Prep Zone

By JJ

November 29, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

Why don’t you ever cover North Gwinnett? 11-1???????

By T.J.

November 29, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this

The Law of Playoff Syllogism. You had a dictionary next to you didn’t you. Grayson is grounded and knows the ball can bounce either way here, it is the playoffs. Same thing was said with Norcross and Grayson beat them on the third time when it counts. In the playoffs. Interested to hear if you have a prognostication of the final score between Camden and Grayson. Both defenses are very sound. Will this be a game of field goals? Leg up goes to Grayson. Get it—-kicking—-leg up—-nevermind. Would like to see how Grayson handles the road trip to Camden. This is their first time this far in the playoffs against a team that makes it to the playoffs often. Think this will define region superiority as well. Tough call here. Should be a really good game. Thoughts?

By bt

November 29, 2007 1:58 PM | Link to this

All Lowndes home games have started at 8 PM this year, last year, the year before, etc. The game WAS NOT pushed back a half hour for Roswell!!!!!

By Ed NSHS Fan

November 29, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

Hey Max, I am glad you came to your senses or maybe it was a typo. In your video it showed you picked Rome over NSWR. Could it happen? Sure, at this stage everyone is tough but NSWR should be favored. Thanks for the correction (in print). Boy, there is going to be some crow eating after Friday. On to the dome NSWR.

By ricky

November 29, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

I felt good about the Camdem game, till you predict us to win.

By Bust a Move

November 29, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

To bt

Maxie knows as much about football as Peter Pan.

By TCC GATA

November 29, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this

Good picks. Darryl who do you think will state in AAAA?

By TCC GATA

November 29, 2007 5:54 PM | Link to this

Good picks. Darryl who do you think will win state in AAAA?

By Roswell Dave

November 29, 2007 6:04 PM | Link to this

We had TWO fourth down conversions on the last drive. One was fourth and ten. And by the way, that might not have been a fumble at the end.

By Jack Mays

November 29, 2007 6:06 PM | Link to this

How many times are you going to pick Buford over Charlton. Eat some more crow on Friday night.

Jack Mays

By EP Fan

November 29, 2007 6:07 PM | Link to this

I love that everyone over looks East Paulding….

By Mike Abell

November 29, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this

DM, All the Lowndes games start at 8:00pm. Does anyone ever do their homework? The only break Roswell will get in S. Georgia is if they stop all the Lowndes traffic going to the game to allow the Roswell buses to get in.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 29, 2007 6:48 PM | Link to this

TJ/Maxie

i dint think the road trip will not be a factor.left a while back and they seem focused. i would like to think, camden will take them lightly, because of their trip. im sure they are practicing at this time as usual on a thursday night. dinner, and prob. to bed earlier then if they were at home.

grayson is a very physical team, they are going to be hard to beat!

By GRAYSONFAN

November 29, 2007 7:00 PM | Link to this

you know, ive been thinking about all the taems that have traveled to camden and lowndes in the past, on the day of the game. sure it would be hard to compete after a drive like that. the problem is, and camden even says,”we cant help it if we have a weak region”. ok, so they are in a weak region, and they will prob. take 1st place in their region, which gives them at a home field advantage in the playoffs. so now we know why teams have to travel down there. well, maybe that has something to do with why they make it to the playoffs so often? hmmm, just a thought. everyone seems to think, a team cant play after traveling, and they admit to having a weak region. well, im just glad grayson players didnt wait until tomorrow to leave.

some schools better take their money they make from the post season and increase the size of their stadiums too. now, on the subject of stadiums. i always said, roswell wins some of their games at home because, others are not use to playing on their tuff, well, kudos to them for having it put in! seems to work to their advantage. slighty concerned about that, if anything, when it comes to camden.

coaches, schools, take a look at the big pictures of these teams that make it year after year. its not only what players you have on your teams, it everything, and some of these schools have it down to an art.

By Bust a Move

November 29, 2007 7:10 PM | Link to this

I believe Grayson will absolutely destroy Camden. Camden played 7 teams who did not have winning records, a few of which only one 2 games all year.

I believe Grayson will put their johnson in their watch pocket.

By TCC Fan

November 29, 2007 7:37 PM | Link to this

EP fan people are not over looking EP. They just know who EP is playing. As long as TCC plays their A game they will win.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 29, 2007 7:39 PM | Link to this

bust a move

thanks for the suport. i only hope i made some sence out of my previous post

By Ep-Hoe!

November 29, 2007 7:52 PM | Link to this

lol TCC fan! lol! we will see!!

