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By beleiver

October 19, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this

what did you think about the stephenson win over MLK

By jc53class94

October 19, 2008 8:40 PM | Link to this

WHY IS NORTH CLAYTON NOT RANKED THEY ARE BY FAR THE BEST METRO TEAM IN AAAA.

By JMJ2

October 19, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this

It was a good win for Stephenson. The Defense was great as usual.Defense wins Football games.

By T.J.

October 19, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this

Looks like Walton and Union Grove will have their work cut out for them this week to keep in the top 10. They lose, who will get in?

I went to the Parkview and South Gwinnett game. I can not believe Parkview was in a 3OT with South. Any Grayson folks have any observations about that Berkmar game? Someone told me Grayson kneeled and did not punch it in again when they could have. Camden could take notes from them. So is the Walton vs. Lassiter the game of the week to watch in AAAAA?

By Todd Holcomb

October 19, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this

WHY IS NORTH CLAYTON NOT RANKED THEY ARE BY FAR THE BEST METRO TEAM IN AAAA.

Not according to Banneker.

what did you think about the stephenson win over MLK

Surprised it wasn’t close. But Stephenson needs to hammer Union Grove if the Jags want to be ranked. Otherwise, it’s just going to look like a mediocre region where nobody is stepping up.

Looks like Walton and Union Grove will have their work cut out for them this week to keep in the top 10. They lose, who will get in?

I predict that the winner of the Norcross-Peachtree Ridge game Oct. 31 will be ranked Nov. 2. But I don’t think Walton is losing.

By robert

October 19, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

to TJ Camden was given and caused so many turnovers in their game against a very youg Johnson team that they could not help but score. This all happened in the first half. They played with moving clock and reserves in second half. the young kids need experience in game situations also. Coach Herron does not run up the score on any team. he will play everbody on the roster and it is to the opponent to stop them, sorry.

By GraysonFan2

October 19, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this

Yes, Grayson did hold back, thats what they do. They dont want to stand out and make to many others take to much notice by running up a score. Hey to be honest there were a lot of key plays missed by a lot of slipping and sliding down, this was not a game to judge either team by, lol. Cant explain the 3OT with South and Parkview? Maybe it was the same thing, the rain. There has not been much rain to practice in the pass couple years. We will call them RAIN ROOKIES.

Norcross/Ptree Ridge game should be a big one!

By GraysonFan2

October 19, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

Why didnt anyone take notice of Loganville’s female kicker for four years straight? She is in her first year at Clemson University on a full scholar for soccer. WHats up with Loganville anyway, they are playing like winners.

TODD, Were do you rank Loganville in the 4A region?

By Dekalb Dominance

October 19, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

Saw the MLK - Stephenson game, it was not even close. It was obvious MLK could not match up with Stephenson player for player. Not even close.

Can you believe Stephenson did not even throw one pass? They are really going to have to pass if they are going to make it any kind of run in the playoff. Too easy to just stack the box. But their defense is one of the best I have seen in years.

By MIKEMIKE

October 19, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

CAIRO WILL BE READY FOR PERRY FRIDAY NIGHT. GO SYRUPMAKERS!!!

By Todd Holcomb

October 19, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

TODD, Were do you rank Loganville in the 4A region?

Loganville probably will win the region title, but I don’t think anyone can say Loganville is better than Clarke, or vice-versa. In fact, that’s probably the most balanced region in the state among those top 5-6 teams. The Maxwell Ratings say Loganville is 0.86 points better than Clarke, fwiw. That sounds about right to me.

By the way, I don’t think Loganville has ever won a clear-cut region title, although they fanagled a No. 1 seed in 1991.

By WACO-FAN

October 19, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this

GO WACO!!!!!! 51-10 we lost the shut out streak but we gain a whole half of rest for our starter’s so we can be ready for a str8 burke county team……and do anyone know what a syurpmaker is??????????

By John

October 19, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this

The 7-AAAA #1 seed is going to be thrown in a bracket with a second round matchup against the #3 team from 6-AAAA should both teams win in the first round. A Rome (they are looking like the team to beat in northwest Georgia) game againt Tucker or Southwest DeKalb would be interesting.

By Joe

October 19, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this

Mays will be ok Banneker wasn’t a bad team and Mays just lost it’s not nothing to worry about.

Go Mays!!!

By GraysonFan2

October 19, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

You are correct about Loganville, it will be their first if they hold on. My son played with Jeremy Thomas in 1997-2000, they did ok then. Im very excited about this group of seniors at Loganville, they have been dominating since little league and are not shocking a lot of us this way. They are missing one key player that moved a few years back and is with Grayson now, Greg Zellner. He was a high scoring quarter back for the Devils back then. I hear Clemsen is interested in him and rummer has it, he visited lemsen a couple weeks back, GO GREG!! WE knew you would make it to the next level!

By DSGB

October 19, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

WACO-Fan, A “Syrupmaker” is something that sticks to you and you can’t get it off of you. Keep winning and you will find out soon!!!!!!

By UpsonLeeFan

October 19, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

WATCH OUT FOR UPSON LEE!!! THEY RUN THE VEER OFFENSE. They Are Nasty With It. Even Tho They Are 2-5. They Still A Dangerous Team.

By beleiver

October 19, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this

Stephenson was impressive friday. i think they have a solid chance in the playoffs. Not a great passing game but enough to keep folks honest. That defense is ridiculously good. I think the d is better than when ball, cunningham, shepphard, and riley were there in 2005.

By Old Lion

October 19, 2008 11:46 PM | Link to this

Todd,

You get no love when you play on a Saturday! Any thoughts on the St Pius/Washington game? It sure was fun to watch. How do you think Pius might match up vs. Dunwoody?

By Chris

October 20, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this

Todd, I think the game to watch this coming week in Class AA is McIntosh County Academy vs. Appling Co. I have been saying all year to watch out for MCA. They just destroyed a good Tattnall Co. team and Appling has to come to Darien to play. Should be a great game! Go Bucs!!

By RIP

October 20, 2008 5:30 AM | Link to this

I don’t think you can call Thomasville a disappointment. They lost to #1 in AAA, #6 in AAAA, #7 in AA and a questionable lost to a AAAAA school.

By Truth

October 20, 2008 7:37 AM | Link to this

Why are you hating on Banneker? Banneker had a bad first quarter against Villa Rica, settled down, and mysteriously had 1 TD’s called back in the second half by the ref who threw the flag after the player went into the endzone after a 50+ yd TD and called a hold in the backfield, as well as another drive that would have resulted in a TD mysteriously halted by a phantom flag thrown by the same official.

That game was closer than the score. The way you are talking Banneker is the equivalent of the Cincinnati Bengals.

By Chris Whitfield

October 20, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

For those wondering about the Region 5-AAAAA tiebreaker should Etowah, East Paulding and Harrison all finish with 9-1, 8-1 records, I just got off the phone with region secretary Jeff Wheeler and here is the breakdown:

If all three finish with the same record, then Harrison would be the No. 1 seed because their non-region win came against a AAAAA team. Then, East Paulding would be No. 2 because of head-to-head win over Etowah. Eagles would be No. 3. Long way to go, but some of you fans wanted a definitive answer.

By thebull35

October 20, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this

It figured to only be a matter of time for Mays to get figured out. Their offensive coordinator is a joke and does not know how to make adjustments. Just take a look at their point totals and see how they have decreased from the beginning of the season. They went from scoring 4 and 5 touchdowns a game to barely scoring two. I saw this same trend last year when he was the O.C. at North Atlanta. They barely scored two touchdowns a game (13 points per game) last year and are averaging 24 points per game this year (and last year’s team had WAY more talent than this year’s team does). The only reason Mays has had the success that they have had is because they have just been more talented on offense than other teams have been on defense. You see what happens when the opposing team is just as talented as the Raiders are? Their defense is talented enough to keep them into games, but their offense will be their downfall.

By WolverineDad

October 20, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Don’t you think this week’s winner of the Flowery Branch (6-1) and West Forsyth (6-1) game should make your top 10 for AAA?

By jaberwocky

October 20, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

With 1 minute and 30 seconds Camden took a knee and did not score before the half ended. The punt was blocked and the sophomore scored and the last one was an interception. The offense of Camden did not score in the second half. With almost 10 minutes the first team tackles left the game and did not return and the second tackles did not return in the second half and the defense began to sustitute half way through the first quarter. Their quarter-back was just a sophomore and looked great. T.J. believe me Coach Herron never runs it up and will play as many as he can.

By Todd Holcomb

October 20, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

Can you believe Stephenson did not even throw one pass? They are really going to have to pass if they are going to make it any kind of run in the playoff.

Lowndes threw one pass (incomplete) against Northside, which has one of the best defenses in the state, and won 24-7. So I don’t know about that.

re: Camden

If a school with AAA enrollment insists on playing AAAAA, then Camden can’t be held responsible for any embarrassment that results.

Don’t you think this week’s winner of the Flowery Branch (6-1) and West Forsyth (6-1) game should make your top 10 for AAA?

Somebody probably would need to lose to make room. But those teams are on the short list along w/ Stephens County and Eastside. Then there’s undefeated Jackson.

I don’t think you can call Thomasville a disappointment. They lost to #1 in AAA, #6 in AAAA, #7 in AA and a questionable lost to a AAAAA school.

You’re probably right, but I had Thomasville ranked #3 in preseason. I was thinking T’ville would have only a couple of losses, but it’s four. But Thomasville is a very good team.

Why are you hating on Banneker? Banneker had a bad first quarter against Villa Rica, settled down, and mysteriously had 1 TD’s called back in the second half by the ref who threw the flag after the player went into the endzone after a 50+ yd TD and called a hold in the backfield, as well as another drive that would have resulted in a TD mysteriously halted by a phantom flag thrown by the same official.

I know that Banneker is a good team. But regardless of the circumstances, Banneker didn’t play Villa Rica close. Therefore, it’s hard to rank Mays when Mays lost to an unranked team that lost by 17 points to another unranked team. Banneker was pulled into the discussion only to explain why Mays wasn’t ranked.

By Devils Fan

October 20, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

Jackson High School is the only 8-0 team in AAA. They have had 30 points scored on them this year. Why are they not ranked ?

By HSBallfan

October 20, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

I’m still trying to recover from the paralyzing fear inflicted by that Upson-Lee juggernaut, but I’m thinking Banneker, Villa Rica and North Clayton may be stronger than we thought; Mays and Sandy Creek not quite as good.

By AVikingfan

October 20, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

TJ: Walton and Lassiter will certainly be big in the Greater Atlanta area, but in South GA, Tift vs Northside and Coffee vs Valdosta are as big as it can get. I predict NSWR will make a statement against a good Tift County team, and Valdosta will upset Coffee. I just hope the Lowndes Vikings continue to do good and take care of business against Houston County! If things keep on going like they have been, and NSWR plays Camden in week 2 of the playoffs, they should hold the game in Jacksonvile at Alltel stadium (aka Gator Bowl)!!! I just wish the semi’s were still in the dome!

By Trojan fan for life

October 20, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

It still humors me to see how Banneker still doesn’t get any respect after a big win. Nobody gave us a chance in this game. We love being the underdog. After losing to Villa Rica everybody was talking about Banneker is not a good team.Banneker never stands a chance, just like last year when we faced Griffin in round one of the state playoffs. They were ranked #8 and look what happened to them. Everybody act like we can’t win. Don’t call the Mays game a upset. We played Banneker football. Maybe one day we will have some believers about the red and silver. Go Trojans!!!!

By AVikingfan

October 20, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

To dekalb dominance: In defense of Stephenson not throwing enough, Lowndes beat them in the dome without throwing a pass in 05, and beat North Gwinnett for the state championship last year chunking it only once. Colquitt passed over 30 times against Lowndes this year and we won 51-0! DEFENSE wins high school games usually. But I agree that the ability to pass when a team wants to is important.

By Homet

October 20, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

For Chris:

Glad it got a bit chilly with the weather since I been takin’ all this HEAT on the blog…LOL!!!

Thanks for the info on the playoff picture…but as I posted on the other blog (which I can no longer find, did you drop it off) I think the 9-1 for ALL 3 teams is a VERY likely scenerio but it could also be EAST 9-1, Etowah 9-1 & Harrison 8-2…

I really look for at least Etowah to beat Harrison and they could easily lose this fridays match-up. EAST has it’s hands full with Kennesaw Mtn. then Cherokee before finishing up with Woodstock.

This thing could easily be Etowah standing proud at 9-1 with EAST & Harrison looking up with 8-2 records, while I don’t think that will happen anything could. I hope 9-1 or 8-2 for any of these 3 teams will be good enough for the playoffs.

By Homet

October 20, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

RE-POST JUST SO YOU DON’T MISS IT

For: JAYBO

OK…Just so you don’t have a complete BREAKDOWN…First, I am just one person on this blog…No connection to the others, if they have in some fashion “copied” my posting style in your mind I don’t know what to say about that.

Second, I was not “In hiding” just a beautiful Sunday, Falcons on a bye week SO and we put the top down on the car and went to the mountains for a festival in Dahlonaga. GREAT TIME by the way!!!

Third…as for the name, I wish I could give you something meaningful about it but nothing comes to mind…HOMET is simply that, just a name to post under!!! I am a Paulding County resident and have a daughter that attends EAST so we of course follow and pull for EAST. THAT’S IT JAYBO….hope that clears it up for you.

By Big Pappi

October 20, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

HOMET - Some are saying Harrison is a little banged up, but I don’t know if Mceachern beats them. You guys look to have the toughest road. If you drop one, then winner of Harrison/Etowah champion. Simple enough!

By Todd Holcomb

October 20, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

Jackson High School is the only 8-0 team in AAA. They have had 30 points scored on them this year. Why are they not ranked ?

Jackson certainly has dominated its opponents, but it’s been against one of the five or six weakest schedules in Class AAA. Every Top 10 would be 8-0 with Jackson’s schedule, and by similar scores. Maybe the Woodward game will tell us something, but even Woodward is no better than a middling AAA team. I wish Jackson had played good out-of-region opponents instead of Therrell and Putnam.

By UGH Wolverine

October 20, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Hey Todd, looks like Union Grove won a coin toss after all :O)

I was at the UGH/Luella game, it was a messy night for sure. UGH was down to their 3rd or 4th string tailback. Hopefully Donovan Johnson will be available against Stephenson, they will certainly need him.

Thanks for noticing UGH, hopefully we can win Friday and it won’t be short-lived.

By Jaguar Fan

October 20, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

To UGH Wolverine, Don’t worry yall wont win Friday

By Chris

October 20, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

Jackson certainly has dominated its opponents, but it’s been against one of the five or six weakest schedules in Class AAA. Every Top 10 would be 8-0 with Jackson’s schedule, and by similar scores. Maybe the Woodward game will tell us something, but even Woodward is no better than a middling AAA team. I wish Jackson had played good out-of-region opponents instead of Therrell and Putnam.

It’s great that these polls are totally meaningless. College should have playoffs and then we can stop worrying about the stuipd BCS poll. All you can do is destroy whatever opponents are on your schedule, and Jackson has done that to the tune of 197-30 this season. Kinda surreal for a guy who played on the ‘82 team, the first Red Devils team to go to the playoffs since 1963. The program has done a lot better since I left! Go Devils!

By Ubah Lee

October 20, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

Why isn’t Pike County ranked?? They are 7—0 and leading their region — but you have the number 2 team (Callaway) ranked. They play on the last Friday of the season, I guess then maybe PiCoHi will get some respect.

By Swatguy

October 20, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Mays lost to a team with 6 “D-1” prospects. Lost by less than a TD. Villa Rica have been beating teams all year so there is now shame. Except dropping Mays “out of the rankings”. Mays lost by 4, Tucker gets crushed by 38. Thirty-Eight !!! and are ranked. This week will tell about the rankings.

By TheOne

October 20, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

How’s is Pike County High School not ranked in the top 10 in class AA? They are 7-0 and in the same region as Callaway (6-1). I have been to almost every Pike County game. This is a good team that deserves to be at least #10. We meet Callaway at the end of the season. To all recruiters we have a kicker named Dan Anderson that as kicked about 30 kickoffs for Touchbacks this year with 3 games remaining. He needs to be recruited. He would help out any college team and there kicking games.

By 1bighammer

October 20, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

HSBALLFAN So what makes you think Sandy Creek isn’t as good as we thought? Only beating Fayette 3-0? I don’t see you hatin on Statesboro who only beat Glynn 3-0.

Fact is a win is a win, pretty, ugly, 1 point, or 50 points…it doesn’t matter.

What’s gonna be interesting is when Mays beats Villa Rica next week and theirs a 3 way tie at the top. Who gets the top spot in SubRegion B?

By SS99

October 20, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

Who has the best Region in AAAA?? I would say that it is between regions 5 and 6!! Just last week Region 5 had two ranked teams (Mays #2 & Sandy Creek #3) and two more respectable teams (Banneker & Villa Rica). Region 6 now has three ranked teams (Marist #2, Tucker #9 & SW Dekalb #8) since Banneker beat Mays on saturday!! Also keep in mind that Villa Rica’s lone lose came to Pepperell who is the fourth ranked team in AA!!!! So what say you????

By 1bighammer

October 20, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

to JUNO a.k.a. walker

Hey, Where’s them big bad Mays Raiders now? After getting beat by Banneker, They might not even make it to state! If Mays ends up # 3 on the B Side they’ll likely play WhiteWater again…They won’t make the same mistake twice! Better luck Next year.

By wildmanhoya

October 20, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

It sure is nice not to have to read all the talk coming from the county just west of Cobb.

By Newnan Fan

October 20, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

Where is the talk about Newnan? One of best teams in 5A and not a word. They have shut out a number of teams, scored over 200+ points and have held the other teams below 30 total points combined??? Talk about no respect.

By ATL

October 20, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Mays was over rated to begin with. Chances are they will lose to Villa Rica and end up getting the #3 seed. Whitewater will put them home for state playoffs.

By Todd Holcomb

October 20, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

Fact is a win is a win, pretty, ugly, 1 point, or 50 points…it doesn’t matter.

It doesn’t matter in the standings. But it does matter when discussing how good teams really are. And that’s what you were discussing, right?

How’s is Pike County High School not ranked in the top 10 in class AA? They are 7-0 and in the same region as Callaway (6-1). I have been to almost every Pike County game. This is a good team that deserves to be at least #10.

Callaway’s loss is to a good AAA team. Callaway and Pike both are undefeated vs. AA opponents, and Callaway is crushing them, while Pike is winning by one point.

I predict Pike goes 9-0, then loses twice to finish 9-2.

It’s great that these polls are totally meaningless. College should have playoffs and then we can stop worrying about the stuipd BCS poll.

I agree w/ you about a college playoff, but I don’t agree that polls have no meaning. The are a measure of how good people think teams really are, regardless of record. Fans say they don’t care about what others think of their team, as long as they win, but I’ve found very few fans who really live that.

By Chris

October 20, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

Kell has to be listed as a “top surprise”. 2-8 last season, 6-1 this season, the only loss a close 17-9 game at Walton (was 10-9 for much of the 2nd half until a late Walton TD). Kell is not yet a top 10 team for sure, but they’ve had a great turnaround.

