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By raiders

September 21, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

no respect for the undefeated walton raiders

By ehs

September 21, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this

etowah still not ranked?

i agree with the picks for the 4 best teams in 5 AAAAA….and the order..

By HoyaDawg

September 21, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this

Todd, You are right on, region 1AAAAA it is overrated .Teams like Valdasta always try to cash in on the success of Lowndes, and now I assume they will do the same with NHS. Lowndes will probally repeat as state champs, but the rest of south ga. is state chumps, living in the past, and attempting to ride the coattails of Lowndes. I get sick of reading south Ga. blogers stroking each others egos on this site.Region 5AAAAA will take you on anytime. Harrison, etowah, k. mt. and EP, will take south Ga. on anytime. The last south ga. team we playe was Lwndes, and If I recall, we shut them out on their home field, 9-0. Who knows what we would do to Valdasta, I suspect 30-7 or worse. To go back a few sentences,I’m not so sure Lowndes will win state this year. I believe this is the year to end the drought.

By Steve

September 21, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this

Dalton number 4 in the AAAA ratings? Who have they played?

By HSBallfan

September 21, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this

By Steve: Dalton number 4 in the AAAA ratings? Who have they played? Four weeks into the season, nobody has played anybody really. But somebody has to be #4. Dalton is as good a choice as anyone in the classification right now. I’m not sure there’s ten cents worth of difference from 3 thru 10.

By Eagle Fan

September 21, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this

People really should not criticize Valdosta unless they have seen them play this year. I saw them play Friday night and they are pretty good. Two turnovers, one a great defensive play and one a crazy deflection play, got them in the hole. Otherwise it a was a close game. Down 28 points, they never gave up and scored two touchdowns in 2 minutes in the 4th quarter. I hope several region 5AAAAA and region 1AAAAA teams meet in the playoffs and then we will see.

By vincent

September 21, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

HoyaDawg That win over Lowndes is your lifetime achievement award. Talk about living in the past. You beat Lowndes, so what? Lowndes won State, remember!

By Candice

September 21, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this

Lowndes High Vikings will repeat again. I agree Valdosta Wildcats are champs from the past and only want to be grouped with Lowndes if we are winning and they are losing. As for the North Ga. football vs. South Ga. Football the south is were it is at for now. The tables will turn again at a later date, but for now Go Vikings Go! Region 1-AAAAA is dominating Ga. high school footaball. I am proud to be a Viking!

By Toby Cash

September 21, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this

HoyaDawg, I just bet your comments have region 1AAAAA teams just scared to death of 5AAAAA teams. By the way, what have you been smoking?

By 1bighammer

September 21, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

So are your picks in the order you think they will finish, I hope not? I suppose you really didn’t do ANY research did you? It shows. Sandy Creek is the class of Region 5AAAA. Mays is running a close second, but they instantly became suspect after only winning by 5 over Alexander. Banneker is a long shot….Villa Rica should be the number 4. The order should be Sandy Creek, Mays, Whitewater, and Villa Rica.

By Jerry

September 21, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

Lowndes is good but I am still not overly impressed. They’ve beaten some really weak and mediocre teams silly (at home) and managed a 15 point win over unranked Peachtree Ridge, also at Lowndes. I want to see them beat up on good teams on the road before we bestow the state title on them again. They may win it again but it’s still early. Other teams may continue to improve also and give them a run for region and state title.

By AlbanyViking

September 21, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

Vincent, don’t even try lol!!!!! Clearly a few Hoya fans haven’t heard of this new drug for men called Viagra, and need that 9 zip win versus Lowndes for their once a year excitment. It usually will hold them right up until playoff time and then all is lost. Clearly as long as they continue to live on that one victory they’ll never have any kind of tradition, such as great programs like Valdosta, which they seem to have little respect for. Lowndes hasn’t come this far because they continue to bask in the past victories over the Wildcats. They are champs because they learned from Valdosta to respect the game and its traditions. Sometimes a loss is just as important as a victory, it all depends on what happens after that loss.

