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DEL.ICIO.USPoll Talk returns: Let’s hear your preseason AAAAA-AAAA Top 10s
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Readers gave our staff some great feedback on the Super 11 the past three weeks on the Extra Point blog. Now we’d like to know what you think about the preseason Top 10 teams. The AJC’s preseason rankings will come out Aug. 18, five weeks from today.
Below is a conservative, hastily done, very tentative Top 10 for classes AAAAA and AAAA. Call the lists an argument-starter. We’ll look at classes AAA to A next week.
Why so tentative? If I do too much research too early, I won’t stay open-minded. And if I show my hand too soon, it will muffle the thunder of Aug. 18’s official rankings.
So check it out below. You can argue with my Top 10 if you want, but what I’d really like are your own Top 10s. Let’s start with AAAAA and AAAA.
Which teams will be hot this season? Which teams not?
Class AAAAA
1. Lowndes
2. Northside-Warner Robins
3. Camden County
4. North Gwinnett
5. M.L. King
6. Walton
7. Grayson
8. Norcross
9. Valdosta
10. Newnan
Class AAAA
1. Ware County
2. Tucker
3. Bainbridge
4. Thomas County Central
5. Rome
6. Chamblee
7. Whitewater
8. Habersham Central
9. Banneker
10. Marist
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By Doc
July 14, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this
. Lowndes 2. Northside-Warner Robins 3. Newnan 4. North Gwinnett 5. M.L. King 6. Walton 7. Grayson 8. Norcross 9. Valdosta 10. Camden County
By Will
July 14, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
AAAAA 1.Lowndes 2.Northside-WR 3.Camden 4.MLK 5.Valdosta 6.Newnan 7.Walton 8.Norcross 9.Grayson 10.N Gwinnett
AAAA 1.Ware 2.Tucker 3.TCC 4.Whitewater 5.Bainbridge 6.East Paulding 7.Rome 8.Habersham Cent 9.Marist 10.Dalton
By Dawgsig
July 14, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this
Why no respect for Newnan? Is it because the Cougars are not a “traditional” power??? GO COUGARS & GO DAWGS!
By Drago
July 14, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this
Newnan is not in the coverage area of the AJC and thus not eligible to be ranked. May I suggest one of the fine Cobb or Gwinnett teams?
By UGA DAWG
July 14, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this
Todd good pics for both classes. I believe Bainbridge will be a title contender once Pilcher gets them going.
By erk
July 14, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
1) Newnan 2) East Coweta 3)Kell 4)Lassiter 5)Sprayberry 6)Griffin 7) Lagrange 8)Carrolton 9)West Rome 10)Armuchee
By Will
July 14, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
erk, you should be banned from this conversation. Pay attention!!
By bird
July 14, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this
I cant belive Westside of Macon was left out in AAAA
By Derrick Mahone
July 14, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this
Dawgsig & Drago
Todd wrote: *Below is a conservative, hastily done, very tentative Top 10 for classes AAAAA and AAAA. Call the lists an argument-starter. *
It seems to me that Newnan is getting a lot of respect since they are in the conversation about the Top 10.
By Nick
July 14, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
Didnt think Banneker or Whitewater brought that much to the table wow…
By Scott
July 14, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this
TO DRAGO: Newnan certainly is in the coverage area of the AJC. The Cougars will beat any Cobb team any day of the week, and most Gwinnett teams on any given day. There is much more to Georgia High School football than just the pitiful Atlanta area, just look at the top 5. South Georgia is where it’s at.
By Drago
July 14, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
Derrick I do appreciate the reply. My comment is an ongoing one about the amount of coverage given to various areas around Atlanta. The AJC removed Newnan, E. Coweta and others from the list of teams having a link from the AJC. The Cobb and Gwinnett teams have feature stories and counties south of Metro get nothing. I am sure that this will continue. We will continue to get “Chinstraps of Gwinnett” stories while any team south of Fayette goes unnoticed.
By Drago
July 14, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
I am not gonna go into who would beat who—there are more ways to be wrong there than ways to be right. I just think it odd that the AJC who has a long history of covering teams in Newnan, Carrollton, LaGrange and surrounding area, should suddenly stop and act like they don’t exist.
By GeorgiaHoo
July 14, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this
As a Walton Raider fan I believe they will have a fine season but I’m not sure they will emulate the success they had last year. Team lost among others co-starting QB, 3 starting OL, 2 starting DL, both starting CBs, starting RB, PR, and PK. A lot of offense and defense to replace.
By War Chant 2008
July 14, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
Watch out for the Warriors from Louisville. Jefferson County High is coming one of its best seasons (8-3-1)after a 2nd round loss to eventual Dome Rep Dublin 21-13 and its returning its quarterback Barry Bostic and majority of the defense from last year’s squad. One of the Senior Defensive Lineman has verbally committed with GA Tech (Chris Crenshaw). Remember the name Barry Bostic because he will be in your backfield all year. JCHS has a tough schedule but should prepare them well for a run deep into the playoffs. Dodge County, Dublin, and Vidalia better be ready for the CHOP.
Go Warriors!
By Newnancat
July 14, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
Hey Drago.You are right. The AJC did not rank us at years end last year, despite a region championship, and a final 8 appearance. The AP did show some love at giving us 7. With 18 starters returning I’ll settle for anything in the top 10 right now, and do our talking on the field. AS you know Drago, our toughest test may be the first one with also loaded LaGrange, my #1 in AAA
By STATE FAN
July 14, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this
THE REASON I CHOSE CENTENNIAL IS THEY ARE LOADED WITH COLLEGE PROSPECT, AND A FEW D-1 PROSPECTS. THEY ARE MY SLEEPER PICK.
By STATE FAN
July 14, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
THE REASON I CHOSE CENTENNIAL IS THEY ARE LOADED WITH COLLEGE PROSPECT, AND A FEW D-1 PROSPECTS. THEY ARE MY SLEEPER PICK.
By Greg
July 14, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this
Look out for Westside Macon, I’m assuming you have them in the top twenty but they will bust the top 10 fast, quick and in a hurry……
By STATE FAN
July 14, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
THE REASON I CHOSE CENTENNIAL IS THEY ARE LOADED WITH COLLEGE PROSPECT, AND A FEW D-1 PROSPECTS. THEY ARE MY SLEEPER PICK.
By Drago
July 14, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
N Cat I agree that LaGrange will be very tough. Also, the teams that the region picked up will be a lot better than the ones that left. east coweta will still be waiting on us—new coach and all. They will be ready for us. A little birdy told me to keep my eye on Pebblebrook.
By STATE FAN
July 14, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this
U ARE RIGHT DRAGO, PEBBLEBROOK WILL BE LOADED
By HornetFan
July 14, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
When all is said and done, let there be no doubt, Roswell will rule the roost in 6AAAAA. Neither Walton nor Centennial will be above Roswell in the Top 10.
By Realist
July 14, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
Lowndes should definetly run the table this year. However, they are playing in the SEC of Georgia High School Football. They will play the most toughest competition this year and they must remain healthy. The metro schools have the ability, but it all depends on the placement of the bracket. Championiship game in the dome makes it an even playing field.
By Farsider
July 14, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this
AAAAA looks pulled out of a hat after the top 2. North Gwinnett is highly overranked at 4. Newnan returns most of a QF team and deserves top five consideration. Substitute Peachtree Ridge for Norcross and Roswell for Walton and it looks decent. I would also go with old standby Brookwood in the top 10 before Grayson.
By slalom1
July 14, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this
Go Erk! Youdaman!!!
By LaGrangeDawg
July 14, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this
I’m not sure what to think, but I’ve heard from a Granger insider that Troup might actually live up to their potential this year. According to him,the team is “loaded with talent” and finally has a capable OC who is implementing a spread style offense (definitely different from Troup’s “predictable” typical wishbone-style offense). He’s saying that Troup, behind Chris Burnette should actually turn the corner this year. Any merit to this? I just ask because this guy knows his stuff and rarely if ever shows Troup any love.
By slalom1
July 14, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
AAAAA 1-Lowndes 2-Newnan 3-NSWR 4-Camden Co 5-Valdosta 6-WR 7-Tift Co 8-Colquitt Co 9-E. Coweta 10-Ga School For the Blind,(Just through that one in for “Erk”.)
AAAA 1-Ware Co 2-TCC 3-Bainbridge 4-Whitewater 5-Griffin 6-Chamble 7-Marist 8-Westside-Macon 9-Rome 10-Hardaway-Col,(also for “Erk”)
By WCHS Gator
July 14, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this
It’s nice to see Ware Co. in your top spot. It will be tough to get to the top and stay there, especially with the retirement of coach Rangel.
By Reeze
July 14, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this
Greg and Bird , I could’t agree with you guys more……I think everyone’s sleeping on Westside….. , With NSWR and Baldwin out of their lives Madison ,Mcfadden and Burnett will put on a show this season…..Whitewater?…….In AAAAA Warner Robins Demons will creep back in the top 10….. And you might want to move MLK up a spot or two…… NSWR hosted 7/7’s last week and MLK and a few other teams came down to Warner Robins to participate…..I’ll tell you MLK has got a really good recieving corp and backs with a bunch of speed and hands to go along…..I think NSWR had a slight edge when we went against them , MLK looked really good , If they can do the same in pads we might have to look out for MLK in December
By slalom1
July 14, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this
TO: “LaGrangeDawg” I am hearing the same, (from some pretty good sources). I believe their offense will be the best we have seen in many years. They WILL score points, and LOTS of’em. In fact, I am willing to predict that 2008 will be the year when Troup FINALLY gets a win from Shaw. However, the downside is defense. After having lost 3 outstanding LB’s, all headed to the next level, along with other key personnel, they may very well give up lots of points. Regardless, I believe this will be a BIG year for Troup. I have them ranked in my “TOP 10” for AAA. I am expecting Shaw to have a “down year”. Carver-Col will be strong on defense, but sloppy on offense. Throw in the fact that Carver’s kicking game is rarely much of a threat, it could come down to LG vs. Troup in Game 10 for the Region 2AAA title. Can you imagine the crowd at Callaway Stadium?!!
By coach Jr
July 14, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this
look out for tucker they have just reloaded got size speed and heart they will be a force to deal with
By STATE FAN
July 14, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this
ROSWELL, IS IN ITS REBUILDING SEASON, THEY LOST OVER 30 SENIORS AND 15 STARTERS
By LaGrangeDawg
July 14, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this
slalom1-I couldn’t agree more. Callaway Stadium will be rockin’ (with a new video scoreboard to boot)!! I have to give the early edge to the Grangers in this match-up, for one reason - Mansour might possibly be the best high school kicker I’ve seen in person since David Arrington back in the 90s.
By GISA
July 14, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this
Tattnall Square vs Southland Academy for AAA State Championship
By slalom1
July 14, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this
To “LaGrange Dawg”, For whatever it is worth, LG has also made changes to their offense. Not a “Tony Franklin” spread, but a much more wide open game. (At least that is the way it looked to me in spring practice.) Lots of passing, with lots of receivers with GREAT hands. With an athlete like Jamius Gunsby at QB, and probably also at WR, this could be one of the more productive offenses we have seen at LG. They are loaded with talent, experience, and depth. Throw in undoubtedly the state’s finest kicker in Joe Mansour, this should be a BIG year for the Grangers.Tough schedule, though.
By HornetFan
July 14, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this
To STATE FAN: Roswell’s cupboard is still full. From their Junior program on up, they have constantly been the cream of the crop in North Fulton and there is no reason to think that all of a sudden the other programs have magically gotten ahead of the Hornets’. The only question mark is at QB and depth along the lines…otherwise the “rebuilding” is starting at the penthouse floor, not the basement.
By STATE FAN
July 14, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this
YEAH U ARE, RIGHT. BUT WITH NO QB WHO’S GOIN TO GET THOSE GREAT RECEIVERS OF THERES THE BALL, AND A NOTHER QUESTION MARK IS DEFENSE? AND TO slalom1. ANDREW LORD IS THE TOP KICKER IN THE STATE, HE IS OUT OF FULTON COUNTY, CENTENNIAL I BELIEVE. HE HAS JUST BEEN OFFERED BY AUBURN
By Todd Holcomb
July 14, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this
Will: Good rankings, but keep in mind that East Paulding has moved to AAAAA.
* Why no respect for Newnan? Is it because the Cougars are not a “traditional” power??? GO COUGARS & GO DAWGS!*
You’d have to ask Drago about that.
* Newnan is not in the coverage area of the AJC and thus not eligible to be ranked. May I suggest one of the fine Cobb or Gwinnett teams?*
I had Newnan way up there until I remembered Grayson and came to my senses. … Actually, Newnan returns a higher percentage of its firepower than any other good Class AAAAA team. I’m just not ready to make a statement about Newnan or any team until Aug. 18. Most people consider Newnan a Top 10 team this season, and I’ll leave it at that.
* I believe Bainbridge will be a title contender once Pilcher gets them going.*
Wish I still had the numbers, but I did some research awhile back to show Thomas Central’s record before Pilcher (-1990), and it was almost identical to Bainbridge’s current record. About the same number of region titles and all-time winning percentage. I think Bainbridge is ready to take off.
