Prep Zone

By hhs61

November 19, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

why not hhs

By HSballfan

November 19, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this

OK, let’s stir up the nest. Just looked into the crystal ball according to Massey and here are the projected scores for this weekend’s 4A games. Fayette Co 31 Bainbridge 18, Banneker upsets Ware 17-16, Habersham 37 Cherokee 14, Mays over East Paulding by 10, NSWR 31 Evans 7, St Pius 24 Rome 17, Thomas Co 33 Whitewater 14, Tucker 32 NW Whitfield 8. Massey also projects Chamblee to beat Stephens, Fitzgerald to upset Charlton. Brookwood, Norcross, Roswell, Harrison and Valdosta other projected winners. Fight among yourselves. LOL

By spideman

November 19, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

How did the Norcross game end up so close?

By GRAYSONFAN

November 19, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

are there any predix?

By george

November 19, 2007 1:14 PM | Link to this

I wouldn’t get cold feet over the Northside Eagles just yet…we still have a long way to go. And, if the Eagles keep winning they are assured of playing at home until the Dome. Win there, and the state championship game could also be at home. There’s a lot to be said for playing in front of the home folks all the time. Obviously they are not as good without Marques Ivory, but they are no slouch either. My money is still on the Eagles. To be the man, you have to beat the man.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 19, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this

how can you pick brookwood over n.gwinnett, were is the love? still no respect for grayso, well thats ok, they will get it later. roswell, give me a break, if ptree ridge looses, its because they had to play on that crappy/crippling field of theirs. if my son wasnt playing in the grayson game friday, i would sure go see the brookwood/n.gwinnett game, should be a great one.

By Lion's Den

November 19, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

Class AAAAA favorites: Brookwood, Norcross. Anything Gwinnett. Roswell & Lowndes. Nobody else. Not Harrison, not Walton, not Camden, not MLK.

Anything Gwinnett; please, give me a break!

I’m really at a lost for words with the disrespect towards the M.L. King Lions. This team can and will defeat any team that crosses our path in route to claiming the 2007 5A championship with Valdosta up next. Because your biased opinion for Gwinnett County, I refuse to comment any further until after we’ve won it all just to say “I TOLD YOU SO”. I thought this was the AJC and that you’d support all local teams and not just Gwinnett County

Also, kudos to Carver-Atlanta, Douglas, Mays and Tucker HS…..

M.L. King Lions…

By GRAYSONFAN

November 19, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this

dont feel bad lions den, just go prove them wrong!

By GRAYSONFAN

November 19, 2007 1:33 PM | Link to this

you really have to be in the gwinnett ring, to understand it! you also have to understand that there are over 40 players that go into D-1 schools per year from this group of kids. people move here, for their children to play for any of these gwinnett teams. just thought i would throw that in. MLK, pretty much, stands alone. dont get your feeling hurt, just concider these things.

By Juan

November 19, 2007 1:44 PM | Link to this

I have to disagree with your Brookwood prediction, THey will not be able to overtake NG this Friday. I will predict North by 10. Defense will be to good for the running game and Tamburo will have a big game at quarterback.

By Allen Neal

November 19, 2007 1:47 PM | Link to this

Baldwin overrated? What about Fayette County being underrated? Give some love to a local team that deserves it.

Boykin is a great playmaker and Fayette’s got heart and skill; they’re going to be a handful for anyone.

By Lion's Den

November 19, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

Grayson Fan:

MLK represents Dekalb County Football proudly with other playoff perenials Stephenson, Tucker, SW Dekalb. All schools send several kids to D1 programs each year, so don’t get it twisted. We stand tall with the other top tier programs in Dekalb county; share the same region with Stephenson and Douglas HS.

Gwinnett county HS Football is highly overrated. Take a close look at the rosters from Parkview and Brookwood and see how many kids actually live in Dekalb county….hmmm

By Ed NSHS Fan

November 19, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this

Hey Todd Holcomb, I have relied on your AJC Poll week after week> Don’t stop now! Do I have to turn to the Georgia Coaches Associated or the Associated Press Polls?. Todd, don’t be so doubtful of NSWR just because other Region 4 participants lost. Think about this, after round two there will be another Region or two down to one or no play-off team left. NSWR WILL beat Evans! I say this because NSWR played poorly last week—fumbles, dropped pass, and poor passing got us in trouble. It will be different this week. We really miss QB Ivory but have faith in QB Scott. On another note, I hate to see bloggers whose play-off team has lost stop making input to this site. Just stand up and say, “Some of my trash talking couldn’t be backed up”. After all there will be only five teams that can hold their fingers up to display themselves as # 1.

By Homet

November 19, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

Mays over East Paulding…LOL!!!…Not a chance!…AAAA wants a true class team to represent them as State Champs!…NOT a bunch of WWC wanna be’s!!!

Bring your best game to East Paulding Mays but leave your “gangsta” crap at home!

The Mays team has tried this crap ALL season…they are nothing more than a group of “THUGS” and their coach’s have done nothing to control this attitude!

This type of thing however seems to be “winked” at by Atlanta School System members as this quote printed in the AJC shows:

“”Once they settled down, they played a good game and remembered what they were out here for,” City of Atlanta athletics director Billette Owens-Ashford said.”

They should have been saying how embarrassed they are by this type of student behavior but then again it is THE CITY OF ATLANTA we are talking about!

Bottom line—-STOP GLORYFING the fighting and call it like it is…this is a team that DOES NOT BELONG IN THE PLAYOFFS…and has a coaching staff that has LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF ITS PLAYERS!!!

Well at least the issues will be put to an end this friday night at “THE BONEYARD” home of THE REAL RAIDERS from East Paulding!

This may actually be good for the coachs, fans, and players from Mays to see what a true CLASS FOOTBALL PROGRAM is all about!

Bring on TCC…now that should be a FOOTBALL GAME!

By For real though

November 19, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this

Maxie, you were wrong again about Da Ridge. You were right about us starting in the same place we were last year in at the #4 seed. You were right about us not being a surprise element this year. However you were wrong when you said we slipped in at the #4 seed. No, we played to win to get into the playoffs this and last year. We were actually a legitimate 4 seed according to our win-lost record last year. This year we had a tied regional record with Mill Creek (6-2), Mill Creek went in as #3 since they beat us in the head to head view. We didn’t have the same points against comparison as the Hooch and Roswell went through to break their regional tie. You were wrong about Da Ridge when you said the team to beat NC had not been found yet and it would not happen that night. Well, in spite of them bringing their “A” game, and they did for the most part, they lost and it probably would not have been that close if we did not go into conservative mode after being up 35-14. They fought tenaciously at the end but the Lions were not to be denied. So now we move onto round two minus NC, so Maxie, how do you like us now going up against Roswell? Roswell has the same basic team as last year, only the juniors are now seniors with maturity and playoff experience. Da Ridge has the same but a lot of seniors graduated last year including the quarterback, our go to receiver, the notorious defensive end and a host of other starters. This years Ridge team is much younger and different boys found in key positions? To make matters even more questionable, we are also operating with a new head coach. Like last year, they have to be road warriors as all games leading up to the dome and beyond are played on the other team’s home field. The odds are stacked against them even more so than last year. However, what is ever so present is what makes the difference in any game, heart to make the plays, a great coach, and a favor of good old fashion luck. I think destiny is on their side and as you and I will see, no team in its path can interfere with destiny. Sure, the same point of destiny could be made for other teams, but “for real though?”

By LOL

November 19, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

Some of you people have been reading too many comic books.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 19, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

re:for real though, congrats on your win, every team can have a bad night, looks like your oponent did! i do hope you beat roswell, as they are so over rated. sorry you have to play on their field. my son use to play for that divsion. everytime they played on their atificial turf, someone got hurt. put my son out of his sophmore year! my biggest advise to you is, practice on some similar turf. and ware the right cleats for it. take it from a mom that had to learn the hard way, and a coach that should have known this simple thing, that didnt. im almost convenced, this is why some teams cant compete there. go ridge! sure hope we cant get past roswell, they are really good!

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By in the booth

November 19, 2007 1:57 PM | Link to this

All I want to say is it is trully obvious who is in favor of who and who just dosen’t want to admit that there is pretty good football being played off Snapfinger rd in Dekalb COUNTY. You will see… they say seeing is believing….GO LIONS…See you in the DEN

By HS Fan

November 19, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this

Where is the QB for Peachtree Ridge living? I heard the head coach brought him and a few other kids with him from Tucker. Transfers in sports is an issue and should be investigated.

By AAAA Fan

November 19, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

Marist was obviously way over-rated. Also- why no stories on Marist getting into scuffles both of its last two losses? It’s a fitting follow-up to its coach getting suspended last year for hitting a ref

By tracman

November 19, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

No excuses for NSWR other than they weren’t mentally ready to play in the first half, for whatever reason. The second half was much different, they dominated the stats and could have added another TD at the end if they had wanted to. Three costly turnovers in the first half. Hopefully they will get that out of their system and play like champions from here on.

While I am concerned about their showing, I firmly believe all playoff teams are going to face a half or longer of playing poorly. In the playoffs, one bad half and you might be done. In this case that didn’t happen. TCC, Tucker, etc., yours is coming. Will you survive?

By itoldyouso

November 19, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

Forget the before-the-state- championship games. The stars are lined up this year for 1-AAAAA with Valdosta and Lowndes in a knock-down-drag-out fight with Valdosta the new STATE CHAMPIONS. Remember - I told you so.

By K

November 19, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

I have been on both sides. Grayson fan you are a little out of line. Grayson wouldn’t beat MLK….you are too slow. The major difference between the counties are the as follows. GC has far better facilities the DC. DC has far better athletes then GC…if you gave the DC athletes the same facilities there is no question that DC would be talked about as the cradle of football in Metro-Atl. Go Lions beat Valdosta!!!

By Buzz In Roswell

November 19, 2007 2:10 PM | Link to this

Can’t wait for the Hornets vs. Lions game on Friday. Winner has a good chance to repeat, loser has to wonder what if. Good luck to both teams.

By NGFan

November 19, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this

To Lions Den: Dont forget over the past 12 years gwinnett county owns 6 championships in the highest classification south georgia 5 championships roswell 1 championship and SWdekalb 1 championship. You have to admit Gwinnett has kinda earned their role. it isnt like they are saying Some unknown county will win Gwinnett has done a good job not saying dekalb cobb or any other county is bad cause they all have good teams we just went all the way more in the past 12 years.

By K

November 19, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this

Norcross will never win the big game. So stop picking them. Basketball is there sport. They have some great indvidual athletes but as a whole the team won’t get it done.

By PTC DAWG

November 19, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this

Fayette County went 3-0 in the playoffs. Fayette, Whitewater and Sandy Creek all won. Not bad.

By in the booth

November 19, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

Im whicha “K” let’s get em’. The lions are hungry man…..we are hungry man….very hungry man…One game at a time..one game at a time..

By Hornet Nation

November 19, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

To: For real though - The destiny you speak of is in the eyes of the beholder. In the case of this Friday’s game the true team of destiny is Roswell. Ridge beware the Hornets sting!

By Todd Holcomb

November 19, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this

I didn’t think to do predictions since I did them last week. Plus, I’m just the Pollmeister. Maxie is the Forecaster. But here’s a shot, with point spread in parentheses:

AAAAA

Lowndes d. Douglass (13) Roswell d. Peachtree Ridge (6) Camden d. East Coweta (14) Norcross d. Grayson (6) Harrison d. Walton (2) Valdosta d. MLK (1) Brookwood d. North Gwinnett (7) Coffee d. Newnan (8)

AAAA

TCC d. Whitewater (15) Mays d. East Paulding (2) Ware d. Banneker (3) Habersham d. Cherokee (14) Tucker d. NW Whitfield (16) Fayette d. Bainbridge (2) Rome d. St. Pius (2) Northside d. Evans (18)

AAA

Cairo d. Shaw (3) Carver-ATL d. Apalachee (4) Perry d. Worth County (4) North Hall d. Sandy Creek (9) Carrollton d. Westminster (9) Carver-COL d. Monroe (10) Stephens County d. Chamblee (11) Henry County d. Westover (5)

AA

Thomasville d. Savannah Christian (14) Lovett d. Macon County (8) Dodge d. Cook (2) Calhoun d. GAC (12) Buford d. Darlington (25) Charlton d. Fitzgerald (1) Pepperell d. Holy Innocents’ (9) Dublin d. JeffCo (1)

A

Clinch d. Schley (14) Fellowship d. Gordon Lee (3) ECI d. Dooly (10) Warren d. Jefferson (6) Lincoln County d. Bremen (8) Wilcox County d. Miller County (15) Athens Academy d. Whitefield (11) Brookstone d. SCD (10)

AA

A

By Cro25

November 19, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this

ECI’s running back is Washaun Ealey. ECI looks very good, but they are playing a tough Dooly County team Friday night. Should be a good one. By the way, Ealey scored 5 more TD’s Friday night and needs just one more to tie Darius Walker’s 2003 record of 46 in one season.

By aviking

November 19, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

After reading all these things people are saying I realize little ole Lowndes doesn’t have much of a chance competing against those MIGHTY Dekalb and Gwinnett teams. But tell me, no one is saying anything about North Cobb. What happended to them? And mighty Stephenson and Chattahoochee! I just hope our lil ole undersized Lowndes Vikings can keep over achieving a few more times. It’d be great to meet Harrison again, but they’ll have to get by Valdosta first (who by the way will handle MLK with ease!)

By MLK Band Mom

November 19, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

All I have to say is ‘ONE GAME AT A TIME’ … Valdosta we will see you in the Lion’s Den on Friday … afterwards, we’ll talk about the other games. GO MLK!

By Hornet Football

November 19, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

I think this week’s game with Roswell and Peachtree Ridge is going to be a high intense game that is going to be battled till the end. I think who ever wins is going to be physically beat and have a tough time getting ready to travel down to Lowndes. Good luck to both teams and I wish you all a nice Thanksgiving.

By Panola's Road Finest

November 19, 2007 2:40 PM | Link to this

Hey TODD HOLCOMB, Let me ask you this as a former player, teacher and coach. WHY DO DISLKIKE MLK SO MUCH? YOU SAID EARLIER THIS YEAR YOU CAN’T QUITE FIGURE IT OUT. THE LIONS ARE “STILL WAITING FOR YOUR EXPLANATION.” In Six years of existence they have already made it to the DOME, and been to the playoffs every year except for their first. Their COACHES are excellent, their PLAYERS are hard working students of the game. HEY TODD IF WE BEAT VALDOSTA THIS FRIDAY WILL YOU FINALLY CHANGE YOUR MIND?

By MLK Band Mom

November 19, 2007 2:40 PM | Link to this

Well Mr. Holcomb, we’ll see whose eating ‘CROW’ after Friday’s game!

GO MLK!

By MLK Band Mom

November 19, 2007 2:40 PM | Link to this

Well Mr. Holcomb, we’ll see whose eating ‘CROW’ after Friday’s game!

GO MLK!

By Fayette County Tiger Mom

November 19, 2007 2:42 PM | Link to this

TODD, TODD, TODD!!! As I stated last week, your prediction about the Fayette County Tigers contradicted what I knew would happen. As the mom of one of the players, I know that the boys have a lot of heart. They are determined to win! They truly have a heart for the game!!! The fan support for the Tigers this year is simply outstanding!!! I will continue to support our players because I am confident that they can GO ALL THE WAY!!! Again, I am a supportive Fayette County Tiger Mom, Mrs. BLT!!!

By Tim Shaw

November 19, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this

There story of the year very well could be a little school located off of I-85 and Indian Trail

By Tim Shaw

November 19, 2007 2:43 PM | Link to this

The story of the year very well could be a little school located off of I-85 and Indian Trail

By South GA Football

November 19, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

How about the 4th seeded Cook Hornets once again pulling another playoff upset by knocking off top seeded and 8th ranked Swainsboro 42-27. Cook has that playoff magic, maybe they’ll have the magic that took them to two dome appearances earlier in this decade.

By Will

November 19, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

aviking, you have a game Fri night. Don’t count your vikings b4 they hatch. You may be thinking about a Harrison rematch to soon. These are the state playoffs and no teams in the 2nd rd will just lay down.

By HSballfan

November 19, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

By HS Fan “Where is the QB for Peachtree Ridge living? I heard the head coach brought him and a few other kids with him from Tucker. Transfers in sports is an issue and should be investigated.” Uh, no. Ballard didn’t take anyone from Tucker. Chris Simpson was Tucker’s QB last year and still calls the signals. I doubt anyone from Tucker would have gone with him anyway. You heard wrong.

By Long ride home to Athens

November 19, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

If you wasnt at the game saturday then u need to shut up. Mays didnt start the fighting Cedar Shoals did. They started it by throwing #11 into the water coolers by his face mask. Them boys was upset because that was getting their butts kicked up and down the field. I wish you all stop thinking just because we are from the westside that we all got to be thugs. The boys that got put out the game wasnt fighting at all. Their coaches picked who they wanted to put out and they picked the players that was in they a**. Tapes is being viewed and they will play Friday. Thank you for those who support our boys at Mays High

By HSballfan

November 19, 2007 3:01 PM | Link to this

Not that Massey is perfect by any means, but it’s worth noting, since Todd admits to cold feet, that Massey has dropped NS Warner Robbins to number three this week behind TCC and Tucker.

By itoldyouso

November 19, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

Forget about the playoffs - let’s go on to the state playoff game with Valdosta playing Lowndes with Valdosta coming out the winner after a knock-out-drag-out fight. Just as a warning: the stars are in alignment for this to happen. GO WILDCATS…

By GRAYSONFAN

November 19, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

dont get your panties in a wad, i never said dekalb county did not have any quality teams. i just said you have to live in gwinnett to understand gwinnett. and i believe you when you say some of the players on parkview and brookwood teams live in dekalb, question is, why do they want to come to gwinnett? ask yourself that one. it cant be, just because they want to play in a better stadium. as far as grayson cant win a game over MLK, i couldnt tell you, because i havnt seen to much info on your team. i wouldnt even vamp, how you could predict such a thing.

By HSballfan

November 19, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

Long Ride Home to Athens: And I’m sure the Marist shield just accidentally crept up under the Mays players’ feet while they were distracted by a prayer. Sorry, the smell of fertilizer is coming up pretty strong from your post.

By AAAAReg6Fan

November 19, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

Let’s get it started 4A, especially E Paulding fans. Notes for 4A fans when you rise, Saturday morning, after turkey day…

Regions 5 & 7 done, like Thursday’s leftover turkey. Yes EP, Mays ends your season in your own backyard.

Banneker wins, but I wouldn’t call that an upset. Banneker played a stronger region.

TCC moves on to the next round. TCC finally will get real competition in the QF round, Mays.

Tucker & SPX starts the winter sports season for region 7.

NSWR, like TCC moves on to next round, but tougher playoff opponent coming. Rest the running back this week, will need him at his best in the QF, SPX.

Region 6 has 3 teams competing next Monday 26.

Need to hear from you mikefresh, JC597, EP Raider and I know I will (lol)…

Region 6 on deck…

PS As HSballfan mention…Chamblee beats Stephens…Go Bulldogs…

By Kevin Nix

November 19, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

HORNET and For real though No one cares enough about your opinion to read all that - remember KISS.

Todd what happen to the class A breakdown in your second post?

By itoldyouso

November 19, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

Forget the before-the-state- championship games. The stars are lined up this year for 1-AAAAA with Valdosta and Lowndes in a knock-down-drag-out fight with Valdosta the new STATE CHAMPIONS. Remember - I told you so.

By Kevin Nix

November 19, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

Cro24,

Why do so many people get uptight when someone misspells a name?

By GRAYSONFAN

November 19, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

to: K are you saying that dekalb county players come to gwinnett to play because they want to play in a pretty stadium? give the guys a little more credit then that.

also, it doesnt take a pretty stadium to make a great team, it takes great coaches, parents (that are involved), and students that want to play were they live. gwinnett has all of the above!

By Cro25

November 19, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

Hey Kveni Nxi, Not uptight, just trying to help. He will probably be writing that name much more over the next year if he keeps covering HS football. Ealey is a bad man.

By Todd Holcomb

November 19, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

Marist was obviously way over-rated.

Not really. Marist returned only about 5 starters and was thought to be a bottom Top 10 team in the preseason. Marist lost three games, all to ranked teams.

Forget the before-the-state- championship games. The stars are lined up this year for 1-AAAAA with Valdosta and Lowndes in a knock-down-drag-out fight with Valdosta the new STATE CHAMPIONS. Remember - I told you so.

If that comes true, you will be crowned Poll Blog poster of the year.

How about the 4th seeded Cook Hornets once again pulling another playoff upset by knocking off top seeded and 8th ranked Swainsboro 42-27.

Yep, two nice upsets in three seasos. Also won at Jackson and at Wilkinson County in the playoffs in recent years.

your prediction about the Fayette County Tigers contradicted what I knew would happen. As the mom of one of the players, I know that the boys have a lot of heart. They are determined to win!

So I don’t compound my mistake, who do you think wins this week? Fayette or Bainbridge?

**As a former player, teacher and coach, WHY DO DISLKIKE MLK SO MUCH? … IF WE BEAT VALDOSTA THIS FRIDAY WILL YOU FINALLY CHANGE YOUR MIND?

I don’t dislike MLK. I’m just skeptical that the current football team is state championship quality. That doesn’t mean it’s not an excellent team that can’t beat anybody. But MLK’s region has not performed that well this season, and Stephenson’s loss last week was another example.

When looking at favorites for the state title, I have to look in the usual places — Gwinnett & Region 1 — and then see what teams have competed well against those top teams.

The Valdosta game will tell us a lot about MLK. But keep in mind that Brookwood and Lowndes, the two teams I have picked to make the final, handled Valdosta pretty good already, especially Brookwood.

But if MLK makes the Dome this season, I’ll be the first to say that I was wrong.

By Raider from the start

November 19, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this

I understand that tapes of the game will be released soon for all to see so maybe we can put this back and forth speculation behind us. The game is at East Paulding, The teams are East Paulding vs. Mays. These are quality football teams with many talented players. I can’t wait to see these young men play. I doubt very seriously that thuggery will have anything to do with the outcome of this game. Good hardnosed football playing will. God bless and keep both teams safe. May the best team win and I hope it’s EPHS.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 19, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

to: HSfan

if the QB from ptree ridge is living in dekalb, why wouldnt he want to play there? tucker has a good team. again, why do these kids from other counties want to play here? im sure its not just the stadium issue, dont the people in the tucker or what ever communities, support your teams? if the school does not have a great workout facilitie, wouldnt your local golds gym, main event or something help out?

By AAAAReg6Fan

November 19, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

To the MLK fans, you have 4A reg 6 support. Go out show them where 5A HS football is played,Hallford stadium…

By GRAYSONFAN

November 19, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

to: Hornet Nation

the only thing that stings about roswell, is the turf! lol

By EP SENIOR '08

November 19, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

Todd, your the man dude, but why do you keep insisting that Mays will beat East Paulding? I have looked at the stats, looked at MaxPreps’ analysis and side-by-side comparisons. Statistically, Mays cannot be picked over East Paulding. Now EP is also playing at home, and only one team has won there in the past two years. I say because of Mays being “distracted” by other things that they have brought upon themselves, and EP’s determined demeanor and home field advantage, also having the loudest crown in the state of Georgia, East Paulding will put away this Mays team. Maybe not by a large margin, but will deffinately put them into the off-season. Now the TCC game after that will have to be settled on the field, ‘cuz after we beat Mays, TCC will be the toughest opponent yet and we’ll have to see them on the field. But Mays will fall to East Paulding due to the afore mentioned reasons. Thanks Dude.

By Thanks North Cobb

November 19, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this

Thanks North Cobb you just punched OUR ticket to the championship. Go Vikings!!

By Live in Dekalb?

November 19, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

How many players on the Brookwood and Parkview roster live in Dekalb? Easy answer; NONE.

By CHS "Real Trojans"

November 19, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

Where are the AAA bloggers today? Todd’s predix for second round look about right. All the favorites (AAA) should advance.

By jaybo

November 19, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this

Where are all those cocky NSWR fans. Boy, you all are sure quiet these days. You use to talk so much trash, but now you guys don’t have much to say, are you all scared? Yes, I’m a diehard TCC fan—do you guys here that train coming down the track—choo choo? Did you hear that our starters only played 2 quarters against Brunswick-game was over at the half. Brunswick talked trash in their local newspaper last week,our players read it and proceeded to open a can of whup… on them(44-13)! Everybody who face us better come to play because we are hungry for another championship!!!! Oh yea Whitewater, let me go ahead and tell you, get ready to see speed and power like you’ve never seen before—ask Coach Freeman of Brunswick. If you want a peek at what you will see go to bainbridgega.com and click Jackets take bearcats. Trust me, this game is over before you get on the bus. Can’t wait ‘till Friday—I’ll be home for the holidays and will be able to watch the Jackets FRY Whitewater just like I’m gonna FRY that turkey on Thursday. See you at the JACKETS NEST on Friday night!!!

By EP SENIOR '08

November 19, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

Also, you have Rome over SPX. East Paulding has HANDILY beaten Rome before and SPX gave Mays one of their 2 losses this season. Contradiction?

By AAAAReg6Fan

November 19, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this

To HSballfan – You are right on with your remarks about the QB for P-ridge. Chris Simpson was the starter last year and the backup the year before, as a 10th grader. Ballard would have like to have taken more than the QB, trusted me on this, team is loaded with talent…

The word was the current QB at P-ridge was considering coming to Tucker early in the year. What would that have done for Tucker? FOOD FOR THOUGHT…?

