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DEL.ICIO.USSizing up 2008 football schedules
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The GHSA released football schedules last week, and looking through them quickly, I’ve picked out a dozen or so that are among the toughest in the state. Let me know if I’ve missed any. Before I get to that, however, I wanted to answer a couple of e-mails I received this weekend about interesting topics:
• One writer said he heard GHSA is considering a ban on playing “Dixie” at football games or other high school sporting events. Not true, says GHSA executive director Ralph Swearngin. Apparently, it’s a tradition at Fannin County and perhaps other places.
“Since I have been with the GHSA [since 1992], the issue of songs played at athletic events has never arisen,” said Swearngin. But it’s an interesting issue that has received attention on a local chat board.
• Tennessee and Georgia played an all-star game Saturday in Chattanooga, and the home state won 41-0. Should an all-star team be allowed to call itself “Georgia” when it gets its players entirely from the weak corner of our state?
It looks like most of Tennessee’s players were from the Chattanooga area, so I guess the game was fair, but for the sake of state pride, shouldn’t we call this Chattanooga vs. Metro Dalton? Georgia Northwest had won two of the previous four meetings, so maybe the 41-0 was a fluke.
OK, to the tough schedules:
• Buford: Non-region games with Timberview (a Texas powerhouse), North Hall and Thomson, with Region 6-AA games against GAC, Lovett, Westminster and Blessed Trinity. That’s the toughest schedule in Class AA.
• Cairo: Bainbridge and Thomas Central on the road to open the season, plus Thomasville as a third very tough non-region game, before a 1-AAA schedule that includes Monroe, Peach County and Perry.
• Carver-Columbus: Carver has been playing Shaw and LaGange, but now there’s a chance to go outside the league with the region being smaller. So Carver, the Class AAA champion, will play up against powers Northside-Warner Robins and Baldwin.
• GAC: On second thought, maybe GAC’s Class AA schedule is tougher than Buford’s because Buford doesn’t have to play itself. GAC plays Hart County, St. Pius and the Baylor School outside of 6-AA, plus Buford, Lovett, Westminster and Blessed Trinity.
• LaGrange: Similar to Shaw. The Grangers picked up Newnan and Stephens County and will play Carver and Shaw in 2-AAA.
• North Cobb and Harrison: These two play in deep Region 5-AAAAA. North Cobb has added M.L. King as its non-region foe, while Harrison nabbed Peachtree Ridge.
• North Gwinnett: Non-region games against Brookwood and South Carolina state champion Byrnes should get the Bulldogs ready for 7-AAAAA, which includes Norcross and Peachtree Ridge.
• Northside-Warner Robins: I can’t see another undefeated season for Northside. The Class AAAA champs now are playing in the state’s toughest region (Lowndes, Valdosta and the rest), but Northside’s non-region slate includes Florida state champion Booker T. Washington and Georgia champion Carver, plus Perry. The Oct. 3 game vs. Lowndes is the best game on anyone’s schedule.
• Peachtree Ridge: The Lions start with Harrison and Lowndes and finish with Norcross and North Gwinnett, with Mill Creek and Collins Hill in the middle.
• Perry: The Northside game Aug. 29 will be big in Houston County. Perry also plays Wilcox County, Hawkinsville, Peach County, Cairo and Monroe.
• Thomasville: The Bulldogs aren’t afraid to play bigger schools. They’ll play Colquitt County (AAAAA), Thomas Central (AAAA) and Cairo (AAA) before taking on 1-AA.
• Anybody in 1-AAAAA: The toughest schedules belong to Northside, Lowndes (which plays Peachtree Ridge), Tift County (Roswell) and Coffee (Ware County, Shaw). Meanwhile, Valdosta took the wimpy route. We’ll see if it matters.
Kick off the debate: Which school has the toughest schedule next season? Which schools should be included on this list?
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By Shamrock Slinger
June 9, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this
Todd,
Good article, great to be talking football in this heat. Remember, Baldwin is now in AAA so Carver-Col. is only playing up against Northside-WR.
Also, Region 3AA is brutal, Eight of the 11 teams that reside there now were in the playoffs in 2007. I would pretty much bet the house that no other region can make that statement as we head into 2008.
By baloney
June 9, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
Perhaps the 2 previous Georgia wines were the fluke.
By B.Scott
June 9, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
Yes, Valdosta may have taken the “wimpy” route, but we’re entitled. We played the toughest schedule in the state the past two years. Jordan Utah, Collins Hill, Brookwood and Lincoln, Tallahassee.
By baloney
June 9, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
Perhaps the 2 previous Georgia wins were the fluke.
By B.Scott
June 9, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
Yes, Valdosta may have taken the “wimpy” route, but we’re entitled. We played the toughest schedule in the state the past two years. Jordan Utah, Collins Hill, Brookwood and Lincoln, Tallahassee.
By NC
June 9, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this
North Cobb has the hardest by far. They also play @ Cherrokee, @ McEachern, and @ Etowah, @ Harrison, and play East Paulding at home. This is a brutal schedule!!
By TURTSNAP
June 9, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
I would say that Union Grove High School should be listed here, as three of their opponents (Parkview, Stephenson, MLK) are in the top 26 of AJC’s top 100 pre season rankings
By Bob
June 9, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this
Where are you guys finding these schedules?? I can’t seem to find any schedules for any of the schools!