* I cant believe Westside of Macon was left out in AAAA.*
Me neither. I was looking at the 2007 playoff bracket when making these choices. Word is that Westside will be improved.
* Didnt think Banneker or Whitewater brought that much to the table wow…*
I just threw those out there for fun. Banneker has a high number of college prospects, and Whitewater is a team that I thought was underrated last season and could be a rising power. Can’t promise they’ll be in the Top 10 on Aug. 18.
* As a Walton Raider fan I believe they will have a fine season but I’m not sure they will emulate the success they had last year.*
I don’t think Walton will be as good, either. I definitely don’t see another trip to the semifinals. With Walton, it’s always about big-play guys, especially at tailback.
* Watch out for the Warriors from Louisville.*
Don’t forget to stop by next week for the AAA-A rankings.
* Hey Drago.You are right. The AJC did not rank us at years end last year, despite a region championship, and a final 8 appearance. The AP did show some love at giving us 7.*
Funny, nobody complained about that. : )
I was looking at Newnan’s scores from last season this morning. On one hand, it’s hard to explain how a team that went undefeated in its region and lost in the quarterfinals by one point to the eventual state runner-up cannot be ranked in the Top 10. But I’m still leaning on the BCS excuse: Body of work. I penalized Newnan for losing badly to a AAA team in September.
* HE REASON I CHOSE CENTENNIAL IS THEY ARE LOADED WITH COLLEGE PROSPECT, AND A FEW D-1 PROSPECTS. THEY ARE MY SLEEPER PICK.*
That’s what we’re looking for – sleepers! … I’ve heard that about Centennial.
* When all is said and done, let there be no doubt, Roswell will rule the roost in 6AAAAA. Neither Walton nor Centennial will be above Roswell in the Top 10.*
Lots of key personnel graduated at Roswell, but I still don’t rule out Roswell as the team to beat in 6-AAAAA.
By LaGrangeDawg
July 14, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this
slalom1-Thanks for all the info. I’ve just moved back into the area and I’m looking forward to getting back up to speed on my high school football (down here on TheFarm).
By LaGrangeDawg
July 14, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this
to STATE FAN - I’ve heard about Lord, but I’ve never actually seen him kick. I’m sure he’s great if he’s getting offered by Auburn. However, Mansour is a beast at kicker, and I believe he’s actually just a rising junior. Trust me, the offers will be forthcoming on this kid
By STATE FAN
July 14, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this
TO LaGrangeDawg- YEAH YOU ARE RIGHT, I CANT JUDGE A KICKER I’VE NEVER SEEN. LORD KICKED A 70 YARD ONE BOUNCE PUNT AGAINST NORTHVIEW AND HAD A 50 YARD FIELD GOAL AGAINST WALTON
By STATE FAN
July 14, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this
TO LaGrangeDawg- YEAH YOU ARE RIGHT, I CANT JUDGE A KICKER I’VE NEVER SEEN. LORD KICKED A 70 YARD ONE BOUNCE PUNT AGAINST NORTHVIEW AND HAD A 50 YARD FIELD GOAL AGAINST WALTON
By Columbia Blue
July 14, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
Lowndes is certainly a deserving candidate for the number one selection in AAAAA. Lowndes is the defending state champion;therefore, they are number one until another state champion is crowned.This is my top ten in AAAAA
1.Lowndes 2.Northside WR 3.Camden 4.Tift Co. 5.North Gwinnett 6.Norcross 7.Valdosta 7.MLK 8.Grayson 9.Newnan 10.Centennial
By slalom1
July 14, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this
State Fan, Joe Mansour’s first field goal was 50 yds. And, he was a freshman. As a punter, he has tremendous power. Same for kick-offs. Rarely ever a return. However, he is still untested with his accuracy on short fields and extra points, but it should not be a problem. LaGrange Dawg is right. Mansour is a rising junior.
By STATE FAN
July 14, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this
I COULD AGREE WITH COLUMBIA BLUE’S PREDICTION
By drock08
July 14, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this
Top Ten AAAAA 1. Lowndes-Greg Reid + Defense. 2. Newnan - 18 Starters back from 11-2 team. 3. N. Gwinnett- Great Coach+Talented QB but defense will be suspect. 4. ML King- maybe the most talented team in the state. 5. Northside WR- Coach Nix + the state best defense. 6. Coffee County A great WR to go with a very good defense. 7. Camden County-Outstanding coaching staff but must replace QB. 8.Norcross-will challenge N.Gwinnett for the region with another bunch of great athletes. 9. Stephenson- always loaded with talent coaching is the main problem with this team. 10.Grayson-could be the best team in Gwinnett. Sleepers Creekside, Westlake, Valdosta, Warner Robins, and Brookwood. Top Ten AAAA- 1. Ware Co 2. Bainbridge 3.Tucker 4. T.C.C. 5.Whitewater 6. Marist 7. Sandy Creek 8. Rome 9.Chamblee 10. Westside Macon Sleepers Banneker, Dalton, and East Paulding.
By Reeze
July 14, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
Clearcut #1 goes to Lowndes , not only having to deal with Reid , you’ve got to deal with Copeland and the other young kids…If there defense wasn’t so good a good passing team could maybe beat them in a shoot out….Too much speed on both sides , I don’t see them losing at all this year.
By STATE FAN
July 14, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this
where is mays at people?
By STATE FAN
July 14, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this
where is mays at people?
By G-MAN
July 14, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this
This years AAAAA Sleeper- Greenbriar(2-AAAAA) from the Augusta area (WATCH OUT), you read it from me 1st!
By bird
July 15, 2008 1:14 AM | Link to this
I dont know about you all but i am ready for the friday night lights
By T'ville Nut
July 15, 2008 6:06 AM | Link to this
Pilcher would not have left if he had anything coming back a Central. the cupboard is pretty bare there. B’Bridge is young and will have trouble adapting right away with Pilcher’s veer. Neihter teamwill be in the top 15.
By Dostahawk
July 15, 2008 7:01 AM | Link to this
Watch out for the Valdosta Wildcats. This year’s edition may be a better TEAM than last.
By southside steve
July 15, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this
In AAAA you’ve left out Sandy Creek, with the talent returning and a support crew like theirs, how is that possible??
By NHS Alum
July 15, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this
GO Newnan Cougars! Should have been higher, but nontheless, happy that they are finally being recongnized.
By BHS fan
July 15, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this
Bainbridge is getting better every day and learning the veer. Our backfeild and Wr’s looks very fast and athletic. Our defense is looking very good. Once we get going I beleive we will be just fine.
By fan 1
July 15, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
Todd, I understand your comment regarding Newnan losing to a class AAA team. However, that class AAA team was Carrollton and they are most certainly AAA in name only. Like Buford, Carrollton is a city school — under a city school board— not bound by district lines as all county schools are. City schools can accept any student who pays a nominal fee to attend their school no matter where they live. This allows them to get players from areas outside their normal sphere. Even though they are an AAA school, their facilities and ability to recruit place them on par with most AAAAA schools. You have to give them credit. They are playing within the rules and have great community support. The rules give them an advantage over county schools and they use that advantage to their benefit. I guess my point is that it is no shame to lose to a school such as Carrollton, especially since they are spending several millions on reconstructing their football stadium and field.
By blade
July 15, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
What person put Whitewater as a top 10? As the former 1st Lady would say, “Just Say No To Drugs!”
By yo
July 15, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
Slalom…thanks for all of the 1AAAAA nods in your top 10. Could not help but notice your exclusion of teams from “G” county. You are right in that 1AAAAA is going to be special this year I do believe. If not for beating each other up possibly 5 or 6 teams could be Top 10 material (by year end especially). I’m thinking Tift, Warner, NSWR, Valdosta and Lowndes. By year end who knows about Colquit (new famous coach), Coffee (new coach), and Houston Co.(I believe new coach). The bad news for the rest of the state is that 4 of these teams will make the playoffs.
By PMAN
July 15, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this
yall sleepin on Stephenson. they are going to be a great team this year. last year was their rebuilding year going 8-3.
By PMAN
July 15, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
yall sleepin on Stephenson. they are going to be a great team this year. I went to all their games last year varsity and jv and they have a lot of talent with the younger group. last year i believe was their rebuilding year going 8-3. but this year they have 12 starters returnin and have very talented juniors and sophmores they could play very well this year and the next two. they also have a number of college prospects including some of the most sought out players in the state.
By PMAN
July 15, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this
yall sleepin on Stephenson. they are going to be a great team this year. I went to all their games last year varsity and jv and they have a lot of talent with the younger group. last year i believe was their rebuilding year going 8-3. but this year they have 12 starters returnin and have very talented juniors and sophmores they could play very well this year and the next two. they also have a number of college prospects including some of the most sought out players in the state.
By GO GET IT
July 15, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this
BAINBRIDGE WILL BE THE TEAM TO BEAT.IF YOU KNOW BEARCAT FOOTBALL. WE ALWAY JUST NEEED A COACH.LOOK AT LAST YEAR 9-4. WE ALWAYS HAD TALENT BUT NOT THE COACH.A NUFF SAID SEE WHAT HAPPEN. #1 GO BEARCATS
By 89viking
July 15, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this
dostahawk is right,,,watch out for the cats,,,dont worry about us vikes,,,we arent all that great,,,might win 1-2 games if we’re lucky- new stadium, new turf,heck,,it might even rain a few games. nope,,,dont worry ‘bout us down here at all. toooooo many new players and not enough time to properly train the new guys.
By TCC
July 15, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
TCC will beez the team to beat yo. I know we lost one of the best coaches in the state buy we will beez ok I hope.
By TCC
July 15, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
TCC will beez the team to beat yo. I know we lost one of the best coaches in the state but we will beez ok I hope.
By jag count
July 15, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
If stephenson gets past september 12 they will have a great season. they would have played the 1&2 teams in AAAA. 4-0 at that point they are more than contenders. For years everyone has complained about the strength of schedule now we play tucker and ware county in the place of towers and banneker. after 9/12 we will see if shs will be a contender this year or not
By yo
July 15, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this
jag count…not the smartest year to be picking on little Ware Co. Especially in Ware.
By raider pride
July 15, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
Dont sleep on Mays in 4A
By tl
July 15, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this
ah Dutchtown High School is goin 2 be a sleeper 4 da nxt 2 years
By jag count
July 15, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this
yo nobody picking on anyone read the blog. it states if stephenson can get past the the first four games it can be labeled as a legitimate contender. I would venture to say that if it is a good game and not a blowout it is good that we are playing team such as ware and tucker. it gets us ready for s. georgia in the playoffs.
By thehillisreal
July 15, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this
1.lowndes2.nswr3.newnan4.camden 5.mlk 6.north gwin.7.walton8.roswell9.peachtree ridge10.douglass/grayson AAAAA
1.ware2.tcc3.tucker4.bainbridge5.chamblee 6.muddy creek7.whitewater8.rome9.douglas
cty10.marist AAAA
1.cairo2.carver col.3.carrollton4.north hall oops!!not following instructions. FOR ALL YOU HATER!!!!YEAH,MAYS IN RELOADING YEAR.BUT NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY,, YOU CAN’T STOP MAYS HIGH.
By yoboy41
July 15, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this
With all 5-A wide out Allan Bonner and 17 other starters coming back Newnan is one of the teams to beat this year don’t be surprised to see them play for the title.
By STATE FAN
July 16, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this
I WAS IN NORTH OCONEE TO WATCH CENTENNIAL IN A PASSING, CAMP THEY HAVE GREAT RECEIVERS AND THERE QB IS AWESOME, WITH GREAT WIDEOUTS, THEY HAVE A STANDOUT RECEIVER WHO MAYBE THE MOST UNDERATED PLAYER IN FULTON COUNTY. APALACHEE IS A SCHOOL TO WATCH OUT IN 4-A, THEY HAVE A GREAT QB. THOSE ARE TWO TEAMS TO LOOK OUT FOR
By jimmy
July 16, 2008 12:17 AM | Link to this
Look lowndes and camden are always the one to get the ring. so bing all the others a towel to cry own you to northside warner.your playing with the big boys now.ha,ha,ha
By yo
July 16, 2008 12:50 AM | Link to this
jag count now you know you picking on those little schools like Ware Co…..don’t take life so serious…you might find others enjoy getting you riled up….at least I do.
By donahuej
July 16, 2008 12:56 AM | Link to this
Yeah, I’m sure that Brookwood, Stephenson and Parkview will show up again this year.. something called tradition…
By SouthGARules
July 16, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this
AAAAA Top Ten 1) Lowndes 2) Camden 3) North Gwinnett 4) NSWR 5) Tift 6) Norcross 7) Newnan 8) Valdosta 9) Brookwood 10) Stephenson
Have to put Brookwood in top ten. Weak region, one tough out of region game (North Gwinnett). Grayson has tougher out of region schedule & needs to beat Brookwood to be taken as a serious contender. Stephenson will roll through region & flame out in 1st or 2nd round. Whoever does NOT make the playoffs in 1-AAAAA, would absolutely make the playoffs in any other region except maybe 7-AAAAA.
