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By: Jaxxx

Jaxxx — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:46:02 +0000

Anybody got the scores on the Jackson Liberty County Game?

By: VikingsOnAMission

VikingsOnAMission — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:34:16 +0000

Fred – That was a good one! You are definitely right about the parking (even though ya’ll made us park down in the woods and walk half a mile to the stadium)! The stadium was pretty nice (home side anyway). You better pray that it doesn’t flood though because it feels like you’re going down into a pit. Good luck to you this Friday!

By: plowboy

plowboy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:30:58 +0000

grayram just get some lights for the field and add some turf

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:21:52 +0000

VikingsOnAMission said ” Lowndes’ side did not have nearly as many “empty seats” as did Grayson’s side (4 hour drive vs. 15 minute drive ..hhmmmmm…)”

That’s because y’all got there early and took all the parking spots!!!

By: SportsFan1313

SportsFan1313 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:11:55 +0000

Big J

Stephenson has a great deal of speed. Their running backs, special teams, and their quarterback.

By: SportsFan1313

SportsFan1313 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:10:33 +0000

grayramStates:

SportsFan31313
Is it ok now to say Stephenson “Breezed thru” Bradwell?

What are you? A smart Elleck?

Sure you can

By: VikingsOnAMission

VikingsOnAMission — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:47:48 +0000

Thanks, Grayram! I’m not sure what prompted that post on the Vikings website. I know rumors swarmed down here that tickets were sold out for a couple of away games when they actually were NOT sold out. I figure that is what happened this time also. We DO have several games during the year that sell out during the week before the night of the game. I’m guessing someone was afraid this one would sell out also and so they started mass pandomonium. Good luck against Roswell (don’t think you’ll need it though)!

By: grayram

grayram — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:34:59 +0000

VikingsOnAMission

this came from the Vikings website not me.

i was just stirring you guys up a little, it was getting quiet in here!

Good luck at CC

By: grayram

grayram — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:29:35 +0000

VIKING DAD

Beat Warner Robins at the Mac last year, Nice place very friendly people.

By: VikingsOnAMission

VikingsOnAMission — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:28:36 +0000

Grayram will be the first we notify if and when the “Lowndes folks” EVER get worried about our Vikings! We support them win or lose. It sure is fun to be winning right now though (2004, 2005, 2007 AND ….. 2009)! And by the way, Lowndes’ side did not have nearly as many “empty seats” as did Grayson’s side (4 hour drive vs. 15 minute drive ..hhmmmmm…)

By: VIKING DAD

VIKING DAD — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:27:41 +0000

grayram…………. Come on down to South Georgia if you want to see what a real stadium looks like. Lowndes,Valdosta, Tift, and Northside to name a few. Should you get to the semi’s, maybe Northside will win the coin toss and you can see The Mac.

By: grayram

grayram — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:11:22 +0000

VIKING DAD

There were empty seats on the Lowndes side. Why build more?

By: VIKING DAD

VIKING DAD — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:49:51 +0000

grayram—If your visitors side was larger, Lowndes would have had more fans. Why don’t yall build a real stadium and not spend all the money on your fieldhouse.

By: big j

big j — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:33:40 +0000

Hey sportsfan quick ? How would you rate the team speed of stephenson to teams down south just curious

By: grayram

grayram — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:58:39 +0000

SportsFan31313

Is it ok now to say Stephenson “Breezed thru” Bradwell?

By: grayram

grayram — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:56:18 +0000

VikingsOnAMission
I’m not worried but it sound like The Lowndes folks are.
I beleive the number that showed up at Grayson was quite a bit lower than claimed.

By: VikingsOnAMission

VikingsOnAMission — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:34:12 +0000

grayram – Why are you worried about lowndes selling their tickets to the Camden game? You must have forgotten how many fans we brought 4.5 hours to Grayson last year. Of course we will sell out and send just as many 2.5 hours to Kingsland. You getting worried already????

By: Shawn

Shawn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:27:24 +0000

I will be making the trip from Columbus to Greenville to support former classmate Jeremy Williams. Good luck Patriots. I have to adopt other teams as my Kendrick Cherokes are just not good. That makes me sad.

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:14:21 +0000

AVikingFan,

Whew! Thank you. I got so fired up I missed that totally. As the saying goes, I was about to go from preaching to medling! Now I’m glad I didn’t say everything I was thinking.

Ok bloggers, step back from the crazy old man. Nothing to see here. with proper medication, he will be fine and is expected to recover fully.

By: AVikingFan

AVikingFan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:59:49 +0000

Fred – read the last line in 1-AAAAA Sweep’s post! “Don’t believe everything you read on these blogs!”