By Trojan man
June 9, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this
Todd, you need to visit Carrollton High School new stadium and facilities(20+milliom). The new Pro Surf, same playing surface as the Dome, has been laid and complete..BY THE WAY, you selected Carrollton 32nd best football program in the state, well here is the SCORE…Carrollton HAS WON MORE AAA GAMES IN THE LAST 4 YEARS THAN CARVER, LAGRANGE OR ANY TEAM IN AAA.Last year they beat Westminister twice, Douglas County and Newnan, which was the only games these teams lost until playoff..Newnan AAAAA Douglas Couinty AAAA. YOU NEED A REDO ON TROJANS…
By D Fin
June 9, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
hands down Northside-WR and Lowndes has the tougher schedules and metro Atlanta teams will see that once again when the playoffs start in December!
By SGT CHRIS
June 9, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this
carrollton—undefeated regular season, one and done in the post season equals OVERRATED to me
By Dan
June 9, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
I think the game of the season happens in week one when North Springs visits Cross Keys. North Springs has lost 24 straight games and Cross Keys has lost 18 straight. They both went 0-10 last year and lost by a combined average of 85.6 points per game last season.
That one has barn burner written alllllllll over it.
By Cougarmom
June 9, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
LOL @ Dan’s comment.
By Todd Holcomb
June 9, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this
Where are you guys finding these schedules?? I can’t seem to find any schedules for any of the schools!
They’re in my hands! … But there are too many of them to publish. If you’ve got questions on certain schools, I can answer them.
By Peri
June 9, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this
*Dan: LOL!!!!!
By Maxxis Dawg
June 9, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this
carrollton has not won more than lagrange the last 4 years cause they both have 44 wins. plus in that span Lagrange has a championship and 2 dome appearances. carrollton doesnt even have a dome appearance. secondly carver has only been in AAA 2 or 3 years. carrollton is benefiting from a weak region and it shows when they get in the playoffs.
By O.J.
June 9, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
Who does Lithia Springs play this year? Home and Away please. I have a child in the band and the exact date of the Mays/Lithia game I am a graduate of BEMays?
By Maxxis Dawg
June 9, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
Trojan man, you were just talking cause both Peach and shaw each have more wins than carrollton as well. they both have 45 in 4 years. sorry guy carrollton is a fluke.
By MJ
June 9, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this
Byrnes is going to crush North Gwinnett.
By cjdawg
June 9, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this
Before you crucify me on their ‘have to play because of their region schedule crap’ I applaud Camden County for their stepped up schedule. You gotta admit, they take on anybody they can early. Herron tries to find the toughest schedule he can find. I admit, I played there in the late 80’s when we played more than what they have to offer now, but you cannot help where you are scheduled. Congrats to Herron for stepping out. Let the bashing begin….
By bohgey
June 9, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
Did Greg Reid, or any member of Lowndes’ State Championship team play in that game?
By Michael Chang
June 9, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
Personally I think Marist has the most difficult schedule in the state!
By G
June 9, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
To call Buford’s schedule Tough is disengenuous.
IT may well be the toughest in Class AA but if that school had any fortitude they would be playing in 4A. They walk through every season through competition who can’t remotely compete and then either beat a good team from south Georgia and win a state title or loose and go home with thier tails between thier legs.
Buford should have moved up in classification if they wanted respect. They’ll get none from me with whatever schedule they have in AA.
Marist is a small school you don’t see them sweating the tough AAAA schedule for fear of losing some tough ones.
By Michael
June 9, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this
What does Tucker’s schedule look like and how strong is their region? What do you think about their chances after the meltdown in the semi-final last year?
By Elmo's Fire
June 9, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
Why doesn’t Buford play a respectable schedule? Buford’s schedule is a joke. Buford should be in class AAA and instead they are playing sveral of the weakest AA teams available. No wonder Buford is fresh and injury free come time for the state playoffs because they’ve been playing it safe.
By War Chant 2008
June 9, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
I think Jefferson County High School (Region 3-AA) has probably one of the toughest schedules in the State. JCHS opens aganst Laney (a playoff contender for the past 9 years), a home game against Dodge County (playoffs the last two seasons), Swainsboro (former State Champion 2000), on the road with Screven County (former State Champion 2002), Bleckley County (quarterfinal playoffs in 2006), Vidalia, and AA Powerhouse Dublin (Co-State Champs in 2006) at the last game of the season. JCHS made it to the 2nd round last year against Dublin (which they beat in the pre-season 41-17) and defeated a good Early County team in the first round. Watch out for the Warriors from Louisville. They are for real.
By Chris
June 9, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
The way that Valdsota is slammed for it’s “wimpy” schedule shows that Valdosta has not lost it’s reputation in the State. This years schedule may not be their hardest one ever, but I would like to see some of the teams from the north come and play the region 1-AAAAA teams year in and year out and tell me if Valdosta’s schedule, or any other Region 1-AAAAA schedule, is really “wimpy”.
By P
June 9, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this
G is on the hater badn wagon! Way to Go G!
By Dman
June 9, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
I would hardly qualify Buford’s first opponent (Mansfield Timberview) as a “Texas powerhouse”, the school has only been open about 4 years.