By Reeze
July 16, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this
Whats about Peachtree Ridge? Is this a rebuilding year for them?
By makerfan
July 16, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
Give TCC and Bainbridge a year and then put them in the top ten. Both schools have to learn new systems.
By TCC Fan
July 16, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this
TCC will not be learning a new system. The former OC, Bill Shaver, is now the HC, and he is a Veer guy. The offensive scheme will be the same. The only thing “new” about the TCC system will be the supposed implementation of that new-fangled invention called “the forward pass”, which Coach Shaver says he will be using along with the Veer this season. Bainbridge, on the other hand, actually WILL be going from the spread to the Veer as their base offense. They have a new head coach, a new OC, and a new DC. That alone should be enough justification not to rank them that high. Neither of them should be top-5, in my opinion, though……6-10, maybe, but not top-5. TCC lost a ton of offensive production to graduation. 2 of 3 backfield starters are gone, and the offense didn’t look good in the Spring Game. TCC’s defense, however, looked really good. Until the offense gets their legs underneath them, the defense will have to carry the load.
By Reeze
July 16, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this
TCC Fan or Makerfan …..Does Bainbridge have the athletes in the backfield to run the veer?…….just asking
By observer
July 16, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this
Bainbridge is loaded with athletes.
By T.J.
July 16, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this
What gives with no Gwinnett teams in the top 10 teams slalom1? You have a scoop on Gwinnett teams this year? SouthGARules has it wrong with Brookwood from what I hear. I actually agree with slalom1. All of Gwinnett 8 AAAAA is rebuilding. Grayson has the best returning crew but the offensive line is hurting. Defensively they are pretty solid. I would put Grayson as # 10 on the list. Norcross maybe #9. NSWR is in top 5. South GA has all the rest.
By tj
July 16, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this
valdosta lost 8 players on d-fence that’s tough when your in 1-AAAAA…..
By TIFTCOUNTYDEVILS
July 16, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
I am ready to see how these rankings stand up during the season… 1.) Lowndes 2.) Northside 3.) Tift 4.)Camden Co. 5.) North Gw. 6.) ML King 7.) Norcross 8.) Warner Robins 9.) Walton 10.) Grayson…. I don’t think Valdosta will make it through 1-AAAAA, Valdosta’s rebuilding…..
By TIFTCOUNTYDEVILS
July 16, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
That’s my opinion anyway you could probly swap out either Tift with Coffee or Warner Robins with Valdosta it can go either way in 1-AAAAA no one is guarantied a play-off spot not even Lowndes and Northside…. Who knows Colquit could surprise everybody…
By georgiafbfan
July 16, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
Brookwood will be on there. They lost alot of people but almost all the back-ups to the people we lost were soph. The rest of their team will be up on varsity with them this year with just a year more experience. Coach Crews is too smart to let all that talent go to waste young or not.
By TCC Fan
July 16, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
Reeze…..If you ask the Bainbridge fans, they will tell you that they are loaded with athletes…..they have also, however, been saying the same thing every year since their last championship, which was oh…..26 years ago. If you ask impartial observers who have been watching practices and passing league scrimmages, they will tell you that the jury is still out. They will eventually get there, but it will take longer than 1 year to do it. There are a lot of wildly overblown expectations and predictions over there this season….only time will tell.
By Bull-Spit
July 16, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
Bainbridge supposedly has top talent at their receiver positions….That was all well and good while running the Spread. However, good ol Ed Pilcher threw the ball about 5 times a game while at TCC. I sure hope those receivers Bainbridge has can learn to stalk-block. Bainbridge will most likely be 0-1 after they play those mighty Cairo Syrupmakers on August 23rd…..and might very well be 0-2 whenever they face a really good Early County team the next week. Cairo was always able to slow down that Veer pretty good when they played TCC, and I can assure you….We aren’t scared in the least that we are gonna see another Veer team. You better bring your A-game on the 23rd, Pole-Cats.
By Bull-Spit
July 16, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this
Bainbridge supposedly has top talent at WR over there…..Good ol Ed Pilcher, however, only averaged throwing the ball about 5 times a game, if that, while at TCC. I sure hope those WRs can learn to stalk-block. They will be 0-1 after they face those Cairo Syrupmakers on Aug 23rd, anyway, and will be lucky not to be 0-2 when they face a good Early County team on the 29th. We slowed that Veer down pretty good over the years when we played TCC, and we sure ain’t scared to play another Veer team now. You better bring your A-game on the 23rd, Pole-Cats.
By FCHStiger
July 16, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
To all those doubting Whitewater, you’ll see next year. I played for FCHS and I know that they will be a force next year.
By Columbia Blue
July 16, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this
Being from Camden County, I do not know a lot about metro Atlanta or North Georgia AAAAA football teams; however, I do know that Lowndes, Tift, Camden, Valdosta, and Coffee have several quaility athletes returning. I have also heard that Bainbridge, and Colquitt will have quality football teams. No matter what the rankings are in the beginning, injuries can play a major part in the outcome of a football season. I am certain we will see teams make the playoffs that were not expected too. Quality athletes do not win championships. Quality athletes who have great coaches win championships. I am certainly glad we have Jeff Herron and his staff at Camden. As long as we have Jeff and his staff, we will always be in the hunt for the ultimate prize——-A state championship. Good luck to all teams in the state.
By BHS fan
July 16, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this
Pilcher does love the run but he has said that he will be passing more now that he has play making wr’s to throw to. Notice all 5 of TCC titles those years they had wr’s to throw to. Look at TCC last year no wr’s to go to and that in my opinion caused them a title. Bainbridge has needed a coach like coach Pilcher for a long time. I believe in time you will see what I mean. Look at TCC before Pilcher went there. TCC’s overall record before Pilcher is very close to our overall record here at Bainbridge. Coach Pilcher’s record at TCC is better than all of TCC’s previous head coach’s combined. Look at any successfull football program and you will see they have a very good head coach that knows how to hire great assistants and lead the players.
By Mr. West
July 16, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this
what is up with southwest dekalb ? where is the love for Coach Buck Godfrey & the Panthers.
By Boywonder
July 16, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this
Do not be shocked in Lowndens struggles with a little known Woodland team out of Henry County on opening day.Woodland 31 Lowndens 24.
By True Astro
July 16, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this
Everyone is sleeping on the Astros of Douglass not going talk mess but when u see us an upset might be in the happening. The poles will speak for themselves later, Tick Tock
By GoGators
July 16, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this
gators. harvin and tebow are awesome. Oh wait this is high school football forum?
By drock08
July 16, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this
I really think Westlake will be a surprise team this year. A new coach with a couple of talented transfers plus the talented players from last year team. I think Westlake will finish second in region 4 AAAAA this year behind Newnan.
By SGT CHRIS
July 16, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this
LaGrange, THROWING the ball more….takes a ton of pressure off that 350+ yd per game rushing attack?? We will definitely be back in OUR house in 08…THE DOME!!!!
Looking forward to that STEPHENS CTY game as well..so glad they got back to having non region games!!!
By GraysonFan
July 17, 2008 12:49 AM | Link to this
Im thinking Grayson beats Brookwood this year, and if they do, they should be taken seriously, Brookwood has a great program.
1.Valdosta 2.Camden 3.NSWR 4.Grayson will fall some were between 4 and 10, could rank higher if they had a bigger passing game.
GO RAMS
Look out for a few new numbers on defense! Go get um Greg Z man Zellner
By golden herd
July 17, 2008 1:21 AM | Link to this
Im a Colquitt Co fan but even im not crazy enough to think we will crack the top 10 this season. Propst is gonna eventually build us into a monster but its not gonna happen overnight. Considering that we just had the worst season in over 30 years of the program, getting to 6 wins would be a successful season. i still get a kick outta some of you saying we could be a surprise. i hope yall are right.
By fred b.
July 17, 2008 1:28 AM | Link to this
War Chant 2008 i hope you are right about Jefferson County because we haven’t had a lot to cheer about since the consolidation. But as Todd stated check back next week to see where they are ranked.
By trojan 93
July 17, 2008 7:04 AM | Link to this
Watch out for some of the lower rated teams in 1AAAAA. Coffee for one will be under the radar this year unlike last season when they were picked higher pre-season. Colquitt will be better also. Coffee has a new coach but a lot of talent on that team who could surprise.
By A
July 17, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this
Boy isn’t this fun! “Conservative (aka how did they do last year, when the top 1/3 players on most teams won’t be back), hastily done, very tentative Top 10 says it all.”
Yet another pointless AJC exercise in riling the natives.
By T.J.
July 17, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this
GraysonFan, I know Grayson beats Brookwood or the wheels come of the wagon. Brookwood has great coaching but they are retooling almost every key position. Sounds like Grayson has a lot of key players returning from the AJC spring previews. But I am concerned because my understanding that 12 players signed with colleges. Did all the real talent leave? Line on both sides of the ball going to be OK? Brookwood will have huge linemen. Is Parkview going to do anything? They have a lot of key positions returning as well.
Hats off to Todd on all the work done to keep the fire burning during the offseason. AJC, great job on the spring previews. Based on previews, it sounds like Lowndes is the team to beat.
By T.J.
July 17, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this
OK, looking back at AJC Spring Preview I will add one more Gwinnett team to my list. North Gwinnett may eak out a few wins. All their games will be close. My top 10 below. 1. Lowndes 2. Camden 3. NS-Warner Robins 4. Valdosta 5. M.L. King 6. Walton 7. Norcross 8. North Gwinnett 9. Newnan 10. Grayson
Lets see who is closest after the season.
By John Holmes
July 17, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this
BHS fan……I don’t know where you got your history of the TCC title years from, but I will enlighten you on a few things.
During those runs, we had the following RBs there: Cooksey, Dunbar, Robinson, & Burns. We had some pretty good running QBs, too….one of which is now the OC at Bainbridge. There were a lot of games where we averaged 300 plus yards on the ground alone. In short, we didn’t need to pass, didn’t pass unless it was absolutely necessary, and we also had a couple of good receivers that went to college more on their blocking and kick-returning skills than on their pass-catching skills. Pass-catching was what they learned to do once they got to college.
Over the last few years….with the exception of 04….we had much the same formula going on with E. Walden & D. Smiley….again, no real need to pass.
But, FYI, we did have a QB last season that got almost 900 passing yards….mostly due to short passes that produced good gains. That’s mostly what the passing game is like with the Veer. TE open over the middle when the D bites on a play-action. By no means did we throw long.
Oh, and guess what? good ol Ed had been saying he was gonna pass the ball more every season he was at TCC, but never did…… just like he was saying all last year that he didn’t slap a kid on purpose.
By TCCJacketFan
July 17, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
Pilcher didn’t go off and slap that kid!!! I’ve reported that whole incident on this blog before, and trust me he didn’t do anything wrong.
As far as the expectations for TCC and BHS go, I think BHS will possibly be that good by the end of this season. If not, definitely by next year when they will be a frontrunner for the title. TCC on the other hand will be pretty good this year, but not that good, and will then have a 1-3 year drop off after that.
All of the reports on the talent level at Bainbridge are true. They just haven’t had any great coaching there in almost 3 decades to develop that talent. Anyone who has ever played football can tell you that there is a huge difference between being fast and playing fast. Pilcher has allready raised the tempo over there and I hear the kids have responded well. Just give it a little time and this will be apparent to everyone.
By HiramHornet Alumni
July 17, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
AAAAA- 1)Northside- WR 2)North Gwinnett 3)East Paulding 4) Lowndes 5)Camden County 6) M.L.KING 7) NEWNAN 8)Grayson 9)Warner Robins 10) ROSWELL
AAAA- 1)ROME 2)TCC 3)TUCKER 4) WARE COUNTY 5)DALTON 6)MARIST 7) BAINBRIDGE 8)HIRAM 9) Northwest Whitefield 10) Fayette County
By HiramHornet Alumni
July 17, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
AAAAA- 1)Northside- WR 2)North Gwinnett 3)East Paulding 4) Lowndes 5)Camden County 6) M.L.KING 7) NEWNAN 8)Grayson 9)Warner Robins 10) ROSWELL
AAAA- 1)ROME 2)TCC 3)TUCKER 4) WARE COUNTY 5)DALTON 6)MARIST 7) BAINBRIDGE 8)HIRAM 9) Northwest Whitefield 10) Fayette County
By Todd Holcomb
July 17, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this
**Boy isn’t this fun! “Conservative (aka how did they do last year, when the top 1/3 players on most teams won’t be back), hastily done, very tentative Top 10 says it all.”
Yet another pointless AJC exercise in riling the natives.**
The point is for fans to state their case BEFORE the preseason rankings rather than to complain AFTER the preseason rankings. For one, I’m interested. It’s difficult to attempt to rank over 400 teams. Hopefully, the chat here will give us something to think about.
Do not be shocked in Lowndens struggles with a little known Woodland team out of Henry County on opening day.Woodland 31 Lowndens 24.
Lowndens?
Whats about Peachtree Ridge? Is this a rebuilding year for them?
I think PeaRidge will be about the same as last season, which by year’s end was a Top 10 team.
