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DEL.ICIO.USNo turkey for Thanksgiving, just crow
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I am like that character in Forrest Gump, Benjamin Buford Blue, the one more commonly known as Bubba. If ever there was a way to prepare shrimp, Bubba could run it down until he had shrimp oozing through your pores.
So it is with me and crow.
It is with the taste of crow fresh upon my tongue that, undaunted, I venture back into the shark-infested waters of the second round of the high school football playoffs.
I said North Cobb would win in Class AAAAA and Fayette County wouldn’t in Class AAAA. Then, I had a wonderfully prepared crow souffle as I looked forward to Fayette County’s next game against Bainbridge and North Cobb’s next game sometime in the fall of 2008. That being a little far into the future to worry about now, I came back to the Fayette County game.
First, let’s dispense with the formalities. Fayette County’s going to win Friday. The Tigers were impressive in their completely-unforeseen-despite-winning-every-other-game victory over Baldwin last week. Certainly, they have more than enough left to take down Bainbridge. I would predict the rest of their playoff run right now, but maybe it’s better to wait until I’ve finished off the last of the crow dogs in the freezer.
Let’s instead turn our attention to the championship rematch between Roswell and, uh … Peachtree Ridge.
Yes, that Peachtree Ridge.
The one I doubted in favor of No. 1-ranked North Cobb, which has probably turned its uniforms in by now. The one I said would not once again run the table from Region 7-AAAAA’s fourth seed. The team I said everybody would see coming a mile away, knowing what it was capable of, the element of surprise gone for 10 games and an offseason of heightened expectations.
Amazing what crow aftertaste will do for a man, isn’t it? Peachtree Ridge will win Friday. There is no way I can doubt Bill Ballard’s Lions, not with visions of crow-flavored gum, crow tarts, and crow a la mode dancing in my head. Does it even matter who the Lions are playing? What’s that, you say? The other team is a champion, too? Champion, schmampion.
As far as I’m concerned, Peachtree Ridge is Bad, Bad Leroy Brown … baddest man in the whole (you know what) town and I have to say that because the song was popularized by a man named Croce, which is pronounced Crow-chee. This cannot possibly be a crow-incidence.
The last time I was right about a Peachtree Ridge loss was when Grayson beat the Lions at home. Then, of course, I had to get carried away with the feeling. I picked Grayson to beat Norcross shortly thereafter.
Three points, however, is not usually enough to beat Norcross, and it wasn’t nearly enough on that day. And now, here they are, about to play again. For the fourth time in two years. Grayson hasn’t won once.
I picked against Norcross twice. And each time the Blue Devils won decisively. So never mind the fact that the Rams looked like world-beaters against Chattahoochee last week. This game is Norcross’ world, and Grayson — blessed with speed and skill as it is — is just trying to get a nut. The Rams are 0-for-Norcross and 0-for-Norcross they will remain.
The only way to make sure this happens, of course, is to send the Blue Devils word that Grayson has been picked to win the game. By the time they figure out what the real deal is, I’ll be able to hide the rest of my crow supplies safely in a dog’s mouth somewhere.
M.L. King takes on Valdosta Friday. Back when Valdosta was falling on its face and going 1-9 last season — the worst season in its history — I told anybody who would listen that Valdosta would return much sooner than later. Now, here they are in the second round of the Class AAAAA playoffs and on metro Atlanta’s doorstep.
That having been said, MLK will win at home, if for no other reason than if they don’t, I’ll have several new friends to help me wash down the rest of these crow-kebabs I’ve accumulated. Fat chance of that happening, right?
Right. Because if one thing has proven true, lo these many years I’ve been in the prognostication business, it’s this: Predict well and the world laughs with you. Predict poorly, and you eat crow alone.
Those predicted against will chortle when you were wrong and they were right, but when the house inevitably wins — and I think we know who the house is here — you stand a better chance of finding Hoffa than finding them.
So, is it crow soup yet? Yep, and you out there who chortled amiss need to come get some.
CLASS AAAAA
Winner / Loser
Coffee / Newnan
East Coweta / Camden County
Lowndes / Douglass
M.L. King / Valdosta
Norcross / Grayson
North Gwinnett / Brookwood
Peachtree Ridge / Roswell
Walton / Harrison
CLASS AAAA
Winner / Loser
East Paulding / Mays
Fayette County / Bainbridge
Habersham Cent. / Cherokee
Northside-W.R. / Evans
Rome / St. Pius
Thomas Co. Cent. / Whitewater
Tucker / N.W. Whitfield
Ware County / Banneker
CLASS AAA
Winner / Loser
Cairo / Shaw
Carrollton / Westminster
Carver-Atlanta / Apalachee
Carver-Columbus / Monroe
Henry County / Westover
North Hall / Sandy Creek
Perry / Worth County
Stephens County / Chamblee
CLASS AA
Winner / Loser
Buford / Darlington
Calhoun / GAC
Charlton County / Fitzgerald
Cook / Dodge County
Jefferson County / Dublin
Lovett / Macon County
Pepperell / Holy Innocents’
Thomasville / Sav. Christian
CLASS A
Winner / Loser
Athens Academy / Whitefield Acad.
Brookstone / Sav. Cntry Day
Clinch County / Schley County
Dooly County / ECI
Fellowship Christ. / Gordon Lee
Lincoln County / Bremen
Warren County / Jefferson
Wilcox County / Miller County< / b>
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By Wise One
November 21, 2007 3:52 PM | Link to this
Go Ware County Gators!
By One
November 21, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this
Go Douglass High ASTROS!!!!!!!!!!