By: big j

big j — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:38:27 +0000

Sportsfan,I understand hopefully things will get better

By: White Trash

White Trash — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:27:53 +0000

Sportsfan, big j – Region 3AAAAA does need Bradwell to get better next year, which I believe they will. Bradwell is normally a good team and plays decent against Camden. That is why Camden and Bradwell usually plays the last game of the year to get geared up for the playoffs. They will be back.

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:25:01 +0000

Big J,

I have a lot to say about that. But now is not the time. After the season is over, I will speak out about it. I will tell you this, if you could check the history of the Savannah Teams vs Bradwell Institute, you will see differently and understand what I am saying. Bradwell Institute should have been at the very least 8-2 this year, and even with a lost to Stephenson, it should not been such a wide margin of victory. Bradwell Institute got hammered, and the fans of Liberty County / Bradwell Institute has to live with that for an entire year. There is a lot discussion about this among the fans and the powers that be. but i wont go into it right now. There have been a lot of Coaching vacancies this year hasn’t it?

By: big j

big j — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:19:51 +0000

Sportsfan,I was goin on this year don’t no much about history but from the level of play I saw from windsor yall must have realy had a down year hey I want yall to get a lot better we need another strong team down in that region

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:19:18 +0000

MLK Lions Fan

Sorry, but call it a day. But MLK wont beat Newnan.

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:17:21 +0000

slalom1,

Okay, my mistake. I thought that it was Hardway. I want to college with a few people from Hardaway and Kendrick, in which a couple of them were on basketball scholarships from Hardaway. But that was years ago.

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:14:23 +0000

SGT Chris States:
Sportsfan–Unless youre one of those AAAAA crazies, of course you have heard of those teams you mentioned…If you focus on the class that YOUR team is in, then of course the Liberty Counties are going to slip through the cracks.

Greetings Sgt Chris,

That’s what occurred.

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:10:02 +0000

big j

That was only this year. Bradwell Institute have dominated ALL of the Savannah Teams. No Doubt about it. Check the history. I will PROMISE that no Savannah team will beat Bradwell Institute next year in football.

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:58:37 +0000

1-AAAAA Sweep, if what you say is true about the Lowndes team going to Jacksonville, I’m sorry but to me, that is an example of what can be wrong with high school football! I have to assume they are having some sort of classes during the week. If not, that makes it worse! AAARRRGGGHHH!!! I have to go find some type of chill pill now. I hope you are just rattling our cages.

By: Drago

Drago — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:25:13 +0000

Trojan94–Anytime, anywhere, 4 am in the street in Whitesburg. Doesn’t matter.

Newnan is in a 10 team region and only have one slot for an out of region game. We have been rotating your Trojans and LaGrange. We hope to have Carrollton on the slate for 2010-11.

Just ask yourself the question, “Would Newnan beat Ridgeland?”

By: grayram

grayram — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:32:11 +0000

Is lowndes having trouble selling their tickets for the Camden game?
this is from Lowndes website

“Regardless of what you may have read or heard in the rumor mills, we have plenty of tickets for Viking fans. If we can sell them, the entire visitor side will be Vikings. However, if we cannot sell our side, then we must return them to Camden County, and they will sell them.”

By: big j

big j — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:13:25 +0000

I see your point white trash maybe complaint should be with the rest of schools in that region for whatever reason can’t get it right its just a shame that you have 1 great team and the rest couldn’t crack top 100 in the state

By: White Trash

White Trash — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:46:04 +0000

I see a certain individual keeps complaining about Camden getting a #1 seed every year cause of the region. Understand your issue, but it would be one thing if we kept getting the #1 seed and losing every year, but the matter of the fact we keep on winning, and it is not being wasted. So until then, good luck in the playoffs and go Wildcats.

By: grayram

grayram — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:34:45 +0000

Roswell has a very impressive record this year. Friday night should bring a great game. Good luck to the Hornets.

DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION SCORE
Aug 14 7:30 PM Norcross Home (W)
Aug 28 7:30 PM Tift County (1-AAAAA) Home (W) 42 – 7

Sept 4 7:30 PM Centennial (6-AAAAA) Home (W) 41 – 15
Sept 11 7:30 PM Pope (6-AAAAA) Away (W) 30 – 27
Sept 18 7:30 PM Kell (6-AAAAA) Home (W) 14 – 0
Sept 25 7:30 PM Campbell (6-AAAAA) Home (W) 37 – 10
Oct 2 Open
Oct 9 7:30 PM Wheeler (6-AAAAA) Home (W) 45-7
Oct 16 7:30 PM Alpharetta (6-AAAAA) Away (W) 56-28
Oct 23 7:30 PM Milton (6-AAAAA) Home (W) 34-14
Oct 30 7:30 PM Walton (6-AAAAA) Away (W) 28-21
Nov 6 7:30 PM Lassiter (6-AAAAA) Away (L) 25-42

By: AVikingFan

AVikingFan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:20:57 +0000

YO – have you heard an update on Jordan Black or Tyler Hunter?