By Derrick Mahone
June 9, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this
This will not exactly fall into the toughest schedule category, but Carver High in Atlanta might have the biggest schedule upgrade. Last season, the Panthers went 9-0 in the regular season against opponents that had a combined record of 24-67 with only one win against a team that was above .500 (Towers). This year’s schedule is against teams that have had more success. They open against Mays on Aug. 29 at Lakewood Stadium. They have St. Pius on Sept. 19 at 5:15 p.m. game at Lakewood, Washington on Sept. 26, Grady on Oct. 18. It looks like Region 5-AAA will do a playoff format for the last game of the season to determine the four teams it will send to the playoffs.
O.J. Mays at Lithia Springs Oct. 31. Remember to just wear gold and you can root for both Lithia Springs and Mays.
Michael They open at Brunswick on Aug. 29. Big games are Sept. 19 vs. Miller Grove, Sept. 26 at Marist, Oct. 17 vs. Chamblee and Nov. 1 vs. Southwest DeKalb. I think with Mays, Cedar Grove, St. Pius and Washington gone from the region, it might not be as strong overall. Chamblee, Miller Grove, Marist and Southwest DeKalb should be the ones battling for playoff spots.
Westminster opens against some pretty competitive teams with Carrollton, Woodward, Cartersville, GAC and Lovett to start the season.
By Region 1AAAAA Guru
June 9, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this
The 2 and possibly 3 losses Northside will have by the time the Eagles visit Lowndes will make tickets easy to get for this over hyped game. Eagles won’t even make the playoffs in Region 1AAAAA.
By J-Money
June 9, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this
We got some Buford haters…go figure. Timberview i beleive went 9-3 last year, that is pretty good to only be open for 4 years in Texas might i add. The other non-region games are all in higher classification than we are in. two schools from AAA just dropped down in our region. Do not tell me that our schedule is a joke. Elmo’s Fire why don’t your school give a call to Buford and schedule a game. They have a really tough schedule, i do not see anyone else traveling to Texas.
By TW
June 9, 2008 6:52 PM | Link to this
ule THS record 2007 9-4 here is what they did in 2006 this is for sure not a Texas power house.It still will be a good game with THS winning late in the game.THS
2006 Record: 5-6 (4-3 district)
Nov 18 (Sat) Midland L 22-26
Mustang Bowl - Sweetwater dallasnews.com
Aug 25 @ Keller(scrimmage) STATS
Aug 31 (Thu) Flower Mound Marcus(scrimmage) STATS
Sep 7 (Thu) Arlington Martin W 21-20
dallasnews.com
Sep 14 (Thu) @ Mesquite Poteet L 13-27
dallasnews.com
Sep 22 Justin Northwest L 7-21
dallasnews.com
Sep 29 Mansfield Summit* L 23-34
dallasnews.com
Oct 6 @ North Crowley* L 27-28
Oct 13 @ Granbury* W 42-0
dallasnews.com
Oct 20 @ Weatherford* W 28-9
dallasnews.com
Oct 27 Fort Worth Paschal* W 49-0
dallasnews.com
Nov 3 @ Burleson* L 14- 28
dallasnews.com
Nov 10 @ Mansfield* W 27- 9
dallasnews.com
By Love Guru
June 9, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this
Dear Region 1AAAAA Guru,
maybe you should join me as the Love Guru since you know nothing about Region 1AAAAA football.
By Todd Holcomb
June 9, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this
Did Greg Reid, or any member of Lowndes’ State Championship team play in that game?
If you mean the GA-TN all-star game, no. It’s only for NW Georgia kids. Which is why I’m not sure the team should be called ‘Georgia.’
LITHIA SPRINGS
29-Aug H Chapel Hill
5-Sep H Manchester
12-Sep A McIntosh
19-Sep H Villa Rica
26-Sep A Alexander
3-Oct H Douglas County
10-Oct A Tri-Cities
24-Oct A Banneker
31-Oct H Mays
7-Nov H Region Playoff
By Timberview Power?
June 9, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this
I’m from Texas and I had to laugh at the “powerhouse” description given Timberview. Timberview is far from a “powerhouse”. They are not even considered an average program by Texas standards. If Buford wants some real competition there are plenty of schools in Texas to teach them some football but Timberview is not one of them.
By To D Fin
June 9, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this
get lowndes off their home field and their not so tough in the play-offs. ghsa football home field playoff format is stupid and usually crowns a home-field champion. get out of the dark-ages georgia.
By Steve
June 9, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this
Hey, Dan, maybe we can set up a rotating schedule so that Cross Keys, North Springs and Meadowcreek can play each other three times, with Duluth (go, Mildcats!) tossed into all three team’s schedules as a ringer. Man, there’d be no way each couldn’t win at least ONE game this fall!!
By Coates
June 9, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this
To the Carrollton haters, they have been to the Quarters for years now and the last 2 have played Carver the 1 and 2nd best team in its respective years. Just as good as Lagrange the last couple of years. Now for the Northwest Georgia hater calling it the weakest part in Georgia have you ever been to the North East. Cartersville, Rome, Dalton, and Calhoun will play your boys any day of the week.
