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By brooks 01

December 3, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Have to disagree with you on the outcome of the Brooks/Calhoun Game. Of course I am bias however, From a Quitmanite’s perspective, I know that these kids will do anything to get a trip to the dome, so you better believe they will be bringing it Friday night.

And also I wouldn’t sell them short for the championship as well.

Go Trojans!!

By Syrupmaker Fever

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

Syrupmaker fans have been looking forward to this game all season! Almost more than the actual state championship game. We have such great talent on our team and in our coaches. I’ll be at the game, cheering Cairo all the way!

By Syrupmaker Fever

December 3, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

FYI, a lot of comments have been made about Cairo losing most of its talent this year with graduating seniors…our underclassmen have had a lot of playing time this year, even during the playoffs…They look really good - we will bring next year, just be ready to write about us.

By Ramtastic

December 3, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

You speak of Newnan being on a mission. What about Grayson playing in memory of Coach Poulos who died earlier this year. Coach Poulos always talked about seeing the Rams play in the Dome, he was so proud that the Rams were opening this year at the Corky Kell Classic. How fitting to start and finish the season at the Dome all in memory of a wonderful coach and all around human being. DO NOT CLOSE THE BOOK ON GRAYSON SO QUICK.

By BC

December 3, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

go mighty trojans. take it to the dome.

By cougars rule

December 3, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Newnan is the best team all around in Georgia 5 AAAAA. Newnan’s defense will be the difference maker Friday. Newnan 21- 3

By CougarDan

December 3, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

Well, great choice for the #1 game and winner! I might change the predicted score, though. I don’t think Camden can score 21 points on Newnan’s defense. Shoot, nobody else has! But, to all who want to come see this game, we will welcome you and hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip. Oh, and Coach Herring appears to be hedging on his retirement. Can’t blame him as he’s doing what he loves and he’s doing it very well! I will say that he will be leaving some very big shoes to fill when that inevitable announcement does become official! (figuratively, not literally!)

By EricADawgFan

December 3, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

Sorry Glen,

You’re sadly mistaken. Camden County by far is the better team. With much respect to a Newnan Football program. I really don’t believe that Newnan will pull this one off.

Camden County is a Perinnial Power, and has a lot of depth, speed, talent, and can control both sides of the ball.

Newnan can control both side as well but I don’t think their defense will match up with Camden County’s defense.

This will be a close game. But Camden County all the way on this one.

By gofigure

December 3, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

Last week’s shocker: Grayson over Lowndes. This week’s shocker: Fitzgerald over Buford.

By To Ramtastic

December 3, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

I do not quite understand your comment, “DO NOT CLOSE THE BOOK ON GRAYSON SO QUICK.” The AJC DID predict you to win, right? And if I remember correctly, a win WILL put you in the championship game in the DOME.

So how is that “closing the book on Grayson?”

By WACO-FAN

December 3, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

u say this AA match up is for the state title but u got Fitzgerald losing to Buford 44-21 dang…i guess u sayn AA weak then lol…and most probably picked turner over Wilkinson but they won and being that they play Lincoln a lot it might take another year to get over that hurdle so i wouldnt say Eci got a cake walk if Wilkinson get that speed going

By the real Old Gold

December 3, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

I agree with you about taking Calhoun this weekend, but I think the Yellow Jackets are just the team to be the “giant” killer against Buford or Fitzgerald “at home in the dome.” Go Jackets!

By SportsFan31313

December 3, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

I agree with Eric A Dawg Fan Too.

By MARIST10

December 3, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

marist is gonna have a tough game this week but we will get the win. we have had two straight weeks with weak games but we have had a wakeup call last week and are going to be ready for rome MARIST 4AAAA STATE CHAMPS !!!!!!

By TEDDY

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

BC all the way to the Dome lead by keith christopher,jeramie cody, Marquez manning and arlester mckinney.

By TEDDY

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

BC!!!!! TO THE DOME GO MARQUEZ MANNING.

By Bear_Backer

December 3, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

granger80 sez:* you mentioned about the Griffin-Newnan rivalry but not a thing about LaGrange-Griffin, an even better rivalry and you should know it!…..* (great post!) OK..OK..I admit it..when you are on top of the mountain as much as The Mighty Griffin Bears have been all these years, many teams will really get up to try and knock you off! We have probably had more teams consider us their bitter rivals than most due to the fact that we ruled the roost so much! Remember Griffin vs R.E. Lee?? Talk about a knock down dragout all-out brawl.. jeez! I concur wholeheartedly with you in that Griffin, Lagrange, and Newnan usually dominated the entire region year in and year out. I really enjoyed the good natured ribbing back and forth from the Granger nation. Always a well played and highly contested match-up. I played in a few of those great games and have the knees to prove it! Coach Cronic was a master motivator and great game planner. I spoke with Coach Bohannon just the other night at the Griffin-SWD game and he even mentioned some of those great games you spoke of! Georgia High School Football..ya gotta LOVE IT.. Now for YOU TODD you have been wrong in the past and we certainly hope you are wrong this time in picking against Griffin.
GO GRIFFIN BEARS

By Bear_Backer

December 3, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

ooops…I meant Glenn..not Todd.. but the smart readers of this blog all know anyway!

By Robert

December 3, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

The Newnan defense leads all Georgia high schools regardless of classification holding opponents to just 31 points all year with a 2.4 points allowed per game average…Need I say more! Go Cougars!!!

By hsfbfann

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

Newnnan may be a good team and on paper the stats look good, but you gotta play on the field. Camden should win 28 - 7. The home field advantage means nothing. Camden will show up with a ton of screaming friendly fans on the way to their second home, The Georgia Dome. No disrespect Newnan, and good luck next year.

By Chris Whitfield

December 3, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

I’m so glad to see that my good buddy Glenn is invading my picks territory! What am I supposed to write about for tomorrow’s paper?

By T-roy

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

I think Fitzgerald will shock the state this friday night…big upset of Buford at home. Go Canes!!!! Pruitt will finally get his GA state championship!

By feetball fan

December 3, 2008 3:33 PM | Link to this

hoover high school runs the same offense as newnan does. the halftime score was 34-7 the rest of the game was played by the jv and freshman. 44-16 final might be same score the friday.

By WILDcat

December 3, 2008 3:36 PM | Link to this

Look who is playing for the 6A state title in Alabama. It’s Hoover vs. Pratteville. Hoover’s only loss - Camden County 44-16! The best team wears Wildcat Blue.

By Chris Whitfield

December 3, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

* i wouldnt say Eci got a cake walk if Wilkinson get that speed going*

I agree WACO-FAN. I saw WilCo play against Whitefield in the second round and was very impressed. Wilkinson’s biggest problem could be their depth. I counted around 30 players total on the team. Not saying they aren’t a talented and certainly speedy bunch, but I wonder about depth. Plus, doesn’t Wilkinson County realize that it is basketball season? I bet Doc Geter is wondering where all his point guards are! They are running that spread offense for coach Hagins.

By slalom1

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

TODD, I like the breakdown with one exception: Carver vs. Cairo. Some would argue that Carver’s offense is not as lethal as in 2007 without Furr and Fortson. I disagree. Granted, they have no 2 players as dynamic as the Furr and Fortson, but Carver OL is much better than in 2007 as is their running game. Also jr. QB Devin Burns(a Texas transfer) is extremely capable both as a passer and a runner. Coach Dell McGee has not yet completely unleashed this kid. He will be a great one and could be the difference in the game. The Carver RB’s are a lethal combo. They are known to the area as thunder and lightning. That is just the offense. The Carver defense is much stronger than in 2007, at least against the run. For Cairo to score points Pease is going to have throw the ball effectively, and often. NO WAY does Cairo line up and run the ball up the gut against this Carver defense. They are simply too big,too quick, and too athletic. The only chance Cairo has is special teams. In particular the kicking game. If they can pin Carver deep on punts and kick-offs, along with creating some turnovers, they may have a chance. Otherwise, Carver wins by at least 6. Probably more.

By Marc

December 3, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

I don’t think that Tucker will have any problem coming “back down to earth” after beating Westside - I don’t think that was an upset. They want Marist! They’ll get down to business with Griffin to get to them.

By slalom1

December 3, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

NTH Trojans, Got the post from yesterday’s forum. As for the question regarding 7AAA this year, I am very impressed. All 4 teams have represented their region respectfully. Honestly, I was hoping for a N. Hall vs. LG semi-final match-up. N. Hall came close. If they are as young as you said earlier in the year, they have come a long way and should be a team to be reckoned with in 2009. Appreciate the updates and wish the very best for the North Hall Trojans.

By maconman

December 3, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

I know that it seems as if the winner of Fitzgerald/Buford is the AA state champ…..However, please remember that Brooks handily deafeated Fitzgerald this year. Go Trojans!!!!! Coach Freeman and South GA football—a winning combination!

By slalom1

December 3, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

DROCK08 and leechampion, Just got the word that Ocie Salter will play on Friday night. That is the good news. The bad news is that he is NOT 100%. As if the Grangers needed any more bad news, neither is DE Kobina Essandoh 100%. Just do not know how much more bad luck this Granger team can handle and still compete, let alone win. But, as I have said before, this is ONE GRITTY group of players. DROCK08, maybe you could help me here. I will give it a shot and maybe you could add to it. Here goes: “The Grangers are done. Too many injuries. Should Salter go down again, the captain of the cheerleaders may play RB for the Grangers.” Come on Drock08. Throw some voodoo toward the Grangers.

By slalom1

December 3, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

TODD, Good call on Newnan over Camden. Just do not see quite as much scoring. The 10 point spread is not bad. But, I would call it more like a 17 point spread for the Cougars with Camden only scoring 7-10 points. The Cougar defense is wicked.

By inthatrenches

December 3, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

Great Pick for the #1 game I would not disrespect a really good Camden Team they are as advertised a really good team however I think when this game is over we will speak of a great Newnan team just to much Newnan Defense and a balanced offense Russell Powell # 3 a highly touted point guard is smart efficient and can expose opposing defenses with regularity if he starts fast beware!!!!

By Chris Whitfield

December 3, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

Hey guys, I know you love TODD, but this is Glenn’s column, not Todd’s.

By sly

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

Calhoun has improved all year. They have seven receivers that will leave a secondary stunned, a solid running game, and a 9th grade kicker that could kick for UGA this year. If the D can hold Brooks… the O will score. See u in the Dome

By slalom1

December 3, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

sportsfan31313, Going back to last week’s blog, did not race Gault in high school, although my brother did while running track at LaGrange. But ran against him while he was in college at UT at an “all comer’s” event at Lovett High School.It was the 4x100 meter relay. I kicked off our relay team. Willie kicked off his relay team. He was in lane 1. I was in lane 2. I was wearing red. He was wearing blue. My dad was in the crowd that night and I asked him to take a photo right as Willie passed me. My dad shot a perfect photo at the perfect time right as Willie passed me in turn 1. The only problem was that I was perfectly in focus and Willie just looked like a “blue blur” as he passed me. I still have the photo, but no one could possibly identify Gault from the picture.LOL, but true.

By SE GA Fan

December 3, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

I would be very surprised if either Camden or Newnan score 3 td’s in the game. To very good defensive teams will make this one very interesting. Turnovers will be the key to this one.

By Wolverine Fan

December 3, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

We have played Camden and lost. I have seen Newnan play this year. Camden does not stand a chance unless they play perfect ball and Newnan self destructs. Although I would like to see Camden win it all (because then I will know we we were beat by the State champs) I don’t think it will happen. Newnan 21…Camden Co. 7

By Camden Hood

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

Wolverine Fan I respect that you want us to win, but I must say, we did not and mean did not play our best game vs you guys, we played sloppy and came to the game big headed. Also we played with out our star running Back. I really think this will be a good game. Camden wins 13-10.

By John

December 3, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

You had to be at the Rome-Sprayberry game to understand that loss. Sprayberry had not bothered to obtain officials for the game. They didn’t bother to let Rome know of their decision not to line up officials. Rome, as the visting team, was left in the dark as to what had happened. The Sprayberry team was relaxing, going to the concession stand, etc. while the Rome team was preparing for what they thought would be a 7:30 kickoff. Sprayberry first told Rome the game would be delayed a short time because the officials were 15 minutes away and then sprung the true story on everybody—that they hadn’t lined up officials and everybody had to wait two and a half hours for the game to begin. The situation was tough on the visting team, band and fans. The outcome was an aberration. Rome has been unstoppable since that time as they had been in the eight weeks before then. Marist is a tough place top play. Rome is the better team.

By catpaw

December 3, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

CAMDEN WILDCATS will be ready fri. night I will be there with the MIGHTY COWBELL as always.CAMDEN you guys better bring your A game.No mistakes hold on to the ball and play your game and you’ll come out on top.CAMDEN-14 NEWNAN-10

By SportsFan31313

December 3, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

Yes I know all so well. I went to Bradwell Institute of course. We too had a dynamite track team as well. I ran the 400 meter, the 200 meter, and the mile relay. I also ran against against some familiar names as well. Remember Ronny Kone? (Statesboro High School & Georgia Tech) Matt Simon (Statesboro High School)Willie Parrish (Swainsboro High School)etc. I could definitely relate to that.

By SportsFan31313

December 3, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

Slalom1,

I think Gault went to Auburn right before playing with the Super Bowl Champions Chicago Bears.

By CANEFAN

December 3, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

FITZGERALD IS HEALTHY AND THEY ARE PLAYING LIKE THEY ARE POSSED… PLAYING ON THE ROAD DOES NOT AFFECT FITZ THEY WILL MAN-UP AND IT WILL BE A CAT.5 HURRICANE SO…..BE WARNED FITZ IN A SHOCKER 35-21, THIS IS NOT PRUITTS FIRST RODEO.

By SportsFan31313

December 3, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

Slalom1 & Todd Holcomb,

I’m going against your grain selecting Camden County to win the State Title.

By Cane 91

December 3, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

Ok let’s set the record str8. Brooks beat Fitzgerald in Fitzgerald on a wet, rainy night with six starters out(Brad Taylor,QB: Jamea Thomas, S just to name the two horses)14-7. If brooks call that impressive than (Bravo.) Calhoun beat Pepperell 28-27, Fitzgerald beat them 41-19 minus the two long pass touchdowns they had that would put them at 41-6, and the two runs called back for Fitzgerald lets say a 55-6 final. We went in Charlton and took them to the mill, 39-7 with 506 RUSHING YARDS… We have been on the road since day one of the playoffs and we are taking names. The only way i see Buford winning this game is they play mistake free and they contain us, and the ref’s are not paid. Buford played North Hall and they handled them as far as running on them. Buford is not the powerhouse they seem to be. Rich kids and ex NFL player kids. the country-vs-city we shall see.

