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By AVikingfan

November 2, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

Good job Todd. Did you hear the Lowndes/Coffee stats? Lowndes held Coffee to under 90 yards total offense. Greg Reid had another huge night, 2 td’s and several pass breakups. (He had an 80 kick return called back by an illegal block penalty.) We’ve lost three starters during the past week including a guard during the Coffee game. I guess we’re having injuries like a lot of other teams.

By Yo

November 2, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

Are you sure about Region 4 of AAA? What about Woodland-Stockbridge?

By DeeDawg

November 2, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this

Todd - actually Stephenson is at Douglass this Friday. They already destroyed Greenbrier 64-6.

By Todd Holcomb

November 2, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this

Todd - actually Stephenson is at Douglass this Friday. They already destroyed Greenbrier 64-6.

Thanks, fixed.

Are you sure about Region 4 of AAA? What about Woodland-Stockbridge?

Are you sure about Region 4 of AAA? What about Woodland-Stockbridge?

I’m speculating that Woodward Academy will beat Woodland, and if that happens, there will be a three-way tie that ejects Woodland in favor of Mary Persons and Eagle’s Landing. That’s if the region is using the GHSA-default tiebreaker — overall record vs. Class AAA opponents.

Good job Todd. Did you hear the Lowndes/Coffee stats? Lowndes held Coffee to under 90 yards total offense. Greg Reid had another huge night, 2 td�s and several pass breakups. (He had an 80 kick return called back by an illegal block penalty.)

Not to brag, but there were seven games between ranked opponents last week, and I picked all seven winners. Did I beat Chris Whitefield?

Also, I was at Newnan on Friday. Couple of people asked me who I’d seen around the state, and asked what I thought of Lowndes. I don’t think Newnan has seen a defense anywhere as close to Lowndes in a few years. But Newnan is very balanced and talented all-around. Will be fun to see how the playoffs shake out.

By Chris Whitfield

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

Not to brag, but there were seven games between ranked opponents last week, and I picked all seven winners. Did I beat Chris Whitefield?

I don’t know about Chris Whitefield, but you took me to the woodshed, Todd. I missed on SWD and Turner. You do the picks this week and I will do the last rankings of the regular season!

By Cali

November 2, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this

Todd,

You are right, the playoffs start Friday night for most teams in the state. One game in particular, Miller Grove v. Chamblee, will be a dog fight. I see, however, that you already have Chamblee claiming the fourth-seed spot for the playoffs against the upbeat Wolverines, seeking thier first playoff appearance in school history.. That game, in particular, should be one of the games highlighted this week..

By HSFan

November 2, 2008 8:19 PM | Link to this

North Gwinnett not #1 seed? Wow haha, Just wondering….Could I hear some of your reasoning behind that decision Todd?

By HOT SEAT

November 2, 2008 8:22 PM | Link to this

I know last year was a record-breaking year for coaching changes.. Can AJC.com creat a article about coaches that are on the Hotseat (who may be stepping down or getting fired)

By Homet

November 2, 2008 8:23 PM | Link to this

HERE WE GO*

It’s time for the ETOWAH EAGLES to FLY HIGH…

Harrison knows this is the week they get ETOWAH, at ETOWAH…LOSS #2 and they know it!!! Nervous…You BET they are!!! All the way up to Etowah EVERY PLAYER ON THE BUS will be thinking…WIll I be the one to fumble, drop that pass, miss that tackle, make that penalty mistake!!!

Just play your game EAGLES, forget the hype…this HOYA team KNOWS in it’s heart that this year it’s NOT the #1 team in Region 5A, it’s not even the #2 TEAM in Region 5A…It’s just HOPING to survive the FIRST round of the playoffs as the #3 team!!!!!

So EAGLES do your thing, and EAST will be taking care of business…BRING ON WOODSTOCK to “THE BONEYARD”!!! The Raiders are READY!!! and you know it baby…LOAD THE CANNON!!

Chris / Todd…Your 5A AAAAA prediction LOOKS DEAD ON right!!!

R5 - East Paulding, Etowah, Harrison, Kennesaw Mountain

By Big Pappi

November 2, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this

TODD - Until Harrison lost to Mcceachern there actually was a three way tie possibility in 5AAAAA. However the winner of the Harriso/Etowah will eliminate the other as a region champ. There can still be a two way tie for first if East Paulding wins or a two tie for second if East Paulding loses. Of course this is assuming that all three teams do not actually play to a tie score in their respective games. I think what you mean is depending on the results, all three have a chance to be region champ. Perhaps you should come to the Harrison vs. Etowah game, it will be playoff atmosphere for sure!

By Region 3 Fan

November 2, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this

Todd, You are a little pre-mature on your Region 3A seeds as this weeks games (crossovers) will decide the seedings. The first three will probably be right but the fourth SCD is still way up in the air. Treutlen is pretty good and beat a Calvary team 36-7 (in Savannah) which beat SCD 26-20

3(A) #1 Savannah Christian (8-1) vs 3(B) #4 Metter (4-5) 3(B) #1 ECI (9-0) vs 3(A) #4 Calvary (4-5) 3(A) #2 SCD (4-5) vs 3(B) #3 Treutlen (6-3) 3(B) #2 Johnson Co, (8-1) vs 3(A) Claxton (6-3)

By jc53class94

November 2, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this

Thank you for finally ranking North Clayton It’s about time.

By Karl

November 2, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this

Todd,

Help me out here. In Region 6-AAAAA you have Walton, Kell, Milton, and Roswell as the teams advancing to the playoffs in your future paper. The question I have. Wasn’t Roswell eliminated on Friday night with the loss to Walton and Lassiter’s victory over Cenntenial. Also you have said you weren’t sure about Walton. The little stumble against Lassiter was a result of not having there full team. The score against Roswell would have been higher but Coach Dudley elected to take a knee with a minute + left on the clock and Walton inside Roswell’s red zone. They also controled the game all night. Mike Boydston carried the ball a school record 46 times and scored all 4 TD’s. Just a little info. Let me know the answer to that first question though as that will decide what game I go to Friday night. Lassiter at Rosell, Harrison at Etowah or the big one that I have to travel across town for N. Gwinnett at Peachtree Ridge.

By HSBallfan

November 2, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this

Aside from Sandy Creek/Villa Rica, does anyone know the other play-in matchups in region 5 AAAA? I know Whitewater and Northgate are A2 and A3, but how are they seeding Mays and Banneker in the other subregion? Banneker won the head to head, but Mays has the better overall record. A2 plays B3 for the third seed and a trip to Tucker for the playoffs.

By AVikingfan

November 2, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this

Put an * by Lowndes. Even if WR beats us next week giving us our 1st loss, we have the tie breaker over NSH of WR. Thus we ARE the region champs.

The team dumped Gator Aide on Randy McPherson and Def Coordinator Randy Hill last Friday in Douglas (Coffee Co High) for winning the region 1-AAAAA Rergion Title.

Todd mentioned Lowndes’ defense when asked to compare Lowndes and Newnan. Todd, our offense racked up 347 yards total offense against Coffee. We are balanced pretty well also!

By Todd Holcomb

November 2, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this

I don’t know about Chris Whitefield, but you took me to the woodshed, Todd. I missed on SWD and Turner. You do the picks this week and I will do the last rankings of the regular season!

I was talking about the guy they named Whitefield Academy after, but beating Chris Whitfield is even more special!!!

As far as swapping roles, I had a career day, but let’s not overreact. You don’t replace Chipper Jones at third just because Omar Infante goes 7-for-7.

North Gwinnett not #1 seed? Wow haha, Just wondering….Could I hear some of your reasoning behind that decision Todd?

Just a hunch. PeaRidge has an excellent defense, is playing at home and historically does well in big games late in the season.

I know last year was a record-breaking year for coaching changes.. Can AJC.com creat a article about coaches that are on the Hotseat (who may be stepping down or getting fired)

That’s a provocative idea, and I’m sure that would be a wildly popular topic, but my concern would be this:

A high school coach’s responsibilities are much more than what we see on the outside (winning or losing). It’s also about making a difference in the lives of teenagers, being a mentor, a role model, teaching kids how to deal with success and failure, caring about your players, all that stuff.

That’s unlike college and the pros, where W-L is much more important, and where the coaches make so much money that they become public figures, which subjects them to much greater public scrutiny (i.e., hot seats).

So while it would be a fun topic for fans, I’m not sure it’s fair for the media to speculate about the job security of someone whose full job performance can’t easily be judged, and whose profession falls short of a true public figure like a politician or a college/pro coach.

That changes if a high school coach gets into trouble. Then, the media might question why Central High is employing a coach who choked his quarterback in history class.

That’s my view on it. Would be curious to see how Whitfield sees it.

By booger

November 2, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this

Thanks for laying this out, Todd, and giving us a probable sneak preview of the playoff pairings.

Lowndes should have an asterisk, since it clinched first place in 1-5A Friday with its win over Coffee. Northside is a definite second, while the Tift at Coffee game will determine the 3rd and 4th seeds.

By HSBallfan

November 2, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this

Chamblee has to beat Miller Grove to claim the four seed in region 6 AAAA. If Chamblee wins and Forsyth Central somehow beats Tucker, Forsyth would get in ahead of Chamblee.

By Todd Holcomb

November 2, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this

Aside from Sandy Creek/Villa Rica, does anyone know the other play-in matchups in region 5 AAAA? I know Whitewater and Northgate are A2 and A3, but how are they seeding Mays and Banneker in the other subregion? Banneker won the head to head, but Mays has the better overall record. A2 plays B3 for the third seed and a trip to Tucker for the playoffs.

I’ll seek confirmation Monday, but I was told tonight that Whitewater plays Banneker for third and fourth and that Mays and Northgate are out.

Help me out here. In Region 6-AAAAA you have Walton, Kell, Milton, and Roswell as the teams advancing to the playoffs in your future paper. The question I have. Wasn’t Roswell eliminated on Friday night with the loss to Walton and Lassiter’s victory over Cenntenial.

Tell me if this adds up:

Roswell will make the playoffs by beating Lassiter if Milton also beats Kell. That would leave the standings this way:

Walton 8-1

Kell 7-2

Milton 7-2

Roswell 6-3

Lassiter 6-3

Roswell would get the #4 seed for having beaten Lassiter.

But if Kell beats Milton, Roswell is out because it has the worst overall W-L record (6-4). And the more I think of it, Roswell is not the best choice at No. 4. Odds are against it.

Roswell 6-3

By HSFGwinnett

November 2, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this

Why would you choose PTR over NGHS in Region 7 AAAAA? PTR has never one against NGHS at home or away.

By Todd Holcomb

November 2, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

Lowndes should have an asterisk

I know. What happened is that if a region has its #1 and #2 spots clinched (i.e., Lowndes & Northside), the effect of the two asterisks is to italicize the second team. So I’ll fix that somehow.

Todd, our offense racked up 347 yards total offense against Coffee. We are balanced pretty well also!

Balanced on offense and defense, yes, but not balanced running & throwing. Not saying it’s going to matter if Lowndes plays Newnan, but Newnan has a QB who has thrown about 17 TD passes and a RB who has made 17 TD runs. And one WR with 30-plus catches who’s fast and quick and another who’s about 6-foot-4 and causes matchup problems. Newnan has it all. Whether Newnan has ‘enough’ of it all to beat Lowndes, I’m not ready to say that.

By the way, Newnan’s coach, Robert Herring, has won 5 state titles covering two states (AL, MS), and he says that Lowndes’ state title teams of recent years are the best he’s seen anywhere with the exception of a team from Mobile several years back. I’ll look at my notes and report more about that conversation later in the week.

Todd, You are a little pre-mature on your Region 3A seeds as this weeks games (crossovers) will decide the seedings. The first three will probably be right but the fourth SCD is still way up in the air. Treutlen is pretty good and beat a Calvary team 36-7 (in Savannah) which beat SCD 26-20

All these predictions are premature, but good points about Treutlen & SCD. For teams I don’t know that well (some here would say that’s about 322 teams statewide), I relied on the famed Maxwell ratings, and it tells me that Treutlen is 1.86-point favorite on a neutral site. SCD’s homefield advantage hasn’t meant much this season, so let’s change that prediction to Treutlen.

Other reasons: SCD is not a favorite of my wife’s alma mater, Savannah Christian. And, I’m grateful to Soperton police for ignoring my speeding on the way back from ECI last month.

So let’s go Vikes!

By HSBallfan

November 2, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

Thanks for checking on the 5AAAA, Todd. The way it was explained to me: A2 vs B3 for the third seed, B2 vs A3 for the fourth seed. Possibly the person who told me had it wrong, but it would make more sense for Whitewater and Banneker (A2 & B2) to play for the final two seeds behind Sandy Creek and Villa Rica. If things go as I expect, Tucker could play at Westside in round three. Oh boy :(

By 3652

November 2, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

Banneker is B2 and they play Northgate at Banneker and Whitewater and Mays have a rematch at Whitewater…is the understanding that I have… If Banneker loses and Whitewater wins then Whitewater will get the 3 seed from region 5-AAAA and Northgate the 4 seed… If both Banneker and Whitewater win then Banneker should get the three seed by way of there win versus Northgate earlier in the year and Whitewater’s loss to Mays… If both Mays and Northgate win then Mays will be the three seed and Northgate will be the four seed… That is the understanding I have.

By HSBallfan

November 2, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

A Brunswick win over Statesboro Friday would not shock me. Pirates’ Davis Hoyt is a smart senior quarterback who has been putting up impressive numbers. Tucker saw him in the opening game and he’s very good at finding secondary receivers. Biggest knock on Brunswick was a very young offensive line and defense. They’ve had nine games to mature. Statesboro will have their hands full.

By HSBallfan

November 2, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this

Thanks 3652. Now I have a headache.

By Todd Holcomb

November 2, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this

Banneker is B2 and they play Northgate at Banneker and Whitewater and Mays have a rematch at Whitewater…is the understanding that I have.

I’ll find out for sure Monday morning and report back.

By Chris Whitfield

November 2, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this

I know last year was a record-breaking year for coaching changes. Can AJC.com creat a article about coaches that are on the Hotseat (who may be stepping down or getting fired)

I agree with Todd on this one. I just don’t feel it is our job to put people who are supposed to be teachers (whether that be life or social studies) first on that hot seat. There are plenty of other places where fans can and do debate this subject. For the same reason that I never say “QB Chuck Wagon threw an interception”, but instead write “DB Mack Truck intercepted a pass,” I don’t think that it is our job to throw high school kids or coaches under the bus. College and pro is a different matter, but no one should be ridiculed here for trying to play a game or coach a team at the high school level.

BTW, for those wondering about the list above, one of the peculiarities about our blog is that if you use two asterisks in a row, then it italicizes the letters between the asterisks. That is why in some regions where two teams have clinched, i.e. Region 1AAAAA where Lowndes and Northside are guaranteed of the No. 1 and No. 2 seed, the asterisk disappeared and caused Northside to be italicized. This true for Region 6AAAA, 3AAA and 2A.

By WACO-FAN

November 2, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this

I AM GLAD THAT OUR PLAYERS HARD FOUGHT GAME AGAINST BALDWIN DIDNT GET OVER LOOKED AND PUT US OUT OF THE TOP 10….I ALSO WANT YALL TO KNOW IN MY OPINION WACO WAS THE FIRST TEAM THIS YEAR THAT PUT BALDWIN ON THE MAT BUT WE JSUT CAME SHORT OF THE KNOCK OUT BLOW AFTER THAT SAFETY!!!!!!

By Bucs2024

November 2, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this

Todd, How does McIntosh win and remain undefeated and still fall 2 spots?? Also, who you got McIntosh or Charlton?

By Chris Whitfield

November 2, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this

And, I’m grateful to Soperton police for ignoring my speeding on the way back from ECI last month.

You might be the only person who has ever said that, Todd! They even gave Ben Affleck a ticket several years ago.

By cool cell

November 2, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this

Todd, I see a match-up in 3rd rd of the AAA play-offs between Gainesville & Carver-Col….Todd how good is G-Ville? Can they give us ( Carver-col) a Problem??

By Chris Whitfield

November 2, 2008 10:45 PM | Link to this

SCD is not a favorite of my wife’s alma mater, Savannah Christian.

Always knew that I liked your wife. SCD is the embodiment of all that is evil on the coast. GO TREUTLEN (not County)!

By 3652

November 2, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

Sorry… Didn’t mean to give you a headache but this is the foolishness that they agreed to in the region meetings. A1 vs. B1 A2 vs B3 and B2 vs A3 with A1 and B1 being guaranteed playoff spots and the winners of the other two games getting the third and fourth seeds with the tie brekaer being record vs other side of the region, then record vs quad A opponents, and finally a coin flip if the tie breaker cannot be decided with the first two scenarios…

By 6AAAAA Observor

November 2, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

Not sure about the region tiebreaker in 6-AAAAA. In case of a 3-way tie between Milton, Roswell & Lassiter, Milton would have swept its 2 games. which should give the Eagles 3rd place. Since Roswell would have to beat Lassiter to create the tie, the Hornets would get 4th in that case.

Since Lassiter’s only non-region game was against an opponent from a lower classification, that should negate the overall record tiebreaker. If that tiebreaker is used & Lassiter gets in as a result over Roswell, that would be a definite hosing of the Hornets.

The winner of the game ahould make the playoffs and the loser should stay home. But anyone who follows high school football in the state knows that what’s fair is not always what happens.

By WACO-FAN

November 2, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this

cool cell….DO U THINK YALL ARE BATTLE TESTED TOO THINK YALL CAN BEAT Dunwoody OR St. Pius AND BE REAL!!!!!!

By Trojan Train

November 2, 2008 11:18 PM | Link to this

Todd What about Chapel Hill in Region 4AAAAA? You dont think they will make it?

By Todd Holcomb

November 2, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this

Todd, How does McIntosh win and remain undefeated and still fall 2 spots?? Also, who you got McIntosh or Charlton?

Bucs: My error. McIntosh should remain No. 3. Let me fix that.

Also, I can’t bet against Charlton at home. Reason that I seeded McIntosh No. 1 is that they have double jeopardy. They can lose vs. Charlton and still win the coin lottery, so mathematically, they’ve got the best shot.

By whs'86

November 2, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this

Todd

Skeptical about Walton huh? Good luck with that! They’ll get to at least the third round. Book it.

By R6 Fan

November 2, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this

The winner of the Lasster @ Roswell matchup advances to the playoffs while the seaon ends for the loser.

A Roswell win earns them the fourth seed regardless of other results because they lost to Walton, Milton and Kell.

However, for Lassiter, there are four playoff scenarios if they beat Roswell.

1) Lassiter win, Kell loss to Milton, Walton loss (to Pope) entails seeding of Walton, Milton, Kell, Lassiter.

2) Lassiter win, Kell loss to Milton, Walton win (over Pope) entails seeding of Walton, Milton, Kell, Lassiter.

3) Lassiter win, Kell win over Milton, Walton loss (to Pope) entails seeding of Kell, Lassiter, Walton, Milton.

4) Lassiter win, Kell win over Milton, Walton win (over Pope) entails seeding of Walton, Kell, Lassiter, Milton.

So, in Region 6AAAAA, Walton, Kell and Milton have already secured playoff spots and they only thing to be determined is their seeding.

By Todd Holcomb

November 2, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this

What about Chapel Hill in Region 4AAAAA? You dont think they will make it?

Chapel Hill is No. 2 if they beat Westlake, which certainly might happen, but my seedings are based on Westlake winning that game and Creekside beating Riverdale. Chapel Hill is odd team out if CH, Westlake and Creekside wind up in a three-way tie.

By R51 Fan

November 3, 2008 12:32 AM | Link to this

R6 Fan you got it exactly right. Friday’s Lassiter 6-2 vs. Roswell 5-3 Game is a playoff game. The winner plays the next week regardless of the outcomes of the other region games. Because Milton 6-2 beat both Roswell and Lassiter they win on head to head with a tied region record with either Roswell or Lassiter. If Lassiter wins making them 7-2 in the region and Milton looses making them 6-3 in the region then Lassiter would have the better region record and earn a higher seeding. Roswell would be out with a 5-4 region record. I only included region records.

By HoyaDawg

November 3, 2008 6:56 AM | Link to this

Todd, Thanks for the ranking, but I really think Etowah should have gotten the spot. They seem to be playing really good football right now. I know you cant possibly know the injury status of every team, but the Hoyas are really banged up. I see us as the underdogs friday night. It took everything we had to scratch out a win at Northcut stadium on friday night. I overheard three Marietta coaches talking after the game friday and they said Etowah would beat us by 20. They may be right. My MO has been to stay humble in the beginning of the week, watch some practice, see the game plan,status of players, etc… and then heat it up as the week progesses, It’s gonna get fun. It sure does feel good to be in a spot where we don’t havve to talk about what other teams do. Some others folks on here don’t have that same pleasure, and sure are giving us alot of free press.

By HoyaDawg

November 3, 2008 7:10 AM | Link to this

COACHES HOT SEAT in region 5AAAAA. Reid, stewart, and Hines. Have all done a great job. David Hines and staff have done a great job at Harrison. I don’t think people realize that Harrison beats teams with more athletic ability week in and week out. if Hines can pull this one out friday night, I say he is 5A coach of the year. HOTSEAT, Richards, at marietta, From all I know, he is a great man, but it may be his time to step aside.

By Purely Paulding

November 3, 2008 7:12 AM | Link to this

Todd / Chris

In 5A AAAAA I know EAST is in the playoffs, but doesn’t officially get the REGION 5A title until after friday nights games…but

I am not sure about our other county team HIRAM, they were in good shape for the playoffs until losing to Hillgrove and then getting beat friday night by Sprayberry seemed to eliminate them in AAAA BUT you show them playing Sequoyah friday night…?????…

Could you check where they stand…Thanks!

By Chris Whitfield

November 3, 2008 7:29 AM | Link to this

I am not sure about our other county team HIRAM, they were in good shape for the playoffs until losing to Hillgrove and then getting beat friday night by Sprayberry seemed to eliminate them in AAAA BUT you show them playing Sequoyah friday night…?????…

Every region is seemingly doing it different, but Hiram finished as the No. 3 seed in one subregion and will play the No. 2 seed (Sequoyah) from the other subregion in Region 7AAAA. The winner advances to the playoffs. This is my understanding, but like I said, each region is doing it different. In some regions, the No. 1 seeds from each side are playing each other and both are guaranteed of playing in the playoffs.

By william

November 3, 2008 7:41 AM | Link to this

why are you skeptical about Jackson. What do they have to do.

By HoyaDawg

November 3, 2008 7:54 AM | Link to this

Todd, lets test your logic again. If you really believe that East winds up 5a champs, then you think Etowah will beat Harrison friday. Why did’nt you rank Etowah. I think I know. because you really don’t believe half of what you write.

By Dave

November 3, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this

Down here in Camden County, we are just waiting for the playoffs so we can actually play someone. Our district is terrible like normal and going out of state to find a real game didn’t work to well either. Looking forward to meeting Lowndes for the state championship, with a different outcome than last time hopefully. Would like to hear your thought on our football team.

By GeorgiaHoo

November 3, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this

Couple thoughts on Walton. They are probably the best team in Region 6, regardless of the Lassiter loss. Although they a solid team with good coaching, a good defense, and a strong, balanced offense, their defense is susceptible to giving up big plays. Off the top of my head they gave up an 80 yard TD run and a 50 yard TD pass to Roswell, two long TD passes to Campbell (who only has 1 win), and two long TD passes to Centennial. They need to fix that before the playoffs or it will be a short stay.

By mistermak

November 3, 2008 8:02 AM | Link to this

region 3AAAAA actually has a game worth the ticket price this week. That is if you listen to all the Bradwell jumpers!!

But here come the playoffs!!!

By HoyaDawg

November 3, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this

Todd, Ranked teams that you are skeptical about, Who ranks them? Why is Harrison not on your list. you have us ranked 8 in state, yet predict we will be three in the region, behind 2 unranked teams. I really feel you are playing your readers to be fools.Like you are just saying, let me see what I can get these idiots to respond to. ( and then I do)

By Big Pappi

November 3, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this

HOYADAWG - Thanks for the kind words for Etowah. I feel a little like your setting a trap. I do believe we can win, but don’t look for any kind of 20 point win here. We win with strong D and ball control, while controlling the line of scrimage. For now I will not make a prediction on the score, but prefer to fly below the radar. It is probably a good thing we are not ranked. Our Eagles will have a chance to soar Friday night.

By G

November 3, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this

What about Pike County? How does a team have a record of 9-0 and still not even get ranked. These kids have waited a long time for this, don’t p** on their parade.

By HoyaSleuth

November 3, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

Todd, The Harrison player are healing quick don’t take the boys likely. Remember this is the last team to shut Lowndes out. You should not bet againt them. Anything can happen on any given Friday night.

R. Godhigh is back. You may get to see that kid DJ Reed which may be their secret weapon. He reminds you of the running back at Milton.

See ya at the thriller!!!!!!

By Mark

November 3, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

Good Luck this week to the Warner Robins Demons. This coming from a Northside fan. I hope you can give Lowndes a competitive game.

By JC

November 3, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

Woodstock will upset EP…..24-17.

EP has not played a defense as strong as the Woverines all year.

By jc

November 3, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

Woodstock 24 East Paulding 17

EP has not faced a defense as tough as the Woverines….

By John

November 3, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this

Definitely a great game coming up with Lassiter at Roswell. R51 Fan has it correct. Winner moves on, loser goes home. Lassiter wins by 7.

By Homet

November 3, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

For Big Pappi

We win with strong D and ball control

I’ll give you that BUT EAST also has a VERY good “D” and ETOWAH came back quick late in our game with 14 unanswered points to tie…our late field goal saved EAST that night, I would not have wanted ya’ll to have had another shot at scoring!!!…LOL!

With that said I’ll go out on a limb and predict ETOWAH 24 / Harrison 13(2 field goals and one TD…probably from special teams)

By Big Pappi

November 3, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

JC- Woodstock has a shot for sure. Can anyone break down the 5AAAAA 4th seed playoff scenario? I am hoping Woodstock has added incentive to beat East Paulding.

By JimBob

November 3, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

As Buford has struggled, barely escaping a game with Blessed Trinity with a win a week ago, while Pepperell has destroyed its last two opponents by a combined score of 81-0, you still keep Buford as #1. Pepperell has trounced even AAAA opponents this year and is playing better football on both sides of the ball than Buford. Pepperell has scored more points than Buford and has allowed fewer points than Buford. In college polls, unbeaten teams get leap-frogged all the time, but it never seems to happen in your polls. Why?

By HSBallfan

November 3, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

By JimBob: As Buford has struggled, barely escaping a game with Blessed Trinity with a win a week ago, while Pepperell has destroyed its last two opponents by a combined score of 81-0, you still keep Buford as #1. Pepperell has trounced even AAAA opponents this year and is playing better football on both sides of the ball than Buford. Pepperell has scored more points than Buford and has allowed fewer points than Buford. In college polls, unbeaten teams get leap-frogged all the time, but it never seems to happen in your polls. Why? How about: Buford’s schedule is loaded with quality opponents while Pepperell has been beating up on chumps? Only decent win was Villa Rica. I see no reason to demote Buford, but Pepperell will have its chance in the playoffs, and those rankings won’t matter much.

By Marist09Fan

November 3, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

For all of the people that said Marist is having a rebuilding year and wont make the playoffs for the first time in 27 year, yall are so wrong. Marist is one of the biggest contenders for the 4AAAA state championship.

By Swoledawg

November 3, 2008 9:18 AM | Link to this

Pike Co. is undefeated and no where in your rankings, WHY? I guess when they take care of Callaway who oh by the way already has a loss, you’ll put them in then! Give credit where credit is due. Those kids have played great this year.

By HSBallfan

November 3, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

By Marist09Fan: For all of the people that said Marist is having a rebuilding year and wont make the playoffs for the first time in 27 year, yall are so wrong. Marist is one of the biggest contenders for the 4AAAA state championship. What blog have you been on? I haven’t heard anyone say any such thing, especially since the Tucker game. And since Marist finds itself on the opposite side of the playoff bracket from Westside, they have an excellent shot at the state finals.

By LowndesVikingsFan

November 3, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

Where are all the Coffee Trojan posters? Their silence is deafening! They dominated the posts last week with outragous predictions of how what Coffee would do to Lowndes. Come on Trojansrule, you can’t blame it on the refs, we had more penaties than Coffee. You can’t blame it on injuries. We had 3 starters out. Tell us again how Coffee was going to shut down Greg Reid, and pass all over us! Just poking good natured fun. Good luck in the playoffs! Gooooo Region 1-AAAAA.

By Coach's Wife

November 3, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

Thanks for your comment about not throwing high school players and coaches under the bus. There are many fans who forget that most high school players are 16-17 year olds and most coaches are not working with a team of star athletes. More support/encouragement and less criticism would be better at that level.

By Coach Mike

November 3, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Banneker is B2 and they play Northgate at Banneker and Whitewater and Mays have a rematch at Whitewater…is the understanding that I have… If Banneker loses and Whitewater wins then Whitewater will get the 3 seed from region 5-AAAA and Northgate the 4 seed… If both Banneker and Whitewater win then Banneker should get the three seed by way of there win versus Northgate earlier in the year and Whitewater’s loss to Mays… If both Mays and Northgate win then Mays will be the three seed and Northgate will be the four seed… That is the understanding I have.

