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By chrsharvick29

December 3, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this

I have to agree with most of the picks this week. I’m hoping Cook and Clinch can pull their’s out though. Sure are allot of teams from the southern part of the state.

Go Lowndes!!!

By D.S.G.B.

December 3, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this

Cairo will win in the Dome, just need to know where the State Championship will be played????

By yo

December 3, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

Have to give it to Charlton Co. last week. Even though they lost, they made Buford look less than unbeatable in AA. To lose to the great Buford by only 1 touchdown without their star running back says a lot for Charlton and makes it appear that Buford can be beat.

By Vike in Atl

December 3, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

You folks at the AJC always want to ignore Lowndes until they come up here and kick your *ss and it’s unavoidable to recognize them as being in Georgia. Give Valdosta another year and you could see a state AAAAA championship game between the two cross-town rivals. Camden is the only serious hurdle now between Lowndes and the 2007 title.

By Boys in Blue

December 3, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

Camden is really just happy to be there. That should be the game to watch on Saturday. Lowndes has some incredible players.

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this

Man Camden has had the toughest draw outta any team!! Now we have to play Lowndes??!!

By Great 2 B A Chamblee Bulldog

December 3, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this

The only part of the equation that was forgotten about when no one had any faith after we lost Roddy, was the fact that we got Showfety as a coach. Chamblee has a new coaching staff,which was not even completed until after spring practice. Coach Showfety did not take over the program until April and in addition to serving as Head Coach, he is the offensive coordinator and coaches the offensive line. Chamblee is definitely the story of the year, and it’s great to see the recognition finally coming their way. The coaches and players have done a terrific job and have conductted themselves beautifully!

By Chris

December 3, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

Where are you South Georgia football doubters??? Once again South Georgia football comes up strong with several teams in the semi’s. I don’t hear too much smack right now!

By roswell student

December 3, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this

last friday was disappointing! we were just barely hanging on the whole game we just coudnt figure out how to stop greg reid. A little bit of edvice for camden lowndes is the type of team that is all talent. If camden wants to beat lowndes they better figure out the deffensive trap. basically how to stop lowndes from running the ball so much and running down the clock.they passed twice that whole game amd both incomplete. I asked some lowndes county fans about there team and they were so confident that they would win. They also said that they didnt even know any of there recievers because they never throw the ball . They just run the ball and its so unpredictable were there going to go because they use two running backs!! they each run the opposite way it play , they confuse the defence so much that its hard to tell which rb has the ball!!! Roswell put up the best fight out of any team they have played this year, lowndes fans said!! allthough roswell lost i still look forward for lowndes to win state , because if there good enough to hold roswell like they did last friday then they shere do diserve a shot at state again! GOOD LUCK CAMDEN BECAUSE UR GOING TO NEED IT!! I WISH THE LOWDES TEAM THE BEST OF LUCK!!! YOU GUYS ARE THE REAL DEAL!!!

     GO ROSWELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Chamblee All The Way

December 3, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this

Coach Showfety has definitely earned Coach of the Year out right for this season. He has done the best job that anybody could have ever done turning the Chamblee team around. This is their first trip to the Dome in 42 years and they have looked amazing during every game this season with only losing 1 game. Coach Showfety has a handful with all of his responsiblities with the team and all the coaching that he does (including offensive coordinator and offensive line coach). Chamblee all the way! Go Bulldogs!

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 11:20 AM | Link to this

Camden fan, you should know that you have to play someone at some point if you want to win a State Championship. I know that you can not control your geography. However, when you spend the regular season playing the likes of Savannah, Beach, Groves, & Johnson HS (among others), you have to face a little competition. Those Savannah area high schools have AAA enrollment and Camden is one of the largest high schools outside of metro Atlanta. You can not eat cupcakes all the way to a State Championship.

By Lion's Den

December 3, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

First of all….Congratulations to Walton HS for their victory this past weekend vs MLK. It was a great game and we wish you well this weekend in the GA Dome. It was really awesome to watch both teams come together at mid field and kneel in prayer after a gut wrenching game.

I’m going to try and take the high road and NOT go into details, but it is an absolutely shame the way this game was called and something has to be done about the officiating. Diversity has to be implemented to make sure the games are officiated properly and it is totally unfair to all kids when the games are not called fairly.

Anytime an MLK player showed any emotion during the game they were called for “unsportsman like conduct”; when the same emotion was displayed from Walton “NO FLAGS”. Guess who all the holding calls went against???

I can not believe we’re still dealing with this non-sense in 2007….LET THE KIDS PLAY BALL AND THE BEST TEAM WIN!

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

To roswell student: Thanks for the pep talk. lol. Yeah their offense is so confusing because they run the Wing T. Not many people have seen it. It’s the same as Camden’s offense. Yeah Lowndes has a great team. Camden has known this since 2002. North GA is just beginning to realize it. It’s no surprise to Camden fans. Speed is required to be able to play with any Lowndes team!!

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 11:31 AM | Link to this

Chris all of the South GA football doubters are hiding. Of course, Darryl Maxie still has to work and say something on Friday. He will have to crawl from under his rock while eating a little South GA football is dead crow. You should see how the ten or fifteen HS football fans in Atlanta are cheerleading together for these weak programs like Walton and Tucker. Little do they know that each Middle and South GA team is bringing 8,000-12,000 to the Dome Friday and Saturday.

It is very likely that metro Atlanta will walk away with no State Championships. That is hilarious since AAAAA is practically all metro Atlanta teams except for 2 regions. They still can’t win. As for AAAA, it is nice that the Atlanta media is attempting to create some drama. Tucker is Atlanta’s last hope. We all know what Northside is going to do to Tucker…and it will not be pretty. In AAA, it is basketball season in Atlanta. So much for the great football programs of Atlanta. What a joke!

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 11:33 AM | Link to this

To NorthsideOwnsGA: That’s true man!! We’re really just glad to be in the Dome. I’m glad you’re playing in AAAAA. Maybe it’ll give Northside a chance to REALLY prove themselves. I would love to see you play Lowndes and Camden teams. We’ll see what you really have when you play Tucker. Focus on that.

By ltown66

December 3, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this

I really don’t care for many in season rematches. But I am sure Walton is thankful for another shot at NG. I predicted MLK v. NG in the semifinals. I like NG to beat Walton again. Just like they handle Brookwood twice this season.

By justafan

December 3, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this

To Lions Den, I think it is horrible the way that you make it seem like your refs were racist. Did you happen to watch the WV/Pitt game? Pitt got some of the worst calls I have ever seen in my life. 2 phantom holds, excessive celebration and a complete missed pass interference by the refs against WV. They still found a way to win. What about Roswell/PR? They also got a bum call. It happens all the time and I don’t think it is because of race.

By yo

December 3, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

I’m going to try and take the high road and NOT go into details So much for that thought.

By justafan

December 3, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

To Lions Den, I think it is horrible the way that you make it seem like your refs were racist. Did you happen to watch the WV/Pitt game? Pitt got some of the worst calls I have ever seen in my life. 2 phantom holds, excessive celebration and a complete missed pass interference by the refs against WV. They still found a way to win. What about Roswell/PR? They also got a bum call. It happens all the time and I don’t think it is because of race.

By TCC Grad

December 3, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

To NorthSideOwnsGa. I believe NS ownership just started last yr with their lone state championship. Let’s not get it twisted. Let’s see how much ownership you have of Ga next season when you have to play in region 1-AAAAA with Lowndes and Valdosta. I promise you your deslusional rants will come to an end. By the way, did you forget that Thomas County Central has at least 5 state championships and that IF Northside beats Tucker they will have to play the TRUE OWNERS of GA. BTW, they’re from that region 1 area.

By jvillebil

December 3, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this

If Ware County’s defense keeps playing lights out, they could sneak into the finals

By Chamblee is NO surprise

December 3, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this

Last year’s Chamblee’s team was probably better than this team, maybe the defense. Last year, if you slowed Roddy down you slowed the whole team down. But with the new and improved coaching staff, they have a new attitude. You can’t key on any one player, they all can beat you. They can beat you on the ground or in the air, whatever it takes. Be ready for a dog fight. Chamblee hasn’t been BEATEN (outplayed) by any team the last two seasons. They lost 2 games last season by a total of 4 points, which kept them out of the playoffs because of sub-region rules. I like that Chamblee is a surprise because you never know what you’re gonna get. Ask Stephens County and Flowery Branch about being a surprise, you see what they got. They had to overcome two very powerful and well-coached teams. Chamblee outlasted the #2 team in Class AAA, are they still a surprise? I don’t think so. You better believe that Carver is working extra hard to prepare themselves for this game. The media has pumped Carver up to be the big Goliath, but you know what happened to him. 99-1, give me a break. If it was Stephens County, would they have the same odds?

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this

Camden fan: Northside has played Camden County before. For a matter of fact, Camden has NEVER beaten a high school team from the city of Warner Robins. You are not chatting with an Atlanta area fan. I do not believe that the few out of Atlanta chatters should turn upon one another. Nonetheless, The fact is Northside (2-0 vs. Camden) has run up the score on Camden.

We are in no way intimidated by AAAAA competition. There is a reason we are Nationally ranked and 42-1 in the past 3 seasons. When we won the AAAA State Championship last season we ran up the score on AAAAA quarterfinalist Houston County and AAAAA semifinalist Warner Robins.

Another fact, our enrollment has placed our Eagles in AAAAA next season. We have no way to control enrollment. To suggest that Northside has not played plenty of big games against the Camden’s, Lowndes, Warner Robins, and Parkviews of the world is not true. By the way, Northside is 5-1 against Lowndes County dating back to 1966. We crushed them 28-3 the last time we played them and 40-6 the time before that. Again, we are not some meek program like Beach. Save that trash for a program that does not regularly crack Camden and Lowndes. Northside is a combined 7-1 against Camden and Lowndes. Your silence is golden.

Good luck against Lowndes.

By NHS EAGLE #1 FAN

December 3, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this

Why does everyone question if NSWR can play in 5A? They must have forgotten that the EAGLES played 5A in the past years and almost won a state title then. The were beaten by good Parkview team. They would be able to beat most of the 5A teams now. Every year they play their city rivals who were 5A teams this year. I can say they beat them pretty good this year. Houston Co. Bears have never won against them and they have always been 5A team. GO NSWR EAGLES BRING THE STATE TITLE BACK TO WR AND DO IT FOR CHRIS.

By NSHS FAN

December 3, 2007 12:36 PM | Link to this

Hey Todd: It will be “on in the dome” Friday night-NSWR vs Tucker. Tucker has put up some large numbers against weak or slow Atlanta area teams. Notice something! When they played fast team like themselves they had trouble. For example, Mays 13-7, Washington 21-14 in overtime. Well NSWR is fast. The only team I saw faster was Westside of Macon. Tucker also seems “to have ” to rely on their speed for a lack of size. Small and fast will never beat large and fast. I hope they know NSWR is not Marist or ST. Pius. It will be a great game. I hope Coach Nix watches their play against Mays and Washington.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

TCC Grad: There are only two Region 1-AAAAA teams that have a winning record against Northside. That is Valdosta and Warner Robins (who we have beaten 8 of the past 10 times). Check your facts and stop cheerleading. Northside has more wins in the past 10 years than any program in AAAAA or AAAA in this state. That is a fact. We are not intimidated by any of the fine programs in this state. We are 42-1 in the past 3 seasons and 121-12 in the past 10 seasons. Please stop telling me about TCC.

Has TCC ever played in the Georgia Dome since moving up from little AAA? It is an interesting question for me, because since moving down a city of Warner Robins school has played in the State Championship game in the past three seasons, winning twice. TCC’s and Marist’s level of play seems like the “Easy Button” for any real program.

Why is TCC winless against Northside? Don’t get sensitive. These are just come things we are curious about as we learn about your little program. My guess is you will roll over just like Marist did.

By NSHS FAN

December 3, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

To: Northside_Owns-Ga: WE pull for the same team NSWR “BUT” please change your blog name. Leave out “OWN” Man, other bloggers are beating us up. We don’t owns Gerogia, no one does. We have bloggers addressing when they won Championships years ago which doesn’t mean S@#%. Hell, this is 2007. All need to win in the dome Friday and at home; then talk the talk. What happened before is gone, the players, the coaches, etc. Be happy for the kids on 2007 play-off teams.

By TCC Grad

December 3, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

NorthsideOwnsGa…it’s obvious that you’re a great NSWR historian. However, could you please tell me how many STATE Championship has NSWR won? Great programs are judge by how many championship they won. Not by useless stats that don’t carry over to the record books. Let me give you a few facts you’ve failed to ignore. Since 1947, NSWR has only won ONE state champion. How is it possible to go 42-1 over 3 yrs with ONE state champion? You’ve had your 1 maybe 2 yrs of fame; now, please fall back into obscurity where you rightfully belong.

By Leon

December 3, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this

“CONGRATULATION” - Way to go “WARE COUNTY GATORS” you deserve to be in the dome after that win on Friday night. Now what were some of the Habersham fans saying on Friday that they were going to come to South Georgia and do what to “WARE COUNTY GATORS” oh yea mop the floor did one fan say. I guess your team stayed home and someone else took ther place (30 to 0). Ok Ware County now is the time to get down to business, two wins away from the State Title. Lets go get it guys. Again CONGRATULATION also to Clinch, Camden and Lowndes.

By Carver-Columbus

December 3, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

Hello Todd,

I have not been very active on the blog this year, due to the fact that the lobbying that I did for my Carver-Columbus Tigers to be ranked (and you said that they would have to beat Lagrange 63-0 before you would rank them #1…But, that was last year) after they beat Shaw last year…. Anyway….

A second consecutive trip to the GA Dome later…. My Tigers have grown up, and just like I warned you last year, this is a young and extremely talented team that you can’t overlook that will be around for a few years when it comes to title talks. The proud tradition of sending at least one kid to a Division-1 (now FBS) football program per year continues, and as I gaze into our stable of athletes, that tradition won’t be broken anytime soon. That streak started in 1985. We have a streak of 2 or more kids going to a Division II or lower football program every year starting back in 1979. This is just to let you know that we have always had good athletes, although the record may not have shown it.

My question is will the winner of the Cairo/North Hall game come to Columbus for the AAA championship? No disrepect to Chamblee… I stated my question that way, because it is obvious that you guys would be on the road if you won against us since you were not a #1 seed and the rest of us (Carver/Cairo/North Hall) are.

Go Tigers!!!

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

On more thing TCC Grad, I believe a program called Valdosta would differ with your opinion that 5 (AAA) state titles makes you the owner of the state of GA. Frankly, I was speaking in the present. Since Northside has been the only nationally ranked team from the Peach State, those in the know obviously agree with me in their assessment of who owns GA.

And do not forget to answer my question about how many trips TCC has even made to the Georgia Dome since moving up to AAAA competition. Don’t go into hiding TCC Grad and get shy on us now.

If TCC would like to view themselves as special, that is fine with me. On Friday night at 6 pm in the Dome, you are going to see special.

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this

To NorthsideOwnsGA: You did beat us the last time you played about eight…..years ago!!! What have you done for me lately??!! Camden was extremely sorry back then. You also haven’t play a good Lowndes team in a while!!! There’s no need for us to fight because we’re both South. Camden is just now becoming a respectable team I admit!! Who have you beaten lately though??!!

Good luck against Tucker. lol

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

Also congrats to those WARE COUNTY GATORS!! Keep it up!!

By TCC Grad

December 3, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

NorthsideOwnsGa: Again, you are right on with your facts sir. And yes, NSWR beat TCC 14-7 in their last meeting…call it home field advantage. I was at the game. BTW, great numbers again for NSWR. But, I ask you again, how many state champions does NSWR have in any classificaiton? It’s that what great programs are remembered by? You’ll like the little kid in the class room jumping up & down saying…”notice me, notice me”. Do something worth while and fame will come “grass-hopper”

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this

Maybe this will help you TCC Grad. http://www.northsidefootball.com/results.php

In the past 10 seasons, Northside has (in fact) won more games than any program in Georgia in AAAAA or AAAA. I do not wish to argue with you. The facts speak for themselves, like Northside’s record against TCC, Camden, and Lowndes County. Earlier you were claiming that playing Lowndes would be tough for Northside. In their one win against Northside, we choked away a 28-3 lead. In the past 10 seasons, Northside has had 5 one loss seasons and two undefeated seasons

1998: 12-1 1999: 13-1 2001: 13-1 2003: 11-1 2005: 14-1 2006: 15-0 2007: 13-0

That is great no matter how you cut it TCC Grad. You can not argue with 121-12 in the past decade. Can you? Look at what TCC has done in AAAA. For you to stand critical of Northside’s run and call it two years of fame is somewhat of a stretch.

Do you have an answer on TCC and their performance in AAAA? AAAA has been the “Easy Button” for Northside.

By Todd Holcomb

December 3, 2007 1:08 PM | Link to this

It was really awesome to watch both teams come together at mid field and kneel in prayer after a gut wrenching game.

I attended the MLK-Walton game, and I was moved by the sportsmanship after the game. Walton’s coach, instead of celebrating w/ his players, was helping some of the MLK players off the turf who were in tears after losing a game on the final play. An MLK player, I believe it was No. 37, then led both teams in prayer afterward at midfield. There seemed to be a great deal of mutual respect there.

It is very likely that metro Atlanta will walk away with no State Championships. That is hilarious since AAAAA is practically all metro Atlanta teams except for 2 regions. They still can’t win.

Do you really believe that? That there likely won’t be an metro Atlanta champions? …

Buford wins at Charlton, and Lovett wins at Thomasville, and Lowndes and Camden already have home losses to metro teams that lost in the first round, and you’re ready to write off metro Atlanta?

It’s remarkable to me how many fans in South Georgia don’t respect metro Atlanta, and how some fans in metro Atlanta don’t respect South Georgia.

You folks at the AJC always want to ignore Lowndes until they come up here and kick your *ss and it’s unavoidable to recognize them as being in Georgia.

Well, I for one have said since the eighth week of the season that Lowndes was the team to beat. I don’t share quite your confidence about the Vikes, as I think all four semifinalists are very capable of winning it.

By TCC Grad

December 3, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this

NorthsideOwnsGa: No need to be shy. Unlike NSWR, TCC has actual numbers that carry weight. TCC played in the AAAA final 4 in 2002 & 2003 and last played in the state championship game in 2002. See, finally numbers that matter. Finally, I’m starting to here crickets. Your silence is very refreshing.

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 1:25 PM | Link to this

To Todd Holcomb: Concerning the Lowndes and Camden losses at the beginning of the season. Those were two losses that were flukes. This is apparent seeing as how the two teams that defeated Lowndes and Camden aren’t even in the playoffs anymore. Since then Lowndes and Camden have sifted through some very good Atlanta teams. They are better than they were THE FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON!! Can you deny that whoever wins between Camden and Lowndes is the favorite to win the state championship?

By AVikingfan

December 3, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this

Last week the AJC came out with the TOP TEN PLAYMAKERS IN GA HIGHSCHOOL ands somehow left Greg Reid off the list. Does anyone at ROSWELL or DOUGLASS think he should have not been included on that list? And, keep in mind he’s only a JR! He was selected first team All Region on Offense and Defense, and the Region Player of the Year!

We are grateful to still be playing and are very VERY worried about facing a GREAT Camden team Saturday night in the Dome.

With so many South GA teams still playing and will be at the Dome, North Ga should quit talking so much smack. Especially when you consider there are a lot more teams with a lot more students in North GA.

Goooooo South GA

By Bryan

December 3, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

TCC won their state championships at AAA when AAAA was the highest classification

By Carlton

December 3, 2007 1:40 PM | Link to this

Who is surprised? The southern teams always clean the clock of the northern teams at this time of the year. Although I now live in Memphis, I love to keep up with Ga HS football as I grew up in south Ga. The northern (should I say Atlanta area)guys get all the hype and publicity from the AJC but the southerners take the titles at the end of the year!!! Go Cook and Lowndes.

By gaprepfootballfan

December 3, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this

I would like to congratulate Chamblee on an incredible season. For those who don’t know, Stephens County was beating Chamblee 50-42 with just a few seconds left in the ballgame. Back at about their own 30 yard line Chamblee had to go almost 70 yards with no time remaining to make it 50-48. They then got a 2 point conversion to send it into overtime. Why the Stephens County coaching staff didn’t drop back 8 good hands defenders and rush 3 is their decision, I just don’t understand it. Chamblee got the win but they didn’t outplay Stephens County. Humble goes a long way.

By yo

December 3, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

Northside Owns Ga…..we are looking forward to the future and changing that 5-1 past. I believe we will and to our benefit. Lowndes. You own the first 5 1/2 games and we owned the last 1/2 game. The tide has turned, permanently! ps-It will not be just Lowndes and Valdosta you need to fear in 1AAAAA. You will be facing murderers row in the future year after year after year and you will have to bring it every week. No wimps left on your schedule for the future. Good luck this year. As a future 1AAAAA team I am pulling for you till you play TCC. They are already in region 1 so I have to give them the nod then, assuming they do get past Ware. Having played Ware, not a safe assumption to assume any thing with them. When Ware plays up to its potential they will be very tough.

By Vike in Atl

December 3, 2007 1:53 PM | Link to this

I agree with Camden Fan. You can’t compare any of the teams now to what they were in the first game of the season. Lowndes’ toughest game this season was not Roswell. Lowndes ran up over 250 yards in the first half against them. Their toughest game this season was Valdosta. Those two always get fired up against each other and if they ever meet up in a championship final, there had better be some EMT trucks standing by. With Lowndes, Valdosta and now Northside in Region 1, whoever makes it to the top at the end of the regular season is going all the way.

By NTH Trojans

December 3, 2007 1:55 PM | Link to this

Carver, Columbus,

If I read the by-laws right on the GHSA website, because BOTH North Hall and Cairo are #1 seeds along with Carver, then it would come down to a coin toss. Unfortunately, Carver does not win many of those.

Chamblee,

Don’t worry about what Todd says here on this blog, his horse this year is Carver. I, for one, think that they are an extremely talented team, but they can be beat. As for as Todd goes, he was on the North Hall bandwagon as long as they were blowing people out, but as soon as they had one or two close games, he jumped ship. In my personal opinion, those close games just reinforced that they are not just an offensive team, they can play whatever style you want to play with them. As for Chamblee, I stated in last weeks’ blog that I think that both semifinals in AAA are going to be close. I wonder how many times this year Carver has seen the wishbone? Because if you are not used to seeing it, then it is confusing, and hard to defend. I’ve talked to some people that were at the Chamblee/FB game and some people that were at the Chamblee/SC game, and they all said practically the ame thing, that Chamblee was fast, well coached, disciplined, and ran the wishbone exceptionally well. Good Luck, Hope to see you in the finals.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 1:59 PM | Link to this

Again TCC Grad the numbers are interesting. TCC reaches the State in the lower classification. We give the Yellow Jackets due respect for their on-the-field accomplishments. Atlanta builds so many huge high schools and the population soars in metro Atlanta so much that larger classification schools are rearranged. This came following the 2003 season (the last time anyone has heard from little TCC).

Since that time, TCC has not been heard from. I am not attempting to show disrespect for TCC’s proud tradition. Most of your roster has NEVER seen TCC win at the highest levels. In 1997, these kids were 6 or 7 years old. I bet TCC players know all about Northside…all they need to due is look at any national poll to see how Northside is doing or look to the top of Georgia’s polls (every year). They wonder how fast Northside is. They wonder how big Northside players are. They wonder how loud McConnell-Talbert Stadium is. Don’t they?

It is challenging to argue with 121-12 over a 10 year period. It is challenging to argue with Northside Coach Conrad Nix’s ridiculous numbers and record as a Georgia HS coach.

Since the classifications were realigned in 2004, TCC has been an afterthought because larger schools now play TCC’s little Class AAAA.

No traditional AAA team has won state and only Marist has even reached State since realignment in ‘04 (we all remember how that game went for Marist and their White Buffalo - we placed them on the extinction list). For a matter of fact, Northside and Ware County were realigned to AAAA. My guess is they will be playing one another a week from Friday in Warner Robins.

It is interesting that the runs to the Georgia Dome stopped when TCC had to play better competition. Again, since Warner Robins area schools were first realigned to AAAA in 2004, a team from the city of Warner Robins has reached the State Championship game each time. That has to tell you something TCC Grad. Perhaps, you are just stubborn and refuse to accept the facts.

2004: Warner Robins beat Statesboro 2005: Statesboro (also a realigned AAAA program) beat Northside 2006: Northside beat Marist (one of the few traditional AAA programs that was able to make it through)

I guess my point, in as respectful way as I can say it, is TCC has not been the same TCC since TCC has to play better competition. Northside has one State Championship, two State Runner-Ups, and five trips to the Georgia Dome in the past decade. I don’t believe anyone from Northside is very concerned about TCC or a poorly coached Tucker team (for that matter). Class AAAA is like pushing the “Easy Button” for Northside.

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 2:04 PM | Link to this

I must say that now that Northside is moving to AAAAA, North GA. can no longer compete!!!

By NTH Trojans

December 3, 2007 2:04 PM | Link to this

Todd,

I was wondering when you were going to jump ship on North Hall. Just tell one thing, how many times have you seen them play this year? My guess is zero. NH had two close games in the last two weeks and, after everyone wondering how they would respond, won them both. I don’t agree with the play calling in the second half (I think that he tightened up a little and got too conservative), but we still prevailed. Cairo is a very good team, and I look for it to be a close game that either team could win. I think that game will be the best game of the weekend.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this

TCC Grad: Doesn’t every team in your region make the playoffs? How convenient. Are you really attempting to beat your chest about winning this region year in and year out. I am not certain half of TCC’s region could beat Northside’s JV team. I’m serious.

http://www.gasports.com/?t=30&v=7&w=1&wy=2008&s=1&tm=1&class=4&region=1

For playing in such a bad region is reason alone for not being considered among Georgia’s elite until you actually beat someone. Marist does not count, TCC Grad. This is your big moment, TCC Grad. We both know how this story is going to end (with you eating crow, just like everyone else who questions Northside. LOL.

Last season, we heard that we had not won state. Now, we get the silly chatter that we have not won enough State Titles. Northside is the best team in this state and everyone knows it…including TCC Grad.

By Fan of all

December 3, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this

TO: Lions den

“Diversity has to be implemented to make sure the games are officiated properly and it is totally unfair to all kids when the games are not called fairly.”

You have got to be kidding. How do you know the emotions shown from players from Walton and MLK were the same? Were you on the field and know what was said by one compared to another? It might have looked the same yet different things could have been said. Please leave the racial crap out of everything and quit blaming everything on it. It gets really old and you are dealing with this “non-sense” as you put it because you choose to.

By yo

December 3, 2007 2:08 PM | Link to this

Go Clinch and Cook and Ware and TCC and Cairo and Lowndes. The southern most South! Also to NSHS and Carver, Col. and Dublin and Wilcox Cty. and ECI. The mid south of the South! Sorry Camden…can’t pull for you since you are going against my boys. That is 12 out of the 20 possible slots left from The South. Yep! I hope I didn’t leave any body out.

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 2:15 PM | Link to this

To AVikingfan: Camden is also focused on a VERY good Lowndes team. I saw the Roswell game and Lowndes has an extraordinary running game!! Greg Reid hurdled a Roswell player at the beginning of the game!! lol

By will

December 3, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

todd todd todd , the second most underated team you said last was walton better made the MOST underated team left , todd if walton wins state will you give your favorite blogger a shout out in the paper

By yo

December 3, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

I’m sorry make the 13 of the possible 20 slots left from the South…I did forget to count Camden.

By Chamblee All The Way

December 3, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this

gaprepfootballfan-

First of all, thank you for commending Chamblee. However, your stats and scores are completely wrong. Chamblee clearly outplayed Stephens County because there was no way Stephens County could stop Chamblee’s offense, nor could Chamblee stop Stephens County’s offense. But first of all, Chamblee scored to tie up the ball game and decided to go for a 2 pt conversion, to take the lead by one point with a little over a minute left in the 4th quarter. Somehow Stephens County found a way to score with 30 seconds left (after squib kick kickoff to the 50 yard line) and went for 2, to make it a 7 point ball game with 25 seconds left. Then Chamblee went 70 yards in one play to send the game into OT with only 7 seconds left. Chamblee won in the 1st OT by going for the 2 point conversion. Chamblee clearly outplayed Stephens County by the great calls of Coach Showfety! Go Bulldogs!

By HSballfan

December 3, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this

To NorthsideOwnsGA: I just don’t understand why, with an obviously excellent football team on the field, some of you people persist in useless insults aimed at the opposition. Referring to Tucker as a “weak program” and “poorly coached” only tells me your mouth is located where your a* is supposed to be. Do you know anything about Tucker or Franklin Stephens at all, or did you copy your blog from the gorillas down at the zoo at feeding time? Seriously, give it a rest. It’ll be decided on the field and you might be in for a surprise.

By SD

December 3, 2007 2:25 PM | Link to this

As an outside observer with knowledge of both programs, Northside can’t hold a candle to TCC. Yes, Northside has put together some excellent seasons in the past 10 years. The question to ask is during that streak, how many titles do they have? 1. In regards to their record, TCC put together some good and okay seasons during a 10 year stretch in the 90’s (not too mention some good seasons after the millenium). And how many times did they seal the deal? 5. One of those title runs (the first) consisted of a 5-5 regular season, which would qualify as a blip in history had they not won the state title that year. Therefore, regular season records are more or less irrelevant if you don’t win the title. They grant you bragging rights (yes, NS beat TCC recently) but aside from that, they make no mark on history. Anyway, I really hope to see them play this year in the championship. That would be a barn burner….

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

Yo: You may not remember. However, Northside had a coach named Stan Gann in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This was back when Georgia had only four different classifications. We played one or two Region 1 team back when we were in Region 4-AAAA with Warner Robins, the Macon schools, Baldwin, and 3 Augusta area schools, annually.

We know what we are getting into. Remember, our crosstown Warner Robins Demons and Houston County Bears (two teams that we manhandled) represented your region in the semifinals and quarterfinals of AAAAA, respectively, last season. Our two other city schools have been playing in that region. We are not entering foreign territory.

The collapse against Lowndes came in 1999 and the entire Eagle Nation remembers it. It may rank as the most devastating loss in Northside history. You are correct, in 6 games versus Lowndes we are 5.5-0.5. Ha! Ha!

Good luck to you in the Dome. Be rest assured the Northside is the last program that fears competition. I look forward to playing in Region 1-AAAAA. We know most of you boys real well. If you do not know us, you will. Soon.

By ballstr1

December 3, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

Yeah I had MLK/NG matching up. That would have been a great matchup. I think NG will knock out Walton again. But Walton is always tough because they make very few turnovers and that kicker is clutch.

By james

December 3, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this

Todd, you attended the MLK-Walton game. Just as you stated a great game, great sportsmanship, and great performances when the game was on the line. The TD pass by MLK’s QB at the end of game, the throws and catches made in the 2 minute offense by Walton, and the game winning kick.

Some questionalble calls by the officals……..but a great game. Please give us your take!!

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 2:30 PM | Link to this

Congrats to Coach Franklin Stephens of Tucker for getting this far. Good luck!!!

By yo

December 3, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

Chamblee clearly outplayed Stephens County because there was no way Stephens County could stop Chamblee’s offense, nor could Chamblee stop Stephens County’s offense Out of curiosity, if neither team could stop the other how is it one clearly out played the other.

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this

Apologies to South GA. I’m kinda partial to Tucker because of Coach Stephens.

By Bryan

December 3, 2007 2:41 PM | Link to this

NorthsideownsGa:

This isn’t the decent TCC team that Northside struggled with a couple of years ago….

By country boy

December 3, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

Well, well Mr. Holcombe - once again you and your transplanted yankee brethren from LOSERVILLE have the ununique and annual opportunity to hip hop on Marta to the “Atlanta Dome” and watch some real high school football. Football provided by teams hundreds of miles SOUTH of the football mecca of Atlanta. Your AAAAA ( Lowndes ) and AAAA ( Northside Warner Robins or TCC ) will be in town for quick visits before taking state titles. Your paper should cover south GA football - when you only cover Atlanta teams that is the same as covering minor league baseball. And while I’m on a rant - - would it kill you tract house, cookie cutter, bedroom community transplants to name a high school after something that doesn’t sound like a cemetery??? Brookwood, Pebblebrook, Meadowcreek, Mill Creek, Creekside, Creekview, Parkview, Northview…. so how long before you throw up PussyWillow High ???? I guess that’s what you name a school when you have no tradition, no heritage and no sense of community.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this

Bryan: The fact remains that, yet again, TCC lost to top tier competition. We don’t wish to hear any excuses. With the exception of a very good TCC program, Region 1-AAAA is one of the state’s worst. Northside has played all of the top competition in this state. We are not going to listen to chest pumping from a program that basically has intersquad practice through JV level competition.

That region is a joke: 2007, http://www.gasports.com/?t=30&v=7&w=1&wy=2008&s=1&tm=1&class=4&region=1

2006 (every other team has a losing record), http://www.ghsfha.org/rstandings.php?gSort=6

It is bad football. End of story.

By TCC ROCKS

December 3, 2007 3:06 PM | Link to this

All them haters (Northside) ya’ll better watch our Tucker is going to beat ya’ll and you won’t even have a chance vs. us. By the way Thomas County Central has a way more storied program than Northside. By the way you don’t want to play us at the jackets nest, Pilcher is unbeatable there!!!

By AVikingfan

December 3, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this

To Camden Fan: I still have a baby blue tobogggan that some lady from St. Marys gave me in the lobby of the Omni Hotel following our 30-0 game against ya’ll in the dome a few years ago. She said we almost beat your clothes off so she gave me the toboggan. I told her if they ever beat us in the dome I’d give it back. I’ll have it with me Saturday, but I sure hope I can take it back home and put it back into my trophy case. Regardless of which of us wins, I sure hope the winner wins the next week against the North GA wine-er. Brookfan and others like him can wine and mope and moan for another year! You said you saw us and Roswell. Do You think Greg Reid should have been on that list of TOP TEN PLAYMAKERS last week? I’m anxious to see your QB play. I’ve heard he’s good.

By Flatstick

December 3, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this

Good luck this Weekend to Camden - your program and fans have a lot of class - it is great not to have to read all of the trash from some of these other so called fans that just want to put everyone down - also good luck to all of the South Ga teams - you have made to the semifinals with class. GO VIKINGS!!!!!

By UrFugginDisgusting

December 3, 2007 3:11 PM | Link to this

NorthsideOwnsGA

Ok, so both Northside’s and Thomas County Central’s success speak for themselves but dude, stfu!! You’re making Northside look bad!! You’re running your mouth as if YOU PERSONALLY led Northside to 10 consecutive titles from your 3rd to 12th grade years!! Let it go. I mean, are they even playing TCC this weekend??

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this

FACT: Thomas County Central is undefeated this season and carries a rich tradition in Georgia. Including this outstanding undefeated year, TCC has lost more games in the past 5 years (14) than Northside has lost in the past decade (12).

These are the facts! Northside is 121-12 in the past 10 seasons. TCC is 48-14. Let’s not confuse ourselves. TCC plays very, very weak competition (primarily due to geography…something they can not control). However, when Ware County was in their region, Ware County pushed TCC around and every Yellow Jacket blogger knows this is true. TCC went 4-6 in 2004, while Ware went 12-2…I repeat 4-6. Great programs do not go 4-6…EVER. By the way, TCC finished 2nd in the region that year…that is how bad the region is year in and year out.

Yes, you guys are correct. Northside doesn’t hold a candle to TCC. NHS simply blowtorch them out of the conversation.

Northside football means 12 losses in 10 years. TCC means 14 losses in 5 years. These are the facts, which can NOT be debated. It is already in the books. You can’t spin 121-12 in the past 10 years and 48-14 in the past 5 years. We all know Northside is better, sorry I mean MUCH BETTER.