By YO
June 9, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this
Get Texas teams out of Texas and they would have to play something besides 6 person football. Talk about the dark ages!
By flats
June 9, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this
even tough I’m gay, I love me some HS football! Nothing like that smashmouth action! GO DAWGS!!!!
WOOOHOOOO!!!!
By lol
June 9, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this
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By D.S.G.B.
June 9, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this
I must agree with the Cairo schedule. They always play TCC,Bainbridge,and Thomasville. To add Peach CO is a load but the Syrupmakers will be ready. Believe that!!!!!!
By Dawg
June 9, 2008 11:16 PM | Link to this
BY FAR THE TOUGHEST IN THE STATE
2008 Thomson High School Varsity Football Schedule - Confirmed
08-29-2008 OPEN N/A Miles 09-05-2008 Washington-WIlkes A 25 09-12-2008 Hart County H 75 09-19-2008 Statesboro A 95 09-26-2008 Richmond Hill H 160 10-03-2008 Liberty County A 155 10-10-2008 Washington County H 55 10-17-2008 Buford H 150 10-24-2008 West Laurens A 90 10-31-2008 Burke County H 50 11-07-2008 Baldwin A 65
By maxxisdawg
June 9, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this
no carrollton hater here. but Trojan man was complaining about them being considered one of the best programs right now. its hard to be considered that when you have never reached the dome. oh, if carver wasnt the 1st or 2nd best team when they beat carrollton in 06’. the didnt make the dome and they lost to lagrange that same year. sorry dude, carrollton is a good regular season team. no powerhouse.
By maxxisdawg
June 9, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this
no carrollton hater here. but Trojan man was complaining about them being considered one of the best programs right now. its hard to be considered that when you have havent reached the dome. oh, if carver wasnt the 1st or 2nd best team when they beat carrollton in 06’. they didnt make the dome and they lost to lagrange that same year. sorry dude, carrollton is a good regular season team. no powerhouse.
By Guru-is-full-of-doodoo
June 9, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this
Why do you think all of the big schools were lumped together in same AAAAA region? To eliminate each other so to give metro ‘Atlanter’ schools a better shot at the title. Whoever ‘doctored’ that should be able to cure cancer.
By Reeze
June 9, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this
Region 1-AAAAA guru : I’m confused , maybe you’re getting Nside WR mixed up with Nside Columbus, lol…… I really don’t know about Booker T Washington , but Perry ,Carver and Valdosta might not be too difficult to get by ,til NSWR’s show down with Lowndes ,and Guru , if NSWR don’t make the playoffs ,who will? . And Mr. Guru explain why Valdosta with its’ reputation , chose to open up with Jenkins ,Windsor Forest and Jonesboro , The A.D needs his head examined . Other than knocking heads with worthy opponents there are other reasons NSWR opens up with Perry ,BTW and Carver…..$$$$$$$ .These 3 games will get a high ticket haul.Id bet the majority of the Wildcat fans ,wont be watching The Cats vs Windsor forest and Jonesboro on the 5th and 12th of Sept. , they’ll be cross town watching Lowndes vs Ptridge and Ware
By Trojan of '73
June 10, 2008 1:03 AM | Link to this
Region 1AAAAA in high school football can compare to S.E.C. college football. Anybody in 1AAAAA can beat anybody else if they will schedule a game and travel a little bit to see what we are talking about. What region has won more state titles than any one else? I believe it is 1AAAAA. There will be another one added to us this year. Good luck to rest of the state because you are going to need it to beat anyone of the teams in 1AAAAA
By ThomsonBulldogs
June 10, 2008 3:21 AM | Link to this
all thomson has to do is start with washington wilkes away…host hart county….then go to statesboro!!!! then to finish they host washington county, then buford, then travel to west laurens….next the play burke county and finish with baldwin millegdegeville….#1 TOUGHEST SCHEDULE IN GEORGIA ANY CLASS
By John Barnett
June 10, 2008 5:47 AM | Link to this
How about Thomson. Non-region games are Washington-Wilkes, Hart Co., Statesboro, and Buford. In region with Washington County and Baldwin Co.
By TW
June 10, 2008 7:25 AM | Link to this
Farmersville, Tatum, Canadian Elysian Fields. Buford should of played one of these AA Texas schools instead of playing THS game.AA vs AA Georgia vs Texas now that would make it fun. Instead we have AA power Buford going to play an avg team in Texas.When they should be staying here and playing Brookwood,NSWR,Norcross,PTridge,they shouldn’t have to travel that far to get there butts kicked.
By Will
June 10, 2008 7:38 AM | Link to this
Looking at the Pebblebrook Falcons schedule in their new region is no easy task. Away at Creekside, Home vs East Coweta, Away at Lovejoy, Home vs Chapel Hill, Away at Morrow, Home vs Riverdale, Away at Newnan, Home vs Westlake and Home vs Mundy’s Mill. Welcome back to 5A football Falcons!!
By Craig
June 10, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this
Never I MEAN NEVER USE initials to identify the name of a school. Who is GAC in division AA. We should not be doing tex messages in the newspaper! I thought J s’ covered that in J 101 Chow
By charles
June 10, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
MADISON COUNTY HIGH IN FLORIDA HAS TOUGHEST SCHEDULE, THEY BEAT UP ON VALDOSTA AND LOWNDES IS SCARED TO PLAY THEM!