By 1bighammer

October 20, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

*Newnan Fan *

Newnan is the moose in the room, everybody knows they are there, but no one wants to talk about them.

Lowndes and Camden, both Nationally ranked don’t want to even consider that someone else in the state might be better than them.

Everyone else in AAAAA knows they are better than them.

Newnan has done their winning without boasting, so they have been quiet.

Three reasons you haven’t seenmuch about Newnan.

By AJC Freelancer

October 20, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

TJ: South had every opportunity to beat Parkview by 2 or 3 touchdowns, but turnovers in the red zone killed them, as you probably witnessed.

Beleiver: Stephenson’s 2005 defense surely had star power, and if this year’s crew is as productive, I hope the editors send me to one of their games before season’s end.

By dj

October 20, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

wildman, You must mean PC….Nothing that comes out of that county west of Cobb holds a candle to the s%$t coming from the school on Due West, you and that “other Hoya” are the biggest talkers and braggers on this board-PERIOD!.. always trying to sneak in a jab when nothing is being said. God it sucks having to root for McEachern but GO INDIANS!!

By 1bighammer

October 20, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter in the standings. It does matter when discussing how good teams really are

So what you are saying is that your standings aren’t an indication of how good a team is? Then why have them?

By Tom

October 20, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

Just wondering why you have listed Charlton County as a disappointment when you have them ranked 6th in AA and they have a record of 6-1?

By JJ

October 20, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

Sandy Creek is way too high at #3 for AAAA… I know they are undefeated, but they have no significant wins in my eyes… Marist and Rome lost to two good teams in games that could have gone either way and both should be ranked ahead of SC in my opinion

By Chris Whitfield

October 20, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

So what you are saying is that your standings aren’t an indication of how good a team is? Then why have them?

Standings and rankings are two different things, Hammer. Todd was addressing the fact that one team was ahead in the region standings at this point, but the other team was ahead in the rankings.

By Homet

October 20, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

For Big Pappi

Assuming Harrison wins out & Etowah wins out but if either of you have another loss and EAST wins all 3 we have a different picture…It is looking like everything is going to come down to that last week since Etowah & Harrison play each other then and EAST plays Woodstock that week. This is enough to give us all a headache….LOL!

By wildmanhoya

October 20, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

dj

Me a braggert? Don’t think you have read much about me bragging. Maybe a little but not enough to warrent the response you just laid on me. Sounds to me some people are having a hard time accepting they did not win a game against a team they were pointing to all year long. That’s what happens when you put all your eggs in one basket.

By its on

October 20, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

Again, coach Herron will never run the score up. Everyone knows he is a very conservative coach. He will play 160 players if he have to. In the game against Fl., he played 5 quarterbacks.

By its on

October 20, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Again, coach Herron will never run the score up. Everyone knows he is a very conservative coach. He will play 160 players if he have to. In the game against Fl., he played 5 quarterbacks.

By lions64

October 20, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

The game was boring and stephenson’s drum line sucks!

By HSBallfan

October 20, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

1bighammer Nobody is hating on anybody. I was mainly suggesting that perhaps there’s not such a huge talent differential among the top six teams in region 5AAAA as we might have thought. Sandy Creek does not have a lot of impressive wins; struggling against Fayette County doesn’t strengthen their case. I felt the same way about Statesboro, doubly so about Evans, but no one ever sees them before the playoffs so it’s hard to get an accurate read. Not sure Westside is the super team they appear to be but Thomas County will help us make that determination in a couple of weeks. Anyway, if you examine the performance of Banneker and Villa Rica, it’s just possible we failed to regard them highly enough… on closer inspection, it looks like the region is more evenly balanced. I think Todd hit it on the head when he observed that there’s not a lot of ground separating #2 and #15 in the AAAA classification.

By Wildcat Fan

October 20, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

To 1bighammer So everyone knows Newnan is better than Camden huh? Just how did you come up with that? Well, newnan may or may not be better than camden but maybe no one is giving newnan respect that they want cause they haven’t had a statement game against a real quality or consistenet playoff success.

By Mays, What Happened

October 20, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Maybe the Mays players will concentrate on their next opponent rather than showing up at other games talking about the past. Wake up Hill is real!!

By JessicaG

October 20, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Todd Who do you think will win the Marist vs. SWD Game? Tucker vs. SWD?

By HSBallfan

October 20, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Ummm, can we have a time out on “_ don’t get no respect” whining? Newnan is ranked third. That IS respect. If the folks on this blog aren’t waxing poetic about them, it’s because we haven’t seen them play. Tell you what… if they win the state championship, I’ll write a song about them. Happy now?

By dj

October 20, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

wildman, You are correct. We got our butts whipped Friday. I’ll be the first to give it up to Harrison. However, it aint over yet and alot could happen the next three weeks. East could lose one or two. You could possibly lose one, two, or three (however, i think you will beat Marietta, and you should beat McEachern but it is a rival game). Etowah game gonna be a good one! Now, Etowah shouldnt look ahead because North Cobb when firing on all cylinders can beat anyone in this region. That will be a good game. I still think East will finish 2nd, Etowah 3rd, and Harrison 1st but who knows. Coming out of the region 2nd two years ago was great for us so I can live with that. Finally, all my eggs were not all in the Harrison basket. Yes it would have been sweet, but every week has been a rush here in 5AAAAA and I am glad we are here with some very good football teams. We lost to a better team on that given night, and I make no excuses or belittle your win at all. You guys got it done!! I really do think this region is very good, and our 4th seeded team will even give some people fits.

By Homet

October 20, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

For wildmanhoya

That’s what happens when you put all your eggs in one basket.

LOL! What do call what Harrison has done with Robbie Godhigh??? He is basically THE ENTIRE TEAM…Kid played offense, defense, special team, ya’ll even lined him up as your QUARTERBACK at least one!!! Don’t get me wrong…the kid is good, he ran OVER one of our guys on that 92 yard runback but in his case he is not only the egg, he’s also the basket!!!

By Big Pappi

October 20, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

HOMET - I can’t even think about all the scenarios any more this week. My head is pounding. Too many blogs’. I am going back to the let’s take them one game at a time approach. Of course you understand, I can not root for your team again this week.

By mikemike

October 20, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

HI WACO FAN THIS A SYRUPMAKER FAN DON’T WORRY WE ANIT GOING TO POU SYRUP ON U.

By wildmanhoya

October 20, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

homet

Whom and I to ever disagree with you or argue with you. Of course you are correct. That is just what the Hoyas have done, put all their eggs in one basket. In fact, if the truth were known he makes every tackle and also throws every block. Those other guys are really the same person wearing lifts in the shoes, padding around the waste, etc.

By beleiver

October 20, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

AJC freelancer come to union grove this week and check us out

By JUNO a.k.a. walker

October 20, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

To 1bighammer My Raiders had a minor setback this week. Banneker pulled a couple of trick plays out of the hat late in the ball game and won the game. If you were at the game you would have seen that Mays was up by two scores going into the fourth quarter. Banneker was a desperate team on Saturday and made two desperate plays. They knew they had to or their season was over. Great job Trojans (2 claps). They know who the better team really is. All this means is that instead of winning state with an undefeated record. Mays will win state with one blemish with a team that has no super stars and who lost 16 starters from last year’s team along with a new coaching staff. As I told you in the preseason, * Dont sleep on the Mays Raiders* Also, Todd it is probably better that Mays is not ranked anymore as it seemed that each team Mays has faced was playing with their very best effort. Now maybe their very young team can play with a more even playing field. Thanks!

By gofigure

October 20, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

I think it’s time to rank Jackson in AAA. They are undefeated and should go 10-0 heading into the playoffs.

By brox190

October 20, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

Unless they have been holding back, Statesboro appears to be a weak #2 in the state.

By AVikingfan

October 20, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

To Todd. In answer to your question about who to rank now that East has been beaten, I still think PeaRidge will be standing tall when the regular season is finished. I’ve been on their band wagon since they came down to Lowndes earlier in the year. They have only lost to Harrison and Lowndes I believe. Keep’em in your radar sights. They are for real.

By football fan

October 20, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

By all means just call it what it is. Region 5AAAA has a alot of solid teams and no great teams. Banneker has done nothing consistently. They played a solid Saturday against a solid oppenent. It is not about respect or anything like that. Just line up and play… At the end of the season everyone will see who is the best… If your team does not win the state then you are not the best team in the state at that classification. Region 5AAAA and Region 6AAAA are paired together in the first round… That should make some interesting first round matchups…. Just let BHS and the rest of 5AAAA except Sandy Creek continue to play without the spotlight on them. People are making too much of Mays loss to Banneker and Banneker’s lost to Vila Rica… When you have teams that are as evenly matched as those three, things tend to happen the way they have. If you have a winning record against good competition then you have accomplished something in this short season… Just relax and let everything play out.

By T.J.

October 20, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Glad to hear it was fluke with Camden game. Camden coach probably gets a lot of experience for his younger players because of region. Another reason they are so good every year.

Parkview and South was a mess. It was like someone put Vasoline on the ball in the red zone for Parkview.

Grayson game sounds like it went as expected. Pretty much like the next 2 teams Grayson faces. Hope facing three straight weeks against lesser teams will not make them soft for the playoffs to lose the 1st or 2nd rounds. I have never heard of that Zellner player at fullback. The fullback I remember is “James Earl Jones”. Maybe I only remember JEJ because of his name. But again, it is hard to keep track of their best players. Grayson’s bench has to be one of the deepest in GA high school football. And second string could be stars at many other schools. They flat out wear other teams down. That is true AAAAA football right there.

By canefan

October 20, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

GO FITZGERALD PURPLE HURRICANES!!!BEAT BROOKS CO.

By WACO-FAN

October 20, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

who is jackson in AAA……who have they played to be ranked…….what have they defense did against them teams……..who is jackson????????

By Todd Holcomb

October 20, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

Kell has to be listed as a “top surprise”. 2-8 last season, 6-1 this season, the only loss a close 17-9 game at Walton (was 10-9 for much of the 2nd half until a late Walton TD). Kell is not yet a top 10 team for sure, but they’ve had a great turnaround.

Good choice.

It still humors me to see how Banneker still doesn’t get any respect after a big win. Nobody gave us a chance in this game.

A lot of people gave you a chance against Mays. I think your coach just did a good job of making you believe the world was against you.

So what you are saying is that your standings aren’t an indication of how good a team is? Then why have them?

When I say standings, I’m talking about W-L records and region standings, that sort of thing. What I do is rankings. In rankings, a team with two losses (i.e., Carver) might be ahead of an undefeated team (i.e., Jackson). Standings tell you who’s got the best records, which can be deceiving until all the games have been played. Rankings should tell you how teams have performed, taking into consideration the scheduled played.

In answer to your question about who to rank now that East has been beaten, I still think PeaRidge will be standing tall when the regular season is finished. I’ve been on their band wagon since they came down to Lowndes earlier in the year. They have only lost to Harrison and Lowndes I believe. Keep’em in your radar sights. They are for real.

I agree.

I think it’s time to rank Jackson in AAA. They are undefeated and should go 10-0 heading into the playoffs.

I don’t agree.

Who do you think will win the Marist vs. SWD Game? Tucker vs. SWD?

Marist and Tucker.

Sandy Creek is way too high at #3 for AAAA… I know they are undefeated, but they have no significant wins in my eyes… Marist and Rome lost to two good teams in games that could have gone either way and both should be ranked ahead of SC in my opinion.

That’s a good opinion. I can accept Marist & Rome ahead of Sandy Creek. However, one might also argue that to be No. 3 in AAAA, you should beat the No. 3 team in AAA, which Marist did not. Rome lost to East Paulding, which is excusable, but has no more good wins than Sandy Creek. SC has two nice wins in East Coweta (a 5-2 team from AAAAA) and Whitewater. But as I said, I could see rankings those teams any which way.

By 1bighammer

October 20, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Chris Actually Todd said it doesn’t matter in the standings. I should have clarified and said “So what you are saying is that your rankings aren’t an indication of how good a team is? Then why have them?

Wildcat Fan you misread what I meant! I meant that Everyone else knows they are better than their team.

By 1bighammer

October 20, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

hsballfan

By 1bighammer

October 20, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

hsballfan

By 1bighammer

October 20, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

hsballfan Where exactly are Banneker and Villa Rica’s impressive wins?

By slalom1

October 20, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

TODD, I must agree that Sandy Creek is dramatically over-rated. Extremely weak schedule. The only “nail-biter” of the year came against AAA Shaw(2-6) by a 17-16 margin. Not that Shaw is a bad team. To the contrary, Shaw is a pretty good team who finds ways to lose the close ones. Speaking of Shaw, the Raiders will most likely enter the play-offs as a #3 or #4 seed with a record of 4-6 or 3-7. But getting back to Sandy Creek: Besides Shaw, who have they played?

By AVikingfan

October 20, 2008 5:00 PM | Link to this

Did someone say Tift and NSWR are playing Thursday night?

By AVikingfan

October 20, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

Where are the Coffee County and (Valdosta) Wildcat people? Can’t believe none of’em are posting. Come to think of it, NSWR and Tift are staying pretty quiet too. Probably the best two games in the whole state this week. I’m standing by my prediction, NSWR and Valdosta in an upset! (But NSWR better be ready, Tift can play football!

By Chamblee Bulldog

October 20, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

Chamblee will finish the season 7-3 and out of the playoffs. Although this is a good won-loss record, this team was expected to do much better than this especially after what they accomplished last year. Yes, they lost a couple of good players from last years team but the core skilled position players returned.

The offense the new coaching staff is running is just awful. They are not utilizing to the fullest their returning skill players, Warren Norman, Garrett Williams and Darius Jones. These 3 guys are good athletes and could have carried this team deep into the playoffs if they had been used the way they were used last year. I hate it for all the kids on this team their season will be coming to an end in 3 weeks. This is a talented offensive team.

I will say the new coaching staff did implement a more agressive defense this year.

By rw

October 20, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

Please everyone your teams play “on the field” speaks way louder than anything else. This Friday night a lot of eyes will be awakened. “To Be Continued”

By HSBallfan

October 20, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

By 1bighammer:Where exactly are Banneker and Villa Rica’s impressive wins? Well, that’s my whole point. When everyone in the region plays largely within the region, it’s hard to measure their overall strength. Banneker has beaten North Clayton and Mays, losing to Villa Rica which has lost only to a highly ranked AA team. Sandy Creek, Mays and Whitewater have all struggled at times. Not trying to put anyone down, just wondering about the region’s overall power rating.

By HPhil

October 20, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this

I don’t understand why Harrison didn’t move up in the polls? They looked as good as any high school team I have seen on TV. Godhigh and others were injured. Did the injuries cast them a place in the poll? I suspect Godhigh will be back in time for the playoffs. I am impressed with the replacements sent in as well as the offensive line. I think they can beat the remaining teams handily without Godhigh because of this. With Godhigh they may be able to go #1 or 2. I don’t think he is getting the respect he deserves. Maybe if he was four of five inch’s taller?

By HPhil

October 20, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

Any word on the Harrison injuries. will Godhigh, Turnipseed, and Mears return?

By HSBallfan

October 20, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

By Chamblee Bulldog: Chamblee will finish the season 7-3 and out of the playoffs If Chamblee finishes 7-3 they will be the number four seed in region 6 and play the top team from region 5. Unless the Bulldogs find a way to lose to Miller Grove, in which case they would be 6-4 and out of the playoffs.

By VRforReal

October 20, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

Villa Rica has flown under the radar all year, this team is for real and very dangerous. Respect needs to be earned for sure but be aware of the CATS they are coming for you!

By 1bighammer

October 20, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this

All of ya’ll are right.

Sandy Creek is weak, from a weak region, haven’t played anybody (your team included),and only beat AAAAA Perrenial Playoff team East Coweta by a touchdown (who likely will be the # 3 playoff team from their region).

That 3-0 win over Fayette was because of the weather, on a dry field (fayette’s field was 3 inches deep in water) Fayette gets embarrassed. Not an excuse mind you, but you have to put things into perspective.

You play the teams on the schedule and in your region, you don’t choose your region. Nobody thought Shaw would be where they are this year, and like I said before East Coweta is always tough.

Westside and Statesboro each have only played 1 team with a winning record so far this year, so why aren’t they overated?

By Tadpole

October 20, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

Every week Mays has been reported as AAA. They are AAAA. Please corect. Thanks

By HSBallfan

October 20, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

1bighammer I don’t know why you keep trying to pick needless fights with people. Never said 5AAAA was weak; perhaps more balanced than we thought a few weeks ago. By football fan:…just call it what it is. Region 5AAAA has a alot of solid teams and no great teams Probably a pretty accurate assessment. First round of the playoffs should tell us a lot. Marist, Tucker, SW Dekalb and most likely Chamblee will be a handful for whichever region 5 teams survive.

By GO DEVILS

October 20, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this

Jackson is 8-0 and has allowed 30 points of which only 12 were given up by the first string defense. They also had a scrimmage game this year against Union Grove and only gave up 7 points to them. That was after a fumble inside their won 5. The strength of the schedule is what it is, the teams don’t pick their regions. We’ll find out how good they are after the Woodward Academy game.

By dtown

October 20, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

Coffee fans don’t like to hear the “V” word considering the series history. Even though coffee might have a team thats way more talented, they are still VERY concerned with this one..I have seen several games where coffee had more talent than valdosta and the cats just blew em off the field. Lots of bad memories in this matchup for the trojans, especially in Death Valley. with that said, it should be one of the better games this weekend. And on a side note:THIS IS STILL THE GAME COFFEE CIRCLES AT THE START OF A SEASON. Kind of like UGA with the gators

By HSBallfan

October 20, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

For the record, I disagree with slalom1’s claim that Sandy Creek is “dramatically” overrated. You have to consider the context of their ranking within AAAA, which by nearly everyone’s account is not a very strong classification this year. Westside has been pounding weak opponents, but until someone takes them down, is as good a number one as any. Statesboro, not as lopsided a winner, but still unbeaten. I’ll be curious to see how they handle Brunswick’s passing game in a few weeks. My OPINION is that Marist or Rome would likely beat Sandy Creek, but with one loss each I would not rank either team ahead of SC right now. High school football is subject to very extreme mood swings… these kids are not professionals. Differences in talent levels can be vast, even on the same team. Tucker for instance… nowhere near the super team of 2007, nowhere near the #1 ranking they inherited this season, and nowhere near as bad as that 38-0 loss to Marist. For me at least, the seeming parity in the classification makes the playoffs even more appealing. There are probably a dozen teams that could make a run at this thing.

By Hoyafan

October 20, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

HPhil- Hate to be the bearer of bad news….Turnipseed - broke his leg (out for the season)and Godhigh - has a high ankle spring will probably miss two games, not sure of the status of Mears. There is no doubt in my mine that the Hoyas can and will succeed. Although most people think Godhigh is the whole team not to mention we scored a touchdown when he wasn’t in the game. But I won’t feed into to that. Let’s just pray for a speedy recovery for our injuried players!

By Chamblee Bulldog

October 20, 2008 7:14 PM | Link to this

HSBallfan,

Thanks for the clarification on Chamblee’s situation. I was under the impression they were going to take the top 3 teams from Region 6. We should take care of S. Forsyth, Stone Mountain and Miller Grove. I see Miller Grove as being the only threat. I saw Miller Grove play SW Dekalb earlier this year and all I took from that game was an aerial attack to #25. Shut down #25 and contain their average running game (which the defense should do) and the Bulldogs will be just fine.