By Cane 91

December 3, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

Fitzgerald 41 Buford 27

By Drago

December 3, 2008 5:19 PM | Link to this

Gault went to Tennessee.

By SportsFan31313

December 3, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

Thanks Drago… You’re right. I remember now.

By CAKRIDGE

December 3, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

I THINK E.C.I. WILL BE TAKING ANOTHER TRIP TO THE DOME THIS YEAR. OUR DOGS HAVE SHOWN LOTS OF LEADERSHIP AND CLASS. E.C.I. #1!!! GO DOGS!!!

By syrup city

December 3, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

Salom1, I agree with you that carver has a good offense. I know that all yall have been hearing is about Cairos offense.All we been hearing is about Carvers defense. Both teams rate equally on both sides of ball.Points score and allowed are very close in comparrison. Cairo is not as big but very fast and will hit.I know carver will too. This should be state championship game again, but it just didnt bracket up that way.good luck.

By Drock08

December 3, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

Comparing Newnan to Hoover is crazy. First Hoover was a young football team when they played Camden but also they fumbled the ball all over Birmingham. Also you can’t compare Hoover spread to Newnan West Virginia offense. If you watch film then you can tell they are totally different.

By HoyaDawg

December 3, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

Glen,what do you think the odds are for Grayson winning 17-7 three weeks in a row. PR wins this one 17-10. I like your Newnan pick, but i don’t see Camden putting up 21 on newnan. Maybe 21-7.

By SportsFan31313

December 3, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this

Greetings Slalom1, Drock08, Newnan Dad 08,

Lets not get to over confident on this Newnan / Camden County match up this coming Friday. Remember, this is the playoffs. Newnan didn’t get their by clicking the back of their heels wishing for a win.

Newnan is a very good Football team. However; I believe that Camden County is just better then them in my opinion. But as I always said…. “This Is Georgia Football Everybody”!!! On any given Friday and Saturday Bight, the best can be beaten by the Underdog.

Let’s not be like Lowndes County. Camden County hasn’t made it to the Dome yet. One game at a time. Camden County will be going to Newnan Georgia to face Region 4-AAAAA Champions Newnan. You will be entering a Stadium with a capacity crowd, and very loud.

Newnan’s defense is very good, and they hit very hard just like Camden County defense does. The difference is that I don’t think that Newnan has the depth of players that Camden County has, and they may have key players playing on both sides of the ball for this game.

With the depth that Camden County has, along with the talent, they have the ability to substitute talent with talent. In other words, one talented player goes out, and another player goes in just as good and fast as the player he subsitituted.

So my belief is that this will not be a blowout. This will be a Fight to the finish. I am from Region 3-AAAAA, and I am supporting Camden County but lets not get too over confident. We have to give this Newnan Team some respect.

They seem to handle every team that was thrown against them decisively this season including Region 1-AAAAA Tift County. That was a blow out against a very tough Region 1-AAAAA team.

So I say Go Camden County. Give it all you got. Play with speed. You have to play very physical on both sides of the ball especially the defense. You have to play with your heart. You have to help your teammates out when in time of trouble, and most of all, Play every minute like it is your last minute of the game.

That will be the key to the Georgia Dome, to the State Class AAAAA State Championship game, winning the 2008 undisputed Class AAAAA State Title, and bringing it back to Region 3-AAAAA to South Georgia, and to Camden County High School.

Go Cats…. The Feline Family here in Region 3-AAAAA are behind you, and supporting you.

By slalom1

December 3, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

SportsFan 31313, Willie Gault played football and ran track at Griffin, then went on to Tennesee to do the same. While in the NFL he was at one time regarded as the fastest player in the NFL. My brother ran track at Auburn at the same time that Gault ran track at Tenn.

By slalom1

December 3, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this

AUBURN FANS, TUBS IS GONE.

By Camden Hood

December 3, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

The key to Newnan winning will be not to let Camden score first, the reason I say that is because camden can grind the clock out but the same time they can make huge plays, to score if need be.

But when it come down to it, I think defense will make the difference for both teams, cause that will determine field position and that will be huse since both teams have a dominant defense.

This game will be close and like I said before Camdne 13 Newnan 10, no blowout for either team.

By Gary

December 3, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this

Flowery Branch will win and I can guarantee you that they will score more than 7. It will not be a 7-6 game.

By Drock08

December 3, 2008 5:48 PM | Link to this

Slalom01 you that your Lagrange team can not play with the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have a stud quarterback in Matt Ryan. Then they have this stud running back named Micheal Turner. DE John Abraham is a beast off the edge. Then on the other hand Lagrange beat a bunch of also rans and lost to Newnan of all team who everybody know is highly overated. The falcons wins this one easy. Go Dirty Birds

By SportsFan31313

December 3, 2008 5:54 PM | Link to this

I agree with you on this one Drock08,

No one should compare any Bama team with a Georgia Team. Although Hoover has a good season, the program here in Georgia are better.

At least for myself, I am not under estimating this Newnan team. I am sure that coach Herring has some things up his sleeve.

But make no mistake. I am quite that Coach Jeff Coach Jeff Herron have some things up their sleeves as well.

I believe that Camden County will hold their own in this game. Althought though I predict this to be a close game, I am giving the edge to Camden County.

This will be a showdown. This game will definitely be worth the price of admission.

By SportsFan31313

December 3, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

slalom1 says: SportsFan 31313, Willie Gault played football and ran track at Griffin, then went on to Tennesee to do the same. While in the NFL he was at one time regarded as the fastest player in the NFL. My brother ran track at Auburn at the same time that Gault ran track at Tenn.

Greetings Slalom1,

Yes I remember now. It was many years ago. At least 30 years ago from the point of high school. I also knew that he was a world class sprinter. You are very right.

By BODOG

December 3, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

GLENN…..I AGREE WITH YOU 100% ON TOP THREE GAMES ON FRIDAY . I WISH WE HAD MULTI-SIMU-CAST TV WITH COVERAGE ON ALL THREE WOW…..ISAID EARLIER I WOULD LIKE TO SEE ALL 3 IT’S GONNA BE SPECIAL THIS FRIDAY NITE……IF YOU CAN ….GO SEE SOME OF THE BEST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IN THE SOUTH!!!! GO GRANGERS, GO COUGARS, GO SYRUP MAKERS…………

By P Ridge

December 3, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

yweah hoyadawg i agree with you

By Newnan Dad 08

December 3, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this

SprtsFan…As stated in an earlier post in another thread, Newnan has no players playing both ways. Newnan also subs in a lot of players as well. Newnan does not have 100+ players dressed out but does have 75+ that do. Good thing about that is only 11 can be on the field at one time. Here is to a great game and an injury free one as well! Go Cougars

By RP

December 3, 2008 6:26 PM | Link to this

Grayson has beaten everyone in their path this year. That includes everyone’s pick for State Champ Lowndes. Grayson 20-Peachtree Ridge 14. GO RAMS!!!!!

By CougarDan

December 3, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this

I am definitely looking forward to the Camden-Newnan game and putting big numbers on the scoreboard for Newnan! Defense will be key, no doubt. Several have said that Camden didn’t play their best last week. Well, maybe that was because they faced a good Woodstock defense! Now they get to face a GREAT Newnan defense! Newnan 21 - 3 (Hey, even No. Gwinnett managed that many points. By the way, the NG coach called Coach Herron last week a few times to arrange a meeting point for their coin toss. Herron was wise enough not to follow through. Hope he’s wise enough to not make any reservations for the Dome next week, either!)

By ASHAMED IN LOWNDES COUNTY

December 3, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this

I just saw some of the footage from the Grayson Lowndes game and I was floored. It’s no wonder the Lowndes players behaved like that. Look at how they parade around after a good play. They have no discipline on that team. The coaches just let them act any kind of way they want to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31hc7melZ1g . We are not this kind of people here in Lowndes County. And I am sure this will be pointed out to this coach. Winning is important but character building is more important. Because 90 percent of this team will not be going to college to play ball they will be members of our community.

By BODOG

December 3, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this

TO CAMDEN FAN……..I HAVE NOT SEEN CAMDEN PLAY THIS YEAR, BUT LAST YEAR THEY HAD SEVERAL PASSES COMPLETED ON THE IN THE PLAY—OFFS…WELL GUESS WHAT …NEWNAN HAS A GREAT Q-BACK. WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF WIDE RECEIVERS, ND THEY CAN AND WILL COMPLETE PASSES. PLUS THE IS ONE RUNNING BACK THAT IF YOU BLINK HE IS OFF 60-70 YARDS FOR TD…..DON ‘T GET ME WRONG I RESPECT CAMDEN, AND YOUR COACH IS A CLASS ACT….BUT NEWNAN IS NOT GOING TO MAKE THE MISTAKES THAT THE OTHER TEAMS YOU HAVE PLAYED THIS YEAR….THEY HAVE A LOW TURN-OVER RATIO…..AND LIGHTS OUT DEFENSE THAT NEVER STOPS COMING FOR FULL 48….

By MIKEMIKE

December 3, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this

TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR CARVER IT GETTING CLOSE TO GAME TIME.GO CAIRO!!!

By Todd Holcomb

December 3, 2008 6:47 PM | Link to this

(If girls basketball team plays, Lincoln Co. 94-89)

I don’t know if you’re kidding, Kurt, but Anne Marie Armstrong actually did try out for football this spring and won the job as the starting flanker. She’s 6-3 and the state champ in the high jump. But Andy Landers heard about it and made her quit. Guess he didn’t want another ACL injury. I never saw her in a football uniform, but I cannot imagine there’s a Class A cornerback who could cover her one-on-one.

By jay

December 3, 2008 6:53 PM | Link to this

Week after week it seems like buford is picked to be the upset by fans. and week after week it seems like buford wins so until fitz steps on the field and handle there job ill pick buford! buford by 14

By slalom1

December 3, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

Drock08, LOL!!!LMAF!!! Thank you sir! Maybe that is the voodoo the Grangers need. Keep up the great work!! Do you really think that the “dirty birds” will tear them up so badly? LMAO!!!!!

By Todd Holcomb

December 3, 2008 7:00 PM | Link to this

I’m so glad to see that my good buddy Glenn is invading my picks territory! What am I supposed to write about for tomorrow’s paper?

Don’t worry, Chris. Kurt is just supplying halftime entertainment between mine and your blog. Everybody knows the real picks come tomorrow. Although I’ve got to admit his picks look pretty good. Calhoun ain’t gonna beat Brooks after driving 5 hours, though. And Wesleyan is the real upset pick of the week, not Fitz.

By CANEFAN

December 3, 2008 7:09 PM | Link to this

WEEK AFTER WEEK BUFORD WINS…….. WELL THEY ARE FINALLY GONNA MEET THEIR MATCH. AND WEEK AFTER WEEK FITZ IS BEATING 1&2 SEEDS FROM THESE WEAKER REGIONS IT WILL BE A BARN BURNER.

By poppa g

December 3, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this

mike mike I dont know if I know you or not but you are my kind of football fan. you are right. it will not be long before we say 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1;Cairo headed to dome.

By grangerfan

December 3, 2008 7:31 PM | Link to this

I have not seen Camden, but I have Newnan, I hope unlike most south ga teams they can throw the ball, or Newnan will blow them out…it want be close…Newnan 30 CC 10, you heard it here first…as for Lagrange Grangers 7-6 you are kidding right. Flowery want score, we are clicking on all cylinders now. We are also at home…state semis….tradition…defense not giving up nothing….LG 24 FB 0

By grangerfan

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

Drock08, you must be from Troup High…keep those dead A** opinions to yourself….by the way who is your team, it does not matter you dont know football…

By slalom1

December 3, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this

GrangerFan, you scare me with the bold prediction. You DO realize that Salter and Essandoh are less than 100% going into the game.? I see the game as more of a 13-7 Granger win.

By syrupmaker fan

December 3, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this

My pedictions.

By jet blue

December 3, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this

Home field, especially when one team has to travel a long distance, has been a big factor in these playoffs. It will continue to play a large factor. Sorry Camden, your season is over. Newnan will win 27-21.

By syrupmaker fan

December 3, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this

Predictions camden 27 newnan20 cairo30 carver16 flowery b 20 lagrange 12 peach tree 28 grayson27 tucker 34 griffin14 fitzgerald upsets buford 22-10 brooks 27 calhoun 10 lincln 16 eseylan3 marist 38 rome31 in ot eci 48 wilkerson17. what to yall think?

By WACO-FAN

December 3, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this

i watch the newman and sg game and in the first half sg was moving the ball in the air and on the ground they just couldn’t put it in the endzone when they got close i think Camden will finish they drives….

By Gwinnett Fan

December 3, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this

Hey Camdem and newnan—You may have great teams down south but don’t forget about Grayson and Pt- ridge. the state championshipe will run through gwinnett countyYou talk a lot about Newnan only giving up hardly any points this season you need to check and see how many points PT—Ridge has allowed.the ridge has won something like 10 or eleven strait and everybody knows how big and good grayson is on both sides of the ball.I predict Grason or the Ridge will win state championship.Its a shame these two have to play each other.The two best teams will be playing in North GA this week end.

By jay

December 3, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this

FITZ fans seem over confident! Im hearing all you guys say your team is going to win by 2 tds, give buford some respect, what have yall won lately to talk with such arrogance! im not a buford fan I just see a greatteam when i see one!

By grangerfan

December 3, 2008 8:01 PM | Link to this

Slalom1 Im not scared we at home….look at the rest of the teams who have come through here during the playoff…18 pts. 3 playoff games…two touchdown when it didnt matter. Who is healthy this time of yr. No excuse….24-0 we suck it up and play….LG in the Dome

By MIKEMIKE

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

IT FOOTBALL TIME LET THE SYRUP POUR ON THEM TIGERS FRIDAY NIGHT. GO CAIRO!!!!YES WE CAN !!!!

By AndyCamden

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

Camden didn’t almost lose last week because of the Woodstock defense (which was good) but, because they were cocky. They also fumbled the ball without the defense causing it and had five or so penalties while Woodstock was “perfect.” Also, Don’t say that Camden has a weak(er) defense because they have given up points, the Camden JV and Freshman play at halftime most of the season.

By NTH Trojans

December 3, 2008 8:08 PM | Link to this

Slalom,

Glenn’s off his rocker if he thinks that the LG/FB game is going to be a 7-6 game. If he had said 21-20, I might have bought it. It’s going to be a good one though, I would love to be at Callaway Stadium Friday night, but if I don’t get the remodeling finished soon, my wife is either gonna kill me or divorce me. Thanks for the support with North Hall, they are young, and should be better next year. We are very proud of them, after starting 1-2, they finished 8-4, their only losses were to Buford, Flowery Branch, Gainesville and Dunwoody. Not bad considering all 4 teams made it to at least the quarters in their respective regions, and 2 teams in the semis. NH started slow, but grew up a little each week. Now for the semis:

Class A:

ECI wins 21-10 Lincoln Co. 28-7

AA:

Buford 35-10 Calhoun 14-13

AAA:

Carver 18-17 over Cairo, (Carver misses all 3 extra points) Flowery Branch 24 LaGrange 21

AAAA:

Griffin 15-14 over Tucker Rome 31-28 over Marist

AAAAA:

Grayson 17-14 over P. Ridge Newnan 21-3 over Camden Co.