By candice

September 21, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this

Thanks Jerry for your comments, and yes there are other teams who are good and just as they get better we too (LHS) will get better. We definitely want tough opponents and we want a challenge. That way when we do win we won’t have to hear oh they played sorry teams. We also love good football games down there in south georgia. We will continue to see what happens.

By slalom1

September 21, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

TODD, Good topic, however somebody has not done their home work when it comes to AA. I am referring specifically to Callaway. You have Manchester and Spencer as “most likely to contend” when Callaway has already destroyed Manchester 20-0 and Spencer 41-6. Also throw in Callaway’s 27-18 win over Lovett and they look like the team to beat in their region. Was this an over sight or maybe not enough research?

By Northside 2008

September 21, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this

on OCT 3 dedcide who is the team to beat Down There at Martin Staduim Im allready fire up for that game because i think northside have some for them Vikings of lowndes.I know we have get by a HOCO team for 12 year in a row.

By Northside 2008

September 21, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this

I already who got to win Valdstoa vs Lowndes. Valdstoa is going get murder by lowndes on espn.

By Northside 2008

September 21, 2008 7:47 PM | Link to this

I already who got to win Valdstoa vs Lowndes. Valdstoa is going get murder by lowndes on espn.

By jag count

September 21, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this

todd, what do you think about Stephenson? Did they past the test so far.

By sterling

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

region-1 AAAAA, is not as overrated as some might think or suspect. The problem with the region is that the caliber of the teams align within the region were, tradional powers,before five A came about, You can thank the GHSA for the aligment. Now with the start of region play,these teams are going to beat on each other week in and week out, just like the SEC east and west. So to say overrated no! misalign yes! Camden County was once part of this region, Ware county a couple of years ago, also was part of it. Now Northside-WR. Overrated No! over stocked yes! Good hunting to all in Region 1 AAAAA.

By Millicent LHS '83

September 21, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this

Of course the Lowndes High “Vikings” are legit! We have a winning tradition and it will continue even after October 3rd…when we beat Northside-WR!!

By 6AAfan

September 21, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this

As far as 6AA goes, Pepperell and Chattooga both have really good teams this year, and Calhoun is always tough. Rockmart is a tough read though, they lost to AAA Cedartown, who Chattooga and Pepperell both handled fairly easily. I think Pepperell and Chattooga may surprise some people this year, as well as Calhoun as always. Of course they are in class AA, so everybody is a step behing Buford.

By Dekalb Football

September 21, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this

Tucker,Marist,Chamblee, SWDekalb — as good as it gets folks. and Dunwoody,St.Pius,Carver Atl,McNair,,WOW ! Great time year !! Highschool football in GA. is solid all around. Espclly in Dekalb !!!

By candice

September 21, 2008 8:28 PM | Link to this

Hey Northside, you all cheated your pants off against Valdosta. They(VHS) also gave the game to you! Valdosta’s QB threw the ball to you all twice. There defense handled your offense. You are right come down to Martin Stadium with that and we will make more history the REAL 2007 State Champs will come out Champs. The refs won the game for you all. I am a viking , but I have two little brothers who are cats and I am sorry they had to be subjected to the cheating that took place in Warner Robins. When Lowndes whips Northside it is going to be get back for what you all did to our cross town rivals too. Pay back is a Beast!

By observe

September 21, 2008 8:33 PM | Link to this

i went to the stephenson game at ware county on friday and even though the score was 34 -14 the score should have been way worse. cleary the refs were given ware county the benefit of ALL penalties. they called about 12-15 penalties on stephenson and not even one on ware county. i kind of knew that was going to happen since the refs probably felt sympathy for ware after their brutal schedule so far. but anyways they called back 2 tds because of holdings that no one seen. some penalties were stephenson’s fault like false starts. anyway stephenson looked very impressive on the defensive side on the ball especially because both of ware’s touchdowns were from drives that started on the 14 and 3 yard line because of offensive fumbles. if stephenson had of held the ball on those two plays and the refs would just let the kids play, then we are lookin at a 48 - 0 blowout.

By HSBallfan

September 21, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this

Why do losers blame the referees? Do you have any idea how ignorant you sound?

