Georgia High School Football Daily Spotlight: Class AAAA Playoff Preview
Richmond Academy at Thomas Co. Central
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jackets’ Nest, Thomasville
Records, rankings: Richmond Academy is 8-3, the No. 2 seed from Region 3-AAAA and unranked; Thomas County Central is 10-1, the No. 1 seed from Region 1-AAAA and ranked No. 5.
Last meeting: Thomas County Central won 35-14 in the 1993 first round.
Three things to know:
1. Thomas Central prefers to run, but Eric Dodson threw for 188 yards in last week’s 15-8 victory over Alcovy.
2. Richmond Academy has its most victories in a season since 1987 and its first state-playoff win since 1970.
3. Mar-Qon Medlock, who has missed time this season while injured, threw for more than 200 yards in last week’s come-from-behind victory over Glynn Academy.
Winner plays: Tucker-Sandy Creek winner
Tucker at Sandy Creek
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Battlefield, Tyrone
Records, rankings: Tucker is 9-2, the No. 3 seed from Region 6-AAAA and ranked No. 10; Sandy Creek is 10-1, the No. 1 seed from Region 5-AAAA and ranked No. 3.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Three things to know:
1. Tucker is the defending champion in AAAA.
2. Rajion Neal, who has committed to Mississippi State, is a 1,000-yard rusher and the top running back on his half of the AAAA draw.
3. Sandy Creek has won 10 games for the fourth time in seven seasons but has never advanced past the second round in four tries.
Winner plays: Richmond Academy-Thomas County Central winner
Ware County at Griffin
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Memorial Stadium, Griffin
Records, rankings: Ware County is 6-5, the No. 2 seed from Region 2-AAAA and unraked; Griffin is 11-0, the No. 1 seed from Region 4-AAAA and ranked No. 1.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Three things to know:
1. Griffin runs what coach Steven Devoursney calls a spread wing hybrid offense that averages 7.0 yards per play. Quarterback Marcus Waller has thrown for nearly 1,200 yards and rushed for 600 yards.
2. Ware County’s coach is Ed Dudley, who led Walton of Cobb County to a Region 6-AAAAA title last season.
3. The last time that Griffin was 11-0 was 2006, but the Bears were seeded second to Northside, which also was 11-0. That put Griffin on the road in the second round, and the Bears lost 20-0 to Creekside, which was led by Eric Berry, now an All-America safety at Tennessee.
Winner plays: Marist-Apalachee winner
Marist at Apalachee
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, R. Harold Harrison Stadium, Winder
Records, rankings: Marist is 9-2, the No. 2 seed from Region 6-AAAA and ranked No. 7; Apalachee is 11-0, the No. 1 seed from Region 8-AAAAA and ranked No. 6.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Three things to know:
1. Marist has won 27 consecutive home playoff games but lost six of eight road (non-neutral) playoff games this decade.
2. Apalachee is called the “Cardiac Cats” on its football Web site. The team has won two overtime games and another game by one point.
3. Both are running teams with a feature back that’s closing in on 1,000 yards. For Marist, which runs the wishbone, it’s Matt Connors. For Apalachee, which runs a Wing-T, it’s Jon Lee.
Winner plays: Ware County-Griffin winner
Rockdale County at Hiram
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Hiram Stadium, Hiram
Records, rankings: Rockdale County is 8-3, the No. 3 seed from Region 8-AAAA and unranked; Hiram is 11-0, the No. 1 seed from Region 7-AAAA and ranked No. 4.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Three things to know:
1. Hiram is in the second round of the playoffs for the first time in the program’s 10-year history. The Hornets lost in the first round in their previous three playoff appearances.
2. Rockdale County is one of the hottest teams in Class AAAA, winning seven consecutive games after a 1-3 start.
3. Hiram’s offense is led by Charlie Sashington, who rushed for 121 yards in the Hornets’ subregion-clinching victory against Sprayberry and 143 yards in the region championship game against Dalton. He was injured in the playoff victory against Chamblee but is expected to play.
Winner plays: Westside, Macon-Lakeside, Evans winner
Westside, Macon at Lakeside, Evans
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Panther Stadium, Evans
Records, rankings: Westside is 10-1, the No. 2 seed from Region 1-AAAA and ranked No. 8; Lakeside is 10-1, the No. 1 seed from Region 3-AAAA and unranked.