By SportsFan31313

November 3, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

By mistermak

Region 3AAAAA actually has a game worth the ticket price this week. That is if you listen to all the Bradwell jumpers!!

Greetings Mistermak,

Well I see that Bradwell Institute has gotten your attention hasn’t it? This is definitely a big game for Bradwell Institute as Camden County has dominated them for years.

However; As I stated previously. Bradwell Institute has evolved into a pretty good Football team since the start of a sluggish season due to injuries.

Since that time, Bradwell Institute has routed it’s remaining opponents scoring 40 points or more against them. Their defense has been pretty good as well.

I predict that this will be a close game Friday Night as Perinnial Power Camden County Wildcates comes to Hinesville, Liberty County Georgia to play the Bradwell Institute Tigers. For the Region 3-AAAAA Championship, with the winner of that game being crowned the 2008 Region 3-AAAAA Champions.

I am pretty sure that a lot of people will be watching or monitoring this game. Win or lose, the match up will be very exciting . This Battle between the two will definitely be worth the price of admission.

By HoyaDawg

November 3, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

Big Pappi, The 20 point win was not my words, but the Marietta coach. He also said he hoped that Etowah does win by 20. not sure why he would dis Harrison, but we had just edged them out in a hard fought game. as far as a set up, Yea, maybe, but I do think Etowah is a very good team. I have alot of respect for yout team and school. I have three nephews tp play there. One is currently in the junior program, and two have graduated.I have seen the program turn for the best. Coach Stewart is great.

By Todd Holcomb

November 3, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

Todd, lets test your logic again. If you really believe that East winds up 5a champs, then you think Etowah will beat Harrison friday. Why did’nt you rank Etowah. I think I know. because you really don’t believe half of what you write.

and

Ranked teams that you are skeptical about, Who ranks them? Why is Harrison not on your list. you have us ranked 8 in state, yet predict we will be three in the region, behind 2 unranked teams. I really feel you are playing your readers to be fools.

Rankings are about a team’s full season of results. What I’m talking about is gut feel, which is more influenced by how a team has played the last couple of weeks. I’m pointing out teams that make me think, “They deserve to be ranked where they are for what they’ve done over 9 games, with an occasional bonus point for history, but I’m not sure they can stay there.”

If you do rankings on a weekly basis, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Another example: I would pick Marist to beat Sandy Creek, but I have Sandy Creek ranked higher. Another example: Texas Tech. They earned it, but I just don’t believe it.

Also, I feel better about Harrison than I do Walton. I just think playing Etowah on the road is tough for anybody. If Godhigh is back to normal, perhaps so will be Harrison.

For all of the people that said Marist is having a rebuilding year and wont make the playoffs for the first time in 27 year, yall are so wrong.

I don’t recall anybody saying Marist wouldn’t be in the playoffs. I ranked Marist in preseason, and I don’t remember that anybody complained.

Buford has struggled, barely escaping a game with Blessed Trinity with a win a week ago, while Pepperell has destroyed its last two opponents by a combined score of 81-0, you still keep Buford as #1.

Anyone out there who is not a Pepperell fan believe that Pepperell should be No. 1?

What about Pike County? How does a team have a record of 9-0 and still not even get ranked. These kids have waited a long time for this, don’t p on their parade.**

You have standings to let people know that Pike is undefeated and leading its region.

You have rankings to let people know that Pike is not one of the best 10 teams in Class AA.

All 10 ranked teams in AA would be 9-0 with Pike’s schedule.

Of course, I have been wrong a couple of times.

For what it’s worth, I’m looking at some computer rankings that suggest that Callaway is a 16-point favorite Friday.

why are you skeptical about Jackson. What do they have to do.

Some would say Jackson is a member of the Fake Four — Pike County, Jefferson, Evans & Jackson. They are undefeated teams playing remarkably weak schedules.

It will be interesting to see which if any steps up in the playoffs and earns the right to demand a retraction from the critics.

By filo beto

November 3, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

Todd,

Give us a prediction on the Calhoun vs. Pepperell game this Friday.

By Todd Holcomb

November 3, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Confirmed:

Region 5-AAAA

Villa Rica at Sandy Creek to decide 1-2 seeds

Northgate at Banneker, Friday, 7:30 pm (loser is out)

Mays at Whitewater, Friday, 7:30 pm (loser is out)

5-AAA

Dunwoody at St. Pius to decide 1-2 seeds

Carver at McNair (Panthersville), Saturday, 3 pm (loser is out)

Cedar Grove at Washington (Lakewood), Friday (loser is out)

By how

November 3, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

coffe is not even in the top ten…??? o come on now..??

By A

November 3, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

A You may want to rethink the seeding order fro Region 8 - the only way you can get this seeding order “R8 - Grayson*, Brookwood, Parkview, Dacula,” is if dacula looses to Meadowcreek. not impossible, but…

By Camden Ranked In Wrong Class

November 3, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Shouldn’t Camden County be ranked in either the AAA or AA classification since that’s who they play in region competition ?

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 3, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

To Chris W.

Personally I wanted to think it wasn’t true, but you’ve proved me wrong yet again. The manipulative power the media is just amazing isn’t. What isn’t done for ratings, distribution, sales,etc. WOW.

I expect it in other areas of the new but now in sports…I’m disappointed to say the least.

You advertise how many region titles are up for grabs and how many of those involve ranked teams. Also you’ve nearly each week tried to draw our attention to how many ranked teams play each other.

You know the only reason that you have re-ranked Harrison is because they are fighting for a region title. Same can be said for Stephenson(last week), and also Peachtree Ridge.

I personnally couldn’t give two hoots about who is ranked, but to use the power of your pen merely to bump business and readership,,,,,,well ok I understand it,but dang come on……That really really does cut into your objectiveness and professionalism as a ‘journalist’. But then again I guess a sports column writer ‘IS’ a pretty good distance from being a journalist in the first place.

My bad.

By SportsFan31313

November 3, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

By Dave

Down here in Camden County, we are just waiting for the playoffs so we can actually play someone. Our district is terrible like normal and going out of state to find a real game didn’t work to well either. Looking forward to meeting Lowndes for the state

Greetings Dave,

No so fast. While I am sure that the Bradwell Institute Tigers have a great deal of respect for the Camden County Wildcats, I wouldn’t look too far ahead.

While I will admit that Region 3-AAAAA may not be such a Region with several contending teams as Region 1-AAAAA, I would advise you to take Notice of Bradwell Institute.

They all know the successful season that Camden County have accomplished. However; Bradwell Institute has achieved pretty good success as well after a sluggish start of the season due to a few key injured players.

Since then, they have regrouped, and have also become a team of contention as well in Region 3-AAAAA. Otherwise, you would not be playing Bradwell Institute for the Region 3-AAAAA Region Championship this coming Friday.

Bradwell Institute have taken notice of Camden County completely rout it’s opponents even to include a Championship team in Hoover Alabama which has it’s only lost of the season came from Camden County.

With much respect given to a Perinnial Power such as Camden County, I would say that you are looking too far ahead to the next game meaning the playoffs without taking notice to Bradwell Institute.

We all know in Georgia High School Football, that on any given Friday or Saturday Night, a great team can be beaten. Just remember that. I have seen during my years, a Class A team beat a Class AAA team. I have seen Class AAAA teams beat Class AAAAA teams, and etc.

For you to look past Bradwell Institute, or if Coach Jeff Herron, and the Camden County Wildcats (in which I am pretty sure that Coach Herron is not ) are looking past The Bradwell Institute Tigers, studying who you are going to play in the first round without taking regards to Bradwell Institute, would not be such a wise thought.

I am sure that Coach Jim Walsh Jr. and the Bradwell Institute Tigers has regrouped, and has taken one game at a time to reach this point. If you really believe that it is going to be a cake walk in Hinesville Liberty County Georgia for Camden County, you had better think twice.

This will be a very physical game, being played at a fast pace, believe me when I say that. Both Bradwell Institute, and Camden County runs the Wing T Offense unless something have since changed between the two teams.

If you still think that is is going be a easy win for Camden County, it could result in a loss and a very painful one.

Nevertheless, I believe that this game will be monitored by other Class AAAAA in the State.

By John

November 3, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Villa Rica-Sandy Creek is a high stake game. The winner gets the #1 seed from 5-AAAA. The loser would likely have to face in order Southwest DeKalb, Rone, Statesboro and Westside-Macon to reach the finals. That is a tall order.

By AVikingFan

November 3, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

PREDICTION Tift County will defeat Coffee, and Coffee will be the 4th playoff seed in 1-AAAAA.

By John

November 3, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

Good point, Todd, about Pepperell. They have won games by big scores but they’ve done it against some of the weakest competition in the state. They haven’t played a decent team since Villa Rica.

By Chris Whitfield

November 3, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

**To Chris W.

Personally I wanted to think it wasn’t true, but you’ve proved me wrong yet again. The manipulative power the media is just amazing isn’t. What isn’t done for ratings, distribution, sales,etc. WOW.**

Me or Todd, Realistic? This is Todd’s rankings.

By AVikingFan

November 3, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

SportsFan31313: If you will take advice from someone who’s been there, or from Coffee County and/or NHS of WR, crow doesn’t taste good no matter how you cook it. I promise you Camden is FOR REAL. For Bradwell Insitute (I thought an Institute was some kind of prison or something) to stay within 35 points of Camden (and I hope they do), Camden will have to make a lot of mistakes. But I admire you support for your team. More of us will pull for your team if you don’t come across like another EagleNationRising.

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 3, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

Chris, my apologies,,,should be directed toward Todd then I guess. I understand the reason teams get ranked they way they do week to week, to hype business (Same thing happens in College FB). Amazing to watch teams climb the laddar just so some media guy can hype the #x against the #x team on a particular week.

We might as well have a ‘Fan’ pool too. Help me out how can I start that and get it published weekly? Would be interesting to see.

By Big Pappi

November 3, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

HOYADAWG - We like Coach Stewart as well. What he has done here is special not only for Etowah but the community as well. The timing of his arrival was perfect for us. I think this game is within seven points either way. Go Eagles!

By Buddy

November 3, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

Todd, you’re not sure about Jackson? What are you not sure about? I know that they don’t play in a really strong region this year but have you actually looked at their record and stats. I’m suprised they made the top 10 after giving up the second most points in a game all year when they beat Woodward Academy 14-7. I guess you look at the scores and see that they’re only scoring in the 20’s when other schools are beating these same opponents a lot worse. Well Todd, if you were at the games like I am you would see that most games this year the first string didn’t play much past the second quarter. The first string defense has only given up 19 of the 37 points scored all season. The only thing I’m wondering is why are there teams with 2 loses ranked ahead of Jackson?

By CL

November 3, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

Jefferson is undefeated but not ranked. Why?

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 3, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

For HoyaDawg:

Question did GodHigh play offense, defense and special teams last week?

I’m just asking because to struggle that much at Marietta seems a bit odd if he was playing…Perhaps he’s not at full strength yet?

Anyway,,,are you intentionally dissing EP and Harrison, when you refer to the P Tree and Marietta games as the hardest fought games of the year? I think losing 8 starters(both sides), in the EP game would be an indicator to you that that game was pretty darn hard hitting and hard fought (there were no late hit calls or unsportsmanlike penalties either).

PS. As a note: EP’s 2nd sting QB, now has the entire playbook at his disposal and is quickly turning into a star.

PS2: Not gonna root for or against either Etowah or Harrison. Should be a good game.

My prediction and take on it: Home field and hunger will count for something for Etowah. That advantage will be balanced by poor coaching decisions when it gets tight,,,,,and lastly,,the outcome will depend on how healthy and how much GodHigh can contribute. If he can play defense at 100%,,,,,Hoya’s win.

Just my two cents.

By Todd Holcomb

November 3, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

Good point, Todd, about Pepperell. They have won games by big scores but they�ve done it against some of the weakest competition in the state. They haven�t played a decent team since Villa Rica.

I wasn’t the one who made that point, but I agree with it.

Having said that, I am very impressed w/ Pepperell and its coach. This is a team that returned a wealth of starters and is dominating its competition.

Villa Rica-Sandy Creek is a high stake game. The winner gets the #1 seed from 5-AAAA. The loser would likely have to face in order Southwest DeKalb, Rone, Statesboro and Westside-Macon to reach the finals. That is a tall order.

That draw is meaner than cat poo.

Personally I wanted to think it wasn�t true, but you�ve proved me wrong yet again. The manipulative power the media is just amazing isn�t. What isn�t done for ratings, distribution, sales,etc. WOW. … You advertise how many region titles are up for grabs and how many of those involve ranked teams. Also you�ve nearly each week tried to draw our attention to how many ranked teams play each other. … You know the only reason that you have re-ranked Harrison is because they are fighting for a region title. Same can be said for Stephenson(last week), and also Peachtree Ridge.

The opportunity for me to manipulate that sort of thing certainly exists, but I think that if you look at the rankings through the season, you’ll find many contradictions to your theory. To reduce the chances of any inadvertent prejudice, I rank the teams before I look at the next week’s schedule.

What I’ve learned in doing these blogs is that people generally give three explanations for seeing the rankings differently than I do:

1. ”Todd has ulterior motives.”

2. “Todd is stupid.”

3. ”Todd and I have an honest disagreement about that.”

While No. 2 and No. 3 are often the case, No. 1 is highly overrated.

By SportsFan31313

November 3, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

Greetings Viking Fan,

I appreciate your advice but you havent seen Bradwell Institute either. Remember it was I who always that Camden County is for real. I mention this several time to EagleNationRising.

Come on now as far as the name Bradwell Institute name has been in the playoff picture for years and I know you have heard of them. But I hear your sense of Humor.

As far as Camden County, we will just have to wait and see. As I said, this will not be a cake walk as Bradwell Institute has gotten a lot better, and it is being played in Hinesville.

I have never been the one to brag or boast or to attempt to belittle anyones team. But I do have some confidence in Bradwell Institute Football Team of 2008. Over the years, I have never commented on Bradwell Institute even when they were at they highest point going 10-0 seasons.

On record, Bradwell Institute has had several seasons in AAAA when they were ranked in the top 10 in the State just like the Valdosta’s Lowndes County, Warner Robins, Clarke Central, your Benedictine, and etc.

I get the feeling that this year is an exception. I believe that Bradwell Institute will go further in the playoff than they ever had gone before, and you just don’t get there being medicore.

I believe you’re underestimating Bradwell Institute and I am telling you that this will not be a cake walk. This will be a tough game in Hinesville. If the score is 35 points, then it will be a close 35 point game.

By SportsFan31313

November 3, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

To Viking Fan, and Tood Holcomb,

I wont go on here and make a prediction between the Bradwell Institute / Camden County Game. You all have already done that.

My questions is If Bradwell Institute wins, then what?

By 1bighammer

November 3, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

John couldn’t be more correct…Sandy Creek and Villa Rica is Probably the highest Stake game of the week.

Sandy Creek has to find some Offense to go along with their defense. They need to come out and go HARD from the very beginning. If they don’t Villa Rica will take advantage.

By Yo

November 3, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Sportsfan31313 writes “If the score is 35 points, then it will be a close 35 point game.” You know what, I think I’ll just leave that comment alone. But I must say it made for a good laugh.

By shawn

November 3, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

Does anyone know if Buzz Busby has coached anywhere since leaving Pike County? Great coach that should be on the sideline somewhere. 4 State Titles at four different schools.

By Will

November 3, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Enough is Enough! Have you people lost your minds. Bradwell will be one and done in the playoffs after surrendering 60+ pts to Camden. Stop trying to convience yourself and others that you will get past the 1st round.Just stop it!!!!

By Etowah Fan

November 3, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Big Pappi

The Region 5-AAAAA 4th Seed scenario goes like this:

Woodstock vs. EP - Woodstock gets 4th seed if: Woodstock beats EP then Woodstock claims the 4th seed outright. The only other scenario for Woodstock to gain the 4th seed outright is if: Woodstock loses to EP AND Kennesaw Mountain loses to Marietta AND McEachern loses to Cherokee.

Kennesaw Mountain vs. Marietta - KM gets the 4th seed if… KM beats Marietta AND Woodstock loses to EP AND McEachern beats need Cherokee. KM wins a 3 way tie based on out of region result of beating Pope as both Woodstock and McEachern lost their out of region games to Kell and Grayson, respectively. (This scenario is the most likely based on rankings and records, thus Todd’s prediction of KM as 4th seed)

McEachern vs Cherokee - McEachern gets the 4th seed if… McEachern beats Cherokee, AND Woodstock loses to EP, AND KM loses to Marietta… resulting in a two tie for 4th between McEachern and Woodstock with McEachern taking the 4th seed based on head-to-head.

Someone should double check me on the above scenarios.

Go Etowah!

By roger

November 3, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Will, thank you! Totally agree!

By Jimbo

November 3, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

Regarding Buford & Pepperell and the comment that Pepperell had an easier schedule, let’s look at a few facts regarding their opponents: the combined record of Buford’s opponents is 38-43, Pepperell’s opponents are 39-42. Pepperell has played 2 AAAA and 1 AAA opponents, while Buford played only 1 AAA team and a AAAA opponent in Texas (a weak Mansfield team at 4-5 for the year). So if you want to look at who has the weaker schedule, it is Buford. If you want to look at margin of victory over quality opponents (better than .500 record), Pepperell wins there. Pepperell has scored more points and allowed fewer points than Buford. Break it down anyway you like statistically and Pepperell is the better team.

By Chris Whitfield

November 3, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

My questions is If Bradwell Institute wins, then what?

Then it will go down as one of the biggest upsets in the state this year. This isn’t a dig at Bradwell but more a respect factor to Camden County. I know Big Jim and have spent time in his office. While I haven’t seen his team this year, Camden is just on a different level from the rest of Region 3. If the Tigers pull of the victory, then I’ll be the first one to applaud, but I think that realistically you are the only person on this blog that thinks Bradwell has a shot. That being said, you will have TONS to brag about if Camden stumbles. But even then, most would just say that Camden was overrated to begin with and not give Bradwell much credit.

By Jimbo

November 3, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

Looking at the two AAAA opponents played by Pepperell, their combined record is 10-8 and Pepperell beat them by an average point differential of almost 30 points. Looking at the only two non-AA opponents played by Buford (1 in AAAA & 1 in AAA), their combined records is 10-8 and the average point differential is almost 27. So there’s another hole in the argument regarding Pepperell’s weaker schedule.

By DSGB

November 3, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Todd, who will challenge Cairo in AAA and do you think Cairo has a chance to win it all?? I will be home from Iraq for two weeks in the middle of November and hopefully I can catch a game.

By Dan

November 3, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

If Lassiter gets beat by Roswell, can they still make playoffs in Region 6 AAAAA? What would have to happen? Dan

By BBW

November 3, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

Baldwin has clinched the Region 3-AAA title…..

By JCinDuluth

November 3, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

Todd (and everyone else looking at 5A finals/State Champions for 2008:

Go no further than the south Georgia title match between Camden County and Lowndes County. the winner will be the 2008 State Champions! Nothing in the rest of the state can compete with either one!! JC in Duluth.

By EricADawgFan

November 3, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this

By Yo Says: Sportsfan31313 writes “If the score is 35 points, then it will be a close 35 point game.” You know what, I think I’ll just leave that comment alone. But I must say it made for a good laugh.

Well all that I will say is this:

Always expect the unexpected………

By EricADawgFan

November 3, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

Will Says:

Enough is Enough! Have you people lost your minds. Bradwell will be one and done in the playoffs after surrendering 60+ pts to Camden. Stop trying to convience yourself and others that you will get past the 1st round.Just stop it!!!!

Well Will,

I’m glad you said this; Then when the score doesn’t reflect that, I will look for your comment then. I probably wouldn’t hear from you. As a matter of fact, I have never seen you here on this Blog before anyway. By the way, are you from Camden County?

By EricADawgFan

November 3, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Hey Chris Whitfield,

You do have some other Camden County fans on this blog. You have Will, you have Yo, and MisterMak .

I’m not here saying that or predicting that Bradwell Institute will beat Camden County. I will say that they wont score 50 60 or 70 points against Bradwell Institute.

I also say that this will be a closer game than some people think. While again I recognize how great this Camden County team is, I am also telling you that Bradwell Institute is a good team and is far better than those other teams in Region 3-AAAAA.

You know what? i am glad that those Fans whom I just mentioned, believe that it will be a low out and Bradwell Institute will be one and done. Therefore; if Bradwell Institute loses like the way they said they would, it wont come as a surprise. But if Bradwell plays them close or even by chance beat Camden County, what will they have to say then?

Myself on the other hand don’t have anything to lose but everything to gain right? But if Camden County Loses, or just barely squeezes pass Bradwell Institute, then that will tell region 1-AAAAA Lowndes or Northside Warner Robins or Coffee County, or Tift County that you are suspect. You maybe over rated.

Now lets see when Friday gets here and it’s all said and done. If this does not pan out for Camden County, there will be a lot humble pie to be eaten.

I will also expect everyone to join Chris Whitfield saying in his comment earlier:

” then I’ll be the first one to applaud, but I think that realistically you are the only person on this blog that thinks Bradwell has a shot. That being said, you will have TONS to brag about if Camden stumbles. But even then, most would just say that Camden was overrated to begin with and not give Bradwell much credit.”

By VikingConqueror

November 3, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

Chris Whitfield

…and rarely is Camden overrated.

Camden in a squeaker over Bradwell Institute: 35-3.

By SportsFan31313

November 3, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

Hey Eric A Dawg Fan,

I see that you understand what I am saying. It seems as if Chris Whitfield is the only one who is open minded here. Beside yourself.

By SportsFan31313

November 3, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

Hey JCinDuluth,

I believe once Camden County reach the playoffs no one in the State could beat them. They are a very good team.

By Smooth

November 3, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

I’m glad that Todd is willing to call a spade a spade when these crazy Pike Co. people complain about Callaway being in the top 10 and they aren’t. Callaway’s ONE loss is to a good AAA Troup team and you don’t have to look past last week to compare Callaway and Pike. Callaway beat Heard 50-14 when Pike squeaked by them by a point, while Pike beat Lamar by a touchdown and Callaway beat Lamar several weeks ago by a 50-6 tally.

By trojan fan 83

November 3, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

Cmon todd, The Coffee high trojans lost to two ranked teams and you kick us out of the top ten, what’s up with that. Thats alright, over the next few weeks you’ll hear a lot from the trojans. Playoffs here we come.

By Todd Holcomb

November 3, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

Regarding Buford & Pepperell and the comment that Pepperell had an easier schedule, let’s look at a few facts regarding their opponents: the combined record of Buford’s opponents is 38-43, Pepperell’s opponents are 39-42. Pepperell has played 2 AAAA and 1 AAA opponents, while Buford played only 1 AAA team and a AAAA opponent in Texas (a weak Mansfield team at 4-5 for the year). So if you want to look at who has the weaker schedule, it is Buford.

You can’t just look at your opponents’ W-L record because your opponents might also be playing weak schedules.

If you want math to settle the issue, you need computer ratings. The Maxwell ratings say that Buford’s average opponent is 11 points better than Pepperell’s average opponent. That’s an objective crunching of the numbers. I’m sure that the Massey ratings (of BCS fame) would tell you something similar.

By T.J.

November 3, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

Can anyone rationalize why they paired regions the way they did for the playoffs? To save gas? Regions 7 and 8 are Gwinnett County teams and they will eliminate 50% of Gwinnett County from the hunt for the title in round 1. Any other regions have county teams knocking eachother out of playoffs? Who seeds and plans brackets? I smell a conspiracy to keep Gwinnett down. Just kidding you all. I would like to know how regions get paired and if it changes year to year.

By Mark

November 3, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

Go no further than the south Georgia title match between Camden County and Lowndes County. the winner will be the 2008 State Champions! Nothing in the rest of the state can compete with either one!! JC in Duluth

JC in Duluth, Look at the playoff brackets. If Lowndes meets Camden it will be in the State title game, not in a South Georgia title match. They are on opposite sides of the playoff brackets. And, other teams might have something to say about your dream matchup, including Northside, Newnan, Grayson, and others. The playoffs separate the pretenders from the contenders.

By CamdenFan

November 3, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Although I don’t think that Bradwell will win….I do hope it’s a struggle of a game…just to get the Wildcats prepared for playoff play. I want Bradwell to get better and want Region 3-AAAAA to excel. I would love it if Bradwell got past the first round. I’m also not going to look ahead and definitely say that Camden will make it past the first round. That’s how you get beat….looking ahead. Anyway Camden just play your game and don’t take anything for granted.

By VikingConqueror

November 3, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

SportsFam31313* & EricADawgFan

Terrific support you gents bring to Bradwell Institute. I am now certainly interested in reviewing the matchup between these two coastal leaders. Having said that, I do not think on the face of things that Bradwell will be competitive with Camden. I predicited a 35-3 score in a prior post and stand by that but then I’m being gracious due to your confidence.

Bradwell, according to your previous posts, has some injured players back. I’m assuming that’s why they got beat by Glynn Academy and HoCo and now are summarily squashing their opponents. Admittedly, they’re playing 3-AAAAA teams.

But give us interested souls the benefit of your insight as to who these returning players are and how they will make a difference with a perrenial power like the Camden County Wildcats.

Thanks.

By CamdenforPresident

November 3, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

It’s almost playoff time….and Camden’s true colors will be shown. We just have to respect every team we face from here on out. I give props to NSWR, Lowndes, Walton, etc. There are a lot of contenders for state this year I think. Oh….I can’t forget about Grayson. We had a heck of a time with them last year, and they’ve only gotten better. It’s take no prisoners time in the playoffs though. I wish every team a very healthy rest of the season. GO CAMDEN!!!

By SportsFan31313

November 3, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

To Todd Holcomb,

Who is the greater between the two?

Lowndes County or Camden County?

If the two meet in the playoffs, who will win?

By HoyaDawg

November 3, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

Realistic east fan: No i am not intentionally attempting to dis East when I say our hardest fought games were against P. Ridge, and Marietta. no offense, but the highschoolfootball world does,nt revove around East paulding. We had to work really hard to get anything on P. Ridge. Two field goals and one TD. The line gave it all they had, and nothing came easy foe RG. Marietta was a hard fought game. We had players injured, and RG was about 70% at best. It took a 23 play drive to put the ball in the endzone. As a fan, you could tell the boys were not gonna lose it.To answer your question, yes RG played D and special teams. He made some good runs, but on a healthy nite, he would have taken several to the house, that he just could’nt friday. To answer your dissing question, we scored 4 tds on east, and without a soph. fumble, I believe we could have scored 35 points.Based on The east record, and the scores from the other games, you have a good team. Although some East bloggers like to gloat about the Harrison injuries, they were all freak injuries. #3 was the result of a hard hit, the rest happened while guys were making plays. Again though, when I talk about Harrison, and our two hard fought wins,it has nothing to do with East. Maybe you should try and be a little more uh Realistic.

By Head East

November 3, 2008 1:15 PM | Link to this

One thing I didn’t expect moving up to AAAAA was a continuation of the fair weather fans syndrome. But once again Raider Nation outnumbered the home team fans and would have really dwarfed them if it hadn’t been Senior night. Shame on you, Cherokee parents.

By HS Football Scout

November 3, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

Having seen both Camden and Lowndes up close and personal this year my honest opinion is that it would be a very interesting ballgame. In a roundabout way, what I am saying is that Camden is very much for real and in my view are not overrated at all. A very fast defense that is very difficult to run against coupled with an offense as deep at running back as I have ever seen (been watching Camden for 8 years). Special teams in terms of coverage, returns, kick blocking is outstanding. Biggest area of concern is long snaps on both punts and placement kicks.

Unless Camden has a total meltdown, or gets too over confident, I would doubt very much that Bradwell will be competitive. Not saying that Bradwell has not improved over last year, but I can tell you that the team at Camden has absolutely improved over last year’s semi-final squad. To the Bradwell fans who are confident in your team’s chances, I applaud your loyalty. I think that you are overestimating your offensive capabilities based on the performance against the Savannah schools. Camden averaged 62 per game against them with 9 starters missing for 2, the starting QB missing for another, and the starters not playing much more than one half. On a positive note, it did allow the younger kids some actual game playing time, even if the clock was running for the entire second half of these games.

The reality is that Bradwell better throw the ball on every down (the downside of that approach is that when you are not successful, not much time runs off the clock), resort to a lot of gimmick plays, try onside kicks whenever possible (If you manage to kick off more than once in the game), and hope for an inordinate number of turnovers and/or penalties. My view is that Bradwell will be fortunate to hold Camden to 5 scores and will be equally fortunate to put more than one on the board against that defense.

By HSBallfan

November 3, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

By Jimbo: Regarding Buford & Pepperell and the comment that Pepperell had an easier schedule… Break it down anyway you like statistically and Pepperell is the better team. Sorry, pure stat manipulation on your part. Pepperell has ONE quality win: Villa Rica. Three victories over 5-4 teams and the rest against teams with losing records. Even if you disregard the Mansfield victory, Buford still has FOUR quality wins, North Hall, Lovett, Westminster and Blessed Trinity and another over a pretty tough 5-4 Thomson team. No comparison. I’ll repeat the question: does anyone OTHER than a Pepperell fan think they should be #1?

By Todd Holcomb

November 3, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

**Who is the greater between the two?

Lowndes County or Camden County?**

Lowndes. Three titles in four seasons, five overall in the highest class.