By slalom1

October 20, 2008 7:16 PM | Link to this

HSBallfan, After some consideration I guess I must agree with you. Maybe Sandy Creek is NOT over rated. But your point regarding AAAA in 2008 is well taken, and also a point I have made during the 2008 season. In AAAA aside from Westside and possibly Statesboro, there does not appear to be any true “powerhouse” football teams. Possibly the AAAA title is “up for grabs” between whoever shows up during the play-offs. But regardless AAAA appears to be weak in 2008.

By zachary

October 20, 2008 8:33 PM | Link to this

why is Dublin not ranked.

By wildmanhoya

October 20, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this

PHIL

I don’t understand why Harrison didn’t move up in the polls?

I was at the game and the Hoyas looked very good yet the question is, who do drop down to move the Hoyas up? If I am not mistaken everyone ahead of them won.

By Todd Holcomb

October 20, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this

why is Dublin not ranked.

It’s tough to know how good Dublin is because the Irish play in a region that doesn’t play teams outside the region. They’re isolated. Teams in that situation need for their region to have a really good reputation, or they need to be undefeated. Except for Dublin, all those teams won a combined one game in the playoffs last season. Decent region, but not great.

To cut to the chase: In a mediocre, isolated region, you need to be undefeated at this point. The winner of the Dublin-JeffCo winner should be in a good spot to be ranked.

By johnny

October 20, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this

Shouldn’t NSWR be ranked number 2 in the state?

By Todd Holcomb

October 20, 2008 9:14 PM | Link to this

*who do you drop down to move the Hoyas up? If I am not mistaken everyone ahead of them won. *

That’s correct. Of course, I’m not opposed to dropping teams after a win. In fact, I did that to the Hoyas after the Woodstock game. But if you look at the teams ahead of Harrison, you’ve got undefeated Walton (which beat Harrison last season); the 2007 runner-up in North Gwinnett (which beat Walton last season); Northside (which is on a 38-1 run); and a few more undefeated teams.

Harrison’s stock rose, but not its ranking. Just wasn’t any room.

By Trojan Train

October 20, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this

Coffee-38 Valdosta-17

Tift County-24 NSWR-21

By Gamer

October 20, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

Is anyone looking at the AAAAA bracket for the upcoming play-offs? “IF THINGS” stay as they are, Lowndes will have a cake walk to the Dome. Their only real oppostion will be Grayson. Maybe Stephenson, Collins Hills, or East Paulding. Man! On the opposite side of the bracket from Lowndes are: Walton, Harrison, NSWR, Newnan, N. Gwinnett, Brookwood and Camden County—Presumely, the best teams in AAAAA. What do you think? To: A Viking Fan, Drock08, Reeze and Camden Wildcat. Tell the truth!

By TCCHSFAN!

October 20, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this

Todd do you consider Thomas Co. Central a surprise team this. Did anyone expected them to be where they are after losing all that great talent they had last season.

By ysoserious

October 20, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this

Did anyone see the St. Pius X vs. Washington game on Saturday? It was unbelievable and very exciting. Pius had 450 rushing yards, with 6 rushing touchdowns. Looks like they will be facing Dunwoody for the region 5AAA championship. How do these two teams compare?

By JAYBO

October 20, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this

TCCHSFAN,

Finally, someone other than me from TCC posting….Great!!! Hey, I dont know how close you follow the program, but I Bleed blue & gold!!! I live in metro Atlanta, So I follow the team as close as I can from afar…listening every Friday night on the internet and going to the games whenever the jackets come into the area. Hey, I’ve been hearing about this kid Adam Choice…think he is in middle school. Just wanted to know if you knew anything about him…what grade, what position, Size…just curious. Thanks

Go Jackets!!

By mistermak

October 20, 2008 10:53 PM | Link to this

As a Camden fan, I can’t help but wonder why Coach Herron decided to kick an onside kick up by 14 in the first quarter.

If I didn’t know better I would percieve that as running up the score, especially knowing they were going to score at will all night. I must say I was a little embarrassed and I understand why Johnson’s Coach was upset!!

By Raider From the Start

October 20, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

Hoyafan,Wildmanhoya,Hoyadawg I am very sorry to hear about your injured players. I saw Godhigh injured but somehow I didn’t think it was so serious. Great game, East made some costly errors, fumble leading to a touchdown and 2 touchdowns called back from penalties.The thing is Harrison played an almost error free game with a lot of intensity. That’s how you win games. Congratulations, we will be praying for your injured boys.

By mistermak

October 20, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

As far as the AAAAA brackets go, I think Camden’s real test before the Dome will be in the 2nd round probably against NSWR.

I am looking foward to it!!

By DSGB

October 20, 2008 11:22 PM | Link to this

Hey Jaybo,Who did TCCHS lose to???? Go RED&BLACK

By Todd Holcomb

October 20, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this

Todd do you consider Thomas Co. Central a surprise team this. Did anyone expected them to be where they are after losing all that great talent they had last season.

No. TCC is about where most people figured. Not as good as last season, but pretty good. Frankly, the Harris County game (20-19) was a little ominous, and I don’t see TCC as a serious title contender this season.

By HPhil

October 21, 2008 12:07 AM | Link to this

That’s correct. Of course, I’m not opposed to dropping teams after a win. In fact, I did that to the Hoyas after the Woodstock game. But if you look at the teams ahead of Harrison, you’ve got undefeated Walton (which beat Harrison last season); the 2007 runner-up in North Gwinnett (which beat Walton last season); Northside (which is on a 38-1 run); and a few more undefeated teams.

Last year the Hoyas had a team that made more mistakes and many of the top players were juniors. I think they can beat Walton this year. Last year they beat Lowndes for their only defeat. I think they can go undefeated without Godhigh for the rest of the season. If his ankle heals for the playoffs they may go all the way.

By yo

October 21, 2008 12:08 AM | Link to this

Gamer..Region 7 #1 is still up for grabs which could be N. Gwinnett, Peachtree Ridge, Collins Hill and that is in Lowndes side of the bracket. Also, Union Grove is presently #1 ahead of Stephenson in Region #2. However, I suppose that could be the luck of the draw…huh! Also, the benefit of winning Region 1 instead of coming in second (assuming we do and we haven’t yet). Your assumptions also assume Region 1 isn’t going to kick butt in the playoffs. If they do, other than NHS who you mentioned you forgot a few teams. We might be seeing Tift again, who knows? They gave us a pretty good fight. Don’t overlook Coffee either. Somebody on your tough side of the bracket will be seeing either them or Tift also. At least that is the way it looks now. Actually the #4 spot in Region 1AAAAA is still very much up for grabs. Both Valdosta and Warner have a shot. I give Valdosta the better shot of the 2 since Warner still has to face both Lowndes and NHS. Valdosta still has Coffee and Tift. Tift still has Coffee, Valdosta and NHS (this week). Still a lot of fun football to be played down here. Coffee still has Lowndes, Valdosta and Tift…yikes!

By HPhil

October 21, 2008 12:13 AM | Link to this

Congratulations, we will be praying for your injured boys.

Great Class! Great game, best to watch all season with Woodstock second. Better officiating that at the Woodstock game (that and Harrison mistakes made it real close), though they missed holding calls on both sides.

By yo

October 21, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this

HPhil since you seem to like to talk about Harrison’s mistakes seemingly as an excuse don’t forget Lowndes put the ball on the ground 8 times (lost 5 fumbles) and threw an interception against Harrison. Total of 6 turnovers. Also, Greg Reid let a walk in touchdown/interception go right through his hands. But we will let you keep that feather for your hat. Apparently it is the only game you didn’t make mistakes in…good thing huh? Of course Lowndes team was mostly Juniors and Sophomores last year.

By HPhil

October 21, 2008 12:51 AM | Link to this

Of course Lowndes team was mostly Juniors and Sophomores last year.

Harrison also had a lot of Juniors last year. Actually they made lots of mistakes last year. Even in an undefeated year as any team. But more so last year However I was talking about the Woodstock game. As I recall that game was in the rain? Not sure, I was not at the game. So lots of possible mistakes due to slipping in the rain. The year before with no rain you one by one point. I am not saying the Hoyas are better than the Vikings (I don’t really know), just that they are close enough to go to the dome though it may take some luck and healthy players.

By mike

October 21, 2008 1:19 AM | Link to this

Hey trojan train wreck, The last time NHS lost a regular season home game was 3 or 4 years ago, lesson learned,they don’t lose at home! This will be a tough game but NHS will come out on top as usual and gear up for the playoffs. Lowndes better keep their radar up also,because they are not blowing anybody out of the water.Playoff time is a whole new season!

By Que???!!!

October 21, 2008 1:35 AM | Link to this

Seriously, what does it take for Blessed Trinity to be ranked?? theres no love for the roswell school.

By Reeze

October 21, 2008 3:09 AM | Link to this

Gamer……There’s still too many decisive games in 1-AAAAA yet to play to make a call ,this thurs against Tift will decide NSWR’s place in the playoffs I think, Not only playoff position ,also the much needed improvements on offense in work since Coffee..Having an open week ,look for a much improved NSWR team. ..With a win vs Tift , Our fate is in our own hands ……If everything works out, the #2 spot is ours…..Round 1 will be against Region 2 #3 ,either UG ,MLK ,Stephenson or Luella ,who knows in region 2 ,hopefully we’ll get past and give Camden their first and last challenging game of the season and go on from there………. And I wouldn’t call Lowndes path to the dome a cakewalk either,they’ve still have Coffee to play,which I think will be a much closer game than people might think , but they’ll win…..After that they won’t break a sweat till the Qrts against Grayson….Ive seen both teams this year and it will be a knock out drag out….Neither team is a passing threat ,so it will be won on the ground…Grayson is bigger and more physical on both lines,but Lowndes LB’s and DB’s are too fast ,No big runs for Pemberton….. And If we’ve never seen any kid like Greg Reid ,I doubt if Grayson’s defense has either . Reid will be the difference and give Lowndes the win…….Gamer since you asked ,i’ll take you the Qrts ……1) Lowndes vs Grayson……..2)Coffee/Tift vs EP/NG/Ptridge……3)Walton vs NSWR/Camden………..4)Harrison vs Newnan……And for you AAAA guys forget about beating Westside their offense is too good and the defense gives up nothing…Robert Davis has finally got them focused and disciplined.

By TCCHSFAN

October 21, 2008 7:15 AM | Link to this

JAYBO,

 Adam Choice is in the 7th grade he plays quarterback. Over the summer he won the national pitch hit and run for baseball and broke records. He is the fastest 12 year old in the nation and has played middle school ball for 2 years and blows every team out that he plays. He is pretty big. whenever he gets to high school i wouldnt doubt seeing him as a 4 year starter. Oh and i follow the team everywhere they go i am a juinor at TCCHS

By GraysonFan2

October 21, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this

Lowndes Grayson should be a great game if they get that far, anything can happen. I will tell you, there are few LB on the Grayson team that will welcome Reid. NO one has run on them all season, everything has been a pass. I agree Ian Pemberton will not make the big runs, this is were his size will fail him. Our LB Greg Zellner is ready for the next level of RB’s, so if Reid is what you say, Greg should really enjoy the challenge. I say this for Jonathan Langston too(LB).

By Northside Fan

October 21, 2008 7:45 AM | Link to this

Jaybo, By the time Adam Choice emerges as TCC’s top QB, NSWR, WR and Houston Cty HS’s will most probably be back in AAAA. Our new “Veterans High School” under construction will be ready in 2010/2011. It will be great to see you guys again.

By mistermak

October 21, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

Camden will be ready for the AAAA team from Warner Robins. I just hope you understand what you are getting into.

Of course you have to get past the first round!! LOL!

By T.J.

October 21, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this

Grayson against Lowndes……I predicted this earlier this year. If Grayson can make it that far. I am worried soft schedule at the end of the year may hurt them. But it could also develop the depth needed to go deep and a chance to heal up for some of their wounded. I think Reeze is right though. Lowndes RB speed and cuts will be too much for Grayson. Grayson is geared to stop power backs like Brandon Jacobs of Parkview. If Grayson makes it, it will be a great game. Depth on both teams rock. Grayson does have options at running back but none like Reid, and that will be the difference. Grayson has to make it there first, so like their coach says…they are looking to be 1-0 every week, no other games matter. I have a question for everyone. In the Qtr’s, if Grayson plays Lowndes, and they are both undefeated and the number 1 seeds for their region, who will get the home game?

By HSBallfan

October 21, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

**Reeze: And for you AAAA guys forget about beating Westside their offense is too good and the defense gives up nothing…Robert Davis has finally got them focused and disciplined.” You may very well be right, but pardon me for withholding my enthusiasm for a couple of weeks. It’s easy to appear focused and disciplined when you’re bullying your little sister. I’ll be a little more respectful of Westside if they can manhandle Thomas Central.

By Chris

October 21, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

WATCH OUT Appling County!! McIntosh County Academy has outscored it’s opponents 276 to 31 so far this year. Some opponents have been weak but not Tattnall County whom they destryoed last week and they did crush a medicore AAAAA team in Glynn Academy. Appling has to come to Darien for this game and the place will be crazy. I see Appling Co. going down 27-24 in a great game. What do you think about this game, Todd? Upset in the making?

By Todd Holcomb

October 21, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Seriously, what does it take for Blessed Trinity to be ranked?? theres no love for the roswell school.

Who do you recommend that I remove from the Top 10 to make room for Blessed Trinity, which lost to a 3-4 team?

It’s a reasonable opinion to have Blessed Trinity ranked, but here’s how I see it:

BT’s best win is Lovett, but Callaway (ranked #8) also beat Lovett, and by a larger margin. And Callaway’s only loss is to Troup, a better team than GAC, IMO.

Then you have #10 McIntosh Academy, which is undefeated.

And there’s #9 Henry County, whose only loss is to a ranked Class AAAAA school.

Westminster and BT have the same in-region credentials, but #6 Westminster has beaten Cartersville and Carrollton (both good AAA teams) outside the region.

So when I compare BT to the ranked teams in terms of quality of wins and losses, the ranked teams come out a little ahead, in my opinion.

By dre

October 21, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

turner county football rank #8 in class a,wilcox county rank #3 oct.31 at wilcox.wilcox always come in average about 48 points a a game and always lose score 6 points only regular season lose.wilcox coach ,just can’t out coach soliday.wilcox play a weak schedule first 5 games oppents all together 3 wins. play somebody like the #2 rank team class aa there next door to you.turner 27-18 win. big game calling football scouts in the state. it’s going to be a full house,wilcox going to get there trick and treat.

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

In a couple of days, Northside solidifies itself as a true state championship contender. For all of those making ridiculous posts about programs like Camden County showing Northside something new, I encourage you to pay very, very close attention to what happens on Thursday night when Tift County travels to McConnell-Talbert Stadium.

Ironically, we have not hear tremendous chatter from the Blue Devil fans, which tells me that all of Tifton knows what we all know. Northside is not Brooks County.

The Eagles have practically destroyed all competition at home running up the score on nationally ranked and defending Florida state champion Booker T. Washington an simply destroying Valdosta’s will to play this season a few weeks ago.

Now, it is Tift County’s turn.

By #1 EAGLE FAN

October 21, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

Lets here it from the posters out there for the EAGLES of NSWR We are going to win over Tift Co. this weekend. Go Big Blue

By AVikingfan

October 21, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

Mannnnn, the Coffee, Tift, and NSWR folks are really quiet this week!!!! Perhaps the two biggest games in the state this week and hardly anyone is talking. Come on ENR, give us the history of the Tift vs NSWR (NSH) rivalry. After ya’ll (EastMom, did I do that correctly) beat Coffee their fans have almost stopped posting. We need’em back, along with the Tift folks to energize South Georgia, and tell us what is happening at practice, what to expect, ect. (H-mmmm, lot’s of silence from across town from where I’m sitting too!) The biggest mystery of all is why NO ONE but me talks about PeaRidge?

By #1 EAGLE FAN

October 21, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

I mean this Thursday Eagles NSWR will beat Tift Co.

By AVikingfan

October 21, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

Hey ENR, I read your post after I sent my previous one. Good to have you back with us. Are there any tickets left for Friday night? I’d like to go and see it if possible.

By AVikingfan

October 21, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

ENR, Like EagleFan #1 I meant Thursday night.

By K

October 21, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

To say that a team with one region loss and two losses overall is a dissapointment…is dissapointing to me. Since when do these rankings matter that much, that if your not in the top ten you aren’t good. MLK may have some things to work on, but the overall goal is to make the playoffs. They have an excellent chance to finish 2nd or 3rd in the region. It might make it a little tougher on them because of the pairings, but reality is that all the unranked playoff teams have the same opportunity to a state title as any other team that makes the playoffs. The goal is to win the state title not to be ranked. Let’s keep it in perspective people!!!!!!

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

Northside vs. Tift County has the potential of a big game. Tift County is clearly a program that merits respect in this state. I believe it would be a bigger game if the game was at Brodie Stadium in Tifton. I find it challenging to see Tift County beating Northside in Warner Robins.

The Blue Devils do have a 7-2 advantage, which is significant. Most of the 9 games have been close. In Northside’s 2 wins, have been by very small margins.

The Tift County wins have generally been close games too with an average margin of victory of just over 6 points.

The bottom line is Northside and Tift County are meeting for the first time since 1997. Since that time Northside is 129-12 with 4 State Championship appearance while becoming a Nationally recognize program. Meanwhile, Tift County has become an after thought in Georgia football as the Blue Devils have been mired in mediocrity going 53-61. These guys were blown out by programs like Brooks County HS at home less than 7 weeks ago.

You don’t hear from Coffee and Valdosta posters because we take their spirit away from them. Valdosta Wildcat fans are in hiding after those guys rolled over against Northside. Coffee fans don’t really believe anymore.

These program are who we thought they were. After Thursday night, Tift County is going to be who we thought they were. The team that was railroaded to little Brooks County 35-7 at Brodie Stadium.

By DEKALB UNKNOWN

October 21, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

ysoserious, Dunwoody is not looking ahead to St. Pius until they take care of these last two teams. The big one friday night will be McNair who is also 5-0 in the sub-region just like Washington was for you guys this past saturday. I was at the St. Puis game saturday and boy they look good. Dunwoody plans to go out like every friday night and continue to work for the win. Wow! that would be a big game for the Northside (Dunwoody -vs- St. Puis).

By Todd Holcomb

October 21, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

To say that a team with one region loss and two losses overall is a dissapointment…is dissapointing to me. Since when do these rankings matter that much, that if your not in the top ten you aren’t good.

Who said MLK wasn’t any good? Good teams can still be disappointing because more is expected of them.

MLK was picked to win Region 2-AAAAA but stands third place at the moment. MLK was ranked No. 5 in preseason but wouldn’t be in the top 15 at the moment. How can that not be disappointing?

By JAYBO

October 21, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

Northside Fan,

It would be great to have you guys back in AAAA!!! I tell you, this kid Adam Choice is creating a buzz back home…there hasn’t been this much excitement about a QB this early at TCC since Charlie Ward in the late 80’s!! And we have had some great one’s to lead us to state championships since Ward…wow. Too bad we gotta wait until 2010 before he enters the High school!!

