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Reeze

November 19th, 2009
10:02 am

I am feeling a Woodstock upset tommorrow , kind of having my doubts about Region 7 this year . NG defeated Prattville early in the season and a then seemingly struggling Brookwood..Not much competetion after that to speak of….We all know that Georgia plays the best High School football in the southeast , How much weight does this Prattville win carry?……Pridge was scrapped off the field by the Lowndes County EMT’s with 50 plus points on their backs , and an unimpressive 14 -7 win over Kell….How much weight does NG win over Pridge carry?…….I like this Woodstock team, I keep up with their stats, other than MaCeachern defensively they hadn’t give up much ,It’s no accident this squad played Camden so well in the 3rd round last season……And if anyone hadn’t noticed they are 16-2 since the Oct 2008 loss to Harrison ……..This one gets a ENR special…”UPSET ALERT” Colquitt at Stephenson……..This is a hard one , It all depends which Colquitt team shows up…..Defensively if the Pack come out aggressive from the start they should stop any team ,the Pack didn’t start playing ball against Northside til the second half ,then made a contest of it…….Offensively if the Stephenson DC didn’t do his homework on the Packs offense ,they will put up some good numbers on the Jags , you can’t play this offensive from only from upstairs only…….I think the Pack is still a year out …..I am taking Stephenson in a close one..

UGfan

November 19th, 2009
10:03 am

MLK-Newnan: Newnan. Sorry, region 2 friends, but the Ogletree twins are no contest over the MLK team. MLK isn’t strong enough to overpower this Newnan team.

Take Newnan.

South Gwinnett-Lassiter. Hutson Mason could throw for 300 yards blindfolded and still win. I like Lassiter here. Just for fun.

Also just for fun. Brookwood “P-Ridges” Peachtree Ridge, to keep Brookwood Mom’s fire burning.

Union Grove-NSWR.
I like Union Grove to come in and end the swagger at the MAC. Somebody needs to learn that this week’s game isn’t guaranteed, and it ain’t over til the band plays the fight song and the clock hits 0.

UGfan

November 19th, 2009
10:05 am

Also, ENR better be hungry, ’cause he’s might have to eat his words.

Reeze

November 19th, 2009
10:17 am

UGfan…….Did U.G find an offense ?,…..83 total offensive yards in 2008 vs the Eagles, I hope so…….The only chance U.G wins if passing attack is Colquitt or Lassiter like

UGfan

November 19th, 2009
10:25 am

In 2008 our lead back was injured, and, IMHO, the formations we implemented led aboslutely nowhere. Our offense is completely different than last year (both good and bad) and we’ll just see how it plays out. I hope we win, and I think we can.

Reeze

November 19th, 2009
10:55 am

UGfan……………. What ?…..”in 2008 our lead back was injured, and, IMHO, the formations we implemented led aboslutely nowhere”……….The formations implemented in 2008 led you to a 8-2 record , a 3 seed in Region 2 , and a 25.0 PFPG…….. Level of Competetion maybe UGfan ?

cane fan

November 19th, 2009
11:30 am

fitzgerald is the dominate team in AA this year, no-one has the so many different strenghts, if they have a weakness I dont see it, special teams will carry them deep in the playoffs

BulldawgBite

November 19th, 2009
11:58 am

Reeze idk if region 7 is so bad this year. it may be biased but i think north wins this game but not comfortably but we have enough on both sides of the ball to win. p ridge is in the weakest bracket by far and could be northside next week if they play.

Reeze

November 19th, 2009
12:53 pm

BulldawgBite………..Just an observation , Lowndes should win it all , Which ever team shows up the best , but it’s up for grabs really.

Rfrom G

November 19th, 2009
1:29 pm

Grayson will dominate both sides of the line of scrimmage and the time of possesion and win 17 – 10 over Roswell.

White Trash

November 19th, 2009
1:31 pm

This is a quote from the Valdosta newspaper inregarding of classification for the Camden haters out there. This may clear some stuff up for you all.

