Unbeaten, untied, unranked: Where’s Lassiter? Roswell? Hiram?
Before we get to the rankings, which didn’t change a bunch this week, let’s give some credit to those unbeaten teams that aren’t ranked.
In fact, it might be fun if I went out on a line and ranked them:
Class AAAAA: Roswell, Lassiter, Collins Hill, Walton, Creekside, Union Grove
Class AAAA: Hiram, Dutchtown, Lakeside-Evans, Hardaway
Class AAA: Jackson, Grady, Monroe, Mary Persons, Elbert County, Jackson County
Class AA: Blessed Trinity, Swainsboro, Appling County, Chattooga, East Jackson, Benedictine, North Oconee, Berrien
Class A: Greenville, Marion County, Mount Paran
To the real rankings, we jumped McEachern a spot for its fourth straight victory over a 2008 playoff team in AAAAA. Should Peachtree Ridge and Camden County hold on to Top 10 rankings when a half-dozen unbeaten teams are unranked?
Apalachee and Marist joined AAAA in place of Clarke Central and Mount Zion. Will someone bravely post this week that we were right not to rank Mays last week?
In AAA, WaCo jumped a spot for blowing out what we thought was a very good Troup team. No change in AA.
In Class A, if anyone would like to take a stab at it, be our guest. After Wilkinson County lost to Savannah Country Day, you might as well draw names from a hat after Wesleyan and Savannah Country Day to rank them 3-10.
CLASS AAAAA
1. Lowndes (4-0)
2. Grayson (4-0)
3. North Gwinnett (4-0)
4. Northside, Warner Robins (3-0)
5. Stephenson (3-0)
6. M.L. King (3-0)
7. Newnan (4-0)
8. McEachern (4-0)
9. Peachtree Ridge (3-1)
10. Camden County (1-2)
CLASS AAAA
1. Tucker (4-0)
2. Griffin (4-0)
3. Southwest DeKalb (3-1)
4. Westside, Macon (4-0)
5. Hillgrove (4-0)
6. North Clayton (4-0)
7. Sandy Creek (3-1)
8. Bainbridge (4-0)
9. Apalachee (3-0)
10. Marist (3-1)
CLASS AAA
1. Gainesville (4-0)
2. Peach County (3-0)
3. St. Pius (4-0)
4. Carver, Columbus (3-1)
5. Washington County (4-0)
6. Carrollton (4-0)
7. LaGrange (4-1)
8. Burke County (4-0)
9. Creekview (3-0)
10. Flowery Branch (3-1)
CLASS AA
1. Calhoun (3-0)
2. Fitzgerald (3-0)
3. Lovett (4-0)
4. Buford (2-1)
5. Jefferson County (3-0)
6. Pepperell (3-0)
7. Brooks County (3-0)
8. Dublin (3-0)
9. Jefferson (4-0)
10. Charlton County (3-0-1)
CLASS A
1. Wesleyan (4-0)
2. Savannah Christian (4-0)
3. Johnson County (4-0)
4. Lincoln County (3-1)
5. Wilcox County (3-1)
6. Wilkinson County (3-1)
7. Bowdon (3-0)
8. Chattahoochee County (4-0)
9. Treutlen (4-0)
10. ECI (3-1)
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168 comments Add your comment
Etowah Fan
September 20th, 2009
5:59 pm
I like the jump for McEachern. McE should now be able to coast to the Region 5-AAAAA title except that Harrison might be able to play spoiler.
Nice try on the honorable mention for the Region 6-AAAAA undefeateds. Didn’t you have Walton ranked in the beginning? The slight will only get worse as all three (Walton, Roswell, Lassiter) should still be undefeated this time next week… and all three have some recent playoff pedigree.
Interesting… the only difference (aside from the order) in the teams from this week’s rankings and preseason is McEachern for Etowah. I think you have drop Camden and pick-up one of the undefeateds.
Etowah Fan
September 20th, 2009
6:02 pm
Oops… forgot to delete the Walton question after looking back.
John
September 20th, 2009
6:08 pm
Enter your comments here
Armuchee also is unbeaten in Class AA.
Hornets Fan
September 20th, 2009
6:29 pm
Its possible that Hiram will go undefeated until the big matchup against Hillgrove on Oct. 23rd. Should be a pretty good game with Hiram averaging 40 pts per game on offense.
Wolverine Fan
September 20th, 2009
6:39 pm
Camden County is still ranked……You have got to be kidding me. Etowah Fan, should be a barn burner this Friday at your place.
Etowah Fan
September 20th, 2009
6:49 pm
Wolverine Fan – Yes it will be. A shame that the TLP rivalry falls on the Friday of Fall Break. A little less chaos, but still a packed house I bet.
johnson111
September 20th, 2009
7:02 pm
Enter your comments here
Hillgrove vs Hiram I have seen both teams play it will not be close
Hornets Fan
September 20th, 2009
7:07 pm
johnson111, what is your assessment of both teams and what games did you see? I am assuming you think Hillgrove wins this one.
johnson111
September 20th, 2009
7:14 pm
Enter your comments here
this is my take Hiram has 4 to 5 good players on there team where Hillgrove has 15 to 18 good players that make plays and 10 or more college players on the field at any given time.
Hornets Fan
September 20th, 2009
7:43 pm
johnson111, on offense I think all of Hiram’s skill players can break one at any given time. The 3 backs are good and all Jrs. The WR is 1st Team Region 7aaaa. The QB is a Jr and becoming more polished and is already getting looks from schools. IF there is a weakness, its at the line(undersized/young). Defense is better than expected with one 2nd team Region 7aaaa and one honorable mention. The defense is full of speed. Hiram has about 5 seniors that will play ball next year at some level.
I must admit that I haven’t seen Hillgrove play this year, but I know they are talented. I did witness the game last year, but the weather was horrible and Days got hurt. Living in Hiram, I have seen most of these boys grow up from playing rec ball, middle school and now high school and I am not shocked by the success of Hillgrove.
drock09
September 20th, 2009
7:54 pm
I can make an argument for union grove or creekside. I actually think the wolverines will win the region this year. Creekside returns 16 starters off a playoff team last year.
TJ
September 20th, 2009
8:00 pm
Weird seeing a 1-2 team in top ten. Understand why, but weird to see in AAAAA.
john mayor
September 20th, 2009
8:12 pm
woah, woah, woah…how dare even put collins hill and ranked in the same sentence… they may been undefeated by squeezed by their first 3 games by unranked an terrible opponents by less than 7 points in nail bitters as easy as they are 4-0 they could EASILY have been 1-3.
Pops
September 20th, 2009
8:22 pm
Wolverine Fan and Etowah Fan – Will you be attending the game together?
Pleaaase… We don’t like each other! At least for this week. Fly high Etowah! Send the Wolverine’s, tail between the legs back to their metal woodshed?
Pops
September 20th, 2009
8:26 pm
Back on topic???
Oh Yeah! This senior class from Roswell has won a lot of championship’s up through the years. I have not seen them, but based on how they are doing thus far, I believe they may be for real. Don’t bet against them.
Nick
September 20th, 2009
8:36 pm
You will have to rank Appling County next week after they beat Charlton County for the second year in a row! GO PIRATES
BD
September 20th, 2009
8:38 pm
I think those polls are pretty accurate, sure Camden and Peachtree should hold on to their #9 & #10 spots. Camden had the toughest first three game schedule than anybody in the state granted and granted they lost a lot players from the state championship team they played all those games tough & close the young cats just cant close a game out. And all those teams you’re considering for the #9 & #10 would have been blow out and would have been 0-3 if they would have played Camden schedule. Peachtree is still a good team and will make it deep into the playoffs again this yr, Lowndes is just on a mission this yr. If they have passing qb this yr like everybody says, then entire state better watch out.
SouthGARules
September 20th, 2009
9:06 pm
john mayor: I don’t think I would call Parkview terrible. They are a playoff team in Region 8-AAAAA. As far as Collins Hill playing terrible teams, at least they have played AAAAA teams with a record of 7-9. The other teams mentioned have played cupcakes. Roswell (5-11), Lassiter (4-12, including a 2-2 AAAA Sprayberry), Walton (2-14), Creekside (6-9, with a 1-2 AAAA team) & Union Grove (2-9 with no AAAAA teams). I feel certain all of these will be playoff teams in their respective regions. We will find out about Collins Hill when they play P’Tree Ridge, Creekside when they play Newnan, and Union Grove when they play Stephenson & MLK.
footballfan
September 20th, 2009
9:13 pm
It is very hard to take you rankings seriously or give creditability to them when you place a team with two losses at #10, while unbeaten teams are unranked. At this point they mean nothing.
benadawg
September 20th, 2009
9:49 pm
Well if Chattooga beats Armurchee this week we deserve a spot but it won’t be easy, Armurchee has a good squad….
Hoya Chuck
September 20th, 2009
9:52 pm
footballfan….I agree, somewhat. Look at the teams that Camden County has played. Not an easy schedule for those guys. CC is still a very good squad with alot of talent. I wonder if some of the teams in the rankings could have faired any better with the teams CC had to play. The rankings are a good subject of debate. However, they are always changing, therefore, not infallible!