By Steven Conner/ Camden Fan

November 29, 2007 7:52 PM | Link to this

As you all know Camden is located in the Southeast corner of Georgia; therefore; every away trip is at least two hours. To my knowledge, Camden always drives to Atlanta for the Corkey Kell Classic as well as the final four (if we gwt there) on the day of the game. Our kids are somewhat accustomed to playing after very long road trips. Therefore, will the road trip affect Grayson? I think Grayson will be ready to play regardless of the long trip; however, there is something to be said about sleeping in your own bed the night prior to a big game. Both teams will certainly have their game faces and be ready to compete. Some people choose to talk negatively about thier oppositions; however, I certainly see little room for any negative comments when a team reaches the third round of the State Play-Offs. Classful teams never talk negative anyway, they just play the game. Camden Fans, show class tomorrow night, pull for the Wildcats and keep all negative comments to yourself. The game will be won or lost on the field, not in the stands. Good luck Grayson. Camden Wildcats, simply continue the winning tradition by exhibiting sportmanship as well as hard offensive and defensive play. GO WILDCATS——WE HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE—-PLAY HARD SHOW CLASS——THE REST WILL WORK ITSELF OUT ON THE FIELD. I also want to say thank you to our coaching staff. You guys do a great job.

By Viking Lover

November 29, 2007 7:57 PM | Link to this

Maxie, thanks for the positive words on behalf of the Plowboys. Coach Mac Pherson stated on his radio show earlier this week that high school football is played on Friday nights, not Saturday. Obviously this is a traditional thing for the Coach. I’ve heard him state before that he does not like playing on Saturday. If all goes well this Friday I guess He’ll just have to suck it up and head toward the big city next Saturday. I believe this will be a great game tomorrow night.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 29, 2007 8:10 PM | Link to this

steven conner/camden fan

did you think anything i said was directed as negative? thats totally not true. i have said nothing negative about camden, i believe both teams sre good, and i agree if you have made it this far, your doing something right. i only asked some questions on my mide about teh darn traveling. thanks for your opinion. i also asked and expressed my opinion about the tuff. my son happen to have been one to break a leg on the roswell tuff. so i don have something to relate to there.

the only thing i have said about either teams talent is, grayson is very physical team, they will be hard for anyone to beat. GO GRAYSON. and thats not to say camden is not, i dont know.

signed peace maker

By cpram61

November 29, 2007 8:20 PM | Link to this

NEWNAN cougars will defeat N. Gwinnett this weekend. Mark it down, this TEAM is great. Remember they sounded defeated Easy Coweta and Coffee and S. Gwinnett…. and 8 other teams. Newnan is powerful and strong…. CHAMPIONS !

By dylan

November 29, 2007 8:22 PM | Link to this

this text will be boldedBUFORD IS GOING TO WHOOP CHARLTON COUNTY TOMARO! GO WOLVES!!1

By Camden Fan

November 29, 2007 8:48 PM | Link to this

GRAYSONFAN your comments were FILLED with sarcasm!! That’s okay though. I don’t even think Maxie thinks Camden can win. That’s makes the game so much more intense!! Safe trip Grayson Fans

By True Viking

November 29, 2007 8:48 PM | Link to this

Hey cpram61: Newnan’s not that strong if they only beat region 1 #4 team by 3 points not soundly. Region 1 is the toughest in the state and only gets tougher next year with the addition of Northside Warner Robins. Lowndes will win state this year and next. Go Vikings!!!

By Steven Conner

November 29, 2007 8:52 PM | Link to this

Grayson Fan. I certainly did not think anything you said was negative. I was commenting on traveling from Atlanta. I do not think it will affect your teams ability to play Friday Night. Good luck Grayson Fan—-You will be treated with the upmost respect when you come to the Wildcat Den.

By #51mom

November 29, 2007 9:04 PM | Link to this

We are proud of our Newnan Cougars… Play hard-Stay strong.. Your community is behind you.. We believe in you! All the way to state!

By #51mom

November 29, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this

We are proud of our Newnan Cougars… Play hard-Stay strong.. Your community is behind you.. We believe in you! All the way to state!

By #51mom

November 29, 2007 9:05 PM | Link to this

We are proud of our Newnan Cougars… Play hard-Stay strong.. Your community is behind you.. We believe in you! All the way to state!

By Just Fair

November 29, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this

MLK Fans & Supporters,

So many are convinced that Walton will defeat MLK and here may be one reason why …. READ ON…

I just received a phone call informing me that the referees for the Walton v. MLK Game on tomorrow are all coming from Cobb County and have officiated Walton’s games this year. What???? Walton High School just happens to be in COBB COUNTY. How convenient, for Cobb that is. Normally, in the playoffs, the officials for the games have not seen either team play (especially not ALL of them). This supposedly allows some fairness for both teams. Every Monday, the MLK coach receives an email letting him know who the officials for the next game will be. That did not happen this week. So, when he attempted to contact the head of the officials’ organization about not being informed, he was given the run around. When he finally reached someone, they decided to inform him that they have been doing their job for 29 years and threw their credentials in his face. All he wanted to know was who would be officiating tomorrow night’s game. Well MLK, if this is indeed true, and it is, no one has to say wait until tomorrow night and “let the cheating begin.” Sorry Lions, “the cheating has already begun.” Well coach, you never got the email because no one wanted you to know ahead of time what tricks were being played. You should play the game under protest.

MLK we believe in you and support you. I trust no other teams in the playoffs are having to endure the same. JUST PLAY BALL AND PLAY YOUR BEST.

By northgwinnettalltheway!

November 29, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this

Newnan all the way to state?

Sorry to burst your bubble, after tomorrow night North Gwinnett will be 12-1!! Go North!!!!!!!