By Chamblee All The Way

December 3, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this

Yes I agree, the way I worded that may have sounded confusing. But that game was all offense and it was a shootout. Gaprepfootball fan said that Stephens County outplayed Chamblee even though they did not. If they outplayed Chamblee they would not have allowed a 70 yard touchdown pass with 15 seconds left in the game to send the game into overtime. Also, is Stephens County outplayed Chamblee, then overtime should have been a breeze. Too bad Chamblee scored in two plays and then made the two point conversion easily on a halfback sweep to win the game. That is how Chamblee outplayed Stephens County. GO BULLDOGS!!

By GA Cracker

December 3, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

Todd,

Having seen both Lowndes and Camden live and in person, I have to disagree with your prediction. I would be very surprised if either team scored 21 points. (unless there were an inordinate number of turnovers)….Camden’s Defense has played as well as the 2003 championship team…Lowndes has played well, but has given up a few more points……my take is Camden 14 Lowndes 7……not much running goin on in this ball game….yards will be at a premium.

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this

To AVikingfan: Regardless of which one of us wins I hope the same. Greg Reid is an incredible runner. I haven’t seen anyone else run the ball like him. Of course he should have been on that list hands down!! We just have to remember that Todd and Maxie have to sell newspapers in Atlanta. Nobody in Atlanta cares about South GA. teams that much. Anyway I think our quarterback is pretty good. He’s pretty smart as well and has deceptive speed. I saw him outrun some cornerbacks in the Warner Robins game!!

By TCC Grad

December 3, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

My NorthsideOwnsGa: Did you just move to Ga or are you some child prodigy that was just born within the last 5 yrs? You speak of NSWR football as if it actually has some real signficate in Ga sports history. There’s a couple other posters who have chimmed in (Bryan & SD) to try and help you SEE THE LIGHT. The first step to recovery is admitting the truth that NSWR has only 1 state title. The 2nd step is realizing that it’s IMPOSSIBLE to go 42-1 over 3 yrs with only 1 state title. The #’s simply don’t add up. Now you tell, me which numbers would you rather have 5 state titles or 1 state title? How about you ask Coach Conrad Nix which chatter is sillier? And then ask him what numbers would he rather have: 121-12 over a 10 year period = 1 state title or 5 state titles. Actually, it’s really a shame to know that NSWR did all that hard work for only 1 title. And you’re actually bragging about it. Log off and do use all a favor!!

By Jaybird229

December 3, 2007 3:28 PM | Link to this

To TCC Fans: You have a very storied program during your stretch run of titles in the 90’s. So why do you continue to bring up that Northside hasn’t played anybody or has only won one state title. Northside has been a continious force for the last decade even while playing in AAAAA. TCC has not been very good over the same time span. You have two final four appearances and one state title appearance against Thomson in ‘02. Other than that, there hasn’t been much to boast or brag about. So why do you come on and talk about how you’ve won five titles and blah blah blah, yet complain if a Valdosta fan comes on and references their 23 state titles. The first thing out of your mouth is what have they done lately? And that’s exactly my point. The TCC team is having a great year, but this is the best team they’ve had since 02 and arguably this past decade. But they haven’t done anything yet in AAAA. No titles. So until they win one, I don’t see TCC fans’ points in hollering about how great and storied TCC is. We live in a what have you done for me lately society, so until they do something recent and finish the deal, the trash talk can sease. Also I don’t see why people think Northside will struggle in AAAAA. They have already proven they can win there. It’s kind of confusing to me why people think they can’t win against better competition. Any who, go South GA!!! (except TCC, sorry Jackets-Rule #1 for a Syrupmaker is you don’t root for Central regardless of whether it will effect our team or not. LOL)

By Ears can hear..Eyes can see

December 3, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this

The Walton High School Football Story regarding the brothers was something the AJC had already decided they WANTED to print and therefore if MLK had won the story line would have been inappropriate at that time. So Walton HAD to win…BY ANY MEANS NECESARY! SHAME ON YOU AJC..AND SHAME ON THE REFS THAT WERE INVOLVED IN THAT GAME! CHEATERS NEVER WIN!

By Ears can hear..Eyes can see

December 3, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this

The Walton High School Football Story regarding the brothers was something the AJC had already decided they WANTED to print and therefore if MLK had won the story line would have been inappropriate at that time. So Walton HAD to win…BY ANY MEANS NECESARY! SHAME ON YOU AJC..AND SHAME ON THE REFS THAT WERE INVOLVED IN THAT GAME! CHEATERS NEVER WIN!

By Ears can hear..Eyes can see

December 3, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this

The Walton High School Football Story regarding the brothers was something the AJC had already decided they WANTED to print and therefore if MLK had won the story line would have been inappropriate at that time. So Walton HAD to win…BY ANY MEANS NECESARY! SHAME ON YOU AJC..AND SHAME ON THE REFS THAT WERE INVOLVED IN THAT GAME! CHEATERS NEVER WIN!

By Tucker Fan

December 3, 2007 3:30 PM | Link to this

Hey NorthsideOwnsGeorgia why are you so obsessed with mentioning Marist in your blogs? They are not even in the running this year. There is no comparison of Tucker to Marist, but we have much respect for them. They are a school with about 1/3 of the population of AAAA schools and offered no excuses for the championship game last year. You didn’t know they were missing two of their starting backs on offense and their starting DB in that game did you?That’s because they offered no excuses for losing. You getting on here and bashing makes your fans look really bad. Looking forward to the game Friday and I hope I meet the real N’side fans, not the one on here bashing other teams.

By will

December 3, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this

todd, hello i would love response . walton gets redemption and camden upsets the vikes .walton vs camden at raider valley , i call it the Rich Kids vs The Readnecks . todd will it take a title to get walton the buzz all though state that the raiders deserve.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

TCC has been far from storied since the realignment, which creates questions about the accomplishments in the 1990s. TCC is a one decade wonder. Take away the 1990s from TCC and you have any run of the mill program. Northside has had state ranked teams in each of the past 3 of the 4 past decades facing nationally ranked competition like Valdosta, Warner Robins, LaGrange, and Parkview.

In the past decade, TCC has only had 8 winning seasons (in three of those seasons TCC was barely over 0.500 at 7-5 in 1998; 6-5 in 1999; and 7-5 in 2001). TCC was 4-6 just 3 years ago. Remember TCC is in a region that practically guarantees they reach the playoffs. Look at Northside’s current region with 3 teams that have been in the top 5 in the state in NHS, Westside, and Baldwin (NHS vs. Baldwin was the ESPN National Game of the Week — you will never see that with TCC’s cupcake schedule).

It is an insult to compare TCC to Northside. TCC was once a great program. Then, the state of Georgia grew and TCC had to play real teams.

TCC has lost more games in the past 5 years than Northside had lost in the past 10. How do you spin that story?

Northside 121-12 since 1998. TCC 88-36 since 1998 (and only 8 winning seasons). Oh yes, TCC in the past 5 years 48-14. Look at the deadbeat region competition these guys face. Are you kidding me? TCC is not even in the same breath as Northside.

The facts speak for themselves. What are you guys talking about storied? Valdosta HS is storied. Warner Robins HS is storied. TCC is a good little program that is going to get hammered in the Georgia Dome by Ware County. If they happen to make it past the Dome (which is highly unlikely), then you can read the Marist ‘06 story to see what will happen next to TCC. It is not a story for small children, because it was very ugly. Put them to bed before you start reading it.

By Chris Whitfield

December 3, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

James I will comment since I was there covering the game for the paper. It was one of the best high school football games that I saw in years, and I have been covering high schools for the better part of two decades. As well as both teams played, it was one of those situations where an outsider can see how it was a shame either had to lose. Great start by MLK, great comeback by Walton, great final drive and score by MLK, even better final drive and score by Walton to win it. I didn’t see any egregious errors by the officiating, and as far as racial concerns, the official that threw the defensive holding penalty on MLK during Walton’s final drive was black. It was also a great penalty for MLK since the DB would have been seriously beat if he hadn’t held since he bit on the fake. As far as the unsportsmanlike penalty that was called against MLK, you can’t make a great play and then spike the ball at midfield and not expect some sort of penalty. I know it was a great play and exciting, but the game was played on Friday, not Sunday.

countryboy funny, but there isn’t a whole lot of originality in naming your school just for where it is located (i.e., Camden County, Coffee County, Lowndes). Sort of like having a Christian school in Savannah and naming it Savannah Christian. Ooooo, wait, that is where I graduated from.

By nhs forever

December 3, 2007 3:34 PM | Link to this

To “NorthsideOwnsGA”—Enough already, you’re just fueling the fire. No one from Tucker is on here trash talking Northside. They have a great team, thrashed a good Bainbridge team and will be extremely tough to beat. We don’t need to give them and their fans extra motivation. Believe me, I hope and believe the Eagles will win also, but let’s not get carried away here!

Northside historically hasn’t played their best games in the dome (see Lowndes 1999), so let’s keep it real. Even last year beating St. Pius in the dome was tough. Tucker has a great defense, and when you have that you can compete with anyone. And our offense minus Ivory isn’t what it was 6 weeks ago. So give the opposition their due respect. Having said that, GO EAGLES!!

By Fan of all

December 3, 2007 3:37 PM | Link to this

TO: Ears can hear..Eyes can see

Are you and Lion’s Den one and the same because you sure sound like one and the same? Even if MLK won the story would have still been relevant as it was about two brothers, not the football game or did you miss that little tidbit?

By TCC Grad

December 3, 2007 3:40 PM | Link to this

Jaybird299: I wasn’t expecting hate to come from our neighbors…the Syrupmakers. That’s a shame, because I’ll be in the dome rooting for the ‘Makers this weekend.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

TCC does not have a storied history. Your current history is far from storied. TCC plays in a four team region. Northside’s region regularly has 3 or 4 team ranked in the top 5 in GA (Yes, TCC Grad Northside, Griffin, Westside-Macon, and Baldwin have regularly been ranked in the top 5).

Seriously TCC Grad, how do you explain a Warner Robins team playing in the state championship game (winning all except one of them) every year since moving down? The one team that beat a Warner Robins team, Statesboro, moved down too. Where is TCC? Where is the great Marist program? Zero state titles since playing against real competition.

Since the realignment, why hasn’t TCC’s been dominated? Explain if TCC is soooo good. Explain how schools from one town can OWN the entire state of Georgia in the AAAA classification. It is indeed OWNERSHIP. Why has the great and mighty Yellow Jacket program at TCC been so bad since the change (sinking to 4-6 in 2004)?

TCC is just a run of the mill program with little kids playing both ways. You had 6 or 7 good years. When NHS runs out of the tunnel on Friday, we will be about 100 strong. Those are the facts.

By lee champion

December 3, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

Just want to give credit to Carrollton for playing a great game against Carver last Friday. The officiating(?) left a lot to be desired and affected both teams. Great crowd saw a lot of talent on both sides.And, i was wrong, Shaw didn’t make it an all Columbus final. All us junkies only have two more games before a real long offseason!

By Raiden

December 3, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this

Wow, I wonder where all of that doom and gloom talk about South Georiga football is now? Not only do we have TWO teams in the final four YET AGAIN, but we did it after dispatching of two of the North’s best in Grayson and Roswell. Care to make any wagers on what’s gonna happen in the Dome? And before you get all upset, remember you started this weeks ago with the negative articles about how our programs were in decline. Ironically it was when you guys notched wins over the very schools that now threaten to take over AAAAA. Guess we can just chalk it up to wishful thinking on your part. GO ‘CATS! GO VIKES!!

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

Tucker Fan: I know why most Tucker fans have an obsession with Marist. You guys love their discipline and precission. Wait until you see Northside and witness great athletes with discipline (ask your region brothers, Marist). Marist is the gold standard for mediocre football in DeKalb County. Everyone in this state knows what usually happens to over-talented and overhyped DeKalb County teams in football. Whether it is Stephenson with Kregg Lumpkin and Reggie Ball or whatever guys run out of the tunnel for Tucker on Friday night.

Tucker Fan there will be no excuses coming out of Warner Robins because we don’t have to make excuses. We don’t have our starting QB, who happens to be the 2006 AAAA State Player of the Year. We make no excuses. We simply continue to run over every team in sight. Smile! You are next!

By the way, Marist could have had both starters, St. Pius’ wide receiver, and a few Tucker players last season. The result was going to be the same.

By Derrick Mahone

December 3, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

To Ears can hear..Eyes can see:

Each week during the football season, Todd Holcomb has done a story about some interesting aspect of the game. We call it the “Perspective” and it has run throughout the season. Todd was informed that Bobby Burns was coming home Friday from Iraq to surprise his brother before one of the biggest games of his life. Great storyline and that is why it was written. Regardless of who won the game, the “Perspective” was going to be done on Billy and Bobby Burns. Chris Whitfield was there to cover the game, and Todd was there to do the sidebar on the Burns brothers. As the headline appropiately stated, “For brothers, this was way more than just a game.” Stop trying to see something that just isn’t there.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 4:06 PM | Link to this

nhs forever: What are you talking about? Northside has been in the Georgia Dome four times. The first time, NHS played great (even Lowndes fans will tell you that)! We were winning 28-3 before tenative play calling and a monster performance from Lowndes’ sophomore QB caused us to fold and lose to Lowndes 31-28. Two years later, NHS hammered a verym very good Collins Hill team fro Gwinnett County, 21-7. We dominated the entire game with QB Chansi Stuckey running circles around the mean Green.

We blasted Baldwin 28-7 two years ago in the Dome in a game that was NEVER close and we easily outplayed St. Pius X, who closed the game late, last season. We were up 20-10 and had the ball on inside the 5. We missed a FG and St. Pius X came down and scored. We have controlled every game we have played in the Georgia Dome.

nhs_forever, you are either a TCC or Tucker poster or you do not really follow Eagle football. I don’t know about NHS stuggling. It is the semifinals the games are not going to be cakewalks. You have to play someone good if you are going to win State. The only time it is easy is if you have an Atlanta team, like Marist or Tucker. lol

By cj

December 3, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

TO NTH, ARE YOU SERIOUS? YOU SAY TODD JUMPED SHIP. NO HE DIDN’T. HE JUST RECOGNIZED A GOOD CARVER TEAM. IT ONLY TOOK HIM 2 YEARS. AS FAR AS THE WISH BONE, WE HAVE A GOOD COACH WHO PLAYED IN THE NFL. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT YOU ARE JUMPING SHIP, YOU WERE SINGING THE PRAISE OF CARVER AND LAGRANGE EARLIER. NOW YOU ARE A CHAMBLEE FAN. IF I WAS SITTING ON YOUR SIDE OF THE BRACKET I WOULD BE TOO. I THINK THEY ARE A GOOD TEAM AND IT WILL BE A GOOD GAME.

By BrookeFan

December 3, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

The SoGa whiners convention has begun.

For all the hype of G. Reid, a good runner behind a heckuva front line, the score nor the second half play in Friday’s game reflected domination. I’ve heard all the tales about the first half stats - except the score was only 21-14. And Reid learned that “defender jump” from Roswell’s A. Daniel who “hurdled” (much better form) a Peachtree Ridge defender in last year’s AAAAA final on his way to a TD. Immitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

RHS coaching staff made nice adjustments in the second half to limit scoring by LHS to one more TD & a FG. Roswell had opportunities in the 4th quarter to tie the game when it was 28-21. Give LHS defense a gold star - they stopped RHS when it mattered.

You still have two games to go Whinersville.

You whiners may begin again.

By GHSA Needs to Get Fair With Camden

December 3, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this

I’m a north Georgia fan but have always liked Camden County’s style of displined play. The issue with Camden is they play in a AAAA region since they are the only true AAAAA sized school in the region. This basically hands them a #1 seed each year and a virtual pass to the third round. This also sets them up for home-field advantage and except for the dome they may never have to play an out of town game. They route the AAAA sized teams in 3AAAAA so their starters are benched for a significant number of minutes during the season. This leads to Camden unfairly being able to add depth by back-ups getting more than usual amount of playing time. This also limits the opportunities for their starters to get beat-up and injuried during the season. The undefeated seasons that Camden County often puts together should have an * to indicate they played a AAAA region schedule. One resolution is to not allow a team that only competes against teams in their region, that are actually classification(s) lower than what they should be, not be allowed a number 1 seed. How is this fair to the other seven region’s #2, #3 or even #4 seeds that have played a true AAAAA region schedule? If Camden does not win their region and a AAAA sized school does then that AAAA sized school should get a 1 seed but if Camden wins their region they should only be given a 2 seed (at best). GHSA would then have to devise a method to determine which other region would get the 1 seed given up by region 3. Before some of you response, I realize that a 1 seed does not guarantee success in the play-offs but it sure helps when it determines home-field advantage.

PS. I’m pulling for Camden to defeat Lowndes.

By Jackson

December 3, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

Boy, people in Georgia sure take their high school football seriously. We recently moved to Grayson from Lindenhurst, IL and we were just happy to find a great academic school who just happened to have a decent football team that we could root for. Lighten up, it’s only a game when it’s all said and done.

By At the Game

December 3, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this

Walton High School & the Cobb County Referees spell the word “Defeat” more like “We Cheat”. That they did!

North Gwinnett spells the word “Defeat” more like “We Beat”. This they will do!

It never pays to interfere. This is a horrible lesson to teach these young men. Just let the athletes play ball.

MLK, the referees gave Walton their 1st touchdown, they did not earn it fairly. There were also questionable calls throughout the game that were in Walton’s favor.

Lesson to be learned: Life is not always fair.

By NHS eagle fan

December 3, 2007 4:17 PM | Link to this

NorthsideOwnsGA the Northside Eagles have a suprise in store for Tucker. Just you wait and see what it will be. We have beat TCC before and it will happen again that is if they make it to the finals. The NSWR Eagle have blue running throught them. GO BIG BLUE WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!!!!!!!!!

By lee champion

December 3, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

Hey Jackson, go to the dome this weekend. Ain’t no game, its the REAL DEAL. GA high school football may be as good as it gets!

By Reeze

December 3, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

NorthsideownsGA……….Chill out man , being an eagle fan myself I’m with you,but it is foolish for you to state that Tucker is weak and poorly coached.You need only to check out the game film on them to see what i mean,they don’t have many holes on either side……..Granted ,no team in the state has had a better run than our eagles the past few years or so,but we’re about to face a squad that is well capable of beating us……..Their defense is the only defense in the state clearly equal to ours……..Offensively,I think we have better players at position,but they have more weapons at position, with more speed……In my opinion this is our toughest challenge since the 2004 WR Demons squad……….So NS owns GA get ready for a thriller friday,show respect to the Tucker players, Coaching staff and fans, they’ve earned and deserve it.

By BrookeFan

December 3, 2007 4:34 PM | Link to this

Jackson

Sorry about your oppressed childhood in the North. Hopefully, some good football at Grayson will help ease the truamatic memories of football deprivation in Illinois.

By Viking

December 3, 2007 4:37 PM | Link to this

Todd Again, I compliment you on answering with grace when some of the folks who write here use third grade name calling to express their “opinion” of some of your choices.
I must however, agree with ALL on the point of how the AJC covers the great teams of SOUTH Georgia. Lowndes defeated a great Roswell team last week, and we were fortunate to do so. But, just as in the last 14 weeks of football, hardly anything is written about us or Camden.
No, I DON’T think it is because you root for the Atlanta teams. As a matter of fact, you have picked us to win a number of times. But can’t somebody just admit that the coverage is simply a matter of money? AJC simply responds to readership, and our readership is not what the Atlanta area is…Why drive 4 hours to cover a team like Lowndes when you can drive across town and cover a team that sells papers. If someone would just see it for what it is, you wouldn’t get all this junk thrown at you in blogs. Again - I LIKE your writing. See you Saturday night? Camden fans Y’all had better stop that poor-mouthing about playing us…(-: You are beginning to sound like Vince Dooley used to sound. We DO believe we have an even better team than our 2004 and 2005 championship teams, but we also know you guys have a great team also. See ya there.

By Tucker over Northside

December 3, 2007 4:38 PM | Link to this

NorthsideownsGA-

Why do you have the nerve to keep bringing Marist into all of your comments. You are making yourself look like and idiot and in ammature *sshole. You just have bad sportsmanship and do not know what your talking about. You have probably never even played football in your life. You are just their to be there b/c your team has been winning. Marist should only be classified in AA first of all and they rarely have talent, it is all the coaching and play calls. Marist never talks bad about others and they commend every team that they play. Stop acting like you know what is going on and just SHUT UP! You are the most annoying person on here and you do not even know your facts. Tucker is going to stomp you and you don’t know what your in for. Dekalb football is stronger than you think, and again that is because you do not know anything except for the team you say that your a fan of which your probably not.

By Bryan

December 3, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this

NorthsideownsGa

Pretty sure TCC went 2-2 with Ware, TCC always plays 2 AAAAA teams every year(Lowndes, Coffee, Tift etc.) and you probably never played a down.

By Reeze

December 3, 2007 4:42 PM | Link to this

NSownsGa……..The blue side just broke out…You know that Nix and his staff over the years has a knack for shutting down explosive players and offenses and exposing the weakness in defenses.An eye has been on Tucker all season long…..we’ll be prepared for them friday,just as they will for us………..it’ll be tough,but we’ll pull out a close win.

By TCC2001

December 3, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Dude whos a cairo fan, yall suck. Been there done that, its a good rivalry and its cease not sease.As for our region if its that bad petition the GHSA so so those of you who say its weak can make it stronger so we can beat the crap out of yall every year.And i dont care what you people have to say about us jacket fans we are still here to stay. And my God will you please stop with the Northside is the best ever crap. we have had plenty of great teams and we never said we were the best ever.Parkview never acted that way representing our state when they had their stretch.with all this talk i seriously doubt yall will win.Probably wont even make it past tucker.

By TCC2001

December 3, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this

Dude whos a cairo fan, yall suck. Been there done that, its a good rivalry and its cease not sease.As for our region if its that bad petition the GHSA so so those of you who say its weak can make it stronger so we can beat the crap out of yall every year.And i dont care what you people have to say about us jacket fans we are still here to stay. And my God will you please stop with the Northside is the best ever crap. we have had plenty of great teams and we never said we were the best ever.Parkview never acted that way representing our state when they had their stretch.with all this talk i seriously doubt yall will win.Probably wont even make it past tucker.

By TCC91

December 3, 2007 4:53 PM | Link to this

I can’t wait to see the games this weekend. I’ll be camped out both days…especially at 6 and 9 on Fri.

As for officiating, don’t sit back and talk about HS refs. There are more than enough opportunities for everyone to make a difference in these games. If you have all the answers from the stands/bleachers then come on down on the field and help us out. We don’t make enough money to even pay for the gas it takes to get to some of these places. Think about how many High Schools open in GA every year and start playing varsity ball. Do you actually think that many officials are joining each year? Matter of fact, refs are moving onto college and youth ball. Yes, youth ball pays much more in a day than HS ball. Give it a try before you knock it.

By To Jackson

December 3, 2007 4:55 PM | Link to this

Jackson, If you haven’t noticed things are done a little different in Georgia than Illinois. There are not many states that compare with Georgia when it comes to high school football but if you think football is crazy here then your next move needs to be to Texas. They know how to play high school football out there and the UIL (Texas’ version of GHSA) provides a play-off format that is fair and even to all teams; none of this home-field advantage crap that Georgia has. So when you win a state championship out there it means something. You won because you were the best team instead of the best HOME team. We do however get excited here in Georgia when during the 4th round 20 teams get to go to the Georgia Dome…wow. In Texas high schools are playing at Texas Stadium, AlamoDome, Astrodome and a number of college stadiums EACH round of the playoffs because they play neutral field. In this case bigger is better. Wake up Georgia and join the 21st century and put the teams on a level play-off playing field for each round.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 4:58 PM | Link to this

Reeze, don’t most NHS posters say the same thing. Sometimes I wonder if any of these bloggers that post, NSWR, are real Northside graduates.

I heard the same thing coming from everyone’s mouth about the games last year. The Habersham Central game was going to be close. This year’s Rome game was going to be tough. I am not buying it. Northside is going to crush Tucker. We are much better than teams like Booker T. Washington HS and Benjamin E. Mays HS.

By Jaybird229

December 3, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

To TCC Grad: Preciate the love toward the Syrupmakers. Too bad I can’t return the favor. Maybe it’s been the years of hearing how great TCC was or how TCC fans were making hotel reservations in Atlanta in March. Whatever the reason, true Syrupmakers can’t stand Yellow Jackets. They give us a can of Raid when we’re infants so we can practice spraying those suckers. Hey don’t blame me, blame this football crazy South GA. I’m pretty sure the hatred is returned from your end except for the few people like yourself. Go Makers….and Gators. LOL

By jaybo

December 3, 2007 5:02 PM | Link to this

Hey NS fan, the who claims NS….Ga—I refuse to even type that bogus name you call yourself, but you know who I’m talking to. Boy, I’ve tried to be silent and stay out of this between you and TCC grad. Hey man, let me go ahead and tell you that you’re a JOKE!!! I was taught from child that you don’t ever have to put another man down inorder to make yourself look good. That’s exactly what you’re doing dude-You are real weak and I bet you are soft too and could be easily punked in person!!!! Northside is good and I can readily admit that. My boy NSHS fan is right-focus on this year. Its about championships my friend-not trips to the finals, not runnerups, not trips to the dome, not your record the last 10 years, not being ranked in USA Today—none of that nonsense!!! who gives a sht about that but you! It doesn’t matter that TCC’S championships were in AAA, you cannot discredit that one bit. Like it or not that is championship tradition! Oh yea, don’t go responding with all you NS stats and sht, we don’t care how much NS history you know. Fans like you want so badly for NS to have that history and championship tradition connected to its name, but the fact that you have to keep stating stats and crap just further validates that NS aint there yet as it relates to championship pedigree!! Although TCC’S last of 5 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES was in 1997 and was in AAA(you say), I bet every real highschool football around Ga and the southeast know about us!!Finally, you make me wish like hell that NS would lose because of your arrogance. Respect the other teams sissy! I believe in my YELLOW JACKETS wholeheartedly, but I know that we are not the only good team left. You are setting yourself up to really look stupid on the blog with your craziness!!!!!!

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 5:06 PM | Link to this

Bryan: I have been on the field when Northside beat Lowndes County. For a matter of fact, we ran up the score 40-6. As for your exaggerating about TCC, the Yellow Jackets have not played Lowndes County in years. By the way, Northside is 5-1 versus Lowndes dating back to 1966. The one win the Vikings had over Northside was a game that we choked away a 28-3 halftime lead.

Bryan, you are going to have to dig deeper in the bag of great Georgia programs to talk trash to a Northside fan. Teams like TCC and Lowndes will get you nowhere fast!

Bryan any predictions about the Northside-Tucker game. Tucker is the last best hope for any Atlanta state championship. Are you prepared to jump on the Tucker bandwagon? Amazing an area (Atlanta) with so many schools, yet so few participants in the Georgia Dome. To think that th AJC foolishly proclaimed that football was dead South GA. Look who came from the grave.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 5:12 PM | Link to this

Viking: I agree. The AJC must answer to its readers, who do not live in Middle of South GA. There are over 5 million metro Atlantans. If you lived in Atlanta, you would want to hear about the local school. Of course, at some point in your life you would come to the conclusion that programs outside of metro Atlanta are better. Still, it is the responsibility of the media to make it look like something that it is not (like the Northside-Tucker game being competitive). You are the media. It is your job to lie and sell papers.

Todd can not jock programs like Camden and Lowndes too hard. It will disappoint the millions of people who read the AJC, most of which live in metro Atlanta. Let Todd sell the dream. The Dome is usually the weekend that Atlanta teams wake up from the dream, in the middle of the nightmare which is Middle or South GA football.

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

To Viking: If you have a team as good as 2004 and 2005 then it’s not poor mouthing is it?? Who challenged your team in those two years? No one really. lol. We’ll see you on Saturday

By TCC Fan

December 3, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

To Northsidedoes not ownGA: You are truly ignorant. If yall beat Tucker and TCC plays their A game and beats Ware, yall will get to face TCC. This years TCC is on of the best if not the best in TCC’s history. TCC is not worried about NSWR nor Tucker, all their focous is on Ware. TCC is going to show the state just how for real they are this friday. Buddy when it is all said and done you will know that TCC is for real.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this

Are you really proclaiming that football fans across Georgia do not know about Northside? Are you serious? There are more people that know about two football programs in Warner Robins than Georgians that can even identify the location of Thomasville, GA on a map of the state (you know done hidden in the left corner). Stop lying to yourself, Jaybo.

When I started at the University of Georgia, the first question I got when I said I was from Warner Robins is the following: “Did you go to Warner Robins or Northside?” Sports Illustrated recently rated the Northside-Warner Robins game the 8th best high school rivalry in America. That TCC-Lee County game just doesn’t draw that kind of attention. There are only 4 teams in your region and you are talking trash Jaybo.

If you are going to jump into the conversation, tell us why TCC has had so many 0.500 or near 0.500 or in the case of the 2004 campaign a sub 0.500 season. How does a premiere program go 0.500 in your relatively weak region. Do you think 2-2 against Ware is something to brag about?

I made a statement to a Lowndes blogger that Northside is 5-1 against the Vikings. That is a statement. You said, we are 2-2 against Ware. So what! You boys at TCC love 0.500, don’t you?

By Jaybird229

December 3, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

To Dude who’s a TCC Grad from 2001, I disagree about TCC fans being here to stay. I remember so well last year when I went to the TCC-Westside Macon game in the first round. Never have I seen such a bunch of bandwagon fans. That whole week all I heard from “so called Central Fans” was how you were going to LOSE!!! How last year’s team wasn’t that good and you would be lucky to make it past Westside. That was from your own fans’ mouths. Westside brought about 400-500 fans to the game and they had twice the intensity of Central’s fans. Now this year, everybody and their mama is talking about how your going to run through every team you play and the D Train and how this year’s team is as good as the ‘97 team. Whatever!! It’s become redundant and also has shown proof that a lot of you so called “Jacket Fans” are pretenders. True fans don’t put TCC flags on their cars when their winning, but they put them on from season start to season end. You may be a true Jacket fan, but many of your comrades aren’t. It’s easy to jump on the bandwagon now, but TCC hasn’t been hooping and hollering like this since the nineties. By the way, Cairo fans feel the same way you feel about us. Don’t let anyone tell you different.

By TCC Grad

December 3, 2007 5:30 PM | Link to this

Glad to see the TCC folks are on the board providing some support for the Jackets. NorthsideownsGa was nauseating, so I needed to take a break. NorthsideownsGa, it’s a shame when your own folks are on the board telling you to shut up. Your hands are obviously typing faster than your brain can think. That’s my victory in itself.

To Jaybird229: I can understand your hate. Cairo has always been overshadowed by TCC. It’s like the Clippers and the Lakers. However, I see Cairo as our little brothers and have take the high road when dealing when our sibilings. Go Syrupmaids…I meant ‘Makers!!

By mistermak

December 3, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

To Viking:

I havn’t seen any poor mouthing yet about Lowdnes from a Camden Fan. Are you trying to get something started? We have a great deal of respect for ya’ll. We know it will be a tough game and we are looking foward to it. We havn’t forgot about the whipping you gave us in 04. Cya on Saturday and we will bring the noise!!!

By Northside owns GA is a JOKE

December 3, 2007 5:35 PM | Link to this

HAHAHAHAHAH…started at the University of Georgia. You are such a joke and a loser! Stop kidding yourself. If you were honestly that athletic to play in college you would most likely know more about high school football than you do. Your probably the nerdy kid at Northside who has no friends and just gets on here to let your steam out after school each day. Stop kidding youself and stop lying. You don’t know what your talking about and you are all talk.

By True Viking

December 3, 2007 5:38 PM | Link to this

Just a little something for the Northern schools to think about next year. Region 1-AAAAA Lowndes, Northside Warner Robins, Valdosta, and Tifton

4 young playoff teams this year that will be back next year and all in separate brackets. Can everyone see a totally southern championship next year and many more after that.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 3, 2007 5:38 PM | Link to this

Tucker over Northside: Tucker is just like every other supposedly good DeKalb team whether it be MLK, Marist, Stephenson, or Southwest DeKalb. At the end of the day, you are hyped by the AJC and rarely live up to the hype. If DeKalb football is so good, tell me some good things about DeKalb football.

For every DeKalb football accomplishment you give (yes, you can have the entire county…Georgia’s 3rd of 4th largest in population)…I will give you an equal or greater football accomplishment for my hometown.

You got it? You give me one great accomplishment for any school in DeKalb and I will match it with the on-the-field accomplishments of my hometown teams. By the way, Warner Robins is a small military town.

OK, I will start. In 2006, Northside HS of Warner Robins defeated DeKalb County’s Marist School 31-6 in the State Championship. That was easy. Your turn.

By E L Young

December 3, 2007 5:40 PM | Link to this

GO SOUTHG GA!!!!!!

By Tucker over Northside

December 3, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

Marist beats Statesboro 21-7 in 2003 the win the State Championship. Yes…thats right…a AA team wins the AAAA State Championship. Enough said. And marist has been to the state playoffs for over 20 straight years. Oh and by the way…Marist was ranked 15 in SI’s top High School Sports Programs. What was Northside ranked? Oh right, they weren’t

By Jaybird229

December 3, 2007 6:00 PM | Link to this

To TCC Grad: LOL. That was pretty good, but I don’t think we feel overshadowed by TCC. Actually during your championship streak, Cairo actually overshadowed TCC a few of those years. But do you really believe that this year’s team is the best in TCC’s history. That’s humorous in itself. I might not like TCC, but I know football. And this year’s team ain’t even close to some your teams in the past expecially 97. But I guess ya’ll forgot about that team since it has been over a decade since you were actually relevant in the state picture minus 2002. But since we’re sharing grins, I hope TCC fans can smile after Dec. 15, cause this season’s gonna end just like 2002, except Thomson won’t be ending your season. That pleasure will go to Northside or Tucker.

By Observer

December 3, 2007 6:02 PM | Link to this

NS-owns_GA: NS has not seen a back feild like TCC’s back feild this year. If yall beat Tucker you will get to see it. TCC’s back feild is the best I have seen in 35 years of watching high school football. Their offense line is very good also.

To: Todd Holcomb please tell this guy what AJC’s reporter that was at the TCC game against EP said about TCC’s team this year and their running game.

By jaybo

December 3, 2007 6:04 PM | Link to this

Hey dude—you know who, this is my final response to you because I refuse to even dignify your ignorance! There you go with your stats sht. I noticed you didn’t even respond to the deeper comments in my post—“putting others down inorder….” Why are you so concerned about TCC, hanh? You don’t play us this week, you play Tucker. Oh, but you are aware that TCC is in the final four—and that name immediately draws attention doesn’t it!!!! So you’ve got to spend time telling people about how great NS is. When you’re really great, Mr. tissue paper soft, you don’t have to say it yourself, but others will say it for you!!! No doubt, I’m done wasting my time with you. But before I leave, let me tell you again that you can be punked!!! I can just tell by the tone of your blogg that you’re not a hard-core, rough neck—-You’re a soft weak azz that needs to chill the hell out!!!

By BC4TCC

December 3, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

Hey Northsideownsga. Screw you guy! You are an ignorant, arrogant, jerk off! TCC fans have more dignity(look it up so you will know what it means)and respect for possible future opponents than to get on here and trash talk another highly successful program. So, just keep crowing and the jackets will just continue to do what they have done all year. Dominate their opponents!

P.S. Hey Cairo fan hating on TCC, SCOREBOARD BABY!!!!!

By NTH Trojans

December 3, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

cj,

My comment about Carver being Todds’ horse is a reflection on how many times he changes favorites in the course of a season. First it was Hart Co, then it was LaGrange and Carrollton, then Carver. It was not a knock on Carver. You are one of the few bloggers who don’t talk a lot of smack, and actually think that there are good football teams outside of South Ga. As for as facing Carver in the finals, I’d love to see it happen. But if we won and Chamblee won, then we gat home field, so it’s a win/win for me either way. I either get the matchup that I’ve been wanting to see all year (North Hall vs Carver) or we get home field. But first of all, we will have to beat a tough Cairo team. I saw the highlights of Carver on LG’s website, and they are by far the most talented team that I have seen this year, but anyone can be beat. One more thing, you don’t seem to have the S. Ga/ Metro Atl bias, you are loyal to 2AAA, but that’s normal. I try not to have that bias, North Hall is in NE Ga, so someone dogging Metro Atl doesn’t pertain to us anyway.