By: 1-AAAAA Sweep

1-AAAAA Sweep — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:18:59 +0000

TJ – I understand your theory about Lowndes traveling all the way to North Gwinnett and possibly being “flat” because of the long bus ride. Maybe they’ll do like they did this week. I heard they went down to Jacksonville Tuesday, checked into a riverfront hotel near the Landing, will practice in the Gator Bowl (Alltel Stadium) Wed and Thursday, go to the beach Friday morning, and make the short trip up to Camden Friday afternoon in time for a pregame steak. When your Touchdwon Club raises over $250,000 per year you can do those things. When we went to Grayson last year it was the day after Thanksgiving so we couldn’t travel early, it wasn’t fair to the players and coaches to be away from family on such a Holiday.

Just saying………(But hey, don’t believe everything your read on these blogs!).

By: SGT CHRIS

SGT CHRIS — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:41:53 +0000

Slalom1–Looking around west georgia, it only makes sense for us to join a region with the Carrollton schools. After that, its Macon area AAA schools. After that, who knows!

By: TJ

TJ — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:09:33 +0000

Yo,
This is my thought process. The rankings I look at is the Massey ratings. Lowndes is ranked #1 and North Gwinnet #2 and I agree with that. Points I am not so concerned with, Lowndes obviously has better JV than North to finish weak teams, equates to more points. My point is Lowndes has (Massey) ranking of the #1 offense #12 defense in the state and North Gwinnett has #4 defense and #9 offense. NSWR ranked #7 defense and #21 offense and they beat Lowndes when Lowndes traveled up to the Mac. Lowndes also lost when they traveled up to Grayson. With the extra long travel to North Gwinnett which is even further north than Grayson, Wing T is not a come from behind offense, and finally the emotional fight with Camden will weaken Lowndes is why I pick North Gwinnet over Lowndes *IF* they beat Camden, which I think they will. I think it is a horrible bracket to have the best teams in the state to play for semis, but it is what it is and who ever wins this game between Lowndes and North Gwinnett will be in the dome in my very humble opinion.

By: G-Lion

G-Lion — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:12:15 +0000

Hey slalom1…
If what you say is true (about Carver’s substandard test scores) that would mean that all the people that have been telling me those football players that are transferring there for academic reasons are probably being deceptive. Unless, the academic reason IS the lower standards.
But I bet the bench press test scores and the 40-yd dash test scores are really impressive.

By: John

John — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:41:00 +0000

Lowndes County will play for the state title and likely win it. This team will run over every currently undefeated team in the state. Don’t let the NR lose fool you. Camden will be crushed this week.

By: Nafu

Nafu — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:38:00 +0000

Win or Lose this week the Colquitt County Packers are one of the, if not the, most improved team this year. They went from 4-6 in 2008 to currently 9-2 and in the second round of the playoffs in 2009. Went from one of the worst defense to a damn good one in only one season. The Packers while currently 9-2 have yet to play at their full potential. But the really good part is wait until you see the 2010 Packer Team!

By: Lt

Lt — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:46:16 +0000

It will proabably be Lowndes vs stephenson after lowndes goes by camden

By: spwhite

spwhite — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:48:36 +0000

williambrado – I hear you. Got my tickets Yesterday!!! 45 yard line!!! Lets play some football!!!!!

By: big j

big j — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:03:27 +0000

Well said wardawg one thing a little different about union grove offence is its run from a pistol formation. You are completly correct about the defences of all these schools a lot of talent turnovers will be huge as well as field position lookin forward to friday win or lose just can’t wait to see good football after last friday

By: cane fan

cane fan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:52:35 +0000

fitzgerald will key in on swainsboro’s QB and that will totally shut them down, that is all they have, fitzgerald has to many weapons, special teams will play a big part in this game.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO PURPLE CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: wardawg

wardawg — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:44:21 +0000

Let’s bury Camdens region’s dead horse. Enough is enough. Let’s talk football friday in AAAAA. Power football teams: Lowndes, Northside,Grayson,Brookwood,Colquitt, Newnan, Woodstock, P-Ridge, ML King, Union Grove, Camden
Spread: Lassiter, N/S Gwinnett,Roswell, Stephenson.

True dual threat(PASS/RUN)Northside, Grayson, Stephenson, ML King, P-Ridge, Brookwood.

