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By jet blue

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

Not surprised you picked Camden over Northside. After all, you missed one-third of your picks last week, why go 100%this week? Northside 21 Camden 17.

By Boo Hiss Home Field Playoff Advantage

November 20, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this

Re: “I might give the edge to the Hoyas if they were at HOME…” Re: “Northside-Warner Robins at Camden County … so I will go with the HOME team in the battle of military towns.” GHSA get the playoffs on neutral fields. And for you numb-nuts out there that does not mean the GHSA determines but instead the two teams determine where they are going to play. Get away from this hillbilly home field playoff format; I bet you’re smart enough to do it.

By GraysonFan2

November 20, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

exactly what i would have picked!

By Eagle Fan

November 20, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this

Chris who?
Northside 17 - Camden 14

By Homet

November 20, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

Oh Chris…you just can’t get past that Harrison game…and we let you down with Woodstock but you should have seen the Milton game…

EAST is playing their BEST BALL all year, they have peaked at just the right time and have their #1 QB back on the field…they remember Marist in 06, TCC last year so we’ll save YOU a seat on the lead Charter bus for the trip to LOWNDES!!!

THE CANNON IS LOADED and RAIDER NATION IS COMING!!!

Prediction EAST 24 / GRAYSON 10

SATURDAY headline Chris…EAST PAULDING TWO AND THEY’RE STILL NOT THRU!!!!

By Raider From the Start

November 20, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

Whew! That’s a relief! I was worried that I had to go to Grayson and sweat out another win for East. Now that Chris has picked us to lose, I can just sit back and let it happen. I don’t have to worry about the fans yelling “Another raider first down!” so often either. Maybe I’ll have more room to spread out in the stands. I’m sure other East fans will read this and stay home….No, wait a minute…! Chris didn’t you pick us to lose last week too? Oh crud! You might be wrong two weeks in a row! I bet people will realize this and show up to watch the game. For goodness sake, the team might still think the can win! Oh well, I guess we’ll have another wild crowd cheering the team, fans yelling, cowbells ringing. Just general mayhem.I guess we’ll have to leave it up to those boys on the field who find a way to win even when Chris says they aren’t legitimate contenders.Go East, get some tomorrow night! BOOM!!

By Homet

November 20, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

FOR CHRIS

Besides, if you have been reading this column all year, you know that Grayson rules the known universe (at least until the Rams have to face a South Georgia team).

What they “rule” is 2 teams they beat with winning records (Parkview & Brookwood) other than that they “ruled” teams barely playing .500 !!!

By mikemike

November 20, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

CAIRO SYRUPMAKERS GOING TO POUR IT ON THE BURKE CO BEAR FRIDAY NIGHT.

By 800lbGorilla

November 20, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

CHRIS Thanks!!!

Looks like a Region Five sweep

I was going to say this regardless!! What happened with this place this week? Last week you boys hooked us up with all kinds of stuff. It feels like you boys took a knee this week. Step up AJC I know you can do it

By StingerSplash

November 20, 2008 6:22 PM | Link to this

Chris:

You know, our kids are playing hard. We just have to avoid mistakes (rolling head, rubbing massive stomach). And I’m really hungry right now.

Love, Big Daddy

P.S.: Jonesy is coaching in Charleston, S.C. Wonder if he has a Kashien to make No. 4 eat tomorrow’s breakfast with a (expletive) straw!

By Bodog

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

CHRIS, NORTHSIDE W/R MAY BEAT YOUR PREDICTION………THEY ARE BATTLE TESTED… ALSO CALLAWAY WILL STAND TALL AGAINST PEPPERELL BECAUSE THEY MIRROR EACH OTHER…SAME ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BALL…………I GIVE CALLAWAY EDGE ON HOME FIELD…CALLAWAY 19 to 18…… TIFT COUNTY IS GOING TO FIND OUT THAT THE NEWNAN COUGARS ARE AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED…………..MY PICS….WE’LL SEE………..

By PRHS

November 20, 2008 6:33 PM | Link to this

Yeahhhhhhhhhh! Go Lionnnsss!!!

By Daniel

November 20, 2008 6:46 PM | Link to this

ECI will not beat Clinch County this year. Mr. Ealey will be shut down.

By Meghan

November 20, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this

GOOOOO VIKINGS GO!!

By Chris Whitfield

November 20, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this

Chris who? Northside 17 - Camden 14

Well, Eagle Fan you are a lot more realistic than some of your fellow Northside fans who think this is just going to be a walk in the park. Northside could very well win, and I easily think this is the best game in the state.

Oh Chris…you just can’t get past that Harrison game…and we let you down with Woodstock but you should have seen the Milton game…

Exactly, Homet, I saw Milton play earlier this year, and I don’t judge them to be a championship contender either.

Whew! That’s a relief! I was worried that I had to go to Grayson and sweat out another win for East. Now that Chris has picked us to lose, I can just sit back and let it happen

Good stuff, Raider from the start.

StingerSplash YOU DON’T WANT NO BLUE AND WHITE!

By leechampion

November 20, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this

AAA News Flash Carver lost their all world linebacker for rest of playoffs to broken thumb. Big loss

By hsfan09

November 20, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this

The AJC has Marist ranked over Sequoyah but says they are going to lose??? Marist is going to win. All Sequoyah has is a good running back and last time I remember Marist beat teams like Tucker, Chamblee, and SWD, who had these types of players.

By NHS

November 20, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this

I still like Northside to win by 3 or 4 points.

By TrojanSportsFan

November 20, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

i know Coffee is a big favorite over Chapel Hill but guys let’s go in play our game and see where it takes us be confident but not overly….let’s roll boys

By CHHeart of Purple

November 20, 2008 7:45 PM | Link to this

everybody saying we’re gonna lose and lose big well one thing we got that yall don’t is heart we’re gonna derail the trojan train in the biggest upset of the high school season in Georgia get ready for a long ride on old 75 PREDICTION CH 21 Coffee 20 1AAAAA eats dust this week

By CANEFAN

November 20, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this

fitzgerald is healthy again, and there is no-one in AA that will be able to stop this well oiled wing-t offense,and brooks county fitz is gunning for you. GO PURPLE HURRICANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Region 8AAAAA

November 20, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this

Even though Grayson beat Brookwood and Pukeview this year does not mean much. Region 8AAAAA is ultra weak this year. Grayson is not that strong and very limited on the offense they run. They beat two below average Brookwood and Pukeview teams by a combined 5 points. Wow, impressive. They may win one more but actually hope they win at least two more. Maybe they can get Lowndes off their home field for once. The Warner Robbins school will not stay close with Camden. So I predict the 3AA, or is it 3AAA, or 3AAAA champions will smoke (as in embarass) the WR representives. In fact there is a good chance there will only be one 1AAAAA school standing after tomorrow night…let’s hope.

By Eagleman

November 20, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this

Rumor has it that Xavier Bacon will not play against Camden. No reason given. If that is true the NS Eagles could be toast.

By NHS

November 20, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this

Heart of Purple…I appreciate your team loyalty, but it ain’t happening. Coffee wins in a walk.

By King of Paulding

November 20, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

East Paulding coach John Reid is a joke. This guy knows nothing about big-time football. His offense is average at best, and his defense rolls over easier than a prom date. Sure, it is great that he’s been able to win a few games in the region and take away the perception of EP as the doormat of the region, but the fact remains that he can’t win against quality teams. He’s been out-coached and out-classed in every big game since he’s been the head coach at EP. The funniest thing is that he’s the cockiest prick you will ever meet. The last time I checked, he’s a high school coach in a backwoods north Georgia county- if that’s something to be cocky about, then there’s something wrong with you. His departure from EPHS will be a step in the right direction to building a quality, classy high school sports program.

By HoyaDawg

November 20, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this

MR. Whitfield, I thought we were on first name basis, but i see you are back to your old ways. Some people just can’t handle success, and you must be one of them. I told you that you were on your own, after the Coffee game, but I see you insist on taking the training wheels off early concerning the Hoyas. I hope you can get up, brush yourself off and move on. LOL.. by MR. HoyaDawg to you.

By NHS

November 20, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

Eagleman, I think that might be wishful thinking on Camden’s part.

By P-ridgefn

November 20, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this

Peachtree ridge playing the best football in the state? I am somewhat more humble. I think Lowndes is probably better and I am willing to bet that we will lose to them in the semifinals, although that is the only time I would ever bet against PRHS.

By Band Mom Gone Wild

November 20, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this

Ok, Mighty Lions! You can do this!! Chris C, put those sack dancin’ shoes on and get to boogie’n! Mitchell, we all know you can make those feet go where they need to! The Botts Brothers, Connor-squared, Juan… play it like you mean it! Nick… Buona sorte e mantenere la fede! (Good Luck and Keep the Faith!) And of course I can’t forget T-Mac…how many times have you been Hog of the Week now Trevor? Hit’em hard T, hit’em hard. All you other Lions (I’d name you all if I could) play this game like we all know you can… with everything you’ve got! Watch the turnovers…try not to make any and try to capitalize on any that Harrison makes. Remember, slow and steady wins the race. Don’t hurry. Stay focused. You’ve 60 minutes to do this and to do it right! Everyone now knows that the Lions ARE the real deal. Go out there and show them all just how REAL you are!

I’ll see you there… just look for the Band Mom who’s yelling and cheering her head off. That’ll be me!

By GHS Student

November 20, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this

once again we played average teams but never trailed the whole year great pick by the way

By Rick Davis

November 20, 2008 8:22 PM | Link to this

I think the prediction for the Brunswick and Griffin game. Should be the other way around Griffins gonna be the team thats gonna upset a lot of teams in this playoff seriously. They have plenty of speed I mean in the running backs, quarter backs, their whole defense even their offensive line. Especially them two linesmen #57 and #75 they are some beasts they come off the ball hard and low. Also if you get in the way of #20 he will run you over but on the other side griffin defense has that #2 who flies around everywhere its like he never gets tired and #27 & #47 are some true play makers they make the right plays at the right time. I predict Griffin win 33-12.

By FATMAN

November 20, 2008 8:27 PM | Link to this

CHRIS—Yes in AA it will be Buford & Calhoun in the dome—but you missed Jefferson again- -they will rock Lovett—home and 11-0 don’t look past them again !!See you in Buford Friday night (GO WOLVES)

By Marist09

November 20, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

Hey Whitfield, thanks for picking Marist to lose. As a Marist fball player, that makes me wanna beat em more. Sequoya’s been good to you in the past? Then, I guess that means u wont pick against Marist next time. When we shut down there running back, we’ll run up the score. Their defense is nothing special. They are a very good team and very well disciplined dont get me wrong, but the War Eagles will win this game.

By CHHeart of Purple

November 20, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this

JUST WATCH AND SEE TROJANS AND 1-AAAAA lil’ ole chapel hill gonna bring out a can boys and open it up on yall…the comeback kids you’ll all be calling us o man i didn’t think it could happen just wait

By GraysonFan2

November 20, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this

EP,

you may have been handed a gift today, I’ll explain after tomorrows game!

By EpSeniors09

November 20, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this

Wow. Coach Reid just a “cocky little prick”? Cause you know him on a personal basis right? Yeah well that’s what i thought. And how do you figure that we are not “quality contenders” for Grayson? It is apparent that you have not been to any of the East Paulding games the past three years. Including the time we went to the Dome. Oh wait…. did Grayson make it to the Dome.. Nope. SO we will see after the game this friday who are “quality contenders”. Hope your watching the game you bias alumni prick!!!!!!!!!! Hope you can make better judge ment calls when we are on the way to Lowndes. =]

By AVikingFan

November 20, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

Chris, I mostly agree with all of your AAAAA picks except the Camden/NSWR game, and possibly the Tift/Newnan game (1-AAAAA prejudice I guess.) Unless NSWR turns it over, shanks a punt, or fails to cover on kicks, I don’t see Camden scoring. NSWR won’t score much either. One poster questioned whether or not Bacon will play. If he’s out, it might be a 0-0 tie, and overtime.

You might be missing the Ware/Mt.Zion Jonesboro game also. Ok Ok Fellow Hwy 84 fans, don’t crucify me! I’m just not sold on Ware.

I’m hoping Harrison and EP win. Kinda poetic justice. It seems whichever way you pick with these teams, the opposite happens. But, if they win, we could host thru the semi’s, so I’ll be rooting for the Hoyas and Raiders.

I hope everyone that’s traveling tomorrrow night get’s home safely. Especially Sportsfan31313! Sorry you will have such a sad trip home! Gooooo Vikings!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By MIKEMIKE

November 20, 2008 9:13 PM | Link to this

GO CAIRO SYRUPMAKER!!

By LowndesFan

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

To BooHissHomeFieldPlayoffAdvantage Come on get real. If all the playoff games were moved to nuetral sites, who would work security at the games? Who would be in the press box calling the game? Who lines off the field? Who would run he concession stands? Who would cook the burgers and hot dogs? Where would the refs come from? Who would provide the footballs? Who cleans up the next day? Who hauls off the garbage?