Etowah Fan…Thanks for the vote of confidence of Harrison being a spoiler. I sure hope you are right. I think the best week in football for the 5AAAAA teams, will be the last week of the season. Etowah at Harrison could decide the last spot for the play-offs, and East Paulding at Woodstock should have implications as well. Meanwhile, the rest of the season should be fun as well.
reddevilfan
September 20th, 2009
9:59 pm
You were right to not rank an overrated Mays squad. They won’t make the playoffs this year either. Their sub-region has a couple of sleepers in it that will probably knock them off, too. In Georgia high school football you can’t win on talent alone.
Taco
September 20th, 2009
11:13 pm
I cannot wait to see my Bears get a shot at those Tucker Tigers!
Griffin is rolling!
Mike
September 20th, 2009
11:57 pm
Taco no offense but ur griffin team came out sluggish in 1st qrt against mt.zion only if day had sum offense it would have been better game.Yall Good but yall,gotta play better opponents.To see if yall top 5 material. SWD cnt wait to see yall again in playoffs.SWD Alumni
Mike
September 21st, 2009
12:01 am
Aite Lets tlk tucker vs marist game of week. even though im not a fan of tucker or marist,i say tucker win,by a td
wolverine fan
September 21st, 2009
6:02 am
Pops…You are an idiot.
roswellfan
September 21st, 2009
7:34 am
Roswell looks very good so far. Power football with playmakers at the skill positions on offense and defense. They should win next week at Campbell and up through when they face Lassiter and Walton the last 2 games. The defense has been rebuilt into a formidable group. They will be a force come playoff time.
Pops
September 21st, 2009
8:05 am
Game on Wolverine Fan!
wolverine fan
September 21st, 2009
8:31 am
Enter Game on Ghettowah Fan
Etowah Fan
September 21st, 2009
8:33 am
Pops, not sure where you got the idea from the posts that I would be attending the TLP rivalry with anyone other than the Etowah faithful and certainly not Wolverine Fan. Just commenting that the game falls during the Cherokee County Fall Break and attendance will be lower. Make no mistake, I only pull for Woodstock when it benefits Etowah (or Region 5 in general).
Hoya Chuck – Harrison is untested in the region and has to finish the season against arguably the top 4 teams in your last five games… with Etowah at the end. My bet is that it will have playoff implications. I can only hope that we are not just playing for the #4 seed (which likely means Grayson in the first round)!
wolverine fan
September 21st, 2009
8:42 am
Game on Ghettowah Fan
cs
September 21st, 2009
9:04 am
Every one needs to relax about rankings they mean nothing. When the Play Offs come around the cream will rise to the top. The beautiful aspect of GHSFB. This isn’t College Football fellas or should I say D 1 because Every One else uses a Play Off. Let the best Team win.
KIR
September 21st, 2009
9:12 am
Drock09 – You must quit smokin. Do you actually think Union Grove has a chance against Stephenson this year?
Uncle Rico
September 21st, 2009
9:29 am
Re the unbeatens (mainly in 6-AAAAA), it is true that neither Walton, Lassiter or Roswell have played tough schedules.
although Walton’s 1 pt win over Norcross was pretty impressive for a team that lost a lot of talent.
but shouldn’t at least one of them be ranked? you can only play who’s on your schedule & these 3 teams are all 4-0.
it will shake out in the end, as all 3 play each other late in the season, but it seems that either Roswell or Walton should be in there ahead of Camden Cty & P’tree Ridge.
once again, no love for 6-AAAAA from Mr. Holcomb.
footballfan
September 21st, 2009
9:36 am
Wins and losses are not based on what might have been if this team played that team on this night or that night. I’m sorry Camden had a tuff game but a loss is a loss. No one person knows who will win if any two teams play. You cannot predict turnovers, injuries, key plays that turn momentum in a prep school or even a pro game for that matter. These rankings should be for what DID happen, NOT for what might have been. IF Camden come back and finishes better than these unbeaten teams, give them their ranking then, not now just because they played a different team. The fact is they are 1-2…a loosing record.
johnson 111
September 21st, 2009
10:15 am
Enter your comments here
to hornet fan wish you the best the rest of the season will see you oct 23rd
Pops
September 21st, 2009
10:31 am
Uncle Rico, Lassiter is lighting it up as well. Unfortunatley I don’t think Todd can rank all of them #10. He must be waiting for one of them to seperate. I have a feeling Roswell is the best of the group, with Lassiter and Walton surely able to win on a given Friday. Should be interesting.
Pops
September 21st, 2009
10:34 am
Etowah Fan – Sorry if I mis read your post. Had a little fun watching the pro’s yesterday. I trust that you are a great Etowah fan.
Wolverine fan is beginning to resort to name calling?
SideLine
September 21st, 2009
10:34 am
BD – Lowndes QB, a junior and starting center fielder on Lowndes’ Baseball team, was 7 for 10 against Colquitt County last Friday with at least one dropped pass, and two TD passes. He is also a good runner (fast). Lowndes’ offense is the most versatile it’s been for a long time. Their defense is awesome!
To the guy who said Lowndes is overrated. Ask Peachtree Ridge’s coach about that and see what he tells you.
To all the Camden critics: a twice beaten Camden team is still better than most Metro Atlanta teams.
no respect
September 21st, 2009
10:34 am
Region Six seems like the red headed step child. No love and no respect. 3 unbeatens and non in the top 10. Will wash out at seasons end, but the but based on this the polls the pollsters are just for a few who have thier predetermined favorites.
Let talk again in November.
Uncle Rico
September 21st, 2009
10:36 am
Pops – I guess we’ll just have to wait a few weeks then.
1 of those 3 teams will likely stumble over the next 3-4 games, & my guess is that the same will happen to some of the teams ahead of them in the rankings.
regardless, it will be fun to see who comes out of 6-AAAAA & makes it to the playoffs.
my picks are Roswell & Walton mainly b/c of their home schedules vs the other top teams.
no respect
September 21st, 2009
10:45 am
Any team with 2 losses should be out of the top 10. I don’t care if they loose to the Dallas Cowboys. They are 1 -2 and don’t deserve to be there with so many other good teams 4-0.
Bottom line is they have lost more games than they won, good football teams figure out how to win regradless of the competition.
canefan
September 21st, 2009
10:53 am
armuchee…. you have to get past pepperell.. appling will beat charlton I dont see a 3 or 4 wat tie for 1st place in 2AA this year.cant wait untill fitz plays brooks and thomasville its going to be exciting and i believe atlanta will be concerned.
Yo
September 21st, 2009
10:56 am
no respect you probably need to do all your talking “now”. I wouldn’t be waiting till Nov if I were you.
canefan
September 21st, 2009
10:56 am
If camden was in 1AAAAA they would be playing coffee or colquit for 4th place in the region hawaii 2 years ago thought they were good as well
Yo
September 21st, 2009
11:04 am
Being a 1AAAAA fan I’m not so sure but that by year end Camden
wouldn’t be playing for 2nd or 3rd in region if in 1AAAAA. No one wants to play Camden come playoff time…you can be sure. I’m pretty confidant Grayson doesn’t desire to see them again this year either.
Not saying Grayson isn’t better “right now”, but being young, Camden stands to do the most improvement by year end and they ain’t half bad right now.
Regarding 6AAAAA…what is there to love?
Yo
September 21st, 2009
11:07 am
canefan…I don’t see Coffee and the playoffs this year…just my opinion though….loss to Ware…not buying into it…sorry Coffee.
About to get real rough for you guys. After HoCO I see you beating Tift and that is it.
Geaux Tigers
September 21st, 2009
11:11 am
Enter your comments here
How can a team with 2 loses still be ranked in the top ten 5-AAAAA football? Under 500!!!
canefan
September 21st, 2009
11:13 am
thats true tifton better call in sick next week against lowndes coffee in the past has gotten better toward the end I dont know when they play colquit but it should be very good, if valdosta can learn to play mistake free football they also should do well
no respect
September 21st, 2009
11:14 am
Must really suck losing the two of the first three games of the season. With a small region, Camden will make the playoffs, only 8 teams in the region, 1/2 of them make the playoffs. Try playing in a 10 team region.
SportsFan31313
September 21st, 2009
11:23 am
Greetings Yo,
You can rest and assure that Camden County will definitely be in the post season playoffs.
SportsFan31313
September 21st, 2009
11:23 am
Camden County and Bradwell Institute will be in the post season definitely.
v-town
September 21st, 2009
11:25 am
the state champions in AAAAA WILL BE a lowndes vs valdosta
Friday night football fan
September 21st, 2009
11:28 am
Does anyone see Hiram making it to the playoffs and if so how far. Im trying to get a take on how good they really are.
md
September 21st, 2009
11:50 am
With questionable officiating, South barely gets beat by #2 Grayson and only has one loss. I’d put them in the poll ahead of Camden, but there are many other deserving teams. Camden may of had a tough schedule, but they lost. Last I checked, it was about winning the games, not could of won the games.