Last meeting: Lakeside won 26-15 in 1999.
Three things to know:
1. Lakeside, which started its program in 1998, is making its fourth appearance in the state playoffs and its first since 2000. The Panthers had never won a state playoff game until beating Statesboro last week.
2. Lakeside has one of the state’s best defenses, giving up just 3.5 points per game. The Panthers have seven shutouts, including four in a row.
3. Lakeside’s victory in the teams’ last meeting, 26-15 in 1999, cost Westside a playoff berth, but the Seminoles responded with four consecutive 10-win seasons.
Winner plays: Rockdale County-Hiram winner
Clarke Central at Southwest DeKalb
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Panthersville Stadium, Decatur
Records, rankings: Clarke Central is 9-2, the No. 2 seed from Region 8-AAAA and unranked; Southwest DeKalb is 10-1, the No. 1 seed from Region 6-AAAA and ranked No. 2.
Last meeting: Southwest DeKalb won 44-21 in the 1995 quarterfinals.
Three things to know:
1. These teams met five times in the quarterfinals or semifinals from 1977-1995, but they haven’t played each other in 14 years. Clarke Central, which is in the second round for the first time since 1997, leads the series 5-2.
2. Southwest DeKalb is allowing just 7.4 points per game and has given up a touchdown or less in eight of its 11 games.
3. Clarke Central allows 15.1 points per game. The 28 points scored by Mays last week were the most the Gladiators have given up in a game this season.
Winner plays: North Clayton-Brunswick winner
North Clayton at Brunswick
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Glynn County Stadium, Brunswick
Records, rankings: North Clayton is 9-2, the No. 2 seed from Region 4-AAAA and ranked No. 9; Brunswick is 8-3, the No. 1 seed from Region 2-AAAA and unranked.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Three things to know:
1. North Clayton is led by running back Clarence Jackson, who has rushed for 1,678 yards this season, including 143 in the Eagles’ victory against Bainbridge last week.
2. Brunswick is trying to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 1999, when it reached the championship game and lost to Lowndes 17-0.
3. North Clayton has reached the quarterfinals just once since 1963. The Eagles lost to Carrollton 35-21 in the 1997 quarters.
Winner plays: Clarke Central-Southwest DeKalb winner
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107 comments Add your comment
MhsRaider09
November 20th, 2009
1:22 am
Tony_T
Idk if u read what i wrote earlier.. THERE IS NO WAY SWD WILL LOSE THIS GAME TO CC. No way after giving up a 21-7 lead to Mays team that is loaded with freshman and sophomores. u still won the game 28-31 (congrats on that) but if u barely got by us, then there is no freaking way that u will get past SWD.
SWD Panher Paw
November 20th, 2009
6:04 am
Ed
No disrepect intended…….but sometimes you guy’s like to exclude yourself’s from Dekalb county number’s. You’re right I should have included the private school’s in the number.
Marcus(SWD)
November 20th, 2009
7:05 am
LETS GET SWD, ROUND 2, CLARKE CENTRAL GLADIATORS ARE UP AGAINST IT TONIGHT, ITS GONA BE A HEAD BANGER, SO BRING YA MOUTH PIECE.
LETS GO PANTHERSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Friday Night Football Fan
November 20th, 2009
7:44 am
Lets Go HIRAM HORNETS! Beat Rockdale
Big Red Machine
November 20th, 2009
7:57 am
Rockdale vs Hiram: Rockdale has more speed than people realize and they’re fast defensively. It will be no upset if Rockdale wins. I think its going to come down to turnovers and specialty team play in this game. Tavarus Williams could be the ‘X-Factor’ guy in this game……
eastside shawty
November 20th, 2009
8:10 am
cc has a long ride back to athens tonight, panthers on panthersville rd. sounds good to me buck’s boys dominant
SWDplayerMom
November 20th, 2009
11:53 am
No doubt that SWD will take this win under their belt!!! I don’t know too much about Clarke Central, but I heard they use to give us a run for our money back in the day. NEWSFLASH: New day and time, SWD are on a mission and have been since the beginning of Spring practice, therefore they will not stop until their mission is successfully completed, STATE CHAMPS OF 2009-2010!!! Go get um Panthers!!!