Football pays the bill for all other sports. Teams count on having a playoff game every now and then, hopefully real often. Their booster clubs and touchdown clubs usually run the concessions. Those organizations are critical for a teams success. They need those playoff games too!

Your suggestion is ludicrous at best, ill advised, and not reasonably thought through. I’m sure coaches at every school in every classification would think it is literally stupid.

By GHS Student

November 20, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

wow ep seniors you just sounded like an idiot actually yes grayson was INVITED to the corky kell classic. We will welcome you to AAAAA where the big boys play tomorow night

By TrojanDude

November 20, 2008 9:28 PM | Link to this

You don’t think!!! Could it be??? Might it just be??? ANOTHER 1AAAAA SWEEP!!!

By AVikingFan

November 20, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this

Yes trojandude, 1-AAAAAA and 1-AA Sweep Sweep Sweep

Gooooo Ep and Harrison, Brunswick, Clinch and Cairo too! Hwy 84 connection!

By CHHeart of Purple

November 20, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

TROJANDUDE

No freakin way baby oooooo yeaaaaaaaaa

By AVikingFan

November 20, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this

Hey, I left out Ware in my previoius post, but they’re on Hwy 84 too! Beat Mt. Zion Jonesboro!

By EPMOM

November 20, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

Thank you for picking East Paulding to lose. We love being the underdog and proving everyone wrong.

GO RAIDERS!!!!!!!!!

By Steve

November 20, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this

Chris, you’re wrong about Jefferson in AA. The Dragons may not be in the strongest region, but they have dominated even the better teams they’ve faced. North Oconee had the best shot, losing by a point when a PAT hit the upright in the waning seconds, but Jefferson is playing like the Jefferson of old.

Dragons by 10 over Lovett.

By its on

November 20, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this

To vikingfan,You can bring Bacon and the Egg; it doesn’t matter because we bringing the Grits. I know you from 1-5A,but Bacon is the only thing NSWR has. I have seen them play. Their defense is good, but not that good. If Bacon don’t play, Camden in a blowout. Bacon is the only reason they will score.

By SeminoleWarrior

November 20, 2008 10:20 PM | Link to this

Region 1AA rolls this weekend with the Dawgs of Thomasville leading the way! Nothing but love for Dublin but not this year. The Dawgs will take down the Irish! Buford, you are next!! GO DAWGS..

By Beezerrabbit

November 20, 2008 10:31 PM | Link to this

Lassiter will win Friday. You can just feel the momentum. They will beat North Gwinnett as a gift to their new Coach. * Great Job All !* * Go Lassiter !*

By SHAWFAN

November 20, 2008 10:46 PM | Link to this

UPSET PREDICTION: SHAW 17 BALDWIN 10

By CANEFAN

November 20, 2008 10:50 PM | Link to this

go thomasville but fitz would love to cram the football down bufords throat, but revenge would be twice as nice.either way 1AA will be coming strong.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By bodog

November 20, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

TO…MIKE MIKE…………YOU BETTER ENJOY ALL THE GLORY TIME YOU CAN STAND THIS YEAR; BECAUSE NEXT YEAR THERE WILL BE PAY-BACK…..THIS YOU CAN DEPEND ON. HAPPY THANKSGIVING……..

By JAYBO

November 20, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

Hey Chris, I think your picks are dead on this week…I have most games picked like you!!! However, I think Norcross, marist, rome, and callaway wins.

By Steve

November 20, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

Seminolewarrior, no dis to T’ville, but Buford rolls to another undefeated season and a state title. If the Dawgs get past Dublin, there’s a pack of hungry Wolves in their path!!

By Drock08

November 20, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this

I really think region one fans believe if there top 4 teams would play The NFC South they would win. Please Lowndes 31-7 over Bradwell Coffee 24-21 over Chapel Hill Newnan 31-10 over Tift Cameden 17-7 over NSWR

By Norman Bates

November 20, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

Hey Whitfield! You wrote Chapel Hill’s Coach Chris Parker = Michael Corleone and his little bro = Fredo. Well, after Friday night you just might = That Pimp Hollywood Producer with the “TROJAN” horse’s head cut of and tossed in bed with him! It’s great to be the ultimate underdog. You have nothing lose.

By StingerSplash

November 20, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this

Mr. Whitfield:

You. Don’t. Want. None. But — if you want some blue and white …

Holla back, fool! And Jones would be a great “Where Are They Now” feature.

By Chris Whitfield

November 20, 2008 11:28 PM | Link to this

Chris, you’re wrong about Jefferson in AA. The Dragons may not be in the strongest region, but they have dominated even the better teams they’ve faced.

Who are these better teams that you have faced? Commerce? out in the first round in Class A. Banks County? Beaten by Calhoun 63-0 last week. The entire schedule was pretty weak.

Seminolewarrior, no dis to T’ville, but Buford rolls to another undefeated season and a state title. If the Dawgs get past Dublin, there’s a pack of hungry Wolves in their path!!

Buford may very well get another undefeated season and a state title, but I don’t think rolling will be part of it. It won’t be nearly as easy as it has been the last two years. Not saying Buford isn’t very good, just that this might be the best quality all around in AA that I have seen in a while.

By Chris Whitfield

November 20, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this

Hey Whitfield! You wrote Chapel Hill’s Coach Chris Parker = Michael Corleone and his little bro = Fredo. Well, after Friday night you just might = That Pimp Hollywood Producer with the “TROJAN” horse’s head cut of and tossed in bed with him! It’s great to be the ultimate underdog. You have nothing lose.

Just tweaking an old friend. I’m sure ASSISTANT coach Parker took it very well. Great come back, though. I love it. At least you didn’t say I would be Moe Green with a bullet through the eye. LOL

StingerSplash COME AND GET SOME! Miss you P-Donny.

By To Lowndes Fan

November 20, 2008 11:45 PM | Link to this

Let’s see how to explain this so you can understand it….no I don’t think that is possible. Let’s do a comparison instead. Georgia has eight regions in each of the five classifications which puts a total of 160 teams in the playoffs. Texas has 32 districts (same as a Georgia region) and they put over 500 teams in the playoffs for all classifications. 500+ schools in a state that is over 800 miles deep and wide can play neutral fields each round of the playoffs but a p** ant size state like Georgia can’t do it with 160 teams? Like I said in my original post, maybe Georgia isn’t smart enough to do it. And to toss in a little extra comment just in case you think people would not travel to neutral sites. It was Trinity Euless and South Lake Carroll that sold out Texas Stadium for, I think, a semi-final game a few years ago. When was the last time a Georgia high school game had 50,000+ in attendance? 20,000 to 30,000 games are not unusual. All on neutral fields. If Georgia wants to compare themselves to the best they need to wise-up and level the playoff format. Championships in Georgia should come with an * for ‘Home Field Champion’. PS If you want to know how they handle the logistics why don’t you go out to Texas and find out. For each game during the play-offs the two teams have it all figured out on the weekend prior to that round’s game. Gosh, stay on the porch if you can’t run with the big dogs.

By To Lowndes Fan

November 20, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this

Correction: The sold out Trinity Euless and Southlake Carroll game example mentioned earlier actually had over 65,000, not 50,000 as stated earlier. Now that is high school football.

By Football Fanatic

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

The AJC is picking against Marist at home this week, but it will be the War Eagles in a close one. The Marist triple option will be effective like always, but the passing game with Kyle Farmer will be the difference. The tough competition in Region 6AAAA has prepared Marist well for this post season.

Marist 28 - 21

By JAYBO

November 21, 2008 12:27 AM | Link to this

To Lowndes fan,

Listen man, we don’t give a crap how texas’ high school format is!!!!! Who says georgia has to do it like texas???? What’s the big deal about home field advantage????…you have it in the pro football, basketball, and baseball playoffs!!! That’s what makes the regular season and winning your region relevant!!! I am sooo sick of people talking about how things are done in other states!!!! If you don’t like how we do the playoffs in the great peach state, leave and go else where!!!! What…are we suppose to feel inferior b/c of our playoff formatt???….I don’t think so my friend….plueeze!!!!

By JAYBO

November 21, 2008 12:39 AM | Link to this

To all of you AA fans, don’t sleep on brooks co.!!!! Just a word of warning…trust me, they are loaded on both sides of the ball!!! They are so balanced on offense and run out of multiple formations. Their running back #2, is fast as any running back in the state…just go to youtube and check them out…what an impressive football team!!!! Remember, they beat a 2nd round AAAAA playoff team, tift co.(region 1-AAAAA I might add) 35-7!!!!

By Mike

November 21, 2008 12:43 AM | Link to this

Who gives a rats a## about texas soccer or whatever. We are in Georgia and high school football rules! Good luck to NHS in Camden County, it will be a tough game but they have been in tough games before. GO BIG BLUE!

By HS Football Fan

November 21, 2008 1:00 AM | Link to this

I say Marist over Sequoyah. Marist has it all working for the playoffs. Rome over Sandy Creek, Sandy Creek seems to have trouble scoring. Rome in a close one. Norcross over Woodstock. Norcross will be able to keep the score down and push past the Wolverines.

By HS Football Fan

November 21, 2008 1:08 AM | Link to this

Norcross over Woodstock. Marist over Seqouyah.

By StingerSplash

November 21, 2008 2:22 AM | Link to this

CW,

Some of the folks wanted me to make the trek to Winnersville tonight. I’ve seen tailcuttings before. I know what they look like. Got a bet going that the mighty blue and gold will score against Lowndes. Won’t stop Lowndes, but the Tigers may be able to score. I pop you an email soon. (BTW, getting a skybox for Tech-Georgia.)

By Steve

November 21, 2008 2:31 AM | Link to this

Jaybo:

I’m with you on the BS comparisons to other states…..As Lewis Grizzard said, “If you don’t like it here, Delta’s ready when you are!”

The one team I hate to see go down this week has the deck stacked against it this Friday. North Oconee went 8-2 in its first season of region play after going 9-1 in nonregion last year, losing to Jefferson 17-16 when a PAT hit the upright in the last minute. North O travels to Buford Friday, and I’m afraid it’s going to be a long night and longer ride home for the Titans…..

By mistermak

November 21, 2008 2:44 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe there was a prediction of 0-0 for the Camden/ NSWR game.
My prediction Camden wins 35-7!

By gcmuller@yahoo.com

November 21, 2008 3:23 AM | Link to this

To King of Paulding

Wow……you have got to be as ignorant of a poster as I’ve read on here. A personal attack like that means one of three things.

1) You don’t know John Reid. 2) You know him and think you have for whatever reason ben wronged by him in some sort of way………or 3) You are just wanting to stir things up.

Personally….I think it is probably #2, and this is something you need to just simply deal with.

If you take Coach Reid on the merits of the teams he’s worked with, and keeping in mind it is his entire staff not just him that os coaching this team, I think you’ll find that regardless of your personal tainted opinion of him, that the numbers speak mighty well for his job performance.

33-5. RECORD. A complete change in the culture of the student athletes that play at EP, a community that is excited about the transformation that is taking place, and in general an overall sense of pride. Given the economy these days, I think he’s done a hell of a job for not only the team but this entire county.

His teams have beat, Rome twice, Sequoyah twice, Starr’s Mill, Mays, been to the playoffs three straight years, and have a 9-2 record their first year playing with the ‘big boys’.

Give everyone on the blog a break and simply DON’T post again. Your holier than though, dispicable, personal attack on a High School football coach is absolute IGNORANT and an insult to everyone’s intelligence that reads or posts here.

By SGT CHRIS

November 21, 2008 4:22 AM | Link to this

wow and i thought the whole texas-ga-fla debate was put to rest on the field…if they play their playoff games on neutral sites, then why in the hell have a regular season? this guy is pointing out the obvious. we all know texas is bigger than georgia, has more high schools, and plays their playoff games at neutral sites. WHO CARES the fact is and ill say it again, BUFORD H.S (GA) won ON THE FIELD IN THE MIGHTY STATE OF TEXAS AGAINST MANSFIELD (TX). the conversation stops there CAMDEN and NORTHSIDE waxed teams from FLA where?? ON THE FIELD!!! tell one of those might teams from tx to go grab one set of steer balls and hop on a plane (LIKE BUFORD), come to atlanta, and prove us wrong ON THE FIELD!!! until then, brag about how its done in tx, and we will continue to whip tx a$$ ON the field!!!

By SGT CHRIS

November 21, 2008 4:36 AM | Link to this

NORTHSIDE-21-CAMDEN 17; NEWNAN 35-TIFT-10 SHAW 17 BALDWIN 16

By HSBallfan

November 21, 2008 4:49 AM | Link to this

Chris: I’m starting to get a little worried about you. Last week you picked Tucker to lose; this week you’re going against Marist. Open the window over there and get some fresh air.

