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By 1bighammer

September 25, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

Creekside over Newnan?????

Put down the Crack Pipe and walk away.

By bohgey

September 25, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

Here is the question with Lowndes. How long will it take to get the motor running hot? Most of the state does not realize the impact of the game this past Friday night against Colquitt. I couldn’t go to the game because of a death in the family, but I did get constant updates via text messages and was able to listen to part of it on the radio. What I gathered is that Lowndes is GETTING scary. They made a statement against Colquitt and the state (Including Northside WR) that they are ready to play. Northside will be no pushover, nor do the Vikings expect such a game, but let’s ask ourselves one question… Since Northside has a huge winning streak they are fighting to keep, if the state were handing out bounty contracts for them, who would the first team picked to knock them off the pedistal? Lowndes. How big is this game! Two state champions playing on the same field. I hope that stadium is rocking on both sides. CBS College Sports will be televising it and we plan on a party before and after the game. Good luck Vikes.

By Will

September 25, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

I had the pleasure last year to travel down 75 to watch Atlanta’s Douglass Astros visit Lowndes in a 2nd round playoff game.For decades, I have watched HS football, I have not seen a team execute the wing t offense like Lowndes does. Their system is quicker and crisper than anything you will see. I would say only Camden is close. Having most of their top players return this year, I’d have to say the Vikings are for real. By playoff time once again they will be battle tested.

By homet

September 25, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

Hey Chris:

The clock is ticking towards the EAST invasion of Marietta…It would be nice to go 4-0 & 3-0 in the region…

This begins the 4 week “journey” thru Marietta, Etowah at “The Boneyard” and then away games at North Cobb & then the game HOYADAWG has his calendar marked for Oct. 17th at Harrison!!!

Without a doubt these 4 games will tell the story of how 5A AAAAA will shake out this year! I have seen many postings saying EAST will go 0-4 thru this stretch, I don’t see that happenning AT ALL…can they go 4-0? Hmmmm!!!…

In Marietta’s honor I can only say…RING THE BELL and let’s get it on!!!!

By Cowbellman

September 25, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Oh believe me the bell will be ringing loud and clear Friday night at Northcutt Stadium in Marietta. I got a feeling it might be close but it will look and feel like we beat the breaks off them. I’m sure Coach Friday will have that Blue Devil Squad ready to go come 7:30 Friday night.

By viking fan

September 25, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

Lowndes in my opinion is the best highschool team in the country. They excute on both sides of the ball flawless. If you haven’t gotten a chance to see these guys play u are in for a treat next week on CBS. Greig Reed puts u in the mind of Reggie Bush

By M&M

September 25, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

I would say that the only hope of beating Lowndes is Camden County…..I stayed to watch last year’s semifinal game….and both are fast as the day is long. Lowndes has a slight edge though. I still think it could go either way if Camden plays the best ball of their lives…..these other teams don’t stand a chance.

By Alan

September 25, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

As I said on the other blog, cancel the season and give Lowndes the state title. Tift Co., you might as well save yourself the embarassement tomorrow night. Forfeit now! You don’t want to get beat by 50 in your own stadium. Why don’t we see if we could squeeze Lowndes onto the Georgia Bulldog schedule, I’m sure they have an open week somewhere coming up. Maybe the Dawgs can pull out a close one.

By maker fan

September 25, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

Hey Chris,

ESPN is video taping the Cairo/Monroe football game this friday night. They are using the highlights for some show. Come down to South Georgia and watch the Makers play!

By HeadEast

September 25, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

hornet - I thought so too when the season started, but now I think the 4 game stretch starts next week with the Eagles and ends with Kennesaw Mountain. The change in regions ended Marietta’s playoff run at one (a 44-0 loss) as they don’t get Campbell and Murray County any more. Marietta barely beat Cherokee at home and lost to Woodstock who lost to McEachern, which should make them about 8th in the region. And East had a hard week of practice after those turnovers last week. East 28 - Mayretta 3

By TuckerFan

September 25, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

Tucker-Marist should be great! Expect the tigers to come out this week after a rough showing against Miller Grove despite Tucker winning anyway. Tucker by 7.