Newnan wins AAAAA State Championship as we both have said from day 1 of football season. What do you think?

By Columbia Blue

December 3, 2008 8:22 PM | Link to this

* TO Glenn *

Thanks for your pick. I think that is just what Camden needs. To be the underdog will cerainly inspire the Wildcats to play their hearts out. Heck the way everybody blogs from the north, Camden does not stand a chance. The only thing that counts is what happens between the lines. We know Newnan is a great team. We will be ready to give it all we got. Maybe we will have bake back this week. We surely missed his running ability last week vs Woodstock.Woodstock, great game last week. You guys are the true meaning of class.

By dawguy

December 3, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this

Why would you use Mrs. Butterworths to describe Cairo? You should use Roddenberry’s!! Get out of Atlanta and learn about Georgia.

By fbjacketfan

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

Lagrange wins 7-6 ? What have you been smoking ? I gues if the ajc covered teams north of Atlanta, they would know that FB is a scoring machine.I’m glad they took Lagrange this week ( like every FB foe in the playoffs)It seems to be working well for us. FB-27 Lagrange-17

By WACO-FAN

December 3, 2008 8:34 PM | Link to this

do anybody know y Buford want step up to AAA because when u in the semi and blown teams out by 21 its men against boys so step up to see more competition…and i go back to how we was in the 90’s when we played in AA we dominated we made regular appearance to the dome..when we moved up less dominate but better football games..

By NTH Trojans

December 3, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this

fbjacketfan,

Exactly what I said in an earlier post. Although I’m a North Hall fan, I also support all 7AAA teams in the playoffs. 7AAA made a good showing for itself, even with NH in a rebuilding year. GO FALCONS!!!!!!!!!

By Home Field Advantage Is There

December 3, 2008 8:40 PM | Link to this

Whoever said that home field is NOT an advantage knows nothing about sports. Home field does not guarantee a win but it is definintely worth something. GHSA needs to eliminate home field in the playoffs and let the two schools each week decide where the game will be played. Perfect example is the Newnan - Camden game. Just like when the coaches met for the coin flip to decide the home team, they could have also decided the game’s location. It should be played like in Warner Robbins. Neutral field in the playoffs is not hard to do, plus other larger states that excel in high school football do it without problems. It crowns a true champion. It also removes the issue with some schools not meeting the seating requirements. Get with it GHSA and play neutral fields in the playoffs.

By fbjacketfan

December 3, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this

Make no mistake about it! Buford could beat any team in AAA right now!They are loaded this year and every year. They are the best high school team that money can buy!!

By its on

December 3, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this

To my Camden fans: I just purchase my tickets at Quiznos in Newnan. I decided to go by the school to check things out. The first thing I realize, Newnan High sits right in the middle of a neighborhood. They don’t have a parking lot only limited parking spaces about 250 give or take. Their parking spaces are like downtown parking with only around 75-100 behind the visitor side. You will have to park in the neighborhood which going to be hard to get around because roads will get tight from the cars on the side of the streets. Even, the buses will have to find somewhere to park.Also bring something to sit on, the visitor side is like the Loins Cub; it’s worst than Hoover.

By FATMAN

December 3, 2008 8:49 PM | Link to this

Cane 91,Canefan,Cane—yes it will be a barn burner!!—Cane you must have never been to Buford (we have no rich kids and yes last year some NFL kids)we are a poor city school and get no help from the county,for the game—Thomasville beat Fitz 21-15—Dublin got lucky and beat Thomasville 21-14 -BUFORD 44-DUBLIN 10—WE HOPE IT WILL BE A GOOD GAME !!!It will be cold Friday night and we don’t has money for heat or hot coffee-Good luck next year.

By toptencane

December 3, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this

not only do the fitzgerald fans have confidence in winning ,the coaches and players do to. it’ll be tough but they might just win this thing!go canes.

By WACO-FAN

December 3, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this

NTH Trojans i remember the years WACO played NH and yall had sum solid rb like that 06’ Rb….but if yall dont have a defense minded team yall will still just get as far as yall luck will get yall till ONE OF THOSE STRONG defensive team shut yall down i used to love to see NH in the playoffs…i remembered when our back up rb had like 200 yrds on yall d

By NHS

December 3, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this

Home Field Nobody gives a sh*t about how they do it somewhere else. Get over it !!! We like to see some of our playoff games at home if we earn that right.

By wolfmom

December 3, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this

For the record, Buford petitioned to move up to AAA and were denied. The teams in AAA don’t want them there either. Wonder if AAAA or AAAAA will let us play with them. I don’t have a kid playing football and I know for a fact they don’t buy their players. Cody Getz, the best running back in AA or any other classification for that matter has been in Buford’s football program since he was 6 years old. So many sour grapes, those boys work their butts off and that’s why they’re the best. Good luck Fitzgerald, we look forward to you bringing your best.

By NTH Trojans

December 3, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this

WACO-FAN,

The RB you are referring to is Hunter Wolf, he graduated last year, along with 16 other players, 12 of them starters. Actually, the defense was what kept them is games this year until the offense got rolling. It was also the best part of the team in the playoffs, holding Hart Co. to 9 points and Dunwoody to 18. This years team was very young and inexperienced, but I fully expect to see them make another run next year deep into the playoffs, possibly even a championship run. Just curious,what is up with WACO the last couple of years? It seems that ya’ll are going thru a rebuilding process also.

By WACO-FAN

December 3, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

wolfmom what reason did they give yall because if other teams move up and down like they want 2 y would they hold yall in AA…but hey i dont know they rules to moving up and down class….but sayn yall will be the same team yall are now in AAA plz it will be harder especially to a team used to playing teams with like one or 2 stars on the team like Dublin had this year…

By Cane 91

December 3, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this

Fatman you know the Thomasville game was a gimmie. If they would have beat thomasville, Mcintosh AC #4, Dublin #5, and Buford #1 and we had the same starters out. It will be a great game, but every good thing must come to an end, and Buford has had a great run but as Obama said “Its time for a change.”

By inthatrenches

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

Hey Grangers where will you guy’s be tailgating next week? if Newnan happens to squeak outa win? we have a few folks here that will be convoying up I-85 need to hook up and have some fun with old region rivals>..LG 21 Flower 7.

By gtech16

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

wolfmom getz lived in and played with collins hill until the 9th grade

By NTH Trojans

December 3, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this

wolfmom,

I’m afraid you’re dead wrong about that. Buford’s coach said 2 years ago that if they won another title, that they would move to AAA. A team does not get denied to move up, only if they are trying to move down. The coach (or A.D.) then said that they would not be moving up because although the football team could compete, they were afraid the rest of the teams could not, which I don’t understand, because they ALWAYS seem to be HIGHLY ranked in EVERY sport, not just football. It makes me wonder if Buford was unsure how they would fare this year if they moved to AAA, which I don’t understand, because they always recruit, I mean field, great teams. And for the record, NH, FB, and Gainesville were all looking forward to playing them this year. NH did play them, and will next year, and we got beat badly, but our team learned a lot from that loss and built on that. Maybe in 2 years, Buford will change their mind on moving up in classification. That’s the whole story behind Buford remaining in AA. I’m not saying that they made a wrong move, just saying that AAA teams are not afraid of playing them. Just ask Cairo, Carver (Columbus), LaGrange, WACO, FB,Gainesville, Stephens Co., Hart Co., Peach Co., to name a few. Want me to name some more? I don’t get on here and dog other teams, I usually just support my own, but for you to suggest that AAA teams are afraid of playing Buford is ridiculous and offensive.

By CANEFAN

December 3, 2008 9:37 PM | Link to this

….BUFORD WILL LOSE…….

By WACO-FAN

December 3, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

waco we going through a new coach who 3yrs on the job who want to run our ol coach system but dont know how 2 and that mix with him over using our star players and not giving young players a chance to step up is killing us…for example our star Lb was playing QB on offense when we had a QB who was a 2yr starter and putting that same lb at wr too…to me thats a confused coach

By anon

December 3, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this

Ramtastic sorry about your coach, but you’ll be on the mission next week, that is, if you get by Ridge (they’re a good team)… BUT I don’t think the Ridge game will be the real mission, the real mission is winning state… and Grayson is an amazing team, so they’ll win… but I feel safe to pick this as my score: Grayson:17 Ridge:3… stop their offence (which really doesn’t score that much)… and you’ll know how to play them. They are a very strong defensive team though, but I am calling Grayson over Ridge and Newnan over Camden. Newnan has a tough offense and defense. They have been averaging 38.5 (they went down from 40.5 after North Gwinnett). But their defense is still as solid. Why wouldn’t they win?

By Couldn't Resist

December 3, 2008 10:10 PM | Link to this

USA Today ranking this week has the Big 3 (TX, FL and CA) leading all states with 11 in the Top 25.

Grayson made its appearance as the only GA school to be ranked. Way to go Rams; now keep your head out of the clouds so you don’t stumble this week.

The really really really best part though was at the bottom of the USA Today list. Enjoy this >>>>>

Dropped out: No. 4 Lowndes(Valdosta, Ga.)

The last place finishers for ‘Sportsmen of the Year’ bit the dust (actually the mud).

By ED FROM ELLIJAY

December 3, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this

AS A FORMER NEWNAN QB IN THE 1970’S. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A BETTER DEFENSE. NEWNWAN WILL WIN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!GO COUGARS!!

By Play in Your Classification

December 3, 2008 10:17 PM | Link to this

This playing up and playing down %^&* in regions needs to stop. Every school should be made to compete in the proper classification. If travel is a real issue then get the heck out of the sport; you don’t belong anyway. You folks that whin about a little drive to a football game would never make it in Texas; especially in west Texas. Stop the whinning and align the schools where they belong based on enrollment. This would also solve the problem of Camden having an * behind all their records for playing lower classification schools in their region.

By Football Expert

December 3, 2008 10:22 PM | Link to this

Your newspaper doesn’t exactly shiver my timbers. No surprise the AJC continues to hemorrhage readers. Last week the AJC picked Miller County to beat Wesleyan. The Wolves not only took a four hour bus ride down to Colquitt, they took a four hour ride back to civilization with a 17-0 victory. The comment about the girls basketball team is a cheap shot, but that’s OK. Sports Illustrated, a credible publication, rated Wesleyan as the top athletic program in Georgia and #16 IN THE COUNTRY. Not too shabby for a school that has high academic standards and unwaivering principles. More people will attend the Lincoln County game than the AJC will have readers looking for the score. GO WOLVES!!!

By BODOG

December 3, 2008 10:25 PM | Link to this

THIS IS HOW IT’S GOING DOWN FRIDAY NITE

           AAAAA....NEWNAN --GRAYSON
           AAAA.....MARIST---GRIFFIN
           AAA......LAGRANGE--CAIRO
           AA.......CALHOUN---BUFORD
           A........ECI-------LINCOLN

By NTH Trojans

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

If we wanted the opinion of someone who follows Texas football (6-man I believe Yo would say), then we would ask for it. What’s wrong, the only other person from Texas that can type asleep already? We don’t care how for you drive, how many bulls you hump,er ride, or what the USA Today rankings are, go back to your own blog and let us settle this dispute on our own. Just remember, if texas football is so great, then how did a AAAA or AAAAA team lose, and lose badly, to Buford, a AA team in Ga?

By AndyCamden

December 3, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this

I don’t see why every other year the semifinals are played at GSU and then the Dome? This would give both north and south an “even” setup.

By Wildcat Fan

December 3, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

Yeah grayson is the only ga team in the usa today poll, so what, that poll is BS! Just look at the bias of what teams are ranked. Go look at the massey, cal prep, espn rise and see who is ranked where in the usa.

By NTH Trojans

December 3, 2008 10:41 PM | Link to this

AndyCamden,

I’ve been saying the same thing now for over a year. Once you get to the semis, it should be less of a home field advantage. I said in a post last year, that the semis should be held in south ga and the finals in the Dome, then the next year play it the other way.

By NTH Trojans

December 3, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

AndyCamden, It would also give the GHSA the opportunity to televise all the games in the semis and the finals. I can’t believe that the GHSA hasn’t already thought of that.

By jay

December 3, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this

whats all this talk about buford moving up, they dont have the students to move up. football isnt the only sport played there and if the move upthere other sports will suffer.

By wolfmom

December 3, 2008 10:51 PM | Link to this

Afraid you guys need to get your facts straight. Buford had to go play in TX for season opener because they couldn’t find anyone in state to play them. And funny how I saw Cody Getz pictured in a Buford uniform at age 6 in the hallway at school for senior night. And for Buford holding their own in AAA, ask Thomson, Cartersville and North Hall if Buford can hold their own. Also Dacula (AAAAA) only beat Buford after the varsity came off the field in a scrimmage in August.

By NTH Trojans

December 3, 2008 10:54 PM | Link to this

Jay,

I was responding to a post that stated that AAA schools denied Buford the chance to move up in classification, but Buford CHOSE to stay in AA, saying that it would hurt their other sports teams. I disagree with that also, Buford is not only a top football program, but they are also highly ranked in softball, volleyball, cross country, track, wrestling, basketball, and I think baseball. Now you tell me, how would that hurt their other programs? They are a city school, therefore they get away with recruiting. I understand why parents would allow their child to go to school there to play sports, they are recognized as a sports mecca by most major colleges.

By Greg

December 3, 2008 11:00 PM | Link to this

any one that would say Grayson will win because their only common opponent was Lowndes has obviously not paid attention or watch the Lions over the past 11 games. They started 0-2 but are a completely different team now. I agree the score will be in the 17-7 but with the Ridge on top

By NTH Trojans

December 3, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

wolfmom,

If I can find the link from the Gainesville Times archives, I’ll hyper-link it here. Understand, I respect the dynasty that Buford has built in football, but a school does not get denied to move up in classification, just down.

By HATORADER

December 3, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

I LISTEN TO SUM OF YOU GUYS AND YOU DON’T HAVE A CLUE WHAT THE G.W. CARVER MIGHTY TIGERS ARE WORKING WITH YOU. IT SEEMS LIKE YOU’RE MAKING PREDICTIONS ON HATE THAN KNOWLEDGE. SO

“DRINK MO’ BUT HATE IF YOU MUST”

By mistermak

December 3, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

From what I have read on here, it sounds like Newnan does not have the ability to hold a capacity crowd! It also sounds like there is limited parking. Why does Newnan get to host a big time playoff game if their stadium is so small. I just cant wait to sit on those temporary bleachers!! Now that is what I call southern hospitality!!