By WACO-FAN

November 3, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

do anyone know where Cairo came from like 3yrs ago because i never heard of them until we played them in the playoffs……..was they in AA OR IN AAAA OR JUST IN AAA AND just not a good team……cover-col too was they always in AAA???????

By HSBallfan

November 3, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

By T.J: Can anyone rationalize why they paired regions the way they did for the playoffs? They rotate among regions 1-4 and 5-8; that’s just the way they came up this season. Look at the brackets. Check your playoff history before posting something stupid. In other words, park your conspiracy theory.

By SportsFan31313

November 3, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

Camden Fan,

Thank you for your comments. It’s very well accepted. All I am saying is that it will be a very good game. I really don’t believe that it will be a blow out as it was against those other teams in Region 3-AAAAA.

While I know that Camden is State Title Contender, I just don’t believe that it would be a cake walk as everyone else says. I believe that every point will be earned there in Hinesville by both teams.

As far as the playoff goes, Bradwell Institute will host the 1st round in Hinesville where they will play the number 3 seed out of Region 4-AAAAA. I do believe they will win the 1st round and head to 2nd round. from there, depending who they will play will be a toss up.

Thank you Camden Fan for your comments. This game will definitely be worth the price of admission.

By Head East

November 3, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

Woodstock? Isn’t that the little bird on Charlie Brown? The Pirate’s (Cherokee announcer referred to us that way Friday) parrot will swallow little Woodstock whole! There’s about 1 chance in 9 East will self-destruct as they did in 1 of 9 games so far this season. But Woodstock can’t beat us, we can only beat ourselves. We are reduced to the 2nd string QB, but Idris is playing better than the #1 ever did! As for Etowah-Harrison, that looks like a great matchup. Etowah has been playing better than Harrison lately and they have the home field and the support of everyone at East. My only prediction for now is East 27 - Harrison 14, next year at the Boneyard! Oh, and I wouldn’t give Hines any trophies just yet. He inherited a loadded team and may well wind up with two losses in the region in a year where North Cobb was way down. My parrot could have coached that team to 8-2 against that competition!

By Yo

November 3, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

EricADawgFan…as most on here would tell you I am not a Camden fan. Just a high school football fan not hoping for a greater miracle (Bradwell/Camden) than the one you were hoping for when the Dawgs met the Gators. If this game is close it will be because Camden is still going HO Hum, Yawn Yawn looking forward to the playoffs. Not because Bradwell has a clue or is any good. Don’t get me wrong i have the utmost respect for Bradwell Institute as I am sure it is a very fine high school, but not even a half way decent high school football team when it comes to AAAAA football. Also, I was laughing at 31313’s speculation that a 35 point (you do realize that is the equivalent to 5 TDs) game whipping could be considered a close football game. I can hear you 2 now. Camden is up 35-0 at halftime and decides to play its second and third string and the final result is 35-0. You 2 will be gloating about how if you had not of gotten off to such a bad start you might could have won the game and you will point to the second half as your justification. Stay excited though about your team, keep talking Bradwell smack and please keep reminding us as to just how of a powerhouse Bradwell really is. We need to be reminded because we keep forgetting.

By hillgrove dad

November 3, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Do not count out hillgraove yet if not for 2 bad calls at spratberry we would be # 2 in region 7-AAAA

By 1-5A Fan

November 3, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

To ALL the Lowndes Vikings - job well done Friday night against a “BIG” Coffee team! It was a fun game (even though we Viking fans had to almost sit in one another’s laps to fit into the very small visitors’ stands) — at least the weather was cool. Having been to all of the Lowndes games this season, I have been amazed at the conditioning of all of the players. Of all of the games, I only remember 2 very short official time-outs for injuries. To be out-sized physically by EVERY team we’ve played, it’s amazing to watch those guys get pounded and pop right up week after week. Great job coaches and players for preparing mentally and physically week in and week out. We appreciate your efforts!

By Head East

November 3, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

Congrats Hillgrove dad! You are the 1000th ‘bad call’ whiner of the year.

By wildmanhoya

November 3, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

Head East

But once again Raider Nation outnumbered the home team fans

I know you are referring to Cherokee most recently yet this was most certainly not the case at Harrison.

As far as describing the team Hines inherited as being loaded goes, that statement is totally the opposite of what we hear from another EP blogger. That blogger insists the Hoyas are a total one man team. If that is the case then Hines did a great job coaching up the rest of the kids. I wouldn’t say Hines inherited a loaded team yet he did inherit a team that is much more than a one man team.

By SportsFan31313

November 3, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Greetings HS Football Scout,

Thanks for your comment. You may be right. But I believe that Bradwell Institute has just as good as a defense as Camden County does. They may not have as much in depth on either side of the ball as Camden County does, and that may be a BIG factor there as to fresh players and substitutions.

But I believe it will be a good game between the two. I am pretty Coach Walsh will be pulling everything out of his hat to throw at this ferocious team that Camden County has. In addition, I really don’t believe that they will be putting in JV players against Bradwell Institute. That is if they want to win.

I believe you hit the nail right on the head when you say if Camden don’t get too over confident. That is the thing. I think that they are over confident when it comes to them playing Bradwell Institute.

I think that they are over looking Bradwell Institute and preparing fro the 1st round of the playoff. I think they believe that they have this Region Championship all sewn up in the bag. That may be a BIG mistake.

I was looking at the History of the two playing each other. Camden County has really taken it to Bradwell Institute for years with just a few losses to Bradwell Institute many years ago.

The last close game was approximately 3 to 4 years ago when they beat Bradwell Institute 14 -12 in Hinesville. With that being said, I believe that Bradwell Institute will hang in there with them on two factors:

1. This Bradwell Team is far better than the Bradwell Team of even when they were going to the 2nd round of the play offs. They had a few injured key plays at the beginning of the season and have since trounced the same opponents as Camden County in the Region.

2. Camden County scored 60 plus points on the board against Region 3 Opponents. Bradwell Institute has scored 40 plus points against Region 3 Opponents. That leave a 20 point deficit for Bradwell Institute. So the odds are that this game will probably not be a 35 point game for Camden County but points scored in the twenties.

3. This game will be played in a loud fan base in Hinesville. The Tigers does very well at home. Although in Camden County’s favor, Camden County have beaten Bradwell Institute at their Stadium before.

This will definitely be a good game. Believe it or not. I wont call any predictions but it does leans heavily in Camden County’s favor for the win. Personally, you do know that i hope that Bradwell Institute could pull this one off to silence the critics, and bring recognition as to good Bradwell Institute really is.

Hey HS Football Scout , Thank you for your comments.

By TJ

November 3, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

Where is Coffee ranked now?

By Skeet

November 3, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Don’t look now, cause here come those “Eagles” (Northside-Warner Robins)!!!!

By SportsFan31313

November 3, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Hey Yo,

Do you ever READ? I believe you only read some of the comments instead reading the comments in it’s entirety. I am quite aware that 35 points consist of 5 touchdowns. But did you relize that EricADawgFan also stated that it will be a close game? If Camden County scores 35 points then Bradwell Institute will be answering back with points of their own.

Eric A DawgFan never said on this blog or EVER stated that Camden County will beat Bradwell Institute 35 -0. Nor did he say that Camden County will have Bradwell Institute 35-0 at the half. That is your assumption. You mention that you are not a Camden county fan. Then what fan are you? Or are you here just to take up space on the blog?

I agree with HSFootball Scout. I like some of his factors regarding Bradwell Institute / Camden County.

By Red devils 4 Life

November 3, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

can the JACKSON RED DEVILS GET ANY PROPS WERE GOOD ON DEFENSE AND ABOVE AVERAGE ON OFFENSE GIVE US CREDIT WHERE ITS DUE U PICKED WOODWARD TO WIN NOT HAPPENING CAPTAIN…RESPECT US

By NHS

November 3, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

AVikingFan, I agree with your statement that Lowndes has already clinched the number one seed, but should Warner Robins upset Lowndes (I don’t think it will happen) an Northside defeat Colquitt, both teams would finish with one loss in the region. That would make them co-champions.

By Head East

November 3, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

All you Hoyas - I agree, you didn’t struggle against East after the kickoff return. I also give you tremendous credit for getting 3 TD’s in 3 trips to the Red zone, while we managed 1 TD and a FG in our 3 trips. And you had a great 91 yard kickoff return. However, 1) even taking away the 80 yard drive in the last minute against a defense that didn’t care we still had more yards from scrimmage than you did, 2) we handed you the ball on our 14, knocking it out of our own player’s hand leading to the first score of the game, 3) we had two TD’s called back on penalties, and 4) our QB was terrible missing several wide open receivers by a lot. I’m not dissing your obviously talented team, but all of that tells me we self-destructed. As for Hines, that’s not my original thought. I was there but also watched the game on CSS a week later. The announcers made a point of saying Cobleigh felt comfortable in stepping down at this time knowing he had left Hines with a lot of talent, and I assumed they got that straight from Cobleigh. But since you mention it, with a great tradition and a gigantic school of over 2400 why can you only field 5 really good players that have to play both or all three ways!

By Raider Fan

November 3, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

Oh to be at the Harrison/Etowah game. I know that’s going to be a good one. For some strange reason I feel like cheering for Etowah. :-) Of course I’ll be at the “boneyard” routing on E.P. As for the attendance at Cherokee, I think the fact that it was Halloween may have had a strong impact there.

By LowndesFan

November 3, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

TJ, I think we all know Coffee is not a top ten AAAAA team. But maybe I’ll change my mind after this week’s game with Tift County.

I think NSWR may have their hands full for a 1/2 down at Colquitt County Friday night, if they are thinking about playoffs. But NSWR will prevail in the 2nd half.

I’m worried about Lowndes going to WR with all our injuries. Center, punter, and guard out for season. And we never seem to play very good in stadiums where the fans are so far away from the action.

Maybe we should do like Camden might do this week and just play our B team. Hey hey, sportsfan31313, I’m just joking. I hope ya’ll beat Camden. But friend, let me tell you 35 points AIN’T A CLOSE GAME!

By Head East

November 3, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

wildmanhoya - No, Harrison fans were great. We had more fans on the road than the home team this season at South Cobb, Marietta, and Cherokee. And we had some prety slim showings by the visitors at our place too.

By Red devils 4 Life

November 3, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

WE BEAT SOME PRETTY GOOD TEAMS NOT JUST NO CUPCAKES GIVE US SOME CREDIT DONT JUST SAY WERE SKEPTICAL IF THATS THE CASE THERE ARE ALOT SKEPTICAL TEAMS IN THE TOP9

By AVikingFan

November 3, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this

TO nhs: Perhaps, but Lowndes will be the number one seed in the playoffs, and we have clinched that. That’s what I was talking about. Co-champions or NOT. Lowndes IS the #1 seed from 1-AAAAA. But don’t overlook Colquitt. That wide open passing attack seems to be improving.

By BTPhan

November 3, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

Todd, i like to disagree with you because its fun and theres no recorse haha. But today, i hate to say this, i agree with your ranking in pretty much every class.

oh and Jimbo, you’re not very smart are you buddy? true, the win-loss of the teams played might be similar, but look at Buford’s schedule and the schedule of its opponents. 6-AA is the strongest region(argueably of course) in AA. they have navigated an tough region, week in and out. yes there are 2 teams in 6-AA that dont know how to play football, but lets look at the rest. BT and Wesminster 7-2, playing the best football in the state right now. Lovett at 6-3 is a very solid team with a great coaching staff that knows how to win games. GAC sitting at 4-5, is a good team!! they have a great offence, the problem is special teams for them. GAC is also playing good football and has a chance to get in the playoffs, if and a huge IF they can beat Buford. Decatur is not the best coached team in the world looking at another losing season at 3-6. and the aforementioned 2 teams that cant play football, Cross keys and Avondale. (they havent won a game this year but that will change when they meet each oter on friday). these teams hold down region 6 like a idiot conjoined twin.. (you’re only as good as your partner lol).. Buford has gone through the gauntlet and survived (so far) least of which, they’re killing their opponents! Pepperell hasnt faced one bonefide good team. Villa Rica is not good, 7-1 means s** when you play middle school teams. the polls are a beauty contest and thats it, Pepperell has navigated through bad teams all year and are rewarded with a high ranking. But rankings mean s** outside the BCS. i think Pepperell will lose in the first round of the playoffs, and the sad thing is it wont be an upset. Todd, i dont like you, but you’re alrite.. keep up the solid/ok work

By Brookwood Mom

November 3, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

Todd and Sweetpea: After we beat Parkview Friday night who do you think we will play in the first round of playoffs? I am thinking Norcross or Collins Hill?? Hi Thomas and GraysonFan2.

By NHS

November 3, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

Northside is not overlooking anyone. Seems like some of these folks already have Lowndes and Camden in the title game though. I think that might be a little premature. I acknowledged in my previous post that Lowndes was the number one seed, win or lose. I was simply commenting on your statement about region champions. I think it’s a moot point anyway.

By HoyaDawg

November 3, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Head East, I would agree, some of these teams dont travel well at all. I guess it has less to do with the level of the region and more do with student, and parental support. I am quite sure threre are 1a schools that travel better than south Cobb. A couple of years ago at our homecoming against Osborne, They had 12 fans in the stands in the second quater.

By slalom1

November 3, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

TODD, Appreciate your kindness in keeping the Grangers in the AAA Top 10. But make no mistake about it, barring a miracle the Grangers will lose to Troup on Friday, then be one and done in the play-offs. I am repeating myself, but 3 weeks ago before all of the bad luck began, the Grangers were playing the best HS football I have seen from them since 2004. Just too many losses on offense to compete against the better defenses in ANY classification. Speaking of which, I also concur that Callaway will easily take care of business against Pike Co on Friday. With the exception of the AJC no one has really paid much attention to the “Cavs” until recently. But this team is GOOD. Good personnel and GREAT coaching. The mark of a well coached team is “getting better” each week. That is what Coach Wiggins and his staff have done for Callaway. 6 weeks ago I would have said that Callaway will do well in the AA play-offs, but probably has nothing for Buford, Fitzgerald and Brooks Co. Now, I am not so sure. Callaway may have what it takes to go all the way. The kids believe in the coaches as the team keeps getting better each week.

By mistermak

November 3, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Mr. sportsfan from Bradwell. We from Camden don’t need you to express to any one that we are for real!! You especially need to stop bragging about your high scores posted in region 3. It is not impressive at all!! How long were your starters on the feild? Our JV and 9th grade begin in the 2nd quarter and play the entire 2nd half. I acknowledged that this game might be worth the ticket price if I can get my ticket at the school for $4. But that is only because we are not playing any of the other practice squads that have uniforms in this region. My question too you is will Bradwell score any points in the playoffs? Hold on to your horses!! Ya’ll have had a good season so far, but now it is time to play the game!!!

By bigdawg

November 3, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

By SportsFan31313 Camden County scored 60 plus points on the board against Region 3 Opponents. Bradwell Institute has scored 40 plus points against Region 3 Opponents. That leave a 20 point deficit for Bradwell Institute. So the odds are that this game will probably not be a 35 point game for Camden County but points scored in the twenties.

1/2 of camden points are scored with second string/jv/9th graders camden 1st string as a whole plays 1 quarter I hope Bradwell plays a good game and can keep it close we need it and lowndes county is the best team in ga until someone beats them

By slalom1

November 3, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

By the way TODD, Glad you FINALLY got to see the Newnan Cougars and saw the balance in all aspects of the game that I have seen throughout 2008. Granted Lowndes is gonna be mighty tough to beat, but after having seen the Cougars, have you seen any other team who might have a better shot?

By Dekalb Football

November 3, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

i am pulling for all of Dekalb, which to me includes Marist and St.Pius. Biggest game this week is St.p and Dunwoody !

hey Jaybo, glad to know that your fingers don’t get sore, and that others share my opinion of ENR.

ENR is the queen of keystroke smack !

would love to see Grayson take it all and get rid of all the mid-n-south talk.

By wildmanhoya

November 3, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

*head East *

Harrison fans were great.

I hear you about some of the other schools and their poor fan support. I was amazed at the low turnout for our game at The Cob against McEachern. I realize it was raining most of the day yet they were right in the thick of the playoff hunt, as they still are, and the visitor’s stands were not crowded at all. Certainly not like they were when we played you guys are when we play KM.

By red devil fan

November 3, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

OK i agree where is the support for the jackson red devils. We do have a way above average defense. Jackson has given up only 36 points this year on defense and some of those have been against our 2nd and 3rd string defense after the game was in hand. I dont care what region you are playing in that is impressive. You name me another team that has given up as few points. And as far as last weeks win against woodward well they were averaging close to 40 points a game and we held the to 7. Whisch also was a cheap toucdown since they only had to drive 28 yards to get it. After that they did not move the ball on jackson the rest of the night. Also about there defense they held the mary persons running back to almost no yards when they played them earlier and the week before he had ran for over 240 yards so that also says something about our defense. We have the defense that can stop anyone. As far as jacksons offense We again have scored enough all year to be able to play out 2nd and 3rd strings late in the 3rd quarter and the 4th quarter. If they had left the starters in then yes they could have ran the scores up in almost every game which i guess is what they need to do in order to get some props from people.I will end saying this you can eat crow when you see jackson playing in the dome in a few weeks because there is no team in the state that can or will run over jacksons defense and if you cant drive the ball and score you cant win and jackson has proved that over and over agian this year. And the saying is defenses win championships well guess what jackson has the defense to do it and enough offense to score and put the game away.

By Head East

November 3, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

After Etowah beats Harrison making Todd’s seeding correct would that mean East backed into the Region title? Nah… We dominated our new region going 8-1 and winning the title our first year in AAAAA. Go Eagles!!! Congratulations Raiders!!!!! Load the cannon, looks like we’ve got a four game homestand coming up against Woodstock, Lassiter, the Pea, and Tift county.

By wildmanhoya

November 3, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

Head east

with a great tradition and a gigantic school of over 2400 why can you only field 5 really good players that have to play both or all three ways!

No argument from me on this point. With a school our size we have way too many players going both ways. In fact, the entire defensive line is made up of all but one of the starters on the offensive line. The big center, #58 who is committed to Air Force, goes back and forth between nose or D- end depending on the offensive style we go against. The two tackles, 54 and 50, start at D - ends. One of the starting guards, #59, was the linebacker hurt against EP and his repalcement at LB who got hurt, #3, is our starting tight end.

Basically, the Hoyas have far more than “five really good players” as you mention. The downside is we play the cream both ways and when they go down we lose 2 for 1 as my buddy Hoyadawg has stated before. For whatever reason that has always been the Harrison way - playing the best both ways and on special teams.

As far as what the announcers said, Coach Cobleigh did not leave the cupboard bare by any stretch yet many people picked us to be 5 -5 or 6 -4 at best. They based this on losing all the skill guys save #21 from last year which included the entire D backfield, outside backers and receivers. The seniors like #58 and 21 (both three year starters), 59, 34, 7, etc. have stepped up big time and have shown the senior leadership lacking in some past teams. Others like #1 and 11 have also stepped up.

Sorry for the long book. Not normally my style.

By drock08

November 3, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

To:Slalom1 I agree on all three with Lagrange struggling Callaway rising and Newnan being the Real Deal. Also Todd I truly believe this is the best Newnan defense in my over 25 years of watching the Cougars play. Hope to see you in Sharpsburg on Friday

By AVikingFan

November 3, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

To nhs: We’ll beat WR Friday so it’s a moot point.

By gofigure

November 3, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

I keep hearing if the 7-2 teams had Jackson’s schedule, they would be undefeated too. Well maybe if Jackson had their schedule, they would be better than 7-2.

By Hoya Girl

November 3, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

Oh Geez, let it go. It seems to me that you East Paulding guys spend more time analyzing our team then your own. Regardless how we won, we won GAME OVER, MOVE ON!!!!

To all my Hoya Fans on this blog we owe them No Explanation.

Now that I got that off my chest. I will no longer feed into you East Paulding sore losers mind anymore. Let’s have fun this week and focus on the big games we both have on Friday.

Good Luck to The Raiders and The Wolverines!!

By Head East

November 3, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

wildmanhoya - Thanks for the info. No matter what happens Friday we’re all in the playoffs so that’s a good year the way I see it. We just need to represent the region well against the East Cobb teams (I think Lassiter beats Roswell) in the first round. Good luck in the playoffs but, of course, I have to root for Etowah Friday!

By seriously?

November 3, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this

all jokes aside, does anyone thats not from the bradwell institute believe that they can beat camden county?

becasue i sure dont and im not saying that bradwell is not a solid team if they were playing in say AA or maybe AAA but a team from region 3AAAAA beating camden county, not sure thats going to happen this year.

the winner of region 3 plays the second place team from region 1 in the second round correct? so northside at camden. possibly the second best game of the year behind lowndes northside.

two more questions 1.) what kind of offense does north gwinnet run, and how much better are they than norcross

2.)how many starters from last years grayson team return to this years team?

By lll

November 3, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

iN RESPONSE TO THE BELOW COMMENT.HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT IF THERE IS A 3 WAY TIE IN THE REGION AND WOODLAND LOSES TO WOODWARD IS IT THAT THE TIE GOES TO MARY PERSONS WHEN WOODLAND BEAT MARY PERSONS?

Are you sure about Region 4 of AAA? What about Woodland-Stockbridge?

I’m speculating that Woodward Academy will beat Woodland, and if that happens, there will be a three-way tie that ejects Woodland in favor of Mary Persons and Eagle’s Landing. That’s if the region is using the GHSA-default tiebreaker — overall record vs. Class AAA opponents.

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 3, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

* To Hoya Girl *

No excuses from me at all. Harrison beat EP. And no Harrision is ‘not’ a one man team……….HOWEVER…..that one man does make the difference between being a very good team, and being a truly special team. (evidence,the one game played with out him).

We at EP, are a Very Good team and with the rise of #2 at QB now,,,we might must move ino that ‘special’ category as the playoffs approach.

Etowah,,,,is already a Very Good team and is close to being a special team…they have the intangibles, and do fight to the very last play,,,,,,only thing holding them back is poor coaching decisions. Sorry it is true.

Woodstock,,know nothing about them but I surmise they are a Good team that is striving ot be a Very Good team. EP has to be at its best to stave off what will be a desperate to get in the playoffs Woodstock team….will be interesting.

By HoyaDawg

November 3, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

Woodstock played well against Harrison, but I do believe they caught us looking ahead. Harrison did’nt play bad as far as mistakes go, just not with much intensity. Woodstock is capable of beating the East team I saw on oct. 17th. My prediction is East 28-14. I have said it before, I want 1st or it does’nt matter. Home field is’nt that important to Harrison. I want 1st, but I do not want to play Lassiter. They would eat up our secondary right now.

By gatorlvr30

November 3, 2008 5:58 PM | Link to this

Correct me if I am wrong, but if Etowah beats Harrison this week, they will be tied with East Paulding when they beat Woodstock with one loss each and East Paulding would them be the champs because of the head to head vs Etowah was won by them….I am right, right????

By WACO-FAN

November 3, 2008 5:59 PM | Link to this

gofigure…..this must be jackson first time being undefeated at the end of the regular season!!!!!!!!better than the 7-2 teams that are in the top 10 funny

By SGT CHRIS

November 3, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this

I have a question for all of you camden fans: Since pretty much all of your games have been blowouts and most of your starters have played barely what amounts to 2+ quarters a game this year:

WHEN they (Camden) finally get into a dogfight where they have to play 4 full quarters against, say, a Lowndes who is TRULY battle tested, will those starters have game conditioning to play a full 4 quarters? Im just asking because from some of the posts, Camden has an automatic birth in the title game already.

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 3, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this

HoyaDawg

Looks like everyone wants to avoid that Lassiter air attack….and I would agree.

Home field is preferred for the first round so 1st or 2nd is fine with me.

By HoyaDawg

November 3, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this

HoyaGirl, You are right! We need to have some fun this week, and friday night. If we get it done, We are the region champs Girl. That is really all what matters. we have gotta get it done to make this one special season. A loss friday, and it is no different than last year. I have a few things to check on b-4 I post a score, but it will be coming soon.

By Raider Fan

November 3, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

gatorlvr30, if Etowah beats Harrison on fri. it will be their 2nd loss, 8-2 and when E.P. beats Woodstock they will be region champs at 9-1

By T.J.

November 3, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

HSBallfan, That whole conspiracy against Gwinnett was a joke…..thanks for clarifying how brackets are put together.

Can not believe Bradwell Institute is still being discussed. After a decisive blowout, maybe it will quiet down.

Region 7 is looking tough. I think Norcross will get to see Brookwood and Collins Hill against Grayson in the first round. Hope Brookwood and Grayson are ready. It will not be easy as facing a 3rd and 4th seed team from other regions. Brookwood has to beat Parkview first. I will be there watching that one.

There are a lot of good matchups for the last game of the season. Who makes these schedules and figures out win and in scenerios a year before they happen? Good job this year. Just look at the mess in region 6.

By Jackets#1

November 3, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

Todd was Westide that good or was Thomas County that bad. Oh and who do you got friday night TCCHS or Bainbridge. Ed Pilcher gets to come back to Thomas Co.

By slalom1

November 3, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

drock08, As for the Newnan defense, I concur. Like you I have watched the Cougars for about the same number of years, (25…maybe longer). Also I have seen some great Cougar defensive teams. The first to come to mind is 1992. But this Newnan team is MUCH better. Much more balanced in all aspects of the game. Coach Herring is legendary. He knows what it takes to win championships. I am not speaking for him, but I believe that even Coach Herring believes that this is his BEST team. I am pulling hard for the Cougars week by week. Still just a little concerned about the lack of close competition. As for the E. Coweta game…just because it is such a firey rivalry, we may see a somewhat close first half. But in the end, it will be just another Newnan blow-out. My pick: Newnan 35 E. Coweta 10.

By Band Mom Gone Wild

November 3, 2008 6:42 PM | Link to this

By HSFGwinnett November 2, 2008 9:33 PM Why would you choose PTR over NGHS in Region 7 AAAAA? PTR has never one against NGHS at home or away.

HSFGwinnett, don’t be so quick to give the win to North Gwinnett. If my memory serves me correctly, PRHS had never beat Norcross either yet they very solidly beat them this past Friday at Norcross. North Gwinnett is coming off of a couple of easy games so one has wonder what their mindset is going to be. Taking into account that Peachtree Ridge is playing at home, it’s Senior Night, and they’re stoked after beating Norcross, I wouldn’t rule the Lions out just yet.

GO LIONS!!!!!

By Brookwood Mom

November 3, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

Hi TJ. Yeah we are ready!! I hope you will be cheering for Brookwood. Come and sit with me and my hubby. We will be sitting on the 50 yard line up top. Better get there early the game will be packed.

SweetPea you are invited to if you pick Brookwood this week.

By footballer

November 3, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

Lets goo Lions. Regions Champs!!!!!!!!!! Friday North Gwinnett ( 8-1,7,0 in region) vs Peachtree ridge (7,2, 7,0 in region) is gonn be a great game!!!!!!!!!!

By Granger by Marriage

November 3, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this

To everyone who has posted comments about Bradwell Institute: the game isn’t over until it’s over. I live in Hinesville and have children who have and are still attending Bradwell. I am also a community coach and know many of the kids that play for Bradwell. They will be up for this game. Yes the region is soft and yes Camden County is the team to beat. But I am a firm believer that on any given day with any given sport, things can happen. Many factors come into play when building a championship caliber hs football team. To me it is all about attitude. If you believe you are the best, you will practice like you are the best and ultimately play like you are the best. Much kudos to Camden County’s players, coaches and parents and community for supporting their school. I have been told that “back in the day” Bradwell had that “attitude” and support from the community. Granted, there is some support, but it could be better. Go Tigers and may the “Eye of the Tiger always be present.

By wildmanhoya

November 3, 2008 7:12 PM | Link to this

Realistic EP_fan

that one man does make the difference between being a very good team, and being a truly special team. (evidence,the one game played with out him).

As much as 21 was missed perhaps missed more the game after we played EP was #1 and #59. #1 is a strong defender against the pass and is strong in run support. He is also our punt returner and one of two kick retruenrs along with #21. #59 brings great speed to the outside backer position and also brings the intensity. He is very emotional which feeds to the other guys.

By Gooo Lions!!

November 3, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this

Peachtree ridge is on fire. our defense is awesome. we beat undefeated collins hill 21-0 at their home and stopped their star running back on almost every play. we went to norcross and stoped their maryland commitment running back and killed them 20-7. watch out north gwinnett its gonna be a tough one friday night. i guess it all comes down to who wants it more. and PEACHTREE RIDGE DOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By wildmanhoya

November 3, 2008 7:15 PM | Link to this

Head East

We just need to represent the region well against the East Cobb teams (I think Lassiter beats Roswell) in the first round.

I am with you my man. Need to show Region 6 what is what. Good luck Friday yourself. If I were not going to be at the Harrison game I could probably hear the canon at my house.

By red devil fan

November 3, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

No jackson has been undefeated in the past also. But like i said i want someone to name another school this year who has only given up 36 points this year. I also have to say again defenses win championships and we have that defense. And yes having 7-2 teams in front of jackson is fine when it all comes to the end they will be sitting at home and we wont be. We will see all yall in the dome

By Big Pappi

November 3, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this

Hard to leave the blog for a while and watch some practice… I don’t know if I can keep up, but truly the most exciting regions are 5AAAAA and 6AAAAA, with all kinds of playoof implications. It must be boring in South and Middle GA AAAAA with a couple dominate teams playing cream puffs week after week. See Newnan, Lowndes and Camden. o.k have at it…

By Gooo Lions!!