By VIKING FAN

September 25, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

ALAN I LIKE THAT WHY DON’T WE PIT LOWNDES AGAINST GEORGIA FOR THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP THEY ARE THE ONLY ONE ON OUR LEVEL

By Drock08

September 25, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

Creekside over Newnan please you really don’t believe that. Chris please join us for dinner tomorrow at Franks in Palmetto around 5:30 Then follow us to the SWAMP in Fairburn for the game we will be seating around the 50 yard line at the top of the visitor side. Then grab some popcorn because you will see a show. I know you haven’t seen Newnan play this year because if you had you wouldn’t make that prediction. So come join us It is my treat I will buy you dinner, ticket to the game and the popcorn. Just a little taste of southern hospitality. Prediction Newnan 41-10. Get Wit It Or Get Rolled On.

By Puddin

September 25, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

Lowndes is the real deal. Even if we, NG, had of played the State Championship in the dome instead of their field last year. We, NG, still would have lost. They are not fancy nor tricky. Just hard nosed football at it’s best.

By fly on the wall

September 25, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

Homet, I would not load those cannon balls just yet. They beat so & so and so & so beat them does’nt always work in this region. I agree on paper East looks better than Mrtta, but Marietta is always good for at least one good upset. They are full of speed and skill players. Last year we beat them by 30 somthing, North cobb blew them out, but they beat Etowah, and mceachern.

By DawgGone

September 25, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Thank you for covering South Georgia football! Please keep it up …

By VIKING FAN

September 25, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

ALAN I LIKE THAT LETS PIT THE VIKINGS AGAINST THE UGA FOR THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SINSW THEY ARE THE ONLY ONE ON OUR LEVEL

By fly on the wall

September 25, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

Homet, fly on the wall is HoyaDawg, I just sent that last post and forgot to change my name back. I changed it the other day because Harrison was geting too much attention at that time. I thought it would be fun to stir up the south a little,but I was wrong.

By rw

September 25, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this

If Tucker does not play mostly penalty free football against Marist, look for the upset. In a close game near the end where a field goal could win, we know who would be the favorite to make it. Go Tucker. Protect the ball.

By fly on the wall

September 25, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

Kennesaw mountain Mustangs,I hav’nt seen anything on here all year from you. Tell me what you got for us tom. nite. My pick 17-14 Harrison in OT.

By OT

September 25, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this

Chris,

Tucker has already passed one strong test with their opening game win against a dangerous and underated Brunswick team. I think you’ll see the Pirates make some noise when the postseason arrives.

For the Tigers to beat to beat Marist they will have to play their best game of the year. The War Eagles have really improved each week since their opening loss against St. Pius, and are due against Tucker. Should be a great ballgame.

By Candice

September 25, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

All eyes on us(VIKINGS)! Go Vikings Go!

By The Truth

September 25, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

Creekside over Newnan - I LIKE IT! As a Creekside grad we’ve always been underestimated so its always good to see other fans thinking they can walk into the Swamp and win a game 41-10. That’s laughable, extremely laughable. Our defense is not giving up 41 in the Swamp. It’s going to be a close low scoring game and we just don’t lose at home. I like our chances.

By Chris Whitfield

September 25, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this

Alan and Viking Fan: Final BCS rankings of the year has Georgia being denied a shot at the national championship game against USC not by Oklahoma or Missouri, but by Lowndes.

Homet and my EP disciples: Voice of Reason here, and I covered Marietta a couple of weeks ago in that Cherokee game, and they looked pathetic. They have plenty of athletes, so maybe the loss to Woodstock woke them up and focused them, but unless it is a different Marietta team than the one I saw, then EP would lose some respect if it is a close one. I agree that the real four-game stretch starts next week.

Drock08: would love to head down that way soon. Of course, I know that Newnan is a big favorite in this game (wouldn’t be much of an upset special of the week if they weren’t), but is it that far out of the realm of possibility for Creekside to pull this one out? On their home field? I don’t think so. Nine times out of 10, Newnan should win this game, just hope that tomorrow night isn’t that 1 time.

Maker fan: I love me some syrup. Hope to see Cairo somewhere down the road this season.

Fly on the wall: I agree, where are the KMHS fans?

By Keeping It Real

September 25, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

To Truth: Creekside over Newnan? Are you kidding me? That’s laughable. And the D is not going to give up 41 points? Newnan is averaging 43 points a game, point blank. They put points up on the board. Truthfully, if Creekside cannot score at least 35, they may as well not show up. I notice that Creekside only put up 21 points on a Pebblebrook team that was beat by Lovejoy, a team that Newnan had a 41-0 lead over in the first quarter. I mean, I know you like your odds because you are a Creekside alum, but the facts are the facts. A Creekside win just doesn’t add up. I’m with the Cougars on this one.