By Gator
July 17, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
From Ware County
Lowndes County vs. Ware County — should be a knock-down and drag-out!!!
By BroncoBooster
July 17, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this
Please!!!! Brookwood once again will be the team to beat in the north metro area. NG has no defense! Grayson has no o-line. Norcross will overtake NG. Year in and year out Brookwood wins. I know it is hard for you to believe but … Cruz and staff field winning teams.
By bbcats fan
July 17, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this
I didn’t miss a bainbridge spring practice this year and I would have to say we looked good on both sides of the ball…I didn’t see the overshadowing talent that we had last year but I did see a lot of heart. One concern would be the amount of players that quit by the end of spring. I will be happy to win the games that we are suppose to win like against the makers and early county. I am sure of one thing; we will be there in the fourth quarter TCC unlike last year.
By slalom1
July 17, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this
Happy to see that everyone has been kind and gentle to one another while I have been visiting family in Gwinnett Co. Admittedly, there will most likely be 1 or 2 teams from Gwinnett Co. to go deep into the play-offs. Maybe N. Gwinnett. Maybe Brookwood. Who knows? Regardless, 1AAAAA is the only region in the state where there is a possibility of 5 or more teams who could go ALL THE WAY. Problem is, the week to week pounding these teams have to endure, then remain healthy enough to compete in the play-offs. As for Stephenson, as my friends from NYC say, “F* abite it.” Always loaded with talent, but nothing to show for it. Why should this year be any different? As for N. Gwinnett, they looked mighty feeble against Lowndes in 2007. Buford or Carver-Col could have played a closer game.Also, remember, the state title game was played in a driving rain storm, which generally hurts a smaller, quicker team like Lowndes, than a bigger, supposedly stronger team like N. Gwinnett. Grayson, ML King,and Walton? In 1AAAAA any of the above teams would be lucky to go 5-5.(Depending on their non-region schedule).
By southgafootball.com
July 17, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this
not a bad list Todd — I can’t wait to see Lowndes and Northside
By warecogator
July 17, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this
Ware County has an absolutely brutal non-region schedule. Coffee, Lowndes, Burke and Stephenson. It will be hard to go through that undefeated, but it will prepare them well for their region schedule.
By Drago
July 18, 2008 2:42 AM | Link to this
Todd, since the AJC is about to go out of business and yall are covering up the lack of a metro section with expanded sports, does this mean that the AJC will again cover sports south of Fayette County? Just wondering.
You still have not explained your bias.
By MakerFan77
July 18, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this
I can not understand the #3 ranking for Bainbridge based solely on the arrival of Ed Pilcher as head coach. Up to this point in his career Pilcher has been lucky enough to inherit positions in programs that were well established. Up to this point in history Bainbridge has been the laughing stock of whatever Region 1 classification they happen to play in. As for bbfans comment about the games they are “supposed” to win the Bearcats are 14-23-3 against the Makers therefore they are never “supposed” to when against us. With a overall record of 295-312-20 they are never “supposed” to win against anyone.
By Pasley
July 18, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
Union Grove High School will be a contender this year! They are a young team with a super talent in Sophmore Jordon Vaughn,who will play all over the field on Offense, he is also a National Track Star. Look for Union Grove to start the season 5-0
By John Holmes
July 18, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this
TCCJacketFan…..You obviously haven’t been watching the middle school teams at TCC play. If you had been watching, you would know that both teams played for their respective middle school championships last season. The 7th grade team went unbeaten, won their championship, and beat Bainbridge middle School 3 times in the process to do so. The 8th graders lost a couple of games, played for their championship, but lost. There’s a kid right now playing QB that is going to bring back memories of Charlie Ward to the TCC faithful. He will probably be in contention to be the starting QB as a 9th grader. He checks off plays, makes audibles, and runs the Veer like a Senior starter instead of like a Middle Schooler. He is fast and can pass with accuracy, which is something new to the TCC offense. THIS is the year for the talent level to drop off on offense, not the next 3.
MakerFan77, I agree with you totally. The Bearcats are being hyped simply due to the arrival of Big Ed. What ISN’T being taken into consideration is that he had to replace an OC and a DC over there. They have to learn new systems on BOTH sides of the ball. On the other side of the coin, I can’t understand why TCC is ranked as high as they are, either. They lost 2/3rds of a backfield that was averaging 400 yards a game and 40 points a game. It’s gonna be a year of transition at TCC, not a title contending year.
By MakerFan77
July 18, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this
I’m glad to see that someone else besides me agrees. Ed Pilcher is a great coach…its yet to be seen if he’s a miracle worker.
By Big Mac
July 18, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this
Class AAAA 1. Ware County 2. Tucker 3. Thomas County Central 4. Whitewater 5. Bainbridge 6. Chamblee 7. Rome 8. Habersham Central 9. Banneker 10. Marist
Whitewater will overcome any obstacle you have and at the end the only real cat is us We are the true “Power House” you better Believe that this is Wildcat Country. Just wait when we face all of these top ranked horse crap including crap creek or should I say sandy creek and we cant wait till Aug 15 because we will face newnan and we are going to make them suffer for missing with us the score going to be a blow out 45-0. We will win it all this year! so watch out I’ll be watching you!!!!!!!!!
By john
July 18, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this
Class AAAA 1. Ware County 2. Tucker 3. Thomas County Central 4. Whitewater 5. Bainbridge 6. Chamblee 7. Rome 8. Habersham Central 9. Banneker 10. Marist
Whitewater will overcome any obstacle you have and at the end the only real cat is us We are the true “Power House” you better Believe that this is Wildcat Country. Just wait when we face all of these top ranked horse crap including crap creek or should I say sandy creek and we cant wait till Aug 15 because we will face newnan and we are going to make them suffer for missing with us the score going to be a blow out 45-0. We will win it all this year! so watch out I’ll be watching you!!!!!!!!!
By The Truth
July 18, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
A sleeper for AAA is Gainesville. Could make a run for the dome this year. Time will tell.
By frogg/newnan
July 18, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this
newnan defense itself should put us in top 10 then add alan bonner and our very big offense line. we should be in top 2.
By gacop
July 18, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
hey everybody, if you dont mind please dont rank newnan at the start of the season. we know what we have for talent and you will soon see. save your rankings for the end. be there football fans it’s cougar time at drake stadium..
By Big_Mac's_Smokin_Crack
July 18, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this
Whitewater = “Power House”…LOL!
Oh my god..let me get up from the floor.
By Brian
July 18, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this
TITLETOWN USAAAAA ,,, VALDOSTA NUMBER ONE ALWAYS… CLASS OF ‘95….. GOOO SUPER CATS..
By walker
July 18, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this
Don’t sleep on Mays
By TCCJacketFan
July 19, 2008 12:40 AM | Link to this
John Holmes you apparently aren’t as up to speed as you let on. The young man you are refering to is named Adam Choice, he is the cousin of former GTech RB Tashard Choice, and he is definitly the real deal as far as talent. One problem, he will only be a 7th grader next season. You see he played up a grade in football this past season. So for him to be a real factor for TCC it will be 3-4 years, as I said. On that point, I think some TCC fans will have to wait a little while to see this young man play.
As far as BHS goes, just give big ED a little time over at BHS and he will get some of the middle school teams performing at a higher level just like he will the high schoolers.
By Observer
July 19, 2008 1:14 AM | Link to this
In time Bainbridge will be a title contender every year.
By drock08
July 19, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
To: John the Whitewater fan. 45-0? Are you smarter than a 5th grader?. I really think Whitewater is going to surprise some people this year and make a legitmate run but beating Newnan 45-0 please you sound like you are related to Todd and Derrick from the AJC.
By FCHStiger
July 19, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this
Whitewater will definitely be good this year. They lost to TCC last year by just one TD. Beating Newnan 45-0 will be impossible, but a close win could happen.
By allison palmer
July 19, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this
DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE STEPHEN HILL AND THE MILLER GROVE WOLFS.BASKETBALL SEASON IS GOING TO BE A MANDOWN SITUATION STEPHEN HILL IS WELL ROUNDED ATHELET WHIT A GREAT ATTIUDE AND THE BEST THING ABOUT HIM IS HE BELIEVE’S IN HIS EDUCATION.
By mbh
July 19, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this
It is sad that print newspapers are on the way out. We’ll have our coffee with our laptop. Sign of the times. Absolutely no reason for a newspaper 10 years from now.
By ScottyDawg
July 20, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this
Looks like the power is shifting out of the suburbs again.. Anyway.. I like your AAAAA top ten; however, if Brookwood can score at least 1 point a game (which is a stretch) they may win every game. I don’t think many teams can score on them. I’m pulling for Meadowcreek .. And who care about AAAA anyway? Although I did graduate from Chamblee in 1981..
By Todd Holcomb
July 20, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this
Thanks to all those who did Top 10’s of their own. I’ll study your lists and the to teams and publish the official preseason rankings in a few weeks. Just one more response to a Pilcher skeptic:
*Up to this point in his career Pilcher has been lucky enough to inherit positions in programs that were well established. *
Early County in 5 seasons prior to Pilcher: 21-31 Early County in 5 seasons after Pilcher: 42-17
TCC in 5 seasons prior to Pilcher: 33-26 TCC in 5 seasons after Pilcher: 52-16
Coming Monday: The AAA-A rankings. Make that the AAA-A rankings debate!
By Timus
July 20, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this
I know Harrison has a new coach but they’ve got almost the same talent. I’m surprised to see them not even mentioned. Well not exactly. This is the AJC.
By EPHS RAIDER
July 20, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
“By Todd Holcomb
July 14, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this
Will: Good rankings, but keep in mind that East Paulding has moved to AAAAA.”
Hmmm…!!! Todd Very suprised that you knew this fact ( EP moving to AAAAA ) since the AJC has abandoned West Ga. for coverage!!!
Never the less just watch the Raiders grind thru the AAAAA teams this year!!!
Come to “The Boneyard” one friday night and watch the new champions of AAAAA!!!!
By EPHS RAIDER
July 20, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
By Todd Holcomb
July 14, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this
Will: Good rankings, but keep in mind that East Paulding has moved to AAAAA.
WELL TODD…you continue to suprise us, with the AJC’s limited (GAG NO) coverage of West Ga. teams I am impressed you even knew East Paulding had moved UP to AAAAA!!
Come out to “THE BONEYARD” one friday night and watch the Raiders go for ANOTHER underfeated season as they present their version of SHOCK & AWE!!!!
By EPHS RAIDER
July 20, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this
By Todd Holcomb
July 14, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this
Will: Good rankings, but keep in mind that East Paulding has moved to AAAAA.
WELL TODD…you continue to suprise us, with the AJC’s limited (GAG NO) coverage of West Ga. teams I am impressed you even knew East Paulding had moved UP to AAAAA!!
Come out to “THE BONEYARD” one friday night and watch the Raiders go for ANOTHER underfeated season as they present their version of SHOCK & AWE!!!!
By bbcats fan
July 20, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
To MakerFan77, We are all glad to know that you are a “stats man”. The problem with stats is that they all happend in the past. I ment no disrespect to your team… In fact, I respect them greatly. I’m just saying that we should beat any team that is on our schedule that is not region teams. I don’t base my opinion of our team on the coach…However ,I do base it on what I have seen. I am not on the Pilcher bandwagon and I think that we had other options that may have been better but, he is a great coach. As far as your comment about us being a laughing stock ; I seem to recall us comedians beating you guys all over the field last year before you did make that lucky catch to get the win… and two years before that we beat you on your home turf. With that said,I think that it will be another tough game this year and you guys will take it by 7…
By trojanboy09
July 20, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this
you have 3 teams in the top ten in 5A from region 1-aaaaa well i am going to go ahead and say no body from region 1-aaaaa will finish with a perfect season as much as northside warner robins might think its gonna be easy to dominate like they did in 4A they have got a rude awakening in store for them there is no way i mean i think lowdes wins region the Valdosta the Northside then Coffee but you cannot count anyone from this region out Tift is always good and i heard that Rush Prospt is doing something with those pakers from colquitt well Go Trojans Go
By trojanboy09
July 20, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
you have 3 teams in the top ten in 5A from region 1-aaaaa well i am going to go ahead and say no body from region 1-aaaaa will finish with a perfect season as much as northside warner robins might think its gonna be easy to dominate like they did in 4A they have got a rude awakening in store for them there is no way i mean i think lowdes wins region the Valdosta the Northside then Coffee but you cannot count anyone from this region out Tift is always good and i heard that Rush Prospt is doing something with those pakers from colquitt well Go Trojans Go
By trojanboy09
July 20, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this
you have 3 teams in the top ten in 5A from region 1-aaaaa well i am going to go ahead and say no body from region 1-aaaaa will finish with a perfect season as much as northside warner robins might think its gonna be easy to dominate like they did in 4A they have got a rude awakening in store for them there is no way i mean i think lowdes wins region the Valdosta the Northside then Coffee but you cannot count anyone from this region out Tift is always good and i heard that Rush Prospt is doing something with those packers from colquitt well Go Trojans Go
By Not Camden
July 20, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
Eliminate Camden County from the rankings until they start playing a true AAAAA schedule. Most other teams would love to play a AAAA (yes, that’s 4 A’s) region, get an automatic top seed for the playoffs, lock up home field advantage (another stupid Georgia playoff topic) and not have to play a competitive AAAAA school until the third round. Over the years Camden has only played .500 ball against other AAAAA schools. Quit ranking based on their inflated regular season record.