By kenneth

September 21, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this

when Baldwin will get respect put da braves #1 in aaa

By #1 EAGLE FAN

September 21, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this

hey candice obiously your weren’t at the game because then you would realize that we did not cheat. and be happy that we felt sorry for you guys and actually let you score.and you should thank us for being kind and not running up the score in the fourth quarter, like we could have done. if you look we’ve only lost to lowndes once,and even then we let you win. if you look at teams that runs offenes like lowndes they dont have good luck against our defense. how many people on lowndes team are top rated recruits like we have on our defense.

By AVikingfan

September 21, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this

Lowndes will now a lot more about what we really have after this week’s game with Tift County and after Coffee and Colquitt County mix it up. Take two plays back last week (both Northside interceptions) and Valdosta and NSWR are 14-14! I think Harrison and PeaRidge are the best two teams from the Atlanta area. Those two along with Camden County and 1-AAAAA will probably provide the State Championship teams. No one should fool themselves into thinking 1-AAAAA is over-rated. Wouldn’t it be something if Camden County meets Lowndes for the state championship and we have to travel all the way to Atlanta to play it. Something’s wrong with that.

By HSFan

September 21, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

Todd are you serious? North Gwinnett rallies back from a 19-0 defecite to beat Norcross 33-19 and you keep NG ranked exact same spot as before we manhandled Norcross? I can’t believe I, at one point, actually respected the AJC guys who did the rankings. How do you do the ranking now days Todd? You just toss em on the list depending on how your feeling….You need to open your eyes and see how much you are underrating NG and other schools…These rankings are a JOKE and that’s the cold hard TRUTH.

By candice

September 21, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this

I was at the game Eagle fan! I saw how they marked 1st downs that were not first downs. Past history is just that past history. we shall see who’s the best on 10-3-08. I will be there! SO what who cares about top recruits, we get into college other ways down here like grades! We also win state titles all across town down here! SO respect us and they did give you all the game. I can’t wait to shut youall up!

By Eagle

September 21, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this

Concerning the Northside - Valdosta game, there was no cheating and neither team handled the other. It was an evenly matched, hard fought game with 2 int turnovers being the difference. Here are the stats to prove it.

Statistic NHS VHS
Penalties-Yds 6-46 4-45

Total Off Plays 58 48
Total Off Yards 256 206
Pass Int 0 2

Lowndes fans, better get ready for a good battle when you play both NHS and VHS.

By Northside 2008

September 21, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this

BLAH BLAH BLAH candice oh,im really scared of lowndes on oct 3 NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRING IT ON VIKINGS !!!!!! there only one more team to go in Valdsota

By Leggo

September 21, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this

Holcomb, glad to see you’re still at it. I’m really disappointed you didn’t find some connection to AAAAA being overrated and the Grassy Knoll, though.

By candice

September 21, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this

There used to be a time when we were scared, but now we ain’t never scared. We will see both NS and Valdosta and be victorious. We are use to being the underdogs and never giving up. Go Vikings Go!

By candice

September 21, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

Who are you trying to convince Me or YOU. I’m sold! I’m betting on the Plowboys! Enough Said. Go Vikings Go!

By THEHILLISREAL

September 21, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this

1bighammer,Mays only beat North Springs 13-0 LY,ask Tucker team from LY if Mays was only 13 points better than North Springs.That was North Springs closest game LY.

By #1 EAGLE FAN

September 21, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this

hey candice

yeah you have been good, but you need to respect us for our winning and we are the first team in AAAA to win back to back state titles, and we haven’t lost in 34 games and we lost a regular season game since 2004 and that was against warner robins when they won the title, and we only lost 10-3. also history had a tendancy to repeat itself. and we have only lost 12 games in the regular season since 1998. so respect because right now we are the most dominant program in the state of georgia. dont cry when we beat you sensless on your own field. that AAAAA state title is coming home to warner robbins.

By AVikingfan

September 21, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this

Todd, you should come down to Valdosta on Oct 3rd, or on Oct 10th and see these 1-AAAAA teams in person. Or you can watch’em on TV. To HSFan: I don’t think ESPN plans on showing NG on National TV this year so don’t give Todd such a hard time. And I know NG doesn’t want to play Lowndes again. If NG is smart they’ll find a way to keep from playing NSWR and Camden!