By VIKING FAN

September 25, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this

ANYONE OUT THERE REALLY ALL BS ASIDE WHO CAN BEAT LOWNDES THEY PICKED UP RIGHT WHERE THEY LEFT OFF LAST YEAR. THEY WON STATE WITH A BUNCH OF 10TH GRADERS AND 11TH GRADERS. THEY ARE BETTER THAN LAST YEAR I ASK AGAIN WHO CAN BEAT LOWNDES???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

By JoeJoe

September 25, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this

VIKING FAN Just for the sake of argument I say Camden can!!

By him

September 25, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this

Creekside over Newnan. you must be high.

By Drock08

September 25, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

To Truth I would love for you to join us as well at Franks and at the football game. I’m looking forward to coming to the Swamp I haven’t been there in years. We are bringing a big crowd to Fairburn tomorrow expecting another show. After the game you will see how good this Newnan team is. I really think Creekside has a pretty good team and will win atleast one playoff game but Newnan is on another level. Too strong too quick too fast. See you tomorrow night and witness the greatest offensive team in GA and the Swagg Defense. I really believe it will be a statement game for the Cougars. Newnan 41-10

By FCHS Tiger

September 25, 2008 10:37 PM | Link to this

Creekside over Newnan? No way. It won’t be close. And The Truth, how did you like it when we came to the swamp and beat y’all 28-0 last year?

By Rashad Lewis

September 25, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

Didn’t patrick Pass play for Dunwoody? BTW, Mays should win state this year.

By Chris Whitfield

September 26, 2008 12:25 AM | Link to this

Rashad: From the New England Patriots website, here is the bio of Patrick Pass: Gatorade Circles of Champions Georgia region Player of the Year, adding All-American honors from USA Today at Tucker (Ga.) High … Two-time all-state Class AAA pick by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution and the Georgia Sports Writers Association … Named DeKalb Offensive Player of the Year by the DeKalb Touchdown Club … Team captain, scoring 13 touchdowns as a senior … Holds the DeKalb County career-record by rushing for 5,046 yards … Also excelled in baseball … Majored in sociology at Georgia.

Creekside over Newnan. you must be high.

Well, I have been doing an awful lot of cleaning this week. Maybe the chemicals are getting too me. But at least I have put down the crack pipe and walked away.

Tucker has already passed one strong test with their opening game win against a dangerous and underated Brunswick team. I think you’ll see the Pirates make some noise when the postseason arrives.

Brunswick? Really? Are you calling that a signature win? It’s funny because originally I wrote that I wasn’t that impressed with the win over Brunswick but had to cut it out for space constraints. The Pirates have played more than 11 games in a season just once since making it to the title game in 1999. I know they are dropping down to AAAA this season, but I can’t agree that they are ready to make a lot of noise in coach Floyd’s first season. Marist should provide a much stiffer test for Tucker.

By OT

September 26, 2008 1:39 AM | Link to this

Really. Perhaps Brunswick had something to do with Tucker’s win not being all that impressive. I guess we’ll have to see how it shakes out, but again, it wouldn’t surprise me if the Pirates made a run in the playoffs. I think you’ll end up seeing they have an explosive offense with a handful of very capable weapons. If Brunswick improves their rushing defense and special teams (kicking), I’ll feel very comfortable with the statements I’ve made. Also, don’t forget that Franklin Stephens first year as a HC anywhere was last year at Tucker, and all he did was lead the Tigers to a 13-1 record. I’m not saying that Brunswick & Coach Floyd will match those numbers this year, but a very solid season is attainable.

I didn’t refer to the Brunswick game as a “signature” win. I said it was a win/strong test against a dangerous and underated opponent. I also said that Tucker would have to play their best game of the year thus far to beat Marist, so that would probably allude to the fact that I think Marist is a stiffer test than Brunswick.

After some of the numbing defeats that Tucker has endured the past few years in the late rounds, a signature win to me this season would be a semifinal victory.

But I’m not an expert and will never claim to be. Rather, I’m just a fan that loves high school football. I appreciate this blog and your interaction with it.