Quinn
September 21st, 2009
11:52 am
*Note* Peachtree Ridge lost to the #1 team in the state, Camden lost to the #2 team in Georgia and a top 5-10 team in Alabama. It’s not like they went out and lost to easy opponents.
H. Boggs
September 21st, 2009
11:57 am
I’m not a Camden county fan, but their losses have been at the hands of powerhouses from other states, not some local regional rival. Do they deserve to be in the top 10? Time will tell.
Tim
September 21st, 2009
12:34 pm
To those disrespecting Camden at #10 — they will not lose again in the regular season and should be in the quarter finals.
To those saying Lowndes is over rated — of course they can’t be under rated!!!
To Roswell and Walton Fans wondering why they are unranked at 4-0 — only Roswell has beaten a team with a winning record (Centennial). Whoever comes out of this region unblemished (which I predict will not happen) should be a top five team. But there is a lot of football to be played. Don’t be surprised if three teams come out of region play at 8-1.
Todd Holcomb
September 21st, 2009
12:42 pm
For those criticizing the choice of Camden at No. 10, let me ask you this.
Rank every team in Georgia 1-400. Would you rank Mount Paran Christian (4-0) ahead of Camden County (1-2)?
If so, you’re saying W-L record is more important than considering strength of schedule and common sense. Which is fine. But it doesn’t tell readers the truth.
If you rank Camden ahead of Mount Paran, you’re conceding that some 1-2 teams need to be ahead of some undefeated teams. That’s the route I choose.
None of those unranked unbeatens (Lassiter, Roswell, etc..) has done anything to indicate that they are better than Camden because, unlike Camden, they have not played two teams that are ranked in the top 20 nationally by some polls.
Camden County has performed as one would expect the No. 10 team in Georgia to perform through three games. It’s a team that consisently finishes in the Top 10 that has lost two games to the No. 2 team in Georgia and the No. 2 team in Alabama, each time down to the wire.
olesarge
September 21st, 2009
12:43 pm
I see there’s a lot of Camden bashing going on today and there’s nothing wrong with that, remember this site is for fun right. I live here in Camden and we’re not use to losing like we’ve lost this year, our record could very well be 0-3, but then again it could be 3-0. All the games have been close and a play here or there has determined the outcome of each game this year. Should Camden be still ranked in the top 10 with a 1-2 record? Probably not, but that doesn’t really matter right now it just makes good online talk for those who dislike the Wildcats.lol Hopefully the two early season loses will bring this team together and come Nov. as Mr. Yo stated Camden will be a team that not many teams will want to see on the other sideline.
Tell The Truth
September 21st, 2009
1:02 pm
Todd:
Also, when looking at ranking teams you have to look at future potential, and Camden is definitely a team that should be around for a while in the playoffs. We all know that Camden will now run the table in Region 3-AAAAA and grab the top spot. They will play the No. 4 team from Region 2-AAAAA, which will be either Redan or Union Grove (sorry, but I still think MLK and Stephenson are the teams to beat). They will win and then face the No. 2 team from Region 1-AAAAA, which they have a good shot at winning and from there they will meet McEachern, which they can also beat.
In all, Camden is a top 10 team in AAAAA on this day and they will be in the top 10 when the season is over. Some of these teams that people are lobbying for with the unbeaten records, will they be around come the second or quarterfinals round of the state playoffs? Probably not.
Teheran
September 21st, 2009
1:14 pm
reguardless of the record, Camden County deserves to be in the top 10. They loss barely to a strong Grayson team and to Hoover Alabama. Both of those teams are tough teams to beat in the country. There aren’t too many teams that you can put in front of them that could be any better. Now that they are into their regional games, you know they aren’t going to lose anymore game. You have possibly the toughest team in the state in Camden, playing in the worse conference in the state with all of these Savannah teams.
Jefferson
September 21st, 2009
1:19 pm
Chattooga may have a little something for a change, new coach may have lit a fire under their butt. Still it is early in the year, let’s see how the sub region games start to shake out. Anyone with their mind on something other that the current game can lose on a Friday night.
SideLine
September 21st, 2009
1:24 pm
The rankings are supposed to be the ten best teams in the state. Nothing has happened this year to show that Camden isn’t one of the ten best teams in Georgia. Ask any of those teams people are talking about because they aren’t ranked if they think they could seriously beat Camden. I’d put my money on Camden vs Roswell, a slow Walton team, or any other team in region 6-AAAAA. Year after year after year!
SideLine
September 21st, 2009
1:40 pm
YO – Colquitt was pretty good don’t you think? Their line stood up to Lowndes better than Peachtreee Ridge’s did. They have a very fast running back. They will surprise some 1-AAAAA teams before the season is over. They should beat WR, Houston, Tift, and Coffee, and maybe upset either Valdosta or NSWR. I look for them to finish 3rd or 4th. in the region. But their stadium still sux! Worst in the region.
BRAD
September 21st, 2009
1:48 pm
Seminole County (A) has the #1 offense in the state in yardage and points per game. They have won their last 3 games by a combined score of 155-18 !! How are they not ranked in the top 10 ?!?
GoldenBear
September 21st, 2009
2:22 pm
Griffin’s the fastest team in the state- and it’s not even close. Their OLine and DLine dominate, their running game is great and their QB’s (that’s right-multiple QB’s) can run and sling it. Can’t wait for Griffin to actually play someone who will force them to play their starters more than one or two quarters.
Suwanee 0wnz
September 21st, 2009
2:55 pm
For the sake of argument, let’s change the rest of Camden County’s schedule so that they play the other teams in that Top 10 list. They could finish the season as 1-9 in my revised schedule. But remember, they played Grayson close, and came within a gnat’s eyelash of beating the #2 team in Alabama. I dare say, Camden County could beat any team not on that list, and they might be able to beat several teams on that list. P Ridge is in a simlar situation.
Believe me, either P Ridge or Camden County would make short work of Roswell or Lassiter. For that matter, I suspect both teams could beat Newnan, McEachern, Stephenson, or MLK. And we are going to get to find out, when P Rdige plays North at the end of the season. In my view, that game is a toss-up. Losing to Lowndes does not mean you are an awful football team. Pretty much any school in the state would have a loss if they put Lowndes on their schedule.
It pains me to speak well of Lowndes and Camden County, but those are just the facts. For those arguing how great their teams are, just hope you do not have Lowndes, P Ridge, or Camden County as an early playoof opponent, or your team will look bad also.
If anything, the early tough opponents will make these teams even MORE formidable in the playoffs. There is a lot of football left to play. Even a team like Washington can beat a team like USC on the right day. Let’s wait and see how the season unfolds.
drock09
September 21st, 2009
2:58 pm
Kir. Have never smoked and I don’t drink just watch a lot of football. To answer your question yes I think any team that has good talent and a solid coaching staff can beat the jaguars. Everyone across the state knows the jaguars as well as swd have plenty of talent but lack coaching. So yes union grove can win. I will be there
Tell The Truth
September 21st, 2009
4:54 pm
Drock09: You make it seem like just any team can beat Stephenson. I think they deserve a little more respect than that. Look at their playoff losses since 2000:
2000- Collins Hill 20-0
2001- Valdosta 31-28
2002- Camden 21-20
2003- Camden 26-0
2004- Lowndes 43-0
2005- Lowndes 20-0
2006- Peachtree Ridge 12-9
2007- East Coweta 14-7
2008- Coffee 17-14
Not exactly the Little Sisters of the Poor. There is not a team on that list upon who make you scratch your head and say, “How did they lose to them.” Stephenson very rarely loses to a team that it should beat during the regular season. From 03-’06 they lost to the team that won the AAAAA championship. In ’04 they did have a win over your Newnan team in the first round of the playoffs. Remember Union Grove started last season 7-0 before running into Stephenson and MLK, and the games weren’t even close. In fact, Union Grove closes of the three previous meeting was 13-3 in 2006.
Please offer some facts of why we should expect a Union Grove win. No, I am not affiliated with Stephenson, just curious to see why everybody thinks they are the worst AAAAA team in the state. From looking at there record by opponent, I haven’t found a bad team that they have lost too.
Etowah Fan
September 21st, 2009
5:13 pm
Enough of justifying Camden in the rankings… Todd asked the question in the original post. Most of us in the North/Metro area (primarily R5 & R6) would prefer to see one of the undefeateds take Camden’s place. It will sort itself out at the end. Kudos to Camden for playing a tough out of region schedule. Had they won those two games, we would be haggling over whether they should be #1. Instead they lost those two games and it should cost them a Top 10 ranking, IMHO. They can certainly get it back come playoff time
Pops – all is well. Time to put the smack down on some Wolverines this Friday in the Eagle’s Nest!
Roland
September 21st, 2009
5:43 pm
MLK and Stephenson needs to finally put the haters to rest this season. When they are on they can compete with and beat anyone. One problem and one problem alone plagues them. TURNOVERS!!! PLEASE COACH JARVIS AND GARTRELL PLAY SMART BALL THIS YEAR.