By Camden Fan

November 29, 2007 9:32 PM | Link to this

Concerning this weak region thing. Let’s Review. Region 1-AAAAA is hands down the toughest. No question No arguments. Region 2-AAAAA MLK has been okay but just starting to peak this year. Stephenson has been the toughest consistently and Camden is 2-0 against them. No one else worth mentioning. Region 3-AAAAA I admit only Camden lives there. Everyone else is garbage. Region 4-AAAAA is a laughable region. Newnan is probably the “best” but East Coweta as a second seed is a joke. No one else worth mentioning. Region 5-AAAAA Etowah?? Kennesaw Mountain?? Never heard of the guys. North Cobb only one worth mentioning though Harrison did show promise in the beginning. Region 6A-AAAAA I almost want to skip this region. Kell? Pope? Wow what a strong region (sarcasm). Walton only one worth mentioning. Region 6B-AAAAA Roswell the only one worth mentioning. Maybe Hooch in a few years though. Camden had a really off game I admit. This region has potential just not in the next 5 years. Who are Milton and Northview anyway? Region 7-AAAAA This region is pretty legitimate actually. I give props to North Gwin, Norcross and Pea Ridge. Pea RIDGE you were robbed this year!!! Tough break. No one else worth mentioning though. Finally Region 8-AAAAA Brookwood and Parkview are pretty consistent but Parkview has gone downhill. Grayson is very good this year. No one else is worth mentioning. Bottom line our region 3-AAAAA teams got beat in the 1st round by 1-AAAAA teams because they are in fact THE BEST. But….I’m willing to bet our Windsor Forests and Savannah Jenkins would give your Kells, Luellas, Mundy’s Mills, Kennesaw Mountains etc. a run for their money!!!

By Bogus Info

November 29, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

Hey Just Fair:

You are wrong about the officials for the Walton/MLK game. I don’t know where you get your info. from, but why don’t you go to the game and ask the refs yourself. Secondly, don’t try to start making up excuses for why MLK is going to lose. Walton has not been given any respect this year, even though they fully deserve it. They beat Roswell when Roswell was the #1 team in the State. The game will be fair, and Walton will win.

By Bogus Info

November 29, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

Hey Just Fair:

You are wrong about the officials for the Walton/MLK game. I don’t know where you get your info. from, but why don’t you go to the game and ask the refs yourself. Secondly, don’t try to start making up excuses for why MLK is going to lose. Walton has not been given any respect this year, even though they fully deserve it. They beat Roswell when Roswell was the #1 team in the State. The game will be fair, and Walton will win.

By CaWildcatFan

November 29, 2007 9:54 PM | Link to this

Please dont pick Camden to win!!!!!!

By Taylor

November 29, 2007 9:54 PM | Link to this

All of the officials in the MLK and Walton game are from Cobb County. This is unfair and the parents of the MLK playes should get an injunction to delay the game.

By Tina Boles

November 29, 2007 10:04 PM | Link to this

Hey there to all of my fellow Camden fans! Last year we moved up to N. GA, and I started teaching in the Grayson cluster. My Wildcats better come through because I sure have been talking a lot of smack this week!

I went down there to see Camden play last week. It was so great seeing some of my old students out there playing. (AJ McCray has turned out to be quite the football star!)

GO CATS!!!!!

By GaSouthAlum

November 29, 2007 10:33 PM | Link to this

To Camden Fan: No offense, because I think the most of St. Mary’s and Jeff Herron is one of my favorite coaches in the state going back to when he was at Oconee, but the only competing that Jenkins and Savannah and Windsor Forest and Beach will ever do in regards to the rest of the state is on the basketball court. Oh, and I hear Windsor Forest has a great one act play this year, but the days of Savannah schools being relevant in the state’s highest classification on the football field are over. Beach: hasn’t played 12 games in a season since 1988. Jenkins: has never played more than 11 games in a season. Savannah: Went 10-2 in 93, losing in the first round back when they still had region playoffs. Since then, one winning season. Windsor Forest: Not a single playoff win since the 70s? Groves: See Windsor Forest. Besides, the best team playing out of Westside Stadium is Savannah Christian. Johnson: Nine wins in the last seven seasons.

Not much of a pedigree. So the bottom line is that Region 3AAAAA teams may have played the best in 1AAAAA, but that wasn’t why they lost. They just aren’t that good. I grew up there. I covered those teams. I know.

By EP_Mom

November 29, 2007 10:43 PM | Link to this

East Paulding has a lot of heart and a lot of support! We know they will do their best! GO RAIDERS!!!!

By Camden Fan

November 29, 2007 10:48 PM | Link to this

To GaSouthAlum: I know about the pedigree. I played for Herron. I’m not saying that the Savannah teams are good by any means. They’re garbage. Don’t misunderstand. I’m just saying that the other regions aren’t as strong as they think they are.

