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DEL.ICIO.USAJC Football Predictions: Northside-Lowndes will be close
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Thrilla in Manilla. The War on the Shore. The Trial of the Century. The Rumble in the Jungle. The War of Northern Aggression. The Shot Heard Round the World.
We sports fans (and history buffs) love a good title to throw on a game or event that transcends the sports and takes on epic proportions.
Such is the case this week as the state’s football senses focus on a concrete structure off of I-75 South in a town that has become synonymous with high school football excellence. Make no mistake about it; tonight’s game between Northside (not Warner Robins) and Lowndes (not county) is the biggest sports event of the weekend in the state of Georgia.
The Bulldogs are off. The Falcons are, well, the Falcons. If they were playing this game at Bobby Dodd on Saturday night, it would be a sellout — something the Jackets probably won’t get against Duke.
Sports writers, venters, bloggers and columnists have had this date circled on the calendar since last December when Lowndes wiped up North Gwinnett for the Class AAAAA state title and Northside claimed its second consecutive Class AAAA title. So, finally, let the fun begin, and if the game is indeed a classic, someone come up with a heckuva title for it.
Northside is averaging 27 points per game and giving up 9.2, most of which has come in mop-up duty. Lowndes’ offense scores at a clip of 38.8 a game and has three shutouts while allowing an average of 4.2 points per game on defense.
Running back Greg Reid and the Lowndes offense is the unstoppable force, while the Northside defense of tackle Abry Jones and linebacker Eric Fields is the immovable object. But something has to give, and it is on the other side of the ball for both teams.
Flat out, I think Lowndes’ defense is just better than Northside’s offense. No longer is wizard Marquez Ivory back there to bail the Eagles out when things break down, and Lowndes has a defense that will make an opposing offense simply break down. I’ll be in other parts of the state, but someone please TiVo this one for me. Lowndes 21, Northside 17.
Now that the BIG ONE is out of the way, it was a 7-3 record for the peerless prep pigskin prognosticator (that’s a lot of alliteration for you English majors out there) last week. That’s about what you could expect from a BCS-shaking weekend as Newnan made a mockery of the Upset Special of the Week, and Marist made a mockery out of all things having to do with Tucker.
Region 5 ramblings — There are two big games this week in Region 5-AAAAA, and one has state repercussions. East Paulding and Etowah meet in a battle of respect since both teams are undefeated and feel they should be ranked. After this week, one of them will deserve to be. Load the cannon, boys, because I want to hear it fire a few times. Whitfield is coming to Paulding County! Raiders blast the Eagles. … The other game is between Marietta and McEachern — two teams that are “fair to middlin” at best, but they have a good history. I’ll give the edge to the Indians in Powder Springs.
A lot in a little — Running out of space, so here goes a quick rundown of the best of the rest. In Gwinnett, take South Gwinnett at home, Grayson to keep on rolling and Blessed Trinity to top GAC. Gwinnett Rules! … No. 9 Carrollton is a lot tougher at home, but still take them over Cartersville. … No. 2 Westminster to handle Lovett … Upset Special of the Week: Sequoyah at home over No. 3 Dalton. … M.L. King to trounce Douglass. … Whitewater in an aqua-battle over Sandy Creek. … Whit(e)field Academy (you just knew I was partial to the Wolfpack) over Landmark Christian.
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AJC Weekend Predictions - Week 6
FRIDAY: Winner / Loser
Adairsville / Dade Co.
Alcovy / Dutchtown
Allatoona / North Paulding
Apalachee / Winder-Barrow
Appling Co. / Pierce Co.
Athens Academy / Commerce
Bainbridge / Jones Co.
Baldwin / Burke Co.
Banks Co. / East Jackson
Berrien / Albany
Blessed Trinity / GAC
Bowdon / Mt. Zion-Carrollton
Bradwell Institute / Jenkins
Brantley Co. / Jeff Davis
Brooks Co. / Mitchell Co.
Brookstone / Pacelli Catholic
Brookwood / Meadowcreek
Brunswick / Wayne Co.
Buford / Avondale
Cairo / Worth Co.
Calhoun / Gordon Central
Calvary Day / Bryan Co.
Camden Co. / Beach
Carrollton / Cartersville
Cedar Grove / Druid Hills
Cedar Shoals / Monroe Area
Central-Carroll / Haralson Co.
Chattooga / Sonoraville
Chestatee / Lumpkin Co.
Clarke Central / Rockdale Co.
Clinch Co. / Bacon Co.