By AVikingfan

September 21, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

If not, ask your coach. I’m sure he remembers!

By vincent

September 21, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this

By candice

September 21, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this

hey back at you Eagle fan, and yeah all that sounds nice , but we are a totally different bread in our region. Like I said we will make history when we end all that nonsense that they have allowed you all to do in your region. Like my fellow viking said either come to the game or view it on TV, but the view from our new stadium would be better.

By #1 EAGLE FAN

September 21, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this

yeah we let lowndes win that game in the dome. and vincent last time i checked if you lose the game in the dome we still outscored you a combined 113-46

By HSFan

September 21, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

AVikingFan….I don’t know if you recall the 2007 AAAAA State Championship weather…It was a MONSOON, Which CLEARLY gave Lowndes the advantage with their 95% Rush offense. It’s much easier to run in the rain, as well as brake tackles. North, whose offense is pure almost 90% AIR RAID couldn’t throw the ball accurately for anything in that weather, hell I don’t think anybody could throw the ball accurate in that weather. But it’s ok Lowndes… We’ll see yall sometime or another…that is, if yall make it to the championship again ;)

NG is no joke.

and Todd, piece of advice….STOP RIDING SOUTH GA TEAMS’ NUTS.

By HSBallfan

September 21, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this

Despite the comeback over Norcross, North Gwinnett is still 3-1. Which one of those 8 undefeated teams in AAAAA would you rank them ahead of, hmmmm? As far as the region rankings, nice fodder to start an argument, but a little early to be splitting hairs whether Sandy Creek or Mays is the more deserving one seed in region five, or whether Villa Rica or Banneker is number four. Too bad Mays and Sandy Creek don't play each other regular season or you'd have your answer before the regional playoff.

By nhs eagle 90

September 21, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this

we will bring the AAAAA state title to warnerobins for the first time

By yo

September 21, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this

Hoyadog I would love to see a 1AAAAA against 5AAAAA as much as possible in playoffs also, unfortunately 5AAAAA never holds up their end of the bargain. 5AAAAA was obviously very over rated last year also simply because Harrison played their best game of the year against Lowndes worst game. You did win however, and I will give you that. Something tells me the best 5AAAAA is going to have to brag about at the end of this year is that Harrison beat Lowndes 9-0 “last” year. Best its going to get for you.

By Eagle

September 21, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this

Yeah AViking, we remember 31-28, in 1999 when you stole our first state championship with a silly hook and lateral trick play. Do you remember 40-21 the year before and the 28-3 payback the year after?

By yo

September 21, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this

Eaglefan thanks for letting us win “that game in the Dome”. We will take it any time you are stupid enough to give it away.

By UPSET

September 21, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this

Do not sleep on Newton? They will make the playoffs!

By vincent

September 21, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this

eaglefan, would you please try your best to put together a coherent sentence complete with a logical thought. All you write is mindless, meaningless, blather only your fifth grade teacher can understand.

By AlbanyViking

September 21, 2008 10:19 PM | Link to this

Now HSFan, obviously you haven’t been listening to the Football experts of the world. It is well known the offense will always hold the advantage in rainy weather. Receivers know their routes, the secondary doesn’t. Offensive line knows which way to block, the dline does not. This was not a case of mother nature picking sides, this was a better team winning in any condition. It was not raining when Greg Reid scored on the 1st play from scrimmage. That was all that was required to beat NG on that night.

By nhs eagle 90

September 21, 2008 10:24 PM | Link to this

oh im sorry vincent that i am educated and dont speak like a retarded redneck. if i spoke like a redneck then you would understand me.NORTHSIDE WILL BEAT LOWNDES.

By vincent

September 21, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

eagle90, there you northside fans go again. Are you all morons? You all write incredulous nonsense!

By candice

September 21, 2008 10:39 PM | Link to this

Hey Mr.Eagle 90, we are Plowgirls and Boys not rednecks. My neck is brown. LOL Don’t assume things or sterotype us all down in South Ga. I wnat to speak to you again after 10-3-08.