By North vs South

December 3, 2007 6:21 PM | Link to this

I’ve lived and enjoyed high school football in 5 states over the last 35 years. The Georgia ‘north vs south’ discussions are the dumbest and least intellectual topics I have ever witnessed. Most of it seems to begin in south Georgia. Is there nothing else to do down there? From what I’ve witnessed in the last 10 years here is Georgia high school football is above some states where I have lived but still well below the Texas and Florida quality. So until you’re the best state in the nation for high school football, stop this childish north vs south debate and work on being the best. No one with an IQ above 80 cares.

By BC4TCC

December 3, 2007 6:32 PM | Link to this

hey north vs. south. Thanks for sharing your IQ numders with us!!!!

By BC4TCC

December 3, 2007 6:32 PM | Link to this

hey north vs. south. Thanks for sharing your IQ numbers with us!!!!

By D.S.G.B.

December 3, 2007 6:36 PM | Link to this

To all the Syrupmaker haters eat a biscuit and pour some syrup on it. Todd who did Carver (ATL) play to be undefeated. We had the B-team in after half-time. Go Maker’s

By Parkviewfan

December 3, 2007 6:44 PM | Link to this

TO ALL NORTH GA FANS: You can not say that South Ga football is bad, check the facts over the last 5 years: State Champs: 2003- Camden County- SOUTH 2004- Lowndes- SOUTH 2005- Lowndes- SOUTH 2006- Roswell & Ridge 2007- Camden and Lowndes are threating to win again.

LETS NOT FORGET ABOUT CHARLTON WHO HAS WON LIKE 4 OR 5 IN THE LAST 7 YEARS.

So in the last 5 years the south has been most dominate.

By Get him Jaybo

December 3, 2007 6:45 PM | Link to this

Put him in his place

By GA Cracker

December 3, 2007 6:50 PM | Link to this

TO NORTHSIDE OWNS GA

I am glad that you have such a command of all of the facts and figures regarding Northside….you must have been a NY Yankee fan in a prior life…..speaking of life….you really need to look into getting one….who cares about the past….it’s over and done with….by the way….Camden beat Warner Robbins earlier this year (so did most of the people on their schedule)so be careful about using the word NEVER

If you want to talk about storied traditions in the State of Georgia (and not being indigenous to Georgia…that means I was not born here…and having watched prep football in about 15 states)most people have never even heard of Warner Robbins or Northside….they have, however, heard of a sleeply little place called Valdosta…..just a few State Championships residing down there.

Good Luck to all on Friday and Saturday…travel safe

By To Todd Holcomb:

December 3, 2007 6:53 PM | Link to this

Todd: What did yalls reporter at the TCC VS EP game friday think about TCC?

By Jaybird229

December 3, 2007 6:55 PM | Link to this

To Jaybo: Calm down man. You sound very perturbed. TCC will have it’s chance to quiet it’s critics including me.

To BC4TCC: HuH? You say TCC fans have more class, but you call the guy “an ignorant, arrogant, j*******” and I forgot the go screw yourself part. Yeah that’s real classy!!

To Observor: You couldn’t have been watching football for 35 years and if you have, you must have been dozing off in between quarters to make a statement like that. The best backfied you’ve seen in 35 years? They’re not even the best backfield in TCC history. TCC fans do you remember Leonard Guyton, Joe Burns, and Smokey Robinson? They helped account for three of those state titles that you brag about against better competition regular season-wise. And please will you stop using Observor and change it to TCC Fan #8435 cause you know you’re a Central Fan. Stop acting like your a random football watcher. You’ve been living in Ocklocknee for forty years and gone to every Central game since you were three. Just admit it.

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 7:05 PM | Link to this

To North vs. South: It’s actually comments like that that spark up the whole rivalry. Most of it seems to begin in south Georgia. Is there nothing else to do down there? You’re feeding the fire hypocrite!!

By TCC Fan

December 3, 2007 7:09 PM | Link to this

Football Game Preview Ware County Gators vs Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets Fri, 12/07/07 9:00 PM

Home Visitor This Year Recent Games This Year Region 3-AAAA Region Record 8-1, 0.889 Overall Record 11-2, 0.846 Tot Points Scored 295 Avg Points/Game 22.7 Tot Points Allowed 120 Avg Points/Game 9.2 Date Winner Score 10/28/05 Thomas County Central 40-35 10/29/04 Ware County 38-20 11/14/03 Ware County 36-34 11/15/02 Thomas County Central 31-28 Region 1-AAAA Region Record 3-0, 1.000 Overall Record 13-0, 1.000 Tot Points Scored 532 Avg Points/Game 40.9 Tot Points Allowed 187 Avg Points/Game 14.4

By graysonfootball08'

December 3, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this

well ima put it simple like this….. north ga is way better than south Ga. but camden co, is gunna win state. if they could beat grayson then they can beat anyone. and thats that. and viking fans, ya boi greg reid is finna get shut down by that crucial camden D.

By graysonfootball08'

December 3, 2007 7:21 PM | Link to this

well ima put it simple like this….. north ga is way better than south Ga. but camden co, is gunna win state. if they could beat grayson then they can beat anyone. and thats that. and viking fans, ya boi greg reid is finna get shut down by that crucial camden D.

By Derrick Mahone

December 3, 2007 7:23 PM | Link to this

Whenever you all can break from your passionate North vs. South debate, check out Todd Holcomb’s all-Dome team:

http://www.ajc.com/highschool/content/sports/highschool/stories/2007/12/03/alldome_1204.html

By Observer

December 3, 2007 7:26 PM | Link to this

Jaybird229 from Cairo you are just jealous that TCC always beats Cairo and thats why you do not like TCC. It is funny that some one that does not like TCC so much knows who the back feild was on the 97 team. Actually buddy I am 55 which is not that old. The 97 teams back feild was very good. #40 Smiley has broke every one of Joe Burns records except 1 which is total yards. Leonard was a very good QB, he is no where near the athlete TCC’s qb is this year. On top of that Leonard is the qb coach this year coaching #1, so you have a athletic and smart qb compared to a smart some what athletic Leonard Guyton. I am not from Ocklocknee, I live in Valdosta. I enjoy watching TCC because I like to see a smash mouth running team.

By eagle

December 3, 2007 7:29 PM | Link to this

What are the chances of the NSWR starting quarter back will be back to play the last two games?

By football fan

December 3, 2007 7:30 PM | Link to this

I am getting sick of this. Walton won, fair and square. There were bad calls, but against [or not against] both teams. MLK held 7 times, but was only called on it twice. The race card is just an excuse. It’s not like Walton is all white anyway. What about JJ Jackson and Robert Harrison? Just accept the fact that you lost to a better team. Walton’s stats were better, also. They scored more points per game than MLK did, and also let the other teams have less points per game.

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 7:30 PM | Link to this

To graysonfootball08: Are you trying to pay Camden a compliment or upset Lowndes? lol

By ColdHardTruth

December 3, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this

Hey Parkview Fan…you need to give your self some credit!!!…The AAAAA Classification has only been in existence since 2000…during that time North Ga. has a 4-3 record over South Ga. in the State Championship games e.g. 2000, 20001 & 2002 won by Parkview; 2003 Camden County; 2004, 2005 Lowndes County & 2006 Roswell/P’tree Ridge. I attended the Lowndes v. Roswell game Friday nite. If you love High School Football you will love the Concrete Palace… Everything about Valdosta smells like Football. I was very impressed with Lowndes, their Coaches and fans. There is a reason they are 2 time State Champions in the last 3 years. North Ga. Football has benefitted from experiences like Roswell’s last Friday. Ever since Brookwood broke the ice v. Valdosta in 1996, programs in North Ga. and Metro Atlanta in particular have realized what it takes to compete. You need quality Athletes, excellent Coaching and 1st class Facilities. Kudos to Lowndes, Camden, Walton and North Gwinnett this weekend. It will be a helluva a ride.

By who knows

December 3, 2007 7:35 PM | Link to this

Here goes that grayson08’ again. I think that I speak for most of the people on this blog. Since Grayson is not in the playoffs anymore I think that he should not be allowed on this. With that said the best game this week in my opinion is Lowndes vs. Camden. Two of the best that South Ga has to offer in front of thousands of people throughout the state. Most of the writers in Atlanta have not seen these two teams play except when they go to the DOME so it is hard for them to say exactly how good they are this year.
To will the 5A state championship game will not be held in Walton or North Gwinnet because NG is a number 2 seed and both Camden and Lowndes are number 1 seeds and walton does not have the proper facilities to host a game of that magnitude. I wish good luck to all the teams that are still alive in the playoffs.
Everyone should watch GBB Saturday at 9 or go to the dome and see the game of the year. God bless to all.

By NSHS FAN

December 3, 2007 7:40 PM | Link to this

To All: The more I listen to: “Northside-Owns_Ga.” I believe this guy is a fake. He is using data from some source to boaster Tucker and TCC hate for NSWR. He wants to motivate these teams and fans to totally dispise us. If you notice he just recently showed up on the blog. So, to Tucker and TCC bloggers accept good dialog and clean fun as we have been exchanging. Don’t answer this guy!

By BC4TCC

December 3, 2007 7:49 PM | Link to this

If Cairo fan could read, i said we wouldn’t talk trash about a possoble future opponent, not some ignorant a-hole posting random madness on a blog….so screw you too ignorant a-hole from Cairo!!!!!

By CCHS

December 3, 2007 7:55 PM | Link to this

Good luck to Coach Franklin Stephens up there in Tucker.

With that said, this Saturday night is going to be very interesting. The last time that Camden met Lowndes was in fact in the dome in 2004 where Lowndes put a whoppin on them Wildcats, but this year is going to be different. One because in 2004 Camden didnt have the right mind set after winning it all in 2003 and two because Lowndes had a very solid team that year. This weekend all of the Atl. writers and football fans will see how good these two schools really are and how many fans that both will bring. GO CAMDEN!!!!

By Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 8:03 PM | Link to this

To who knows: Concerning the venue for the championship game are you sure? I hope that that is the case either way but I remember in 2003 where Camden was a number one seed and Valdosta was not. We still ended up playing in Valdosta. Can’t count my chickens before they are hatched though.

By yo

December 3, 2007 8:20 PM | Link to this

NorthsideOwnsGA call it what you want. You can keep the 5.5 and I’ll take the .5. It makes one less broken hearted. In fact the .5 makes a fella proud. Ha! Ha! Your posts make me think that NSHS is much like the Atlanta Braves. All those wins and very little championships to show for it. You need to listen to your TCC homeboys. Its all about the championships. Something you are new to and until you win another win we’ll just call that one luck.

By yo

December 3, 2007 8:27 PM | Link to this

bedroom community transplants to name a high school after something that doesn’t sound like a cemetery??? Brookwood, Pebblebrook, Meadowcreek, Mill Creek, Creekside, Creekview, Parkview, Northview Country Boy now that was funny. Might be a reason they named them after cemetaries. They need a good burial ground after playing the South.

By camdens#1fan-lamar

December 3, 2007 8:29 PM | Link to this

to VIKING and CAMDEN FAN.

calm down, dont talk any trash cause all you have to say is that we both have good teams and it WILL be a real good game. I SURE HOPE LOUNDES IS READY AND I SURE HOPE THAT CAMDEN IS READY ALSO CAUSE ITS GOING TO BE HELL ON THAT FIELD. OH YEAH

WE JUST WANT LOUNDES TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE GONNA HAVE TO BLEED TO BEAT CAMDEN THIS TIME. BUT WITH ALL THAT SAID, … GOOD LUCK TO BOTH TEAMS. GO CAMDEN GO!!!

By Steven Conner/ Camden Fan

December 3, 2007 8:33 PM | Link to this

Why does everyone worry about where the best football is played in the State? The AJC will certainly cover metro Atlanta Teams more; however, I have never seem media coverage win football games. Heck, I think it helps our Wildcats when they are not picked to win or not ranked in the polls. All that matters is how the team plays when the game starts. I am certain Lowndes is a great team. We give Lowndes our upmost respect;however, I also believe the Wildcats are a great football team.I hope we have a great High School Football game this Saturday Night. I am certain class will be exhibited by both teams. Good luck Lowndes. Camden, continue to play hard, show class and eveything else will take care of itself. Go Cats Go. I look forward to ANOTHER GREAT SOUTH GEORGIA FOOTBALL GAME.ALSO GOOD LUCK TO TUCKER AND FRANKLIN STEPHENS.

By Eagle Fan

December 3, 2007 8:33 PM | Link to this

As a Northside fan, I do wish NorthsideOwnsGeorgia would stop with all the trash talk. Northside has had an incredible run these past few years and is now one of the elite programs in the state; however, they only have 1 state title. If they win it again this year, then they earn the right to talk about being a dominant program. In OwnsGeorgia’s defense, Northside is 42-1 over the past three seasons, including this one: 2005: 14-1, 2006: 15-0, 2007: 13-0. Do the math. It adds up. But all of it means nothing without another state championship.

By donniebrasecoe

December 3, 2007 8:39 PM | Link to this

Perry is the best team in Houston County!!!!

By camdens#1fan-lamar

December 3, 2007 8:51 PM | Link to this

to: NORTHvs.SOUTH. YOU NEED TO LEAVE THIS BLOG NO NO YOU NEED TO LEAVE GEORGIA AND GO BACK WHERE YOU CAME FROM. I HAVE AN IQ WELL OVER 80. AND GUESS WHAT… I CARE YOU IDIOT. I DONT THINK YOU HAVE AN IQ OVER 80 BECAUSE YOU JUST POSTED A BLOG ABOUT THE SITUATION, SO THAT MEANS YOU CARE. IF YOU LOVE HS FOOTBALL LIKE I LOVE HS FOOTBALL THEN YOU CARE LIKE I DO SO SHUT UP AND LEAVE US ALONE. ANYWAYS… GRAYSONFOOTBALL08 REALLY NEEDS TO STOP TALKING TRASH TO LOUNDES. WE ARE NOT TRYING TO START ANYTHING WITH THEM. THEY ARE WELL RESPECTED BY CAMDEN. BESIDES… WE SHOW YOU WHAT WE WILL DO, NOT SAY IT.

By yo

December 3, 2007 8:51 PM | Link to this

We DO believe we have an even better team than our 2004 and 2005 championship teams Viking, I’m not to confidant on that statement yet. I hope you are right. In 2004 and 2005 I was 100% sure at the “beginning” of the season we would win state both years. I’m not even 90% sure with only 2 games to go in this season. But!!! I am becoming more and more confidant as the season goes along. In the last 3 ball games our offense has finally hit its stride and if they keep that up, then its over. Lowndes wins. The key? You’ve heard it before. Its all about the turnovers. Especially true with Lowndes.

By CamWildcatFan

December 3, 2007 8:56 PM | Link to this

You Atlanta journalists keep picking against Camden, yet they keep on winning. Keep it up!!

By Hambone

December 3, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this

I am a Cairo Grad I played for Cairo and was a three year varsity letter. I played against Joe, Smokey and Leonard along with newkirk and the rest of those elite 90’s teams. One the field we were bitter rivals that hit one another in the mouth. As far as off the field I always found myself rooting for TCC and Thomasville. What is with all the grade school trash talking between south GA teams. We are rivals ever fall but no longer at playoff time. I for one really wanted to see a Cairo Bainbridge TCC Thomasville Lowndes and Ware group all make the semi’s throw in a Early County and we have hwy 84 back on its football map. In the end its all about the coaches and athletes representing there school. The more we win the more attention the area gets the more of these athletes have the opportunity to get scholarships to enhance there education. Come on South GA fans show what your true colors are and lets give our southern athletes the real home field advantage. I know from experience the fans help the athletes get to another level and sometimes thats the difference in a close win or a close lose.

By slalom1

December 3, 2007 8:57 PM | Link to this

“Yo”, You are on a tear tonight! Must have doubled up on the geritol. This is the “Yo” that we have all come to love and hate. But, my brother, you are right about “gut” feelings. And, your “gut” feeling about Cairo in AAA may come to pass. Unfortunately, I still have seen no film on them, but their record speaks for itself. I am still searching. As for the predictions that come from the “gut”, in AAAAA, Lowndes looks unstopable. In AAAA, it will be either TCC or Northside. My gut and my heart tells me NSHS. (My brain says TCC). In AAA, my brain says”Cairo”. My gut says “Carver”, and my heart says “North Hall”. In AA, it is Buford, all the way. In A, I have not a clue. Are you headed to the Dome?

By yo

December 3, 2007 9:00 PM | Link to this

To Jackson…its a shame Texas teams can only win home games (based on your comments). Kind of makes for a vanilla season doesn’t it? Or does your Texas team play all of its games at home so it can make the playoffs? Actually in Ga. there is nothing like winning a state championship away at someone elses stadium. Something you wouldn’t know about though. Great teams win any where and don’t make excuses about home field advantage.

By yo

December 3, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this

No one with an IQ above 80 cares. Sorry to hear about your IQ since you are obviously on here caring. What is some one from Texas doing on a Ga. blog any way. Texas football isn’t good enough to blog on? I don’t waste my time blogging on Texas newspaper blogs or even bother to look at them. Somehow this Ga. football draws all of these Texans to our blogs. Kind of makes a guy wonder where the greatest football is after all. I can’t blame you for being so curious about the best though. I hope you are learning a thing or 2 and increasing that 80 IQ.

By camdens#1fan-lamar

December 3, 2007 9:28 PM | Link to this

im so ready for this game saturday.

9p.m.

By D.S.G.B.

December 3, 2007 9:34 PM | Link to this

I really hope that TCC wins to keep up the tradition of HWY 84 because Cairo plans to celebrate in two weeks and BC4TCC we own TCC and you can look that up partner!!!!

By yo

December 3, 2007 9:42 PM | Link to this

Slalom 1….on this part of your predictions In AAAA, it will be either TCC or Northside. My gut and my heart tells me NSHS. (My brain says TCC). In AAA, my brain says”Cairo”. My gut says “Carver”, and my heart says “North Hall”. you sound like Bill Clinton running for office and trying to please every one. Take a stand man! :-)

Are you headed to the Dome? Is Lowndes going to the Dome? I plan to be there by 6 pm for the N. Gwinnet/N. Cobb (or was that Harrison?) oh!….that’s right Walton!! I can’t get used to those Cobb teams being here.
Just Kiddin!!!!!

By yo

December 3, 2007 9:50 PM | Link to this

“Yo”, You are on a tear tonight! Must have doubled up on the geritol. This is the “Yo” that we have all come to love and hate. Yea! My wife hates my sarcasm…so I suppose that means she must have married me for my looks. Always a silver lining if you just keep looking.

By Final Four

December 3, 2007 10:11 PM | Link to this

SAT scores for the Final Four (2006) 1705 Walton HS 1546 North Gwinnett HS 1477 Lowndes HS 1446 Camden HS 1518 National Average Are any of the southern players academically eligible?

By slalom1

December 3, 2007 10:12 PM | Link to this

Dadgum “Yo” TOUGH CROWD! Okay, are we now gonna let politics enter this blog? Here goes,(although it breaks my heart)….. AAAAA-Lowndes AAAA-TCC AAA-Cairo AA-Buford A-Still do not have a clue. How about your FINAL calls? “No Clintonian speak”, PLEASE! However, I defer back to your “gut” feelings vs. the brain, vs. the heart. “Yo”, from the “gut”, Lowndes COULD lose. But, probably not. Should Lowndes lose, are you gonna be one of these “whiners” who profess to never blog again this season? As for the “Clintons”, Are you a Hillary lover? I AM NOT!!!! For everyone else out there, since “Yo” has brought politics into the arena, let me be perfectly clear: My vote goes to the presidential candidate who will FORCE a play-off system among the top college D-1 teams. Otherwise, we have a simply great play-off system in GHS football. Maybe some of the powers to be in D-1 college ball should take note. What a GREAT season for GHS football!

By slalom1

December 3, 2007 10:24 PM | Link to this

“Yo”…..You could absolutely cause the POPE to lose his temper. God bless your wife’s heart!

By Raider from the start

December 3, 2007 10:31 PM | Link to this

TCC FAN & South Ga. Boy We enjoyed the visit to TCC despite the loss. You have a first class operation from the WTUF radio to your stadium announcer. The field was emaculate and the fans were very hospitable and respectful. Good luck in the dome and beyond. God Bless and keep you.

By Eagle Fan Forever

December 3, 2007 10:32 PM | Link to this

“Northside-Owns-Ga” is obviously a fake. True Northside Fans don’t blog like that. Its most likely a Tucker or TCC fan trying to fire up their team. If you are for real, here are some trivia questions for you. In the 1975 game against Central/Macon, what did the announcer say every time Central made a first down. What changed at the MAC last year. What changed at the MAC this year. What is new this year in the Northside gym hallway?
GO EAGLES

By yo

December 3, 2007 10:36 PM | Link to this

Final Four Congratulations in that Walton is still closer to winning the Ga. SAT championships than they are the AAAAA state championships. But since you have such good SATs you already know that.

By TCC Fan

December 3, 2007 10:43 PM | Link to this

Raider from the start, what is your opinion on TCC’s running game?

By yo

December 3, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this

Slalom 1…I’m going with my heart and my head. AAAAA Lowndes, AAAA TCC, AAA Cairo, AA Buford (head only), A Clinch (heart only).

Are you a Hillary lover? No! Because I am in favor of a Div. 1 championship. I do like her better when she loses though. But not much better. Actually not better at all. Actually this is just a bad subject, lets get back to football.

By slalom1

December 3, 2007 10:50 PM | Link to this

To ALL, This play-off season has been one of the best I can remember. My team, who was beaten in the first round of the play-offs for the first time in the new millenium has not been a factor. But, in some strange way, it has made this season even more fun. I do not have the stress of what will happen next week. Conversly, because I am a GHS football fan first, the circumstances have made me dig deeper into the roots of other great GHS programs. i.e. Carver-Columbus, Carrollton, North Hall, Cairo, Lowndes, Northside WR, TCC, Tucker, Chamblee. etc.(Did I leave out VALDOSTA?) Point is, if you are a true GHS fan, do not feel defeated when your team loses. Take some pride in what GHS football offers. Support the teams. Find a #2 team you can pull for when your team loses. Being #1 in GHS football is VERY tough, regardless of classification. As for me,I just wish that the season would never end. It has been a GREAT ride.

By slalom1

December 3, 2007 11:10 PM | Link to this

To: “Yo” For once we agree, 100%. (I am still struggling with my “heart”.) Would like to see NSWR, and North Hall win the BIG one in their respective classes. Buford is a done deal in AA.

By Hambone

December 3, 2007 11:21 PM | Link to this

Yo I like the picks you may spark a heated debate most nights but I like the picks. As for Buford I have neve had the opportunity to watch them play other than the Telecast of the dome games in the past. I have a friend who is a long time GHSA offical he believes they are by far one of the best teams in AA and that the AA championship goes through buford this year. My college rommie was from Clinch so much love for those guys other than that there are definately some tough games ahead but let the good times roll on Hwy 84 Go Makers!!!

By Northside who?

December 3, 2007 11:21 PM | Link to this

Seems like these Northside boys talk a lot. How did that last AAAAA playoff game go for yall? Seems like you got shut out and slapped all the way to AAAA. Woodshed indeed!

By Todd Holcomb

December 3, 2007 11:48 PM | Link to this

Great blog action this week. Looks like I need to go break up a fight between Northside and Thomas County Central. Can’t y’all get along?

You guys aren’t even playing each other this week. I’m too busy to sort it all out, but it’s great reading, and an even fight.

Northside has been good for much longer (355-151-6 all-time record to TCC’s 329-219-9). Region titles are about even, 10 to 9. TCC has the 5 state titles to Northside’s 1, but Northside has been in the higher class through most of its history.

As for who’s the greatest: At peak value, TCC. Career value, Northside. … That’s my way of staying out of it.

was wondering when you were going to jump ship on North Hall. Just tell one thing, how many times have you seen them play this year? My guess is zero.

Your guess is right. But that changes this weekend.

*Todd, Having seen both Lowndes and Camden live and in person, I have to disagree with your prediction. I would be very surprised if either team scored 21 points. *

I saw Camden play Warner Robins, and you’re probably right about the defense. Make it 14-7.

The Walton High School Football Story regarding the brothers was something the AJC had already decided they WANTED to print and therefore if MLK had won the story line would have been inappropriate at that time. So Walton HAD to win…BY ANY MEANS NECESARY! SHAME ON YOU AJC..AND SHAME ON THE REFS THAT WERE INVOLVED IN THAT GAME! CHEATERS NEVER WIN!

I might go back and make a collection of these posts through the weeks of Poll Talk and make a Christmas book out of them. I don’t if Ears Can Hear is serious, but that was … interesting.

todd will it take a title to get walton the buzz all though state that the raiders deserve.

I think the Raiders will get plenty of media love from here out, and it started last FRI, if not earlier.

And while I’m on a rant - - would it kill you tract house, cookie cutter, bedroom community transplants to name a high school after something that doesn’t sound like a cemetery??? Brookwood, Pebblebrook, Meadowcreek, Mill Creek, Creekside, Creekview, Parkview, Northview.

Preach it. It’s gotten so bad that school boards are running out of names that aren’t already taken. You’ve got Woodland of Cartersville, Woodland of Stockbridge, Heritage of Conyers, Heritage of Catoosa, Parkview and Mountain View (both in Gwinnett). It’s weak.

TO NTH, ARE YOU SERIOUS? YOU SAY TODD JUMPED SHIP. NO HE DIDN’T. HE JUST RECOGNIZED A GOOD CARVER TEAM. IT ONLY TOOK HIM 2 YEARS.

That made me laugh! … It did take two years, but at least I’m here now. I’m not abandoning North Hall, but the competition gets pretty tough in the Final Four. North Hall can still win it, but I think Carver is the most talented.

The issue with Camden is they play in a AAAA region since they are the only true AAAAA sized school in the region. One resolution is to not allow a team that only competes against teams in their region, that are actually classification(s) lower than what they should be, not be allowed a number 1 seed.

Camden doesn’t decide what region it plays in. The GHSA does that. So you think it would be fair for the GHSA to put Camden in a region with smaller schools, then say that Camden can’t be seeded No. 1?

Also, Camden doesn’t get a bye into the quarterfinals. They’ve had to beat Valdosta twice and Lowndes once in recent second-round games.

I must however, agree with ALL on the point of how the AJC covers the great teams of SOUTH Georgia. … But can’t somebody just admit that the coverage is simply a matter of money? AJC simply responds to readership, and our readership is not what the Atlanta area is

Yes, money and profitability obviously influence which teams and areas we cover the most, and metro Atlanta is certainly more lucrative in general to an Atlanta-based newspaper.

Having said that, we don’t ignore the rest of the state, especially when the Dome semifinals come to town. Each Dome team will have its starting lineup published Friday or Saturday w/ a few stats and background. All the games will be covered, whether it involves a metro team or not. A couple of weeks ago, I traveled to Valdosta and wrote a story about story on the turnaround season. I have a story in today’s paper about Putnam County’s 1967 state championship team and reunion. That’s not metro, but it’s a football story that anyone around the state could be interested in. I have an All-Dome team from past Dome semifinals, and probably half the players are not metro. This blog is designed to attract fans from all over the state. Personally, I see high school football from a state perspective, and I hope the AJC will always realize that metro Atlanta football or South Georgia football can’t be understood without putting them in the context of Georgia football as a whole.

As for officiating, don’t sit back and talk about HS refs. There are more than enough opportunities for everyone to make a difference in these games. If you have all the answers from the stands/bleachers then come on down on the field and help us out.

That’s worth highlighting.

My comment about Carver being Todds’ horse is a reflection on how many times he changes favorites in the course of a season. First it was Hart Co, then it was LaGrange and Carrollton, then Carver.

Please do me a favor and don’t mention Hart County again. I should probably be fired over that indiscretion.

And what’s wrong with chaning one’s mind? (I don’t recall jumping on Carrollton’s wagon, btw, but maybe I did and repressed it.)

I’ve been solid on Carver for several weeks now. But changing your mind is the prerogative of women and anybody doing rankings, as we saw with the BCS last week.

What did yalls reporter at the TCC VS EP game friday think about TCC?

I haven’t talked with him. I think it was Kurt Ascherman, but I imagine he was running to get out of the way of the train, that being Debrale Smiley.

OK, I’m too sleepy to respond further. My take on MLK-Walton is coming tomorrow. I know y’all can’t wait.

By EKBIII/CCHS1980

December 3, 2007 11:55 PM | Link to this

Coming to the Dome from Albany. Wildcat till I die! Even after State Championship Title there is life. Camden Blue will be there.

By Eagle Fan Forever

December 4, 2007 12:01 AM | Link to this

Hey “Northside Who”, no woodshed, just one bad game with 4 fumbles and an interception. Are you so embarrassed by your own team that you have to name yourself “Northside Who?

By slalom1

December 4, 2007 12:04 AM | Link to this

To Todd Holcomb: Will you have a “space” at the dome this weekend? I will loan you my flack jacket. Should be a weekend to remember. Should you decide to take my flack jacket for your protection, I will very simply disguise myself as Brad Pitt.

By ShakingMyHead

December 4, 2007 12:25 AM | Link to this

NorthsideOwnsGA

IF you indeed were on the field when Northside beat Lowndes on November 27, 1998 and IF indeed you did start at Georgia, which means you were given a scholarship, and everyone there knew about Northside, you must obviously be Will Thompson. If so, it is sad what you’ve become. If not, it is even sadder that you’re messing up his name. Either way, you’re sad….

By mistermak

December 4, 2007 1:32 AM | Link to this

CAMDEN WILDCATS It will be a great game and hopefully we will not be full of ourselves like we were in 04. We needed a whippin to get back to reality. I remember watching the Vikings warm up behind the endzone during the 4th quarter of the game before us and thinking we were in trouble. I knew we were beat before the game even started. But we are back and ready to play!!! GO CATS

By Playoffs Stink

December 4, 2007 1:44 AM | Link to this

Hello everyone,

Terence Moore says that the playoff system stinks in high school football and it is time to implement a system similar to the one in college football. All these playoff games are boring and it would be more exciting to let the coaches of all the teams in the state and a few sports writers like himself pick who should play for the state championships. All the other teams can match up in “bowl” type games in the different cities around the state. Wow, I get giddy just thinking about it. Terence always has great ideas like this that he should be commended for. Three “hip-hip hoorays” from me to you Terence. Remember these kids are students and should be studying and not wasting time playing in silly playoff games that destroy the educational process. All the principles in the state are in full agreement as well. Thanks Terence and lets go after college basketball next. March madness stinks too!

By mistermak

December 4, 2007 1:50 AM | Link to this

Well Terrance I hope you were being sarcastic. We all know that the Div 1 college bowl system is just about the almighty $$$. If we had a playoff system in Div 1 Ohio ST. would not make it out of the 2nd round.

Now Mr. Holcomb how do you give Camden 7-1 odds of winning state when you only saw thier very first game and really have no idea how good or bad they are 11 games later. Come on now are you just guessing??

By harrison

December 4, 2007 7:48 AM | Link to this

in response to roswell fan who said, that the Lowndes fans said you put up the best fight against them all year, Lowndes seems to forget harrison shut them out at their home. All they do is run, we shut down their run. Camden or Walton can do the same.

By tracman

December 4, 2007 8:43 AM | Link to this

Hey, NSOwnsGA, keep them coming… at least he is passionate about the Eagles and is stirring the pot. Isn’t that what this blog is supposed to be about? His comments certainly have gained a lot of attention here. TCC and Tucker fans have shown they can dish it out also. After all, it’s only a GAME!!

By HSballfan

December 4, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this

Hot off the presses Tuesday morning, here are Ken Massey’s projections for the semi-finals: Carver 35 Chamblee 24, ECI 31 Clinch 21, Northside 19 Tucker 15, TCC 31 Ware 17, Wilcox 24 Athens Acad 13, Cairo 24 North Hall 18, Cook 23 Lovett 21, Buford 35 Dublin 16, Lowndes 20 Camden 19, N Gwinnett 25 Walton 23. Get out your swords and hack away.

By Jaybird229

December 4, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this

To Observor: LOL. Jealous of what? Look man I know I don’t like TCC, hell half the people on this blog don’t like TCC, but that’s doesn’t determine what I think of their football team or any football team in the past. I’ve played against the ‘97 TCC team and I will say that they are one of the greatest teams in GA Football history, definitely top 5 in my opinion. Does that mean I like TCC…no. I won’t ever like TCC, but that won’t stop me from saying that their a good team. I’m a fan that knows football, not just a person who shouts about how great my team is even though I know deep down there going to get drubbed by thirty points. That’s what fans do. Not football people. But my apologies to where your from, cause you sound like you’re from Ocklocknee or Barwick or Coolidge boosting up how great TCC is. But man you’ve still got to be on something for making that statement. Williams is very athletic and a good runner, but he can’t pass a lick. Guyton could throw and run. As far as Smiley breaking Burn’s records, just think how many yards Burn’s would have had if he could have played in Central’s 1-AAAA region instead having to play Elite Colquitt County teams, Cairo, the old Worth County, the athletic beasts that Monroe and Dougherty had back then. I mean they played quality opponents in just their REGION. Plus he had to share carries with Smokey Robinson who had a thousand yards. They had a squad and I still wouldn’t go out and say they had the best backfield ever. If you want to compare backfield, which includes QB’s, look at Peach County last year. Their QB had over 3,500 yards passing with 30+ touchdowns, one RB with 1700 yards and the backup had over 900 yards. The list goes on and on.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 4, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this

So now I am big Will Thompson? Wow! Some of you guys are insane. I said that I was on the field and that I went to Athens. I was there for four and a half years and graduated with a degree in economics. Anymore questions?

The question that I got going on was this sense that a program that has gone 88-36 is somehow elite. Thomas County Central is a very good program. Northside is a very good program. Parkview is a very good program. To call these programs storied is ridiculous. That is my opinion.

If you take away a 10 year period from a program and that program is not special it is not storied (i.e. my beloved Northside Eagles, TCC, Parkview, Brookwood, Dunwoody, and many others).

I would have to say that everyone in America knows that Valdosta is storied and contrary to some uninformed posters, most people know about Warner Robins. I travel the nation in my job and people have heard about Warner Robins football.

The bottom line is TCC has not sniffed special in some time. Now, they want to proclaim “storied.” Not in this life.

By Region 1AAAAA Fan

December 4, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this

To NS owns Ga. you talk about coming to 1AAAAA and playing Lowndes and your Warner Robbins brothers.Last time I looked there were more than those 3 teams in our region. Even if you do beat Lowndes, WR, and Houston you still have to play Tift, Valdosta, Coffee and Colquitt. Traditionaly tough programs.If you overlook those teams that would make your region record 3-4, good enough to make playoffs?, maybe, good enough for #1 seed and home field? Doubt it. Be careful who you offend, you may have to play them next year.Since you’re so good at Stats and records and such, maybe you can dig up your records against those other region 1AAAAA teams. And Todd,Maybe you can talk to the “high brass” at the AJC about a southern edition AJC for the south readers of your fine newspaper.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 4, 2007 9:24 AM | Link to this

The stark difference is today, December 4, 2007 everyone in this state knows who is the best in Georgia. The only reason we are even having this conversation is the talent Marquez Ivory, Northside’s brilliant QB, is out for the season with a broken foot. On this day, Tucker fans…TCC dilusional fans…Walton fans…every GA fan, knows that Northside is clearly the finest program in Georgia.

This was the case last year, as well. As teams like Warner Robins and Houston County moved to the semifinals and quarterfinals of the AAAA playoffs everyone knew that Northside was superior to any team in GA having run up the score on their hometown brothers.

Now, TCC with their 7 seasons of fame is storied. Give me a break! If TCC makes it past Ware (a big, big if considering the cupcake schedule TCC has faced this season) the Yellow Jackets are going to meet a hammer unique to only a few programs.

As for Friday at the Dome…notice how quiet Tucker fans are. Either they are scared too death or they have already accepted the reality of this thing. Northside is Georgia’s best program.

