Atlanta Christian (4-0)
Opponents’ combined record: 3-12
GAC’s most recent opponents — Walker and Cross Keys — are 0-4, so it’s tough to gauge the Spartans despite their average of 10 victories per season this decade. GAC plays Friday at Buford, No. 1 in AA.
M.L. King (4-0)
Opponents’ combined record: 2-13
Three of MLK’s opponents are winless, and the Lions struggled against Redan, which is only 2-2. Impressive victories against Union Grove and Douglass the next two weeks could justify MLK’s top-10 ranking.
Did you know?
Worth County honored Milt Miller last week by the naming its field after the former coach who won a state title at the Sylvester school in 1987. Miller also won a title at Lowndes in 1999. Twelve other coaches have won championships at two schools. They are Charlie Brake, Gene Brodie, Buzz Busby, Wayman Creel, Jeff Herron, Dwight Hochstetler, Mike Hodges, Jim Hughes, Ralph Jones, Ray Lamb, Jerry Sharp and Charlie Winslette.
By the numbers
5 - The Tucker school record for consecutive shutouts, set in 1989. Tucker has shut out its first four opponents in 2007.
19 - Georgia teams with losing steaks of more than 10 games. Meadowcreek’s is the longest at 35.
28 - Years since North Cobb had been ranked in the top five. The Warriors are No. 4 this week in Class AAAAA.
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Gwinnett Power Rankings; Fantasy FB Results: The Kurt Dynasty falls
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Norcross — Offense, offense, offense … that’s all you hear about the Blue Devils. But they’re allowing less than six points a game to boot.
Grayson — Next serious test comes on Oct. 12 at Parkview.
North Gwinnett — QB Tamburo proving to be more than just a system guy.
Buford — Duluth-transfer Hunt starting to earn carries.
Parkview — Panthers starting to look more like contenders than pretenders.
Brookwood — Don’t expect the Broncos to stumble again before closing three-game stretch against Grayson, Central Gwinnett and Parkview.
Peachtree Ridge — Lions’ D-I DBs vs. Norcross’ D-I WRs … what’s not to like?
Central Gwinnett — Beat Berkmar and the Black Knights are headed to the playoffs.
Berkmar — Beat Central and Patriots are headed to the playoffs.
Mill Creek — Can’t afford to slip up against Forsyth schools.
Collins Hill — What’s going on in Eagle Land?
Dacula — Need some sort of passing game to develop quickly.
South Gwinnett — Don’t be surprised if Comets hang with Parkview.
Greater Atlanta Christian — With Lovett and Wesleyan looming, Spartans can’t afford to get too banged-up against Buford.
Shiloh — Generals defense has been respectable.
Wesleyan — Actually gained respect in 49-6 loss to Buford.
Duluth — Have lost four of five to Forsyth Central.
Meadowcreek — Mustangs need to ignore the scoreboard from here on out; concentrate on improving in each game.
Fantasy Football Results
The Kurt Dynasty has crumbled at the hands of 680 the Fan’s Karl Werl.
Karl couldn’t be here with us today, so I’m going to accept this award on his behalf.
Karl would like everyone to know that he, much like Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, is a man and invites you to come after him.
If you want to take on AJC dorks Kurt Aschermann and David Purdum in a rousing game of high school fantasy football, simply post your team— 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WR, 1 Defense—on the blog before 2 p.m., Thursday. Feel free to email your team to dpurdum@ajc.com or kaschermann@@ajc.com as well.
You can use any combination of players from across the state, while Kurt and DP will use only Gwinnett County players.
One reader-submitted team will be selected each week based on the creativity of their team’s name. That selected team will be posted on Friday’s blog (and in the Gwinnett News), along with Kurt and DP’s.
If that reader’s team outscores both Kurt and DP, they will receive a special prize from the closet of Kurt or DP.
Week 4 Fantasy Football Dork-Off Results
Karl Werl’s Wrecking Crew — 87
The Kurt Dynasty — 84
DP’s Dandies — 58
Season Scoreboard
Gwinnett 3, State 1
Kurt 3, Readers 1, DP 0
Karl Werl’s Wrecking Crew — 87
QB Dustin Taliaferro, Roswell — 6 (92 yards, 1 TD)
RB - Brandon Davis, Peachtree Ridge — 0 (-1 yards, 0 TDs)
RB - Reuben Haynes, Commerce — 39 (234 yards, 4 TDs)
WR - Brice Butler, Norcross — 18 (75 yards, 2 TDs)
WR - Tavarres King, Habersham Central — 24 (182 yards, 2 TDs)
Def - Tucker — 0 (points allowed to St. Pius)
The Kurt Dynasty — 84
QB - Mikey Tamburo, North Gwinnett — 27 (209 yards, 3 TDs)
RB - Demetris Murray, Buford — 12 (58 yards, 1 TD
RB - Cisco Barry, Dacula — 12 (82 yards, 1 TD)
WR - Devonta Bolton, Norcross — 12 (18 yards, 2 TDs)
WR - Christian Robinson, Greater Atlanta Christian — 24 (74 yards, 3 TDs)
Def - Peachtree Ridge — 3 (points allowed against South Forsyth)
DP’s Dandies — 58
QB Nick Sorel, Norcross — 18 (98, 3 TDs)
RB D.J. Adams, Norcross — 12 (80 yards, 1 TD)
RB Brandon Jacobs, Parkview — 15 (152, 1 TD)
WR Brice Butler, Norcross — 18 (75 yards, 2 TDs)
WR Cordero Dixon, North Gwinnett — 0 (23 yards, 0TD
Def Greater Atlanta Christian — -8 (points allowed to Cross Keys)
Scoring System
(Note: Due to limited stats, QBs/WRs do not receive points for rushing yards; RBs no points for receiving yards)
Passing
100-200 yards - 6
200-300 yards - 9
More than 300 - 15
Rushing/Receiving
50-99 yards - 6
100-150 - 9
151-199 - 12
More than 200 - 15
Rushing/Receiving/Passing TDs - 6
Defense: Every point the opposing team scores is subtracted from your total.
Results will be posted on Tuesday’s blog and in Friday’s edition of the Gwinnett News.
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