By vikings rule

September 21, 2008 10:41 PM | Link to this

Wow it seems like all of the attention is on Lowndes and it rightfully should be. Read and pay close attention, NSWR will not beat Lowndes come October 3rd. Yes i said it. That team is just that good. NSWR is building themselves up to be let down in a big way. Lowndes is well coached, too much speed on defense, and just all around the better team. I know NSWR is all pumped up about their first 5-AAAAA region win, but please don’t get it twisted, Valdosta is not Lowndes. Lowndes will win that game BIG. Now, i know you guys don’t think so but you’ll see.

By candice

September 21, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

Hey Vincent fellow viking. Go Vikings Go! Dome here we come.

By Same Team?

September 21, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this

Is Warner Robbins and Northside Warner Robbins the same school?

By vincent

September 21, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

I’m with you Candice. We are looking good and getting better!

By MAIZE & SKY BLUE

September 21, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

Todd, (calpreps.com),(maxpreps.com) have 5AAAA as the top region in quad A.the teams you listed plus Villa Rica are in the top 20 of the power ranking.

By HSFan

September 21, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding me AVikingFan? I was playing in the game that night. It began pouring the rain WELL before the game started…..It is known across the football world that in weather such as that night brought us, the Rush offense will ALWAYS do better than the Pass offense….It’s common sense….it’s easier to run in the rain than pass in it…..But like I said, this year I promise you will see NG back in the state championship and this time we will be victorious.

By NSeagle78

September 21, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this

Lowndes County is the clear favorite to win region 1 and then the state title. Everyone knows that. Now I am going to say something that most outsiders do not know. Northside of Warner Robins can beat any team in football. Lowndes had better bring it’s A game against Northside.

By CamdenFan

September 21, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

HSFan I know you’re not blaming that arse whipping that Lowndes gave NG on the weather. WOW!! First play of scrimmage……touchdown. Lowndes was clearly a better team…..and Lowndes had to play in the same conditions. Just suck it up and admit that North Georgia’s day is done….Parkview is dead…..etc. etc. etc…..

By nhs eagle 90

September 21, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this

you lowndes fans wont be able to talk because you will be crying,after we assualt lowndes and shatter their dreams.

By california

September 21, 2008 11:56 PM | Link to this

if the north is so strong. i would hope that the play offs was reg. #1 vs reg. #5, reg. #2 vs reg. #6, reg. #3 vs reg #7, reg. #4 vs #8. but i know that will never happen. because they wouldn’t be any teams from the north passed the third round. and i am from cal. and buford would be maybe. make it. i hope you laugh. try the regions and you shall see. bigg kuntry from socal

By T.J.

September 21, 2008 11:58 PM | Link to this

This is fun. My 2 cents for what it is worth. Valdosta vs. Northside W.R. has given me an idea how good N.S. is now. They deserve their props in top 10. Todd, you have it right in AAAAA overall. North Gwinnett can probably be up one more. When you get to the region rankings, you have it almost right. Region 7, I would pull Collins Hill in front of P.T. Ridge. P.T. started out rocky but getting better, Collins Hill started strong and getting better. Rest looks right. Of course no one really knows how good Brookwood is until they play Grayson. Grayson has it’s first test with Parkview.

By Darren in the Springs

September 22, 2008 12:08 AM | Link to this

I got a chance to watch Pepperell play against Villa Rica on 12 Sep, and I must say they were very impressive. Villa Rica was touted as a fast and very physical team. I will give them the fast part, but they got out played in every facet of the game. Pepperell totally dominated both sides of the ball, and Villa Rica did not score until very late in the 4th quarter. You could tell that Pepperell’s conditioning was much better too. There were times in the second half where the VR defensive line was not even set when Pepperell snapped the ball. Can’t wait to see how they do the rest of the season. Coach Shiflett has done a marvelous job in just his second year at the helm.