Even when we were losing State Championship games, AAAAA semifinal games, or even hard fought AAAAA quarterfinal games, the title winner basically has to beat Northside. That is a sign of destinction. We are not 4-6 in one season, 7-5 in the next, and 13-0 and screaming “storied,” like these clowns from TCC (playing in a four team region). We roll year after year and play some of the state’s best competition.

There is going to be a story in the Georgia Dome on Friday night, then another chapter to that story at McConnell-Talbert Stadium the following Friday night. That story is the story whispered across the Peach State. Northside. You just thought about it TCC Grad and got scared. That is storied.

You think anyone is worried about TCC? Give me a break. You think anyone is losing sleep over this AJC created “Atlanta” monster in Tucker (we just saw the other great DeKalb program, MLK, lose to WALTON HS…Walton High School)? Please. We are Georgia’s best program. I call it ownership. You can all it whatever you like.

By DirtDobber

December 4, 2007 9:32 AM | Link to this

To AVikingfan

You have about three including Reid that should be on that top 10 list. Dont worry about it though cause the AJC is always off. Just keep on playing as you have and those guys and Lowndes will get noticed.

I have never seen such an offense . Two and three exploding out of the backfield at once and all apparently with the ball. All I can say is wow ! R’s defense didnt adjust quickly enough. That and the critical mid field fumble spelled the end.

Good game last week. Good hunting in the Dome.

By syrupmaker_rocky

December 4, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

Syrupmaker Pride..drivin me crazy and im ready to collide!! Fellahs I havent seen NH play this season, but I have seen my old alma mater play this year that I once lined up with, at the dome…and i tell you they play to win. They have a great O and their D..well you see the numbers..248 yds offense last week, 98% on the ground…In the air and on the ground. Sure this saturdays gonna be a shoot out!

By DirtDobber

December 4, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this

Yes, Todd Holcomb , you are surprised too !

For weeks you cried Brookwood , Brookwood , Brookwood .

They are no where to be found .

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 4, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this

Region 1AAAAA Fan: Two questions and a few comments. Are you silly enough to believe that any football fan from the city of Warner Robins, Georgia (clearly the second most successful football town in GA) doesn’t know Region 1AAAAA very well? Some of you guys act as if we are an Atlanta program and know nothing about the State of GA, especially South GA. In Atlanta, they consider us South GA too. Contrary to the Region 1AAAAA Fan’s belief, we have played in the same level for decades as every team in Region 1AAAAA. We have built some new schools and enrollment changed. However, you do not have to give any Northside fan a Region 1AAAAA 101.

Valdosta’s coach came from Middle GA. A little FYI. Finally, are you going on record and predicting that Northside will go 3-4 in region play? I hope you are not that insane. I will make a little prediction for you, Northside will roll next season in Region 1AAAAA. Look at our roster. We are loaded with major D1 talent on the defensive side of the ball. Northside does not rebuild. Northside reloads! Don’t believe that Northside is a Houston County or Warner Robins, for that matter.

Region 1AAAAA fan you are about to encounter an entirely different kind of beast! I guarantee you will not be singing any ridiculous Northside going 3-4 in Region play tunes in about 325 days. I promise you that!

We have played more than more than 75 games against teams in Region 1AAAAA. We know exactly what we are getting into. Perhaps, you should ask around and find out what is about to get into you. Thanks for the history lesson, though. I mention Lowndes because the Vikings have been the class of the region and the Demons from WRHS and Cubs, I mean Bears, from HoCo are our hometown brothers.

If it will satisfy you, I will include your school the next time. Let me know which one. My guess is Tift County because you Blue Devils always have an little inferiority complex because everyone talks about Valdosta, Lowndes, and Warner Robins. You can add Northside to the list that people talk about instead of the Blue Devils. If you are from Coffee or a Packer from Colquitt, I am laughing right now.

By Cairo

December 4, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this

GO Makers’!!! South GA Football at its best. I am really glad to see a lot of the South GA teams back in the mix. There will be a lot of great games this weekend. I am former player and starter for our 1990 State AAA Championship team and I can honestly say this team has a good chance to bring another trophy home. See ya in the Dome!!!

By Region 1AAAAA Fan

December 4, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this

Im guessing you picked Tift because, If I’m not mistaken you have a losing record against them….as for a different beast, you will find out in about 325 days…no,not a Tift fan, just a football fan. I’ll give you credit,your programs have been one of the most successfull in the state in recent years, but history doesn’t play on friday nights. My point was in all your blogs you mentioned only those three teams. Still would like to see your records against those other region 1AAAAA schools.

By HSballfan

December 4, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this

If Tucker fans are quiet it’s because we know better than to go shooting our mouths off. Hot air doesn’t win games. History doesn’t win games. Ask Notre Dame how many points their “storied” program put on the board this season. I’m sure Coach Nix will not make the same mistake you have in dismissing Tucker so easily. Yes, we admire the accomplishments of Northside and respect what you’ve been able to do. Tucker has been described by some as the best program never to win a championship. We’re hoping that Franklin Stephens has brought the discipline and focus from Camden County necessary to push Tucker to the next level. And this team, after watching Tucker football for the past 15 years, is certainly the most talented one that I’ve ever seen. You mentioned the Mays and Washington games. I agree, not among Tucker’s finest moments. The Tigers fumbled 8 times and picked up seven holding calls against Mays. The same trend continued against Washington who played an inspired game. But, Tucker found a way to win; those are games I’m certain they would have lost in previous seasons. Northside lost its star quarterback, and do I need to bring up the Upson-Lee game? Bottom line: Northside adjusted and found a way to win. These are high school athletes. All four teams in the 4A semis deserve credit for their achievements, not cheap shot insults from someone who should be grown up enough to know better. Is Tucker good enough yet to beat Northside? I don’t know, but it’ll be a great game. The defenses will force the offensive coordinators to take chances. If Tucker’s defense can contain Tijuan Green and pressure your backup quarterback out of his comfort zone and into making mistakes, there could be an upset. So go ahead and fan the flames with your historical debate, but the past has little bearing on what’s going to happen Friday night… ONE football game, THIS season’s players. Somebody will lose for the first time. It’s why I love high school ball.

By Region 1AAAAA Fan

December 4, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this

As for the Valdosta coach coming from middle Ga, wasn’t he also the coach for the Lowndes county team you speak of?

By BJOHNDawg

December 4, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

TODD I am an Atlanta resident who was raised in St. Mary’s and Graduated from Camden County.There are thousands like me.Quite thinking that just because someone lives in the Atlanta area, they are only interested in Atlanta and NOrth Georgia high school football.Many want to see the results of South Georgia games,and know that their teams deserve rankings in AJC’s state(urh Atlanta) high school rankings.Its about the football, not the section of the state,especially when it comes to the playoffs.

People in Atlanta talk about Camden’s soft region schedule. So what do the cats do. They beat two strong Atlanta area teams.One from famed Gwinnett county.I would say that is the end of that debate.Note in past years you can add Stephenson,Coweta,Jonesboro,Newnan,Brookwood, and others that they have defeated.Enough about NOrth vs.South. Both play good football.

graysonfootball08—-after all the crap you talked last week, I am surprised you have the nutsack to come on to this blog this week.While most Grayson fans are good folks, you really made a joke of you school and especially yourself.

Lowndes fans…not sure we will be able to contain your running game.I remember you plowboys(said with affection) from the 80s and the 90s…so I know you will bring it. Should be a good game.But goes to show everyone that South Georgia football is alive and well.

By syrupmaker_rocky

December 4, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this

I dont know jaybird…I gotta switch gears here and say I disagree about the storied arguement you have, esp again TCC and Valdosta. The four years I lined up we played valdosta and TCC, both were AAAA teams, we played Valdosta in the preseason. Not ever rooting for, EVER..I still have to say TCC is a program worth being mentioned in the storied category, I mean cmon, they went nearly undefeated for four years Joe Burns played for them..State championships, I believe four times in a row..And wasnt valdosta Nationally ranked number one not too long ago? I dont know man..how else would you describe them?

By chrsharvick29

December 4, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this

To harrison, That was 13 games ago. It was a nasty, wet field. If you want to be relevent, you should have came down last week and watched for yourself. There is no comparison from the FIRST game to a game 3 MONTHS later.

By Region 1AAAAA Fan

December 4, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this

Ns Owns Ga here is a little history lesson for you taken from Georgia High School football Historians Assoc web site RECORD VS WR 18-32 RECORD VS TIFT 2-7 RECORD VS VALDOSTA 0-7 RECORD VS LOWNDES 5-1 RECORD VS COFFEE 1-0 RECORD VS MOULTRIE 0-2 RECORD VS HOUSTON 10-0 OVERALL RECORD VS 1AAAAA TEAMS 36 WINS 49 LOSSES How can you claim to have played at the same level as 1AAAAA teams when your overall record CLEARLY shows otherwise? Just Stating recorded facts…..

By TIGER 08

December 4, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

*By NorthsideOwnsGA

As for Friday at the Dome…notice how quiet Tucker fans are. Either they are scared too death or they have already accepted the reality of this thing. Northside is Georgia’s best program.*

**Tucker fans do not need to come on blogs such as this to let our presence be known. Our team is amazing and not cocky at all. NSWR is talking all this

By Tuckerfan2009

December 4, 2007 10:48 AM | Link to this

Northside is not the best program because they are not 5A stupid. The best programs come out of 5A. There is more than just wins in a program. There is Facilities, Coaches, Team Support, History, Rank, Region, AND MOST OF ALL CLASSIFICATION. We will see how Northside does against LOWNDES and VALDOSTA, and CAMDEN, next season when you move up. Notice I moveing up, as people are higher than you.

By Jaybird229

December 4, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this

To Syrupmaker Rocky

What post are you reading man? I clearly said that TCC has a storied past in the nineties. They won five titles in six years (92-94, 96-97) can’t argue that. Where did I ever say that Valdosta wasn’t storied. I referenced them winning 23 state titles as a point. Who in their right mind wouldn’t consider that storied. I said that TCC was a storied team of the nineties, but they haven’t done anything since then. Go back and read my posts, then get back at me.

By HSballfan

December 4, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

“By Tuckerfan2009 Northside is not the best program because they are not 5A” I’m afraid I have to side with the Northside guys on this one. I don’t think enrollment is much of a factor. Cairo has excelled regardless of classification, and Northside has been successful at top levels before. My point is: Friday night is not about programs, or history. If Northside wins it will be another milestone on their way to another possible title. If Tucker wins it will make the hiring of Franklin Stephens look like a stroke of genius and propel Tucker toward that upper echelon.

By syrupmaker_rocky

December 4, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this

Whoa..these are the mistakes you make when youve been up all night and are low on coffee..jaybird that was NorthsideOwnsGA colum right below yours, scrolled right over his name with the mouse..thanks for clearing that up..care to elaborate NorthsideOwnsGA? Where the h@#l is northside anyways?

By Tyson2005

December 4, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

Please have some self pride.
I cannot believe the crying going on about the Walton vs. MLK game. This was an outstanding game that was fought hard by both teams. There was absolutely no racial bias shown by any of the referees and if you are the one complaining about it I am sure this same excuse for why nothing else is going well in your life. Get over it! As a black man I am tired of hearing these types of excuses. Back to the game.

First let’s look at the stats. Total Yards (Walton 327 / MLK 277) First Down (Walton 18 / MLK 10) Possession Time (Walton 29:31 / MLK 18:29) Walton dominated the game statistically. As for bad calls. The worst call of the game was on the Hail Mary pass by MLK in the 4th quarter. That ball was rolling on the ground and a white official called it complete. That was the play of the game to that point and it went for MLK. Walton also missed two field goals and threw an interception in the end zone. Walton won a well played and officiated game by both sides.

By Region 1AAAAA Fan

December 4, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this

Ok NS owes…oops mean owns GA…. seems to me you like to spout off without doing a little research… You claim to have numerous D1 prospects. maybe you should correct the guys at scout.com…. just got done searching ALL recruits for the state of Georgia and the only ones I find are 3 NS players. Your QB,RB,and a WR. I will give you some credit for acknowledging the defensive side of the ball…anyone who is familiar with 1AAAAA ball knows you have to play defense first… so you may not be a complete idiot…just a little mis-informed.

By TCC Fan

December 4, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

To northsideownsga: The one who is the loadest in the room is also the weakest. Talk is cheap. You keep on talking about records, and they are good. One question though how many stae titles go with them? That is what matters. You can go 14-0 and lose in the championship game, that is no better than p** in a bucket. No body remembers the second place team, more or less their record. TCC fans could talk about our 2002 year when we went 14-1 that 1 lose came in the championship game. We don’t because we did not win the big one that matters. Records do not win championships. Be humble. Get some more championships under your belt, lets say 5 in 6 years and then get on here and run your mouth.

By steve

December 4, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this

northside-owns-ga In your earlier discussion about N’side’s ‘99 Dome loss to Lowndes, you said NHS played great. I’m not one of the Lowndes’ fans who will agree that you played a great first half. Lowndes play contributed greatly to those 28 points by throwing two interceptions and coughing up a fumble giving you a very short field for three of your scores. Your offense had one sustained drive in the 1st half. I don’t think the Eagles had anyone play them for a whole game that year…your defense was just flat out tired in the 2nd half.

Call it what you will, but Lowndes took advantage of the win by turning it into a state title the next week. What did you do with the other 5 wins of your 5-1 record against Lowndes? It took you until last year to win that long sought after first state title.

For what it’s worth, I’m looking forward to having N’side back in 1-5A. I’d love to see Camden join us also but doubt that will happen any time soon. By the way, do you think N’side will stay in 5A longer than the obligatory two years??

Good luck against Tucker…

By johnny tville

December 4, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

There is no doubt in my mind if Ns could change one moment in history, it would be the day northsideownsga, became active on this site. You my friend are a big embarassment to the school, your town and mainly the team. When your own fans are asking you to tone it down, you ought to listen. Don’t you understand how idiotic you sound chattering about TCC when your first concern should be Tucker. It appears you have written Tucker off completely. Beware, Tucker didn’t get this far by sitting on thier laurels. I certainly hope your team has more respect for Tucker than you. If they don’t your house will surely crumble. Winning against one high ranked team is one thing, doing it against two teams in a row, well, your odds are lowered greatly, it doesn’t matter if you are TCC, Tucker, Ware or “in your eyes” greater than God Northside. At this level, one fumbel one interception one big play will turn the game. Soooo, with all this said NorthsideownsGA, what is your arrogant answer to this question. What are your going to say if Northside loses to Tucker or TCC or Ware. Will you still be crowing with arrogant confidence or will you just be eating it. One last thing. When you said you were on the field, did you mean towelboy, photographer or waterboy, school reporter or just a good ole wannabe!! please clarify. To Northside, TCC, Tucker and Ware goodluck to all and all can be proud to make it this far. Yes, Georgia truly has great High School football.

TCC FAN FOR LIFE, OR TO MY DEATH.

By jaybo

December 4, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this

To everybody on the blog, especially the TCC YELLOW JACKET NATION, lets not even respond to anything that tissue paper soft, you know who, from NS says. As you know, I refuse to even call him by that bogus name he refers to himself as! There is no way I would even think about typing that BS name! Did you see that he had to come back and admit he didn’t play for NS r Georgia—-I TOLD YOU didn’t I. AS I said, tissue paper soft!! I know how a stud talks, thats how I know mr. softy aint one. To everybody else who decides to respond to this clown, please don’t refer to him as Ns….GA, but call him softy, because thats what he is. It bothers me to have to read your responses to him and see that NS….bs! Don’t even type that junk title because no team in this state owns GA. He doesn’t believe half that garbage he spews out, but just wants to draw attention to his weak a…!!! To all the other real studs and bloggers, lets get back to talking football!

By doc

December 4, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this

I think that no one should be surprised aabout the teams that are left. The cream is rising to the top. Roswell/Peachtree Ridge peaked at the right time last year. This year is a different year. Camden/Lowndes will be a good game. They both run the Wint T offense, however Camden has the ability to pass the ball out of the Wing T. Which is a slight advantage. Where as Lowndes utilizes the 2 back wing T system, Camden utilizes anywhere between 5-6 differnet backs with 5-6 different running styles. The defenses are similar, fast and fluid. This will not be a 30-0 game as before. It will be a game not for the faint at heart though.

By Just Fair

December 4, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this

To:

By football fan

December 3, 2007 7:30 PM | Link to this

I am getting sick of this. Walton won, fair and square. There were bad calls, but against [or not against] both teams. MLK held 7 times, but was only called on it twice. The race card is just an excuse. It’s not like Walton is all white anyway. What about JJ Jackson and Robert Harrison? Just accept the fact that you lost to a better team. Walton’s stats were better, also. They scored more points per game than MLK did, and also let the other teams have less points per game.

You failed math I see. Only half of your equation is right, the other half is wrong.

Walton won - true according to the final score. Walton won fair and sqaure - not true. Walton put more points on the board agaist their opponents prior to playing MLK - true (Walton’s 290 points to King’s 285 points). Walton allowed less points to be scored by their opponents prior to playing MLK - not true (Walton allowed 192 points to be scored by their opponents and King had allowed only 121 points to be scored by their opponents prior to playing Walton). In other words, Walton put 5 points more on the board that MLK did against their opponents, but Walton allowed their opponents to score 71 more points against them than MLK did. That is a huge difference on the points scale. You do the math (again).

Everyone wants to talk about the final field goal and the defensive holding penalty called against MLK that put Walton in field goal position with only seconds left to play as the biggest disappointment to them in the game; however, there were several crucial calls throughout the entire game that are questionable that were in Walton’s favor that made an even bigger difference in the final outcome. The one everyone should be questioning the most is the “drive” that Walton made prior just to halftime that kept them in the game (that would be the touchdown that led to Walton’s first 7 points). On this drive alone, King was penalized several times (some very questionable) and Walton scored (it was not the MLK “could not” win). What MLK should have realized at this point in the game, was that they “would not” be allowed to win, not fairly. This score was the most egregious of them all. To say that the referees did not play a aprt in making this happen would just be a big LIE. They did.

And then, the AJC’s article “For brothers, Walton win way more than just a game,” makes many think that had not Walton won, this article would have no significance.

People, please take race out of this. There was so much cheating going on in the Valdosta/MLK game that it it was dreadful. Both of these teams are predominantly black, so race appears not to be an issue. The truth is that MLK was never expected to get as far as they did and being a major competitor, they needed to be eliminated as soon as possible. They tried to eliminate them in the Valdosta game, but it just did not work out as planned. So, try again.

Now MLK was at home, and so many things were just different from the norm. There were 11 referees (and the officiating team was from Cobb). The additional referees, all but 2 (they were in the booth) stood on Walton’s sideline the whole game (quite interesting). The game’s announcer was not King’s usual announcer and the entire first half of the game he called the majority of MLK’s players by the wrong name. What game was he attending. During halftime when MLK’s band was on the field, Walton’s kicker and holder was on the field practicing his field goal kick. I thought how odd and disrectful; just wait until the band leaves the field. The whole experience was sad, exciting and very enlightening.

MLK do not fret because you proved that you are a true competitor, there is always next year and the years to come. And Walton, whatever….. pack your bags. The difference is that MLK was disappointed on last week, and you will be disappointed this week (AGAIN).

Just keeping it real!

And for those that disagree, you are entitled to.

By doc

December 4, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

NORTHSIDE OWNS GA, CHECK YOUR HISTORY SHIPMATE, THE CATS BEAT WARNER ROBBINS IN THE KELL CLASSIC THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, SO THEY HAVE BEAT A TEAM IN THE CITY OF WARNER ROBBINS.

By Northside owns GA is a JOKEEE

December 4, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

When I started at the University of Georgia, the first question I got when I said I was from Warner Robins is the following: “Did you go to Warner Robins or Northside?” YOU ARE SUCH A LIAR! Just go ahead and admit it…thats exactly what you said. How can you go back and say you didn’t say that you played at UGA? HAHAHAHAHAH…started at the University of Georgia. You are such a joke and a loser! Stop kidding yourself. If you were honestly that athletic to play in college you would most likely know more about high school football than you do. Your probably the nerdy kid at Northside who has no friends and just gets on here to let your steam out after school each day. Stop kidding youself and stop lying. You don’t know what your talking about and you are all talk. Stop making yourself look like an idiot. You obviously have no life and are just on here to make yourself feel better and make yourself feel like you are part of the team. YOUR NOT!

By Just Fair

December 4, 2007 12:20 PM | Link to this

Oh, and the videotape of the game which I have had the pleasure or displeasure of reviewing more than once tells the TRUE and SAD story. It’s memorex. Order a copy.

By Region 1AAAAA Fan

December 4, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this

Good point Jaybo…don’t think we’ll be hearing from him for awhile… they serve lunch at the middle school about 11:30… then recess at 2:00… the bus ride home…. probably be around 5:00 after he does his homework and mommy’s chores.

By Reeze

December 4, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this

REG 1AAAAA Fan:…The majority of the wins you’re refering to were in the Gann and Carpenter era’s…….If my memory is correct ,the last game between Valdosta and NSWR was a 1994 playoff game and Tift maybe a 96 or 97 playoff game, and yes both were losses…..we’re talking ancient history here……Do you really think our program here is the same program that the WR Demons and South Ga teams made dormats of from the mid 80’s to the mid 90’s ?

By South Jaw JA Football

December 4, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

1 AAAAA Fan please don’t confuse NS a hole with facts…. It’s a game and hopefully the best teams will win, enjoy all. And Thanks for your comments Pauling Fan class shows.

By Region 1AAAAA Fan

December 4, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

Reeze…responding to the statement that NS has competed on the same level as all the other 1AAAAA teams….how else do you compare it?…

By aj

December 4, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

can’t wait to see the best two teams in AAAAA play saturday night! GO CATS! and to my fellow camden fans, please spell our opponents name right….L-O-W-N-D-E-S

By vegasjs

December 4, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

Fact is that Grayson and Roswell would have won last weekend if the games were played near Atlanta. When teams travel a great distance to play, it disrupts their routine (not to mention making them miss a full day of class, that is why they go to school right?). The GHSA should mandate that games played between teams with travel times over 2 hours be played on Saturdays.

By Region 1AAAAA Fan

December 4, 2007 1:30 PM | Link to this

Ok reeze… Northside 1 championship in any class.. All other 1AAAAA teams.. 34 state championships in any class.. Welcome to 1AAAAA…please don’t tell me you also expect NS to “roll” over 1AAAAA next year.

By Jaybird229

December 4, 2007 1:33 PM | Link to this

Northside Owns GA needs his own site so he can read through his hate mail. LOL

By cathy

December 4, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

GO W I L C O X

By Mark

December 4, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this

Hi Northside Fans. Get your facst straight aobut only having tow teams with winning records againts you. On the web site http://www.ghsfha.org/showgamesro.php?gTeamID=Northside+%28Warner+Robins%29 Northside has losing records against a few teams in there history. Here are some.

Bainbridge 1-2-0 Albany 0-2-0 Cairo 0-2-0 Newnan 1-2-0 Parkview 0-2-0 Tift County 2-7-0 Valdotta 0-7-0 Lagrange 0-2-0 Warner Robins 18-32-0 Dougherty 0-2-0 Cedartown 0-1-0

So much for Northside owning Georgia HA!

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 4, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

Jaybird229

…oh stop, you’re killing me…can’t breathe.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 4, 2007 2:16 PM | Link to this

In the future, just accept my blog commentary, then reply “ditto, smooch & ball tickle” and quit pretending any of you have a brain.

Also, a big “thank you” to BrookeFan. Your insights are always, er…,insightful.

By powbeech

December 4, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

NorthsideOwnsGA Did someone mention a Home Economics degree from UGA. Maybe we can get together at the dome and discuss your favorite fabrics for making curtains and your scrumptious recipes for fresh baked brownies. Give me a sign! PLEASE!!

By BrookeFan

December 4, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

. NorthsideOwnsGA

You’re welcome.

By NSHS FAN

December 4, 2007 2:34 PM | Link to this

to: By Steve, TCC, TCCFan, Johnny Tville, Jaybird 229, Yo, Slalom 1, Jaybo and many others. Please guys, don’t attack the entire NSWR family because of “NorthsideOwnsGA” blogger. This guy has talent to do other things other than being a spokes person for all of NSWR. I guarantee you, 99% of NSWR fans want him to shut-up. We respect everyone and love the competiveness of football. We wish for nothing but good sportmanship when the game is played. This past history S#@% means nothing when Tucker vs NSWR and TCC vs Ware play Friday in the dome. May the best teams win. Hell, NSWR and TCC both could lose on the same night. Then what? Let’s play good football and love the kids, coaches and fan. Now, TO: BY Steve: NSWR is fifty students over the requirement to be in AAAAA. A new High School (Veterans HS) will open for the 2009/2010 season. I heard NSWR, WRHS and HCHS will lose about 400 students each to the new school. Should that happen, both NSWR and WRHS may go to AAAA. That is, if by chance no more than 150-200 students are lost, they will probably stay in AAAAA but 400 is a big number to give up. We will see.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 4, 2007 2:50 PM | Link to this

powderpuffbeech

I am definitely giving you a sign right now. Can ya see it?

By Camden Fan

December 4, 2007 2:51 PM | Link to this

To vegasjs: It seems as if you have a point there about the 2 hour mandate. I think Grayson was a very good team. I saw the tape of Roswell and thought they looked impressive as well. However,could it be Roswell and Grayson ran into better teams last Friday night??

By Camden Fan

December 4, 2007 3:05 PM | Link to this

To NorthsideOwnsGA If you don’t beat Tucker you’ll have to eat a whole lot of crow. On the other hand if you beat them I know we’ll never hear the end of it. lol

By Reeze

December 4, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Region 1AAAAA………LOL,dont get me confused with NSownsGA…….First of all,there aren’t any expectations to roll over anyone whatever class assigned…..Competetive yes…..1997-1999, W34-L6(Then the largest class 4a,2 3rd round and 1 dome appearance)2000-2003 W44-L7 (5A ,again rollin with the big guns, 2 2nd 1 3rd 1 dome and 1 Championship appearance)2004-present, W 52-L 3 (4A, 2 dome appearances, 2 State finals and 1 State Championship) Thats W 120-L 16 over the last 10,if you need help(1 state title though)……….I’m not as hard as my buddy NSownsGA,but we have to agree with him on a few things,numbers don’t lie…….I agree with him about our program reloading,over the past few years this should be evident to all….We have a good coaching staff and always will have talent coming up………Now I can’t speak for NSownsGA,but i think i can for the handful of NSWR fans that have posted this blog…..never has there been anything said about rolling over anyone,If thats what YOU want to call it ,so be it,…..I think it’s being competetive,we’re not rolling over 1AAAAA in the next few years ,and the 1AAAAA will not roll over us………I think the move will benefit all teams in the region,you’ll have to adjust to our style of play,and we’ll have to adjust to yours,which will make the whole region stronger……..Some programs are competetive at any class level Reg 1AAAAA fan ,NSWR is one of them.

By george

December 4, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

First, I can’t understand why some of you insist on communicating with the idiot, who suggests he is a Northside “fan”. As a real Northside fan, I can assure you he doesn’t speak for me, or the vast majority of our fans. Nobody in their right mind is overlooking Tucker. Ay team that makes it this far is capable of winning it all. I happen to like our chances, but I certainly do not consider them a “lock”. Coach Nix will be very sure his football team is ready to play for 48 minutes, because that’s what I think it will take for either team to assure victory. As for playing in 1-AAAAA, I’m actually looking forward to it. Common sense tells me it will not be a “great year” for Northside however. That’s not all due to moving up in class, although that is certainly part of the equation. Northside is a senior laden team this year, particularly on offense. That alone would be enough to make them a lesser power, even in AAAA. I sure don’t expect them to be a door mat in 1-AAAAA however. Win or lose, I hope the game is well played AND that the game will be decided by the players, not some bad call by an official. At least we don’t have to depend on the BCS to decide our champion.

By HSballfan

December 4, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

It’s not just a matter of beating Tucker for our loose-lipped friend. Should mighty Northside even have to break sweat against such a small, poorly coached, weak Dekalb County program as Tucker, I believe it would call for at least a couple of crow appetizers… we call them “small plates” in the big city. Really, nothing short of total humiliation of our mediocre little team is going to measure up to those big words over there. Don’t you agree?

By Northside_Owns_US

December 4, 2007 3:44 PM | Link to this

NSWR may indeed only be in AAAAA for a couple of years if we build a new HS. Conversely, the school board may opt to create a new middle school inluding ninth graders. That usually relieves the student burden at the HS and allows the school to remain conpetitive at the higher classification (should you want to remain in AAAAA). I’d love to stay in AAAAA and see us crack heads with 1-AAAAA.

btw, NSWR is currently the only GA team ranked in the top 50 by Rivals.com. MLK dropped out (MLK?!?!) after the Walton loss.

By Just Fair

December 4, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this

Now MLK, I gave you the best ” just do” that I could. I did it to let the players know just how great they were even though your coaches had it all wrong. I posted this statement very early in the season on more than one occasion “MLK does not lose in the playoffs every year because they are out-played, they lose because they are out-coached.

Now it’s time to give Walton theirs. Too much food for thought at one time is never good. Walton, please note that you did not win because you were the better team. You won because you had the better coach. I say that because even with MLK playing in the wrong defense all game, they still out-played you and actually out-scored you if one were to take away Walton’s first 7 points of the game which was highly questionable.

MLK lost for a number of reasons, but the most important reason is that their coaches had them playing in a “zone defense” the entire game (nothing new - just out-coached again). Not so smart coaches. Walton ran a “10 and out” on you the entire game, and never once did you change your defense to “man to man.” You never blitzed the QB or put pressure on him which is why he had all day to make the short passes. You never applied pressure and made him throw deep. Some of MLK’s best players (the strongest and the most aggressive - #66, #55, #75) were on on their offensive line, but most of them are just as great on defense. So why did you not play them on defense, especially on the last drive of the game to add pressure. Terrible coaching. The defensive holding penalty called on MLK was the correct call (you thought I wouldn’t admit it, but I do). MLK fans, it was the right call (look at the film), and stop complaining. This is what happens when you are in the WRONG DEFENSE.

Now, being Walton’s head coach with 1:17 minutes left to play, I would have done just the same. Walton ran the “10 and out” play 5 times in a row. MLK never switched to “man to man.” So, keep running it because it is working and MLK cannot coach. One of MLK’s best defensive players (#1) was out of place all game and virtually made no big plays which he is known for doing, because his coach had the team playing in a zone defense.

So, Walton is rejoicing and MLK is not feeling so great because the better team did not win, but the best coach did.

Take a team with “great talent” and “not such a great coach” and it = an inevitable loss. (MLK)

Take a team with “good talent” and a “a heck of a good coach” and it = a win. (Walton)

MLK’s coach has openly admitted that his offense was the team’s strong point, and that he defense needed to catch up with his offense. Little did he realize that had he had the coaching skills necessary to win a state championship, he already had the total package to win. Coach, teams that win continuously play some to their best players both ways. You screwed up “royally” and you cheated your players out of a win which they deserved when you chose not to do such and play man to man.

Great players win games, great coaches win championships.

Tip for MLK: Your head coach should not be your “defensive coordinator” as well because in doing such, he loses the entire focus of the game. Next year, hire a defensive coach and let the head coach coordinate and oversee the games. You cannot do both. Unfortunately, this was your year, you (MLK) may not ever see the talent that you had this year in the next 15 years.

Kudos to Walton’s head coach.

By AVikingfan

December 4, 2007 4:08 PM | Link to this

Thanks DirtDobber. And special thanks to Camden Fan for being a gentleman. You know, there has not be any talking from Camden or Lowndes like we see coming out of Warner Robbins. It really makes me want to see Tucker win big. And if they can’t do it, maybe TCC or Ware can. I think the Douglass people, and even Brookefan, have more class than some of those NSWR bloggers! The Roswell people who have written in complimenting Lowndes should realize they have a great team. But they can look for Lowndes again next year. Greg Reid is a Jr. Both of our OT’s are sophomores as are our TE and the 2nd TE when we run double TE’s. Our QB is a sophomore, but he will probably be moved to RB because we have a Freshman QB who is 6’1” with a great arm and is really fast. He is the son of Brice Hunter who starred as a WR at Valdosta High, UGA and Tampa Bay. He is only 14 now but plays a lot of DB and 4th quarters at QB. I hope I don’t have to give my baby blue toboggan back Saturday night!

By Region 1AAAAA Fan

December 4, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this

Reeze…if you read my earlier post..I did give your program credit for being one of the top programs in the state the last few years..as for the “rolling” comment, it was in response to that idiot fan from NS (won’t mention his name for Jaybo’s sake)who said you were gonna come in and roll over region 1 next year. Just giving my opinion as to why I don’t see that happening. Looking forward to seeing you in the region next year should make for some great competitive football on Friday nights and solidify the notion that “real football” is played down south.

By Truth Only

December 4, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

NorthsideOwnsGA You say Northside has been the only ranked team in the Peach State. Since when…..? I recall Lowndes was ranked 2nd let me rephrase that 2nd in the nation before losing to Ware County. I dont even think Northside has cracked the top 5 in the past 3 years. Lowndes final rankings in 04, 05 was 11th. So as you can see it dont matter what you are ranked in the NATION you can still lose as lowndes did. So if anyone owns Georgia i give a little more credit to Lowndes than Northside. Since NS went 42-1 with only one state championship. Did they just get handed the other championship?

By Reeze

December 4, 2007 4:29 PM | Link to this

Region 1AAAAA fan………..Agreed,i’d say a few top notch programs in the region 1AAAAA,honestly I didn’t like the move at first due to traveling back and forth to SO GA,but now i’m looking forward to next year as well

By lithonia 33

December 4, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

As a MLK football booster. I am appalled at the reaction of some of our fans. I will admit, there have been games where we had alot of bad calls. I have seen almost 50 straight MLK games. The Walton game was evenly officiated game in my estimation. As for Coach Jarvis. He is a great young coach. He only has 3 yrs. of head coaching exp. The first Dekalb County coach to beat Valdosta. That will be remembered longer than losing to Walton. Walton is a good team but not better than MLK. We lost because we missed two PAT’s. We had a great year and should be rank in the top 5 after the season. One last thing refs don’t cheat, they make bad calls. GO LIONS!!!!

By haha

December 4, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this

its funny how all these people are using long rides to play teams as an escuse. if you dont want to ride as long then how about you win all of the regular season games so you can have homefield advantage? and to add on to what truth only said, correct me if im wrong camden was ranked 9 in the nation at one point. i think it is funny all of these NSWR fans that come out just because they start getting national attention. and i bet lowndes would beat them anyway if they played.

By snowangel

December 4, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

Northside owns GA: Good god, man!! Are you a true representation of NSWR and their football program? I hope not!! Stop spouting off about how GRAND you think NSWR is…it’s getting very boring. Every team playing in the Dome has EARNED their way there just as your team has…very dangerous to think you are invincible!!!!

By Region 1AAAAA Fan

December 4, 2007 4:45 PM | Link to this

Wasn’t a big fan of the travel up to Warner Robbins either..now these South schools will have to make that trip twice.. but well worth it if you enjoy old-fashioned HS football.

By lee champion

December 4, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this

Tried to resist but must tell NSbs who don’t own nothin, the BEST team in the state last year, by far, was Peach County, not NS. thats coming from a Carver/Shaw/Lagrange fan who saw em all.Peach County would have beat NS last year.

By HATORADER

December 4, 2007 5:34 PM | Link to this

G.W. CARVER TIGERS 45

CHAMBLEE 0

By St. Pius Fan

December 4, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

St. Pius beat both TCC and Tucker last year, and came within one play of beating NSWR, the state champion, so we know something about all three. All of these Dome teams are great- they all deserve respect, and nobody should underestimate any of them. There will be some great football this weekend! I admire Tucker fans for staying off these blogs. Believe me, Tucker will be ready to play Friday, when it counts.

By powbeech

December 4, 2007 5:40 PM | Link to this

NorthsideOwnsGA Seriously though how about some stocks on margin.