Columbia / Towers
Creekview / Johnson-Gainesville
Crisp Co. / Perry
Dacula / South Gwinnett
Darlington / Walker
Dawson Co. / Oglethorpe Co.
Decatur / Cross Keys
Douglas Co. / Lithia Springs
Dublin / Bleckley Co.
Eagle’s Landing / Rutland
Eagle’s Landing Christ. / S.W. Atl. Christ.
East Laurens / Southeast Bulloch
East Paulding / Etowah
Evans / Butler
Fannin Co. / Union Co.
Fellowship Christ. / Our Lady of Mercy
Fitzgerald / Cook
Flowery Branch / West Hall
Gainesville / West Forsyth
Glascock Co. / N. Cobb Christian
Gordon Lee / Trion
Grady / Riverwood
Grayson / Shiloh
Greene Co. / Monticello
Greenville / Chattahoochee Co.
Habersham Cent. / Madison Co.
Hardaway / Upson-Lee
Harrison / Cherokee
Hart Co. / Jackson Co.
Hawkinsville / Irwin Co.
Heard Co. / Spencer
Henry Co. / Putnam Co.
Hephzibah / Lakeside-Evans
Hillgrove / South Paulding
Hiram / Paulding Co.
Holy Innocents’ / Pace Academy
Jackson / South Atlanta
Jefferson / Riverside Military
Jefferson Co. / Swainsboro
Johnson Co. / Wheeler Co.
Johnson-Sav. / Groves
Jonesboro / Ola
LaFayette / Heritage-Catoosa
LaGrange / Kendrick
Laney / Toombs Co.
Lanier Co. / Atkinson Co.
Lincoln Co. / Aquinas
Loganville / Heritage-Conyers
Lowndes / Northside-W.R.
M.L. King / Douglass
Macon Co. / Crawford Co.
Marion Co. / Central-Talbotton
Mary Persons / Woodland-Stockbridge
Mays / Tri-Cities
McEachern / Marietta
McIntosh / Fayette Co.
McIntosh Co. Acad. / Benedictine
McNair / Clarkston
Metter / Montgomery Co.
Miller Co. / Terrell Co.
Morgan Co. / Franklin Co.
Mt. Zion-Jonesboro / Stockbridge
Newton / Redan
North Clayton / Forest Park
North Cobb / Woodstock
North Hall / White Co.
North Oconee / Rabun Co.
Northeast-Macon / Southwest-Macon
Northgate / Starr’s Mill
Northwest Whitfield / Cass
Oconee Co. / Elbert Co.
Parkview / Central Gwinnett
Peach Co. / Monroe
Pepperell / Armuchee
Pickens / Gilmer
Pike Co. / Manchester
Prince Ave. / Athens Christian
Richmond Academy / Harlem
Ridgeland / Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe
Ringgold / S.E. Whitfield
Rockmart / Temple
Rome / Woodland-Cartersville
St. Pius / North Atlanta
Sav. Country Day / Portal
Schley Co. / Taylor Co.
Seminole Co. / Calhoun Co.
Sequoyah / Dalton
South Effingham / Glynn Academy
Sprayberry / Osborne
Statesboro / Effingham Co.
Stephenson / Luella
Stewart Co. / Webster Co.
Tattnall Co. / Long Co.
Thomas Co. Central / Americus-Sumter
Thomasville / Early Co.
Thomson / Liberty Co.
Tift Co. / Houston Co.
Towns Co. / Hebron Christian
Treutlen / Jenkins Co.
Troup / Columbus
Twiggs Co. / Turner Co.
Union Grove / Greenbrier
Valdosta / Colquitt Co.
Vidalia / Screven Co.
Villa Rica / Alexander
Washington / Therrell
Washington-Wilkes / Hancock Central
Wesleyan / Social Circle
West Laurens / Richmond Hill
Westside-Macon / Lee Co.
Westminster / Lovett
Whitefield Acad. / Landmark Christian
Whitewater / Sandy Creek
Wilcox Co. / Telfair Co.
Wilkinson Co. / Randolph-Clay
Windsor Forest / Savannah
Woodward Academy / Spalding
SATURDAY
Callaway / Jordan
Coffee / Warner Robins
Coosa / Model
Cross Creek / Glenn Hills
Georgia Military / Mt. Paran
Mundy’s Mill / Morrow
Savannah Christian / Claxton
Stephens Co. / Eastside
Westover / Dougherty
Westside-Aug. / Josey
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By HeadEast
October 2, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this
Raiders blast Eagles! ‘Nuff said.