By bigguy
June 10, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this
The 41-0 score in the Ga-Tn All Star game was not surprising, as Georgia’s play caller was from a team that scored about 10 points all last season.
By Todd Holcomb
June 10, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this
GAC is Greater Atlanta Christian.
I’m from Texas and I had to laugh at the “powerhouse” description given Timberview. Timberview is far from a “powerhouse”. They are not even considered an average program by Texas standards.
Timberview went 9-4 after a 1-3 start in Texas’ Class AAAAA and sent seven players to college programs, including four to Division I.
If you’re average, how do you advance to the third round of the playoffs?
By Dekalb Dominance
June 10, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this
Hey Todd,What is on the schedule for Stephenson High School for Sept 12-13. We heard Columbus backed out of our game on that date and they have been trying to find another game for that date.
By WL
June 10, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
Buford? The toughest schedule? I guess when your a City School that can choose the kids/players that attend your school. Not to mention, limit the number of students so you don’t have to play in AAAAA, like the other Gwinnett Co. schools. Yes that’s something to POKE YOUR CHEST OUT AT right??? ha..
By TW
June 10, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
I’m from Texas and I had to laugh at the “powerhouse” description given Timberview. Timberview is far from a “powerhouse”. They are not even considered an average program by Texas standards.
Timberview went 9-4 after a 1-3 start in Texas’ Class AAAAA and sent seven players to college programs, including four to Division I.
If you’re average, how do you advance to the third round of the playoffs?
Even a blind hog finds an acorn every once in a while.
And by the way wasn’t it last year or the year before Meadow Creek had 6 or seven college players.It takes more than players to have a winning football program year after year. It is a system.Let Buford grab onto Tyler Lee or a Longveiw Tx team it would not be a good result.
By AlbanyViking
June 10, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
“get lowndes off their home field and their not so tough in the play-offs.” Yeah they’ve only played in the semi’s at the dome three of the past four years, AND NOT ALLOWED A SINGLE POINT!!!!!! plus beat Parkview at Parkview to win the 2004 title. Don’t hate because they win in the reg season and EARNED home field. By the way they have the new turf down at The Palace….be very afraid to come down there and play against that Viking D now!!!!
By Bull-Spit
June 10, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
You say everyone in 1-AAAAA has a tough schedule, but then say that Valdosta’s schedule is wimpy. I assume you mean that their non-region schedule is wimpy, because they play the same 1-AAAAA schedule as everyone else. Sounds like bull-spit to me.
By TCC Fan
June 10, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this
I don’t know exactly what TCC’s schedule is shaping up like this season, but it has to be tougher than what they had the last 2 years. There will be no more 1-AAAA with only 4 teams and everyone in the region makes the play-offs. Gone from the TCC schedule will be Colquitt, Tift Co, Dutchtown, and Meadowcreek. Added to the schedule will be Hardaway, Harris Co., Jones Co, & Westside-Macon. The TCC / Bainbridge game will likely loom large, and TCC also plays traditional rivals Cairo from 1-AAA and Thomasville High from 1-AA. It’s GOT to be better than it has been in the past.
By Todd Holcomb
June 10, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this
Let Buford grab onto Tyler Lee or a Longveiw Tx team it would not be a good result.
Tyler Lee and Longview have roughly three times the number of students as Buford, so I’m not sure what it would prove. But if there was a Texas school with fewer than 800 students that had a better football than Buford, I’d like to have seen it.
Hey Todd,What is on the schedule for Stephenson High School for Sept 12-13. We heard Columbus backed out of our game on that date
As far as I know, Stephenson has not filled that date.
You say everyone in 1-AAAAA has a tough schedule, but then say that Valdosta’s schedule is wimpy. I assume you mean that their non-region schedule is wimpy
I meant non-region, which is the only part of the schedule that a school can control. By playing weaker teams outside the region, Valdosta might be fresher in the end, but I’m rating schedules, not the wisdom of tactics, so I’ll still have to call Valdosta’s non-region slate wimpy.
By War Chant 2008
June 10, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this
Remember this name come December 2008. Barry Bostic…he is the returning starting Junior quarterback for the Jefferson County Warriors. His first year as a starter he took Jefferson County to the 2nd round playoffs and went 8-3-1. He is a bright kid and he has a bright future. You may here this name a lot if you live in the Augusta area and if you are on the JCHS schedule…look quick because he will be in the endzone before you can blink an eye. He will play on Saturday’s somewhere. Check out his touchdown run against Laney on Youtube. He is off the chain. Put this date on your calendar…November 8th at Warrior Field in Louisville against the Fighting Irish of Dublin. This game may come down for the Region Championship for 3-AA.
By Vike
June 10, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this
Valdosta could not have found three easier games to play than those three,the games will be over at halftime,Valdosta’s coach much really be worried about his team if he has to pad their schedule like this,atleast they will be undefeated until region play starts.
By slalom1
June 10, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this
To: REEZE, Even though I believe NSWR will prevail against Carver-Col, they will not be a patsy. Consider this: NSWR draws their players from an enrollment of approx. 2000. Carver-Col draws their players from the entire Muscogee County district. Approx-12000.) Rest assured, Carver-Col will be loaded with talent. Should NSWR not bring their “A” game, there could be an upset.(However, I doubt it). Look for a low scoring, defensive battle. The NSWR kicking game will probably be the difference. Something like 13-7, provided that NSWR brings their “D”.