By inthatrenches

December 3, 2008 11:42 PM | Link to this

Mistermak We invite you to come but you obviously have not heard the GHSA passed a rule that temp seating can be brought in….. also one of the endzones has a huge bank that you and hundreds of your friends can sit on. I was there in 1981 when we had 10,000 + hey there is always TV??? besides that… you don’t want to take that Loooooong roadtrip back home….Jus kiddin be safe and get there early you should be fine just park up on a curb or a side street oh and bring something to sit on those bleachers get cold!!

By BTownfootball

December 3, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this

Hey NTH Trojans

Actually you and Wolfmom are both partially correct. Buford did want to move up to AAA this year. Their request was denied by the GHSA. But, the denial has to do with region, not classification. Like you said, the GHSA can’t tell them that they aren’t allowed to move up to AAA. And Buford did want to move up a classification. But, the only way that Buford wanted to move up was if they could be placed in the Hall county region (i.e. North Hall, Flowery Branch, Gainesville, etc.). The GHSA has the final say on region matters though, and decided that Buford would have to play in a Metro Atlanta region where they would have to travel even further than they currently have to. So Buford just opted to remain in AA for a little longer (I believe until 2010). But, it had nothing to do with other AAA teams. Obviously Buford wouldn’t be worried about football in AAA, but they would also fare just fine in other sports also. I think they would bring some more competition to AAA softball.

By mistermak

December 4, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this

I know the GHSA rule about the temp seating. I just think it is wrong to make your guest sit on portable bleachers because your stadium is out dated! Oh yea we get to sit on the big mound behind the end zone!!! Ya’ll are such great hosts!! If the game was in Camden nobody would have to sit on moveable bleachers or the wet grass either. We have enough seats to sit all of our guests!!

By free

December 4, 2008 1:43 AM | Link to this

WolfMom,

I sorry but Cody Getz played football at Collins Hill through 8th grade with Jonathan Davis(Tucker RB/LB). Hope this helps you with your facts. However Buford does coach/work the hell out of the boys I must say.

By BODOG

December 4, 2008 1:48 AM | Link to this

TO WACO FAN…WHO WAS THE BIG ALL-STATE LINEMAN THAT WASHINGTON COUNTY HAD OUT FOR THE SEMI-FINAL GAME AGAINST LAGRANGE IN THE DOME….IT WAS THE YEAR WACO LOST TO LAGRANGE 20-17…..OUR KICKER KICKED 50 YEARS FIELD GOAL WITH 3 SECONDS LEFT BEFORE HALF. tHE WACO HEAD COACH SAID THAT IF THIS LINEMAN HAD PLAYED WACO WOULD HAVE WON GAME…..I BELIEVE HE BROKE HIS ANKLE OR LEG? NOT SURE….DO YOU REMEMBER WHO HE WAS , AND DID HE GET OFFERS TO PLAY IN COLLEGE IF SO DO YOU KNOW WHERE? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!

By HOWARD

December 4, 2008 3:04 AM | Link to this

GRIFFIN HAS SOME SPEED THIS YEAR,IF THEY CAN GET PASS TUCKER,ATLANTA WILL HAVE TO BRING FIRE TRUCKS TO THE DOME TO KEEP THAT CARPET FROM CATCHING ON FIRE. GRIFFIN 27 TUCKER 20 TELL MAJOR FRANKLIN THAT SHE NEEDS TO PUT THEM FIREMEN BACK TO WORK BEFORE THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. “GO BEARS”.

By SGT CHRIS

December 4, 2008 5:27 AM | Link to this

* I will say it again, should Camden get behind Newnan as they did Woodstock, there will be no comeback, NONE!!!*

By Charkey Weryer

December 4, 2008 6:14 AM | Link to this

Where have all the Lowndes ‘Kenny Rogers’ fans gone? They’be been RAMmed into silence. Who are ya’ll playing this week? Celebration Dance Class starts Monday.

By Drock08

December 4, 2008 6:22 AM | Link to this

**Granger Fan If you have been all the blog all year you would know about my feelings about Newnan Lagrange Camden NSWR Lowndes Coffee etc. It doesn’t change. So one more time I predicted from DAY ONE that Lagrange and Newnan would be in the GA DOME on DEC 13. Lagrange and their tradition is hard to beat in the playoffs.

By Drock08

December 4, 2008 6:24 AM | Link to this

Local Predictions Newnan 24-7 over Camden Lagrange 17-14 over Flowery Branch Tucker 20-14 over Griffin Cario 21-20 over Carver I hope I am wrong on the last two but thats the way I feel.

By rw

December 4, 2008 7:18 AM | Link to this

Griffin may have speed but Tucker has more. SWD lost their leader in rushing after the 7th game this year with a broken leg. No such luck for Griffin. Tucker has a shutdown defense and 3 explosive running backs. Griffin got a small taste of region 6AAAA football with SWD, now get ready to feel the pain! P.S. 10 points wont cut it this Friday.

By MilMan

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

I posted before the season started about the young coach at Griffin and wondered why a big time program with deep pockets haven’t offered him a job. This year is a perfect example, they are really down and for him to take this young team this far is amazing, I’m not a Griffin fan but very impressed with this coach. If your looking for a really good coach this is WARE I would start.

By mistermak

December 4, 2008 7:54 AM | Link to this

Tomorrow is the day that Coach Herron beats Coach Herring for his last game as Newnan head coach!! Lose the game and then lose your coach, maybe you can make it a clean sweep and lose your defensive coordinator. No matter what you lose!!

GO CATS!!!

By SGT CHRIS

December 4, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

**By mistermak

I know the GHSA rule about the temp seating. I just think it is wrong to make your guest sit on portable bleachers because your stadium is out dated! Oh yea we get to sit on the big mound behind the end zone!!! Ya’ll are such great hosts!! If the game was in Camden nobody would have to sit on moveable bleachers or the wet grass either. We have enough seats to sit all of our guests!! **

if that doesnt sound like a spoiled brat i dont know what does lol, also seems like homefield matters to some people

slalom1 You dont think coach pardue should keep hairston in the backfield? I mean ride the hot hand? he seemed to have no ill effects of playing the entire game last week..your thoughts??

By SGT CHRIS

December 4, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

for those that said flowery branch puts up a lot of points, well the best way to beat a spread is with a great pass rush..chop off the head, the body falls!!!!

By Bear_Backer

December 4, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

Those Mighty Griffin Bears have a very rich history of winning throughout the years. We don’t mind being on the road AT ALL! GRIFFIN BEAR TRADITION goes WAY back. Of course I hope Griffin can pull out a victory this week, but agree it is going to be a hard fought and tough game against the Tucker Tigers who are really impressive, with an overall package of speed, coaching and special teams. Good Luck to all remaining schools and GO BEARS !!

By Cougarfan

December 4, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

To MISTERMAK: Stop whining about seating. Sorry we are in a county that has 2 other high schools and don’t really draw 10,000 fans every game. It’s easy for you to cry about the seating b/c you guys have the only high school anywhere around so you have a bigger stadium. The seats that were moved in for this game are just as good as the regular seats. Guess they should have put recliners in for little whiners like YOU. Don’t know what else to tell you other than if you aren’t happy go home… WOW, grow up!

By GraysonFan2

December 4, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

SGT CHRIS,

I hate to bring up old news, but last year when Grayson went to Camden your fans had 1/2 the visitor side blocked off for your fans too. Now thats ok since we only brought 800 people down there, but you fans came into our blocked off section, sat right in front of us on the 50 yard line, in there purple suits and fur collard coats said rude things all night and then at the end of your game your students came to the visitor side and had to be take out by the police from trying to start trouble with our fans in the student section. a couple Camden guys came and sat right beside us, they were ashamed of how the fans there were acting and said that was why they came to sit on our side. Again, I hope things are better there now, but for the Newnan people, im glad they did not have to travel to your stadium. Its like you guys were trying to produce a college atmosphere but with out the maturity of a college student.

By Yo

December 4, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

Pretty easy to know who the best football program remains to be in AAAAA. When you are out of the playoffs yet remain the most talked about and the team every body hated and is so glad to see gone, you must still be the best. Unfortunately even the best loses (which is what makes it all the more painful). Knowing what should have been is something my Northside brothers can identify with from past years. There is my one handed/left handed post for the day. Thanks for the love ya’ll. Watched first half of Newnan/N. G. and if Newnan had of played last Friday against Grayson the way they did instead of getting N.G. they would be sitting where everyones favorite football TEAM IS TODAY…AT HOME. Based on first 3 quarters of Tift/Newnan and Newnan/N.G. game Newnan looks like another train wreck waiting to happen.

By GraysonFan2

December 4, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this

mister mak,

You really have a child like attitude. What are you 14? Come on, those kids are losing their coach, do you really think that is something for you to talk smack about of act like your 14? Have some freakin class down there would ya!

By Drago

December 4, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

Ed from Elijay

Hey Eddie, how’s the sandwich business?

By BI FAN

December 4, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

Wishing you the best Camden Co beat Newnan!!!

By mikemike

December 4, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

CAIRO SAID CARVER GOT ONE MORE DAY TO GET READY TO FIGHT.

By PIT CREW LION

December 4, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

I love it when you pick the Ridge to lose. Thank you! We are taking nothing for granted. The contest with Grayson will probably be the toughest game we play - tougher than the final, but the LIONS are going all the way.

Minter will stop Ean Pemberton. QB Tyler Horne will spend some time on his backside grunting under the weight of the Lion defense. Lombardo will connect for some points by air mail and Ronnie Smith will run at least one into the endzone.

It will be tight - but the LIONS will not be stopped.

By Jacket Aunt

December 4, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

As far as Brooks coming out with the win over Calhoun because Calhoun has the 5 hour trip……that may not be a factor. The team is headed down this afternoon so the long ride will be behind them well before game time. Also, this is the first time Calhoun has had to hit the road for a playoff game since 2001. I believe the team, coaches, and fans are actually excited and looking forward to the trip.

By T.J.

December 4, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

I pick Grayson but know homefield can take a game away any day. Last 4 standing in AAAAA are quality teams. I really like Newnan too. Camden is not as disciplined and I feel will lose but again in these late rounds it is anybody’s game. Good that Gwinnett teams are back in it this year. Too bad one will not make it to the dance. Is it Friday yet…..geez can not wait much longer.

By GraysonFan2

December 4, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Should be a battle of the lines, because Grayson’s offensive line will NOT let you man handle Horne, nor will you stop Ian, even if its just a little at a time. Now thats all the smack talk I have here, focussed on the game!

By NTH Trojans

December 4, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

BTownfootball,

Thanks for the clarification on the Buford issue. I personally know that NH, FB, and Gainesville were looking forward to playing Buford every year, and strengthening our region. But for someone to insinuate that AAA was “scared” to play Buford is both insulting and ridiculous.

By BILLY JACK

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

GRAYSON FAN 2-GREAT POST AND VERY TRUTHFUL I WAS ALSO AT GRAYSON-CAMDEN GAME LAST YEAR AND HAD VERY RUDE CAMDEN FANS SITTING TO MY LEFT ABOUT 6 FEET AWAY HOLLERING PERSONAL INSULTS TO OUR KIDS.SOME ALSO SEEMED TO BE VERY INTOXICATED.I GUESS ITS A SOUTH GEORGIA THING.

By bobbylee

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

Hey Todd, Calhoun left Thursday, they ain’t driving but half hour or so.

Cane9 - We remember Fitz.

Go Jackets.

By NTH Trojans

December 4, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

If the Camden Co.-Newnan game is not televised, here’s a link for the radio broadcast.

http://www.k-bay106.com/

Just scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on the football helmet.

By BC Trojan

December 4, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

Calhoun Yellow Jackets, welcome to Quitman/Brooks County! You have not been HIT like you will be HIT on Friday night! Go Trojans!!!

By NTH Trojans

December 4, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

Does anyone have a link for the LaGrange-Flowery Branch broadcast this weekend?

By topper

December 4, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

one question, how many of these newnan fans will be on here saturday if they lose? I know if camden loses i will be in here to take my lumps ! Now with that being said one more day !!!!! GO CATS!!!!!!

By Todd Holcomb

December 4, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

Buford CHOSE to stay in AA, saying that it would hurt their other sports teams.

I doubt Buford ever said that this move would hurt its other sports teams. Playing in AAA would keep Buford out of a region with Westminster and Lovett, which dominate the smaller sports.

The main reason that Buford considered AAA was the hope that this would put Buford in a region with schools that are close, such as Chestatee and Flowery Branch. Since the GHSA could not assure Buford of getting into that AAA region, Buford stayed put.

By Ms. PR

December 4, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

GPB will be broadcasting the Newnan/CC game. Does anyone know how we can keep up with the Grayson/PR game without freezing our hineys off? Any tv, radio, or streaming internet coverage?

By NTH Trojans

December 4, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Todd,

All I’m saying is it was Bufords’ decision to stay in AA. It was not because the AAA teams were “afraid” of playing them. If you read further in my post, you will see that I said the same thing that you did about their other sports teams. I’m just telling you what was written in the Gainesville Times after the realignment process was over. They also stated the cost of travel being another concern. I, personally, don’t understand why they were not allowed into region 7AAA, it was the best region for them geographically. The other teams in 7AAA a would have been excited about playing a team the caliber of Buford, year in and year out.

By all season

December 4, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

Ptree Ridge handled Harrison the 2cd time. Harrison’s Godhigh is very similar to Pemberton and they managed him well.They played Lowndes better than anyone else other than Grayson, 2 big plays the differnce (that was the 1st game of the year),they shut down N Gwinnett and dominated Norcross and Collins Hill.Grayson has been on top of there game all year, there are no surprises here. They have not faced a defence of the caliber of Ptree Ridge, small but very strong and very fast, disciplined and well coached in schemes.This is a team that has improved EVERY game this year, they have been under the radar all year which they relish.This is going to be good, see it as a 2-3 pt game with slight advantage to the home team,Peachtree Ridge.

By Chris Whitfield

December 4, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Hey Todd, Calhoun left Thursday, they ain’t driving but half hour or so.

They had to leave on Thursday in order to get to Brooks County just before kickoff.

By BI FAN

December 4, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

NTH thanks for the lin just checked the tv listing an according to PBS the game will be televised @7:30 hoping that this info is correct it surely will be a very high itense game. Go Wildcats!!!!!!!