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

K, is that what you guy in metro Atlanta tell yourselves? If we can only reach the playoffs, anything can happen. What is going to happen is every strong Middle Georgia and South Georgia program is going to run up the score on these over hyped metro Atlanta schools.

What do you mean the goal is to reach the playoffs? At programs across this state, the expectation is the make the playoffs. The goal is to win the State Championship. Reaching the playoffs was concluded back in spring practice in Warner Robins.

What do you mean, the goal is to reach the playoffs? A month ago, MLK posters were screaming up and down that MLK deserved to be rated higher. Now, you guys have changed your tune and you are stating mediocre goals.

Seriously, there are Northside (Warner Robins), Camden County, Lowndes County, Thomas County Central, etc. posters on this board. Let’s save the chatter about “playoff goals” to an all metro Atlanta chat room. That is a conversation for posters from programs like Stephenson, Union Grove, Harrison, East Paulding, Walton, etc. You know your own kind, K.

This is a statewide chat. Goals are simple: STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS! Let me rephrase that. MORE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS! By the way, K, we have a very clear and realistic perspective. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS! I would agree with your assessment that for programs like MLK and East Paulding simply reaching the playoffs should be the more realistic and attainable goal.

By Northside Fan

October 21, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

To: Mistermak, “And” NSWR will be ready to play Camden Cty’s 3,000 student body. Camden County is the largest school in South Georgia but plays 70 percent of their games against Savannah teams with student bodies that should be classified as AA/AAA. The nerve you call NSWR AAAA. BUT, you know what!—-It will be our pleasure to kick your butts for picking on those AA/AAA teams. By the way maybe you are still angry about our teams last meeting. What was it—Oh yes, 54-7.

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

The calculated words of Todd Holcomb. What he means to say but can not because he would lose valuable Atlanta readership is that he drank the MLK cool-aid in the preseason. He probably rode over to the beautiful high school and saw what looked like a state contender. He can not publicly say it, but he is disappointed himself for falling for more false metro Atlanta eye-candy (i.e. East Paulding). What Todd forgot is that MLK has a metro Atlanta address, which generally means UNDERACHIEVER.

Two losses in 7 games against metro Atlanta competition is in a word: DISAPPOINTING. I would be use a word like DEVASTATED if Northside ever lost twice in that cupcake MLK region. Todd Holcomb and the metro Atlanta homers were prepared to place a crown on these guys heads at MLK. In the end, MLK is who ENR thought they were, yet another AJC (Todd Holcomb) Atlanta darling gone by the wayside.

By the way, Todd, the biggest disappointment (BY FAR) is Valdosta HS, who sits practically in the cellar of the Region 1-AAAAA. You remember, the Region that you claimed was “still good,” yet “overrated.” What is overrated is the music chairs of metro Atlanta teams that you and the AJC staff ranks week after week and year after year w/ minimal results.

You should run a “Where Are They Now” edition so we can keep up with all of the metro Atlanta schools that the AJC wastes our time by ranking them. Send reporters to Middle and South GA. Therefore, you can write stories about the people & programs that are going to impact this season’s state championships. Writing about yet another metro Atlanta program that can not live up to the AJC hype is the same storyline. You guys just change actors week after week.

By MANO17

October 21, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

dont sleep on mcnair vs dunwoody. it will be a great game between 2 of dekalb county’s best teams. but in the end dunwoody wont be able to contain the best backfield tandem in the state arnold walker and paschal desir.Also if they put 8 men in the box they will definetly get beat deep by 3 of the most slept on recivers in the state. jamariaous hall, cordale adams ,and quintavious graham. and dont let me forget that red heat defense that just shut down the potent cedar grove run and pass attack.

By MANO17

October 21, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

dont sleep on mcnair vs dunwoody. it will be a great game between 2 of dekalb county’s best teams. but in the end dunwoody wont be able to contain the best backfield tandem in the state arnold walker and paschal desir.Also if they put 8 men in the box they will definetly get beat deep by 3 of the most slept on recivers in the state. jamariaous hall, cordale adams ,and quintavious graham. and dont let me forget that red heat defense that just shut down the potent cedar grove run and pass attack.

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Jaybo: Wasn’t most of Thomasville beating their chest about a potential State Championship matchup against Northside. I thought you TCC posters went into some type of witness protection program. There were ridiculous claims that TCC had more tradition and more wins than Northside, which is laughable.

I know that Charlie Ward played for TCC and he is certainly a fine player. I am sure this 7th graders is a fine young man. However, to believe that one player is going to create the talent needed to defeat program like Northside displays a mentality that is not realistic for TCC.

Warner Robins, GA is one of the most football rich towns in America. We do not rebuild, we reload with talent especially on the defensive side of the ball. Jaybo, let’s wait until players actually produce before we crown them the next Charlie Ward. Any honest TCC poster has to admit that those are some very big shoes to fill. In the meantime, TCC needs to hoist some championships. We all saw what happened last year. The thought of playing Northside caused TCC to get hammered by Ware County in the Georgia Dome.

Eagle fans were laughing all the way to another State Championship as TCC fans went into hiding. Since TCC was not good enough to reach the State Championship, you shoul come up to Warner Robins on Thursday night. You will see what a real State Championship contender looks like as our Eagles face Tift County.

By walton fan in tifton

October 21, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

what are the chances that if Walton goes undefeated that they crack the Top Five and the upset pick of the week is tift county over northside

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

When basketball schools like Dunwoody and McNair are placing “two of DeKalb County’s best teams” on the football field, you have to know that football in metro Atlanta is the worst of any major city in America.

McNair?

Dunwoody?

EastPaulding?

MLK?

Union Grove?

Are you guys really serious?

By MANO17

October 21, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

ok all u dunwoody fans if they look pass mcnair to st. pius they will be making a big mistake. mcnair is a complete team, that has as much talent as any team in the state. so dont be surprised if dunwoody and that wing t offense gets exposed.

By FATMAN

October 21, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

IN AA WHY NOT PUT CHARLTON COUNTY OR APPLING COUNTY AT #2—- ONE OF THESE IS WHO BUFORD WILL PLAY FOR STATE AT THE DOME. BT FANS AFTER THIS WEEK YOU KNOW WHY YOU ARE NOT RANKED—SEE YOU IN BUFORD

By MANO17

October 21, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

eagle nation rising u sound like a real hater. Dekalb county has the best football talent in georgia . on the high school level and on the recreation level.

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Let’s see Walton fan. When your schedule looks like this, you do not deserve to be in the top 5 in the football tradition rich state.

On the afternoon of September 6, 2008, Northside HS hosted the defending state champions of the football rich state of Florida, Booker T. Washington of Miami. Northside hammered the program that opened the season in every national poll 31-7.

During that same weekend, Tift County was hosting lowly Brooks County HS. The Blue Devils were hogtied and destroye on their own home field, 35-7.

Tift County is going to upset Northside at McConnell-Talbert Stadium in Warner Robins, GA? Are you kidding me?

Walton_fan, do you know when the last time Northside lost a football game in Warner Robins, GA? It was on October 22, 2004 against Warner Robins HS.

Walton_fan, Northside is 83-4 at McConnell-Talbert Stadium since the start of the 1998 season. Now, you are calling an upset. Give me a break! If you want to pick an upset, find any ranked metro Atlanta program. East Pauling, Walton, MLK, Union Grove. You pick. They are due for a down Friday night. We don’t have down weeks at McConnell-Talbert Stadium at Northside HS.

By SportsFan31313

October 21, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

Hey Northside Fan,

Lets not talk too fast. NSWR are in Region AAAAA but don’t think for one minute that Those Eagles could beat Region 3-AAAAA Perinnial Power Camden County.

In addition, Maybe some of the Savannah Schools are considered the bottom rung of the Region, but you do have another team in that region that is quietly making progress with being 4-0 in region games this year.

You Have Region 3-AAAAA Bradwell Institute as well that is playing pretty good football. They have Routed some teams in the Region too. After a slow start with key players being injured at the beginning of the season, they have came back to be a Powerful Team in that Region.

The team to try to beat will be the Camden County Wildcats. They will beat any team in region 1-AAAAA this year. I believe the media are using last years performance to determine what will happen this year. but it is not going to happen.

The State Championship will come out of Region 3-AAAAA this year.

By AVikingfan

October 21, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

To ENR, count’em, TCC has MORE State Championships than NSWR has! NSWR is 2-2 lifetime in state championship games. Kinda mediocre isn’t it? Add that to the biggest 2nd half collapse in the history of the Dome Semi-Finals. H-mmmmm!

By Dawg Gone

October 21, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

ENR has to be about the biggest prichard ever to post. Some of what he says is true, but is so bombastic as to render it all just a gaseous emission. Take your medicine and remember your Lowndes game.

By SportsFan31313

October 21, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

The Real Deal In Football Teams are from the Central Part of down to the Southern end of Georgia. The Atlanta teams are over rated. When was the last time in Region AAAAA won a State Title up there?

By Chris Whitfield

October 21, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

EagleNationRising You are being very condescending in regards to Thomas County Central. Blah, blah, blah you want all day about metro Atlanta schools, but know when to pick your battles. Since you like to talk so much history and numbers, here are a few for you.

Northside has two state titles in the last two years. That’s a deep tradition. TCC has five state titles, winning five out of six years in the 90s. You act like someone is taking away your candy when in fact no one has ever done anything but give Northside the respect they deserve. Conrad Nix is one of the best coaches this state has ever seen and what Northside has done over the last four seasons is nothing short of phenomenal, but you act like the football world stops at the Houston County border.

So, in your mind, was 1998 a big disappointment to you when the Eagles lost in the quarters to that “Atlanta darling” McEachern? Or 2000 in the second round to East Coweta? Or 2001 in the finals to Parkview? Or 2002 in the quarters to Parkview? Or 2003 in the second round to Newnan? Or go back a little further to a first-round loss in 1996 to Benedictine? My God, man, Northside lost to one of those AA/AAA Savannah schools? The horror! The horror!

By SportsFan31313

October 21, 2008 1:40 PM | Link to this

Lets See:

Class AAAAA 1. Lowndes (7-0 South Georgia

Class AAAA 1. Westside-Macon (7-0) Central Georgia

Class AAA 1. Cairo (6-0) South Georgia

Class AA
1. Buford (7-0) Suburban Atlanta

Class A
1. ECI (7-0) South Georgia

*Buford will lose against a South Georgia Football Team if they make it that far in the Playoffs.

By MountainMama

October 21, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

Hey Todd…thanks for the “shout out” about Towns County in the “who’s hot” in NorthEast Georgia. These guys really are hot right now and are enjoying their “bye” week this week to get geared up to face two tough opponents in their last two games.

Did you get any info about our win last week (in the monsoon) over Georgia Military, 49 - 14. Our QB (I’m really pulling for someone to snatch him up for the next level of play) Chase Ellis, threw for a couple of TD’s, ran for another himself, and while playing defense, grabbed two INT’s himself. This guy is FOR REAL. Someone needs to come check him out.

Come see us on Nov. 7th against Glascock County. I think it will be tough to find a better game anywhere that night….two teams who were a combined 0-20 last year and currently have a combined record of 13-3 playing their hearts out in the last game of the year. Hiawassee will be the place to be that night. The excitement up here is absolutely electric. (And nobody wants football season to end!)

By AVikingfan

October 21, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

I’m with you on this Chris. And you didn’t even mention NSWR’s collapse in the 2nd half in 1999 against Lowndes in the dome. Leading 28-3 at half time and losing 31-28!

By Homet

October 21, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

EagleNationRising

That “EYE CANDY” EAST is going to finish up 9-1 for the first years play in AAAAA and still contend for the REGION championship. Harrison is set to lose at LEAST once probably twice and depending on what Etowah does sets up a 2 or 3 way tie for Region 5A.

By jag count

October 21, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

EagleNationRising you are on roll today with your comments, but how about you keep stephenson’s name out of your mouth. All we have done this season is play good football whether it was ware or mlk. we have sat back and talked on the field, therefore keep restrict your comments to your own kind.

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

MANO17: I absolutely agree with your statement. DeKalb County oes have the best talent in the state of Georgia. Therein lies the problem. So much talent and so few championships. We would be posting for days if we had a serious conversation about the DeKalb County teams that have folded over the years.

By Todd Holcomb

October 21, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

By the way, Todd, the biggest disappointment (BY FAR) is Valdosta HS

So you’re admitting that you drank the Valdosta cool-aid in preseason? That you rode over to the beautiful high school and saw what looked like a state contender? That you cannot publicly say it, but that you are disappointed for falling for more false South Georgia Atlanta eye-candy (i.e., Ware County)?

Even the best get fooled sometimes.

What I can’t understand, though, is how ranking MLK (which beat Valdosta last season, btw) is kissing up to metro Atlanta teams, but your thinking just as highly of Valdosta (which lost to MLK last season, btw) is simply an error in judgment that involves no bias.

By DEKALB UNKNOWN

October 21, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

MANO17 no one is sleeping on McNair just remember McNair also has to deal with one of the best AAA offenses in the state.Its sound more nice McNair is sleeping on Dunwoody. You mention two of the best backs in the county, so you are now educated McNair will have to deal with four of the best backs in the county with Dunwoody. You also talk about passing well I looked at the dekalb county statistics and it appears McNair is not even in the top 17 teams with 20 attempts passing is not something you just do in one day it must be worked at just like running it’s a craft. Friday night will tell the truth. meet at the fity and watch Dunwoody show. Proud to be a Wildcat.

By JAYBO

October 21, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

Eagle you know who,

There is a whole lot I could say right here, but I’m not gonna even acknowledge all of that puking you doing at the mouth!!! But I’ve got to say a couple of things to: 1. Speak when spoken to….you really are hungry for some of attention today aint you 2. I wasn’t even speaking of a player that would help us defeat NS, I was just speaking to the excitment about the potential of a young man in our program. Boy you took this in a direction that was and is totally unneccessary!!! 3. Chris Whitfield and many others knows what time it is as it relates to TCC…NS wins two state titles and you acting as if they have as many titles as Valdosta or Lowndes or even TCC 4. If I wanted to see a real championship contender in AAAAA it wouldn’t be coming to the NS game. Everybody, in the state knows that Lowndes will win the title again this year…come quit fooling yourself. You don’t even believe yourself that NS can beat Lowndes!!!

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

With all due respect Jag_Count, I do not believe that anyone can honestly name two programs that have performed worse with as much talent as Southwest DeKalb and Stephenson HS. Stephenson had Kregg Lumpkin and Reggie Ball in the same backfield and did not threaten to win a State title. The list of SWD players would be too long.

I have no fear when Northside plays teams like Stephenson Jag_Count. If the band is dancing in the stands (Tucker), the team is going to lose. If the teenage girls are on the ground like strippers (Stephenson), the football team is going to get hammered. If the band is taking up 15 minutes of the halftime to show out (SWD), the team is going to fold upon itself.

Jag_Count, the history of such programs speak for itself. If you want the latest version, get any video of the Tucker collapse against Northside last season in the Georgia Dome. In a word: SHOCKING.

By JAYBO

October 21, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Chris,

I just went back and read the rest of your post to eagle you know who, and If I could see you I would jump up and give you a chest pound and a high five!!! I gotta tell you man, You just killed his azz with those facts!!!! Now talk enr…Chris just shut yo azz up!!! You want to talk about what NS has done against evrybody else…what happened against Lowndes??? hanh??? what happened??

By jag count

October 21, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

since you are such a historian you would know that kregg broke his leg the last game of the regular season. the only thing you need to fear in life is god and making comments about our young ladies showing school spirit by referring to them as strippers shows how your class and intelligence level. tucker lost last year but what is more shocking is that your red neck coach tried his best not to play ivory but the other kid could not get it done. he had to go to the rebelious black kid to make it happen. how does that discipline thing work again.

By K

October 21, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

EagleNationRising I am so happy to see that you are still confident enough to talk trash. 1) Just because you prefer slower country living doesn’t mean you have to hate Metro Atlanta…why don’t you go blog somewhere in Macon or Savannah, they may actually value your opinion. 2) Since NSWR has moved up to AAAAA there reign is done. I respect and admire the program that NSWR has, but reality is that AAAAA goes through Lowndes…you may remember them, they are the L on you record. So at the end of day or season…you like many other HSFB fans that support their team will be disappointed and you know it just like everybody else. So continue to enjoy your small town living and have a nice day.

Todd Now that you have clarified your statements I understand. Point well taken!

By Geoff

October 21, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Todd…

I am I former Lowndes Viking and have been to a number of LHS games this season, including the Northside and Valdosta games. My girlfriend is a former Camden Wildcat. After attending the Camden game against Johnson this past Friday, I must say that Camden does not deserve a 2nd place ranking. I don’t care what the score was, Camden was sloppy, unmotivated, and undisciplined. They had 2 consecutive touchdowns called back on penalties. The secondary for Camden is AWFUL!! If Johnson had receivers who could catch, they would have scored many more points. The Johnson QB was an outstanding player and he hit every throw in the numbers, only to have the receivers drop them.

The 2 best teams I have seen so far this year are Lowndes and Northside. I am be excited to see how Coffee plays against Valdosta and Lowndes. I will also admit, I can’t speak to the north GA schools as I have not seen them play, but I do find it very hard to believe there are many teams better than Lowndes, Northside, Coffee, and yes, even Valdosta, who is a much better team than the record shows (as hard as it is for me to say).

Thanks! Keep up the good work!!

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Todd, let’s stay on subject, which is why is MLK’s season a disappointment. The truth is it is a disappointment to Todd Holcomb overinflated expectation of a program that has NEVER won anything, not even a region title. Todd, you created that expectation. You an the Atlanta homers are the AJC. MLK was the rated #4 in your AJC preseason poll. That, my friend is drinking cool-aid…spiked cool-aid. Drinking Valdosta’s cool-aid is only logical. The Wildcats have forced fed it upon this state and nation for decades.

Your claim for rating MLK is that they beat Valdosta last season, the same Valdosta that has not won a playoff game in years. MLK has no history & no big wins. They have nothing to speak of in means of on the field accomplishments. I am certain that there are good people over there at MLK. However, it is legitimate to question why a responsible sports writer would claim that MLK going 5-2 is calls for disappointment. **How can a program that has no accomplishment be a disappointment? MLK has not even reached a state quarterfinal game at the AAAAA level. If they win a playoff game, that would call for a parade or something. Where is the disappointment? It is only a disappointing because you drank the ever so popular metro Atlanta cool-aid.

The fact that you would even debate ranking MLK #4 to open the season is borderline pathetic Todd. I know it and you know it too. MLK would not finish top 6 in Region 1AAAAA. Now, Todd is going to debate the merits of actually rating this team #4 in the great football state of Georgia. You basically went with the three nationally rated programs (Lowndes - Defending State Champs, Northside - Defending State Champs, and Camden County - last season’s Runner Up, who plays in the weakest region in Georgia, which is no fault to Camden County). Then, you said the next best team in Georgia is MLK. MLK may not even be a top 3 team in their own weak region.