All teams have 1 thing in common: Big Time Defensive play makers. The team who controls field position and special teams will move on friday. With the exception of P-ridge, Northside, Grayson, Lowndes, Camden,Stephenson, Brookwood, Woodstock and Newnan, I did not get to see the other teams. Plus these teams are mainstays in the playoffs. Good luck to all teams, be safe and injury free. Maintain good sportsmanship.

By: big j

big j — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:29:29 +0000

Reeze,funny you said that my son just walked in from u.g. Jv b-ball game if you care they won maybe a sign of things to come in all honest give me your predictions for those three games

By: Reeze

Reeze — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:21:19 +0000

Reality check this Friday for the mighty Region 2-AAAAA ,, Redan , Luella , Douglass , Greenbrier, and the first round region 3 opponents are getting “ready for girls basketball season”. Northside , Colquitt and Newnan awaits……This aint Kansas anymore ToTo

By: big j

big j — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:06:46 +0000

I see your point I drove 225 miles to watch union grove-windsor forest and man that was tough to watch I wish there was a way to change it .I realise if they put camden in different region it wouldn’t make since with all the travel I guess were kinda stuck

By: spwhite

spwhite — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:55:41 +0000

Let me add 1 more point to the issue of Camden county playing in our current region. Ask any one at Camden from fans, to players, coaches, parents, students, local business, it doesnt matter. We would all love to be in a tougher region. Its evident at the games we play. When we play tough compitition the fans are there weither its a home game or us going to Alabama or South Carolina to play. When Camden plays weak teams, the fan interest drops off and there are not as many fans. Think about it, Would you travel 100 miles to watch your team play someone that you know they are going to beat by 50 points or would you go knowing that it will be a toss up? The best 2 games I saw this year were the first 3 games. All won or lost by a small point margin. But a tree games played against very tough opponents.

By: big j

big j — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:33:49 +0000

Hey good luck mlk lions go represent are region I would love to see 3 from are region in top 8 maybe then we will have earned some respect go u.g.,stephenson ,and mlk

By: williambrado

williambrado — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:32:46 +0000

Yo are you going to the Game?

By: williambrado

williambrado — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:30:40 +0000

All i know is that i have got a ticket to Camden Vs Lowndes and i am excited and can’t hardly wait till kick-off @7:30 friday. The last time i went to kingsland it was a heck of a ballgame right down to the wire. Lowndes lost and it was a long trip home. I feel like Lowndes has a LITTLE stronger team but they have fumbled the ball to much the last few games. They were able to overcome the fumbles but neither of the teams were Camden county. I have a great deal of respect for Camden and their program and outside of 1AAAAA they are allies that i will pull for. I don’t know who is going to win the game but i wish both teams a great game without any injuries. Go Vikings!

By: MLK Lions Fan

MLK Lions Fan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:28:20 +0000

Let’s go MLK Lions!!! Put all the haters and doubters to rest. Good luck Friday night against Newnan.

By: slalom1

slalom1 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:39:14 +0000

SportsFan 31313, Carver lost Approx 200 students in 2009 due to academic transfers to Northside and Hardaway. (Carver’s average test scores do not meet current state standards). As for Hardaway, I am pretty certain that Hardaway is known mostly for their academic standards as opposed to any particular sport. You may be thinking about Northside-Col who had 2 6′10 centers in 2008. One signed with Oklahoma St and the other with Ga St.

By: big j

big j — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:35:40 +0000

Hey yo,I look at it a little different camden basically gets to use all the region games to prepare the jv when was last tough region game it would be like puttin florida in d2 in college they would win everything put them in second still dominet but you see competive games so are you happy playin in that region

By: slalom1

slalom1 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:33:11 +0000

SGT CHRIS, Good for your daughter going to Hardaway. Solid academic school. As for Region 2AAA, I believe you have it just about right. As it stands it is Shaw, LaGrange, Troup and Kendrick. (I believe). Carver will most likely elect to “play-up”. LOL. But with the region so decimated, just wonder what teams will comprise 2AAA in 2010. Maybe Carrollton and Central Carrollton will join? For what it is worth I have heard some rumors about a major coaching announcement at a certain Muscogee County school.

By: SGT CHRIS

SGT CHRIS — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:53:48 +0000

Trojan94—You do know LaGrange is undefeated against Carrollton right lol!!! but It has been widely reported that Jackson has played the EASIEST schedule in AAA, so their record is suspect. But like Slalom1 and I have stated, Liberty County was better prepared than we were, and thats taking nothing from the team..You can tell they had us WELL, VERY WELL scouted…But, as anyone who is a Granger fan probably will tell you, we had our chances, but the one that sticks out with me is not going for it on 4th down from inside the two, taking a penalty to kick a field goal, botch the field goal and come away with ZERO points…

IF things hold true to form, the only schools in the current 2-AAA that will be left will be LaGrange, Troup, and Shaw…I think Northside Columbus and Columbus (watch out AAAAA baseball powers) will jump from AAA to AAAAA along with Hardaway which is currently in AAAA. My daughter goes to Hardaway, and they are already over 2100 students, and this is only 09

Can anyone say CARVER vs BUFORD!!!!