By Chris Whitfield

September 26, 2008 2:04 AM | Link to this

OT: Really good stuff. I’ll give you this, you have seen the Pirates and I haven’t, and maybe I am letting my past experiences on the coast cloud my judgment a little. Brunswick is certainly due a deep run in the playoffs and now that they don’t have to contend with Region 1AAAAA in the first round of the playoffs maybe the Pirates can get it.

I’m not an expert either since there is no way that I can possibly see every team in the state play, but for the purposes of this blog, I will always claim to be.

After some of the numbing defeats that Tucker has endured the past few years in the late rounds, a signature win to me this season would be a semifinal victory.

Best blog line of the day. Now that I am off of my USC loss high, I retire for the evening. Back in the morning for some more give and take. Good stuff so far.

And, no, Northside-Warner Robins and Warner Robins are not the same school! (Just thought I would go ahead and get that out of the way)

Remember to come back Friday afternoon for the Friday Free For All!

By HSBallfan

September 26, 2008 4:58 AM | Link to this

I was at the Tucker-Brunswick game, too, and watched a very smart Pirates quarterback shred Tucker’s defense for over 200 yards passing. It also opened up the line for their running back to collect 142. Problem was: they marched up and down the field but had trouble closing the deal. Young offensive line, freshman center, but they’re ranked 10th or 11th in AAAA according to a couple of services. Keep an eye on Brunswick; they’ll make the playoffs and give somebody a big headache. So, yes, I’d say it was a good test for Tucker, and I agree that Marist will be much tougher.

By homet

September 26, 2008 7:27 AM | Link to this

GOOD MORNING TO ALL: The wait is almost over for us FRIDAY NIGHT “FAN”ATICS

The march to the East for EAST continues tonight as the RAIDERS from EAST travel to MARIETTA!!! The beginning of the telling 4 run (or perhaps 5 run) test for who will rule in 5A AAAAA…

Start the “countdown clock” it’s just over 12 hours now…tick…tick…tick…

BOOM!!!…BOOM!!!…BOOM!!…Yep that’s Cannon fire you can hear, getting closer by the minute!!

I’m not forgetting ya HOYADAWG keep that Oct. 17th date circled…LOL! Ya’ll have a good game tonight also!!!

By vikings rule

September 26, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this

LOWNDES is the best team in the state. They’re good on all sides of the ball, but it’s the DEFENSE that makes them so tough. No team will beat them solely with the run. That defense just doesn’t allow much with all the talent and SPEED it has. Then there’s the OFFENSE that you have to contend with. Lowndes’ offensive line is very good not failing to mention all the offensive weapons such as FRANKLIN,HUNTER,ANDERSON, AND OF COURSE REID So, yes i do believe that LOWNDES is the team to beat once again this year. And beating them will be very difficult for any team playing in any venue, rather be away from home, at the dome, or MARTIN STADIUM

By Alan

September 26, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

Viking guys,

No one thought Oregon State had a chance against USC either. Don’t be so cocky…or better still, keep that cockiness going. It’ll make the fall that much sweeter for the rest of us. And you guys know who can beat you.

By vikings rule

September 26, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this

LOWNDES is the best team in the state. They’re good on all sides of the ball, but it’s the DEFENSE that makes them so tough. No team will beat them solely with the run. That defense just doesn’t allow much with all the talent and SPEED it has. Then there’s the OFFENSE that you have to contend with. Lowndes’ offensive line is very good not failing to mention all the offensive weapons such as FRANKLIN,HUNTER,ANDERSON, AND OF COURSE REID So, yes i do believe that LOWNDES is the team to beat once again this year. And beating them will be very difficult for any team playing in any venue, rather be away from home, at the dome, or MARTIN STADIUM

By Bill

September 26, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

Being a Valdosta graduate, I have seen some fine football teams over the years. With a child in the Lowndes County system, my loyalties have switched to the Vikes. I have never seen a team as fast and efficient as these Vikings. They are so well coached and disciplined that they are scary good. Coach Macpherson (sp?) has a brilliant command of this team. They execute for him on a consistent basis and should be feared. Colquitt County started last weeks game with an onsides kick and I truly believe it just made Lowndes mad. Colquitt was dominated on both sides of the ball all night long.

By homet

September 26, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

I’ll throw my 2 cents worth in here and I could not be more neutral…From EVERYTHING I have read and games I have seen…

The Cairo Syrupmakers could give Lowndes and good run for their money and probably 3 out of 4 games beat them!!!