By TrojanDude

November 21, 2008 5:47 AM | Link to this

mistermak, SGT CHRIS, HSBallfan

Do you guys ever sleep or is it just that ya’ll are as excited about tonight as I am?

By TrojanDude

November 21, 2008 6:31 AM | Link to this

WAKE UP CHAPEL HILL

Hear that horn? There’s a Trojan Train a comin’!!!!!!!!!!

By Homet

November 21, 2008 6:39 AM | Link to this

JAYBO

Thanks Guy!!!..You beat me to the draw…I was about to post about all this TEXAS FOOTBALL STUFF…

This is the AJC Georgia Football blog not a TEXAS paper…

Thanks Again…

CANNON IS LOADED AND RAIDER NATION IS HEADING TO GRAYSON!!!

By Homet

November 21, 2008 6:56 AM | Link to this

Wow!…it finally got here…It’s friday and time for some FOOTBALL…

COUNTDOWN CLOCK IS TICKING for RAIDER FOOTBALL IN GRAYSON…Just over 12 hours and counting!!!

We have had some great postings this week, a good time “needling” each other…as usual a few STUPID posters like nomo, and those talking about hurting players and sending them to the hospital. I guess that just goes with the way things are today and we have to look past them.

Here’s hoping we have great games across the state of GEORGIA tonight (AND THAT’S GEORGIA NOT TEXAS for those who are getting confused)

To: “KING OF PAULDING” … I don’t think you even LIVE in Paulding County or have visited EAST PAULDING. If you had seen the turnaround at this school in the last 3 years under the leadership of Coach Reid and his staff then you would understand.

He has instilled a pride in winning in both the players, the school and the community. Has he won ALL the big games, of course not…has he made EVERY call correct, of course not, but what he has done is obvious to everyone…EAST has gone from the whipping boy in AAAA to a CONTENDER in AAAAA in only 3 SHORT YEARS!!! A trip to the Dome, a UNDEFEATED AAAA Region Championship , and this year going 8-2 in regular season (barely missing another Region Championship)and playing in the second round of the playoffs!!!…

Sounds more like Coach Reid and his Staff are the KINGS OF PAULDING and you are nothing more than the “COURT JESTER”!!…

WHEW!!!…I feel better now…

RAIDER NATION…LET’S GO TO GRAYSON

By HSBallfan

November 21, 2008 7:17 AM | Link to this

By TrojanDude: Do you guys ever sleep or is it just that ya’ll are as excited about tonight as I am? I try to hang upside down in the closet a couple of hours a day… with a laptop, of course. Can’t say I’m all that fired up about the 20 degree windchill, but other than that…

By rw

November 21, 2008 7:24 AM | Link to this

It will be difficult to beat Marist at Marist. Sequoyah is definitely capable but they would have a better chance if they were the home team. I believe the best hope for Sequoyah is if they can play a mostly penalty free game. Someone else said on here said tough 6AAAA competition has Marist prepared. Well said. Its good to here Marist alum finally speak up.

By cathy

November 21, 2008 7:24 AM | Link to this

Chris; I think you are right on the money with the predicts! I hope to see Wilcox and Turner at the dome! Go Clinch!!!!!!!

By jet blue

November 21, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe there was a prediction of 0-0 for the Camden/ NSWR game. My prediction Camden wins 35-7!

To mistermak

Now I know why you’re delusional, lack of sleep! Picking this score at 2:45 in the am. Take some sleeping pills and see you in Kingsland. Northside 21-17.

By HoyasRock

November 21, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

The only real home field advantage is the travel to the field. Because of that a neutral field will often give an advantage to one team or the other. For example a Atlanta metro team would have the advantage over a Valdosta area team if the field is in Macon or anywhere north of that. Because of that I prefere home fields for the team that earns it, it also will insure a large home team croud earning some bucks for the school. Home field is little advantage if the opposing team is from the same area. For that reason Peachtree Ridge has a slight home field advantage against Harrison, but only because of rush hour traffic which will require Harrison to leave a bit ealier than normal. I doubt it is more than a two point advantage.

By jerry

November 21, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

JUST REMEBER TEAMS LIKE MARIST AND ALL THE PRIVATE SCHOOLS, “HAS THE BEST TEAMS MONEY CAN BUY” (OR AT LEAST TRY). I WOULD ROOT FOR A COMMY BEFORE I WOULD ROOT FOR A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN GA. THEY SHOULD HAVE A SEPARATE DIVISION LIKE THEY DO IN TENNESSEE. NOT A FAN BUT GO SEQUOYAH AND THEY DO HAVE MORE THAN JUST A GOOD RB.

By HoyaDawg

November 21, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this

Hoyas Rock, I can see your point on the home field, and I understand Whitfields point also. I agree Home field has little advantage if any.In all honestesy, If I were an AJC guy picking, I would probally pick Peachtree Ridge.They are playing great football, and have a great team. The Ridge is on a roll, and Harrison has been inconsistant in the last four. PR, you have been fun this week, thanks for the ribbing, and fun trash talk. I know this scares some people, but remember this is a blog, for entertainment purposes. I pray that we have a safe game, free from injuries, and may the best team on the field win tonight.I am sure you will be great host. I can’t wait for some good cold friday night football.Oh yea, one more thing, Somebody UNLEASH THOSE DANG HOYADAWGS!!!!!!

By Yo

November 21, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

Drock08 I doubt we could win over the NFC South all 4 games, but 2 and 2 a good possibility.  :-) The SEC is the 1AAAAA of college football you know.

By EagleAlum

November 21, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

I quote Jeff Herron of the Camden County Wildcats.

“We have to stop the run and make them one-dimensional,” said Herron, whose Wildcats yield an average of 7.0 points per game, third in the state behind only Newnan and Lowndes. “They really don’t have a lot of tendencies, so they keep you off balance. If they are able to run on us, we’re going to have a long night.”

Herron said he is most worried about moving the ball on Northside, which he said fields ‘the biggest high school defense I’ve ever.”

Looks like a problem Camden!!

By mistermak

November 21, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

To jetblue and trojandude

I am real excited but I have an excuse for my late night posts!! I work nights! Up all night is just another day for me! I am not delirious(spell check not working) just excited to fianlly get to watch a great game. Ya’ll drive safe now and get there early!!

GO CATS

By North FLA Falcon

November 21, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

GO MARIST WAR EAGLES!

By Yo

November 21, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

Maybe Texas football should come with an * (asterisk) because they are to wimpy to win a championship on the others home field. Afraid to leave the state of Texas too aren’t you? Ever stop to think “hero” that you may also have neutral sites because your state is 800 miles wide? Well duh! Here is the way I see it. Texas is 800 miles wide and from South Georgia to Texas border is 800 miles. Come on over “all talk”.

By mistermak

November 21, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

Coach Herron is just trying to make ya’ll feel like it is worth the drive!! Did it work??

By david

November 21, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

To all the people predicting Shaw over Baldwin, I’m assuming yall were sleep when yall wrote that so I’ll give yall a pass after Baldwin Spanks SHaw tonight. If you are there come see me and we can sit together and watch Shaw get bounced from the playoffs!!!!

By NHS

November 21, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

mistermak I will be arriving in Kingsland tonight on fan bus #1. If you are serious about your 35-7 score look me up and we can bet whatever you like. I’ll be the old white man with grey hair, “N” cap, and blue Eagles jacket (not that hard to find).

By Yo

November 21, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

“To Mr. Texas”. Bedford, Texas (texas trinity) and Dallas, Texas (southlake) are 23 miles apart and basically both in the city of Dallas. What traveling fools you Texans are.

By mistermak

November 21, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

YO Well said!! I take it you too are sick and tired of hearing about Texas football!!

This is Georgia people that is all that counts right now!!!

By mistermak

November 21, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

NHS I am proud to say that I am not a gambling man!! Lord knows I have found plenty of other stupid ways to spend my money!! I can say that I have never bet on any sporting event!! Sort of takes the ‘fun’ out of it. But I appreciate you being proud of your team!! Like I said ya’ll have a safe trip and listen for that train!!!

By Yo

November 21, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Texas the state of politically correct football because “we don’t want to hurt anybodies feelings now…ya hear!” Those kids might grow up not feeling the love if they had to actually go play another team and overcome the challenge (oh the thought of it!) of beating that team on their own home field. Texas the state where their coaches are actually psychiatrists who had to grow up with the pain of actually playing another team without it being on a neutral site. Texas reminds me of the guy who jumped off the cliff and on the way down called out “everybody do it like meeeeeeeeeeeee!!” Texas the “I wish I was as good as Georgia” want a be’s who keep bashing Georgia football because in their hearts they know they don’t measure up. Texas where the motto is “if you can’t beat em (Georgia)….diss em”.

By AVikingFan

November 21, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

Jaybo, LowndesFan didn’t say anything about Texas or any other state. That was some other person posting TO LowndesFan.

The Vikings aren’t afraid to play anybody, even from Texas. But we do not want to sign a home and home deal with somebody like that when we can get a team to come here two years in a row and we can sell tickets and keep the money! It only costs us whatever we can negotiate with that particular team. But it’s always more than they could make playing at their own stadium. So, bring on Texas, Calif, or Penn., if they’ll come two years in a row!

Besidses, why all this talk about texas and other states? This bog is about Georgia High School Football Playoffs, right?!

By tony

November 21, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

GO SYRUPMAKERS CAIRO GA RULES

By Blue Devil Block

November 21, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

A lot of folks on this blog (not all) have predicted Tift would lose every week starting with the Valdosta game. Well, here we are in the second round of the playoffs. I am not so arrogant as to “guarantee” a win tonight against Newnan, (they are obviously a good football team) but I really like our chances. Their own coach admits they haven’t faced a team the caliber of Tift this year and realizes they better play their “A” game tonight. Best of Luck to the Tift County Blue Devils and the rest of Region 1-AAAAA….another sweep would be sweet!

By Mobamby

November 21, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

TROJANDUDE I bet the Panthers would enjoy it if they could just stay in bed and watch reruns of Gomer Pyle USMC instead of facing the mighty Coffee Trojans tonight in the freezing temps. I’m sure they truly hope they’re able to make a game of it for at least one quarter so you didn’t have to drive all the way up to the West side of Atlanta for the blow out that is headed their way. It’s sad Six Flags is closed for the season or maybe your team could have shuttled the older kids down there since you’ll be able to play your JV before the half. This is an unfair match up and there is no doubt your boys will crush them.

By K

November 21, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

Correction: The sold out Trinity Euless and Southlake Carroll game example mentioned earlier actually had over 65,000, not 50,000 as stated earlier. Now that is high school football.

Sight exaggeration; actual attendance was 46,339. See USA Today Article Not to discount the attendance of the game, because that is amazing, but if you are going to try to make a point you don’t need to stretch the truth.

Is home field advantage a big deal? It sure can be depending on the teams who are playing. As mentioned by many others though, most sports at any level with a playoff system give the team with the higher seeding or better record home field advantage. Does that make it right? Not necessarily, but it’s just the way it’s done. I would be willing to bet the major reason that Texas uses neutral sites for playoff games is simply the fact that the state is so large. It would be very difficult for a team on the eastern side of the state to travel to the western side for a game. If they drove, it would take too long, and most schools aren’t going to pay for airline tickts. Thus, it makes sense to have a neutral site for Texas playoffs. However, there aren’t too many schools more than a 6 hour drive from each other in our “little” state, so why implement a neutral site, when I would venture that most coaches, fans, and players would oppose the notion.

We already have a “neutral” site for the state championship. How neutral do you think that is if an Atlanta area team plays a South GA team. Bottom line is, you will never make the system perfect. So you might as well quit complaining, and just enjoy some good Georgia High School Football. Go Vikings, and good luck to NSWR, Coffee, and Tift

By NHSFAN#1

November 21, 2008 9:43 AM | Link to this

Camden is soooo funny to me. They are the bully in Coastal football… I took a look at their schedule and scores, (Beach, Johnson, etc… ) beat the crap out of them… but we would have as well. I am not doubting that they are a fairly good team….. but I think that they are in for a surprise because it seems their fans are underestimating the domination of Northside… and I’m not sure why… I do believe we have taken care of Camden before…

Prediction… 1-AAAAA sweep, sweep, sweep….!!!! GO TIFT COUNTY, COFFEE COUNTY AND LOWNDES COUNTY!!! Bring your A game.. show them what it’s ALL about!!!!

NHS 24 Camden 10

By douglasdawg

November 21, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

I can feel the hate coming in from all the regions . we might lose a game or two tonight fellas but it won’t be a blowout. To tell ya the truth it could be a sweep fo R1 again. If I was from another region I would be a little jealous and tired of hearing about R1. Oh yeah heart of purple and norman bates and even Drock if you think ya’ll are gonna upset the TROJANS ya got another thang coming.DROC the score won’t be that close either.

By Drock08

November 21, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

To Blue Devil Block: Just like me earlier this week Coach Herring is playing mind games. If Newnan plays their A game it will really get uglier than my 31-10 prediction. You are about to find out tonight that the best two teams in GA are Newnan and Camden Co. I promise it will not be a region 1AAAAA sweep tonight you are not playing the Dekalb region with great athletes but average coaching.