By shazam
October 2, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
I think that Northside will win just because everyone is expecting them to lose….well not everyone.
By VIKING FAN
October 2, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this
U HEARD IT YOURSELF NOTHING ELSE TO SAY
By 1bighammer
October 2, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this
I’ve got the name:
Throwdown in Lowndes
By HeadEast
October 2, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this
East-Etowah is about as close a matchup as you can get, on paper. East is scoring 23.8 and giving up 9.5, Etowah is 26.2 and 9.8. Etowah has a good running back, so does East, and a receiver and free safety. Common opponent is McEachern, Etowah beat them 14-0 and East 17-14 but East had three turnovers in that game. East beat Rome, Etowah beat Kennesaw Mountain. Allow three points for the cannon and East wins a close one, 17-13.
By Meghan
October 2, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
Go Vikings!!!!
By JAYBO
October 2, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this
Chris, what is going on with the blog??? I posted twice last night and neither post made it through!
By 800PdGorilla
October 2, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this
Yeah Chris whats up? I sent one around 8am this morning
By Meghan
October 2, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this
Go Vikings!!!!
By Eagle
October 2, 2008 5:53 PM | Link to this
Chris,
looks like you have your smart hat on this week. I believe you nailed one key to the Northside - Lowndes game but you also missed one.
Key - Lowndes still has offensive superstar Greg Reid while Northside lost offensive superstar Marquez Ivory to graduation. Edge to Lowndes.(If Ivory was still playing, edge to Northside)
Key - game is at Lowndes. Northside plays better at home than away. Edge to Lowndes. (If game was at Northside, edge to Northside).
For Northside to to win, their defense will need to force turnovers and score. They have done this in several other games so its possible for Northside to win.
Go Eagles
By Chris Whitfield
October 2, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this
Guys, not sure what is going on with the prep blogs over the last 20 hours or so. I’m not in on the technical part of it, but it seems there are a lot of comments in our system that haven’t been published on the blogs.
I was wondering what I was doing wrong with so few comments on this thing when I got on at 5:30. Any way, be patient and maybe we can get this straightened out. Maybe all of the Northside fans hacked into our system and caused it to crash after my pick (just kidding).
By Big Pappi
October 2, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this
Chris- You are drinking the “East” Kool Aid. Is that a turkey leg or just your foot in your mouth? Etowah does not get blasted. If this is a blow out, Etowah wins big!! Have fun with Hornet at your tailgate, at least you chose the better game to attend.
By williambrado
October 2, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this
Hold on to your hats wevegot a barn burner i don’t know who is going to win but i have a ticket and man am i excited .Welcome to the concrete palace and i am sure it wil be pandamonium.Eagles i know your beside yourself and we are to. You won’t be able to drive a ten penny nail int the crowd.Eagles fans there are no bad seats in Martin stadium so get ready to ruuuuumble!Man i love high school football.Hint! If you don’t stop GreG reid it will be over before it starts.Of coarse i don’t have to tell ya’ll that he is the key to your game plan.See you at the happening! Go Vikes!
By williambrado
October 2, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this
Hold on to your hats wevegot a barn burner i don’t know who is going to win but i have a ticket and man am i excited .Welcome to the concrete palace and i am sure it wil be pandamonium.Eagles i know your beside yourself and we are to. You won’t be able to drive a ten penny nail int the crowd.Eagles fans there are no bad seats in Martin stadium so get ready to ruuuuumble!Man i love high school football.Hint! If you don’t stop GreG reid it will be over before it starts.Of coarse i don’t have to tell ya’ll that he is the key to your game plan.See you at the happening! Go Vikes!
By williambrado
October 2, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this
Hold on to your hats wevegot a barn burner i don’t know who is going to win but i have a ticket and man am i excited .Welcome to the concrete palace and i am sure it wil be pandamonium.Eagles i know your beside yourself and we are to. You won’t be able to drive a ten penny nail int the crowd.Eagles fans there are no bad seats in Martin stadium so get ready to ruuuuumble!Man i love high school football.Hint! If you don’t stop GreG reid it will be over before it starts.Of coarse i don’t have to tell ya’ll that he is the key to your game plan.See you at the happening! Go Vikes!
By 800Pdgorilla
October 2, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this
Chris……
I got on here early this morning a little shocked that no one had blogged away!!!