By noth ga wildcat

December 4, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

1st I am camden fan played there but i lived in the atlanta area for 10yrs watched alot of good football up there and put up with alot of jacka$$ fans from Gwinnett and cobb county i guess what i’m saying high school football brings out the best in people and the worst and that goes for camden fans to so if i was a grayson fan i’d focus on peachtree ridge football not camden (is playing newnan not u!!!) I say just let the kids play football good luck to newnan,grayson and p.r !!! see ya’ll in newnan standing,seating who cares lol

hey Cougarfan can i get a recliner on the 50 bout 20 rows up with a blanket and hot choc would be nice hehhehe

By southernpride

December 4, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

Bias Bias Bias…typical AJC writer. Where does the paper hire you guys from? Calhoun will not beat Brooks. Have any of you writers even seen Brooks or Fitzgerald play? No!! You’re just looking at stats and going with numbers on paper. Get out of your offices and out of metro Atlanta and watch some football for God sakes. You just might find football is played all over Georgia. Remember the last time Calhoun was playing in the south in the boon docks, in 2001, Cook showed them what “real” speed was as the Cook Hornets dominated Calhoun 39-13. Brooks will do the same, they’re just too big and too fast for those pesky Jackets.

By GraysonFan2

December 4, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

all season,

First off, Im not familiar with Harrison’s Godhigh. If you are a true football fan, you have to remember a RB is olny as good as their O-line. That being said, you can not compare the two running backs unless you consider their protection, thats just realistic football talk.

Next, key word (other than Grayson) you played Lowndes better. This also happens to be false, look at the other scores, for instants, Valdosta vs. Lowndes, 7 point spread.

Grayson also dominated Collins HIll, didnt get to play Norcross this season, but we beat them last year in their house when it counted.

If Grayson hasnt faces a defense of your caliber then why did we score 17 points against them and your team only score 7? why did our defense hold them to 7, and yours hold them to 22. The numbers win this discussion. ALL week long Lowndes said their defense was small but very fast and they were! Lowndes had the best defense Grayson played all year. WE may be messing with them because their coach had no control over their behavior, but do not get anyone wrong, they have a very physical team.

By jacketfan2008

December 4, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Hey todd and Chris you can hate on us all you want, but I have told you all year that we will meet buford in the dome and will win it, so when you do I want you two down there on the field giving us the dang trophy yourselves. KEEP ON HATING because it shows a lack of class!!

By jacketfan2008

December 4, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

hey southernpride make sure you are at the Calhoun/Brooks game buddy so you can see what real speed is——lmao——you guys have no clue whats fixing to hit you!!

By WACO-FAN

December 4, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

BODOG if my memory serve me right it was seth watts and he went on to play at GA…but to us fans the real reason we lost was because one of our star running backs got in trouble at school and wasnt allowed to play in the dome…that killed us they was our one 2 punch both had ova a thousand rushin and the next year he had 2000 rushin and led us too the state game against lagrange

By POOMAN

December 4, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

The reason BUFORD did not move up was because GHSA could not tell us what region in AAA we would be in. FB, Gainesville, West Hall, East Hall all voted against us to join region 7AAA, so the GHSA told us we might be put in region 8. We would rather drive inside I285 to play sports than drive nearly to SC to play. All of youneed to get your facts straight before RUNNING at the mouth. Now to FITZ, most everyone is saying FITZ will score 30-40 points on BUFORD….NOT GOING TO HAPPEN, you will be lucky to get 14. It will be a struggle don’t get me wrong…the question is “Can fitx hold BUFORD under 14”? If you on’t stop the run, BUFORD wins this with no problems!!

By P Ridge

December 4, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Grayson Fan2: we played lowndes as our second game. trust me we have improved since then. besides we all know that 37 yard field goal was by luck. besides yall palyed lowndes at home. we had to play them at their stadium

By HeadEast

December 4, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Newnan 21 - Camden 14 Grayson 2 - PRidge 1

By BTownfootball

December 4, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

NTH Trojans

You’re absolutely right that the Gainesville teams aren’t afraid of Buford. Even if it really looks like they have no chance, schools like Flowery Branch and North Hall are gonna still go out and give it their all. North Hall played us this year and will next year, Flowery Branch scrimmaged us for two years, and Gainesville also played us a couple years ago. Even though no Hall teams beaten us, they’re obviously not afraid of us.

By Chris Whitfield

December 4, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

Hey todd and Chris you can hate on us all you want, but I have told you all year that we will meet buford in the dome and will win it, so when you do I want you two down there on the field giving us the dang trophy yourselves. KEEP ON HATING because it shows a lack of class!!

Jacketfan, you know i have a lot of respect for you and Calhoun. I made a joke about a long trip (sort of like my joke about Woodstock having to leave on Thursday to get to Camden) but I don’t think Todd or Glenn or I have ever hated on Calhoun this year. Let’s face it, man, it is the final four. All four are good teams. Picks are conversation starters. No more, no less. I guarantee you as a south Georgia boy living in metro that I have no biases about these teams. I just pick based on how I think. There is a difference between a bias and an opinion with analysis.

By SE GA Fan

December 4, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

To Play in Your Classification

In response to This playing up and playing down %^&* in regions needs to stop. Every school should be made to compete in the proper classification. If travel is a real issue then get the heck out of the sport; you don’t belong anyway. You folks that whin about a little drive to a football game would never make it in Texas; especially in west Texas. Stop the whinning and align the schools where they belong based on enrollment. This would also solve the problem of Camden having an * behind all their records for playing lower classification schools in their region.

It is fairly obvious from your comments that you are not a geography major. Fact 1 - Camden plays in their assigned region, the schools that choose to “play up” do so at their own peril. Fact 2 - There are other sports besides football, most of which play during the week on school nights. In addition to the transportation costs, there are time constraints involved. This is why Camden and the Region 1 folks mutually decided that it would not be a good thing for Camden to join the Region.

As far as the asterisk for Camden, they beat who is on the schedule, so get over it. If you have a problem with that….join Region 3, we would be glad to have you….after all, if you can’t afford the transportation, get out of the sport. Better yet, if things are so good in Texas, go back, we won’t miss you.

By Cera

December 4, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Sorry but their needs to be one minor correction made to your prediction. Grayson days of fame and mission is set to end Friday night, at least for this year. One thing I have noticed about this P’tree Ridge defense is they adjust quickly. For the offense, they are not riddled with stars but they play well as a team. They don’t have a coached that passed to give them motivation, but what they do have is the young men and coaches in the locker room. Their mission is plain and simple; to continue to build on a winning tradition!

By PRHs

December 4, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

i would say gdhgih from harrison was shorter and faster than pemberton.

By PRHs

December 4, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

i would say gdhgih from harrison was shorter and faster than pemberton.

By Jeff

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

PIT CREW LION, I agree with much of your post about the game Friday. You will probably get a long TD pass on us. Your RB might get a long run or two. My math adds that up to 14 points. Not bad. Lowndes couldn’t stop our offense, and I don’t believe there is any stats that will back up your claim that your defense is better than Lowndes. At this point, I would guess 17 points for Grayson, all on long sustained drives that eat clock. I think this will be a better game than Lowndes last week, just because we matched up better with Lowndes. But with 20° weather, I don’t think your quarterback is going to be able to throw the ball very well, and the receivers won’t be able to catch the ball.

Where should we park at your stadium?

By Mack10

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

Rw i dnt think u understand the type team that is coming to play Tucker! you are making remarks saying that Bears are going to feel the pain that Tucker bring! UBETTER HOPE NONE OF THEIR PLAYERS READ THAT BLOG CAUSE IM AFRAID THAT U MAY P** THEM OFF! Griffin is one of the toughest most Physical Teams in 4a! They Play with lots of emotion & a whole lot of heart! i dnt think u want to p** them off! i agree tucker is in a tough region but griffin is in a pretty tough region too! hey lets keep it real its going 2 be a dog fight at hallford stadium! Tucker is fast on d just dnt know if theyll be able to hang in there for four quarters with griffins Physical Offense and Really Tough Defense! I cant wait!

By all season

December 4, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

Grayson and Harrison has similar lines as far as size and type of play. Not so much as a fan but as being objectve —you cannot deem how well a team fairs against an opponent just by a point “spread”.You need to look beyond the scoreboard to get the total picture of all around play. as I said this will be good, turnovers and the kicking game will be key—-13-0 and 11-2 coming in does not mean anything at this point. Grayson does not get its just respect from the state just as I say Ptree Ridge is under the radar. Grayson beating Lowndes -ranked annually not only by strength but also with reputation has brought some deserved respect to the North. I still think it is home team by 2 or 3

By jacketfan2008

December 4, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this

Hey Chris you know I like busting your chops, and its all in fun. But you do need to tell them that we have the most exciting offense in the state—-you have to agree with that because you know we do!!! Our thing is will we be able to stop someone enough to do it. It is funny though when Buford was slaughtering evryone last year in the playoffs yall had no problem picking them to win it all, but now that we are that team, yall are finding reasons that we can’t win. 143-34 is what we have outscored our opponetts so far in the playoffs, I WOULD SAY THAT IS NOT TOO SHABBY wouldnt you, and the part where Glen says that the winner of our game will sure lose to the winner of the Buford/fitz fame is a JOKE!!!

By PIT CREW LION

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

If you think the Peachtree Ridge Lions that faced Lowndes in the 2nd game of the year are the same team that will face Grayson in December - you need to think again. Playing - and losing - against Lowndes was an education for this team. They learned that they could stop what was then the number one team in the state. No, we did not win, but we earned their respect. Lowndes did not run all over us - as they were accustomed to doing with most of their opponents. And we scored on them. They were not used to that either.

The Lions learned to hit a little harder, run a little faster, and build their bodies and their team a whole lot stronger. We are a better team for having been beaten by Lowndes. Grayson will see that tomorrow.

It will come down to grit, determination, and not making mistakes. The Lions need to be careful about penalties. All too often we can outplay the other team only to have our gains taken away by the striped shirts.

I think Lowndes might have been off their game a little bit against Grayson. Riding a 26 game winning streak you tend to get a little cocky. That long bus ride didn’t help them either.

I think the Lions are hungry. We know that this is the biggest game of the year, and it will be in our house. Bring it to the den, Rams. Carnivore vs. herbivore. Let’s see what happens.

I wish all you Grayson fans a good game - with a disappointing ending. Let’s get it on!

By mrsmithinthacity

December 4, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

WOW!!!!!!! sounds like we have alot of camden county haters as usual. but anyway i dont see newnan beating my boys with a passing offense.lol.just remember people this is high school football. pressure busts pipes. newnan hasnt seen a defense like camdens all yr.so to all u over confident newnan cougar fans i will love 2 see your long faces as the fourthqtr ends and camden has won the game.

By Chris Whitfield

December 4, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this

143-34 is what we have outscored our opponetts so far in the playoffs, I WOULD SAY THAT IS NOT TOO SHABBY wouldnt you

I would agree, but I also think that Calhoun has had the easiest draw to get here, so don’t go tooting that horn too loudly. Westminster is the toughest team the Jackets have faced, and they put 20 on ya. The biggest factor — something I will address later today in my blog — is home field. Also, the question you yourself poses is the best — how does calhoun D matchup with Brooks’ O

By Jeff

December 4, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

So let me get this straight. In previous blogs, noone believed me when I was saying Grayson would be Lowndes. And now, after we put that hurting on the Vikes, some of you are ensenuating that the game was a fluke, and that Ridge will beat us because they are at home. Ha.

I also must disagree, that point spreads in games against common opponents are useful in evaluating how a game may turn out. It is not a perfect indicator, as any team can have a bad/good game. But it is useful.

Grayson wins in a nail biter.

Newnan also beats Camden by shutting down their offense. And the speed that Camden says they have, with half their defense running a 4.2 can be viewed at the Camden football web site. http://www.camdencountyfootball.com/ Look under History Records Stats than Super Cat Test. Looks pretty slow to me.

By jacketfan2008

December 4, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

Dublin is equal to Westminster Coosa is equal to Banks County Toombs County is equal to North Oconee

so you are making me laugh Chris, you can use that easiest road, but YOU know that I know these teams, so don’t spin on me because I know better and you know that.

By the way keep up the good work brother!! I have told you all year this is OUR most talented team we have had because of its depth, but I know we still have to prove that and we will!!

By Chris Whitfield

December 4, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

I’ll give you Dublin-Westminster, but might have an argument on the other two, lol. If Calhoun proves me wrong, I will be the guy writing about it since I’ve got the AA game in the Dome. Hope to see my old friend chicks22!

By Northside Fan

December 4, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Yo, I feel your pain—It is just one of those things you have to suck-up. After thay long trip to Camden County where NSWR lost to an outstanding Camden County team, we were down. It was over, plain and simple. Not if—OVER! It took a few days but life returns to normal. Look how far our teams went in the play-off. Grayson, Peachtree Ridge, Newnan,and Camden County remain but you know, only one will be State Champion—the rest will feel just like you and me. Maybe you can tell me what Lowndes has coming back for 2009. We bring back 2 on the offense and 5 on the defense. Nothing to frighten anyone. When Todd does his pre-season ranking I hope he doesnt list us in the top ten. If we work our way there in a miracle fine, but othewise put us about 20.

By PIT CREW LION

December 4, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

Hey Jeff, the parking will be better at Peachtree than it was last time we came to Grayson. I remember seeing one car on it’s side in the ditch after someone tried to park on a narrow shoulder by a steep drop-off.

It will probably be ugly though. Everbody is local and the game is sure to be packed. We’ve got the main parking lot fronting on Old Peachtree Road and the Parson’s Elementary School lot right beside it. There are also some nearby churches that might accomodate some overflow.

If someone was smart they would set up a little hot chocolate and coffee stand in one of those areas and make a killing!

Bundle up, it’s going to be cold.

By Jeff

December 4, 2008 2:12 PM | Link to this

PIT CREW, I hope your team has improved alot since the Lowndes loss. Our team hasn’t improved at all since the beginning of the season.

Will be a fun game to watch.

By Yo

December 4, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

Northside Fan we return a lot offensively next year. Defensively we lose interior of line (was not a strength any way) 1 linebacker and 3 of our defensive backfield. Return 2 defensive ends, 1 linebacker, and some defensive backfield. McP and Hill will always bring a defense to the table first priority.

By SWD

December 4, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this

After playing both teams. I must say Griffin has a good defense but not as good as Tucker’s defense. I think Tucker’s special teams and run game will be too much for them to handle though. This will set up a Region 6AAAA rematch for the AAAA championship. This time Tucker wins Big!!! #1 REGION 6AAAA

By jacketfan2008

December 4, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

come on Chris….North Oconee barely escapes Rockmart who got destroyed by Pepperell and you dont think that them and Toombs are not equal…and we played Coosa and Banks so I can tell you yes they are EQUAL…I am glad your doing the AA game and I will see you there no matter what happens this week!!