By Graysonfan2

September 22, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

HSfan thats just it, they were beat in the first half of the game, anyone can see Norcross cant hang in the second half of a game check out the dome game against Camden. i think Todd has it right. if Norcross could hang in the second half of a game, NG may not have won, same for Camden

By california

September 22, 2008 12:31 AM | Link to this

well i see everyone wants to talk about there regions only. camden went to hoover ala. it wasn’t even close. buford for two years have went on the road out of state. both years winning handedly. with the newspapers in alt. and the high school football a*. in atl. the southern part of the ga will never get in respect. just like usc ranked over ga. i am a big dawg fan. i have 12 maget stickers, a big g hood cover, and a eight flag pole on my truck. with a uga flag and a flag saying #1. so let me know when the north wants to play the south. at the begining region playoff. biggkuntry from los angeles cal.

By Graysonfan2

September 22, 2008 12:32 AM | Link to this

TJ

thanks for mentioning Grayson, its lonely at the top. i wonder if Brookwood and Parkview have given up, they are never here anymore.

By Vince

September 22, 2008 12:48 AM | Link to this

Northside fans, the 34 wins were against AAAA teams. All that ends 10-3-08.

By yo

September 22, 2008 12:59 AM | Link to this

HSFan…that pregame pouring you saw were your pregame fear tears. I suppose the motto of that story is if you want to win a state championship learn how to “run” the football. Oh yea! Might be a good idea to learn how to stop the other teams run also. What I also know about rain is that it slows down the track for speed teams (that describes Lowndes) and Lowndes was obviously slowed down to your benefit or it might have been really ugly. What I love about this blog is Everybody wants Lowndes……..man it sure is fun to be on top.

By te

September 22, 2008 1:27 AM | Link to this

A 1 - Clinch, Miller, Randolph-Clay, Terrell County

Clinch is in one subdivision, while the other three are in the other subdivsion, so how is that going to happen. Also, not saying Randolph-Clay won’t make the playoffs, but the Red Devils just lost to Pelham, snapping the Hornets’ 31-game losing streak.

By HSFan

September 22, 2008 1:29 AM | Link to this

Graysonfan, Just to tell ya, there were 5 minutes in the 2nd quater when NG began our comeback. We drove down, got a field goal. Then with about 1minute left in the half we ran a great drive and got a TD making it 19-10 at the half…. We held Norcross to ZERO points the 2nd half….Now tell me…That takes some talent especially after taking a beating in the 1st half.

And as for the ones thinking I am hating on Lowndes this is for you; I am not saying Lowndes would have lost had the weather been more pleasent, I’m saying; had the game been played in the dome where it should always be played.. I think the turnout of the game would have been drastically different and more evenly matched.

Lowndes is a great program, I just think they need to challenge theirselves like North has…by playing teams like in 2008 Byrnes (#1 in nation), 2007 Prattville (#7 in nation at the time). If Lowndes would do that, They very well could be that top 10 teams in the nation.

But no worries. This year when NG blows through every other opponent until we’re back in the state championship you guys will see how serious we are about proving that north georgia football aint a joke. We can compete with schools like NSWR, Lowndes, Camden etc.

COME GET SOME.

By HSFan

September 22, 2008 1:38 AM | Link to this

Also, I agree with you Todd, 1-AAAAA although overrated is the most talented region in GA for sure. Camden, Lowndes, NSWR….All great programs with LARGE quantities of talent. But I still think you need to give us talented North Georgia teams more respect and attention.

By HSFan

September 22, 2008 1:42 AM | Link to this

Oops, I meant to say Coffee, Lowndes, NSWR.

Didn’t mean to put Camden in there..

By mistermak

September 22, 2008 4:02 AM | Link to this

Once again, No Respect for region 3AAAAA!! LOL! At least we will be rested and healthy come playoff time. Oh by the way Georgia will lose this weekend!!! ROLL TIDE also Go Camden!!

By trojan57

September 22, 2008 6:21 AM | Link to this

Regional 1AAAAA is not overrated at all. Coffee gets Northside WR and Lowndes at home this year. Wait and see…. Coffee is playing at the of their game, much more overall talent than anyone else in the region. The Coffee defense will handle both of them. Coffee “10-0” for the regular season! Remember: “Defense wins games, offense fills the stands”. Coffee has only given up “7” points in 4 games, including HoCo!