By K

November 19, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

GRAYSONFAN: If you would have read it all you would know that I didn’t saw that DC kids come to Gwinnett for anything. I said that I have been on both sides. I know all about the parent support and the facilities and the game night atmosphere. You see I truly follow HS sports throughout the state and have been a parent in both GC and DC. The facilities make a big difference.200k a year Booster Club budgets make a big difference. I have seen Grayson play and I know what they are I have seen MLK play and I know what they are. I have witnessed how the Gwinnett schools are lauded for there greatness. You only have two great programs Parkview & Brookwood. Give me a break.You, GRAYSONFAN are just happy to be in the playoffs because it is new to you. MLK has done more winning and built more tradition in its 1st 6 years probably then any school in the state. Winning is new to you…MLK has one in 3 different classifications never less then a second round loss. When you can say that you can talk….right now you sound like your new too this…..so just enjoy the short ride and stop defending what you don’t understand. Been there! Done that! And all stops in between!

By chrsharvick29

November 19, 2007 3:58 PM | Link to this

According to the stats, Douglass looks to have a prety good defense, but I can’t see them scoring enough on Lowndes.

I predict 32-7, maybe it’ll be a good game.

By CllinchPanther

November 19, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this

You kidding me? Class A belongs to Clinch county. of course you probably never heard of them.

By John

November 19, 2007 4:03 PM | Link to this

Rome appears to be peaking at the right time. That young defense (one senior starter) has come on strong and the offense continues to roll. Habersham Central is another team that is playing its best football at playoff time.

4-AAAA is obviously not the tough region we all thought it was and Northside’s record doesn’t look nearly as impressive as it did two weeks ago. Thomas County Central and Tucker appear to be headed to the semifinals.

By Camden Fan

November 19, 2007 4:04 PM | Link to this

I can’t wait until approximately three weeks from now!! GO CAMDEN!!

By BwoodFan

November 19, 2007 4:05 PM | Link to this

NG is gonig to get destroyed by Brookwood.

Brookwood 27 : NG 3 at half:

Brookwood 37 : NG 17 final.

We want this game more than we wanted Parkview.

I think that this might be the first game in about 7 games that we will keep our starters in the entire game.

By prhs fan

November 19, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

Please keep picking against Peachtree Ridge. Please. Last year they were the listed underdog in every playoff game. Turns out they were also the winner in every game as well (except the infamous tie, of course). The Lions seem to thrive on the upset. It was apparent during the North Cobb game that the Lions know how to adjust. North Cobb seemed unstoppable for about 15 minutes… they have a great team, but the Lions adjusted their defense appropriately and the offense was the best I’ve ever seen it. And the coaching seemed not to be an issue; excellent choice by Ballard to put in RB Brandon Davis on a QB spy late in the game, which more than likely kept it out of overtime. My numb feet were worth it to watch a very dramatic game to the very end. Anyways, point is that the Lions don’t need to make predictions, they just break them. Can’t wait for Roswell, and Mr. Holcomb, you can go ahead and raise that spread from 6 to 20 if you feel like.

By tj

November 19, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this

Hey Camden how about that leisurely opening to the play-off’s against Tift County. On any given night that could have gone the other way, but all that matters is that final score 21 – 14 good game Camden. AJC knows nothing about 1-AAAAA Football can’t wait till next year! Go Lowndes, Valdosta, and Coffee show them what were made of.

By Juice

November 19, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

Question:

What ‘cha know about DAT TUCK?

Tucker is the Boston or U of FL of Georgia high school sports.

The only question is will anybody score on thier D?

By fumbleruskie

November 19, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this

I think the winner of the NG Brookwood game is going to state. It’s not always the biggest or strongest that win…but thats the way to bet…lol

By GRAYSONFAN

November 19, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

to: K

my bad, i felt you were agreeing with the lions den. i feel you are way out of line, by saying grayson is slow. how would your know? im sure you have not been to a grayson game. and if you have been to a game of everyones, then you must be majic.the ajc , has never said grayson was slow, have you ever seen ian pemberton? they said grayson needs to throw! and yes, they are right. i also say you are out of line by saying, dekald county has better players, that is absolutly wrong. were do you get your facts on that? oh by the way, im in my late 40’s and grew up in dekalb county, you know, back when seqouyah was a high school there. so, i know a little about the system there too. my brothers played and they are all younger then me. there is no compairison the the quality of the two counties

By EastBeast

November 19, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this

Region 6 will have one team left next week. SPX will have a very cold night up in Rome. Mays thugs barely beat a mediocre Marist team (this isn’t last year) in OT and won’t handle the Beast on the road, even though the Raiders are in an in between year (wait till next year!). My prediction is the canon goes off a couple of times and Mays will get back on their bus. BTW, Rome and EPHS have better bands too!

By Be careful what you wish for

November 19, 2007 5:05 PM | Link to this

Traceman and Homet, If either one of yalls teams have to face TCC they better play the best game they have played all year. Brunswick only had 3 loses all year. In all 3 loses they only lost by a total of 8 pts combined. TCC beat them 44-13. The score was 44-0 and TCC put their jv in the 3 and 4 quarter. Brunswick scored 13 pts in the 4th quarter. TCC is well coached and have athletes they can flat out play football. TCC’s running game is hands down the best in the state. O-line very quick off the ball. Their Defense will GATA, very hard nose, and aggresive and fast. They have a safty 6ft 2in 200lbs that will knock your lights out. When yall say “tell TCC to come on”, just keep in mind what you are asking for. I beleive Yall would ask for more than yall can handle.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 19, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this

K, playoffs are not new to grayson, check your stats

i guess you are saying teams that dont collect 200k + to their buster clubs, have no chance. please dont say i got you wrong on that one. i have to disagree, there are alot of teams that have half that, or less, and do very well. some are still in the playoffs.

By Old_O-Line

November 19, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this

One reason so many Gwinnett AAAAA teams advance to the football playoffs is because Region 8 consists of NOTHING but schools from Gwinnett County. Thus, that region is guaranteed 4 teams in the playoffs. Region 7-AAAAA has 6 Gwinnett county schools plus 3 from Forsyth County. Thus, they are guaranteed only 1 spot from that region —— but they usually qualify 4 schools anyway. Cobb, which has 13 AAAAA (1 less than Gwinnett) schools spread across 2 regions, is guaranteed 3 spots; it’s only as high as 3 because Region 6-AAAAA is divided into 2 sub-regions. Otherwise, it could be less. North Fulton has 6 schools that compete at the AAAAA level; they are guaranteed only 2 spots. In fact, the maximum number that will qualify from North Fulton is 2 —- again, because of sub-regions. Region 6-AAAAA has 12 schools spread across 2 counties; Region 5-AAAAA has 10 schools spread across 3 counties; Region 8-AAAAA has 8 schools all from Gwinnett; Region 7-AAAAA has 9 schools spread across Gwinnett & Forsyth counties. So, while Gwinnett plays good football, they also have a HUGE advantage because of the way the regions are configured.

By K

November 19, 2007 5:14 PM | Link to this

GRAYSONFAN We agree to disagree! One fast player a team does not make! Good luck against Norcross. I hope they don’t beat you for the 4th time in a row. BTW I thought Obi was a great player. I am sincere in wishing you well.

By Jason

November 19, 2007 5:14 PM | Link to this

In all sincerity I can say that your TCC 6’2” 200lb saftey puts absolutley NO FEAR into Jonathan Davis…

By HSballfan

November 19, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

By EP SENIOR ‘08 “Also, you have Rome over SPX. East Paulding has HANDILY beaten Rome before and SPX gave Mays one of their 2 losses this season. Contradiction?” No, sorry fanboy. The only contradiction is yours. Check the schedule. East Paulding didn’t play Rome this season. I don’t think you’ll have much luck convincing us that last year’s contest is particularly relevant. (EP 27 Rome 3 for those who don’t remember)

By I could say the same

November 19, 2007 5:31 PM | Link to this

Who is Jonathan Davis? A lot of teams have thought the same thing about TCC’s safty, but had a different way of seeing things after TCC played them. TCC’s line backers aka pitbulls on the defense will gata also. On the D-line #99 6ft 5in 320lbs Big Amp aka boogie man will gata also. TCC is all around solid this year in all phases of the game. PS. Do not forget about Debrale the train Smiley 6ft 1in 240lbs RB. That is a name after the game if yall played TCC that you would remember.

By dougmo

November 19, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this

Why is the staff at the AJC dissing Lincoln County? All they do is win, yet they are not getting the respect they deserve. Does anyone who covers the prep scene really want to bet against Larry Campbell

By yo

November 19, 2007 5:51 PM | Link to this

Well lets see…if yours and Maxeys predictions come true, then weak little 1AAAAA will have put 3 teams in the final 8 teams 2 years in a row. Of course that has also been my predicition all along. I just wish Tift would have completed the cycle. I am looking forward to that Valdosta/Brookwood dome rematch. I believe it is going to happen. My Chick Fil-A Bowl pick and score for the state championship game was Lowndes 24-Valdosta-10. I must admit I went a little with my heart as much as my head.

By K

November 19, 2007 5:51 PM | Link to this

GRAYSONFAN: This is my last post I promise!To answer this statement: i guess you are saying teams that dont collect 200k + to their buster clubs, have no chance. please dont say i got you wrong on that one. i have to disagree, there are alot of teams that have half that, or less, and do very well. some are still in the playoffs.

I am not saying that any of those things even make a difference. I am saying that beacuse Gwinnett County football teams have these things they are viewed as been superior and having the best football that is just not true. The play on the field determines who the best is. BTW since 2004 MLK record 41-8 Grayson 24-19. One day maybe they will play but until then you have your opinion and I have mine. We can continue this discussion if both teams win this Fri! Until then!!!!!!!!

By HSballfan

November 19, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this

Jonathan Davis is a Tucker linebacker/running back… junior, played last season for St. Pius and was probably their best player. I’m not sure he’s really afraid of anything, although the point of the particular post you mentioned is lost on me, too. I think TCC is probably the team to beat right now in AAAA, but the picture will be a lot clearer in a couple of weeks. I’d gladly pay double to watch Thomas and Habersham butt heads.

By Prep FootBall Fan

November 19, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this

Hornet,

You post like a fan whose team has not been to the playoffs much. I realize the playoffs is a new experience for you and your ilk but try and learn a little playoff class from the folks who have been there many times before.

Last year your TN AA coach dissed some of the most storied programs in GA high school football history and you got your tail ends handed to you when the real playoffs began.

Now you are mouthing off at a Mays team that has been through trials and tribulations the whole season and has stuck together. Anyone that saw film of the Cedar Shoals game knows who were the instigators of the problems. But you in your infinite wisdom feel the need to make blanket, stereotypical statements about the Mays team based on the fact it’s a city of Atlanta school, gangsta tactics and has discipline problems. Well why don’t you just come out and say it Hornet? Mays is an inner city team, 100% African American, with a lack of discipline and “wink, wink” THEY should be tossed out of the playoffs.

Hornet, your code words are pathetic and your attitude contemptible. Go iron your white robe, the cross burning is at 7PM.

Mays deserves to be in the playoffs, has earned everything they got on the field and they have a heck of a team. You should learn some class and dignity before opening your pie-hole. This is 2007 not 1957…

By GRAYSONFAN

November 19, 2007 6:08 PM | Link to this

K, in no way am i compairing MLK to grayson, like i said, i dont know much about your school. maybe they could win in a competition, but that just goes to show you dont have to have lots of $ to win. grayson prob. collects more than 200K, and their records not as good as yours, so there.

By FCHS Tiger Teacher

November 19, 2007 6:11 PM | Link to this

 I think Region 2AAAA has been underrated most of the year.  Our Region was 3 - 1 last week and played the defending state champions (Northside, is that right?) very tough.  We are proud to have gone undefeated in our region this year.  It's pretty strong, and I'm pretty glad we don't have to play either of the other two remaining teams this week.  "We Believe" in Fayette County!  Go Tigers!

By ridgefan

November 19, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

Just to clear some things up. I go to Peachtree Ridge. Our quarterback is from Gwinnett County and he transferred from nearby Duluth High School not Tucker or DeKalb or whatever.

By Homet

November 19, 2007 6:29 PM | Link to this

To: Prep FootBall Fan

How much more NEGATIVE can you get…These are High School Kids…you just don’t get it do you…this Mays team is their OWN WORST ENEMY!

The cold hard FACTS are:

They are a City of Atlanta Team!

By your own words they are a 100%Black team…(I know you said “African American”)but what are you saying? that because of this they get a pass on being respecful, that they don’t have to follow the same rules as everyone else?

They started this problem NOT everyone else…they went to Marist and taunted the fans & players then tried to disrespect everyone at midfield by degrading the Marist Home Field. The same type attitude carried over into the game friday night…OPEN YOUR EYES…this is NOT an isolated incident…

IT IS A PATTERN…One these kids have obviously been taught and they feel given free reign to continue exibiting!

Shame on you for trying to play the race card with this issue!!!

These kids should train hard, show up at the game to play the best they can, then WIN OR LOSE be big enough to meet the other team, shake hands and congratulate each other.

I got NO “code words” don’t put words in my mouth…I call it like I see it…If it walks like a duck & quacks like a duck then call it a duck…if it acts like the Mays players have this year then call em what they are…undisiplined THUGS!

By steven maxwell

November 19, 2007 6:41 PM | Link to this

What’s up with the AAA blogger’s are they sleep but any way what about those indians and tauren poole they really looked good this week. Let me know something AAA people.

By Prep FootBall Fan

November 19, 2007 6:53 PM | Link to this

Hornet,

Your posts speak for themselves. There are no Marist parents complaining on this forum. Whatever issue between Mays and Marist was settled weeks ago. Anyone with half a brain is offended by your code word, racist posts.

Go back to the rock which you crawled out from under. Two football teams will play on this weekend. The better team will emerge victorious. Silly so-called adults like youself, who never picked up a ball or stepped on a field, make cowardly, anonymous posts with racial overtones on an internet forum. Thank goodness, the players have more class than this ignorant adult of Paulding County.

By Todd Holcomb

November 19, 2007 7:03 PM | Link to this

* Todd, your the man dude, but why do you keep insisting that Mays will beat East Paulding? I have looked at the stats, looked at MaxPreps’ analysis and side-by-side comparisons. Statistically, Mays cannot be picked over East Paulding.* Strength of schedule. Region 6 is the toughest in AAAA. Region 5 is among the weakest. Computer rankings bear that out. Look at the AAAA rankings of Ken Massey (one of six rankers for the NCAA’s BCS): 1-TCC

2-Tucker

3-Northside-WR

4-Fayette County

5-Habersham Central

6-Baldwin (odd, but both losses are to higher-ranked teams)

7-Mays

8-Marist

9-St. Pius

10-Whitewater

19-East Paulding.

Why is East Paulding at No. 19? Schedule. You can overcome your schedule in computer rankings by blowing everybody out, as North Hall is doing in 7-AAA. But EP hasn’t done that. Games aren’t won on computers, though. I like Mays because when in doubt, I favor teams with outstanding defenses. Mays has that.
* if yours and Maxeys predictions come true, then weak little 1AAAAA will have put 3 teams in the final 8 teams 2 years in a row.*

Except for Lowndes, I’m not exactly overconfident about those 1-AAAAA picks, but that would be a good showing for that region, albeit against a pretty good draw. I don’t think you’ve heard weak and 1-AAAAA in the same sentence from me, though.

* Why is the staff at the AJC dissing Lincoln County? All they do is win, yet they are not getting the respect they deserve. Does anyone who covers the prep scene really want to bet against Larry Campbell.* No, but I think that people should understand that if Campbell pulls this one out of his hat, it’s one of his best coaching jobs ever. Wilcox and ECI haven’t won many playoff games lately, I realize.
* Also, you have Rome over SPX. East Paulding has HANDILY beaten Rome before and SPX gave Mays one of their 2 losses this season. Contradiction?* OK, but Marist has handily beaten East Paulding before and Mays gave Marist one of their 2 losses. All that’s last year. Also, SPX has an injured QB. Rome is just a hunch pick, a talented team that hasn’t played as well as I thought it would. Other teams that fit that description at some point –

By Doc

November 19, 2007 7:11 PM | Link to this

I don’t recall reading in any Camden County or South East Georgia paper’s about Tift being a leisure game. As the Tift Blogger has said, any team can be beaten any given night. I have to give it the Wildcats, I know that Tift figured that if they controlled the running of the Wing T, they would have have a chance, they never expected the kind of passing that Major performed. Tift played a good game, both teams played hard for the entire game, this says a lot about the coaches and the players. I would rather see a 7 point loss than a blow out. Good game to both squads.

By South Jaw JA Football

November 19, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this

I want to point out something about Thomas and Grady Counties near Tallahassee. Thomas County Central 11-0. (AAAA) Cairo High (Grady County) 10-1 (AAA). Thomasville 9-2 (AA). TCC beat Cairo, Thomasville was beat by TCC and Cairo, in triple over time. And Brookwood the local private school is 11-0. We just been beating up on each other. One more point.. can ya’ll in Atlanta say Winnerville Championship (AAAAA) Lowdes and Valdosta? Comments?

By Reeze

November 19, 2007 7:39 PM | Link to this

You guys seem to think that NSWR is wounded because Ivory is out.You must remember…….you still have to score points on us to win,our running game and defense still there,passing is good ,not great though .Creekside and Mt Zion a combined total of 160 total offensive yards (8 QTRS) .Hab Cent and Region 6 you should remember our defense from last year.A few kids different from last ,in my opinion much better this year.You can count us out if you want, time will tell……And Todd ,Baldwin had holes ,not overrated,maybe Fayette just that good.

By Flatstick

November 19, 2007 7:43 PM | Link to this

Good luck to Lowndes and Valdosta - bring the Championship back to WINNERSVILLE!!!

By Todd Holcomb

November 19, 2007 7:53 PM | Link to this

can ya’ll in Atlanta say Winnerville Championship (AAAAA) Lowdes and Valdosta? Comments?

I think there’s a better chance of a TCC and Thomasville twin titles than Lowndes-Valdosta final. But Lowndes and Valdosta do have draws they can work with. We’ll see.

By Reeze

November 19, 2007 7:57 PM | Link to this

Jaybo… NSWR fans not cocky at all….just factual.We’re 40-1 over three years,we could be cocky,if we wanted to.Let me tell you this Jaybo. TCC’s fame will be short lived.The only decent team you played this year ( AAA Cairo),you squeaked by.You gave up 200 offensive yards to Lee Co, in the first half alone.What do you think will happen if you give up that type of yardage to teams with monster defenses like NSWR or Tucker.I’m here to say you’ll have another QRT final loss this year as well.You’ll lose to Mays or EP.Both have too much offense for your defense and just enough defense,not to derail the train ,but slow him down.

By Todd Holcomb

November 19, 2007 8:02 PM | Link to this

You guys seem to think that NSWR is wounded because Ivory is out.You must remember…….you still have to score points on us …You can count us out if you want, time will tell……And Todd ,Baldwin had holes ,not overrated,maybe Fayette just that good.

I’m not counting Northside out, just getting nervous about my prediction. … You’re closer to it than me, Reeze. I’m trusting you on this one! And good point about Fayette County.

By TCCjacketfan

November 19, 2007 8:04 PM | Link to this

Todd, have you seen any film or stats on TCC this year? Also what input have you received from others on how good they are?

By The eye in the sky do not lie

November 19, 2007 8:14 PM | Link to this

Gwinnett County and private schools have stolen ( persuaded their parents that the kid need to come to the County school or move in the County) students of high quality players for year’s. That’s nothing new! That Gwinnett County and private school would be able to stay in competition with the other schools. A kid from MLK about three years ago that was one of the best running backs in the state and was running be behind one of the best office lines in the state. The kids at MLK help tutored this Kid of two years, also the coaches and teaching staff is trying to get the young man prepared to go to a D-1 College. But here come a Gwinnett County school persuade the apparent that they will do all they possibly to get him in a D-1 College, if the young man would only play cornerback for the Gwinnett school. The young man went from one of the bests running backs to not even having a Division I scholarship are even being offered a Division II scholarship and to not even qualify for a Division III scholarship. But destroyed young man opportunity to play football in college and his opportunity professional career.

Also AJC can you please help me out with this one, there was a young man that was all-state and were picked to be in the Georgia All-Star game. Also in the DeKalb newspaper Reggie ball and Young man was picked to play in all-state football game why was he never notify a given that opportunity to play.

This is a fact not assumptions! I was a part of that in the early 80 (I was the student)

MLK coaching staff is about helping kids go to the next level that they may have opportunity to have a professional career not just a football career. KING will win the next round!

By Todd Holcomb

November 19, 2007 8:17 PM | Link to this

Todd, have you seen any film or stats on TCC this year? Also what input have you received from others on how good they are?

No film, although I got Smiley’s stats the other day from Coach Pilcher. He’s averaging about 3 TDs a game since the opener. The feedback I get is that the difference between TCC this season and last is a much better defense and Smiley taking it up another notch and becoming a superstar. But I haven’t had a coach give me a detailed scouting report, to be honest. I just know they can score, and if the defense is better, they can go the distance.

By NSHS FAN

November 19, 2007 8:17 PM | Link to this

To: By Jaybo and To: Be careful what you wish for”, I agree with By Jason, no one is frightened of TCC. Your 6’5” Lineman, 6’2” Running back and many others on TCC are just players. Teams have seen the likes of them throughout the season. Just be glad you have outstanding talent on your team. Remember, all teams that have made it this far are GOOD. On any given Friday, NSWR, TCC, Fayette Cty, Tucker, E Paulding, etc. could lose to a team not as talented. TCC is not invincible nor any of the other 11-0 teams moving to round two. NSWR is suffering by losing its all state QB Margues Ivory, but such things happen in football. NSWR picked up the pieces and moved forward. Just be thankful that D-Train Smiley is healthy.

By D. Green

November 19, 2007 8:17 PM | Link to this

AAA Final Predictions

Carver-Col VS. Shaw

Carver-Col AAA State Champ

By slalom1

November 19, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this

To: “AAA” fans Everywhere: What a WEEKEND! Started out with a trip to Perry, Ga. LHS got their butts whipped. Not a big surprise. But the games go on! North Hall looked good. Same for Shaw, Carver-Columbus, Stephens County, and Carrolton. This is a BIG year for AAA. I am looking at a AAA final between Carver and either North Hall or Shaw.

By slalom1

November 19, 2007 8:24 PM | Link to this

To: Northside WR Robbins fans: I am proud of you guys. You no longer have Marquis Ivory. However, you STILL have a team that is capable of going the distance. I am in the corner of NSWR!

By NTH Trojans

November 19, 2007 8:25 PM | Link to this

Steven Maxwell,

Well, we’re one step closer to the matchup we want to see in the AAA finals. I guess my buddy slalom is done blogging for the season now that LaGrange is out, although I hope not. One thing for sure, we could always count on him for an unbiased opinion. slalom, if you’re still hanging around, let us know what your predictions are from here on out. Steve, if North Hall doesn’t wrap up better on the front line, then we won’t make it to the end. I think that it will be resolved this week in practice, but we won’t know for sure until Friday night. Good luck against the wishbone when you play Chamblee, I listened to the Flowery Branch/Chamblee game Friday, and they run the wishbone to perfection, and they aren’t afraid to pass out of it either. Good Luck to all NE Ga teams left. Wouldn’t it be funny if Appalachee beat Carver, Atlanta?

By THH

November 19, 2007 8:35 PM | Link to this

It seems that most of the trash talking on this blog has not been committed by the Northside fans—in fact,they remain fairly modest considering how many games the their team has won the past three seasons. I would venture to say the TCC fans have done MUCH more bragging and speculating than the NHS fans, complete with the now over-used train sounds. Sounds a little defensive to me.

By To Reeze

November 19, 2007 8:36 PM | Link to this

Reeze you are sadly mistaken. The only team that can beat TCC is TCC. They have the total package of a championship team this year. Best damn running game in the state with 6FT 1in 240lbs Debrale the train leading the way. Qb flat out runs the veer to perfection and very fast and mobile, and can run play action pass very well. #23 the other RB runs very hard and very quick. Offense line big and fast leading the way 6ft 6in 350lbs #74 holds the world record in Bench press for his age class as a Jr. WR’s can catch and block very well. Defense one of the fastest in the state. D-line #99 6ft 5in 320lbs very aggresive and strong with quick feet. LB’s very fast been stopping running games all year, and and can cover the pass well also. Saftey #7 is a head hunter. Reeze you keep bringing up Lee Co. having 200 yards of offense against TCC, TCC beat Lee 48-7. You can give the same case to good team make it 48-21. TCC also has one of the best coaching staffs in the state of Ga to go with all this talent. When it is all said and done Reeze just remember TCC’s team is the real deal this year. Average pts per game 40.8 defense allowing 12 .4 pts per game. TCC has the highest scoring offense in all of AAAA. Whats funny about that is they run 85 percent of the time. That should tell you how good their running game is this year. Brunswick only had 3 loses before playing TCC. In all 3 of their loses the lost by a total of 8 pts. TCC beat them 44-13. If TCC plays their A game every game all the way through the championship they will win state this year.

By coolcell

November 19, 2007 8:38 PM | Link to this

Todd, If Carver-Col & Carrollton meet in the 3rd round, who will host the game?

By NTH Trojans

November 19, 2007 8:41 PM | Link to this

slalom,

Good to have you back. I’m a little worried about the NH/ Sandy Creek game (don’t know much about them, maybe CHS Trojans can help me out with that), all I know for sure is that they have a WR that worked out with Calvin Johnson (SC alumni) over the summer. I’m not worried about their speed, we have plenty of that ourselves. I just don’t know anything else about them. You know, how good is the QB’s arm. Is he accurate? How mobile is the OL? What’s their defense like? That’s just a few of the questions that I have that are unanswered. By the way, what’s Perry’s team like?