By GRAYSONFAN
November 21, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this
well, you got most of that right, i say go Valdosta! get those trouble makers out. you really think they can win, without their suspended players? were they starters?
hope grayson puts that taste back in your mouth. things are different with grayson, but like last week, the hooch kids had their funny little bashing song on 95.5 the beat all day, and the grayson football players heard it, it only makes them play harder to be picked as the underdogs. so thank you. ill pass the word around.
By GRAYSONFAN
November 21, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this
my bad, i see you picked e. paulding over mays, gooooooood!
By MLK BAND/FOOTBALL
November 21, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this
ITS TOO LATE TO JUMP ON MLK’S BANDWAGON
By Wake Up
November 21, 2007 5:13 PM | Link to this
No way, I reapeat, NO WAY will East Coweta gain hardly ANY offensive yardage against the absolute BEST DEFENSE in the STATE! Camden wins this one easy. Bank on it.
By Jeff
November 21, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this
Last year’s game between roswell/pchtree ridge was a horrible ending. Roswell is definetly the better team this year. Senior QB, RB, and DEs will shut down P-Ridge!!!
By SeminoleWarrior
November 21, 2007 6:17 PM | Link to this
Thomasville High continues its march to destiny. Sorry for ya Savannah Christian….you are good program but you chose the WRONG time to visit the Rose City. You are most welcome to return in April when the roses are in full bloom. GO DAWGS!!!
By MARCUS WILDER
November 21, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this
MAXIE, HOW ARE YOU. YOU KEEP PICKING SANDYCREEK TO LOOSE. WELL YOU ARE WRONG AGAIN. THESE BOYS ARE HUNGRY. THEY WILL BEAT NORTH HALL, LIKE THEY BEAT CARROLLTON……GO CREEK
By EP SENIOR '08
November 21, 2007 6:45 PM | Link to this
Thank you Maxie, the only educated person at AJC. You have picked EP over Mays and you will be the only person in this nation, other than us faithful Ep fans, that isn’t a complete idiot. Nice one man.
By TCC
November 21, 2007 6:48 PM | Link to this
The City of Thomasville might be home to 3 state champion games this year: Thomas Couny Central 4AAAA, Thomasville 2AA and Brookwood GISA 2AA. And Cairo a bit over might be the 3AAA Champs. Were all Competitors, but to have all them be champs, wow!
Go TCC and the Class of `08
By Valdosta/Bainbridge fan
November 21, 2007 6:54 PM | Link to this
You are incorrect on two of your picks, The Wildcats of Valdosta and the Bearcats of Bainbridge will win their respective games this weekend! Region 1 in South Georgia is still the toughest place to play high school football in our great state. GO CATS!!!
By Da Bear
November 21, 2007 7:11 PM | Link to this
Thank you Mr. Maxie for picking EP over Mays. What a great motivational factor. When will you have faith in APS and its programs. After your “turkey”-Mays by 20.
By GwinnettFan
November 21, 2007 7:37 PM | Link to this
Anybody who picks against Brookwood has never seen Kenny.
By Badger Fan
November 21, 2007 7:41 PM | Link to this
Maxie-You’re going 0 for 8 in Class AAAAA. You’re a turkey who’ll be eating crow. Go Hornets!
By GRAYSONFAN
November 21, 2007 7:45 PM | Link to this
GWINNETTFAN GRAYSON, WOULD SHUT KENNY DOWN NOW!
By Raider Fan
November 21, 2007 8:02 PM | Link to this
So where will E.P. and T.C.C. be playing next fri.?
By Tift County Fan
November 21, 2007 8:12 PM | Link to this
What is the deal with the suspended players at MLK? Have not heard much about this!!
By south ga. boy
November 21, 2007 8:14 PM | Link to this
maxie, of course you are right with the TCC, Thomasville, & Cairo picks, but you just a “homer” picking MLK over Valdosta. Just a little “north ga. bias,” right. Lowndes in 5A, TCC in 4A, Cairo in 3A, & Thomasville in 2A. That’s 4 State Champs from the southwest corner of the state. Sounds about right!
By eric
November 21, 2007 8:25 PM | Link to this
i just read about roswell losing friday night well i can tell you that roswell will win this friday night.
eric hall
By who knows
November 21, 2007 8:38 PM | Link to this
does he really think that camden will lose to east coweta?
i mean the way im seeing things camden wins in a good one but no blowout.
any body agree/dissagree? why?
By Walton
November 21, 2007 8:42 PM | Link to this
ha Roswell is number #7 team in the country…….HA!
By will
November 21, 2007 9:06 PM | Link to this
walton will win state
By student athelete
November 21, 2007 9:12 PM | Link to this
why deos everybody think that MLK isnt worth a crap and cand play with some country boys?????wats da deal with that huh…..somebody answer me that!!!
By Alex
November 21, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this
I am going to have to kindly disagree with you on your picks for the East Coweta game, the Valdosta game, the Brookwood game and the Peachtree Ridge game. I wish you had picked against Norcross, because everytime you do for “major” games we win. But I guess we shall have to wait til Saturday to see who picked what right.
By george
November 21, 2007 9:26 PM | Link to this
From everything the TCC fans have been saying for the last few weeks, I suppose the other 15 teams still left in AAAA may as well call it quits. I would prefer to wait and play the games myself. I have a feeling strange things may happen along the way. For instance, I haven’t given up on the Eagles of Northside, in spite of losing Marques Ivory. So, TCC fans, just relax and enjoy the ride…at least as far as your Train will take you.