Hey Slalom its time we petition for a west ga classic similar to the Corky kell..What do you think!!!

Sportsfan–Unless youre one of those AAAAA crazies, of course you have heard of those teams you mentioned…If you focus on the class that YOUR team is in, then of course the Liberty Counties are going to slip through the cracks

By: yo

yo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:45:59 +0000

TJ
1st question…How many points has your high scoring NG offense averaged this year as compared to Lowndes (oh just another Wing T) offensive average?

2nd question….given your answer to the first question….what would most experts say as to which of the 2 teams has played the toughest over all competition this year?

3rd question….given you have correctly learned the answer to the first two questions….How could that possibly be?

ps-I’m not considering you or I an expert, so I’m not looking for opinions. Look say to Rivals, etc.

By: yo

yo — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:26:37 +0000

big j let me help end this argument about Camden and their #1 seed guarantee every year. Look at it this way, if Camden was in your region then how much would it change the fact that Camden would not have a #1 seed guarantee pretty much every year? The answer is very little to none.

By: 229.vhs

229.vhs — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:23:55 +0000

True blue, true blue. unlike stephenson, lowndes and valdosta both been state champs.vhs 23. lowndes 5. How many in dekalb. 3 or 4 at the most. stephenson please. they want make it to the dome. you might you just might winn round two. but the dome man please. The only schools in atl metro areas give south ga teams any kinda real games are the gwt schools. brookwood, parkview, now grayson. All the dekalb schools are jokes. at 4a and 5a. Ok we got beat by lowndes, big deal its there time to win some, hell we beat them like 9 years straight in the pass so yeah the should win, and win big. what have stephenson did every year they go 11-0 or 12-0 in that weak ass region, then they loose they always lose. this year is no different.

By: big j

big j — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:05:01 +0000

Sportsfan,no desrespect but if bradwell finished behind windsor forest there no way thay are close to a 5a team I don’t care what the enrolment #s show iam not tryin to put any team down but they flat out aren’t even close its a shame that camden is guaranteed #1 seed every year

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:57:41 +0000

slalom1,

No I didn’t know that Carver of Columbus will lose players to Northside Columbus and Hardaway. Isn’t Hardaway, known for basketball?

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:55:27 +0000

slalom1

You know, I said that it would be a hard fought game between Newnan and Valdosta, and let me tell you this. Newnan will beat M.L.K. But I don’t know after that. Newnan will then have to face Grayson, and that will be a huge battle.

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:52:24 +0000

SWD Panther Paw,

Well I disagree with you again. I believe that those Class AAAA teams would be no match for Bradwell Institute. Brunswick / Bradwell Institute record of wins….. Bradwell Institute have them in the series 9-6. Glynn Academy we lead the series 19 -13 Effingham County 18-9 Camden County now has the lead on Bradwell Institute 19-17-2 Statesboro we also lead the series 15-14. The only team you have mention that now holds the series on Bradwell Institute is Camden County. So like i said before, all of the recent wins belong to Bradwell Institute except Camden County.

Bradwell Institute plays in that region, and dominates, the I will hear again that the Region is weak. I hope Bradwell Institute petition to play up since the student enrollment is so close to Class AAAAA.

By: slalom1

slalom1 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:44:50 +0000

SportsFan 31313, Well spoken. Game film may be worth something, but no substitute for “scouting” a game. Once again, Congrats to Liberty County on a game well played and well coached. As a side note, I suppose you are aware that Carver has been reclassified as AA in 2010.? Lost quite a few academically oriented kids to Northside-Col and Hardaway.

By: slalom1

slalom1 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:39:52 +0000

Just wanted to give a “High 5″ to the Newnan Cougars for the win over Valdosta in round 1. Pulling hard for the Cougars.
(Even though I hate what has happened to Coach Tomberlin). As for the MLK game, it is Newnan all the way. Hope to make it to the game. Good luck Cougars.

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:36:17 +0000

slalom1

You don’t have tell me. I do know about Carver of Columbus. Those guys are big, and they are a very good team. I remember when Bradwell Institute played them in the playoffs. Bradwell Institute beat them but it was a fight to the finish. I think that score was either 10-0 or 10-6.