By vikings rule

September 22, 2008 6:42 AM | Link to this

Everyone from NSWR just think they want some of Lowndes. I notice all the NSWR keep calling out Lowndes, well come October 3rd all the NSH people will get exactly what they’ve been asking for. I can’t wait to read these blogs after that game. So, to all you Eagle fans it’s going to be interesting to read what you guys will be blogging about the outcome of that game. I can’t wait until Lowndes wins this game and bring NSH back down to earth with the rest of us so we can move on to a different subject because this one is starting to bore me.

By Dostahawk

September 22, 2008 7:26 AM | Link to this

Glad to see ignorance is still alive and well north of the gnat line. See you guys in the playoffs.

By George

September 22, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this

AT THIS POINT IN THE SEASON ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS WIN THE LAST 5 GAMES.

By SouthGARules

September 22, 2008 7:35 AM | Link to this

Same Team? This question comes up every week on these blogs. Warner Robins & Northside Warner Robins ARE NOT the same team. Warner Robins is the Demons & WERE the dominant program. Northside Warner Robins is the Eagles & ARE NOW THE DOMINATE PROGRAM.

By Northside Fan

September 22, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this

To: Viking Rule, Candance, Vincent, Viking 1, etc. You guys are the clear favorite to win it all. A lost to Lowndes by NSWR will not surprise anyone. Every poll says you guys are the best. The only surprise will be if you lose—remember, the real pressure is always on the top dog. I don’t think any poll will say Lowndes upset NSWR. On the other hand IF NSWR wins, it will be big news. Also, don’t put down your neighbor Valdosta, they had the best defensive line I have seen to date. To play Coffee at Coffee a week after Lowndes is going to be tough for NSWR. The bottom line is all teams I mentioned will be in the play-off to represent mighty 1AAAAA.

By DEKALB UNKNOWN

September 22, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this

Todd, I see you still think St. Puis is the best in 5AAA it took a miracle for them to beat an average Carver-Atlanta team. Nothing against St. Puis but they have not played the best team in 5AAA yet. Keep winning St. Puis and keep the star on your back Dunwwody awaits.

By AlbanyViking

September 22, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

Hey trojan57….Welcome to the club. Lowndes has also given up just an average of 1.75 pts per game. The question will not be defense in that game it will be who has the best offense. Lowndes is averaging 42 pts to your 30, better find another 12 pts. Going to be tough against this Viking Defense.

By homet

September 22, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

TODD…Thanks again for the nice write up a few days ago about East Paulding, our team, fans and especially our coach & staff. As much “grief” as we have given you these last few years we are going to be sure to give you THANKS also!!!!

I think your 5A AAAAA line up is probably correct but the next few weeks will tell as EAST plays Etowah, North Cobb & Harrison 3 of the next 4 weeks!!!

As far as the South Ga. teams go the problem is they NEVER play ANYONE but each other! If they had to load up the staff and take a 5 hour+ bus ride to many of the North Ga. schools home stadiums to play the records would show different.

What everyone needs to remember is the REASON we have these divisions and it is mainly so these horrendous distances DO NOT have to be in play. Sure it would be fun to see how the big Gwinnett schools or some of the Northwest Ga. teams would do on a regular basis against the big South Ga teams but it is just not realistic, until the playoffs come around each year.

But HoyaDawg..I’ll give you credit you got em’ stirred up!!!…LOL!

By Same Team Part 2

September 22, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

Are Lowndes and Valdosta the same team?

By SGT CHRIS

September 22, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

http://ga.prepcountry.com/?template=7&year=2008&sport=1&class=4

FOR ALL YOU PEOPLE THAT WANNA SEE WHO WILL FACE WHAT REGION, HERE IS THE WEBSITE THAT HAS THE MATCHUP FOR THE 08 STATE PLAYOFFS!!!! NO GO PLUCK YOUR TEAMS IN!!!!