By BlueDevilBaby
November 21, 2007 10:18 PM | Link to this
I can’t wait to see Peachtree Ridge lose! They just get lucky…Roswell is definately the better team of the two, but the Hornets will not win state.
As for Grayson…it’s already over.
By tvsportscaster
November 21, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this
Typical Atlanta writer, giving no credit at all to the Coastal Empire area schools. You obiously haven’t seen Savannah Christian play this year. They only by two points to the mighty Charlton County without their star running back, so I doubt a trip to Thomasville will phase them. And ECI is the number one team in the state, yet you think Dooly County will beat them at home. How about a little bit more respect and research on your part Maxie.
By MLK Band Mom
November 21, 2007 11:50 PM | Link to this
To Tift County Fan (What is the deal with the suspended players at MLK? Have not heard much about this!!) … apparently someone is giving out incorrect information, none of the MLK players are suspended. Maybe they were thinking of Mays High.
By BR
November 22, 2007 12:16 AM | Link to this
BlueDevilBaby I guess Peachtree Ridge was just lucky when they beat Norcross. Norcross had less than 50 yards at halftime. Also Mr. Maxie we liked when you picked against us because that made the players play even harder. So this week I guess you are going to jump on the bandwagon and pick us to win.
By Valdosta Fanatic
November 22, 2007 12:31 AM | Link to this
I think I can speak on behalf of most of the Valdosta faithful. We have a lot of respect for MLK. They have talent and are undefeated. The country boy part is across town at Lowndes High. Should be a good game. Good Luck and go Cats!!!!
By Steve
November 22, 2007 4:44 AM | Link to this
Who is East Coweta anyway??? They havn’t played a tough team until this weekend!! Cats are on the prowl!!!
By bravefaninFL
November 22, 2007 6:30 AM | Link to this
Though you had redemption with all the “dishes” of crow you exhibited,plus your opening sop on the Valdosta-MLK contest …. you might be right for it is a looooong bus ride from Valdosta to MLK.
By Atlanta Fan
November 22, 2007 7:06 AM | Link to this
Well hopefully you will be eating crow once again after Friday night’s game. GO ROSWELL HORNETS! Put the sting to Peacthree Ridge.
By Rabiddemon
November 22, 2007 7:18 AM | Link to this
ECI will roll over Dooly with Coach Milan Turner and Chad Simmons. Go Dawgs, beat the Bobcats. From a Demon Fan wishing you the best.
By DOC
November 22, 2007 8:57 AM | Link to this
Maxie, I have taken a look at the teams East Coweta have met on the field and needless to say with the exception of Newnan they hd yet met any competion after their loss in the season opener, up until they met Newman they pretty much went unscathed, yes they beat the Jaguars, but the Wildcats are not the Jaguars. I think that it will be a good game, East Coweta is a young team on the rise, I will give them that. If the Wildcats avoid the turnovers committed against Tift, this will be one for a friday. I don’t see the Cats giving the same performance as last friday. The passing atttack surpised many socuts I am sure, since Tift was determined to stop the run, the Wing T is difficult to contain when you can run and pass, I epxect a good game from both squads. The Wildcats region is what it is, some folks ahve to deal with it, remember they did go 15 and 0 and won a State Title coming out of the same region. It’s not the region it’s the heart of the kids on the field. Maxie come and visit us some time.
By sexybeast
November 22, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this
dude what the heck. u said brookwood was the team to beat and u had them going into the state championship with lowndes and beating NG in the second round and now u have them losing to them in the second round?? not happening!!!! brookwood lost to them earlier this season by one point because NG had 3 or 4 blocked kicks. and since that game brookwood has improved tremendously and i havent seen one team slow down miles. NG will not win
By GRAYSONFAN
November 22, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this
bluedevilbaby
all i know is,it should be a better game then last time. happy turkey day! give thanks to our season being extended, and all our boys are safe at the moment!
By yo
November 22, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this
Go Plowboys!!!….alias the Vikings…actually I wish we would just change our nickname to the Plowboys. Much more original.
By Dekalb Man
November 22, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this
Some of these predictions are wrong! Darrly Maxies always picking the same teams to win and lose. Why don’t you actually watch these games instead of guessing to who you think will win. Maybe if you had some information on these teams you could possibly get a prediction right. Chamblee, Brookwood, Camden County, Shaw, and Mays all have chances to win this friday. Just because a team is ranked higher does not mean they are better. Im sure you learned that last week with the so called number 1 team North Cobb! So next time you make a crazy prediction know that you are 100% sure. You have been counting our team out this whole season and we have made it to the second round.
By GwinnettFan
November 22, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this
GraysonFan -
GWINNETTFAN GRAYSON, WOULD SHUT KENNY DOWN NOW!
Well, the Rams could not do it the first time. Maybe you will have another chance.
By the way, the Bronco offensive line is 200 pounds heavier (that would be one player) than the Grayson O-line. I do love rematches.
Good luck tomorrow.
By GwinnettFan
November 22, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this
GraysonFan - GWINNETTFAN GRAYSON, WOULD SHUT KENNY DOWN NOW!
Well, the Rams could not do that the last time. Maybe they will have another chance.
By the way, the Bronco offensive line is 200 pounds (one player) heavier than the Ram O-Line.
Good luck tomorrow.
By Steven Conner
November 22, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this
We are simply glad to be in the play-offs. I really do not put a lot of faith in predictions;however, I certainly think Maxies prediction that Camden will loose to East Coweta will be a motivating factor for the Wildcats. I am certain East Coweta is a great team. I recon Camden is lucky to be in the play-offs. Good luck to all teams involved in the second round.