My “bud” JAYBO is a South Ga. TCC fan I would like to get his take on Lowndes!!!

By Drock08

September 26, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

I really think all the AAAAA teams should cancel their seasons you have to be crazy to think someone can beat Lowndes or even come close. I’m sure when Ptree Ridge played them mighty Lowndes played their worst game and the Lions played their best game. Also thats why the NFL should have cancel their season last year because the Pats couldn’t be beat. The same reason USC has won back to back NCAA championships because the Trojans couldn’t be beat. The same reason why the NBA cancel their season because the Lakers couldn’t be beat. And the same reason why Oregon State cancel their game last year because USC couldn’t be beat. So the rest of AAAAA cancel your seasons and pull the basketballs out because their is no way anyone can be Lowndes. Please

By Drock08

September 26, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

I really think all the AAAAA teams should cancel their seasons you have to be crazy to think someone can beat Lowndes or even come close. I’m sure when Ptree Ridge played them mighty Lowndes played their worst game and the Lions played their best game. Also thats why the NFL should have cancel their season last year because the Pats couldn’t be beat. The same reason USC has won back to back NCAA championships because the Trojans couldn’t be beat. The same reason why the NBA cancel their season because the Lakers couldn’t be beat. And the same reason why Oregon State cancel their game last year because USC couldn’t be beat. So the rest of AAAAA cancel your seasons and pull the basketballs out because their is no way anyone can be Lowndes. Please

By Dboy

September 26, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this

Chris Whitfield I played on that 1995 Tucker Team that was lost to Dublin on that Chilly night in 1995. You just brought back a horrible memory!! We should have won that game but it wasn’t our night but I guess the old saying goes woulda, shoulda, coulda. We always handle Marist though. All Tucker got to do is play sound assignment football and our speed will win in the end.

By ShawFan

September 26, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

Shaw will bet LaGrange for their first win this season!

By ShawFan

September 26, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

Shaw will beat LaGrange for their first win this season!

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

AS FAR AS WHO CAN BEAT WHO, THE ANSWER IS ANYONE CAN BEAT ANYONE ON ANY GIVEN NIGHT…JUST ASK SOUTHERN CAL LAST NIGHT HEHEHE!!! ONLY TWO LEGIT CONFERENCES ARE THE SEC AND BIG 12, THE REST ARE JOKES LOL!!!!

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

SHAW WILL ONLY BEAT NORTHSIDE THIS YEAR…NORTHSIDE COLUMBUS THAT IS LOL!!!!

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

DOES ANYONE HAVE THE DATES ANDTIMES FOR THE GA GAMES THAT WILL BE TELEVISED??

By redlady27

September 26, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Chris, I love the humor you put into your predictions and so far your predictions have been have been pretty on point. Keep up the good work! :)

By yo

September 26, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Drock08 don’t fear us….play us. But then of course you could blame not wanting to play us on the gas shortage. You are right us Vikings should be more humble when it comes to our chances of kicking butt every time we show up, but then again It is so hard to be humble when you are a Lowndes High Viking! :-) As they say “don’t hate because we dominate”.

By EagleNationCrying

September 26, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

NSWR will beat Lowndea if the refs call a fair game. NSWR woul beat everyone by at least three touchdowns if the refs wouldn’t make all those bad calls. NSWR would have won 152 in a row if the refs had made the right calls. NSWR rocks, refs suck.

By 1bighammer

September 26, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

To TheTruth: Creekside doesn’t lose at the Swamp???

Seems to me Sandy Creek came in there and took care of business a few years ago!

Cougars in a Blowout!

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

I know all the talk has been about the lowndes institute and rightfully so, but that is why no one CANCELS games and the games are played. Having said that, keep the Newnan Cougars in the back of your minds. They are as equally impressive on both sides of the ball as NSWR but no one is talking about them. They will be a team that will go deep in the playoffs

By JoeJoe

September 26, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Next week is a win-win situation…..for the rest of us. Lowndes vs. NSWR Both are arrogant….and at least one will be humbled on that day…..I can’t wait!!

By LEESA BATES

September 26, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

CHRIS, HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND. NEWNAN WILL BEAT CREEKSIDE AND ANYONE ELSE WHO WANTS SOME. THE SWAMP IS JUST ANOTHER PLACE TO PLAY FOR A COUGAR.