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:32 +0000

slalom1 States:
SportsFan31313, Liberty County may not be the most talented team I have seen in 2009, but may very well be the best coached. (Rest assured they have plenty of talent as well.) The Liberty County defense knew EVERYTHING the Grangers were going to do on offense. Probably due to the diligent work in scouting the Grangers. If I were you I would consider Liberty County a well coached underdog with a handful of play makers on both sides of the ball. Who knows? But rest assured, Liberty County WILL be prepared for the game by their coaching staff. Best I have seen in 2009.

Greetings Slalom1,

Liberty County may not be the best talented that you have seen this year, but yes Sir, they are talented, and yes again Sir, They are very well coached. You see, and I know that you know this. A lot of times, a team may not be as talented as another team but if the no so talented team has a very good football coach, they may very well beat the more talented team.

Now as for Liberty County, they were under the radar because a lot of people from North Georgia don’t respect some teams from South Georgia unless you are the Camden Counties, the Lowndes, the Northside Warner Robins, the Newnans, etc. Day in and day out we hear this. Then we hear about the weak Region 3 and the Savannah Schools. But I wonder if they heard of Region 3 A Emmanuel County Institute, Region 3 -A Savannah Christian, Region 3-A Johnson County, Region 3-A Treutlen County, and then you have Region 3-AA Jefferson County, Swainsboro. You see there are a lot of great football programs that come out of Region 3 and they are still in the post playoff contention.

Liberty County has a great staff of Coaches, and they study teams very well. They don’t always rely on film as we all know now. In addition, Coach Kirk Warner (Former University Of Georgia Football Star Tight End) know how to get those great group of young men to respond. That mean a lot, and it is important. I hope that they win this Friday as the town will probably be shut down to travel to see this game Friday. Liberty County has a great defense, a Star Quarterback, and running back. They play very well offensively.

By: slalom1

slalom1 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:28:18 +0000

SportsFan 31313 and Trojan 94, We all know that pre-game does not count. But when you see the size and athleticism of the Carver players, you will be shocked. Having said that , they are beatable. But DO NOT WAIT until the 4th quarter. The Carver linemen are just too big. They will wear down an OL from any team in the state to make room for I. Crowell to break at least 1 or 2 big runs. Carver has owned the 4th quarter against EVERY team they have played in 2009. The key is to take advantage of the typically slow start for Carver. Throw your best stuff at them early in the game. Then hold on. Northside led 21-0 at half time. Then pulled off a 21-12 win. That is THE key.

By: Suwanee 0wnz

Suwanee 0wnz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:22:21 +0000

Good point, Valdosta! North is exactly like Peachtree Ridge. Just another weak Gwinnett County team. I’m sure Lowndes will crush North by at least 45 points if both teams make it to that game. There is no point for Lowndes to even look at any film.

I don’t know why I even bothered to post that there might be something to consider. Silly me.

By the way, do bring those junk autos and trucks. The Suwanee cops will be looking for Lowndes County license plates, burnout lights, that sort of thing. We need to pay for the new City Hall.

K, Bye!

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:16:06 +0000

trojan94 States:
SportsFan 31313 You’er right that win for them sent shockwaves on this side of georgia because of how good a program LAGRANGE is. Not to put anything past EASTSIDE, but if we beat them and Liberty Co. beats JACKSON, that would be our third round game with us hosting.

Greetings trojan94,

I’m hoping that Liberty County makes it to the Dome. No one in the Metro Area seem to respect any team from Region 3 of any A’s. Hopefully now that has changed and give this region the respect they so deserve. I stated all season long that Region 3 AAA (in my opinion ) was the strongest Region in the State for this Classification. Now we at this time still have three teams from that region going into the second round. I haven’t checked yet, but if Liberty County wins this coming Friday, who will they face next? I am proud of that Liberty County Panther team.

By: slalom1

slalom1 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:13:05 +0000

Trojan 94, I wish the best for Carrollton in 2009. As someone else said before me, AAA is the most balanced classification in Ga. Most everyone left has a shot. Gainsville probably has the state’s top 2 offensive players as well as a great defense. Carver-Col has linemen that are SEC size, plus 2 outstanding offensive players. I never gave much thought to St. Pius until I saw some film last week. They may have something as well. Then there is Peach County and Carrollton. Both perrenial powers who could get the job done. Don’t forget WACO and Liberty County along with Baldwin. I can see any of these outstanding programs taking it to the top.

By: MHSfan

MHSfan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:09:26 +0000

It’s OK BROOKWOOD MOM. I think my team does no wrong too. We all saw how your broncos acted. I am sure you did too, but if you don’t want to admit it that’s OK.