By Carl

December 4, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

Brooks Co. Trojans will handle Calhoun Friday night, guaranteed! Brooks’ defense let them down a little to make the Lovett game close; however, they won. Brooks cleaned out Region 1 beating Fitzgerald #3 in State Rankings and Thomas Co. who lost in the Quarterfinals. #3 Fitzgerald is playing #1 Buford this week as well. Whether they had 6 starters missing or not, they got beat handily at home by Brooks Co. and this came from objective viewer accounts. The Trojan will bring the hammer on defense back to this game this week and I’m sure Brick will make sure that! What’s up Maurice? and we’ll see whomever in the Dome.

By bobbylee

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

Let’s see BC stop, #3,#4,#5,#9,#10,#13,#19,#21,#35 or #99 from scoring…and then hope they are not outscored.

Go Jackets.

By slalom1

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

granger fan, I must admit that DROCK08 may very well be an alien from Planet Claire, or possibly an American warlock. But his form of voodoo has worked well for his Newnan Cougars as well as for the Grangers since Round 1 of the play-offs. Don’t throw him under the bus. He has been a good luck charm, plus he makes me LMAO!!(i.e Flowery Branch Falcons, uh..also another team from Flowery Branch called the Falcons? LOL!!!!) Simply genius humor.

By mistermak

December 4, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

I don’t consider my comments about temporary seating to be whining. If you like temporary bleachers so much you sit on them. I am glad the game will be televised!! That way I don’t have to make 2 trips to Atlanta in consecutive weeks! To the Grayson fan who had a bad experience last year at Camden: My appologies!! That is not our usual manner. Unfortunately you ran into some idiots!! I sit on the visitor side and usually have good conversations with the opponents fans. I sit over there because it is closer to the gate and I can watch our coaches on the sideline during the game. I get a better feel for the game. At least when you visitors come to Camden you don’t have to sit on the grass in the back of the endzone. When you come here we try our hardest to make sure you have a pleasant experience.
Since I won’t be at this weeks game in Newnan I’ll just sit in my lazyboy and watch it on tv. I hope ya’ll are better hosts than Stephenson.

GO CATS!!!

By nomo

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

Jeff, you’re right - we suck…I’m not sure why Grayson even got invited to the game. If Peachtree Ridge is the only team that has improved since the first couple of games, seems to me to be an unfair advantage. My kid plays, but since we don’t belong, I may just stay home. But wait….seems like I’ve heard a familiar theme over the last few weeks….”Our defense will shut down that one-dimensional offense”….”Grayson hasn’t been hit like the express that’s gonna hit them this week”…..”Grayson’s about to see what physical football is all about”….”We’ll run/pass all over that Grayson defense”…..”Grayson hasn’t seen speed like it’s about to see”…..

Really, folks….do you honestly think Grayson is that unprepared and clueless at this point? Keep thinkin it……

By HoyasRock

December 4, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

First off, Im not familiar with Harrison’s Godhigh. If you are a true football fan, you have to remember a RB is olny as good as their O-line. That being said, you can not compare the two running backs unless you consider their protection, thats just realistic football talk.

Harrison is very similar to Grayson. Including the offensive line. Godhigh is bigger and faster than Pemberton, though still small at 185 lbs and 5’ 7”. IMO if not for injuries Grayson would be facing Harrison instead of PRidge. Oh and Harrison beat Lowndes last year. When we broke the pedal stool.

By BC Trojan

December 4, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this

Brooks County Trojans Baby!!! Lets get loud as we were last Friday Trojan Fans! I have been going to Brooks Co. games for for years and I have never heard our home crowd that LOUD! That really fires up our coaches and players, intimidating too, I was on the visitors at that, ROLL BC ROLL! GO TROJANS!!!

By BC Trojan

December 4, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

bobbyle, Let’s see Calhoun stop #18,#2,#32,#42,#3,#14,#4,#28,#44.#6 and the rest of the HEAD HUNTERS that you will see 12/05/08!!!

By Wolverine Fan

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

As I stated before…My team lost to Camden and I have seen Newnan play twice this year…No way is Camden going to win.

Would like to see Camden win, but it isn’t going to happen. The defense of Newnan is just to strong. Sort of reminds me of Woodstocks.

By GraysonFan2

December 4, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

ptree ridge,, A great team can win in any stadium!

By mistermak

December 4, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

Wolverine Fan Camden drove the ball on Woodstock no problem when they weren’t killing themselves! So maybe you should stop boasting about your team. We beat ya’ll on one of our worst performances. What does that say about Woodstock? I will say that you guys have a good team and I got the feeling ya’ll will be around in the post season for a while now. Your program looked solid and with the Coach you have we should be hearing from Woodstock much more!!

By P ridge

December 4, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this

Jeff: The weather was this cold when we played harison two weeks ago. and our QB was still able to make Some Long passes so the weather isnt gonna stop that

By ABJR

December 4, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

No Respect We’ve played all year and have recieved very little respect from the media or true football fans. Newnan has very talented atheletes on both sides of the ball and by the way they play either offense or defense not both ways. We’ve played all year with the game being over, if not by the first qtr. by the first half. They JV would take over after that, and we still managed to only have 31 points scored on us all year. We’ve come to the semi-finals with only 3 points being scored on us thus far. And by the way if we need to run the football we have very capable,and very good runningbacks, the Qtr Back, and the slot reciever. We can also pass very to 3 very good recievers and also the runningbacks. This is not your average football team depending on a couple of play makers to win. This is a complete Team, Top to bottom and across the board. Any team facing us better be well rested and Bring the best you have to bring and then some. Don’t just take my word for though. Come out or Tune in and watch a great football team on Friday night.

By Chris

December 4, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Carver will beat Cairo with solid defense and ball control. Cairo will not be able to run the ball and ask Gainesville’s once prolific offense how hard it is to pass on Carver. Final Score Carver 20 and Cairo 6. Cairo, just stick to what yall are know for “making syrup” because the title is not coming to your town this year. “Better Luck next time”!!!!!!!

By topper

December 4, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

ABJR-sounds to me on this board newnan is getting alot of respect and camden is getting none. could be just me though!

By bobbylee

December 4, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

The collards I ate on Thanksgiving Day came from Lyons, How about a bag of pecans from Quitman for a nice pie.

Go Jackets.

By Wolverine Fan

December 4, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

mistermak………Poor performances about Camden are an excuse. Why should I not boast about our team.

Newnan will whup ya.

By slalom1

December 4, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

NTH Trojans, You can catch the LG vs. Flowery Branch game @ www.lagrangefootball.com. Just click on the “webcast” and you should be able to get the live broadcast from the game.

By topper

December 4, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

wolverine fan- you lost! end of subject. you have a very well coached team, but trust me you did not see a very well played game by camden and you lost! and that is not an excuse no excuses needed when you WIN! and you have every reason to boast about your team they had one hell of a season!

By HeadEast

December 4, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

Update - Grayson 3 - The Pea 2. No offense, it just looks like a defensive struggle. Good luck Rams, Newnan, and the always amazing Buford! Camden fans best explanation is they had their worst outing of the year. Great teams shouldn’t have bad outings in the playoffs.

By catfish

December 4, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

YOU ALL HAVE TO BE FULLY STUPID TO THINK THAT CAMDEN COUNTY IS GOING TO COME UP TO NEWNAN AND GET WHIPPED. IT’S VERY APPARENT THAT MOST OF YOU ARE PRETTY IGNORANT. THERE’S ONLY 1 TEAM THAT FLAT OUT BEAT CAMDEN IN THE LAST 10 YEARS AND THAT WAS LOWDNES COUNTY. EVERYONE WILL HAVE A SHAKE UP GAME, AS IN WOODSTOCK. THE QUARTERBACK FROM NEWNAN IS DEFINATELY NOT A REGGIE BALL, AND WITH ALL THE TROUBLE HE GAVE US HIM AND HIS TEAM WENT DOWN. SO STOP THINKING YOU ARE GONNA HAVE A DREAM SEASON. YOUR QUARTERBACK WILL BE ON HIS BACK ALL NIGHT. 42-14 CAMDEN. REMEMBER THIS AND DON’T CRY AFTERWARDS AND NO BLOGS PATTING US ON OUR BACK!

By topper

December 4, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

HeadEast- why should anyone have to explain why they won? Good teams find a way to WIN! now as for this week it will be a very hard hitting defensive game, should be somwhere around a 10 - 7 game and can go either way. GO CATS

By topper

December 4, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

catfish- thats a pretty bold prediction! I dont know about that.

By slalom1

December 4, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

SGT CHRIS, LG’s Darrin Hairston is admittedly a “workaholic”. At 5’9 145 lbs, this kid has carried the load for the Grangers. Stepped in at CB after the loss of Brian Dowell,(who I believe could have turned out to be a D-1 prospect in 2008). Then took over as the primary “return man” for the Grangers. Has 3 kick-off returns for TD’s. Now, he is being asked to also return to his natural position at RB. He has excelled at all 3 positions. But, Good Lord, give this kid a rest at some point. He may quite well be the toughest Granger(pound per pound) that I have ever seen. Also quite talented and VERY quick. I believe there is a future for Hairston after GHS football. i.e. Alfred Jenkins.

By HoyasRock

December 4, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

but trust me you did not see a very well played game by camden and you lost!

As I recall thats not what some of the players from Camden said when they posted the day after the game.

By CD

December 4, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

Grayson and Peachtree Ridge will not score touchdowns with offense because both defenses are the best in the state!!! It will be field goal battle!!! Who has the better kicker!?

By slalom1

December 4, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

inthatrenches, The idea of a major tail gate party at the dome with both Newnan and LaGrange sounds great to me. However, I must say that this entire idea spooks me for both the Cougars and the Grangers on Friday night. Both of us must take care of business THIS Friday first. Then, we can talk about the TAIL GATE PARTY OF THE YEAR. Let’s not leave out Griffin. All 3 of us are brothers born of the same fathers, (just maybe not ALL of us born of the same mothers. lol) Let’s take care of business on Friday first. Go Cougars, Go Bears, Go Grangers.

By topper

December 4, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

HoyasRock- so do tell what did these camden players say?

By proudmom

December 4, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

Catfish you’re the stupid one. After tomorrow night (if you can add) you will be able to say that two teams have beat Camden in the last ten years and one of them WILL be the Newnan Cougars!

By topper

December 4, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

HoyasRock- also if i am not mistaken it was you who said “woodstock has played better teams than camden and will win”

By Todd Holcomb

December 4, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

The reason BUFORD did not move up was because GHSA could not tell us what region in AAA we would be in. FB, Gainesville, West Hall, East Hall all voted against us to join region 7AAA, so the GHSA told us we might be put in region 8. We would rather drive inside I285 to play sports than drive nearly to SC to play. All of youneed to get your facts straight before RUNNING at the mouth.

Those schools did not vote to keep Buford out of Region 7-AAA. If schools had that kind of power, Valdosta and Lowdnes would’ve voted to keep Northside out of Region 1-AAAAA.

The deal was that the GHSA couldn’t guarantee that Buford would be placed in 7-AAA. That’s the region Buford wanted to be in. But there was a chance Buford would’ve winded up in 5-AAA with Dunwoody & St. Pius and other DeKalb schools, which means lots of travel in a higher class. So rather than take that risk, Buford chose to play in AA, where it hoped to be able to play with Jackson County schools. That didn’t happen, so Buford appealed to be played in 8-AA, and that region lobbied hard to keep Buford out. Partly due to travel, I’m sure, but also partly because everybody would’ve been playing for second place in football.

By slalom1

December 4, 2008 5:07 PM | Link to this

YO, My bro, me thinks you need to awaken from your medically induced sleep and get over the loss. It happens. Would Grayson beat Lowndes in a “best of 5 games?” I do not think so. But that is the way the ball bounces. Great teams do not win ALL the time. This was not Lowndes’ night. Enjoy what is left of the season with an open mind. That is what I have done for the past 2 seasons and had the time of my life as a true GHS football fan. I am a Granger first, but have discovered life after losses by learning more about other teams, their fans, and their desire for just having one shining moment to be remembered by. Lowndes has many.

By topper

December 4, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

well folks it has been fun but i am out! Got family in the newnan area heading up tonight!!!! Cant wait till friday! And by the way unlike mistermak i will sit in the grass!!!!!!! good luck to everyone hope you all have well played safe games!!! And for those traveling be careful!

By P ridge

December 4, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this

Cd: haha P ridge does. ours made a 44 yarder once this year

By Cougarfan

December 4, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this

mistermak, good for you, calling some of your fellow fans idiots after the way you have posted today. Might want take a look in the mirror. And your continued crying about the seating is just sad especially since u said you aren’t even going… Enough of your garbage, just shut your trap! Wow I sure hope the Camden fans that are coming aren’t whiners like you, especially the ones that can’t even make the trip.

By PRHS

December 4, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

there will be scroing i say 17-10 p ridge

By slalom1

December 4, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

WACO FAN, All I remember about the 2003 semi final game between WACO and LG is that I honestly believed that we were gonna get our butts handed to us on a platter. WACO was tough. RB Stacy Walls to this day, is the most impressive RB that LG has faced in this millenium. Lucky for us, Tyree Burnette was under suspension for the game. Like you, I cannot recall the name of the lineman from WACO who was also AWOL. Again, lucky for us. Sometimes the stars just fall into the right places. That was the case in 2003. Had things gone right for WACO, they would most likely have yet another STATE TITLE under Coach Tomberlin. 2003 WACO was good. But, the Grangers were not bad either.

By Sportsfan31313

December 4, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

To Cougar Dad, Newnan08, BoDog, GrangerFan, NTH, Slalom1:

So you all have it all figured out HUH? You all are thinking with your heart. I can understand than that. Who wouldn’t on a team they love.

But I am here to tell all of you that Newnan will not beat Camden County. It will probably be a close game as both defenses are good.

But I am giving Camden County the edge. I am willing to bet that if Newnan loses, I wont see any of you all on this blog for the remainder of the season.

By Sportsfan31313

December 4, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this

Sgt Chris,

I see that you are still here…. Remember your comment to me weeks ago about Camden County? Now I would love to hear from you after Friday’s game.

I think that Newnan would need your services rather than I when the game is over….

By Sportsfan31313

December 4, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

Wolverine Fan says: Would like to see Camden win, but it isn’t going to happen. The defense of Newnan is just to strong. Sort of reminds me of Woodstocks.

Greetings Wolverine Fan,

I see that Camden County was stronger than your Woodstock team. regardless of how they won. The fact of the matter is that they won. If you believe that Newnan Defense is like Woodstock Defense, then Camden County will decisively win. Woddstock was not strong enough to handle Camden County. Go Camden County…..

