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By Observer

September 8, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

A big match-up at the Harrison-North Cobb game will be North Cobb’s 85 against the experienced Harrison tackles who are small yet quick. I’ve seen both teams play and it should be a good one.

By yo

September 8, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Lets just say Brooks Cty. sullied 1AAAAAs reputation and Gwinnetts given who Tift had beaten just 7 days prior. Amazing! and the score Brooks put on Tift represented a good old fashioned butt kicking to boot. For what it is worth, I was very impressed with how physical of a football team Peachtree Ridge was against Lowndes. Obviously #1 is going to get everyones best games, but Peachtree Ridge showed me something and once their offense gets it going (and I believe it will) then look out for the rest of the Gwinnett area. Forget their 0-2 record, I believe Peachtree will be a force to reckon with come playoff time. They dominated Lowndes in the 3rd quarter to make the score 15-7. To Lowndes credit they wasted no time responding. It was a very good test and the kind of test Lowndes needed as it gets ready to take on the meat of its schedule.

By Doug

September 8, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

Todd,

If history is any indication. the best game of the week may well be Camden at Hoover.

By TJ

September 8, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

MLK lost as many players as North Cobb but this is being ignored by everyone at the AJC. I mentioned this at the beginning of the season.

By Observer

September 8, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

YO:

I agree with you about Peachtree Ridge. With that defense they have, once the offense gets some game experience and starts clicking they will be a handful.

By High School Fball Fan

September 8, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

Todd: What happened to the individual high school football blogs? We liked this format better than the present blogs.

By will

September 8, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

i say wr and camden co and walton breaks the top 5

By UnderDawg

September 8, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Peachtree Ridge is the best 0-2 school right now. We at Lowndes seen all we wanted. Peachtree has nothing to be ashamed about. They will make it to at least the semis in playoffs mark it down. As far as Tift and Brooks maybe the head coach sould have stayed in Tift on Thursday instead of coming to Titletown to watch Valdosta Cats. Tift was not ready for Brooks. Brooks physically man handled Tift. Brooks will no longer be overlooked by anyone. They controlled the line of scrimage, and expected to win when the gam started. Hats off to BCS.

By AJC Sports

September 8, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

To High School Fball Fan - We had to scrap the team page blogs because some commenters were too abusive to others. They may eventually return, but most likely not this football season. Thanks.

By canefan

September 8, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

I believe the best team out of region 1 aa can stay healthy then bufords reign will be teste, even charlton co. if healthy could beay buford.

By GaSouthAlum

September 8, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Todd, thanks for showing Savannah Christian some respect for keeping the ECU, I mean ECI, game a close one on ECI’s home field. Staying at No. 6 in the rankings is good enough for this alum. If SCPS can finish in that No. 2 slot behind ECI in the region standings, they could do some big things in the state playoffs.

By T.J.

September 8, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Good coaching at Peachtree Ridge. I think same thing can be said about North Gwinnett and Parkviews Defenses, they will come along and be scary. Then there is Brookwood, whole team will get better. Lastly, Grayson’s Defense looked a whole lot better than the Dome game. But it was the Offense that was the best Defense. Incredible ball control. I felt bad for Warner Robins this week. It was like watching a car wreck, I felt compelled to watch but felt bad for the victim. Especially when the Warner Robins community was so nice to the visitors. Felt bad for them. Will be a rough and long season for Warner Robins in region 1 AAAAA, I wish them luck and good health. I think Grayson will go undefeated in regular season if they have no major injuries or have a special teams meltdown again.

By GHS Student

September 8, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

So where are the haters of gwinnett county football from last week. Are there really any more questions after the raping of warner robins. 30-0 is all i have to say to any of the rednecks who still think there better. so much for homefield advantage right

By Joe

September 8, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Mays High School

We are the best school in Atlanta Public Schools and will always be.

Go Raiders!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By dph

September 8, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

i got one comment WALTON RAIDERS ! here we come georgia ,how about that running game

By Mays High Fan

September 8, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Go Mays

By DeeDawg

September 8, 2008 12:25 PM | Link to this

Dear AJC Sports and Todd,

I would like to add to High School Fball Fan’s question.

Please reinstate the high school page blogs. We realize that the intention was to provide a forum for good old fashion smack talking, but some of the comments crossed the line of its intent. I also realize that some of the entries in the past got out of hand with the personal, demeaning, mean-spirited comments. But, by in large, the majority of the comments stayed inbounds. We, as your readers, miss this feature and want it back…This season. It was fun to participate and see what people are saying on the other school pages, especially with a game coming up….the blogs would always light up with smack talk.