By EagleNationCrying

September 26, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

NSWR will beat Newnan by three touchdowns if the refs don’t cheat.

By HeadEast

September 26, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

The invasion of Marietta starts in seven hours and the destruction wil be complete in ten. The Raiders are coming, the Raiders are coming!!!!!!!

By raiders

September 26, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

walton will end the curse of cobb

By SGT CHRIS

September 26, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

ALSO, IM A MEDIC IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY…I WILL BE ACCEPTING PHONE CALLS FOR THOSE THAT WILL BE NEEDING HELP AS THEY ARE PUT ON SUICIDE WATCH WHEN THEIR TEAM LOSES….LET ME KNOW IF YOU PLAN ON ACCEPTING MY HELP!!

By Wildcat

September 26, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

Lowndes will have no problem with Northside because they will not make the mistakes Valdosta made. McPherson is a much better coach, and knows how to motivate his team. Tomberlin, well he likes to talk about what he is going to do.

By Drock08

September 26, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

To:EagleNationCrying Northside couldn’t beat an overated Perry or Carver by three touchdowns so how could they beat Newnan by three touchdowns. You guys have trouble scoring on offense with your below average QB. Look at the blogs this week your fans have no confidence in him. On the other hand our Quarterback Russell Powell who threw for 2500 yards and ran for over 500 last year is off to a great start this year eventhough he has only played 9 quarters. Over 800 yards passing 12 tds 1 int. With a cheating ref or not NSWR will never beat Newnan by 3 Tds. Remember NSWR is in big leagues this year. After Lowndes destroy you next week Camden County will beat you guys in your one-dimentional offense in the second round of the playoffs. Or Coffee beat you guys which is very possible and we can meet in the second round. I would love that.

By Wildcats

September 26, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

Lowndes will have no problem with Northside because they will not make the mistakes Valdosta made. McPherson knows how to motivate his team. Tomberlin has a talented football team, but lacks the ability to motivate them. While watching them on the field, sometimes I wonder what they do in practice.

By Wildcats

September 26, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

I am a Wildcat fan for life, never will I transfer my child to play at Lowndes.

By EagleNationCrying

September 26, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Beat Carver 21-0 but refs took away 2 TD’s and give Carver a score. You won’t make it far enough to get crushed by us after swamp boys and East Coweta finish with you. We have #1 defenses in the state and can throw the ball against anybody. Russell Powwow get about 10 yards against us all night long, and that’s passing! Running will be negative yardage when Abry get aholt of him.

By Big Pappi

September 26, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

Hornet-Head East-Fly on the wall,Etowah backer and 5AAAAA fan thinking tonights road games possible traps for Etowah(rival game) and East (at the “bell Yard”), with next weeks probable undefeated showdown at your “boneyard” coming.Both games dangerous! Hopeful we both win convincingly. Have to root for kenneasaw in the upset as well. There strong and can paly with anybody in the region if they figure out how to win. Etowah lineman sustained and drove the ball twice late in that game. Go Eagles!

By Alan

September 26, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

ENC, with supporters like you, who needs opponents? However, from your handle it is obvious your purpose is to mock certain Northside supporters. Have your fun dude.

Apparently Tift Co. didn’t take my advice to forfeit, so the massacre at Brodie Field goes on. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Vikings fans already know your Blue Devils will be slaughtered by at least 50 points. Hopefully your kids won’t sustain any serious physical injuries since they won’t see those lightning fast Plowboy defenders hammering them until it’s too late. Maybe you can just play the first half and then throw in the towel.

By Chris Whitfield

September 26, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

I played on that 1995 Tucker Team that was lost to Dublin on that Chilly night in 1995. You just brought back a horrible memory!!

That was two of the best individual performances I have ever seen with Pass and Dublin’s Ryan Taylor, who went on to play at Auburn.

Chris, I love the humor you put into your predictions and so far your predictions have been have been pretty on point. Keep up the good work! :)

Redlady27 you are obviously a woman of refined tastes and superior intelligence.

walton will end the curse of cobb

This year? JK, I haven’t seen the Raiders play yet, so I will reserve comment on that. Big fan of coach Dudley, though. He always seems to get the maximum out of the talent over there.

By homet

September 26, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

Big Pappi…

Yep I agree, GOOD LUCK to ya’ll tonight & it will be a GAME and a half next week and be HUGE for the division if both teams come in undefeated!!