November 3, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

REGION 7AAAAA IS BY FAR THE BEST.

By HoyaSleuth

November 3, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this

Todd,

** The Harrison players are healing very quick don’t take the boys likely. Remember this was the last team to shut Lowndes out. You should not bet against them. Anything can happen on any given Friday night.

Etowah can’t afford to make any mistakes in this game. Harrison also found that passing attack.

R. Godhigh is back. As you could see he limped and picked up 139 yards. You may get to see that kid DJ Reed #41 which may be their secret weapon. He is off the injury list and he reminds you of the running back at Milton.**

By WACO-FAN

November 3, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this

so red devil fan what key win this year u seen jackson have this year that makes u think they dome bound…….and have they ever made it to the dome before?????

By NORTH GA OVERRATED

November 3, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this

Wow. These North GA. teams are starting to speak and get cocky again. Don’t worry…the South GA. teams will be there in a few weeks to quiet you down

By Hollabackk

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

TO EVERYONE….I would love to see Bradwell beat Camden County or keep it close. But it may be too big of a hill to climb. The funny thing is everyone is talking about the points they score..They score those points against AAA & AAAA schools with 20-30 players playing both ways. They dress 60 for road games alone,the other 30- 40 stay home. But anyway….THIER LIVE OFF DEFENSE,THEY ARE EXTREMLY FAST. The offense is just O.K. compared to the defense. I don’t think they will put up 60 against Bradwell though. I have seen both teams play and B.I. is pretty tough at home,that’s atleast worth 7 points. The only reason B.I. is still being discussed is because they are region 3’s next best hope to advance, wich is a long shot. 31313 knows there not a title contender but you should support and hope for progress in your program. They play up to get better. They probably would be a top 10 team if they were playing AAAA or AAA like they should be…Remember, they have the same record as Camden does against the Savannah schools.(thats not saying much)but a win is a win by sixty or forty points. I think Camden will wear them down with all the fresh legs they have but i hope its a close game cause im gonna make the trip to see it. I remember that 14-12 game. That was a great game, also for the Region Title. That game drew about 7000 fans.I hope this game is the same way….GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE ON THUR, FRI, SAT.

By GHS Student

November 3, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this

haha you can count out grayson as being y, confident yes but trust me everyone has taken a look down the bracket and the possible matchup with lowndes sends chills of excitement and also nervousness down everyones spines

By GHS Student

November 3, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this

brookwood mom, its looking like if yall win you will have dacula. You gotta these pairings after a great season you would want at least a middle of the road team not a really good team such as dacula or collins hill which is lookin like who grayson will have to get through

By 1 thing about it

November 3, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

1bighamer SANDY CREEK NEEDS TO RUN THE BALL 90% AN PASS 10% TO WIN

By GHS Student

November 3, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this

scratch that its lookin like peachtree ridge… not any better for yall

By MikeMike

November 3, 2008 8:32 PM | Link to this

WACO JUST DON’T WORRED ABOUT CAIRO SYRUPMAKER JUST GET READY TO RUMBLE WITH THEM SYRUP BOYS WHEN WE DO MEET.

By Jaybo

November 3, 2008 8:37 PM | Link to this

To Hollabackk Why does everyone think Camden has sooooo many fresh legs? They play the same players on offense and defense until the 2nd or 3rd quarter and will continue to do so if the games become a challenge. They may substitute one or two players in that time but no more. Anyway I would love to see Bradwell advance and I hope the best for Region 3-AAAAA….but lets be truthful. Maybe in a few years though….hopefully

By MR.Question

November 3, 2008 8:43 PM | Link to this

TigerNation With the Tucker lost to marist 38-0 in week 5 do you believe they will contend for a state championship this Year?

By Brookwood Mom

November 3, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this

GHS Student: yea, it looks like we might get Peachtree Ridge, but I am not worried I know my boys will tame those lions. Have you converted to a Bronco Fan yet???

By WACO-FAN

November 3, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this

oh oh!!!! MikeMike that answer must mean yall was in AAA basement for a while then ohhhhhh so what do yall credit for the turn around around their a new coach new playbook or just a better crop of players???????

By HSBallfan

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

By T.J.:HSBallfan, That whole conspiracy against Gwinnett was a joke…..thanks for clarifying how brackets are put together. Sorry about the off-handed comment. A couple of these bloggers have given me a short fuse. GHSA at least tries to preserve some elements of the old south/north tradition by grouping regions 1-4 and 5-8 in brackets for the first two rounds. It also keeps those travel expenses down by postponing possible distant matchups until at least round three. AAAAA is a slightly bigger headache than the other classes because most of the size 5 schools are bunched around metro Atlanta. It’s a major factor in the Camden region 3 problem AKA Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Looks like Bradwell plays the role of “Grumpy” this season.

By Hollabackk

November 3, 2008 8:59 PM | Link to this

To Jaybo.. They have fresh legs because they have few if any players that play both ways. Most of Region 3’s other teams “atheletes” play both ways…They have to keep the most gifted players on the field because they dont dress many.

By HSBallfan

November 3, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this

By MR.Question: TigerNation With the Tucker lost to marist 38-0 in week 5 do you believe they will contend for a state championship this Year? People should not make too much of that Marist-Tucker score. Yes, Marist played very well but Tucker was still in the game third quarter and starting to move the ball until QB Chris Beck was flattened. His very inexperienced and unprepared backup then coughed up the ball a couple of times, leading to three quick Marist scores and it was lights out. Here’s my read on Tucker in the playoffs: The biggest problem is the bracket. Tucker SHOULD be able to handle whatever region 5 sends up here for the first game, probably Banneker. My guess is that Dalton or Sequoyah (region 7 #4) will knock off Loganville (region 8 #1) and come down to Tucker for round two. If Tucker wins, it’s likely round three would be in Macon against Westside. Pretty grim… not impossible, but very long odds.

By Yo

November 3, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this

Ha Ha…Big Pappi tried to make a funny in his mention of Lowndes.

By Gooo Lions!!

November 3, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this

haha tame those lions??? really. keep on dreaming. Brookwood mom

By John M

November 3, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this

By SGT CHRIS I have a question for all of you camden fans: Since pretty much all of your games have been blowouts and most of your starters have played barely what amounts to 2+ quarters a game this year:

WHEN they (Camden) finally get into a dogfight where they have to play 4 full quarters against, say, a Lowndes who is TRULY battle tested, will those starters have game conditioning to play a full 4 quarters?

Right on. You are exactly right. I’m a Camden fan but believe me, we would rather be in Region 1 than face the “5A” schools from Savannah. I would be more than happy to drive to Valdosta, Tifton, Warner Robbins, etc. to watch a great football game and lose than to be embarrased for the “competition” we face now. No disrepsect intended, but we all know that not one of the Savannah schools should be in AAAAA. Put Camden in Region 1 and you would have by far the top footbal conference in Georgia, if not the Southeast.

By mistermak

November 3, 2008 9:23 PM | Link to this

To whomever asked the question about Camden’s starters being ready for a 4 quarter game. That has been Camden’s dillema for years either keep the starters in score 100+ or put the jv in for half of a game. That is why I wish we could play the non region games at the end of the regular season.\

I do to remember the 14-12 game against Bradwell. I will be there this Friday!

By its on

November 3, 2008 9:24 PM | Link to this

I am a Camden fan, but Lowndes is the team to beat. NSWR has a great team as well. I have seen all 3 played this year;it will be a great playoff.Not taking anything from the North, I live in Atlanta and I have seen most of their games. They have good teams.

By Brookwood Mom

November 3, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this

Gooooo Lions: I didn’t invite you in on this conversation! BUT, I do hope you put a whipping on North Gwinnett!! I am on your side this one and only time!!

By NsideBlue

November 3, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this

This Northside fan would like to send out a big ole congrats to Lowndes for their region championship, may we both meet in the dome…

good luck to all Central & South GA teams, especially the great teams we’ve competed against in years past that have brought our (and their) level of play up a notch - Go Peach, Westside, Baldwin & Perry…

last but not least, I am one proud fan of those Eagles! Not many thought we could move up a class into the toughest region in the state and hold our own, but they did themselves proud in their first year… GO BLUE

By TigerFan

November 3, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this

My AAA CHAMPION FINAL PREDICTIONS:

Carver(Col) 14 VS. Baldwin 7

Carver(Col) 2008 State AAA Champion

By Gooo Lions!!

November 3, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this

yeah. same here. what is brookwoods record

By AVikingfan

November 3, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

Yeah they did NorthSideBlue. NSWR did really good. Good luck in the playoffs. I’d sure like to see ya’ll play Camden.

The way I see it, Camden has two games the next two weeks which will be a little tougher than they’ve had lately. Maybe they can leave the starters in 3 quarters and start get’em ready for NSWR.

I still haven’t seem anything to change my mind from what I said earlier this year. Unless our recent injuries hurt us really bad, I still think we’ll meet Camden for the title. I expect Camden will be there either way. Newnan and NSWR will be two huge hurdles for’em though.

By TiftBigBlue

November 3, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

okay lowndes and northside..Coffee isn’t that good r they they naturally born stink..so i believe we’re gonna get 3rd season easily no doubt….bye bye trojans to Stephenson….My Prediction 35-10 Tift

By AVikingfan

November 3, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this

TiftBigBlue, ya’ll surely played us better than Coffee did. Good luck, but, hey, they ain’t bad. I bet they’re better than most of those teams from north of the nat line. But Peachtree Ridge is probably the best team we’ve played. Who can say? The playoffs will be interesting, to say the least!

By WACO-FAN

November 3, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this

TigerFan….i dont know if baldwin can make it past peach again and caver-col might just have to see us in the second round so will they make it out of that game???????

By NsideBlue

November 3, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

OOPS - also meant to send a good luck to all our region 1AAAAA teams in the playoffs - here’s to an all 1AAAAA semi-finals…

By red devil fan

November 3, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

Yes jackson has made it to the dome before. And lets See jackson has beaten everyone put in front of them including mary persons who was picked to win the region and by several to win the state title. So i would say yes they are going to the dome and once again i have asked anyone to tell me a team that has given up 36 points or less this year and still noone has.

By LowndesFan

November 3, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

NsideBlue: That would be great! 1-AAAAA semi finals. It could happen. But I think there are a few teams like Newnan, PeaRidge, Harrison, Grayson, and Camden who probably wouldn’t agree. But good luck to your team and all 1-AAAAA teams.

By Yo

November 3, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this

AVikingFan I’m not so sure Peachtree Ridge is any better than Tift or Coffee. Definitely not better than NHS. It is hard to compare when Peachtree was our first test of the year, while Tift and especially Coffee got a much improved upon Lowndes team. I will take Tift over Coffee this week but only because it is being played at Tift. To compare how the 2 (Coffee/Tift) played against Lowndes isn’t a very good test as to how good each of those teams are. Against Tift Lowndes played much worse than they did against Coffee, where we probably played one of our best (if not our best) game of the season. I pretty much rate Tift, Peachtree and Coffee about even based on what I saw of the 3 teams. I think Northside is a step above with a better defense than even Peachtree Ridge. Don’t be at all surprised if we end up seeing either Coffee or Tift in a rematch the third round of the playoffs. It isn’t possible for a all 1AAAAA semi final because of the way the teams are seeded. The best any region can hope for is having 2 teams in the semis. It is possible for all 4 teams in a region to make the final 8. Stephenson and the number 4 team in 1AAAAA (Coffee/Tift) is going to make for a good first round playoff game. Just like the first round game of Camden/Tift did last year. If the Region 1AAAAA 4th seed should get by Stephenson then the chances are going to be very good for a rematch with Lowndes.

By WACO-FAN

November 3, 2008 11:14 PM | Link to this

red devil fan…..u keep sayn what ur defense did against sub par teams……we played mp n a pre season game and crushed them so beatin them really dont prove anything 2 us…..did jackson make it to the dome since 2000 because i dont remember them ever being their or was they in a different class……….and yall first game in the playoff will be aganist a team out of our region it should be thomson….so we will c how yall do in the first round

By Todd Holcomb

November 3, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this

See jackson has beaten everyone put in front of them including mary persons who was picked to win the region and by several to win the state title.

Someone really picked Mary Persons to win the state title? Must’ve been Mr. Persons.

i have asked anyone to tell me a team that has given up 36 points or less this year and still noone has.

Newnan has given up 28 points.

There have been three teams in GHSA history to allow zero points in the regular season. Two lost in the first round of the playoffs. And one of them beat a great Mary Persons team in the regular season. Shut them out, in fact. It was 1984, I believe.

By WACO-FAN

November 4, 2008 12:23 AM | Link to this

red devil fan baldwin allowed 29 and westside-macon-30 and didnt yall do a fake punt 2 win last fri game so if yall d is that fire and offense is dat weak how is jackson gonna stand up against a real playoff team……..

By Thomas

November 4, 2008 5:14 AM | Link to this

Hey B Mom!! You are so vibrant this week…upbeat..good to see! You inviting everyone but me? I know I am far away but would be nice to be invited anyways!

Never heard of a Band Mom Gone Wild before…interesting! LOL Great to see more ladies into football!

By Reeze

November 4, 2008 7:14 AM | Link to this

Thomas……If you know, hows life over there for the Honeywell folks.I’m thinking about going over there to work for them.Elect.perimeter security.

By T.J.

November 4, 2008 7:47 AM | Link to this

Brookwood and Peachtree Ridge are alike in many ways. Defense has bee the reason they have stayed in close games. Offense has been better and more experienced as the season has progressed. But there is still a chance that Brookwood will see other teams from region 7. it is still a toss up in 7.

I think Region 7 AAAAA is stronger than Region 8 AAAAA this year. I am even worried about Grayson facing 4th seed team from region 7 in the first round. The last 3 weeks Grayson has had a soft schedule and I am worried they will get caught off guard for the playoffs.

By Gooo Lions!!

November 4, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this

first round will either be Peachtree Ridge vs Dacula. Or Peachtree ridge vs Brookwood

By Gooo Lions!!

November 4, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

no. Peachtree ridge - dscula peachtree ridge parkview

By Etowah08

November 4, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

This week will be crazy for Region 5A-AAAAA. My breakdown Etowah beats Harrison 27-13 and Woodstock upsets EP at the boneyard 24-21. #1 Etowah #2 Harrison # 3 EP #4 Woodstock. Sorry EP bloggers you guys just get annoying about the Harrison game.You guys have Woodstock to worry about, so stop talking about if you could have did this or that to beat the Hoyas. MOST IMPORTANTLY they are not a 1 man team at all. Godhigh is amazing but he is not the only star

By DEKALB UNKNOWN

November 4, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

red devil fan, it’s ok to be excited about a winning season for jackson but guess what, the real play begins Nov. 7. The true question is will your team be still playing Nov. 14th Just remember all those other wins mean nothing if you can not win on Nov. 7.(Round One)Prediction every team out of your region will be knocked out in round one. You can use this quoted next week. “just wait until next year”

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 4, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

*For Etowah08 *

You aren’t predicting off anything but hope and what you ‘want’ to happen. Get real.

GodHigh….like I’ve said is NOT a one man team………..however you better hope that one person isn’t at 100% for the game. If he is,,,,Etwoah doesn’t have the speed to either get around the corner or down the field with him out there on defense. Offensively….he is human. As others have mentioned getting their number #1 back is also a big boost. I hope they are at full strength.

Woodstock: yep we need to talk about this game not past stuff. Someone from Woodstock Wolverine nation fill me in. What type team do you have. Sorry only thing I’ve read is that the team plays hard. Can someone give some insite as to key players, type of offense, stengths, weaknesses, etc? I’m not being sarcastic, I just want to know.

EP Summed up: Never gives up, well coached, smallish on both lines, tough tackling defensive backs(#1 especially), weak linebackers. Offense is a balanced pro style attack (not the wing t and the normal variations we see every week). Again a smallish line, D1 prospects at WR and in the backfield(#32 is a punisher, Arkansas commit). QB is the wild card. 1st stringer went down with a broken hand/finger the Monday after the Harrison game. His replacement(and played second half of Hoya game), is exciting to watch and now has the entire offense at his disposal, not just 5 wild hog formation plays that he ran initially. Looked very good at Kennesaw Mtn running and throwing in is first start, and even better at Cherokee(but that can be misleading)…….Personally I think, this new kid is a star in the making, and Woodstock might have a difficult time with him and the offense.

Just one man’s opinion…Wolverines..Let’s hear from you.

By wolverinepride

November 4, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

The game between Miller Grove and Chamblee will be bigger that Obama vs. Mccain. Plus it will be the only playoff game in georgia for Five dollars

By AVikingFan

November 4, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

To YO: I have a copy of the AAAAA brackets and it appears to be very possible for 1-AAAAA to have 4 teams in the semis. Possible but not probable. The brackets have a top and a bottom a left side and a right side. The four corners meet in the semis. Each region has a team in each corner. For Tift/Coffee to have a semi rematch with Lowndes, they’ll have to go thru Peachtree Ridge AT PeaRidge to do it. Or as you said AT Stephenson. Etowah or E.Coweta would also host Tift/Coffee, whichever ends up #4 in our region. #2 and #3 in our region play on the right side of the bracket, top and bottom.

The soonest any team can have a region rematch is in the semis.

By goober

November 4, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

To “Yo”:

1. Tift is at Coffee Friday.

2. Yes, four teams from the same region CAN play in the two semi-final games. Each quarter of the brackets has, by design, one team from each of the eight regions. If four teams from the same region win their first three games, those four would play in the semis.

By the way, Todd, have we ever had this happen? The four semi teams from the same region, in any class?

By jc

November 4, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this

Woodstock has a great team…QB will run/pass very smart kid. RB’S will mix it up/ Recievers fantastic. OL/DL very big and strong.

LB’s….Smack down best around

Secondary/Quick great eyes.

Coached by a great group of guys.

By EagleNationRising

November 4, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

First off, Coffee crushes Tift County at Brodie Stadium and then moves on to destroy MLK, Union Grove, or some metro Atlanta program that is not prepared to get hit. Mark that down. Everything is in Coffee’s favor except the location of the game. Coffee is coming off of a bad loss to Lowndes, which usually means a strong week of practice.

Coffee has outperformed Tift County in most head-to-head games with the exception of Lowndes County. The truth is Tift County played Lowndes the week before what the AJC called the 2nd biggest regular season high school game in Georgia history (Lowndes versus Northside). It is fair to say that Lowndes was probably looking ahead as stats show it was a very un-Viking like performance. I also guess that Coffee is a little afraid of Lowndes.

People are forgetting that Tift County was HAMMERED by (AA) Brooks County at home earlier this season. Brooks County 35, Tift County 7.

Region 1AAAAA has 3 teams capable of making an extended state playoff run and Tift County is not one of them. You don’t get destroyed at home by any AA school (especially Brooks County) and then stand up, dust yourself off and beat the likes of Lowndes County, Newnan, Northside, Camden County, Grayson, or for that matter Coffee in AAAAA. I can name 10+ AAAAA schools that beat Tift County by 4 touchdowns and Coffee is one of them.

Northside ran up the score on Tift County and the Blue Devils had a bye week before the game. Coffee will outclass Tift in a laugher Friday night. Lowndes is the second ranked team in the nation. Getting hit in the mouth by the Vikings (as Coffee did) does not mean the Trojans can’t beat any other team in Georgia on a given Friday. Some of you guys are jumping the gun by dismissing Coffee. We have seen similar teams make big runs in the state playoffs before. An underappreciated Colquitt County team in the 1990s and a recent Harrison team immediately come to mind.

By goober

November 4, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

By the way, Todd, pleeeez tell me …. it must be obvious, but what in the world does “SPX” mean in the headline of this story???!!!

By goober

November 4, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

OK, I get it … SPX is St. Pius X. But is that the way they want to be referred to? Kinda like abbreviating “Christ” in “X-mas”? Just wondering …

By EagleNationRising

November 4, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

One more glowing observation. Todd, you said that Newnan has not seen a defense like Lowndes County. Is that not true of Camden County, as well? Could one not honestly say that Camden County has not seen a defense close to Northside’s?

I will say it. Camden County has yet to see a defense nearly as talented (up front, in the middle, and in the secondary) as Northside. I doubt Camden has ever played a high school team with two AJC Super 11 players on defense in school history. Is that an accurate statement Todd?

Defense wins championships and there is no way Camden scores 20 points against Northside. It is important for people to remember that as they make wild predictions about an assumed Camden and Northside 2nd round matchup.

Todd went to Newnan and came away thinking, these guys have never seen a defense like Lowndes. If Todd is honest, he knows full well that the Wildcats have never seen a defense like Northside’s. The truth of the matter is Northside has seen a number of talented athletes similar to the ones that Camden puts on the field against a number of teams.

Northside and Camden will be a four quarter game with hard hits all night long. As of now, Northside is healthy. That should be cause for concern for the Wildcat fans since many posters have pointed out that it has been months since Camden players have played a full game.

By Chris Whitfield

November 4, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

SPX

St. Pius X (the 10th). The school is named after a pope, which is not to be confused with a school in East Cobb.

By goober

November 4, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

To the saintly and godly football know-it-all “ENR”: Tift plays at Coffee Friday night, not the other way around. The game will be close and tight and down-to-the-wire. Both teams hit hard and play tough.

BTW, you’d never make it in your secret wannabe profession, Sportswriting, because you are way too long-winded and boring, even when you get your facts right. Contrary to your delusional egotistic beliefs, you are not the expert on everything, much less football, and we bloggers do not sit with bated (yes, it’s spelled right) breath drooling over your next novel. Learn to be glib and concise, Jack!

By EagleNationRising

November 4, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Yo, as usual, you are a bit confused about how football works in the state. I have attached the state playoff bracket for you. There is no way that two teams from the same region can play one another until the State Semifinals.

As stated in an earlier post, I consider that highly unlikely for even teams from Region 1AAAAA. There are three teams from Region 1AAAAA that can make a big run in the State Playoffs.

I guess people are just unaware of the fact that Tift County lost to AA Brooks County 35-7. It was a primary reason, I was not going to hear any pre-game smack talk from any Blue Devils. You may remember Yo, that a number of posters on this blog foolishly thought that Tift County could beat Northside. We mercifully hammered them 31-7.

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 4, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

For jc

*Woodstock has a great team…QB will run/pass very smart kid. RB’S will mix it up/ Recievers fantastic. OL/DL very big and strong.

LB’s….Smack down best around

Secondary/Quick great eyes.

Coached by a great group of guys*

jc: If I wanted a rahrah session about Woodstock I would have asked.

Give me some honest assessment. What type of O or D schema is run. I want you to be excited about your team, but be real: Your are currently a 5-4 team. You average 6 points more then you give up. What gives: Offense struggle at times, turnovers, penalties,,,what? Defense give up big plays, have tough time against inside or outside running, maybe have coverage issues at times?

Come on,,,,,5-4,,,your description was not of a 5-4 team.

Trust me anything you mention here as a fan, is already known by the EP coaching staff and team. I’m just wanting to know what to watch for in the game. If I watch for GREAT everywhere I have a hunch I’m going to be severely disappointed.

Take another crack it it jc and keep it real this time.

By Todd Holcomb

November 4, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

OK, I get it … SPX is St. Pius X. But is that the way they want to be referred to? Kinda like abbreviating “Christ” in “X-mas”? Just wondering …

Not sure how St. Pius folk feel about it, but I don’t think comparing SPX and X-mas are alike. SPX is more akin to LSU. Those are the initials.

By the way, Todd, have we ever had this happen? The four semi teams from the same region, in any class?

It’s never happened. But it’s possible.

Todd was Westide that good or was Thomas County that bad. Oh and who do you got friday night TCCHS or Bainbridge. Ed Pilcher gets to come back to Thomas Co.

Westside confirmed that it is a serious state title contender. TCC proved what many had suspected, that it is not a Top 10 team, but a rebuilding project.

Todd and Sweetpea: After we beat Parkview Friday night who do you think we will play in the first round of playoffs? I am thinking Norcross or Collins Hill?? Hi Thomas and GraysonFan2.

Norcross, but it depends on the outcomes of a few games Friday.

By goober

November 4, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

ENR: If you pull real hard, you might get that big foot of yours out of your butt. Every source I see, including your own Northside Eagles football web page, has Northside beating Tift 30-14 this year, not the 31-7 you so errouneously write in your picture-perfect, all-knowing, all-powerful post. Jeez man, get your facts right, especially about your own team! You’re like the boy who cried wolf … NO credibility!

By Reeze

November 4, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

Coffee is a much better team ….No way Tift beats Coffee….I think an off night for Lowndes and the fact that Tift plays the run really well probably made it a close game…..Coffee should beat Tift with a heavy dose of passing , Tift’s pass defense is really weak.

By goober

November 4, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

To the novelist ENR:

Your mighty Eagles who you believe have pounded all of their opponents this year, have a winning margin of 15 points per victory this year, including two squeakers, a 1-point and 3-point victory. And lest ye forget, you lost 24-7 at Lowndes in a game that was running away from you at the end. Your vaunted defense had three players laying on the ground on the last TD run by Lowndes’ Tyler Hunter, and they stayed there a half-minute after the play ended, with their heads in their hands.

Maybe your team will go far in the playoffs, but until then, you need to go into hibernation, and give us a break from your superior arrogant pompousness.

By Head East

November 4, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

How many 1-AAAAA teams in the semis? About 1.5 Tift, assuming they lose Friday, will have the easiest bracket but also three long road trips. Either Coffee at Newnan or THE Northside High School at Camden in round two might sneak a second team through to join Lowndes.

By Head East

November 4, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

Woodstock at East - D is the obvious key. The wolverines are 5-0 when they score 17 or more and 0-4 when they score 15 or less. Despite big, strong O line, fantastic receivers, mix it up RB’s and a smart QB, they couldn’t move the ball against the good D’s they played, Kell, McEachern, Etowah, or Harrison (okay there was that blocked FG). Since East has only given up more than 14 to North Cobb and Harrison, both road games, you have to like our chances at home. Besides, we got the cannon and the cowbellman!

By Brookwood Mom

November 4, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

GOOO Lions: Brookwood is 6-3,6-1. Thomas Hurry back to HOTLANTA and I will save you a seat!! GO BRONCOS!!!!

By jc

November 4, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

Should be a good game Head East. Crowd should be great(we always haave a good road crowd). I just wish we could bring our band.

By Yo

November 4, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

ENR…actually in your usual obnoxious way you are right for once. I had mistakenly pulled up the basketball playoff format. As far as Tift is concerned how do you explain Tift giving Lowndes a better game than NHS? Does it mean NHS is a lesser team than Tift? Of course not, nor does any of your points you are trying to make prove any thing either (except that your mouth spews faster than your brain). From this point you have a new nickname. ENM as in Ear, Nose and MOUTH.

By Blue Devil Block

November 4, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

Goober, I couldn’t agree more with you about the pompous EagleNationRising’s comments. First of all Tift goes to Coffee for the game, second of all, ENR doesn’t even know the final score of the Tift.NSWR game… is was 30 to 14 Bozo, and third you keep running the Brooks County loss in the ground. Even though Brooks is a AA team and currently ranked #4 in the state, I would bet big money they could beat the Precious NSWR Eagles. Tift had two really bad games this year and they were against Brooks and Northside. If you look at the series standings of Tift County vs. Northside, you guys are not even close yet in the number of victories of Tift over Northside. What do you have to say about that EagleNationRising?

By Chris Whitfield

November 4, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

Besides, we got the cannon and the cowbellman!

I got a fever! And the only prescription is MORE cowbell!

By SportsFan31313

November 4, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

By VikingConqueror

November 3, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

Chris Whitfield

…and rarely is Camden overrated.

Camden in a squeaker over Bradwell Institute: 35-3.

WELL THAT BEATS WHAT THEY WERE SAYING BEFORE . “CAMDEN COUNTY WILL HAVE BRADWELL INSTITUTE AT THE HALF 35-0

THANKS FOR GIVING BRADWELL INSTITUTE SOME CREDIT. NOW IT WILL TAKE THE ENTIRE GAME TO SCORE 35 POINTS ON BRADWELL WITH BRADWELL ONLY SCORING 3 POINTS TOTAL.

By epraidermom

November 4, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

Just what is a Hoya

any shrubby climbing plant of the genus Hoya, of the milkweed family, esp. the wax plant, H. carnosa, a pot plant with waxy white flowers.

Not a bulldog

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 4, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

TO JC

Why can’t Woodstock bring their Band?

By SportsFan31313

November 4, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

By mistermak

November 3, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

Mr. sportsfan from Bradwell. We from Camden don’t need you to express to any one that we are for real!! You especially need to stop bragging about your high scores posted in region 3.

WELL MISTERMAK,

YOU NOW COME OFF AS A POMPUS A—. I AM NOT BRAGGING ABOUT ANY SCHOOLS ON THIS BLOG BUT SIMPLY JUST STATING MY FACTS. I SAID BEFORE THAT CAMDEN COUNTY IS A GREAT TEAM. AS MATTER OF FACT, I HAVE THEM BEING THE TEAM TO BEAT FOR THE STATE TITLE THIS YEAR. DO YOU KNOW HOW BE GRACIOUS AND COURTEOUS?

mistermak says:

It is not impressive at all!! How long were your starters on the feild?