I know you are weighing the idea allowing the blogs and how to “monitor” the comments without fully censoring them.

My suggestion is that you make the rules of the blogs clear, i.e. no profanity (or alluding to it), no demeaning, personally insulting, name calling, or derogatory entries are allowed. Those who violate the terms, comments will be removed at ajc’s discretion. You have the power of the delete key and those entries that cross the line will and should be removed. There is no added adminstrative effort on your end because you read and respond to most of the blogs anyway.

Otherwise, let your readers talk smack! It was very popular and had great readership.

I would be happy to submit examples of the kinds of comments that I feel cross the line, but I think its pretty much common sense.

Thank you from an avid ajc.com reader

By Band Mom

September 8, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

*3:. Huge win for North Cobb over MLK. Any team can have a good season, but to lose so many key players and beat a team like MLK shows NC is a program (and Shane Queen is a coach) with staying power. Yet I still think Harrison will win Friday. *

Todd you are sooo bogus! MLK lost many key players as well but yet have been playing awesome ball …

By Band Mom

September 8, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

As for your Prep Poll Question: After Friday’s N. Cobb loss, do you think M.L. King is overrated?

How do you eggheads come with such, how can MLK be overrated when the “N. Cobb” barely pulled off the win? If anything, go back and read your comments concerning them (N. Cobb) last season (they went 10-0 and was knocked out of the playoffs in the 1st round) and see if they are overrated.

By jag count

September 8, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

todd, what do you think about Stephenson.

By EagleNationRising

September 8, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

Why do so many MLK posters feel compelled to make repeated posts comparing MLK to North Cobb? Who cares? The truth be told, neither team is a threat to beat any real Georgia football power. We all know that both of these teams are toast once they play a real team from Middle GA or South Georgia. Get real!

Now, let’s chat about a real football power, our beloved Northside Eagles. I hope our easy 31-7 win over Miami, FL powerhouse Booker T. Washington did not go unnnoticed by high school football fans in Georgia.

Now, Carver-Columbus has an opportunity to see why Northside is becoming the most feared program in the Peach State. By the way TJ, Northside lost most of our offense. We are still destroying teams and we are not making excuses, like the post you made about MLK losing players. 2 of the AJC Super 11 are Northside Eagles. We do not rebuild. We reload!

Northside 35, Carver 10. Do any of you remember Region 1AAAAA teams attempting to compare their region to Northside over the past 3 seasons? You should be careful what you wish for (Tift County, Valdosta, Lowndes Co., etc.), because now you have Northside. Go Eagles!!!

By EastBeast

September 8, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

Band mom - Is it to late for your QB to switch to band? MLK was way overrated probably because they’re an APS school. North Cobb is rebuilding and will probably wind up 4th in their region behind Harrison, Etowah and East Paulding, which would make MLK about 30th in the state.

By EagleNationRising

September 8, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

The answer to Todd’s question about MLK is “yes.” MLK, like most Atlanta area programs is overrated. I doubt MLK would even have a winning record playing in a competitive region, like 1AAAAA.

By dph

September 8, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

todd,what do you think about the walton raiders this season , can they make some noise in the playoffs , will they get to the playoffs,what do you think of there running game or offense as a whole . can there defense compete with a ranked team . are they worthy of #7 ranking thanks TODD have a great day !GO RAIDERS ….

By ShawRaider

September 8, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

Shaw is 0-2 , loosing both games in the final minute.Shaw is facing a very tough non -region schedule not to mention having to play Lagrange, Carver(Columbus)and Troup. But if you have seen Shaw play you know that this is a very good team. Thay have some very good athletes. So far they have competed very well with with schools in bigger classifications.I expect them to be ready by the time region play arrives.

By T.J.

September 8, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

I do not think 99.9% of teams would have a winning record in 1 AAAAA. That region is stacked with power houses like Lowndes, Northside WR, and Valdosta. Then comes Camden, then Gwinnett with 2 teams like Grayson and one to be named middle of season. I am liking the North Cobb and Harrison matchup this week to see who comes limping out to remain in AJC top 10. Anyone do the AJC Pick the Preps? I picked 7 out of 12. Only one person got perfect score (nathan). Did not see your name Todd, how did you do?

By Vikings Rule

September 8, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

Hey Yo I totally agree with you. I was at the Lowndes/Peachtree Ridge game and that team is so much better than their now 0-2 record indicates. They held their own against us in the 3rd quarter. I was impressed that they completely shut us out in the 3rd quarter, that doesn’t happen too very often. But I was just as impressed with the way they answered the call. Nice little challenge for us especially with region play being right around the corner. I think we got ourselves a diamond in the ruff with #15 Hunter. Yo who do you think will imposse the biggest threat for Lowndes in our region this season?