By To Yo-Yo from 7-16
July 20, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
Yo-Yo you’re already showing your lack of high school football knowledge again this year and the season hasn’t even started. FYI. Brookwood starts out against two teams in the pre-season top 6 teams; Walton and North Gwinnett.
By Sleeper
July 20, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this
SWD could be this years sleeper. The Aug 29 game against MLK will decide who owns Wesley Chapel Rd. The making of a classic series. The Fans. The Bands. The Old Tradition SWD. The New Tradition MLK. What away to start the season.
By yo
July 20, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this
So!
By BULLDOGS
July 20, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this
Watchout for Washington High Bulldogs in AAA.
By Jacketfan
July 21, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this
You want a sleeper? I give you the Sprayberry Yellow Jackets. Having dropped a division to AAAA, Coach Shack has this team thinking and acting like winners for the first time in memory. They return two of the most talented backs I’ve seen in a long time in seniors David Carter and Forrest Holt and, although the OL and the DL and the PK are new, this team will play every down like they are bent on playoff wins. Its ok not getting respect though. We ilke flying under the radar, but when the time comes, opponents will feel the sting.
By gadawg24
July 21, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this
You heard it here first. Colquitt County is the sleeper of the year. If coach Probst can turn a 2-8 Hoover Al team around to play for a state title, then he will make waves in the toughest region in the state. Look for Colquitt Count to go 7-3 and make a run to the final four in the state this year.
By Band Mom Gone Wild
July 21, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this
Um, Hello!?!?!?! What more does Peachtree Ridge have to do to prove itself? Geez!! We’ve got kids who experienced the “Infamous Tie” and last year’s “Robbery” and they’re ready to show everyone what the Ridge is made of! Don’t count them out!
By Sarah
July 21, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this
No love for Harris County in 4-A? We’ll show them.
By Hornet Nation
July 21, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this
STATE FAN - Centennial will be lucky to win 6 this year - too many gaps to fill with unknowns. Roswell did loose a lot of starters but as good if not better players are in the wings all developed through a superior Jr. Hornet program. The question is how fast they grow-up and I bet it is fast as they start out with Tift County on the road. Go Hornets!
By Stop Crying PTR
July 21, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this
Band Mom Gone Wild - blame the loss on your coaches bad play calling at the end of regulation in the game - not robbery.
By Run out of Alabama
July 21, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this
gadawg24 - Colquitt County is at least 1 to 2 years away from winning playoff football. Probst the two family man will not have a one year miracle turnaround there.
By BJohnDawg
July 21, 2008 8:09 PM | Link to this
Graduated from Camden County. So I always root for the Wildcats. But Lowndes is loaded with quality players. They are indeed the team to beat.
And Camden may not play the toughest schedule but… 1) they cannot help their location and 2) Camden seems to do REALLY WELL AGAINST against Metro Atlanta schools like Brookwood and Newnan and stephenson, and others over the years.
By TCblue03
July 21, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this
They better grow up soon! Do the Hornets remember their last trip to South GA?
By TCblue03
July 21, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this
They better grow up soon! Do the Hornets remember their last trip to South GA?
By TCblue03
July 21, 2008 8:10 PM | Link to this
They better grow up soon! Do the Hornets remember their last trip to South GA?
By jimbo
July 21, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
IMO, Tucker will end up in the top 3 or 4. Jonathan Davis is one of the best players in the state and he may have something to prove as he has not received an offer from UGA. Both Davis and Calhoun return in the backfield and there are other D1 prospects on both sides of the ball. They will be young, especially on defense, but they will have athletes.
Not sure Marist is a Top 10 team. Not only will they be young in the offensive backfield but in the secondary as well. They lost their top three halfbacks and the quarterback who all also contributed significantly in the secondary - Schuster, Taylor, Lanier and Heyden. Not sure they can replace that talent and be a top 10 team. That said, they end up in the top 10 every year…
By WaltonRaider#29
July 21, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this
Dont underestimate Walton. On the d-line we have david paulsen, an All-American, replacing Chase Thomas so there shouldnt be that much dropoff. and on the offensive side of the ball we have a Senior RB transferring from Kell along w/ a lot of other young talent at the position. and on the o-line we have several rising juniors, for example Kyle Woestmann, that are already getting looked at by major D-1A colleges, namely Alabama and others. Im a player here so i know how hard weve worked, and we are completely focused on getting back to the playoffs and winning game no. 15 aka the state championship.
By BleedBlue
July 22, 2008 2:34 AM | Link to this
Please don’t sleep on STEPHENSON. Come out to our pre-season game against tucker. Great tucker offense against an always GREAT Stephenson defense. Stephenson will definitely show that they can’t hang. Heard Coach Stephens is scared and crying bout his team getting hurt so he wants a controlled scrimmage. Don’t worry, we’ll let our second team play the second half…But STEPHENSON has it all this year. At least 7 guys with D1 offers already.
By its on
July 22, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this
Camden haven’t never lost in the Corky Kell classic. If you ck their track record, They have beat all the top teams in metro Atl.
By DANIELLE
July 22, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this
dude, whatsup?????????? hello, what about EAST PAULDING RAIDERS. with an undefeated season, in AAAAA, going to the round before playoffs this year and making it to the playoffs in ‘06-‘07. this is impressive especially since we didn’t have a winning record before that. the jv team is even better, they haven’t lost a game in two years, not even close. it’s not only football, the baseball team make it deep into playoffs and were ranked #1 in the state, some already have mlb offers, and the jv baseball went 64-2 over the past two years. all of the sport programs are amasing. so, watch out for them they are a force to be reckened with.
By APS Football Fan
July 23, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this
* Please do not rule out Mays High School and Douglass High Schools from APS System*. Both made it to the second leg of the playoffs last year, and both have strong players returning. I know they are both getting new coaches this season, but Mays have had several coaches over the yrs and still had a top football program. Douglass will not let this deter them either.
By Hagar
July 23, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
Please get off the Northside-WR train! They were a great 4A team! They will not win region 1AAAAA. Lowndes is the class of the state again! Northside-WR is going to be a solid team, but you can’t loose 11 scholarship players, go up a division and dominate. Also, Don’t schedule Perry (3A) or Carver (4A) if you want to dominate 5A.
By Columbia Blue
July 23, 2008 10:18 PM | Link to this
To Not Camden
By NSHS ATHLETIC FAN
July 23, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this
To By Hagar: The claim to a 1-AAAAA will come on the field. You saw where the AJC writer of 2008 predictions stated that pre-season rankings are mostly based on the team’s finish the prior year. You are correct about NSWR losing many players. To my estimate, just being ranked is an honor. Now, for NSWR being new to 1AAAAA and playing two 3AAA teams is nothing new in 1AAAAA. For example in 2008, Lowndes County first game is against AAA Woodland—A new start up team in Henry County. Tift County plays AA Cook County and AA Brooks County. Coffee County plays AA Pierce and AAA Shaw. Colquitt County plays “A” Randolph Clay and AA Thomasville. I am just trying to give you a balance on what happens in tough 1AAAAA before NSWR gets a bad rap. No one seriouly believes NSWR will win all of their games this “offensive re-building” year but they show as hell will try.
By yo
July 23, 2008 11:56 PM | Link to this
You want to read some good post google Title town USA and enjoy. ps-vote Valdosta about a 100 times while you are there.
By Ron Jon
July 24, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this
Please get off the Northside-WR train! They were a great 4A team! They will not win region 1AAAAA. Lowndes is the class of the state again! Northside-WR is going to be a solid team, but you can’t loose 11 scholarship players, go up a division and dominate. Also, Don’t schedule Perry (3A) or Carver (4A) if you want to dominate 5A.
Not many Northside faithful believe we will dominate 1-AAAAA this year, though many of us think we have a good chance to win it with our defense. But don’t slam us for scheduling Perry and Carver. Carver, defending AAA state champs, will be one of the toughest games of the year. Perry, a natural nearby rival, had a great team last year as well going deep into the playoffs. No team has a tougher schedule than Northside, throwing in BTW from Miami as well, another state champion. And of course, we haven’t forgotten Lowndes and all the other great teams in the region. Our schedule is outrageous!
By Hagar
July 24, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this
True the only 1AAAAA team not playing down is Warner Robins. Even on a great year I wouldn’t call Perry a rival, Carver is no threat for a credible 5A team. So, the only non region game worth mentioning is BTW, not too outrageous. Outrageous schedules are what 1AAAAA is all about, they prepare you for the playoffs. My point wasn’t that NSWR shouldn’t be competetive in the region, they will. However, you can’t graduate the entire offense and most of the defense and expect that team to keep rolling. I expect NSWR to finish 3-4 in the region, that is not #2 in the state, which is all the comment was about. Coffee has a bunch of monsters growing down in Douglas, Tift is always tough, Valdosta just seems to win even if they are young, and never count out the cross town RIVALS the WR Demons even after such a bad year for them last year…oh yeah there is the best team in the state last year Lowndes!
By bbcats fan
July 24, 2008 11:05 PM | Link to this
Hey all you Bainbridge and Colquit County fans. I just watched a great 7 on 7 match- up between them. Both teams showed great skill on offense. The Packers QB was excellent with good ball control. Bainbridge receivers were the class of the field. They caught passes in triple coverage and several that they had to reach for…Lets hope that Pilcher will let them use their talent. Both defenses needed some more practice.
By TCCJacketFan
July 25, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this
bbcats fan: Don’t worry about big Ed using his wideouts. He’ll utilize all weapons at his disposal. Years when he had a few good WR’s at TCC he made sure they all got their touches and were given opportunities to make plays. He now will consistently have more weapons at his disposal at BHS, especially more than he had at TCC. As soon as the system is in place and the kids take hold, you will begin to see a brand of football you guys haven’t seen at BHS in more than 20 yrs. By your previous post it sounds like Pilcher wasn’t your first choice as the HC. No need to worry, he wasn’t everyone’s favorite choice at TCC, but within 2 seasons that all changed. When it’s all said and done you will be glad that he’s your coach.
By Ron Jon
July 25, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this
Hagar, you are underestimating the ability of Northside to re-load. They are big, strong, fast, talented, and extremely athletic. Starting the year I believe Lowndes is number one with Northside just a notch below them. By year end when the offense has jelled, the positions might reverse. It will be fun to watch.
By Reeze
July 25, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
Hagar don’t get too involved with preseason rankings , they mean nothing at all…..Believe me Folks at NSWR respect region 1-AAAAA ball , we are your competetion now , not your enemy…… But ,what you must remember NSWR has only lost maybe 10 games in the last 10 seasons , 6 years in AAAAA , four in AAAA , Hagar no need to be a brain surgeon to know why!……granted this is a big turnover year for us on offense ,but 2006 was just as big ,and we still won it all….not saying we’ll win it all in 2008 ,…but we’ll always play competetive ball regardless of the class we’re in , and hey 3rd or 4th in region 1 could turn into a successful season…..So hagar who ever you support , Lowndes , Coffee , Valdosta ….get ready for a good showing when the Eagles come to your town …..And don’t let the size of a school fool you ,in 2007 Carver and Perry would have defeated a number of teams in 1-AAAAA.
By golden herd
July 25, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
bbcats, as a Colquitt County fan, im surprise to hear that our offense outplayed our defense. that was not the case during the end of spring scrimmage. the defense looked amazing then and the offense looked horrible with many dropped balls by receivers and underthrown passes by the QBs. maybe Propst has made corrections since then. i know Propst’s son is a receiver who missed a lotta action earlier this summer with an injury but from what i hear the guy catches everything. thats encouraging to hear that our offense played well though.
By golden herd
July 25, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
i actually think NSWR matches up very well against Lowndes. they lost a lot on offense but their defense should be nasty with Abry Jones and Eric Fields. Having those 2 in the front 7 would be hard to run against and thats all Lowndes can do. It just takes a stout, disciplined defense to stop their Plowboy offense. Play good, solid, assignment defense and NSWR could win a low scoring game against Lowndes.