Southwest Dekalb Alumni
November 20th, 2009
12:53 pm
We Got That Pride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes Whoo That Panther Pride Yes Whoo!!!! SWD 35 CC 7
SportsFan31313
November 20th, 2009
1:46 pm
I’m out of here… Good Luck to everyone…… Go Liberty County……
WILDCATSOFAPALACHEE
November 20th, 2009
1:50 pm
APALACHEE VS MARIST- NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF AHS WILDCATS. WILDCATS NEVER GIVE UP, WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT. DON’T JUDGE THE WILDCATS UNTIL YOU HAVE GOTTEN TO EXPERIENCE THEM ON THE FIELD. WE ARE THE CHEE NEXT STOP………..(ROUND 3)
Marcus(swd)
November 20th, 2009
4:12 pm
LETS GO SWD PANTHERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Marcus(swd)
November 20th, 2009
4:14 pm
KEN MALCOLME WILL BE BACK TONIGHT
This why they play the games
November 20th, 2009
8:50 pm
28-3 Griffin at the half.
South Side
November 20th, 2009
10:46 pm
I just want to give a shout out to my boyz at North Clayton for their win over Brunswick 21-12. Let’s acknowledge a N. GA team went down to Brunswick got it done in South Ga. I hate that SWD lost because I wanted to see North Clayton be the team to wip up on SWD. I just sat back and read all of those SWD fans brag on how their region was the SEC. Whatever. Now we must turn our attention to the 3rd round game against Clarke Central. Don’t know now who will get home field between N. Clayton and Clarke Central because both are #2 seeds from their regions. I hope we get to see them eagles win this one on the SOUTHSIDE next friday.
BEAR MEAT..
November 20th, 2009
11:22 pm
SORRY guys just licking my fingers…ware co gators really does taste like chicken..congrads on your t.d against r 3rd string late in the 4th qt..good luck too every team left besides swd…ohh they lost sorry…
Haiku-575
November 20th, 2009
11:23 pm
SWD – You’re DONE!!
No more teams from 6-AAAA???
PROOF – Griffin is BEST!!!
NCHS 2001
November 20th, 2009
11:25 pm
Yeah!!!! North Clayton 21 Brunswick 12!!! Round 3!!! Man I hope we get them up here too!! I ain’t tryin to drive to athens..
NCHS 2001
November 20th, 2009
11:26 pm
Griffin is A Good Team….Just hope that they don’t see North Clayton in a Rematch in the Dome!!! Speed Kills!!!
AHS FTW!
November 20th, 2009
11:36 pm
12-0 APALACHEE BABY! Maybe next time Marist will show some RESPECT. Griffin…get ready! Apalachee has more heart than EVERY TEAM COMBINED. Some may some heart doesn’t win games…but it sure has worked for us. GO CATS!
BEAR MEAT..
November 20th, 2009
11:43 pm
AHS FTW-SOUNDS GOOD..too undefeated teams …just waiting on the coin toss tomm…
TCCHS Jackets
November 20th, 2009
11:48 pm
Thomas Co. Central wins big against ACR 56-7. Next week against Sandy Creek. What time should we find out who won the coin toss? Go Jackets
Bear_Backer
November 21st, 2009
12:04 am
Haiku-575 …well put.
Sorry about the results SWD. I feel for your players but not for a lot of your fans who thought they were the best thing since face masks. I am really interested in reading what the EXCUSES will be this time???? Lets see, can’t use the weather excuse….probably the refs…or maybe the coaching was the reason….oh wait…Clarke Central has more Caucasian players ..maybe you can pull THAT card??? I’m sure the ones who have the GUTS enough will step up and admit the truth which is they simply GOT BEAT by a SUPPOSEDLY inferior team. Congrats to the fine players of your team for making it as far as they did. I was an adamant supporter of how much talent was on SWD this year. It is shameful the playoffs are a one and done deal, because I really feel that Griffin and SWD were the two top teams in the state. Now there is ONE. The Mighty Griffin Bears continue to STEAMROLL with another POWER PROVING STATEMENT win over those Gators from Ware county. Next up….The CHEE……It should be a good one.
GO GRIFFIN BEARS!!!
Panther Pride
November 21st, 2009
12:22 am
Good Season Panthers, Good Luck Clark Central you played a solid good game and earned that win.We killed ourselfs 2nite, offense is wat hurt us 2nite the most wide open passes n td passes dropped,dumb flags we commited.defense played outstanding 2nite like they have all yr.I no yall people on here is goin 2 blame it on buck,but he call plays and as a player you have to excute the play wen your # is called.but good season panthers,panther pride!!!