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:06:22 +0000

Greetings That Guy ,

LOL to answer your question, you know, I know, and a lot of people on this blog know that Schools in the great State Of Georgia (not every school) illegally recruit players from out of their district / zone to play for another team. (sometimes rival school) That’s without question. How about this year? Need I say more?

By: slalom1

slalom1 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:05:58 +0000

To: That Guy, I have spouted so much venom about players playing outside of their districts that I have become weary of the subject. But as you pointed out, the “transfer” issue persists while the spineless GHSA does nothing about it.

By: slalom1

slalom1 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:02:12 +0000

SportsFan 31313, Liberty County may not be the most talented team I have seen in 2009, but may very well be the best coached. (Rest assured they have plenty of talent as well.) The Liberty County defense knew EVERYTHING the Grangers were going to do on offense. Probably due to the diligent work in scouting the Grangers. If I were you I would consider Liberty County a well coached underdog with a handful of playmakers on both sides of the ball. Who knows? But rest assured, Liberty County WILL be prepared for the game by their coaching staff. Best I have seen in 2009.

By: SOUTH MOM

SOUTH MOM — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:56:27 +0000

I’m not paying any attention to all this talk about Lassiter’s shaky defense.. I know that South can put up a load of points, but we are going to have our hands full with them!

Go South!!

By: Neutral Valdosta Resident

Neutral Valdosta Resident — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:53:16 +0000

I think Lowndes has a idea of football that is played in Suwanee. Isn’t Peachtree Ridge there and Lowndes beat them by 45?

By: slalom1

slalom1 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:52:04 +0000

Granger Fans, It is time for a change. While playing in a weak 2AAA region, the once mighty Grangers have become a joke on game day against a worthy opponent.In the past 3 seasons, the only team to beat in 2AAA was Carver-Col. The Grangers lost all 3 contests. In addition, the Grangers now have the distinction of having lost in the 1st round of the play-offs in 2 of the past 3 years.(2007 to Perry and 2009 to Liberty County). The Granger players deserve better. Again, “kudos” to Liberty County for a job well done.

By: Suwanee 0wnz

Suwanee 0wnz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:48:50 +0000

Shhhhh, TJ! North has to get by Woodstock first, and believe me they are no pushover.

We would much rather Lowndes coming in to Suwanee counting on a win just like in the past. It appears they run basically the same offense and defense. So they might as well run exactly the same sort of game, counting on the same result. Let them swagger and primp. There is barely any point to North even showing up for the game, they are in the ominous 1AAAAA after all. North isn’t even fit to clean the cleats of such a mighty team.

That was then. This is now. Different year. Different North team. I sure hope it is Lowndes and not Camden for a guaranteed home game from an overconfident opponent. They have no idea what sort of football is being played in Suwanee this year.

By: SWD Panther Paw

SWD Panther Paw — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:42:52 +0000

SportsFan31313

Made a mistake with GA score you guy’s beat them this 27-20. sorry about that.

By: SWD Panther Paw

SWD Panther Paw — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:36:16 +0000

SportsFan31313

I disagree with your comment ‘They all would be no match for Bradwell’ did a little research. Let’s see since 2000 Bradwell vs Glynn record 6-4 last game played GA won this year 27-20……BWK record 4-2 last game played BWK won 42-14 in 2005……You haven’t play Statesboro since 1997 and You guy’s haven’t beaten Camden since 1998 most of the games not even close…….So it look’s to me as if Bradwell is more a 4-A school then your mind would have you believe. I don’t think Bradwell would have a HUGE advantage if they played in 4-A.

source: http://ghsfha.org/

By: playoff info

playoff info — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:11:08 +0000

I was at the MLK game against Jenkins and Brown seemed to pull up a little lame after a score and did not return. The game was bascially over but I was wondering is there something to this? is the kid injured?

By: BulldawgBite

BulldawgBite — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:50:03 +0000

i would agree with wolverine fan and add that many of the high school players that play in small towns often move back there and thus their children are playing football for the same program. in atlanta most families move around or are from out of state so keeping that longevity is harder.

By: big j

big j — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:48:49 +0000

Jake, what’s your point most schools when they open don’t have a senior class you said we never beat mlk and we did bottom line so are sayin that shouldn’t count

By: Wolverine Fan

Wolverine Fan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:44:22 +0000

The longevity has a lot to do with youth football in the areas… many youth football programs mold their teachings to the particular offenses and defences of particular high schools. These kids start learing schemes at a very young age and continue to learn same as they go up in programs.