K-MAN
September 21st, 2009
6:29 pm
reddevilfan—you are so right…Ive been saying all along that MAYS is not fundamentally sound @ this past week against a mediocore team showed that! Where are all of the ALUMINI fans at now? Guess you believe sugar IS SWEET! COFFEE NOW TASTED!
SportsFan31313
September 21st, 2009
7:42 pm
I agree with Todd Holcomb.. Not only do you look at the team win loss record, but you also look at the strength of schedule. Camden County played and lost against nationally ranked teams. And for all of those bloggers speaking so badly about Region 3-AAAAA. Bradwell Institute is number in Region 3-AAAAA right now anyway. Camden County will definitely be in the playoffs entering either the number one seed or the number two seed. Either way, they will be there.
SportsFan31313
September 21st, 2009
7:43 pm
I agree with Todd Holcomb.. Not only do you look at the team win loss record, but you also look at the strength of schedule. Camden County played and lost against nationally ranked teams. And for all of those bloggers speaking so badly about Region 3-AAAAA. Bradwell Institute is number one in Region 3-AAAAA right now anyway. Camden County will definitely be in the playoffs entering either the number one s
John Wells
September 21st, 2009
9:42 pm
Suwanee Ownz … I “suspect” you’re wrong …
Yo
September 21st, 2009
9:58 pm
From the Tifton Gazette:
Demons rush for nearly 400 yards in rout
By Kyle Dean/Sports Editor
WARNER ROBINS — The Warner Robins Demons rushed took out three years of frustration Friday night in a 34-0 win over Tift County at McConnell-Talbert Stadium
Up next for the Tifton “feeling real” Blue Devils…….Lowndes.
Ouch!
Will the Vikings top 75 like they put up against Woodland Henry?
Stay tuned it should be interesting.
Yo
September 21st, 2009
10:00 pm
John Wells what would be wrong with Suwanee Ownz statement?
Be specific or are you just “suspect”ing?
Mr.C
September 22nd, 2009
7:19 am
Folks , I wouldn’t sleep on Lassiter. I’ve seen all three play lassiter, Roswell, and Walton. Hudson Mason and Lassiter’s defense gets the edge
rwdekalbfan
September 22nd, 2009
8:31 am
To Golden Bear: Griffin may have a good team but if they have to meet any of the big 3 in region 6AAAA, they will be in for a rude awakening. Toughest football in AAAA is played there.
Reeze
September 22nd, 2009
11:13 am
Valdosta and Warner Robins will be the game of the week, not just in 1-AAAAA , the entire class……. major playoff implications in this one….You AJC folks should really consider getting someone to cover this one because it’s gonna be a battle from start to finish……..Valdosta is no joke this year , they are actually trying to kick azz ! , and since the Grayson game Warner Robins offense has come to life……A good test for both defenses , im giving the edge to the Cats on offense and the edge to the Demons om defense ,something has to give…..can’t wait for this one.
Wolverine Fan
September 22nd, 2009
11:17 am
It’s the AJC for a reason. Woodstock at Etowah is the game that should be covered.
AVikingFan
September 22nd, 2009
11:32 am
Reese, where is WR and Valdosta playing? Home field may be the difference in this one! It5′ll be a good one. I still can’t believe Valdosta’s normally good kicker missed 4 field goals and one xtra point against NSWR.
K-MAN
September 22nd, 2009
11:39 am
Johnson111@Hornets fan—one of you says HIRAM has 5 or 6 good players and the other one says HILLGROVE has 15 to 18 good players…well im saying it really doesnt matter how many great players you have on the team because you only play 11 people at a time…offense/defense what have you…What im really interested in is to see what team is prepaired the best…who has the best game plan…who executes the best…who takes advantage of mistakes…whos physical @ plays with confidence…which team is more sound…what kind of play selection their using…who can adjust the best…those are the things i look for in a serious contender. Im proud of both teams…being neigbors and all. I think its gonna be a great game for all the local fans.
Wolverine2Blazer
September 22nd, 2009
11:47 am
Ok Pops and Ghettowah Fan, its on! First off the woodshed is truely wood. Trust me, i’ve ran out from it enough times to know. We just put some metal sheets in it to make on of the best entrences in the state. (Todd, you should do a post about the best traditions like this in the state) Ask your seniors who painted it highligher yellow over the weekend. Which was dumb because the game isn’t even at Woodstock this year. Made sense to do it the morning before in ‘06 cuz you didn’t know if we could repaint it and knew we wouldn’t dare run out from a gold and royal woodshed. Dumb move on ya’ll part this year. And yes, The Battle for TLP has fallen on fall break and during the 2nd flooding of the world it seems. But I know that all the Woodstock and Etowah Alumni down here at V-State will be making the trip up to see the game. Some are even skipping some classes. haha. So its going to be crazy as always =) . Did ya’ll get new Unis this year btw? Its going to be a shame for your new threads to get torn to shreds by a “pack of Wolverines”…..Oh Well!!
Remember the Woodshed!!! . . . . EtoWHAT????
Wolverine2Blazer
September 22nd, 2009
11:52 am
Reeze, your obviously from South Ga so let me clue you in to the 2nd best rivally in the state next to Valdosta and Lowndes. Woodstock and Etowah and in the same city, on neighboring hills less than a mile apart. We share the main road. Both kids go to the same Chick-fil-a every morning. They have to start Etowah a hour early so that the traffic wont be packed for when Woodstock starts. It gets intense up in the Wood this week. So hate to say it but game of the week is the Battle for TLP
Pops
September 22nd, 2009
12:46 pm
Wolverine2Blazer – Not worried about the uni’s. No teethmarks on them from when Etowah won at your shed last year. Ha Ha!
I do agree this is the game of the week. Glad to be at the Eagle’s Nest.
Wolverine2Blazer
September 22nd, 2009
1:36 pm
Haha. Yeah. Something tells me if the game was at The Rock it would be a mud hockey game. haha
Reeze
September 22nd, 2009
1:37 pm
Wolverine2Blazer ……Yes it may be a good rilvary ,but Woodstock went toe to toe with MaCeachern and Etowah , for what we all saw in the Korky Kell classic Etowah is not a playoff team this year .Woodstock will blow Etowah off the field…….The WR/Valdosta game will be a battle from start to finish.It has nothing to do with north and south ,just football….I called the Woodstock/MaCeahern game the biggest game in AAAAA thus far,im not bias
Wolverine2Blazer
September 22nd, 2009
1:47 pm
Woodstock wasn’t a playoff team in ‘06 and Etowah went to win the region but we still took them to 3OT. This game is always a fight and never a gimey win.
Reeze
September 22nd, 2009
1:53 pm
AVikingFan……….The Valdosta/Warner Robins game is this Sat at the MAC , Home field won’t be a factor in this one…..Wait until your Vikes play both of these teams and you’ll the old fan support for these teams that we grew up with……….Yes the kicker was the difference and Northsides bend don’t break defense.The Valdosta /Northside game this year was much like our 2008 Carver and Coffee games …… We were out gained on offense , benefited from poor kicking and Our defense buckled down and didn’t allow either team many Td’s….
Pops
September 22nd, 2009
2:11 pm
Reeze – That is quite the prediction. Despite Etowah’s sluggish start to the season, there is marked improvement in this team the last few weeks. Woodstock will not blow Etowah off the field. Believe me when I tell you, Etowah will be ready, and they match up very well against Woodstock. This game will be hard fought, and I believe Etowah’s experience up front will be the difference, along with the growth of there first year starting QB. Regardless of outcome, both of these clubs will be playoff teams, what seed yet to be determined.
Wolverine Fan
September 22nd, 2009
2:31 pm
How is Etowah’s running game this season?
VIKING DAD
September 22nd, 2009
2:35 pm
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VIKING DAD
September 22nd, 2009
2:44 pm
Where is VALDOSTA DAWG at this week. he bragged all last week about how the kittens wer going to beat NORTHSIDE. If you are reading this DAWG, I predict the kittens will be defeated again. WARNER ROBINS 21 VALDOSTA 14. Lowndes will roll over Tift 35-7
Hornets Fan
September 22nd, 2009
3:00 pm
Reeze, I agree with your statements. I just wanted him to know that Hiram actually had some players over there. Last year, the team was young and you never knew what team what show up. This year, they have put it together, they have senior leadership and some guys that can flat out play. The coach hasn’t opened up the playbook yet but they are still avg 40 pts. They had to respond to adversity(bad off play) against NW Whitfield but overcame that and scored 19 unanswered points after halftime. I expect both teams to be undefeated when they meet.
VikingsOnAMission
September 22nd, 2009
3:39 pm
The 2009 Lowndes Vikings seem to be on a mission. In 10 years as a season ticket holder, I have never seen a more unified team. They are playing this year with something that was lacking last year. After watching the first 4 games, I’m not positive they will go undefeated in region play, but I do feel they will be wearing the ring come Christmas. It’s like watching a fine tuned machine. We will see what happens with the NSWR and Valdosta games, both could go either way.
I would feel better about the NSWR game if it were being played at Martin Stadium. As far as Valdosta, I don’t care if they are 0 and 9 going into that game, they always play the Vikings like they are out for blood.