By slalom1
June 10, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
TODD, Carver-Col and LG are not the only schools in 2AAA to compete against larger schools in 2008. The Shaw Raiders also have non-region games against 1AAAAA Coffee Co, and AAAAAA Alabama powerhouse, Central-Phenix City. I am expecting (er…hoping) a down year for the Raiders. Back to LG, the Stephens Co game is interesting. What is expected of Stephens Co in 2008?
By Bob
June 10, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this
Todd could you let me know who Calhoun plays in AA this year? I know they usually play AAAA Dalton and they also play county rival Gordon Central, who is used to be AAAA but next year is moving to AA. I’m not sure who else they’re playing next year.
By Observer
June 10, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this
The Bainbridge vs Cairo game this year will be televised on GPTV.
By Coates
June 10, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this
Carrollton not a powerhouse, 7 state titles, 25 region titles many trips deep in the playoffs. I am sorry but Carver beat Carrollton both times in the quarters so they made the semi’s both years.
By TW
June 10, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this
Farmersville, Tatum, Canadian, Elysian Fields,There ar several of them that would lay it on Buford. AA teams with less than 800 students.Check out the schools that have less then 800 students there is probably 20 or so that would put it on Buford.No doubt Buford is a great program.But when your talking high school football,Buford would not have won state or played for state in any class in Tx.Timberview will give Buford all they want.
By Reeze
June 10, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this
Slalom 1: I was only responding to Region 1-AAAAA guru…….. I have all the respect in the world for Carver .Remember a few years back, NSWR , Carver ,Westside Mcn ,Hardaway and WR Demons were all in the same region (NSWR 4-0 vs Carver since 2000). Carver took a few beatings from us ,but I always liked the intensity from players and fans .I know the program has improved since then .Both programs lost a lot of offensive firepower this year ,but both defenses will be better than ever.It should be a decent game , but we’ll win by a TD or two….. I wish we could have gotten Peach Co. back on the schedule ,instead of Perry , now those we’re really good games against Peach.
By Dekalb Dominance
June 10, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this
Anybody know a team Stephenson can play on September 12-13 or 19-20 since Columbus backed out. They will travel anywhere to play?
By slalom1
June 10, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
To: REEZE, I believe that most everybody was 4-0 against Carver-Col until Dell Mcgee got his roots fully planted. He is the “OBAMA” of GHS coaches. Seriously. Coach Mcgee has not only great charisma, but equally great coaching skills. Add those 2 together along with his experience as a player, and you have a GHS coach who I believe will become legendary. None of us have yet seen the team that Dell McGee is capable of producing. That team will NOT be in 2008. But, “if you build it, they will come.” Coach McGee WILL build it.
By slalom1
June 10, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this
To: TW, “Farmersville”. I like that. I also like your spelling of the word “are”(ar). Let’s get back to “Farmersville”. Now, that is what I like to hear from “Texicans”. The farm. Rodeos, cow patties, etc. You guys do not need HS football. “Elysian Fields”? Could it be that “ELY” is the biggest bull ever produced in the county? Maybe so. And, I am okay with that. “Canadian” Hmmm…You have got me there. A “Canadian in Texas?” You gotta be kidding me! Okay, here goes: Many years ago, there was a bull named “Canada”. He was the biggest, baddest bull in Texas.President G.W. Bush bought “Canada”. G.W. and Canada became legends throughout the Texas rodeo circuit. Just before G.W.’s run for prez, he donated “Canada” (for a major tax deduction) to an extremely needy town in Texas.(With many voters, and much media hype). The rest is history,and Canadian lives on! P.S. I also like the name “Timberview HS”. Lord only knows where that name came from. But, I have a couple of ideas. Help me TW. Please. I am trying to understand you guys.
By OT
June 10, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this
For DeKalb Dominance
Carver-Atlanta is only playing 9 games and has September 12th/13th open.
By Todd Holcomb
June 10, 2008 8:37 PM | Link to this
Great idea, OT! …
Carver-Atlanta vs. Stephenson would be awesome, and a great chance for Carver to get some recognition that’s been lacking. Stephenson is much bigger and should win easily, but that would be a game that would motivate Carver’s players all summer.
Farmersville, Tatum, Canadian, Elysian Fields,There ar several of them that would lay it on Buford. …Check out the schools that have less then 800 students there is probably 20 or so that would put it on Buford.
Maybe so, but what is your logic? You’re saying that there are 20 teams Buford’s size that would’ve been just as good as Buford in 2007, when Buford was one of the 2-3 most dominant Class AA schools in Georgia history. Again, I find that hard to believe.
CALHOUN’S SCHEDULE:
29-Aug A Dalton
5-Sep H Ridgeland
12-Sep H Cartersville
26-Sep H Coosa
3-Oct A Gordon Central
10-Oct H Chattooga
17-Oct H Sonoraville
24-Oct A Dade County
31-Oct A Adairsville
7-Nov H Region Playoff
By Derrick Mahone
June 10, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
All the teams in Region 5-AAA are playing nine games because they are doing region playoffs to determine playoff seeding. Several regions are doing that playoff format.