By Todd Holcomb

November 19, 2007 8:46 PM | Link to this

If Carver-Col & Carrollton meet in the 3rd round, who will host the game?

Coin toss.

By Todd Holcomb

November 19, 2007 8:49 PM | Link to this

Also, regarding Carver-Carrollton and the home designation, I would propose that these decisions be made based on the last time that the teams played in a QF. In this case, Carver has been on the road for its past two QF, while Carrollton has hosted its past two QF. So I’d let Carver host it. This would prevent a team from losing 6 straight coin tosses.

Of course, Carrollton & Carver aren’t in the QF yet. I don’t want to dismiss Westminster and Monroe, two pretty good teams. Especially Westminster lately.

By slalom1

November 19, 2007 8:52 PM | Link to this

To: NTH Trojans:” NO, My BRO! I am still here! It was a painful weekend, but I am here for the distance. Was hoping for a trip to the “Brickyard”, but thanks to Perry, who absolutely whipped LHS, I will most likely not be there. Speaking of which….PERRY. Never gave them a second thought. Not saying that they are a great team. However, they did what most GREAT teams do: DID NOT BEAT themselves. And…took full advantage of the mistakes that were given to them. I left Perry, Ga. with the utmost respect for their team, their program, and their town.

By Jimmy H.

November 19, 2007 8:59 PM | Link to this

I’m a Fayette County 1976 grad living out in Texas and I’ve been following their run in the playoffs from the AJC web site and am really enjoying it. They have been struggling in football a lot during the past 30-35 years and it’s good to see them winning. Hope they keep it up!

By the eye in sky do not lie

November 19, 2007 9:03 PM | Link to this

Gwinnett County and private schools have stolen ( persuaded their parents that the kid need to come to the County school or move in the County) students of high quality players for year’s. That’s nothing new! That Gwinnett County and private school would be able to stay in competition with the other schools. A kid from MLK about three years ago that was one of the best running backs in the state and was running behind one of the best office lines in the state. The kids at MLK help tutored this Kid of two years, also the coaches and teaching staff is trying to get the young man prepared to go to a D-1 College. But here come a Gwinnett County school that persuade the parents and said that they will do all that they possibly can do to get him in a D-1 College, if the young man would only play cornerback for the Gwinnett school. The young man went from one of the bests running backs to not even having a Division I scholarship are even being offered a Division II scholarship and to not even qualify for a Division III scholarship. But only, destroyed young man opportunity to play football in college and his opportunity to have a professional career.

Also AJC can you please help me out with this one, there was a young man that was all-state and were picked to be in the Georgia All-Star game. Also in the DeKalb newspaper Marcas ball and Young man was picked to play in all-state football game why was he never notify a given that opportunity to play.

This is a fact not assumptions! I was a part of that in the early 80 (I was the student)markets ball Markes markers

By slalom1

November 19, 2007 9:11 PM | Link to this

TO: NTH Trojans: Perry has a very talented, well coached team. Their QB is athletic. Not great, but smart. Same for the rest of their team. It has been a long time since I have seen a high school team who made so few mistakes. Do not believe they are anywhere near the talent of North Hall, Carver, Stephens County, Carrollton, or Shaw. However, from what I saw, they may be as well coached as any of the above. (In some respects, maybe even better. I say this only because, they do not have the athletes of the above teams. Yet, they were pretty impressive to watch.) Like I have said before, this is a great year for AAA.

By drock7

November 19, 2007 9:14 PM | Link to this

Newnan HS played 6 playoff teams this year (5-1) has allowed 61 points 6.7ppg and scored 337 points 37ppg in the last 9 games. Todd keep sleeping on them. Todd why don’t Newnan or East Coweta (who you thought was better get any love). You will see when Newnan beat your Coffee team and E.Coweta shock your Camden County team this friday.

By Randy

November 19, 2007 9:15 PM | Link to this

Todd, Here is a couple of questions from Hab Central Fan. Looking at the brackets on the screen in front of me, you have top left,bottom left, top right, bottom right. In the dome, does the bottom left go head to head with botton right and so forth or how does it work? And can we find out soon what regions are supposed to play what day in the dome and possibly times? I’m not saying Hab Central is going to be there but I certainly hope so. But we knew some days and we do get there, I’ll have my vacation time set. Also, I’d like to welcome Cherokee to Raider stadium this Friday. I predict at least one Raider team to fall this week end.

By EPDAD

November 19, 2007 9:15 PM | Link to this

I WAS AT THE MAYS…CEDAR GAME AND SAW IT ALL….YES THE CEDAR PLAYER STARTED THE FIGHT BUT THIS ALL STARTED BEFORE THE GAME….CEDAR WAS COMING OUT ON THE FIELD AND 2 OF THE MAYS COACHES WERE YELLING AT THE PLAYERS AS THEY CAME ON THE FIELD..NO CLASS….THEN,THE SAME 2 COACHES TURNED THE DRILL THEY WERE RUNNING TOWARD CEDAR’S TEAM AND MOVED DOWN TOWARDS THE 50 YRD.LINE. THEN AS EACH PLAYER RAN THROUGH THE DRILL THEY WOULD GIVE THE CEDAR PLAYERS THE THROAT SLASH SIGN…NO CLASS,AGAIN. WHEN THE PLAYER WOULD COME BACK THE COACHES WOULD HIGH FIVE THEM AND TELL THEM GIVE-IT TO’EM BOY’S..ALSO THE PERSONAL ON THE TRACK SAW IT AND SAID NOTHING TO ANYONE…SURE THAT WAS SOME OF ATLANTA’S FINEST…..YOU DO THAT AT THE ”BONEYARD” AND YOU WILL PAY….ON THE FIELD OF COURSE…JUST WANTED TO TELL THE WHOLE STORY….PREP FOOTBALL FAN… BEAST FROM THE EAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Roger

November 19, 2007 9:17 PM | Link to this

NTH Trojans, Stephens County looked real good friday against Cedartown, but I don’t know that they were really that good. I was a little supprised to see Gainsville get beat so bad; what happened in that game? I told you that the FB vs. Chamblee game would be the highest scoring game in the first round. I think if Carver-Atl doesn’t play better than they did friday they will lose to appalachee. I saw some film on Sandy Creek when they played Franklin County and NH should be able to handle them with no problem if they can cover the pass. How good is Chamblee really? did they beat FB do to FB having no defense or are they that good on offense? Good luck in round #2. Go Indians and all remaining NEGA teams.

By Easiest Draw to Semis

November 19, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this

The easiest bracket route to the semis is owned by Lowndes and Valdosta. No competition. Punch their tickets, the bracket this year is very kind to them.

By Response to the eye in sky do not lie

November 19, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this

sounds like greed entered his decision process.

By jaybo

November 19, 2007 9:23 PM | Link to this

Reeze, I don’t want to hear anything about who we’ve played—tired of that argument. Find something else to attack us with other than who we’ve played. As for the Cairo game, Smiley was hurt and only played in a limited fashion in the 2nd half. All I know is TCC has won every game on its schedule—we can’t help what region we’re in nor the teams in the region—but you know that already. Who has NSWR played? We all know now that your region(R-4) was highly overrated and you did not play Griffin this year. NSHS fan, I didn’t say that TCC was invincible, but I know we are very good!!!! I’ve noticed now that you guys(NSWR fans) have lost some of your confidence, you have a problem with TCC fan’s confidence. Finally, I respect NSWR tremendously. I know you have a great team, but so do we. My problem with you guys is you acted as if NSWR was the only great team in Ga a few weeks ago, but now that Ivory is hurt you’ve toned it down a lot. Don’t lose your confidence now. I purposely called you guys(NSWR fans) out because you all mysteriously fanished off the blog—glad to have you back!!! Good luck the rest of the way and remember that TCC is a great team also!!!!
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By jaybo

November 19, 2007 9:27 PM | Link to this

To Thh—-CHOO CHOO!!!!!! CHOO CHOO!!! CHOO CHOO!!!!! Quit hating!

By CHS "Real Trojans"

November 19, 2007 9:30 PM | Link to this

Glad to see the AAA bloggers out tonight. Slalom about Sandy Creek, they are a legitimate threat. Braxton Lane is good WR but not great. I know you are probably wondering how I could say that after he torched us for over 200 yards. But we had him covered the whole night our DB’s just would not turn their head and find the ball. They were too busy playing the reciever and not the ball. They should be taken seriously but they can also easily be beaten.

Hey Todd, if your still there? If we get by Westminister, realistically, what are our chances against Carver. I have not seen them play. I only know about them by word of mouth.

By Gwinnett Dad

November 19, 2007 9:34 PM | Link to this

Gwinnett county HS Football is highly overrated. Take a close look at the rosters from Parkview and Brookwood and see how many kids actually live in Dekalb county….hmmm

I won’t name the person that wrote that in this blog, as I don’t wish to insult them any more than they have insulted themselves, particularly when I’ve been watching those kids for eight years, and NONE of them live in Dekalb County. What a ridiculous, silly, stupid piece of hooey that is.

Last time around, Brookwood was a stronger team physically than North Gwinnett, but North Gwinnett was a smarter team, and they figured out how to win. NG figured out how to win last year on Brookwood’s field too. Thus, NG just might be considered a favorite. If Brookwood turns out to be one-dimensional, NG will prevail.

But, NG has to beat Brookwood a third time in a row. A tall order.

By its on

November 19, 2007 9:54 PM | Link to this

drock 7, E. Coweta have a good run game, but it’s going to be very hard to run in the den. camden is taking it one game at a time.We must stack the line

By slalom1

November 19, 2007 9:58 PM | Link to this

To: “drock 7”… I can answer that question. Your AAAAA team has lost to AAA Carrollton EVERY season since 2003. Not to slag Carrollton. They are a quality team, year in and year out. But, your team competes in an EXTREMELY weak region. When was the last time that a team in your region made it to the AAAAA finals? Answer?

By yo

November 19, 2007 10:04 PM | Link to this

All you AAA bloggers are blind to what I am seeing. TCC seems to have become most everyones favorite in AAAA (except NSHS bloggers) and as I look back I see Cairo’s only loss is to TCC by only 7 pts. That gets my attention!!! I say Shaw is going down and there is going to be a lot of syrupmaking come state championship time. They also beat an apparently pretty decent AAAA Bainbridge team. Except Thomasville they have slaughtered every one else.

By Valdosta Opponents

November 19, 2007 10:16 PM | Link to this

Valdosta beats up the weak teams but are not impressive against the quality teams. A couple of the games they weren’t even in. They lucked-out and drew the easiest bracket. Beat a quality team before you start pounding your chest.

By yo

November 19, 2007 10:30 PM | Link to this

To Valdosta Opponents…there is only 1 game Valdosta wasn’t in and that was Brookwood. Get a clue. The true fact is that Valdosta’s schedule was so tough this year that what they have done is nothing but impressive considering where they have come from since last year. True, not all of the teams they have played had great records, but that doesn’t mean those teams were not competitive. Curious, how many teams on your teams schedule had losing seasons and against who?

By steven maxwell

November 19, 2007 10:31 PM | Link to this

How good is chamblee i’ve been tring to find out how good they really are they handle business friday i see and they run the wishbone so that means that they line up and come straight at you and see if you can stop them.I think that’s what we want.We respone better to that cause all that tricker we have a harder time with that good luck to the rest of NE Ga.Someone let me know a little about chamblee please if they can.

By slalom1

November 19, 2007 10:42 PM | Link to this

To: “Yo” Have you seen Shaw? When was the last time the “syrupmakers” won anything? Questions, “YO”…..What say you? History counts. On a different note, would it not be a hoot to have a Lowndes vs. Valdosta final? I would be there for that. Should Shaw lose to Cairo, I will run naked down Peachtree in broad daylight on a Monday morning. How certain are you about Shaw vs. Cairo?

By yo

November 19, 2007 10:53 PM | Link to this

Slalom…no more certain than you are about Cairo vs. Shaw. All I can say is Cairo must be good. Real good. Regarding the running naked in the streets….well….please don’t post the pictures. Lowndes vs. Valdosta in a state championship might have to be moved to the dome for you to get a ticket. All I could say to that would be Wow! You better already have your claim on it (the ticket) if you think there is any chance it could happen.

By slalom1

November 19, 2007 11:02 PM | Link to this

To: “YO” What in the world has gotten into you? AAA blogging? I am amazed and impressed. Maybe TCC is not as good as everyone thinks. I would like to see Debra Smiley try to run against the Carver front 7. Carver has some BAD hombres up front. On a different note, Lowndes is still my bet on winning it all in AAAAA, as is NSHS in AAAA. In AAA, NOBODY beats Carver-Columbus, except Carver-Columbus.(Carver is capable of beating themselves.) But, probably not.

By Eagle Fan

November 19, 2007 11:03 PM | Link to this

Hey Todd, I will send you one sock this week after NSWR wins round 2 and I will send the other sock next week after NSWR wins round 3. After that you won’t need any socks, NSWR will be in the dome and all bets are off from then on. If NSWR wins State, I will send you a autographed pair of Tijuan Green’s shoes and a broken train whistle.

GO EAGLES

By TCCjacketfan

November 19, 2007 11:07 PM | Link to this

Go to http://www.youtube.com/user/ytsejam180

By yo

November 19, 2007 11:13 PM | Link to this

Slalom…Lowndes, TCC, Cairo is my choices. I’m more confidant of TCC at this point than the other 2 choices. I know Carver-C. looked good against Lagrange, but then again apparently Perry looked better. I’m thinking when it comes to Carver you are seeing too many stars. Lets see if Cairo can get your attention this Friday with out having to beat Lagrange. ;-)

By BrookFan

November 19, 2007 11:17 PM | Link to this

Memo to: Whiners-ville a/k/a Whitetrashville a/k/a Valdosta

Brookwoood looks forward to playing Lowndes and sending them back to Plowboyville, the farm, the farm animals and their husbands/wives/first cousins. Try to shower before you come.

Valdosta has far too much “yellow” in their uniform for my taste. They’ll go down in the next two rounds - that yellow steak really stands out. See ya.

Trash all.

By TCCjacketfan

November 19, 2007 11:18 PM | Link to this

Eagle Fan: NSWR will not have a broken train whistle because they will miss the train. TCC is on a one way track with nobody stopping them. If you get in their tracks and Todd if you are at the game, you can get Tijuan Green’s shoes after TCC knocks them off. Then we will get Debrale the train to autograph them for you. Choo! Choo!

By Steve

November 19, 2007 11:19 PM | Link to this

Whole lot of talk. Camden County says see ya on Friday!!!

By yo

November 19, 2007 11:25 PM | Link to this

Brookfan…that talk sounds familiar. Lets see…now where have I heard that kind of talk before? Think, think, think….oh Yea! 2005 Wow, its been 2 whole years since I heard that kind of stuff. Good to have you back! Surely you can’t be much more than 1 yrs. old since you can’t seem to recall 2005.

By EP SENIOR

November 19, 2007 11:28 PM | Link to this

Sure, give Mays the tough schedule award, but guess what?

When you can’t score because a RB and WR are in the bleachers and your coach is sitting at home, don’t start getting p** and throwin bad tempers on our field. I guarantee you I’ll jump right out of the student section and send ‘em back to the A’Town with one hit.

I’ve seen at highest prediction, a 10 point victory to Mays. If I was a gambling man, I’d give Mays at least 4 and still see EP out on top.

“Based on the recent performance of both teams, MaxPreps predicts on: 11/23/2007

Mays will beat East Paulding with a final score of 17 - 12.”

MaxPreps, I’ve loved it all year long but boys…I found our “upset special” of the week. With Mays averaging around mid 17’s/game and EP almost 24, with a D’Fence like EP, Mays don’t stand a chance!

Now leave the racial “thug” talk at home! (goes for my fellow fans too)

When you come to Pauldin’ County, don’t start acting all crazy because my boys will knock your freakin’ head off!!!!!

“Welcome to the Thunderdome B**!”

EP takes it to Round number 3 by 14

By slalom1

November 19, 2007 11:28 PM | Link to this

Tough crowd.

By Ed NSHS Fan

November 19, 2007 11:31 PM | Link to this

To: By Jaybo: There has been no dodging from this NSWR fan. Go to any blog site written by columnists Todd Holcomb, Maxey, Haws, or any of the other AJC writers of High School Football and you will find me. It will be either “Ed NSHS Fan or NSHS Fan”. NSWR bloggers have not been hiding, we just like to give intelligent responses and know what we are talking about. TO ALL BLOGGERS: If all of the favorite teams in AAAA win in round two, there will be one representative from each region. Check it out! Should this happen, no one will be able to brag on how their region is the strongest. It just matters how you finish.

By BrookFan

November 19, 2007 11:41 PM | Link to this

Memo from: The Yellow Paint Company

Memo to: Valdosta

Just to let you know that we’ve run out of yellow paint for the streaks on your uniform. Suggest you use pink instead. See ya.

By chrsharvick29

November 19, 2007 11:50 PM | Link to this

Brookfan…I’m sure it would be just like you say it…cough49-7cough. Like I was saying, it’ll be just like you say it is.

By BrookFan

November 20, 2007 12:04 AM | Link to this

Memo from: The Pink Paint Company

Memo to: Valdosta

We’ve run out of pink paint. It appears that the recording artist “Pink” purchased the last three gallons for her bathroom or her hair - we don’t know which.

Anyway, you’ll have to find some other pastel color like fuscia to finish off your wardrobe…,er, uniforms. Can you say, meow, pur-r-r-r-r-r…nice kitty. See ya.

By yo

November 20, 2007 12:05 AM | Link to this

Brookfan….that is because Valdosta used up all of the yellow paint winning state championships….seems they still have plenty of colors for you Broncos left though. Too bad because it looks like the Puukee Yella on your jerseys has faded. You must not have paid your Puukee Yella Paint Company bill. I understand they are selling your colors real cheap now since they are so overstocked from your lack of championships. To bad you didn’t pay your bill. I do know why you dislike yellow so much. It reminds you of all the yellow lines returning home on that loooong trip going up I-75 after the last state championship game you participated in. You saw “almost” as many yellow lines going home as Lowndes put up points on you.

By BrookFan

November 20, 2007 12:19 AM | Link to this

Memo to: Atlanta

Please keep your farm animals, pets and sheep locked up as the Lowndes Plowboys will be visiting town in coming weeks (if they beat Douglass Middle School).

Just to be safe you may also want to vaccinate your children for the dreaded ‘hoof ‘n mouth’ disease known to be carried by this teams cheerleaders.

Call your local vet if you have questions.

See ya, trash.

By george

November 20, 2007 12:38 AM | Link to this

Last year it was a “White Buffalo” from Marist, this year a “Train” from Thomas County Central. The White Buffalo was last seen leaving the MAC with his head hung low. The same fate may be awaiting the Train this year.

By Eagle Fan

November 20, 2007 1:19 AM | Link to this

Faster than a speeding D-Train, More powerful than a D-Train, Able to leap TCC defense in a single bound, Its a bird, its a plane, No, its Tijuan Green!

By kreedham

November 20, 2007 2:03 AM | Link to this

I know Coach Nix said that Marques Ivory wouldn’t come back because of the injury but…is it entirely out of the question.

Granted Northside got a good bracket so they’ll make it to the dome. Then it will be some pretty good football.

As a Northside alum and a Fayette County resident I hope both can make it to the Final Four. Tougher road for Fayette County but they’ve been counted out most all season.

As far as recruiting goes is Tijuan Green committed anywhere?

By gene

November 20, 2007 2:24 AM | Link to this

also its Emanuel County Institute

only one m in emanuel and also its DOOLY co. with no e between the l and the y

get the A brackets corrected, doesnt anyone there know how to spell

and eli instead of ealey, ya probably called herschel walker— hershey wilkie

By Gwinnett Dad

November 20, 2007 3:52 AM | Link to this

Just to let you know that we’ve run out of yellow paint for the streaks on your uniform. Suggest you use pink instead. See ya.

Brookfan: You’re doing Brookwood no favors by acting like a jerk. Nor do I believe that anybody this cocky has anything to with the team, for his childish arrogance, which motivates both Lowndes and Valdosta, does Brookwood no good whatsover, and fits the stereotype of a spoiled brat. Obviously you didn’t attend the AAAAA championship in Lowndes in 2005. I have no doubt that Daniel Peek would tell you to shut up.

By Daniel TCC

November 20, 2007 7:46 AM | Link to this

I am not counting anyone out… But Central is a very talented team as well as the other 11-0 Football Teams. Our RB and QB are doing a fantastic Job and well as the O-Line and Defense. As far as talk of a State Championship I’m not looking past Whitewater just yet. Whitewater is a good team and we must beat them before going to the next step. Let’s just hope that our players stay healthy as well as all our competition. TCC lets work for 12-0

By yo

November 20, 2007 7:57 AM | Link to this

Brookfan…Lowndes Plowboys…now you finally have something right…that’s a name we claim with honor. Who knows…might be time to pull that handle back out in a few more weeks.

By tj

November 20, 2007 8:20 AM | Link to this

that was not any south pappers that was the AJC.

By gator

November 20, 2007 8:28 AM | Link to this

To Lowndes County,

We are coming to your town, to give you all you can handle, with MLK taking care of home.

2-AAAAA

Hey BrookFan, the 90’s are over.

Go Astro’s

By rw

November 20, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this

I believe Mays will beat E. Paulding. While some are trying to label Mays as thugs, you need to understand that in both instances when fighting occurred it was started by the opposing teams who either had just gotten beat are who were about to lose. You dont get to this point without being a good football team. Mays has skilled players thats why they win. Also MLK will upset Valdosta. MLK is very balanced run and pass wise with a quarterback who can make plays and solid defense.I believe they will surprise all and win 5A title.

By rw

November 20, 2007 8:45 AM | Link to this

Why is it that Marist is being portrayed as noble for defending their home field by fighting the celebrating Mays team who had just won a very important, hard fought and emotional game and Cedar Shoals is being looked at as being a victim after they took a cheap shot on Mays player while he was out of bounds and they were losing convincingly at that point.

By Call it Like it is

November 20, 2007 8:46 AM | Link to this

Quick Question?

How soon will South Forsyth get a new head football coach?

Thanks.

By wildcat fan

November 20, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this

CAMDEN WILL BE VICTORIOUS AND GO ALL THE WAY FOR ALL YOU SLEEPERS. WE KNOW ITS TIME TO SHOW AND PROVE THAT WE CAN RUN WITH WHAT YAWL CALL THE BEST. GO WILDCATS!!!!

By Gwinnett Dad

November 20, 2007 9:00 AM | Link to this

1) Of the seven 3-AAAAA schools that played Camden County this year, how many will be AAAAA schools next year? 2) Of the three 3-AAAAA schools that made it into the playoffs this year, how many points did the three schools combined score on their opponents? Might the answer to both, which is zero, be Camden County’s Achille’s Heel in the playoffs?

By tracman

November 20, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this

I love the over-confidence being exuded by TCC supporters. Hopefully that is a reflection of the attitude of the team as well. Keep it coming. I admit I felt the same way about NSWR before Marques Ivory went down, genuinely believed (and still do) that with him at quarterback no team in Georgia, including AAAAA, would have a prayer of beating the Eagles. With him out, there is no denying they aren’t as strong offensively.

I hope Debrale and company stay completely healthy all the way to the finals, we want your best players on the field. Keep that arrogant attitude coming! Overlook someone and you may be home sooner than expected!

By BrookFan

November 20, 2007 9:21 AM | Link to this

Now why would anyone rooting for Brookwood “juice” the conversation by talking trash about potential opponents from Valdosta.

Hmmmmmm, might he/she be from somewhere other than, say, Brookwood? Come on, Sherlock, do the math.

See ya.

By choir boy

November 20, 2007 9:25 AM | Link to this

Mays got into another fight last Friday resulting in the suspension of three players. They tried to start a fight at our field after the Marist game. MAYS YOU ARE A BUNCH OF THUGS that don’t deserve to be represented in the playoffs.

By Metro Coach

November 20, 2007 9:28 AM | Link to this

Some of these posts make Georgia seem like Jena, LA. Marist will never be labeled thugs even though their coach was suspended for striking a ref, their team fought after Mays beat them on their own field, their conduct earned them numerous unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in their game with St. Pius, and they demonstrated a total lack of class in getting dominated by a superior Habersham Central team in the playoffs. Spoiled white brats never have to worry about such a label, because of the color of their skin. This racial privilege manifests itself in the officiating of metro area games as well. Any city team starts a game down 14-0 against a Christian or suburban school. Removing code: white kids are supposed to beat black kids. When the black kids don’t stay in their place and white kids like the wannabe thugs at Marist take it personally and cross a line, somehow the “uppity” black kids get blamed for that, too. Just like the black kids in Jena get blamed for defending themselves.

By BrookFan

November 20, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this

BTW, I really like Brooke Shields. Now go play some football.

By SouthGARules

November 20, 2007 9:39 AM | Link to this

BrookFan:

When are you fancy pants going to install indoor plumbing at your crappy stadium? At least Valdosta & Lowndes DO NOT have porta potties. Also, win more than 1 state title before you run smack. You morons celebrate REGION finalist on your crappy billboard. Valdosta only recognizes STATE & NATIONAL championships. 23 & 6 respectively. Lowndes has 4 STATE titles. You are not even the top program in Gwinnett. You are a legend in your own mind. By the way, what happened when ALMIGHTY Brookwood went down to Lowndes in 2005 for the finals. THEY GOT DESTROYED.