By powbeech

December 4, 2007 5:40 PM | Link to this

NorthsideOwnsGA Seriously though, how about some stocks on margin.

By homet

December 4, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

LOL!…Good Luck to Ware Co. this Friday night!…We are coming to the dome to see this match up. All Ware Co. has to do is shut down the run and TCC WILL NOT score more than 7 points thru the air!…

Their VERY TALENTED RUNNING quarterback can and will be rattled when forced to pass and make decisions other than toss sweep left, & fake toss…run up the middle!!!

If Ware Co. can do this they win the game…if not they will lose and LOSE BIG!

Come on Ware Co. WIN this one for everyone so this TCC trash talkin’ will go away. By the way if your boosters have a couple of extra bucks laying around how bout buying a radio for poor ole “JAYBO” so he can at least listen to the game!…LOL!

By FanMan

December 4, 2007 6:00 PM | Link to this

The long ride to Valdosta did not hurt Harrison when they went there, waited out a two hour lightning delay and then shut out Lowndes in a driving rain storm. I know, you will all say Lowndes would have won if they did not have all those fumbles. Maybe so yet the Hoyas played on the same field in the same rain and did not turn it over. Back to the point, the ride does not matter if a team is ready to play. Oh, that was a friday game too.

By South Jaw JA Football

December 4, 2007 6:02 PM | Link to this

While we are talking about poor little 1 AAAA lets don’t forget that Bainbridge was still in till last week….

By Reeze

December 4, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this

Lee Champion?…..I like Peach myself ,…..beaten NSWR last year ?.Didn’t Westside -Macon beat them 35-20 last year?

By Hate Sub-region Format

December 4, 2007 6:03 PM | Link to this

To D.S.G.B. You bring up a good point. Carver-ATL made the playoffs because of the sub-region format, 2 from 5A and 2 from 5B. What happens is some better teams stay at home. There are five teams in 5B that are probably better. 5B just beats up on each other season. There should be a better way to determine playoff bound teams. Send your Best.

By Headcoach

December 4, 2007 6:08 PM | Link to this

Has anyone heard about drug testing at the Dome for all players, that should be interesting……..

By slalom1

December 4, 2007 6:12 PM | Link to this

To:Tuckerfan2009, Of all the idiots who have exposed themselves on this blog, I would give you the award as #1. Being in AAAAA means nothing without fan support, great coaching, and most of all a belief in the program. The top tier teams in lower classifications whip teams in AAAAA EVERY year. i.e. AAA Carrollton vs. AAAAA Newnan. Carrollton has not only won, but dominated every year beginning in 2004. As for facilities, have you seen Carrollton’s facilities? I have. There is no better, more modern venue in the state than Carrollton. I say this, and I am not even a Carrollton fan. What does Tucker have? Other than one good season in 30 years? When it comes down to great programs, the classifications become less and less significant. IT IS THE PROGRAM. AA Buford whips AAAAA East Coweta in 2006. AAAA Ware County puts the wood to Lowndes in 2005. I could go on and on. But, either you are a newcomer to GHS football, or simply uninformed of the facts. Make no mistake, a lower tier team in AAAAA will remain a lower tier team in AAAA, AAA, AA, And A. Do NOT disrespect the “non-AAAAA”schools with your uneducated spew.

By Steve

December 4, 2007 6:18 PM | Link to this

Todd:

How can you say that Athens Academy hasn’t lived up to its potential? The Spartans went 13-1 last year and were undefeated before a three-point loss to CLinch County in the Dome.

They finished the ‘07 regular season with just one loss (to Landmark Christian), and have averaged 27 points per game while giving up 11.7 ppg. Granted, they haven’t quite made the final leap to titletown, but they’ve gotten farther than all but three other class A schools.

C’mon, Todd, how about a little love for the Spartans???

By NTH Trojans

December 4, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

slalom,

Saturday will be the stiffest test this season. You were right about Perry, they are a well disciplined, hard hitting team. They have nothing to be ashamed of with their effort Friday, it was the type of game that either team could have won. Perry did turn the ball over four times , however. If North Hall is to win this weekend against Cairo, they will have to continue to play outstanding and opportunistic defense, and they WILL have to change their playcalling somewhat. They will have to throw the ball more for one, or else Cairo will start stacking 10 men in the box like our last two opponents did. NH can’t play not to lose in the second half like they did against Perry, they will have to play to win. NH can win the State Title, just like the other three teams left in AAA, they just have to play to their potential and continue to win the turnover battle. Iknow that Carver is the favorite to win the AAA title this year, but that just puts more pressure on them. If you think about it, the semis pit to teams that have made it to the dome more than once against two teams that are making their first appearance. As I have stated (and many others on this blog) before, this is going to be a great weekend of football.

By Scooby

December 4, 2007 6:34 PM | Link to this

Hornet, the TCC quarterback is the best athlete on the field on any given Friday night….and that includes this coming Friday night. Ware will not stop TCC’s running game.

By haha

December 4, 2007 6:50 PM | Link to this

well guys haha i dont know about you but i am ready for this weekend. because all of this talking aint getting us no where. i think that its time for: (games listed in order of fan interest)

tucker over NSWR lowndes over camden walton over NG ware over TCC north hall over cairo carver over chamblee buford over dublin lovett over cook ECI and wilcox both win.

UPSET ALERT - camden over lowndes ive seen camden play once in the dome against WR and they looked pretty good. the winner of this game go on and win the state championship.

the winner of the tucker NSWR game will win state

dublin for 3A

any body agree/ dissagree?

By Just Fair

December 4, 2007 7:10 PM | Link to this

To:

By lithonia 33

December 4, 2007 4:40 PM | Link to this

As a MLK football booster. I am appalled at the reaction of some of our fans. I will admit, there have been games where we had alot of bad calls. I have seen almost 50 straight MLK games. The Walton game was evenly officiated game in my estimation. As for Coach Jarvis. He is a great young coach. He only has 3 yrs. of head coaching exp. The first Dekalb County coach to beat Valdosta. That will be remembered longer than losing to Walton. Walton is a good team but not better than MLK. We lost because we missed two PAT’s. We had a great year and should be rank in the top 5 after the season. One last thing refs don’t cheat, they make bad calls. GO LIONS!!!!

Sorry to disappoint you. I like MLK a lot and have followed them closely as well, but I am a Mayes fan and will always be. We will win the Region again in ‘08.

By Annette W. Fields

December 4, 2007 7:48 PM | Link to this

I am not afraid to use my name. I am also appalled, just down right mad. The Lions accepted their loss with pride and dignity. They are still winners. Their coaching staff is one of the best. We are very proud of all of them. Back off.

By slalom1

December 4, 2007 7:52 PM | Link to this

To: NTH Trojans, Hate it that you cannot make it to the Dome. I WILL be there with the North Hall fans. Cairo gives me great concern. As I have said before, they are a team that I never gave a second thought to until recently. (Lost one game….to TCC, 17-10) That says a lot. “YO” busted me last night on sounding somewhat like a “Clinton”. But, I am torn. North Hall is my sentimental favorite. Carver-Columbus seems almost unbeatable. But, Cairo, who I could care less about, based upon their record, looks like the team to beat in AAA. Having said that, every team is capable of being defeated this late in the season. The North Hall vs. Cairo game will be decided by turnovers, and, even more importantly….which team can keep their emotions in check. This game could be a good one, but also could be a blow-out. In a close, defensive game, I like North Hall. But, I am concerned that Cairo may have too many weapons on both sides of the ball. Good luck to North Hall. I will be sitting with you guys at the Dome. Also, GOOD LUCK to Carver-Columbus.

By To homet

December 4, 2007 7:53 PM | Link to this

Homet you are just mad that TCC spanked yalls A**. TCC is averaging 400 yards rushing a game, why should they pass. They have a very good play action pass they can run if needed. TCC-35 Ware-14.

By yo

December 4, 2007 7:58 PM | Link to this

There is no comparison from the FIRST game to a game 3 MONTHS later I think Harrison fan is well aware of that. Look at their results from the first game of the season to their last. They also need to learn which of the 2 is the most important to win. They might still be playing.

I don’t think enrollment is much of a factor. Lets not go there again…right Slalom?

By yo

December 4, 2007 8:07 PM | Link to this

I am also appalled, just down right mad. The Lions accepted their loss with pride and dignity. Dear Annette….hmmmmmm! Dignity?

By its on

December 4, 2007 8:10 PM | Link to this

You hit it on the head camden Fan; Lowndes is our twin brother; you must match them speed for speed. We know how good Lowndes and 1-AAAAA are the north is just finding out. We have won the last 3 out of 4, but we still remember that 30-0 beat down in 2004. To you Roswell student let the big boys play.

By will

December 4, 2007 8:50 PM | Link to this

is the ajc man enough to pick to walton win state, todd always picks against the raiders.what about maxie, any one at all pick walton at ajc brave enough. todd whats the deal about walton not playing at home if camdens win and walton wins, how far is lowndes or camden from tifton i leaving for college soon at abac just woundering so i could support my raiders

By HSballfan

December 4, 2007 9:06 PM | Link to this

“By slalom1 What does Tucker have? Other than one good season in 30 years?”Agreed the other Tucker fan was misinformed, but don’t get carried away in your response. A quick check of the record book will tell you how many playoff seasons Tucker has had not to mention some standout post-high school players like Patrick Pass, Thomas Brown and Asher Allen just to name a few. Anyone who has been to Buford has seen a facility that some universities would kill for. Cairo’s program and fan support are top drawer… and there are some 5A schools that will never get it right.

By RaidersFan

December 4, 2007 9:09 PM | Link to this

Lithonia 33

I thought the Walton-MLK game was the best high school football game I’ve seen. You pointed out something most folks have overlooked — if MLK makes all extra points, instead of missing one and having one blocked, they win the game.

Congratulations to both teams for a great season.

Also, I thought MLK was very well coached and well prepared for the game. They had a great game plan for neutralizing Billy Burns’ big play ability on returns, and did a better job of that than any team all season, including N. Gwinnett and Roswell.

By its on

December 4, 2007 9:14 PM | Link to this

First to vegasjs, we all have to travel; camden travels to the dome every year. Every team have started to travel out of state to play games, you have no excuse. Second to the Taxas fan, Ga. schools have invest alot of money in their schools and programs. Camden just invested over a half of million dollars on their football field making it artificial tuft. Third to the grayson fan, We consider Lowndes as our twin brother. We play and do the same things. we won the last 3out of 4, but we still remember the beat down in 2004 30-0; it left a big taste in our mouth. It will come down to coaching and turnovers. We know who we are up against,nothing but respect. Fourth to NSRW fans,we respect your program, but you all need to stay humble before you get upset. yall guys talking alot of trash.

By The Truth Hurts

December 4, 2007 9:50 PM | Link to this

at the beginning of this season, no one thought the chamblee high school bulldogs would make it far without thier impact player, roddy jones. people stopped coming to games, the ajc gave us no respect, adn we were not ranked. but after smashing bt (30-7), dunwoody (27-0), and grady (49-21) all of a suddent the ajc jumped on our wagon real quick and ranked us #4 in the state. sadly, we lost the next week to a well coached westminster (where is westminster now? at homea after lossing to carrolton 22-0) and we were unranked, agian. from there and on, no one thought we would win. the ajc said that flowery branch would beat us. they also said #2 stephens county would beat us. know that we have made it this far, your gonna say that #1 carver atlanta is gonna beat us? Tood have you ever heard of having faith in the underdog. sometimes the big “powerhouse” fails to win. and i’ll say carver is well rounded in talent but they are undisciplined. my buddies went to the carrolton game and they told me that carver had tons of penalties. look at chamblee; well rounded talent and they are well disciplined. sportsmenship and having respect for your opponent will get you somewhere on and off the field. so, with that in mind do you think chamblee really has a 99-1 chance at winning state? it might be time for a career change, not to offend you, but this predictions stuff isn’t working

By Chamblee over Carver

December 4, 2007 9:57 PM | Link to this

I am going to go ahead and call Chamblee over Carver. It will be a great game, but with the coaching staff and talent that Chamblee has, I think that they will be hard to stop. Just look at the Stephens County game. I believe it will be high scoring, but Chamblee knows how to tire out a defense, and their offense is hard to stop. I’m excited to see this game in action! Go Bulldogs and go Coach Showfety!

By viking lover

December 4, 2007 9:59 PM | Link to this

I see alot of comments about who is better or who is going to win against who. Ten years ago so and so beat so and so… Twelve games ago Harrison beat Lowndes. Harrison was the better team… that night.Pure and simple. Everyone thinks their team deserves to win or thinks they will win.That’s competition at its finest. I surely believe that old saying that on any given night anyone can beat anyone. Look at Div 1 football this year. What a mess! Good luck to all who got this far. May the best teams on that night win.

By jaybo

December 4, 2007 10:01 PM | Link to this

Region 1-AAAAA Fan, I just read your post from this afternoon. Thanks for looking out for your boy Jaybo by not typing that you know who bogus azz name from NS. That’s how real south ga folk stick together. That was real funny how you added that in-Thanks for the love!!(LOL)

By NSHS FAN

December 4, 2007 10:09 PM | Link to this

To: lee champion: Are you kidding? Peach County would beaten NSWR in 2006. Peach is a favorite team of mine but they lost in 2006 against AAAA Westside-Macon 35-20. NSWR beat Westside-Macon 27-7. Keep it real! They last played in 2005 where NSWR beat them 30-12. This year Peach was good but not of the 2005/2006 caliber when they won State.

By WHS FB fan

December 4, 2007 10:09 PM | Link to this

I’m not sure why the argument was used saying that MLK lost because of 2 missed PAT’s but Walton missed 2 actual field goals which wouldve bade the score a greater difference. I know that your football season ending makes you pretty angry and you don’t want to blame it on anything other than cheating or corrupt refs. Believe me, if Walton happens to lose then I will be devastated and probably just as angry as you are. But when you arrive into the finals, the team you are playing earned their way there. I was very worried about the game last Friday because MLK has an amazing team. Bad calls was not the difference. That last touchdown was set up by a pass that was very obviously dropped but the official ruled it as a catch.

As for playing North Gwinnett this Saturday. Walton is more ready than ever. I am much more confident about this Saturday’s game than I was about the MLK game last Friday. I strongly believe that Walton will come out with a win this Saturday, especially with the Raiders looking for revenge for their only loss. GO RAIDERS!!

By jaybo

December 4, 2007 10:12 PM | Link to this

Homet, why are you even on the blogg? TCC put yawl to bed last friday nite! For real though, TCC crushed East Paulding 48-21, so you dont have shyt to say!! Hey tell me what gate to meet you at on Friday nite @ the Dome so you can buy me a ticket. I’ll have on blue jeans and gold timberland boots. Talk to you then broke azz sissy!!(LOL)

By jaybo

December 4, 2007 10:12 PM | Link to this

Homet, why are you even on the blogg? TCC put yawl to bed last friday nite! For real though, TCC crushed East Paulding 48-21, so you dont have shyt to say!! Hey tell me what gate to meet you at on Friday nite @ the Dome so you can buy me a ticket. I’ll have on blue jeans and gold timberland boots. Talk to you then broke azz sissy!!(LOL)

By Camden Wildcat

December 4, 2007 10:25 PM | Link to this

Listen man all yall people that are doubting us are wrong. we have an outstanding QB who i think is one of the best in the state. Lowndes has good running backs but we have great ones. Our defense is fast and physical. we have alot of great players on our team and alot of people who are good who can back our greats up. Lowndes has an outstanding team but do they have the love for eachother like us camden players do they play as a team like us camden players. TO ALL MY FELLOW TEAMMATES I LOVE YALL AND RESPECT YALL ALOT. R.J.

By yo

December 4, 2007 10:39 PM | Link to this

AAAA Ware County puts the wood to Lowndes in 2005. Slalom you take 1 year to prove a point. Yes, upsets happen. Now prove your point with all of the other Ware/Lowndes years they have played. Both good programs. One in AAAA and one in AAAAA. Since Lowndes has been in AAAAA and Ware in AAAA what has the record been. Now make your point from that.

By jeffrey

December 4, 2007 10:59 PM | Link to this

Northside Warner Robbins will be shocked after their demise on 12-07-07 once the Tucker Tigers have a beaten them. THS ALUM 1980

By slalom1

December 4, 2007 11:34 PM | Link to this

“YO” Peace.

By Camden Fan

December 4, 2007 11:38 PM | Link to this

Good luck to all who got this far. May the best teams on that night win. Truest statement I’ve heard on hear. You know who I want that best team to be though. lol. Safe trips to everyone headed to the Dome.

By slalom1

December 4, 2007 11:53 PM | Link to this

Yo, My point was not to compare Ware County vs. Lowndes. That is obviously a no-brainer. However, this uninformed idiot from “where-ever” has the position that if you are not in AAAAA, you cannot possibly have a team that can compete, AND WIN against AAAAA schools. Of course, Lowndes has set the water mark for the best in Georgia in recent years. Just could not resist the reference to the 2005 upset by AAAA Ware County as an example. I also pointed out AAA Carrollton’s dominance over AAAAA Newnan for the past 4 seasons. I agree, we have beaten this poor “enrollment” dead horse enough. But, just when it seems that everyone gets it, some endomorph gets me riled again. For the FINAL time. YES, enrollment IS an advantage. But, not the ONLY advantage, and not the most important advantage. (i.e. Texas-6,000 enrollment in many schools.) Are these schools better than Georgia’s best? I think not. For the same reasons…..1-Community support, 2-Coaching, 3-Student committment to the football program

By If and When

December 5, 2007 12:07 AM | Link to this

If Warner Robbins, Houston County and Northside every in the future dominant 1AAAAA football will ‘below the gnat-line’ fans still crow that south Georgia football is best since neither of those schools are in south Georgia?

By cj

December 5, 2007 12:11 AM | Link to this

to slalom1 whose side will you sit on friday. will it be carver.

By ResponseTo Todd Holcomb

December 5, 2007 12:18 AM | Link to this

RESPONSE TO TODD’S COMMENT. “Camden doesn’t decide what region it plays in. The GHSA does that. So you think it would be fair for the GHSA to put Camden in a region with smaller schools, then say that Camden can’t be seeded No. 1?”
ANSWER >> YES THAT WHAT I SAID. GHSA SCREWED IT UP SO NOW LET THEM FIX IT BUT NOT AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHER SEEDED TEAMS.

“Also, Camden doesn’t get a bye into the quarterfinals. They’ve had to beat Valdosta twice and Lowndes once in recent second-round games.”
ANSWER>> FIRST, YOU’RE THE ONE THAT USED THE TERM ‘BYE’. A 1 SEED WILL PLAY A 4 SEED AND EITHER A 2 OR 3 SEED THE FIRST TWO ROUNDS. NO POSSIBILITY TWO PLAY A ONE SEED UNTIL THE THIRD ROUND; ALL BASED ON GETTING A 1 SEED IN A AAAA SIZED REGION. THE 2ND ROUND YEARS YOU MENTIONED AGAINST VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES SUPPORTS MY COMMENT. THEY GOT A 1 SEED AND DIDN’T HAVE TO FACE THE REGION 1AAAAA 1 SEED. IF YOU ACTUALLY UNDERSTAND THE POINT BEING MADE, EVEN YOU SHOULD AGREE THE PLAYING FIELD IS NOT LEVEL.

By yo

December 5, 2007 12:23 AM | Link to this

If and When….If hell freezes over will it quit being hell? I could not help but notice you said “if” it happens and not “when” it happens. Not to confidant are you?

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 5, 2007 12:24 AM | Link to this

I have clearly got this board humming, and I love it. Unfortunately, there have been a few people misrepresenting me today. I made two posts and then, some clowns decided to try to be me. Interesting.

By Todd

December 5, 2007 12:26 AM | Link to this

First off, let me say that as a Northside fan I am in no way overlooking the talent of Tucker. They can beat us on Friday.

However, many some bloggers have taken the liberty of posting NHS’s record against 1AAAAA teams in anticipation of their move next year.

Yes, throughout history, NHS has not faired well agains Tift, Valdosta, and WR. However, Northside’s program took a decided upturn since 1997, and they have been one of the winningest programs in Georgia, both in 5A and 4A. If you look at the records since 1997, they are as follows: Coffeee 1-0, Lowndes 3-1, HoCo 10-0, Tift 0-1, WR 8-3, having not played Colquitt and Valdosta since that time. That’s a record of 22-5. Northside may not have the ancient history of programs like WR and Valdosta, but they have done well in recent history.

By To slalom1

December 5, 2007 12:30 AM | Link to this

Responses to baloney1 comment, “i.e. Texas-6,000 enrollment in many schools.) Are these schools better than Georgia’s best? I think not.”

(1) There are no Texas high schools with 6,000 students (you must be smoking your Georgia GED) (2) Georgia has schools as good as Texas, there’s just not anywhere near as many. Texas has a dozen Lowndes, a dozen North Gwinnetts, a dozen Waltons, a dozen Camdens, two dozen Northside WRs.

By mistermak

December 5, 2007 12:31 AM | Link to this

North Georgia is just mad because they know that the AAAAA state championship is really going to be this Saturday night at 9pm. Good luck to both teams and my condolences to the winner of the other AAAAA game, it will be your last win of the season and a long trip to boot!! Go Cats Go

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 5, 2007 12:32 AM | Link to this

A couple of things that have been totally misrepresented include the following. Northside fans are not arrogant. For a matter of fact, most older Northside fans never believe that Northside is going to win, especially win big. This come because Northside spent so much time being second best in our town.

Warner Robins owned Northside for decades. Until the 1990s, only one team from each region advanced to the State playoffs (ask a Lowndes or Tift County fan, who also had strong programs but had to beat a monster).

If you have to beat Valdosta or Warner Robins to reach the playoffs, that is a challenge. It is why I do not listen to TCC chatter when they are playing programs like Cairo and Albany schools, which is FAR from Valdosta or Warner Robins.

Northside fans are generally polite. There is a new breed of Eagle, that is younger and much more confident, like me. This comes because I do not really know what it is like to be second to Warner Robins. We have pretty much kicked them around and become a state power (whether TCC fans want to admit it or not).

I represent myself. That is that. I just do not buy this chaos that TCC is a better program than Northside. Of course, I am sure that TCC Grad believes that Todd Holcomb was lying when he put up the records (of course Northside was MUCH better).

I do not have this, take a back seat to bad programs approach. The fact is many Northside fans do. There are fans and parents of Northside students, then there are real Northside alums. The two are different. We appreciate all their support (Warner Robins schools are heavily supported by the local community…many who did not even go to Northside — their children did).

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 5, 2007 12:53 AM | Link to this

For TCC Grad and any other clown that wants to tell us that TCC is a better program than Northside, these are the facts (as presented by Todd Holcomb):

“Northside has been good for much longer (355-151-6 all-time record to TCC’s 329-219-9). Region titles are about even, 10 to 9. TCC has the 5 state titles to Northside’s 1, but Northside has been in the higher class through most of its history.”

Look at the region titles. TCC plays in a region with only four teams (none of them ranked) and Northside still has more region titles.

Why are so many people from TCC so sensitive. I simply responded to some clown saying the TCC is storied. TCC is NOT storied. TCC is a little above being a run of the mill 0.500 program at 329-219-9. Meanwhile, your region is a joke. Have you guys really looked at the records of the programs TCC plays. You can go 0-10 in TCC’s region and still make the playoffs. Can’t you TCC Grad? Stop arguing against the best program in this state in the 21st century.

Northside has lost fewer games, while facing superior competition (state champions like Warner Robins, Statesboro, Parkview and programs within region like Griffin, Baldwin, and Westside), in the last decade than TCC has in the past five seasons.

As I said earlier, if you take away seven seasons at TCC (1991-1997), the Yellow Jackets at 329-219-9 are just your run of the mill program. Why does that statement hurt so many South GA feelings. It is the truth. From 1992-1997, TCC won 5 State Championships going 74-13 (look TCC fans, even during your run of 5 straight small HS State titles, you lost 13 games…pathetic!). Take away that six year run and TCC’s program record is 275-206-9.

How is 329-219-9 storied? How is 275-206-9 storied? In only the worst level of competition do teams with 5 losses win the State Championship. TCC went 10-5 in 1992 and won state. Do you think you could have done that in the highest classification.

Programs like Northsie, Warner Robins, Statesboro, and Ware County have brought legitimacy to this level. You people at TCC should thank us for making you relevent again.

By GRAYSONFAN

December 5, 2007 1:17 AM | Link to this

headcoach

hmmmm, drug testing, now wouldnt that get interesting. never thought of that. whatcha know?

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 5, 2007 1:17 AM | Link to this

Finally for all of the chest beaters from Region 1-AAAAA, I only have this to say. Northside was one good and above average program for about 35 years. Founded in 1964, we lost tons of games early like any new school does. Our first winning season was in 1966. By 1975, we were 10-1. From that season, we had a 10-1 team in 1978 and 10-2 team in 1984. Again, a very good program that most people across the state would kill for.

Northside Coach Conrad Nix coached the Eagles for 8 seasons from 1973-1980 going 64-18 (that is a pretty darn good record). He was returned as coach in 1994 going 10-3 in his first season back at NHS. Since 1998, Northside is 121-12. That is not a misprint. 121-12. In that time NHS has played almost 25 teams from Region 1-AAAAA. Still, we are 121-12. Of those 12 losses, 2 came from then national power Parkview and 2 from national power Warner Robins. Two more came from Statesboro, who won the State championship one year they beat us and lost to Warner Robins in the state championship the other time they beat us. Think about it 12 losses in 10 years and half of those losses coming from State Championship programs like Parkview, Warner Robins, and Statesboro. Are you guys seriously questioning Northside?

Since Nix has returned, NO Region 1-AAAAA program has had a winning record against Northside. That would be ZERO!

Do some teams have winning records against NHS over the 44 year history of our program? Of course. We have never beaten Parkview. Warner Robins has a commanding advantage. Valdosta has kicked us around.

However, we are talking about today. In December of 2007, only Lowndes County (who we are 5-1 against) are even in the same breath as Northside among Region 1-AAAAA teams. These are facts. It would be like a Georgia Bulldog fan saying Georgia is better than Florida right now. That is just crazy.

I hate the Gators. However, I have to accept the reality that they have owned us (UGA) for the past couple of decades. It is what it is. For Region 1-AAAA foes, who we have mauled again and again in recent history, it is what it is.

You will get exactly what you seek next season. In the case of seeking out Northside, you boys better be very careful what you wish for. Ask a Warner Robins Demon fan. They have gone from chest beaters to people who just walk around town with their tail between their legs. Don’t believe that Northside can take away a MONSTER program like Warner Robins’ manhood away and it can not happen to you. WRHS did win a State Championship in the past five years. Other than Lowndes, which Region 1-AAAAA program can say that for the past decade.

Remember 12 losses in the last decade. 6 of those losses coming from State Championship level programs. Now we know that Region 1-AAAAA is great football. However, how many of those Region 1-AAAAA program qualify as State Championship caliber? That is what you need to be if you are going to beat Northside.

By Camden Fan

December 5, 2007 1:25 AM | Link to this

HEY TODD remember when YOU SAID THIS on November 19th in the No polls just playoff talk blog? Class AAAAA favorites: Brookwood, Norcross. Anything Gwinnett. Roswell & Lowndes. Nobody else. Not Harrison, not Walton, not Camden, not MLK.

Just wanted to remind you!! lol

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 5, 2007 1:34 AM | Link to this

LAST THING: For Tucker fans or anyone on this site who wishes to make the Tucker cause their own, you have received so much publicity in Atlanta is is insane. From print media to the radio stations (I am sure that everyone on V-103 is cheering for you and Hot 107.5 is throwing little pep rallies), you have gotten pub.

That doesn’t mean that Northside is going to lose sleep about you. I saw a post that said that Coach Nix will not overlook Tucker. Coach Nix is 121-12 over the past decade. Do you think he overlooks any team? You don’t go 121-12 by overlooking people.

We know who Tucker is. Heck, you guys have gone 89-19 over the past decade. If anyone should be screaming elite going to the Dome, it should be you instead of these south GA boys from Thomas County. It doesn’t mean that we expect to lose. It doesn’t mean that we are going to buy into this, we have athletes hype. Where Northside is from, everyone has athletes.

I just hope you guys have a good band. You guys aren’t tht band that gets shown out and embarrassed by Stephenson and Southwest DeKalb, are you? I looked on YouTube and saw some 15 and 16 year olds dressed and shaking it. We all love good bands.

By mav

December 5, 2007 1:58 AM | Link to this

Just to let you Northside fans know Frank Stephens has a state championship with camden in 2003 he was the master mind behind one of the great defenses in the state which broke a state record with only forty-one points scored against them the entire season including playoffs so trust we he knows how to discipline a team and coach a team to a state championship just ask Jonesboro,Lowndes,Newnan,and Valdosta so watch out Northside trust me he will have them ready all he needs is talent which he has a Tucker

By mistermak

December 5, 2007 3:45 AM | Link to this

Go CAMDEN COUNTY!!!!!

By Northside BAND TRUCK DAD

December 5, 2007 5:01 AM | Link to this

I would hope this game vs. Tucker will be allowed to be played on the field WITHOUT giving them, TCC and Ware Co. too much locker room motivating reading material. The less known, the better. Save it for 1 second after the final score.

By syrupmaker_rocky

December 5, 2007 6:10 AM | Link to this

NorthsideOwnsGA, dude your an idiot..never have i seen on any forum some one be such an infantile cheerleader for their team. Not standing up for TCC, but with them against your moronic “diarrhea of the mouth” you apparently have some problems accepting there are better teams out there than your “northsie” as you called it earlier..Sorry TCC doesnt have as tough as schedule as your team may or may not, I dont know. Where the H#&^ is northside anyways? I played in this state for four years, I cant even remembe rif we played them at all, so theres you rproof about the legacy of your team. I sure as he#$ remember taking a pounding four years in a row from TCC, so maybe that just your opinion. This ones mine. Theyve played more games than your teams has, hence the numbers. More championships, who cares if as of late they havent put out much, every team has to rebuild at one point. My team for example hasnt been to the dome since I played there in 99, were going back with the potential to seal the deal, and who was our only loss to this season? Look that up stat boy! Valdosta was also mentioned in my thread earlier, your not talkin sh$% about them…cheerleader!

By BrookeFan

December 5, 2007 6:53 AM | Link to this

Northside Owns GA

I picked up on those funny comments yesterday. They were wa-a-a-a-a-y too clever for you ‘Northside’. Sorry, the devil made me do it.

By TCC 123

December 5, 2007 7:09 AM | Link to this

I will have to disagree I believe Tucker will beat NSWR. As for TCC and Ware I believe TCC will be playing Tucker for the State Championship. GO JACKETS!!!!!!!!!!!

By roger

December 5, 2007 7:16 AM | Link to this

syrupmaker_rocky, let me tell you where NSWR is since your sorry inbred a$$ from hicksville TCC, doesn’t know where we are from. It is Warner Robins, in the middle of the state, why don’t you get a book out once in awhile and look it up. Since you haven’t been to the dome, or probably Atlanta awhile, keep that book out to get directions when you goto dome. I think we have been there a few times, and will be fine when we arrive to handle business!

By Reeze

December 5, 2007 7:27 AM | Link to this

TCC 123……….Break it down for me…You say Tucker will defeat NSWR,explain why

By WRHS Football Fan

December 5, 2007 8:28 AM | Link to this

I believe NorthsideOwnsGa will get his reality check next year.Every fan/team at this time of the season deserves to “crow” a little,but believe me the majority of fans in Warner Robins know,feel,and respect the level of competition.A little history for NorthsideOwnGa every storied program will have down years some a just longer than others.

By Carlton

December 5, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this

I have to fix this on my brother is going to come after me. I went to Cook. I have a brother in Lowndes and a brother in Camden. I am rooting for all three. Go Cook, Lowndes and Camden. I know they can’t all win but may the best team win….Just beat those northern teams!

By TCC ROCKS

December 5, 2007 8:46 AM | Link to this

TCC is going hand it to Ware this weekend even Ware has an O.K. team and then play Tucker for the ship, after they beat Northside! TCC wins the Whole thing!!! The best team out of any class in Georgia! No one can stop the D-train! Go jackets!

By syrupmaker_rocky

December 5, 2007 9:03 AM | Link to this

Roger im happy to see youre so proud of where youre from, however im a little concerned about your education level in that area. Your Comprehension Skill test scores must be quite low there too given I CLEARLY stated im NOT from TCC..”syrupmaker”…thats a CAIRO team…and I also mentioned I have been to the dome and Played there..so in the name of education in the state of georgia. Pick up a book and read Man! God some of you vote in this state too..the “sorry inbred a#$ part was a little over he top too..its just a forum, not like were playing saturday..idiot. I dont typically support TCC, but I hope they Rip you a new inbread a#$.. A quick lesson in “real” south georgia football, TCC is our cross town rival. Some people just dont read these days. Or cant…

By You started it

December 5, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this

To:NorthsideOwnsGA You claim to have only made 2 post and someone used your name for the rest. The way I see it you started it with your name. No team with only 1 championship can claim they own anything,much less the state of Georgia when it comes to football. What are teams reconized for? Regular season records or championships? Look at the Lowndes county Vikings… in the last 4 years, 3 dome games and 2 championships to date with another one possible this year. You don’t hear any of them claiming to be kings of the football world,allthough they would have a better argument than your program because they have found a way to win the big one…Nobody remembers the runner up…Unless you’re a Brookwood fan and are still hurting from that drubbing you took 2 years ago… Remember, it’s the name YOU used that started this mess.

By homet

December 5, 2007 9:14 AM | Link to this

Jaybo…Jaybo…Jaybo…You just don’t get it…It’s all about ENJOYING the games. High School football is ALWAYS fun!

Sure we would rather be watching our team this week but we are still going to the dome and watch some GREAT games!!!!

If you want to meet over a coffee its cool…we got a fair size group coming and have rented a Hummer Stretch (Yeah it’s BLACK!!!)…I don’t know yet the times but I will post you. Really NO hard feelings just good ole’ fashion ribbing!…

I WILL NOT however change my mind about TCC’s “infamous” 1 (one)dimensional quarterback!!!!…LOL!

By Dawgcrzy

December 5, 2007 9:22 AM | Link to this

After driving 41/2 hrs to TCC to watch East Paulding get their butts waxed,TCC can play ball.I just thought we were good. Good luck to you all.

By Region 1AAAAA Fan

December 5, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this

TO NS…Ga: How many times have you played a 1AAAAA teams other than Warner Robbins and Houston in the last 10 years? Warner Robbins just joined our region last year and had a pretty good season…this year a different story…. gets tougher when you have to play these teams year in and year out…all this talk about weak region TCC plays in, just wondering….what powerhouse programs are in the region you play in now?

By jaybo

December 5, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this

Softy(you know who you are) from NS, why do you keep talking about TCC? Boy you are really concerned with us!! Again, NS plays Tucker this week, not TCC, but you know we’re lurking don’t you. Say what you want, TCC has five(5), you heard me 5, STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!! So what they were in AAA-we can’t help the size of our school. We don’t feel our 5 championships are any less than the AAAA champions in that era. Hey softy, you need a girlfriend because its obvious that you have too much time on your hands!

By HSballfan

December 5, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

I’m not sure what data TCC123 is using, but I can see several avenues to a Tucker victory. None of this requires any particular genius, it’s just basic football. 1. Side by side, the schedule looks very similar. Scores and margins of victory are comparable against more or less equivalent competition. Both teams had a couple of regular season games where they weren’t at their best; both have dominated in three rounds of playoffs. Both teams thrive on defense which could make the first couple of possessions very important. If either offense is able to gain traction and move the ball, put some early points on the board, it could be a real confidence boost… and we all know how morale can change erratically in high school ball. 2. If Tucker can manage to contain Green and force Northside’s offensive coordinator to implement plan B, it could force Scott into situations he’s not familiar with. That could lead to crucial mistakes. Keep in mind that no one has run the ball on Tucker on all year, so Scott may well have to put the ball in the air a few times to keep Tucker from loading up on Tijuan. 3. Northside may not be adequately prepared for Tucker’s speed and athleticism. The Wing-T is hardly one dimensional; Tucker doesn’t rely on one guy to carry the ball. If Tucker’s offensive scheme can keep Northside off balance with its traps and misdirections and score early, it could change the tone of the game. 4. Turnovers, penalties, breaks… same as it ever was. Todd and Massey and I all see a four point game and relatively low scoring. But if I had a fully functional crystal ball, I’d be a rich man by now.