By Spectator

September 8, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Not only did MLK loose some good players but MLK lost some good coaches too. Check and see how many new coaches MLK has on it sideline from last year and the previous years, and then you will see the light.

By spectator

September 8, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

Just so you people can stop typing this foolishness, MLK is a DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOL. Just like Stephenson, Tucker, Chamblee, Dunwoody, etc… Dekalb…. Douglass, Tri-Cities, Washington, Mays are APS schools. I know why you thought that they were APS because of the demographic make of the school and probaly the name …. oh yea last year what happen to VALDOSTA when they came to DEKALB

By Vikings Rule

September 8, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

Hey Yo I totally agree with you. I was at the Lowndes/Peachtree Ridge game and that team is so much better than their now 0-2 record indicates. They held their own against us in the 3rd quarter. I was impressed that they completely shut us out in the 3rd quarter, that doesn’t happen too very often. But I was just as impressed with the way they answered the call. Nice little challenge for us especially with region play being right around the corner. I think we got ourselves a diamond in the ruff with #15 Hunter. Yo who do you think will imposse the biggest threat for Lowndes in our region this season?

By HATORADER

September 8, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

NORTHSDIDE WARNER ROBBINS I HOPE YOUR OFFENSE CAN HANDLE OUR D, YOUR ENDS RUSH TO HARD UPFIELD, DRAWS, COUNTERS KILLS ALL THAT.

CHRIS HUBBARD VS ABRY JONES

ABRY TAKES A LOSS IN THIS MATCHUP AND CHRIS STOCK WILL SOAR TO EVEN HIGHER LEVELS

By Hootie Bookems

September 8, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

I hear ya Jefferson County!! Hootie’s alma matter gettin’ it done!!

By MLK Fan

September 8, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

EastBeast, first of all, MLK is a Dekalb County School not an APS school. Secondly, MLK is far from overrated. The loss to North Cobb can attributed to the loss of key players as well as a few missed calls by the officials. Additionally, it is early in the season, and I have faith that MLK will prevail and will come out on top.

By Rwilson

September 8, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

Everybody look out for Brooks County High School because those guys are serious. Brooks County is always being looked o over because there such a small school they have had the talent the last couple of years just never had the right coaching to get them guys headed the right direction but Coach Freeman is back and the Trojans are back i predict region champs

By Rwilson

September 8, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Everybody look out for Brooks County High School because those guys are serious. Brooks County is always being looked over because there such a small school they have had the talent the last couple of years just never had the right coaching to get them guys headed the right direction but Coach Freeman is back and the Trojans are back i predict region champs. The Pride is back.

By swolf4810

September 8, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

Brace yourself AAA…the Cairo Syrupmakers are coming to pick up their first state championship in 18 years. You have been warned.

By john

September 8, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

Hey Todd. I wouldn’t be too tough on Tift county after their 35 - 7 loss to Brooks County. I saw them (Brooks county) play Fellowship Christian the week before (63 - 0) and I will tell you that they are an extremely tough, fast and well coached team. They have as much team speed on both sides of the ball as I’ve seen in awhile. They should go a long way in the playoffs this year.

By BigJim

September 8, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Does anyone out there have any idea what NC’s Coach Queen was thinking at the end of the MLK game?? It was 4th and goal on the 1, with 7 seconds to go in the game, and he goes for it on 4th down?? With a time out showing on the SBoard??

On what planet does it not make sense to run the clock to 1 sec, call a TO and kick the 7 yard FG?

He is D**N lucky he got a procedure call or on to OT and a loss!

By Northside Fan

September 8, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

The Region games are coming in a week or two so all the point counter point talk will be moot. A lost or two in non-region games will not hurt unless used as a tie-breaker. Just make sure your team learns from the win or lost. I hope NSWR beats Carver-Columbus but if it doesn’t happen———it will not detract from NSWR fighting to go undefeated/be one of the 4-team play-off representatives from 1AAAAA. Good luck to all.

By FB Fan 25

September 8, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

“Not sure that WaCo, Monroe and Gainesville are really Top 10 teams.” “Just figured I’d give those other three their day in the sun while they’re undefeated.” How can you say that and then turn around and say the rankings MEAN something? If they deserve it put them in, if not then keep them out till they do. I’m not real sure programs like WaCo and Gainsville need your “Charity” though. I expect those two could make some serious noise before the year is done.