By student athelete

November 29, 2007 10:50 PM | Link to this

how about…..we all just go to the games on tomorrow and have fun playin a lil football.i may have to play the cobb county reffs and the walton raiders all at the same time but im going to make sure that i have fun while doing so.im not going to stop having fun because the state wants my team to lose because we are the only undefeated ARFICAN AMERICAN team in the 5A still standing…..just come and enjoy the show tomorrow night while MLK plays Walton and once again show the state that MLK is one team,with one goal…and walton is in the way of our goal which is a state championship title!!!!see ya in the friday night lights RAIDERS

By hsfootballfan

November 29, 2007 11:05 PM | Link to this

Just fair: There are 5 football referee organizations in the Atlanta Metro area and 21 in the state. The GHSA assigns the games to one of the organizations and the organization then assigns officials from a list submitted to the state prior to the play-offs. At this time of the year it is almost impossible for the best groups not to have seen a team sometime during the season. If all the officials of the game happen to live in Cobb Co that would be a coincidence as the 5 Atlanta metro groups pull their members from all over the metro area. As the third team on the field, we hope our game is just as good as the other two teams.

By Roswell Hornet

November 29, 2007 11:07 PM | Link to this

Thanks for picking Roswell to lose! Thats what happened last year too on almost every game. You are our good luck charm :)

By Cairo

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

Maxie,

I warned you about Cairo in your preseason predictions. I am glad you listened. I am sure you are too. Go Cairo!!!

By TCC Fan

November 29, 2007 11:13 PM | Link to this

EP Hoe lets see who laughs last

By Camden Fan

November 29, 2007 11:25 PM | Link to this

To student athlete: I wonder if you’re on to something there with that African American line. Good luck to you!! I’m sure you’ll beat Walton

By mistermak

November 30, 2007 12:20 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe we are playing the race card again (student athlete). Are you giving yourself an excuse to lose just in case? Get off it!!! Play ball and just STOP!!!

Have a safe trip GRAYSON and we will see you at the DEN tonight!! May the best team win and go all the way!!!

GO CAMDEN WILDACATS!!!

By charles

November 30, 2007 12:40 AM | Link to this

It would really be something to see the remaining teams out of the stat of Atlanta, ga win friday nite WOW can you see all the trash mouth about out of state teams beating all those SUPER teams from Atlanta, the State of Georgia WOW Wonder what the local blogs would have to talk about; plus the ajc . WOW There would be immediate protest to everyone……….WOW………can’ wait to see results of Roswell vs that out of state team…WOW

By jt3

November 30, 2007 1:09 AM | Link to this

Yep….Roswell’s whole season is pretty much tainted by that whole fumble ordeal. I watched the tape. CLEARLY it was a fumble!!!

By GRAYSONFAN

November 30, 2007 6:14 AM | Link to this

to camdenfan

i dont know if you have read anything correct or not. maxie did pick camden to win. thats ok with me, i was worried when i saw that todd picked grayson to win. seems not being picked comes with the advantage. no, there was nothing sarcastic about my comments. i had some pretty good questions about traveling and stadiums. if you have any comments about those subjects, great but dont get your feelings hurt about it. steve conner, had some pretty interesting things to say, i took them into concideration. he seems to have gotten it.

GO GRAYSON!

By Just Fair

November 30, 2007 6:33 AM | Link to this

To:

By Bogus Info

November 29, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

Hey Just Fair:

You are wrong about the officials for the Walton/MLK game. I don’t know where you get your info. from, but why don’t you go to the game and ask the refs yourself. Secondly, don’t try to start making up excuses for why MLK is going to lose. Walton has not been given any respect this year, even though they fully deserve it. They beat Roswell when Roswell was the #1 team in the State. The game will be fair, and Walton will win.

Oh, it’s very true, and no one is looking for any excuse for a loss, because MLK will still prevail over Walton. Actually, bad calls and sometimes even cheating is a part of the game. MLK has disrespected no one and to my knowledge, Walton has not either. The media and biased fans have done enough of that for both of them, as well as a few other teams. I wish them both the best on the field, but we all want to see a good and fair game. Both teams and their fans deserve that. This statement was not about disrepect against Walton, it was about fairness to both, and we all trust that the referees will be fair to both teams. I was going to the Lowndes/Roswell game (it should be exciting), but I will be at Walton/MLK’s instead (it will be interesting and exciting). I have followed many of these teams for years, even Walton, and just love the sport. Do not misunderstand, I actually like Walton.

For example, Roswell is one of my favorites and yes I am happy to see them advance, but even I must admit that it was clearly a fumble and not a touchdown in last week’s game after watching a videotape of the game, but fortunately for Roswell and unfortunately for Peachtree-Ridge, those are the breaks. I am just being fair to both, but it is history now!

Best wishes to all tonight.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 30, 2007 6:35 AM | Link to this

please stop it with the race card! that is so old! no one even conciders it anymore. we are all equal! its a free country, live were you want, go to school were you live!

By TCC I Caught the Train

November 30, 2007 7:06 AM | Link to this

EP GET READY FOR THE TRAIN!!!!!! ITS GONNA BE A LONG NIGHT BABY!!! A LONG LONG LONG NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!

By Ed NSHS Fan

November 30, 2007 7:09 AM | Link to this

THe best thing to do when someone plays the race card is just not to reply to their stupidity. Let it die!It is obviuos it comes someone that has a low self-esteem and hides behind his/her blog name.