Rantan1974
November 21st, 2009
12:37 am
MARCUS-MARCUS-MARCUS???? them gummy bears in GRIFFIN are still playing!!!!!
Bear_Backer
November 21st, 2009
1:12 am
RANTAN1974! Griffin has the GUMMY BEAR DEFENSE!! Once you get a taste, they STICK WITH YA THE WHOLE GAME LONG!
Haiku-575
November 21st, 2009
1:17 am
MARCUS IS AFRAID
TO COME ON HERE AND DEFEND
HIS SILLY RANTS NOW !!!!!
Rantan1974
November 21st, 2009
1:21 am
Bear_Backer I know that!!!!! Class of 1974 GHS always a BEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bear Fan
November 21st, 2009
10:20 am
GREAT JOB BEARS!!!! So glad that SWD, Tucker and Marist lost. It’s good to see some of these other teams get knocked off their high horse. Griffin is the best. I would rather be good than lucky any day!
Also can anyone give me some info on Appalachee’s stadium, seating and parking? I was looking at the map of the school and it doesn’t look like it’s going to hold the Bear nation. Beacuse we all know that in Griffin, “We all come together, we all leave together!!!”
loyalbearfan
November 21st, 2009
1:35 pm
Okay Bear Fan, let’s chill out a little. This time last year we were on this vent beating our chest saying that Tuckers stadium would not hold our fans, and by luck the game was moved to a larger stadium. However, our Bear fans let us down and very FEW traveled to Dekalb county with us. As I have stated before, brag on the boys, not on the fans. The bear nation has dwindled down. We didn’t even fill up our home side last night. Like an opposing fan said on the other vent, it is a shame that Griffin has not come out and supported their Griffin team more. I was at the gate last night selling raffle tickets, which by the way goes to feed the boys after the game, and 95% of the “fans” would not buy a $1 raffle ticket. Ride throughout this town and see how many signs you see up supporting our Bears. So PLEASE don’t tell me how great our “Bear Nation” is, because it is simply not true. So, I am not trying to criticize or hamper our support, I am just hoping that you guys will prove me wrong and go above and beyond anything we’ve seen thus far.
Matt-GHS 1999
November 21st, 2009
1:41 pm
Marcus-Come out, come out wherever you are. LOL!
OWNED!
LazyBoy
November 21st, 2009
1:48 pm
What happen to SWD? They are a group of talented kids but the blowed it lastnight! I mad that trip from Athens lastnight to cheer for Clake Central and I enjoyed every part of that game! We ruled the 80’s and 90’s highshool football in North Georgia! With this win, it shows that Athens is almost back! Go Gladiators!!!!!! CC,
LazyBoy
November 21st, 2009
1:51 pm
SWD started reading the headlines to soon!!!! Clarke Central is the real deal!
BearFan
November 21st, 2009
4:53 pm
loyalbearfan- SERIOUSLY??? Have you been to a game? There are ALWAYS a ton of fans supporting the bears. I was simply asking a question about the facility that Apalachee has that’s all. Calm down, do not take offense. Just support the Bears and I bet I will see you at the DOME!
The Chee
November 21st, 2009
4:58 pm
3 8AAAA teams left. How many 6AAAA teams left, ZERO. What happened to SWD, Tucker and Marist? I tell you what happened, no respect. Just goes to show we do know how to play football in 8AAAA. Go Chee, CC and Rockdale!!!
The Chee
November 21st, 2009
5:08 pm
Bear Fan… On the Vistors side the stands hold about 800. The Home side holds enough to be able to hold a semifinal game in 2 weeks. I hope you guys have a good crowd becasue we will have our side packed. Look forward to another good game. I will say this now, whoever wins this game will be state champs!!!! See you at the Chee!!!!
BearFan
November 21st, 2009
6:32 pm
Thanks “The Chee” for the info! We will be there and are VERY excited about the game!