By BEEF

November 20, 2007 9:39 AM | Link to this

Hey Valdosta fans,

You guys need to relax & stop talking about playing for the state. You still need to get by ML King, the winner of Walton/Harrison & you better hope that Brookwood gets bumped. Do you guys remember September 14, 2007? I will remind you, Brookwood 37 Valdosta 6. A beating it was. Relax.

By choir boy

November 20, 2007 9:48 AM | Link to this

Metro Coach Ive been to metro games and they starting score is 0-0. It has nothing to do with race. The only racist here is the metro coach. I was at the Marist game and Mays started the altercation.

By SeminoleWarrior

November 20, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this

Keep your eyes on the US 84 corridor between Cairo, Thomasville, and Valdosta. This 60 mile or so stretch will be home to at least THREE state titles this season. You can take that check to the bank! GO DAWGS!! To quote a famous tune, “It’s been a long time coming but a change is going to come.” THS..THS..THS..THS.

By Reeze

November 20, 2007 9:59 AM | Link to this

Jaybo!…….lost confidence?.It doesn’t matter if we bloggers lose confidence in our eagles or not.Because i’m not on the field , i’m in the stands hoopin and holarin,eat nacho’s,tryin to catch a few toy footballs from the cheerleaders, trying to ignore my wife, hearing about all the folks she hates at work.The kids and coaches haven’t lost any confidence,thats all that matters.Jaybo and Jacketfan ,you guys are unreal.I think you actually believe no team can beat TCC.Do you realize how many ranked and undefeated teams have went down over the years, with much better teams than you have now? If you don’t ,I do, we’ve had about 3 in the last ten years or so.It’s playoff time,anything can happen.Another thing,the few other teams in AAAA who are also undefeated,.Are undefeated for a good reason ,most likely defense.Why NSWR and Tucker still in double figures for points allowed? Good Defense….The type of defenses you have yet to face this season.Maybe NSWR and Tucker have yet to face a potent offense like TCC’s.Maybe not,but if you should happen to face either team,something will have to give.Other than Upson-Lee’s Laquenten Lamar,there hasn’t been a 100 yard rusher against our defense in the past two seasons.If you’ve ever seen this kid play,you’ll understand why.Nix and his defense has a knack for shutting down the other teams “superstar”.If we do meet in the finals,it will be the same for the D-Train or any other on your offense.

By D.S.G.B.

November 20, 2007 10:13 AM | Link to this

To Yo, I am a Syrupmaker former player. If the coaches coach and don’t make any dumb calls, Cairo will win easily.If not Shaw will beat Cairo and syrup will flow very slow Friday night. Also IF Cairo wins and Carver(ATL) wins who will be the home team????

By trojansouth

November 20, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

wacha mouth bout Coffee drock7 or u might be eating crow after the game if Newnan loses

By EastBeast

November 20, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

South GA Hicks - Welcome to the 21st century, you know the one in which neither Valdosta (‘98) or TCC (‘97) have any state titles. Y’all are living in the past, do you have iPods and cell phones down there yet? Mays defenders - Hard to believe you did nothing wrong and still got one head coach and three players suspended. But congratulations to you and Tucker for beating up the rich Catholic kids and good luck Friday night.

By lee champion

November 20, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

i done told ya’ll to get ready for the all Columbus AAA final- Carver v.Shaw rematch. Book it and get used to it. Cairo and Monroe goin down this Friday

By Call it Like it is

November 20, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

No takers?

How soon will South Forsyth get a new head football coach?

By Camden Fan

November 20, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this

Why does everyone think Valdosta is so good??

By NHS eagle fan

November 20, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this

Does TCC fans realize that NSWR beat their team 2 years ago. The same will happen this year if both teams make it to the finals. GO NSWR EAGLES all the way we believe in you Quarterback Scott.

By Reeze

November 20, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

Slalom 1……..What did you think about Casey Hayward?,1 man wrecking crew or what?

By T.J.

November 20, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

Love the discussions on Gwinnett vs. Dekalb. Fact of the matter, it has little to do about players skills. It is about community support, developmental recreation league, and the coaching players to become a team. Lowndes and Valdosta started the trends, Gwinnett perfected them. Sports Illustrated listed Gwinnett as Sports Town USA for it’s Parks and Recs. Go to the Gwinnett Parks on Saturdays and watch football during the season. I saw a 10 year old Lawrenceville team run spread formations better than some high schools. Saw a 7 year old Grayson team running a basic set of the Wing T, very scary to see all those fakes being excuted at 7 years old. High School coaches are reaching out to the rec leagues and starting to impliment what they do. And because of it, Gwinnett teams dominating the playoffs for years to come. So do not look at the grass on top, look at the roots to see why some regions are are better than others. The seeds that come into Gwinnett are just cared for better. That includes those that come over here from Dekalb. Take care of the seeds and the grass will always be greener. And Dekalb families are seeing the grass is greener on the other side. This is only my opinion, but I do not think this nut has fallen too far from the tree.

By yo

November 20, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this

Seminole Warrior…don’t forget Clinch just another 30 miles east. Lets just say a possible 90 mile Hwy 84 stretch of 4 state champs.

By Call it Like it is

November 20, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

Valdosta is and has always been good as well as Lowndes Co.

Great coaching down there rather than here, in Forsyth Co.

By Camden Fan

November 20, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

By tj

November 19, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this

Hey Camden how about that leisurely opening to the play-off’s against Tift County. On any given night that could have gone the other way, but all that matters is that final score 21 – 14 good game Camden. AJC knows nothing about 1-AAAAA Football can’t wait till next year! Go Lowndes, Valdosta, and Coffee show them what were made of.

By CAMDEN FAN The score shouldn’t have been THAT close tj. There was an inadvertent whistle blown on a touchdown run. Real score Camden 28 Tift 14. Sorry

By GwinnettFan

November 20, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

Grayson Fan still no respect for grayson . .

You are respected at Brookwood. I predict Brookwood-Grayson will replace Brookwood-Parkview as THE Rivalry.

By DirtDobber

November 20, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

Here are the DirtDobber’s 5A picks :

Lowndes d. Douglass Roswell d. PRidge Camden d. ECoweta Grayson d. Norcross Walton d. Harrison Valdosta d. MLK Brookwood d. NGwin Newnan d. Coffee

By GwinnettFan

November 20, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this

Gwinnett county HS Football is highly overrated. Take a close look at the rosters from Parkview and Brookwood and see how many kids actually live in Dekalb county….hmmm

Brookwood - none

By 3-AAAAA

November 20, 2007 12:01 PM | Link to this

CAMDEN COUNTY, Thats all I can say, But What happen to the rest of the region 3-AAAAA teams? Camden is the only team holdin strong for this region. Hear my words, Camden is gonna be this years State champions. Tift County was last years GA DOME final four but they looked like the same team from last year. When I went to the Valdosta and Lowndes games when they face both of them, they was the better team then both of those teams, but they beat themselves. Valdosta has no chance of winning state, I say Lowndes has the better chance, but they dont either. they just hasnt played anybody yet, but I give them by the third round they will be eliminated..but look out for CAMDEN COUNTY, and coach Jeff Herron squad to take the region AAAAA State Championship this year. Take my word on this one…Everybody in the State keeps talkin bout how Camden isnt good and all that, but they will prove you wrong this year and dont tell me that I didnt tell you so. Tift County found that hard to believe and thats why they is at home today wishing they would of won, but to bad they didnt. Remember 2003, when Camden won the GHSA championship and how that team was so good, just say that this years team looks just like that 2003 state championship team, trust me take my word on that one too. The reason why Camden had its first lost this year is due to Camdens old two coaches, of coarse its gonna be a game becuase coach Jeff Herron Tought those coaches everything they know and they keyed upon that. Camden has one of the best under rated Quaterback in the state. His name is Major Herron, and thats the coaches son. Take my word hes the best kid to watch. He can run and pass and thats is what teams is having trouble stopping, just ask Tift County. Mark my word, I promise you that CAMDEN COUNTY is goin all the way this year…Take it how you wonna take it.

By eagle fan

November 20, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

How can you expect Norcross to go all the way when they almost got upset by the Etowah Eagles 21-19 and there lucky it was not an upset because etowah missed an extra point. Brice Butler and Devonta Bolton are overrated. they should lose second round game no doubt.

By GwinnettFan

November 20, 2007 12:05 PM | Link to this

Brookwoood looks forward to playing Lowndes

I predict an all-Gwinnett championship game.

By GwinnettFan

November 20, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

*Removing code: white kids are supposed to beat black kids. *

Grow up. What team is all white? None. As adults, we should be supporting all players regardless of parentage, school, or economic status.

Get over your outdated beliefs that every time you step out of your house you are entitled to a beating.

By GwinnettFan

November 20, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

When are you fancy pants going to install indoor plumbing at your crappy stadium?

Good question. I guess the snooty, rich families at Brookwood aren’t as rich as you might believe.

By The eye in the sky do not lie

November 20, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

Gwinnett County coaches need to stop lying to the parents . When it come to the kids going to go school where is the coaches.

By Fanman

November 20, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this

Other than Dirtdobber’s prediction are there any thoughts about the Walton - Harrison game?

By T.J.

November 20, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

Gwinnettfan, I agree, that was some crap comming out of that Metro Coach guy. Hope he is not really a coach. Think if you look at the teams around Atlanta, the most diverse teams are the best ones.

Rivalry for Grayson——-can not be a rivalry unless Grayson can win a game vs. Norcross or Broowood. Grayson is still young, but getting better. Only rivalry I can see with Grayson right now South Gwinnett. I heard they keep messing with each other pretty bad. Heard South Gwinnett painted a blue star on Grayson’s 50 yard line the night before they played there. That is classic rivalry material there. Think Grayson showed them what they thought about it by beating them to a pulp.

By Demon Fan

November 20, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this

Perry is a force to be reckoned with. A few WRHS fans attended that game instead of the NS-WR game (heck, we don’t have anything else to do on Friday nights). I heard Hayward is the truth. Plus, Perry’s defense isn’t shabby. He is a definite D1 prospect. Don’t overlook this team. He’s a quarterback, but had a touchdown on defense!

I plan on attending the Perry game Friday night, because I expect to be able to see NS-WR the following week.

I’ll state it again, I think Houston County can put two teams in the dome two years in a row. That’s pretty good for a county with four public high schools. I’m not ready to say Perry can win it all, because Carver-Columbus is the toughest in AAA.

By Hornet Nation

November 20, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this

To GwinnettFan - I caution you there is a lot of football to be played before thinking you have a locked game with Lowndes — wow too funny!

By Scooby

November 20, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this

The NSWR fans keep saying “we’re just as good with scott.” Keep repeating it and it just might come true!!!!!

By RegularJoe

November 20, 2007 1:21 PM | Link to this

Why does a 14-7 Northside win over TCC two years ago have any bearing on a possible Northside/TCC matchup this year?

By Ed NSHS Fan

November 20, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this

Someone asked the question where would 3AAAAA teams be playing next year? That, I assume because none besides Camden County have a student population that warrants play at the AAAAA level. First, Jenkins High School with about 1500 is the largest Savannh area (Bradwell Institute Included) school. The next largest 3AAAAA school is Beach High with about 1100 students. This says all schools besides Camden County, should play at AAA and below. However, these schools have a rich tradtion in basketball so I feel that is why they play up. There are plenty of AAA schools in the Low Country of southeast Georgia. So the competition is there for them to be competitive. Camden County on the other hand has about 2400 students. If the Savannah area school play where they should, Camden County will more than likely move to 1AAAAA. They will be faced with making some long trips to play football. There are just no nearby teams for them to play. Maybe the Georgia Athletic Association will keep 3AAAAA by placing NSWR, WRHS, and Houston County High school with a couple of Henry/Clayton Counties Schools. Place Camden County in 1AAAAA. That way, keeping 1AAAAA with one less team. I guess we will see on the 26th.

By yo

November 20, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

I say Lowndes has the better chance, but they dont either. they just hasnt played anybody yet, The words of a Camden fan. Now thats funny!

By NYC now, LHS then

November 20, 2007 2:00 PM | Link to this

What are the odds that Valdosta and Lowndes meet in the 5A Championship game?

That would shut up a lot of the North teams wouldn’t it?…..again

It’s not that I REALLY care, but I never read anything about the dominant southern teams from AJC, which usually beat the north on a regular basis. No prejudice mind you…..just a fact. Of course I can understand why….the writers have to write about local talent or else feel the wrath of the Atlanta area Bubba’s, Junior’s and men with two first names.

If that were to happen, what would the AJC writers do? ANOTHER trip to the Ga. / Fl. border to watch 2 dominant, storied teams…..one more recent, the other……well, just look up the history.

…just another crosstown meeting in Winnersville USA. Two schools, 5 miles apart.

By SW Pride

November 20, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this

All the negative comments about Mays or any other Atlanta team is based on 1947 issues. Fights happen in football. The Mays football team is a great team. They are a group of outstanding young men. Let the officials handle waht happened last Saturday. The word thug shows your 1947 issues with African American young men. Before you call anyone a thug you need to visit the Mays High School community. Everything is better in the SWATS.

By Jaybird229

November 20, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this

Very confident fans from all angles on here. I’m a Syrupmaker fan till the day I die, but if we beat Shaw it will be an upset for several reasons. 1) We haven’t advanced out of the second round since 2000, 2) our coaching staff is not as good as Shaw’s and they also have choked in big games, 3) Shaw has owned us in recent years. They’ve beated us the last two times we’ve played with the last one being in the Syrup Bowl. So I think we’re very capable of beating them, but it sucks to have Shaw this early in the playoffs.

As far as a Lowndes-Valdosta rematch in the championship. I don’t see it happening. Valdosta is a tough team, but not overly impressive to me. Lowndes is my favorite, but Valdosta won’t hold up their end of the deal.

I’ve expressed my feelings on the TCC-Northside scenario and have heard several people tell me that Northside didn’t win impressively enough on Friday. But the funny thing was that they only gave up 75 total yards on defense, which is absolutely sick. And a lot of people forget that Creekside is loaded with athletes led by their QB who’s going to Florida State, so that wasn’t a big surprise to me. I don’t think you’ll see a bunch of 45-6 blowouts from Northside this year, but I still think they’ll get it done.

And last I don’t see anyone beating Carver Columbus or Buford. It may happen, but I doubt it.

By Camden Fan

November 20, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

There is absolutely no way Valdosta makes it to the championship. Don’t they have to beat Brookwood to get there?? lol. Not gonna happen

By GwinnettFan

November 20, 2007 2:35 PM | Link to this

Gwinnett County coaches need to stop lying to the parents . When it come to the kids going to go school where is the coaches.

Stop the nonsense. Name names, or be quiet.

Many of us follow these kids from the time they are 5 or 6 years old.

By ephsdad

November 20, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this

I agree with “rw” about Mays did not get here without skilled players and that most fights are started by the losing team or it has been the biggest mouth on the winning team. As an official on friday nights I have seen many teams and their talented players each week. Mays is a very solid team that is explosive in many ways! But Coach Reid at East Paulding has a quality staff that teaches the players the the basics of football week after week. That is what wins games is the team that can consistently do the basics of football and come out on top. High scoring games does not mean that you are more dominant than your opponent. It has several meanings so don’t weigh that into a decision at the game. As far as the so-called “thugs” coming out to play that again has no bearing on their actions on or off the field. I have seen thugs at East Paulding games that taunt players on the field from the stands so who is calling who what?!! I for one want Mays to come play the Raiders and lets see who can stay on their game plan and win with it! That is the true test of a good team and East does that week after week so that is why I think they will beat Mays on Friday night by a score of 31-27. Then lets look at next Friday and see who we will play. Either way the fans will get the best game in the state on Friday night just ahead of Harrison vs Walton. The other games will go as planned with higher seed winning and no upsets this week.

By NYC now, LHS then

November 20, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

Hey Camden fan, like I said before…..I REALLY don’t care! You missed the point. And being a betting man, I would take the odds on at least one of the aforementioned (too big a word for ya?) teams going all the way…..but I would hate for you to have to take a third mortgage out on your trailer to lay down the kind of loot to challenge me….but hey, you can always live in your Camero…..think about it.

Still stirring up the hornets nest from a thousand miles away…..I love it!

By Will

November 20, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

GHSA: Playoff brawl handled ‘well’ Everyone should read the report from GHSA just posted on AJC HighSchool sports page. Maybe then everyone will shut up.

By FCHS Tiger Teacher

November 20, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

As I stated earlier in my truncated post, I believe that Region 2AAAA has been underrated all year. We were very proud to have gone undefeated in our region. Our team had to bring its A game to every contest. The region went 3 - 1 in the first round of the playoffs, and Creekside played the top ranked Northside team very tough. I, for one, am glad that we aren’t playing Banneker or Whitewater this week.

As for our chances this week, I predict another packed house at Tiger Stadium celebrating yet another win. I know we don’t have the playoff experience that some of these schools have, but I think we have it figured out: you keep winning games until somebody hands you the big trophy. Is that right? WE BELIEVE IN OUR TIGERS! GO FCHS!

By GwinnettFan

November 20, 2007 2:56 PM | Link to this

Rivalry for Grayson——-can not be a rivalry unless Grayson can win a game vs. Norcross or Broowood

It will happen. I’ve followed Grayson since they played the JV teams from other schools. Every year, we’ve seen an improvement.

If the coaches and parents and players can maintain a fraction of the past performance improvements, they will reach the top.

By Jason

November 20, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

It’s funny to me that all of the talk in AAAA on this board is about TCC/NSWR when all Tucker has done is gone undefeated and pitched 7 shutouts while having the toughest schedule in the state and playing in the toughest region in the state.

I was at a Tucker game early in the year and was wishing that UGA linebackers would go to a Tucker game and learn fundamentals…and they may have b/c they improved quite a bit in the second half of the year.

Just a little funny to me that Tucker is not even part of the conversation. Hopefully, your teams are taking them as lightly as the fans seem to be. Thats exactly what we want!

By Homet

November 20, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this

By Will

“November 20, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

GHSA: Playoff brawl handled ‘well’ Everyone should read the report from GHSA just posted on AJC HighSchool sports page. Maybe then everyone will shut up.”

Sorry Will but that is NOT what the article says…it says the GHSA is still investigating the fight to determine IF FINES need be assessed!…

It says it appears the Mays staff & the City of Atlanta handled things but the POINT STILL IS…the fight should never have occurred!

Also it says the players are still suspended for this fridays game…another AJC article states that the Mays coach is also suspended.

and to SW Pride…since when is calling someone a “Thug” some kinda “code” word for Black!…you should be offended that these Mays players elected to start these fights and cause all this ruckus…instead you are so quick to jump on the bandwagon of racism!!!

By Fan

November 20, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaINbmovNO4

By observer

November 20, 2007 3:38 PM | Link to this

go to http://prepnation.com/poll/poll.cfm?poll=1&year=2007&week=15

NSWR 6th TCC 10th in the nation on the south eastern polls. If TCC and NSWR meet that will be the game of the year. Both great teams.

By Prep Football Fan

November 20, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this

Metro Coach,

I am an African-American and a Marist parent. It was my post that called out Hornet from East Paulding for his bigoted and stereotypical post concerning the Mays’ players and team.

The Mays-Marist incident was taken care of by both head coaches and athletic directors. Obviously you are uninformed or you have an agenda against Marist as your facts are not only skewed (Coach Chadwick was penalized because he touched a referee and St. Pius had more penalties than Marist) but to compare the situations to the Jena, LA is both overstatement and ignorant.

Go back a re-read this entire thread and see who insulted Mays and all City of Atlanta schools. Then talk to your real head coach and ask who he respects as an opponent in 6AAAA.

Finally, best of luck to Mays this weekend and for the rest of the playoffs.

By JIMB

November 20, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

M.L.KING 3 VALDOSTA 35 AND THIS IS A REBUILDING YEAR FOR VALDOSTA. M. L. KING HAS PLAYED NO ONE. THEY REMIND ME OF MICHIGAN WHEN THERE IS A REAL TEAM THEY FOLD.

By aviking

November 20, 2007 4:59 PM | Link to this

Wow! After reading what all BROOKFAN, GRAYSONFAN, AND CAMDENFAN said, I guess our little ole Lowndes Vikings should just quit and turn in their uniforms. We won’t do that of course, but I doubt we’ll get to see Grayson. We will probably see Camden in the Dome if we are lucky enough to make it that far, and we may see Brookwood in our stadium for a title rematch. I just hope we get by this week, and hopefully can hold our own against Peachtree Ridge or Roswell next week. Man that Brookfan can sure run his mouth and trash talk! I bet he’s really from Parkview!

By Derrick Mahone

November 20, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

Spoke with Ralph Swearngin this morning and as the article said they just waiting on some more paperwork and film t see the incident, which is standard procedure when a fight occurs at a game. They usually look to see how the sidelines were handled by the coaches. I was standing on the sideline as the incident happened on the field and the Mays coaches made sure their players stayed on the sideline as the game officials broke up the fight on the field by a couple of players. Dr. Swearngin statement in reference to how Mays and the stadium personnel had the situation under control and it didn’t get out of hand. I think a lot of people, who wasn’t at the game, is blowing this out of to be something that it wasn’t. This wasn’t like the Luella-Union Grove fight where the game was discontinued. The fight happened, the players were ejected and the game continued with nothing further happening. I think the stadium personnel did a good job in the situation.

By EP Fan

November 20, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this

Wow, all this turmoil over the EPHS / Mays game. From what I’ve been able to read, it sounds like the Mays head coach should have been back on the sidelines along time ago and I’m disappointed that he isn’t.(we want everyone at their best)

As far as responsibility for the Marist and Cedar Shoals incidents goes, I think that all should be held accountable. I do think the acting head coach could possibly have done more to prevent the incidents, but perhaps without the real head coach in place and after suffering a lackadasical loss without him then perhaps I can almost undertand it or dismiss it as a motivational technique.

Either way, lets put it aside (and all the racism talk, and words like thugs needs to be put in check). This is high school football in 2007, and we still have people acting as if it is the 1940’s. May the best team win,(I really think they are well matched). I think Mays has a suspect offense and EP’s defense could be suseptible to their attack. My hunch is that EP’s O will score enough with its balanced attack to eek out a win. Best of Luck to all the hard working young men on both sides of the ball.

By will

November 20, 2007 5:31 PM | Link to this

todd walton will beat hairrison , mlk and the field to win state you did have parkview beat walton keep underesting us GA loves UNDERDOGS go raiders

By bigcat57

November 20, 2007 5:33 PM | Link to this

LETS NOT FORGET ABOUT THE SCREAMING DEVILS IN 7A WE HAVE THE MOST ELECTRIC QB IN CLASS A I PREDICT WE WILL BE IN THE BIG SHOW FOR THE CLASS A TITLE THIS YEAR.JEFFERSON COMES TO WARREN CO ON THIS COMING FRIDAY FOR THEIR SECOND BEATING BY THE DEVILS THIS YEAR DONT SLEEP ON THOSE DEVILS FROM WARRENTON GA.

By bigcat57

November 20, 2007 5:34 PM | Link to this

LETS NOT FORGET ABOUT THE SCREAMING DEVILS IN 7A WE HAVE THE MOST ELECTRIC QB IN CLASS A I PREDICT WE WILL BE IN THE BIG SHOW FOR THE CLASS A TITLE THIS YEAR.JEFFERSON COMES TO WARREN CO ON THIS COMING FRIDAY FOR THEIR SECOND BEATING BY THE DEVILS THIS YEAR DONT SLEEP ON THOSE DEVILS FROM WARRENTON GA.

By NTH Trojans

November 20, 2007 5:40 PM | Link to this

Steven Maxwell,

Reguarding the Flowery Branch/ Chamblee game, I think it was a combination of FB’s defense being poor, and Chamblee being that talented and knowing how to run the wishbone very well. That being said, I really don’t see SC having many problems with Chamblee, because their defense is just not good enough to get the job done. I think that SC can contain Chamblee, but not vice-versa.

By lithonia 33

November 20, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this

All u lames listen up. MLK LIONS WILL B YOUR 5A CHAMPS AND TUCKER TIGERS 4A CHAMPS. DEKALB FOOTBALL GOTTA LUV IT.

By Flatstick

November 20, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this

Brookfan - you are what is wrong with this world today - We all know where you need to be on Sunday!!!!

By Ep-Hoe!

November 20, 2007 6:37 PM | Link to this

Wow as being apart of EP! Why did this get brought up in raisest talk? Hello were from paulding Co. people think that way anyway! no reason to add on to it! Let the players PLAY the game!! It doesnt matter whos out pf the game! it matters whos in!

…. so lets TALK SOME FOOTBALL. The hole East Paulding Football TEAM knows and sees the talent and speed of Mays on both sides of the ball. For Ep to win! we have to tackle, block, and win down by down, be like a pack of wolfs on D sworming to the ball! basicly wat I`m sayin is Play Raider Football!

By slalom1

November 20, 2007 6:38 PM | Link to this

To: “Yo” Todd was right. You should have your own blog.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 20, 2007 6:41 PM | Link to this

gwinnettfan i think grayson may already have taken parkviews place in the rivalry dept. we beat them in their own stadium, as far as being rivalries with south gwinnett, their was not even any competition, they hardly had any fans there to watch them play that night. so were does that leave us in our division, rivalry with brookwood. they know we are the team to beat here. hope grayson gets the chance to show. i pick NORTH GWINNETT, in their game. i dont see how they are the underdogs, but i guess i like the underdogs! lets see if grayson momma knows what shes talking about.

By slalom1

November 20, 2007 6:59 PM | Link to this

To: “all” “Brookfan”….You need to shut your mouth. Your words bring disgrace to all Brookwood fans. Brookwood has a program which is deep in history. Your words bring disgrace to the program.