By Ed NSHS Fan

November 30, 2007 7:10 AM | Link to this

THe best thing to do when someone plays the race card is just not to reply to their stupidity. Let it die!It is obviuos it comes from someone that has a low self-esteem and hides behind his/her blog name.

By Leon

November 30, 2007 7:11 AM | Link to this

GO WARE COUNTY GATORS- GO WARE COUNTY GATORS - GO WARE COUNTY GATORS - Everyone in South Georgia is so proud of what you have accomplished this year. May the Forces be with you tonight when you go up against Habersham Cent. Also a shout out to Camden County, Clinch Co. Charlton and Lowndes “South Georgia Rule” bring home the win. Again GO “WARE COUNTY GATORS”

By student athelete

November 30, 2007 7:13 AM | Link to this

the race card will never stop being played…its apart of life,this country,and its TRUE!!!

By Homet

November 30, 2007 7:25 AM | Link to this

To: student athelete …

You just can’t get past the “race thing” can you? In the first place virtually all the teams playing tonight have lots of BLACK PLAYERS… they are all part of a team and will play hard to have their teams win.

Maybe a large part of your “lack of respect” you keep speaking of comes from your ingrained attitude that you feel you have to keep playing the race card!!!

By GRAYSONFAN

November 30, 2007 7:48 AM | Link to this

getting pass the race thing, gives you great freedom within! try it!

By Habersham

November 30, 2007 8:08 AM | Link to this

Habersham Central has the distinction of being the true road warriors tonight. Travelling from extreme NE GA to extreme SE GA, they will log a round trip of 660 miles. Hopefully two records and a win will result from this road trip. Taverras King setting the new state record for receptions and receiving yards. My prediction, Hab 28 Ware 21. Go Raiders!

By Skeletons

November 30, 2007 8:12 AM | Link to this

mistermak

What student athlete was mentioning, which you and others condescendingly refer to as the “race card”, is relevant. This is America and racism is embedded in its very foundation (e.g., Constitution…remember the 3/5 compromise?). I’m sure you’re also aware that the constructs of “black” and “white” were created here also, right?

GRAYSONFAN You stated and I quote:

we are all equal! its a free country, live were you want, go to school were you live!

In a word…laughable. For every one example you can give me of “equality”, I could provide 8-10 refutations and I pray that you try me…

That said, go MLK, go Charlton, go Northside, & go Perry.

A Peach fan

By coach cal

November 30, 2007 8:32 AM | Link to this

The comments about the officiating are very true, we will have the same officiating crew from last week and yes it is not fair. Why do we have to prove ourselves this every week. It feels like we have to prove ourselves to the state of Ga when we should not have too. This is football not a politics. It is obvious that we are no closer to inequality now than we were back in 1957. My point is if it was Valdosta, or Harrison, or Marist, or St. Pius, you get my point they would have nothing to prove. What really ticks me off is the comments about our mental capacity. We have coaches with (MASTER) degrees from establish institutions, and coaches with College and Pro Experience, why can’t we just coach like all the other coaches instead of us just being (STUPID) and having talent. Like the game last night, is the packers coach stupid or did Bret Farve just have a bad game. Oh yea it is easy to down play the race card when you have never been affected by it. You wouldn’t understand….

By coach cal

November 30, 2007 8:43 AM | Link to this

Excuse my grammar at times but emotions always take over when you have to defend yourself and your team. Go lions 13-0. It’s gametime….One team one goal, 123 win 456 state 789 ring.

By EP Alumni

November 30, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this

The race card is only played when one can not compete in the arena of idea’s, it’s this notion of self pity that holds you back MLk fan (“student athlete”), if you haven’t noticed; on Saturday and Sunday most of the best athletes are black. So if Walton destroys MLK it’s not because of superior athletic play, but team work and coaching. Odds are that athletically speaking your team probably has the advantage. Just look at last weeks 4A match-up between Mays and East Paulding. Mays was a more talented team, but because of poor coaching and a lack of discipline (i.e.) “Mays will be without running back/linebacker Naeem Thomas, receiver Corey Heard and reserve linebacker Octavious Woods” “The three were suspended for one game after being involved in a fight during Saturday’s first-round game against Cedar Shoals.” East Paulding wins 21-3 and moves on while Mays watches from home. Race did not stop Clearance Thomas, but I highly doubt you know who that is, and that is what’s sad. The lesson here is if you want to achieve a goal, all it takes is work, so stop blaming whitey for your short comings and go achieve something notable! Good luck tonight too both The East Paulding and Walton Raiders.

By msbzzy

November 30, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this

it is truly sad that every single blog that runs on ajc turns into black vs white. Just go out and play the game, the team that comes to play will win. BTW, I happen to know who Clarence Thomas is as do my sons, both who attend MLK. You shouldn’t feed into stereotypes EP Alum. At any rate, Good luck to both teams tonight!!!! No matter the outcome, it is obvious that both schools have great teams that deserve to be in the quarterfinals!!!!

By EP Alumni

November 30, 2007 9:35 AM | Link to this

That is exactly why if my school was not in the state play-offs I would never be on AJC.com. I agree with what you wrote in bold print whole heartedly, I’m glad you and your sons are aware of Clarence Thomas and his achievements. Stereotypes are humorous to me for the most part. But what stereotype are you using; assuming I, myself am not black, Or Hispanic or anything besides White?