By slalom1

December 4, 2008 5:52 PM | Link to this

Newnan Fans, I believe that I speak for most all of your neighbors to the south in LaGrange, in wishing you the very best of luck against a very good Camden County team on Friday night. As you are aware Camden County put an a-whupping on Hoover-Al. to the tune of 44-16, and Hoover is playing Prattville for the Al. 6A state title game on this same Friday night. Camden is good. They are quick, tough, and like Newnan, they are tired of hearing about their “weak” schedule. Also, some of the Camden fans are beginning to biotchi about Drake Stadium. Maybe they have a point regarding the visitors’ side. I believe this is a legit beef. It is time for an upgrade at Drake Stadium. As proud as I am for the Cougars’ success in 2008, I am a little bit embarrassed by the humble abode for the visitors. The Newnan program under Coach Herring is first class. But the facilities should be complimentary to the class of the Newnan program. Go Cougars.

By WACO-FAN

December 4, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

slalom1 yeah Stacy walls was one of our great backs who kids around here looked up to…but a sad ending for him in his first year of college he tore up his knee and couldn’t play football anymore and it was heart breaking for us fans because he was one of those few players who does everything the right way….

By Sportsfan31313

December 4, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

By The Punisher sportsfan31313…That it your just a FAN you don’t know the game of football.Newnan has the #1 defence in the state and the #2 offence in AAAAA. Keep talking that crap and come to the game.Watch camden get the h—- beat out of them…. Newnan will bring the pain to camden co. [come one come all] …”THE PUNISHER”…

Well Well Well The Punisher,

I don’t know about football. Well Sir, I know enough to say that Newnan has a good team. We all respect them totally. They have a great defense as well. I have mentioned through out the entire blog when you weren’t around.

As a matter of fact, where you when Newnan was winning these games? No one here on this blog never heard of you. It sounds like to me that you are a band wagon fan, or a crab fan.

You seem to float with the tide. Whenever the tide is up or the publicity is up in your favor or Newnan’s favor, you are around. I bet if Newnan was not as good as they are, you would have been on here.

For you to say that I don’t know anything about football is indicative of your intellect. You don’t know me nor do you appear to know anything about football either. Nevertheless, I should not have responded to your comments. Fact is, it’s meaningless, and worthless.

Your written communication sounds like the age of a adolescent, and as the ole saying goes: “Children are to be seen and not heard”.

But if you need some help here about the game of football, I will give you a little help, a hint, a life line… It’s a game you never in your life played.

This will definitely be a close game, and may the best team win. But as I always said………

THIS IS GEORGIA FOOTBALL EVERYBODY!!!!! ON ANY GIVEN FRIDAY OR SATURDAY NIGHT , THE BEST CAN BE BEATEN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Camden County…….

By Don't Overrate AL

December 4, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this

Alabama AAAAAA playoffs are like the NBA (and GA) in the EVERYONE gets in. There are only a handful of AAAAAA schools in AL so winning a state championship is not that big of deal.

By slalom1

December 4, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this

Spotsfan31313, If you multiply every third digit in your name by 2 you get “666”. WHOOOOHHH. Spooky. I think voodoo is playing a BIG part in this year’s play-offs. (just ask DROCK08). Sportsfan, you are right. The Newnan Cougars have not played ANYONE this year. Their defense cannot stop anyone with talent. Their OL is pathetic. 180 lbs.(give or take 100 lbs.) Their QB is a small. Their “go to” WR is small. Their defense is made up by a bunch of sissies. Their RB is timid to hit anyone. Also a sissy. Looks like a blow-out win for Camden to me.lol.

By Weather Will Get to Camden

December 4, 2008 6:25 PM | Link to this

Camden players, bring your long-johns, mittens and rain gear cause the weather is going to be nasty. It will be very cold, wet and muddy. After playing most of your games on artifical turf, you’ll be worrying more about fumbling a slick football, staying clean, warm and dry than the game but don’t let that get into your head. Newnan loves the mud and if it hadn’t rained they would have probably put sprinklers on the field. Mudbugs by 14 over Camden.

By Band Mom Gone Wild

December 4, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

By CD December 4, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this Grayson and Peachtree Ridge will not score touchdowns with offense because both defenses are the best in the state!!! It will be field goal battle!!! Who has the better kicker!?

CD, what an interesting angle! I hadn’t thought of that!

GOOOOOO Ridge!!!

By politics-of-football

December 4, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

CAMDEN COUNTY SUPER CATS WINTER RESULTS… posted on Camden website 1 person run 4.49 40/yrd and 2 ran 4.50’s 2 ran 60’s a couple more run 70’s and a bunch of 5.0+ now who was saying 4.20’s for multiple players ???? now Newnan plz don’t hurt them Friday night and BEWARE i don’t expect them to have much class when losing…

By Big Pappi

December 4, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this

Impartial and unbiased prediction. Newnan 23 Camden 7 Peachtree Ridge 13 Grayson 10

By slalom1

December 4, 2008 6:35 PM | Link to this

WACO FAN, Really hate hearing the news about Stacy Walls. He was one of the great ones who never got the recognition he deserved. I remember after the 2003 LG vs. WACO game telling my brother that I had just witnessed quite possibly the greatest pound per pound RB I had ever seen in GHS football. I can still remember the move he put on LG’s Wesley Woodyard(Denver Broncos) in the 4th quarter. Walls was great. Hope he will find life after football.

By Camden Hood

December 4, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this

Well Camden fans, it seems like every year we go through this on the blog, no respect but for some reason, we tend to be in the final four and if we lose, it has been to the state champs. Not to many teams can say that they have been succesful as us this decade, but still alot of haters.

There is no doubt that Newnan is a good team, but Camden is as good if not better. So Newnan fans not all of them but some of you, stop being so stuck on yourselfs after one good season.

By football-know-it-all

December 4, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

P’tree Ridge will NOT beat Grayson, no1 has control’d the ram’s all season not even the mighty viking’s and thats that and BLAH-BLAH-BLAH about how tough you guys play, you wont hit near as hard as LOWNDES did nor will have any success in running, you may get a pass or 2 thats it, your only points are from a lonely field goal.24-3 Camden Co will not beat Newnan. camden has been lucky all season and should have been out last week, they don’t have the talent to run with Newnan and will be run over all night long and i expect it to get nasty quickly as Newnan wins with ease 31-7… I HAVE SPOKEN…..

By Camden Class

December 4, 2008 6:58 PM | Link to this

I’m not a Camden fan mainly because of being handed a #1 seed each year from that playing-up region but if they are defeated tomorrow night I bet you will NOT see them make a fool of themselves (like Lowndes did). Their fans may but their coaches and players will not.

By CougarDan

December 4, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this

Drake Stadium - named after former Supt. Homer Drake - was built through the donations of the citizens of Newnan in the early 60s. There have been some renovations and additions since then - such as the visitors seating which are permanent seats, not bleachers (albeit aluminum bleacher-like seats, same as on the home side). Yes, some temporary bleachers have been brought in for end zone seating, but the views and access are fine. There is official seating of about 3100 for the game, but many more can be accomodated. The grassy hillside is also available and some standing room. There are restrooms and concessions on both sides of the field. As previously stated, parking is an issue and a short walk of a couple of blocks will face late-comers. Gates will open at 5, though! The weather will be chilly (40s or lower) but it will be dry (the short rain ended today before 3). So, come on and watch the game in Drake Stadium!

By Greenman

December 4, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this

Brooks/Colhoun and Buford/ Fiz. I have seen Brooks and Buford play live and on tape. This two schools could be the best teams in the state. If not they can play with anyone in the state. Not sure what happened with lovett and Brooks,but they beat everyone in R1. Buford maybe better coached. That is were Colhoun could win. The smaller schools ECI,Brooks,Buford,Lic Co. etc…. Have just as good football players as the bigger schools just not the depth. If the semis was still at the dome everyone could compare player to player. Not matter if you agree or not, There is going to be some football this Friday Night.

By Sanity Rules

December 4, 2008 7:16 PM | Link to this

Newnan-28 Camden County-7. A close game until the end when Newnan scores a couple of touchdowns late. Safe travels to all the Wildcats fans.

By maker fan

December 4, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this

To all the people douting Cairo, just wnated to add a few things of my own, first looking at the only common opponent, that being troup county carver 30-7 cairo 48-0 and crisp county carver 28-0 cairo 38-6, now i cant speak for carver dont go to their games but offensively when did better and defensively we were comparable, only score giving up was to crisp and that was with less than 2 mins left and our second and third string players and troup county only got one, i repeat one first down and that was on a roughing the punter call so if carver is all you say then i say bring it on and ill see you friday night Go Cairo

By WACO-FAN

December 4, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this

yeah he took advantage of gettin a free ride through college…so i was tryn 2 keep up with tray blackmon but i have only seen him im like couple of games in auburn and he was playn good in them do u know y he isnt out their being that playmaker LB

By P Ridge

December 4, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this

Football knows it all: keep on talking trash. we love being doubted:)

By maker fan also

December 4, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this

Way to go maker fan. I agree, ALL we have been hearing is carver defense. they havnt seen ours this year. 50% of the very few points scored on us was our 2nd and 3rd string playing opponets 1st string. go makers. reply if wish to.

By PRHS

December 4, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this

football knows it all: haha funny prediction really 24-3 grayson. we didnt let Norcross, North Gwinnett, Collins Hill, Harrison, Dacula or Coffee score over 7 points. what makes you think we will let yall. yall need to stop comparing evrything to the damn lowndes game stop living in the past its not like you beat lowndes by 30 points or anything. if yall would have played at lowndes we all know the outcome of that game would have been different

By The Punisher

December 4, 2008 7:44 PM | Link to this

sports fan31313…You are a fool, and you are vary smart.I could use a fool like you ok. I tell you what… sale your hogs ,your trailer and get your wife[your sister], and move to Newnan. I will give you a good job.. I played on the 81 team number 21 look it up you fool…[the punisher] come one come all…

By AndyCamden

December 4, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

politics of football You’re showing class by calling out teenagers? Camden has lost a few heartbreakers in the past years and has acted quite well. Don’t expect them to roll over give this one away though. It will be a battle.

By AndyCamden

December 4, 2008 8:24 PM | Link to this

Punisher, again if you are going to insult someone, especailly someone who is as intelligent (that means smart) as Sportsfan31313 you should probably do it with correct spelling and grammer because your insults are negated by your lack of intelligent posts. “Come one, Come all?” Seriously?

By CCHS Fan

December 4, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this

To:The Punisher

You sir (and I use this term loosely) are the one who is a fool. Please read what you type before you post and try to use the English language. You are a disgrace to you school and fan base (same as some Camden posters) with the drivel and insulting remarks you post here.

By mrsmithinthacity

December 4, 2008 8:44 PM | Link to this

TO ALL THE NEWNAN COUGAR FANS!!!!!!!!!! ALL I WANNA SAY IS THIS IS THE SAME MESS YALL WERE TRASH TALKING ABOUT IN 2005 BUT WHAT WAS THE SCORE SOMETHING LIKE UMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM 50-0. I GUESS YALL DONT WANNA TALK ABOUT THAT NOT AT ALL HUGH. IT JUST REALLY AMAZES ME THAT U FINALLY GET A DECENT TEAM AND NOW U ARE THE BEST TEAM IN THE STATE.ALL I KNOW IS SPREAD OFFENSES DONT DO WELL AGAINST CAMDEN AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! U WANNA TRY AND PASS. THATS A NEGATIVE.EVERYONE KNOWS THE WING-T IS THE DEADLIEST OFFENSE IN HIGH SCHOOL.IF U CANT RUN IN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL U WILL NOT WIN POINT BLANK. AND TO WOLVERINE FAN MAN STOP BEING A HATER. HONESTLY U CANT COMPARE WOODSTOCK TO CAMDEN AT ALL NO MATTER WHAT THE SCORE WAS. CAUSE IF WOODSTOCK WAS SO GOOD AND CAMDEN WASNT THAT GOOD.WOODSTOCK WOULD BE PLAYING THIS FRIDAY.U HAD A LUCKY RUN IN THE SCHOOLS HISTORY BUT THATS OVER NOW. AND BESIDES IF WE WERNT THAT GOOD I TRULLY DONT THINK WE WOULD BE RANKED 9 IN THE NATION. SO FOR ALL U HATERS DO YOUR HOMEWORK ON CAMDEN BEFORE U START TALKING TRASH ABOUT MY HOMETEAM. AND ANOTHER THING WE ARE THE USC OF GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL. EVERYONE SAYS WE DONT PLAY ANYBODY BUT LOOK AT THE RECORD IT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.WE HAVE BEATEN THE SO CALLED BEST. HOW MANY TEAMS CAN SAY THE SAME. BETTER YET WHO HAS BEATEN US.NUFF SAID.

By Cougarfan

December 4, 2008 9:36 PM | Link to this

Wow, you must be the man. That is something to be proud of. Who was it just 2 days ago talking up Camden fans saying we don’t talk trash or put other teams down. Really??? Nice, if your the USC of GA high school football that means you would be ranked 5th. And since there are only 4 teams left u would be sitting at home like you will be next week. Bring that weak azz Wing-T and get it stuffed down your throat. Instead of talking trash better make sure your cable bill is paid up so u can watch Newnan play again next week. NUFF SAID.

By football-know-it-all

December 4, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

P-RIDGE AND PRHS , I HAVE SPOKEN and the end is you lose 24-3…. I HAVE SPOKEN LET IT BE KNOWN….

By P-ridge fan

December 4, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this

Its a fact that high school teams develop significantly over the course of a season. Just because Lowndes beat us in the second game does not mean that we would lose if we played them now. Proof: Lowndes beat P. ridge 22-7 and beat coffee 21-0. based on that, you might expect peachtree ridge to beat coffee by a score of something like 14-3, right? wrong. Instead we beat them 38-0 which is almost twice what Lowndes did to Coffee. The same flawed logic is being used by some here to say that Grayson will score more than double what peachtree ridge scores based on the lowndes games, but the fact is, Peachtree ridge has improved alot since then. My guess - 17-14 Peachtree Ridge

By CANEFAN

December 4, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this

FITZGERALD IS GOING TO BLOW THE ENDZONE UP AND BUFORD …..AWAY………35-21.. BROOKS….THE EYE OF THE STORM HAS ITS SITES ON YOU

By The Punisher

December 4, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this

andycamden and cchsfan…You need work also,bring your butts to the game also.I have work for you two smart guys [come one come all]

By The Punisher

December 4, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this

andycamden and cchsfan…You need work also,bring your butts to the game also.I have work for you two smart guys [come one come all]

By politics-of-football

December 4, 2008 9:57 PM | Link to this

ANDYCAMDEN. i base my opion from my trip to camden last yr, when your coach let his players get in the face of the other team before the game even started, they ran right out and charged at the boys trying to warm up and your coach was ok with it as he did nothing, your fans are the worst of the worst trash talking on the visitors side trying to start fights, IM TALKING PURE TRASH its just my opion, and from my experience camden will never get any respect from me. anyway newnan will end your season…

By NHS FAN

December 4, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

I can guarantee every Camden Co Fan and every Newnan Fan that someone will not be playing in the Dome next week.The talking stop Friday @ 7:30pm. It’s time for some Cougar Football! Newnan 24 Camden 03

By AndyCamden

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

Politics-of-football, I respect your opinion and did not see this incident that you are speaking of but, this does happen and when Camden got beat by Dacula and Lowndes there was minor, if any, problems with the players.