By jaybo

December 5, 2007 9:46 AM | Link to this

OK Homet, you’re right, its all in fun. I just didn’t appreciate your comment about my not being able to attend the game. But its all good! Hey, why do you guys want TCC to lose so bad? Is it because we beat E Paulding 48-21? I’ll be glad to have your group come and sit with my posse at the game. Oh yea, the coffee is on you(LOL)!

By yo

December 5, 2007 9:59 AM | Link to this

Todd…the NSWR poster states “Yes, throughout history, NHS has not faired well agains Tift, Valdosta, and WR.” then chooses to go back to 1997 to prove his point. Regarding Lowndes (since we are chosing our moments in history) lets only go back to 1999. That would make us 1-0 against NSHS. Actually Lowndes already a very good program really went to a new level of good when Mcpherson came on board. So maybe the fair thing for all is compare records since most recent coaching hires? Kind of hard to do though since we didn’t all hire our present coaches at the same time.

For what its worth the VDT just corrected itself regarding Lowndes Senior starters. The number is 8 and here they are: ” This Lowndes team is also a young team. The Vikings start only four seniors on each side of the ball — Perry, Hargett, Barwick and Vedas on offense and cornerback Kelly Dawsey, Williams, linebacker Blake Summers and defensive tackle T.J. Manning on defense. The rest of the team will be back next year.

“We’ve got eight seniors (starting),” McPherson said.”

By Todd Holcomb

December 5, 2007 10:05 AM | Link to this

**HEY TODD remember when YOU SAID THIS on November 19th in the No polls just playoff talk blog? Class AAAAA favorites: Brookwood, Norcross. Anything Gwinnett. Roswell & Lowndes. Nobody else. Not Harrison, not Walton, not Camden, not MLK.

Just wanted to remind you!! lol**

I was talking about teams that could win state, not teams that could make the semifinals. So I’m standing by that prediction. Lowndes or Gwinnett.

RESPONSE TO TODD’S COMMENT. “Camden doesn’t decide what region it plays in. The GHSA does that. So you think it would be fair for the GHSA to put Camden in a region with smaller schools, then say that Camden can’t be seeded No. 1?” ANSWER >> YES THAT WHAT I SAID. GHSA SCREWED IT UP SO NOW LET THEM FIX IT BUT NOT AT THE EXPENSE OF OTHER SEEDED TEAMS.

How did the GHSA screw it up? What choice did the GHSA have but to put Camden in Region 3? Should there be a rule against the Savannah schools playing up in class? If so, Marist would be in AA. I’m sure Charlton County would love that.

By King

December 5, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

Well its dome time huh…. KING was cheated out of there chance to play there. I hope Walton wins it all because KING would have if the game was called fair. Big up’s to class of 08…. Go Lions!!!!!!!!!!

By yo

December 5, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this

Since Nix has returned, NO Region 1-AAAAA program has had a winning record against Northside. That would be ZERO! History is about to change.

By yo

December 5, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this

King…MLK will never win the big one because the games will never have been called fair. At least in your mind after every time you don’t get there. MLK is becoming the school that can’t face reality. I feel sorry for your kids who will also be blaming every body else for their own short comings instead of taking a little responsibility. Hats off to what was a good year for MLK however.

By Homet

December 5, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

Jaybo…

Your TCC running back is obviously for real…Big kid, fast of the line & runs hard! But I just don’t see the BALANCED attack it is going to take to win State. I really don’t know much about Ware (they get less press up here than we did, LOL!) but if TCC gets by them I just don’t see TCC beating Tucker or Northside!

It’s not just me, many of the other postings have questions about your quaterbacks passing ability and his receivers abilities. Hey, PROVE US ALL WRONG!!! Air it out a few times!!!! (and I don’t mean a little 20 yard chip for a TD)

By the way the way, after the game I understand the player still trash talkin and running his mouth was your quarterback the rest of the team shook hands and was very professional!..Oh well!!! nuff said!!

By Leon

December 5, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

OK HERE WE GO AGAIN. THIS IS TO TCC ROCKS FAN GO A HEAD AND GET IT ALL OUT AND I WILL CHECK BACK WITH YOU NEXT WEEK: You been hanging around with Habersham fans again because bad things are starting to rub off on you. Just last week they said that they were going to mop the floor up with WARE COUNTY GATORS and beat them 41 to 7. TCC ROCKS FAN you need to go back and check the score because the last time I looked it was Ware 30 - Habersham 0. I’m not saying Ware County will beat TCC that bad but don’t count them South Georgia Boys out. You may score a couple of touchdown and at the end WARE will be on top maybe 21 to 14; 28 to 21; or I will even give you a break 30 to 28. Anyway GO WARE COUNTY GATORS ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP. Class of 1966 Graduate. Living up here in Washington DC metro area. GO GATORS GO

By Scott Alderman

December 5, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

To the bloggers: Reading this garbage is the best, cheapest entertainment in the world. You guys have completely lost your senses. Questions: (1) Do any of you have real jobs, or a real mission or purpose in life? Or do you just sit around all day and blog, especially you who have all the multiple posts? (2) Do any of you really think this stuff is as important as you make it? (3) Have any of you gone back to read this garbage and see how truly foolish it all is? (4) Todd, please, just for one day, require that EVERY blogger post their real name, home address and phone numbers, and their photo. How many responses do you think there would be? Writing under the cloak of anonymity allows any fool to disclose their true nature. So, since it was my idea, I proudly disclose my name: Scott Alderman, 4803 Springbrook Dr, Hahira, GA, 229-561-1939. I challenge every other blogger to do the same. Finally, this: Although commercial real estate (for 25 yrs) is my specialty, I am thinking seriously of opening a new psychological counseling service for misguided, delusional high school football fan bloggers who have no higher priorities in life. Of course, since I am blogging then I will be the first one on the couch!

This may be a first: To ALL the teams in the Dome: play hard, play fair, play honorably, respect yourself, your teammates, your coaches, the refereees, the fans, the bands, the cheerleaders, and your opponents. Whether you win or lose, do it with humility and pride and honor and respect, and know that your attitude and character will carry you farther in life than the victory or the defeat. In the big scheme of God’s great world, this stuff is not very important. Finally, THANKS to each of you for your hard work to entertain us!

By drock7

December 5, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

Newnan vs N.Gwinnett was a great football game to watch full of emotions. I thought both offenses was great because the put up almost 900 yds against very good defenses. I would like to congratulate N.Gwinnett football community on being a class act on and off the field you guys have a great offensive mind coach and a very good football team. To my Newnan Cougars look at you smell the Championship this year and with 18 starters back next year lets go get it next year. A great game n.gwinnett and good luck at the Dome. May God continue to bless your community. Todd I hope to see you and Derrick at Drake Stadium next year and may God continue to bless your family. Phil 4:13

By TCC 123

December 5, 2007 11:14 AM | Link to this

Dont get me wrong Im not takin anything away from NSWR They have a great program and I wish them the best of luck… Im just giving you my predictions. I think Tucker will win by a down or FG. But we dont need to focus on that. Ware County has a great program The Gators are Fast!! If our Defence can hold we will pull out to the State Championship. I Predict… 35-21 TCC. As far as NSWR and Tucker Best of luck and may the better team win!

By Ed NSHS Fan

December 5, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

TO: Syrupmaker_rocky: Are you kidding? Never heard of NSWR. You butt was probably stuck in syrup all of your life. In fact, if it wasn’t for Jackie Robinson being born there, Cairo (Karo Syrup) wouldn’t be on the map. You are just p** off because during your play time at Cairo, Tucker kicked Cairo’s rear end 14-6. Therefore, you assume NSWR will lose to them. It could happen but not because of a wimp from a school that uses a “Sugar Cane Stalk” as their mascot.

By Whatcha know 'bout DAT TUCK

December 5, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

Football is simply BLOCKING & TACKLING,, and Dat Tuck does not miss tackles!!! NSWR is in for a war on Friday. 13-0(and counting) in his first season,,, I vote Coach Stephens coach of the year. Keep talking all that smack,,,, Dat Tuck will keep it on the feild.

By Ed NSHS Fan

December 5, 2007 12:03 PM | Link to this

To: Scott Alderman, you are one crazy dud complaining about bloggers being on this site— when they should at work or doing other meaningful things. Look at the time of your blog 10:57AM, your fat a@# should be working—-real estate agent or not. My name?—go to hell! You would be the first to call my boss (lol).

By Camden Wildcat

December 5, 2007 12:06 PM | Link to this

There isnt anyone who can stop camden if we dont win state it is because we beat ourselves

By MLK Booster

December 5, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this

We had him for 3 weeks at MLK, what happened?

http://hsgeorgia.scout.com/a.z?s=37&p=8&c=1&nid=2797537

By Eagle Fan

December 5, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

HSballfan. NSWR Eagles have a suprise for Tucker. Just you wait and see. Also the NSWR Eagles played St.Puis last year and they ran a similar offense that Tucker runs. St. Puis lost to NSWR last year and so will Tucker. They have experience with their Quarterback. Where do you think he came from maybe ST. Puis??? See you in the Dome. GO BIG BLUE ALL THE WAY TO STATE.

By TCC 123

December 5, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

You cannot possible beat yourself. That goes for anyone. TCC RB Debrale Smiley is a Big Strong Fast Runner but im not going to say that he cant be stopped cause fact is that he Can may be hard to stop but not impossible. If your team goes down its not because you beat yourself its that the other team was the better team! These are the Semifinals and we are all here for a reason!! Go Jackets!! We beleive in you!

By TCC 123

December 5, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

You cannot possible beat yourself. That goes for anyone. TCC RB Debrale Smiley is a Big Strong Fast Runner but im not going to say that he cant be stopped cause fact is that he Can may be hard to stop but not impossible. If your team goes down its not because you beat yourself its that the other team was the better team! These are the Semifinals and we are all here for a reason!! Go Jackets!! We beleive in you!

By GRAYSONFAN

December 5, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

scott alderman

all in good innocent fun man! you abviously had some time on your hands too. you have one of the biggest replies here. we are out but, in the sprit of football, i still love to read this blog. if it were not so much fun for the fans, the schools would have empty stands, and no reason to move on to the pro’s. so get a grip, just have some fun, or dont come on here and try to ruin everyone else’s fun.

By syrupmaker_rocky

December 5, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

I guess im just a sorry dumb a$$ who was probly stuck in the syrup all my life that lost to a team i dont remember to and am “p” about it b/c im an inbred hick from TCC..But my teams still gonna whip some “a” on saturd”a”y so Go Team with a sugar cane stalk. Ill sit back and listen to the crickets chirp on this blog after Cairo puts us on the map with another State championship! That will be three now I believe…Go Syrupmakers….As for all your 4A and 5A teams..best o luck, i dont care….

By BrookeFan

December 5, 2007 1:07 PM | Link to this

Syrupmaker rocky

I believe Mickey Thomas already put Cairo on the map. He was the lead singer for Elvin Bishop Group and one of the latter lead singers for Starship, f/k/a Jefferson Starship f/k/a Jefferson Airplane.

I believe Mickey’s people ran a hot dog stand in Cairo. May be mistaken on that point.

By Atlanta Speaks

December 5, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this

scott alderman

Yeah, we know where Hahira is. You should try out Joe Peters’ bar-b-que stand there at the I-75 exit. Solid ‘que at a good price.

By HSballfan

December 5, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this

Dear Eagle Fan: And Tucker has a couple of surprises for you, too. 1. It’s not last year 2. This isn’t St. Pius. I watched three Pius games in person last year and all but one of Tucker’s and it’s no exaggeration that Tucker 07 would have run circles around that 06 Lion team. (Pius beat Tucker by a whopping 3 points last season) You may think you know what’s coming at you, but if you have to think about it, it’ll be 20 yards downfield. All posturing aside, the key points to this game are exactly as I outlined them before. It’ll take each coach about two possessions to figure out where the holes and the mismatches are. If everything breaks evenly, it’ll come down to luck or a turnover. From everything I’ve been able to gather about Northside, it’s all about your defense and Tijuan. Tucker has to make someone else over there step up and beat them. Tucker’s offense doesn’t have a “go to” guy, which puts pressure on the defense to make good choices and execute. I’m not saying Northside can’t do that; 13-0 and three playoff shutouts makes a pretty loud statement. But Tucker has explosive speed, probably more than any team Northside has played this year.

By HSballfan

December 5, 2007 1:33 PM | Link to this

Eagle Fan: One other thing. I’m not sure what quarterback you’re referring to in your post. Chris Simpson is Tucker’s QB, same as last year. You may be thinking about Jonathan Davis, who transfered from Pius to Tucker. He’s a linebacker and one of several running backs. He wears #1. Knowing who he is won’t help all that much. You’ll still need to keep an eye on numbers 11, 23, 5, 4, 2, 8 and 9. Their jerseys tend to blur once they start moving. Try not to blink.

By Eagle Fan

December 5, 2007 2:01 PM | Link to this

HSballfan but you do not know what suprise is in store for Tucker at least we know what you got. No matter who it is we still have served it good to Davis. We know what he can do and I am sure he has taught the team a few of St. Puis tricks that did not work against NSWR last so they will not work this year. The final score will only tell who is the best team.

By TCC ROCKS to leon

December 5, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this

Hey Leon you are a good for nothing son of a b**!! who doesnt know anything about football!! You can not compare Haber whoever to TCCHS!!! Let’s face it ya’ll (meaning Ware County) is going to get that azz tapped at the mother f’in Dome!!! Bee-itch!!! You can see me and the rest of my goon squad lurking at the dome we will be the one’s chompin on that gator tail!!! And bout my boi #1 PJ Williams is gonna man handle your piece of she-at pooted out azz defense all night long!!! So you can shove that bull shyt up your torn up azz after the game when your going home crying to mama!!! Watch out for these boys #’s 1, 35, 20, 7, 55, 60, hell the whole damn team,……. oh and big boi D TRAIN #40! Who can not be stopped by nobody! We don’t need to pass, shi we will run on any mf’s in GA!!

By TCC ROCKS

December 5, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

TO Northside owns GA!! Hey retard it doesn’t matter how many games you win until the playoffs!! It matters how many rings you have!! 5 TCC - 1 Northside! Enough said!!

By Leon

December 5, 2007 2:33 PM | Link to this

TO TCC ROCKS: Back at you a* hole. yY

By Ocho Cinco

December 5, 2007 2:38 PM | Link to this

Hey Leon you gotta little wang.

By Leon

December 5, 2007 2:52 PM | Link to this

TO TCC ROCKS: You need to go back and read my post. I didn’t single out any one player number on the TCC team so come down off your high horse a* hole before you have a heart attack. These post that people make are suppose to be done in fun. I probably no more about football then you will ever know. By the way it want be Gator tail that you will be chpping on if you get my drift. You are going to need the whole team because one person doesn’t win a game and if you do get by Ware you sure want beat Tucker or Northside.

By Ocho Cinco

December 5, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this

Leon….you suck! You still have a little wang and only one state ring how many does TCC have you ask? Five Biotch! The GHSA has already came to Trillville (thomasville in case your a dumbass)and measured ol’ Ed Pilcher’s finger for a sixth time!

By Ocho Cinco

December 5, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this

Leon….you suck! You still have a little wang and only one state ring how many does TCC have you ask? Five Biotch! The GHSA has already came to Trillville (thomasville in case your a dumbass)and measured ol’ Ed Pilcher’s finger for a sixth time!

By will

December 5, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this

what the deal if walton wins and camden wins, walton cant play the championship at home because of the small stadium or its ghsa bias of south ga hmmmmm…..???

By tracman

December 5, 2007 3:43 PM | Link to this

Northside will beat Tucker 17-7. TCC will get by Ware 21-17.

Swami sez: Northside 28 - TCC 21

Take it to the bank….

By The Truth

December 5, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this

I don’t care who wins as long as Cairo beats the ever loving isht out of North Hall. It is really nothing more than a match between south georgia rednecks and north georgia hill billies. Notwithstanding, we have many dental labs in Gaines Vegas, and if you syrup heads could find a way to destroy those cheaters from Lumpkin, err I mean Hall county, we would be willing to send a mobile dental lab to your fair city and fix them cavities from all the sugar you guys ingest every day. There is no doubt that the Turbo Trojans have recruited themselves a fine team, but damn it, money can’t buy everything. If the GHSA had any intestinal fortitude, they would have found out their quarterback, uh like doesn’t live in the county he plays football in, or the twins from NC lived in the head ball coach’s basement to be not illegal. Yeah, maybe I’m hating…and maybe I’m jealous we didn’t do a better job of recruiting, but I can tell you one thing, enjoy it this year because you tractor driving, snuff dipping, dating your cousin, rebel flag waving wanna be final 4 pretenders are losing a bunch of seniors, many of whom you will not find in any North Hall Middle School yearbook. War damn RED ELEPHANTS!

By HSballfan

December 5, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

“By Eagle Fan: HSballfan but you do not know what suprise is in store for Tucker” I think the only surprise that would be relevant would be the return of Ivory if he’s healthy enough, and even then there might be some rust there. Personally, all bias aside, I would enjoy getting the chance to see Ivory play. Davis is primarily a defensive player for Tucker although he will be in the backfield for several offensive series. The last time I checked, JD wasn’t in charge of teaching his teammates anything except leadership. Franklin Stephens is the coach and if he has any tricks, they came from Camden County, not St. Pius.

By Jaybird229

December 5, 2007 5:03 PM | Link to this

Syrupmaker_rocky: Are you kidding? Never heard of NSWR. You butt was probably stuck in syrup all of your life. In fact, if it wasn’t for Jackie Robinson being born there, Cairo (Karo Syrup) wouldn’t be on the map. You are just p off because during your play time at Cairo, Tucker kicked Cairo’s rear end 14-6. Therefore, you assume NSWR will lose to them. It could happen but not because of a wimp from a school that uses a “Sugar Cane Stalk” as their mascot**.

To: Ed NSHS Fan Actually during Syrupmaker Rocky’s time in Cairo Tucker came to Cairo and got their a* beat 15-3 in 2000. Tucker had the almighty J Train, Jabari Davis. Who only had 46 yards rushing. Tucker won the next year after we were gone 14-6 to a Cairo team that lost 23 Seniors. So really what’s your point?

To Syrupmaker Rocky: The last time Cairo went to the Dome was 2000 instead of 1999. When did you graduate?

By FanMan

December 5, 2007 5:24 PM | Link to this

Hey Brookefan

You must be an old guy if you remember Mickey Thomas from Elvin Bishop and Starship. What a great voice. In fairness, maybe you are not yet only from the same town and up on the local celebs. Remember, “we built this city on rock and roll.”

By TCC FAN

December 5, 2007 6:06 PM | Link to this

CAN’T EVERY BODY GET ALONG. GROUP HUG. SERIOUSLY YALL ARE GETTING TO WORKED UP. TIME WILL TELL WHO IS #1. TILL THEN EVER BODY BE HUMBLE AND ACT LIKE ADULTS.

By Eagle Fan Forever

December 5, 2007 6:15 PM | Link to this

So Tucker got their coach from Camden and their best player from St Pius. After Friday, they will only be thinking about recruiting some more help next year!
GO EAGLES

By Cookfan00

December 5, 2007 6:29 PM | Link to this

Watch out for the Cook Hammerin’ Hornets. We love being the underdog. Been Road Warriors the entire playoffs and loving it. Can’t wait till Saturday, HIGH NOON!! GO HORNETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By EAGLE FAN

December 5, 2007 6:56 PM | Link to this

HSballfan nice try but due to complications Ivory will not be the Eagles quarterback but nice try. The suprise is something different keep on trying though. Eagle Fan Forever Tucker will be looking for new coaches next year because the old coaches will be stun by what hit them (NSWR) that they will retire early. See you at the DOME where the NSWR Eagles rules. GO BIG BLUE…. FOR THE MEMORY OF CHRIS THE EAGLES WILL WIN THE STATE TITLE AGAIN….

By RaidersFan

December 5, 2007 7:42 PM | Link to this

I dooubt they’d want the recognition, but I want to recognize the folks anyway. At the end of tonight’s practice for Walton High, the coach for Harrison and a number of Harrison players, including the player who broke his leg against Walton, stopped by and dropped off drinks for the team. The Harrison coach then led a prayer for all players. This type of sportsmanship is outstanding and in my opinion is what separates high school sports from professional sports. This also shows a lot of class and sets a great example for the players. Good luck to Harrison football next year.

By cj

December 5, 2007 7:48 PM | Link to this

did they just let some of these new bloggers out of the pych facility. lets have fun but be respectful

By Whatcha know 'bout DAT TUCK

December 5, 2007 7:52 PM | Link to this

FYI to all you NSWR haters,,, #1 J.Davis is not necessarily Tucker’s best player. They are all very good, very strong, fundementally sound, and very fast !! As for press,,, Dat Tuck get very little press compared to all the Gwin/Cobb schools. By the way for you history buffs o/ NSWR,,, the majority of this Tucker group played @ Tucker Football League(the WINNINGEST youth PROGRAM in the NATION) and won the championship every year since age 9-10. In 02 or 03 the went 15-0 and UNscored on !! Chris Simpson was at QB even wat back in the day. These young men are winners !! There will be NO surprises,, because football is football is football——Blocking, Tackling, Discipline, Execution, and in Tucker’s case SPEED baby !! Lots of SPEED,, #5 T.Greene is an outstanding football player, but he will not outrun any Tucker defenders,, and I doubt he’ll break any tackles. Good Luck with your pass game seeing as how 2 of Dat Tuck’s DB’s have been selected to the national all-star team senior bowl. Best player on Tucker ?? Hmmm,, could be #5 D. Harris, #4 T. Cater, maybe even #1 J. Davis, or it could be #8,#9,#10,#23,#11,#55 or my favorite #2 Bubba !!! Hey football fans let me ask all of ya,,,,”WHATCHA KNOW ‘BOUT DAT TUCK !DAT TUCK! DAT TUCK!!!!!!!!! ”

By Todd

December 5, 2007 7:59 PM | Link to this

Marques Ivory is playing for Northside Friday night. He’s not starting, but he’s playing.

http://www.macon.com/149/story/205109.html

By chamblee fan

December 5, 2007 8:11 PM | Link to this

I really just want to see a close game come Friday between Carver and Chamblee. Of course, being from Chamblee, I’d prefer a Chamblee win, but as long as it’s not a blowout either way, I’m fine.

By Eagle Fan Forever

December 5, 2007 8:14 PM | Link to this

Uh Oh! Lights out Tucker!

By Todd

December 5, 2007 8:15 PM | Link to this

Yo—not trying to pick a fight, but if we go back to 1999, Lowndes is 1-1 against Northside. Lowndes lost to NHS 28-3 in 2000 in the first round of the playoffs, the year after the now infamous Dome game. And I chose 1997 because that was the year Northside’s program turned the corner—and it included the last loss to both Lowndes and Tift Co. just to be fair.

By DRayCoach

December 5, 2007 8:24 PM | Link to this

To Northside Owns: Get a life dude. All this talk about winning 121 games over the past 10 years is ridiculous. The only game that counts is the last one where the gold trophy is given out and you have just uh-hum - one. Yes, Conrad Nix has built a good program in his second stint at the school and gain national recognition. Nobody questions this. But the end result is championship banners. When you can hoist numerous trophies, then beat your chest until it’s black and blue. No disrespect, but as the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders’ owner Al Davis says, “Just win baby!” Until then just shut up. FYI: Buford’s record since 2000 is 108-8 [eight years] with three titles, a state record 47-game winning streak and a good possibility of adding one this year. Yes, it is a different class than AAAA. But after seeing them against three-time defending champion Charlton County, they are pretty good. I would venture to say they could play with you and some other AAAA and AAAAA schools until the numbers caught up with them in the second half.

By south ga. boy

December 5, 2007 9:08 PM | Link to this

to Raider fans, I appreciate your nice comments about TCC. Your team did not quit, we just had too much speed & playoff experience. I am amazed at the blather from SOME Northside fans with their 1 state championship & our 5. One idiot says he is asked about Warner Robins football all over the country. Pleeeze, stop huffing your glue while you blog. TCC= 5 championships, NSWR=1 championship, nice little start NSWR.

By Camden Wildcat

December 5, 2007 9:29 PM | Link to this

Wut u kno about winnin im sayin das how we livin on top of the game and undefeated in our division we monsters on both sides of the ball and we draggin teams doin wuteva it take 2 grab us anotha ring we punish da runnin game wit our coaches running things we 1 n da region 5A and we off da chain on da road or at chris gilman stadium man we gonna march oll ova ur team jus like we band we #1 IN DA STATE n #9 N DA LAND we doin it big down here das wut they dont understand got coaches changin there plans cuz we bringin da pain n we can play n any whether sunshine or da rain da results are the same we give da business to all we throwin flags on otha teams for not movin da ball size dont matta cuz even if they big or they small WHOEVA THINK THEY COMPETITION CAMDEN CUTTIN EM OFF. DAS DA END OF THE STORY AND THATS WUT WE R GOIN TO LIVE BY ON SATURDAY NIGHT R.Jackson

By Ed NSHS Fan

December 5, 2007 9:31 PM | Link to this

To: BY DRayCoach: What’s your beef in all of the Tucker, NSWR, Ware Cty, and TCC talk? Here you are two classifications down in AA and you are talking about challenging AAAA. That is, concerned about the number of Championships at AAAA level. Man, you play in the AA minor league. As a coach, you should know. Buford couldn’t stay on the field with any of the AAAA semi-finalist. AAAA is not your fight! Be concerned about playing Dublin first and then maybe Lovett or Cook.

By jaybo

December 5, 2007 9:31 PM | Link to this

Homet, I hear your argument, but it makes me wonder if you ever played football. You see, playing football often increases your understanding of the game. You keep talking about our quarterbacks inability to pass. Well, our quarterback can pass when its a neccessity. The object of football is not style but winning games!! Why pass when you can run the football downs people throat? Why pass when everybody in the stadium knows you’re gonna run it, and the opposing team(E Paulding & others) still can’t stop you. Any football guru and coach would tell you what to do in a situation like this—YOU KEEP RUNNING TILL THEY STOP YOU!! Now that’s smart football all day long! Why go away from what’s working just to prove to others you have a balanced offense? E Paulding has a balanced offense(you say) with a quarterback who can pass, but you got killed 48-21! TCC has an unbalanced offense(you say, can’t pass the ball over 20 yds, with a quarterback who can’t throw) but scored 48 points against a undefeated 12-0 E Paulding team. I don’t care how we score Homet, just get in the endzone. You have proven to me that you’re quite young, because you think football is about passing, when its still about WINNING THE GAME!!!! Your passing quarterback and team will not be playing in the Dome on Friday night, but TCC’S running quarterback and team will!!!

By Ed NSHS Fan

December 5, 2007 9:46 PM | Link to this

To: By south ga boy, Don’t get so bent out when a blogger said Warner Robins Football is asked about all over the county. As a world traveler, they are really talking about Warner Robins High School because they made many national magazines including Sports Illustrated when they won two mystical National Championships and 4-State Championships. You attacked the wrong team in NSWR.

By jeffrey

December 5, 2007 10:13 PM | Link to this

G O T IG E R S, B E A T nswr

By jeffrey

December 5, 2007 10:14 PM | Link to this

G O T IG E R S, B E A T nswr

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 5, 2007 11:22 PM | Link to this

FYI: Marquez Ivory is back. http://pod01.prospero.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?msg=4529&nav=messages&webtag=kr-macontm

I know that there will be some speculation about what this means in the Northside-Tucker game. I will let you know, it is nothing positive for Tucker.

My prediction: Northside 28, Tucker 7

By Allen Rassi

December 5, 2007 11:24 PM | Link to this

We here in Camden County have enjoyed a fantastic year. Not because we are 3AAAAA, however it has everything to do with the class and heart by which our team plays. They work a desire to be there for each other and support each other. We have had fun watching a team that prays together and sticks together whether they win or lose! Well since we have won 10 in a row, let’s go for 2 more. Good Luck Camden and Lowdes is a class act too!

By Bah Humbug GHSA

December 5, 2007 11:41 PM | Link to this

The North vs South article in AJC today references the dome issue. The players love the dome but from a Fans perspective, its love/hate. Love the trip to Atlanta and indoor weather. Hate the expense, the non-high school atmosphere, and the Atlanta schools home field advantage. I have come to enjoy the semi in the dome but I dont like the finals being there next year. The state championship in a high school stadium is a magical, emotional event and something special that the dome could never match. Home field advantage in the final is a huge advantage. In years past, it varied from North to South but starting next year the Atlanta schools will have it every year. Is that fair? Is the dome truly a neutral site? With GHSA, its all about commercialism and show me the money rather than preserve the history and tradition of Georgia High School Football. Bah Humbug GHSA!

By mistermak

December 5, 2007 11:42 PM | Link to this

I miss graysonfan08!! He was entertaining!! WILDCATS ALL THE WAY!!

By Eagle Fan Forever

December 5, 2007 11:51 PM | Link to this

NEWS FLASH
This just in. In order to give Tucker a fighting chance, they will be playing Hawaii Friday night instead of Northside.

By Allen Rassi

December 6, 2007 12:06 AM | Link to this

Oh, I made a slight mistake! Camden has won 11 games in and row with 2 to go! Good Luck to everyone!

By Reeze

December 6, 2007 12:16 AM | Link to this

Bah Humbug…………I agree with you totally.I don’t care for high school play at the Dome at all,semi’s or finals.But the kids really enjoy playing their so i’m with it.It really hurts the folks who can’t afford the trip and the extra cost of tickets……..Using this year for example,supposed the AAAA final matchup were TCC/NSWR……What sense would it make for TCC’s supporters to make the 4-5 hour trip and NS supporters the 2hr trip to play in the Dome…….Only a Metro-Atl area championship scenario would benefit from this decision…. If anything It should be kept the way it is now,…semi play at the dome.

By Camden to the core

December 6, 2007 12:34 AM | Link to this

I wish Coach Franklin Stephens all the luck in the world!!! GO CATS!! GO TUCKER!!

By syrupmaker_rocky

December 6, 2007 2:06 AM | Link to this

Hey jaybird thanks for the support there, attached is a clip from the thomasville times this week, as follows…One big distraction, though, is playing at the Georgia Dome itself. Fallaw was a first-year assistant at Cairo in 2000, the last time the Syrupmakers made the trek to the state semifinal round. The Syrupmakers also played in the Georgia Dome in 1998 and 1999. That experience has taught Cairo’s fifth-year head coach a few lessons to help make this trip easier.

“It happens so quick, it’s not like a normal game,” Fallaw said. “You don’t have as much time to prepare for the game and everything seems kind of warp speed. This is a true statement, it goes so fast and is seems to be over not too long after it begins..and if youre not acustomed to playing of turf, its a whole new experience. SO either way there are alot of things the boys have to prepare for this weekend. Thats just one of them. You either step your level of play up, or you get distratced by the atmoshpere of playing in such a large venue and lose focus on the game..the coach for north hall is facing a high point in his career. Bob christmas if im not mistaken is taking a team to the dome for the first time in 40 years? He was also the coach for the bainbridge bearcats while i was dressing out and he couldnt get his team to this level so this wil be a new experience for him and his team. As for us most of our top ofense and defensive players are juniors. We will lose a few seniors, but in our favor our play “makers” are coming back for another season. Im just spouting off numbers and facts now jaybird, again thanks for the input, but yes the last time was in 2000, i was one of those seniors they lost in 1999, which inherently was the year I graduated. Go Syrupmakers!! I saw one of my other backfielders on here earliers, Safety Daniel Hammond…Hey Daniel I know youre reading this..Make some noise for us!

By syrupmaker_rocky

December 6, 2007 2:34 AM | Link to this

Also I just found this link on the AJC archives, check it out it has every A-5A championship since our grandparents were freshmen! http://www.ghsa.net/index.php?q=node/171, ok it didnt create a link but put it in your browser…

By Daniel H.

December 6, 2007 3:56 AM | Link to this

Noise for syrupmakers!

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 4:28 AM | Link to this

Be careful what you wish for, Northsiders. A semi-healed Ivory may be more of a liability than an asset. That Nix is willing to let him return before he’s ready could mean he needs an edge, even if it’s psychological. Could backfire. That’s not Dutchtown on the other side of the field.

By Reeze

December 6, 2007 5:07 AM | Link to this

Hsballfan:….Nix is smart enough to know Ivory’s capabilities right now.He won’t jeapordize the kids future.I saw the kid practice wednesday, he’s throwing off his injured leg and scrambling around the pocket. Ivory is ready to start

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 5:46 AM | Link to this

Reeze: I’ll rely on your eye witness judgment. As a football fan I’m excited to see him play, but I have to wonder if three days of practice can overcome six weeks of inactivity. Plus the possible confusion that using multiple signal callers might cause, loss of confidence by Scott, etc. It does raise some questions whether it’s as much of an added advantage as some of the fans over there might think. I plan to enjoy all the games either way. It’s just about time to stop the talking and blow the whistle.

By TCC 123

December 6, 2007 7:07 AM | Link to this

I dont understand why some of yall are giving scores to TCC and NSWR…. Last time I checked we were playing Ware… and NSWR was playing Tucker…. Please do not count your eggs before they Hatch!!! WE STILL HAVE TO GET THROUGH THE SEMI’S

By Jaybird229

December 6, 2007 7:48 AM | Link to this

HSBallfan: From what I’ve read Scott will be starting and Ivory will be added in the rotation. Which I think is smarter because essentially he’ll be an emergency QB if Scott can’t get the job done. he played well last week, but looked shaky previous weeks so they’re giving Tucker something else to gameplan for. Pretty smart move to me.

By Homet

December 6, 2007 8:11 AM | Link to this

LOL!…Ok!…Mornin’ Jaybo!…I give up!…LOL!

You are right and I am wrong!…LOL!

Keep toss sweeping left and running up the middle…What can anyone say, to THIS POINT, it has worked GREAT…and you are obviously correct that NO ONE this year has shut TCC’s ground attack down!

All I have been expressing is opinions and observations…last friday night was the first time I had seen TCC play.

I guess it boils down to what you like and I just think the passing game it so much more exciting to watch.

Anyway…Good Luck tomorrow night, it should be fun!

Ahh…footnote: as to the age issue, lets just say I am on the high side of 50!…LOL!

By george

December 6, 2007 8:11 AM | Link to this

MARQUES IVORY IS BACK !!!

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 8:15 AM | Link to this

No doubt a healthy Ivory would change things substantially, but that’s the question mark. Going through the motions at 50 percent in practice is a lot different than having the other team chasing you around when the cards are on the table. And consider the possible impact on Scott’s psyche: knowing that Ivory is waiting on the sidelines to show him up if he has a bad game. We’re talking about a 16 year old kid here. Who knows what might creep into his head, especially if the team doesn’t move the ball the first couple of possessions. Does he try too hard? Force something that’s not there? What if Ivory re-injures his leg? He’s only been out of the boot for a few days. What if he overcompensates and makes a crucial mistake at the wrong time? Just saying Ivory’s return is not necessarily a slam dunk. Me? I’m hoping for the kind of game that leaves me exhausted when it’s over. I want my friends to have to prop me up in the seat and feed me Red Bull to get through the 9 o’clock game. LOL

By #! EAGLE FAN

December 6, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this

Ivory is ready to play and you can bet that he has been practicing with the boot on. Scott will not be psyhc out because all he wants is for NSWR to when state again. The Eagle team is like a big family everyone believes in each other and there is no jealously among them. They will win state whether Scott is at the helm or Ivory. ROLL BIG BLUE.

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 8:52 AM | Link to this

Looks like the cheerleaders are braying early today. Hopefully I can count on a few of you guys to discuss the game intelligently without throwing bananas against the wall.