By joe informed
July 25, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE 4 SLEEPIN ON STEPHENSON BECAUSE NOW THEY REALLY HAVE SOMETHING TO PROVE. THEY HAVE 12 STARTER COMING BACK AND SOME REALLY GOOD JV PLAYERS WHO CAN REALLY PLAY. ON TOP THAT LIKE ALWAYS D-1 PLAYERS AT LEAST 5 IF NOT MORE.I CAN SEE WHY WE ARE NOT PRE-SEASON TOP 10 BUT IM GUESSING BY THE END OF THE YEAR WE WILL BE SOMEWHERE IN THERE…. GO JAGS
By joe informed
July 25, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE 4 SLEEPIN ON STEPHENSON BECAUSE NOW THEY REALLY HAVE SOMETHING TO PROVE. THEY HAVE 12 STARTER COMING BACK AND SOME REALLY GOOD JV PLAYERS WHO CAN REALLY PLAY. ON TOP THAT LIKE ALWAYS D-1 PLAYERS AT LEAST 5 IF NOT MORE.I CAN SEE WHY WE ARE NOT PRE-SEASON TOP 10 BUT IM GUESSING BY THE END OF THE YEAR WE WILL BE SOMEWHERE IN THERE…. GO JAGS
By joe informed
July 25, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE 4 SLEEPIN ON STEPHENSON BECAUSE NOW THEY REALLY HAVE SOMETHING TO PROVE. THEY HAVE 12 STARTER COMING BACK AND SOME REALLY GOOD JV PLAYERS WHO CAN REALLY PLAY. ON TOP THAT LIKE ALWAYS D-1 PLAYERS AT LEAST 5 IF NOT MORE.I CAN SEE WHY WE ARE NOT PRE-SEASON TOP 10 BUT IM GUESSING BY THE END OF THE YEAR WE WILL BE SOMEWHERE IN THERE…. GO JAGS
By joe informed
July 25, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE 4 SLEEPIN ON STEPHENSON BECAUSE NOW THEY REALLY HAVE SOMETHING TO PROVE. THEY HAVE 12 STARTER COMING BACK AND SOME REALLY GOOD JV PLAYERS WHO CAN REALLY PLAY. ON TOP THAT LIKE ALWAYS D-1 PLAYERS AT LEAST 5 IF NOT MORE.I CAN SEE WHY WE ARE NOT PRE-SEASON TOP 10 BUT IM GUESSING BY THE END OF THE YEAR WE WILL BE SOMEWHERE IN THERE…. GO JAGS
By bbcats fan
July 25, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this
golden herd…I wouldnt say that the packers defense played bad; it’s just that our wide receivers made them look bad. I mean no disrespect with that statement but, our guys made some great catches. Packers covered the ball well. I thought the packer QB had real good form and seemed to be experienced. His accuracy was not there 100% yet but, he was more impressive than both of our guys. I think that both defenses were over-shadowed by the offenses.
By bbcats fan
July 25, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this
TCCJacketFan, I’m sure that Pilcher is gonna do great things for our program. I just hope that we don’t waste our talent and become a running team. Pilcher is a great choice but, I know that we had a chance to get the world famous Propst but we are very happy with our coach.
By TCCJacketFan
July 25, 2008 11:59 PM | Link to this
bbcats fan, don’t get me wrong, you will be a running team. But trust me, Pilcher will definitely give all the WR’s their touches. If you’ve got that kind of talent at WR, then I would imagine BHS will run alot of speed option. This makes the offense even more dangerous and explosive and is run very similar to the spread offense just with more running options.
As far as whether I would take Propst over Pilcher, not in 10,000,000 years. First, I know folks that know both coaches and they all say they would take Pilcher over Propst. Second, Propst is a showboat that I doubt will stay at CCHS long term. Maybe he will prove me wrong, but I would still never take him over Ed.
By yo
July 26, 2008 1:04 AM | Link to this
and thats all Lowndes can do. It just takes a stout, disciplined defense to stop their Plowboy offense. Yes but unfortunately I do believe this years version of the Plowboy offense may be the best ever. So do expect a lot of running with much better passing than last year scattered in simply for effect…as in effectiveness.
By golden herd
July 26, 2008 1:18 AM | Link to this
you would take Pilcher over Propst who won 5 State titles and 1 National title at Hoover? right…Pilcher is a good coach with 4 or 5 titles himself but what Propst has done over the last 8 years speaks for itself. Considered one of the best high school coaches in the nation. He made one mistake in his private life and people want to crucify the guy.
Showboat? no. Intense during games, in the locker room, in practice? Yes.
By TCCJacketFan
July 26, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
Golden Herd, trust me I’m secure in my statement. The one thing we have in South Ga is an understanding of good solid football. I’ve seen time and time again big name coaches from other states come in to this area and struggle. Propst may very well be a great coach, but I can tell you his no better than Hughes, Pilcher, or McPherson. After he took the CCHS job I went back and looked at some of the old reruns of the TV show, and I can honestly say over the last 4-5 years I have seen teams in GA that each year were better than his Hoover teams. It’s obvious that the HS national championship is all based on exposure. I know if Lowndes had that kind of exposure, they would be probably the biggest name in HS football around the nation.
By golden herd
July 26, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this
TCCJacketFan- No disrespect to Lowndes but those Hoover teams had more talent and depth than any of the Lowndes teams that won state titles. Just a couple years ago, Hoover had 6 or 7 D-1 players on the same team in one year. Lowndes has had only 2 or 3 big time players come through their program over the last 4 years. Lowndes is just very sound fundamentally and disciplined which can still win a lotta ball games but i think there are much better high school teams across the nation than Lowndes. I honestly think there are some teams in south Florida and Texas that would wipe the floor with Lowndes. just my two cents though…
Propst hasnt even coached a game at CCHS yet. give him a couple of years before you talk down on the guy. He is a proven winner at every stop in coaching career. there is nothing so far to suggest that he wont do the same at Colquitt County.
I still think Pilcher is a great coach but Propst took that Hoover program to a level that was unseen in high school football…Lowndes will probably never get that kinda exposure because of their style of smashmouth football. Notice that the high school teams that ESPN showcases on friday nights are usually loaded with D-1 prospects and run a balanced or spread/pass happy offense.
By bbcats fan
July 26, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this
I would have to agree with golden herd about Propst. He is a very Driven man. He has a desire to win like no other. I don’t think he always has the kids best interest in mind though. I think he is more interested in titles. As far as talent at Hoover…Man were they stacked that first season of the show. They had several guys that were already as good as the college level players and Propst pushed them to be even better. Yea sure we have good talent in this area but there is a shortage. In most of our schools when we have a great player, he has to play on both sides of the ball. High school football in Texas is BIG and the players are good. I hear Missisippi is good too
By FootballFan
July 26, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this
I am more familiar with Pilcher. I think he is an awesome coach and has been extremely successful creating solid programs. Regarding Propst - if I’m not mistaken, Hoover was able to recruit - or had opportunities to retrieve players from other schools, right? That will be the difference here in south GA. Schools in south GA have to coach the hand that’s been dealt and make the best of it. I think too many teams get overlooked for their accomplishments because of their lack of talent. We will see what becomes of Col. Cnty. I’m not going to give my opinion about Propst until I see what he does and how long he stays there. With all of the coaching changes in GA, I am curious to see what all of the teams deliver this year.
By Reeze
July 26, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this
Goldenherd….. I really don’t feel any team across the country could “wipe the floor up” with Lowndes ,any where……I don’t know much about texas , but if Lowndes had matchups with FLa teams N ‘western , BTW , N.Miami beach ,Miami Central or maybe even Plant ,….. Unless I missed a team , these would be good matchups…….You underestimate Lowndes and GA football when you make such statements.
By TCCJacketFan
July 26, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
Goldenherd, it’s all about perception. I watched several episodes and a couple of Hoover games on TV. Trust me it’s all about hype. I remember a few years ago when Parkview had all of that talent and because they were in Atlanta they were receiving National Rankings and high notoriety. Now that Buford has started to recruit players in Gwinnett it seems Parkview has been in a gradual descent. If some of the South GA teams had that kind of money and the ability to recruit, you would see that same kind of publicity here, especially since I think South GA football fundamentally is one of the best areas in the country. Maybe with the rise in area programs we will get more opportunities to see national powerhouses play our local teams. Then we can get the opportunity to settle this on the field.
By golden herd
July 26, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this
Im not underestimating GA football. Im underestimating Lowndes. I think they are overhyped and have some huge flaws that have not been exposed yet.
TCC, South GA teams do have that kinda money. maybe not TCC but Valdosta, Lowndes, and even my Packers have plenty of money to throw around. CCHS just opened Packer Park (state of the art baseball field, softball field, and 2 soccer fields) a year ago. The Board of Education still has more land in that same area that is supposedly gonna be the spot for a new football stadium if Propst improves the program.
Valdosta and Lowndes play on artificial turf. Valdosta’s weight room is ridiculous and better than those of most small colleges. Tift County just renovated their stadium too.
The Metro ATL teams dont really recruit in a sense. Its just easy for students to transfer from one school to another because of the huge number of schools in a small space. Also, if a school fails to meet the state standardized testing requirements, a student is free to transfer to any school within that district. I believe there are 13 5A schools in Gwinnett County alone. makes it really easy to hop from school to school.
By golden herd
July 26, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this
Im not underestimating GA football. Im underestimating Lowndes. I think they are overhyped and have some huge flaws that have not been exposed yet.
TCC, South GA teams do have that kinda money. maybe not TCC but Valdosta, Lowndes, and even my Packers have plenty of money to throw around. CCHS just opened Packer Park (state of the art baseball field, softball field, and 2 soccer fields) a year ago. The Board of Education still has more land in that same area that is supposedly gonna be the spot for a new football stadium if Propst improves the program.
Valdosta and Lowndes play on artificial turf. Valdosta’s weight room is ridiculous and better than those of most small colleges. Tift County just renovated their stadium too.
The Metro ATL teams dont really recruit in a sense. Its just easy for students to transfer from one school to another because of the huge number of schools in a small space. Also, if a school fails to meet the state standardized testing requirements, a student is free to transfer to any school within that district. I believe there are 13 5A schools in Gwinnett County alone. makes it really easy to hop from school to school.
By yo
July 26, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this
golden herd..you sound like you are from Gwinnett or Atlanta with all of that 6 or 7 Div 1 player stuff just like Lowndes (and the rest of S. Ga.) hears every year when playoff time comes. You need to go back and check the scores of those 6 or 7 Div 1 player playoff teams “after” they played Lowndes. As far as a driven coach is concerned, trust me he is a quiet guy but McPherson is one intense individual when it comes to preparing for a football game. Plus he “loves” his kids and his kids would just about die for him. Quite often it is that type of an attitude that makes the difference when it comes to “team” (not all about the Div 1 football players) football. If Propst stays at CCHS long enough and keeps his nose clean they will be very competitive. No offense to Birmingham football, but he ain’t in Birmingham any more baby. He has stepped up to the big times of high school football (S. Ga. 1AAAAA to include CCHS) and he is about to find out the difference. He better know how to bring it “every week”. ps-you can call Lowndes overrated and thats okay, but while your at it you can call them “Champs” too.
By yo
July 26, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this
golden herd you say you are not underestimating Georgia football but you are underestimating the AAAAA champs of Georgia football? Does not compute.
By golden herd
July 26, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this
im not underestimating Georgia high school football as a whole. Region 1-AAAAA is very tough. i dont doubt that. my point is that some people make it out to seem like Lowndes is invincible and thats not the case. Ware County beat them bad 2 years ago when they went on to win the title. We started comparing Lowndes to other prominent teams across the nation. I dont think Lowndes is as good as the top teams in Florida and Texas. thats all i was saying.
I mentioned the D-1 players when i was talking about Hoover not metro ATL teams…and no im not from atlanta. i live in Colquitt County. i just have enough sense and two eyes to see that Lowndes is a one dimensional team that would lose easily against a team with a great offense. they caught a few breaks last year but i dont see them just winning every game (especially in the playoffs) by grinding down opponenents…but hey if it aint broke dont fix it. until somebody can stop it they will continue to play that style of football.
yo- as far as McPherson, you already know how i feel about that guy. he went for a 2 point conversion (and converted) with a 3 score lead late in the 4th quarter against CCHS this year. he has no class. we will probably get beat by Lowndes again this year but you better believe the Packers aint gonna roll over and settle for a classless act like that.
By dmbpaul
July 27, 2008 7:42 AM | Link to this
Good to see my alma mater leading 5A…Lowndes is the best and will make it 5 of the last 7 state championships….GO VIKINGS!!!
By yo
July 27, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this
golden herd if the biggest thing you have to dislike McPherson about is he hurt your feelings by going for 2 then I suppose he isn’t so bad after all. Last time I checked he hasn’t had an affair. He isn’t arrogant. Trying not to offend you again here but I’ll take McPherson as a role model for our kids over your role model for your kids any day of the week. Seems to me we have our priorities a little screwed up.
By golden herd
July 27, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this
he didnt hurt my feelings. i just think he p** a lotta people off because he cant win with class. what is he trying to prove by going for two with a few minutes left and a 20+ point lead? that the mighty lowndes vikings is that much better than the worst team CCHS has fielded in the last 30 years?
as far as propst, he has admitted those mistakes and its time to move on. im sure if you digged deep enough in the personal lives of any of these coaches they make mistakes too. everybody does. my point is that McPherson did that ON the football field. What Propst did is between God and his family. I never said he was a role model but he is a great coach. He doesnt need to be a role model. Just do his job and win ball games. If you think Propst is arrogant, what can you call a guy who pulls a stunt like McPherson did against a 2-8 team?
By LHS Class of 1981
July 27, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
To:golden herd: It does seem that you feelings we hurt by that 2 point conversion….. but if you remember Lowndes was playing his young players and that is what you do when you play the second and third team… you give your young players experience and let them get some time on all plays….