SportsFan31313
September 22nd, 2009
4:09 pm
Greetings VikingsOnAMission,
I have to agree with you. This 2009 Lowndes County Football Team is the team to beat this year. I doubt if anyone in the State or any where else could beat them this year. This Lowndes County team this year is like the Camden County team of last year. I said it all season long last year about Camden County, and was right. Even Lowndes County of last year would not have beaten that Camden County team if they played each other. Now, I am saying this:
No one this year will beat Lowndes County. That Lowndes County Viking football is Mammonth in size, they are very strong, they are very physical, they are very fast. I’m telling you now that no one will beat them this year. In addition; they haven’t forgotten about last year when they played Grayson. They had to carry that lost on their shoulders for an entire year, in addition that was a very tough pill that Lowndes county had to swallow.
Now I am from Region 3-AAAAA, and I am a Bradwell Institute Fan. I am being very realistic here, and I’m telling everyone that if you really think that Grayson will beat Lowndes County this year, you had better think again. I wouldn’t bet on Grayson beating Lowndes County this year, and that’s for sure.
AVikingFan
September 22nd, 2009
4:09 pm
Wolverine2Blazer calls this week’s game between Etowah and Woodstock the battle of the TLP. Does that mean “THIRD OR LAST PLACE?” Only two things I know about Woodstock is the coach used to coach at Valdosta and won a title there, and the other is Janis Joplin. (That is the same Woodstock, right?) Never heard of “Etowah” till they had a pretty good team last year. East Paulding will probably beat both of’em. Especially if they let HeadEast suit up.
VikingsOnAMission – this is about the most versatile team I’ve ever seen Lowndes have, besides being its biggest and fastest.
SportsFan31313
September 22nd, 2009
4:13 pm
That Warner Robbins / Valdosta game should be broadcast. That will be a fight to the finish……
VikingsOnAMission
September 22nd, 2009
4:25 pm
Thanks for the comments, 31313 and AVikingFan. I was at the Grayson game last year and I saw a team go down that had been touted as a “one man show” all year long. The problem with the team last year was just that — it was never a “team.” I saw something at the Colquitt game that I don’t remember seeing at all last year. As players were substituting in and out, they were congratulating and encouraging one another. Also, the big playmakers were spending time under Coach Mac’s arm (draped over their shoulders) as he was sending them in and out with play calls. This team will do whatever it takes to get the job done this year. And, it will be just that — a total team effort!
SportsFan31313
September 22nd, 2009
4:28 pm
VikingsOnAMission,
I know that I will get a lot of flack for my comments but I am being very realistic. I don’t see anybody this year beating this Lowndes county football team this year….. And you’re welcome. VikingsOnAMission.
SideLine
September 22nd, 2009
4:31 pm
Soooo, Etowah and Woodstock are playing in the battle for “Third or Last Place?” I guess that’ll leave McEachern and East Paulding in 1st and 2nd. H-mmmmmmm. I think Harrison or Kennesaw Hill might throw a monkey wrench into the 3rd or last place race.
SportsFan31313 – I can’t believe someone’s already playing for 3rd or last place this early in the season, but Wolverine2Blazer said it so it must be true.
AVikingFan
September 22nd, 2009
4:37 pm
Sportsfan31313 – I have a couple of extra home tickets and I’d like to have you as my guest one Friday night at Martin stadium.
HeadEast
September 22nd, 2009
6:03 pm
Lowndes Rules! Looks like Grayson will have to make it to the final to play Lowndes this year after a possible rematch with Camden in the semis. Based on common opponent (MAC) it looks like 2 – Woodstock, 3 – East, 4 – Etowah, but we’ll actually have to play a few games to see how it comes out. Sideline – I don’t see Harrison competing with the region’s best this year. They got slaughtered at home by P’Ridge and barely eeked out wins against Cherokee (21-17) and S Cobb (17-14) after East beat them 31-0. Still they might go like +5 in turnovers and upset Etowah at home at the end of the season.
SportsFan31313
September 22nd, 2009
6:14 pm
Greetings AVIKINGFan,
Thank you very much for your offer. But unfortunately I have already taken some heat for the Camden County / Hoover Game that I attended. I have already committed to the Bradwell Institute opening Region game this week against Groves in which Bradwell Institute will run the table in Savannah against all of those teams along with Camden County. Thank you for your generous offer. But as you know Lowndes County will cake walk a another win this week.
SportsFan31313
September 22nd, 2009
6:22 pm
Greetings SideLine,
I don’t mean any harm or disrespect to Etowah or Woodstock. That is a private Rival between the two teams. They both are over-rated any way. You two will do well in your Region, but nothing outside when it comes to the playoffs. The two teams will be one and done when they make the post season. SideLine recommend that you sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment. Where is ENR,?
Hey AVikingFan,
What are your thoughts on this?
SportsFan31313
September 22nd, 2009
6:25 pm
Hey SideLine,
I almost forgot, in response to the broadcasting of the Valdosta / Warner Robbins game, I believe that game should take precedent over a Etwoah / Woodstock game anyday.
Pops
September 22nd, 2009
7:00 pm
I honestly don’t care which game is broadcast. I will be at the game!
Sportsfan 31313, recall that Woodstock went deep into the playoffs as a four loss team, and lost by one point to the eventual state champs. Not sure why I am the one defending them, that is Wolverine’s job. Just sticking up for the region and this terrific matchup. It just shows there is a lot of football left, and a lot can happen. Perhaps Etowah begins their run this Friday
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Pops
September 22nd, 2009
7:04 pm
Headeast – You surfaced?
We should have a better understanding of the 5AAAAA pecking order after this week and next. We will see you in two weeks, but must stay on task for Friday nights showdown.
Wolverine Fan
September 22nd, 2009
7:52 pm
Who cares about Valdosta High School or Warner Robbins. Valdosta as well as other teams from outside the metro area are power houses and probably always will be. Teams up here are starting to make a mark in high school football. Who would have thunk that Woodstock would travel 6 hours to Camden Co. and loose by 1 point (not many.) I still argue the point that when you are the only team in the county you better have a good team. Also, if Valdosta, Lowndes or Camden County had to play the caliber of teams we have in region 5 or region 6 on a weekly basis things might be different at the end of the season.
SGT CHRIS
September 22nd, 2009
7:58 pm
All you guys that are complaining about Camden being ranked while your undefeated teams arent; well here is the real deal. Camden is about to embark on what is their annual warm-up for the playoffs (their weak region schedule). So when you guys get your first loss later in the season while they are blowing out Windsor Forest, Beach. Groves, Johnson-Savannah, Jenkins and Bradwell Institute by an avg 60-0 score, which everyone knows is going to happen, they will be back in the top 5 by years end. –Quote the Raven, Nevermore! lol!!!
Wolverine Fan
September 22nd, 2009
8:08 pm
Your are correct SGT CHRIS. Same point I made in my 7:52pm post.
SGT CHRIS
September 22nd, 2009
8:19 pm
Wolverine, didnt see your post…true, but i still dont see how you compare regions 5 and 6 on a weekly basis lol…and i dont say that based on the “names” in the regions either.
SouthGARules
September 22nd, 2009
8:30 pm
A VikingFan: The reference to TLP regarding Etowah & Woodstock is Towne Lake Parkway. The 2 schools are located about a mile apart near Towne Lake Parkway.
Regarding the playoff picture for Region 5-AAAAA. You match up with Region 8 in the first round. The #4 seed will travel to Grayson & the #3 seed will go to South Gwinnett or Parkview. The #1 & #2 seeds will probably host South/Parkview loser & Brookwood.
Wolverine2Blazer
September 22nd, 2009
8:42 pm
Geez. I leave to go to classes, dinner and a meeting and ya’ll go and absolutly trash Woodstock. Though thanks Pops for the little but of help. Time to do some damage control….First of TLP stands for Towne Lake Parkway which is the main drag in Woodstock on the side of 575 that the 2 high schools are on. Less than a mile strech of TLP divides the schools, but i’m sure ya’ll have gotten that point. SideLine, stop being a bandwagoner and just stand there on the sideline (yes, pun intended). SportsFan, as Pops already said we barely lost what was my oppinion the state title game last year, have a damn good defence and an equally exsplosive offence. And idk why i’m going to defend them but Etowah was region champs the last 3 years. Those kids dont know anything but first place and i’m gonna bet that they’re gonna start fighting like hell to get back to first. I agree that unless something just falls apart McE is going to win the region with Woodstock, EP and Etowah fighting for the other seeds. And how we compare 5&6 is because we play each other alot and are literally closer to some school in the other region than we are schools in our own region. The closest school to Kell (r6) is Woodstock (r5) and we play each other alot. Its practicly that simple. I’ll exspand on that more if ya’ll want me too, but for now I need to go to the Rec so please dont destroy Woodstock compleatly before midnight. haha
Wolverine2Blazer
September 22nd, 2009
8:44 pm
Region 5 plays Region 6 in the first round, then plays the winner of the 7/8 game.