By GA Cracker

December 6, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this

Response to Vegasjs

Fact is that regardless of where they played, Camden and Lowndes won for a some good reasons other than location.

Roswell allowed 254 yards rushing in the first half…..defense had no answer to the wing-T

Grayson could not move the ball at all in the first half against a faster and stronger defense than they had seen all year.

Quit with the whining….its the playoffs and teams have to travel. Some South to North and some North to South.

The 2 better teams won and are advancing….end of discussion.

By Reeze

December 6, 2007 9:24 AM | Link to this

Hsballfan:……….Its not like that at all.Ivory is not 100%,mind you this is my opinion only ….He’ll be able to may plays, his arm strength is there and he’ll be able to take a hit from Tuckers D without the danger of any further injury….Ivory , Green ,Scott and Coupe will probably all be taking snaps during the game.I don’t know if you have seen our recent game film,but green and Coupe began taking snaps after Ivory’s injury…….Scott’s confidence took no hits,He threw two beautiful TD passes to Bass last week against Rome…..Our last 5 opponents have made it their sole mission to shut down our running game Since Ivory’s injury……In 5 games since Ivory’s injury T Green has rushed for 894 and 10 td’s,1373 total team…..Can we put up these numbers against Tuckers Defense?…probably Not…Just as ours,your defense don’t give up many rushing yards….Even though Tucker doesn’t get the hype that the other Atl area schools get ,true ballers know, that along with ours,You guys have the best defense anyones seen in a while,and probably the best in the state,any class…..Ivory’s presence will keep Your defense on it’s toes,not so much the keepers,due to his injury,but the treat of the deep pass to Bass,Coupe, Green and others,and knowing Nix,he’ll go into his bag of tricks and pull out some treats just for Tucker……..Like I said before,this is only my opinion,I’m not a coach and i don’t any association with the staff,…My son plays on the team though……Hsballfan,coming from a former baller and now a fan,which ever team wins this one,it’s gonna be a Hell of a game!… So lets get this party started and have a good time in the Dome,I know we will, and Good luck to all the teams this weekend.

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

The element of surprise always comes into play in high school ball especially when teams appear to be evenly matched. Aside from the kickoff return in the NW Whitfield game, the only TD Tucker’s defense has given up in the playoffs came on a coverage breakdown when it appeared the Bainbridge QB was about to take a sack. The game was also out of reach at that point. Pretty much mirrors Tucker’s regular season. Nobody was able to run the ball at all, and the points given up came as a result of long pass plays and a quarterback scramble. Unknowns at this point are the questions I raised earlier and whether any of the rotating Northside QB’s can cope with a defense that gets into their backfield more quickly and a Tucker secondary that’s a couple of steps faster than anything they’ve seen this season. Assuming neither ground game dominates, it could come down to which quarterback is able to make good decisions under pressure in unfamiliar situations. I’d certainly give Ivory the edge in that department IF he’s 100% physically. I don’t expect to see many points on the board, so a gadget play or a turnover could decide things.

By #1 EAGLE FAN

December 6, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

HSballfan are you a coach or something or do you have nothing else to do but analize high school football. It is pretty sad that you can quote each play of Tucker’s team. Let the boys play football and quit analizing every detail of who is better. The final score will tell the story. We will cheer the Eagles on no matter what happens and it will be that way forever. I have some insight because my child is friends with a lot of the football players and they discuss every game at lunch. So quit calling me a cheerleader and acting like I do not know what I am talking about. I have watched NSWR play for the last ten years and will for many more years to come.

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 10:17 AM | Link to this

I don’t think it’s particularly sad to discuss the merits of each team in a reasonably analytical way. I’m glad this board is available for us to compare notes. What I find sad is people who have nothing more substantial to contribute than “Roll Big Blue.” Anyway, thanks for the compliments.

By KING

December 6, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this

TO:YO Your wrong King never makes excuses and thanks for shouting out our season but unless you were at the game like i was then you cant say what you said. I want to make sure you kno im not taking anything away from Walton because they were a hell of a team. And if you think it was not a racial game just keep looking at the sports blogs. There own coach said “yea King is the strongest,fastest team we have ever faced”. But in the next sentence he said King was the dumest because we habve all black coaching staff. On top of that at least 2 of the refs had already called a Walton game earlier in the season which in against the rules. King did not make no fuss about it because we dont make EXCUSES

By Reeze

December 6, 2007 10:37 AM | Link to this

Hsballfan:Bingo!,……I think you’ve got it,………Your outstanding defense,all your speedy backs,your head coach,all your different offensive looks,…….Along with Ivory’s presence, T Green, our talented recievers Bass and Coupe,our defense, which also has only given up 0 points, 198 total yards rushing (49 per avg.)thru 4 playoff games,who haven’t given up an offensive TD since Westside-Macon (2nd qtr),fired up fans on both sides,a couple dashes of Grey Goose(for me only!)…….Blend it all together in a mixing bowl,set the oven at 350,put the mix in a 2Qt pan and bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.This is the recipe for a Hell of a game……..Enjoy!

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

Don’t bogart the Goose, Reeze. LOL

By Whatcha know 'bout DAT TUCK

December 6, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this

NSWR indeed has a very solid coahing staff and team,,,,, BUT do not think a bag of TRICKS or multiple QBs will be an advantage anywhere on the grid iron. Battles are won by soldiers !! DAT TUCK is full of fundementally sound WARRIORS. Admit it ,,, the closer and closer to game time ,,, the more and more you folks are wondering just how good Tucker is. As for going deep with Ivory,,, arm strength or not,,, DBs on DAT TUCK are hard hitting speedsters. Last week’s QB from Bainbridge is on his way to UGA,,(SEC caliber talent) and his arm nor his legs could overcome Tucker’s DISCIPLINE. Silly fan TRICKS are for kids ! Like HSball fan ,, I, too, am excited to see Ivory play. Personally, I am a fan of #5 T.Green because of his hardnose no-nonsense style of play(great kid). As for lights out,, gimme a break,,, we’ll see,, and more importantly—-YOU’ll see. Mistakes vs. LACK o/ mistakes in this game. By the way UNDERestimating DAT TUCK is already your first mistake. I ask again,,, whatcha know ‘bout DAT TUCK ! DAT TUCK ! ADT TUCK !!

By Leon

December 6, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

Why does some people always have a negative input and be so disrespectful on your post. We need to take a moment and reflect back on the year that these teams have accomplished. Some of the teams that were picked early in the playoff are sitting home and watching and trying to figure out what happened to their year. We have four good teams playing this weekend, “WARE; TCC; TUCKER AND NSWR” AND THEY ALL DESERVE TO BE WHERE THEY ARE BECAUSE THEY ARE ALL GOOD TEAMS. NOT ONE OF THEM GO IN BECAUSE THEY WERE LUCKY. THEY PLAYED SOME GOOD TEAMS. YES ONE OF THEM WILL WEAR THE OVER ALL CROWN AND THAT DOES NOT MAKE THE OTHER THREE TEAMS BAD. RATHER THEN WISH ALL THE TEAMS SOMETHING BAD LETS WISH THEM ALL GOOD LUCK AND HOPE IN THE PROCESS THAT NONE OF THE KIDS WILL BE HURT. SOME ONE HAS A KID OR TWO OUT THEIR PLAYING THIS WEEKEND. So go out and support your favorite team I no I will and that will be the “WARE COUNTY GATORS and I will also say a pray for the other teams that will be playing and I will give them the respect they deserve for getting this far and I hope next year they will all come back just as strong. BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE TEAMS PLAYING THIS WEEKEND IN A,AA,AAA,AAAA,AAAAA. DON’T LET ANYONE TELL YOU THAT YOU DON’T DESERVE TO BE WHERE YOU ARE BECAUSE YOU DO OR ELSE YOU WOULD NOT BE PLAYING. MY HATS GOES OFF TO ALL OF YOU THE PLAYERS AND COACHING STAFF; CHEERLEADER; PARENTS; FACILITY; BAND MEMBER; MASCOTS; AND BEST OF ALL THE COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE TEAM. FOR EVERYONE TRAVELING OUT OF TOWN THIS WEEKEND BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS. AGAIN LET ME WISH MY FAVORITE TEAM THE BEST OF LUCK RATHER YOU WIN OR LOSE I AM PROUD TO BE A 1966 GRADUATE OF “WARE COUNTY GATORS” YOU MAKE ME PROUD.

By NSHS FAN

December 6, 2007 11:16 AM | Link to this

Fear not for Scott. He is solid playing in front or behind Ivory. I personally spoke to him. This young man knows its all for team. He knows all the experience he is getting this year will make him just that much better in2008 when the team will truly be his. Nix is not foolish—he will spot play Ivory no matter what Ivory or anyone else says. Ivory is still healing. Ask any football player how ginger you are when you first come off an injury. It is no fun! Scott is the QB.

By AVikingfan

December 6, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

Does anyone know where Ware will play for the championship if it beats TCC in the dome? Will they host it?

I’m glad the last year schools get to host it, Lowndes or Camden one will do it in AAAAA. I think it’s terrible that we will go from 20 teams getting to play in the dome to only 10 next year. Playing in the dome is a highlight for any high school player.

Lowndes is planning on 12-15,000 making the long trip to the dome, like we had in 1999, 2004, and 2005. That’s a economic impact for Atlanta.

Ask Roswell what kind of noise a lrge crowd can make. Last week Roswell, in their shotgun formation, could not hear the snap count, casuing a critical fumble what led to a Lowndes touchdwon. Of course 15,000 won’t sound that loud in the dome, but we’ll make as much noise as we cann

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

We’ve pretty much sliced and diced the Tucker/Northside game into a fine puree. Anybody on the other 4A semi? I have to admit, Ware County is unknown territory for me but if they can throw it could be one of those 42-40 games.

By keith

December 6, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this

all yall hatin b/c TCCHS is goin to beat the hell out of ware and then who ever wins the sorry a* game out of northside and tucker has a beatin comin.. we have raped every school that has played us this year so i doubt some suck a* schools will hurt us.. but we will let yall kiss our rins when we win state

By #1 EAGLE FAN

December 6, 2007 11:35 AM | Link to this

HSballfan you have a problem with fans sporting their teams by sayings. How do you think it makes the players that view this blog when they see people supporting them rather than discussing how they play? They want all the cheering they can get. Maybe you have not attended a game of NSWR but we are very loud and proud of our team and they like to hear us cheering for them. You do not know if any football players view this blog or not. We are there to let them know we support them in print and also at games. So live with it. Also is Tucker still ranked in the country? WRNS is ranked 6th in ESPN POLLS. What do think of that…………

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

Thank you, Keith, for that insightful commentary. Now, would someone like to actually discuss the teams involved instead of delivering a megadose of methane? Good question about the location of the finals. I’ve been assuming that, since all the remaining teams are #1 seeds in their region, the site would be determined by a coin toss, same as the quarterfinals. Does anyone know for certain? I wouldn’t object to a drive to Waycross or Thomasville, but I’d certainly prefer WR or Atlanta.

By #1 EAGLE FAN

December 6, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

HSballfan by the way I looked at a film of your team last night. I was not impressed and they looked kind of small compared to NSWR team. Thought you might just like to know that I also view films of other teams like you.

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this

WRNS is ranked 6th in ESPN POLLS. What do think of that I think it’s not likely that anyone from ESPN has seen a Northside game either. I’ve never really understood national rankings; a little like comparing peaches and pecans. No one doubts that Northside is a fine team and a terrific football program. That does not guarantee victory, but go ahead… shake your pom poms and share your bumper stickers all you want if you think it will help. You can just skip past my posts if it improves your digestion.

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 11:56 AM | Link to this

Your vision is accurate, Eagle fan. Tucker has been smaller than every team they’ve played and they’re 13-0. NW Whitfield was big. Bainbridge was big. So don’t be impressed, if it suits you. Something tells me if it doesn’t have an Eagle logo on it, you’re not going to respect it no matter what.

By #1 EAGLE FAN

December 6, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this

HSballfan. I think that you are just full of yourself and a** too. Why don’t you go to espn site and read it for yourself. Also visit usa today and see what they say about NSWR. I was at the game that ESPN taped to show on their show, so yes they have been to WR at least once maybe more. SO what now.

By Reeze

December 6, 2007 12:09 PM | Link to this

Whatcha know”bout DAT Tuck……….We know more than you think,true you’ve got Warriors and so do we.Even though you’re ignored by the Atl press,being AAAA and not in Gwinette Co ,we in middle Ga know how good our competition is….NSWR and Tucker have been on a collision course since opening kickoff.We’ve both had close calls during the season,but held on for the W’s…..Unlike our AAAAA buddies, our top 3 in the polls(AAAA) hadn’t change all year ,Our #1 team didn’t go down in the first round of the playoffs,No whining about the rain,fumbles,refs,the bands,….The top 3 in AAAA have only dished out unquestionable beatdowns,Reg season and playoffs…..Don’t concern yourself too much with multiple qb’s or trick plays just look out for maybe the top two football teams in the state knocking heads tommorrow.

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By Leon

December 6, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this

KEITH, YOU NOR TCC DID NOT RAPE ANY TEAM. WHERE YOU ON THE FIELD PLAYING OR IN THE STANDS ACTING STUPID. TCC BEAT SOME GOOD TEAMS AND TO USE THAT WORD RAPE IN THE SAME SENTENCE IS UNJUSTIFIED. I HOPE YOUR PARENTS DID NOT RAISE A SON TO ACT AND THINK THAT USING THE WORD RAPE IS OK. YOU HAVE A PROBLEM AND NEED TO GET HELP. TCC DOES NOT NEED A FAN OF YOUR CALIBER TO CHEER THEM ON. YES TCC MAY BEAT WARE BUT NOT YOU AS FOR BEATING THE HELL OUT OF WARE YOU MUST BE ON SOME GOOD DRUGS AND NEED TO COME BACK DOWN TO THE REAL WORLD. YOU NEED TO JOIN THE ARMY SO THAT THEY CAN KNOCK THIS NASTY ATTITUDE OUT YOU BECAUSE TCC DOES NOT NEED YOU AS A FAN, SO STAY HOME AND KISS YOUR ON RINS. STOP AND THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU USE THE WORD RAPE AGAIN BECAUSE THEY ARE WOMAN WHO POST ON THIS POSTING AND AS A MAN I DON’T LIKE THE WORD USED EVEN IF YOU ARE TRYING TO MAKE A JOKE OUT OF USING IT.

By mark

December 6, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

northside has one games the last 3 years by a defense that may bend at times but will not break. Stats for northside are really hard to read unless you seen them play. The first half team and the second half team.If Tijuan would have rushed four quarters this year who knows how many tds he would have northside knows how to win this Defense is beyond good or great every coach that walks away after playing Northside say one thing The best team they have ever played. Tucker is a good team but the great teams win rings. good luck to bothe teams it should be a a classic

By Viking in North GA

December 6, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this

For AJC Writer Jay Stone to trivialize the question of Championship Games being played at a neutral site into a statement of “metro teams winning 8 or the last 14 championships” in the highest classification is really an injustice. For Swearngin to compare the complaints of the school administrators and coaches to those he hears from kids (“On any issue, whether it’s an eligibility appeal or reclassification or whatever it is, if they don’t get what they want, they think it’s unfair,” Swearngin said. “As a school administrator and as a parent, I saw it in kids, and I think adults are the same way.”) really shows that he does not represent the interests of the entire state in his position. There are logistical nightmares to navigate when bringing a team 250 miles to play a football game. Roswell tasted some of that last week. For anyone to call this issue a “neutral site” issue has to be delirious. Jay Stone glosses over the South GA team v. Brookwood example when in reality he makes a good case for South GA. This Saturday, two teams from South GA that are locating more than 250 miles from the Dome must travel to Atlanta to play against each other when they are located 1.5 hours apart. The teams must pay for lodging, meals, gas and bus drivers. They must get chaperones for the event. And, if they bring the band (400 members at LHS) you can just add that to the cost. These charges also apply to any fans that want to support their children, several of which won’t be able to go due to cost right before Christmas. Walton and North Gwinnett players, coaches, band members, cheerleaders and supporters can drive 30 minutes (or even take MARTA) and be back home in their beds that evening. Let’s not fool ourselves into anything other than what this really is about - a way to generate income for the city of Atlanta. You want a truly neutral site (the center of the state is near Perry). There are several good stadiums in that area. That way, everyone will have the opportunity to travel back home that night and forego the added expenses of hotels and meals. And finally, even if the semis are kept in the Dome, I am tremendously opposed to the champ game there too. These players, schools, cities have earned the right to host a champ game in their home town and potentially gain an economic windfall for their community as well.

I’ve said my peace….(God Bless Nick Hyder for taking a stance on this issue.)

By TCC 123

December 6, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this

Yall are killing me with these unintelligent posts!!! What are you thinking!?!?!? I personally wish NSRW and Tucker the best of luck… NORTHSIDE FANS EXPLAIN THIS TO ME… I hear that Ivory for NSWR is back… didn’t he break in ankle? I just don’t see him playing just after 6 weeks. I mean I would think he would be out of shape no able to scramble or anything… I mean if he can that’s great and best of luck to him and NS but I just don’t see that happening someone brief me on that I’m interested in the facts… on to Ware County… TCC Fans this will be a tuff win. If you look at our stats over Ware we dominate this year. HOWEVER take this into consideration they are a rival here in the south and when we get there we need to take that dominance crap out of our head because the Gators will be there to play!! Nothing wrong with being proud of your team but please don’t be over confident because Ware will challenge us and I think this will be a close game. NSWR same goes to yall. TUCKER IS NO PUSH OVER!!! I think this win will be simply by Touchdown or Field goal!!!! I’m going early to watch this Game!! Why im at it CAIRO!! This TCC Fan will be there supporting you Guys! I wish you the best of Luck Saturday on your quest to the 3A State Title!!! ALL TEAMS GOOD LUCK TCC….GET-R-DONE

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this

Eagle fan: seriously, knock it off with the insults. It only makes you look foolish getting worked up like that. About polls: I’m going out on a limb here and guess that when the BCS rankings were released, you were among the first and loudest to complain that UGA got screwed by a bunch of sportswriters and computer geeks. If I’m right, why then would you put any stock in the same people attempting to rank high school teams, which is an even more daunting, if not impossible task? At the college level, every school plays three or four games outside of conference so there is at least a small body of evidence enabling a comparison of relative strengths. In Georgia, our border high schools do schedule a few teams in Alabama, Florida, SC and Tennessee out of geographical convenience, but I’m not aware that any Georgia team has ever played a team from California, or Michigan. It is rare that a team like Buford gets to travel long distances to whip up on anybody. So, high school rankings are based largely on reputation and to a certain extent, college recruiting expectations. I think it’s terrific that ESPN sent a crew down to Warner Robbins, but don’t be tempted to believe that a lot of research goes into that poll. Massey, which has a certain following around these parts, did not even have Northside ranked #1 in Georgia for a good part of the season. I’ve looked at both Tucker and NSWR side by side, as dispassionately as I can, and I see two very similar teams. Comparable scores against the weaker opponents, a couple of games that showed some flaws perhaps. As a group, are Upson-Lee, Westside and Baldwin any stronger than Marist, St Pius and Mays? Results would suggest not, and neither Tucker nor Northside strayed too far outside their regions, so what yardstick does one use to compare? What makes Northside nationally ranked, and Tucker not? And what about Thomas County? I have consistently refused to disrespect any opponent going back to the beginning of the season on both Maxie’s blogs and Todd’s. And I will consistently challenge the blowhards who come in here talking trash and making ridiculous claims that they can’t back up. I played football once; I’m too old for it now and I have better sense (unlike some colleagues of mine) than to mix it up with guys half my age and then limp around all the next week nursing my injuries and pretending to be a hero. Guys like me traditionally take what we’ve learned and try to teach the players how to maximize their chances. So, I’ll hang onto my analysis, you keep a firm grip on your megaphone, because once the whistle sounds at 6pm Friday, it won’t be up to us to decide anything.

By TCC 123

December 6, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this

I left this out and wanted to comment on this… Nobody is playing for the state Title yet. That game is next week. It is premature to talk about wining State (1 Game at a time) … Keith! :) Good to be confident but be reasonable and dont count Ware out…. They will be tuff.

By mark

December 6, 2007 1:17 PM | Link to this

By #1 EAGLE FAN

December 6, 2007 1:34 PM | Link to this

HSballfan I am not from Georgia and I was glad that LSU jumped over Georgia. The state I am from is right next to OHIO State. So go figure, I personally can not stand University of Georgia. I am a fan of the IU and BSU that are located in Indiana. Thank you. I agree with what mark said Ivory is one of the best quarterbacks in the state and we are glad to see him back. I will tell you one thing he would not be back to play if the doctors would not let him. He has to much at stake like a college career.

By Old School Jacket

December 6, 2007 1:41 PM | Link to this

Leon: I agree whole heartedly with your response to “Keith.” He sounds like he’s a very young “Gangster Wannabe.” The majority of “true” TCC fans are nothing like him and we know that the Ware game will be a battle. Please don’t judge all of us for how this idiot is talking on here. I have been a Yellow Jacket since the early 70’s. I played in the 80’s and my son played on the 96 & 97 state champion teams. I bleed BLUE & GOLD!!! I have never be so humiliated as I am right now, that someone calling themselves a TCC fan would degrade my beloved team with such vial ignorance coming from their mouth!!! I know that he has either never played or he couldn’t cut it and quit the team because true TCC fans/ex-players would not stoop to such low levels of trash talking. KEITH, TCC DOESN’T NEED YOUR TYPE OF SO CALLED FAN SUPPORT!!!!God Bless and good luck to all teams this weekend. GO JACKETS!!!

By tracman

December 6, 2007 1:43 PM | Link to this

While I can’t make it to the dome on Friday, I will definitely be watching on GPTV. I know the competition to win the state title this year is tougher than last year. But I believe the Northside Eagles are up to the challenge. Defensive games can go either way, but if Marques Ivory can help out in obvious passing situations, Northside definitely has the edge. Tucker, you guys have had a great year, but all good things come to an end. NSWR 17 Tucker 7.

By HSballfan

December 6, 2007 1:48 PM | Link to this

I agree with Mark, too… when Marques Ivory is 100%. And according to what Coach Nix said after practice yesterday, he’s nowhere near. Unless something changes dramatically, Scott will start. Ivory will come into the game and get a big ovation and give the team a morale boost for a play or two, but nobody is going to take a chance that he might get hurt again, so I don’t expect to see him take more than a few snaps. He MIGHT make a difference, but I’m skeptical. I admire his courage. I can only imagine how much he wants to complete his high school career on the field and not on the sideline. Rest assured once the game is over, I’ll be right back here sharing what I thought I saw, giving props to everyone who deserves them, and trying to get a handle on the survivors. Just so you TCC fans don’t expect me to give up my seat at the Dome. I’m planning to stick around.

By jt3

December 6, 2007 1:49 PM | Link to this

Camden vs. Lowndes?? HAHAHA!! Get ready to broadcast the championship game from the South part of Georgia. Also winner of this game takes the championship no question!!

By Fan

December 6, 2007 2:00 PM | Link to this

You need to quit griping about the dome not really being a neutral site. If a team can play they can play anywhere. In Ohio the championship game for the largest classification is played just south of Cleveland, in Canton, every year which is about four hours or more from Southwest Ohio yet SW Ohio teams have won the last several big school championships and routinely travel with upwards of 10,000 fans to the game even in snowstorms. It is only a problem if you make it one so quit whining and play the game..

By NTH Trojans

December 6, 2007 2:11 PM | Link to this

The Truth,

You’re just p** off that Gainesville got hammered by Westminster. As for as recruiting goes, Gainesville has been doing it for OVER 20 YEARS. North Hall has just finally surpassed in booster club support and talent, not to mention coaching. You know, I pulled for every NE Ga team this offseason, you should try it, instead fo being jealous of another programs success.

By NSHS FAN

December 6, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

TO: HSballfan, # 1 Eagle Fan, TCC 123: HSballfan I have submitted a number of very opinionated blogs. What I try to avoid right or wrong, is to submit continuous counter blogs to another blogger. I believe is you have fallen into a trap by “# 1 Eagle Fan. I believe he and NSWROwnsGa is the same person. So if I were you, I would move on. This is not to say I agree with your blogs because more often than not # 1 Eagle Fan has made some good points. You need to back off or you will spend all your time replying only to him. Cairo Fan TCC 123, Mark Ivory is not back 100%. I watched him practice and could tell he may take a few snaps on 3rd down situations but he is in no condition to be hit throughout a game. Joe Scott is the QB.

By TCC ROCKS

December 6, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

If ivory plays then he is hurting Northside cause there is no way he is 100% healthy and Tucker will eat him up!! HEY LEON I don’t know what Ware County Schools are teaching but you need to work on your grammar boy!! It’s “won’t’not want, dummy! I don’t care if you think you know more football than me, any local idiot on the street knows TCC is better than Ware! You called our quarterback a runner which you are right, however said he doesn’t throw good. Which you are wrong, because i have been to every game and he throws a few times and every time he throws it’s on the money! you know why he throws, only a few times a game…. because he doesn’t have to throw because nobody can stop the run!!1

By TCC

December 6, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

From what i know, if Tucker wins and TCC wins than TCC will host the game without a coin toss. Tucker has 6200 seats but on the same side which is not legal.

This is if Tucker and TCC wins

By TCC

December 6, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

From what i know, if Tucker wins and TCC wins than TCC will host the game without a coin toss. Tucker has 6200 seats but on the same side which is not legal.

This is if Tucker and TCC wins

By TCC

December 6, 2007 2:59 PM | Link to this

About Ware County…I know that a lot of their offense plays defense. Thats a good and bad thing, they will play too much. If ware can get a turnover, which is very hard, they will turn right back around and keep playing. They cant handle 4 quarters of football against us. their not a high scoring offense. We will win no doubt.

By will

December 6, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

walton will win state, cobb county hasnt won state title since 1967 when marietta blue devils did it ,we are the dark horse ,destinys daraling,Billy Burns jj jackson Chase Thomas and one of the best coachies in the state . TIME FOR REDPTION go raiders

By will

December 6, 2007 3:41 PM | Link to this

walton will win state, cobb county hasnt won state title since 1967 when marietta blue devils did it ,we are the dark horse ,destinys daraling,Billy Burns jj jackson Chase Thomas and one of the best coachies in the state . TIME FOR REDPTION go raiders

By GA Buckeye

December 6, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this

I have enjoyed these posts all week as it relates to the AAAA semi-finals. The interest level is incredible. I do appreciate the insightful analysis and bristle at the negativity. I appreciate the Tucker supporters holding their own against the onslaught from what I consider to be inappropriate posters, but it takes all kinds, even on boards like this. For the game, I think everything has been said. It will should be an exciting, and competitive game. Someone said it correctly that this game has been destined since the opening kick-off of the season. Tucker has prepared for Marques Ivory, obviously a talent, but unfortunately, if he is not at least 75%, his presence will be more of a morale boost, than a factor on the field. His immobility will be a liability. Green will get his, but I expect Tucker will hold him under 100 yards for the game, which is what they did to every other back this season, including Xavier Avery of Cedar Grove, who is headed to UGA. So, I hope everyone enjoys the game, and keeps this thing in perspective. Let’s keep High School football one of the lastpure sports, and free from the negative elements that we live with everyday.

By GA Buckeye

December 6, 2007 4:09 PM | Link to this

2 other things while I am on a roll…National polls for high school are great, but they really don’t factor in the outcome of the game.

I know we are all proud of our own coaches, but I just wanted to say a few words about our 1st year coach, Franklin Stephens. He has taken the Tucker and created something I think all of you as high school football fans would be proud. He has taken the program to the next level. The stroy reminds me a little of the Herman Boone story of “Remember the Titans” fame. He has increased the level of discipline and set lofty expectations and held the players to higher standards as men, both on and off the field. He is commended and if there was a Coach of the Year for the State, he would get my obvious ‘biased’ vote. Again, good luck to all that are participating and my team is Tucker.

By South of GA.

December 6, 2007 4:43 PM | Link to this

To GA Buckeye: I’m a Camden Fan here in Michigan and your name (Buckeye) almost threw me off….but I agree with you about Coach Stephens. I believe that he will beat NSWR and we will see an upset come Friday night!! Go Tucker!!!

By AAAARegFan

December 6, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this

To TCC: You might not be aware of this, but DeKalb County has the shared stadium process, which includes 5 HS football stadiums. Hallford Stadium is DeKalb’s premier facility which seats approx 15,000 (two sided), with each DeKalb team having access. Tucker has played out of Adams each round of the playoff, due to MLK, which was #1 seat in 5A, giving them first preference. If it comes down to a Tucker (#1 seat) and TCC (#1 seat), there will be a coin flip. Tucker is looking at the semi game first.

HSballfan: More props to your posts…

Tucker on Deck…

By EAGLE FAN

December 6, 2007 5:54 PM | Link to this

NSHS FAN, HSballfan First of all I am not NSWROwnsGa. Second I am female so please do not refer to me as a male.

By #1 EAGLE FAN

December 6, 2007 6:24 PM | Link to this

NSHS FAN, HSballfan First of all I am not NSWROwnsGa thats an insult. Second I am female so please do not refer to me as a male. Sorry posted on the wrong name. See you all at dome tomorrow night.

By Eagle Senior

December 6, 2007 6:43 PM | Link to this

hey we are ranked nationally because we are the best team in thh state, and we have won 28(going on 29)games in a row. and we will shut down Tucker’s tiny little running backs,a nd they will not no what hit him, and my class will go out on top with being the first NHS class to win back to back titles and first AAAA back to back champs.

so try not to cry so much when tucker’s clock atrikes midnight on their magical season.

By Eagle Senior

December 6, 2007 6:43 PM | Link to this

hey we are ranked nationally because we are the best team in thh state, and we have won 28(going on 29)games in a row. and we will shut down Tucker’s tiny little running backs,a nd they will not no what hit him, and my class will go out on top with being the first NHS class to win back to back titles and first AAAA back to back champs.

so try not to cry so much when tucker’s clock atrikes midnight on their magical season.

By Eagle Senior

December 6, 2007 6:43 PM | Link to this

hey we are ranked nationally because we are the best team in thh state, and we have won 28(going on 29)games in a row. and we will shut down Tucker’s tiny little running backs,a nd they will not no what hit him, and my class will go out on top with being the first NHS class to win back to back titles and first AAAA back to back champs.

so try not to cry so much when tucker’s clock atrikes midnight on their magical season.

By NTH Trojans

December 6, 2007 6:55 PM | Link to this

slalom,

Are you still planning on sitting with the North Hall fans this weekend? If so, were plenty of green and black. I know that you think that Cairo is going to win again this weekend, but you should really listen to your heart and not your head on this one. North Hall has had a storybook year and they seemed destined to win it all. I can’t make an unbiased prediction on this one, so I won’t make one. Plus, I don’t know anything about Cairo. I do know that any team that has made it this far, it can’t be all luck.

By george

December 6, 2007 9:50 PM | Link to this

GA Buckeye, I wish you had plenty of money you were willing to bet that Tucker holds Tijuan to less than 100 yards…nobody’s done it yet. Barring injury, it won’t happen tomorrow night either.

As for TCC, don’t worry about Marques “hurting” Northside. He’s not expecting to play an entire game and he will be just fine. A 75% Marques Ivory is better than 100% for most quarterbacks in the state.

Regardless, win or lose, we aren’t making excuses.

By its on

December 6, 2007 9:52 PM | Link to this

There is no other stadium in Ga. better than the Ga. Dome, but it’s not fair to host it every year. It will be better to switch each year. Good luck to everyone, the games start tomorrow. CCHS

By GA Buckeye

December 6, 2007 10:16 PM | Link to this

By George, I am not a NSWR fan, but my interpretation of the facts indicate that Jones County held Green to less than 100 yards, so somebody’s mistaken. What do your facts tell you that Green got against Jones County?

By Reeze

December 6, 2007 10:36 PM | Link to this

Ga Buckeye………….You said earlier you reside in Michigan or Ohio?……….Do yourself a favor,stay out of GA.football…………Let me help you out so you wont ask another foolish question……..NSWR 28 Jones Co. 0 with 3 or 4 minutes left in the first quarter…..Why wouldn’t Green gain 100 yards?…….. (A).Jones Co. defense totally shut him down or (B).He was removed from the game mid way through the first quarter.

By GA Buckeye

December 6, 2007 11:08 PM | Link to this

Reeze, someone said earlier not to dignify dumb comments with more comments, so here it goes…You didn’t answer the question about Green not getting 100 yards, so why was it a stupid question, stupid? I am in Georgia football. DOn’t let the handle fool you…

By roger

December 6, 2007 11:58 PM | Link to this

GA Buckeye, I interpret Reeze comments that he was probably taken out of the game to save injury if they are already up 28-0 in first quarter, just a hunch.

By Todd

December 7, 2007 12:29 AM | Link to this

GA Buckeye—to specifically answer your question, Green had 71 yards with six carries. Jones Co. didn’t exactly “hold” Green to under 100 yards. Nix tends to play a conservative game and often removes the starters after the first half in blowouts. In this particular game, Green only played in the first quarter. So technically, he has not rushed for 100 yards in every game—but only because of playing time.

By CARVER-COLUMBUS

December 7, 2007 12:54 AM | Link to this

To: Chamblee over Carver and the rest of the Chamblee fan club still hanging on to their victory over Stephens County… CARVER-COLUMBUS AIN’T STEPHENS COUNTY!!!!

I’ll refrain from posting any stats as facts to back up what I have to say (e.g., Westminister 18 - Chamblee 10, Carrollton 25 - Westminister 9[reg. season], Carrollton 27 - Newnan 7, Carrollton 22 - Westminister 0[playoff], Carver 14 - Carrollton 7[1/4 final 07’] Carver 12 - Carrollton 10[1/4 final 06’]).

So, you are actually going to sit there and tell me that you have a better football program than Carrollton? Who, I might add, beat AAAAA power Newnan easily for 2 years straight…. Oh, by the way… We did beat Carrollton in Carrollton in the quarter final game for the second straight year….. WHAT????

Come 3 p.m. on December 7, 2007 in the GA Dome… We are going to do what real Tigers always do… We do our talking on the field.

For those of you that were wondering why Todd flip-flopped in his wavering support of a dominant AAA team, he knew that the power was in region 2-AAA… Todd is love with Lagrange. They could field a soft ball team and he would rank them #1 in football.

What Todd and the rest of the state don’t know is the fact that parity is now back in the football programs in Columbus, GA now that coach Charles Flowers is no longer the head coach at Shaw High in Columbus. Columbus has a population of over 280,000 and we have magnet programs in place. The kids can choose their diploma type and go to the school of their choice. This was the perfect recruiting tool for coach Flowers. He had all of the good athletes that should have been at one of the other 8 schools. The majority of the star athletes that went to Shaw lived in Carver’s school district. That is how coach Flowers built the dynasty at Shaw!!!!!!

Now that coach Flowers is gone, the kids are going to the schools that they were originally assigned. Now that Carver is getting its athletes back from an already stacked Shaw program, coach McGee is using his experience from playing in the NFL and his college experience that he acquired while playing at Auburn to good use.

We have 8 public and 3 private schools (Congratulations to Brookstone and Pacelli for making the playoffs in Class A). Carver-Columbus, Shaw, Brookstone and Pacelli all were ranked from beginning to the end in each of their respective classifications.

Todd Holcolmb wouldn’t take my word for it… So, we had to show him and the rest of the doubters on the field.

Go Tigers!!!!

By mistermak

December 7, 2007 1:47 AM | Link to this

Camden County residents love the trip to the Dome. That feild is almost as nice as ours. We have been there at the beginning of the season for at least 4 years strait now and many semi’s. Love the trip and we do bring a bunch of folks!!!

GO CAMDEN

By CamdenRocks!

December 7, 2007 1:56 AM | Link to this

Lowndes and Camden are both class teams that play like the Champions they are. Best of Luck to both teams! Also Tuckers Coach came from Camden and I believe Tucker will shut up NSWR big mouths and shrink the big heads! Wait til NSWR plays in Region 1 AAAAA next year. Camden will tell you that region is one of the best regions in Georgia!