“From a football standpoint, (Region 1-AAAAA) would be a possibility,” Coach Herron said. “We’d be talking about a long trip every other Friday. If you just look at football, you could do it.”
However, Herron said a move to Region 1-AAAAA would “absolutely destroy” other sports like basketball, baseball and softball. Because of the 100 mile rule, those teams would be forced to play all of their region games on Fridays and Saturdays, because high school teams are not permitted to travel over 100 miles for games on school nights. None of the teams projected to be in Region 1-AAAAA for the next four years are within 100 miles of Kingsland.
“There’s nothing we can do about it. We have to play where they put us, whether we like it or not,” Herron said.

Black is Back

November 19th, 2009
1:53 pm

Go Indians!!!

hornetsnest

November 19th, 2009
2:06 pm

I think it’s good that no one is giving Roswell a chance to win….very motivating. Grayson is a very good team..but didnt look all that impressive last week so anything is possible.

AVikingFan

November 19th, 2009
2:07 pm

Reese, I see a woostock upset also. With Colquitt, I WANT them to win because they’re from my region, but I’m afraid it won’t happen. Northside will have a practice game with our friend “Go UG’s” team. I just hope we can keep our win streak against Camden going. The overall record with Lowndes and Camden is 6 – 6 with us winning 3 out of 4 in the playoffs. The last two games we’ve shut them out.

White Trash

November 19th, 2009
2:14 pm

AVikingFan- You are right about the last two games being shutouts. The first one you got the best of us, the second, was a close 10-0 game, that could have gone either way, but that was in the semi game a couple of years ago, so those game dont count anymore since there is probally no one left from those teams. New year, same course. The winner of the game will win State. Good luck and wish for a good clean game as always…

plowboy

November 19th, 2009
2:40 pm

white trash there are alot of players from that team still left they were starters then and now

SWD Panther Paw

November 19th, 2009
2:43 pm

White Trash

What other choice does Camden have? There are no other real 5-A schools on the coast. You will need other schools on the coast to play up……which would again give Camden an advantage. I’m not sure you’re going to get other school’s(Savannah, Jenkins, Johnson, Windsor Forest, Brunswick etc…) to play up just to be a sacrifical lamb for Camden.

Reeze

November 19th, 2009
2:53 pm

SWD Panther Paw ……..Good point you brought up…What if the Savannah schools and B.I decide to drop down , What options will the GHSA have for Camden then?

AVikingFan

November 19th, 2009
3:08 pm

White trash – Lowndes has 6 starters who started as sophomores the last time we beat Camden. Would have been 8 but two are injured. The reason I mentioned our record against Camden is that so many people act like Camden is unbeatable in the playoffs and are therefore afraid of them. The North Carolina Baby Blue Cats may win the game, but Lowndes is going over there full of confidence and eager to make a statement, and I assure you we are NOT afraid. We have beat ya’ll 3 out of 4 times in the playoffs. The last two were shutouts. Just sayin…..

WARDAWG

November 19th, 2009
3:11 pm

Drop region 3 AAAAA, put

grayram

November 19th, 2009
3:18 pm

Since Kingsland is basically North Jacksonville, let Camden play the large schools from Jacksonville. Maybe we could make a trade with Florida. We give them Camden County and they stop asking for water from lake Lanier!!

AVikingFan

November 19th, 2009
3:20 pm

REESE – have you read the quote from Jeff Herron in today’s Valdosta Daily Times? He said they could work it out in football to play in region 1, but GHSA regulations pertaining to travel on school days (when followed by a school day) limits a school to travel 100 miles one way, and therefore all other sports would have to schedule all their region games on Friday or Saturday, something he said was impossible. The closest region 1 school is Coffee, 102 miles away.

Camden might be able to petition Duvall County to play with them (Florida) herron didn’t say that – that’s might suggestion for their delemna.

AVikingFan

November 19th, 2009
3:21 pm

“That “MY” suggestion – “might” was an error

SportsFan31313

November 19th, 2009
3:21 pm

WARDAWG,

Drop region 3-AAAAA and then what? Lets hear your brilliant ideas!

SportsFan31313

November 19th, 2009
3:22 pm

Reeze

I asked that question last week. Region 3-AAAAA haters seem to have all of the answers.