SGT CHRIS
September 22nd, 2009
9:10 pm
What my post was supposed to say was “How do you compare regions 5 and 6 ON A WEEKLY BASIS to region 1?” Anyone with a smidge of football IQ knows that region 1 is the toughest in the state, and i follow 2-AAA (LaGrange)
take the last place team in each region and this what their next 3 games look like:
1-AAAAA TIFT COUNTY–LOWNDES, HOUSTON CTY, COLQUITT CTY
5-AAAAA KENNESAW MTN–HARRISON, CHEROKEE, WOODSTOCK
6-AAAAA WHEELER–LASSITER, ROSWELL, POPE
I’d put money on it that LaGrange would make the playoffs in region 5 or 6. That big indian at the back of McEachern’s end zone has a Granger star on his undershirt because we own them!! lol!! Ask Adam Meadows or Izell McGill lol!!!
Yo
September 22nd, 2009
10:22 pm
VikingDad you are being very modest in your predictions of the Lowndes/Tift score. I’m taking Valdosta over Warner by a little.
I’m not convinced of Warners offense yet, until they move it on a good defense. If they do it again this week then I’ll be more convinced. 400 yards against Tift is not convincing. Just makes me wonder if Lowndes will have 400 by half time this week.
HomeFieldAdvantage
September 22nd, 2009
10:26 pm
To Wolverine Fan, the guy who said Lowndes and Valdosta haven’t played anybody as tough as Region 5 and 6 teams do each week. Well think about this. Lowndes is 4 -0. The four teams we beat are a combined 10-2 in their other games. Peachtree Ridge is 3 -0, Colquitt is 3-0, the team we beat 75-0 is 3-0, and Ware is 1-2, losing to very good Stephenson and Burke County. Woodland, the team Lowndes beat 75-0 is like 120- 30 over their opponents since. Lowndes has scored something like 199 to their opponents 27, and Colquitt is the only team to score a TD on Lowndes number one defense or it’s top backups..
SOUTHGEORGIA RULES – I think our friend sideline was obviously kidding Wolverine2Blazer about the Battle for 3rd or last place (TLP). He knew about the rivalry and the schools being close together.
Sportsfan31313, I’ll keep the invitation open in case you might want to see Lowndes vs Valdosta. As of now I have not promised those extra tickets to anyone, but I’m sure someone will come forward before long.
Nice to have you back with us SgtChris. I remember you from last year. HSBallFan was with us for a while. Haven’t heard from Northside Dad this year. ENR is in and out. We give him a hard time (in fun of course) but most of us respects his knowledge and his history facts. Are you “home” now or still across the pond?
HomeFieldAdvantage
September 22nd, 2009
10:41 pm
SportsFan31313 – I forgot to tell you, at work I am AVikingFan, but at home on my personal home computer I am HomeFieldAdvantage. I have had the same eight (8) season reserved seat tickets to Lowndes games since 1970,soon as I came home from college. I’ve sat in the same seat all those years. Yep, 50 yard line. Would love to have you visit. My son does the sideline broadcast for the radio station and gets to meet and interview all the opposing coaches before each game. That’s kinda neat. Good luck to your Hinesville team. I spent a lot of time at Ft. Stewart when I was in the Nat’l Guard.
HomeFieldAdvantage
September 22nd, 2009
10:48 pm
YO, I’m going out on a limb but I think Warner is good enough to beat NSWR this year, and the Cats will have their hands full. But you know, they should have beat NSWR. I mean, my gosh, the kid missed four field goals and an extra point. Like you I am picking Valdosta this week, and because of Mike OBrien, Woodstock over Etowah in the Battle of TLP, or whatever. I still think EP will grab 2nd in that region.
HoyaFan
September 23rd, 2009
12:19 am
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I expect Harrison to beat KM this weekend, and will be undefeated in the region. But we have not played a team of McEachern’s caliber, then we will likely be the region champ or runner up. But I am not sure that will happen this year.
Region 6AAAA
September 23rd, 2009
7:58 am
Marist has snuck into the Top 10 again. Fundamentals and being good at the “little things” makes this team better than what the appear on film. They are not going to “out athlete” you, but they will out Fundamental you. Dont be surprised if all four Playoff contenders from 6AAAA are ranked by the end of the season. Does that mean a surprise could be on the way? Yes!
The Cannon Rules!!
September 23rd, 2009
9:14 am
HoyaFan…
I just have to do this…your earlier post is SO comical…you posted the following:
“I expect Harrison to beat KM this weekend”…
OK so far Ken.Mtn. is 0/4??
“and will be undefeated in the region”…
…against Cherokee who is 0/4, South Cobb who is 1/3 (they beat 0/4 Kennesaw Mtn., and North Cobb 2/2 (who beat Marietta and also Kennesaw Mtn.)?!?!?!?!
“But we have not played a team of McEachern’s caliber, then we will likely be the region champ or runner up”…
…before you even GET TO McEachern you still have to play Woodstock and East Paulding (at “THE BONEYARD”…this year!) at that point Harrison will be at BEST 4/3 and and 4/2 in the Region going into your game with McEachern then you have Marietta and Etowah left.
GOOD LUCK!!!…
Sideline Observer
September 23rd, 2009
9:29 am
To comment on Todd’s article today in his newsletter, Wright Bazemore said many times back in the 50’s and 60’s that he’d take his “Lil ole Valdosta boys”, teach them to play as a team, and beat any big town team with 3 or 4 star athletes. The fact that teams like Lowndes, Valdosta, Northside, Tift, Camden, and Colquitt have had the success they’ve had without a lot of star athletes who have gone on to Division 1 Colleges proves 11 well coached guys playing together as a team can beat the Stephenson’s, MLK’s, Newnan’s, SWD’s, Walton’s, North Gwinnett’s, Brookwood’s and other big city teams with obviously a lot of really great athletes who don’t play together as a team and in some cases don’t have good coaching.
git-er-done
September 23rd, 2009
10:21 am
KIR, have you seen Union Grove play this year, have you been to any of their games? Their defense is solid with a lot of heart. If they use Jordan Aikens as their QB they have a great chance this year. They are also getting their running back Donovan Johnson back. They have a Sophmore T.J. Moon that saw playing time last year against NSWR in the playoffs. He gained a lot of confidence coming into this year. I am not saying they will win state but they will have a good year.
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2009
11:39 am
Greetings POPS
I stand by my comments……
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2009
11:41 am
Wolverine Fan,
Its doesn’t matter if it by one point or 60 points it is a lost……. They (Woodstock) lost to Camden County………
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2009
11:49 am
Sgt Chris, OH Sgt Chris,
It’s nice to see you back on the blogs… I remember you in 2008 being a non believer in Camden County and debating me on how great they were. Since Camden County ran the table on everyone last year, no one haven’t seen or heard from you until now.
What Team are you a fan of anyway?
I can also see that you know math nor research or qualify your findings… Camden County is a great team. In addition, Bradwell Institute is a good team as well. But for you to say that Camden County averages 60 points on those teams you mentioned is absolutely false. As a matter of fact, Camden County has NEVER scored 60 points on Bradwell Institute. Get your facts straight.
Camden County is picked to be the favorite in Region 3-AAAAA ( by bloggers) But Bradwell Institute is still there as well. We will see at the end of the regular season. This I do know…. Bradwell Institute will finish first in Region 3-AAAAA or 2nd in Region 3-AAAAA. It’s been that way for a while.
Sgt Chris “Quote The Raven” Nevermore. You watch too much professional wrestling….
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2009
11:55 am
Wolverine Fan,
You said Teams up there are starting to make a mark in Metro Atlanta. The only team in Class AAAAA that is really worth mentioning and would really qualify is Peachtree Ridge, and Grayson. I have always respected them.
Now I do like East Paulding. McEachern is bouncing back. But anyone else…….. Man Please….. Give me a break……. They will do okay, I mean just okay, in their perspective Region. But other than that….. No way……..
I am speaking of Woodstock, Stockbridge, Etowah, Parkview, Brookwood,, etc…..
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2009
11:58 am
SGT Chris,
My advice is for you to stay in AAA because you have no idea as to what is going on in Class AAAAA.. This Class is for the Big Boys….. Stay in your parameter…… (AAA)
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2009
12:05 pm
Greetings Home Field Advantage / A VIKING FAN,
You kind of threw me off. Thank you very much for the invitation but like I stated earlier, I have already committed…. You are indeed a class act. Speaking about Military…. I am now retired. (So I’m giving somewhat of my age range) I retired a few years ago Lt Col. USAR. We both already know that this will be a cake walk for Lowndes County this weekend.
SportsFan31313
September 23rd, 2009
12:08 pm
Greetings Sideline Observer,
I read it that article myself. Even Bradwell Institute had a few.
rwdekalbfan
September 23rd, 2009
5:43 pm
I know Lowndes has a great team, but did’nt we hear all of this same Lowndes is unbeatable chatter last year. Well I guess they did win the fight after they lost the game.