By Zack
June 10, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this
Can you please post Early County’s 2008 football schedule??? PLEASE???
By Derrick Mahone
June 10, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this
Zach 8/29 Bainbridge 9/5 At Miller County 9/11 At Dougherty(M) 9/26 At Berrien 10/3 Thomasville 10/10 Brooks County 10/17 At Fitzgerald 10/24 Albany 10/31 At Mitchell County 11/7 Cook
By OT
June 10, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this
Mr. Mahone
Yes sir, I know. Even with Carver-Atlanta playing in 5AAA, they still only show 9 games scheduled, and that’s counting the region playoff game.
Carver-Atlanta 8/29 Mays 9/5 @ South Atlanta 9/19 St. Pius 9/26 @ Washington 10/10 @ Riverwood 10/18 Grady 10/24 North Atlanta 10/31 @ Therrell 11/7 Region Playoff
Zack
Early County 8/29 Bainbridge 9/5 @ Miller County 9/11 @ Dougherty 9/26 @ Berrien 10/3 Thomasville 10/10 Brooks County 10/17 @ Fitzgerald 10/24 Albany 10/31 @ Mitchell County 11/7 Cook
By Derrick Mahone
June 10, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this
OT You are right, I miss that count. Only two questions now is if Hallford and Lakewood stadiums are not booked on those dates and are the coaching willing to play. Traditionally, Carver usually plays nine regular season games, not sure why it is that way. Looks like Stephenson is playing its home games at Hallford this season and Carver is getting to use Lakewood for all its home games. Carver is playing four 5:15 p.m. games this season.
By yo
June 10, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this
It would seem to me that the “only” state that doesn’t have enough good football to keep its fans preoccupied with it would be Texas. Georgia…the state where Texas high school fans come to blog and learn about good high school football. Oh I’m sorry they probably go to learn from the Rhode Island High school football blogs too. Slalom…the only 1 with more bull than Bush’s coow Canada would seem to be TW. Farmersville…got to be one of those 6 people football teams. Elysian Fields…a place still dreaming about what good football might look like. TW must be from there. Canadian…enough said. Check out these other great Texas powerhouse names. Flower Mound Marcus….enough said. Arlington Martin…sounds like a place where football players go to die. Mesquite Poteet…as in Little Bo Peep or Mesquite football players are so cute and Petite. They probably think a football is for barbecueing. Its not hard to be average (as TW has stated Timberview is) and make it to the 3rd round of the playoffs if you are playing other average Texas football teams. Playing Texas football seems to make it real easy to find an acorn. Of course we all know Texas acorns are the biggest in the world and easy to find. Don’t believe me…just ask a Texan. One thing I do know though…without a doubt Texas has the “BEST” six person football teams of any state any where. I guarantee it and I’m going to help them brag about it.
By maxxisdawg
June 11, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this
carrollton won those titles years ago. your original argument was that they werent high enough on the “Now” list. they have 0 titles in 10 years, no dome appearances. NOTHING!! Go to sleep, 32 is right where they belong.
By Learn Something Yo
June 11, 2008 1:25 AM | Link to this
Apparently the Yo person has never witnessed a 6-man football game and by the way, states other than Texas play 6-man football. A couple of hundred fans was a big crowd and that was likely everyone in town. I played Texas 6 man football in high school and would not have traded it for the world. Can’t remember the exact student population of in our high school but guess it was around 85 kids for grades 9 thru 12. We didn’t have anything near the top programs of the Odessa or Midland schools back then. Those hs programs were like college programs to us. Our field looked like someone’s back yard and fans were able to sit in their cars, lawn chairs or on their truck’s tailgate to watch the games. There was no admission at our field but the hat (usually it was an empty candy box) was passed for donations. It was not unusal for an away game to be 100 miles or more and even if you got home late on Friday night most players likely had to be on their family’s tractor early on Saturday morning. The band may have had a dozen kids and sometimes you could actually recognize the songs. Guys from rural areas of west Texas, no matter how small the school, still want to play football; I guess guys from small Georgia schools still want to play with their sheep. Yo person, I’m certain you will have a real smart reply but at least get educated before you make fun of a topic you know nothing about.
By Dekalb Dominance
June 11, 2008 2:15 AM | Link to this
Thanks for the heads up on the Carver Atlanta opening. That would be perfect. I’ll pass it on and hope both coaches agree. I’m sure SHS will because that would have given them two weeks in a row without a game. Almost three weeks without a game could kill a team.
By yo
June 11, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this
Sorry…sheep is not what we have a lot of here in Ga. speaking of learning something. So we don’t know any thing about playing with them. I just know every thing in Texas is supposed to be bigger and better….hmmmmm! Six man football don’t compute. It must just really be the egos of Texas that is the only thing oversized.
By TW
June 11, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
To slalom1-since you obviously do not no what what your talking about here you go.In Greek mythology, the Elysian Fields were the final resting place of the blessed chosen by god.And by the way there are other cities in Texas
with some familiar names Here are a few just for you.Buffalo,Omaha,Colorado city, Atlanta,Paris,and Italy.That would all beat Booford.I geuss there was a hillbilly there as well that had and ole hound dog and they named the town after him.