By homet
November 22, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this
Well finally someone with reason answers the bell…THANK YOU Darryl for picking East Paulding over Mays!…You at least are showing common sense!
East will NOT let you down either…They are pumped and ready!…The stands will be full, the bells ringing and our cannon (REAL RAIDERS HAVE A CANNON AND A SHIP)will be firing all night long as the “Beast from the East” kids keep lighting up that scoreboard!…
This has been an interesting week and myself and several other posters have taken a lot of negative flak from Mays supporters (or folks climing to be Mays fans)for calling things like they are.
This is all over and we are all celebrating with family today for Thanksgiving and then we let the teams play!
I wish both teams the best of luck and want to see a hard fought, CLEAN PLAYED game. All we ask is that after the game the Mays players have the class to take the field and shake the East Paulding players hands, congratulate East Paulding on its victory and wish them luck next friday against Thomas County Central!…
WELCOME TO THE BONEYARD!!!
By Douglass
November 22, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this
GO DOUGLASS HIGH ASTROS and MLK HIGH LIONS!!!!
By DRDAGREEN
November 22, 2007 1:11 PM | Link to this
GROW A SPINE D. Maxie! ATLANTA pays your bills! Show respect for your home teams. These small town writers are not siding against their home teams……you are! ATLANTA public schools(APS) has some great teams in the second round of the state playoffs……mention them in your articles. They can actually win this weekend. ATLANTA is the focus point for this state….without this city Georgia would be barely mentioned in this world. You would be working elsewhere. Show a little respect, just a little, you would not be risking anything, it’s your home town teams! Support them, please. Not south ga., not gwinnett, not cobb, not dekalb, TRY ATLANTA! You don’t work for the Gwinnett Journal Constitution……..
By AAAAReg6Fan
November 22, 2007 1:29 PM | Link to this
Maxie, you got 2 games wrong in 4A, simply Mays over EP and SPX over Rome. Region 6 with 3 teams in the QF. At least you got the Tucker game right.
Region 6 on deck…
By Sean
November 22, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this
GO EAST PAULDING!!! Good job maxie in continuing to pick EP to win. The BONEYARD will be rocking tomorrow!!
By dougmo
November 22, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this
I guess Lincoln County gets to travel to Alabama err Breman to win their next playoff game. GO RED DEVILS
By AAAAReg6Fan
November 22, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this
To Wake Up: You meant to say, Camden having the BEST DEFENSE in the state, in the 5A CLASS. There is one team in 4A with a better defensive stat, Tucker (3.3 pts allowed). Don’t mention the classification difference, because the region that Camden plays is real weak… 4A top 10 teams be at top in Camden’s region…look at round one, the other 3 teams was drag, not even a score. So if you meant to say 5A, it’s all good…
Just in case you didn’t know, Camden 5.0 pts allowed, against VERY weak region schedule…East Coweta wins this one…Maxie, you got this one right…
Region 6 on deck…
By 86 Lithonia '92 -'93
November 22, 2007 5:15 PM | Link to this
Simply put, MLK and TUCKER will bring titles back to Dekalb County in Ga’s two largest classifications. Chamblee has a shot in AAA, Buford WILL win AA and Lincoln Co. in A.
By EPCHEERMOM
November 22, 2007 6:09 PM | Link to this
Thank you Maxie for picking EP again! This will be a very good game and may the best team (Raiders) win!!!!!! Raider fans BE LOUD AND BE PROUD OF THESE BOYS!!!! They’ve played their hearts out for us lets show our support for them.
By GRAYSONFAN
November 22, 2007 6:40 PM | Link to this
dang,
gwinnettfan
what kind of thanksgiving dinner do those bronco o linemen eat? hope they didnt over stuff on momma’s cookin! would be nice to play them again. win or loose, i cant wait to see my boy play tomorrow! ill be back either way, love me some ghsa talk. gobble gobble, mmmm, ate me some BLUE, berry cobbler.
By Christian L. Brooks
November 22, 2007 9:06 PM | Link to this
Hey man thanks for pointing out those FCHS boys. Let’s get um’ tigers.
By EPfan4life
November 22, 2007 9:21 PM | Link to this
Beast from the East!!! Hey Mays….REAL RAIDERS WEAR BLACK!! EAST PAULDING RAIDERS!!!
By Andre
November 22, 2007 10:27 PM | Link to this
GO ASTROS!!!!!
By Michael
November 22, 2007 10:55 PM | Link to this
Maxie:
Like many of the people who blogged above, I disagree with your pick of Valdosta losing to MLK. Although MLK is a good team, they haven’t played the level of competition that Valdosta (beat the # 1 team in Utah and the # 3 team in Florida this year) has played this year. Both teams are speedy and execute will so this game will come down to coaching which I feel Valdosta has the edge in this area (thye have a bigger play book than MLK which is kinda vanilla).
By smallchange2004
November 23, 2007 7:49 AM | Link to this
Maxie you need to make up your mind about your predictions. Last week you predicted Mays to win and this week you have changed your mind. Just like DRDAGREEN side grow a spine support your home town teams not those other cities and counties.
I am so tired of hearing about Mays getting into a brawl with Cedar Shoals. Let it go! Everone Know Cedar Shoals Started the ordeal. Country Thug Boys
Go MLK, Doug Astros, Carver Panther,and the best of all, MAYS RAIDERS
By EastBeast
November 23, 2007 9:39 AM | Link to this
Yo smallchange2004 - What did the coach get suspended for, cheerleading? Should be a classic matchup as bigger and faster goes on the road against a team with a lot of heart, great fans and superior coaching. Real Raiders wear black. EPHS by 7, bring on TCC!