Decatur 4 Life
September 24th, 2009
10:20 am
SportsFan31313
You got to be kidding me. You’re doing a lot of trash talking about football in N. Grorgia but your team plays in the worst region in the state. Nobody even knows where Bradwell Institute is anyway and even more importantly Camden runs that region. Now that Camden has no quarterback and every team they play will stack up the line of scrimmage
they won’t be as successful. Let’s face it nobody might want to face them in the playoffs because of their recent tradition but this year they are one dimesional and that’s going to hurt them this year. So how do you think your team will do this year in the post-season? Not too far and with all this N. Georgia trash talk you S Georgia folks better hope you win every head to head matchup with us or you won’t hear the end of it. I agree Lowdnes is tough but the other teams down south will not be as successful as you think.
Sideline Observer
September 24th, 2009
11:02 am
Sportsfan31313: Here’s my sideline report. Valdosta and Warner Robins will be playing for the 3rd playoff spot in 1 AAAAA with the loser possibly out in the cold looking in with Colquitt County possibly coming in at number 4. Tifton will surprisingly give Lowndes a good game. (historically always do)
Etowah and Woodstock (GOOOOOO Mike O’Brien) are playing for 4th place in their game this week. (Mac #1, EP #2 (with AVikinFan’s friend HeadEast leading the charge), Hoyas #3 yeah that’s right, don’t count Harrison out!)
That’s why i agree with you that Valdosta vs WR is a bigger game than Etowah VS Woodstock. One game is for 3rd and the other is for 4th,
Parkview vs Grayson is another big game this week. I see Parkview having a real chance to pull off an upset. The Burke County game in AAA will be a great game.
I still predict Camden will finish number 1 in your region 3 AAAAA, but of course will be rooting for a Bradwell upset.
Has anybody heard from ANY of BUFORD UNIVERSITY’s screamers lately?
BTW, when does MLK and Stephenson play? Now THAT will be a game to watch!
SportsFan31313
September 24th, 2009
11:12 am
Decatur For Life,
Well in response to your comments. Don’t include everybody with your lack of knowledge. Just say you don’t know here Bradwell Institute is located. You should study your Georgia History, and you will know where Bradwell Institute is. But since you don’t know, let me school you. It’s in Hinesville Liberty County Southeast Georgia.
But what team are you a fan of? You didn’t mention it. Yes I said South Georgia Domimates in Class AAAAA Football. The Championships back it up. Bradwell Institute maybe plays in a weak Region, but what does that have to do with anything. Until Camden County arrived Bradwell were region Champions for several years. However; Bradwell Institute are in the post season practically every year too include last year when they North Georgia East Coweta in the first round off the playoff.
What High School did you attend Decatur For Life? I guess you are ashame to say. Your comments are meaningless.
SportsFan31313
September 24th, 2009
11:28 am
I aplogize for the typos….. I’m typing too fast…. I will try this again…..
Decatur For Life,
Well in response to your comments. Don’t include everybody with your lack of knowledge. Just say you don’t know where Bradwell Institute is located. You should study your Georgia History, and you will know where Bradwell Institute is. But since you don’t know, let me school you on it. Bradwell Institute is located in Hinesville Liberty County Southeast Georgia. (Hwy 84) The road to football Champions…
But what team are you a fan of? You didn’t mention it. Yes, I said that South Georgia Domimates in Class AAAAA Football, and I will say this too… In other Regions as well. The Championships they win, back it up. Bradwell Institute may play in a weak Region, but they do win…..
Anyway what does that have to do with anything? Until Camden County arrived in Region 3-AAAAA Bradwell were Region Champions for several years. In fact, Bradwell Institute use to beat Camden County back in the day. But when Coach Jeff Herron arrived, it was a new day for Camden County, and headache for Bradwell Institute. They consistantly beat Bradwell Institute. The last time that Bradwell Institute beat Camden County was I believe was in 1998.
But if you look back in history, Bradwell Institute has beaten top teams in the state. Lets see…. Bradwell Institue has beaten Valdosta, losing to Warner Robbins in the South Georgia Championship. They have beaten Warner Robbins before as well. Bradwell Institute have beaten powerhouse Newnan as well in the playoffs.
So, don’t lecture me as to the weak Region that Bradwell Institute plays in. Winning is winning. no matter who you play against. It also should be noted that Bradwell Institute are in the post season practically every year too. To include last year when they played against a North Georgia East Coweta team in the first round off the playoff, and Bradwell Institute beat them losing in the 2nd round only to South Georgia Region 1-AAAAA perrinial power Lowndes County.
What High School did you attend Decatur 4 Life? I guess you are ashame to say. Your comments are worthless, and meaningless.
SportsFan31313
September 24th, 2009
11:37 am
Greetings Sideline Observer,
I agree with you… I believe that Grayson will have their way with Parkview though. I posted my predictions this week for some of the teams playing. Go check it out and let me know what you think.
As far as Bradwell Institute/ Camden County goes, I predicted that Bradwell Institute will go 9-1 in the regular season and entering the post season as the number seed. Although Bradwell has a very young and inexperienced team this year, they are playing pretty good. I have them running the table against the Savannah Schools thereby leaving them to travel to Camden County the last regular season of the year to face them in Camden County.
They have so many players and their talent is so many. If Bradwell could match them with the number of players, I will give Bradwell Institute the edge. Bradwell Institute dress out 55 to 60 players to Camden County 100 plus players. This will be the most challenge for Bradwell Institute. They have the ability to substitute in and out fresh players with equal talent where as Bradwell Institute may have young players playing on both sides of the ball. They get tired quicker.
But you are right, I am hoping for the upset.
SportsFan31313
September 24th, 2009
4:31 pm
Hoya Chuck,
Neither of those schools you mentioned could or would beat Camden County even with Camden County having a rebuilding year. For the bloggers that is speaking about Camden County being ranked number 10, it was explained why they are ranked numerous of times. if you don’t know and have not read the sports writiers reasons, it is because Camden County lost to two Nationally ranked teams… That is #2 Grayson (who is nationally ranked) and hoover Alabama (who is / was also nationally ranked). I do know this for sure, no tream in Region 5-AAAAA or 6-AAAAA could beat Camden County this year.
HomeFieldAdvantage
September 24th, 2009
8:49 pm
Hoya Chuck, let me make a suggestion, with no personal offense meant. Your Harrison team needs to worry about beating the MAC, EP, Etowah, and Woodstock, and quit worrying about Camden County.
I agree with SportsFan31313, no team in Regions 5 or 6 can beat Camden. Lasseter and the MAC are probably the best out of those two regions, perhaps with EP being third and Walton or Roswell 4th.
Has anybody found out yet when Stephenson plays MLK? They should play at the dome or Turner Feild. Bet they’d fill up either place.
SportsFan31313
September 25th, 2009
11:52 am
Greetings rwdekalbfan,
In response to your comment…. I have NEVER said that, and you can ask the other bloggers on here to include Sports Writer and Editor Todd Holcomb: I ALWAYS said last year that no one would beat Camden County last year, and you know what? I was absolutely right…..
This years Lowndes County will definitely win. Their team this year remind me of the Camden County team of last year. Lowndes County has a Mommonth of a team. That team is Huge, fastm strong, very physical etc. I don’t ANYONE beating them this year. Lowndes County will win the Class AAAAA State Title…. And in Class AAAA, it wont be South West Dekalb….. That’s for sure….
SportsFan31313
September 25th, 2009
12:04 pm
Thank you HomeFieldAdvantage,
Maybe if they all need to hear the comment from you,
“Hoya Chuck, let me make a suggestion, with no personal offense meant. Your Harrison team needs to worry about beating the MAC, EP, Etowah, and Woodstock, and quit worrying about Camden County.”
“I agree with SportsFan31313, no team in Regions 5 or 6 can beat Camden. Lasseter and the MAC are probably the best out of those two regions, perhaps with EP being third and Walton or Roswell 4th.” Hopefully they will listen.
Decatur 4 Life
September 25th, 2009
12:44 pm
SportsFan31313
Actually saying I never heard of it is saying ” where is it”. And if you didn’t know I represent Columbia High in Decatur like I’ve stated on this blog before. I am an alumnus and now currently work at the school as well, but that’s beside the point. That has nothing to do with your weak region and a Camden team that won’t get too far this year. Aside from Camden, how state titles are out of that region? You said you guys owned that region before Camden arrived so my question is why have I not heard of you guys. I’ve been following high school football for a long time, especially the highest class. My oldest sister went to Douglas in Atlanta in mid to late 80’s and they had good teams. I remember the cream of the crop at that time and you guys weren’t even heard of. By the way my school is 0-4 this season and Stephenson the team you S.Georgians seem to hate beat us 68-0. However we’re a baketball school, we’ve been in the last 4 final fours winning state twice and losing once in the final four and championship. All that has nothing to do with what I stated about your school and south Georgian arrogance. It doesn’t matter who you lost to last year you lost. Who cares about Lowdnes last season, you know they lost to team from up this way at home. The fact is you small fries ride the coat-tails of Lowdnes and now recently Camden and think that you’re worthy because you play them. That’s all you do is play them, you would think that since you have a big army base there in Hinesville you guys might get a little exposure for your school. I know south Georgia has better traditional teams but take Lowdnes and Camden out the mix and there’s mediocrity, bottom line.