Todd’s preseason rankings: 1. Lowndes County 2. Northside (Warner Robins) 3. Camden County 4. Martin Luther King, Jr. 5. Newnan 6. Grayson 7. Norcross 8. North Gwinnett 9. Valdosta 10. Harrison

I have challenged any poster on this site to name a major US city with worse football than Atlanta. It is impossible. In practically every state in America, the top teams are a collection of the major city schools and the schools from the suburbs of those major cities (see Florida, Texas, California, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, etc.). In Atlanta, it takes a Todd Holcomb and the AJC to even bring attention to such programs. That is not inflammatory. That is the truth.

Then, you guys go and write articles about why the particular Atlanta program that you overhyped is “disappointing” or “overrated.” These are your words to describe MLK, the program that has never made it past the 2nd round in the largest classification. It seems to me that you and your Atlanta homers from the AJC have created the expectations for these programs. It would seem more genuine if these programs earned it on the field (such as a team like Newnan or Grayson is doing).

It is not MLK’s fault that you guys are drinking Atlanta cool-aid.

By Big Pappi

October 21, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

ENR - I normaly do not comment outside of our region, but you are out of control today seeking attention. From what I have read your season starts and ENDS with Lowndes. Everything in between seems a little boring. Sure you will win all your games, except against Lowndes, and most will be in blowout fashion. Personally I prefer region 5AAAAA where there are three teams vying for region champions and every matchup has playoff implications and outcome in doubt. Much more exciting! Thank you “EAST”, HOMET and all your disciples for joining 5AAAAA, and WILDMAN, HOYADAWG, and your crazy crew, we will see you Nov. 7th. Go Etowah! “America’s Eagles”.

By jag count

October 21, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

EagleNationRising don’t change the subject now keep running your mouth about other folks history. Now lets talk about yours and how Nix tried to keep ivory from going to college. you want these kids to give the old folks something to talk about for the next twenty years but they don’t need to go anywhere and better themselves oh my bad stephenson and SWD send bunches of kids to college every year while your coach sits back and decides on who makes it and who doesn’t.

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

K, I am sorry but I live in Atlanta. I work in Atlanta. I went to college in Atlanta. I have watched some of the worst high school football that any major city resient is exposed to in America. I was simply raised in Warner Robins.

This is my challenge to you, K. Name one state with a major city with a worst record of championships than metro Atlanta has collectively. Seriously. That is my challenge to you, Todd Holcomb, Chris Whitfield, or anyone else.

No answer? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXGhvoekY44&feature=related

Part of the reason that Chris Whitfield can name the times that Northside (Warner Robins) has failed in the state playoffs is because Northside is always there. It is like the sun rising. You know that Northside is going to be a part of the conversation when you are speaking about State Championship contenders!

That is the dramatic difference in programs like Northside in the past 10 seasons and even MONSTER programs like Lowndes. There have not been downturns in the winning at Northside. Frankly, staring down Lowndes is no different than facing the great teams from Parkview, Statesboro, or nationally ranked Warner Robins teams over the past decade. We are going to win some and we are going to lose a few. The bottom line is Northside is still here. We have not gone anywhere. We are not living on any excuse threads about new schools or rebuiling.

K, you and Chris Whitfield can take it ot leave it. The bottom line is there is no program in this entire state that can say that their worst season in the past 10 years was 10-3 except Northside HS in Warner Robins, GA.

You guys can get your feelings hurt and get “disappointed” with ENR. Lowndes County, Parkview, Valdosta, Brookwood, Collins Hill, heck you pick. Every program that you guys name will have had at least one losing season or down year.

You, Chris Whitfield, Todd Holcomb, etc. can not come up with a program that has been in the state conversation as much as Northside. Even if you jumped on the Vikings bandwagon (ironic, since 57 of the 73 large classification schools are in metro Atlanta) you are going to run into down years.

On Northside’s down year, we lost to Parkview in the state quarterfinals 21-19 and played 13 games. That speaks volumes about Northside. Sure we should have beat Lowndes in the Georgia Dome in 1999. We didn’t. The Eagle Nation considers that a State Championship lost. We were paid back by our program with last season’s Georgia Dome comeback against Tucker. That is what being a Northside Eagle is all about. We do not rebuild. We simply reload. That 129-13 record over the course of that time speaks for itself. I find it ironic that you guys spend so much time bashing it.

It is also amusing that Chris Whitfield had to go back over 5 years to mention anything negative about Northside. Northside is 50-2 over the last 3+ season. I can not name an Atlanta program that has even won 2 playoff games for the past 5 straight years (and the entire classification is made up of Atlanta schools). Can you name that program Chris Whitfield? Can you name that program K? Try…for me.

We can all listen to the jeopardy music as you guys fail to come up with anything. It is great to be a Northside Eagle!!!

No answer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXGhvoekY44&feature=related

I LOVE IT!

By JAYBO

October 21, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

eagle you know who(enr),

I asked you a question a while ago and you have yet to answer…..a question about lowndes. But naw, you want to keep posting about Atlanta schools…come on man lets talk about lowndes….leave the Atlanta schools alone and lets talk about Lowndes!!!! You see, you better be careful when directing a post toward ole JAYBO because I can talk smack and facts with the best of them….mess with me and you will be looking stupid, just like you are now. You had so much to say to me when I wasn’t even talking to you, now you have gotten mighty quiet!! Oh yea, lets talk about that debacle back in 1999 when Lowndes came back from a 28-3 defecit against NS. I was there in the Dome that night and witnessed that first hand, when Stucky was your QB

By Big Pappi

October 21, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

Wow - ENR must be writing non stop. Anybody else have an opinion, or just a headache?

By Chris Whitfield

October 21, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

It is also amusing that Chris Whitfield had to go back over 5 years to mention anything negative about Northside. Northside is 50-2 over the last 3+ season.

I never said a bad thing about Northside in the last four years because to do so would be IDIOTIC. YOU are the one that likes to give little history lessons (except of course when the history doesn’t prove your point like losing 10 out of 12 to WR at one point or 18 out of 21 in another). Again, though, you are missing my point. I am not downing the Eagles or the Eagle nation. I am downing YOU because rather than celebrate your teams success, you berate other teams who you feel don’t “measure up.” As far as measuring up is concerned, five state titles by TCC out-measures your two.

Of course, the real difference is that I get PAID to be here! You just get paid to live and work in Atlanta. Sorry, that was just in good fun. You always keep things interesting.

By JAYBO

October 21, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

ENR,

Let me help you out dude, because you seem to be sinking deeper and deeper by the minute!! The object of football on the Middle, High school, college and pro level is to win the championship….period!!! Thats why you play the game…to win the title. If that aint every players, teams, coaches and schools goal they have the wrong goals. You talk about the last ten year won-lost record of NS as if the W-L record is the goal or the end. No sir my friend, the goal is winning the championship!! And last time I checked, NS has won only 2 count em, thats right 2 titles. So quit tripping, acting like NS is the model program of the last decade….NOT!!! The measuring stick is championships not W’s-L’s!!! Thats why TCC still has tradition and statewide recognition to this day…Why?….b/c we have 5 championships. Championships is what builds tradition, not w-l records. I know our last title was in ‘98…and thats why we need to win another one. I can get on here like you, and talk about our w-l record since 1998 and its been pretty good. But since I possess an understanding of the object of playing the game I won’t do that. In my book, we have failed since ‘98 b/c we havent won a title, though we’ve won a lot of games. Do you get it?….I hope you do!! Now I don’t want to hear anything else about all of the games NS has won over the last 10 years when they’ve won just 2 titles!!

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

Jag_Count: My guess is that you are on some type of medication. The truth is Northside has not regularly had the top tier talent. There have been some special players like Chansi Stuckey, who left Northside to star at Clemson.

In general, Northside players have gone on to programs like Bowling Green, Georgia Southern, Jacksonville State, etc.

There are plenty of examples of players that were better than were they were recruited. LaDainian Tomlinson was probably a little better than TCU. Terrell Owens was probably a little better than Tennessee-Chattanooga. Tony Romo was probably a little better than Eastern Illinois. There are many more examples.

I can not name any Northside player that went to a smaller school and was simply so much better than the level of competition that he was playing. That might signal coaches holing players back. Northside wins due to its system and community support.

In the city of Warner Robins, anyone would tell you that the best talent is at Houston County HS…by FAR. They have players at Georgia, USC, Purdue, Notre Dame, you name it. Programs like Houston County, Stephenson, SWD produce many more big school players in some 2 or 3 year periods than Northside has in school history. This highlights my point about the underachieving here in Atlanta.

It points to a strong coach, Jag_Count. It points to some problems in coaching throughout the metro Atlanta area.

Northside’s head coach Conrad Nix is a man of very high character. To suggest that he is holding players back is insane. Northside receives national publicity. There is no way that Northside’s players are hidden. Heck, how can Abry Jones be the top DT in the nation but the coach is holding back a QB who was the state player of the year as a junior? Are you serious?

Marquez Ivory is at Jacksonville State. To suggest that the son of a Northside quarterback, who earned a college scholarship, was held back is flat out dishonest. Ivory’s father (Mark Ivory) is one of the best QBs in Northside’s history. I doubt that there is a player with more expectation than Marquez, who went undefeated as a 2 year starter.

Jag_Count, you guys in Atlanta are always trying to create a conspiracy. If a young man does not receive an athletic scholarship at an SEC school that does not mean that the young man does not go to college. I will happily take the academic situation at Northside HS over a SWD or Stephenson on anyday of the week.

You are talking about apples and oranges. Northside is a major player in other GHSA activities. Dumb kids do not win 19 Literary Championships: http://www.ghsa.net/index.php?q=node/187. There is more to life than athletics at Northside, JagCount. You do not have to feel sorry for students at Northside HS, JagCount. The numbers speak for themselves.

Conrad Nix’s son Patrick is the Offensive Coordinator at the University of Miami for Randy Shannon. If Marquez Ivory was an ACC caliber QB, he would have a Miami uniform on. Let’s stop that ridiculous chatter about players being held back. You sound like an unrealistic parent who thinks that the high school coach can get a player a scholarship.

By Chris Whitfield

October 21, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

Here is another piece of misleading history:

* I can not name an Atlanta program that has even won 2 playoff games for the past 5 straight years (and the entire classification is made up of Atlanta schools). Can you name that program Chris Whitfield? *

Neither has Northside. The Eagles lost in the second round in both 2003 and 2004.

By JAYBO

October 21, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

Chris

Call in the dogs man, you keep hurting enr with round house rights….leave him alone man…LOL!!!

By wildmanhoya

October 21, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

raider from the start

Congratulations, we will be praying for your injured boys.

Thanks RFTS: Your comments are appreciated. The ironic thing is #1 broke his leg on the same play Godhigh got hurt. It will be tough going yet this senior class is full of winners that do not give up no matter what.

By HPhil

October 21, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

I think I like this poll better, I think E. Paulding would as well. Harrison ranked #3 in Georgia.

Link(http://www.maxpreps.com/georgia/football/state_sport.aspx?state=ga&gendersport=boys,football&urpath=,national)

By EagleNationRising

October 21, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

Chris Whitfield, I have only said this about Warner Robins HS. Warner Robins HS is the 2nd most decorated program in the history of Georgia football. I have not said that Northside is better than Warner Robins. I will go on record and say that Northside is as good and in most cases much better than any program in metro Atlanta, when you consider the overall history of that program.

We had this conversation about Thomas County Central last season. You would be surprised to know that TCC has a strong 10 year run. Outside of that very impressive run, it is basically an above par program.

The numbers speak for themselves. To say that because Parkview won 3 straight state championships that they are overall better than a program like Brookwood is inaccurate. Programs are judged by their performance over time.

TCC is an example of a program that had a big time run (in a smaller classification). Since moving to AAAA, TCC has not even played in a State Championship game.

You are mistaken to say that winning 5 State Championships over a six year span makes you one of the best programs in the history of Georgia football.

I can give you a laundry list of programs in this state that have better records and winning percentages over a long period of time (decades). I will start with two of the three high schools in my hometown.

Both Warner Robins HS and Northside HS have more wins and a much better winning percetage (against much stiffer competition) than TCC. We settled this last year. For a matter of fact, Chris Whitfield, Todd Holcomb settled this last season with numbers. The stats do not lie. You are mistaken and simply stating your opinion.

TCC is guaranteed a berth in the state playoffs due to fact that they play in a four team region. They still have produced very little since moving to a level that calls for stiffer competition. Competing against Statesboro, Ware County, Marist, Tucker, Northside, Warner Robins, etc. is a little different than beating Josey-Augusta. I’m sorry. It is what it is.

By HPhil

October 21, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

The ironic thing is #1 broke his leg on the same play Godhigh got hurt.

Actually it was much later. Are you sure Turnipseed broke his leg? He was walking with some help, that is putting pressure on both legs. Harline fracture maybe?

By K

October 21, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

Headache!!!!!!!!

Apparently ENR is a complete blow hard! Just because you talk loud doesn’t mean that you are correct. The worst part is that I gave your school program respect and you complete overlooked it. SHUT UP!!!!!!!!! We know all about NSWR…we respect it…you on the other hand are questionable…you scream like you wish you were a player just once in your life. I hope you have a championship ring to go with all this venom. Let me set you straight and give you the facts. MLK may not have championships yet, but they set a record for most wins by school in it’s 1st 6 years of existence. They have been to the quarterfinals in 04 they lost to Lagrange. Let me make it easy for you. I will put the record in chronological order. It may not be NSWR but it is pretty impressive for a young school and explains the expectations

2003 11-2 lost 3rd round TCC (2nd varsity year) AAAA 2004 11-3 lost quarterfinals Lagrange AAA upset Peach Co @ home to reach the DOME. 2005 9-3 lost 2nd round Hart Co. AAA 2006 10-2 lost 2nd round Houston Co. AAAAA 2007 12-1 Region 2-AAAAA champs lost 3rd round Walton FG as time expired. AAAAA

Know you facts before you speak!!!!!

It is not NSWR but how many schools have had that beginning to there football program…very few. A large number of the players could play anywhere in the state in any region…so really man get a clue! If you don’t like what you see, stay home…do what GROWN UPS do on Friday nights instead going to watch football that you clearly hate!!!!!!!!!

By slalom1

October 21, 2008 5:03 PM | Link to this

TODD, Since you seem to be catching so much flack, I would like to offer to you my military approved flack jacket, helmet, and body cammo. (Also my M-9) if you promise to return it. (Just do not fire it. PLEASE.) The 2008 GHS football season is more than half way finished. A few surprises but not many. In AAAAA, Lowndes has performed as expected. But the Newnan Cougars are more than capable of winning AAAAA. In AAAA, Ware Co has been a BIG disappointment. Westside a BIG surprise, as well as Statesboro. Tucker has turned out to be the disappointment that I predicted. In AAA, so far Cairo has carried the torch. Carver has been a disappointment to most, but about as I predicted. AAA is wide open. In AA the big surprise is Callaway. Buford and Fitzgerald look destined to play for the final, but Callaway could upset things. In A, Brookstone is the BIG surprise. They may have something for ECI, Wilcox, and Clinch. TODD, do you need my military gear?

By Demon Fan

October 21, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

jag count who told you the “black kid” was rebellious? Even if he is, how is that different than most teenagers? As I know him, Marquez Ivory is a very disciplined, intelligent, humble young man. To call Coach Nix a redneck is a joke. What does discipline have to do with Ivory not playing in the first half? He had a fracture. I was at the game, and if you were there you’d know why he played. Ivory is a leader. He put Chris Johnson’s memory on his back. He put the entire team on his back. He put the city of Warner Robins on his back.

It’s not everyday I come to the defense of an Eagle, but I totally disagree with your comment. Talk trash about something else, but not this young man.

By JAYBO

October 21, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this

ENR

Again, you really like to hear yourself talk man!! You just keep puking at the mouth saying nothing of substance!! Again, let me help you out(i’m in a giving mood today)….TCC did play Ware(same region for many years), and we beat Marist a couple of times in the Dome during our Championship years!!! So what are you talking about….you don’t even know your self as you continue to misrepresent facts. This is it, If you havn’t been helped by now, you can’t be helped. I’m done posting in response to you…got better things to do!!!

By Chris Whitfield

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

You are mistaken to say that winning 5 State Championships over a six year span makes you one of the best programs in the history of Georgia football.

Um, I think a lot of people would tend to disagree with that assessment. Besides, your own words to an MLK supporter were that making the playoffs is nothing, state championships are all that matter. In other words, TCC’s FIVE titles outweighs Northside’s two.

TCC is guaranteed a berth in the state playoffs due to fact that they play in a four team region.

That is just an outright falsehood. Nine teams in TCCs region including Westside (Macon). You know them, right? They are coached by that Demon, right? Wasn’t he 23-8 against Northside? See, you can twist and turn numbers in a lot of different directions.

I can give you a laundry list of programs in this state that have better records and winning percentages over a long period of time (decades).

I am sure you can. No one from MLK or TCC or Newnan or any of the other schools you want to berate is claiming to be the best program in the state.

Competing against Statesboro, Ware County, Marist, Tucker, Northside, Warner Robins, etc. is a little different than beating Josey-Augusta. I’m sorry.

So, should Northside apologize for all of those wins against Baker or taking advantage when all those pitiful Macon schools were playing up? Or all those wins over Baldwin, which has a lifetime winning percentage of .473? By your logic, they should. See, I can use numbers, too.

Besides, I challenge you to tell me where I have said one bad thing about Northside. Over the last three years, there isn’t a better program in the state. PERIOD. Just no need to berate other fans.

By JAYBO

October 21, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

Westside fans TCC is headed your way in a couple of weeks. What are the strengths of your team..just curious?

By Big Pappi

October 21, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this

Tick…Tick…Tick…Boom… Thank you, I am out of my misery!

By rw

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

No dominate teams in AAAA. Any team in the top 10 could win it. Westside is good but not great. Something to think about. At this point every game counts including what could be a soggy rain soaked game on Friday if the weather men are right. Every team in AAAA in the top 10 better have a plan B in case the weather is bad because we could have some unexpected loses this week. The talent in AAAA is so close this year that unexpected loses that may occur on a bad weather football night will make your task that much more difficult if that loss affects where you are seeded. Its much more difficult to come from behind even when you are better than your opponent when you are playing in rainy weather, a dropped pass, someone slipping just as they are trying to turn the corner, difficulty simply holding on to the ball. Again I state top 10 teams you better have a plan B that will take into account potentially sloppy weather conditions on Friday. There is enough excuse making for losses as it already stands for a lot of teams on here.

By GraysonFan2

October 21, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this

TJ,

easy question, Lowndes does, they are 07 state champs. i assumed this all along, dont you agree?

By slalom1

October 21, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this

rw, I agree with you. “NO DOMINATE TEAMS IN AAAA.” Maybe Westside. Maybe Statesboro. Also, maybe ANY Top 15 teams in AAAA. But so far this year AAAA looks mighty weak.

By hadtogo

October 21, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this

Apparently they turn off the internet access at 5 over at the prison… eagle you know who had to sign off. Lives and works in Atlanta…yeah, a trustee. He seems to have much, much time on his hands for research. Maybe that’s why he hates Atlanta so much..Big Bubba must be from the ATL.