WARDAWG

November 19th, 2009
3:25 pm

Put Camden in 2-AAAA, GHSA drop region 3-AAAA. The schools in 2-AAAA are closer to Camden. So then you will have a legitimate AAAAA school in AAAA. Then Camden will hear, why do you have a AAAAA school playing AAAA football? The schools in AAAA are at a disadvange because they have fewer students than Camden because Camden is is larger. The region setup goes beyond football, this is a small part of it, and everyone has to look beyond football and see the other parts of the picture.

White Trash

November 19th, 2009
3:27 pm

Why is there so many haters. What the heck did Camden do to you folks. If it is winning, then you are sore losers. Drop the whole thing with the region and location, it is so old now. Every year we go through this and it does not change and will not.

SportsFan31313- I agree with what you said “Lets hear your brilliant ideas! WARDAWG….

WARDAWG

November 19th, 2009
3:35 pm

That should be drop region AAAAA.

SportsFan31313

November 19th, 2009
3:35 pm

For all of the ones who seem to know what classification a school should play, If Bradwell Institute played down in Class AAAA, then what Region should they play in? Right now, Region 4-AAAA is too far, Region 2 -AAAA will be too far, Region 1-AAAA will be too far. In the new classification, The the only schools that will a acceptable to Bradwell would only be Glynn Academy, Brunswick, and Effingham County. That is it. Bradwell Institute can’t drop to Class AAA because of the enrollment. Bradwell Institute lacks approximately 52.5 students to be a true Class AAAAA school. I believe that things will remain the way they are due to travel cost and travel restrictions.

grayram

November 19th, 2009
3:37 pm

Roswellfan

Whats the story with the kid quitting or getting dismissed in the Lassiter Game? Was he the starting QB and the son of one of the coaches?

No right answer

November 19th, 2009
3:41 pm

I don’t see why not put Camden in 4A nobody in 5A could *itch about there cupcake schedule then. There are some pretty good 4A teams that already play them in other sports and do just fine against them.

randy prosen

November 19th, 2009
3:42 pm

Camden is in GA. We don’t want to go to Florida. Put us in Region 1 AAAAA. Then kickoff.

SWD Panther Paw

November 19th, 2009
3:44 pm

What’s the compliant now……last time I checked Savannah is at least a 100 miles from St. Marys. The fact is Camden is in a very odd situation but allowing them to run rough shot over smaller schools……..then have them thump their chest and say to bad to the other school’s isn’t right either. Oh! wait a minute how about Camden build another high school……. Dang! I let the cat out of the bag.

Playoff time

November 19th, 2009
3:47 pm

Can’t wait to see Mceachern tommorrow night. Oh wait, they lost to a 4th seed at home. HA HA HA HAAAAAAAA!!!!

White Trash

November 19th, 2009
3:47 pm

Build another highschool won’t fix the problem, they have enough students there to make up two 5AAAAA schools. Now what, still does not solve the problem…. NEXT TOPIC PLEASE..

White Trash

November 19th, 2009
3:49 pm

Savannah is roughly 85 miles from CCHS. The drive still sucks though..

AVikingFan

November 19th, 2009
3:49 pm

White Trash – if Bradwell Institute was as successful as Camden has been, especially since J. Herron arrived, they’d say the same thing about BI. Let the criticism flow like water off a duck’s back. When you are as good as Camden is don’t worry about what ANYONE says.

SportsFan31313

November 19th, 2009
3:57 pm

In my opinion, if travel restrictions were not an issue along with travel cost, It would be nice to put Bradwell Institute with the Middle Georgia Teams example: Northside Warner Robins, Warner Robins, Houston County, Griffin, Jenkins, along with Glynn Academy, Brunswick, Richmond Hill, Effingham County, South Effingham County. make that Region 3-AAAA. The strength of schedule will be a lot stronger than playing so many of the Savannah Schools that is classified lower. But that will not happen.

White Trash

November 19th, 2009
3:57 pm

AVikingFan – I agree, just gets old repeating yourself every year, and it goes the same for your Vikings. Always going to be haters out there toward successful programs. Hoping for a great game this weekend. Championship will run through South Georgia this year again..