By Vikings Rule

September 8, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Hey Yo I totally agree with you. I was at the Lowndes/Peachtree Ridge game and that team is so much better than their now 0-2 record indicates. They held their own against us in the 3rd quarter. I was impressed that they completely shut us out in the 3rd quarter, that doesn’t happen too very often. But I was just as impressed with the way they answered the call. Nice little challenge for us especially with region play being right around the corner. I think we got ourselves a diamond in the ruff with #15 Hunter. Yo who do you think will imposse the biggest threat for Lowndes in our region this season?

By riff

September 8, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

why isnt Camden is the rankings they should be number 2 behind lowndes because northside warner-robins shouls be at the near bottom just coimg to 5A yeah they won in 4A until they beat a powerhouse in 5A then they should be rank in the top 3. Camden did away with Norcross 21-6 one of the best in GA then beat Columbia, lake city, fl 31-0 one of florida best teams now they are off to Hoover one the the elite in alabama ranking number 2 in the state. plz learn to give us our respect down here in the real dirty southeast GA. GO WILDCATS!!!

By jordin

September 8, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

mlk beat powerhouse valdosta last year in the playoffs. so there is your south georgia team, eagles fan

By Todd Holcomb

September 8, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

*I was very impressed with how physical of a football team Peachtree Ridge was against Lowndes. *

PR is a team I considered ranking in preseason because of the return of about 9 defensive starters, including LSU-bound Kevin Minter. I also think that when Lowndes beats NG 31-7 in the championship game that the assumption is that Lowndes could handle any Gwinnett or metro team that way every time out. There are lots of good teams in GW and metro Atlanta, even if none is the best team in the state.

*How do you eggheads come with such, how can MLK be overrated when the “N. Cobb” barely pulled off the win? If anything, go back and read your comments concerning them (N. Cobb) last season (they went 10-0 and was knocked out of the playoffs in the 1st round) and see if they are overrated. *

The hedline about MLK being dropped from the rankings and the poll questions about MLK being overrated are not mine. My comments about North Cobb were a compliment to MLK. If NC can beat a program like MLK after losing so many key players, that says a lot about North Cobb.

Everyone assumes that MLK is a program that should be good for years to come because MLK has been good from the start and draws from fertile ground for talent, but North Cobb has never been a consistent winner, and there was question about the 2007 season being a flash in the pan.

MLK was way overrated probably because they’re an APS school.

MLK is not an APS. I’m frequently criticized having APS and DeKalb schools under-represented in the rankings, but you’re saying that I overrate them, even though there is only one APS school ranked (Mays).

MLK, like most Atlanta area programs is overrated. I doubt MLK would even have a winning record playing in a competitive region, like 1AAAAA.

Do you mean City of Atlanta or metro Atlanta?

odd,what do you think about the walton raiders this season , can they make some noise in the playoffs , will they get to the playoffs,what do you think of there running game or offense as a whole . can there defense compete with a ranked team . are they worthy of #7 ranking

I don’t think Walton is as good this year as last. I think Walton is more likely to finish lower than #7 than higher than #7. The quarterfinals would be a good finish. Walton needs some big-strike personnel to step up to get that far and to win Region 6.

Shaw is 0-2 , loosing both games in the final minute.Shaw is facing a very tough non -region schedule not to mention having to play Lagrange, Carver(Columbus)and Troup. But if you have seen Shaw play you know that this is a very good team.

Anybody who is paying attention knows that Shaw is a good team, probably better than at least 2-3 teams in the AAA Top 10.

By canefan

September 8, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

brooks has to get past fitz and thomasville when is the last time brooks won 2 games in a row? its early yet. region champs i dont think so. fitzgerald man handled coffee co. but coffee has won 2 straight since then but i wouldnt say they will be region champs. GO CANES !!!

By Todd Holcomb

September 8, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

why isnt Camden is the rankings they should be number 2 behind lowndes because northside warner-robins shouls be at the near bottom just coimg to 5A yeah they won in 4A until they beat a powerhouse in 5A then they should be rank in the top 3.

I wouldn’t criticize anyone who felt Camden should be #2, but Northside doesn’t have to apologize for playing Class AAAA, either. N’side did beat Warner Robins 28-7 a couple of years ago when WR made the Class AAAAA semifinals. Northside doesn’t face the same burden of proof as, say, East Paulding.