By Gamer

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

How do you intelligent people let “Eagle Nation Rising” get under your skin? He uses a lot of generalities to try to make points, many are erroneous. I ask that you bloggers that admire NSWR program do not let this one person turn you against NSWR outstanding fans, coaches and players. Please, NSWR people are great to know.

By Give Single A More Coverage

October 21, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this

By keem-keem

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

Its amazing how you guys claim high school football teams in Atlanta are overrated. Considering the major growth of the metro-area, there is not going to be a major powerhouse team!! Due to how close most of these high schools are, every game is a rivalry game. In the regions up here you must show up to play every friday night or suffer a big “L” . Most metro counties have at least 8 high schools which splits up most of the talent. It is still amazing how good these teams are producing so much talent within there school district community. If Dekalb, Cobb, Gwinnett,or Henry County just had three/four high schools(Like most south georgia counties), I guarantee you would hear less of Camden, Lowndes, or Valdosta.

By HSBallfan

October 21, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

ENR: Seriously, give it a rest. Your mouth runneth over. Given the abundance of verbiage you’ve dumped on us, I’m sure your point is included in there somewhere. I’m also certain that RomanNationRising was crowing about its proud history right up until the time the Huns and Visigoths arrived.

By SGT CHRIS

October 21, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this

I find it funny that no one mentions LaGrange when it comes to the list of programs in the state of Georgia. We have state title banners older than probably 40-50% of the schools you people post about on here, and “probably” only trail valdosta and lincoln county for most state titles all time in the state of georgia. AND we even have the mythical national title to boot. Im just saying!

By RT

October 21, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this

Gamer

I’m one of those Coffee fans that you’re not hearing much from. The bulk of the logic I would use in presenting my opinion of the Trojans relative strength would deal with the comparative performances during the Coffee-NSWR game.

ENR is so out there there I just don’t want to get involved in some tired sparing match.

The NSWR fans, coaches and players were outstanding and courteous folks who spent their post game conversations with the Coffee folks talking about what a special game it had been…Not who won. It was obvious to all the game could surely have gone either way. It may wind up being one of the best contests this year.

It had it all…The good…The bad…Momentum swings…and a lot of enthusiasm from playes and fans. What a game!

By AVikingfan

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

ENR: I’e said it before and I’ll say it again. No team in Georgia outside of Lowndes County has won as many as five of the State’s largest classification state championships. Valdosta has too many to mention, Lowndes has five. Warner Robins, who you sometimes refer as a model program, does NOT have that many. And NSWR has none! Lowndes is 5 for 5 in State Championship games, NSWR is 2 and 2. Man you make everybody want to go out and pull for Tift County. If you only knew how much your comments helped to fire up our players before we played you guys, you’d tone your criticism down a notch or two. We are just a bunch of Plowboys, but our guys know how to go on line. And you can bet your last dollar that Tifton is reading your stuff. I bet Coach Nix wishes your computor would crash.

By Hoyafan

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

HPHil - Yes Turipseed broke his leg on the same play. However he did not come out. He actually said to another player I feel my bone moving but insisted on finishing out the game. Here is the latest on Mears he will be out for about 3 weeks. We wish them all well.

By Drock08

October 21, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

To Garner: I did a playoff bracket yesterday and I have a final four of Lowndes vs N.Gwinnett and Newnan vs Camden and yes I think Lowndes side is very easy except for Grayson

By rw

October 21, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

To Eagle Nation Rising. While 2 championships is a good accomplishment and certainly better than a lot of programs. Why are you talking as if you have a dynasty going. Everybody respects NSWR but some of the programs you are bashing are new programs that even in their short existence have established winning traditions and sent many talented kids to major colleges. If NSWR stays in AAAAA you know championships will become few and far in between so just keep talking about your “past accomplishments” and watch those same schools you criticize pass the “2” titles that NSWR has.

By wildmanhoya

October 21, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this

HPhil

Actually it was much later. Are you sure Turnipseed broke his leg?

Yes I am sure he broke his leg clean thru and I am also sure it was on the same play Robbie got hurt. That information came right as relaible source as there can possibly be.

By yo

October 21, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

enr…I for one have enjoyed the way you have gotten this bunch riled up! Good job! It has been fun reading. I think you even got under Todd and Chris skin a little. Actually “a little” might be an understatement. I do have to ask the question though. Are there more than 1 ENRs out there? Because some days you are so easy to get along with and then there are other days kind of like today. Does the diffence in mood swings have something to do with medication or something along those lines? :-)

By BJ

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

Why isn’t Jefferson mention as a top 10 team in class AA. Jefferson moved up from class A this year to AA and are still undefeated. They average over 30 points per game and their defense is top notch. Lets hear about schools out side of the Metro area

By mistermak

October 22, 2008 12:51 AM | Link to this

To northside fan I knew the AAAA comment would get you in. I had not heard from you all week so I was poking at you. As far as the 54-7 game, well you must be real old because I am old and I don’t remember that one. But I am sure it wasn’t this decade. Glad you have awakened.

to the Lowdnes fan that was at the Camden game last friday, I have been saying all week since that game that they were very sloppy. No doubt!! Stupid penalties, fumbles, and I still don’t get the onside kick up by 14 in the first quarter. Totally out of character. I said earlier this week and I will say it again, If Camden doesn’t clean up their act they will not make it past the first round.

And to whomever was bragging about Bradwell being 4-0 in the region, you need to look at their two non region losses, one I know was to Houston County, and the other was to a AAAA team. I can’t remember who at the moment. It is nothing at all to be undefeated in this region. We all know that!!!!!!

By mistermak

October 22, 2008 1:06 AM | Link to this

I just looked it up and Bradwell lost to Glynn Academy who is now 3-4. Bradwell’s only non region win was against Wayne who hasn’t won a game all season.

So as Lee Corso would say “NOT SO FAST”!!

By GraysonFan2

October 22, 2008 5:19 AM | Link to this

SUPER LOWNDES BLOGGERS!

Is there any were on the internet to catch a Lowndes game from this year? Sure would love to see this Reid kid.

By RT

October 22, 2008 6:05 AM | Link to this

GraysonFan2

You’ll probably get to see him on either TV or on-line during the playoffs.

By RT

October 22, 2008 6:11 AM | Link to this

Todd

The Little Azio pizza girl that pops up and walks across the screen on your blog is pretty hot! Did you have anything to do with that?

By mistermak

October 22, 2008 7:45 AM | Link to this

just wait til next year and you can see him at Florida. That is if he don’t back out and go to a better school.

By Northside Fan

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

Mistermak, Past scores really do not matter but it was 54-7 on 26 November 1999 in the second round of the play-off. Hey, you don’t have to be old to go back to 1999. These forties make my bones ache.lol

By Homet

October 22, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

RT

Pop-up blocker cures that!!!…No Azio girl here…LOL!…

I do get a HOYA DAWG that keeps popping up though…It has several band-aids on it, it’s missing a few teeth, and it’s on crutches with one leg in a cast!!!..But it keeps “mumbling” Yep we beat them RAIDERS!!!

Tick…Tick…Tick…!!!!

By Hoya Girl

October 22, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

Homet - Let it go, we won, game over. Focus on this week game, even though they are our biggest rival I’m looking for a upset.

Go Mustangs!

Tick…Tick…Tick…Another Raiders Lost!!!

By HPhil

October 22, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

I do get a HOYA DAWG that keeps popping up though…It has several band-aids on it, it’s missing a few teeth, and it’s on crutches with one leg in a cast!!!..But it keeps “mumbling” Yep we beat them RAIDERS!!!

I think they may be able to go undefeated even without the injuries. Hopefully Godhigh will return for the playoff’s. I doubt they would get past the second round without him.

By Homet

October 22, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

Hoya Girl

Don’t worry about this week the RAIDERS will get right back on track and take care of the Mustangs…if things play out as they should we are still looking at 3 teams being 9-1 when this thing is over…

I hope with the excitement we had from the EAST / HARRISON game last week that this game can become an annual rivalry game we all look forward to.

Good Luck with this week and I hope all the hurt players get well soon…

By Hoya Girl

October 22, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

Homet - Thanks for your comment and good luck!

Peace!!!!

By AVikingfan

October 22, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

To graysonfan 2: You can listen to, but not watch, Lowndes’ football games live on: thevikingvoice.com

Thanks for the interest. Good luck here on out in the regular season. Hopefully our teams will meet in the playoffs.

By HSBallfan

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

POLL OF POLLS: Same as last week, a compilation of the AJC, AP, Massey and Maxpreps rankings for the week.

AAAAA Big difference of opinion about Walton. Two polls rate them outside the top ten. Massey has Union Grove 30th! 1 Lowndes 2 Camden 3 Newnan 4 NWR 5 Harrison 6 Grayson 7 N Gwinnett 8 Walton 9 Coffee 10 Etowah

AAAA Westside was a unanimous number one… after that they were all over the place. 1 Westside 2 Marist 3 Statesboro 4 Rome 5 Sandy Creek 6 TCC 7 Sequoyah 8 Tucker 9 N Clayton 10 SW Dekalb/Villa Rica

Again, this is not my poll. I just crunched the numbers. Fight amongst yourselves.

By Devil Dawg

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

To all of you NSWR loud mouths. What happened against Lowndes? yes, Lowndes came to Tifton and won the game but they left with a lot of respect for the Devils. That game should have been easily won by Tifton and lowndes kbows it. Lowndes has a great running back that broke two long ones other than that they took a beating. NSWR your beating is coming buckle up and hold on.I bet if you ask any Lowndes player they will tell you that they had rather face NSWR than Tift again.

By Homet

October 22, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

FOR HPhil, wildmanhoya, & HOYADAWG

Great Game last week, now we all need to focus on the next 3 weeks!! I keep rereading the post about Kennesaw Mtn & Woodstock, it still looks like EAST has 2 REAL tough games coming up. Also friday is shaping up to be nasty weather with rain and ANYTHING can (and usually does)happen with sloppy fields and wet balls.

IF (and this is still a big IF) Harrison goes undefeated at 10-0 they deserve a HUGE “tip of the hat” as that would be a big achievement.

I would (of course) like to see Harrison go 8-2 and Etowah and EAST finish at 9-1 but more realistic is all 3 teams going 9-1 and Harrison still winning out for the division due to the tiebreaker rule.

Either way at this stage it’s Harrison’s region to win or lose now!!!

Friday night is getting closer and the cannon is again LOADED!!!

By COACH

October 22, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

KEPT UP THE THE GOOD WORK FORTE WASHINGTON HIGH QUARTER BACK THIS GUY NEED TO BE LOOK AT I SEE HIM AS THE BEST PASSING RATING QUATERBACK WASINGTON HIGH HAVE HAD ALSO BRANDONGOOD JOB NUMBER 7 YOU MISS A LOTS OF CATCHES THIS YEAR YOU GOT TO MAKE YOUR QB LOOK GOOD COACH PUT YOUR TRUST IN YOUR QB HE WILL GET YOU THERE.

By Coweta County

October 22, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this

Newnan has a top flight football program and everyone knows about the high school team. I want to tell you about the middle school team. They went undefeated and have dominated for years. The foundation for Newnans sucess is in the Don Blacksher run middle school football program.. He has kept Smokey Road Middle School on top for years and he is a big part of why Newnan high is so good. The group he is sending to Newnan next fall will add to the already outstanding group of players. Newnan does it right and is blessed to have coach Blacksher.

By Voice of Reason

October 22, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately, polls are for folks with low self esteem and losers. The only poll that counts is the last one.

All the bold statements from people that probably haven’t seen the majority of the opposing teams they speak about is typical. Keep on drinking the homer Kool-Aid and may the best team win out at the end.

BTW, the comment about “literary champs” earlier in the blog was just classic. Keep fishing for the justification that you continually seek regarding your school. One day you may land that “big one” that you’ll be able to tell your grand kids about.

By Drock08

October 22, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

I agree with Coweta County. I watch Smokey Road three times this year including yesterday and that team was loaded. An outstanding passing quarterback three or four big time backs an great line a receiver who runs a 11.3 100 and a great defense led by a 215 linebacker and a 6’3 Rover. What a great ball team and Coach Blackshear and Coach Jones deserve some credit.

By SportsFan31313

October 22, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

Hey mistermak,

It was I commenting about Bradwell Institute. Yes they are 4-0 in Region 3-AAAAA. Whikle you may discount these region games that the Schools play. You had better think again. Its the region games that counts when going into the playoff. You can have a record and be 7-3. if your three losses were region games, your chances of getting in the playoffs are slim to none. If a team is 7-3 and are 3-0 in the region (example) they will make the playoffs. We all know that right?

So for Bradwell Institute to be 5-2 over all, and are undefeated in the Region being 4-0, they are looking great for post season action. Wouldn’t you agree? Right now, it does’nt matter that they lost against a bottom rung non contending Glynn Academy, and bottom rung non-contending Houston County. Bradwell will make the post season playoffs.

Don’t forget either that we have Region 3-AAAAA Perinnial Power Camden County in our region that has been chewing up teams from every where and spitting them out. Bradwell has to face them on the last season game on their home turf. It will be a great game.

In addition to what I in previous comments. The team to beat will be Camden County. The media has Lowndes County as a favorite from yester-year. The State Title in Class AAAAA will be from Region 3-AAAAA. I dont believe that any team in Region 1-AAAAA could beat Region 3-AAAAA Camden County.

So you can go tell that to the people in Lowndes County.

By Lissa

October 22, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

BTW, the comment about “literary champs” earlier in the blog was just classic. Keep fishing for the justification that you continually seek regarding your school. One day you may land that “big one” that you’ll be able to tell your grand kids about.

Give ENR a little slack on this one. Those of us who grew up in Warner Robins and went to Northside are practically born with something to prove. Sure, now NHS is the team everyone in the city talks about, but “back in the day” they were everyone’s favorite whipping boy. There was so much favoritism toward WRHS in every possible way, that it was sickening. You could say that some NHS alumni are bitter about that. I think ENR just gets excited and takes it too far sometimes.

One thing that NHS excelled in was drama and literary competitions. It’s interesting that when the football team started winning, the literary teams kept winning. In fact, both won state championships in the same academic year.

Signed, One of those lame literary geeks who helped win a few state championships

By Hmmmm!

October 22, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

SportsFan31313 when you go and make rediculous statements about how good Bradwell is then you must understand that when it comes to Lowndes no one is going to respect your opinion. Not even Mr. Camden (mistermak). For some one to respect your opinion you need to be talking with at least a little sense. Remember Bradwell would need “not one miracle, but ten” to beat Lowndes. So pray, pray, pray. You heard me SF31313…get off of this blog man you need to be praying! Because as of right now (assuming you take care of business) you are headed for a dead on colision (notice I didn’t say head on but dead on). As in dead on arrival.

By JSCKDON

October 22, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

WHERE DO YOU PLACE IN THE JACKSON RED DEVILS IN 4AAA

By NHS

October 22, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

I’m a big Northside Eagle fan, but I’m not like ENR. I give teams respect when they earn it. While we certainly could have played better against Lowndes, they beat us fair and square. They deserve the number one ranking they enjoy. Their fans that I was able to talk with were very cordial and just wanted to talk about football. The same could be said for the Coffee fans. I am an old f*rt and I was fortunate enough to be able to talk with an elderly Coffee fan before the game, and during halftime. Turns out we played against each other on that same field back in ‘58. Although we won the Coffee game, it went down to the very last play. They probably have the most “balanced” team of any I’ve seen in the region thus far. Devil Dawg, you refer to all Northside fans as “loud mouths”. I don’t think that is so. While I am certainly proud of the record Northside has established in the last ten plus years, I don’t find it necessary to belittle someone else’s team. I’m not sure who Lowndes would rather play again. I don’t think that is too important at this point. I do hope (and expect) that your fans will be well treated when you come to Warner Robins tomorrow night. I’m looking forward to a good game.
Chris, thanks for your kind comments about our school.

By VIKING DAD

October 22, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

To all of you NORTHSIDE EAGLE fans. You are starting to talk to much trash again. Do not take Tift lightly, just because they lost to Brooks. Tift has given Lowndes fits the last two years. Like DEVIL DAWG stated, you better buckle up and prepare for a war, because the BLUE DEVILS are for real.

By Reeze

October 22, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Devil Dawg………LOL ,I guess with the 24pts you gave up you to ,of all teams HOCO!……Hoco would probably say they would rather face Tift again rather than Northside :o

By Hoya Dawg

October 22, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Did Homet really say he had a HoyaDawg, blow up doll, and that it was banged up really bad? Maybe i read that wrong ,sorry Homet.

By NHS

October 22, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

Jag, your comments regarding Marques Ivory were way off base. Marques was/is an outstanding student, football player, as well as an outstanding person of the highest integrity. I thought it was pretty common knowledge that he was still recovering from a broken leg when we played in the Dome last year. I’m sure Coach Nix had hoped to be able to win the game without him, but it was obvious his presence was very much needed. Sitting him in the first half certainly had nothing to do with disciplinary action. I don’t know where you got your information, but you certainly owe Marques Ivory an apology. By the way, Marques is doing well and getting some playing time as a true freshman.

By Homet

October 22, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

For: Hoya Dawg

You are a trip…LOL!…Yeah you read that wrong!!!…LOL!

By NHS

October 22, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Viking Dad, I don’t know of any serious minded Northside player, coach, or fan who does not take Tift as another strong challenge. As I said before, I look forward to another great game.

By The Man

October 22, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

To: EagleNationRising

I think you have way too much time on your hand. You should be working for ajc since you are now a sports editor. lol

Get a life, there is life before, during and after football season.

By Yo

October 22, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

Actually as a Lowndes fan I would rather take on Tift again than NHS. Tift has a dangerous team but NHS is (I think) better.

By Mike Honcho

October 22, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

It’s macaroni night this friday…..with garlic bread. YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By 800lbGorilla

October 22, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this

Holy crap guys I just finished reading all the posts. Whats up fellow Raider fans? The Raiders will be ready this Friday to battle!!!!! and whats up with the rest of the boys from region 5aaaa

Sorry to hear about the boys banged up for Harrison

Jaybo That ENR guy is hard headed WOW

By Reeze

October 22, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

Okay I see what’s going on now…I didn’t read all the posts from ENR…..It’s okay to get a few jabs in in fun ,But our fellow fan is a little over the top in showing no respect to a few teams…..Just as NHS ,stated we take every opponent in the region serious and show respect ,we have not played the South Ga teams in the region in years , so far we have learned that Lowndes,Valdosta and Coffee are class acts….The same amount of prep goes into Lowndes ,Tift ,Coffee and others in the Region….I think when we start attacking a High schools kids character because of a out of control blogger ,we have a problem here……And Chris ,I think you and Todd run this blog together ,It seems you are only adding fuel to the fire…..I know you had nothing negative to say about Northside,but your responses to ENR were out of line….I think Todd pretty much ignores him.

By Hoya Dawg

October 22, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this

Homet, dont get tired on us, it’s wednesday, about time for the raiders to start moving, and the clock to stop ticking. Dont tell me 1 lose is gonna keep the Homet man down. Dont let me, or those other raiders be a wet blanket. We want one of those good post. Pick yourself up, dig deep, and give us one of those literary classics. Mark Twain did’nt give up after one lose.