Matt-GHS 1999
November 21st, 2009
7:27 pm
Loyalbearfan- I was on the sideline at Memorial last night. The home side was full, save for the upper left corner of the stands. Aside from that, our side was packed. I don’t know what you saw but it is obviously something different then from everyone else that was there last night. QUit trying to bring the fans down to meet your agenda.
loyalbearfan
November 21st, 2009
8:04 pm
Matt-GHS 1999 did you go to the Tucker game last year? How many games have you been to this year? How ahave you supported your home team, by showing up on here and in the stands. Trust me there is alot more to it than that. I have no agenda and no kids on the team, I just think it’s sad that people can not show more support to this program. In a town the size of Griffin we should see signs on local business and not have to worry about how to feed the kids post games meals. I assuming since you are on the sidelines you were once a GHS Bear but hey what have you contributed to this program. We have great kids whom I love with all of my heart, and the best coaching staff in the world. But, there are so many things that we need that we simply can not afford. Last nights crowd was half way decent, but what about the other home games. We had 2 games late in the season that the stands we only 1/4 on the way full. Our bears have been undefeated all year. FInally, if you truly are a true supporter come on out and join the Touchdown club, I know we could use your help. That is waht a TRUE supporter would so.
Matt-GHS 1999
November 21st, 2009
9:16 pm
I’ve been to every Griffin game this year(home or road) when I haven’t had a game to officiate. As I am an official w/Middle Georgia Football and our guys did the game and the chains last night.
Yes, I was at the Tucker game and we represented very well. Just like we do at all of our road games, when we usually have more people then the home side. Me and you are seeing 2 different things. Again, I was on the Ware sideline last night as part of the chain crew so I had the best view of the place. Aside from the upper left corner, the place was full. I don’t know what else you want.
It is a shame that nobody put into the $1 raffle. Usually there is more participation then that, but to think the place wasn’t representing last night isn’t true at all. Heck, when we’re on the road, not only do we have more people then the home side, but we’re twice as loud.
And I’m not making excuses, but I think the fans probably expect the Bears to get deep into the playoffs every year and when they do the place is full, like we’ve seen the last 2 games. It’ll never be the late 80’s-90’s again w/the crowd, not just here but everywhere, but we still have very good crowds. You can blame the decrease in crowds on 2 things, 1.The economy, and 2.The split of the schools. People who went to Griffin games in the 90’s are going to Spalding games now b/c their kids play for them. It happens.
And you should know that the stands are never full during the week of the fair. It’s been that way forever.
Matt-GHS 1999
November 21st, 2009
9:25 pm
Loyalbearfan-Also, I have been a STH from ‘02-’08. I didn’t get them this yr. b/c I have my GHSA Officials’ Pass so I can get into any game I want for free. But I’m still there every week when I don’t have a game.
Matt-GHS 1999
November 21st, 2009
9:27 pm
I also think you can put some blame about the lack of signs and whatnot on the Booster Club. They should be more viable around town and about things like this.
loyalbearfan
November 21st, 2009
10:29 pm
Matt-GHS 1999 – Well buddy, the SEVEN members of our booster club (five of who do not even have children on the team!!!) do everything that we POSSIBLY can. Aside from selling ads and begging for money, we arrive at the home games at 5:30 to put up all the signs on the fence, sell merchandise, and try to talk Bear fans, who blow us off and act as if we are doing it to entertain ourselves, into buying a measley $1 raffle ticket. We miss the first half of the game because after we finish working our tails off to raise money for our boys, we still have to pack up all of our equipment before we can sit down and enjoy the game like the other 99.9% of the people who come to the games and leave. Then, after the game we have to stick around for another half hour to an hour to take the signs and banner down. Our Touchdown Club President works all day, comes home on Friday to get her middle school child, loads coolers in her car for the after game burgers, goes and drops them off at McDonalds, and THEN goes to the game and proceeds to do all the tasks I listed above. Not to mention, she goes to the school for something everyday and to Sam’s at least 3 times a week. I have missed 2 games in 8 years because I had to work, and I actually have to pay to get in. I have sat at Luella in the pouring down rain with TWELVE other bear fans and watched the Bears. So DO NOT tell me that the booster club should go around town and have to tell people to hang signs in their windows. That’s like saying that we need to tell you to wipe your tail after you use the restroom. We all have real jobs on top of our volunteer positions, and we do not have loads of spare time to wander around town and do our part of begging them to support us. Other than the faithful few churches in the community, the people of our town do nothing to help our boys. They may come to get enjoyment out of the game, but they do NOTHING to help the program operate. It’s great to have a large number of FANS, but what we need are SUPPORTERS. You may think you are helping the team by contributing money to the athletic department; however, everything that this team needs to be successful comes from the touchdown club. So, unless you help us out by contributing your time or money, aside from attending the games, you do NOTHING to help the Griffin Bears. Thanks a lot Matt you just proved my point about the “Bear Nation.”