BRADWELL STARTERS WERE ON THE FIELD ABOUT AS MUCH TIME AS CAMDEN COUNTY STARTERS WERE DURING YOUR GAME OS QUESTION.

MISTERMAK SAYS: Our JV and 9th grade begin in the 2nd quarter and play the entire 2nd half.

WELL IF YOU DO THAT AGAINST BRADWELL INSTITUTE, YOU WILL REGRET IT.

MISTERMAK SAYS:

I acknowledged that this game might be worth the ticket price if I can get my ticket at the school for $4. But that is only because we are not playing any of the other practice squads that have uniforms in this region.

WELL YOU NEED TO TAKE THAT PROBLEM UP WITH GHSA IF YOU REALLY BELIEVE THAT IS A PROBLEM SO THAT YOU BE TRANSFERRED TO REGION 1-AAAAA. I BELIEVE THEY WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU.

mistermak says:

My question too you is will Bradwell score any points in the playoffs? Hold on to your horses!! Ya’ll have had a good season so far, but now it is time to play the game!!!

WELL MISTERMAK, ALTHOUGH I DON’T BET MONETARILY, BUT IF I DID, I WOULD ALWAYS BET ON ME. MY PREDICTION ON THIS NOTE IS THAT BRADWELL INSTITUTE WILL SCORE AGAINST CAMDEN COUNTY. POINTS, I DON’T KNOW.

YES WE HAVE HAD A GOOD SEASON THUS FAR. AND YES, THE TOUGHEST GAME OF THE REGULAR SEASON THIS YEAR IS UPON BRADWELL INSTITUTE. THIS WILL BE A TOUGH GAME IN HINESVILLE THIS COMING FRIDAY.

AND ALWAYS MISTERMAK, THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS.

By goober

November 4, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

Sports Fan 31313:

Settle down, now, boy. Just calm down. It’ll be all right. Just roll your sleeve up and let me stick this needle in you, and you won’t remember a thing.

By wildmanhoya

November 4, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

Why can’t Woodstock bring their Band?

A friend of mine has a son in the Woodstock band and I believe they have an out of town competition Saturday.

By SportsFan31313

November 4, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

By CamdenFan

Although I don’t think that Bradwell will win….I do hope it’s a struggle of a game…just to get the Wildcats prepared for playoff play. I want Bradwell to get better and want Region 3-AAAAA to excel. I would love it if Bradwell got past the first round. I’m also not going to look ahead and definitely say that Camden will make it past the first round. That’s how you get beat….looking ahead. Anyway Camden just play your game and don’t take anything for granted.

GREETINGS CAMDEN FAN, LIKE I SAID IN EARLIER COMMENTS, AS MUCH RESPECT THAT I HAVE FOR THE CAMDEN COUNTY FOOTBALL PROGRAM. IN GEORGIA FOOTBALL, ON ANY GIVEN FRIDAY OR SATURDAY NIGHT THE BEST SCHOOL CAN BE UPSET BY LESS CONTENDING SCHOOL. I HAVE SEEN IT IN THE YEARS WHEN CLASS AAAAA GET STUNNED BY A CLASS AAAA TEAM OR CLASS AAAA GET STUNNED BY A CLASS AAA, AND SO FORTH.

I WOULD LOVE FOR BRADWELL INSTITUTE TO DO VERY WELL THIS YEAR AS WELL. FOR BRADWELL INSTITUTE TO DO WELL AGAINST SUCH A PERINNIAL POWER OF CAMDEN COUNTY, THEY WILL NEED A LOT OF EVERYTHING. EVEN A PRAYER.

NOW BRADWELL IS IN THE PLAYOFFS AS EVERYBODY KNOWS. IN ADDITION, THEY WILL BE HOSTING THE 1ST ROUND IN HINESVILLE. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT BRADWELL WILL ADVANCE TO THE 2ND ROUND GIVEN HOW THE TEAM HAVE BEEN PLAYING.

BUT 1ST THINGS FIRST. THEY HAVE TO PLAY CAMDEN COUNTY FIRST, AND I CAN GUARANTEE YOU THAT COACH JIM WALSH JR. IS HAMMERING THOSE PLAYERS GETTING THEM PHYSICALLY, AND MENTALLY READY IN PRACTICE FOR THIS UP COMING GAME THIS FRIDAY NIGHT IN HINESVILLE.

THE PROBLEM I SEE FOR BRADWELL IS DEPTH. UNLESS BRADWELL INSTITUTE IS IN TIP TOP SHAPE AND CAN MUSTANG THEIR WAY THROUGH FOUR QUARTERS, THEY WILL BE MAN HANDLED BY CAMDEN COUNTY.

NOW I DO KNOW THAT THEY HAVE THE TALENT, THE STRENGTH, THE SPEED, AND THEY CAN PLAY VERY PHYSICAL. I ONLY WONDER RIGHT NOW DO THEY HAVE THE ATTITUDE AND THE HEART?

IF THEY DO AND HAVE ALL OF THE OTHER ATTRIBUTES THAT I JUST MENTIONED, THEN IT WILL BE A LONG NIGHT IN HINESVILLE THIS COMING FRIDAY FOR THE CAMDEN COUNTY WILDCATS.

AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS.

By SportsFan31313

November 4, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

goober

OK GOOBER,

I’M CALMING DOWN NOW. LOL……

By SportsFan31313

November 4, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

By bigdawg

1/2 of camden points are scored with second string/jv/9th graders camden 1st string as a whole plays 1 quarter I hope Bradwell plays a good game and can keep it close we need it and lowndes county is the best team in ga until someone beats them

WELL I TELL YOU WHAT BIGDAWG. SINCE YOUR 2ND STRING, AND YOUR 9TH GRADERS ARE SO GREAT, AND ARE JUST ROUTING THESE TEAMS WHILE YOUR 1ST STRING STAYS ON THE SIDELINE, THEN JUST PUT THEM IN AGAINST BRADWELL INSTITUTE, AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS TO THEM. WE WILL SEE HOW CLOSE IT GETS.

By Jaybo

November 4, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

SportsFan31313 I’m a huge Camden Fan….and I’ll give it to you. A team can be beaten on any given night. The thing is….what will you do after you beat Camden. I hate teams that play one of the best teams incredibly tough then blow it to a lesser team(e.g. USC and the Miami Dolphins in past years) Anyway will you go deep into the playoffs if you take it to Camden? Or will you get trounced in the first round?

By jc

November 4, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Woodstock can not bring the band because the school board in cherokee county made the decision back when the gas prices went sky high that the bands could not travel to their 2 furtherest games.

By CamdenFan

November 4, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

EagleNationRising We’ll save the trash talk for when we actually play the game. Why look ahead?

By EricADawgFan

November 4, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

By seriously?

ll jokes aside, does anyone thats not from the bradwell institute believe that they can beat camden county?

Well, in Georgia Football, on any given day, a team can beat a great team like Camden County. It seems as if you all a very sure that no one can beat Camden County. maybe Camden bubble needs to popped.

I have read comments from sportsfan31313, Hollaback, Grainger, and one other that suggest that Bradwell Institute does have a good team. With that being said, and being that the game is being played in Hinesville, I would say that Bradwell Institute does have a chance at beating Camden County.

Now is your question answered?

By SportsFan31313

November 4, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

By Granger by Marriage To everyone who has posted comments about Bradwell Institute: the game isn’t over until it’s over. I live in Hinesville and have children who have and are still attending Bradwell. I am also a community coach and know many of the kids that play for Bradwell. They will be up for this game. Yes the region is soft and yes Camden County is the team to beat. But I am a firm believer that on any given day with any given sport, things can happen. Many factors come into play when building a championship caliber hs football team. To me it is all about attitude. If you believe you are the best, you will practice like you are the best and ultimately play like you are the best. Much kudos to Camden County’s players, coaches and parents and community for supporting their school. I have been told that “back in the day” Bradwell had that “attitude” and support from the community. Granted, there is some support, but it could be better. Go Tigers and may the “Eye of the Tiger always be present.

Thank Grainger for your comments. I see that there are others who agree with me.

By Dawg Gone

November 4, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

To Goober and friends… St. Pius often uses SPX when naming themselves. Certainly, you may do the same. It is way more convenient than using the official name which is St. Pius X Catholic High School. Come on down and see us Friday when we take on Dunwoody - we’re all hoping for a good game!

By HoyaDawg

November 4, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

epraidermom, Dont tell me them Hoyas done got in your head so bad, you done got the dictionary out. Dont feel bad, your coches studied us for weeks, and they still dont know exactly what a Hoya is. Hoya: of the one that hushes the cannon, and stops the ringing of the cowbell. from the family that lights up the scoreboard, and sends the crowd home early. I hope the helps.

By Head East

November 4, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

That is so sad about the band. Those kids work so hard all year long and now have to miss the last game of the year with playoff implications.

By SportsFan31313

November 4, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

By mistermak

I do to remember the 14-12 game against Bradwell. I will be there this Friday!

WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO HINESVILLE TO SEE A GREAT BATTLE BETWEEN CAMDEN COUNTY AND BRADWELL INSTITUTE FOR THE 2008 REGION 3-AAAAA CHAMPIONSHIP.

By HoyaDawg

November 4, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

woodstock. That stinks about the band, At Harrison, we love our band. They really get into the game and add alot of inspiration.

By Mark

November 4, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

While ENR is usually over the top with his comments, I have to agree with his Tift-Coffee prediction. Their results versus Lowndes and Northside have little or no bearing on how they will fare against each other. Coffee has a better overall team and should prevail, even in Tifton. Also, Camden had better let the starters get 4 quarters this week, regardless of the score with Bradwell. They are going to need the game experience, especially with Northside only two weeks away, assuming first round victories by both. Looking forward to another great matchup.

By EagleNationRising

November 4, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

To all posters, I am sorry. I stopped listening at 30-7. The bottom line is Tift County was less competitive than say AAA Carver-Columbus, Warner Robins, Coffee, and many other teams that we have beaten this season.

Tift County lost to AA Brooks County 35-7. They are not going to beat Coffee simply because some Lowndes County poster says so.

Coffee is a strong team. The Lowndes County and Tift County game can be explained in a myriad of ways. For one, there is a tradition between the programs. However, the obvious reason is Lowndes County was looking ahead to the biggest regular season high school game in the modern era (according to the AJC). I would say the Northside vs. Warner Robins game was MUCH bigger because it was at the end of the season and the game is more intense due to the rivalry. Everyone has their own opinions.

The bottom line is I am calling Coffee is a blowout. If Northside can hang 30 on Tift County, Coffee (a team with a little more balance than Northside) can certainly hang 30 on Tift County. For that matter, if AA Brooks County can hang 35 on Tift County, Coffee can hang more than 30 on Tift County. I see no evidence of Tift County being able to put up the 4+ touchdowns they give up in big games.

Coffee wins.

By SportsFan31313

November 4, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

By Hollabackk TO EVERYONE….I would love to see Bradwell beat Camden County or keep it close. But it may be too big of a hill to climb. The funny thing is everyone is talking about the points they score..They score those points against AAA & AAAA schools with 20-30 players playing both ways. They dress 60 for road games alone,the other 30- 40 stay home. But anyway….THIER LIVE OFF DEFENSE,THEY ARE EXTREMLY FAST

GREETINGS HOLABACK,

YOU ARE ALRIGHT WITH ME. YOU SEEM TO ALWAYS HIT THE NAIL RIGHT ON ITS HEAD IN YOUR COMMENTS. YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHERE I AM COMING FROM AT ALL TIMES. THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER FANS ON THIS BLOG THAT DEFINITELY DISAGREES WITH ME.

WHILE I WONT MAKE A PREDICTION ON THIS GAME, I WILL SAY THAT THE SCORES WILL NOT BE RAN UP ON BRADWELL INSTITUTE AS IT WAS ON THE OTHER 3-AAAAA IN THE REGION. ALL THAT I WILL SAY ON THIS ONE IS THAT CAMDEN HAD BETTER BE READY FOR A FIGHT FOR THE REGION 3 -AAAAA CHAMPIONSHIP.

BRADWELL INSTITUTE WILL NOT HAND THEM THAT REGION TITLE ON A SILVER PLATTER, AND IT DEFINITELY WILL NOT BE A CAKE WALK. ALTHOUGH THE ODDS ARE AGAINST BRADWELL INSTITUTE FOR THIS WIN, DON’T BE TO SUPRISED IF BRADWELL INSTITUTE GIVES THEM A VERY CLOSE GAME.

I SEE THAT YOU REMEMBER THAT GAME PLAYED IN FRONT OF APPROXIMATELY 7000 FANS WHEN CAMDEN COUNTY SQUEEZED BY WITH A 14 TO 12 VICTORY.

IF THE GAME IS THIS CLOSE THIS TIME, DON’T RULE OUT THE POSSIBILITY OF A STUNNING UPSET.

By PRHS04

November 4, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

TODD:

Do you believe the PR Lions have a good chance to go deep in the playoffs again….?

06’ State Champs

By SportsFan31313

November 4, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

By Jaybo SportsFan31313 I’m a huge Camden Fan….and I’ll give it to you. A team can be beaten on any given night. The thing is….what will you do after you beat Camden. I hate teams that play one of the best teams incredibly tough then blow it to a lesser team(e.g. USC and the Miami Dolphins in past years) Anyway will you go deep into the playoffs if you take it to Camden? Or will you get trounced in the first round?

GREETINGS JAYBO,

AS I STATED BEFORE, BRADWELL INSTTIUTE WILL TAKE ONE GAME AT A TIME. THEY HAVE ALREADY SECURED A PLAYOFF BERTH AND WILL BE HOSTING THE 1ST ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS IN HINESVILLE AGAINST THE NUMBER 3 SEED IN REGION 4-AAAAA. I PREDICT THAT BRADWELL WILL WIN THE 1ST ROUND AND ADVANCE TO THE 2ND ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS.

By EagleNationRising

November 4, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

CamdenFan, I beg you to keep me out of this ridiculous chatter between the Wildcat posters and the posters from BRADWELL INSTITUTE. The fact that people actually believe that Bradwell is going to give Camden County a game is “interesting.” I don’t believe it. It seems that people drinking the water in Liberty County believe it. So be it.

What trash talk are you talking about? It is not trash talking to say TRUTHFULLY that Camden County has yet to face a defense like the defense that Northside has with 2 AJC Super 11 players (Abry Jones is the top defensive lineman in America!). I do not understand how stating that fact is trash talk.

It is also not trash talk to say that Northside has faced the type of athletes that Camden County fields on occasion this season. These are facts. Programs like Lowndes County and Miami’s Booker T. Washington are littered with Division I athletes.

That is not talking trash.

To say that Tift County was HAMMERED by both Northside and AA Brooks County (AT HOME) is not talking trash. The scores were the following:

Brooks County 35, Tift County 7 (Tifton). Northside 30, Tift County 14 (Warner Robins).

Those are serious beat-downs. Look at the quotes of the Tift County head coach after those games. He obviously agrees with me.

Finally, any long-time Camden County fans know better. The last time Northside played Camden County, there was plenty of chest beating coming out of Kingsland. The result: Northside 54, Camden County 7.

It is not trash talk to say that I would prefer to play Camden County in Kingsland than Newnan at Newnan. I am very happy that Northside is primed to finish second in the Region that was supposedly too tough for us. I am happier that our path to the Georgia Dome goes through Kingsland as opposed to Newnan (a team that has hammered us before). That is not trash talk. It is unfortunate that you see it as such.

The last time we played Newnan the scoreboard read: Newnan 24, Northside 0. The last time we played Camden County the scoreboard read: Northside 54, Camden County 7. It is logical to prefer to play Wildcats. It is just ocmmon sense. No trash talking, just plain logic!

By Prhs!

November 4, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

peachtree ridge vs North gwinnett is gonna be A goooood game. both undefeated in region

By 1-5A Fan

November 4, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

AJC — PLEASE make a change next year and limit these blogs to 100 words or less and set up a separate “editorial” page for ENR so that the rest of us can actually blog instead of having to search between ENR’s periodicals to find one another’s comments. For goodness sake — THIS IS A BLOG!

By Lowndesfan

November 4, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

To ENR or ENM whatever. For once I enjoyed one of your posts. You stated facts and did it in a decent kind of way. And I agree that Newnan is coming on STRONG. But I will be surprised if NSWR has the speed to play with Camden. Lack of playing time for their starters will help NSWR, but Camden’s game this week and their 1st playoff game should be close enough at first that their starters can maybe play 3/4 of the games. That and maybe some extra running in practice can get them in good enough condition to keep NSWR from wearing them down with that big running back. My prediction: Camden 21, NSWR 14. I also believe PeaRidge could beat NSWR. Heck Coffee almost did it.

By Homet

November 4, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

For: epraidermom

What is a HOYA??? A limping, battered breed of small dog that get bused from “Dog show” to ‘Dog Show”…they are constantly reminded by their “handlers” how great they look and how the crowd loves them!!!

Dressed in dark green colors to blend in with the background their greatest FEAR is Eagles and the pain and humilation the Cherokee family of Eagles will set upon this once proud breed!!!!

The HOYA…A once dominate species, rapidly being replaced by superior and overwhelming beings from beyond its home Cobb range!!!

By BandDad

November 4, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

Thanks HoyaDawg!!

(frequent reader, 1st time to post)

By douglasdawg

November 4, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

First off Lowndes didn’t beat us GREG RIED beat us . They scored a td with 2min. to go in the 1st qt. Early in the sec. we fumbled the ball on our 35.They scored off of that with 8 min to go in the half. We should have kicked the field goal in the 3rd qt. with 3 min left. We went for it on the 4 yard line on 4th down.They scored their last td with 4 min. to go in the game, when our sorry fans started leaving min. before.So if you people think the Trojans are pushovers then you should stop watching or talking football.We’ve lost 2 games…..1 to the #2 team in the country….1 to the number 5 team in the state that we should’ve won. I can promise you Tift will be #4 in our region after friday night. I’ll say it first we were a little intimadated against Lowndes.Theres not many teams in this state or country that can stay within 21 points of Lowndes.See ya in the playoffs !!!!!!!

By EagleNationRising

November 4, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Lowndesfan, any honest Coffee poster (although you guys beating of that program has probably sent many of the Coffee posters into hiding) will tell you the truth. Northside led Coffee 17-7 with about 3 minutes left.

The Trojan fans began to hit the exits. The final score was Northside 17, Coffee 14. However, it was not as close as your statment (“Coffee almost did”) suggests.

You are entitled to your opinions about a potential Northside-Camden game. I will not fault anyone for their own opinions.

I am certain that no program in Georgia has lost more home games than Camden County. I also sincerely believe that Camden’s schedule challenges create the strong potential for them struggling in the State Playoffs.

Northside is tested, particularly on the road. Like many people, I would prefer to play at Camden County and all of their speed than face Newnan (a team that could easily win the State Championship) at Newnan.

I have followed Georgia High School sports for some time. I know what Newnan does to visiting team when they are strong. Although metro Atlanta claims Newnan, the town is not very different than places like Valdosta, Warner Robins, Kingsland, and others. They have great community and local support systems.

By Granger by Marriage

November 4, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

To SportsFan31313, I appreciate you man!! It’s not too often I get to blog about the BI Tigers and I believe this year is special. One thing Hinesville has is athletes who make it to D1 schools and beyond(ie Gary Guyton with the NE Pats). My one wish is that maybe one day the two high schools in Liberty Co. will become one and then let us see what happens. That is not just a pipe dream. The rumors have been flying around for years. That would consolidate all the athletes in this county and really give Camden Co. a run for their money. I was at the game in ‘04 when we lost 14-12(2 missed extra points) and the Camden Co. fans were absolutely stunned and silent for most of the game because we were ahead for most of the game. This Fri may be one night for the ages. Go Tigers!!

By Jblue

November 4, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

Stephenson will be watching to see who wins between Coffee and Tift county this week.Been awhile since weve played Tift. Played Coffee in 06. Coffee was good but just seemed like they couldn’t quite get going; must have been that long bus ride.

By Lowndes 1981

November 4, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

To: douglasdawg …. you are saying that Greg Reid beat you…hum… how did he do all of that alone…someone else had to help him to keep Coffee form getting on board at all…. remember Reid is a good player, but it still takes a whole team to win.

By Band Mom Gone Wild

November 4, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

Todd!!! Did you see all the great comments about the Woodstock band? Those people recognize that a high school marching band really DOES add to the game!!

My hope is rekindled that maybe, just maybe an actual football TEAM will someday recognize what the band adds to the game!

PRHS Band Mom Gone Wild

By trojan fan sgt. shawn 83

November 4, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

O.K. tift fans do me a favor, bring all of your fans and your crying towels to Douglas friday night, your going to need it. Coffee holds lowndes to 14 points( the number three team in the nation) with about 3 minutes left in the game and everyone says that were a bad team. Todd wouldn’t even put us in the top ten. just trust me when i tell you that you will be hearing from the “MIGHTY TROJANS” for weeks to come. Playoffs here we come.

By douglasdawg

November 4, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

sorry your right it was GREG RIED and the D-line of Lowndes(i’d say one big factor in that was because of our big guard getting suspendedfor the game).That and intimidation . The latter won’t happen again it made us stronger.I will say this Greg was the second best highschool football player I ever seen live, the first was Charlie Ward.

By Brookwood Mom

November 4, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

TJ

Yeah, GRAYSON has had a soft last three games. I am not trying to step on any toes (GraysonFan2) and (GHS Student) I’m just saying I agree with TJ. I still think Grayson will do well in the playoffs and I still think it might be them in the end against Lowndes. NOW that would be an interesting showdown. Right now my only concern is getting my BRONCOS through the playoffs. Dang It I would love to be a coach during the playoffs!!

By Big Pappi

November 4, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

HOMET - Can I get and Eagle countdown…TICK….Caaaaw?

By 1-5A Fan

November 4, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

I hate to hear that any bands are kept from traveling to support their football teams. Some of you Lowndes Georgia Bridgemen parents — how many kids are actually in that band? How many buses/semis does it take to get the band and its equipment to the away games? I have been amazed at the support the fans and football players show for the Lowndes band. The football players actually dance and celebrate with the band during and after the games. An all around great program!

By Etowah08

November 4, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

to RealisticEP_Fan we are not the raiders. just because godhigh was at 100% and he ran all over you guys doesnt mean he will run over us. We will be ok and come out with a victory. You guys just better hope you dont lose to Woodstock because they are a good team also. Just as how I can predict, anyone can, so EP being #1 is a prediction also. Lets just let Friday do the talking and you will see. And thats to all the ANNOYING RAIDER NATION

By douglasdawg

November 4, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

does anyone have a linc to the playoff brackett.

By Brookwood Mom

November 4, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

HEY ALL BLOGGERS: What in the heck are ya’ll going to argue and debate about when football season is over??

By Big Pappi

November 4, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Lowndes Fan - Please don’t encourage ENR. AS it has been posted time after time, his dissertations are too long. If he kept it shorter and fun I may even read them? Not saying ENR doesn’t no what he’s talking about, just too much historical information.

By VIKING DAD

November 4, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

TO ALL CAMDEN WILDCAT BLOGGERS, IF YOU WANT TO PLAY LOWNDES SO BAD, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LOSE TO BRADWELL FRIDAY NIGHT AND FINISH SECOND IN THE REGION. THEN THE VIKINGS WILL WELCOME YOU TO THE CONCRETE PALACE IN ROUND 2. WHY WAIT? LETS GET IT ON. GO BRADWELL.

By N.Gwinnett0

November 4, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this

North Gwinnett and PRHS game will be really awsome, but the defense isn’t all that its cracked up to be for Peachtree… they have allowed 11 points, as NG has allowed 12… (average throughout) and you also forgot one other thing, who’s offense will rock the night? NG has been averaging 34 points per game, compared to only 20 for PRHS. Those are the stats. Ridge is really good, but according to the stats, it says NG has been outscoring Ridge by 14 points per game. NG is the only team is region to score over 30 as an average. I do feel good about Ridge’s defense, but I feel better about North’s offense. It’s not like home-field advantage matters… for neither team, it never mattered. Last year, NG played Brookwood away, won 17-3. Newnan, away, 38-35. The Dome game is a given, it’s neither home nor away, its just at a special place… but anyway, the score was 31-7. I remember also, when in 2006 when NG took down PR 38-19, biggest shut-out against Ridge. Next year: at NG, Ridge was losing at halftime… 24-0, lost the game 31-19. Don’t really know what to say at all. North wants this more than anyone in the region, first region title wouldn’t be so bad. Also, I’d like to add, what team threw on 33 points to Norcross? In a row? That’s NG!!! Gonna be a great game, can’t wait…

By Millicent LHS '83

November 4, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Go Lowndes Co. Vikings!! Very proud of you guys!!

By Homet

November 4, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

Big Pappi

Always at your service…LOL!

Tick…Tick…Tick…CAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

By Big Pappi

November 4, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

HOMET - I could not have said it better! The countdown is on!

By 89viking

November 4, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

todd,,you asked what team has given up 36 points or less ? lowndes has given up only 35,,probably more than half were given up by 2nd stringers or 3rd. god enough for you?

By wildmanhoya

November 4, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Band Mom Gone Wild

Don’t know what all was said earlier yet any football fan knows a good football oriented band can add a tremendous amount to the energy of a team and their fans. Just go to any MLK game and watch how their band gets into it and thus how their fans and players respond.

On the other hand, a band can also bring down the energy level if what they play during the game does not exactly match up with the excitement of what is happening on the field. It is important to remember that as a general rule the majority of the people at a game come to watch the game, not the band.

Some outstanding marching/competition bands are just not good football game bands whereas some lousy marching bands are great football game bands.

By Big Pappi

November 4, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

ETOWAH 08 - Don’t upset the Raider Nation, they are all rooting for us to win this week. The beauty is that while they are all rooting for us, we are rooting against them for Woodstock. Hopefully Woodstock will not forfeit the game, now that their band will not perform? Hard to drown out “cannon” fire without the band” Ha,HA…

By 89viking

November 4, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

uh oh,,i was wrong,,we have given up more than 36,,never mind !

By HoyaDawg

November 4, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

What is a HOMET? A no good… Just kidding Homet,I want really do that to you. I would like for you to stay around all week to enjoy the fun. Pretty funny post, I’ll give you that ole buddy. Big Pappi, where we gonna meet friday nite? We better meet before the game, cause you might be a little upset by halftime.

By AVikingFan

November 4, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this

TO Trojanfansgtshawn83: No disrepect to you sir but you’ve got to be kidding about “Coffee holding Lowndes to 14 points till 3 minutes left.” Man with two minutes left we were inside Coffee’s 10 yard line with B Teamers in the game and after running the 3rd team FB up the middle three plays we just took a knee. We obviously could have scored again. For the game we had 347 total yards and Coffee had 84. Coffee got 4 first downs, one on a penalty. And what about Greg Reid’s long kick return that was called back on a questionable penalty. Brag on your team but stick to the facts. And the facts are Tift played Lowndes a whole lot better than Coffee did.

By Head East

November 4, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Newnan and Camden win easily over their nearest rivals, and Coffee gets the 3 spot I also like Pea Ridge to snatch away the region title and Lassiter to ride the wave to the playoffs leaving Roswell at 5-5. Kell wins and so does East. I think that’s all the disputed games with playoff implications.

By Etowah08

November 4, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

to BIg Pappi Im not upset them, but they just think they have it in the bag and its not over yet. Friday in Woodstock will be a great night and I will be there to cheer on my Eagles to victory. Also, I will be rooting for them Wolverines for a victory so we can be Region winners just like 2006. Fly high Etowah

By HPhil

November 4, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

By HoyaDawg

November 4, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

woodstock. That stinks about the band, At Harrison, we love our band. They really get into the game and add alot of inspiration.

Harrison’s band saxeus, thats latin for Rocks! The school cry Hoya Saxa means Let’s Rock! I think it meant stone them originally. Anyway they won 2nd place in the BOA Atlanta last Saturday! Right behind Kennasaw Mountain. The two best schoold bands in the southeast and they are six miles apart on opposite sides of the same road!

By Big Pappi

November 4, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

HOYADAWG - You got to admit it’s great! I have HOMET counting down for Etowah…TICK…TICK…TICK…CAAAAAAAA…(I hope I got that right), and I am rooting for Woodstock. Oh.. The irony! As far as hooking up before the game, sure, I don’t know the tailgate plans yet, but we got time. Are you bringing the “WILDMAN”? I assume you Hoya’s travel in packs?

By etowahalumni08

November 4, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

etowah08 i completely agree with you that the east fans need to realized that their region championship isn’t in the bag. that woodstock team is more than capable of pulling of the upset. to all the etowah fans you need to be out there supporting the eagles!! and someone please update the score on here as often as you can…because i will be unable to attend this epic game!

and to you east paulding fans thanks for all the support for the eagles!

By LowndesFan

November 4, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

To 1-5A fan: It takes 13 and sometimes 14 school buses and one semi tractor trailer to take the Lowndes band to games or contests and parades (like the Rose Bowl parade, etc). These same buses are used to 1st take other students home, then are re-fueled before the band loads up.

The band allows 350 to march but probably has 450 in the program counting 9th graders.

The cheerleaders also use a separate school bus, and the football team uses 3 or 4 buses, except when the Touchdown Club charters buses form them for long road trips.

By wildmanhoya

November 4, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

Big Pappi

* I don’t know the tailgate plans yet, but we got time. Are you bringing the “WILDMAN”?*

I’m in!!!!!! Love to see you. Would prefer to play a little small ball at Eagle Watch but have to bring Wildwomanhoya with me if you know what I mean.