By Hoya Dawg

October 22, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this

Todd, no love for you this week. I bet you have already thought to yourself, ” man those boys did play well, and they won a tuff game, I should have moved them up at least one spot ” I see your dilemma, but one spot.

By Hoya Dawg

October 22, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this

Jaybo, Just a thought, but an 800lbgorilla would definitely be considered an East beast.

By Raider from the start

October 22, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this

Hoyadawg Hey man, don’t you worry about Homet. He’s out there and ready! He’s gonna be at the Boneyard friday. There will be rain and cold and wind. Homet will be able to see his breath when he breathes so he’ll know he’s alive! He’ll hear the bell ringing and he may get an inspiration to go to the ship in the endzone. Just when we least expect it that cannon is gonna BOOOM! like it’s never boomed before, then we might hear some wild laughter. East will have scored another one, the crowd will be roaring, the opposition players will look up into the stands and into the East players eyes and know that resistance is futile! But before all that, Homet will be right here counting down, tick - tick - tick! Just a few more hours until victory! Go East!

By mhsraider09

October 22, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this

Im not taking anything away from bannekers team. they are a very good team that palyed smart football. i respect them for that.we lost a game. its no big deal. i would probably care more if it was to one of the sorrier teams in our region. but we will b bac in full force against Villa rica friday and hopefully we can win.. if not we played a very good season

GO RAIDERS!!!!!

By Hoya Dawg

October 22, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this

Raider, Thats what I’m talking about ! Just like an atrist , you painted me a picture, and I like what I see. I am almost ready to say go Raiders myself.

By its on

October 22, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this

To Geoff, Camden had 9 starters who were suspended for the Grove and Johnson games. You seen alot of back ups. Smith, Baker, and many others were out for misconduct, but we still won the game.

By CoffeeFan

October 22, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

Yes, Valdosta and Coffee game will be a treat to watch. People may be picking an upset here because of past results but Coffee is for real and could upset Lowdnes coming up. Of course, first things first, beat Valdosta on their turf.

By 800lbGorilla

October 22, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

hoyaDawg

Board is dead…… Thx for tryin to stir things up! I just got back home from a hockey game hoping my buddies from region 5aaaaa would be talkin and all….

oh well, maybe we can get things going tomorrow

By mistermak

October 22, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this

to sportsfan dude. I am from Camden! that is why I was commenting on 3AAAAA play. My point was that Bradwell better be ready to play in the playoffs. I am not sure but I think the 2 seed will face a 1AAAAA team. But at any rate whomever you face, they will be head and shoulders above Beach, Johnson, Groves and the rest of this terrible region with the exception of the number 2 team in the state! Looking foward to our game with ya’ll. At least it could be interesting for a quarter or two. I might even have to travel for that one. I am trying to decide if I want to go and watch the first quarter of this weeks game against powerhouse Jenkins. I need to see if they have cleaned up their game after what I saw last week.

By mistermak

October 22, 2008 11:25 PM | Link to this

to HMMMMM I get the feeling you don’t like me much. I have a whold bunch of respect for Lowndes! I envy your whole region because you guys get to watch real football games everyweek!!

its on the starters were suspended for the two games prior to Johnson. Hopefully that is why they looked so sloppy in the first quarter of the Johnson game. there were a total of 9 players suspended for drinking at a party! sounds like they would fit right in at UGA!! HUH?

By Allen

October 22, 2008 11:57 PM | Link to this

Eagle fans, you sure are cocky to be playing a team that you have not face in 11 years, Tift County is a much better team than they showed against Brooks County, you better be ready to see the same team that played against Lowndes a few weeks ago, because if I remember right they played Lowndes a heck of alot better than yall did. For 48 minutes tomorrow the Devils might be in Eagle Country, but that doesn’t mean the Eagles will win. Sure you haven’t lost at home since 2004, but yall aren’t the same team yall have been in years past.

By Hmmmm!

October 23, 2008 12:54 AM | Link to this

mistermak just because I referred to you above doesn’t mean I don’t like you. In fact I actually respect you and is why I referred to you when replying to SportsFan31313. If Bradwell should win their first playoff game (a tall order) and come in 2nd in the region of 3AAAAA then they will be coming to Martin Stadium for the second round. Assuming also that Lowndes continues to take care of their business. I am sure Coffee wants to have something to say about that in a few weeks.

By RealisticEP_Fan

October 23, 2008 2:16 AM | Link to this

My only post of the week.

For Homet: Just plain shut up. Your nonsensical posts are really starting to irratate me. You are a ‘fan’ and consistently demostrate a lack of knowledge about football as it is played beyond what you see as a fan. Start by opening your mind, and EYES and watching a game with “OBJECTIVITY”. Stop assuming EP goes 9-1. There are three football games to be play, and to tell the truth, we the EP team is also pretty darn banged up.

Get some perspective, and stop living with you head buried in the sand. I’ll be tailgating with the big UGA tent Friday, come and lets chat.

By VSU Blazer

October 23, 2008 2:20 AM | Link to this

so i didnt make it back to the EAST/HARRISON game, but i heard EAST lost. well, i guess Harrison was ready for the game and East wasn’t. but now, East is the most dangerous team in 5-AAAAA. Harrison still hasn’t lost and may get a big head, East has lost and is now p** off. I believe the Raiders will take out their frustrations this week on Kenn. Mtn. and all the rest of the teams this season. East has had a taste of defeat and doesn’t like it, they won’t let it happen again.

By BTPhan

October 23, 2008 3:43 AM | Link to this

can anyone tell me why Blessed Trinity isnt ranked??? please anyone

By Injustice

October 23, 2008 3:58 AM | Link to this

By Todd Holcomb

October 21, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Seriously, what does it take for Blessed Trinity to be ranked?? theres no love for the roswell school.

Who do you recommend that I remove from the Top 10 to make room for Blessed Trinity, which lost to a 3-4 team?

It’s a reasonable opinion to have Blessed Trinity ranked, but here’s how I see it:

BT’s best win is Lovett, but Callaway (ranked #8) also beat Lovett, and by a larger margin. And Callaway’s only loss is to Troup, a better team than GAC, IMO.

Then you have #10 McIntosh Academy, which is undefeated.

And there’s #9 Henry County, whose only loss is to a ranked Class AAAAA school.

Westminster and BT have the same in-region credentials, but #6 Westminster has beaten Cartersville and Carrollton (both good AAA teams) outside the region.

So when I compare BT to the ranked teams in terms of quality of wins and losses, the ranked teams come out a little ahead, in my opinion.

Injustice maybe? Sorry it took so long to respond. However, yes i see your point. but blessed trinity just came off a 76-0 trouncing of yes a bad school, in cross keys. but it still takes skill to do this in the first place. GAC is a good program. 3-4 record is not good but look who they have played and every region game has been tight . BT and its program deserves more respect, they are outscoring their opponents 320-116!! this is huge. too long has this school been shoved beneath the carpet. i promise you they will beat Buford and when they do, i revel in the thought of a new top 5. including BT, Westminster and excluding Buford.. (God i hate Buford with a passion)BT is in its first year in AA . and watch out because they will be winning many state championships. not only in football but every sport

By again

October 23, 2008 4:10 AM | Link to this

Oh and to answer your question. Brooks county and Henry County can be replaced by BT. i mean Henry county lost to union grove, a good school on paper, but in a weak 5A this year.. you will see mr. holcomb

By Big Pappi

October 23, 2008 7:52 AM | Link to this

Here is a 5 AAAAA post 800 pounder. WE are fired for our trip to South Cobb… Realist fan, stop Dawging on Homet. He may not know anything about football, but he sure knows good tailgate. He seems to be “EAST” biggest supporter, and may be the most banged up of all of you. True, three to go, and EAST likely to lose one possibly two! Hoya people, it does not matter to us what you do until we play you, unless “EAST” wins out, which I doubt.I think Woodstock clinches 4th playoff sopot in last week. I believe Etowah will be o.k. until the Harrison game which shall then decide region champion. WE must still, however take them one game at a time. Go Etowaw!

By Gamer

October 23, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this

You guys can keep talking about the E. Paulding Harrison game——but some lucky person from Paulding County won $42 million on the Mega Million game. Was it one of our bloggers? Maybe Raider Fan did!

By Homet

October 23, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this

RealisticEP_Fan

Stop worrying about my “football knowledge” and “read between the lines”…

Basically, at least to this point, I have just been trying to have a bit fun with some of the posters. With EAST moving up as we did this year it has created some new “rivalry games” (hopefully) that will carry thru for years to come.

You want to take this WAY too serious most of the time and I am simply not going to appease you by confining my postings to only game stats or creating a blog that becomes “football 101”!

If my post “bother you” simply ignore them but I have been attending EAST games for years and had a son that played at HIRAM prior to that, so I assure you my football knowledge is good enough to be allowed to post on this blog and my support for our Paulding County teams is there WIN OR LOSE!!!

It is simply nice for a change to have HIRAM heading for the playoffs in AAAA and of course having EAST doing as great as they have these last few years!!!

With that said and off my chest…LOAD THE CANNON, we got MUSTANGS in the BONEYARD tomorrow night!!!

By wildmanhoya

October 23, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

VSU Blazer

Harrison get a big head? Doubtful. If you have been around this senior class as much as i have you know they will not let that happen. Their leadership is outstanding and they are on a mission. They know what they can accomplish and what it takes to do it. Leaders like Brooks, Burnett, Godhigh, Jackson and Mears and will see to that.

By HPhil

October 23, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

so i didnt make it back to the EAST/HARRISON game, but i heard EAST lost.

You can still watch the game on Comcast on demand. I think it is under Local, High School Games.

By 800lbGorilla

October 23, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this

HOMET

R-ep-fan blew a gasket Good grief what did you say? LOL

Somebody missed their meds????

LOAD THE CANNON BABY I think we will run the veer tomorrow and on d we will play a 9-2 with 9 line backers and 2 cb’s and in the third period we will score three goals.

By Homet

October 23, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

Ok let’s take this in a different direction…Has anyone (I am sure someone has) taken the time to figure out if EAST and Harrison could meet again in the playoffs (should both teams make the playoffs)? If so in what situation would that occur and in what round…

A scenerio I see that COULD occur would be if EAST finished 2nd in the region and Harrison finished as Region Champs then both teams could play again in the 4th round of the playoffs for the right to play in the Dome in the AAAAA Championship game. This appears like a game that COULD happen if a lot of things fell in place (wonder if the blog could handle the traffic the week before that GAME!!!??)

Before anyone post this I DO REALIZE BOTH TEAMS have 3 more regular season games to go and then it would take winning 3 PLAYOFF matches against VERY GOOD playoff opponents but it does make for a interesting WHAT IF?!!!…LOL!

By 800lbGorilla

October 23, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

* BIG PAPPI*

Enjoy your game

R u a redsox fan?

By Homet

October 23, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

To 800lbGorilla

LOL!…Yeah he said to look him up under the UGA tent tomorrow night and discuss football…now if this invite had been for SATURDAY and in ATHENS I would have assumed he was saying come get some “cue” and a few “cold ones” and we’ll tell everyone including the coaches how we all know more about the game than they ever will…BUT…

…since we will be at “THE BONEYARD” in the rain, on a FRIDAY night, and we have our 6-1 RAIDERS about to take the field with Coach Reid & his staff in charge all we have to do is take our place IN THE STANDS and let the boys play the game while we enjoy another RAIDER VICTORY!!!

LOAD THE CANNON…the clock is ticking and it’s almost FRIDAY NIGHT IN THE BONEYARD AGAIN!!!

By 800lbGorilla

October 23, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

HOMET

That mined of yours is working overtime haha!

you know someones gonna rip you for looking a head and blah blah blah!

Heck I’m just tryin to make friends on here with the region 5 fans. I think its gonna be fun the next few years in this region.

BTW what was with the “wet Balls” comment LMAO

Now that was funny

By Chris Whitfield

October 23, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

HOMET I will take your bait, but this is a lot of ifs for East and Harrison to meet again. Any teams that finish 1-2 in their regions can’t meet in the playoffs until the finals. Now, 1 vs. 4 or 2 vs. 3 in the same region could happen in the semis, but no sooner. The argument is that if the four best teams in the state happen to be in the same region, then they should have the chance to advance as far as possible without having to face their region foe.

The way the brackets in AAAAA are set up this season, first round has Regions 1 vs. 2, 3 vs. 4, 5 vs. 6 and 7 vs. 8 in the first round.

By NG17

October 23, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

Harrison and East will not make it past the 2nd round of the playoffs.I don’t see either team beating North Gwinnett or Norcross.The Norcross game will be close with Harrison but they will have a hard time taking out Newnan.

By HPhil

October 23, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Harrison and East will not make it past the 2nd round of the playoffs.I don’t see either team beating North Gwinnett or Norcross.The Norcross game will be close with Harrison but they will have a hard time taking out Newnan.

Harrison is much better than last year when they made it to the second round. In fact I think East Paulding is better than last years Harrison team. That was an amazing game on both sides, you need to catch the game on Comcast on demand. Harrison is 1-1 against North Gwinnett, they have never played Norcross, though both teams are probably better than most of their past teams. IMO Harrison should make the quarterfinals if they don’t go to the dome.

By HPhil

October 23, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

Harrison and East will not make it past the 2nd round of the playoffs.I don’t see either team beating North Gwinnett or Norcross.The Norcross game will be close with Harrison but they will have a hard time taking out Newnan.

Harrison is much better than last year when they made it to the second round. In fact I think East Paulding is better than last years Harrison team. That was an amazing game on both sides, you need to catch the game on Comcast on demand. Harrison is 1-1 against North Gwinnett, they have never played Norcross, though both teams are probably better than most of their past teams. IMO Harrison should make the quarterfinals if they don’t go to the dome. If they don’t have too many injuries.

By DA ONE

October 23, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

Anyone who watched the game would have seen the reason for MAYS upset. Banneker’s best player #2 started to give up towards halftime and by second half he did not want to play anymore. MAYS offense was not productive enough to win the game. You can only give another teams offense so many drives before they start to understand your defensive scheme. I give Banneker a job well done, but from how they ran onto the field after the game, it was quickly realized how they expected the outcome of the game. They had no intentions on winning but MAYS did not come to play.

By Sportsfan31313

October 24, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Hey Mistermak,

I am glad that they had gotten the comment board back up and running. It was down yesterday for some reason. I was trying to respond to your comments.

I didn’t know that you were from Camden County. Well I am sure that you know the History of Bradwell Institute Football team.

They are usually the number two seed in Region 3-AAAAA. And you’re right.It will DEFINITELY be a interesting game. Camden had better have themselves together because this will definitely not be a cake walk to a Region Championship. Bradwell is definitely better stronger, faster, and a lot more physical than they were at the beginning of the season with the injuries they had on the team.

Now when it comes to Lowndes County no one there will respect my opinion huh? Well I really believe that the media has them over rated. I believe that Camden County could beat them, and beat them convincingly. I also said that the State Title will be awarded to a team in Region 3-AAAAA. (Meaning Camden County) I alos said that Camden County was the Team to beat in Class AAAAA.

Now if you don’t believe me, just sit back and watch. Tell the guy from Lowndes County to just wait and see. I bet I am right.

And LOL, Don’t waste your money on going to see POWER HOUSE Jenkins High School in Savannah. Unless you have other alterior motives. Like going to the beach. You will need it to come to Hinesville and see a hard hitting very physical game as the Bradwell Insitiute will take it to you all from Camden County.

By Sportsfan31313

October 24, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Hey Hmmm, This is what you stated in an earlier comment:

SportsFan31313 when you go and make rediculous statements about how good Bradwell is then you must understand that when it comes to Lowndes no one is going to respect your opinion. Not even Mr. Camden (mistermak).

Now what part of my comment is ridiculous? Everything I stated is on point. I recognize that Lowndes is Number 1 in the State in Class AAAAA.

I also recognize that they are over rated. The sports media has taken it upon themselves to Rank Lowndes #1 because of Last Year. I believe that Region 3-AAAAA Perinnial Power camden County can and will beat Lowndes County this year and will win the Class AAAAA State Title. If you believe that it ridiculous, then you had better think again.

I will promise you that if Lowndes County, sleeps on Camden County, they will get beatewn and get beaten convincingly. I said it in a previous comment that the winner for Class AAAAA State Title will be out of Region 3-AAAAA. I am sticking to my guns on this one. Just wait and see.

Camden County should have been ranked #1, and Lowndes County #2.

Now lets talk about Bradwell Institute. I said that Bradwell Institute is a pretty good team. I said that they lost against a couple of bottom rung teams outside of their region due to injuries. But since the palyers are back, look and see what has happened. They have Routed the remaining teams on their schedule.

Now I would also agree that the teams that they are beating are such a good comparison because I consider them to be bottom rung teams in Region 3-AAAAA. But that does mean that Bradwell is not a good team.

I am more than sure that if Bradwell played some of your Bottom rung Teams in Region 1-AAAAA now, Bradwell will beat them and beat them convincingly. If you ask me whether Bradwell could beat Lowndes County, I could not answer that question now because becuase Bradwell has very much improved their style of playing. If you ask me that same question at the beginning of the season, I would HELL NO!

So lets just wait and see. Maybe you should be the one praying. The playoffs has not begun yet. Bradwell does not need a miracle in the 1st round of the playoff, they need to play well and keep up their style of playing. Bradwell has never had a problem out of Region 4-AAAAA anyway.

I think that the last time Bradwell Played a Region4-AAAA (AAAA at the time) team was when Baldwin County played Bradwell in the First round of the Playoffs, and Baldwin County got their butts kicked at their very own Stadium. Bradwell Lost in the 2nd round against Warner Robbins 28-14.

By NHSFAN#1

October 24, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

What happened to Tift and their strong team last night? They were suppossed to give us a run for our money…. I would compare them to Valdosta… Looks like we got an easy walk to the championship game this year again…. And the outcome is up in the air… Lowndes is good… but I bet we want it more… GO EAGLES!!!! 96

By NHSFAN#1

October 24, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

What happened to Tift and their strong team last night? They were suppossed to give us a run for our money…. I would compare them to Valdosta… Looks like we got an easy walk to the championship game this year again…. And the outcome is up in the air… Lowndes is good… but I bet we want it more… GO EAGLES!!!! 96

By Reeze

October 24, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

The comments from sportsfan 31313….Is he really serious or is this some type of joke?

By Sportsfan31313

October 24, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Reeze,

Which comments are you referring to?

By Sportsfan31313

October 24, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

Hey Reeze,

Who is your Team? What County do you reside in?

By Sportsfan31313

October 24, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

From www.coastalcourier.com

The Bradwell Tigers get an extra day of practice to prepare for their game in Savannah against the Beach High Bulldogs. The game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday instead of Friday. The extra day will help nurse injuries and allow defensive coordinator Jeff Miller and head coach Jim Walsh to make final adjustments to their game plan.

The Tigers are tied with Camden County for the top spot in 3-AAAAA and Walsh said the Bulldogs should not present much of a challenge, but he never counts a team out.

Walsh and his staff plans to perfect the Tigers’ execution until it becomes second nature. The Tigers have scored 231 total points. The Bulldogs, by contrast, have allowed 212 points. The Tigers’ defense held its opponents to 78 points.