By VIKING DAD

November 21, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

REGION 1-AAAAA RULES ROUND 2. LOWNDES 42 BRADWELL 7, NORTHSIDE 21 CAMDEN 17, TIFT 17 NEWNAN 10, COFFEE 28 CHAPEL HILL 7 GO 1-AAAAA. Upsets of the week EAST PAULDING 28 GRAYSON 21, WOODSTOCK 17 NORCROSS 10. GO COACH O’BRIEN.

By Raiders08

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

King of Paulding, I have heard these comments before and believe I know who you are, a disgruntled soccer dad. Your senior must not be playing tonight. Shame on you for attacking coach in this blog in that fashion.

By HeadEast

November 21, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this

This year was Reid’s finest. Going 9-2 against bigger schools with bigger lines week after week. Tonight another giant school with 3300 kids, another huge line, and a team that runs four plays really well because they’ve run all four of them about a hundred times apiece. Offense carries the day. Raiders 31 - Rams 28.

By Brenda

November 21, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Don’t sleep on Callaway….5AA

By Norman Bates

November 21, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

douglasdawg The “thang” that’s important to remember is you’re a peanut head no matter what the outcome of tonight’s game is. You also may want to read up on the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department before you pack up that rusty old Dodge Dart and turn left onto RT 20 off 75 later today. They have a knack for sniffing out Meth heads traveling through the area.

As for the game, well, there is no illusions on this end. Everybody in Georgia knows Coffee will crush the Panthers.

By Norman Bates

November 21, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

douglasdawg The “thang” that’s important to remember is you’re a peanut head no matter what the outcome of tonight’s game is. You also may want to read up on the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department before you pack up that rusty old Dodge Dart and turn left onto RT 20 off 75 later today. They have a knack for sniffing out Meth heads traveling through the area.

As for the game, well, there is no illusions on this end. Everybody in Georgia knows Coffee will crush the Panthers.

By HeadEast

November 21, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

1-AAAAA gets exposed tonight for what they really are. One great team (Lowndes) that will win easily at home. One very good team (NHS) that will lose on the road. And two slightly above average teams. Coffee will win with the soft draw, Tift will go down.

By TrojanDude

November 21, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Mobamby

I bet the Panthers would enjoy it if they could just stay in bed and watch reruns of Gomer Pyle USMC instead of facing the mighty Coffee Trojans

Wow! Excellent sarcasm if that is the way you meant it. Your entire post is sorta scary competent if I may say. Very good!!

By David Alexander

November 21, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Sequoyah is much better than the Marist folks think. That bodes well for the sophomore led team of Chiefs. Most are picking Marist to win because of tradition. I say to hell with tradition. This young crop of Chiefs is for real. Keep up the good work Mr. Whitfield. Finally, someone covering high school sports who knows how to make an educated prediction.

By TrojanDude

November 21, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Norman Bates

You are just sooo sophisticated.

By HeadEast

November 21, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

East, Harrison, and Chris’s six other picks. RAIDERS RULE!!!

By AVikingFan

November 21, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Headeast And just how many teams from your region made it to the 2nd round? How many will advance?

I predict at LEAST three of ours will advance.

I’ll make you a wager. If our region has more to advance than your region after tonight, you will have to write only positive supportive things all next week about the Vikings and our region. If your region has more to advance, then I will write nothing but positive supportive things about your region next week. Deal or no deal?

By mikemike

November 21, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

DON’T HATE ON THEM SYRUPMAKERS

By Norman Bates

November 21, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

TROJANDUDE sorry to inform you that they have closed The Wet Bar, your favorite club in Atlanta, however, there is still BullDogs Pub. Have fun after the game “Thilly”.

By HSBallfan

November 21, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

By David Alexander: Sequoyah is much better than the Marist folks think… Keep up the good work Mr. Whitfield. Finally, someone covering high school sports who knows how to make an educated prediction. Kind of like that Whitewater over Tucker educated pick last week. Marist is probably the second best 4A team in the state and has home field. They pulverized Northgate a week ago. There’s nothing that tells me this team is ripe for an upset. Not that it couldn’t happen, but the odds would be pretty steep for the average fan.

By Yo

November 21, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

To comments like “1AAAAA gets exposed tonight for what they really are” and the sort. Lets think on that for a moment. In reality 1AAAAA has already been exposed for what they really are. Tonight 1AAAAA (not the top seed) takes on 2 of the states teams believed to be 2 of the best in Camden and Newnan. 2 Top 5 ranked and undefeated schools. Yes folks, that is the type of competition it will take to “expose 1AAAAA for what they really are”. In reality here is what scares the rest of the state. In their hearts they know there is the possibility that either or both of these top 5 schools could lose against 1AAAAA tonight. Is it likely to happen…no…but the thought of even the possibility sure is a sobering thought isn’t it. The reality is that of those two contests the likely hood of 1AAAAA coming out on top in one of those 2 contests is close to 50/50. If that should happen then 3 teams from 1AAAAA will move on to the final 8. If it doesn’t happen then 2 teams will move on to the final 8 and it will have taken 2 Top 5 teams to stop what the rest of the state of Georgia most fears.

By TONY REEVES

November 21, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

UPSET !!! SCHLEY CO OVER WILCOX CO. AND THAT IS FOR REAL!!!!

By Raiders08

November 21, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Hey Chris, East by 14…

By HSBallfan

November 21, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this

MEDIC to Tony Reeves’ room, STAT!

By 1-aa-fan and player

November 21, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

Hi…THIS IS THE 2ND ROUND. YOUR FORECAST IS FOR 1-AA TO WIN(ALL FOUR TEAMS). THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER SEEN YOU PICK 4 TEAMS IN THE SAME REGION TO WIN IN THE 2ND ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS. HOPE YOUR FORCAST IS CORRECT. WILL LIKE TO SEE TWO 1-AA TEAMS IN THE DOME AT THE END OF THE PLAYOFFS. (TELL THE OTHER TEAMS OUTSIDE 1-AA TO NOT PLAY).1-AA IS THE REGION OF THE TIMES IN CLASS AA. (ONCE AGAIN THEY WILL RULE THE CLASS).

By NG17

November 21, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

Gwinnett Rules tonight against Region 5 and 6.The State playoff game will be Camden Vs Lowndes so all the other teams have fun while it last.Region 1 is the best this year no doubt.

By NHS

November 21, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

At least 3 of the 4 1-AAAAA teams will advance tonight, probably 4. Good luck to Lowndes, Tift, and Coffee. And, Go Northside Eagles !!! Let’s keep this sweep thing going.

By douglasdawg

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

I’m not worried about any sheriff or any other brother of mine out there ….I’m a former trojan standout and current GBI officer.How do you know so much about meth. What team do you support again.

By dobio

November 21, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

With game time so close - there’s nothing left but to PLAY the game

By NHS

November 21, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this

NG17..then I suppose Northside might as well cancel the trip to Camden. I’ll call Coach Nix, but I think the football team is already on the road. Oh, well!!! I guess we will show up and go through the motions of playing anyway. Who knows, we might even win.

By EP Grad

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

East 21 Grayson 17. Great Game but at the end of the night it will be the END of Grayson’s season. GOOO RAIDERS

By bambam

November 21, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

UM HS FOOTBALL FAN U ACTUALLY THINK THAT ROME WILL BEAT SANDY CREEK? NOT A CHANCE AND FOR A TEAM THAT “CANT SCORE” THEY SOMEHOW MANAGE TO MUSTER 24 POINTS A GAME. HMMM…. YEA SOUNDS LIKE S.C. WILL NOT ONLY WIN TONIGHT BUT WIN BIG. 28-7

By douglasdawg

November 21, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

We have already exposed the state of GA. there are maybe 3 teams at the most that can on a given night beat two or three of our teams. Coffee and Tift are better than above average teams.We’ve played are region 1 opponets close. I’ll tell you right now besides the 2 more obvious wins from our region tonight that atleast 1 more from our region will win also.BET IT!

By mistermak

November 21, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Why do Northside fans think Camden fans are underestimating them? I think that maybe you are underestimating us. Don’t judge us by our region! We have been challenged many times over the last 10 years and have been up to the challenge many times. Remember Camden does hold the record for the most consecutive regular season wins. We play as tough a non region schedule as possible and hopefully it will get tougher every year. That is the only way to get better. So bring it on Warner Robbins! OH that’s right you like to be called by your first name NS!!!

By NORTH CLAYTON

November 21, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Everyone is sleeping on North Clayton in AAAA but they are going to win state…GO EAGLES….. STATESBORO IS DONE WITH….

By NORTH CLAYTON

November 21, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

GO NORTH CLAYTON… MY PICK TO WIN STATE……

By TrojanDude

November 21, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

Gracious. Is this blog getting more and more enthusiastic or is it just me? The rivalry and poking fun has been great this week. The fan loyalty is Georgia is truly something. Congratulations to all the young men who have made it this far. All of you should be proud. Be safe on the roads tonight. I wish everyone luck!

Just a lot more to 1AAAAA!! Go get ‘em guys.

By the way… why is it that only South Georgia folks take offense to the Texas Teacup insults?

By TrojanDude

November 21, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Is it tonight yet?

By JWill

November 21, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

JAYBO

You are correct regarding Brooks Co…I am from Macon and no longer have a dog in the AA race. However, I do pay attention to good football teams and I am fortunate to have seen Brooks Co play earlier this year. They are well balanced on offense and extremely solid on defense. They are extremely well coached and disciplined on both sides of the ball. They are going to be a hard out for anyone they face. I expect to see them in the AA Finals. I would like to see them matchup with Buford…since there is a lot of talk about Buford being a very good football team. I think it would be a good matchup to see for football fans…regardless of loyalties.

By mistermak

November 21, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

Trojandude Almost
I am so excited I just had to drive by the stadium and see if anything was happening!! I know I need to get a life!!

By FATMAN

November 21, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

1-aa-fan and player—-to rule again you must have ruled before—when is the last time 1-AA ruled—How about 6-AA or 2-AA the last few years ????it will be BUFORD AND CALHOUN in the dome—

By HeadEast

November 21, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

AVikingFan -Deal! I’m thinking we’ll both have two advance so we can say whatever we want. South Georgia plowboys of Region 1-AAAAA can play, but I don’t think NHS or Tift can win on the road against the tough teams they’re playing. It doesn’t take a Coffee or a Lowndes to beat Chapel Hill and Bradwell, East would beat them. I know Chapel has had a rebirth but we beat them 28-0 two years in a row!

By Lion Pit Crew

November 21, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

It’s payback time! What is a Hoya anyway? Is that like a cheese cracker? C’mon Lions! We have been the dark horse all year. It is time to step into the spotlight and put Harrison in the shade. If we play our game and DON’T MAKE MISTAKES victory will be ours. Stay tight, defense! Remember what it was like when we put Mikey Tamburo on his 3rd point of contact six times? Keep the pressure up and be the solid wall we know you are. To Nick, Ronnie, and the offense - eat ‘em up!!!! GO LIONS!!!!!! From the PIT CREW and the BAND - feel the Lion Love.

By 1-aa---- fans and players

November 21, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

THESE OF THE RESULT OF LAST WEEK WIN(1-AA).THE SEMI NEXT.

High School Football: AAA-A region rankings6 of 10 R4-AA: It’s Henry County against the City of Macon - SW, NE and Central Macon High Schools - for the region crown. Mikki K. Harris / mkharris@ajc.com

By emac0455

November 21, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

WOW!!!! All four teams from 1-AA picked to advance to the quarterfinals. Interesting. It would be very nice to see, being a THS Bulldog fan. Good Luck to them ‘Dawgs, and the rest of of 1-AA. I see Lowndes, NSWR, and Coffee advancing out of 1-AAAAA.

By mistermak

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

I have always wondered what a Hoya was also!! Is that kind of like a Hokie? A Hoyadawg sounds like a Chilwawa! I know I mispelled that but who cares it is Friday!!!

By Larry

November 21, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

In AAAA all four region 4 teams won last week and advance to the second round, pretty good statement for them. Griffin against Brunswick should be a high scoring affair as both teams have speed, speed and more speed. Don’t over look the winner of this game….

By Drock08

November 21, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

To Viking Dad: You would love if Camden, Newnan, Norcross and Grayson to lose tonight because the rest of the teams fear the Mighty Vikings. You guys would have a mental edge over Coffee, NSWR, and Tift. Sorry not happening get ready to face Grayson next week.

By JAYBO

November 21, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

Avikingfan,

I didn’t say viking fan said anything! I addressed my post to a person with the blog name To Lowndes fan!!! While you are trying to correct me, you’re the one in error…now go back and look at it as I just did!!! My post is directed to the correct person…please read sir before you start trying to correct folks…thank you!