LOAD THE CANNON!!!

By EagleNationCrying

September 26, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

Alan - Of course you’re right. I was just doing a little trolling for EagleNationRising, but he must still be sleeping!

By Keeping it Real

September 26, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

To EagleNationRising: Swamp Boys and East Coweta? Please, they are going to get the bizness! As far as Newnan and NSWR, three touchdowns is a laugh. you bragging about a 21-0 win the would have been? Like I said before, if you can’t score at least 35, don’t show up. And about the comments regarding the refs, calling out cheating refs is only the sign of a team trying to compensate for weaknesses that they obviously have. If a team is that good, refs wouldn’t be a major factor in a game. Sure refs make bad calls, but they are never to blame when a team loses or doesn’t win as much as they thought they should have. All that means is that the team was either not as good as they thought or poorly prepared. EagleNationRising, get it together and stop blaming refs.

By Wildcat Fan

September 26, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

East Coweta looks tough until they play an actual tough team. Remember the playoff’s last year against camden? The wildcats are for real this year. Be careful lowndes and don’t get too cocky just yet.

By Drock08

September 26, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

To Eagle Nation Crying: Are you smarter than a 5th grader? I have a friend who live in Macon and follows the local schools. He attended the Perry and Carver game and told me you guys are lucky to win both games as Overated Perry and Overated Carver offensive line and defensive line dominated the game. The Creekside and Russell Powell comment is funny you should join Chris Rock on HBO this saturday.

By Wildcat Fan

September 26, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

Hey Chris, Shouldn’t the question be, How good is Camden anyway? Weren’t they the team that beat Norcross, Columbia Co(lakecity), and Hoover? Who has lowndes beaten? Seems like a little crazy to me?

By Chris Whitfield

September 26, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Who has lowndes beaten? Seems like a little crazy to me?

Which would seem to answer your own question. How good IS Lowndes. We know they are good, but how good. I think everyone is in agreement that Camden has so far proven their worth. Lowndes is doing what they are supposed to do, and if they run the table in 1AAAAA this season, then we will have the answer to the headline.

Yep I agree, GOOD LUCK to ya’ll tonight & it will be a GAME and a half next week and be HUGE for the division if both teams come in undefeated!!

No doubt about it that would be an electric atmosphere between Etowah and EP, two good programs that are still getting used to all of this success, with two good coaches who have really turned their respective programs around. But first things first before we put that one on the radar.

By HeadEast

September 26, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

Big Pappi - Don’t really have a dog in your fight or Harrison game, but I’ll root for Etowah and Harrison. I don’t want Kennesaw getting up a big head of steam, we play them for Homecoming. I’m not sure we’re good enough for this to be a trap game. It’s more like a must win on the road for us. We probably have to beat Marietta, Woodstock, Cherokee, and one of the four tough games to make the playoffs.

By Jenn

September 26, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

Wilcat Fan-Lowndes has had impressive wins against the Ridge and Colquitt who has Camden played? Hoover? They are not the same team as they’ve been in the past. I try not to dislike any teams but Camden is not as good as their weak region makes them look. With the exception of 2003 y’all always lose in the playoffs. So the answer to your question “How good is Camden anyway” the answer would be: Not as good as they think they are.

By Joe

September 26, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

Mays High School is going all the way this year I hope so.

By Jenn

September 26, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Chris, Do you really think North can win without Tyler Jarry? Word is he’s out with an injury. Tamburo is awesome and all, but I think Mill Creek might edge them out if Jarry doesn’t play.

By EagleNationCrying

September 26, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

We have won 34 in a row, would have been 49 but cheating refs in Statesboro gve game to home boys! Refs are human, sort of, but they don’t get paid too well so Statesboro or Valdosta backer with big bucks can buy game, especially at home. Camden and Nemman high, how many games in a row have you won?

By HeadEast

September 26, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Mays got blasted in the Boneyard last year, there’s no way they can handle the South Ga plowboys unless they’re a whole lot better than last year.