By Michael
November 23, 2007 9:59 AM | Link to this
Eastbeast:
Be careful what you ask for. Obviously, we haven’t seen TTC play this year. East Paulding has no chance against them. But first, you have to get past Mays less three players.
By G-dog
November 23, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this
Carver Atlanta will be at the dome. Watch and see! This team reminds me of the Brown High 1990 team. Small with a lot of speed and heart. They will blow out the team tonight casue there best runner is back, and they’re going to upset cairo the following week, and the next week they will upset North hall to play Carver columbus in the finals. Carver Atl. 20 Carver Columbus 18
By EastBeast
November 23, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this
Michael - I have few illusions, but I am a fan. While team, coaches, and most of the fans would disagree, I see EPHS as an overachieving team this year. We had three 2nd half comebacks, one with 8 seconds remaining, to finish 10-0. We should be delighted to turn our perfect season and home field advantage into one more win and a quarter final game against the invincible Yellow Jackets. Not looking forward to the long drive, I’ve been to Thomasville, but maybe we’ll win the coin toss!
By Raider Fan
November 23, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this
After Mays, E.P. will beat T.C.C. no matter where they play. Everyone knows that T.C.C. hasn’t played anybody good all season. Raiders over T.C.C. by 10.
By Just Fair
November 23, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this
MLK certainly has the talent to win over Valdosta. They can throw and they can run. That is a proven fact! However, if they were to lose tonight, I would have to agree that it would only be because they were out-coached, but not out-played. I have watched a lot of teams play this year and kept up with them all; however, MLK whether they have started out ahead or behind seems to come out on top in the end. These young men love the sport, love and respect their coaches and teammates, are extremely proud of the school name that they represent and it has given them momentum and the desire to win. Valdosta certainly has a great history, but they will have to pay a visit to the “Lion’s Den.” It proves to be a great and exciting game.
By Just Fair
November 23, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this
Mays,
Wishing you the best tonight in the playoffs. Unfortunately my nephew is not starting because he is one of the three that was suspended this game, but if you stay focused and want it bad enough, you can still win. He admitted that he was wrong for clearing the bench and getting involved in trying to break up the fight, but I do support him in standing up and defending his teammates simply because Cedar Shoals started the incidents and Mays just was not smart enough not to fall into their trap. Cedar Shoals’ thinking was “we could win this game if we can either hurt Mays’ key players or get some of best players thrown out of the game.” Well, it worked. Win and the suspended players will return.
By EastBeast
November 23, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this
Mays - Sorry you’re not at full strength, but bring your best game and all your fans. We’re tired of seeing half empty stands across the field. TCC - You’ve got a good bracket with only the NSWR-Tucker winner in the final. But the remaining teams aren’t Dutchtown, or Meadowcreek, or Lee County, or Colquitt County either. So far you’ve only proven you’re the best of those weak South GA schools living on memories of the last millenium. Lowndes got shutout by Harrison and Valdosta got stomped by Brookwood. You’re next. Go Whitewater and MLK, and turn loose the Beast EPHS!
By mistermak
November 23, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this
To Steve Conner
You are crazy to say Camden is lucky to be in the playoffs. CRAZY!!!
You havn’t watched much wildcat football.
By Dave
November 23, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this
Camden’s defense will be fine, its their offense which is scoring less than 21 points outside their region. Major Herron is a beast, but he’s all they have. The offensive line just isn’t playing as well as they should. Camden runs a lot of misdirection plays and by the time Major hands the ball off, there are three defenders in the back field. This will be a defensive game on both sides. Camden has no kicking game. I mean the kid has a monster leg but has missed at least five extra points this season. The game Camden lost in OT was because Camden couldn’t hit the extra point. If the O-Line can’t step up, it’ll take a defensive touchdown or two to win the game.
By JC597
November 23, 2007 5:11 PM | Link to this
AAAReg6Fan:
When the regions and classifications reflect realignment next year, will you still be a rabid 6-AAAA fan? Or will you continue to cheer for Marist and St. Pius when they are in different classifications and/or regions?
Just wondering. Go Rome and East Paulding, because I’m tired of hearing about the greatness of Mighty 6-AAAA!
And go Habersham Central Raiders.
By HeyAllYouHornetFans
November 23, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this
Keeping picking against Roswell We like it better that way so we can shove it in your face when we’re 2007 state champs
By HeyAllYouHornetFans
November 23, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this
Keeping picking against Roswell We like it better that way so we can shove it in your face when we’re 2007 state champs
By will
November 23, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this
walton will tonight,mlk too beats brookwood and will win state first cobb team in over 40 years
By Here's What I think Is Funny......
November 23, 2007 8:22 PM | Link to this
where is all the North Gwinnett Trash Talk this year? Oh, that’s right, you don’t have any room to talk at all… especially you South Georgia People who think that football “Lives” down there… I got news for ya… South Georgia schools are past their prime and are nothin but sled dummies for the metro schools… especially in AAAAA… look at the facts folks… 3 teams from one region all going to be advancing to next week… take that home and chew it and Shut Up about your “HAS-BEEN” programs…
By Camden Fan
November 23, 2007 9:51 PM | Link to this
Well to all the East Coweta fans and supporters would you like some ketchup with your crow?? Why did everyone think East Coweta would be a challenge. To quote another Camden Fan “they had no business in the second round of the playoffs.” The game was not as close as the score indicates. EAT CROW MAXIE!!!