By Big Pappi

November 4, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

HEAD EAST - Harrison vs Etowah! Are you reading? HPHIL will Harrison band be in attendance Friday? Etowah 08 I am with you, “Go Eagles and Wolverines bring your bite to East, you will need it.

By Blue Devil Block

November 4, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

Hey ENR, the fact is Tift County played Lowneds closer than you guys did…just ask any Vikings fan and they will tell you the same. I’m still waiting to hear your take on the lopsided series between Tift and Northside as I said before, you guys are not even close as we hold a big lead over you in victories in the Tift-Northside series. And once again, I would love to see Northside play Brooks County THIS year. They are the real deal even if they are a AA team. You guys beat AAA Carver 7-0 and was outplayed the entire game. Why all the chest thumping?

By T.J.

November 4, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

Brookwoodmom: Just a point of clarity, Lowndes and Grayson would play 3rd round if they played. I really think Lowndes will be too much for them to handle but it would be a great game. Camden vs. Lowndes will be the most likely game in the dome. But we can dream and hope for luck and have Grayson vs. Brookwood……odds are not in our favor of this happening. This will be a awsome playoff year..so many good teams in tight games. Probably will see a lot of last drive stops or scores that determine if teams move on.

All: Has anyone seen Meadowcreeks Band….they are off the chain!!!!! Funny thing is they play music when their offense is on the field, the other teams offense is on the field, and in the parking lot on their way on the bus and no one stops them. Crazy Cool Fun Band!!! Meadowcreeks band is worth the price of admission because the football team is not. Sorry….but true!!! I have not seen them for awhile, where is Meadowcreek’s last game? Someone should record it and put on you tube.

By LowndesFan

November 4, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

I’m with you on this one BlueDevilBlock. Peachtree Ridge and Valdosta also played us better than NSWR did, if you look at scores. In fact I agree with that other Lowndes poster that PeaRidge might be better and more balanced than NSWR. I sure as heck think Camden is better than them.

It wouldn’t surprise me one day to find out that Todd and Chris created the nicname ENR and actually writes that stuff themselves, just to stir up the post and keep all of us excited. Nobody can actaully believe some of the stupid things he comes up with. It’s GOT TO BE TODD AND CHRIS. How ‘bout it “sweet pea” you keeping us with this? Is ENR really you and Todd just keeping the pot stirred?

Kidding of COURSE!

Go Vikes!

By JAYBO

November 4, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

Hey Guys,

Why are you guys in the AAAAA ranks determined to keep debating with each other?? Especially chicken going no where, (you know who you are,enr)!!! Why do guys continue to believe your own lies??? None of you will beat Lowndes…not Camden, not Newnan, not Grayson and especially not Ns…it just won’t happen guys!!! No, Lowndes is not my team, TCC is w/o any shame, but Lowndes is my neighbor so I pull for them!!! Get the ring sizes, shine them up and put a Viking on the side….Lowndes win the AAAAA title again and states its claim and the team of the decade in Georgia!!!!! And where are they from????……you know where…south Georgia!!!!!!

By RealisticEP_Fans

November 4, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

To: All Etowah, Harrison and other EP posters

This EP fan really doesn’t really care who wins the Etowah/Harrison game. A regions championship is just that, a region championship, it is ok, but in the scheme of things sharing a region championship and it being broken by a tiebreaker won’t really mean much.

East needs to keep focused to win on Friday to ensure they have a first round playoff game.

You think about the region, I”ll think about winning Friday, and taking the next step in East Paulding’s goal of a State Championship. This year, probably not..but we’ve learned, to think bigger and work harder toward the ultimate goal. Perhaps, that is the problem with all the north GA programs….they think and act too small.

Dare to dream, or else you’ll wake up with a co-region championship as your crown jewel 10 yrs from now. We’ll aim higher.

Last thought: Bands definitely add to the game experience but lets be real, is the band their for the football game or is the footgame just something wrapped around a band performance? Keeping it Real,,,and that is from a BAND parent.

By HeadEast

November 4, 2008 5:20 PM | Link to this

Big Pappi - Only Harrison controls their own destiny, but I’m not touching the Etowah-Harrison game. All of Raider Nation is obviously rooting for the Eagles and we’d loan you the cannon but we need it ourselves for those pesky wolverines! I just think it’s too close to call. I wrote earlier that D will determine the East-Woodstock game. I think mistakes will determine the Etowah-Harrison game. Best of Luck and next week I’ll be pulling for all theree of us no matter what happens Friday. Kell, Milton, and Lassiter are heading for one and out!

By BTPhan

November 4, 2008 5:21 PM | Link to this

Todd, i like to disagree with you because its fun and theres no recorse haha. But today, i hate to say this, i agree with your ranking in pretty much every class.

oh and Jimbo, you’re not very smart are you buddy? true, the win-loss of the teams played might be similar, but look at Buford’s schedule and the schedule of its opponents. 6-AA is the strongest region(argueably of course) in AA. they have navigated an tough region, week in and out. yes there are 2 teams in 6-AA that dont know how to play football, but lets look at the rest. BT and Wesminster 7-2, playing the best football in the state right now. Lovett at 6-3 is a very solid team with a great coaching staff that knows how to win games. GAC sitting at 4-5, is a good team!! they have a great offence, the problem is special teams for them. GAC is also playing good football and has a chance to get in the playoffs, if and a huge IF they can beat Buford. Decatur is not the best coached team in the world looking at another losing season at 3-6. and the aforementioned 2 teams that cant play football, Cross keys and Avondale. (they havent won a game this year but that will change when they meet each oter on friday). these teams hold down region 6 like a idiot conjoined twin.. (you’re only as good as your partner lol).. Buford has gone through the gauntlet and survived (so far) least of which, they’re killing their opponents! Pepperell hasnt faced one bonefide good team. Villa Rica is not good, 7-1 means s* when you play middle school teams. the polls are a beauty contest and thats it, Pepperell has navigated through bad teams all year and are rewarded with a high ranking. But rankings mean s* outside the BCS. i think Pepperell will lose in the first round of the playoffs, and the sad thing is it wont be an upset. Todd, i dont like you, but you’re alrite.. keep up the solid/ok work

Jimbo, any questions??

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 4, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

TO Jaybo

Quick question: Have you seen*(this year) all the teams play that you mention? Camden, Newnan, Grayson? Just curious as to how you arrived at that conclusion….or is is just you blowing fan smoke with no basis other then you’ve seen Lowndes play?

By JAYBO

November 4, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

Todd,

You say TCC is not a top ten team and are rebuilding. I agree, we are rebuilding, but I disagree with you on your take that we are not a top ten team. The question is whose top ten are you talking about??? If we are talking about your top ten, all I can say is be for real dude….TCC will beat atleast 7 of those teams in your top ten!!!! Mark this down and watch it happen in the playoffs. You see Todd, you are judging TCC on the score in the Westside game….Did you see that game? Well I did and I saw a Westside that is dominate with atheletes all over the place!!!! Nobody else in the AAAA ranks will manhandle TCC like that, I promise you that!!! TCC is a top ten team…don’t get it twisted Todd!!!!!

By dan

November 4, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

What is the tie breaker for a possible 3 way tie - in Region 6 AAAAA? Roswell,Milton and Lassiter could all have 3 losses.

By JAYBO

November 4, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this

Realistic,

No I haven’t seen any of those teams play….only Lowndes. To be honest, I’m basing my opionion on four things: 1. what I saw when I watched Lowndes play, 2. Their region(clearly the SEC of high school football in ga) 3. Their history(they have a lot of big game experience this decade)and 4. Their coach(Randy Mcpherson can flat out coach and will always have his team ready to play)!!! So I stand by what I said, nobody will beat Lowndes!!!!

By Prhs

November 4, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this

N.Gwinnett0. Your offense can be awesome but if your going against a Great defense offense wont matter. we shutout undefeated collins hill. we only let norcross score 1 touchdown. yall let them get ahead by 19 before the second half. WE also stopped rb for collins hill to only 3 yards per carry. and Dj adams of norcross didnt make one touchdown and we stooped him on 4th and 2 on the 1 yard line .Our 2 running backs are Great. our kicker is great.Our Wr is great. Our Defense is GREAT!!!!! last year was last year. we are a diffrent team now. Even GDP thinks that P ridge will win the game friday. I guess we will just see

By Northside Fan

November 4, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this

To Brookwood Mom, Just keeping reading the blogs to see that football talk never stops when the season ends. To: All, I can’t figure out why it is so important to talk about who played Lowndes the toughest or past scores. Just be GLAD your team made the playoff and play your best each Fri/Sat. After each game these 16/17/18/ year old kids shake hands and move on while grow-up argue, What If!

By Big Pappi

November 4, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this

JAYBO - You really put yourself out on a limb with that prediction. Lowndes is great, who cares? The rest of us are just having a little fun. REALISTIC EP GUY, A share of the region title is not a guarantee for you either, but wouldn’t it be niceto have especially for EAST first year in 5AAAAA. Keep it REAL? WILDMAN, I will see you guys at the pre-game, then Game on. Go Eagles!

By Big Pappi

November 4, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

HEAD EAST - Appreciate the offer for the “cannon”, but you will need it against Woodstock. Hoping Eagles will be flying high and HOYA DAWGS will be scampering, tails between legs!!!

By Brookwood Mom

November 4, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

Hey LowndesFan! Quit picking on SweetPea!

By Brookwood Mom

November 4, 2008 6:41 PM | Link to this

TJ: Meadowcreek’s Band does rock! They are awesome and always puts on a good show. They are playing at Dacula this week. So… are you rooting for my BRONCOS or not???

By Band Mom Gone Wild

November 4, 2008 6:43 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the great “Band Plug” wildmanhoya!

wildmanhoya, RealisticEP_Fans and all other Marching Band supporters on this forum…”

My comment to Todd was actually the spillover from a conversation a few other “Band Moms” and I were having at practice the other day. We have NO misconceptions about who everyone is at the game to see. We also know how much blood, sweat and tears our football players put into the season and we truly appreciate it! We love watching the games and cheering for our team!

We would just like to see some (any) recognition/appreciation for the band by the coaches and the football team. I don’t know… maybe it’s because the coaches and players don’t realize what goes into being a member of the marching band. As Band Parents WE know how hard our kids work. We know about the two weeks at camp; the hours and hours of practice in the heat, the rain, and the cold; how they’re up past midnight some Friday nights playing at a game only to have to be back at the school early in the morning to board the buses for a competition. They do all of it because they want to be the best they can be when they perform in the stands and at half-time in support of our football team!

We know that that their uniforms aren’t as s3xy as the cheerleaders’ mini-skirts and that the football players look at our kids as “Band Geeks”. It would just be so nice if they somehow recognized our kids and what they add to the whole game night experience.

Here’s a question for you football players on this forum: Have you ever even seen your marching band’s show? Not a rehearsal, not a warm-up but the whole show? Personally, I think a start would be for the coaches and the band directors to agree that on one night in the season the players will go up into the stands after a game and watch our band perform just for them.

Ok, I’m off my Band Mom soap-box now. Carry on!

By coffeefan84

November 4, 2008 6:49 PM | Link to this

I think that the GHSA should just appoint glorious Lowndes and Camden to the title game. Everyone else should just stay home according to these jerks on here.

By Todd Holcomb

November 4, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

What is the tie breaker for a possible 3 way tie - in Region 6 AAAAA? Roswell,Milton and Lassiter could all have 3 losses

Head to head. Milton beat the other two.

By wildmanhoya

November 4, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

Band Mom Gone Wild

Band mom, all I can say is when the band is in to it the wildman is into it. To me there is no sound better than a good drum line banging away as the band enetrs the stadium and then continues banging away. The same can be said for the Yellow Jacket walk before the Tech games when the band lines a good before the team walks to the stadium and rocks.

By JAYBO

November 4, 2008 7:18 PM | Link to this

Bp,

So whats wrong predicting???? You’re acting like I’ve done something wrong for stating my opinion!! Surely, you dont think any team from that weak region(think you’re a etowah, harrison fan…heck I don’t know) you’re in will make some noise in the playoffs. No offense, but I was just stating my opinion!!

By HoyaDawg

November 4, 2008 7:25 PM | Link to this

All I can say to that is HOYA SAXA. Wildman, looks like the Hoyas are getting healthy. Looks like A region championship is in site. Keep them Dawgs chained for just a few more days,and then friday evening about 5pm, UN…. not even gonna say it yet.

By Chris Whitfield

November 4, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this

Etowah has a real shot if I pick the Hoyas to win. What am I Hoya fans when it comes to picking your games? Am I 0-for? I know I missed picking the Woodstock upset, EP and your loss to McEachern. If I pick ya to win, be afraid!

By GHS Student

November 4, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this

ha brookwood mom i was never a brookwood r i just thought you misunderstood the meaning of that game to us as a community i no it came off as unclassy but we have never beaten yall, growin up playing rec it was always brookwood brookwood brookwood and when we finnally beat yall it was great but with that being said i always pull for gwinnett until they play grayson

By Wildcat Fan

November 4, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this

TO EAGLESNATIONRISING:

Once again you mention how camden has lost more home games than any other team in ga. Now where did you see that statistic? Can produce some evidence to substantiate your claim?

By region 7 AAAAA

November 4, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

Grayson is not that good. All they do is play easy teams. yall barely beat Brookwood who is not that good either. so yall can just stop talking. Brookwood Suucks they shouldnt even have a right to go to playoffs. Grayson is overrated and yall think your the shiz just cause your undefeated. i wanna see how long thats gonna last

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 4, 2008 9:18 PM | Link to this

To Band Mom Gone Wild:

This a FOOTBALL BLOG:

Got news for you:There has been Band Geeks, Ditsy Cheerleaders and Dumb Jocks, since extra curriculars first came about.

All work hard at their craft and each deserves recognition in their own right. I personally have seen most of the EP band competitions and football games for 4 yrs now. Haven’t attended a cheer competition but probably should have.

Bottome line is, you aren’t going to change anything including preceptions by coming on a FOOTBALL blog and complaining about it.

Just keeping it Real.

By Brookwood Mom

November 4, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this

Region 7AAAAA I don’t know what team you belong too, I do agree with you that Grayson was playing some easy teams, but let me tell you something mister. Brookwood does not suck and we do deserve to be in the playoffs. I think you need to go back to doing your homework especially spelling and learn how to spell!!

By Brookwood Mom

November 4, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this

GHS Student: Hello there! I understand where you are coming from. I know everybody gets tired of Brookwood, Brookwood, Brookwood. I was not upset that you guys beat us, I was upset about the whole locker room thing. I am over it now!! Anyway. I want you to root for my BRONCOS!! You know you want us to beat Parkview Friday night now don’t ya??

By viking lover

November 4, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

Somewhere in this “War and Peace” blog I read that someone thought Lowndes could possibly be Co-Region Champs with Northside. Sorry,but it’s a done deal. Lowndes beat NHS and takes the crown alone. Just wanted to clear the confusion.

By Band Mom Gone Wild

November 4, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

wildmanhoya - Thank you for taking the time to answer.

RealisticEP_Fan - I didn’t bring up Marching Bands in the first place, but please accept my apology if I came across as complaining. I didn’t intend to hijack the thread.

Subject closed. I’m out.

By T.J.

November 4, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this

I never miss a couple of games every year. Brookwood vs. Parkview - Grayson vs. Brookwood - and at least one Meadowcreek game. I saw Meadowcreek early this year. The band rocks!!!

A little class will take you a long way 7 AAAAA. I said 7 AAAAA team have leg up on 8 AAAAA. Region 7 AAAAA is a bit more consistant and in 8 AAAAA Parkview and Dacula can be a great but have had really bad games as well. But I like the chances of Brookwood and Grayson at least making it 2 rounds in the playoffs. True I have problems guaging how good Grayson really is. They love the victory formation on first and goal. So do not let scores fool you. Look at how they dismantled some other teams from other regions. But I can not say they will go deep until they beat another regions playoff team. We will talk later, anything can happen in the playoffs.

By AVikingFan

November 4, 2008 10:23 PM | Link to this

Viking Lover, that co-championship stuff was a Northside Fan overly confused and simply dreaming. He’s probably under the influence of EagleNationRising who never gets anything straight. But you’ve got to credit them with something. 1st year back in the region and winning SECOND PLACE. When the region lines up again in two years they’ll probably be back in AAAA because of the new school being built in that county. So let’em dream. They’ve only got 2 years to do it!

Looks like things are heating up in Regions 5, 6, 7 and 8 (AAAAA). They’ve got some good teams up there. And I heard tonight on our radio show that our probable 1st round opponent is the only team to beat the region 2 champ Stephenson so far this year.

Go Vikes

By AVikingFan

November 4, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

Another good post TJ.

By MikeMike

November 4, 2008 10:33 PM | Link to this

WACO JUST KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN FOR THEM SYRUPMAKER WE HAD A HOUSE FULL AT HOUSE OF PAIN WHEN WE CAME UP THERE.

By WACO-FAN

November 4, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

MikeMike yall had a crowed yeah but the thing dats still stood out about yall fan was this one drink fan who was in the stands talkn smack….if we would have lost he would have caught a beat down just because how disrespectful he was but since we was dome bound we let him go and that this father of two was tellin us how sorry he was that dude was actin like that

ps.4yrs ago was cario a AAA team or smaller or bigger

By Reeze

November 4, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

Blue Devil Block……I think due your to dislike of ENR you’ve forgotten the other Northside folks in here….Look , Teams will matchup differently…. Yes Tift played Lowndes better than Northside …But on the flip side , Most here At Northside can’t figure out how in the world Lowndes struggled with Tift and Valdosta ,when the Vikes played us so well…We played both you and Valdosta and in both games it was total domination from kickoff…If you don’t remember ill take this time to remind you…. Tift’s offense vs NSWR ,1 yard total rushing ,5 sacks , 3 ints and I can’t remember the number of times your Qb was flushed out of the pocket….I think the Northside folks in here showed much respect to your program (except ENR) and went with the old cliche’ “IF YOU CAN’T SAY NOTHING GOOD ABOUT TIFT ,SAY NOTHING AT ALL”…When Lowndes put the wood to us….I think every Northside person gave them their due ,yes even ENR…… When are we getting ours from the Tifters ?……You really can’t make any comparisons , when the kids hit the field they’ll figure it out.

By To TJ

November 4, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this

FYI. I’ve seen all four of the region 8 AAAAA playoff teams and none will likely make it out of the first round against region 7. Sad to see region 8 AAAAA, that has been so strong for a number of years, to be so down this year.

By JD

November 5, 2008 3:23 AM | Link to this

Maurice Freeman* All the way.

By Region 7 AAAAA

November 5, 2008 5:36 AM | Link to this

Brookwood Mom- last time i checked it was not about spelling.yall lost to Walton,Lost to North Gwinnett, and Lost to Grayson. Those are the only hard teams you guys play. Brookwood is in for a surprise when they play teams like Norcross, Peachtree Ridge, and Collins hill.I wouldnt be suprised if brookwood loses to Parkview.

By HoyaDawg

November 5, 2008 6:57 AM | Link to this

Whitfield, Why dont you email your buddy and see how he is feeling b-4 you make your pick. I would be just fine if you pick against the Hoyas. 0-3 in your picks so far. Pick against us and call out the QB this time. We could use some locker room material. Better yet, call out the whole D. Say something like the Hoya D just does’nt have what it takes to win the region. Any help will be fine.

By cathy

November 5, 2008 7:36 AM | Link to this

WILCOX STILL ON A ROLL!! LAST WEEKS GAME AGAINST TURNER PROVED THE GAME IS NEVER OVER UNTIL THE CLOCK HITS ZERO. MUCH RESPECT TO TURNER. THEY HAVE A GREAT TEAM. WE WILL BE CHEERING FOR THEM IN THE STATE PLAYOFFS! HOPE TO HAVE A REMATCH AT THE DOME!

By Homet

November 5, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this

YO JAYBO

So whats wrong predicting???? You’re acting like I’ve done something wrong for stating my opinion!!… No offense, but I was just stating my opinion!!

NOW That’s FUNNY stuff coming from you!!!…That’s the “pot calling the kettle black” You been bustin’ folks chops on here from the jump start for just what you are complaining someone is doing to you.

What’s wrong…CAN’T TAKE IT GOOD AS YOU GIVE OUT???…LOL! Ok jump back in here with some of your “Man-Up you never played the game”, or “come meet me in the gym, let’s throw some steel”, or your classic, “keep your weak azz” saying…

You finally got a couple of posters who got in “YOUR HEAD”…LOL!

By Big Pappi

November 5, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this

All I am saying is every one on here could make that same prediction and probably be right. Lowndes…Lownes…Lowndes…boring! It is not if they are going to win but by hope much. Actually at least there are other good teams in the region, but still no match. Where it really gets pathetic, is when you look at Camden and Newnan, who have no competiotion at all. I am firm believer in building a program, but if I want to watch JV and Freshmen play, I will go to one of their games, not the second half of a Varsity blowout! Call 5AAAAA weak if you want, at least we are competitive with each other.

By Hollabackk

November 5, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

To Everyone…Basketball season is here and REGION 3 AAAAA is just like REGION 1 is in Football…The boy teams and the girl teams always are always Title Contenders… 31313 will have ALOT to say.. Last year….Bradwell girls FINAL FOUR. Liberty County girls FINAL FOUR. Liberty County boys ELITE EIGHT. And thats just the HINSVILLE TEAMS.

By Kyle

November 5, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

I would disagree with your region 7 picks.Rome is a great choice at number 1 but sequoyah over hiram is not one. Hiram has upset teams all week.With sequoyah coming in with big heads, i think hiram can pull this out.

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 5, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

Hey Jaybo No I haven’t seen any of those teams play….only Lowndes. To be honest, I’m basing my opionion on four things: 1. what I saw when I watched Lowndes play, 2. Their region(clearly the SEC of high school football in ga) 3. Their history(they have a lot of big game experience this decade)and 4. Their coach(Randy Mcpherson can flat out coach and will always have his team ready to play)!!! So I stand by what I said, nobody will beat Lowndes!!!!

Honesty I like it, but really #2(Why do you say that?, have you seen region 5AAAAA, or 6AAAAA(NO you said), so there is no basis for this point, #3(History,,,,please none of those people are playing now), #4(Coaching,,,,,hmm interesting, but alot of coaches in 5A have state championships (Newnan’s coach, EP coach in fact, and many others,,,,all or most are good coaches).

My assessment,,,basically you are just shooting your mouth off with no real basis for it other than you like to blog. Liked you better when you simply kept to TCC football a subject you seemed well versed in. Keep to that.

By Homet

November 5, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

For Hollabackk

Please read the blogs you are posting to…THIS IS A FOOTBALL BLOG…!!!

The “REGULAR” season is not OVER…& many of us are GEARING UP for the playoffs (THAT’S FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS in case you misread the blog)…STAY FOCUSED!!!

By AVikingFan

November 5, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

In Response to “Realistic EP_Fan” and his comments to Jaybo about Region 1-AAAAA

Please go back and read last week’s posts. The GHSA was formed in 1947, and since then there have been 65 State Champions in the state’s largest and toughest classification. This includes 4 years when there were co-champions. Valdosta has 16 of those titles, Lowndes has 5, Parkview 4, LaGrange, Clark Central, Warner Robins have 3, Lanier, Rossville, Lake Side, Richmond Academy and Thomasville have 2, and 21 teams have one each.

Of those 65 State Champions, 31 schools are no longer in existance, or are now playing in a smaller classification, leaving 34 teams playing in AAAAA. 26 of that 34 are teams in 1-AAAAA, 4 belong to Parkview, and 4 belong to the entire rest of the state.

That’s why we call Region 1-AAAAA the SEC of GA highschool football!

By T U C-TIGERS

November 5, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

THERE IS NO WAY DUNWOODY IS GOING TO BEAT ST.PIUS…. in dunwoodys divison there wasnt ant comp…thats why they won all their games……Pius is going to kill dunwoody….

By Blue Devil Block

November 5, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

Reeze: No disrespect intended for the Northside Eagles. I’m just sick of all the disrespect from ENR. Yes, you guys beat the crap out of us–no excuses. It was NOT our night, we couldn’ t stick our finger up our own butt with two hands that night, but you guys beat us far and square. I just wish someone would put a muzzle on ENR and by the way, I might be wrong, but look for Brooks County to take the State Title in AA.

By AVikingFan

November 5, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Further note that 21 of those titles came from teams inside Lowndes County, and none belong to NSWR. That’s 2/3 of the titles for schools still in AAAAA who have won a title in the state’s largest and toughest classification. So when Realistic EP_Fan said “that was history, none of those are still playing” he was wrong. (Just a dig to ENR for fun).

By LowndesFan

November 5, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

To “BlueDevilBlock”: REEZE is a Coffee fan. I think he was warning you about Tift playing at Coffee this Friday. I think Reeze will be in for his second surprise in two weeks. Don’t let me down! BTW, I think Coffee and Tift will go further in the playoffs than NSWR will. Camden is GOOD!

By booger

November 5, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

To AVikingFan: Good stats on 1-5A’s success. Here’s another tidbit … in at least TEN (10) of those years you cite, teams from the current 1-5A were the state runners-up, losing in the championship game. This includes Valdosta, Tift Co, Moultrie/Colquitt Co, Northide WR, and Warner Robins.

There is no arguing the dominance of 1-5A, especially with the displacement of Valdosta by Lowndes as the new power.

By goober

November 5, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

Been waiting on somebody to tell me why they think Camden is any different this year than last, when they blew thru their region schedule and into the semis in the Dome, at which point they were promptly shutout by Lowndes 10-0.

The Camden team last year had no real standouts or playmakers (any Div. I signees?). So what has changed between then and now? Was that team last year ALL jrs. and sophs.? The QB was average and slow but he was the coach’s son, which tells you something. Who are the superstars for Camden this year?

I realize Camden can’t control their region schedule, but it does hurt them come playoff time. The only real strength of a program is how many times it has played for and won a state championship game. Beating 10 teams in a weak region, and 2-3 more in early playoff rounds every year, doesn’t mean anything unless you cap it off with a state title game appearance, even if you lose in the final.

By tigerrrfannn

November 5, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

WOOOO GO BRADWELL!! THE WILDCATS BETTER BE ON THEIR FEET ALL 4 QTRS BECAUSE ITS GETTIN SHUT DOWN IN HINESVILLE THIS FRIDAY!! TIGER FANS WILL BE OUT IN FULL FORCE.

By Cat

November 5, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Please no one respond to goober. Camden just play your game. Who cares about the talk??

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 5, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

For AVikingFan Good research and I appreciate some of the history lesson. My main point is that kids from previous championship teams don’t win games this year. I realize there maybe be carry over yr to yr but referencing beyond 5 yrs is moot. As far as it being the SEC of 5A well then perhaps I can agree….however I’d prefer to say the Big-12. Some interesting stats regarding those two college conferences that might surprise you.(I grew up in the midwest can you tell :)).

Anyway, good points. I’m kinda excited about being able to go to the Dome an see the very best play. If I had to predict,,,I think I’d have to predict Lowndes and Newnan playing for the title. This is just based on readings and national rankings, and D1 prospects, coaching experience. May be wrong but the Newnan D sounds as if it might have a shot at the Vikings.

By goober

November 5, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Dear “Cat”:

You must be a politician … instead of answering a direct question, you try to sidestep it, or worse, ask others to ignore it. Since you must be expert on Camden this year, please answer my questions.

Also, since you posted on this blog, YOU must care about the talk!

By Sportsfan31313

November 5, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

Greetings Granger by Marriage,

Yes you are right, and I remember that game. Yes Camden County were sitting in the fans stunned and silent.

Nevertheless; like the ole saying, “ALMOST KILLED BIRD DOESN’T ,MAKE GOOD SOUP!!!! In other words, the almost win against Camden County didn’t give Bradwell Institute a Region Championship that year.

I have a gut feeling that all of the discounting and lack of respect for Bradwell Institute for contending in this Region by some of Camden County bloggers will be just be the thing to give Bradwell Institute the heart, and attitude to pull one off.

I have seen things like this before. The underdog upsets the Champion. As far as the county consolidating all of the athletes, would set a precedent for other County Schools therefore, I don’t see that happening.

It would too much red tape to also include money generated from these programs for their school. For that to happen again, A new high school would have to be built to consolidate all of the sports in Liberty County, and I don’t see that happening.

Now, if a private school was to be built in Liberty County, and they pull all the athletes, then that is another story that could happen. It’s because private schools are not bound by school zoning laws.

Thanks for your comment………

By Sportsfan31313

November 5, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

By VIKING DAD TO ALL CAMDEN WILDCAT BLOGGERS, IF YOU WANT TO PLAY LOWNDES SO BAD, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LOSE TO BRADWELL FRIDAY NIGHT AND FINISH SECOND IN THE REGION. THEN THE VIKINGS WILL WELCOME YOU TO THE CONCRETE PALACE IN ROUND 2. WHY WAIT? LETS GET IT ON. GO BRADWELL.

Hey Viking Dad,

There ya go…. Fire it up!!!!!!!!!!