By Bogus Info

November 30, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this

Just Fair and Coach Cal:

What is the source of your info. regarding the officials for the Walton/MLK game? Simply saying its true does not make it true. The implication of cheating is repugnant. Walton has played hard as a team all season, and fortunately has been successful. Even their coach stated that the team has achieved more than he thought they would at the beginning of the season. The game tonight will be fair, hard fought, and the best team will be victorious. It will not be decided by race, cheating, or Cobb officials!

By msbzzy

November 30, 2007 9:50 AM | Link to this

EP Alum I’m not assuming anything about you, you may be a purple-people eater for all I know. My point is your statement of highly doubting if student/athlete knows who Clarence Thomas is reeks of feeding into 2 stereotypes one based on race and the other based on the fact that he/she is an athlete. To be perfectly honest, if Jay Leno were to hit the streets to ask simple questions such as who are our SC justices, I doubt if the average american could answer correctly—-such is the state of our educational system. Again, good luck to your EP Raiders, MLK, Walton, Tucker, and all the other teams playing tonight!!! Even if they don’t come home with a win, lets all be proud of the players for making it this far. Also, pray there are no injuries.

By wildcat fan

November 30, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this

well to the grayson team/fans hope you have a safe trip down to the derty south east georgia we would welcome you with open arms but for this one night yall are the enemy. i say that in a classy way sportmanship is what we have to show our boys. this will be a tough game tonight i think the team with the most determine offense is going to win. i never heard of grayson before but glad to see a new face in the mix. the WILDCATS are hungry for this state title it’s been 4 yrs i’m kinda tired of seeing the 2003 shirts, car flags, license plates. its time for that trophy to come back to the derty south so people really can say: CAMDEN COUNTY IS THE TRUTH! like the song says every friday night and grayson you’ll will hear it tonight WAT CHA KNO BOUT DEM WILDCATS?!!!!!! oh yeah we will change that as well. GOOD LUCK WILDCATS!!! I WANT TO BEING SAYING NEXT WE DOMEWARE BOUND!! GO WILDCATS!!!

By wildcat fan

November 30, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this

well to the grayson team/fans hope you have a safe trip down to the derty south east georgia we would welcome you with open arms but for this one night yall are the enemy. i say that in a classy way sportmanship is what we have to show our boys. this will be a tough game tonight i think the team with the most determine offense is going to win. i never heard of grayson before but glad to see a new face in the mix. the WILDCATS are hungry for this state title it’s been 4 yrs i’m kinda tired of seeing the 2003 shirts, car flags, license plates. its time for that trophy to come back to the derty south so people really can say: CAMDEN COUNTY IS THE TRUTH! like the song says every friday night and grayson you’ll will hear it tonight WAT CHA KNO BOUT DEM WILDCATS?!!!!!! oh yeah we will change that as well. GOOD LUCK WILDCATS!!! I WANT TO BEING SAYING NEXT WE DOMEWARD BOUND!! GO WILDCATS!!!

By wildcat fan

November 30, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this

well to the grayson team/fans hope you have a safe trip down to the derty south east georgia we would welcome you with open arms but for this one night yall are the enemy. i say that in a classy way sportmanship is what we have to show our boys. this will be a tough game tonight i think the team with the most determine offense is going to win. i never heard of grayson before but glad to see a new face in the mix. the WILDCATS are hungry for this state title it’s been 4 yrs i’m kinda tired of seeing the 2003 shirts, car flags, license plates. its time for that trophy to come back to the derty south so people really can say: CAMDEN COUNTY IS THE TRUTH! like the song says every friday night and grayson you’ll will hear it tonight WAT CHA KNO BOUT DEM WILDCATS?!!!!!! oh yeah we will change that as well. GOOD LUCK WILDCATS!!! I WANT TO BEING SAYING NEXT WE DOMEWARD BOUND!! GO WILDCATS!!!

By wildcat fan

November 30, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

TINA OUR BOYS WILL DO GOOD TONIGHT GO WILDCATS

By SeminoleWarrior

November 30, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

GO Thomasville High. Three more and and title is ours! RED AND GOLD TILL I DIE BABY!!!

By I know

November 30, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this

This is in response to the erroneous comment about the officials in the Walton/MLK game. All officials for football playoff games are set by the ghsa and are from neutral associations. Chances are the officials for this game may be from Macon or Dalton. So instead of the comment of “The Cheating has already begun” It should be changed to “THE EXCUSES HAVE ALREADY BEGUN!!” I promise the game will be won or lost by the players on the field!

By EP Alumni

November 30, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this

Ms bzzy, I couldn’t agree more, good luck to and your team as well.