By SGT CHRIS

September 22, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

5A FIRST RD

REGION 1 VS REGION 2 REGION 3 VS REGION 4 REGION 5 VS REGION 6 REGION 7 VS REGION 8

By mike

September 22, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

Hey Vince,You sure know how to trash talk! NHS has a running game that will walk all over you,and defense that will stuff your Vikings or whatever you are called, just remember we have been tested this year, you have not! You will be surprised. GO EAGLES!

By Jerry

September 22, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

Lowndes returned a lot of starters from last year’s team, so they already knew how to win. They got better last year. They started this year out where they left off last year. Other teams, like Northside, had to replace a lot of offensive players and develop them. It’s been a work in progress. The “improvement gap” between what Northside has had to do versus Lowndes is big. I realize Lowndes will improve also, but now that Northside players are getting the valuable game experience they need, they can compete with Lowndes. It will be a great game. Even if Lowndes wins on their home field, I think there will be a rematch in the Dome.

By SGT CHRIS

September 22, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

AS A LAGRANGE ALUM, WE CHERISHED LOADING UP THE CHARTER BUSES AND GOING TO CLARKE CENTRAL, NORTHSIDE WARNER ROBINS, TUSCALOOSA AL FOR A ROAD GAME. (KEEP IN MIND THIS WAS EARLY 90s) NOW GAS PRICES, OF ALL THINGS, HAVE HURT TEAMS ABILITIES TO MAKE THOSE LONG TRIPS TO FACE QUALITY COMPETITION, WHICH IN TURN HURTS THE TRUE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FAN! CANT WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR WHEN WE MAKE THAT TRIP TO TOCCOA LOL!!!

By Dekalb

September 22, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

How about the tucker Defence so far they have marist dis week how will they be

By candice

September 22, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

Northside Fan my name is Candice! I thank you for giving props were props are due. See you day after the game 10-4-08 on this blog!

By Chris

September 22, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

STILL no respect for AA McIntosh County Academy. They have outscored their opponents 139-10 in 4 games to start the season, one team being a AAAA team (though a weak one this year). You have at least 2 teams in the top 10 with a 2-1 record. Give these AA South Georgia boys some respect!!

By CamdenFan

September 22, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

mike NHS has been tested?? By who?? I admit we have a weak schedule, but thus far Camden County has had better competition than NSWR….even considering Valdosta…..ask Todd Holcomb. PEACE!!!

By JoeJoe

September 22, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

Thanks SGT Chris If Camden gets past the first round, second round will be Region 1 number 2….YIKES!!

By D.CASH

September 22, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

CARVER ATLANTA SHOULD BE RANKED # 6 IN 3A…sure we are 1 and 2 this year but our 2 losses came from an undefeated and very good Mays team (which is a 4A team) and St. Pius…we gave St. Pius the best game all year but they pulled it out in the last 48 seconds…we simply have TOO much talent and skill to be anything less than #6

By JesseAWill

September 22, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

Todd,

I understand that you did not have the chance to look closely at each region. With that said, I would like to give you my opinion on Region 4-AA. I think you have the playoff teams listed incorrectly. I think it will shake out like this: NE Macon, Henry County, SW Macon, Greene County.

The top team in the region will be NE Macon. They destroyed 1-AAAA Harris County 27-0. Harris County beat 1-AAAA Bainbridge (ranked as the AJC’s 3rd best team in AAAA at the time) 17-0 last Friday. I am anticipating a good game between NE Macon and Henry County October 24 at Thompson Stadium in Macon. I am eager to see if Henry County is as good as advertised.

If the opportunity presents itself, take a look at the NE Macon football team. I think you will find a pretty solid football team, one that plays well across the board…not flashy, just solid.

By Michael Buchanan

September 22, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Based on your AAA predictions, here’s the first round matchups.

Shaw @ Cairo Woodland @ Thomson Creekview @ Stephens Co. Carver-Atlanta @ Cartersville Perry @ LaGrange WACO @ Mary Persons Franklin Co. @ Gainesville Ridgeland @ Dunwoody McNair @ Carrollton West Forsyth @ Eastside Jackson @ Baldwin Co. Troup @ Peach Co. Central-Carroll @ St. Pius Hart Co.@ Flowery Branch Burke Co.@ Wood