By Harry S/Wheeler County

November 21, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

Hey Chris, It’s hard for me to believe you picked Thomasville over Dublin. It maybe bayonet time and it could be for many good Irish their last charge but they are defending the Shamrock Bowl. These battle tested young men know what is expected of them they know the metal of their foe. They know, for many this could be their last charge. But no one has to tell them what is expected of them. They know what their duty is. With or without Coach Holmes, they will…they must defend their home(field).

By JAYBO

November 21, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

Mistermak,

Hey, I love your spelling of chilwawa, that is funny as hell man…LMAO!!!!!

By JAYBO

November 21, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this

Hey, If anyone thinks that Lowndes is afraid of any team or has a preference of which team they would want to play next got some issues!!!! They have 1) Just moved to this state; or 2) Are smoking some serious stuff!!!

By Chris Whitfield

November 21, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

Hey Chris, It’s hard for me to believe you picked Thomasville over Dublin.

Hey Harry! I just wasn’t inspired by Dublin’s play last week. The injuries are bothersome too. With everyone talking about homefield advantage, I would have had a much easier time taking T’Ville if they were at home. Then it would have been a no-brainer. As it is, this was a tough pick, but we went with the Dogs.

By JAYBO

November 21, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

Jwill,

A brooks co-buford matchup would be good, but I would much rather see a brooks-thomasville title game!!!! Two teams from the same region and from my neck of the woods!!! Thomasville and Quitman are are only 25-30mi apart!!

By jet blue

November 21, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

mistermak

I won’t bring sleeping pills, I think you’re going to need an anti-depressant. And yes, it sounds like you need to get a life. The game is still several hours away, man. And, it is just a game.

By cathy

November 21, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

GOOOOO WILCOX!!!!!!!!!!

By mr know it all

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

6 AAAA goin all the way 2 the dome MARIST TUCKER AND SWD ALL DA WAY WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Lisa

November 21, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

Is Warren Robbins and NHS the same school? If not, how come they aren’t both playing tonight?

By AVikingFan

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

Lisa, Houston County has three public high schools: Warner Robins, Northside High, and Houston County High. Only one, NHS (most people call it NSWR) made the playoffs.

By SeminoleWarrior

November 21, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Region 1AA will prevail across the board tonight. Lots of quality football but I am serving notice that the Dawgs of THS are on a mission. Cairo, Brooks Co., the Packers of AAAAA Colquitt County and the dreaded TCC Jackets can all attest that the BIG RED MACHINE is no joke. Even in those defeats, the DAWGS played tough. It will be a challenge having to get past Dublin and possibly Buford to achieve the goal but we in the DAWG HOUSE are ready!! So look out Irish..we are rolling up US319 North to shock the world. GO DAWGS!!

By HS Football Fan

November 21, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

bambam—-Against Fayette Co. they only scored 3 pts who averaged 24.5 pts against per game. I should have said they sometimes have trouble scoring. I’m sorry but I believe it’s going to be Rome in a good game.

By SeminoleWarrior

November 21, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

The US 84 corridor will produce three state champions this season…take it to he bank. AAAAA, AAA, and AA. Lowndes, Cairo, and my beloved THS Dawgs. YES!!!

By Jeff

November 21, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

jet blue says, it is just a game It may be just a game in Texas, but it is a lifestyle here in Georgia, as evidensed by our posters clamoring away until the wee hours of the day.

A friend of mine at work coaches a JV team in Lawrenceville. I told him today that EP uses a crab blocking scheme. He looked at me at laughed. Then asked if this was a high school team. I said they were, and were apparently a little undersized. I also told him they had been very successful using the crab blocking. He just gave me a funny look and said OK.

Anyway, all you East fans bring your horns and noise makers, because you will need to celebrate those few first downs you get. Tonight you will get to experience what a real defense truly is. Have a safe drive over and God bless.

By NHSFAN#1

November 21, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

Here we come Camden…. get ready!!!

Go Northside!!!!!!!!!!!!

By kenyon

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

I think region 1 in the best football to play in.People talk about the Atl.teams but they only have speed an it shows when they play this region.Go low,nswr,coff an tift let them know football in region 1 is like the sec.

By Region 1AAAAA Fan

November 21, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

I dont see where these Newnan fans get all their confidence from..true.. they are undefeated, but how strong were their opponents? Tift has played a very tough region 1AAAAA schedule, and outplayed MLK in the first round. Believe me.. Tift knows what they are up against..question is does Newnan? Regular season records of teams they played…Newnan 55 wins 60 losses…Tift 72 wins 41 losses.Gotta believe that in a close game that works to the Devils advantage..Will Newnwn be able to handle the pressure if they are down at the half or late in the game? What happens if they get 10- 14 points scored on them quick? remember 5 straight shutouts..how will that affect them? Maybe that 55-0 win against who was it? will give them a false sense of security.Remember Cougar fans dont get down on them if they seem to be getting outplayed..this aint the 4th seed from a weak region 3AAAAA.

By EagleNationRising

November 21, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Whitfield when will you learn? If you want to have a stellar playoff record you should simply pick any team from Middle Georgia. Instead, you picked two of them to lose.

I guess you have forgotten what teams like Northside and Dublin have done in recent years in the playoffs (heck, I thought Dublin was going to score 100 points against Lovett in the Georgia Dome a few years ago). Still, you pick Thomasville (remember what happened to the last Thomasville team, TCC, that played in Middle Georgia Chris Whitfield?).

Dublin beats Thomasville. Baldwin rolls. Westside rolls. Northside sends a message to the Peach State.

Northside 20, Camden County 7

By Yo

November 21, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

drunk08 we (Lowndes) respect all teams from Gwinnett or any where near by. Grayson, N. Gwinnett, Brookwood, Parkview….they all look the same to us and we will offer up the same kind of respect 3 of those 4 have recently received in years gone by. Unlike Texas we say in your house or in our house we are going to respect you just the same way. Somebody always likes it when I say….300 Yards Rushing….count em!

By HeadEast

November 21, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

The Region 1 blogheads are bragging a week too soon. You benefitted from round one matchups with the very soft region 2. MLK as the #2 seed, puhlease. North Cobb beat MLK and they wound up 7th in our region! If THE Northside HS or Tift wins I will apologize Monday. But for tonight I’m all about Hoyas, Wolverines, Widcats, and RAIDERS!!! BTW, how many of those wildcats are from that alternative school you have down there?

By North Gwinnett Fan

November 21, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

North Gwinnett is going all the way this year. Mike Tamburro is a senior and this is his best year yet. It has been a pleasure to watch the Bulldogs these last four years, while my daughter attented North. Unfortunately most of the good players on that team will graduate next June.

Thank Coach Sphire for a wonderful 4 years of football at North Gwinnett while my daughter was attending. I wish you the best of luck with future seasons.

By AVikingFan

November 21, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

Jaybo. I said in my response to you that I was pointing out the fact LowndesFan did not say those things. Go back and read my post, and read the one that LowndesFan supposedly said. I just happen to know LowndesFan personally.

But why are we arguing, I thought we are friends?!

By camden03

November 21, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

Georgia HS football at its best. 2 great teams with great tradition Hope all you NS fans have a safe trip and we look forward to your visiting us. Remember that this is only a game and its all about the kids. We here in Camden look forward to a great game and after all isn’t that really what its all about. Camden-28 / NSWR-24.

By EagleNationRising

November 21, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

Jaybo, is Thomas County Central afraid of any teams? They should be! How is the girls basketball program down there? Are you guys having a nice girl’s season? I hope the good fans of TCC are enjoying themselves.

Jaybo you will get a lesson on the differences in programs like TCC and Northside tonight. There are no Eagle fans losing sleep. Watch Northside pass early (as we did at will against Tift County, another team that was “supposed” to beat the Eagles) and run wild with Xavier Bacon.

By Joe

November 21, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Tonight could be John Reid’s last game at East Paulding. EP might pull it out tonight but either way Reid will be gone after the season. Its what he does and it always happens, he loves to jump ship, tried to last year but Colquitt hired Propst instead.

Guy is a great football coach but is definitely a prick, and is disliked by most of the coaches around the area for the way he acts.

By HS Football Fan

November 21, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

I just love HS football. I will be listening to atleast 3 games and checking the scores of the others. Have fun and stay safe and respectfull.

By 1-aa fans and player

November 21, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

fatman…I hope you are still around. they went back to the dome alone. WE LOVE THEM(BASKETBALL TOO). cOME ON AJC STOP THE MADDNESS.

By PRhS

November 21, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

Come on Lions!!!! Its GAME DAY BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!WATCH OUT HOYAS

By HS Football Fan

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

Mack If your reading this I’m picking Thomasville high to win.

By mistermak

November 21, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

I know I need to get a life but you know your just jelous because you dont have the day off and can just go by the feild because you feel like it.

GO CATS

By LowndesFan

November 21, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

Jaybo, the posts you and AVikingFan were talking about appeared to have been written by BY to LowndesFan

That person is not me. My last post prior to this one was at 9:14pm last night.

I do not think Texas or any other state plays any better football than we do right here in Georgia, but if they do, I don’t care a rat’s a@#*. I like GA highschool football!!!!!!!! And Region 1-AAAAA and 1-AA.

By HeadEast

November 21, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

Jeff - Did you also tell him we run a full playbook from a pro set, not that four running plays from the wing T Pop Warner offense you have? I guarantee your vaunted D will give up several plays of 20 yards or more to the teeny, tiny CRAB BLOCKERS. First the Rams will get the crabs, then they’ll get sheared. BAAAA, BAAAA, BAAAAA!!!!

By Chris Whitfield

November 21, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this

Dublin beats Thomasville. Baldwin rolls. Westside rolls. Northside sends a message to the Peach State.

You could very well be right, ENR, and I would be the first one to argue why every one of those teams will win tonight. But, unlike you, I can see other sides of the argument. That isn’t a slight to you, just that you are focused on Northside, as you should be. I am certain that Northside would do the exact same thing that Camden did to all of those Savannah schools this year - score like there is no tomorrow. I’ve said all week that this is the best game I can remember in a long, long time in the second round of the playoffs. I wouldn’t be surprised by either team winning. What I will be surprised by is if either team blows the other one out. I think too much of both teams and both coaches to imagine that happening.

Now, as far as Dublin is concerned, see my earlier post to Harry S. And if you are going to use performance in the Dome as your standard, I thought Buford was going to put 100 up on the Irish last year. Be safe if you are heading to the coast, but I am thinking you aren’t if you are posting here.

By erkel

November 21, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Nobody beats marist at marist. The Refs are paid in full to throw flags at you and keep you off beat the entire 1st half. Watch the calls and see what I mean.

By Big Pappi

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

I just got on here to check out the blog and Whewwww… I can’t even read it all! So…HOYADAWG/WILDMAN - HOMET and your Merry Men. “Unleash your Dawgs” and “Load the Cannon” Big Pappi is watching. Go region 5! And “Wolverine fan”, yes I am even pulling for you guys.

By Prep Fan

November 21, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

How ‘bout that WILDCAT PRIDE!! GO DUNWOODY!! All the way to State!!

By 1-aa fans and players

November 21, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

fatman has left the blog(water under the nose). To (low) and (vik) fans…we are here with you. we want to win. win big too. It has been fun taking time with most of the best football fans on earth knowing you guys are giving an inch to each other. Have a great(not good) time with those students. Be safe and remember that we are marching to the beat together. One state..One fan…THAT YEAR…wE ARE READING AND BLOGING WITH YOU. 1-AAAAA IS THE ONLY TEAM WE HAVE.

A note to that football team next door… we have no t forgotten you are the no.1 high school team in the nation. As of this day you have five freinds to play with in the national polls. These teams playing tonight of trying to help get some friends in the state. Tell the guys you got nationals freind and DO NOT NEED FREINDS IN THE STATE..

By Mobamby

November 21, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

douglasdawg taking out the trash and sweeping the floors at the local GBI office hardly makes you an employee and definitley not an agent. Isn’t time for you to have the Dodge Dart headed NorthWest? You may want to pack some extra tissue for that long drive home too.

By EagleNationRising

November 21, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Good luck to all teams across the state playing tonight and stay warm. Those well wishes include the Camden County Wildcats, who I expect to experience something they have not experienced since playing Norcross HS on August 23…a hard hit (all night long).

I have heard so much crying about the historic numbers which show us that no large program in the state of Georgia has lost more home playoff games than Camden County in the 1st & 2nd Rounds. I believe that is due to Camden’s very soft schedule. We all know that Northside has a significant historical advantage and that the Eagles have hammered supposedly strong Wildcats team in the past.

Let’s talk about this season. Camden County’s staff stiffened their non-region schedule after failing to score against Lowndes County last year. Camden played an admirable non-region slate that now has a combined record of 29-15. Northside’s non-region schedule had a combined record of 27-15.