* “Not sure that WaCo, Monroe and Gainesville are really Top 10 teams.” “Just figured I’d give those other three their day in the sun while they’re undefeated.” How can you say that and then turn around and say the rankings MEAN something? If they deserve it put them in, if not then keep them out till they do. I’m not real sure programs like WaCo and Gainsville need your “Charity” though. I expect those two could make some serious noise before the year is done.*

I didn’t mean to imply that I was being charitable to those schools. They weren’t picked randomly. They were chosen because they are the best of the undefeated teams that weren’t yet ranked, in my opinion.

Anybody doing rankings this week in AAA is faced w/ a choice of whether to go with undefeated teams that haven’t really beaten anybody (Gainesville, Monroe, WaCo) or with teams that have ‘excusable’ losses (Troup, LaGrange, Perry, Shaw).

I decided to go with the unbeatens, even though there’s no right or wrong answer in that dilemma.

As for my comment about rankings meaning something, I’m just answering the obligatory posts that we get each week: “The only rankings that matter are after the playoffs.” Weak attempt at humor, I guess.

By JAB

September 8, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Why isn’t Stephenson High ranked among AAAAA; wait until the end of the season you’ll believe. This might be the year of their 2008 state Championship!!!

By JAB

September 8, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

Why isn’t Stephenson High ranked among AAAAA; wait until the end of the season you’ll believe. This might be the year of their 2008 state Championship!!!

By Todd Holcomb

September 8, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

Sorry, JAB’s post made me remember I hadn’t answered jagcount’s question about Stephenson.

Stephenson is one of those teams we’ll just have to wait and find out about. I haven’t ranked the Jags for three reasons: (1) They weren’t a Top 10 team last season. (2) They don’t have enough returning players to suggest they’ll be much better this season. (3) They haven’t faced a good enough opponent yet to prove whether they are a Top 10 team. Maybe the Ware game will tell us something, although keep in mind that my No. 9 team in AAAAA (Coffee) has already beaten Ware 24-0.

There’s a Poll Talk rule of law: If I think you’re a Top 10 team, you’ll get the benefit of the doubt for having a weak schedule. If I don’t think you’re a Top 10 team and you play a weak schedule, you’re going to have a hard time convincing me until the playoffs.

By Glennis Curry

September 8, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

8:. Buford, 42-0 at halftime. That’s ridiculous.

It seemed like North Hall was up against an immovable object. Buford is humongous on both lines, and it appeared North Hall’s offensive game plan was to soften up the middle before they tried the edges. Not going to work. Buford’s backup DTs are 250 lbs each…

They don’t have the big name like in year’s past (look out for Storm Johnson), but they play with edge and a perfectionist complex. Again, this team will be hard to beat.

By dph

September 8, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

TODD,im really tryin to figure out do you have football knowledge or are you just parcial in your praise , for one how could you say if walton wins region 6 ,tell me who will beat them , and even if they do lose a game or two they still are play off bound but what surprises me is that you dont think they have players that can break a game open before you say that watch a game first then get back to me , by the way who in region 6 can beat them . please stop hating on a team you know nothing about just say I DONT KNOW . your boss isnt reading these or is he .p.s. the raiders will use this for motivation to win region 6

By ihearraiders

September 8, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

I love North Forysth! They rock. really they do. I also think eli is really good. love you!

By AstroFan

September 8, 2008 5:22 PM | Link to this

Can somebody PLEASE tell me what is happening to my Astros!!

By EastBeast

September 8, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

MLK Fan - I apologize for not knowing ML King was a Dekalb school. However, really fine teams overcome missed calls (if there actually were any). I hear most of our fans loudly booing almost every call that goes against us. I do not. In my experience the poor souls that ref these games are far from perfect, but try their best under very tough circumstances, and tend to make more calls against you when you boo them. Todd - 25-3 since coaching change and still no respect? I agree EPHS has a long way to go to prove themselves in 5-A. However, there was an oblique compliment in Friday’s paper on the coverage of the Rome game, something about seeing how Rome would respond after a tough loss to 5A ‘power’ East Paulding. We haven’t played a single 5A game yet, at least none against a 5A opponent so I’m glad to see we’re already a 5A power!!!! Raiders Rule.

By GHS Student

September 8, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this

I agree with riff… I think northside deserves to be in the top ten but until they prove thereselves against the big boys of 5A they should not be that high… Not sayin they wont end up at the top but just in week 3

By will

September 8, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this

i say camden will lose and so will nwwwr and walton will make the top 5

By hoyadawg

September 8, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

East Beast, Yeah, I saw the comment in the AJC also referring to the EP as a “5 A Power House”. I thought it was a joke. Actually, I thought Todd was finally responding to the cries of the EP fans and throwing you a bone. Never the less, EP is NOTTTTTTT A “5 A POWER HOUSE”! You will lucky to get past South Cobb Friday night, and they along with EP and Cherokee, are one of the weakest teams in the region. At best, you will win 4 games in this region. So Friday night is a must win situation for the EP Raiders. There is no love lost for the the Raiders from the HOYADAWG. Go Eagles! By the way, I figured out Homet must be a girl because there is not one post on this blog from Homet that does not include LOL - probably a teenage girl.