Punisher, I did not say Camden would win and I already have my ticket to the game. I wasn’t addressing a team or players but, you and your trash talking posts.

I expect Newnan to be a great team and to possibly beat us but, I don’t think it will be a blowout favoring either team.

By Bobbylee

December 4, 2008 10:56 PM | Link to this

This Camden Newnan deal is gonna end up at a BP station, I tell ya…

Go Jackets.

By P-ridge fan

December 4, 2008 11:01 PM | Link to this

Check this out: More evidence that teams change over the season and that you can’t judge games based on previous matchups Peachtree ridge played Harrison twice. 1st game of the season: they lost to Harisson 13-3, but when the two played in the 2nd round of playoffs, PR won 17-7. Also, I made a chart of the teams that played both P ridge and Grayson.

___FieldGrayson: P.Ridge:Field___ Dacula G W 27-7 W 17-0 PR
Collins Hill G W 31-7 W 21-0 CH Lowndes G W 17-7 L 22-7 L

By GraysonFan2

December 4, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

ptree ridge fan,,

you have nothing to prove, we know it will be a hard game! good luck, hope all boys are safe from injury on all teams.

this game is in GODS hands as was last weeks and all other games!

By robert

December 4, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this

Todd, Tell me how Newnan can host a semi-final game with the limitied seating they have at their stadium. Someone posted they only have 3100 permanent seats. This is the reason the GSHA moved the semi-finals to the Dome. I saw the video of their game with N Gwinett and their seating looked very small. Camden has over 8,000 permanent seats and some portable seats. Why don’t we let the schools who are willing to dish out the dough to have a decent stadium play in the big games at their field. Newnan you need to get off your pocetbooks and build a better stadium or you should be left out of hosting future games. I think there needs to better inforcement of the seating rules by the GSHA. They could be leaving themselves open for legal action by not enforcing their on by-laws.

By NTH Trojans

December 4, 2008 11:51 PM | Link to this

Sportsfan31313,

I’m afraid that you are wrong about us not being on the blog next week. Personally, the school that I support lost in the 2nd round to Dunwoody. I’m loving this week because one of the teams from our region is playing slaloms team LaGrange Friday night (which Flowery Branch will win 24-21). Sorry slalom, but I have a hard time seeing it any other way. As for Newnan, I have seen them play this year, and they are a well coached, well disciplined team, and very talented. I, however, have not seen Camden Co. play, so I don’t know a lot about them. Sometimes, you’ve just got to go with your gut, and I’ve had the feeling from the start of the year that Newnan will win the AAAAA state title, and I’m sticking with it. If LG were playing ANYONE other than a 7AAA team, I’d be pulling for LG. Hopefully, we’ll chat with you next week if Newnan beats Camden, I’ve really enjoyed reading your posts this week (especially seeing as how this is the first week I’ve been able to get on this blog in quite a while.)

By mistermak

December 5, 2008 12:00 AM | Link to this

cougarfan

I don’t appreciate you comparing me to people who are disrespectful to visiting fans. Just because I don’t understand GHSA’s reasoning to allow temporary bleachers for visiting fans, and just because I don’t want to travel to Atlanta two weeks in a row and miss work to do it. I think you are way out of line and maybe just a little upset that you won’t be going to the dome next week. Check back and I will tell you all about it!!

By leechampion

December 5, 2008 12:35 AM | Link to this

NOTICE: the Carver Tigers place kicker can now kick extra points and very short field goals. Just so you know.Cairo, get on the bus and come on up and see what we got for ya’ll. If you beat us, you will deserve it. Bring your A game and no excuses. Talked to GHSA and they assured me the officiating will be utterly, completely and unambiguously fair and impartial. No whine and cheese about the refs. That straight now? Good

By HoyasRock

December 5, 2008 12:40 AM | Link to this

Topper,

Woodstock had Camden beaten, till they went conservative. I believe they had an injury or two, though I may be mistaken. Newnan has been very good year after year with a tough schedule. I pick them, though just by a bit, no more than 7 points I think.

By Band Mom Gone WIld

December 5, 2008 12:48 AM | Link to this

Well, the butterflies in my stomach are in full flight!

Ridge Players, you don’t know me but I know of some of you through someone my daughter used to date. You guys are all awesome and I know that you can get this big W!

Good luck, stay safe and have fun!!! See you at the Ridge in about 18 hours!

By mrsmithinthacity

December 5, 2008 1:49 AM | Link to this

HEY COUGAR FAN!!!!!!!!!!!! IF U KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT FOOTBALL OR IF U WATCH A LITTLE ESPN U WOULD KNOW WHAT I MEANT BY THE COMMENT OF BEING THE USC OF GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL. FIRST OF ALL THEY SAY USC DOESNT PLAY ANYBODY AND THEIR IN A WEAK CONFERENCE AS LIKE CAMDEN BEING IN A WEAK REGION.BUT TIME AND TIME AND TIME AGAIN WE SEEM TO BEAT THE TOP TEAMS IN THE STATE FOR THE PAST 10 YRS AND NOT TO MENTION 5TH SEMIFINAL IN PAST 7YRS SOUNDS PRETTY DAMN GOOD TO ME.BUT THOSE OF U THAT THINK A PASSING TEAM IS GONNA WIN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN 5A BALL U GOT ANOTHER THING COMING LOL. THE ONLY WAY WE LOSE IS IF WE BEAT OURSELVES. AND IF U WANNA TALK DEFENSE LOL OUR DEFENSE IS AT THE TOP EVERY YR JUST LIKE THE 2005 TEAM.OH THAT REMINDS ME 50-0.LOL.SO TALK ALL U WANT BUT WHAT IF UR TEAM PLAYS LIKE THIS AGAIN WHATS GONNA BE UR EXCUSE.OH HAS NEWNAN PLAYED A TEAM WITH A HIGH POWERED OFFENSE SUCH AS CAMDENS.AND IF WE MOVE THE BALL LIKE NG DID AGAINST U GUYS IT WILL BE A LONG NIGHT IN COWETA COUNTY.TRUST ME WHEN I TELL U THIS.ENUFF SAID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Cougarfan

December 5, 2008 6:29 AM | Link to this

YADA YADA YADA, why don’t you guys post something worth reading, mainly you MRSSMITH… I know what your reference meant, whatever! Obviously you didn’t understand the simple retort to it. WOW, you really must be low on the IQ counter. Please continue to reference a team from 3 years ago. And I hope you you expect to see Newnan play the same way they did in the pouring rain and mud against NG, you will be in for a shocker…

TO: ROBERT, You sound foolish! Legal action against the GSHA??? First it’s the GHSA and the seating was inspected BEFORE the Newnan vs NG game and was approved. Someone else on here has been whining about portable seats and now you guys say you have them??? Drake stadium without any portable seating holds just under the GHSA rules about 5700 and the extra seating puts them close to 7000. The rules are met. Newnan won the toss. Come on up to the game or stop crying about things you know nothing about!!! Oh and good luck.

By MakerFan77

December 5, 2008 7:36 AM | Link to this

leechampion - We all know that you have not “Talked to GHSA”. You are a liar and you have know idea what you’re talking about. That straight now? Good!!!

By leechampion

December 5, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this

MakerFan77 not to bright are you? Obvious jokes pass you by often? Have trouble finding the light switch? Well since you can’t take a joke come on up here anyway, you ARE coming arn’t you? We will treat you way more hospitably than you calling folks liars. Get a life!

By mistermak

December 5, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this

GAME DAY!!! Cougar fan it seems you are only on this blog to insult people. You need to lighten up. Let me tell you if Camden has temp seats I have never seen them and I have been to plenty of games. I don’t see that we would even need them.

But let me tell you also that the so-called whining that you speak of is all over now because it is game day and it is the last day of your season!! Better luck next year. I sure hope that the rest of Newnan’s fans are not as arrogant as you are!!

By MakerFan77

December 5, 2008 8:30 AM | Link to this

leechampion - My apologies to you sir for my brash remarks. I apparently read you post alittle too hastily and misinterpreted your messege.

By Chris Whitfield

December 5, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

Hey guys, I don’t know why they weren’t posted to the blog earlier, but Whitfield’s Fabulous Friday Football predictions are posted! Have at it!

By mistermak

December 5, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

Hey I read on here somewhere that the Camden game will be televised on the internet. Can anyone tell me where?

Unfortunately I have to work 3rd shift tonight so I will have to miss it. I intend on listening to it on the radio but if It viewable on the internet that would be even better. I have satellite but I don’t get GPB. Since I am so close to Florida I have to watch FPB.
Help !!

By CCHS Fan

December 5, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this

Camden only adds temporary seating during the playoffs to accomodate more people. The stadium holds over 8k without the temporary seating. There is plenty of seats for the visitors ask Northside and Woodstock they both had plenty of fans there and represented thier schools well. Good luck Cats, win or lose Ill be there cheering you on tonight. Congrats to all the schools in the final 4. Hard to get here even harder to get past it.

By CCHS Fan

December 5, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

mistermak

Do a search for georgia public tv it will be on that site.

By topper

December 5, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

HoyasRock, in no way did woodstock have camden beaten! On there heals yes, a little shell shocked yes, but not beaten. I do not know if you were saw the game but after the first half camden made the adjustments needed and held woodstock to something like 26 yards of offense in the second half! they did not go conservitive they were shut down! as for tonights game i posted before i think it will be like 10-7 and can go either way! but we will all get to stop talking and find out tonight!

By HoyasRock

December 5, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

HoyasRock, in no way did woodstock have camden beaten!

Well Woodstock was ahead till a couple of first downs in the last three minutes. Camden won by one point. Sounds like Woodstock had ya beat till the last few minutes to me! Camden can use it to good benifit on this next game. IMO At this level if games were done as a series as in baseball, the worst team in each class could beat the best at least once out of five games. That means if Camden is the best team in the quarterfinals, then the worst team has a 20% chance of wining.

By lee champion

December 5, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

poking slalom with a stick about notorius MOMO stadium officiating. we welcome all our good friends from Cairo. Ya’ll have a fabulous team and we all know it. Last year Carver was glad to see the clock run out after Furr’s run! its GAME DAY. Safe travels and if you like ribs stop by Chesters about a block north of stadium on Veterans Parkway. See all ya’ll syrupmakers at the game!

By topper

December 5, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

HoyasRock, I see your point but i will tell after not having a close game all season this was needed! Sometimes a good team needs to face some adversity to see what they are made of. well after 2 weeks of it this team has proven to us wildcat fans they are for real. That woodstock team was good and very well coached, but imo they beat a better NSWR team the week before. Guess we will have to see how it all pans out tonight!

on a side note i arrived in newnan last night and am staying with some family, very nice area look forward to some interaction with newnan fans tonight! Camden fans be early the parking is gonna be a nightmare!

By HoyasRock

December 5, 2008 2:21 PM | Link to this

Topper, When Harrison played Woodstock, Harrison was at their peak and without injuries, and looked as though we would easily be the Region 5 champ. We barely beat them by blocking a field goal. I believe Norcross is the Region 7 3rd seed, Harrison beat the Region 7 top seed Peachtree Ridge during the season and then lost to them during playoff’s. And Norcross lost to PR by a wider margin just two weeks earlier. So I don’t think Woodstock played above their heads against Norcross at all. At least half of the region 5 teams could probably beat Norcross. I know that you don’t like to hear that talk because of all the trash talk about the weakness of your region. But Camden is also right that this means little about the top seed, but looking at how other teams fair against other regions is a fairly accurate though certainly not infallable way of compairing teams.

By topper

December 5, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

Hoyasrock, yes the weak region crap gets old but it is true, but all i can say is you have to beat whoever they put in front of you! that is why camden went to hoover,plays in the dome first game, and played the team out of florida. All i can say is lets see what happens tonight, and i can hardly wait!!!!!!!!! i will say i have enjoyed this banter with you, you are respectful and have intelligent points. any chance you will be at this game tonight?

By Jeff

December 5, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this

Ridge fans, one of your bloggers posted a comparison of common opponents. What those stats show is that Grayson typically scores 10 more points on our common opponents, and gives up 7 more points. This is for Collins Hill and Dacula. So if you use that data in our game tonight, Grayson should be the victor in a tightly fought game, by about 3 points. Now a lot of other factors plays into the game of course, so really it should come down to special teams and turnovers. One or two little mistakes could turn the tide in the game. Should be the most exciting semi-final game in 5A, as Newnan will romp over Camden. Too bad, I was looking forward to a little payback for Camden.

By HoyasRock

December 5, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

any chance you will be at this game tonight?

No, Its a bit far, especially for two schools I am fairly neutral on, but I will be watching on TV. Is Camden-Newnan the game of the week? BTW I used to live near the coast at two places, Myrtle Beach and Miami.

By HoyasRock

December 5, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

I don’t know about Dacula but I believe Collins Hill passes a lot. I don’t know how well, but passing in high school football is generally more perilous than in college or the pros. Meaning more incompletes, fumbles, and interceptions. Against a defense as Grayson that puts Collins Hill in more jepordy against a very good defense than PR.

By Jon

December 6, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

The National weather service has now classified Fitzgerald as “just another irrelevant rain shower”. Nice, little South Georgia season for Fitz, though. Thanks for coming up and helping out Lake Lanier.

By cchsgirl09

December 6, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this

Camden cant score 21 points on newnan ???

your right we couldnt score JUST 21 we scored 27 .. i think ppl need to stop undestimating us !! CAMDEN ALL THE WAY <3

love you boys

By SportsFan31313

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

I know that it is late for me to say this….

But I told you didn’t I? It wasn’t even a close game. 27-7? My goodness. Now you have to believe me that Camden County is the Real Deal.

Now may I ask where is The Punnisher? Slalom1, Hoya Rock? Big Papa, you almost had it right. You stated 23-7 in favor of Newnan but you got it backwards. Camden County 27 Newnan 7. LOL……

By SportsFan31313

December 10, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

I bet we wont hear from The Punnisher or Slalom1 or Hoya Rocks anymore….. LOL……