By TW
June 11, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this
To slalom1-since you obviously do not no what what your talking about here you go.In Greek mythology, the Elysian Fields were the final resting place of the blessed chosen by god.And by the way there are other cities in Texas
with some familiar names Here are a few just for you.Buffalo,Omaha,Colorado city, Atlanta,Paris,and Italy.That would all beat Booford.I guess there was a hillbilly there as well that had and ole hound dog and they named the town after him.
By Tw
June 11, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
Maybe so, but what is your logic? You’re saying that there are 20 teams Buford’s size that would’ve been just as good as Buford in 2007, when Buford was one of the 2-3 most dominant Class AA schools in Georgia history. Again, I find that hard to believe. TW Great stuff Buford’s Dominance has come against inferior opponents Grove City Ohio In 2007 won 3 games and Cartersville was on a off year I think think they won 4 or 5 games and we all know the region 6AA was pretty pathetic.With powerhouses like Cross Keys,and Walker.Is there any team that didn’t beat those guys come on let’s get real here.If you put Buford in a real region and let them get in some good games where there starters can’t rest for 2.5 quarters.(Charlton Co)21-14 Buford would not be as dominate.This year will be a tell tale for Buford.Check out how many Texas High School football teams there are and get back to me. It’s really not that hard to believe.Dave Campbell High school Football.Buford will get a taste of some football when they get to Texas Stadium this fall for sure.Like I said before there are probably plenty of teams in Georgia that would like to play Buford no need to come out here and get their butts kicked.
By Panther Fan
June 11, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
There is a perfect reason Carver Atlanta plays a nine game schedule. When Coach Myles and his staff first arrived at Carver, no one wanted to schedule us. Then, when the next season’s schedule talk came around, it seemed benificial to only play 9 games, having 2 bye weeks to scout and coach up the kids. Now, this year, with the new 5-AAA rules, put in partly because Carver would DOMINATE it’s side of the region, while teams on the other side would beat each other up, there is no good reason to schedule a team not in AAA.
Carver playing Stephenson would be a good match-up. But it wouldn’t be a blow out. Remember, Stephenson is the same team that lost to Mcnair 2 years ago, (Carver beat Mcnair 23-0 that same year) and lost to Douglass last year. (Carver would SMASH Douglass). Sure, they are bigger in terms of numbers, but I think you’re forgeting who’s coaching!
Needless to say, having to bye weeks gives our players and coaches an advantage over the competition. We’re not stupid over here. We have a tough region schedule. Let us do our thing, and chances are we will still come out undefeated!
Go Panthers!
By Todd Holcomb
June 11, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this
EARLY COUNTY
29-Aug H Bainbridge
5-Sep A Miller County
11-Sep A Dougherty
26-Sep A Berrien
3-Oct H Thomasville
10-Oct H Brooks County
17-Oct A Fitzgerald
24-Oct H Albany
31-Oct A Mitchell County
7-Nov H Cook
By Panther Fan
June 11, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
One more thing. Is Stephenson still running that wing-T and power I offense? If so, it’s not going to be close. We will kill that. And I can hear people say, but Cairo ran that offense, and they killed you all. True, they beat us, but Stephenson is no Cairo. Don’t do it Stephenson, because anything less than a blowout, is a lost for you all.
By Derrick Mahone
June 11, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this
OT and Dekalb Dominance The Stephenson vs. Carver-Atlanta matchup probably will not happen. Talked to both coaches a few minutes ago. Stephenson is looking for a game, any game, to fill that spot to keep from going three weeks without a game. “We would be willing to play the Falcons if they had an open date,” Stephenson coach Ron Gartrell said. “Going three weeks without game will be like starting the season over game.”
Carver will play a game, but would prefer a 4A or 3A team. They would be willing to play Stephenson, but at an earlier date. Their open week comes just before opening the region schedule with St. Pius and Washington.
Panther Fan Some of your points go against what Coach Myles said. He actually wants to play a 10-game schedule. His first year at Carver the schedule was set and the second year he could find no takers. Like I stated above, he would rather play a 4A or 3A team at that point in the season rather than a Stephenson (or 5A team) that has more depth. Actually with the new point system put in place for the region, playing a non-region 5A, 4A or 3A team will help if a tie-breaker is needed.
Both coaches are willing, but the timing is the big issue right now.
By Panther Fan
June 11, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
One more thing….
The New Schools At Carver are playing 3 5:15/5:30 games.
9/5 South Atlanta
9/19 St. Pius
10/31 Therrell
All games at Lakewood.
Don’t do it Stephenson
By Todd Holcomb
June 11, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this
Re: Buford
It’s fair to point out that Grove City and Cartersville were down, but Buford’s region, with GAC and Lovett, did pretty well in the post-season.
Lovett beat Thomasville, which had beaten some of South Georgia’s top teams. Buford beat Dublin 48-0. Dublin had gone overtime vs. Stephens County, an 11-1 team in Class AAA.
And finally, just because you play a mediocre schedule doesn’t mean you can’t be a great team. Buford destroyed its schedule, and look at how many Buford starters will be playing college football.
By my count, 20 of the 22 starting positions were manned by future college players, and 13 of the 22 will