By columbia blue wildcat

September 8, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this

Camden County Wildcats will simply strap it on and get 11 players to the ball. Do we have a quick defense? Ask Columbia and Norcross. GO WILDCATS

By Todd Holcomb

September 8, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this

TODD,im really tryin to figure out do you have football knowledge or are you just parcial in your praise , for one how could you say if walton wins region 6 ,tell me who will beat them , and even if they do lose a game or two they still are play off bound but what surprises me is that you dont think they have players that can break a game open before you say that watch a game first then get back to me , by the way who in region 6 can beat them . please stop hating on a team you know nothing about just say I DONT KNOW . your boss isnt reading these or is he .p.s. the raiders will use this for motivation to win region 6

It’s true that I can’t see every team play, and I haven’t seen Walton in 2008, so everyone should take my opinions for what they’re worth.

But I have seen Walton a ton over the years, and I saw the MLK game last year. Anytime the Raiders have been really good, they’ve had playmakers — Billy Burns, JJ Jackson, Austin Kelly, Justin Forte.

Do they have offensive weapons of that calibre this season? I don’t know. But in two games, I notice that Walton has not had a play go for longer than 34 yards. That’s runs, passes and even returns.

I’m not saying Walton can’t make big plays. But they will NEED to make big plays to get back to the semis or win the region. It remains to be seen if Walton can do that.

And when you ask who in Region 6 will beat Walton, who thought anyone in R6 could beat Roswell in 2007?

By Lewis

September 8, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this

Where’s the love for Callaway in AA? They lose 15-7 to what is clearly a good AAA Troup team (and it happened to be the first meeting between crosstown rivals) who just lost 9-7 to the 3rd ranked team in AAA. Then this week, they beat the AA runner-up from last year. It’s early in the season, but in my mind that’s a pretty impressive resume and deserves some consideration.

By JAYBO

September 8, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this

East beast you need to shut yo weak azz up! If you got so much to say talk to JAYBO…that was a real foul comment you made to the MLK fan. I have zero respect for you as a football fan and everytime I see you on this blog I’m gonna call you out!!!! I know last year is gone and this is a new season, but I will not let you go because of your major hideout stunt from last season after the EP-TCC game. Then I get on the blog and here you are trying to be critical of another team and their fans as well as being streotypical thinking that just because a school is named MLK it has to be in the city of Atlanta(an Atlanta Public School in your words)!!! You are really something dude!!!! I really don’t like to get on the blog and go off and direct insults at others, but you deserve it eastbeast…and everytime I see you on here trying to comment in derogatory ways I’m gonna call you out. I know some of you other bloggers may be thinking I should just bury the hatchet and let it go with this cat(eastbeast), but I’m not gonna do it…no way, no how. After he talks trash and refuses to man up and acknowledge that his team was not as good as advertised, and then get on here and suggest that the APS can only play music…naw I’m not getting off of this cat!!!

By JAYBO

September 8, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this

Hey Todd, I see that TCC is not in your top ten this week. No argument from me, we don’t deserve to be!!! We are difinitely not a top ten team. I hope we can improve and maybe make the playoffs. If we don’t, that will be the first time in 17 years….not bad!!!

By Panola's Finest

September 8, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

First of all, what is it with these COBB schools beating MLK by a field goal in the closing seconds. ( Last year Walton came back to beat MLK the same way in the quarterfinal.)

Second of all, TODD who came up with that God awful and somewhat insulting poll about MLK being overrated. I did not see one for Marist or even Tucker last year when they allowed Northside to come back. Makes you WONDER doesn’t it?

Third of all, DID you guys see MLK PLAY. They lost just as much players as NC and they still put up a darn good fight with a potential contender. They may not go undefeated again but watch out for the LIONS.

By beast01

September 8, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

WHAT Todd. you think Stephenson has a weak schedule when they play not only Ware County but the team everyones talking about right now MLK. I bet after they beat them both you may make up another excuse for them not to become top 10. but thats okay because i bet they LOVE TO BE UNDERDOGS. just to name a team they were once underdogs in but still won was Parkview in 04 or 05 in the playoffs when they were one of the best in the state.

and another thing. i understand of those 4 or 5 5A powerhouses in south georgia but you still cant leave out some of the great, some maybe even be better, high schools in north georgia. Such as contenders walton, north cobb, north gwinnett(who should be ranked), MLK, Stephenson, and plenty more. You cant really say any of those south ga schools are better until they actually play which will happen a lot in the playoffs. i bet if we had a north ga all star team against south ga all star team we would know whose the best.