By dawgsig
November 23, 2007 10:50 PM | Link to this
Well, Maxie your foot is in your mouth again. Finally, you mentioned Newnan, but you picked them to lose. How sad. Newnan - 28 Coffee Co. - 25. When are you going to man up and give Newnan the respect they deserve? Come on, Maxie, be a man!
By Thanks to MLK
November 23, 2007 11:01 PM | Link to this
Thanks to MLK for shutting-up the Valdosta bloggers. Because of their bloggers everyone rejoices when Valdosta loses. Let’s see now…Valdosta had two trips to metro-Atlanta this year and two very long bus rides home. I suggest that Valdosta only play below the gnat-line opponents if they want to continue padding their “world’s greatest program”.
By Also Thanks to Newnan
November 23, 2007 11:10 PM | Link to this
Coffee bloggers are not in the same irritating class as Valdosta’s bloggers but, sorry, you are guilty-by-association being from region 1. Thanks to Newnan for getting rid of the 3rd team from region 1. Lowndes will be taken care of next week and we will not have to listen to the region 1 folks again until next year.
By Camden Wildcat Fan
November 23, 2007 11:13 PM | Link to this
To Mistermak
By CHS'84
November 23, 2007 11:18 PM | Link to this
Keep picking against Chamblee — we love it!
By Charlton Fan
November 23, 2007 11:42 PM | Link to this
“Charlton has nothing to lose!” So go ahead Maxie, I know you are going to pick the Wolves to win, and I wouldn’t blame you, except somehow these bunch of South Georgia Injuns keep finding ways to win. I just hope they finally get to travel South instead of us having to travel North. GO INDIANS!
By Wildcat Fan
November 23, 2007 11:44 PM | Link to this
To Mistermak
By EastBeast
November 23, 2007 11:46 PM | Link to this
Mays - Thanks for coming, hope you enjoyed your visit to the BoneYard. I apologize for my thug comments, you played with class and dignity, well maybe not the band. Congratulations EPHS, Rome and MLK for exposing 6AAAA and the South GA used-to-be’s.
By Raider from the start
November 24, 2007 12:04 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 GRAYSONFAN
November 24, 2007 12:10 AM | Link to this
hmm, can anybody say GRAYSON DEFENCE! this momma had it right. want rub it in norcross face, because they beat us once this year, but to any that may remember, i said graysons defence had changed for the better! the first touchdown norcross made, was from a ball stripped from our running back. so graysons defence allowed only 10 of the 16 points scored by the norcross offence! oh, and two of our touchdowns, was scored by our defencive playas! im sorry, yes im overwhelmed, i still cant believe it! just a proud defence playas mom!
By GRAYSONFAN
November 24, 2007 12:13 AM | Link to this
well maxie
you got about half right, great job!
By Steven Conner
November 24, 2007 12:15 AM | Link to this
Mistermak—-East Coweta did an excellent job against our wildcats; however, the wildcats find a way to win. Oue wildcats played a very good game and are very deserving to be in the third round of the state play-offs. Good luck to the wildcats as they host Grayson in the third round.
By Just Fair
November 24, 2007 12:52 AM | Link to this
Well Maxie, how does that CROW taste? MLK 21/Valdosta-18 and a VERY LONG……….RIDE HOME. Too late to be a fan.
By G-dog
November 24, 2007 1:12 AM | Link to this
Go Carver Atl! See ya in the dome! After we spank Cairo Friday.
By The Chamblee Bulldog
November 24, 2007 2:14 AM | Link to this
Oh yeah, pick Stephens County. Chamblee wins 58-57, even with the refs calling everything on us and nothing on Stephens. They even called back a touchdown and we STILL won. Chamblee on deck!
By mistermak
November 24, 2007 6:19 AM | Link to this
Mr. Conner
How was that? Camden made it look easy. If Camden doesn’t fumble four times it would have been much worse for the Indians. I know who you are and I know that you are a fake wildcat fan. Not much of a baseball coach either!!
By mistermak
November 24, 2007 6:39 AM | Link to this
To Wildcat fan: My earlier posting did not appear on the blog. The statement that is all I saw on the blog. What is it you were trying to say? I am curious!
By EPFan
November 24, 2007 8:28 AM | Link to this
Great Game EP Raiders, two well matched clubs and as predicted the team with the fewer mistakes came out on top. Good sportsmanship all the way around by the teams and coaching staffs.
Mays BAND: Can a Mays fan please explain the amazing display of disrespect that was exhibited. It has to be put on the Band Director. The band played not to the home stands but to the away stands and after completing they left and did not have the decency to even watch the EPHS band from the sidelines before leaving. That Atlanta School District should seriously think about handing down a reprimand to the school and specifically the band director for the shame brought about by their blatant disregard for tradition and classless act.
Thank you football teams for playing a clean hard fought game even with the additional pressure of previous events. Go Raiders, next stop TCC.
By EPFAN
November 24, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this
Hey MAXIE:
Picking EP over Mays: extremely bold pick given how everyone else was predicting it.
Want to really make a statement, be the really unique sports writer, and pick East Paudling to get their first truly signature win, by going to TCC, and winning in their house.
Picking TCC like everyone else is an easy way out. Go ahead and step out their and be bold, be that writer that ‘gets noticed’. Pick East Paulding, make your mark.