Bear Fan
November 22nd, 2009
10:48 am
Matt- Clearly loyalbearfan needs to change their name to “I do everything pat myself on the back. Everyone one else is not worth anything.”
Matt-GHS 1999
November 22nd, 2009
2:26 pm
Loyalbearfan-You’re misguided. I’ve contributed my money towards season tickets, concessions, etc., since I was in middle school. So if you’re gonna sit here and be all high and mighty and think that you are the world’s best fan and nobody else can measure up to you then I’m done w/you.
loyalbearfan
November 22nd, 2009
5:23 pm
Bear Fan and Matt, actually I was not patting myself on the back, I was just trying ti maybe let the folks in Griffiin see that there are so many areas that are in need of help. But I can tell that my words are going on deaf ears.
BEAR MEAT..
November 22nd, 2009
10:31 pm
so what time are the buses leaving griffin friday…and are the players riding coach..me and my brother will be there with r d-fense signs?
bye the way i bought a ticket last friday..also will yall have the sweat shirts there friday..
loyalbearfan
November 23rd, 2009
12:00 pm
Bear Meat. I will call today and find out about the buses for you. They boys will be riding in charter buses. Thank you so much for being a bear supporter. Those tickets help feed our boys every week and we really appreciate fans like you. I will try and make sure we have some sweat shirts and cow bells at the game on Friday.. Thanks again….
GHSBears#1
November 23rd, 2009
12:12 pm
Well you know Bear Fan and Matt GHS 1999 someone should pat loyalbearfan on the back. No body and I do mean nobody has done more for the Griffin Bears period. Will you are sitting on your dead butt and complaining about DeVo, loyalbearfan is doing everything to help raise money for the team, and then making sure that the boys are fed before the game and after the game. You want to be a loyal supporter, come help feed the boys before the game Friday or even better be one of the few that spemd their Friday after Thanksgiving cooking so that the boy’s can eat before traveling to Winder. I am a touchdown club member, and I don’t have a kid on the team, but I try to sell tickets, shirts, hat’s every Friday night. That money goes to the Football team for tapes, letterman’s jackets, the helmet the kids run through ect. I also have season tickets, but that money is spread throughout all sports at Griffin High. Consessions goes to the band. So if you really want to support the kids join the T’Down club only 25.00 a year, buy a shirt from the club, not one at Walmart. It take alot to keep things going, not just sitting in the stand. Why not join in instead of running your mouth at the people that actually do.
BEAR MEAT..
November 23rd, 2009
9:19 pm
I also like too say that i been too every game but 2 the last 10 years…i graduated from griffin high and i am a bear and bleed green and gold…someone posted that the stands stay full thats not true…griffin has lots of half-way fans..fans need too cheer when there up by 30 or down by 1….i have been too a pike co game where there fans cheer louder than anyteam i seen ever…i go when griffin has a bye game every year..so kick.. scream..holla..as a real bear wants to eat…don’t wait for griffin to get deep in the playoff too support them…SEE YA AT THE GAME..
Bear_Backer
November 24th, 2009
3:56 am
Greetings fellow Griffin fans and HELLO to the CHEE! We are fired up about getting a chance to play those “Cardiac Cats” and have been hearing all the great things about them. I plan on leaving around noon on Friday, just to take a non-stressful black Friday trip and stop and enjoy the day. Gotta love High School football, especially this time of year and when your team is still in it.
GO GRIFFIN BEARS! 
Yes indeed I buy SEVERAL tickets each game, and I actually enjoy giving some of them to kids as I go find my seat. I usually take my Mom and Aunt with me as they are quite the fans also! My Aunt won that coveted “Prize Basket” a few weeks ago, and I have yet to wrangle that shirt from her…so I bought one..lol. I know the money is needed, and as soon as I get another job, (laid off for a year now…bummer) I plan on joining the touchdown club also. At any rate, I commend all the things everyone does, from the fans to the concession stands and all points in between, it does take a monumental effort so lets all just work together on it.
Have to Keep the BEAR EXPRESS ROLLING!!! Next stop……The CHEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!