Decatur 4 Life
September 25th, 2009
12:50 pm
SportsFan31313
P.S.
SWD beat some of those powerhouses and they have a state title. That’s why people heard of them all over GA.
SportsFan31313
September 25th, 2009
2:45 pm
Decatur4Life,
So you went to Columbia high School located in Decatur Georgia. LOL….
when was last time you all won anything? Our JV can beat your varsity on any give day. Columbia is a team that everyone would like to play Columbia on their homecoming. That guarantees them a win. 
To answer your question, Region 3-AAAAA has two recent State Titles out the Region. Bradwell Institute does one State title in football. Does Columbia? I don’t even know why am I entertaining this with you. Your School are not even in Class AAAAA. You should stay in your parameter with the little boys. Bradwell Insitute plays in the State largest Class AAAAA. My team Bradwell has a better record by far than Columbia does on any given year. In addition, there is no place on the blogs where anyone is talking about basketball. Why don’t you stay off the blogs until then. Oh my goodness, I can’t stop laughing at you.
SportsFan31313
September 25th, 2009
2:47 pm
Decatur4life,
I know, back in the day SW Dekalb, (Quincy Carter) was great. But they lost their home opening, and have fallen by the waste side. South Georgia Football Dominates…………
SportsFan31313
September 25th, 2009
2:48 pm
Decatur4life,
Please note: No Team in your Region could beat Bradwell Institute from the weak Region of 3-AAAAA. That is for sure……
Decatur 4 Life
September 25th, 2009
3:20 pm
SportsFan31313
You maybe right about my school’s team losing to your JV but nobody north of Hwy.84 even heard of Bradwell Inst. I only brought up basketball because you ask where I was from. Your reaction to belittle my school is because you’re sore about the fact nobody knows who you are. You talk about success before Camden but if you were truly successful somebody would know of you. You guys are paper champs, puling for Camden every year. Have you guys seen the semis yet? Do you guys know what the Georgia Dome looks like? Maybe you do because you go and ride Camden’s bandwagon every year because they had yall for lunch. Does my school have to be in AAAAA for me to blog, I think not. And you’re right no team from our region probably will beat you guys but who cares, you’re an AAAAA school, beat those guys first. We don’t care about just making the playoffs and getting close, that only matters in horseshoes and hand grenade throwing. You better hope you don’t see a metro team(not Coweta) because your trip back to Hinesville won’t be pleasant.
BulldawgBite
September 26th, 2009
12:32 am
camden shouldnt be ranked. its about who you play and if you lose, then your loss should still be counted against you. they lost to hoover.. wow! if they didnt have a t.v. show on mtv no one would know them. The point is that if you wanna play a good team in non region you better be ready for it to count against you.
North Gwinnett beat the top 10 in the nation Prattville alabama, but all these south ga people think ptr is the best team around. these south ga folk and harrison fans just rave about ptree ridge so it makes their own team look better ha. they arent even the best team in their town.
SportsFan31313
September 26th, 2009
1:53 pm
BulldawgBite,
Whats wrong? Camden is still a good team and make no mistake about it. What your team that you are a fan of?
SportsFan31313
September 26th, 2009
1:55 pm
Decatir4Life,
Bradwell Institute 25 Groves 6
What was Columbia of Decatur score?
BulldawgBite
September 26th, 2009
5:32 pm
Yes, camden is good but they have two losses. They shouldnt be on the rankings until later in the season. They will go probably undefeated and be ranked high once again.but at this point in the season their record isnt promising. I think they should be one of those honorable mentions at this point in the season. one of these 4-0 teams deserves to be ranked ahead at this point because they have won everygame so far. A rival suwanee school is still undefeated (collins hill) so at this point they should be ranked ahead of camden. schools still in the top ten will lose so camden will be ranked eventually. they have a good coach and should be a factor in the playoffs.
I myselfam a North Gwinnett fan, a team that people just forget about when talking about 7AAAAA. Everyone assumes ptr is the best. while they are good they havent beat anyone. NG has made qtr,finals,qtrs the past three years but it seems that some (not all) south ga teams only recognize grayson and ptr as teams worthy.
Curious
September 27th, 2009
11:19 pm
Decatur 4 Life…you guys have an up and coming running back in the middle school right now who is bad to the bone. I will be following him throughout his high school career and hope to hear nothing but good things on the Friday night highlight reels.
Decatur 4 Life
September 28th, 2009
10:15 am
Curious
I hope so, we need it because our specialty players need a little help. Under first year coach they’re still searching for an identity. The new spread offense they’re learning hasn’t gone well and they have gone back to the wing T which they ran for 7 or 8 years with their retired coach. If this kid is at our middle school let’s just hope he makes it here before somebody takes a stab at him.
SportsFan31313 -
We didn’t play this weekend, it was an open week. We play Towers High this friday and hopefully we can get it together. Good win against Groves, can’t say that it was a surprise though. Ah, the weekly pie of Region 3AAAAA.
Decatur 4 Life
September 28th, 2009
1:06 pm
This kid is currently playing in the rec. league and i can tell you he is a great kid a STUD on the football field, fastest kid in the league, great attitude, NEVER complains and when he gets there i would like to see him get hooked up with a good mentor.
Curious
September 28th, 2009
1:07 pm
Decatur 4 Life, wasn’t paying attention and plugged your name in for mine.
SportsFan31313
September 29th, 2009
11:22 am
Greetings Decatur 4 Life,
You got to love this Georgia Football. I don’t believe there no where in the US that love Football more than Georgia. You can tell by the blogs. People will argue Texas, but I still think we ran number 1 pertaining to this.
SportsFan31313
September 29th, 2009
11:23 am
Bull Dawg Bite,
Good Football program. But they wont get past Peachtree Ridge. North Gwinette will go to the post season but will be one and done after it is all said.
SportsFan31313
September 29th, 2009
11:30 am
Decatur 4 Life,
Region 3-AAAAA maybe weak, but what does that have to do with Bradwell Institute, and Camden County? Okay, Region 3-AAAA is weak. But Bradwell Institute and Camden County have proven themselves to enter the post season and beat your North Georgia team.
2008,
Bradwell Institute number 2 seed from weak Region 3-AAAAA Beats Region 4-AAAAA North Georgia East Coweta.
2008
Camden County number 1 seed from weak Region 3-AAAAA beat North Georgia Stockbridge, beat Peachtree Ridge, and was crowned the undisputed Class AAAAA State Champions.
That is what Weak Region 3-AAAAA brought to the table.
2009,
Bradwell Institute is number 1 in Region 3-AAAAA.
Camden County is number 2 in Region 3-AAAAA
BulldawgBite
September 29th, 2009
2:15 pm
well sportsfan i hope you are wrong.
according to your theory we will lose at home to peachtree ridge. i think it will be a good game decided by defense… but i feel our passing offense will be tough to beat.
for arguements sake we can hypothetically pretend peachtree ridge wins. we then would have to play the #3 seed from region 6. and then mceachern. who undoubtedly is a great team but im not sure if they are the real deal? they barely beat woodstock…and if we win the peachtree ridge game we would play the #2 seed from region five who probably isnt all that strong.
SportsFan31313
September 29th, 2009
4:27 pm
BulldawgBite,
Well lets see, 7-AAAAA Collins Hill is Number one in your Region correct? If so, then lets just say, Collins Hill finish number 1 followed by Peachtree Ridge, and North Gwinette. If North Gwinette plays any team out Region Region 6-AAAAA in the 1st round, then North Gwinette will win. But if they begin the first round in Region 5, I fore see problems. I’m not sure about McEachern. McEachern. I could be wrong. Whats your assessment?
SportsFan31313
September 29th, 2009
4:29 pm
Bulldawgbite,
Where do you think you all will finish?
BulldawgBite
September 29th, 2009
7:26 pm
well we are tied with ptree ridge and collins hill in region play because we are all undefeated in region. although ptree ridge has lost already. North Gwinnett does not get to play collins hill because we have a 10 team region. but they will probably lose to ptree ridge. I agree on the region six part with you. no team out of there has the athleticism. Mceachern could be good could be bad. they are playing a down region 5 :/ all we can do is take care of our business. i dont know the procedure if collins hill and north gwinnett were to beat ptree ridge and tie for region champs even though we havent played. do you?
BulldawgBite
September 29th, 2009
7:28 pm
I think we finish 1st or second. the ptree ridge game is the only one that matters. I hope we finish first so we have a chance and homefield in the quarters. Not gonna lie. i hope Northside pulls a rabbit out of their butt this next week
Arandomguy
October 3rd, 2009
1:33 am
YA!! GO WILDCATS!! 5 WINS 0 LOSS!! 56-0 VS WINDER BARROW!! LETS GOOOOO!!! RAWRAWRAWRAWRAWRAWRAWRAWRAWRAWR!!!
mitchell
December 4th, 2009
11:28 pm
go ahead, take us completely off YOUR tongue-licked pencil lead pushed list. The more you say we (Camden) do not belong the more right you are: and the more a** we shut out and up. We belong on a list of teams who do not talk about themselves outside the arena or through old wannabees who can only blow smoke……..talk on the field not in AJC