By yo

November 30, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this

A predominantly black Valdosta football team loses to mlk and all mlk can do is yell race card. Racism against who? Why would there be racism against one black football team over another predominantly black football team? You are right. I guess I just don’t understand. Has the word racism gotten so watered down that now racism includes hating against a new program over a storied program? Is that what the sick thinking is? If Maxie doesn’t pick me to win he must be racist. If Todd doesn’t pick me to win he must be racist. If a ref makes a legitimate call against my team they must be racist. If the ref misses the call accidentally it has to be racism. The thinking..those racist officials who are sending down racist referees have nothing better to do than make sure mlk doesn’t make it to the state championship…the referees are plotting night and day to make sure mlk doesn’t win. How sad that type of thinking. It is said that those who can’t trust others are those who can be trusted the least. Maybe with regards to racism the same holds true. Those who cry racist the loudest are the ones who struggle with being one the most. Yes racism comes in all colors. The best way to begin ending racism in this world is to stop being a racist. That way there is at least one less.

By camdens#1fan-lamar

November 30, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this

EVERYBODY stop with all this bull about race. it dosent matter what color you are. all that matters is how you play, if you can bring it and how you bring it. we love this game so lets enjoy this game just how it is. if you think about it there is a WHITE person on every team and a BLACK person on every team. lets just play, have fun and leave it all out on the field. oh yeah as always GO WILDCATS GO!!! lets take it to the dome. and STUDENT ATHLETE YOU NEED TO SHUT UP.

By coach cal

November 30, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

Oh the officiating blog is exactly what it is a blog. The point was clearly stated that the best team will win because of the players. I hope that is the case, we never complain about anything at king all these elements we have faced over that last four years. We are just hoping that we are given a fair chance. We dont make excuses we just state what we have been told and what we know. It is not and excuse becuase based on you critics we are suppose to lose so really it is just food for thought…

By camdens#1fan-lamar

November 30, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

THIS GOES OUT TO ALL GRAYSON FANS AND CAMDEN FANS. TELL ME WHY ALL THERE GRAYSON FANS THAT COMMENT ON THIS PAGE CAN’T SPELL. IM NOT TRYING TO PICK ON YOU OR NOTHING BUT YOU NEED TO WATCH YOUR TYPING. I HAVE TROUBLE READING YOUR STUFF. AND DONT COME WITH THAT LAME JOKE THAT MAYBE I CANT READ. THIS MAINLY GOES OUT TO GRAYSON FAN. SORRY AND, GO WILDCATS GO!!!

By camdens#1fan-lamar

November 30, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

THEM BOYS IN THE BLUE!!!

By CAMDEN FAN ALL OUT

November 30, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

C-HIGH

By camdens#1fan-lamar

November 30, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

THIS GOES TO MY BOYS IN THE BLUE. LETS STAY FOCUSED BEFORE AND DURING THE GAME. HUMBLE YOURSELF, PRAY, HAVE FUN, AND LOVE THE GAME. LETS DO IT BIG IN 08’. REMEMBER THAT IT TAKES HEART. AND ANYTHING IS POSSBLE THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME. STAY LIVE AND BE READY.

By Matthew

November 30, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

who really cares about race? I mean whites can be better than blacks and black people can be better than white people. It’s the matter of how much heart you put into the game to see who will come out with the victory. Plus it is pretty far into the playoffs so I give credit to every team that has been in the playoffs so far.

By camdens#1fan-lamar

November 30, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this

WHAT TIME IS IT… GAME TIME WHAT TIME IS IT… GAME TIME ANY DOGS IN THE HOUSE… RU RU RU RU ANY DOGS IN THE HOUSE… RU RU RU RU YALL READY FOR WAR… YEAH YALL READY FOR WAR… YEAH THEN LETS GO TO WAR… AIGHT AIGHT THEN LETS GO TO WAR… AIGHT AIGHT

By VA Indian Fan

November 30, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

You picked against Charlton time after time in ‘05. 3 consecutive championships later you are still clueless. Bolden being out may be the only reason Buford leaves Folkston with a victory. GO INDIANS!!

By camdens#1fan-lamar

November 30, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

BEST OF LUCK TO BOTH TEAMS. ILL PRAY FOR BOTH TEAMS. LETS BRING THE NOISE.

By lee champion

November 30, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

dem Carver Tigers will roll tonight in Carrollton. Hey what happened to the dome ya’ll were gonna build up there? Deron Ferr and Jarmon Fortson will have a field day against Carrollton defense. Carver will stuff the run and even Carrollton fans admit they can’t pass. On to the real Dome in Atlanta!

By Ed NSHS Fan

November 30, 2007 11:35 AM | Link to this

TO: BY Skeletons: I expected more of you. The only thing relevant about 3/5 in your mind has developed to 3/5 of what is standard for the rest of the population. Not only that, get in a bubble and go back to early America if they will have you. Chump! Win on the field and stop encouraging a wayward student.

By roswell student

November 30, 2007 11:35 AM | Link to this

im at school right now waiting till 1:15 when we are allowed to get on the charter buses to make are 4-5 hour trip down to lowndes. Were going to need all the support we can get !!! tonights game is going to be a tough game both roswell and lowndes are very good teams. I just hope lowndes will be welcoming when we get there!! “GOOD LUCK LOWNDES”

      "GO HORNETS"

By Roswell Hornet

November 30, 2007 11:45 AM | Link to this

Roswell’s season is not tainted by one call by the officials. There were many missed opportunities by both teams during the game that could have affected the outcome as well, just like in every game. Both teams were deserving of a win and both played their hearts out. Don’t take anything away from the players. Being a monday morning quarter back doesn’t mean anything. Congratulations on a great season Peach Tree Ridge and good luck hornets!