The concerns for Wildcats fans have to come with Camden’s soft region schedule. Camden played one team with a winning record, Bradwell (8-3) between September 12 and the end of the regular season. Note: Bradwell lost to 3-7 Houston County (Warner Robins), which show any Warner Robins resident something about Bradwell. Camden has played 4 teams, out of 11, with winning records. Northside has only played 3 teams with losing records in 11 contests. Level of competition prepares a team for the state playoff stage. Preparation will stick out like a sore thumb tonight in Kingsland. On a rebulding year at Northside, the Eagles roll!

Northside 20, Camden County 7

By bobbylee

November 21, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

Calhoun will have their hands full tonight, If they play as well as last week they should have a chance. Get the long johns out, gonna be cold tonight.

By JAYBO

November 21, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

Avikingfan,

You are absolutely right…..we are friends!!!! Hey, there are bigger fish to fry right????! Anyway, looking for you guys to roll easily tonight!!!

By douglasdawg

November 21, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

haha MObamby you better get alot of tissue before the game ……so you can pack it in your teams britches ,cause we’re gonna be knocking chaple hill on their a@# all night. You can believe that.

By mistermak

November 21, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this

All the hate for Camden now wasup with that?

By HoyasRock

November 21, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

I think that if Harrison had performed as Chris had predicted they would be 1-8 and of course not in the playoff. So I think he did the Hoya’s a big favor picking Peachtree Ridge. In fact the Hoya’s were obviously overcoming a huge hex last week against Kell when he picked the Hoya’s to win, They overcame bad calls, missed signals, and mistakes caused by that Voodoo predicition. The win was probably because someone hexed Kell’s kicker on their fist and only field goal effort.

Hoya Saxa!

By HoyasRock

November 21, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

By Band Mom Gone Wild

You’ve 60 minutes to do this and to do it right!

Actually 48 minutes. But why don’t you want Harrison to win? :>(

By Norman Bates

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

douglasdawg there is one thing for sure. You really are a FORMER “USED” TROJAN !!!

By HeadEast

November 21, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Joe - Are you saying Bear Bryant and Vince Lombardi were nice guys or that Reid should be loyal to East like Valdosta was loyal to O’Brien? This isn’t the Girl Scouts it’s football, man up and grow a pair!

By EagleNationRising

November 21, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Dublin is not playing Buford, Chris! Dublin is playing Thomasville, the other program in Thomasville, GA. We all witnessed what happened to Thomas County Central last week…in Macon, GA against Westside. It is girl’s basketball season for Jaybo and the TCC football family. Thomasville is not far behind. These teams have generally had major challenges against Middle Georgia programs in recent years. Don’t get sensitive Chris. These are the facts.

We are talking about Thomasville playing a Middle Georgia team. Buford is totally irrelevent. Surely, you are not proclaiming that Thomasville and Buford are the same animals. Buford is a beast and a major player in the world of Georgia football…heck American high school football. Thomasville football has proved nothing in well over a decade (that includes TCC). Just some plain speaking Chris.

I simply find it hard to believe that any team from Thomasville will win against a Middle Georgia team. Dublin beats Thomasville. Westside hammers Jonesboro. Baldwin sets an example against Shaw. Griffin tops Brunswick.

Northside 20, Camden County 7

By Jeff

November 21, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

HeadEast, if you can stop our wing T, more power to you. If your pro style offense can keep our D off balance and throw some passes(in the cold) then I agree, you will have several plays of 20 yards or more. The Rams biggest achilles heel all year has been playing against prolific passers. The best passer we saw all year was with Collins Hill, but he only played part of the game. Our D had such an aggressive pass rush, he didn’t have time to set up and throw his passes. Now with your crab blocking scheme, which is definitely used in youth football by small teams, I’m sure you will be able to move up and down the field on our defense, which averaged giving up 8 points a game this year. If EP is such a great and pro style team, why are you using crab blocking? I know, because you are successful with it. Just like our 4 play pop warner offense. Can’t wait for the losers to show up Saturday blogging on here. I know I will be on here saying great things about EP if you can pull off the upset tonight. Have a safe trip over!

By Perry-man

November 21, 2008 2:53 PM | Link to this

To A Viking Fan and Lisa:

Don’t forget Perry High School (public) is also in Houston Co.

By JAYBO

November 21, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

Hey chicken,

Glad to see you surface, I was getting worried about you!!!! Hey the girls bball team aint doing to good…I called the coach the other day and told him I knew a chicken leg boy from wr who could easily pass for a girl, and might be able to help them out….!!!! Boy you sure worry a lot about TCC don’t you!!!! I wonder why??? It is really true aint it….when you’re respected and have notiriety(sp), people always hate on you hanh? You wish soo bad that ns had the statewide acclaim of TCC!!! But anyway, quit acting tonights game with camden is for the state championship! consequently, there is no lesson to be learned from ns tonight!!! TCC will pay attention to ns whenever they win 6 titles in a decade, seeing that we won 5 in a decade!!! WHAT PROGRAM IN GA HAS WON 5 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ONE DECADE???? Tell me chicken, you are mr. statitician….hanh, I can’t hear yo punk azz now?????

By HeadEast

November 21, 2008 3:00 PM | Link to this

I’d rather see an East loss than a NHS win, just so ENR can tell us all next week how historically speaking they should have won except for the bad calls by the refs they would have, etc. Good Luck Camden, Sequoyah, Newnan, Harrison, and Woodstock. Raider fan, win, lose or tie, Raider fan till the day I die!!!

By TGIF

November 21, 2008 3:07 PM | Link to this

To all North-den and Cam-side fans:

Thank god it’s Friday, which means your teams are playing, which means maybe half of you loudmouths will shut up next week. Then again, I fear we will hear so much from the losers with all of their excuses as to why their team lost …

With all of the payoffs forthcoming tonight, the referees at that game will make a killing and have a very nice Christmas!

By cpram61

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

HOW ABOUT MORE INK FOR THE MIGHTY NEWNAN COUGARS. JUST BECASE WE ARE SOUTH OF I-20 DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN’T GIVE US MORE INK. NEWNAN IS RANKED #3 IN AAAAA GA FOOTBALL. #41 IN THE NATION. SHOW RESPECT FOR ALL METRO ATLANTA, NOT JUST NORTH OF ATL.

By Kopfjaeger

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

Okay ! Time to head out. Good luck to all the teams playing tonight. Win, Lose or Draw they’re still just kids at this stage and we all wish we could be out there with them enjoying the one thing we all have in common.

Wait ! You know what ? Forget that ! I’m with Vince Lombardi and everything I was ever taught in the Corps ! “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing “

These are not kids! They’re young warriors and others the exact same age as many of them are facing down our Nation’s enemies tonight !

BITE ME COFFEE !

By TJ

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

GO TROJANS GO !!!!!!

By Harry S/Wheeler County

November 21, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

Hey Chris, You are probably right. That is why I said it was bayonet/hand-to-hand combat time. We have had a lot of injuries and the bench is thin. It’s going to be cold enough to make the liberals re-think global warming. But the Irish know this is the last stand…we don’t have enough left to defeat a Buford. This senior class will walk away with a truck load of W’s and no matter what happens tonight or next week they can hold their heads high. So, tonight with the gun powder low and no more cannon balls left for the cannons…it’s BAYONETS!!!

By EagleNationRising

November 21, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

Mistermak, I do not hate Camden County. I believe the Wildcats are a very, very strong program. Camden has a state championship and MUST be respected. I have stated on this blog (regularly) that Camden has addressed their scheduling challenges as well as anyone can ask.

Miskermak, why does failing to believe that Camden will beat stiff competition (at home in the playoffs) mean hate? I am lost. Do I have to say that Bradwell (who lost to 3-7 Houston County and finished 2nd in Camden’s region) is great to show respect? I don’t care if Bradwell reached the 2nd round of the playoffs against metro Atlanta competition. If you lose to HoCo, you are not good (everyone in Region 1AAAAA knows this). Houston County 20, Bradwell 16 on September 12, 2008.

A few years ago, people across Georgia were asking if Northside could win the big one. That was a legitimate question for our program that had lost some big games in some dramatic fashion, i.e. versus Lowndes in the Georgia Dome on statewide television in the semifinals, losing to Parkview in dramatic fashion in the state championship, and losing proactically every BIG Northside-Warner Robins game). That is not hate. That is the truth. The Eagle Nation had to accept it. Camden is going to have to take a reality check and better beat Northside tonight or the doubts will grow.

People seem to be unable to accept plain speaking. Chris Whitfield calls it one sided. My challenge to you, Mistermak (& Chris Whitfield) is to name one team in the entire state of Georgia that has lost more home playoff games in the past 10 years than Camden County. Name just one. PLEASE!

Georgia moved to a playoff format which rewarded a State Playoff bids to more than one region team in the 1990 season. Since then this is what Camden County has done at home. Camden County has, BY FAR, the worst home playoff record of any large school in the state of Georgia. It is a matter of fact that Camden County is the losingest home playoff team in Georgia history (minimum 10 home playoff games).

2006: Warner Robins 27, Camden County 7 (KINGSLAND) 2005: Dacula 10, Camden County 7 (KINGSLAND) 2001: Riverdale 24, Camden County 21 (KINGSLAND) 2000: Mount Zion-Jonesboro 28, Camden County 16 (KINGSLAND). Mt. Zion!!! 1996: Colquitt County 23, Camden County 14 (KINGSLAND) 1992: Northside (Warner Robins) 14, Camden County 6 (KINGSLAND)

Northside 20, Camden County 7

Mistermak, Northside is in a down year. Remember that when our Eagles take the field in Kingsland. We do not rebuild, we reload!

By Jeff

November 21, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

I’ll hand it to all you East Paulding Raider fans. You love your team almost as much as the Lowndes fans. I hope I can post on here tomorrow about what loud fans and great sports you were at the game. I’m still predicting a Grayson win, 24 -14 should be about right.

By JAYBO

November 21, 2008 3:20 PM | Link to this

Headeast,

Wow…I can’t believe it…say it aint so…an ep fan and JAYBO have something they can agree upon!!!!….that chicken from ns, historically speaking, is the most disliked fan on this blog!!!!!

By Stat Man

November 21, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

Since you asked … In the 1950s, Valdosta High played for the state title seven of the 10 years, winning five and losing two.

In the 1960s, Valdosta High played for the state title seven times, winning six and tying one.

In the 1980s, Valdosta High played for the state title four times, winning all four. In three other years in that decade, Valdosta lost in the playoffs to teams (Lowndes ‘80, Warner Robins ‘81, Tift Co ‘83) that went on to win the state title.

In the 1990s, Valdosta High played for the state title five times, winning three and losing two.

In the 2000s, it lost its only appearance in the title game to Camden in 2003.

And like sands through the hourglass, so goes the rise and fall of the winningest team in the country … only no more.

By EagleNationRising

November 21, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Jaybo, I love it! You are making jokes about men playing girls basketball, which informs me that you are still hurting from the violation that your beloved TCC team took against Westside. Robert Davis will do that to you if you don’t have your chin strap tight enough.

A football team of Macon kids practically took TCC’s manhood away. That is hilarious! I have no fascination with TCC. I just find it ironic that a delusional fan of TCC (aka Jaybo) has so much to say about other programs. I know you that you are going to have some Camden County pom-poms out tonight. We are going to shake the wheels off of that Camden County bandwagon rolling across this state.

It has been a long time since TCC has sniffed a state championship, Jaybo. You guys have not been close. We are not viewing Camden County as the State Championship game. We are simply focused upon our next opponent.

The State Championship is played in the Georgia Dome. There are very few teams that have played on the Georgia Dome field as often as Northside in the past decade. We know the difference between the 2nd round and the State Championship game.

I also know the difference between a powerhouse program in Georgia and Thomas County Central. TCC has only won 60% of their games (far from stellar) and you walk around as though Valdosta, Warner Robins, or Clark Central is written across your chest. Give me a break! At the end of the day, you are just another 1st round casualty. You are TCC!

By john smith

November 21, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Lisa,

Warren roberts high school and northwest high school -warren roberts are two different schools. And there are four high schools in houston county…

By HeadEast

November 21, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

Jeff - There’s a UGA commitment DE over at North Cobb that the crabs handled pretty well. If you’ve got three big linemen you can run all day, why not if it works. We’re lacking the linemen, so we roll out the QB a lot and play 3-4 on D. Now you tell me something, how does a team like that go 9-2 in the 2nd or 3rd best region in the state, or give up 246 and 5 TD’s to that big RB at Milton and still win? Football’s always won or lost in the trenches. Winning the war while losing in the trenches is pure magic!

By Nasty Dancing

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

Hillgrove Hawks shall run for Days!!!!!

By Vomit on ENR

November 21, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

To ENR:

Your obsession with Camden and its meaningless home playoff record is pathological, buddy. You need a therapist. If you cannot afford a therapist, one will be appointed for you.

I’ve been neutral on the Camden-Northside game, just wishing I could see it, but now, with your continuous stream of puke spewing forth from your fingers at that keyboard, you have convinced me (and I’m guessing many others) to pull for Camden just so maybe you will shut the hell up with your endless, ego-laden, self-centered, arrogant, pompous, ignorant rantings.