As far as what you said about Mr. Propt that “He doesnt need to be a role model. Just do his job and win ball games”…well that is a really poor chioce of words on you part. ALL COACHES NEED TO ROLE MODELS. I do hope that that is truly not the way that you feel and hope that you would not teach your young people that is is ok to cheat.
By golden herd
July 27, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
No that really is how I feel. We, as a society, put people in the limelight on pedestals as if they are not human. He is a football coach, not a minister. As long as he does his job, I could careless if he had an affair. Thats between him and his family…and Propst didnt cheat. The Hoover school system did a full investigation and he was deemed innocent. The only thing he was guilty of was an affair, which he acknowledged. Im not saying coaches should just break the law and do whatever they please but we shouldnt expect coaches to raise your kid. If he is a role model, thats great. If he has flaws, that ok to me as long as he gets the job done on the field.
By yo
July 28, 2008 7:18 AM | Link to this
Actually i think he sees himself as a minister too. Last time I saw McPherson in town was on a Sunday at lunch taking about 5 or 6 of his football team out to lunch after church. A football coach with the right heart will see himself as a minister who can win State championships in the process. Not a football coach who wins State championships and uses the kids in the process. Nick Hyder of Valdsota was another example of minister first and football coach last. What was his motto? God, Family, country, friends, academics, then Wildcats in that order of priority.
By Observer
July 28, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this
Lets just say this Propst told some coaches that after seeing Bainbridge in the 7 on 7 passing that Bainbridge was loaded with talent and that Pilcher was going to have a power house before he knew it. I have talked to some bearcat fans and they are very happy that Pilcher is their coach.
By LHS Class of 1981
July 29, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this
A winning coach winns the respect of his students and if he wins games then that is a plus. Lowndes may not have the most talented group of players but they respect McPhearson. Therefore they respect each other and play ball as a team. There is no one player that is star of the team. There will always be better ball players on every team but those that play together as a team, win together as a team.
By Jo
July 29, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this
Camden County has a record of 28-8 against non-region opponents since 2001. Several of the wins came against region 1AAAAA schools as well as teams from the Atlanta area. Of the eight losses, three were one point losses and two were three point losses. That is a lot better than .500 ball. Lowndes County is the only other 5A school that I could find with only eight non reigon losses during that time frame. Parkview and Roswell had nine losses each and Brookwood had ten. Just wanted to clear the air. I wish people wouldn’t run us down when they don’t have the facts! GO WILDCATS!
By bbcats fan
July 29, 2008 8:19 PM | Link to this
Observer…You are exactly right. I spoke to Propst while he was in Bainbridge and he was impressed. I just watched todays practice and they are getting better and better. I hope Cairo is going to be ready for that season opener and TCC is going to be ready at the end of the season. Let the rivalry begin!!
By Coweta County
July 30, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
Northgate made another smart move and is playing Banneker for homecoming. Whitewater and Fayette County should be the class of Div.A 5-AAAA. Look for McIntosh and Northgate to battle for the bottom spot.I think Fayette will still be good even though they lost a lot from last years team.
By Tucker-UofLouisvilleFan
August 1, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this
Watch out for Tucker. Should be just as good as last year despite the holes left from last year. Ware County-Tucker state final would be EPIC
By bbcats fan
August 2, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this
Tucker Fan, No disrespect to your players because they were really great and talented…the fans on the other-hand were so disrespectful to our players and our fans. When teams make it to the third round of the playoffs they should deserve some type of respect. Don’t get me wrong, I believe in team spirit but what I seen was NO CLASS!!Your team deserves better than that. Not to mention you don’t have a suitable stadium to host a playoff game.
By BIG MAC
August 3, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
Whitewater is back and I gotta say there is just 13 Days left till the preseason game and we are going to kick some newnan couger butt we are going to win region this year. we are going to dominate we own you b***!!!! ware county and tucker can kiss my a*.
By ruben
August 4, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this
for some reason everybody is against camden.but i expect that coming out the atlanta area.but before u talk about camden knw the facts better yet if u cant say nothing good dnt say nothing at all.we dnt want knwbody to give us respect we will take ou respect.go cats
By rich
August 6, 2008 12:58 AM | Link to this
Men im telling yall right now dat north cobb high is the truth
By T.J.
August 6, 2008 7:36 AM | Link to this
Camden is a great program. I had doubts last year when they dismantled Grayson in the later rounds of the playoffs. They should do well again with the crew they have retuning. Look forward to seeing them and Grayson in the Corky Kell. Wish they were playing eachother. Word on the street is Grayson found some linemen. Wonder where they came from? Couple of them are 6ft 5 or so. What is in the water around there? Gwinnett seems to have that going for them. Brookwood is suppose to have some monster linemen too. This years Corky Kell should be great. Just wish Lowndes was comming up to see them kickoff their season as the favorites to win it all.
By 010
August 6, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this
Well i ve seen every team pratice and scrimages in dekalb and fulton coutny and I personally think the best team I see out there is Southwest Dekalb they went 5-5 last year but that was team full of seniors and now on there roster they have 20 upcoming seniors and 45 juinors. From what I saw there big fast and talented Just the coaching is the issue but this team should be 9-1 at the end of the season with a lost to marist
By Northgate Tears
August 7, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this
Northgate football has suffered for a while now, and its time to wake up and make the necessary changes. The football coach is a fine coach and person. He can do the job, but the Touchdown Club will be the destruction of his job. The players that need to be on the field will have to wait until the Board of Directors kids finish puting us in a hole. Play the best, not who gives the most.This is not PTC football anymore.We will be chasing more loses if it stays as is.
By Justin evans
August 7, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
Northside is Play on espn the second week of the season.
By Justin evans
August 7, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
Northside is Play on espn the second week of the season.
By Justin evans
August 7, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this
Northside is Play on espn the second week of the season.
By DemonFan
August 7, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this
1-AAAAA is the toughest region in the state. I can’t wait until August 29th (the first game for my beloved Demons). I plan on being in WR the following week for the WRHS v/s Grayson and NSWR v/s BTW-Miami games. Eagle fans I’ll be cheering on my cross-town rivals.
I thought NSWR was playing down as well UNTIL I checked out Carver’s credentials. I wouldn’t sleep on Perry either.
Get your popcorn ready!
By SparrowCat45
August 7, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this
I’m not saying Northside won’t be good, they’ll be great, but their season is BRUTAL! They will face 2 state champion teams, Lowndes and Booker T. Washington(FL)and including state legacy Valdosta and crosstown rival Warner Robins, it will be a tough road for the Eagles. Whitewater the team I play for, we’re looking pretty sharp out on the field, one week from now we’ll suit up against Newnan in our jamboree game. The perfect opponent to get us ready for a rough schedule, including Carrollton, Upson Lee and Mays. Whitewater-Sandy Creek will probably be the deciding game for 5A-AAAA, we’ll see how it’ll unfold when we go under the lights. GO Cats!
By Big Mac
August 7, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this
Whitewater is coming!!! and the time is now to rise up from the ashes and claim whats ours. This year we are ready and we are packed with power and we are coming to destroy newnan we are going to show them a true power house.
By SparrowCat45
August 7, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this
Here are my top 10’s for AAAAA and AAAA: AAAAA- 1.Lowndes 2.Northside WR 3.North Gwinnett 4.Newnan 5.Camden Co. 6.Walton 7.MLK 8.Grayson 9.Valdosta 10.Norcross
AAAA- 1.Ware Co. 2.Thomsas Co. Central 3.Tucker 4.Bainbridge 5.Rome 6.Whitewater 7.Chamblee 8.Habersham Central 9.Marist 10.Sandy Creek or Banneker
By Northsideblood 2008
August 8, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
Atlanta Newspaper are the Crap Highschool report in the of USA.Just a Take trip down 75.And Watch Real High School Football in Warner Robins,Ga on Davis Drive.I cant tell you what we have ready this year in Eagle Country.We have Lost some good talent Football players.But Joe Scott show yall last year when Marques Ivory was injury.Yall Ware County play good last game but you never coquer chris Johnson #96.Yall Can show yall HaTERs on CHris Johnson That call Disrespect to person that was all ready dead!!!!!!!!!!!!We Are Ready for Lowdnes,Tift County,Valdstoa,Bring ON
By Northsideblood2008
August 8, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this
We will find on 10-03-08.Lowndnes just got Another Tijuan Green.We CAN STOP THAT!!!!!!! I Have The Inside of Northside Football,Lowndnes County as a Sorry Schedule.Who is play on espn high football not know titletown USA.ALL YALL VIKING FAN ARE Going to have a long trip back Home.
By GoCats
August 8, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this
Hey MakerFan77 and John Holms, I think you guys are just a little afraid of what kind of force the Bearcats are becoming, it started with Coach Woods, and there is no denying that Woods turned the program around and Pilcher will continue the same, in fact I feel Pilcher is the best coach in the state.
And MakerFan, Bainbridge had Cairo beat last yr. if it wouldnt have been for that poor call (late hit on the sissy qb)by the ref at the end of the game. Come on over to Centennial Field Aug. 23 and you will see what the hype is about.
TCC didnt fare too well before Pilcher arrived it seems. From Don Garland to Charlie Greene, Pilcher pulled the Jackets from nothing to something and the same will happen in Bainbridge.
By Lowndes
August 8, 2008 5:39 PM | Link to this
To: Northsideblood2008…the only thing that I could understand from your post was Lowndes has a sorry schedule, that you guys are playing on ESPN and Lowndes will have a long trip back home….well first of all Northside comes to Lowndes, secondly Lowndes plays on ESPN for the Lowndes vs. Valdosta game and also on CSTV(CBS Sports) for the Lowndes vs. Northside game, and fianlly I would only count one of the team on the Non region schedule a week…. we do not however take any team lightly. You never know what may happen and over confendence will beat a team everytime.
By Northsideblood 2008
August 8, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this
TO:lowdnes Sorry missed understand about the scheule.Hey lowdnes if we had play after state last year.We would have put Tijuna green on yall butts.Your Defense would says Were is Number#5 He would do that hesiman on that hoe on yall I would laugh .Just because of SG dont show up in the Rain.Trust I have been to all Northside last 3 year in a row.OH yall i get into the players face.Go up yo Tucker and try to play them.Tucker Are Trick Team i every Saw!!!!! And should have a 6-0 record on Yall!!!!!!!!!!! i am 19 year old When Aug the 29th come round I will be in EAGLE COUNTY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Im scare Lowndes NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By randolph
August 9, 2008 5:35 AM | Link to this
GO TUCKER TIGERS,THIS YEAR IS YOURS FOR THE TAKING..STAY FOCUS
By Lowndes 1981
August 9, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this
To: Northside 2008…. that was last year….whos to say what would or would not have been … what I can say is that you sould like you will be 19 on Aug 29 … by the way it was NG not SG…. ;-) lol
By Lowndes 1981
August 9, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this
that is “sound like” sorry typo ;-)
By Big Mac
August 9, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this
I have a message for newnan you are going to wish were going to face whitewater because they are to kick ur a* so watch out
By MJ
August 10, 2008 2:57 AM | Link to this
Northside’s challenge is rebuilding the Spread offense, but they have good talent to work with. The QB played and won 5 games last year, passing for 797 yards when the starter got hurt. I assure you that Coach Nix has worked with him a great deal over the summer and he is even better this year.
Tijuan has left, but Northside has solid RBs to step up, including a transfer from out of State that looks great, Xavier Bacon. We are blessed, because we are deep at the RB position.
Once Northside has established the run, it is very hard to for a defense to cover all the weapons. They can run or pass out the same formations, so it’s extremely hard for a defense to know what will happen. Once all the backs and receivers are covered, then the TE is open and he can catch also He had close to 300 yards last year. Cover him and you have a toss to a RB for a gain. It can be brutal.
This balanced attack gives Northside an advantage, especially in a region dominated by the wing T.
Northside has more speed on offense than they have had in a while. The offensive line is all new, but again, Northside has good size on the line, they are Coached by the best O-line coach in the State, Coach Stewart.
The defense is without flaw. The line has Abry and his twin, Greg Clark. Eric Fields is one of the fastest line backers in the state. Darius Ivey is MLB and very well built,very smart. This the best front 7 I’ve seen in Northside history. Big, Fast, smart.
The Corners are also solid. We have KJ Morton, who returns, having dropped 3ths off his 40 times. He had 7 interceptions last year. There is junior starting on the other side( sorry, name escapes me) But over all Northside is faster at both corners than last year. The safeties are very good, with good size and speed. McBride is a name to watch for. Both safeties love to hit. Eric Fields at OLB just mean.
There is not a weak spot I can point to, every position on defense is held by a great player.
The odds are stacked against Northside going undefeated, but it is certainly possible, especially if the offense starts clicking. Fans, coaches and player fully realize the history in the new region. No one thinks it will be easy. Every team has to respected.
Northside is also very motivated. This particular group wants to prove that they can play and win in the highest classification. One game at a time.
Northside played in the 5A final in 2001, falling to Parkview 12-7.