HEADLINE READS: East Beast for Real: D-Train Derailed
By state champs
November 24, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this
hey darryl— Shove it Roswell wins again… find a new job
By Big Fan of 4A
November 24, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this
Hold on, “State Champs”—‘could be deja vu all over again…Many, many people were watching your game on TV, and most likely ALL of those folks saw the fumble, including the ref who first called it…’Very strange to watch another game stolen from Coach Ballard’s team in the last play, as was the Tucker/Statesboro game in 2004…Statesboro went on to lose (decisively) to Warner Robins in the title game; ‘might be some type of karma here for you to consider!
By Ridge fan
November 24, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this
everyone saw that it was a fumble, peachtree ridge players were ripped of the win they deserved. Roswell played well, but it was’nt a fair win, watch the replay..
By homet
November 24, 2007 12:20 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 Steve Ritz
November 24, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this
Does the AJC intend to give Chamblee High School football any more respect and a bit more black and white…EVER??? What do they have to do to get anything beyond the last page of the high school football playoffs round up? I have reviewed the AJC all season long and have seen so many other metro Atlanta teams get plenty of ink, well deserved but no more so than this high school. I have seen a lot of high school football over the years and I can say with conviction and no hesitation that the game that Chamblee and Stephens County played last night (three and a quarter hours long) was one of the most memorable and well played ones ever that went virtually unnoticed by the AJC. The play calling by both coaches, the roller coaster drama, the ballsy calls to end the first half, the fourth quarter and the overtime were top notch, and the talent, heart and gritty determination by both teams should’ve been a featured article for today’s paper. Perhaps deadlines, perhaps bias, maybe aliens, most likely the lack of regard and interest for one of the best academic public high schools in this country prevented any more notice for this game…What a shame and an embarrassment for this flagship school.
By CamdenFan
November 24, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this
You were wrong on 4 of the AAAAA teams! Think you can do better next week?
By geoffrey stratton
November 24, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this
dont pick us to win ever again your unlucky
By Steven Conner
November 24, 2007 4:23 PM | Link to this
Mistermak— I certainly do not believe in throwing blows about our football program. I am glad you know who I am. Some people are not afraid of putting their name on e-mails regardless of the situation. I am a huge humble Camden Wildcat Football Fan. The earlier posting which stated “Camden is lucky to be in the play-offs” was simply a sarcastic statement since Maxi and the AJC never give Camden Credit. Also Thanks for the rude comment concerning my ability to coach baseball. I am proud to be a Wildcat and I am certainly proud to be a former baseball and football coach for the Camden Wildcats. I would be more than glad to provide positive comments to you if you simply had enough intestinal fortitude to acknowlwedge who you are. I have nothing against anyone, isn’t that an attitide that a adult would have instead of a child? I hope you have a wonderful week and please pull for our Wildcats. No hard feelings, often people that are humble and professional enough do not make themselves look bad by making stements that attack someones character. God bless——
By GRAYSONFAN
November 24, 2007 6:14 PM | Link to this
sure did want to hear from the dlue devil fan today! come on, what did you think about the grayson team? i had planned on getting on here today and chatting, win or loose!
By Camden Fan
November 24, 2007 7:10 PM | Link to this
Good luck to the Charlton County Indians as well!! I love my South GA. teams!! We’ll see you in the dome!!!
By GRAYSONFAN
November 24, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this
hey camden fan:
lets hear about your team, there was only a small write up in the paper here in the metro area. really dont know much about you, whats so special about your team, and what are you expecting from grayson? obviously not much, if your telling the other south georgia teams, you will see them in the dome. so lets hear it!
By yo
November 24, 2007 8:37 PM | Link to this
The 2004, 2005, 2007 AAAAA State Champs taking on the 2006 AAAAA State Champs should be fun.
By AAAAReg6Fan
November 25, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this
To JC597: Yes, next year and the years after that I will be a region 6 fan and a DeKalb county HS football fan, so you need not wonder any more. As far as Marist and SPX, my guess is that Marist will play up 4A and SPX is going down to 3A, finally Buford will have someone to contend with, I will support both programs. As far as region 6 being the best this year, that’s been proven with the victories in the playoffs. Yes, beat downs in your region 8, first round…
Region 6 (Tucker) on deck…
By NG17
November 25, 2007 6:02 PM | Link to this
Devil lover- I knew Norcross would have a hard time beating Grayson for a 4th time.They are just too good of a team and the odds were against you. I think both North and Norcross would be winners going to the Dome had you been 2nd seed.See ya next year without your big receivers.
By HSballfan
November 25, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this
Considering the quotes I read today in the AJC from Alan Chadwick, it looks pretty certain that Marist will decide to drop back to AAA. I don’t know if that means an end to the Tucker/Marist rivalry. There’s a good chance that Chamblee and Tucker will be in the same AAAA region again. I’m hoping next year’s setup will allow Dekalb football teams to play at least a couple of games outside the region. I’ve not cared for the 100% region schedule the past two years, especially with Mays and SW Dekalb not having to play each other.
By justinfh88
November 25, 2007 7:22 PM | Link to this
Hey Hooch dad how did you like your ride home knowing that Roswell won again and you had to complain all the way back to Taylor road!!!!
By Steve
November 25, 2007 10:43 PM | Link to this
To Mr. Conner: Mighty touchy we are? You cant put them down in one entry and come back and back em when they win. Everybody knows Mr. Maxie is not going to even give us a look. So why give him a look. He knows absolutely nothing about any team outside of the Atlanta metro area. My apologies to you I should not have been so crude!!
To Grayson fan: of course there is nothing about us in your newspaper. Even when we won it all there wasn’t much about the wildcats. We are just that team from nowhere, Ga that isn’t even suppose to be in the playoffs according to Mr. Maxie. We will see you on Friday and I expect it will be a hard fought game. Grayson has beat some mighty good teams to get here, it should be a great game. We welcome you and yours to our part of the state and we hope that you enjoy your visit. Mat the best team win!!