Here’s some news, jerk: You are NOT God’s gift to high school football fans in GA. And, you are NOT a journalist — quite the opposite, in fact. You give a bad name to the other Northside posters, who are generally reasonable, courteous, intelligent, and most of all, GLIB!

Please Camden, WIN, so maybe ENR will PUT A SOCK IN IT!

By josebenzaca

November 21, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

EagleNationRising you have a very valid point talking about those games Camden has lost at home. It is an advantage for Northside because they get 1point tonight point for every game Camden has lost in the past, so tonight before the game starts Northside will be up 7-0. WAIT>>I CAN’T BELIEVE WHAT I JUST HEARD. Someone just told me the past games that Camden lost do not count tonight. The game will start as 0-0. What madness is this?? You moron, any of those games you listed mean absolutely nothing. The team that is better on 11/21/08 will be the team that wins. This game is a tossup. Camden has played some good teams outside of their region but they have not played a really quality opponent is some time. This could be good that they have been resting a lot of their players in the second half of games, but I think it will be the opposite. Northside will be a bit sharper and will win a low scoring game.

By trublu

November 21, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

I was worried about the Miami @ GT game last night…and I am worried about the NHS @ Camden game tonight. Don’t let the wildcats beat you down, make em earn it Eagles…make em earn it. For the pride of Northside High, beat Camden Co…let the state know we are back in a HUGE way.

By Allen

November 21, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this

I think that homefield advantage should not automatically go to a region winner for the first two rounds. A good team in a lousy region (a.k.a. Camden) is automatically guaranteed two home games in the first two rounds (provided they win the first playoff game) due to lack of regular season competition. This is an unfair inequity in the playoff format and should be addressed and changed. Having said that, go Eagles, take that homefield away from them!

By Band Mom Gone Wild

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

HoyasRock

Why don’t I want Harrison to win? Oh, I don’t know… probably because my daughter goes to Peachtree Ridge! :^)

I don’t know about anyone else, but my stomach is filled with butterflies right now! Keep the faith, Lions! You CAN do this!

By EagleNationRising

November 21, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Can anyone at the AJC or in Kingsland help me? I am attempting to identify a program that has lost more home playoff games than Camden County. Does such a more hospitable team exist in the entire state?

The state playoff format expanded in 1990. Since then, this is Camden County:

2003 State Champions!

1992: Northside (Warner Robins) 14, Camden County 6 at Kingsland, GA. We started the “Giving Season” at Camden County. The Wildcats have been giving every since.

1996: Colquitt County 23, Camden County 14 at Kingsland, GA.

2000: Mount Zion (Jonesboro) 28, Camden Conty 16 at Kingsland, GA. Mt. Zion traveled half of a day and still won in the playoffs at Camden County.

2001: Riverdale 24, Camden County 21 at Kingsland, GA. Again, a team (Riverdale) travels half of a day and beat Camden County at home in the playoffs.

2005: Dacula 10, Camden County 7 at Kingsland, GA. Do you guys have any idea of how far Dacula travels down to Kingsland to beat Camden County? Are you serious. Ride a bus from Dacula, GA to Kingsland, GA and then get off of that bus and kick Camden’s team around.

2006: Warner Robins 27, Camden County 7 at Kingsland, GA.

Can one blogger on this site name one program that has performed on the State stage AT HOME in the manner that Camden County has?

A decade snapshot at Northside & Camden County The Chris Whitfield’s and Mistermak’s of the world hate this. It is simply plain-speaking about two of Georgia’s strong programs.

Northside: 2007 State Champions, 2006 State Champions, 2005 State Runner-Up, 2002 State Quarterfinalists, 2001 State Runner-Up, 1999 State Semifinalists, & 1998 State Quarterfinalists

Camden County: 2003 State Champions, 2007 State Semifinalists, 2005 State Quartefinalists, 2004 State Semifinalists, 2002 State Semifinalists, Losingest Home Playoff team in the history of Georgia footall, & the Losingest Home Playoff team in the state of Georgia in the past decade.

Yes, I feel really good about this game.

Northside 20, Camden County 7

By Jeff

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

HeadEast, we respect that you built a 9-2 record in a good region. I’m looking forward to that roll out QB of yours. 3 schools have tried that on us, and our fast linebackers ate them alive(advice, stay away from #16). You will complete a few passes from the roll out, but the QB will be running for his life. 3½ more hours. Should be an exciting and competiting game!

By HeadEast

November 21, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

JAYBO - We both agree that ENR knows just about everything, but one thing he didn’t know until now is that I’ve posted under about 5 troll names all season long, including earlier today as ‘Lisa’ asking if Warren Roberts and Northside Warren Roberts are the same school! Life’s too short to take high school football too seriously! Everyone drive safe and remember these are our 16 and 17 year old kids out there and they deserve our love and support, win or lose. I’m off to BBQ and football in suburban Loganville.

By Chris Whitfield

November 21, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

*We are talking about Thomasville playing a Middle Georgia team. Buford is totally irrelevent. *

ENR, what are you talking about? Read the posts, man. You said that Dublin would beat Thomasville based on their past playoff performance and said something about them putting 100 up on Lovett. I countered with the Buford score from the last time Dublin was in the Dome. A pretty comparable argument, yes? I swear sometimes you just try to argue with me, when we aren’t even arguing.

By Chris Whitfield

November 21, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

*I just find it ironic that a delusional fan of TCC (aka Jaybo) has so much to say about other programs. *

“Hi, Kettle. My name is Pot. You are black.”

By EagleNationRising

November 21, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

Let me get this right. A team’s performance at home has nothing to do with how one might project that team’s home playoff performance in the future.

I do not know Lowndes County’s home record at Martin Stadium. I know that it is something ridiculous. It is safe to say that Lowndes is going to play well at home in front of approximately 12,000 of their family and friends.

It is significant that Camden County has played poorly at home so often. Quite frankly, you do not have to agree. However, to pretend that it doesn’t matter is borderline absurb.

Camden’s home field advantage should be overwhelming because their opponents are forced to travel to the furtheest southeast corner of the state. To the contrary, home field advantage has not been what one would think for Camden County.

Northside 20, Camden County 7

By LowndesFan

November 21, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

Headeast RE your 3:00 pm post. I almost feel the same way. ENR just has a way of talking down to everybody that gets under people’s skin! He can’t just sing NSWR’s praises, he has to belittle everyone else. Now why of all times is he still talking about TCC? Because he’s an arrogant, mean SOB. No better way to describe him. Probably never played in a single football game and was either the ball boy or ran up and down the field with the flag after big plays. No, that guy has coordination. I doubt ENR can pour water out of a bucket and whistle at the same time. I normally always pull for 1-AAAAA but I ding dang sure hope Camden wins tonight so that guy will go back to doing whatever he does the rest of the year. But of course we’ll have to listen all next week to him crying and making excuses.

Jaybo good luck to the Bulldogs tonight. You should get on Hwy 84 and truck on over to Martin Stadium and help us pull the Vikings through!

By 800lbGorilla

November 21, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

* JAYBO*

Whats happening??? I see you and your buddy are going @ it! * HOMET* He’s probably at the game already.

Games EP /Grayson is on south107.com. Well I hope East plays flawless tonight.

If they do they might have a chance. I’m going with East in a close nailbiter. Look for East to score a touchdown on special teams, Just might be the difference tonight.

BTW Go girls BB. I like that 2-2 volleyball in the sand as well. LMSAO

By EagleNationRising

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

Chris Whitfield: Honestly, I know nothing about Dublin’s team other than Dublin is about 20 miles away from Warner Robins. My only reason for proclaiming that Dublin will beat Thomasville is that Dublin is a Middle Georgia team and Middle Georgia football is rolling.

I have doubts about football in Thomasville based upon the manner that Thomas County Central (clearly the toast of Thomasville football) played against another Middle Georgia team (Westside 51, TCC 0) earlier this year.

I mentioned Dublin crushing Lovett in the Georgia Dome, which I thought to be gutless. Frankly, it has nothing to do with why I believe Dublin will be Thomasville. I simply believe that football in that area is somewhat overrated and at best down this year. Therefore, I will take the Middle Georgia team.

Dublin over Thomasville. I will tell you why I believe the team will win. I do not need you to interpret it for me. I do not believe that playing Thomasville is anything like playing Buford (apples and oranges). I do believe that playing Thomasville is similar to playing Lovett. You are entitled to disagree.

I would pick Dublin over Thomasville because you are talking about a State Champion Middle Georgia team against a program from Thomasville, which faces weak competition.

That’s all. You simply picked against a number of Middle Georgia teams. Your choice…just an interesting one.

Northside 20, Camden County 7

By douglasdawg

November 21, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

Yep it’s true I’m a former used Trojan..What are you ? As a matter of fact what is chapple hills team name anyways , nobody’s heard of them until this year.

By 800lbGorilla

November 21, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

LOWNDESFAN

You just Opened up a can of smelly worms.

You must have missed ENR’s post on Saturday. Took up a whole dayam page bragging about everything he did in high school and college.

I would fill you in more but I’m sure it’s forthcoming.

By EagleNationRising

November 21, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

Jeff, Jaybo, and Chris Whitfield the information about any program’s performance in the playoffs or in past seasons is easily available.

Name calling will not change the way that teams have performed. All we are doing in predicting what will happen. Neither of us really know what is going to happen.

Lowndesfan, Jaybo has a girl’s basketball game to attend. Why would he go to watch Lowndes make a mockery of Bradwell, when he can listen to Northside and Camden County on the radio.

He was a part of the trash talking TCC crew from last season, who guaranteed that TCC was going to beat Northside in the State Championship game for weeks. Unfortunately, TCC could not beat Ware County and did not even reach the State Championship game.

He is not going to jump on the Lowndes bandwagon right now. He and Chris Whitfield are to busy serving as co-engineers on the Camden County bandwagon right now.

Don’t worry, he will join the bandwagon soon.

By gbech

November 21, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

Westside-Macon 487 opponents 29; Westside Macon will roll tonight and continue to do so right into the Dome taking AAAA State championship dec 13. Westside-Macon 51 TCC 0 enough said!

By AVikingFan

November 21, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this

Chris what is it about the man (or woman)-ENR- that makes him/her want to be so mean to everybody? NHS and other Northside fans seem to be good folks, but ENR just gets under people’s skin.

Good picks this week, but I doubt you’ll be right on all of’em. At least you get get paid for it! Just hope you’re right about LOWNDES!!!!!

By EagleNationRising

November 21, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

Chris Whitfield it is interesting that you consider it “dilusional” to predict that a team that has won 92% of their games in the past decade or so. That simply seems like playing the odds. It is not jumping out upon a limb to predict a Northside victory.

As Georgia’s losingest home playoff team since playoff expansion (1990), it is not going out on a limb to predict that Camden County will lose against one of Georgia’s top tier programs.

Northside 20, Camden County 7

By LowndesFan

November 21, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

Thanks ENR for the explanation. But, that was last year and let’s face it, historically TCC has a lot more championships than NSH has, and he was just pulling for his team like you pull for yours. That doesn’t make him a bad person. Constantly bad mouthing other teams does do that for someone though. Toot your team’s horn and let other folks go on and on about their’s. What everyone needs to remember is none of us are going to change the outcome of a single ball game, or a single play. And I learned a long time ago you don’t let 11 teanagers make or break your weekend!

By JAYBO

November 21, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

Hey hen

You have officially been downgraded…you aint even a chicken, you’re a hen…can’t even mistake you for a rooster!!! And you played football at ns…yea, right!!! I will agrue with you no more….bottom line is this:

TCC—-5 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!!!

Northside—-2 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!

I don’t give a rats azz about winning percentages….you’re the only one who keeps focusing on that in your attempt to make ns stack up and look good!!! If you asked any blogger on here which would they prefer….state championships or a higher overall winning percentage?? Everybody knows the choice here, but yo dumb azz. Of course, you would take the championships over the overall winning percentage all day long….but not the hen from northside….he prefers a higher winning percentage over state titles!!! WHAT A WARPPED MENTALITY…..You are so smart(so you think) until you are just plain dumb man!!! You’re the only person on this blog who would try to rate a teams overall winning percentage as more important and more prestigious than winning state championships!!! I’m amazed you even graduated from college(so you say), with the way that you think!!! Anyway, I’m trying to help you hen, b/c you’re making yourself look like a real fool on here!!

By EagleNationRising

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

Stat_Man, are you actually comparing Valdosta to Camden County? Valdosta, the winningest program in American high school football history is not like Camden, the losingest home playoff football team in Georgia.

Read the post, I clearly use 1990, because that is the time that the state playoffs were expanded. Prior to that only the region champion reached the state playoffs which created a very different dynamic. It would be like comparing the MLB playoff format today to the time when only the NL Champion (pennant champion) played the AL Champion in the World Series (no playoffs). It is a little different when the playoff format is expanded.