By yo
August 10, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
MJ…The night the lights went out in Warner Robins ruined your chance for a 1st State Championship. Northside had all the momentum and Parkview was about to go down until that GIANT momentum breaker. Stuckey had Parkview on their heals. It seemed obvious to me Northside was about to take the lead and then total darkness for what seemed like forever. That long period of time allowed a worn out Parkview defense to get rested. Northside will be fine in AAAAA but the state championships did just get much harder to come by. In fact even the region championships just became much harder to come by.
By Lowndes 1981
August 10, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
Well said Yo…..
By Lowndes 1981
August 10, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
Well said Yo…..
By Lowndes 1981
August 10, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
Several of the fans from Northside think that things will be just as easy as they were for the past few years. The other teams in 1-AAAAA know that even a region championship is not easy to come by. They may do well and they also may be in for a big suprise.
By Lowndes 1981
August 10, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this
Several of the fans from Northside think that things will be just as easy as they were for the past few years. The other teams in 1-AAAAA know that even a region championship is not easy to come by. They may do well and they also may be in for a big suprise.
By MJ
August 10, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this
I don’t anybody at Northside thinks it will be easy.
Consider this though. In 2006, Northside schooled Warner Robins and Hoco, beating both pretty easily.
Both of those schools competed very well in region 1, Hoco making it to the elite 8 and Warner Robins making it to the Dome.
By yo
August 10, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this
mj…you are correct and 2006 may have very well been the year Northside might have been able to win AAAAA. Without a doubt that was Lowndes and Valdostas down years. Still, going undefeated even that year in 1AAAAA would have been no cake walk for Northside. Playing teams the likes of HoCo and Warner every week for 7 or 8 weeks with no let up is tough.
By whitewaterfan
August 10, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this
i go to whitewater and i do believe that we will be a legitimate force this year in our region and probably the state.
i do, however, want to apologize for the idiots who keep posting that we’re going the beat newnan 45-0. i’m trying to keep it real, so i’ll say more like 24-20 ish.
anyway go cats. watch out georgia!
By whitewaterfan
August 10, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this
i go to whitewater and i do believe that we will be a legitimate force this year in our region and probably the state.
i do, however, want to apologize for the idiots who keep posting that we’re going the beat newnan 45-0. i’m trying to keep it real, so i’ll say more like 24-20 ish.
anyway go cats. watch out georgia!
By Mr. EPHS
August 11, 2008 12:10 AM | Link to this
so…not much talk of East Paulding in these arguements. Given that they do not yet have a “400” year winning tradition that all the south ga 5A teams talk about, they are starting a dynasty and are not to be doubted. they may not win state this year or next year, but soon, very soon they will be on top. that coach knows wat hes doing and will deffinately have EPHS on top in the years coming.
By NsideBlue
August 12, 2008 2:16 AM | Link to this
hey NorthsideBlood2008 - please learn to speak English, you’re making the rest of us Northside fans look bad.
By TUCKER 96
August 12, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this
ON AUG 22ND THE BEST GAME SINCE THE TUCKER VS COLUMBIA GAMES IN THE 90’S WILL BE PLAYED STEPHENSON VS TUCKER. IT’S ONLY A WARM UP GAME BUT THOSE KIDS WILL HAVE THE DEKALB COUNTY BRAGGING RIGHTS AT STAKE. THIS WILL ONLY BUT GAS ON THE FIRE OR BOTH OF THE PROGRAMS. LOWENDS IS STILL THE TOP TEAM IN 5-A. 4-A IS A TOSS UP BUT MY TIGERS WILL HAVE TO THROW THE BALL 30% NOT 15% OF THE TIME SEASON TO BE THE LAST TEAM STANDING.
By TUCKER 96
August 12, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this
ON AUG 22ND THE BEST GAME SINCE THE TUCKER VS COLUMBIA GAMES IN THE 90’S WILL BE PLAYED STEPHENSON VS TUCKER. IT’S ONLY A WARM UP GAME BUT THOSE KIDS WILL HAVE THE DEKALB COUNTY BRAGGING RIGHTS AT STAKE. THIS WILL ONLY BUT GAS ON THE FIRE OR BOTH OF THE PROGRAMS. LOWENDS IS STILL THE TOP TEAM IN 5-A. 4-A IS A TOSS UP BUT MY TIGERS WILL HAVE TO THROW THE BALL 30% NOT 15% OF THE TIME SEASON TO BE THE LAST TEAM STANDING.
By Doc
August 13, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
STEPHENSON VS TUCKER
After the Hype, STEPHENSON has another date with the King of Dekalb. ML King
By ламинат
August 13, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
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By BigDad
August 15, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
Did the folks at Whitewater bump their head or something? power house?? More Like “OUT-HOUSE”!
The comments about Sandy Creek are typical of the pompous and arrogant people that populate that school district.
its pretty obvious that Money can’t buy CLASS
By patriot player
August 15, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this
hey big dad let the pats have their playing do the talking weve made the playoffs the last six years its about time for us to make a run dont sleep on us were going to shock the state on the 29 when we play e coweta i appreciate all of those who have included us in your rankings
every one have a blessed season
By BRANZAVIOUS AKA ZAYBO
August 16, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this
WELL EVER BODY STILL TALKING ABOUT STEPHENSON ,TUCKER AND MLK WILL I GO SO NEWS FOR YALL McNAIR IS COME WITH THEM BEAST SO TRY TO STOP US AND YOU WILL GET HURT MILLER GROVE DONT WONT STEPHENSON DONT MLK ARE TUCKER DONT WONT IT BUT THEY DO TELL WE READY MUSTANGS PRIDE BABY HERE WE COME STATE
By Coweta County
August 16, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this
Newnan and the Pig. Newnan put on a show last night, that will be talked about for a while. A Whitewater fan told me Newnan is for real and the score could have been worse.They have the thunder and lighting. Not ready to declare them State Champs yet, but they are a outstanding team. Now for the Pig. Northgate is truly a team of sadness and bluster. Their coaches could be good fiction writers. Their first team defense is terrible. Woodward Academy pretty much did what they wanted. You can dress up the pig but it is still a pig. Again this is not PTC Football anymore. Put the good players on the field, not the family and friends.Something smells at Northgate.
By CougarFan
August 16, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
History is full of blustering, boasting, lambasting and prideful tirades that ultimately led to deep disappointment, dishonor and denegration. Thus did history once again repeat itself in the 54-7 thrashing by Newnan on supposed ‘powerhouse’ Whitewater. Mind you, this was done with a lot of back-ups and 3rd stringers as most of the starters were pulled after the 1st quarter, and played sparingly for much of the remainder of the ‘contest’. So, whether you’re a TCC, Valdosta, NSWR, NoGwinnett or a whomever fan, be cautious of your comments as your hind-side will likely get burnt!
By joe informed
August 16, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
UM TO DOC MLK IS NOT THE KING DEKALB CO.STEPHENSON IS AND JUST BECAUSE YOU BEAT US ONE TIME DOES NOT MAKE YOU THE KING.STEPHENSON BEEN THE KING BECAUSE THEY HAVE WHOOPING AZ 4 A GOOD MIN NOW! NOT JUST ONE GOOD SEASON SO LETS SEE HOW THE GAME GOES THIS YEAR B4 WE START PUTTING TITLE’S TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT EARNED IT.MLK IS A GREAT TEAM BUT THE KING OF DEKALB IS STEPHENSON!
By joe informed
August 16, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this
UM TO DOC MLK IS NOT THE KING DEKALB CO.STEPHENSON IS AND JUST BECAUSE YOU BEAT US ONE TIME DOES NOT MAKE YOU THE KING.STEPHENSON BEEN THE KING BECAUSE THEY HAVE WHOOPING AZ 4 A GOOD MIN NOW! NOT JUST ONE GOOD SEASON SO LETS SEE HOW THE GAME GOES THIS YEAR B4 WE START PUTTING TITLE’S TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT EARNED IT.MLK IS A GREAT TEAM BUT THE KING OF DEKALB IS STEPHENSON!
By i play for schs
August 16, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this
cougar fan give whit water some credit they had their second string in the later quaters as well thats how jamborees work this still however dosent excuse the public raping that white water was just dealt every one knows that sandycreek is the only power in fayette co
By CougarFan
August 17, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
True, preseason scrimmages do see all the players get some time on the field, but in this game, it was 41-0 before the substitutions really began! Sandy Creek is good, but don’t think FCs season last year was a fluke, either!
By ChrisB
August 17, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
Todd tell me if you agree. AAAA has two sleepers who havnt been mentioned. Starr’s Mill, who yeah didnt get they wanted last year after a second half smackdown by fayette county to come back from 14-0 and win 28-14. But they have something to prove and great athletes.
Another is the Tigers from Fayette Co. The tigers are underestimated this year. Sure they lost some guys, but they kept great offensive players, players like Tim Pettaway whose highlight reel can be seen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opxm24k1ikk&feature=related
Watch out for the tigers. and the panthers.
By i play for schs
August 17, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this
really thanks for the info whingat a thrash
By SparrowCat45
August 17, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this
Friday versus Newnan, it was..an absolute nightmare, everything went completly wrong. I know Newnan is arguably the best team in the state in AAAAA, but 54-7? What the heck happened to us!? Yes, We were ingury ladened with Richards, Wingate, Harzbecker and plenty more out. Even still, that wasn’t Whitewater football being played out there. There was no energy, no mentality, and most importantly…no heart. I am certain we can do much better than that. And if we can’t get heart, this will be a LOOONG Season.
By JNight
August 17, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this
Stephenson is the sleeper this year. They are bigger on defense and more physical than last year. If the Offense gets it together they will go far this year.
By Derek
August 18, 2008 2:13 AM | Link to this
with no home field advantage for the state title game this year; you can throw everything out the window as far as the favorite is concerned. but just you wait; as soon as somebody like Camden county,thomas county central, lowndes, valdosta or carlton county looses a state title game in the dome to a lesser metro atlanta area school; all of south georgia will be claiming foul and swerigen will go back to the old system of plaing the titlte game on someones home field.
By bo bo
August 18, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this
I saw Stephenson and MLK play two teams last year that I think should have beat them. Redan and Douglas may the sleeper in that region. They had trouble with those two teams. I think Redan gave Newnan a run for their money in the playoffs with their starting back out as well. A good coach with small numbers for a 5-A school but lots of swagger. We’ll see this year. I cant wait for next weeks openers.
By yo
August 20, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this
Derek…the key words to your comments would be “but just you wait, as soon as”. Plus what are you going to have to say when this year two S. Ga. teams from AAAAA are playing each other in the Dome? Prediction…it will be Lowndes/Camden Cty. (except they usually catch each other in the semis) or Lowndes/Northside.
By TITLETOWN FAN
August 21, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this
To Derek i love what you are saying but lets go with Lowndes or Valdosta there are no exceptions to this
By TITLETOWN FAN
August 21, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this
To yo i love what you are saying but lets go with Lowndes or Valdosta there are no exceptions to this
By Southen GA
August 22, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this
Bainbridge has shown alot of promise in the summer practice due to Pilcher’s influence. The game against Cairo on Saturday will be interesting and should show just how ready the Bearcats are for the upcoming season.
By Mays high Representative
August 22, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this
How could you forget about Mays High in the AAAAA??
By Al
August 23, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this
Mays high Representative, Mays is not in AAAAA; Mays is in quad A (AAAA, 5B-AAAA.
By Tyler
August 23, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
Just know when late fall comes around ETOWAH will be there!
By patriot
August 23, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this
yeah sandy creek beat salem in our preseason jamboree 14-7 they kept there ststers in the hole game too great way to start off the season
By camden wildcat
August 24, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this
WHY DOES THE BEST TEAMS IN THE STATE CAMDEN COUNTY AND LOWDNES COUNTY, END UP ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE BRACKET. THAT ENSURES ONE OF THOSE WEAK NORTH GEORGIA TEAMS A SPOT IN THE FINALS. IF THE GHSA WOULD HAVE ENOUGH GUTS TO PUT CAMDEN AND LOWDNES ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE BRACKET. I PROMISE IT WOULD BE AN ALL SOUTH GEORGIA CHAMPIONSHIP.THE BRACKETS ARE FAVORED FOR THE NORTH GEORGIA TEAMS, BUT THE SOUTH RULES. MY TOP TEN 1.LOWDNES 2.CAMDEN COUNTY 3. NORTHSIDE 4.NORTH GWINNET 5.NORCROSS 6.NEWNAN 7.VALDOSTA 8.MLK 9.TIFT 10.WALTON
By Cat Fan
August 24, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
Hey, lets play this thing out and see how the season turns out. We’re off to a good start and let’s hope we continue to build on yesterdays victory. By the way, this years playoff brackets can be found on gasports.com and if all goes well for both teams Lowdnes and Camden could meet in the Dome for the State Championship. But, again we both have a long road ahead of us. Good luck to everyone and Go WildCats.
By bbcats fan
August 25, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this
I guess the recent bad weather give the syrupmakers a great excuse to back out of the game against the Bearcats. For those that don’t know; it was Cairo that called it off for tonight. I know I know , you still had power outages and closed roads. Well. So did we but, we didn’t throw in the towel…I guess you got a better chance to get that perfect season now. Oh and by the way, the weather was not great here tonight but it was good enough to play FOOTBALL…