The Tigers have been down this road before and are hoping to continue their winning streak for the region. Next week they prepare for Johnson High, who have improved their program and finally secured four wins this season after going winless for roughly 25 games. On Nov. 7 the beginning of two tests will face the Tiger squad. The first test is can they defeat Camden here at home? The second test is can they make it past their first post-season game?

The good thing is if the Tigers are able to defeat the Bulldogs and Johnson they will either finish in first or second after the Camden game. That means they will draw either the third or fourth place team of region from region 4-AAAAA. If the Tigers win the next two games there is a slight chance the Tigers will host their first post-season game.

The Tigers are strong offensively being able to drive the ball down field primarily on the legs of Sheldon Barnes. But they have others who help carry the load like DeMario Day, Ronald Joseph, Manuel Crum and Tiger quarterback Wilson Brown.

On the defense the senior duo of Shaquille Russell and Ja’Shan Thomas are solid up front. DeAnte Day and Saquan Anderson, Jerrell Inman has displayed the speed and ability to intercept passes. Dave Swinford helps the defense stack up on sacks.

By Lissa

October 24, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

NHSFan#1 GO EAGLES!!!! 96

Hmm… ‘96 grad? If so, hey alum! :)

By slalom1

October 24, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

DROCK08, If your play-off brackets are right and the AAAAA semi-finals come down to Lowndes vs. N. Gwinnnett and Newnan vs. Camden, the first one is easy. We have ALREADY seen that mismatch in 2007. Lowndes wins BIG. As for Newnan vs. Camden, I have only seen the highlights of Camden vs. Hoover, but have seen Newnan. The Cougars are extremely explosively on both sides of the ball. NO weaknesses. Newnan wins BIG against Camden as well as anyone else in AAAAA with the exception of Lowndes. Newnan vs. Lowndes would be a toss up in my mind, with Lowndes having the edge due to strength of schedule. However I believe that the Cougars may actually have the more talented team.

By slalom1

October 24, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this

SGT CHRIS, A couple of weeks ago you asked about the condition of LG’s Tristian Johnson. After having his knee scoped he is in the line-up for tonight’s game and is expected to be at near full strength for the Carver game next week. Hope so. We are gonna need him. You have probably already heard the news about Jamius Gunsby. Off the team for violation of team rules. BIG loss. Rodney Tolbert will do a nice job at QB, but we need Tolbert at WR. Last week David Earl (6’3) carried the torch well at WR and has the looks of a “go to guy”. Should the Grangers find a way to win yet another state title in 2008, it would amount to one of the finest “feel good” stories in Granger football history. I realize you are probably already aware of all the above, but if not, thought I would chime in. As for this blog, it has unfortunately turned into a 90% AAAAA GHS football blog. Not a jab at TODD, there just simply seems to be very little interest among “non-AAAAA fans” to bother posting here. As for me, of course my first interest is with the Grangers. Before all the bad luck hit the fan, I really believed the Grangers had what it took to win the BIG one. Now, they are a long shot. But still could get the job done. I have also taken an interest in AA Callaway. This is a VERY good, fun team to watch. Could make lots of noise in the play-offs. Let’s keep the Grangers on the board as well as other top tier non-AAAAA teams.

By mistermak

October 24, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

Bradwell fan. It would be nice if another team from 3AAAAA could at least score some points in the first round of the playoffs. Last year we were the only team to do so. It was a little embarrassing. I will say that Bradwell is the only team to give us any challenge in this region in the past years. I am looking foward to the game. I get tired of these games that are determined long before they even start. Not worth the ticket price. See ya in a couple of weeks!!!

By slalom1

October 24, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this

Where are all of the AAA fans? In 2007 there was a constant buzz. In 2008, the buzz should be even greater. In addition to the return of perenial powerhouses WACO and PEACH, we now have Baldwin and St. Pius to deal with. In 2007 the blog was full of Carrollton, Cairo, LaGrange,Carver-Col,N. Hall etc fans. Come on guys. WAKE UP. We are nearing play-off time and it appears to me that there may be as many as 15 teams who have a shot at the title. This blog is for EVERYONE. Let’s make some noise.

By Nside Blue

October 24, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this

TWO COMMENTS, SORRY FOR BEATING A DEAD HORSE, BUT:

1 - I’VE BEEN READING ALL THE POSTS FROM NORTHSIDE FANS AND ABOUT NORTHSIDE FANS - ENR IS THE ONLY ONE WHO IS SPEWING CRAP OUT THE WAZOO SO PLEASE DON’T PILE US ALL IN THE SAME BOAT!

2 - LISSA MAKES A GOOD POINT ABOUT NORTHSIDE FANS - WE HAVE ONLY RECENTLY (THE LAST 10-15 YEARS) GOTTEN TO ENJOY ANY CONSISTENT SUCCESS, AND BEING THE RED-HEADED STEPCHILD OF THOSE DEMONS IN OUR TOWN TENDS TO MAKE PEOPLE A BIT DEFENSIVE, SO GIVE A LIL’ SLACK GRIN… I’VE SAID IT BEFORE, WE AND LOWNDES ARE IN THE SAME BOAT, BOTH NEWER (RELATIVELY SPEAKING)SCHOOLS WHO ARE JUST NOW FINDING THEIR GROOVE BESIDE OF ESTABLISHED RIVALS; I’M PERSONALLY HAPPY FOR BOTH THE EAGLES AND THE VIKINGS…

(I’m NSIDE BLUE and I approved this message…)

By TCCHSFAN

October 24, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

why does everyone hate Thomas County Central on here

By slalom1

October 24, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

Just a simple question: “Is Bradwell Inst. a juvenlie detention facility?” Being serious. I do not know, but the name seems to infer that it may be. If not, my bad. If so, how about some input from fans as to how the program operates?

By 94demon

October 24, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this

I love the fact that the Northside fans are saying that they have better coaches and system and they have to overcome soo much to be the program they are today.. I know there are three other state titles they have given away, 1999 against Lowndes, against Parkview in the early 2000’s when they gave the game to them, and 2005 when they gave the game to Statesboro. The fact is NSWR should have 5 or 6 state titles by now. They are a good program in spite of their leadership.

By VSU Blazer

October 24, 2008 10:27 PM | Link to this

Godhigh gets hurt, Harrison loses. That tells the story for Harrison’s team. With Godhigh out, here comes East.

By Wildcat Fan

October 24, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

Lissa are you serious? Newnan wins BIG over Camden? You must be on something!!

By Yo

October 25, 2008 12:53 AM | Link to this

Camden 35…Bradwell 7 I am assuming Bradwell is a better team this year as you say in precicting this score SportsFan31313. Otherwise I would make it worse. By the way, overrated Lowndes 45-7 over HoCo. at half time. You do remember HoCo. don’t you.

By Yo

October 25, 2008 12:58 AM | Link to this

Camden or NHS will take down Newnan Slalom and they will never get to Lowndes. Defense my friend always comes out on top. NHS and Camden play it at a different level than Newnan. The same thing is what will carry Lowndes over the high octane offense of Coffee this coming week. Defense.

By chili cheese

October 25, 2008 1:17 AM | Link to this

WACO-FAN

Did I hear an OOPS??

By Dekalb Unknown

October 25, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

WACO-FAN it’s looks like you guys have not played anyone yet so much for looking as past Burke County?

MANO17 well as stated Dunwoody was not looking past McNair they just ran right past them.

By Angela

October 25, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

this tesxt will be bolded Wow!! It takes a “TROJAN MOM” to get the facts right about the Banneker/Mays game.

I have read many comments on this site for entertainment, but now I must respond.

Da One, If you attended the same Banneker/Mays game I did on Oct. 18th, you would not have made those comments.

TRUTH IS..MAYS JUST LOSS..it really happens after you play teams with equal talent.

The FACTS … Moreland,#2, did not give up! He started to have difficulty breathing as a result of severe chest congestion early in the first half. It was obvious to those who knew him (dad and I, coaches, and friends) that something was wrong with him. Because he never quits, he tried to play anyway! Did you notice the game doctor and paramedics attending to him(#2 Moreland) at the start of second half? oh, forgive me did you come to the game?

Did you see him (#2)enter the ambulance parked on the field at the beginning of third quarter? Truth is..even though he was ill, he still rushed for 100 plus yards.. wonder what would have happened without the chest pains? Football is a “TEAM” sport, well that is what we learn at Banneker.

NOW…WHAT DID YOU SAY WAS WRONG WITH MAYS ON THE 18TH?

By PMC

October 25, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

3A is ridiculously loaded, top to bottom you could probably swap those teams around. The 3A state playoffs will be the best games in the state this winter.

By slalom1

October 25, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

YO, You have oviously NOT seen Newnan. I agree with you that defense wins games. This Newnan defense is wicked and loaded with talent. I have seen 2008 NSWR and Newnan. Defensively they are pretty close, but Newnan gets the edge. Offensively, NO contest. Newnan wins by at least 10, probably more. As for Camden all I have seen are highlights but several friends have seen both Newnan and Camden. They concur. The Cougars are a MUCH stronger team. Lowndes may be a different story, but if anyone in GHS football has anything for Lowndes it is Newnan. As I have said my only concern is the relatively weak schedule for the Cougars. This could come back to bite them in the play-offs. But I doubt it. They are that good.

By slalom1

October 25, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

Wildcat Fan, LOL! GREAT JAB! Hate to run, but gotta take out the garbage and “fix something”. Love, Lissa

By slalom1

October 25, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

YO, Just one other thing: Is it just me or does it appear that there may be some “chinks ” in the Lowndes armor? i.e. 14-7 over Valdosta. Makes me say,”hmmmm”.

By cleonard

October 25, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

Why do you think Coach Walker at Sandy Creek is not let Ragion Neal get his touches if he is being considered to be one or if not the best running back comming out next year?

By cleonard

October 25, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this

Sandy creek is a good solid football team.They have a great running back within Ragion Neal. But i think Coach Walker needs to run a tandom backfield with Neal and Charleston to keep defense from focusing on one runner when their running out of the i formation. The off-line is suspect so they need to get some lead blockers in front of Neal and turn if loose.

By HSBallfan

October 25, 2008 8:22 PM | Link to this

The Villa Rica fans are clamoring for a top ten ranking on the other blog, but based on this weekend’s results I’m not sure where they slip in. Possibilities? 1. With two losses, drop SW Dekalb to 11 and put VR at number ten. 2. Even undefeated I’m not sold on Evans. 3. Does Sequoyah’s struggle at NW Whitfield deserve dropping four spots? Tough call, Todd.

By theone

October 25, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this

Pike County should be ranked this week. I know that Todd tried explain why they are not ranked. It didn’t make any sense a loss is loss. Callaway as one loss. Both Pike and Callaway as beaten Crawford county. Callaway beat them by 6pts. Pike beat them by 11pts. Now, that tells me Pike is the better team at this point in time in the region. They meet in 2 weeks will see who the best team in Region 5AA really is?

By WACO-FAN

October 25, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this

it would be easy too say we look past burke but we didnt the real deal is that they spread attack is good in they found a weakness n our zone defense and attacked it the whole game…….i would have thought since we do got good cover corners that we wold switch up 2 man at least on the final drive but they didnt in them slot hitches and slot screen passes killed us n the end….we needed this because we needed 2 c how if we play the same zone the whole game how a good qb will move the ball……oct.31

By Yo

October 26, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

Makes me say “hmmmm”.  Slalom go ahead and start “hmmmm” the Lowndes fight song.  You should know it well, it is to the tune of “Good Old Mountain Dew”.  As Lawrence Welk once said…”a one and a two”.  Practice it up real good as I’m looking forward to hearing you sing it on this blog for me after the 15th game of the season. In the meantime here we come to the “land of the caffeinated” next Friday night. Time to decaffeinate some Coffee. You would think that after the good brewing Coffee got on their own coffee maker a few weeks ago by NHS they would already have cooled down by now. Thats okay though, come Friday Lowndes is going to end that game as quick as you can make a cup of instant Coffee. So don’t leave your radio for a cup or you may miss the game.

By Reeze

October 26, 2008 12:52 AM | Link to this

Slalom 1……Don’t count us out just yet..Nix has gotten the passing game going a little better….Our first 6 games of the season we were 21-42-200 ,our last 2 , 16-34-223. I know not great ,but with the O - line doing a great job , Bacon running well and the defense playing well , It may be enough….Scott and the recievers seem to be on the same page now and the coaching staff is gaining more confidence in Scott.,hopefully our next 2 against WR and Colquitt they’ll air it out even more and give us a more balanced attack going into the playoffs…We can’t have another Carver or Lowndes game where there was no respect for the passing game….. If Scott can keep the chains moving ,keep the opposing defense honest , and with our defense playing great ,I don’t feel anyone could beat NSWR in the playoffs.

By Yo

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

Reeze..of all the teams out there Northside is probably the one I would be most nervous about for the Vikings.

By granger08

October 26, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

Hey Todd- how can Lagrange be ranked as low a #7? Their only loss was to 5A Newnan(ranked) in the first game of the year. They have destroyed Stephens Co (undefaeted at time) and every other opponent. How bout a little respect.

GO GRANGERS!!!!!!!!!!

By granger08

October 26, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

How bout a little RESPECT for Lagrange!! Only loss was to 5A power Nenwnan in first game of year. We destroyed Stephens Co (undefeated at time). Check out these scores: 35-6, 30-6, 28-0, 33-10, 57-0,47-14,46-7- who can match this in 1 thru 6. We welcome all comers (Dunwoody, Gainesville)!!!!!

Go Grangers——

By slalom1

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

REEZE, I am by no means “writing off” NSWR. I saw them early in the year against Carver and the offense looked “suspect” to say the least. But Coach Nix is one of THE great ones.Plus, the strength of schedule should play to their favor come play-off time. As you are aware I have been touting Newnan practically all season. But had a couple of friends who saw the Newnan vs. Pebblebrook, creek, swamp or what ever they are called this past weekend. They both concurred that the Cougars looked extremely sloppy. Even though I believe in 2008 Newnan, the question is: “How does a team get better week after week while playing such inferior competition?” As for NSWR and the rest of 1AAAAA, whether they win or lose they MUST stay on top of their game and develope as a team to avoid embarrassment. Coach Herring is gonna have a mighty BIG challenge getting his team ready for the play-offs when they prepare for anyone in 1AAAAA.

By slalom1

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

REEZE, I am by no means “writing off” NSWR. I saw them early in the year against Carver and the offense looked “suspect” to say the least. But Coach Nix is one of THE great ones.Plus, the strength of schedule should play to their favor come play-off time. As you are aware I have been touting Newnan practically all season. But had a couple of friends who saw the Newnan vs. Pebblebrook, creek, swamp or what ever they are called this past weekend. They both concurred that the Cougars looked extremely sloppy. Even though I believe in 2008 Newnan, the question is: “How does a team get better week after week while playing such inferior competition?” As for NSWR and the rest of 1AAAAA, whether they win or lose they MUST stay on top of their game and develope as a team to avoid embarrassment. Coach Herring is gonna have a mighty BIG challenge getting his team ready for the play-offs when they prepare for anyone in 1AAAAA.

By slalom1

October 26, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

YO, Don’t know much about making Coffee, but most definitely am familiar with the tune:”Good Ole Mountain Dew”. But, you avoided the “chinks in the armor” suggestion regarding Lowndes. Granted, your Vikings are still the most impressive team in the state. But, what about the “chinks”? 14-7 over Valdosta? 28-14 over Tift? (Who got absolutely destroyed by AA Brooks Co). Here is the question regardless of how much it pains you to answer: “How does a team beat Lowndes?” Surely you have seen some weakness SOMEWHERE. On a related note you seem to have high regard for Camden Co. But look at their strength of schedule. VERY similar to that of Newnan. WEAK. With the exception of Hoover, maybe even weaker. Got to go. Time to wash dishes and feed the dogs.

By slalom1

October 26, 2008 8:32 PM | Link to this

granger08, Don’t worry about the rankings right now. But worry about all of the just plain out bad luck the Grangers have had to deal with in 2008. Starting with the loss of Brian Dowell who in my mind was among the VERY best CB’s in the state. Then Tristian Johnson with knee surgery. Also among the best DE’s in the state. If that was not enough QB sensation Jamius Gunsby OFF the team possibly for the season. Rodney Tolbert takes over at QB. That will work out well. Tolbert is not only a capable QB but also a team leader. But in the process moving Tolbert to QB takes away the “Go To” guy at WR. Not that the Grangers cannot get the job done. But given all of the above they are now a “long shot” compared to the beginning of the season when I believed that 2008 LG was destined to win AAA once again. This week’s game against Carver will tell the tale.

By NTH Trojans

October 26, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this

OK, here goes. Yo, Lowndes is the defending State Champs, therefore they are THE TEAM to beat in AAAAA. However, don’t underestimate Newnan. NSWR and Camden are both superb teams, but I, for one, don’t think that they are in the same league with Lowndes or Newnan.

Todd, How are you, in good conscience, able to rank LaGrange #7? I think that they will win the AAA State Title, but regardless of that, their only loss is to Newnan, who is YOUR #3 team in AAAAA. I think that Gainesville is an exceptional team - they will give a lot of teams problems in the playoffs with their team speed on both sides of the ball, but I don’t believe that they are better than LG. As for North Hall, they could get bounced in the first or second round. I think that they are just too young and inexperienced to do a lot this year, I said the same things about both NH and Gainesville at the beginning of the year.

slalom, sorry I haven’t had time to chat it up with you thus far, my daughters’ softball team just finished up, and that has kept me hopping up until recently. I’ll be on here to keep you updated on the NE Ga teams just like last year, and hopefully you will do the same for me on teams down there.

By Derby Ram

October 27, 2008 7:47 AM | Link to this

Dear Todd, The last few years the AJC provided a blog site for each school’s football fans. This year I can’t find it—did the service get discontinued? I hope not. As a die-hard Marist fan I enjoyed my fellow War Eagles’ tone of quiet confidence, which made such a striking contrast with the hysterical ranting of St. Pius X’s fans. (Admittedly this year the Golden Lions are in the unusual position of having something to really cheer about.)

By Sportsfan31313

October 27, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

Greetings Mistermak,

Yes, I look forward to the challenge. We have beaten you guys before but it so long ago who could remember? But this year will definitely be a better game.

I’m pretty sure Coach Jim Walsh will have some things up his sleeve when Coach Jeff Herron and the Camden County Wildcates travel to Libery County to play the Bradwell Institute Tigers.

(Battle Of the Felines)

This Battle will definitely be worth the price of admission. Se you at the game.

By Sportsfan31313

October 27, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

Greetings Yo,

I get what youre saying. Lowndes County 45 -7 winning at the half over Houston County.

But Yes Over Rated Lowdnes over the Bottom Rung Houston County Bad News Bears who got lucky, and beat the Bradwell Institute Tigers at the beginning of the Season in Houston County.

We had a few key players injured at the beginning of the season. But look where Bradwell is right now and where Houston County is.

Now do you know what I mean?

If we played Houston County again it would be a blowout. Bradwell Institute 49 Houston County 7.

You over rated Lowndes County should celebrate all that they can do now. because when they meet Camden County or if they meet Camden County provided they don’t lose in the playoff before the meet each other. They will get their hind parts handed to them. Camden will beat Lowndes County.