By viking lover

November 20, 2007 7:19 PM | Link to this

Brookfan reminds me of all that is wrong with the Brookwood fans. I remember sitting in the stands at the Concrete Palace in 2005 reading signs that these lovely folks had brought with them. The most thought provoking of these read, Lowndes Cowgirls. As the Brookwood fans yelled “overrated” while our Vikings warmed up, I watched the Brookwood players run out through the tunnel and carress what one might call an upside down toilet seat. I am assuming it is some sort of good luck ritual. As the nationally recognized Georgia Bridgemen Band made their way on the field, they were welcomed by hoots, hollers, and boos from the lovely Brookwood fans.I must say that after the game started I didn’t hear much more from these lovely people. Oh yeah, there was some cheering for that one touchdown.After the game I saw what appeared to be another ritual, faces with looks of disbelief and eyes with tears. Maybe football is more about these young men turning into responsible and mature leaders rather than just another sad generation of petty, arrogant taunters. Good Luck Brookwood, in football and in life.

By Gwinnett Dad

November 20, 2007 7:52 PM | Link to this

Oh well, just when somebody writes something embarassing claiming to be for a team that I root for, somebody else writes something equally stupid for another team that we might play against. Thank heavens the games are decided by the teams on the field and not the bozos writing derogatory remarks. With friends like these for their team, who needs enemies?

By slalom1

November 20, 2007 8:15 PM | Link to this

To: “Mays” fans… Is Floyd Mack still the head basketball coach? If so, my old buddy, had he been on the sidelines, would have put the “squash” on any wrongdoings in a heartbeat. Floyd could have played pro ball for anyone in the NBA. But, he chose to be a high school coach. This tells you a lot about who the man is. Floyd Mack will forever be one of the very few heroes who have had an impact on my life.

By Go Away Valdosta

November 20, 2007 8:15 PM | Link to this

Valdosta please stop riding the coat-tails of Lowndes. Your glory days are long gone and will never return. How many times must we defeat you before you understand? Lowndes is the top dog in the county and we stand alone so stop trying to share in our success.

By powbeech

November 20, 2007 8:17 PM | Link to this

viking lover

a pointed, well stated portrayal of the facts.

By To JIMB

November 20, 2007 8:23 PM | Link to this

Reference>>By JIMB M.L.KING 3 VALDOSTA 35 AND THIS IS A REBUILDING YEAR FOR VALDOSTA.

A AAAAA school rebuilding? Ha. Any decent AAAAA team is senior laden. They don’t rebuild, they reload.

By EPDAD

November 20, 2007 8:34 PM | Link to this

JUST TO CLEAR THIS UP…………

DEFINITION OF THUG…………..

AN AGGRESSIVE AND OR VIOLENT YOUNG PERSON………END OF STORY………

BEAST FROM THE EAST…………

By MAYS THUG SUPPORTER

November 20, 2007 9:14 PM | Link to this

Homet,

I can say you have your opinion annd I have mine. Were you at the Mays-Cedar Shoals game on Sat, or are you just going on what everone else is saying. #1- This Cedar Shoals nonsense started when Mays bus arrived at the stadium, they were at the 50 yard line, taunting the Mays players to the point the Ref (white hat) had to be notified an 11/2 before kick off. After we had put up 19 pts, and C. Shoals realized that the game was out of reach, their motive was to start a fight. When Ramonte Scott (#11) was thrown out of bounds, A double personal foul was called on C. Shoals. Three plays Desmond Walker took another TD to the house for Mays, and # 23 for Cedar Shoals started the fight. Their sidelines cleared and all were on the field. In actuality, The Mays players were pretty poised. Although three players were targeted for fighting, this does not make them THUGS, and you should be ashamed for saying something like that!By the way, three THUGS don’t stop no show. Mays will prevail! THUGS 21 YALL 20, You need to get your facts straight!

By Indian Fan

November 20, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this

Buford,

You are another week closer to elimination. If Charlton Co. does not get by Fitzgerald this week, you will just lose to another S. GA. team. Hopefully Charlton Co. will be the one to do the deed. That way we can say we own you AGAIN. Your undefeated record and blowouts can intimidate other teams and impress N. GA. sportswriters, but you know that doesn’t mean anything to Charlton Co.

Charlton is in a sort of rebuilding year and could lose to a great Fitzgerald team. I am not making excuses because I believe we will win, I just do not take anything for granted like the N. GA. bullies (Buford) do.

Buford, enjoy what time you have left in the playoffs because your day of reckoning is drawing near. Don’t let the hard hits that are engraved in your memory from Charlton Co. scare you or cause you to get caught looking ahead. We would hate to see you choke before you normally do.

By cobbsnob

November 20, 2007 9:58 PM | Link to this

EPDAD, does this mean that c reid would be labeled a thug? or is he not young enough? EP keep talking about class, Didnt your coach get suspended for his actions just a few weeks ago? my understanding was that his actions were no different than that of the mays players. I believe the correct label would be arrogant bully.mayes ask ep why their coach got suspended for a game!

By Derrick Mahone

November 20, 2007 10:03 PM | Link to this

MAYS THUG SUPPORTER,

Sounds like you were at the game, because that is the it happen from my view point. In talking to the GHSA, it seems to be the way they are viewing this. As I stayed in my earlier post, this in no way was a bawl, just a minor fight. No other players were suspended because no one from the Mays bench came onto the playing field during the altercation. Not to some like I’m supporting fighting or anything, but I don’t think any player that sees his teammate thrown to the ground out-of-bounds will just stand on the field and say, “Oh, well he will be OK.” Normal reaction is to go to their aid. It didn’t seem like any Cedar Shoals coaches were trying to back their players away. I thought the refs handled the situation well in keeping things under control. Once the altercation was over football resumed and clearly the better team won. Lost in all this was the fact that Mays had it best offensive game of the season and seems to be peaking with its offense at the right time. The score probably would have been worst, but coach Dominic Callaway pulled some of the starters. As former Miami Hurricanes and Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson use to say, “If you are going to talk the talk, you got to be able to walk the walk.” Obviously, Cedar Shoals couldn’t walk the walk. I think they were busy with equipment inventory this week in Athens. Now, it time to put this to rest.

By yo

November 20, 2007 10:10 PM | Link to this

JimB…I guess Lowndes doesn’t qualify as “any decent AAAAA team” since they are starting 8 sophomores, 7 juniors, and only 7 seniors. Place kicker a sophomore also. Also, Lowndes 2004 started approximately 15-17 juniors. Valdosta on the other hand is predominantly starting seniors this year. So I suppose that does make them a decent AAAAA team. Have to agree with you on the Valdosta reloading part this year, not to sure about that.

By yo

November 20, 2007 10:18 PM | Link to this

To: “Yo” Todd was right. You should have your own blog. Thanks slalom, but I enjoy the getting under other peoples skin way too much to be doing my own. As you once said “I can be a pain in the ………..”. Plus I’d have to drop my partiality’s and well…..No! I might get accused of favoring S. Ga. to much and you know that wouldnt be correct. ;-)

By Flatstick

November 20, 2007 10:20 PM | Link to this

To Go Away Valdosta

I have never seen any coat-tails to ride over at Lowndes - just Daisy Dukes and some Joe Dirt Mullet hair dos - (Just kidding - don’t get your rustlers in a wad) You are starting to sound like Brookfan!

By EPDAD

November 20, 2007 10:30 PM | Link to this

TO COBBSNOB….. WERE YOU AT THE PEBBLEBROOK GAME….. THAT’S WHAT I THOUGHT…..LET’S SEE…TAKING CARE OF A PLAYER FOR SOMETHING THAT WAS SAID ON BUS…WAS HANDLE AND IS OVER….I WAS AT THE MAYS/CEDAR GAME WAS YOU…THAT’S WHAT I THOUGHT….THE SUPER HAS IT OUT FOR EAST AND C.REID…BUT WE TOOK CARE OF THAT SHE WILL BE LEAVING IN 1 WEEK….SHE WANTED TO SHOW HER A$$ AND TOOK IT OUT ON EAST..AND COACH….KNOW THE FACTS BEFORE YOU QUESTION ME….SNOB…

By cobbsnob

November 20, 2007 10:48 PM | Link to this

EPDAD trustme , I know the facts, more than yuo can even know. No super is out to get the east. The facts are clear and recorded. I’m just saying dont be so quick to judge others on class.

By slalom1

November 20, 2007 10:58 PM | Link to this

As for AAAAA, this will be a SOUTH Ga. Show. Same for AAAA. NSWR, TCC. As for AAA….Most likely Carver, but look out for Shaw, North Hall , Stephens County, and Carrollton. Whoooooooops….. What about Perry? Never entered my mind until I took the trip down south to see them play. Well coached team. Could be a darkhorse.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 20, 2007 11:08 PM | Link to this

thanks for clarifying the word thug, ive really never thought to look it up. i really hope none of this type conduct happens at any of my sons games. football is not only physical, but it is mental, i only wish all 15, 16 , 17, and 18 year old high school men, knew how to act like men. i havent seen this type of behavior in our region, hope we dont! sorry to hear it happens

By slalom1

November 20, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this

To: “cobbsnob”, What are you trying to say? I do not have a clue. It may be something of importance. But, no one could possibly understand what you are talking about. Could you elaborate? And, check out your spelling, as well as your use of English grammar. Please….. We are all waiting for your well written response.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 20, 2007 11:13 PM | Link to this

ill take a daisy duke, and a joe dirt mullet, over some of the nasty attitudes around the atlanta area

By Dekalb Co

November 20, 2007 11:29 PM | Link to this

The speed throughout Dekalb is far superior to that of Gwin. Ask Coach Ballard. I’ve watched Mays, and I’m sure that their D-line will cause fumbles, sacks and interceptions. It won’t even be close!! DAT TUCK will continue to represent,,,, reg 6-AAAA is as tough as it gets. St.P, Mays, and Tucker keeep on doin’ whatcha do !!!!

By cobbsnob

November 20, 2007 11:29 PM | Link to this

slalom, When I want you to know what I am saying, I will let you know. As far as the english and spelling lesson. My comment would be ” get a life ” OH, I’m ready for yuo to know what I’m saying, na,na na na na na hey hey hey good bye Lagrange. Did u understand dat salomi?

By observer

November 20, 2007 11:47 PM | Link to this

This past friday I went to the TCC game against Brunswick at the Jackets Nest. I have heard all the hype about TCC this year, so I wanted to see for my self how good of team TCC has. Well let me tell you TCC is for real. I expected a closer game because Brunswick only had 3 loses all year. In all 3 loses they lost by a toltal of 8 pts. TCC’s running game is on a whole different level. The score was 37-0 at half time. I do not see any team stopping TCC’s running game this year. TCC’s defense is very good also. Big and fast D-line. People talk about how great TCC’s RB plays #40 they call him the train, he is every bit of the cost of the trip to see TCC play. He is truly a awsome RB. He ran the ball 10 times for 150 yards 2 tds in 2 quarters, and ran a 95 yard td to the house the opening kickoff in the 3rd quarter. After that td he did not play the rest of the game. TCC’s #40 Mr.choo choo is not their only weapon they have on offense. Their QB and other RB is very dangerous also. TCC’s play action pass can catch you off guard and burn you if you are not careful. WR’s block and catch the ball well. After seeing TCC play the only team that would beat TCC this year is TCC. TCC will win every game in the playoffs by 10 points or more. They have the highest scoring offense in all of AAAA. Average of 40.8 pts a game and on defense only allowing 12.5 pts a game. TCC will be the 2007 AAAA State Champions.

By Steve

November 21, 2007 12:19 AM | Link to this

Well, all this anger is unbelievable from these brookwood and metro fans. I better make sure I spell everything right. I know that is what you are watching for. All this talk about Camden playing in a weak region. Everybody forgets two things: two times in the past 5 years Camden has tried to move to region 1 but the powers to be in both regions have voted against it. the second thing is in 2003 we played in this weak region and still walked through the playoffs just like it was R3. 15-0, so ease up!! Lets settle it all on the feild and stop being so hatefull and racist!!! Its just a game and it is just a game between kids. Have some fun!!

By charles

November 21, 2007 12:51 AM | Link to this

absolutely the worst playoff bracket picture on my computer i have ever seen…………I think someone at ajc could correct this? Thanks in advance………….

By Steve

November 21, 2007 1:47 AM | Link to this

what are you talking about??

By slivey

November 21, 2007 6:02 AM | Link to this

After the brawl this past Saturday,where the whole cleared to go and fight the Cedar shoals team, I can’t even understand why Mays is still playing this week.

Whats up with that?

By tracman

November 21, 2007 7:59 AM | Link to this

“Observer”—be honest, you’ve been to every TCC game this year, haven’t you? It’s okay to admit you’re a fan, not just a neutral high school football junkie. I admit I bleed NSWR blue. And yes, you guys have a great team, but your dismissive attitude about the rest of the playoff teams (“the only team that can beat TCC is TCC”) shows your fan side coming through. Northside can beat TCC. Tucker can beat TCC. And this weeks opponent, Whitewater, with the right set of breaks and things going their way, could also beat TCC. You seem to believe they are invincible. No such thing dude. Every team can get beat, and it doesn’t have to be by beating yourself. Another team might play their best game ever and get it done. I hope Northside gets to play you, and that’s no certainty either. However, if it does come to pass and the Eagles play their best, they will win. TCC can’t handle the best that NSWR can dish out. That’s my fan side coming out, isn’t it?

By REAL FOOTBALL

November 21, 2007 8:09 AM | Link to this

Could someone on this forum enlighten me on one thing! Through all the agreement and disagreement, what happen to the state football rankings for this week! If this is not a paper of question, how come when the two teams that everybody wants LOST and then no polls come out this week! People sitback and observe the obvious! There is only 1 team in class 5AAAAA football with a undefeated record, regardless of who you think they played, they played whats was put in front of them! So did all the other teams! We should stop placing history in front of these kids accomplishment! We tell kids to be better and productive, but here we are telling them that reguardless of what they do! It doesnt matter in the eye of yours truly! Nobody pick Peachtree Ridge or Roswell even to get to the second round last year!One thing is for sure! The game will be decided on the field reguardless of what we think! with a football not a pen!So to all you football high school gurus!It amaze me how little you really know about this game! Its a game! Respect it as that! and reward those kids for there accomplishments!Just to let you know I know what I am talking about! I was at the Brookwood-Roswell Game! Roswell you should give a ring to the Brookwood kicker, because that is the only way you made it to the next round! Not by what you writers picked! I felt really bad for the kid! because with the pressure you guys put on teams that are successful, I can image what you did to him! Lets keep it real! I congradulate all teams that has made it this far! Good Job! And on top of all That! How quick we forget! Valdosta was 1-9 last year!MLK was 10-2,same kids, same game! so what are you guys getting your information from. We know Valdosta got tradition, but so did all your other favorites that have fallen this year! Stick to the facts MLK aint just going to lay down for tradition!You better be there to see what i mean!Both teams have alot of seniors, Valdosta, like I said has tradition, but MLK seniors havent lost but 5 games in 4 years, and that includes 9th grade JV, Be careful what you ask for!

By NSeagle78

November 21, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this

Todd Holcomb I told you at the Stockbridge game that this Northside team was the greatest team in the state of Georgia high scool football history. Well that simply is not true anymore. However if teams just let us continue to stumble and survive the playoffs until game 15 I promise you that the best team ever will resurface. If you don’t get Northside in the next 2-3 weeks, then you will not stop them. The only reason that we are still around is because of determine young men that play the game (team work), great coaching and a tremendious fan base. We do have a plan and it has been implimented. Every week we survive, we get stronger, we soon may be unstopable again. It is great to be a Northside EAGLE.

By rw

November 21, 2007 8:18 AM | Link to this

Let me get this right. Mays wins crucial, hard fought close game with playoff implications, they celebrate as any team would. Maybe they should not have done it at midfield, but Marist players see the celebrating Mays players and they race down the field and start throwing punches at Mays players and the Mays players are called thugs.Interesting. Then Mays team has big lead on Cedar Shoals. Mays player then gets hit with cheap shot while out of bounds by the losing team and Mays players are called thugs. Interesting. In neither case did Mays start a fight. In the Marist game they had just won the game, they had no reason to start a fight, think about it. Against Cedar Shoals they were dominating the game, they had no reason to start a fight. Its a tough pill to swallow when teams lose to the supposedly inferior inner city schools. And its totally unfair to tarnish the great season Mays is having with negative stereotype remarks. You dont win at this level unless you are a quality team. If your team plays better they should win, if they dont they lose. Do you think calling a team names after you lose shows class or character. Think about it.

By Eagle Fan

November 21, 2007 8:27 AM | Link to this

Wow, since TCC and D-Train are so awesome, I think I will skip the NSWR game and go see TCC win Friday night.
No, on second thought I would rather just wait and go see TCC lose on Dec 14th.
GO EAGLES

By rw

November 21, 2007 8:28 AM | Link to this

MLK has a very balanced team. This is a very good Valdosta team. I believe MLK is a little underrated in these playoffs. The overall balance of their team I believe will help them get by this very good Valdosta team and eventually help them win their first state title.

By drock7

November 21, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this

What happens in 2003-2006 means nothing means nothing different players different teams. Ex Kansas or UGA not winning a championship in over 25 years. Newnan has too much speed for Coffee Newnan 31Coffee 17 Also Tim McGill will get 175 yds in E.Coweta 27-17 victory over Camden. Coweta and Fayette County teams were (5-0) last week. Didn’t we blow out the #3 team from that great Gwinnett County Region 35-0 this year?

By Observer

November 21, 2007 8:31 AM | Link to this

traceman I call it like I see it. I am a high school football fan. Other teams like NSWR and Tucker are very good teams and have a chance. I have seen all 3 teams play and TCC has the over all better team. If you can’t handle the truth, I am sorry.

By HSballfan

November 21, 2007 8:40 AM | Link to this

While Todd declined to update his rankings, Massey published its new weekly rankings on Monday. AAAAA - 1 North Cobb 2 Brookwood 3 Harrison 4 Lowndes 5 North Gwinnett 6 Norcross 7 Walton 8 Grayson 9 Valdosta 10 Roswell AAAA - 1 TCC 2 Tucker 3 NSWR 4 Fayette 5 Habersham 6 Baldwin 7 Mays 8 Marist 9 St Pius 10 Whitewater AAA - 1 North Hall 2 Cairo 3 Carver-Col 4 Chamblee 5 Carrollton 6 Stephens 7 Westminster 8 Shaw 9 Dunwoody 10 Flowery Branch AA - 1 Buford 2 Thomasville 3 Fitzgerald 4 Charlton 5 Dodge 6 Dublin 7 Sav Chr 8 Jefferson 9 Cook 10 Early A - 1 ECI 2 Wilcox 3 Dooly 4 Brookstone 5 Lincoln 6 Warren 7 Clinch 8 Fellowship 9 Athens Acad 10 Bremen That should give you something to fight about.

By Tipp Smooth

November 21, 2007 8:41 AM | Link to this

Todd,

Brookwood is high on your list, they may not get by this Friday night. I know East Coweta will run out of gas come Friday down in the Den of Camden.

By Tipp Smooth

November 21, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this

Todd,

Brookwood is high on your list, they may not get by this Friday night. I know East Coweta will run out of gas come Friday down in the Den of Camden.

By Gwinnett Dad

November 21, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this

What happen to the state football rankings for this week? I think the consensus is that since the teams will determine the #1 team on the field, rankings by news organizations become superfluous.

By TCC

November 21, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this

JACKETS!!!!!! WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSION!? “HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!” TCC AND THE D-TRAIN IS COMING TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP NEAR YOU!!

D-TRAIN CHAMPIONSHIP EXPRESS!!!!!

By HSballfan

November 21, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this

By Gwinnett Dad What happen to the state football rankings for this week? I think the consensus is that since the teams will determine the #1 team on the field, rankings by news organizations become superfluous.

Agree completely. Even the Massey computer rankings can't take playoff intangibles into account. Sure, if we replayed the North Cobb game a hundred times, they might win 89 as the computer projection suggested, but in real life they only get ONE shot, and they muffed it

By Reeze

November 21, 2007 9:25 AM | Link to this

Nseagle78…..What games have you been to recently.Our defense has put a choke hold on our last 3 opponents offenses. True,we have to make adjustmens with our backup QB,but thats expected.Even though Creekside and Westside didnt go far in the playoffs,both defenses were sound.What you and a few others don’t seem to understand,Ivory and before him Rodriguez, ran this offense with near perfection,Scott is adequate,but he doesn’t have the athletism or arm strength of either.With him,our offense will not be as potent,we’re not gonna see the numbers as before.Our defense understands they’ll have to turn it up even more against good teams. “Stumbling and surviving” as you put it,Are you serious? I’m a true blue bleeder myself,but what have you been smoking to even consider this 2007 team to be the best in Ga. history. You’re an embarrassment to every long time Eale fan. If you’re actually a 78 graduate ,you’re as old as i am,maybe too old.I’m old enough to remember WR Demon’s 1976 and 1981 teams and Washington Co’s 1994 team.In my opinion ,these teams you have a good argument.Even our 1999 and 2001 teams, I feel were better than our 2007 team.Maybe you need to sit with the Evans fans friday night.

By EP Fan

November 21, 2007 9:31 AM | Link to this

Mays @ East Paulding - BREAKDOWN

Team Strengths Mays: Defense EPHS: Offense

EP will move the ball and score, but a stout defense will force some EP penalties and keep the their offense below 30.

Team Weaknesses: Mays: Offense EPHS: Defense

This is where the game is decided. Can Mays ground game be consistent enough to keep their defense off the field. Can EP defense continue to bend and not break at crucial points during the contest. Will Mays speed prove prove to be too much or will EP’s swarming sideline to sideline gang tackling attack prevail. Trying to strip the ball and arm tackling ‘might’ hurt EP. Buckle up your helmets boys.

BOTTOM LINE: My hunch is that the team that is able to play within them selves and show the most self discipline (limit stupid penalties), will win the game. EP in a nail biter. 24-21.

By south ga fan

November 21, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

wasnt this what MLK fans were saying last year when Houston County came up to play them?Until Mlk shows up in the playoffs, you have to expect them to lose sometime

By Neil

November 21, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this

Peachtree Ridge - Once Again! And we prefer not to be the favorite.

By Derrick Mahone

November 21, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this

By Gwinnett Dad November 21, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this What happen to the state football rankings for this week? I think the consensus is that since the teams will determine the #1 team on the field, rankings by news organizations become superfluous.

Ranking are done in the preseason and throughout the regular season. They are not done throughout the playoffs. The final rankings come out after the state championship games are complete.

By BrookFan

November 21, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this

NYC now, LHS then @2:00 on 11/20

Care for some cheese with that whine?… Clearly, you are the epitome of the Whinersville tradition in Valdosta. Thanks for not stopping in Atlanta on your way to NYC.

By TCCjacketfan

November 21, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

To all non-TCC fans: When we say that the only team that can beat TCC is TCC, beleive it or not, this is not a statement of arrogance. This statement goes back to last year when we averaged 3-5 turnovers a game. It was probably the most frustrating year for our fans and coaching staff. All of the games we lost last year were big turnover games, and had we not done that it’s possible we would have the championship trophy on our mantle not NSWR. But, that just pure speculation. But this year it’s different. We don’t turn the ball over much. And we don’t get down on ourselves when we do. We have matured, and all those players that last year were prone to big mistakes, so far this year, just don’t make them. So if you want to know where our confidence comes from? Just think, we were probably good enough to do it last year, and we are a dramtically superior team this year. So, you won’t get any guarantee’s from me, but I am beaming with confidence.

By HSballfan

November 21, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

Another post nipped in the bud… Even the computer power rankings can’t take the intangibles into account. High school football has many more variables than pro or college due to the disparity in talent and maturity levels. From week to week things can change drastically… even from quarter to quarter within the same game. A lucky break, a bad call, a key injury, a kid who suddenly “gets it.” Banneker, Lovejoy: who knew? But that’s why they play the game on the field. So forget the rankings; each class is down to its final sixteen and by next week the eight teams that remain standing, for whatever reason, probably all deserve to be there.

By BrookFan

November 21, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

Viking Lover

Apparently you are the proud product of some of that old fashioned “cousin-loving” that goes on in Whinersville.

See ya.

By DARTDAWG

November 21, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

MY PREDICTION-NW WILL SCORE ON TUCKER.

By Grow up!

November 21, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this

ToBrookFan: Grow up, you are not helping Brookwood. How old are you?

How very mature of you to talk like such a child.

By cwhitfield@ajc.com

November 21, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this

What happen to the state football rankings for this week?

Guys, this is nothing new. The rankings are only done for the regular season and then after the state title games. That’s the way we do it here at the AJC and with the state’s sports writers in the in the AP poll. Been that way ever since I have been a sports writer and this is my 18th season. In college football, the rankings aren’t redone after the first round of bowl games. They wait until after the national title game. Same thing here.

Chris Whitfield

By K

November 21, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this

RE:south ga fan

November 21, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

wasnt this what MLK fans were saying last year when Houston County came up to play them?Until Mlk shows up in the playoffs, you have to expect them to lose sometime

My how short our memories are? south ga fan have you forgotten that MLK beat Peach County to make it to the Dome in 2005. That must not be south enough for you! You know as little to nothing about MLK football. Everybody has to start somewhere. Just because you weren’t around to see a winner be born from scratch don’t take away from the accomplishments of this program. Remember MLK’s 1st graduating class was 2004. They have done a lot in 6 years more then most new schools. Respect the fact that as of now they are the only undefeated team in 5A. Regardless of the circumstances the record and the facts are undisputable. Player for player they can compete and win against Valdosta whether they do or not…who knows? You don’t win the game on reputation…you win the game on the field. When HS football is the only game in town you should have a history of winning. You have a right to proud of South GA football….but don’t be bias and nieve. Last I checked the reigning Champions in 5A are from around 285!