By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:39:38 +0000

TO Go UG
Martin Luther King, Jr.. The school was originally opened as a way to alleviate overcrowding in surrounding middle schools. When originally opened it only included grades 6-7 and grades 9-11 and each year continued to drop the middle school grades, until it became a total high school, from grades 9-12 in the 2003-2004 school year

By: That Guy

That Guy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:37:40 +0000

Here’s an interesting project for someone. Just curious how many of the remaining football powers have out of district players enrolled at their school. Whether legally playing across district lines or not, I’d be willing to bet that there are a lot more out there than folks would be willing to admit. How else can you explain the longevity of success of the traditional powers in each classification. The ever changing demographics in the state of Georgia would seem to alter the balance of power from 1 year to the next.

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:21:05 +0000

SWD Panther Paw

I will tell you this, with those teams you’ve mentioned, (South Effingham, Glynn Academy,Brunswick and Jenkins) Statesboro may looking of past history but we’ve beaten them too. They all will be no match for Bradwell Institute. But on Second thoughts, Well, I don’t know since we played the way we played last week against Stephenson. I will be back to finish address your question.

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:16:11 +0000

SWD Panther Paw

I have to step away from my desk. I will be back to answer you question in about 30 + 30 minutes…

By: SportsFan31313

SportsFan31313 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:12:59 +0000

SWD Panther Paw,

Okay, I will take a look again.

By: trojan94

trojan94 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:11:51 +0000

SportsFan 31313 You’er right that win for them sent shockwaves on this side of georgia because of how good a program LAGRANGE is. Not to put anything past EASTSIDE, but if we beat them and Liberty Co. beats JACKSON, that would be our third round game with us hosting.

By: GO UG!

GO UG! — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:08:45 +0000

Showtime, if our kids go there with the right attitude anything can happen. I am really looking forward to the game. The pressure is on NSWR not us. They have been hyped to unprecedented heights; we on the other hand are just the lowly underdog who beat a bad Windsor Forest team to get here. What most people don’t know is that our 2 losses in my opinion were to two of the top teams in the State.

By: SWD Panther Paw

SWD Panther Paw — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:01:10 +0000

SportsFan31313

I must be missing something…….why couldn’t Bradwell be placed in what is presently region 2-AAAA with a few adjustments. You are mistaken….. look at the classification list again South Effingham, Glynn Academy,Brunswick and Jenkins are class 4-AAAA schools and I’m sure Wayne and Ware may request to play up for travel and cost purposes to play in that region which they are presently in…… add Statesboro to the mix and you have a pretty good 4-A region. Why are you even bringing the Macon/ Warner Robins schools in the mix? This to me sounds and looks more feasible than what you’re proposing by moving up to 5-A where there would be only two coastal schools…….. Unless Bradwell is just determined to go 5-A……. I guess the fun is in the guessing we’ll all know soon enough in a couple of weeks…Oh, by the way………I come from Southeast Georgia also.

By: GO UG!

GO UG! — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:59:46 +0000

Jake we beat MLK 31-12 on 09/27/2002.

By: big j

big j — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:54:44 +0000

Reeze,no argument with you honestly I think both teams don’t have what it takes this year and honestly a lot can change before next honestly we need more bricks and morter but I think you will see a improved team over last year. I still think tight game I just don’t see either offences controling game

By: UG Guy

UG Guy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:45:08 +0000

I can’t understand the lovefest that everyone has with others in your region. The kids I know aren’t sympathetic to the competition what so ever. I guess it gives everyone talking points so that when their school is done playing, they can jump on the bandwagon of the guys that have beaten them. The thing that is most important is that a team is only as good or as bad as their next game. You can’t take past occurrences and apply them to the current task.

By: grayram

grayram — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:43:54 +0000

REEZE.
what was the score of the peachtree ridge Camden game last year?
Didn’t pridge play well and keep it close most of the game?

By: Reeze

Reeze — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:26:48 +0000

Big j………It’s a lot of trash talk on this blog , seriously though , look winning the state is not an easy thing to do…I don’t think you’ve seen any Northside supporter on this blog flat out say the Eagles will win the State title , The Eagles are a young squad ,not only because of the underclassmen ,many of the seniors didn’t get much playing time last season. Northside only returned maybe 6 starters from the 2008 squad..and still there are too many good teams still in the mix…..We’ve had some good teams here at Northside over the last 10 or so years . Northside’s 1999 ,2001 ,2005 ,2006 and 2007 teams were championship caliber teams ,they were all complete teams……The 2009 is a good one , and could win the state if everything comes together , The defense is there ,but the offense is still maybe a year out. I don’t think U. G will give the Eagles too much of a problem ,after that Pridge , Newnan or Grayson is a diferent story…….Ive seen enough good high school football teams to know if they’re championship caliber ,this sqaud still has work to do…….after the Camden loss last year ,I knew then no other team would beat the Cats the way they handled Northside in the 4th qrt of the game………thats the real story.