By HeadEast

November 5, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

Not only do the bands rock, but the bands never lose! I was disappointed to see East wasn’t a co-champion two years ago with the Brook when we both went 9-1. Of course, you have to keep in mind that the GHSA is dumber than rocks and will allow the championship game to end in a tie with co-champions but not the regions. So if Etowah and East both win, East will be honored to post the region championship banner while Etowah will have to settle for second. Note to GHSA: Allow regional co-champions for teams with identical records, use the tie-breakers only for playoff seeding, and settle championship games with overtime. DUH!!!!

By AVikingFan

November 5, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

To RealisticEP_Fan. Thanks. You sir are a gentleman. Booger made a good comment adding to my post when he said ten of the years I mentioned 1-AAAAA teams were state runners-up.

There are some really great teams in the right side of the brackets. Newnam, NSWR, and Camden. Also NG, last year’s runners-up, Walton and your East Pauldin team, Coffee or Tift from my region, and perennial powers Brookwood and Parkview. Roswell was really good last year. But our side’s gonna be tough also. Grayson, Collins Hill, PeaRidge, Harrison, Etowah, Stephenson, and even what looks to be our 1st round opponent, Luella. (I heard they beat Stephenson ear;lier this year.)

Good luck to your team here on out. Hopefully neither of our teams will have any more serious injuries.

Go Vikes

By HPhil

November 5, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

Keeping it Real,,,and that is from a BAND parent.

From one band parent to another, I liked EP’s band. Was that the NFL Oakland Raiders theme I heard the band playing? It was cool! We play Georgetown’s Hoya Saxa and their fight music, but that is an easy play.

By HPhil

November 5, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Personally, I think a start would be for the coaches and the band directors to agree that on one night in the season the players will go up into the stands after a game and watch our band perform just for them.

H’mm this gives me an idea for a fund raiser at the begining of the season. Football appreciation night. The coach’s introduce the team, including past performance. The cheerleaders do their stunts. And the band performs for everybody, including the football players. Two or three dollars admission and the money is split between the band, football team, and cheerleaders.

By mhsraider09

November 5, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

I believe that Mays has to play against Whitewater again to see where we will be seeded.

By Trojandude

November 5, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Good Blog everyone

Just got back on-line after moving within Coffee County. Sorry I missed it.

The atmosphere amongst Coffee County fans is optimistic. We feel good about our chances against Tift & in the playoffs. No one in the County is ashamed of the Lowndes game despite the fact that Coffee got hit in the mouth. (I liked that one ENR). Lowndes is exceptional, and had a good game,,, Coffee is pretty Dam* good and had a so-so game. 21-0 is not that bad if you sort of wrap yourself around it. Besides, Lowndes has had, and still has, Coffee’s #. Sort of a Valdosta thing from back in the day.

May skill, and not luck, prevail.

By WACO-FAN

November 5, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

i don’t hate the band but y do they need a pat on the back for what they do…….do u think that the boys playin football to get pats on the back….i think not they doing because of the love of the sport and i hope that’s y band members do it for…..weather its football or anything else it always the parents who think the attention one set of kids get should be the same all the way around well it not…and every school have they it like we got football….glen hill got basketball……and some Macon schools got band…….sometime u just have to accept what the student body get crunk for!!!!!

By AVikingFan

November 5, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

HPhil, don’t kid yourself. Not many people will pay to see the band play.

By Brookwood Mom

November 5, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

Region 7AAAAA; I am going to be the better person here! At least I tell what school I am from and I am not hiding undering 8AAAAA. I wish YOUR team the best in the playoffs! I do hope we play you WHOEVER you are and I hope we kick your butt!! My BRONCOS will beat Parkview by the way. Yes, we lost to Walton, North Gwinnett and Grayson- BARELY. I know it is still an “L” no matter how you slice it and dice it buy at least we are not getting our butts kicked!!

By HPhil

November 5, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this

By AVikingFan

November 5, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

HPhil, don’t kid yourself. Not many people will pay to see the band play.

About 25% of the crowd stays when the band plays after the game. Yeah OK 15% of the crowd are band parents, but that still 10% of the crowd that stay. Besides this would be a show including the football team.

I also think that if people would see a good band competition more people would go to see the bands play. To watch some of the best play is very enjoyable. It’s not exactly like the typical pep band.

By DEKALB UNKNOWN

November 5, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

T U C-TIGERS, Just be ready to eat your words. Just becasue St. Pius beat Marist and the thought that Dunwoody can beat St. Pius scares you alot. Thats OK Dunwoody does not care about your opinions. Ask the Tucker 9th grade and JV teams about Dunwoody and winning.

By Dawg Gone

November 5, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

Hey Dekalb Unknown… Where have you been this week? You seem to have more unbiased clues than the average bear… what’s your take on the Dunwoody at St. Pius? For what it’s worth, no decent team has ever looked worse than Tucker did against Marist - that was embarrassing for them.

By mistermak

November 5, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

I can feel playoff love in the air!! Everybody seems pumped up!! Bradwell fans I hope you are ready for some football!! PLAY OFFS BABY!!!

By Lissa

November 5, 2008 5:24 PM | Link to this

I don’t know if they still do it, but in Houston County, we had a “band night.” I remember it was a week night and NHS, HoCo, and WR (and maybe Perry) bands all played at the stadium in a non-competitive setting. I recall enjoying getting to see all the performances. I think flag corps was involved, but I don’t remember if the dance team or cheerleaders were there (it was 12 yrs ago at least). Of course the stands weren’t full, but it drew people from all the schools.

I like your idea HPHill - and you could get more people in the stands by including all the county teams together.

By AVikingFan

November 5, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

HPhil, most of the fans go there to watch a FOOTBALL game. Just like these blogs, 98 % are FOOTBALL FANS. Sorry to burst your bubble. I’m like a lot of people, I like the band playing in the stands during games, but couldn’t care less about watching them at half time. Just wish ours would play more during the 1st and 3rd quarters of games. Usually they don’t get started after halftime until they 4th quarter. And our band is almost never on time for away games because they have to first find a mall for some of’em to get lost in. They will drive 50 miles out of the way to find a mall. But don’t get me wrong, we do have a good band. But still very few people other than band parents would pay to go watch’em.

By JAYBO

November 5, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this

Realistic

I’m not on here for you to like me!!!!! I don’t believe you understand the word opinion do you??? Its not anything factual necessarily, but a personal point of view!!! I don’t need to see region 5 or 6 to know that they are not as tough as region 1 in AAAAA. I tell you what, just give me my props when everything pans out in AAAAA just like I said…..No team from region 5 will make any significant noise in the playoffs. That is the weakest and softest region in AAAAA!!! Now Newnan may make a little noise, but thats it!!! And Again Lowndes will win it all!!! Now if you disagree, don’t beat around the bush, just say so!!! Be a man about and let me hear your take since you disagree with mine so much!!!! I can’t hear you realistic ep fan…..talk to me!!!!????

By JAYBO

November 5, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

Homet

You really want me to respond to you don’t you! Dont get mad at me for calling you out, but here’s my response to your little comment……………………………………………………….!!!!!

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 5, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this

Jaybo

Ok buddy here you go. Opinions usually(like mine and most on here) are formed based on some sort of facts. What grounds to you have to say 5AAAAA is the weakest?

So just to make sure I understand. Define ‘Making Noise’ in the playoffs?

Also, Is it your contention that in 5A that only Region 1, plus Camden from 2 and Newnan from 3 have the potential to make any noise. I’m guessing by ‘noise’ you mean either the quarters or semi’s..Just want to make sure we have you on record correctly here.

Just for the record I’n hazard to guess that in Region 5 you’ll have 1 team make the quarters, same with 6, and that 7 may have 1 or 2, and 8 might slip one in there also. I’m guessing your pile of teams account for 4 spots possibly 5 of the quarterfinal teams….What you say?

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 5, 2008 6:38 PM | Link to this

Oops Jaybo,,reposting to clean it up a bit*

Just for the record I’m going to predict that Region 5 will have 1 team make the quarters, same with 6, and that 7 will have 1 or 2, and 8 might slip one in there also.

I’m guessing that you (Jaybo) are saying that region 1 plus Camden and Newnan will account for either 5 or 6 of the quarterfinal teams,,,is that accurate? I also assume you mean that only your teams will make up the semi’s?

My ultimate prediction is Newnan over Lowndes in the final. Probably something like 24-14. I also think one of my teams sneaks into the semi’s as well.

By JAYBO

November 5, 2008 6:51 PM | Link to this

Realistic,

I hear you….Wow what a bold prediction for the finals!!!! Hey, but I respect your pick and we will see what happens!!! Newnan over Lowndes hanh….we will see. No way no how will that happen. Region 5 will not have one team to make the quarters!! Man, I love this kind of blogging….now lets watch it all unfold!

By Band Mom Gone Wild

November 5, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

By WACO-FAN i don’t hate the band but y do they need a pat on the back for what they do…….do u think that the boys playin football to get pats on the back….

WACO-FAN, don’t get me started. I totally agree that football players deserve the accolades given them due to the hard work they put into their sport. However, we all know about the “special treatment” that goes along with being a varsity football player. Drove daughter’s ex-boyfriend to school some mornings. We were running late and I apologized. And I quote “Oh, that’s ok. I can be late…(he hesitated ‘cause he knew I wouldn’t like what he was going to say) um, because I’m a football player. We never get in trouble for that kind of stuff.” So, while the kids who play football may not be doing so just for pats on the back, the whole football player persona lends itself to lots of “pats on the back” which come in many shapes and sizes. I can’t imagine ANY football player saying that the special recognition doesn’t add to his love of the sport.

Lissa, Gwinnett County does something very similiar at Norcross High School. It’s a Marching Band Exhibition and spectators have to pay to get in. I don’t expect non-band parents to pay to see the band perform. However, it would be nice if during half-time people used their best “performance-watching” manners. The crowds can be very rude when the bands are playing with the talking, screaming, yellings, air horns, etc. In keeping with the “football” topic, if it were the football team on the field doing something which required quiet from the crowd we all know darned well that the spectators would police themselves and folks would shut up.

I’d just like to see a little recognition of the band BY THE FOOTBALL TEAM (players AND coaches). The players get it from the coaches, teachers, administrators, and fans; the cheerleaders get it too (don’t worry, I’m not going there), but not the band. Just give recognition where recognition is due. That’s all I’m saying.

By HoyaDawg

November 5, 2008 7:32 PM | Link to this

Jaybo, these guys think very highly of themselves. No one from 5A is going to the quaters. They are comparing AAAAA, with what they have seen in region 5. This may be the weakest region we have had in years. We will be lucky to send more than one team into the second round.

By CamdenWildcat

November 5, 2008 8:19 PM | Link to this

To EagleNationReeking, I meant Rising, darn spellcheck,

You like to mention the games that NHS played Camden back in the 90’s and frequently like to mention they have lost at home in the playoffs.

You like to point out the “FACTS” as you call them. “FACT” is in what the AJC called one of the greatest games ever, NHS lost, matter of “FACT” they got beat up and their lunch money taken at martin stadium. Beat up not battle tested. But that was a road game, sorry.

But how about this “FACT” that you rarely mention in all your greatness,,, 1999 Northside, with what was supposed to be the best team in the state that year and in your mind the world before the game started, jumped out on Lowndes and choked, I mean “CHOKED” the game away 31-28 in what the AJC considers the greatest comeback, ie. CHOKE of all time, but in Lowdnes favor of course.

At least when Camden loses, We dont have the monumental collapses like the ones your program fails to talk about and probably wants to forget!!! I’ll rather have an early exit at home than a Monumental televised collapse in front of the entire state, tuck my head between my legs, then drop to AAAA and win a couple of championships against a weak AAAA class, then rejoin AAAAA and talk smack to everyone like NHS is the savior of AAAAA. Next you barely beat a AAA school that got destroyed the week after NHS played them by another AAA school, and by your logic using the common opponent point scoring system, BAldwin would destroy NOrthside. Then you proceed to lose to the only team on your schedule that has real clout in Lowndes.

AT least when we play out of class or state opponents, we have soundly defeated them. Not 2 dis your region, but you only played to real football games this year, Lowndes and Carver and of course we know how NHS did. See you in Kingsland Nov. 23rd. Then the teams can get the “FACTS” straight. Camden will show you Dorothy, I mean Northside, that Nix and your 2 man defense clicking their hills wont get you back to 2007 or AAAA anymore.

By wildmanhoya

November 5, 2008 8:36 PM | Link to this

Band mom gone wild

It is not a question of if the football team were on the field, etc. The fact is the football team is why people are at the games, not the band. I support what good football games bands do yet to go back to what I said earlier, the vast majority of people are at the games to watch football, not the band. You are waging an argument you cannot win.

By region 7AAAAA

November 5, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

Brookwood mom: Whatever yall still suck

By Brookwood Mom

November 5, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this

Region 7AAAAA Grow up sweetheart!!! We will see who has the last laugh at the end of the playoffs!!! Isn’t it past your bedtime??

By SUCK A NUT

November 5, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this

hey band mom. the band makes for a good atmoshpere, but trust me… they are not the show. honestly if they are really good at music they could be in some other band, they are in the marching band to have fun and get into the football games free. simple as that.

By Nitrodust

November 5, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this

Northside Warner Robins is rebuilding this year. We are suppose to be building a new High School in town so the Warner Robins teams will not be true AAAAA teams next year. I don’t know if we if we have to still play in AAAAA when we would probably be a AAA or AAAA size school. Good luck to Bradwell Institute I would love to see the post by fan1313 if they were to win this week. But Lowndes fans you have a good team however you defeated a shadow of the Ivory/Bass/Green led Eagle teams of the past few years. There is no comparison between the Eagle team this year and the back to back champions of the past two years. I don’t think this team could have come back in that game against TUcker last year.

By TiftBigBlue

November 5, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this

like i said Tift is gonna hand it 2 yall Coffee srry but true i don’t think Coffee has a chance yall don’t have a dang offense barely a defense lol….just #4 we’re gonna put him on his but lol just see

By Dekalb Unknown

November 5, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this

Dawg Gone, i have been busy watching the boys at Dunwoody focus one game at a time their goal this week is to be 1-0 so at the end of week ten they are (10-0). I have watched a number of teams over the last four years and a number of players and I know a number of seniors this year because my son is one of those seniors at Dunwoody. A lot of people live day to day and thru these young men in my opinion and all they hear is how good they are, well the young men at Dunwoody believe they can get better each week. I think we have yet to see a prefect game from this team. Good programs and good young men are not made good overnight it something that is built over time. Dunwoody over the last four years has been 6-4, 7-4 (playoff loss) 8-2(no playoffs) 9-0 this year and playing for the region title. My take on the Dunwoody -vs- St. Pius game, well Dunwoody is not suppose to win against #3 St. Pius at home so really all the pressure is on them. #4 Dunwoody needs to just play their game (block, run and tackle) Good news out of Dunwoody i hear is they are getting back two top notch seniors players just in time for the playoff run.

By mistermak

November 5, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this

I see that the mighty Bradwell fans have quieted down. Must be reality setting in about this Friday! I wanted so much to go but I just found out I have to work so I’ll be tuning in on the radio. Go Cats!!

Next week it looks like Riverdale is the round 1 opponent. I am ready!!

By PRHS Fan

November 6, 2008 3:17 AM | Link to this

Just to let you know I am aband mom!!! And a football mom and proud of both!! But I have to say that the band practices very hard. The kids in the band are very good musicians and a lot of them get scholarships for it. They are there at the football games for support and to be a part of something bigger not just because they can get in free. They are proud of what they do! It is annoying when people are rude during their performances. These kids practice 3 nights a week for at least 4 hrs each practice. Football games are not our major goal our drive is competions. It would be nice to get through a half time show without the football players running into the middle of the field though.
Sorry I know this is about football but since the football coaches won’t even let us practice on the field so we can get ready for competion it’s a wonder the band feels any sense of duty to the football team at all!! Go Ridge!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Homet

November 6, 2008 6:50 AM | Link to this

For JAYBO

You really want me to respond to you don’t you! Dont get mad at me for calling you out, but here’s my response to your little comment……………………………………………………….!!!

LOL!!!…You don’t have to respond, but I KNOW you are reading the post and that is enough for me…!!!

Your argument for the South Ga. teams is obviously “historically” correct but even you should admit that what HAS happened in the past DOES NOT mean it will continue. Look only as far as your “home team” TCC, they are not the same team as past years…the NWR poster said a new school being built there is going to dilute their student enrollment in years to come. Face it times change and the power shifts to new regions, new schools.

After this week the playoffs start and then we will see what actually “shakes out”…No doubt many of the teams we all “think” will be there, will be; but look out for a few upsets and some suprises!!!

As far as 5A AAAAA that is all we are concerned with this week…Counting on those EAGLES from Etowah to take care of business with Harrison and EAST WILL HANDLE Woodstock!!! Then it’s on to see what 6A AAAAA brings to the field in the first round of the playoffs!!!

By HPhil

November 6, 2008 7:56 AM | Link to this

*By AVikingFan

November 5, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

HPhil, most of the fans go there to watch a FOOTBALL game. Just like these blogs, 98 % are FOOTBALL FANS. Sorry to burst your bubble. I’m like a lot of people, I like the band playing in the stands during games, but couldn’t care less about watching them at half time. Just wish ours would play more during the 1st and 3rd quarters of games. Usually they don’t get started after halftime until they 4th quarter. And our band is almost never on time for away games because they have to first find a mall for some of’em to get lost in. They will drive 50 miles out of the way to find a mall. But don’t get me wrong, we do have a good band. But still very few people other than band parents would pay to go watch’em.*

A lot of people stay in the stands to watch our band, people leave to get their snacks after the band play. Yeah its probably only about 20% of the crowd, but then we have a very very good band. Bands like Harrison, Kennasaw Mountain, Lassiter, Walton, and Pope are among some of the best high school bands in the nation, Lassiter is probably THE best high school marching band in the nation. I understand it would not draw as many as a football game, but I think a show including the football players and cheerleaders would draw more than you think, at our school at least.

By Banneker fans

November 6, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this

Northgate is having whiteout nite friday against Banneker. Lets send them a message loud and clear, it ain’t gonna happen. We have to bring it hard and fast. Send them home dazed and confused. Hey Northgate whats up with all the African American players on the bench? Is that what whiteout means? Lets rock and roll Banneker.

By HPhil

November 6, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this

hey band mom. the band makes for a good atmoshpere, but trust me… they are not the show. honestly if they are really good at music they could be in some other band, they are in the marching band to have fun and get into the football games free. simple as that.

The band is not going for free. It would only cost $70 bucks for each to see all games. The uniform fees alone probably average 10 times that at most schools, and some and many parents are paying way over $1000. At our school most quite down during the bands performance, at least when the show gets going well. Other schools we have visited not so much.

By Dawg Gone

November 6, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this

Dekalb Unknown… Sounds like Dunwoody is a lot like SPX in terms of attitude. I disagree with you about the pressure being on the Lions - they see it as another week of being outgunned and that’s been the case nearly every week. Just about everyone, with the exception of that Tucker fan, thinks Dunwoody is supposed to win. Both teams are 9-0 and in the playoffs; they can concentrate on the opponent at hand. So there’s little pressure on the Lions. I’m hoping it’s a good game - for both sides (though I’m hopeful for a SPX win.) Good luck to you and your son!

By mistermak

November 6, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

Well, after a check of the standings in region 4AAAAA, I see the 4th seed is still up for grabs. Riverdale, Creekside, or Westlake. Looks to be a battle, I havn’t checked the tiebreakers all the way, so does anyone have an opinion on those 3 schools. Feedback please, never heard much about any of them.

By Trojandude

November 6, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

Welcome to polltalk

Rate your Band

By DEKALB UNKNOWN

November 6, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

Dawg Gone, very good points about both teams and their general approach to tomorrow nights game. I think it will be one to remember because both teams are that good. To say that St. Pius is outgunned is an understatment, Dunwoody has not been in this type of playoff envirionment in two years and we are talking about kids. I still give the edge to St. Pius but of course I am pulling for a Dunwoody win. If you are at the game look for me I will have on red like the other 1500 or so Dunwoody fans.

By Observer

November 6, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

Todd - You predict Dunwoody to be the #1 seed in 5AAA which would indicate you think they will win at SPX (yes Goober, that is the proper way to abreviate it) Friday night. I can’t see Dunwoody stopping the SPX running game. I would appreciate your analysis of this game. Thanks, and as usual, great blog.

By Banneker fans

November 6, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

Northgate is having whiteout nite friday against Banneker. Lets send them a message loud and clear, it ain’t gonna happen. We have to bring it hard and fast. Send them home dazed and confused. Hey Northgate whats up with all the African American players on the bench? Is that what whiteout means? Lets rock and roll Banneker.

By Sportsfan31313

November 6, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

mistermak says: I can feel playoff love in the air!! Everybody seems pumped up!! Bradwell fans I hope you are ready for some football!! PLAY OFFS BABY!!!

Greetings mistermak,

I am pretty sure that the Fans of the Bradwell Institute Tigers are very pumped for this showdown coming up this Friday Night. Right now I am pretty sure that they are keeping it to themselves until Friday Night at the game.

This game will be played in front of a capacity crowd as The Camden County Wildcats travels to Hinesville Liberty County Georgia to face the Bradwell Institute Tigers for the Region 3-AAAAA Region Championship, and where the winner of this game being crowned the 2008 Region 3-AAAAA Champions.

From there, Round 1 of the playoffs begins where the record for every team will then be 0-0. The winner of the 1st round of the playoff game will advance, and the loser will go home, and prepare for next season. See you Friday at the game.

By douglasdawg

November 6, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

TIFTBIGBLUE….. I feel sorry for the team that has to play us this week. We got alot of anger to let out on ya’ll this week. when we get done with ya’ll , most of your players will want to transfer to soccer.LMAO

By Sportsfan31313

November 6, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

By mistermak

I see that the mighty Bradwell fans have quieted down. Must be reality setting in about this Friday! I wanted so much to go but I just found out I have to work so I’ll be tuning in on the radio. Go Cats!!

Hey mistermak,

Well we all do have jobs now and can’t be on the blog all day. The Fans there in Liberty County are working people.

The only thing that is sitting in is that Camden County will travel to Hinesville for a show down for the Region 3-AAAAA Championship. EYE OF THE TIGER!!!!!!! GO TIGERS…..

By Sportsfan31313

November 6, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

Nitrodust says: Good luck to Bradwell Institute I would love to see the post by fan1313 if they were to win this week.

Greetings Nitrodust,

Thank you for the support.

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 6, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

HoyaDawg

Jaybo, these guys think very highly of themselves. No one from 5A is going to the quaters. They are comparing AAAAA, with what they have seen in region 5. This may be the weakest region we have had in years. We will be lucky to send more than one team into the second round.

Dawg: I have been underwhelmed by the level of play since moving from 4 to 5 A this year. Nothing has shocked me, and while you may say it because it is a weak region, I think that by reading and watching (css) a few other teams, that it is a pretty darn tough region. “Lucky to send more than on team to the second round”. I’m more than confident that EP will be one, and I’m pretty sure that Etwoah or even you guys can squeeze one more out. I’m pretty confident we’ll make the quarters. Nothing at this level has even come close to the talent level we expeienced at TCC…..so yes I’m confident at least until we encounter a team from the 1,2,or 3 region.

I guess that without your non-one-man team player being at full strength you are either being realistic about your chances or simply making excuses in advance.

By Trojandude

November 6, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

TiftBigBlue

We’ll see……We’ll see. You’re mighty cocky there.

By DEKALB UNKNOWN

November 6, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

Observer, Dunwoody has a pretty good run game also that St. Pius will have to stop. Dunwoody rush defense gives up only 90 yards a game. This game can go two ways alot of points by both teams to a tight game with a field goal winning it in the last quarter.

By HOOD

November 6, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW U GUY OVERLOOKED BALDWIN IN AAA, MY OPINION IS THAT THEY SHOULD BE RANKED #1, THEY BEAT 3 TOP TEN TEAMS, CARVER-COL, PEACH CO AND WASHINGTON CO. WHY ARENT THEY #1

By HOOD

November 6, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

SORRY —-GUYS

By Todd Holcomb

November 6, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW U GUY OVERLOOKED BALDWIN IN AAA, MY OPINION IS THAT THEY SHOULD BE RANKED #1, THEY BEAT 3 TOP TEN TEAMS, CARVER-COL, PEACH CO AND WASHINGTON CO. WHY ARENT THEY #1

Baldwin has three nice wins, no doubt, although Cairo’s victories over Thomas Central, Thomasville and Peach are similar. In fact, computer rankings view Cairo’s schedule overall as tougher.

But it’s really not an issue of schedule. It’s the fact that Cairo is the reigning Class AAA runner-up with most of the key players back from that team, and it’s a team that has lived up to expectation. Cairo will remain No. 1 until it loses.

You predict Dunwoody to be the #1 seed in 5AAA which would indicate you think they will win at SPX (yes Goober, that is the proper way to abreviate it) Friday night. I can’t see Dunwoody stopping the SPX running game. I would appreciate your analysis of this game. Thanks, and as usual, great blog.

That’s a tough game to call. Dunwoody has an excellent running game, too. All I’m basing this on is the fact that Dunwoody has won easily vs. Cedar Grove & McNair (the next best teams in its subregion) while SPX has had a little tougher time with Carver & Washington (the next best teams in its subregon). Those four ‘also-rans’ are pretty evenly matched. I might even favor the DeKalb teams that Dunwoody played.

Dunwoody also is rated higher in computer ratings, fwiw. That’s just an analysis of scores.

By gdg73

November 6, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

Please explain to me why you have left out No. 1 ranked Cairo in the AJC poll that asks which top seed has the best chance of winining the state title. Instead of Cairo, you put Dunwoody in their place when all other classifications have the No. 1 ranked team. I pray that Cairo plays Dunwoody in the playoffs. Maybe then the Syrupmakers will get the AJC’s undivided attention.

By HoyaDawg

November 6, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

No realistic, I am being real. We are the one team that will go. Walton, Lowndes, peachtree, newnan, camden,norcross,tift, coffee, would have a field day with your weak team. No excuses coming from here. Just dont think yall are near as good as you think. You just said no team you have played this year compares with TCC, my point exactly, now I am just keeping it real. Our last years team, would have beat the East team I saw by 40.We are an even region, but a weak one. Your D is not even in the same league with P ridge.

By HoyaDawg

November 6, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Realistic, you Said ” even you guys can squeeze one out” it is comical to me how all of you over East bloggers are the same. yea, our little week team may get lucky and win one. How easily yall seem to forget, We treated tou like a 2A school on the 17th. They say that you dont get respect you earn it. I guess you can’t even earn it from ignorant ,biased, …. well, just let the rest of the bloggers fill in the blanks.

By mikemike

November 6, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

UP NORTH PEOPLE DON’T LIKE USE IN SOUTH. GO CAIRO!!!

By RealisticEP_Fan

November 6, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

HoyaDawg, you don’t really understand it do you. EP has a better team this year than last. Point is that after stepping up we’ve already earned the respect due, even from most of your own fans and players(you being the exception I guess).

2A school,,yeah right you won the game fair and square, but you know as well as I do that it turned on 3 key plays. Your team had such a cake walk that they ended up with 4-5 starters on each side of the ball so banged up they couldn’t play. It was so easy of a game that you thought you were playing a JV game, and forgot to play the next week…..Your comments are ridiclious and you know it.

Look, I’ll give every team in this region my respect for playing hard every weekend.

Your comment about beating us by 40 last year is a laugher and you know it.

Looks to me that there is a new: instant rivalry that has been created, and for whatever reason,,,,you don’t want to recognize it…or more likely you are just upset that we won’t back down like other teams may have done. You know initially I didn’t care if Harrison or Etowah won, but now thanks to you, I think I can pull for that tough Etowah team pretty easily.

Respect the boys and the coaches, without question…..what you think of me I really don’t care, because you seem to be showing our true colors a bit yourself. This will be my last response to your poorly thought out comments on this blog.

Lastly- D not in the same league as PTree…not sure maybe you are right, guess you saw both and I have nothing to compare to. I will say that Etowah, and Rome are both much more physical teams then Harrison though. McEachern can be put in there as well.

By AVikingFan

November 6, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

To Coffee fans: Has there been any talk about doing any improvements to your stadium? It is by far the worst in the region. I’ve seen a lot of AAAA schools (ie Bainbridge, TCC, Ware, etc) with MUCH better facilities. The turf is ok, I’m talking about the rest rooms, seats, concession stand, lights, etc. And one road in to the parking area. Man what a traffic jam last Friday.

By Todd Holcomb

November 6, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

Please explain to me why you have left out No. 1 ranked Cairo in the AJC poll that asks which top seed has the best chance of winining the state title. Instead of Cairo, you put Dunwoody in their place when all other classifications have the No. 1 ranked team. I pray that Cairo plays Dunwoody in the playoffs. Maybe then the Syrupmakers will get the AJC’s undivided attention.

Not sure. That’s the work of another Pollmeister.

By HPhil

November 6, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Your team had such a cake walk that they ended up with 4-5 starters on each side of the ball so banged up they couldn’t play.

You say that as though EP had something to do with that. At least 3 were Hoya’s hitting other Hoya’s. #1 took out #21 when he fell on him and took out both. Their was at least one other play where this happened as well, but cannot remember the play. As I recall a 5’7” Hoya knocked out one of your six foot defenders. Yes his lights were out for minutes. Completly unintentional and fair by the way.

All in all both teams played a clean game.