That “just kidding” comment regarding Northside was and is funny cause all them boys have been quiet this week over on the GAVSV
Good Luck EAST
By Big Pappi
October 2, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this
Chris - you did not have to shut the blog down to quiet the Hornet and the rest of his “East” kronies. Etowah will do that tomorrow night! Fly high Etowaw……….. America’s team!
By williambrado
October 2, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this
GD is not a bad word when it stands for Greg and Demps! I’ll See you Northside fans on the East side of the concrete palace . Greg Reid, Gerald Demps and Khary Franklin no smack just be humble and let the Eagles see our backs. Go Plowboys
By SGT CHRIS
October 2, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this
now the GHSA barfed on this one…this is one game they should have put in the dome!!! or at least boby dodd stadium for the entire state to see..still holding on to my prediction
lowndes 42 northside 22
By Frank
October 2, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this
Well Chris you were right about the Cairo Syrupmakers Beating Worth County. Hey all I can say is Carver-Columbus Be ready for the state championship game again. We are well over do. We will win it all this year. Any objections??????????
By mike
October 2, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this
Lowndes has done a lot of trash talking for a game that hasn’t taken place yet. NHS will bring enough fans to Lowndes that they will think they are in Eagle country and take away their home field advantage. Lowndes had better buckle their chinstraps because they are gonna be in a battle for the ages. It will all be left on the field no matter what. Somebodies short win streak is gonna come to an end. Go EAGLES. Another LOwndes team is gonna lose!
By williambrado
October 2, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this
Is your name Mike or Microphone? 3 out of 4 years State champions that not a short Mike! Northside will play with the big boys friday night. They could win but i don’t think so. This is the biggest game in the state of Georgia Barr none and i have a ticket. Northside one word to the wise don’t drive down here thinking your going to buy a ticket. It won’t happen.Let the Game begin!
By SGT CHRIS
October 2, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this
FRANK—-Carver columbus wont even win region 2-AAA…LAGRANGE will and we will represent in the playoffs….we are the ones overdue….3 years is long enough!!!
By mistermak
October 2, 2008 11:14 PM | Link to this
Finally back up and running! I thought we were being punished for so much trash talking.
My prediction is Lowndes 21 Northside 7!!
Good Luck!! This time tomorrow someone will be very upset!!! Is the game on TV? I have been hearing that?
By COWBELLMAN
October 2, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this
Hey Chris you are gonna have to come say hey to the cowbellman when you get to the boneyard. I’m sure you will be able to pick me out in the crowd. I’ll be there early some come up and say hey, I’ll have the loudest cowbell in the stadium, if you still can’t find me all ya go to do is ask. I hope you enjoy all the great food thats on display from all all the tailgaters.
By Graysonfan2
October 2, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this
ok, i choose Lowndes
next week, its Brookwood/ Grayson game of the week!
who wins?
By shazam
October 3, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this
Graysonfan2 Grayson wins that EASY
By trublu
October 3, 2008 3:38 AM | Link to this
WOOOO doggie…start up the buses, strike up the band, pep up the cheerleaders and put on the pads…Friday Night Football at its finest!
Lowndes might win…but there is nothing more scary than an eagle team flying under radar.
Other interesting games concerning central GA…
Northeast and Southwest battle it out in Macon. Funny to have these 2 teams playing for some notoriety and respect! I had more family go to Southwest..so GO PATRIOTS!
By Joe
October 3, 2008 3:39 AM | Link to this
Yeah Chris be sure to check out COWBELLMAN, 400 pound man is pretty easy to spot acting like a redneck.
GO RAIDERS
By trublu
October 3, 2008 4:21 AM | Link to this
Maybe we can call NHS @ LHS “The Duel” or “the Gauntlet”? Or, at least for this year’s matchup, “The Victor’s Bowl”…I don’t know. I am so excited I can’t sleep. Hopefully when I do sleep, it is not right thru game time, that would be sad!
By mistermak
October 3, 2008 4:52 AM | Link to this
GOOD Luck to both teams!! Just remember we get our shot at one of ya’ll hopefully!!!
By homet
October 3, 2008 6:31 AM | Link to this
Well the blog looks better this morning…I also tried to post and it would not show up…I thought Big Pappi had drove to ATL and unplugged something…LOL!
Well the ole’ countdown clock is really tickin’ hard now…with only 13+ hours to go…TICK…TICK…TICK!!!…BOOOOOM!!! Our cannon signals the start of our MUCH anticipated match-up…
Big Pappi…I could be suprised but I don’t think you have to worry about that “blow-out” you mentioned…this one is too closely matched up with two good teams facing each other. I am looking for one of the best games played in years at “THE BONEYARD”.