By yo

September 8, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

Vikings Rule I am sticking with NSHS to be Lowndes biggest challenge in 1AAAAA. Impressed with how they handled Miami Washington (even if Washington had also been handled the week before by an Arizona school).

By yo

September 8, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

Todd….not just Peachtrees Defense that was physical. Their offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage in the 3rd quarter and had Lowndes defense very tired. They will have a good ball control offense by end of year to go with that defense and will be tough. Big running back and the quarterback is starting to get it. Vikings Rule…Yes!…#15 Tyler Hunter is going to be special for Lowndes and as a sophomore will be starter over last years qback before year end. If he is not the starter he will still get most of the playing time.

By davil

September 8, 2008 11:06 PM | Link to this

CHARKEY WERYERS! Thay’ll win thuh coin taws.

GO NORTHSIDE/WR!

By NSHS Fan

September 8, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this

Riff, That is some rational to say NSWR should be rated in the lower third of 1AAAAA because they moved up from 4AAAA and haven’t proven themselves at 1AAAAA level. So assuming this was done, then Baldwin County, St.Pius, etc. AAAA rated teams that that moved down to AAA should automatically claim the 1,2, or 3 position since they moved down. That wouldn’t be to smart! Just a counter point to your augment about moving up.

By BleedBlue

September 8, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this

Right now Stephenson does not deserve to be in the top 10. They held it last year for two weeks and the first time they were challenged, they fell. Stephenson does not have a lot of returning starters but this junior and senior class was undefeated in middle school for two year and and 9th grade and JV. This is their chance. Coach likes to play his seniors so they can have a chance at recruiting. But this team is ready for the battle even with four starters out. But they still have to prove themselves. Just a matter of time before we find out.

By Clubhouse

September 8, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this

Hey TODD

The Super 11 articles were great but I thought you all did Gwinnett Super 11, Dekalb/ROckdale Super 11, Metro Atl Super 11, etc. What happened this year? A lot of kids who didn’t make the state looked forward to being recognized at the county level.

By Dekalb Football

September 9, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this

hey is Da truth out there,, MLK is (was) way over rated !! I watched the game,,, and could see quite clearly that MLK does not execute very well,, and several players give up on the play before the whistle… NO WAY is MLK the best of Dekalb Co. NOPE,,, that’d be Tucker, Chamblee, and Dunwoody,,, and maybe Stephenson. MLK will get waxed in the first round of playoffs,, if they make it.

Hey Todd,, what’s up with NO COVERAGE in the sports section of AAAA highschool football ? How can one go about finding recap info for AAAA?

By drock08

September 9, 2008 5:53 AM | Link to this

Congrats to NSWR Camden County Charlton County and Buford for showing the nation was GA football is all about. I hope Camden blow out Hoover this week as well. Great job

By rw

September 9, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this

I am a big fan of Dekalb county football but can we please stop making excuses about why we lost a game. A team puts its self in a position to either win or lose. If you lose dont make excuses just mke the necessary adjustments if you can and move on.True championship caliber teams as the saying says dont rebuild they reload.

By homet

September 9, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

Hey JAYBO…When I saw East Beast Post I just knew you would not let that one go…

As to poor ole “hoyadawg”…, like most of your postings you really don’t HAVE A CLUE!!! If I want to include a “LOL” in my post every now and again I do it to lighten things up a bit. You are like many that take things WAY TOO SERIOUS!!! JAYBO and I have had a lot of great fun back and forth…

I want be baited into comments that do not belong in this blog so quit trying, but for the record, not a teenager and not a girl as you stated.

Back to your football comment…Don’t woory about the East Raiders and the South Cobb game, keep your concentration on one date only, friday Oct. 17th…We will see how you post on Sat. the 18th!!!

OHHHHH!!!!…and to “JOE” the Mays Raider poster, I notice you don’t make mention of the visit Mays had to “THE BONEYARD” last year, home of the REAL RAIDERS!!!!

LOAD THE CANNON!!!!…It’s 5A AAAAA TIME!