By Camden Fan

November 30, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

To GRAYSONFAN: I won’t bite.

By jt3

November 30, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this

To Roswell Hornet: It’s TOTALLY tainted (PERIOD) You wait and see.

To Roswell Student: Don’t even make the trip. Lowndes welcoming? I hope you’re not serious. It’s only the third round of the playoffs.

To GRAYSONFAN: We are all equal?? Wow are you under a rock? I read your comments. Continue to feign humility. lol

By Roswell Hornet

November 30, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

Saying Roswell’s win is tainted sounds like sour grapes to me. Like I said…you can monday morning qb all you want but it won’t change anything. I’m glad no one is giving Roswell a chance tonight…that way if they do win it will make it even sweeter. Good luck hornets…have a safe trip!

By Football Fan

November 30, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

If questionable calls by high school officials “taints” the efforts of a team through 12 games, then you are all “tainted.” There is not a team in the state at any level that has not been the recepient of the good side of a close call this year. Get over it and play football! Good luck to all the players and teams still alive.

By Just Fair

November 30, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

To: My Walton/MLK co-workers and friends,

I will be sitting on Walton’s side tonight because they asked first, but MLK I will be on the cell hollering at you also. Now even though I think both teams are very good, I shared with all of you that MLK impressed “me” the most. Look for me on the 50, it should be a good game.

Now MLK, you never should have shared the word with me because you knew I would put it out there.

Now fair is just fair. My Walton folk, even though I am sitting with you and supporting you tonight, I am still going to my MLK folk get-together afterwards to celebrate with them win or lose. You guys did not offer up any food. I am not with that stadium hot dog thing (smile). The truth is, neither one of you wanted me to Lowndes/Roswell tonight. My aren’t we selfish. You know Roswell are my boys. Roswell, hopefully I will see you at the Dome.

By GRAYSONFAN

November 30, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this

wow, im dyslexic, you guessed it. do i not have the right to be here> i also have a newborn im chasing after. sorry if i affend you

By CYMSTA

November 30, 2007 1:48 PM | Link to this

B*s all them DA’s that think that EP has a chance vs. TCCHS is f’in stupid. EP is going to get raped right up the 5-hole. # 35 is going to have about 3 picks and the D-TRAIN is going to have a field day! Go Jackets!!!!

By Irish Bill

November 30, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this

I couldn’t let DUB go unrepresented here!

Good luck to all Pepperell travellers but GO IRISH!!

By BrookeFan

November 30, 2007 2:16 PM | Link to this

Skeletons

Apparently racism has eaten the muscle off your bones, the brain from your skull and you are now but a shell of the soul you once were - bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha, tears, weeping, teeth-nashing, etc..

P.S. Good luck chasing that dream of permanent victim status.

By LG

November 30, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

I would like to know why everyone at AJC refuses to give MLK any respect. I guees we will have to CONTINUE to prove you “EXPERTS” wrong…

By LG

November 30, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

I would like to know why everyone at AJC refuses to give MLK any respect. I guess we will have to CONTINUE to prove you “EXPERTS” wrong…

By LG

November 30, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

I would like to know why everyone at AJC refuses to give MLK any respect. I guess we will have to CONTINUE to prove you “EXPERTS” wrong…

By FRAYSON RAMS FAN / DAD

November 30, 2007 2:38 PM | Link to this

This should be one of the better games tonight!! Both Grayson and Camden have a strong Defense.. Grayson has a very good ball control offense that can put up some points!! Good luck to both teams!

GO RAMS!!

By john

November 30, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

OMFG screw Newnan…..you guys beat a Region 1 team by 3 points…not so good. North Gwinnett, without a doubt, will win this game. Then we’ll play the winner of the MLK and Walton game..If Walton wins…then it’s an easy win for us, since we beat them our first reguilar season game. If MLK wins, were still going to win..

Bold:GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Educator in awe

November 30, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this

WOW, its amazing how words can be misunderstood and spin into a direction totally unintended. We are proud of the MLK team because they have accomplished so much. It’s not a race card to say you are proud and to acknowledge your heritage. Not offense intended. MLK will come, they will play and its just another game to win for them. By the way, student athelete happens to be one of the brightest children I know and will be admitted into a top ranking college on an academic/athletic scholarship.

By hmm

November 30, 2007 2:57 PM | Link to this

i love how just because we supposedly “should have lost” the last round that we’re automatically going to lose to lowndes. don’t get me wrong, they’re very good and i even watched the championship game in 2005 when they murdered brookwood, but why is roswell getting so much hate this season? even though the offense isn’t perfect, the defense has really stepped up. they have allowed more than 14 points in only 2 games.

By Getz27Fan

November 30, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

VA Indian Fan Yes, Bolden being out is tough. But, it will not be the only reason Charlton could lose to Buford this year. So, please don’t start lining up your excuses already.

Go Wolves !!!

By It's their time, let them have it.

November 30, 2007 3:24 PM |