Stat_Man, since 1990 Camden County has lost more home playoff games than any large school team in Georgia. If you know another that has lost more, let me know the team and their home playoff loses.

If there was such a program, Camden County’s honorary cheerleaders, Jaybo, Mistermak, and Chris Whitfield, would be jumping around and screaming it.

Northside 20, Camden County 7

By douglasdawg

November 21, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

I hate to say it but ENR tripped me out about co-engineers on the Camden bandwagon ,

By Chris Whitfield

November 21, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

Chris Whitfield it is interesting that you consider it “dilusional” to predict that a team that has won 92% of their games in the past decade or so.

What are you talking about? Where did I use that word? Plus, my record in picking Northside games up to this point has been 100%, so i have a better winning percentage, lol.

And i answered your question about home playoff losses two weeks ago, but you never answered back.

By LowndesFan

November 21, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this

ENR: unless NSWR turn’s it over its own territory, shanks a punt, has one blocked, or fails to cover kicks, Camden won’t score tonight. NSWR should play field position and run right at’em, especially that big guy who’s committed to GA. You can’t run away from him.

I heard Bacon may not play. Is that true?

By JAYBO

November 21, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

Hen,

Get your facts straight…go back into the history, since you are a history buff…I never guranteed but one TCC victory last year and that was against ep!!! You are really making up something to justify your need and asphixation with attacking TCC!!! I know it doesn’y matter here nor there, but dont get on here lying….get your facts together!!!

Now as far as the Lowndes bandwagon goes…you are wrong again!!!! I have been pulling for Lowndes for years as they are my homeboys…so don’t start that bandwagon bullsh..!!! I have been saying all year long that Lowndes would win state…don’t get it twisted chump!!!

By EagleNationRising

November 21, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

Yes AVikingfan, Northside fans are very, very nice people. It is not mean to point out how Camden County has performed at home in the past.

You guys can cry about it all you like. This is a very tame site. I guess one has to write that Lowndes County and Camden County are the greatest teams to be a nice person. Frankly, I am indifferent. I will be at the State Championship games at the Georgia Dome. There are many great places to meet and hang out at the nearby CNN Center. Any of you are welcome to meet the mean, bad, and never played a sport ENR. LOL!

Since I have played sports for years, I can assure you that what you write, think, and say has very little to do with the outcome.

These young men will take the field, give their best for their schools and communities, and everything will be settled on the field. Any athlete knows this.

I will be in front of a computer here in Atlanta listening to Mike Davis and the gang over the internet. I hope you guys have as much pleasure pulling for your team as I will pulling for Northside.

If you are in Atlanta or North Georgia, stay warm. It is going to be really, really cold tonight. The weather will play a part in a few games tonight. Which program has Under Armor. Those teams have an advantage (seriously). Sweat becomes sheets of ice with the wrong equipment (t-shirts and sweat shirts). It matters and makes a difference.

It is great to be a Northside Eagle!

Northside 20, Camden County 7

By Chris Whitfield

November 21, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

Don’t know how I became a cheerleader for another team simply because I don’t think history has a lot to do with the here and now of actually winning a football game. You either have a good team or you don’t. If history were all that mattered, then Northside would have never won two titles because before those, the Eagles couldn’t win the big game. Now, does it factor in? you bet, but you quote history like it is all that matters, and the other point I would like to make is not once have I ever said a bad thing about Northside. In fact, I think that I have stated SEVERAL times the respect that I have for the coach, the team, the town and the good Japanese steakhouse on Watson Blvd.

Everyone be warm and safe tonight and we can meet back here after deadline.

By AVikingFan

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

I wonder if that bandwagon has a brakeman and a conductor on it too, or just co-engineers! If so I somehow feel NSH is the brakeman tonight.

“Co-engineers on a band wagon.” Now that WAS a good one ENR, gotta hand it to you.

Three months and you finally said something funny. I guess there’s hope for all of us! Gooooo 1-AAAAA tonight. Sweep Sweep Sweep

By JAYBO

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

Lowndes fan,

You have said the same thing I have been saying about this hen from northside for weeks. Wish I could join you at Martin stadium tonight, but unfortunately, its not that easy—I live in henry co….LOL!!

By WarHawk Pride

November 21, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

I hope Fitzgerald can defend the pass, because Henry County QB Is less than 300 yds away from the alltime state record….

Go WarHawks!!!!!!!!!!!

By R P McMurphy

November 21, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

Chris: If ever there was a poster who deserved to be banned forever from this blog, it’s ENR. I call for a vote on disbarring this sick dude from these pages forever … what do y’all say, posters?!

ENR: You remind me of Nurse Ratchet from “Cuckoo’s Nest”. Gag me with a spoon, you perverted creep.

Oh lord, please let Camden win!

By JAYBO

November 21, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

RP Mc,

I’m wit you….I vote this clown off!!!! Maybe we should all just ignore his sick azz..LOL!!!!

By Camden Alum

November 21, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this

Our program was in disarray before Jeff Herron arrived in 2001. He changed everything about our football program. Yes, we’ve had some disappointing games at home, but to compare Camden’s ‘2000’s’ to the ‘1990’s’ is just plain ignorance. ENR, you state facts but with no context. Camden’s football team didn’t truely become a contender until 2002. Before then, we couldn’t guarantee that we’d win our region. There is no need for your arrogant rants. The fact that you put your meaningless prediction at the bottom of each rant is further proof to your arrogance. If you come visit toinght, i hope you have a safe trip and enjoy the game.

By roger

November 21, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

I think ENR is entertaining, but I am a Northside grad. Go Eagles!

By Yo

November 21, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this

Never fails that every Friday enMouth gets his game face on. Beak and all. Quack, quack, Quack…..go get em ENR.

By bufordmom

November 21, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this

Hoyas already beat P’Ridge at home once this year. I’m definitely bettin’ they’ll do it again! GO HARRISON!

By SeminoleWarrior

November 21, 2008 7:17 PM | Link to this

EagleNationRising, I give you credit. You really stand up for your team. Those two titles that NHS have are great as are all the multiple playoff experiences. But in the Bulldog nation, we have been there and done that as well. Sure, we have not been the hot team of late, but like NHS, we treasure the deep tradition of our program. We are not the 4th winningest program in the state for nothing. Dublin will present a heck of challenge but in the end, THS will prevail. GO DAWGS!!

By keisha

November 21, 2008 8:19 PM | Link to this

EAst paulding is going to win

By GT

November 21, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this

Alright, no one else is saying it here, so I will…

GO HOLY INNOCENT’S GOLDEN BEARS!”

Third year of varsity football, second season in round two of the playoffs. That’s something to be proud of, regardless of how we do at Wesleyan tonight.

By woodstock

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

goooooooo woodstock we gonna keep the lead 14-7 3rd qt

By Harry S/Wheeler County

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

Dublin 21 Thomasville 14 FINAL

Chris, What was you thinking, my friend???

If we don’t win that coin toss…it’ll be our last charge.

By Wildcat Fan

November 21, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this

28-20 Camden County wins!! Come get you some Woodstock!!

By HS Football Fan

November 21, 2008 10:30 PM | Link to this

Hey bambam guess what 19-13 Rome.

By Jeff

November 21, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

All I can say is, East Paulding was a class act. Their fans were noisy, even though there were only 300 or 400 of them there for the game. The team played sound football. Grayson just outplayed. Like I suggested earlier today, East would probably connect on a couple of long passes and only get a handful of first downs. That is what happened in the 17-7 Grayson win.

Newnan looked like a real contender too, beating Tift 42-0! We almost had a Region 1 vs Gwinnett sweep, except for Tift and Norcross.

Oh well. All you Lowndes fans, the coin toss will be Saturday. Doesn’t matter to Grayson. We don’t have any chance of even staying in the game with you guys. We are too small and slow to play with the Lowndes and Newnans in this state. We will show up and play, but don’t expect an exciting game. We only run 4 Pop Warner plays anyway.

By woodstockfan

November 21, 2008 11:36 PM | Link to this

Wildcat fan we are on are way and bringing the steam right behind us :) best of luck to ya GO WOODSTOCK!

By AVikingFan

November 22, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

Congrats CHRIS 8 for 8 in AAAAA.

To EagleNationRising: SAY IT AIN’T SO. TELL US THE TEAM WITH GEORGIA’S WORST HOME PLAYOFF RECORD SINCE 1990 DIDN’T BEAT YOUR MIGHTY AAAA WANNA BE AAAAA EAGLES!

Come on ENR, tell us some more history. Give those of us who didn’t get to see the game, or even listen to it, how Camden came back (remind you of 1999?) and defeated yore unbeatable mighty, mighty, AAAA team.

Tell us why Northside Hign School of Warner Robins gave up 28 points.

Tell us again how weak Camden’s schedule was and that they are only pretenders, not CONTENDERS!

COME ON ENR, SPEAK OUT WHERE ARE YOU? STILL IN SHOCK?

I’ll tell you what happened. You let your Great Dane mouth overload your chichauhau A@S.

Out of repest to the gfentleman NHS, I changed last week from my season long position of being one of Camden’s CO-ENGINEERS on their band wagon, to actually pulling for NSWR. But I also told you not a single poster on this blog could affect the outcome of a single game, and not to let eleven teenagers make or break your weekend. Too bad, I’m sure you didn’t listen, you never go. You just go on an on criticising other teams and posters. I bet JAYBO is still dancing in the streets this morning.

Once again NSWR can say their most contant refrain, “WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR.”

By Band Mom Gone WIld

November 22, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

What a frickin’ AWESOME game!! Lions, you ROCK! I was there in the stands with the Band cheering you on and based on how my voice is today, you probably heard me!! All of us Band Chaperones are so proud of you!!

The Band is going to be in NYC next Friday so they won’t be at the game, but I know all of them will be sending you their good wishes and lots of positive vibes. I, however, will be there when you take on Coffee. They’re gonna look like a bunch of tea-totalers when you’re done with them!!!

By Newnan Granny

November 22, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this

Newnan rocks and the band rolls! Go Cougars, on to the Dome!

By Band Mom Gone WIld

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

*By HoyaDawg

November 21, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this

Hoyas Rock, I can see your point on the home field, and I understand Whitfields point also. I agree Home field has little advantage if any.In all honestesy, If I were an AJC guy picking, I would probally pick Peachtree Ridge.They are playing great football, and have a great team. The Ridge is on a roll, and Harrison has been inconsistant in the last four. PR, you have been fun this week, thanks for the ribbing, and fun trash talk. I know this scares some people, but remember this is a blog, for entertainment purposes. I pray that we have a safe game, free from injuries, and may the best team on the field win tonight.I am sure you will be great host. I can’t wait for some good cold friday night football.Oh yea, one more thing, Somebody UNLEASH THOSE DANG HOYADAWGS!!!!!!*

Hoya Dawg! ~ This was a great post. Thank you so much for it! Sometimes I think we get all caught up in our emotions while rooting for our teams and can be a little overzealous.

Harrison played a great game last night. You sure kept us PRHS fans on the edge of our seats! I for one kept warm because I was constantly jumping up and down cheering and screaming! It was a lot of fun! I know the Hoyas had a sad ride home last night, but they didn’t make our win easy and they have a lot to be proud of.

Ok, who on here is from Coffee and ready for some healthy banter? Bring it on!

By HS Football Fan

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

BandMom Gone Wild—-Sorry but I believe that Coffee is going to beat Pchtree in a close one Friday.

By Cane 91

November 23, 2008 5:34 AM | Link to this

War eagles???? What are they? Have you ever seen a war eagle make it through a Hurricane. Henry Co star wide out a 4-star i might add (Stanford) was shut down not only by a smaller Fitzgerald team but he was hammered by G-Tech commitment Jamea Thomas. Anyone who went to this game will tell you that jamea and the hurricanes took all of henry co to the wood shed. It got so bad Henry co coach walked almost cross over to the other sideline on one of the hits jamea gave that put one of there guys down. Hands down it was a laugh-a-thon. South Ga rules all we need is to keep this train rolling to the dome. Henry co (lol lol lol lol) was this the best in 4-AA?

By HS Football Fan

November 23, 2008 7:20 AM | Link to this

Good luck Fitzgerald. But Peperell is a pretty good team. And if you get past them you go to Buford. Hope you can do it.

By Harry S/Wheeler County

November 24, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

Like I said Friday, these Dublin seniors have a truckload of W’s. What will happen in Buford? A miracle?? I think not. Don’t tell these Irish they can’t, they know they can. Don’t tell them to lay down, they won’t. Will they have enough weapons to defeat the Wolves? I don’t think so. Can their defense stop them? Not enough to matter. But they know their duty. They will play for honor. They will play for pride. They will play until the last horn sounds. That’s what we do at The Dublin School. So, Buford you go ahead and pick out your championship rings. Eat and drink all you can on Thanksgiving. Have a happy ole time.