By Drock08

September 26, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

EagleNationCrying: Your name fit you. Northside Newnan and Camden are all undefeated this year. What happen in 2007 2006 2005 1997 1972 1958 doesn’t mean anything. Different players different coaches

By Drock08

September 26, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

EagleNationCrying: Your name fit you. Northside Newnan and Camden are all undefeated this year. What happen in 2007 2006 2005 1997 1972 1958 doesn’t mean anything. Different players different coaches

By Drock08

September 26, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

EagleNationCrying: Your name fit you. Northside Newnan and Camden are all undefeated this year. What happen in 2007 2006 2005 1997 1972 1958 doesn’t mean anything. Different players different coaches

By Cuga Pride

September 26, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding me Creekside over Newnan! The Cougars are going to show the city boyz how to play FOOTBALL tonight!!!

By Homet

September 26, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

NO NO NO HEAD EAST…You remember all the “trash talkin’” the May’s “THUGS” did last year…they did this to Marist and they weree gonna do this to E.P. HA!!!

Lesson learned…Let em go on talkin and get the butts handed to them in South Ga. and The last thing they want to do is ever come back to THE BONEYARD!!!

By Big Pappi

September 26, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

Head East - I hear that! I don’t think we have ever won at Marietta? I only root for Kennesaw to see the loss in Harrison’s column and that we beat Kennesaw already. We have a similar road, through toughest part of the schedule. Good luck, see ya next week! Time to tailgate! Go Eagles!

By vikings rule

September 26, 2008 5:16 PM | Link to this

ALAN I really don’t know why you’re being so sarcastic about the Lowndes blogs. No one brags more than you and EAGLENATIONRISING about NSWR We all just feel confident about our team so don’t come off like it’s just the LOWNDES bloggers doing all the posting. You guys talk more trash than a lil bit

By Alan

September 26, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

Vikings rule, I don’t understand why you’re posting at 5:16, you have a road game to go to. Oh yes, I forgot you only have a 40 minute ride to go to your “road game”…hope that commute doesn’t stress you or your team out. And to reply to your comment, the sarcasm will end when the “we are invincible attitude” ends on your side.

By JoeJoe

September 26, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

Jenn please stay off the blog….you just named two VERY overrated teams….Colquitt and Peachtree yawn Can’t you do any better??

By Drago

September 26, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this

Chris, How ya upset special taste now?

By Drago

September 26, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this

EagleNationCrying

How many AAAAA games have you won in a row? 5.

You should remember the last time you lost a AAAAA game. ‘memba?

By FCHS Tiger

September 26, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this

EagleNationCrying, NOBODY in the state can beat Newnan by 3 touchdowns. I can promise you that. I don’t think many teams can score 3 touchdowns on them. Newnan is legit.

By Chris Whitfield

September 26, 2008 11:49 PM | Link to this

Chris, How ya upset special taste now?

It has a picante aftertaste, but with a hint of humility. Hey, I am still 1-1 on upset specials. I heard from someone down there that they were motivated by my pick. Glad to see that people are paying attention to this thing.

All right, let the crowing and the eating crow begin. Let’s hear it from everyone. We are at the halfway point. Are you happy/worried/confident/depressed about your team? Sound off!!!

By Keeping it Real

September 26, 2008 11:57 PM | Link to this

Well Chris, I just don’t know where to start. I don’t know why people are always doubting Newnan. You stepped out on a bold prediction and ended up looking like a fool. The game wasn’t even close. What were you thinking. Yeah, the swamp go messy alright, for the Seminoles.

And Truth: Yall just don’t get beat in the Swamp? You right, yall get whooped in the Swamp. I know you had confidence in your team, but Creekside over Newnan? WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?

By Chris Whitfield

September 27, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this

You stepped out on a bold prediction and ended up looking like a fool.

A fool? I don’t know, I said it would be an upset. I think Tucker made me look more foolish than anyone tonight, but I am still holding my grudge on Marist for blowing my St. Pius pick earlier this year. And I hold onto grudges like pit bull holds onto a smoked turkey leg.

By Drago

September 27, 2008 12:24 AM | Link to this

Chis, I don’t know about being motivated, it was more of a suprise thing. THe creek is a quality program, but I did not see an upset this week Newnan is for real. I am a lifelong Newnan fan and I am amazed at the depth.

By Vikings Rule

September 27, 2008 12:47 AM | Link to this

Alan Oops I almost forgot yr away game was at home tonight anyway so you didnt have to travel far either. Three teams playing in one stadium. Correct me if I’m wrong. Tell you what, there is only one road game you need to be concerned about. NSWR invincible, please stop it already you’re killing me.