By Grow up!

November 21, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

To BrookFan: Up untill a few years back Gwennett Co. was just as rual as the other parts of the state. My Father has lived between Snellville and Loganville for the past 35 years. Until the growth expolsion in the 90’s it was just as rual and backwards as can be.

Also remember all kid have to pass the same test to graduate. In fact some of you rual school have highs pass rates the mighty the great shools in Gwennett Co.

So that being said this blog is not for debating how someone spells, who they “love” or wheather or not they are “thugs”. It is about a healthy high school football conversations. But so many people have to stoop to name calling and all it does is make you school look bad.

Good luck to all the young men from South Ga and from North Ga.

I plea with everyone that you do not respond to “BrookFan” or any other childish comments. It make you look just as bad as they look.

By Marist Fan

November 21, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

To RW: Were you at the Marist/Mays game? If so, you are a liar, just like their coach. Your thugs weren’t “celebrating at midfield”, they were stomping on the Marist logo at midfield. Another thug ran directly in front of the Marist bench and started doing “snow angels” in the grass. And “Marist players” did not storm the Mays players and start throwing punches. One Marist player ran towards the thugs and stopped a few yards away from the thugs. No punches were thrown at all. So, get the facts straight and stop trying to imply your thugs are unjustly villifed. The facts speak for themselves. BTW, if East Paulding acts the way your thugs act, I’ll call them thugs, too. Feel better?

By HSballfan

November 21, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

By DARTDAWG MY PREDICTION-NW WILL SCORE ON TUCKER. Pretty good chance you’ll be right. Tucker has faced only one team all year with any kind of air attack; they handled Cedar Grove but I believe Whitfield’s offense is more sophisticated; only four teams managed to score on Tucker in 11 games and they all did it passing. The larger questions: whether NWW can score often enough and whether their defense can keep Tucker out of their end zone five or six times. Player for player, Tucker is the better team, and I don’t see Whitfield beating Tucker’s defense consistently enough to win unless a couple of guys get hurt, or the referees go crazy with bogus interference calls. Seen it happen. Nutty things take place on high school fields. Narrow losses only to Dalton and Rome should signal Tucker not to take this game lightly.

By BrookeFan

November 21, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

Now, how did you people let me misspell my blog ID for so long? My HS English teachers would be horrified.

And to the Weiners-ville-lover, Grow Up! (btw, that’s a mighty clever ID), I’m young enough to laugh and old enough not to take myself too seriously.

By Coach Joe

November 21, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

JayBird229 - come home for dinner more often.

By DARTDAWG

November 21, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this

HS BALLFAN, I AGREE WITH U, PLAYER TO PLAYER TUCKER IS PROBABLY BETTER. WENT TO THE TUCKER NW GAME BACK IN 04 AND THEY HAD THE ATHLETES. BIG DIFF. THIS TIME IS NW HAS AT LEAST 5 OR 6 PLAYERS THAT CAN MATCH THE SPEED. 04 THEY HAD 0. NW PROBABLY HAS THE BEST TEAM I HAVE SEEN ALL YEAR, GRANTED THEY DONT PLAY ATL.AREA TEAMS. CLOSE LOSS TO DALTON WAS THE TYPICAL CHOKE GAME. OUT PLAY THEM AND LOSE. ROME LOSS WAS A GOOD GAME, HAD THE CHANCE JUST DIDNT CATCH THE PASS. ROME PROBABLY PLAYED THERE BEST GAME OF THE SEASON. I THINK IF NW CUTS THE PENALTIES DOWN AND CATCH THE BALL IT WILL BE A CLOSER GAME THAN MANY THINK. MAYBE IF TUCKER TURNS THE BALL OVER A COUPLE OF TIMES AND NW SCORES ON THEM, UPSET? I JUST THINK BACK TO 04 AND COULD NOT TELL YOU I NOTICED ASHER ALLEN. AND TO ME THAT IS SCARY ENOUGH.

By Dave

November 21, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

I tried to tell people all last week that Tift would give Camden fits. No one would listen to me. I told them about region one and they responded, “but look at Major”. I tried to explain how our weak region schedule hurt us every year…people just don’t get it. Camden is always vulnerable in the first round because they crush everyone in the region every season and then have to get ready for a real game. That being said, Camden played a solid game last week and if we can defend the blasted screen play that Tift destroyed us with, then I don’t see why we couldn’t get to the dome and once you’re there, its a craps shoot anyway. Good luck to all the kids competing this weekend.

By Raider from the start

November 21, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this

This is what will happen this Friday night @ EPHS. People will arrive early. The stands will be practically full by the time the players come on the field to warm up. EPHS fans love to tailgate. (We also have the best concession stand in north Georgia) Many people will be yelling, cowbells will be ringing. People will have a great time throughout the game. We will not lose faith in our team if they get behind. Instead, we will yell and ring the bells louder. We will be proud of our team if they win or lose. We will cheer them on and off the field. Our team will play every second of every play as if it is their last. They will give everything they have. They will be exhilarated if they win and upset if they lose. They will respect their opponent by forming a line and shaking hands. they always do this. This is the way they are coached. Clean, hard hitting, hardnosed ballplayers. Mays players will come to play football. They want to win just like EPHS does. Don’t you think those guys feel badly about losing players for this game? It doesn’t matter who started what, nobody wants another incident like last week. Should it happen, both teams will lose. Mays, come on and bring your fans, let’s have some football.

By tracman

November 21, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

To all non-TCC fans: When we say that the only team that can beat TCC is TCC, beleive it or not, this is not a statement of arrogance. Come on TCCjacketfan, if that isn’t a statement of arrogance, I don’t know what is. Re-read what you are saying “the only team that can beat TCC is TCC”, the statement cannot be interpreted any other way except that you believe no other team is good enough to beat TCC. And you are certainly entitled to your belief, which is the whole point of this blog anyway. Just as I am entitled to mine when I say that NSWR’s best game (even without Marques Ivory) is better than TCC’s best game. Hopefully to be decided on the field.

By NSHS FAN

November 21, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this

Reeze, you might have been a little hard on Nseagle78; he is one of us. We NSWR fans do agree and are opposed to the arrogance of all TCC bloggers concerning their phony belief that AAAA teams are afraid of them. TCC has to win on the field! They can talk about their D-line, O-line, D1 QB, D-Train and Coaches but to be Champs, you have to win on the field of play. All the rest of their talk is bull S#$@. NSWR knows they must get pass others teams to reach the finals. Anything can happen; like a lost. So, they take one game at a time in their quest to repeat. Should NSWR and TCC both make it to the Championship game. All we say to TCC is, “Bring it on!”.

By HSballfan

November 21, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this

I take nothing for granted in high school football, Dartdawg. I was at the 04 Tucker/NWW game, too. Both 07 teams are better. Tucker fumbled eight times and had six major penalties against Mays and still found a way to win… that and the Washington game were probably the season low points. I’d be willing to give NW a couple of scores on coverage breakdowns or Tucker mistakes (mishandled punt is the most likely thing) but I’d still consider Tucker a 28-14 winner. Whitfield is probably stronger than Massey’s ranking of 24th. As always it will come down to which matchups they are able to exploit and vice versa. Tucker’s linebackers and corners are fast and tough, and Whitfield had better not even consider running the ball much. The field could also be wet Friday and that could favor Tucker’s defense and rushing attack.

By Jaybird229

November 21, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this

To Coach Joe: The only Coach Joe that I know of was Coach Kelly. Is that you? If it is what’s going on? But I come home quite a bit, not far from there as it is (Thomasville). Is the game plan solid for Friday, cause our play-calling has been killing me the past few years. I don’t think we fully utilize our weapons on offense, and have trouble making adjustments to defensive schemes during games. We definitely have a squad that is more talented than our dome teams (1998-2000), but not better chemistry wise. What do you think?

By student athelete

November 21, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this

MLK will be respected on saturday morning when people all over the state of Ga wake up and read that the MLK mighty Lions have defeated the 23 state championship valdosta wildcats!!!!….not to mension that they will have been the only dekalb county team to beat them.right now dekalb county is 0-8 to valdosta…that will be 1-8 saturday morning!!

LET TAKE IT ALL THE WAY LIONS!!!

By NYC now LHS then

November 21, 2007 1:08 PM | Link to this

To brookfan

I accept your offer to not visit your over-rated city. It stinks of wanting to be bigger than it is…. much like Philly, the ugly sister to NYC.

ALL atlanta sports, from high school to professional, are over-rated. Braves games…..50% capacity. Hawks, Thrashers…..jokes!

But if you still want to mortgage that trailer of yours and pawn that Camero, you may be able to afford a flight to NYC so I can show you what real sport is all about. I’ll only charge you 5 times face for my Yankee tickets, and if you’re real nice, let you tailgate at a Giants game…….I’ll even let you wear your Vick jersey. You could sleep on the floor at Grand Central station, until one of New Yorks finest uses a night-stick to solve the situation.

Better yet, stay in school, learn how to write. You may get lucky and be accepted by some Vocational Technical School……I hear that all you have to do at Valdosta Tech to be accepted is to write your name..but that may be a stretch for you…….yea, I thought so.

And for those of you who think “Plowboys” is a put-down for Lowndes, bring it……the school embraces it. That name was given to the Vikings by the Valdosta Wildcats many years ago, and Lowndes wears it with pride.

But you still missed the point to my first listing, which just proves you’re an idiot!

By Astro Alum

November 21, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this

I’m not going to say Douglass will win I’m not going to say they will loose but I will say Lowndes is on Upset alert besides the wing-t what do they have and can they’re defense really stop the pass cause from what I’ve seen in Douglass a QB and Recievers is what they hold right behind that great running game. From the games they lost they shot thereselves in the foot and no more that 2 or 3 points. Just know vikings are on the radar

By Astro Alum

November 21, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this

I’m not going to say Douglass will win I’m not going to say they will loose but I will say Lowndes is on Upset alert besides the wing-t what do they have and can they’re defense really stop the pass cause from what I’ve seen in Douglass a QB and Recievers is what they hold right behind that great running game. From the games they lost they shot thereselves in the foot and no more that 2 or 3 points. Just know vikings are on the radar

By Amazed by it all

November 21, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this

Can you not just talk football without reliving the past, trashing each other teams or cities or calling each other names like Plowboys or idiots? You people are acting like a bunch of kids who want to take their ball and go home when something is said you don’t like. No wonder this world is so messed up.

By NSWR Fan

November 21, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this

If we play like we did last friday, we might not make it to the finals to play TCC. Against a high scoring offense like TCC we would have to score more than 14 pts to win.

By NSHS FAN

November 21, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this

Hey K, I was at the game when MLK beat Peach Cty in 2004. Of course, Peach went on win AAA in 2005/2006. Now my point is, we are in MIDDLE/CENTRAL Georgia NOT SOUTH Georgia. A lot of beat-up goes on between North and South Ga. bloggers. Somehow, mistakenly North Georgia bloggers lump us in with teams like Valdosta, Thomas Cty, Lowndes, Tift, Coffee, Albany, etc. Please North Georgia bloggers, we are in as much competition with South Georgia teams as we are with North Georgia teams. That is, we really don’t like either of you guys. Just kidding!

By NYC now LHS then

November 21, 2007 1:33 PM | Link to this

Keep out of it Amazed. This is between me and brookfan.

By NYC now LHS then

November 21, 2007 1:35 PM | Link to this

Keep out of it Amazed. This is between me and brookfan……and what’s with this “you people”? What are you trying to say?

By NSHS FAN

November 21, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

To: All True Bloggers out there—-Enough is Enough. I appeal to you, if you see any more blogging comments concerning the fight or a disrepect between Mays, Cedar Shoals, or Marist, please disregard. Do not answer! It is time to put this to rest—-let it die. Let move on!

By NSHS FAN

November 21, 2007 2:05 PM | Link to this

To: All True Bloggers out there—-Enough is Enough. I appeal to you, if you see any more blogging comments concerning the fight or a disrepect between Mays, Cedar Shoals, or Marist, please disregard. Do not answer! It is time to put this to rest—-let it die. Let’s move on!

By K

November 21, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this

NSHS FAN: My BAD!…I called it south because I had to drive south to get there. I passed it on my was to TCC & Valdosta too! I think we also need to clarify that Metro-Atlanta and North GA aren’t the same place either. Anyway. Good luck to all…and GO MLK!!!!!!!

By BrookeFan

November 21, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this

That’d be my “Camaro” not “Camero”, Dilbert. You may may need to take a spelling class.

I hope knot.

By Amazed

November 21, 2007 3:36 PM | Link to this

I think the word is quit trying to play mine is bigger than yours. Besides, how do you know I am referring to you and Brookfan?

By yo

November 21, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

Somehow, mistakenly North Georgia bloggers lump us in with teams like Valdosta, Thomas Cty, Lowndes, Tift, Coffee, Albany, etc. I think that happens because middle Ga. ends up in the south part of the brackets, at least the highest seeds.

By yo

November 21, 2007 4:30 PM | Link to this

can they’re defense really stop the pass regarding Lowndes oh yes they can, and very well. Lowndes defends both the run and the pass very well. Defense is the strength of this team. Defensively they are very quick at every position.

By 90Valdosta

November 21, 2007 5:21 PM | Link to this

Whatever you guys say. Atleast one of the 1-AAAAA teams will make it to the top 4. I can undoubtedly predict that if Valdosta will whoop MLK this weekend, not because MLK is bad, but because Valdosta defense is on a high with the recent performances and the Offense if getting its act together quite well. Also if we see Brookwood and or Lowndes again, we will make sure our efforts don’t go unrewarded this time!

By TCC

November 21, 2007 6:37 PM | Link to this

TCC is a very impressive team, as well as Tucket, and North Side. There is lots of Competition going on. No matter what anyone says is going to happen, it all comes down to this: You win games on the fields, not on blogs. TCC wont play Either North Side or Tucker or any other team on the other side of the bracket until Dec. 14th. So i must say that all teams must be prepared to play the very best they can, with or without inuries.

Go TCC and Class of `08

By yo

November 21, 2007 7:41 PM | Link to this

90Valdosta…Im kind of hoping you get to see Brookwood and Lowndes again. If you do, consider that reward enough.

By GwinnettFan

November 21, 2007 7:46 PM | Link to this

Graysonfan - i pick NORTH GWINNETT

Well, you have seen both teams. I don’t know how N. Gwinnett has improved, but I’m betting on Kenny.

Let the rivalry begin!

By GwinnettFan

November 21, 2007 7:48 PM | Link to this

Graysonfan

PS.

At my house, we are pulling for the Rams on Friday.

By GwinnettFan

November 21, 2007 7:53 PM | Link to this

Gwinnett Dad Oh well, just when somebody writes something embarassing claiming to be for a team that I root for, somebody else writes something equally stupid for another team that we might play against.

Well done.

Beer on me lol.

By Reeze

November 21, 2007 8:05 PM | Link to this

Finally!……………well said TCC.If only you’re partners ,TCC jacketfan,observer and the rest could show a little respect to the other Impressive undefeated teams in AAAA. Your post is the Very best comment to date TCC,and from a 17 or 18 year old kid.

By slalom1

November 21, 2007 8:16 PM | Link to this

To: “ALL” Since my beloved LG team is out of the play-offs for the first time in this millenium, I must decide where to go on Friday night. Have some strong emotions about Carver-Columbus, Shaw, Carrollton, North Hall, NSWR, and Lowndes. I WILL be taking a road trip. In the words of the late great James Brown, “Somebody help me!”

By will

November 21, 2007 8:37 PM | Link to this

still picking against walton tisk tisk see in state at raider valley we will beat harrison and mlk , anyone else in are way WITH ARE LACK OF PLAYMAKERS eat crow my friend

By slalom1

November 21, 2007 8:44 PM | Link to this

To: NTH Trojans, As a follow up to the game, in describing Perry, I would sum everything up to the fact that they were a very well coached team. Well prepared for the game. The offense is difficult to describe. Not a “wing - T”. Not a “Power -I”. They used a “shotgun plus 2 backs” very effectivly. Their team was not particularly athletic. But, well coached. The LG defense appeared to be confused for most of the game. On defense, 4 man front, 3 or 4 LB’s, and DB’s who did not have to do too much. As for North Hall against Perry….. North Hall has much more talent. Also, I believe their coaching is at least as good. But, I do not believe that Perry will beat themselves. As you are aware, I have become somewhat of a North Hall fan this season. I believe they have the talent and the coaching to go all the way. On the other hand, I do not believe that they have been put to the test yet. Regardless, I am pulling for North Hall. I like this team. But, like I said, I am concerned about the fact that they have not YET been tested.

By yo

November 21, 2007 9:25 PM | Link to this

Slalom 1…If you would have spoken up sooner I would have provided the extra ticket we had sitting with us. Sorry on that one, but I calculate the visitor side will have plenty of room this week for walk up tickets at Lowndes. I don’t look for Douglas to bring 4000 people. Best game to go see might actually be MLK/Valdosta played at MLK. Might be a tougher ticket too. Shaw/Cairo might be tough to come by also. I dunno!

By DW

November 21, 2007 9:29 PM | Link to this

Will, I’m a Walton alumni who follows their high school football team, but your posts week after week make me sad for Walton. I believe they will beat Harrison and maybe squeeze by MLK/Valdosta (especially since I think they’re on the road for that one), but I don’t think they’ll win in the Dome. They’re good, and I’d love for them to win state, but I’m not going to be too overzealous about their chances unless they dominate the next two weekends.

By slalom1

November 21, 2007 10:06 PM | Link to this

To: “YO” Had anyone from the AJC. seen us sitting together, we might have made front page news. But, I may very well make the trip down to “Winnersville” this week, anyway. I like this Lowndes team. And, it would be a hoot to watch Lowndes put the mojo on Douglas. (For what ever it is worth, I still believe that a Lowndes vs. Valdosta final IS a possibility.) Should you have the extra ticket for that match-up, I will buy dinner before the game for you and your lady. My woman will just have to sit in my lap.(I kind of like it when she does that anyway.)

By a black football fan

November 21, 2007 10:14 PM | Link to this

I have been reading this post and have one serious question. Why do so many black people have to play the race card when they hear, see, or read something they don’t like? I have not read anything here that offends me. So someone called someone else a thug or a gangster and said they were from Atlanta, big deal. Does that mean that that person is racist. I’ll bet most of the people who use this term don’t even know the correct definition of the word. To much of this kind of thing these days and that is why there is always so much tension between races today. So why don’t you all talk about football and forget what color the players and fans are or where they live. If you can do this one simple thing you can live a much less stressful life.

Wait, I do have one more question for “African-American” posters here. What parts of Africa are you from? I am willing to bet that all of you, like me, were born in the U.S. and have never been to Africa. How does that make you African in any way? Be proud of you country and dump the political correct non-sense. And yes I know I will catch if from those of you who don’t like what I say. Thank you ahead of time for proving my point.

By Steve

November 21, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this

To the black football fan!!

AMEN BROTHER I have read this whole thing for the past couple of days and I must say I have seen way too much hatred. It is high school football!!!! It is a game between kids!!! I can’t believe all this racist talk and outright hatred. This time next week most of you will not even be thinking about this and will be waiting for next year so you can have a chance to vent your hatred. I think you should stick to talking about football. You know my mother always told me if you don’t have nothing nice to say then don’t say nothing at all!! By the way— GO Camden!! * Happy Thanksgiving!*

By slalom1

November 21, 2007 11:06 PM | Link to this

To:”Black football fan”, I believe that it is you who is caught up in the racial thing. I have not read anything on this blog that infers racism. Frankly, I do not believe that you are a person of African decent.I believe that you are an imposter. We are ALL AMERICANS. We are the great melting pot. That is what makes our country great. We can all be proud of where we came from. Be it Africa, India,Mexico, England, Korea, China, Vietnam, etc. Granted, from time to time we have some idiots who make their appearances known.But, these persons do not represent large groups of people. To the contrary, one of the things I happen to like about this blog is the fact that persons of all colors speak their minds about GHS football. We speak our minds, and frequently disagree. But, No ONE has ever thrown out the “race card”.

On this Thanksgiving eve, I am simply grateful to be an American, and glad to have met other great Americans (of all colors) on this blog.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 21, 2007 11:09 PM | Link to this

gwinnettfan

pulling for grayson, is a ok! hope these boys can do it. they have practiced very hard this week! win or loose, they are going to have a great time. hope you all enjoy your turkey day. i know we will!

By TCCjacketfan

November 21, 2007 11:12 PM | Link to this

Reeze you are so funny. You have some of the most over the top, biased entries of any one that frequents this blog. But that’s OK. You see, those of us that follow TCC very closely know what are our capabilities. We haven’t even peaked yet. Again you would say that’s a statement of arrogance. Not true. That is a fact. We are still getting better and will hopefully continue the trend. You see, all of you NSWR fans beleive that you have ownership of GA high school football. But let me tell you a little secret. You are not the only good team, and not the only great program. We don’t beleive that winning the title is a foregone conclusion. On the contrary. We want to play these games. You see, alot of TCC fans have seen alot of game footage of NSWR, Tucker, and others in AAAA. But hardly anyone outside of South GA has seen TCC. We look forward to the opportunity, and just let the chips fall where they may. And yes, if we are not good enough, I will be a man, and will be one of the first to admit it on this blog. But, since I got the vast majority of my 1st rnd. picks right, I like our chances.

By EP SENIOR '08

November 22, 2007 12:28 AM | Link to this

HEY MAYS, REAL RAIDERS WEAR BLACK, NOT BABY BLUE AND YELLOW.

By Reeze

November 22, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this

TCC jacketfan…. you’re the funny one.You should know by now TCC is no secret to any contending team.You’re in south Ga,not the Ukraine.You have the best running game,weak passing game and a defense that will be exposed.I said it before, the only way to beat a good defense is to mix it up.Prime example, 2006 AAAA Championship game NSWR vs Marist, with their Vaunted triple option,Marist’s White horse or Buffalo or whatever,ran over teams like a tractor trailer all season.You see where i’m going?….. Marist ran head first into a sound defense.Their running game came to a grinding halt.They had no other options,only five passing TD’s all season.This is what happens to a one demensional team that primarily runs the ball…I know it’s been a while, but remember The deeper you get into the playoffs the better the teams get, on both sides of the ball.You may run the ball down these weaker teams throat,you won’t on a sound defense And here’s the real shocker, the biggest threat in AAAA isn’t in Thomasville Ga.It’s in Tucker Ga. They’ve got a Offense and a defense that has to be dealt with. You made a comment in an earlier post,I had to laugh, I think you said,correct me if i’m mistaken…..”It don’t matter how many yards a defense gives up,it’s only the score at the end that matters”.. And i guess it didn’t against Lee Co….I want you to remember this when it’s time to go up against EP ,Mays ,Hab Cent,NSWR,Tucker or Fayette, it will matter.

By Mack Graham

November 22, 2007 9:51 AM | Link to this

I am really looking foward to coming to EP for a great game. From going to all of Mays games, I have not only seen great games but enjoyed the environment of great fans. You would think from the comments on Marist versus Mays game that we were enemies. I had a great time at that game and was surrounded by great people. We may have gotten a little overexicited over winning against a team that we consider to have one of the greatest football programs in Georgia, but it wasn’t due to disrespect. The only ones who could possibly say Marist is overated have never gone to a game at Marist. You can name the teams that have beaten Marist at Marist in the last tens years on one hand and still have three fingers left. Believe it or not, I was pulling for Marist last week, although I know if we faced them again this year it would be extremely though for our kids. You see, in our division it is hard to beat the top teams twice within a two year period let alone in the same year. I can tell from the comments from the real EP fans that this will be a great game surrounded by people who respect the talents of each team. The other comment makers will be somewhere drinking, smoking, or thinking of rheoteric to write about the remaining 8 teams left after this weak. See you there EP fans. I would be glad if Mays can win this one by one. Mack

By yo

November 22, 2007 10:14 AM | Link to this

Reeze…I hate to bring up a dead horse…but you are right about 1 dimensional teams. See NSWR offense in 1999. No pass. No win. Once a one dimensional team meets up with a defense that suddenly shuts down the big play and running game they have cause to be concerned. They better have a defense that keeps them in the game too.

By Ep-Hoe!

November 22, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this

Mack Graham! U`ll be comin to a great place! some of the best GA high school fans in GA! and its All about football here ! its a great place! and good luck! let the best team win! prayin for my raiders though!

GO RAIDERS!

By Reeze

November 22, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

Yo…. Though I mix it up with TCC jacketfan and the rest of the south Ga. alliance it’s all about having fun.I had my doubts about you at first, i think you’ve come around now.I think from the all the one on one tutoring you from Slalom maybe…..lol…..Listen up,First I know all about that 1999 game ,I was there also.No question in my mind.We didn’t give the game away,Lowndes took it in the 2nd half….That hook and latter TD knocked me back to my seat and took the wind from the NHS fans and players,outta this world call from the Lowndes coaching staff, ill never forget that play …..Back to 2007, I hear you loud and clear.Creekside accomplished just that in the first half…..The second half we made adjustments on offense ,they didn’t(Creekside 14 total yards 2nd half).Eventually we wore their defense down due to the fact our defense stepped up a notch.Without Ivory our wins against playoff caliber teams will have to come from our defense.I doubt if they’ll be any 62-7 win’s as we did a couple weeks back.If our defense can play as sound as they’ve been playing all season,our Qb play mistake free ball , pass enough to keep a defense honest and the O-line keep opening up gapping holes for T Green.We can win this thing again.