By SouthGARules

September 9, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

GHS Student: Using a reference of raping a team is UNCALLED for. Yes, Grayson beat Warner Robins & I saw it coming. Grayson is the best team in a WEAK Region 7-AAAAA (provided they can get over the hump & finally beat Brookwood). Warner Robins is NOT a playoff team in Region 1. IF Grayson beat Lowndes, Valdosta, NSWR 30 to 0, that would be one thing. Another thing, I am NOT a hater of Gwinnett County football. I live in the county & both of my kids graduated from Collins Hill. It is my opinion that Region 1-AAAAA is the best in the state & the Gwinnett schools do not quite measure up. Once in a while the Gwinnett schools will beat a South GA school, but more often than not they get the wood put to them. Ask North Gwinnett. Yo: Roswell is in Fulton County (Region 6-AAAAA).

By GHS Student

September 9, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

first of all get your facts right were region 8 AAAAA next how can u say u saw this coming when u said all last week how we werent gonna be ready for the atmosphere… Obviously thats all they can brag about

By THS Viking

September 9, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

Why isn’t Treuten Ranked? 2-0 for the first time in 20 years, and dominating the competition.

By T.J.

September 9, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

SouthGARules I am just happy Grayson is in line to finally win region, but I do not want to put cart in front of horse. They do have to make it past Brookwood and Parkview in Region 8 AAAAA. You are right, they are not Region 1 AAAAA and would be struggling there during regular season. We can say that about any team. Hopefully Grayson gets better as season progresses to compete in playoffs.

GHS Student, basis of earier conversation was handling the “atmosphere”, I think Grayson proved that the atmosphere does not phase them. Too many returners that played in big games last year. I notice #16 was out during last game but team had depth to cover at FB and LB. Whole defense rotated and stayed fresh. I do not think injuries will slow this team down.

I saw a roster with height and weight of players at Grayson. Linemen that are 6-5 and 6-6. I saw #72 and #73 standing next to eachother for awhile then moved, they had about 3 or 4 players in front of them that could not be seen. That is crazy. Not many players under 6 foot. What is in the water there? Colleges looking at those players or any others in Grayson? Noticed that 12 players left for colleges last year. Grayson is becomming a football factory. Heck, most of the starters are Juniors except for backfield. I guess I should just stay with Grayson for awhile.

By SouthGARules

September 9, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

GHS Student: My mistake. I know Grayson is 8-AAAAA. I NEVER talked about Grayson not being able to handle the atmosphere. If you look back at my posts last week, I said that Grayson was probably the #1 or #2 seed in 8-AAAAA & Warner Robins is probably the #6 team in 1-AAAAA. I hope that you are not a typical student of the English Dept of GHS.

By Lionsden

September 9, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

Keep an eye on Westlake. The line averages over 300 lbs, senior quarter, senior running backs, and senior receivers, and a senior defense.

By yo

September 9, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the correction on Roswell.

By Lowndes 1981

September 9, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

Hey people, lets try to keep the conversation about football and stay away from trashing people. This is not about how they spell, the grammer that is used, how much tobacco they chew or who is married to who’s cousin. This kind of talk only make the person saying it and the school whick the they cheer for look bad. I know that all fans do it no matter what part of the state they are from. Not all people form the southern part of the state are a bunch of country bunpkins that spend their saturdays at a tractor pull, in fact I dont know that they still exist, just like not all of Metro Atl people are all thugs. That being said before you disrespect someone unjustly, take time to find out about the community. All communities have good and bad people. Just because one person “smack talks” does not remember that is how the whole community feels. I knw that there will be someone that will have a smart comment about this and it just goes to show what this comment is about.

By GHS Student

September 9, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

wooow really bro if thats all u can say when were talkin about football then go right ahead… why dont u pick a team… or a county for that matter that u support. u say u live in gwinnett and ur kids graduated collins hill but yet u talk trash about the county the week before a big game…which we dominated and now your pulling the i live in gwinnett county card. its really getting old pick a team to support, learn about them, get ur facts straight, then maybe i will take anything u say seriously…maybe

By GHS Student

September 9, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Ya tj we have a pretty big team. I thought we had a bigger one last year but we will see how the end result compares. Not any really big offers that i no of for the seniors but a whole lot of letters comin in from everywhere for the juniors

By GaSouthAlum

September 9, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

Why isn’t Treuten Ranked? 2-0 for the first time in 20 years, and dominating the competition.

THS Viking? Seriously? I know that people in Soperton get all excited, but let’s take a look at the two teams you have beaten — Aquinas and Bryan County. We ain’t talking powerhouses here. And looking at Treutlen’s schedule you could very well be 6-0 heading into your game with ECI, but come on, it isn’t like you are taking on the heavyweights of the world.I love Britt Ingle about as much as another man can without it being