I still can’t see our “D” giving up many points, especially since they are defending the “Home Turf”, and our special teams will score at least 7 points, so I am going with…
EAST 24 / ETOWAH 13
That gives Chris the chance to see / hear the CANNON at least 6 times!!!
Hey JAYBO you never said who you are predicting … Lowndes or Northside? Just curious…
By Big Pappi
October 3, 2008 7:08 AM | Link to this
Hornet - Honestly don’t think you will score on special teams, or hardly at all. This game is dominated in the trenches by Etowah. Etowah will knochk your cannons “barrell” into the “home turf”. Simply put Etowah 21 - East 7. Fly high!
By homet
October 3, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
For: HOYADAWG & Co.:…
Thursday night at your “COB” saw a prelude to our Oct. 17 “DATE”…when the EAST Freshman won 21-7 to go 5-0 on the season & our J.V. won 16-6 to go 4-1 on the season (the one loss being at McEachern and it was called due to curfew before the game ended)…
You will see a lot of the players again on the field Oct. 17th…
By Alan
October 3, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this
Good Luck and health to both teams. This is what high school football is all about. We have a huge respect for Lowndes. But, we still have faith in the Eagles to rise to the occasion. Northside 21 Lowndes 14.
By JAYBO
October 3, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this
Homet this game is soo hard to pick…wish I could go down there for this one!!! I’ve got Lowndes 14-10.
By JAYBO
October 3, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this
Lowndes 14-10
By yo
October 3, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this
Good news….at least for some. Lowndes biggest offensive lineman Big Ed (6-4..280 lbs) is back tonight after missing the last 2 ball games due to injury. Ed is a junior this season who was a starter as a sophomore last year and as the year went along became quite a force. Big Ed….glad to have you back and just in time.
By HeadEast
October 3, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this
I don’t like that trenches talk, that’s not our strongest area. Still you’re going on the road to a very hostile environment and Etowah sounds like a team that’s just a little too desperate to avoid losing at least four games for the first time in 21 years! Loss one comes tonight, East 27 - Eagles 13. Let the cannon roar!!!!
By Carter Thomas
October 3, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
I think you forgot to predict a game. I don’t see the Mill Creek / Peachtree Ridge game on your list of predictions.
By SGT CHRIS
October 3, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
LAGRANGE 49 KENDRICK 0
By Chris Whitfield
October 3, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
Guys,
Thanks for all of the patience for a lot of missing posts on the prep blogs the last couple of days. I don’t know what the problem was, but things seem to be back up and running well now.
By mattg2040
October 3, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
I’m Northside fan, but I’m being real here…Lowndes 17 - Northside 14 in OT Both have solid Defenses and both I suspect will score in this one.
By lee champion
October 3, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this
Ok. Lowndes/NWR is on Max Preps CBS Sports. Is that on Direct TV? If not where is it? Cable? What up on this? Since there ain’t no tickets no sense driving 3 hours not to get in. So help already on this TV broadcast please.
By lee champion
October 3, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this
I found it on Direct TV on channel 613
By DallasChip
October 3, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
Howdy fellas, I am writing from my office here in Dallas,Tx. Being a former “Viking” from Lowndes i will have to go with my team as i have been to some of the games the past couple of years and watched them play. I remember when they played Brookwood for the State Title a couple years back and everyone was talkin about how Brookwood was going to demolish Lowndes. Lets just say this, Do not underestimate this team as they are fundamentally sound and are prepared for each game. I am not sure of what the score will be but i do know deep inside Lowndes will be the victor. If not, Then my hat goes off to NHS as i am sure this will be a well played game. As far as the game being aired on TV tonight , It will be on the CBS Sports College channel for those wanting to watch it. Gametime is 8pm. So while a lot of us will not be at the game we can all cherish in the fact that we can either watch it on TV if you have cable or satellite or if your not able then you can listen to the game on either schools websites that will list the radio station that usually host their gametime show. Once again , Gametime is : Fri, Oct 03 08:00 PM Regular Season High School Football CBSCS HS Football: 2008 Season - Northside Warner Robbins (GA) @ Lowndes (GA) - 10/3
By DallasChipVikingFan
October 3, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this
Fri, Oct 03 08:00 PM Regular Season High School Football CBSCS HS Football: 2008 Season - Northside Warner Robbins (GA) @ Lowndes (GA) - 10/3
You may also listen to it on the radio listed at each schools website that usually hosts the shows. Being a former “Viking” and knowing what i have seen them do over the past few years i will have to say Lowndes will win this one although i do not know what the final score will be. We have been the underdog a lot in the past when playing teams that were supposed to be “real good”. I know McPherson has his team focused and ready as he does in every game they play so tonights game should be interesting . My hats off to all the players of each team and that no one gets hurt. I will be here at home in Dallas watching the game with my beer and popcorn in hand. It should be a good one. Be sure to notice the nice stadium facilities as well as they have remodeled over the past year so know that NHS will be coming into a 1st class facility and will be taken care of in true southern hospitality aka a$$ whooping. Have a great day !