By Raider Fan

November 22, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this

Will everyone please drop the racism b.s. There are just as many white “thugs” and “gangsta’s” as there are black. It’s just name calling and we can all do without it. I want to talk about football so here we go. When E.P. beats Mays fri. where will the E.P./T.C.C. game be played? I here that it will be played on a neutral field due to the large distance between schools. Anyone here know how that works?

By yo

November 22, 2007 1:35 PM | Link to this

Actually Reeze your concerns for NSHS are the same concerns I have for Lowndes this year. Great defense. Good running game, but our little Qback keeps struggling with accuracy in the passing dept. Earlier in the year he was over throwing every one. Now he has softened it down to much and has a tendency to under throw. I think I liked the over throw better as the potential for interceptions were a little less. All it will take is a little more improvement as Lowndes doesn’t need a great passing game to win. Here is to hoping that it does.

By yo

November 22, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

Sorry Raider Fan…I don’t think distance is taken into consideration when it comes to deciding where playoff games will be played. Either you go to TCC or they will come to you.

By NTH Trojans

November 22, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

slalom,

Go ahead and make the drive up to North Hall this Friday, because while you have seen NH highlights, it’s hard to truly appreciate this team until you see them live. Their team speed is amazing, the O-line played one of the three best games I have seen them play all year, and this is the best defensive unit that they have ever had. I look for Sandy Creek to bring a lot of fans, but you can still get tickets. If you decide to come, let me know.

By EP SENIOR '08

November 22, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

IN EP vs. TCC, THE HOME TEAM WILL WIN

By NYC now LHS then

November 22, 2007 7:46 PM | Link to this

Something to ponder

Back in the day, Valdosta High rouitinely dominated the high school landscape, in any and all divisions that they played. Currently there are 2 major high schools in Lowndes County…Valdosta and Lowndes High.

The county of Lowndes is only getting bigger and stronger, the 1st stop going north outside of the state of Florida on I-75 and crossing state road 84, +/- all the other state roads in the local area.

Here’s the story, unless the state steps in and makes the county build another High School (won’t happen), all your north dreams of making and getting by these two 5A monsters in the future will be futile. The county is growing at an alarming rate and it’s as simple as math……build it and they will come…..Lowndes keeps adding to it’s campus to keep up with the overflow….not their fault, just supply and demand. Have you seen their facilities?…..The “concrete palace” is intimidating. Why do you think Lowndes has dominated Valdosta for the last few years?….It’s numbers…..HELLO???

The 2004 National Champs in Division II College Football play their home games at Death Valley, home of the Valdosta Wildcats. Do you not think there is $$$$ being pumped through these pipelines? Call it what you want, I preferred the old days when I sat in the stadium knowing we were going to get our a$$ kicked, and praying that we weren’t….times have changed.

The path to the final will be the Dome, but the championship, 4 to 5 times out of 10, will be in the deep, deep south…….be warned.

By chrsharvick29

November 22, 2007 8:15 PM | Link to this

NYC now LHS then: You know Lowndes is building another high school right?

Supposed to be in the northern end of the county. They already have the land.

yo, you see the JV QB come in the game friday night? He can throw, I think he’s a freshman :). Future looks bright.

By NYC now LHS then

November 22, 2007 8:29 PM | Link to this

Wont matter, but that’s news to me.

I don’t see LHS reducing in size, IF there is a new school it was needed.

The facts remain the same……too many kids + not enough desk’s = a lot of parents buying footballs.

By Marist Fan

November 22, 2007 8:50 PM | Link to this

It just doesn’t feel right, knowing we won’t be playing tomorrow. Marist could have been 9-1 this year if we would have had more consistent play at QB. (Taylor is a great athlete, just not a QB. Everyone knew it but the head coach) Habersham has a very good team but Marist can beat teams like them. But hey, we lost and we lose as a team. Regarding Mays/EP, as much as I disliked the way the Mays players and coaches disrespected our program by taunting the fans and stomping our logo after the game, I still think they will beat EP and I will root for them, as well as Pius and Tucker. Pius, you got a lucky seeding! (go 6 AAAA) Marist soundly beat EP last year when EP had a better team than this year’s. Look for Mays’ defense to eat them up. Speed kills. As the Tucker coach said about speed: “You either have it, or you’re chasing it.”

By chrsharvick29

November 22, 2007 9:03 PM | Link to this

LHS has been expanding so much. I just graduated a few years ago and the campus is now unbelievable. They built a giant new gym, renovated the entire school, moved the main entrance to Norman Drive from St. Augustine, expanded the parking lots, about to renovate the stadium with an indoor press box, add a new section to the stadium behind the end zone, and artificial turf.

I never felt like there were too many kids at all. The school is gigantic so I really never felt crowded. But now the school is boxed in and the only way to keep up with the growth is to build another high school.

By Christian L. Brooks

November 22, 2007 9:38 PM | Link to this

FCHS YOU ALL HEARD ABOUT WHEN THE TIGERS PLAYED CREEKSIDE 5 WEEKS AGO 28-0!!! Tigers won. People from NSWR have NO reson to be cocky. FCHS metts NSWR in the dome and the tigers come out victorious. But before i say all that the tigers WILL have a tough game against bainbridge and Tucker. One game at a time. Lets do it tigers.

TODD WHAT DO YOU THINK

By Lowndes Class1980/81

November 22, 2007 9:40 PM | Link to this

To: NYC now LHS then, Lowndes is bilding another High school it will it only have about 800 total students. Leaving LHS in AAAAA. Valdosta and Lowndes are still considering combining school systems. Who know what will happen them.

By TCCjacketfan

November 22, 2007 10:17 PM | Link to this

To Reeze. Good to hear that you are keeping things in perspective. Though you and I disagree most of the time, this is definitely all in good fun. This being said, alot of what you say I just flat out disagree with. I’ll address a few.

1) The statement that we are a one-dimentional team, and can’t win without a good passing game. This is absolutely false. We can pass and rather effectively most of the time. We just don’t have to. When your offense averages between 7 and 12 yds. per carry, why would you throw more. Look at last week. We were ahead 23-0 in the middle of the first quarter. We didn’t really even throw till the end of the 2nd. qtr.. We got the ball back with just over 30 seconds left before halftime. We took that opportunity to practice our 2 min.offense and marched down the field. We just about scored, but a touchdown was called back due to a penalty. And yes, every play was a completed pass. That made it 37-0 at halftime. O, and our starters never came back out to play in the 2nd. half because Smiley ran the opening 3rd qtr. kickoff 95 yds. for a touchdown.

2) The belief that we are just not good enough defensively. We’ll I just don’t beleive that either. Nobody has been able to run on us effectively. Our scoring defense averages only about 12 points a game. And 90% of that is our JV against othe teams starters. But yes, in a couple of games our pass defense gave up some big numbers. But for the most part that’s pretty misleading. You keep referencing the Lee Co. game. We’ll if you want to have a litle insight into that game, not just what the box score says, I’ll tell you. Lee Co. all year up to that game ran primarily the Veer. When they came and played us we had 2 DB’s out injured. Lee co. then proceeded to change the numbers of their QB and and WR’s jersey’s and came out in a pure shotgun, and sometimes spread offense. They got all of their yards on primarily 2 drives. Our coaches quickly made the right adjustments and after that point, their starting offense had minus 29 total yards. So yes, at times our pass defense has bent a little, but they are vastly improved. Also, our starting QB and one of our RB’s, are used when neccessary in the defensive backfield. They are both very good DB’s, but with the improvement of our pass defense, we only occasionaly have to put them out there.

3) The presumtion that we haven’t played anybody. Well, I will give you that point partially. But on the other hand, we have played a tougher schedule than NSWR. In most years you can definitly claim the tougher schedule. But every team you have played this year, is having a down year. We beat Tift rather handily, when they were healthy. They beat both Warner Robins and Houston Co. with their 3rd string QB. Also, teams that are normally good like Baldwin, Westside Macon, Griffin, and etc., just weren’t as good this year. It’s not NSWR’s fault, that’s just the way it worked out this year. Now on the other hand if you look at our schedule there are a few misleading games. Most people think our games against Thomasville and Cairo were just easy games. Well I can tell you without a doubt those two teams would win most AAAA regions this year. Laugh at that all you want, but it’s true. Plus 4 of the teams we beat this year are still in the playoffs. Two of them have a good shot at winning a state title.

Reeze, these are just a few points. Beleive it or not I am a very objective person, with a very good understanding of how football is played. I’m not a front-runner or an arm-chair QB. I can read offenses, defenses, and will call it as it stands. I don’t though pretend to be the end all, be all authority. It is entirely possible when all is said and done, we are on the outside looking in. But, I’ve seen alot of NSWR film, some of Tucker, Whitewater, EP, Fayette and others. And, I truly beleive if we play our “A” game throughout the playoffs, I have a good feeling about the end results. From what I can tell the biggest difference between me and you is our aproach. You want to come out and prove why all other teams are inferior to NSWR. I on the other hand want to prove what makes us superior. I don’t spend any time talking about the negative’s of other teams. I look at what we have to do to win, and figure out if we have what it takes to accomplish our goals. You can play the greatest team in the state, but if you out execute them, the vast majority of the time you will win.

Good Luck to NSWR, and all the other playoff teams tomorrow night. I look forward to your responses, and our many future debates.

By Raider Fan

November 22, 2007 10:36 PM | Link to this

To Yo, thanks for the info. I was not sure how that worked and was just going by what someone told me at our last game. I have only been following h.s. football for two seasons since I moved here and am not up on how it all works yet. How will the home field adavantage be chosen? I understand 1st and 2nd round just not after that. Thanks again.

By Football Fan

November 22, 2007 10:39 PM | Link to this

Reeze are you really a NSWR fan or are you a fan of the Fruity Bootie team? ;)

By yo

November 23, 2007 12:49 AM | Link to this

Seems I read where a Lowndes administrative person made reference to the fact that the new school will not impact the football team. They will be allowed to play at Lowndes.

By yo

November 23, 2007 1:11 AM | Link to this

Raider Fan…take a look at the playoff brackets and these rules apply….”In ALL rounds, the higher-seeded team will host. If both teams are the same seed, the (H) printed in the bracket will indicate the host school.”

By yo

November 23, 2007 1:15 AM | Link to this

yo, you see the JV QB come in the game friday night? He can throw, I think he’s a freshman :). Future looks bright chrsharvick29..it was cold..the score was 50-0 at end of 3rd quarter and we decided to cut on out. Something we don’t usually do. I think I missed him.

By epman

November 23, 2007 8:05 AM | Link to this

Marist Fan, That’s what you call yourself. In your first two senances, you rip your coach, and your teen QB.”everyone knew it but the coach” Those type statements are devisive and manipulative. With fans like you I hope marist has no enemies.I hope the marist team uderstands team, better than you.

By harrisondad

November 23, 2007 8:31 AM | Link to this

whoever wins the Harrison/Walton game will go to the semifinals, and maybe win it all.I hope Valdosta wins tonight, because I feel they are a for sure win for wal. or har. Lowndes handled them with ease, and both Cobb teams can play with Lowndes.MLK should handle val. easy. Lowndes has the easy rd. to the semis, they will win tonight, but could fall next week.Brookwood is tough, but can be beat.Our matchup tonight is probally 50/50 with two great coaches, probally two of the best five in the state. Although, Todd, who really showed this week, he’s just a bag of wind, says NOT to cobb, I believe this is the year to do it.GO HOYAS oh yea, b4 south ga starts to mouth off HARRISON 9 Lowndes Lambs 0

By FCHS Tiger Teacher

November 23, 2007 1:25 PM | Link to this

Hey Christian! You are right about our Tigers having to play one game at a time. Every school in the playoffs wants and has a shot at a state championship. I would like to congratulate coach Tommy Webb, his staff, and the football team on a great season. Let’s keep it going tonight against Bainbridge! GO FCHS TIGERS! IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BLACK AND GOLD!

By yo

November 23, 2007 1:26 PM | Link to this

Harrison Dad…Valdosta would beat Harrison. Lowndes has played them both and Valdosta has more going for it. You are right, the night you played Lowndes they were imitating lambs and you could only beat the lambs by 9 points. In fact they were more like sacrificial lambs who kept laying down for you over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over. About that many times. Congratulations on coming down and stealing one but you will not beat Valdosta assuming you get past this week. Neither will Walton beat Valdosta and neither will MLK. Brookwood or N. Gwinnett….maybe? A Lowndes fan! Go Plowboys!!!!!!!!

By harrisondad

November 23, 2007 3:10 PM | Link to this

YO, I don’t repeat the score to be congratulated, only to be remembered.To make the point that s. Ga. is’nt untouchable, as many of you think. If the only game you saw Harrison play was Lowndes, you hav’nt seen harrison’s game either.I believe Lowndes has played an uncharacteristicly weak schedule this year.How many top 10 teams did you face this year?You have a weak game this week also. Other than harrison, who is the best team you played, and what is their rank, and record, I know you say you played teams better than harrison, by reputation maybe, but not by performance this year. Early this season people began to talk about south ga. weakening, now they are scared, I’m not. South ga. will reveal its self in the next 2 weeks.

By harrisondad

November 23, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

YO, Coffee goes down to Newnan!If yall would lay down for douglas like you did for us, all s. ga. might be gone tonite! Not really gonna happen, but I would luv it.

By CHS "Real Trojans"

November 23, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

Finally, 4 hours until kickoff. Now we can let the play on the field begin and quit talking trash. Just in case your wondering, here are the winners for tonight. Both Carver’s, North Hall, Perry, Stephens Co., Shaw, Carrollton and Westover. Why only AAA? Because it is the only one that matters. Deepest most competive classification hands down.

By mistermak

November 23, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

Remember Lowndes isn’t the only South Georgia team on the radar!!!

Go Camden!!!!!

By will

November 23, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

walton will beat hairrison

By NSHS FAN

November 23, 2007 5:44 PM | Link to this

Doesn’t matter who you are but I think at this point with games being within two hours, I would be quiet. That includes myself because there is going to be some grow eating tonight. Slalom 1 was the recipient last week. Will it be Yo, TCC, EP Raider Fan or me? We shall see in a few hours. If I were a Brookwood or North Gwinnett fan, I would be one nervious fan.

By Yo

November 23, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

Harrisondad the only thing keeping Cobb in the playoffs after this week is the fact they are playing each other.

By yo

November 23, 2007 5:56 PM | Link to this

YO, Coffee goes down to Newnan! That should be “up” to Newnan! Seems your facts are no better than your predictions.

By will

November 23, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this

yo the dark horse raiders cobbs first state championship 40 years go rayduz

By NTH Trojans

November 23, 2007 10:33 PM | Link to this

North Hall keeps on rolling. It was a great game at the Brickyard, scoreless tie at the half. North Hall made the right adjustments at the half, overcame poor, one-sided officiating, and came out victorious in the end. For all of you that were wondering how NH would respond to a close, hard fought game, well they answered that question emphatically. One last thing, My hat’s off to Sandy Creek, they played one heck of a game, those young men never quit, they just kept coming. Continued good luck to all NE Ga teams as we get deeper into the playoffs.

By John

November 23, 2007 10:43 PM | Link to this

Go Eagles! Look forward to next week. Let’s make it 2 years in a row! Great teams always find a way to win!

By HoochDad

November 23, 2007 11:06 PM | Link to this

Unbelievable that Peachtree Ridge was robbed of their win. The officials took the easy out and ran off the field without even discussing the touchdown that clearly wasn’t a touchdown for Roswell.

By NHS eagle fan

November 23, 2007 11:27 PM | Link to this

I believe that the NSWR Eagles did not find a way to win tonight. They are playing like the are known to play. They improve more and more each week. Quarterback Scott got a touch down tonight. They are finally taking this playoff thing serious. Watch out rest of 4AAAA teams the NHS EAGLE TRAIN is coming your way, so be ready to move. For they are on their way to repeat as STATE CHAMPS.

By SouthGARules

November 23, 2007 11:43 PM | Link to this

Way to go Brookwood! You flamed out just like I called it. So now you can put up on your billboard another Region Championship because you wet the bed AGAIN. Where are all of the Brookwood fans who talked smack about North Gwinnett beating you was a fluke? Maybe once, but this has been 3 TIMES in a row!! Just pipe down until you win another state title. Maybe next year or not. You will find a way to blow it.

By NTH Trojans

November 23, 2007 11:52 PM | Link to this

YO,

I hate to tell you this, but if both teams are the same seed, home team will be decided by a coin toss. The “H” in the brackets denotes the home team in the semifinals.

By yo

November 24, 2007 12:02 AM | Link to this

I can honestly say I have never enjoyed beating a team any more than the team we beat tonight. Douglas of Atlanta needs to stop the taunting and play football, you might actually make it further than the second round some day. As one of the mothers of one of our football players said at the Waffle House “if I had been #56 mother I would have taken that boy out and give him the whipping he should have gotten a long time ago”. Also refs, you need to get control of a game quicker, you let that junk get way out of hand. Having said that, if there was any chance Lowndes might come out a little flat, Douglas thanks for removing it with your stupid taunting before the game started. You awakened the sleeping giant in our boys and you paid on the field (as usual) where it mattered.

By yo

November 24, 2007 12:05 AM | Link to this

I hate to tell you this, but if both teams are the same seed, home team will be decided by a coin toss. The “H” in the brackets denotes the home team in the semifinals those words were copied and pasted straight from the ghsa.net web site. If the ghsa is wrong I apologize for them.

By Raider from the start

November 24, 2007 12:11 AM | Link to this

Mays High came to play football and that’s just what they did. They had good team speed and exhibited an imaginative game plan. They displayed good sportsmanship and in the end they met East Paulding in the middle of the field and shook hands. Their band was a totally different story. They were an embarrassment to their school and to the Atlanta school system. They should be ashamed of themselves

By Eagle Fan

November 24, 2007 12:24 AM | Link to this

Todd,
your first sock is in the mail to keep your feet warm about NSWR

GO EAGLES

By yo

November 24, 2007 12:37 AM | Link to this

Wow! harrisondad 37 points is a lot of points to be giving up in one ball game. I reckon the old saying holds “in the end the cream rises to the top and the rest settles to the bottom”. You should have learned from the way we lost to you that turnovers are not a good thing. Lowndes….the cream that is still on the rise.

By NTH Trojans

November 24, 2007 12:38 AM | Link to this

YO,

They have updated the brackets, but there are still some games concerning same seeds that will require a coin toss to determine home team. Coin toss will take place either Saturday or Sunday. By the way, congrats on the Lowndes victory Friday night. It looks like North Hall will see Perry at the Brickyard next Friday. I’m looking froward to seeing how the game shapes up. My predictions in AAA for next Friday are: Cairo beats Carver,Atlanta 31-7 North Hall over Perry 26-7 Chamblee beats Westover 50-49 And the toughest game to call is Carver, Columbus squeaks by Carrollton 22-21.

By nuff Said

November 24, 2007 12:54 AM | Link to this

Hooch Dad !!!

Get a life, the better team won the game! I’ve seen some sore loser before but you’re the worst. Peachtree Ridge is a great team and played their hearts out tonight, but so did Roswell, It’s a shame that one had to lose. Maybe that tie wasn’t such a bad thing?

By yo

November 24, 2007 1:13 AM | Link to this

NTH Trojans thanks. Lowndes looked very good tonight. Overall as good as they have looked at any time this year. The offense is clicking better and better. Our passing game was on. If those things continue we will be hard to beat.

By TCCjacketfan

November 24, 2007 1:17 AM | Link to this

TCC wins 35-28 White Water played very tough. We were up 28-7 WW gave us a run for our money. They held the train the first 2 quarters to just 23 yards, but the second half was another story. Debrale finished with 168 yards. PJ QB finished with 105 yards. Great game. Officials were horrible. 3 more games to go.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 24, 2007 1:18 AM | Link to this

well, well, well,

that was fun. show me some love for the grayson defence! waa hoo! momma still in shockland here. no disrespect for norcross, they really had no idea how the grayson team has changed since the last visit to their stadium. if they had read this blog they would have known, ive been saying this for two weeks!

one of their two touchdowns came from them taking the ball from our offence and running it in, therefore, grayson defence held their offence to 10 points. big change from last time. two of grayson touchdowns were results of two of the grayson interceptions! so go grayson defence!

long way to camden, looking forward to going to the country though. love me some fields, and swamps!

By GRAYSONFAN

November 24, 2007 1:24 AM | Link to this

TH

Class AAAAA favorites: Brookwood, Norcross. Anything Gwinnett. Roswell & Lowndes. Nobody else. Not Harrison, not Walton, not Camden, not MLK.

got the first two wrong, try again!

By harrisondad

November 24, 2007 1:48 AM | Link to this

yo, Like I said earlier, walton/harrison 50/50 . val. will lose. Lowndes will win against a very weak team, but lose to roswell next week. the finals will be roswell against walton. Yo, you are a joke, your buddy slalom is a joke, although I do think you two would have made a cute couple on the cover of ajc. I’m signing off for the season, I’ve Been Alot Of people, made many mad, but I’m gone, Just like Lowndes will be next week when they finally play agood team.yo, one more thing befor I go Harrison 9, Lowndes 0000000000. Agame played in the rain, in the lightening, after a 5 hour drive, and a two hour delay. WE put it to The Lowndes vikings in front of their pitiful home town crowd. No matter how you spin it we kicked your south ga. butts, and we liked it. The only thing sweater is listening your fans make excuses and cry about it on line. you are an easy target.Go roswel. GO Walton, GO anybody that beats Lwndes. but beware, you will have to listen to Yo cry for a year. He will make excuses, tell you the next time you play it will be your worst nitemare, but in the end it will be just good clean fun. just messing with ya yo, you have been fun see ya

By harrisondad

November 24, 2007 1:48 AM | Link to this

yo, Like I said earlier, walton/harrison 50/50 . val. will lose. Lowndes will win against a very weak team, but lose to roswell next week. the finals will be roswell against walton. Yo, you are a joke, your buddy slalom is a joke, although I do think you two would have made a cute couple on the cover of ajc. I’m signing off for the season, I’ve Been Alot Of people, made many mad, but I’m gone, Just like Lowndes will be next week when they finally play agood team.yo, one more thing befor I go Harrison 9, Lowndes 0000000000. Agame played in the rain, in the lightening, after a 5 hour drive, and a two hour delay. WE put it to The Lowndes vikings in front of their pitiful home town crowd. No matter how you spin it we kicked your south ga. butts, and we liked it. The only thing sweater is listening your fans make excuses and cry about it on line. you are an easy target.Go roswel. GO Walton, GO anybody that beats Lwndes. but beware, you will have to listen to Yo cry for a year. He will make excuses, tell you the next time you play it will be your worst nitemare, but in the end it will be just good clean fun. just messing with ya yo, you have been fun see ya

By mistermak

November 24, 2007 6:29 AM | Link to this

Can anyone say CAMDEN COUNTY!!!

Can you hear that train-a-comin? Looks like another matchup against Lowndes in the Dome!!

One thing I will say is Camden needs to hold on to the ball better 4 fumbles won’t work next week!!

By MLK Band Mom

November 24, 2007 8:28 AM | Link to this

Way to go MLK! Everyone thought Valdosta would come up the road and handle you BUT there was never a doubt in our minds that you guys would show them exactly whose house they were visiting!

The officials were just awful tonight, I had never witness a game when a flag was yanked out of one of those guys pockets seemingly every other play … it was as if Valdosta dressed up some of their dads and put them out there. Either way, it didn’t make a difference!

Looking foward to next week….

By Rob

November 24, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this

Don’t go to sleep on Northside of Warner Robins. There D-Fence is stifling. They have won 27 in a row and are the best team in the state 4A or 5A. They are well coached and even with the starting quarter back out ( He may be back by the semi. game) they have managed to keep the opp. team from scoring. I would feel much better if Mr Ivory was at QB but you go with what you have. Remember this in a few weeks when your reading about the championship game in Warner Robins.

By 20- East

November 24, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this

I agree MLK Band MOM. The Martin Luther King Jr. High School of Lithonia Ga. Made history last night. Yes we are very Proud of our MLK Football Players and Coaching Staff ” So it be written, Shall it be done. Welcome to the LIONS DEN !

By viking lover

November 24, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this

First of all, Harrisondad, the Hoyas season is over. Lowndes is still playing next week. I think that says it all. Also, Brookwood Broncos, what happened? We will miss the rematch. And lastly Douglas Astos, you actually have a pretty good team. It’s too bad you couldn’t stop fighting amongst each other and play real football instead of streetball. I for one am proud of the Vikings who would not stoop to your level of bad sportmanship. Douglas coaches, if you could control your players, they might actually go farther in the playoffs.

By yo

November 24, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this

Quote from the Valdosta Daily Times regarding an onside kick by Valdosta. “On the ensuing kickoff, John Mark Stephenson tried the onside kick and put the ball straight up in the air about 12 yards down field. Three Wildcats were there to catch the ball at the 47-yard line. But even though Valdosta had recovered the onside kick, and the ball had traveled more than 10 yards, the officials awarded M.L. King the ball.” Did that really happen? Just curious.

By yo

November 24, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

Actually Viking Lover…after watching Douglas streetball I can see why many of their partents might want their kids to transfer to a Gwinnett school to learn some discipline. Douglas had the best athletes we played this year in my mind. It just goes to prove that good athletes will not get you far if you can’t be a team. On the other hand, I can imagine being a coach trying to reign in that bunch has to be a full time baby sitting job in itself. Who has time to coach!