By syrupmaker_rocky

December 7, 2007 2:18 AM | Link to this

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH Yeeeeeeeeahh baby talk that smack!! Tonights the night!! Woo put up or shut up baby!! True my boys dont play til tomorrow night, but two days of nearly non stop high school football! Better than christmas!! I hope all teams play to their “expectation” level.. I’ll see all you AAA fans, next saturday, West Thomas Stadium…bring your wood screws, the syrupmakers are gonna blow your doors off!! Go, go Cairo, Go, Go Cairo..C-A-I-R-O, Cairo..GO!!! Teach all of you a cairo cheer now so you can cheer along!!

By Roger

December 7, 2007 2:58 AM | Link to this

syrupmaker_rocky, ya don’t get out of your doublewide much, do ya?

By syrupmaker_rocky

December 7, 2007 8:27 AM | Link to this

whats my singlewide got to do with football tonight? havent i corrected you enough in the last week?

By syrupmaker_rocky

December 7, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this

whats my singlewide got to do with football tonight? havent i corrected you enough in the last week? Im sure ill see you this weekend with yours parked outside the dome..ill stop by and ask you for an rc cola and a moonpie!!

By tracman

December 7, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this

A big, fast, strong team usually beats a smaller, fast, strong team. They will again tonight. Northside 17 Tucker 7.

By Leon

December 7, 2007 9:34 AM | Link to this

HEY TCC ROCKS POSTED 12-6 AT 2:45. I don’t no which posting you were referring to because I did not say anything about your quarterback being able to run or how he throws the ball. I don’t no anything about any of the teams player including Ware because I have not been able to see any of the games what with working up here in DC (Pentagon) but if I was back home I would surely take in some of Ware County games. I just like pulling for my old school in what ever sports they are doing. If you are going to respond to someone posting you need to get you fact right. Check out Northside-owns-GA or Jaybird229 posting 12-4. They are the ones that same to be concerned with your quarterback and about my grammer the word won’t not want was not in any of my posting either. Now go back and refresh yourself.

By Eli

December 7, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

D.S.G.B. in case your wondering where the state championship game will be played you’ll find it at North Hall.

By MLK Band Mom

December 7, 2007 3:57 PM | Link to this

Congrats Chamblee! CHAMBLEE 7 / CARVER-COLUMBUS 6

By Northside Fan

December 7, 2007 7:31 PM | Link to this

Congrats Tucker. Conrad Nix won’t come back from this beatdown. I say 49-14 Tucker. The Tucker defense is too fast for the Northside lumbering offensive line.

By NTH Trojans

December 7, 2007 8:49 PM | Link to this

Northside Fan,

Oh ye of little faith. It is now in the fourth quarter, the ballgame is tied at 28 and NSWR has the ball on the Tucker 2 yard line with 13 seconds left. Still think that NSWR can’t come back from their earlier deficit?

By NTH Trojans

December 7, 2007 9:02 PM | Link to this

Reeze,

I’m from NE Ga, and I agree that playing the title games in the Dome isn’t fair to the South Ga teams. What would be fairer would be to either alternate between the Dome and a big stadium in South Ga (like Ga Southern or Valdosta St) or alternate the semis and finals between a Metro Atlanta site (Dome) and a South Ga site.

By cj

December 7, 2007 10:33 PM | Link to this

to nth carver won today. will be at dome tomorrow good luck.

By Northside Fan

December 7, 2007 10:34 PM | Link to this

NTH Trojan, I have all the faith now as long as Marques is playing. Amazing comeback. I was sure they were going to lose. You have to admit, Tucker was having their way with the NSWR defense in the first half.

By rexwooly

December 7, 2007 10:53 PM | Link to this

just got home from watching two of the most incredible games i have ever seen. Carvers comeback was unbeleivable as was the total reversal acheived by NSWR. Both Furr and Ivory were nothing short of fantastic. Jarmon Fortson made fabulous catch one after the other. simply unreal. Chamblee played a great game. Tucker looked wore out towards the end and their inability to pass cost them the game.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 7, 2007 11:03 PM | Link to this

Northside fan is not a Northside fan. Northside fan is simply an Atlantan. There is not anyone who knows Northside football, who would not know that Northside’s defensive coordinator Kevin Kinsler would come up with the necessary adjustments to make this a game.

Stop being an Eagle imposter. I want to hear what Atlanta high school fans have to say about Northside now. We spotted Tucker 21 and still won. We should have had a least two other TDs. I will not accept that we are anything short of the best team in GA by far.

By Northside Fan

December 7, 2007 11:32 PM | Link to this

Hey Northside Owns GA, I am a Northside fan. I live in Atlanta now but I became a fan after living in WR for 7 years and following Northside football. I don’t know who the coaches are besides Nix but I do root for them to win. I’m glad they won and I’d like to see them take it again this year. Does that make me a fanatic like you? No. I still root for them though. Never thought they’d pull this one out. Ivory is the MAN!

By NTH Trojans

December 7, 2007 11:57 PM | Link to this

cj,

Thanks for the vote of confidence, it should be a great game.I hope to see you in the finals.

Northside Fan,

Just ribbing ya, man. Congrats on the great come from behind win. Good luck next week against Ware Co, their defense looks great. They are very disciplined. Three great, buzzer beater games back to back to back today, what more could a fan of GHS football ask for?

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 8, 2007 12:22 AM | Link to this

OK, Northside fan. I was raised in Warner Robins and live in Atlanta (Midtown). I graduated from Northside HS. I have NEVER seen Northside give up 49 points in one game. NEVER. I don’t know how any person who is a Northside fan could possibly call NHS giving up 49 points. It is not a matter of being fanatic. It is a matter of common sense. Common sense tells me that no Kevin Kinsler coached defense is giving up 49 points. Get real. I have worn a Northside uniform (football and basketball). Anyone claiming 49 points on NHS, is a suspect fan…in my view.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 8, 2007 12:31 AM | Link to this

Interesting…Northside will face Ware County, just as NorthsideOwnsGA predicted. TCC really built upon their “supposed” storied. Do you all notice how the Yellow Jackets respond to playing a traditional large school? For those of you who do not know Waycross HS has a tradition of success. There is no Waycross HS anymore. It is Ware County. Of course, Ware County rolled past a traditional run of the mill program like TCC.

Message to TCC Grad, the Yellow Jackets would not have ever won a state title in the 90s, playing the top competition in the State. There is still room on the Northside bandwagon for TCC and Tucker fans. You can jump on or you can cheer against Northside and watch Marquez Ivory wave his magic wand.

Go Eagles!

By Ed NSHS Fan

December 8, 2007 12:36 AM | Link to this

All of my dear TCC Fans, TCC 123, and even my friend “by jaybo” have to eat crow. For two quarters I thought NSWR would be home watching TCC and Tucker play for state but it will be just the opposite. It will be Ware County vs Northside. Who would have believe Derale Smiley and QB Williams could not bring TCC through. What happened to that powerful ground game? NSWR made a marvelous come back from being down 28-7 against Tucker when who should appear? Nnown other than Marques Ivory. He lite up the sky. Those two D 1 DB’s from Tucker didn’t have a chance. I have score to settle with some bloggers that I will get to in the morning. However, I do want to tell LOWNDES COUNTY VIKINGS thanks for teaching NSWR a lesson in 1999 when they came from 28-3 down to beat NSRW 31-28. Tonight we paid Tucker the same favor 31-28 after being down 28-7 at half(noted). Jonathan Davis, Tucker outstanding transfer lost to NSWR while playing for St. Pius last year—now it happens again while he played for Tucker.

By Northside_Owns_GA

December 8, 2007 12:38 AM | Link to this

Northside fan, Ivory is the man. This senior class is special. Nick Bass was great, although he dropped a TD pass in the 3rd quarter. Tucker loaded the line and Tijuan Green still was effective in the 2nd half. Northside is a complete team. Tucker did a great job stopping the run. Of course, that left a depleted secondary that was helpless when Ivory took the field.

The defensive adjustments that Northside made at halftime is one of the many reasons Northside’s coaching staff is one another level. Tucker came into this game as prepared as any team that has played Northside in years. Their gameplan was great (in the 1st half). At the end of the day, Tucker was still overmatched — just as I predicted.

By jaybo

December 8, 2007 1:26 AM | Link to this

Hey, NSHS fan, congrats on your victory over Tucker. I arrived at the Dome just before the 2nd half—what a Game!!! Boy that Ivory is the man-been a while since I seen a high school qb that poised and accurate from the pocket. Great comeback, great victory and yes I was actually cheering for you guys on Tuckers side. Now its time for me to man up and eat crow but of course you knew I would if necessary—-wow it sure doesn’t taste good!!(LOL) Point blank, we got shut down!! Never in a million years would I have thought TCC could be held to 7pts by anyone(other than NS). Never thought Ware Co. could do it but I tip my hat to them, they did it. I am not going to talk about our 3 turnovers or our wide open receivers dropping balls. Our qb played a good game—threw the ball well, but the most important one was fumbled(actually never had control of the ball). But no excuses from Jaybo, they got us tonight as we lost to a better team. Congrats Ware Co. I will now root for NS as I have many friends from WR-some even came and sat with my possee at the Dome. NSHS Fan, the title already has you guys name on it-there is absolutely no way Ivory will let yawl lose!!! Congrats!!

By LC_Northside

December 8, 2007 3:56 AM | Link to this

Anyone know who won the coin toss between Northside and Ware Co.? Man I hope the game is in Warner Robins.

By LC_Northside

December 8, 2007 4:00 AM | Link to this

Hey I saw Patrick Nix on the sideline at the game. For those of you that don’t know he’s the son of Northside’s head coach Conrad Nix. Patrick is the current offensive cooridinator of the University of Miami Hurricanes. You think he was scouting some Northside kids? lol

By mark

December 8, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this

hey, It’s Mark again if you look at my previous comments you will see that mark has the ability to see the future. I played ball with marques ivorys dad he to was a great player he was a general on the field. He was a leader and a great friend. to all you tcc fans and tucker fans I heard but don’t hold me to it but i heard the crow you guys are eating taste better if you put it in the fridge over night then warm it up. want yall try that if you still have problems getting it down try some pepto or tums. that could help. Yall got to see the best qb in the state at any class pp williams and the train with no track need to watch some game nhs game films to see how championships are won. well tcc and tucker fans you can turn the lights out and goto bed because your 2007 football season is OVER Eric fields is a head hunter #34 on the big blue defense. IT’ GREAT TO BE A NORTHSIDE EAGLE. AND IT SUCKS TO BE A YELLOW JACKET AND TIGER.

By NSHS FAN

December 8, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

Thank By jayboo! Its been fun all year long. Let’s face it, next year; bloggers will start this all over. NSWR goes to Ware Cty next week. In my heart I am begging NSWR, please don’t get the big head. We know the deal, “On any given Friday/Saturday”. Ware Cty is hungry. TCC and Ware could play 20 more times and TCC would win all—no doubt. It was just fate. I will try to follow D. Smiley in College. He will play RB or at LB. Whatever, he will be great! Thanks for your fan support. I would have been cheering TCC on if we had lost and you won. Take care!

By chamblee fan

December 8, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

Good job Chamblee. You beat the number two team and held your own with the number one. Great season Bulldogs.

And thank you Carver fans for showing your level of class off the field. Instead of celebrating your victory and being gracious to those you defeated, you decided to make a mob outside the stadium that would harass any Chamblee fan that exited.

Hope to see you get the stuffing beat out of you by Cairo or North Hall. Y’all deserve it.

By wow...

December 8, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this

Haha, anybody else see TCC’s history and AAA state titles and their trash talking this year get shut up by Ware? Good job Ware, and now that Smiley and Williams are gone, TCC is nothing once again. Oh well.

By george

December 8, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

URGENT NEWS BULLETIN!!!
A “train”, carrying the Thomas County Central football team, derailed in the Georgia Dome. Early reports indicate some Gators, who happened to be visiting from Waycross, had much to do with the incident.

Thomas County Central fans have been noticeably absent, AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMMENT. Prior to the derailment those same fans were saying how “their train” could overun Gators or Eagles with no difficulty. Stay tuned for further reports IF those same fans make themselves available.

By homet

December 8, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

Well Jaybo!!!!…

Let’s see….Hmmmmm!!!!!

It’s a few days before Christmas and what should appear before our eyes?..TCC again in the Dome with visions of a State Championship dancing in their head. With such a Championship history and this talented team, how could anyone keep big-play players Debrale Smiley and P.J. Williams from running wild.

But wait … is that the Grinch lurking & dressed in Ware County Green? No surely no one would be that mean!

Oh no! as they fumbled & dropped and missed field goals it quickly became the game we all knew TCC COULD PLAY!

Ware Co. SHUTS DOWN the heralded TCC running game and what happens????

Mr. ONE DIMENSIONAL ( #1 ) has to pass…He misses a WIDE OPEN receiver (for a sure TD)late in the 2nd quarter by throwing it darn near into the end zone stands. Then continues to miss pass patterns the rest of the game.

You called them “dropped balls” because you refuse to admit your QB is nothing more than an EXTREMELY talented running back!

And the visions of playing Northside that danced in your heads, quickly became faded as the scoreboard showed Ware 10 / TCC 7!!!

Sorry Jaybo but this is 2007 not the 1990’s!!!

But even you have to admit that next week in Waycross should be interesting!

By george

December 8, 2007 12:20 PM | Link to this

UPDATE TO NEWS BULLETIN!!! At the half of the Tucker-Northside football game, Tucker Tiger fans were very concerned about possibly having to travel a long distance to participate in the AAAA State Championship football game next Friday night. When Conrad Nix heard of their dilemma, he dispatched his number one (he wears number 11) “travel agent” to resolve their problem. As a result of a 24-0 “beatdown” in the second half, the potential travel worries are over. When last seen, the Tigers were leaving the Georgia Dome, with their tails between their legs FOR A SHORT DRIVE BACK TO TUCKER. The Northside Eagles will now make a much shorter drive to Waycross to meet the Gators, the two elite teams in AAAA.

By Reeze

December 8, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this

WoW!……….still can’t believe what happened last night….Ivory,Bass Coupe, and Jordan put on a show last night……HSBALLFAN!……if you remember my post yesterday,we all got to taste the recipe baked up….Congrats to Tucker on a great season,funny that Tuckers qb and backs got all the hype,but it’s their Offensive and Defensive lines that make that makes them a great team,and i have never seen a High school team with so many explosive players as Tuckers…..We all got our $15 worth last night .We caught the 2nd half of Carver/Chamblee and the Furr and Fortson air show…Fortson has to be the best wideout in the state………Congrats to Ware Co on their win………..Goes to show,you can’t be one demensional and expect to win against a good defense…….NSownsGa….everything you predicted came to be …….take it easy on our TCC buddies.

By jaybo

December 8, 2007 1:32 PM | Link to this

That’s cool homet, we got beat by a better team-I can admit that. Hey, but that team was Ware Co., not EPaulding. Yea we lost, but we still crushed yawl. Boy you know you are a real big hatter. why do I say that? Because your team got crushed and yet you have so much to say about the team that crushed you—that’s a hater my friend. But its all good. I’ll still take my team over yours any day. TCC had a great run, but didn’t get it done when it counted most. So its on to next season, good sparring w/u on the blogg. Good luck to E Paulding next season-hope you go further than this season, but I don’t think so.

By homet

December 8, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this

Jaybo…

I said NOTHING about the TCC / E.P. game…geez! That’s OLD news and yeah we got whupped by ya’ll that night. Every post since then has been about TCC and it’s NEXT game…i.e. Ware County!!!

But I think we both agree that both E.P. & TCC had a fine season. Don’t know about you but up here we are already looking to next season…can’t wait!…LOL!

But about LAST night…I really can’t believe the score was what it was. I would have thought TCC would have put up bigger numbers. I admitted in earlier post that I didn’t know a lot about Ware County but I guess they showed a lot of folks what they are made of!

We really only disagree on one (1) major issue you know, and that is the TCC quarterback!…LOL! You got “nuthin’ but luv!” and I (along with many others) keep bringing to you attention his obvious flaw!

You will not find anything negative I have said about the “D” Train! He is as unstoppable as they come, however hurting his ankle early in the game didn’t help him!

By NSHS FAN

December 8, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this

I am still elated over NSWR victory last night but I must admit those Tucker boys are grease lightening. They had so many RB’s. WOW! Now, on another shot across the bow. Like all super teams NSWR(not for getting next week at Ware Cty) is losing it’s entire offensive team. The defense will be solid for the move up to AAAAA. Thus, I hope you bloggers don’t attack us at the first loss. It will happen but I still think NSWR will make the play-off.

By cj

December 8, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this

TO CHAMBLEE FAN

PLEASE STOP CRYING. THE REF’S TRIED TO GIVE YOU ALL THE GAME. THERE WAS NO HOLDING ON THE 93 YARD TD. YOU SAY A MOB WAS OUTSIDE. WHAT YOU REALLY MEANT TO SAY WAS THAT IT WAS MORE CARVER FANS THAN CHAMBLEE FANS. DONT BE MAD AT US BE MAD AT YOUR COACH FOR THE SINGLE COVERAGE ON FORTSON. NOW MAYBE YALL DESERVED TO GET BEAT.

By chamblee fan

December 8, 2007 6:08 PM | Link to this

To cj,

First off, stop with the all caps. It’s annoying.

Second, why should I be mad at my coach? He’s the one who had the balls to go for it on 4th and 5. He’s done nothing but be amazing this entire year.

Finally, y’all should never have gotten the ball back. The only reason you did is because the center ref moved into the receiver’s running lane on a 3rd down and knocked him down.

Kinda sad that the supposed number one team in the state can only score 6 points in three quarters of play…. against an unranked team.

And yes, there definitely was a mob outside the stadium. Maybe you should look up “mob” in the dictionary to find out what it means.

Wait, maybe they don’t have those in Columbus, so here goes (incidentally, since when have they had internet in Columbus? Or computers for that matter?):

Mob- n. a disorderly or riotous crowd of people.

To me, a large group of people who heckle individuals leaving a sporting event would be considered a mob.

Hope you have fun losing against Cairo.

By cj

December 8, 2007 6:35 PM | Link to this

Here is some small letters for a small minded person. Lol you are funny. You are a loser. Look up all the fortune 500 companies located in Columbus, and you want to know about a dictionary and the internet. Yes the number one team only scored six points in 3 quarters, but they scored 20 points in 5 minutes. Now how is that for a number one team? For you to use the word mob to represent columbus or carver, last time I checked there was more crime in atl than Columbus. Why cant you just be gracious in defeat? There were plenty of Chamblee fans talking smack at half time.

By Hambone

December 9, 2007 12:07 AM | Link to this

Go Makers Go Makers Go Makers!!!! North Hall keep your heads up GREAT SEASON one to definately be proud of. It looks as if the Makers will host a state championship in Cairo not Columbus as previously though by one blogger earlier in the week. I wasnt able to watch the Carver game but a tremendous come back kudos to all there. I had a college friend who attended Shaw high school he had lots of class. A few of there players decided to take the low road. I hope that the Carver player weather in victory or defeat chose the high road and show that the city of columbus still has class like my friend once displayed.

By SoGAFan

December 9, 2007 1:43 AM | Link to this

The comments about officiating are about par for MLK fans. I was there in the pressbox for the Valdota MLK game and there were people leaning out of the pressbox to scream at the officials. The most unprofessional press box I’d ever been in.

I’ve been all over the place for High School games, but MLK was the one place where people in the pressbox and in the stands would chase you down to talk smack at you. It was just a rabid place.

The whole school had no class. So I am not suprised that we have an MLK fan in here claiming that the refs were prejudiced.

Martin Luther King was a great american. Ya’ll should try harder to emulate him

By Vike in Atl

December 9, 2007 8:46 AM | Link to this

Lowndes Shuts Down Coffee? Doesn’t anybody proofread this stuff? At least you grudgingly reported that Lowndes won the game. If they beat N. Gwinnett next week, will the AJC even cover it? There always has been a glaring bias at the AJC against the south Georgia teams, Lowndes in particular.

By george

December 9, 2007 12:13 PM | Link to this

How in the ** did North Hall make it to the semis? Down by 28 late in the 3rd quarter, they didn’t throw a pass. Does the quarterback have a broken arm? If so, they should have had another one ready. That was a disgrace to “run up the white flag” in the 3rd quarter.

Tucker wasn’t much better. They threw the ball 4 times during the game and tried to sit on their lead. Now they are sitting at home. One dimensional teams are a joke.

By LC_Northside

December 9, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

It’s pretty bad when the AJC can’t get the team names correct. Lowndes shuts down Coffee. lmao.

Tucker’s QB made only 54 attempts all year long heading into the Northside game. Doesn’t surprise me they only had 7 attempts that game. You gotta be able to do both to win.

By ATLFAN

December 9, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this

After watching all ten games thie weekend, and about forty games this season, either by film or in person, here are my top three teams: North side,Buford, and N. Gwinett.I was a little disapointed in Lowndes. I have seen them twice on film, and really hav’nt been that impressed.Both of the south Ga. teams were surprising weak. I feel all three of the teams mentioned above would have little prolem with Lowndes. Maybe all of AAAAA is weak this year, I dont know But if that Lowndes team is going to the final, something is up. Did’nt lowndes lose to a Cobb team team this year? I think it was Mceachern, I’m not sure.

By Reeze

December 9, 2007 3:02 PM | Link to this

george……..Totally agree,I have been saying this all year….. TCC,Tucker and North Hall, all prime examples of what happens to one demensional teams facing good defenses…….even though Tucker ran the ball down AND around our throats the entire 1st half,…Kinsler made adjustments and we kept them in check the 2nd half,they made no adjustments to our defense and no attempts at passing and they allowed us to win the game…..Granted Ivory came in a stole the show in the 2nd half,………Tuckers coaching staff made no adjustments on offense or defense and gave it away…….Now Cairo is really an impressive team, they can do it all…….excellent running game ..and an excellent passing game (when needed) mutiple offensive sets that are run with perfection….all these other run orientated schools should take a page from Cairo’s play book……this is how a run orientated offense should operate……..Cairo by far the most impressive team of the 20 semi teams i saw this weekend.

By viking lover

December 9, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this

Dear Atlanta Journal Constitution, since it is apparent that none of your staff writers attended the Lowndes-Camden County semi-final game last night in the Georgia Dome, I would like to offer the following information…Lowndes 10 - Camden 0. If anyone in the Atlanta area would like to know the outcome of next weeks championship game please log on to Valdostadailytimes.com for all the details. I am sure there will also be photos and even unbiased information about North Gwinnet. For those who cannot attend the game, and believe me the Concrete Palace will be rockin, tune into GPTV and watch. I’m afraid the AJC may not report anything about it if the outcome is not to their liking. Good luck to both teams and welcome to all North Gwinnet fans and players. Go Plowboys… let’s make it 3 in 4 years.

By NSHS FAN

December 9, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this

By To: ATLFAN, Lowndes lost to Harrison 9-0. That was their first game of the season. I do agree with you—-the talent is down in AAAAA this year. I saw the saw thing some years ago when Morrow won state. It happens to all regions from time to time. next year it could be AAAA or AAA.

By viking lover

December 9, 2007 3:26 PM | Link to this

To ATLFAN, since you really don’t know much about Viking football and have only last nights game to go by, I will offer some info. First off, Lowndes and Camden are defensive teams first, thus the low score. Both run the wing T offense which is normally 90% run to 10 % pass, if that. I don’t know Coach Herron’s stance for Camden, but Coach Mac Pherson for Lowndes does not rack up points just for the heck of it. If the Vikings are ahead by 1 point at the end of the game, he’s happy. If you watched the game on tv last night you would have seen that Coach Mac’s winning percentage is around .850. You don’t play in Region 1AAAAA, win that many games and not be good. You may not have been impressed with Lowndes but I know the Douglas Astros and Roswell Hornets will tell you different. They are both Atlanta teams, not from the so-called weak southern areas. I agree, Lowndes was a little off last night, but they still got the win against a strong Camden team. Had the Plowboys been on their A game you would have seen what I see every week. And to watch this team play their A game is a thing of beauty.

By viking lover

December 9, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this

To ATLFAN, I failed to mention that the teams that you refer to as being the best were all playing teams that were not at the same level as your picks. All the teams you mention were picked to win, even by laymens standards. Most people that follow football on a regular basis believed the Lowndes - Camden game to be a toss up. That’s how evenly matched they are. Obviously if I watched the New England Patriots beat the Lowndes Vikings 50-0 and knew nothing about football, I would really not be impressed with the Vikings. But if I knew the different levels that each team plays on I might be very impressed that New England only scored 50 points. I suggest you buy a copy of football for dummies. It may clear up some of the gray areas you have.

By Reeze

December 9, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this

Viking lover……………..you must be mistaken.”Lowndes shuts down Coffee” last night..LOL…Viking lover if you don’t know,I know you do though………..Lowndes has plenty of haters in metro-atl….That beat down in the championship game a couple years back that you guys gave Brookwood didn’t help at all……Viking lover in this case, Silence is Golden ….. As long as the Lowndes football program gets respect from its true fans and supporters ,nothing else matters….good luck next week……….p.s defense looked awesome last night.

By 1 of Many MLK FANS!!

December 9, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this

To SoGAFan Boy that loss to MLK must’ve really hurt your feelings to still be talking bout MLK. I guess you’re already gearing up for next year.

By slalom1

December 9, 2007 7:25 PM | Link to this

TO: NTH Trojans, and ALL North Hall Fans… As devastating as the loss was, rest assured, that the entire state of GHS fans have witnessed the class of the North Hall program. Coach Christmas, his staff, and the fans of North Hall have made believers and followers out of many who have previously, never given a second thought to North Hall. That would include me. Even though my team lost in the first round, this season has been an adventure. It has oppened my eyes to other programs, their fans, and what they are doing. North Hall is NOT going away. They will simply build on this remarkable season.

By slalom1

December 9, 2007 7:46 PM | Link to this

To: “Yo” I must say that the Lowndes defense is THE best I have seen , not only this season, but in quite some time. Same for the kicking game, special teams,etc. VERY quick everywhere. My only concern going up against N. Gwinnett is the “Wing-T”. This heralded high school offense is on the demise. Most any good high school DC can find a way to shut it down,(given they have the athletes to get the job done.) Enjoyed the show. GREAT defense.

By NTH Trojans

December 9, 2007 8:33 PM | Link to this

To all:

I decided to wait until today to give my comments on the weekend (especially North Hall/ Cairo). Here goes. First of all, let me say that I am nothing short of impressed and proud of our young men at North Hall. They didn’t win this weekend, but they had a great season. slalom, thanks for the support. You’re right, it won’t be the last time that NH will be in the semis, or finals for that matter. I said earlier in the week that they would have to throw the ball more than they have in the past. As for the finals, I really don’t know who will win right now. Both teams are fast, skilled, and are disciplined on defense. Both teams also seem to make the right adjustments when needed. As for George, they made it there for a reason, they just ran across a team that was better that day. NH had ONE bad quarter all year, and that was enough to send them home to watch the finals instead of playing in them. Cairo, my hat’s off to you guys, you played a magnificent game and deserve to be in the finals. Good Luck to both Cairo and Carver. It should be a great game. slalom, Iheard that NH is going to the spread offense next year. I hope so, because right now they are to one-dimensional to win it with the Winged-T. Hambone, thanks for the vote of Confidence. Don’t worry guys, I’ll still be around to voice my opinion and make others mad. I guess I learned that from Yoand slalom. By the way Yo, Lowndes looked great this weekend, but I worry about them this weekend against NG, with Lowndes running the Winged-T. I guess I share that concern with slalom. One thing is for sure, their defense will keep them in the game. Good luck this weekend against NG.

By cj

December 9, 2007 9:17 PM | Link to this

TO SLALOM AND NTH. What did you guys think of the fortson kid he was a beast. carver did not give up that was one of yhe best comebacks i have seen

By viking lover

December 9, 2007 9:19 PM | Link to this

To Slalom and Trojan, I notice everyone is concerned with how the wing T will shape up for the Vikings this week. I must tell you as one who watches these boys each week from the stands, it is next to impossible to tell who has the ball when Khary Franklin takes the snap and runs the misdirection. I know he had some problems handling the ball at the dome, but when he is on he can disguise the hand off better than anyone. I have heard the radio crew many times mistakenly say who got the hand off. It really is an art. I’m sure there are many tricks up the coaches sleeve just in case. If these guys can’t beat you on the ground, they’ll beat you in the air. If not in the air, they’ll beat you with defense. If not there they’ll do it with special teams or the kicking game. I don’t think the wing T is obsolete just yet. When you have so many talented running backs like Lowndes does it seems like its state of the art offense. I would also like to mention how great the Viking offensive line is. Everyone of those running backs will tell you the same.

By slalom1

December 9, 2007 9:21 PM | Link to this

To: “cj” What a ball game! You and I both know that Carver got whipped for 3 and1/2 quarters. But as someone once said, “Great teams do not play great all of the time. But, they are ALWAYS great when they have to be.” As for Cairo, they look awefully strong on both sides of the ball. Should Carver play as sloppy on offense as they did in the first half against Chamble, Cairo could very well hand Carver an embarressing loss. Then, there is the “Furr-Fortson” factor. Probably the strongest 1-2 punch I have seen in 20 years. Wish this game could have been played at Memorial Stadium. Guess we will see. What a year for AAA!

By wow...

December 9, 2007 9:24 PM | Link to this

so everyone knows, SOUTH GEORGIA IS THE HARDEST PLACE TO WIN A HIGHSCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME. not only are u fighting the other team, but also the officiating crew that graduated from those schools.

By Hambone

December 9, 2007 9:30 PM | Link to this

Reese thanks so much for veiwing our program with such high reguard. As a life long syrupmaker this is one of the first years that I can remember a coaching staff effectively including all phases of the game with tremendous play calling. The wing T is and has been an effective offense for many years in GA as well as coach pilchers veer option offense. The downside to both is that many school run these offenses so it provides DC the opportunity to teach the kids several weeks throughout the season. Like anything else with repetition comes greater chance at perfection so when it comes down to the semi’s most defenses have seen these offenses at least two or three times during the course of a season. The problem with adding a passing game for most of these offenses is that it requires an athlete at QB that would problably be best suited as a RB or WR. However, the system needs a threat on the ground to be most effective so the passing game suffers in most cases. And it is very complicated to get that many people to have multiple responsiblities on each play that a majority of practice repititions are spent in the running phases.

By cj

December 9, 2007 9:37 PM | Link to this

I was impressed with Cairo. The qb has a strong accurate arm. They run the ball well, but I also believe we have great linebackers that should be better prepared this week. I think we have to go to Fortson early and hope to get pass interference. they will not out jump him.

By slalom1

December 9, 2007 9:55 PM | Link to this

To: “Hambone”, Well stated. Your Cairo team, (whom I have dogged out at times this season) has impressed me. This team is solid.(a little worried about the long snapper), but other than that, a solid team. As for Carver, I have stated on many occasions that this Carver team is unbeatable. Primarily to the “Furr-Fortson” factor. The Carver defense stacks up pretty evenly against the Cairo defense. The Cairo offense is much better.(Until the “Furr-Fortson” kicks in). Possibly, Cairo will be the first and ONLY team to stop this great duo. Here is the ball game….special teams, turn-overs, and kicking game. The Cairo special teams seem suspect. As does Carver’s. The Cairo kicking game appears to be pretty good. Carver’s is not that great. The game will boil down to the above.(special teams, turn-overs, and kicking game.)

By slalom1

December 9, 2007 10:19 PM | Link to this

To: “viking lover”, First of all, congrats on the big win at the dome. The Lowndes defense is the best I have seen in many years. As for the “Wing-T”…..it looked as if Lowndes won not because of the “Wing-T”, but in spite of the “Wing-T”. Camden held Lowndes to 10 points. Look at the other schools in the play-offs who ran the “Wing-T”. Most were held in check. Lowndes probably runs this offense as well as any team I have ever seen. Great deception. Great quickness. And, most of all, they do not beat themselves. But, as the game moves on,(as we have seen this year), the “Wing-T will become as obsolete as the “full house backfield” of the 1950’s and 60’s. As a side note, I am a Lowndes fan, but they will have to find some additional firepower to beat N. Gwinnett.

By Hambone

December 9, 2007 10:56 PM | Link to this

slalom 1 I havent had the opportunity to see the fortson kid play this year but I have heard that name on numerous occasion he seems to be a play maker and game changer from all that I have read. Cairo has always or usually been the undersized team on most anygiven friday night. Our game plan when I played was to hit our opponent until they lost there will (so to speak). Thats kinda the tradition that players in the past hold our guys today too. There is no way to say that Carver doesnt belong here at this point in the season with two really good teams it will problably come down to the things that you mentioned special teams turnovers and disciplined football. It is hard to try and anticipate what type of game plan our staff will come up with having so little knowledge about carver. However as stated before I have been very impressed with everything they have done so far this year. We seem to have a team that emplfies the team concept to the fullest. One thing they seem to possess that cant be coached is confidence in one another. Two comeback this year in the fourth quarter and then the NH game I was on the sideline and there was never anyone that seemed to over react. The Shaw game was a test of patience and unbelievable coaching, from the stands I found it very difficult to see how officals can let a game get out of control and jeopardize the safety of our players and those from shaw. Still after shaw scored 14 quick 4th quarter points our guys rallied around one another and made it happen. I personally feel thats one area Cairo may have an advantage in. Its been a long time since I have seen any team on any level have such commradary with one another. I havent seen any of the finger pointing that typically happens when a team faces a test but rather guys picking one another up and building on the success of each other. I am anticipating an excellent football game win or lose

By ATLFAN

December 9, 2007 11:23 PM | Link to this

viking lover, If you watch lowndes every week, from the stands, and you cant tell who is getting the ball, maybe you need to keep that “football for dummies” I do know football, and I was not impressed with Camden, therefor i was not impressed with Lowndes. I will agree with you and the experts, Lowdes and camden are about equal.As for your comment, that the three teams I mentioned were all supposed to win big, shows that you Don’t know your football. N.G and walton was supposed to be close, yet N.G. was impressive, unlike Lowndes. Your one dimentional team will be in trouble next week. I could’nt believe your QB was only 10 for 28 passing on the year. i also know that It was Harrison who beat you 9-0. I just wanted to see if you were man enough to admit it, and I see you conveniently skipped that question. I know that Buford, N.side are from lower divisions, but I believe they would both beat Lowndes. N. Gwinnett will beat Lowndes next week. You had a very weak region this year, and other than roswel,a very easy road to the championship. I’ve got a better Idea about that book, Give to your coach, cause that out dated wing t,and 95% run, want get it done against N. Gwinnett

By slalom1

December 9, 2007 11:31 PM | Link to this

To: “Reeze”… Once again, when it comes to offense, you are DEAD on the money. The “Wing-T” has simply been run too much. Most high school defenses see this formation 9 out of 10 times per year. With an extremely talented QB, it may fool some lesser talented defenses. But your example of Cairo is a good one. Chamble is another example of an offense not seen very often. And…Chamble made a pretty good Carver defense look inept. I understand the philosophy behind the “Wing-T”…..The guards do not necessarily have to be big. Just quick. The QB freezes the defense with mis-direction. Problem is….EVERY team sees this EVERY week. Is it no wonder that no college teams run the “Wing-T”?

By viking lover

December 10, 2007 5:34 AM | Link to this

Obviously I’m way out of my league here on this blog. I really must not know anything about football, so thanks for clearing that up for me, ATLFAN. I’m asking Santa for that book, so maybe we can talk football someday. By the way, since 2004 the Vikings are 48-6, all the while running the wing T. What is your teams record over the last four years?

By GRAYSONFAN

December 10, 2007 7:32 AM | Link to this

atl fan

you cant tell what a team really looks like from film. my son brought home a dvd of camden playing in four different games. it was the first i have seen of camden. the film made them look passive and weak. different story when we got there! they can turn on the heat. i now know, that the four games were weaker teams in their div. and they didnt have to show to much effort to win. so, dont think you know it all. i wish i would have been in town to see the camden lowndes game, but i wasnt. maybe ill get a chance to see a replay!