By T.J.
November 26, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this
Steve, Nice of you to welcome Grayson. I am sure the game will be a memorable one. I know Camden has a rich tradition and numerous regional titles. Only one point of reference for the teams playing is the only loss for Camden this year was to Hooch in a close one. Playoffs, Grayson dismantled Hooch at home. But this is playoff football and Grayson has a long drive ahead of them while the Wildcats rests comfortably waiting on the Rams for their next dinner. I have been talking Gwinnett superiority in numerous posts, this game should be the one to shut me up if Grayson happens to lose until North Gwinnett wins it all.
Peachtree Ridge got robbed!!!! Chicken refs ran after that crappy call. Hope they sleep well at night knowing they hosed all those kids. No matter anyways, neither Roswell or Peachtree has what it takes to go to the dome.
I still stick with my prediction, a Gwinnett team wins it all—-Only leaves Grayson and North Gwinnett to make it a reality. Grayson who? Can not believe it all of you can you? It may happen! Grayson vs. North Gwinnett is a long shot, looking to next week if Grayson wins will be another long road trip to Lowndes, if they win. Two long trips and wins?? Lowndes and North Gwinnett more likely to happen. But me being the driver for the Grayson Bandwagon driver, have to keep my foot on the gas and push for the dome. Good luck all!!! Will post this in other comment areas as well. Comon Grayson fan—keep the hope alive!!! OFFENSE wins games, but DEFENSE wins Championships!!!!
By K
November 26, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this
By Michael
November 22, 2007 10:55 PM | Link to this
Maxie:
Like many of the people who blogged above, I disagree with your pick of Valdosta losing to MLK. Although MLK is a good team, they haven’t played the level of competition that Valdosta (beat the # 1 team in Utah and the # 3 team in Florida this year) has played this year. Both teams are speedy and execute will so this game will come down to coaching which I feel Valdosta has the edge in this area (thye have a bigger play book than MLK which is kinda vanilla).
You obviously underestimated the MLK offense. You obviously have never seen them play. They do a lot of things and do them all well. You guys should stop assuming you know something when you clearly have no clue. What is you pick this time?
By justinfh88
November 26, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this
maxie, Please predict against roswell so that we can prove why you only go by a “feeling” and not stats..
By justinfh88
November 26, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this
maxie, Please predict against roswell so that we can prove why you only go by a “feeling” and not stats..
By GRAYSONFAN
November 26, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this
TJ you bet i will keep the hope alive. dont worry about those grayson boys, they are not traveling on friday. coaches way to smart for that. and if we WIN, we dont travel to lowndes now do we, dont we play down the road in the dome, for the simi finals? i must be confused. you are so right, DEFENCE does win chamionships! proof in the pudding. ive been saying that here, for two weeks!
steve looks like you guys have some southern charm, thanks for the welcome. it should be fun. you are right, i believe it will be a hard game for both. ive seen your web site, very nice. looking forward to checking out some beaches on saturday. may the best team win!
By Steve
November 27, 2007 12:25 AM | Link to this
To Grayson Fan: You will have to go to Florida to check out a beach or you could go up to Brunswick. We are surrounded by the river here and no beach. We look foward to hosting you on Friday. It will be one to remember. Yea that loss to Chatahoochie was a tough one. I believe they were looking ahead to the next week to Aiken, SC. That is the team that broke their regular season streak last year in a tight one. If we had a decent kicking game we might have won that one. And it didn’t help us that their head coach and defensive coordinator were assistants under Coach Herron. It was like they were in the huddle with them boys. Good luck and Go Camden!!
By Tipp Smooth
November 27, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this
Steve,
I remember your kick in the 80 playoff game against Waycross. John Dallas ninety something yard interception return. Camden 10 - Waycross 0. Those were the good ole days. Now, Camden got to stay focus and take care of the ball Friday against a tough Grayson squad. I see you at the game. 80 grad
John Lizzimore.
By NHS EAGLE FAN FOREVER
November 27, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this
Max Preps are nothing. Take a look at any other polls in the nation and you will see NSWR ranked and TCC not even tought of. The final game will tell all. The NSWR Eagles hope that TCC and the NSWR Eagles make it to the finals so then we can see who is the best. GO NORTHSIDE EAGLES WE BELIEVE IN YOU. STATE CHAMPS AGAIN IN 2008. DO IT FOR CHRIS.
By NHS EAGLE FAN FOREVER
November 27, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this
To Raider from the start. Max Preps are nothing. Take a look at any other polls in the nation and you will see NSWR ranked and TCC not even tought of. The final game will tell all. The NSWR Eagles hope that TCC and the NSWR Eagles make it to the finals so then we can see who is the best. GO NORTHSIDE EAGLES WE BELIEVE IN YOU. STATE CHAMPS AGAIN IN 2007. DO IT FOR CHRIS.
By mistermak
November 27, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this
Good game going on here on the SE coast of Georgia Friday night. Can’t wait to get it on. Ya’ll have a safe trip and bring the noise.
GO CAMDEN!!!
By RebelLion
November 28, 2007 5:38 PM | Link to this
Maxie, please do not ever pick Peachtree Ridge to win another game. We liked it when you were picking us to lose. We DID win - by the way. So you got it right. Unfortunately high school refs have the ultimate power to change reality by turning fumbles into touchdowns.
This rivalry with Roswell is going to last a long long time. Next time the Lions face the Hornets we will be coming with a load of payback.