By mlk witness

November 24, 2007 10:13 AM | Link to this

to Yo, that really did happen the officials didnt know what to do it was illegal touching bc the ball went past 10 yards valdosta wasnt offsides bc it wasnt a flag on the play i dont know what the call was

By TCCHS

November 24, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this

I wish all the TCCHS fans would not talk all that trash they are talking. Yes im a big TCCHS fan but everyone down here is starting to look at the State Championship like we did last year and do you remember what happen we got upset in our on house by St. Pius X. All the football players remember that lost and i sure do. So all we need to do is take it one game at a time. We dont need to worry bout Northside or Tucker because the team that looks the best to me over on that side of the brackets is Bainbridge and they are in TCCHS Region for yall who think we have an easy region. E Paulding is a good team and so are we but just wait until friday night and we will see what we got left because Tucker might fall this week and Northside if they do just watch out for Bainbridge. Go Jackets

By nhs forever

November 24, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

TCCHS, well said. The only team that should be on Northside’s mind is Rome, the next opponent. You have to beat them to worry about anyone else. We’ll have our hands full with them, just as you will with East Paulding.

But while we’re on the subject, it seems that 28 points given up to Whitewater is a lot, don’t you think? Maybe TCC isn’t as invicible as some of their supporters think.

By HSballfan

November 24, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this

By HoochDad “Unbelievable that Peachtree Ridge was robbed of their win. The officials took the easy out and ran off the field without even discussing the touchdown that clearly wasn’t a touchdown for Roswell.” Sorry, neighbor, there was absolutely NOTHING clear about that ending at all except that the referee ruled the ball broke the plane of the goal line before the fumble occured and the view on the TV replay was blocked and therefore inconclusive. High school football is so unpredictable anyway. Tucker and NS Warner Robbins completely throttled their opponents while TCC turned human for a week. Final eight now, all the pretenders are gone.

By bssybee

November 24, 2007 11:20 AM | Link to this

we heard in the stands at MLK vs Vald that the onside kick must hit the ground first, which did not happen, don’t know how true that is.

By TCCHS

November 24, 2007 11:59 AM | Link to this

Yea 28 points was to many points the only reason that got 28 points is because we had a 28 to 7 lead and we thought it was over and Whitewater is better than everyone thinks. I dont know about everyone else but i hope we can play Northside in the state so we can see who the best team is in the state but we have to take it one game at a time

By Viking

November 24, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

Let me frame these comments by saying that my team WON, so this is not a case of sour grapes. I also need to say that I have been around athletics now for 44 years. I have also waited overnight to make sure I was not too emotional and could write this from a proper perspective…. Last night Douglass HS, who obviously has great athletes, and some great familes for sure, embarrassed themselves by their displays on the field and sideline. The officials also embarrassed themselves, not by missing a call or two, but probably by setting a playoff record for penalties and for making the game about THEM rather than the teams. If I knew how to contact Mr. Swearingen and thought he would listen, I would have already called him. If he happens to read this, I would hope he would ask for the game film. There is no need to take up the space to give every instance on this blog, so here are one or two examples: Example one: See if the game film happens to show the Douglass sideline, as player #1 is grabbing his privates and gestering toward the stands. Then see if the game film shows that same player picking up a bottle and throwing it into the stands and hitting a fan on the head. See if the film shows ANY Douglass representative disciplining that player. I am CERTAIN that the majority of the Douglass student body and parents would in no way condone such behavior, so this is NOT a statement about them. But I DO believe that when a team OVER AND OVER does such things, it IS a reflection of the coach and his program.
After all, the school was named after a man who said things like: “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.” Frederick Douglass Yes, the Lowndes team DID have some personal fouls too, but as the sports writer wrote in today’s paper, they showed great discipline and restraint in times when the game could have escalated into a fist fight. Example two: As you look at the game film, count the yellow flags, and see how many of them you agree with, flags thrown against EITHER side. THEN, pay particular attention to the Lowndes quarterback being picked up and thrown to the ground in the first half, and watch as the referee CORRECTLY throws a flag as the entire Lowndes stands jump to their feet. Then watch as the flag is pickup up and the referee waves it off, and the official comes to the sideline to explain to the Lowndes coach that, (direct quote)”Coach, nothing happened out there. You didn’t see anything”. None of these things are hearsay, as my brother and I personally witnessed them. Should I even mention that our fans gave the Douglass band a standing ovation, only to watch as at least one of their band members later stood to make obsene gestures while our band played.
I see things like this written in this blog REGULARLY, but without putting too fine a point on it, let me remind you that my disgust is coming from a fan of a team that WON and is now looking AHEAD. At the very LEAST, SOMEBODY in leadership at what I am hoping is a fine high school needs to publicly apologize for the black eye they gave to high school sports. I wonder…has any other team had such an experience with Douglass HS?

By homet

November 24, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this

Well the Blog was fun, interesting, controversial, and a bit “in the gutter” the last few days. But after all the “trash talkin’”, hype and dare I say “BS”…LOL!…a football game was played in THE BONEYARD!!

The Mays team was there early, already on the field at 4:30 in the afternoon checking everything out. To the Mays team credit, on this night, they came to play football. This is a team with size, speed, and a quarterback that could throw a looooong acurate pass. He just needed a few receivers who could catch!

Mays scored first on a field goal and then the REAL RAIDERS took over!

Final score East Paulding 21 / Mays 3!

After the game the Mays players took the field and shook hands with the East Paulding players, again hats off to them for a hard fought game, tonight they should raise their heads high!

Also Mays had a player hurt in the 2nd half who was taken off the field by ambulance…Our hearts and prayers go out to him and his family as we all hope it was not serious…nothing was said after the game and nothing seems to be in the AJC about him.

A final note the Mays band should be ashamed and embarrassed by the way they acted this night. They played facing their fans stand and not the East Paulding Stands as they should have and then finished and LEFT THE FIELD without staying to watch the East Paulding Band play! This is nothing short of complete DISRESPECT for the other band!…A VERY CLASSLESS ACT! All the time they were saying over the intercom how they were the FINEST and BEST band in The City of Atlanta!!!…

Anyway good game and bring on TCC…!

By TCCHS

November 24, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know when we will find out about the coin toss for the TCC & E Paulding game

By viking lover

November 24, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

Hey Viking, I totally agree with your perspective and as I watched #7 for Douglas argue with an official, only to get flagged, I wondered why this arrogant young man was not taken out of the game. This was only one instance. I also saw one young man turn to the visitors side and give them the middle finger for several minutes. I could not believe the officials and Douglas coaches dropped the ball on this whole game. Very poorly managed. No wonder about twenty state troopers and county cops stood at mid field after the game. Once again, I saw many times that our Vikings were provoked and did the right thing… even though I’m sure it was hard to do. I agree whole heartedly… Douglas should apologize for their childish behavior and possibly hire some coaches who can teach respect to these young men.

By Ep-Hoe!

November 24, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this

Hey TCCHS I think yall have the advantage of playin at home! due to the fact I think yall stadium holds more people? but hopefully we do a coin toss! we would go out and get my stadium seats like we did last year in the 3rd round vs Star`s Mill! Good luck to ya should be a GREAT football game!

By Ep-Hoe!

November 24, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

but then again I hope yall aint over lookin the East Paulding Raiders!

By rw

November 24, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

As I stated earlier in this blog. MLK is very balanced. They have been a little underrated by a lot of people. They are capable of beating any team if they stay healthy. They pass,run and play defense. I believe they can win it all.

By 1 of Many MLK FANS!!

November 24, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

First I will say GO LIONS, WE ARE ALL SO VERY PROUD OF YOU!!! MLK Lions are one CLASS ACT!!!

Regarding the on-side kick…yes, Valdosta attempted an onside kick and the ball traveled the required 10 yards and a player plucked the ball right out of the air. I could be wrong, but I believe the requirement to recover an onside kick by the kicking team is that the ball travels 10 yards and either the opposing teams touches the ball first and kicking team recovers or the ball touches the ground and the kicking team recovers. But again, I could be wrong. Even if I am wrong about this and the officials wrong too, it would only make up for all the baloney calls against MLK anyway. Am I slightly bias, perhaps…but anyone at the game last night would have thought that Valdosta was a perfect team, give me a break. It appears as stated earlier, the refs were Valdosta’s parents dressed in black & white. I’d love to sit and watch the film and take note of how many Valdosta penalties went unnoticed. Not only did MLK have to beat the Valdosta Wildcats they had to beat the referees as well. Go LIONS! A NEW TRADITION!!!

To Valdosta…it was a great game, sorry you had that long ride home, better luck next year!

By george

November 24, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this

An on side kick DOES NOT have to hit the ground before being recovered. I didn’t see the game, but if that was the call then Valdosta got screwed on that particular play.

By george

November 24, 2007 2:48 PM | Link to this

This from a rules website:

Question: Please explain the on-side kick.

Answer: On kickoffs, the ball is live once it has travelled forward 10 yards whether or not the receiving team has touched it unless it hits the ground in the end zone untouched. If a team is behind late in the game and they score a touchdown or field goal, they sometimes use an on-side kick for the following kickoff. An on-side kick is a kickoff that is deliberately designed to go just over 10 yards. Sometimes, the kicking team can get the ball when an on-side kick is used. Kickoffs (and therefore on-side kicks) occur only after a touchdown or field goal or at the start of a half. On-side kicks rarely work.

Normally, a receiver must not be interfered with before he catches the ball. That is why on an on-side kick the kicker almost always kicks the ball into the ground first. That removes the possibility for interference.

By 1 of Many MLK FANS!!

November 24, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this

One can only reasonably surmise that the refs felt there was interference on the part of Valdosta ~ the tapes will tell, along with any other unnoticed infractions.

GO LIONS!!!!

By TCCjacketfan

November 24, 2007 5:01 PM | Link to this

TCC is home next week at the nest.EP fans drive safe.

By yo

November 24, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

One can only reasonably surmise that the refs felt there was interference on the part of Valdosta When refs surmise those thoughts they should throw a flag and the play should be done over. Did any one throw a flag? If not, the refs screwed up. Once a ball goes 10 yards on an onside kick it is fair game for either team. It doesn’t matter whether it has hit the ground or not. I find it absolutely amazing that a whole group of referees would miss such a simple, no brainer call.

By RegularJoe

November 24, 2007 7:36 PM | Link to this

TCC/EP will play in Thomasville at the Jackets’ Nest. I do not know how this was decided — there was some debate about seating requirements or a coin toss — but EP’s website states that the game is in Thomasville.

By MLK Band Mom

November 24, 2007 8:08 PM | Link to this

To Yo … you’re correct the refs possibly screwed up in not throwing the flag when the kicking team interfered with the receiver catching the ‘on side kick’ ball and that wouldn’t have been the first screw that night. I counted approximately 6-10 screw-ups against MLK BUT you don’t us crying about. Get a grip … the game is history .. MOVE ON!

By Eaglefan

November 24, 2007 8:15 PM | Link to this

Coin tosses are done on Sunday.the location is still undetermined

By GRAYSONFAN

November 24, 2007 8:25 PM | Link to this

oh, blue devil fan:

were are you? ive been wanting to hear your aspect of the game, and if there may be a little respect for grayson now. seems everyone else thinks their teams were badly judged on the fields, and should have won?

By yo

November 24, 2007 8:26 PM | Link to this

MOVE ON! Oh don’t worry MLK Band Mom I am moving on. Lowndes “A lot” and Douglas “13”. Actually I believe you have been crying about the refs. Easier to not call it crying when you win. In fact you have been crying more than the Wildcat fans on this blog. I was just curious as I wasn’t there. If they blew that kind of call so badly I can only imagine what else must have happened.

By The eye in the shy Do not lie

November 24, 2007 9:33 PM | Link to this

The refs made one or two right all night. Two of the MLK guys call for fair catch and waas not given the opportunity to catch ball. The eye in the sky do not lie.

The Valdosta and Martin Luther King could easily get out of control because of the referee. The referees make critical calls that Keep Valdosta in the game. The game should have been a blow out.

The individuals talk about the race card. Becaues there is all ways a race card. You just keep changing the Rules. So just call it a new race card by the change of the laws.

When a 70 to 80% percent of all crime done by whites and 80 to 90% of people in jail are black. That tellme that the system has a major problem.

There to Much douuble stanndards with in the law. Like the workplace, In the government, in the NFL, in the school system.

There mush be some accountable with in the state referee.

By CHS "Real Trojans"

November 24, 2007 9:43 PM | Link to this

Carrollton moves on to quarterfinals once again to face Carver-Columbus. This game will be played at Carrollton. We won the coin toss this morning. This is our only hope, I would have certaintly conceded defeat had we lost the coin toss and went on the road.

To all the Valdosta and MLK fans, PLEASE SHUT UP!!! We do not want to read your complaints for the next week about something that cannot be changed. Valdosta, You lost, go home and don’t blog again until next year.

By HoochDad

November 24, 2007 9:52 PM | Link to this

To nuffsaid and HSballfan - you must have watched a different replay than I did, or you’re taking the Roswell coach’s word for it. The ball was clearly out of the runner’s hands before it got close to the goal line. Of course there is no replay in HS football for the refs to go by.

By jaybo

November 24, 2007 10:29 PM | Link to this

Mixed signals are being sent out about where the TCC/E Paulding game will be played. Will someone who knows for sure let us know where the game will be.

By RegularJoe

November 24, 2007 11:04 PM | Link to this

The TCC/EP game is at TCC…it is on the EP website as well as on the AJC tonite. Someone said earlier that coin tosses were on Sunday, not true, they were today. I don’t know if TCC/EP had a coin toss or if it was decided that EP did not meet seating requirements, but I do know that TCC is hosting the game.

By will

November 24, 2007 11:07 PM | Link to this

walton upsets mlk i called it here

By jaybo

November 24, 2007 11:30 PM | Link to this

EP are yawl ready to face the jackets at the NEST in Thomasville? Seems as if you are a really good team and we might have our hands full. I hope we can compete with you guys. Looking forward to the challenge! Are you a running team or a passing team?

By jaybo

November 24, 2007 11:30 PM | Link to this

EP are yawl ready to face the jackets at the NEST in Thomasville? Seems as if you are a really good team and we might have our hands full. I hope we can compete with you guys. Looking forward to the challenge! Are you a running team or a passing team?

By hornet grad 07

November 24, 2007 11:31 PM | Link to this

I have watched this replay multiple times, its inconclusive if it crosses the goal line or not. Thus, its the Ref’s call. The ball very well may have crossed the goal line and been a touchdown. But even after that, the ball was undoubtedly fumbled by #4 Daniel. The ball rolls into the end zone and two PR defenders fall near the ball but Roswell #71 dives into the ball area and gets under BOTH of the PR defenders and nobody can see the ball. And if you notice, it is the Roswell player that tosses the ball to the ref. This was a well fought game by both teams. And you know what, even if it was a fumble, didnt cross the goal line, and a PR defender recovered the fumble, or if roswell did cross the goal line or recover the fumble…. its High School Football. Let’s just hope these two teams see each other in the corky kell classic next August… remember 2nd round Roswell Brookwood last year… they were pitted against each other … Maybe the same will happen…. then there can really be closure.

By jaybo

November 24, 2007 11:31 PM | Link to this

EP are yawl ready to face the jackets at the NEST in Thomasville? Seems as if you are a really good team and we might have our hands full. I hope we can compete with you guys. Looking forward to the challenge! Are you a running team or a passing team?

By TCC GATA

November 25, 2007 1:30 AM | Link to this

EP likes to throw the ball up to #18 and #81. They run some also. EP has not seen team speed like they will see next friday night against TCC. EP is a good team. As long as TCC plays their A game they will be fine. It’s funny how all season people talked about how TCC’s region was weak. Well 2 teams from that region are in the final 8, TCC and Bainbridge. TCC “prepare for the road to glory”. Check out these highlights http://www.youtube.com/user/ytsejam180

By fan

November 25, 2007 2:08 AM | Link to this

Number 40 for TCC Debrale Smiley aka night train, choo choo train, light at the end of your tunnel, and what ever else you want to call him. He is the real deal. He plays on a whole different level. What I like about TCC offense is that other teams defenses focus on him so much that their QB #1 and their other running back do just as much damage. Smiley is big and fast and runs extremely hard. Not to many other backs out their in high school 6ft 1 in 240lbs and run a 4.5 in the 40. White Water could only slow him down for 2 quarters. At half time he only had around 20 to 25 yard rushing. At the end of the game he rushed for 175 yards. TCC’s QB rushed for 86 yards most of those yards came in the first half. TCC vs EP will be a good game. EP is coming to the Nest. TCC loves playing at home in the playoffs. Great atmosphere at the nest for some good ole football.

By TCCHS

November 25, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

E Paulding at TCC is going to be a great game. EP is going to be the best team we have faced so far this season and I believe that this game will tell everyone that TCC is the real deal if we win. Its going to be loud in Thomasville Friday Night because we have 2 playoff games going on down here. Im surprised we get to host the game this friday night i would think that they would try to get this game out of the south. Its going to be a great game. GO JACKETS

By TCCHS

November 25, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this

but then again I hope yall aint over lookin the East Paulding Raiders! We aint over looking anybody this year

By HSballfan

November 25, 2007 10:13 AM | Link to this

By HoochDad “To nuffsaid and HSballfan - you must have watched a different replay than I did, or you’re taking the Roswell coach’s word for it. The ball was clearly out of the runner’s hands before it got close to the goal line. Of course there is no replay in HS football for the refs to go by.” I watched the same replay everyone else did, the only one available from the CSS broadcast of the game, and the sideline camera angle was blocked from the time the running back hit the line, until after the ball came loose. At NO point is it apparent WHEN the ball was fumbled; if that happened even a microsecond after the ball touched the goal line it was a touchdown as the official ruled. You know the mantra: not enough evidence to overrule, the play on the field stands as called. Better luck next season.

By Ep-Hoe!

November 25, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this

were a balanced Offense! Running and passing. alot of both!

By Ep-Hoe!

November 25, 2007 2:44 PM | Link to this

TCC GATA : *EP likes to throw the ball up to #18 and #81. They run some also. EP has not seen team speed like they will see next friday night against TCC. *

1st its #18 #85 #7 #82 #8 we like to throw the ball too! wit a Great QB in #10 to throw the ball! and good running backs in #20 and #6 We havent seen the speed like ur TCCH??? Pebblebrooke, Ridgelands Running back, MAYS come on! we`ve seen speed!

We got a Great D! and it will be a tough task to stop wat is his #? 40?? but are D gets to the ball! and makes plays! Should be a great game! rumors of its ganna be the game of the week on CSSsports???

Yall a running team or passing? seems like running from the highlight films! but well see in film this week! Good luck tryin to get the ball over are DB head #1 #6 #28 #4 and #9 4 out of 5 had pics in the game vs Mays

Goodluck! should be fun trip! and a Great Georgia High school football game!

By drock7

November 25, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this

To Todd or Derrick: Sooner or later you will give newnan some respect. We know we played the biggest team in ga last week coffee w/40 players over 240lbs.We know you predicted Newnan to lose to Coffee Whitewater and East Coweta. We know you thought we would struggle against Hiram on their Senior night. We know you will pick against us this week vs N.Gwinnett. But do you know NHS has 15 players that run a 4.5 or better? Do you know that NHS starts only 4 seniors? Do you know that the Cougars have over 2,000 yds passing and 2,000 yds rushing this year? Do you know the players predicted that they would dominate the region and make a run in the playoffs? Thanks Todd and Derrick for not ranking NHS this year and please keep picking against us. Todd give a brother a holla when you come down south to Newnan I will have a seat ready for you with Hot Chocolate and popcorns because the Cougars with all of their weapons will put on a show for you. Todd and Derrick all kidding aside may God continue to bless you guys for all you do for high school sports.

By observer

November 25, 2007 6:33 PM | Link to this

To stick my nose in on the onside kick issue. The ball must hit the ground or be touched by an opposing player in order for the kicking team to recover an onside kick. If this was not the case u would see most teams kicking the ball high and short providing the receiving team doesn’t call a fair catch. I just wanted to put this to rest so that you all don’t feel like you were cheated.

By observer

November 25, 2007 6:33 PM | Link to this

To stick my nose in on the onside kick issue. The ball must hit the ground or be touched by an opposing player in order for the kicking team to recover an onside kick. If this was not the case u would see most teams kicking the ball high and short providing the receiving team doesn’t call a fair catch. I just wanted to put this to rest so that you all don’t feel like you were cheated.

By will

November 25, 2007 7:01 PM | Link to this

HOW ABOUT THOSE WALTON RAIDERS i foresee a upset Dome bound baby

By walton raiders

November 25, 2007 8:26 PM | Link to this

WALTON SHOULD GO ALL THE WAY TO THE CHAPIONSHIP. ALL THE WAY!!

By rhs student

November 25, 2007 8:53 PM | Link to this

Who else thinks that Roswell / Peachtree Ridge may become one of AAAAA’s most heated rivalries??

By slalom1

November 25, 2007 9:57 PM | Link to this

To: “NTH Trojans” Gonna be a great one at the “Brickyard” this weekend. Perry cannot match the talent of North Hall. However, should the game become one of turnovers and penalties, Perry could pull the upset. Hopefully, North Hall will approach the game with a conservative perspective, knowing that they can only be beaten by themselves. But, do not underestimate this Perry team. They are very capable of playing with THE best. I may make the trip to the “Brickyard”. Looks like the best game in the state to me.

By slalom1

November 25, 2007 10:07 PM | Link to this

To: “drock 7” AAA Carrollton 17, AAAAA Newnan 7. How about 2006, 2005, and 2004? Carrollton wins everytime time. Is AAAAA Newnan that weak? Or is AAA Carrollton that strong?

By NTH Trojans

November 25, 2007 10:41 PM | Link to this

slalom,

We had no turnovers this week while forcing 3, two of which resulted directly into touchdowns for us. Make no mistake about it, Sandy Creek came to play. They held us scoreless until the third quarter, when on their opening drive in the second half we forced a fumble and proceeded to score on the ensuing possession. We also intercepted a pass in the endzone and stripped the ball and took it to the house. If you decide to make the trip to the “Brickyard” this weekend, let me know. It should be a great game.

By NTH Trojans

November 25, 2007 11:05 PM | Link to this

slalom,

By the way, what are your picks this week in AAA? I personally think that the easiest game to predict is Cairo/ Carver, Atl. Cairo wins in a blowout. The hardest game to predict is Carrollton/ Carver, Columbus. Carver wins 22-21 in a close, hard fought war.

By Tipp Smooth

November 26, 2007 8:35 AM | Link to this

Don’t sleep on Camden once again, don’t sleep on Camden. Grayson we have big plans for you…beware.

By cj

November 26, 2007 8:53 AM | Link to this

TO NTH,

i WOULD HOPE THAT THE GAME IS NOT THAT CLOSE. CARVER HAS A GREAT DEFENSE AND A LOT OF WEAPONS ON OFFENSE. CARVER PLAYED THERE LAST YEAR AND WON. THIS YEARS TEAM SEEMS TO BE MUCH BETTER ON OFFENSE. WHO DOES CARROLLTON HAVE ON DEFENSE THAT WILL STOP FORTSON?

By K

November 26, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

Congrats to GRAYSONFAN. I called a Norcross loss. I didn’t know it would be to you, but I have very little faith in the Norcross coaching staff to win big games. I hope our teams can keep winning so that they can meet on the field.

By Will

November 26, 2007 11:53 AM | Link to this

To viking and viking lover Some how I knew there would be a Lowndes slant to the truth that happened. To begin with, Lowndes attempted to run through the coin toss only to be halted by the refs. When they were allowed to proceded, they ran 100yds to the other end zone where the Astros were waiting to run through their banner. (Taunting) After running through through the banner, the Astros ran towards Lowndes sideline letting them know that we were not intimidated, resulting in unsportsmanlike penalts on both sides. As far as the player and the water bottle, your fans that were allowed to sit on the visitor’s sideline were throwing items on our players and they retaliated. Never before have I been to a game where the home team’s fans were so rude on the visitor’s side. I guess that’s part of your plan to intimidate the opposite team. When we attempted to shake hands after the game you’all summoned troopers to block us. Real class Lowndes. Your day will come.

By ephsdad4

November 26, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this

I think there is some great comments on this column regarding class 4A teams. Yes, Mays came out and played the best game I have seen this year! The speed they have is second to none (we hope) on both sides of the ball. That defensive front line was very quick and aggressive and disrupted many plays for losses. Their receivers were very fast and elusive and got behind our safety several times but thanks to short passes by their QB, it did not hurt us!! My hat is off to them as yes they are an awesome team that came to play and did just that. As far as the band, yes I agree that they should have played for the home side as I think the home side should play toward the visitors to allow each set of fans to see the other not the home to see all of the performances. But if they played for their fans, I have no problem with that as they pay for them to entertain them not us necessarily, so go band. But yes it was very disrespectful to walk off the field and not watch the other band perform, I have never seen that from any school in any region. Now for this Friday night. As we go to TCC for this game Friday, it is the game that the AJC said would be a breat matchup earlier this year. EP has seen many teams with speed and has held their ground with them! We are a well balanced attack on offense with the pass and run. We also have speed in many of the backs, receivers and defensive players. This game will be decided by the team that stays with their game plan and does not deviate from it all night. I am for one very glad to see this game and would travel to Fla to see this matchup. TCC is a great and powerful team that will gives a battle form whistle to horn as we will do the same for them!! The winner of this game will be the AAAA champion no doubt…sorry NSWR.

By R. Humphrey

November 27, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this

I represent that Charlton County High School in Folkston, GA. Lets bring that state championship back home again where it belongs baby!!!!

Indian Alumni signing off!!!!!

By nique

November 30, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

washaun ealey my rear end it’s all bout dem screaming devils two words tommy seals #17