By VikingConqueror

November 6, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Here’s my commendation award to the Eagle’s Landing HS Golden Eagles who will be appearing and then promptly dis-appearing after Baldwin squashes them in their first AAA state playoff game. I rate the Golden Eagles chances of beating Baldwin about the same as Bradwell Institute beating Camden. Fun to speculate about big upsets but more likely the underdog is just in for a Friday-night thumpin’.

Anybody else want to speculate about a team new to the state playoff brackets that might just make it to the Dome?

By HeadEast

November 6, 2008 2:37 PM | Link to this

I’ve been trying to show some respect and root for the Hoyas in the playoffs. But I guess if Harrison loses at Etowah they’ll lose at Kell in the first round and call it a year. We played bad making a lot more mistakes than Harrison, I’ll give you that. We handed you the ball on our 14 and 41. Not like the Hoyas did anything. We created the fumble on the punt and we botched an onside try. Despite that and two TD’s called back on penalties (yeah more East mistakes) we outgained you, man against man, from the line of scrimmage by more than 100 yards even though we’re smaller and slower! So yeah, you will be lucky to make it to the second round unless somebody else gives you the ball a few times. But over at East, we have more confidence and higher goals than that. Etowah Eagles Rule!!!!

By pihi lion

November 6, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

LET’S GO GOLDEN LIONS!! BEAT DUNWOODY! LET’S GO BOYS

By HeadEast

November 6, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

HoyaDawg - And your band sucks too. Yeah they went to Grand Nationals last year, but what did they win? 12th place. And they were much worse this year. My grandkids can play that Hoya piece on their kazoos and they’re in pre-K. What is that, grade 2 music? The performance I saw had several brass spikes and the guard looked lost in all that BBQ smoke. The only real Hoyas were your cheerleaders but they all forgot their leashes! It’s on, next year at our place. We’ll take out the visitor speakers and bathrooms and blow smoke all over the field so you’ll feel right at home!!!

By Trojandude

November 6, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

AVikingFan Funny you should ask. As soon as the gates are closed on the final home game this year, (most likely Friday against Tift), the plans are to pretty much completly demolish Jardine Stadium and rebuild from from the ground up. That will include the Playing surface

By EAGLE

November 6, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

Todd, How will they settle region 7-AAAAA if Peachtree Ridge beats North Gwinnett and Collins Hill beats Norcross? NG and CH would have same region record without playing each other.

By Big Pappi

November 6, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

So much love for the Etowah Eagles, Whew… Thank all of the fans from “EAST” supporting our team this week. We will take all the support we can get. The way it’s heating up between Harrison and EAST, you would think you all are playing. HOYADAWG - you have my respect, and I hope both teams come out intact and healthy. Have’nt heard your band yet, I will reserve comment…HA,HA

By HPhil

November 6, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

Sheeesh, give their band a complement and HeadEast diss’s ours, and even the cheerleaders!

By Big Pappi

November 6, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

HOYADAWG - Actually I would not even comment on the band. I am sure they are great! Head East is out of line. Seems most of the East fans on here are somewhat “Real” or extremely enthusiatic, are you out there HOMET? I need a countdown - TICK…Caaaaaa?

By HeadEast

November 6, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

HPhil - HoyaDawg started it with that 2A comment. But it’s all good, clean fun. You actually have a great band, and I’m sure the cheerleaders are fine, I just couldn’t see them through the smoke! lol What you don’t have is school identity. You borrow Georgetown’s team name, which either means stone, clinging houseplant, or wall, none of which has anything to do with football. Then you get licensed to use their mascot too, although whatever Hoya is or means it has nothing to do with bulldog or any kind of dog for that matter. Than you dress them in that gay Seattle Seahawk color scheme. We stole ours straight from a great franchise, the Oakland Raiders, which fits our image perfectly. And it’s all consistent, silver and black, pirate, ship, cannon. When it comes to sportsmanship awards, we choose not to compete!

By Big Pappi

November 6, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

HEAD EAST - A one hit wonder rock n’roll “band” in the seventies. Only hit song Easy Livin’??? Damn, now it’s stuck in my head!

By HPhil

November 6, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

I just couldn’t see them through the smoke!

That was odd, not the usual thing at Harrison, must have been the right weather conditions.

You borrow Georgetown’s team name,

And you didn’t borrow a team name? Even your uniform is the same. Not sure but I think even boneyard and the cannon are borrowed.

You borrow Georgetown’s team name, which either means stone, clinging houseplant, or wall, none of which has anything to do with football.

It goes back before the civil war no football then. Hoya is Latin for Let’s, Saxa Greek for Rock. Or is the first Greek and the second Latin? LOL It’s odd but has a good story. I suspect Let’s Rock didn’t mean the same thing back then. The plants are named after a person with a similar last name. Hoy or something like that.

By Trojandude

November 6, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

HoyaDawg

You must really be getting tired of HeadEast and all of his nitpicking. I know I am.

By AVikingFan

November 6, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

Great news Trojandude. I just found out our radio crew was told last week that Coffee is going to tear down the visitors side and build a new one, but it will become the home side. The current home side will remain as is, reportedly, and become the visitors side. I hope ya’ll get the new turf like what we put in our stadium this year. It’s softer (thicker padded underlayer) than the turf at Valdosta which was practically put on top of asphalt. We’ve had zero turf injuries.

By OldGold

November 6, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

So Sonoraville would have been ranked if they beat Calhoun, but since Calhoun demolished them 51-0 then Calhoun’s not ranked. Makes plenty of sense.

By Todd Holcomb

November 6, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

Todd, How will they settle region 7-AAAAA if Peachtree Ridge beats North Gwinnett and Collins Hill beats Norcross? NG and CH would have same region record without playing each other.

If the region uses GHSA-recommeded tiebreakers, Collins Hill would be seeded No. 2 for having a better record overall vs. Class AAAAA opponents. But regions are free to adop their own tiebreakers, and I’m not sure if 7-AAAAA has cooked up something different. Seems like 10-team regions would play a full round robin. Where it’s really unfair is when teams are tied for fourth, and one of those teams played an easier schedule.

By HeadEast

November 6, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

Lassiter 27 - Roswell 21 East 17 - Woodstock 7 Coffee 21 - Tift 14 Camden 70 - Bradwell 1 Etowah 24 - Harrison 0

By Brookwood Mom

November 6, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

GO BROOKWOOD BRONCOS!! MAMA HERE IS CHEERING FOR YOU BIG TIME. GO TAME THOSE PANTHERS IN THAT BIG ORANGE JUNGLE TOMORROW NIGHT. MAKE A MAMA PROUD!!!

By Trojandude

November 6, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this

HeadEast

Camden 70-Bradwell 1…Pretty funny. Are you confident about the 1 part?

By HoyaDawg

November 6, 2008 7:46 PM | Link to this

Trojandude, I’ve been tired of these East blogers, for 9 weeks. The problem is you beat them, and they just get worse.

By HoyaDawg

November 6, 2008 8:12 PM | Link to this

Etowah Are you ready for some football? I can promise you, if you win , you will not here all the excuses coming from the HoyaDawg. We are looking forward to a good region championship battle. We are fairly healthy,and I assume that you are also. May the best team win, and both teams remain healty for the playoffs.

By Chili cheese

November 6, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this

Hood, I like the way you think, however you have to realize that this is Todd’s poll and he is not going to change his mind. Here is my post from last week and his response: Todd, I am just curious as to why you continue to pick Cairo over Baldwin as #1 in AAA. Baldwin has beaten two of your top 10 AAA teams and Cairo has played a fairly weak schedule. Not so fast. I’d say Cairo’s schedule is actually tougher than Baldwin’s thus far. Cairo has beaten one Top 10 team in AAAA, plus three teams that have been ranked at one time or another in AAA. The Maxwell Ratings say Cairo’s schedule is 4th toughest in AAA. Baldwin’s is 16th. Plus, Cairo is the reigning runner-up in AAA. I don’t think anybody is ranking Baldwin over Cairo. Now fast-forward a week and here is his response to your post: I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW U GUY OVERLOOKED BALDWIN IN AAA, MY OPINION IS THAT THEY SHOULD BE RANKED #1, THEY BEAT 3 TOP TEN TEAMS, CARVER-COL, PEACH CO AND WASHINGTON CO. WHY ARENT THEY #1 Baldwin has three nice wins, no doubt, although Cairo’s victories over Thomas Central, Thomasville and Peach are similar. In fact, computer rankings view Cairo’s schedule overall as tougher. But it’s really not an issue of schedule. It’s the fact that Cairo is the reigning Class AAA runner-up with most of the key players back from that team, and it’s a team that has lived up to expectation. Cairo will remain No. 1 until it loses.

Last week it was an issue with schedule however this week it is really not. Cairo is the only state runner-up to be picked # 1 at the beginning of the season and Carver –Col the defending champs were #2. In all of the other classes the defending state champs were # 1 with the exception of AAAA in which by now we all know NSWR moved up. I love the nice wins comment and how the Cairo wins “are similar”, and they were similar, they were played on a Friday night just like ours. Only one of the teams that Cairo defeated is still in his top 10 and all three of Baldwin’s teams are still in the top 10. I can’t find the Maxwell Ratings that he keeps mentioning, but this weeks Massey Ratings has Baldwin # 1 and Cairo #2 in AAA and Baldwin with the tougher schedule. But in the words of my friend WACO-FAN, “you prove it between the goal post”, so I am just sitting back and watching for now, we still have a lot of GOOD football left.

By VikingFever

November 6, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

Headeast. Bradwell has about as much of a chance of scoring one point as EP and NSWR has of winning more than one playoff game. Maybe you and ENR can get together and go to a basketball game the next week. How ‘bout that Hoyadawg?! Come off Coffee and Tift folks, speak up and tell what’s going to happen in the last game ever played in Jardine stadium before they tear it down. And where are the NG people who talked so much last year before their trip to South GA in December? (I think Lowndes must have given them the same lockjaw that we gave Brookwood in 2005). I’m saying right now PeaRidge will beat NG tomorrow in probably one of the best games in the state this weekend. And Tift & Coffee is too close to call, in another good matchup. NSWR may be in for a surprise in Moultrie. You heard it here first.

By mistermak

November 6, 2008 11:02 PM | Link to this

sportsfan31313 FYI I do happen to work also, that is why I won’t be able to attend our 8th straight region championship game. I was looking foward to it. But I will be listening. I am glad you know a lot about how the playoffs work. You must have read about it because you sure have not experienced scoring in the 1st round or tasting the 2nd round!! But at least you will get to host a game. Please help out the region and at least don’t get shut out!!!

By Band Mom Gone Wild

November 7, 2008 1:13 AM | Link to this

Well P’tree Ridge, I’ll be at FT Stewart this weekend and will have to miss the game. It breaks my heart that I won’t be there screaming my lungs out as I cheer you all on from my chaperone spot with the band. I’ll be thinking about you all day though and will send some positive “vibes” your way. My prayer tonight is that the Lions play the best game possible, and that everyone stays safe both in the game and on the way home. Amen. Luv y’all!

By Hollabackk

November 7, 2008 6:31 AM | Link to this

TO: Band Mom Gone Wild…Since you will be at Ft Stewart you are welcome to come to the Bradwell-Camden game and sit with wichever band you like…..

By EagleNationRising

November 7, 2008 7:40 AM | Link to this

For the Northside hating posters like CamdenWildcat, Sportsfan31313, Chris Whitfield, and our guy, Todd Holcomb, who deemed Region 1AAAAA “overrated, I thought that you would enjoy this interesting perspective about Region 1AAAAA.

In Atlanta, GA the sportswriter says that this Region is “overrated.” In contrast, the USAToday deems this Region as the “Little SEC” and Rush Propst, who was widely viewed as one of the top high school coaches in the nation…now he is simply just a face in the crowd.

You will not get this story from the Atlanta homers at the AJC. Enjoy: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/football/2008-11-05-little-sec_N.htm

By Trojandude

November 7, 2008 7:53 AM | Link to this

VikingFever

As far as this week’s Coffee-Tift contest goes. I think most Coffee-Tift fans feel the same way you do, the game seems to close for any of us to be Really cocky about the outcome. However,,,, if you just want to hear us jaw and support our teams, I willl use Todd’s famous technique for my forecast.

Coffee 31-Tift 14. That was the score last year. What has changed for anyone to assume it will be any different this year?

By mistermak

November 7, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

Come on Bradwell!! It is gameday and you should be full of smack by now. NErvous are we? It is to be unerstood. I think most of your players will feel as if they had suddenly transferred to Beach of Jenkins when they look up and see the scoreboard as they pass under it heading for the locker room for half time!!! NOw the question will be can we score against the JV?

By HoyaBandGradDad

November 7, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

HeadEast has no class. Most of the kids, both football players and band kids, have more class than some the “adults” participating in this blog. I do know that Bruce Cobleigh DID support the band when he was coach. Yeah, Harrison only finished 12th at Grand Nationals. OUT OF HUNDREDS OF THE BEST BANDS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY!! Do you even realize what every band in this country would do to be able to say that? This was their 1st trip to Grand Nationals and to even make Finals was a great honor. If any Georgia football team had to play teams from Texas, California or Florida on a regular basis, I’m afraid they would be quite humbled. Most football players wouldn’t last 1 day at a typical band camp. I won’t even mention the effort involved when you march in a drum corps. I guarantee if the band didn’t show up for a few football games, they would be missed. I realize this is a football blog, but there’s no need to put a group of kids down that work just as hard to do what they do as the football team. They have to support each other.

By SportsFan31313

November 7, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

HeadEast Says:

Camden 70-Bradwell 1…Pretty funny. Are you confident about the 1 part?

Greetings HeadEast,

Doesn’t matter what I’m confident about Head. It’s whether the players believe it or not.

If you ever played any sports especially football in this State you should not to ever underestimate an opponent. The thing is that Bradwell Institute has nothing to prove to to you.

If Bradwell Institute plays Camden County close or even beat them, then where will you and your critics be? I am willing to bet that your Rooster Crows will be a lot softer than it is now.

By Todd Holcomb

November 7, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

ENR:

Tell me which teams in 1-AAAAA are better than you expected, which are worse, and which are as predicted.

By SportsFan31313

November 7, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

mistermak says: sportsfan31313 FYI I do happen to work also, that is why I won’t be able to attend our 8th straight region championship game. I was looking foward to it. But I will be listening. I am glad you know a lot about how the playoffs work. You must have read about it because you sure have not experienced scoring in the 1st round or tasting the 2nd round!! But at least you will get to host a game. Please help out the region and at least don’t get shut out!!!

Well mistermak,

The last two seasons Bradwell Institute may not have, but Bradwell Institute definitely knows what it feels like because they have been there on numerous of occasions. And not just football either. But also in other Sports as well.

I am glad that the game is tonight and well see who gets scored on. By the way, the Bradwell Institute has already helped the Region. They are 6-0 in Region 3-AAAAA just like Camden is 6-0 in Region 3-AAAAA.

I believe you have bragged and boast enough about the Camden County Wildcats in how they have routed everyone in the State and out of the state. How they are the only one that represents Region 3-AAAAA, how everyone else is weak, how Region 3-AAAAA is weak with the Savannah Schools,.

While everyone recognizes how good Camden County is, your fans heads are swollen with arrogance. With much respect to Jeff Herron and his Camden County Wildcats, I hope that Bradwell Institute Takes it to them, beat them, and shrink your heads.

I certainly hope that when mistermak Camden County Wildcats enters Tiger Stadium tonight in Hinesville, that Bradwell Institute wins this game and make Camden County fans remember the night they came to Hinesville Liberty County Georgia and got beaten by the Bradwell Institute Tigers

By SportsFan31313

November 7, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

By EagleNationRising For the Northside hating posters like CamdenWildcat, Sportsfan31313, Chris Whitfield, and our guy, Todd Holcomb, who deemed Region 1AAAAA “overrated, I thought that you would enjoy this interesting perspective about Region 1AAAAA.

Greetings EagleNationRising,

Don’t include me in this. I have never said that Region 1-AAAAA is overrated. You have me mistaken for someone else. I think it was a fan from one of the North Georgia Class AAAAA Region that has made that statement. But surely it wasn’t I.

By SportsFan31313

November 7, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

mistermak says: Come on Bradwell!! It is gameday and you should be full of smack by now. NErvous are we? It is to be unerstood. I think most of your players will feel as if they had suddenly transferred to Beach of Jenkins when they look up and see the scoreboard as they pass under it heading for the locker room for half time!!! NOw the question will be can we score against the JV?

Greetings mistermak,

I am pretty sure that the City Of Hinesville and the support of the fans from Liberty County to include Liberty County High will be cheering for Bradwell Institute.

I will assure you that this game will be played in front of a capacity crowd, and they ALL will fired up. I am sure that not only could they (Bradwell Institute) score against your Junior Varsity squad, they will punish them.

Just as soon as they a put in the game, they will taken right out of the game if there is anything left of them. As I said before, this will be a good game. All of the schemes that Camden County have, you can bet your last dollar that Bradwell Institute has it also.

This will be a very physical game make no mistake about it.. Every point scored against Bradwell Institute will be answered back with a better score. I am willing to bet that Camden County is nervous about coming to Hinesville to play this game. I wont be surprised if they already there in Hinesville getting some much needed rest before this show down tonight.

This game will be worth the price of admission.

By NHS

November 7, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

VikingFever…why the hate for Northside?

By HeadEast

November 7, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

Here’s the score…Camden 2862, Bradwell 1840, Beach 1054. Those are the enrollments. Baby beaters. As Todd said, Bradwell couldn’t beat any playoff team from any of the other regions. P’Ridge 28 - NG 27, but don’t worry, one of you gets those pushovers from East in the 2nd round, if East makes it to the 2nd round, which is doubtful. Harrison has the best high school band I’ve ever heard, even better than the Sound of the Seven Hills or Starr’s Mill’s Ode to Joy show last year.

By edward wyyet

November 7, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

Good morning, in AAAA Loganville High School is NO.1 in the Region! and Headed to the Playoffs with Home field for the 1st time in at least 8 years!! Very Strong Defense!!! Strong QB and a Sophmore Running Back with over 1000 yards this yr!!!.. No one is speaking about the Loganville red Devils!!!

By VIKING DAD

November 7, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

VIKING DAD PREDICTIONS LOWNDES 42 WR 0, COFFEE 24 TIFT 21, BRADWELL 21 CAMDEN 17.

By Trojandude

November 7, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

HeadEast

Sorry I got you in trouble with 31313 with my comment on your post. I have a feeling you don’t really mind though.

By HeadEast

November 7, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

Trojandude - You’re right, no apology necessary. I have a very tough skin not like all these PC band defenders that are either on or need some hormone replacement therapy! Bet they’d be shocked to know my daughter’s in her 4th year of marching with the Raider Brigade, so I know exactly how much work it takes, and I’m extremely proud of her and all the rest of the band geeks. I really don’t care who wins what tonight, I’m just hoping Lassiter will come to East in round one because I want to see their band!

By Tipp Smooth

November 7, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

Viking Dad, that’s wishful thinking that Camden will lose to Bradwell. Com’on, be for real. With jokes like that, you should be on Comic View.

By biff

November 7, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this

Head East…..Woodstock is gonna give you guys a run for your money tonight…

By Chris Whitfield

November 7, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

ENR

Let’s be real clear. I have tons of respect for Northside (which I have said over and over again on this blog), Region 1AAAAA (which I have never claimed was overrated) and all of South Georgia football (which is where I am from).

I just don’t have respect for YOU.

By Chris

November 7, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

Is there anywhere on this site or elsewhere that has region standings?

By SportsFan31313

November 7, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

HeadEast Says: Here’s the score…Camden 2862, Bradwell 1840, Beach 1054. Those are the enrollments. Baby beaters. As Todd said, Bradwell couldn’t beat any playoff team from any of the other regions

Head East,

I know the student enrollments, so what’s your point? Only 11 plyaers can play on the field at one time with the exeception of substitutions in and out. Camden County may have more in depth, but do they have more heart than Bradwell Institute.

You opinion as to Bradwell Institute can’t beat any one outside their Region is as about as worth as a 3 dollar bill. (Worthless)

We will see tonight…….

By SportsFan31313

November 7, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

VIKING DAD Says:

VIKING DAD PREDICTIONS LOWNDES 42 WR 0, COFFEE 24 TIFT 21, BRADWELL 21 CAMDEN 17.

Thank you for the predictions. Maybe ENR, CamdenFan, Mistermak, Seriously, VikingFan, Hs Football Scout and other that may disagree with you get it.

Bradwell Institute will play a good game tonight against Camden County for the Region 3-AAAAA Championship.

By VikingFever

November 7, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

To NHS: I don’t hate any school. I just don’t “Like” ENR.

By HoyaDawg

November 7, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Well said HOYABANDGRADDAD, HoyaDawg also suports the Hoyaband, cheerleaders, coaches, and all involved in Harrison football. Thanks also to my fellow Hoya bloggers, We seem to be growing. We need all the help we can get to fight off the so called Raiders.

By NHS

November 7, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

Chris here is a link to region standings. http://ga.prepcountry.com/?m=10160&w=1&v=7&s=1

By Brookwood Mom

November 7, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

VikingFever:

Are you trying to start something with the Brookwood 2005 comment?? I’m just asking????

By VikingConqueror

November 7, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this

ENR

Here’s a few pointers as you build your ever-growing fan club on this blog.

One: You’re a little too fastidious for the typical HS football crowd. Too statistical, too ego-testicle, and your uber-insistence on being called “NHS of WR” is simply too b-anal. Makes you comes across as, well, smart. Strike one.

Two: Most, but not all, of your analyses are factual, logical and, well, Chess Club-like in their approach to the game. So this particularly grates on the sweat-and-dirt sensibilities of your everyday football fan like me. I know, it sounds like a low-and-away pitch, but that’s still ‘Strike two’.

Three: Finally, up until Lowndes handed your ‘strap’ to you, I believe you thought ole NHS of WR hung the stars and moon and sat on the right hand of you-know-who. Again, get used to it, ‘cause your strap’ll be handed to you again in the AAAAA playoffs (round 2, I believe). Strike three.

You’re still not ‘out’ but you’ve definitely got to think about those people skills.

By HPhil

November 7, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

Most football players wouldn’t last 1 day at a typical band camp.

Being a band dad that has played at least some school football when he was young, that is a bit of a stretch. But band kids at practice for four or sometimes five days a week and they practice hard. Not just Harrison. One day I drove by East Paulding and their band was at practice, left to help out the Harrison band at practice, then drove by Kennasaw Mountain to see their band practicing in the parking lot as well.

By Trojandude

November 7, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

VikingConqueror RE: Your post directed to ENR

Strike one. Strike two. Strike three. Careful or you are gonna be outed.

That’s some funny stuff VK. Keep it coming.

By Darren in the Springs

November 7, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

I went to Pepperell, and since I live out of state (Colorado) I happened to be in town for one game against Villa Rica. I had heard that Villa Rica had a fast and physical ballclub, but that was not very evident in the game that night.

As far as rankings go it really does not matter. I think that Buford is very deserving of the #1 ranking seeing how they have dominated AA the last few years. Until someone knocks them off the mountain they should remain.

I will say I have been very impressed with how Coach Shiflett turned this Pepperell team around so fast. I think one thing that was very clear to me is they were well conditioned, and able to go all out the entire game.

Here’s hoping for a great playoff. Would love to see Buford and Pepperell both make it to the dome this year.

By slalom1

November 7, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

BIG NIGHT! Newnan Cougar fans: Do not fret. Cougars win by at least 25. Possibly a close first half, but the Cougars will prevail against E. Coweta by something like 35-10.(Might even turn into a 49-0 blowout). Also, I am looking for Dunwoody to drop the hammer on St. Pius X. Probably 31-10 Dunwoody. My favorite game of the night is Callaway(8-1) vs. Pike Co(9-0). The “Cavs” will win by 21 or more. 28-0 sounds about right. Hoping for a Grangers win over Troup, but very uneasy about the Grangers. Close defensive battle. Grangers win 10-7, if they are lucky. The rain will most defintely work against the Grangers.

By HoyaMom

November 7, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

HOYABANDGRANDDAD - I would love to see them get up at 4:00 a.m. - practice - have a game at 9:00 a.m. - wait & practice - and then play another game at 8:00 p.m.!!! Go Harrison Band! Harrison does support all of their students - football, cheerleaders, and band students. Too bad all schools are not the same!

By Wildcat Fanp

November 7, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this

Looks like Bradwell almost pulled it out against camden……………just kidding. Even with the shady officials Camden still wore your butts out!!

By Etowah08

November 7, 2008 10:13 PM | Link to this

East who. I didnt hear no cannons tonight. Go Etowah Region 5A-AAAAA champs. All this talk about East winning is trash. We are the champs with Harrison 2nd East Paulding 3rd and Woodstock 4th

By Brookwood Mom

November 7, 2008 10:29 PM | Link to this

I only have one question! Who kidnapped the whole Brookwood team??? That was not my BRONCOS out there playing tonight. I feel like I am in the fricking twilight zone. What the HELL happened out there???

By WACO-FAN

November 8, 2008 12:31 AM | Link to this

ST.PIUS DIDNT SHOW ME NUTTIN TOO BE RANK THAT HIGH LOOKS LIKE THEY JUST BASED ON ONE PLAYER AND THEY DEFENSE SUCKS…….DUNWOODY LOOKS LIKE A GREAT TEAM BUT WITH ALL THEM PLAYER WHO WENT DOWN TONIGHT THEY MIGHT JUST BE ADVAGE NOW…….TOOD SAY THEY DIDNT LOOK LIKE A TOP 10 TEAM THEY LOST SO I GUESS HE WAS RIGHT…….JACKSON STRUGGLED AGAINST SPALDING A TEAM THATS NOT MAKIN THE PLAYOFFS SO I CANT WAIT AND SEE WHAT THEY DO AGAINST THOMSON IN THE FIRST ROUND…..la grange dont look good rite about now so i dont think they a continder anymore…..gainsville gets no respect….and i cant wait too see that peach and baldwin rematch in the second round…..that carver-col and waco match up will be nice too lol!!!!!!go waco and we didnt run up the score we had our backs-ups in from the 2nd possion till the end of the game……

By Etowahisawesome

November 8, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

Hey Todd. You actually going to give Etowah some respect and rank us. Maybe you missed it, but you missed the boat on Etowah. Great job Eagles!!!! Kicking some Harrison butt!! Also great job Woodstock, turning a 16 to 13 lead to a 27 to 16 loss for East Paulding. Region Champs!!!!

By FILO BETO

November 8, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

60 straight region victories, go CHS yellowjackets

By Wildcat Fan

November 8, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

What no Bradwell fans on here with smack talk? What happened? Did you lose to Camden last night? Again?

By SportsFan31313

November 9, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

By Wildcat Fanp Looks like Bradwell almost pulled it out against camden……………just kidding. Even with the shady officials Camden still wore your butts out!!

Greetings WildcatFan,

I’m here to day. I always saud that Camden County is a great team did’nt I? I am just saying that Bradwell Institute is a good team as well. Bradwell Institute played Camden County for the Region 3-AAAAA Championship didn’t they?

You get there by losing games right? Camdne decisively beat Bradwell Institute but not like you and everyone said it would be. Remember? Everyone said that the score would be 35- 0 by the half and that Camden County would be playing they JV and 9th graders. Well it was nothing like that at the very least.

The score was 10-0 at the half, and Camden County depth in players was too much for Bradwell Institute Players. Bradwell Institute Defense had gotten tired by the 3 quarter keeping up with the pace that Camden County Had with the constant substitutions of good varsity players.

Coach Jeff Herron spoke with the Team after game and stated himself that Bradwell Institute’s defense was the toughest that Camden County had faced all year, and that they will have no problem winning in the first round of the playoff if their defense play the way they did against them.

So I still say that Bradwell Institute still has a good team and we will see how they prevail in the playoffs. Congrads go out to a great Camden County Football Team, and as I always said, Camden County is the team to beat for the Class AAAAA State Championship this year.

Camden County is for real and my belief is that No one in the State will beat them this year. Yes Lowndes County is undefeated with State Titles going back three out of four years including last years. But i don;t think that Lowndes County will beat Coach Jeff Herron’s Camden County Wildcats.

By Chris

November 10, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

NHS - thanks for the link to GA Prep Country. That is a great site. They had video highlights of some Jackson games, though it was odd - they had the first few minutes and nothing else. Just stopped abruptly. Not even a teaser to buy the whole game (as I was expecting). Still, a terrific resource. Thanks.

By Band Mom Gone Wild

November 10, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this

Hollabackk, thanks for the invitation! Unfortunately, I was without a car since we flew down to FT Stewart, and we were setting up the TOC until at least 2300 hrs. Had a great training weekend, made even better by our PRHS Lions kicking some NG Bulldog butt!! Last year at North Gwinnett the fans were extremely rude and obnoxious to the Peachtree Ridge fans as well as the band. When our tenor drummers were instructed by their drumline teacher not to break rank, a NG fan (grown man) he pushed one of them out of the way and knocked another one to the ground as he barraled through the line. I wonder if the NG fans knew enough to shut their pie holes or if they were still rude, obnoxious and scary?

Go RIDGE!!!!!!

By Football Fan

November 16, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

Well Stephenson High School what excuse do u have this year. It is not the kids. Get a Coach Coach u will be in the play off again next year and u will not win the State Title. The play off or OK for this school. May God bless the players and seniors good luck hold your head up the sun will shine tomorrow quote your Coach.