By SGT CHRIS
October 3, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this
IF U HAVE KNOLOGY ITS ON CHANNEL 195 IM GETTING INTO THE GAME FOR ONLY 2.95..THATS HOW MUCH IT COSTS TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES CSTV…THEN IM GONNA DVR THE GAME AND CALL KNOLOGY BACK AND REVERT BACK TO MY OLD PACKAGE LOL!!!!
ALL I CAN SAY IS..I HOPE YOU HAVE SURROUND SOUND!!
here is the link to find the available channel in your area..fill in your info under the heading (How to Get CBS College Sports Network). a pop-up window will tell you who carries it on what channel..hope this helps..
LINK—http://www.sportsline.com/cbscollegesports/subscribe
By Big Pappi
October 3, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
Head East - what happened to the 14 -13 score you predicted yesterday. I hope your not getting over confidident. You should be concerned about the trenches as you suggest. You will see what I mean come tonight! Fly high Etowah! America’s Eagles….
By leechampion
October 3, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this
thanks guys. Lagrange,Troup,Carver and probably Shaw for 2AAA playoff teams. Spect Lowndes will prevail after what i saw of NSWR against Carver.
By OldGold
October 3, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
Gordon Central can’t hide anymore now that they’re in 7-AA. Go get ‘em Yellow Jackets!!!
By shazam
October 3, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this
Score still 0-0 Northside-Lowndes game…it’s a close one
By jhenry
October 3, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
To Mistermak: Yes, the game is on tv depending upon what carrier you have. If you have directv, it is on CBS College Sports ( for my area, that is Channel 613). Go Vikes!
To Mike: Lowndes has not done anymore trash talking than Northside. Fans on both sides have had a lot to say. However, it really doesn’t matter what the fans say, it’s all about the statement made on the field. Again, I say, “GO VIKES!”
By HeadEast
October 3, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
Big Pappi - I know you’re right, I just let the hornet get me all fired up. I don’t think anyone knows who will win this one, we just have opinions and loyalties. I expect a very tough close game, but I started adding all the intangibles, 3 points home field, 3 points cannon, three points for the COWBELLMAN and pretty soon it was looking like a blowout. I’ll be happy to Al Davis this one and just win baby! I hope you enjoy your visit to the Boneyard, but not tooo much!
By HeadEast
October 3, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this
Lowndes at home with big D and big O. Sounds like Northside stars are all on D, big D, little O. Lowndes by three touchdowns.
By Big Pappi
October 3, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this
Head East - I know, I have my own reservations, the “shape of the ball”, “that’s why we play the game”, your “Cannon” and “Boneyard” not sure about the “Bellman” from my understanding, unless he is playing noseguard wer’e O.k.? Getting ready for some hospitable East Paulding tailgate. My prediction stands… “Americas Team”….. 21 - East 7 Oh yeah… I think your coach is safe!
By ephs2010
October 3, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this
Well everyone is on here saying predictions so im predicting
EPHS 20 Etowah 17 a close game but i know the Raiders will pull it out at the Boneyard!!!!!!
About to leave for the game so better get there early to get a good seat!!!
I got my seat in the end zone bleachers!!!
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!! Class of 2010!!!!
By vikings rule
October 3, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this
GO VIKINGS GO!!! IT’S A WRAP
By HoyaDawg
October 3, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this
Homet, all I can say to that idiotic coment is, If you play our freshman or Jv on the 17th you will be great. It also sounds like you are suggesting that you played many of your varisity players in the Jv game. I would exspect nothing less from EP.Trust me , I have learned that what happens in jv has very little to do with friday. I believe marietta beat our jv last year by 20 somthing, and we turned around and beat their V by 30. the same with mceachern.I really can’t believe i’m even writing this. I hate dto depend on another team to do our dirty work, but go EAGLES!