SportsFan31313

November 19th, 2009
4:03 pm

But I will guarantee you that the student enrollment will increase by more than 52.5 students and it will again be a True Class AAAAA School. You are also right AVikingFan.. Some people are NEVER satisfied. besides, if Camden County was placed in any other Region besides one, they will still dominate every year. Camden County will only make Region 1-AAAAA more exciting to play in even stronger than it is now.

justinfh88

November 19th, 2009
4:13 pm

grayram..the reason why hickman left was becasue he didnt understand the play book as well as number 4 did. Hickman pretty much was just another man to handle the ball off to the running back. Had no mind for the game..and as everyone can see no heart for the game either..

AVikingFan

November 19th, 2009
4:16 pm

WHITE TRASH – Can you imagine putting Camden in region 4 or 5 or 6-AAAAA? They’d make the 6 hour bus trip every Friday and still kick a**! People would be saying “Send Camden back to region 3″!

Grayson Student

November 19th, 2009
4:19 pm

im still confused as to why it took that hickman kid so long to determine he wanted to quit… from the collins hill tape it looks like yalls backup is pretty good.

Black is Back

November 19th, 2009
4:24 pm

Why are there so many Camden haters on here? The winner of the Lowndes v’s Camden game is going to be the 5A champs. Just get used to it ATL. You’re just lucky that one of the heavyweights must go down this week or they would be playing this for all the marbles on your home turf. Good luck to all the teams from the south it’s too bad we have to knock each other off b4 we play those soft north schools. Let’s go Indians!!!

SportsFan31313

November 19th, 2009
4:25 pm

Black is back,

I agree with you…..

Hornet Dave

November 19th, 2009
4:36 pm

Would it be out of the question to move teams up to AAAAA (no, not Savannah teams) to play with Camden? Would schools like Brunswick, Glynn Academy, Liberty County, etc. be willing to play up?

Northside Observer

November 19th, 2009
4:50 pm

I don’t want NSWR to be lulled into believing Union Grove will be easy to beat. I remember the trouble we had last year keeping DE Williams, a Georgia Tech signee out of our back field. Besides Williams (All State), a wide receiver, defensive back, and full back made all-conference. I am not taking these guys lightly.

SGT CHRIS

November 19th, 2009
4:59 pm

Since so many of these programs are ran pretty much like “colleges” anyway, with their multi-million dollar, state of the art facilities, why not do away with the TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, put Camden in 1-AAAAA, and play ball!!!!!

Colquitt County Underdog

November 19th, 2009
5:03 pm

SGT Chris- do you realize how much money would be spent just to send their teams to the other side of the state for a whole year? im not just talking about football. im talking all sports, boys and girls. their tax dollars could be better spent on something more important than high school sports.

Colquitt County Underdog

November 19th, 2009
5:09 pm

Reeze- North Gwinnett will win by 2 scores. they have way more talent than Woodstock on both sides of the ball. the North Gwinnett QB is one of the best in the state and i dont think Woodstock has seen a team comparable to NG this year. they lost to McEachern and allowed 30+ points in the process. that same McE team was hemmed up fairly easy by Brookwood in round 1…what does that tell you?

AVikingFan

November 19th, 2009
5:09 pm

My best friend’s granddaughter says you can’t play with a dead dog. let’s move past the Camden “bashing” issue and talk about what all our own teams are going to do, or not do, tomorrow. Deal? After having two of our key senior players go down with injury, please let me say I sincerely hope no other team experiences this and here forward all the young men playing their hearts out to entertain us old couch potatoes, hasbeens and wouldabeens, do it without injury. We’re down to 16 teams in each classification, 8 will go on. God, please bless each and all the players and coaches, and give them good weather to perform in. Every team who has made it this far should be proud of that accomplishment. Good luck tomorrow night fellow boggers, and be safe traveling to and from games.

Now with that said, I also want to say GOOOOOOO Vikings, and all region n1 teams!

SportsFan31313

November 19th, 2009
5:11 pm

Hornet Dave,

Liberty County could not [play up. They are in Class AAA. However; it would be great to have Brunswick, Glynn Academy to play up but take note of their school enrollment. However, they are a lot better program wise than the Savannah Schools. In addition, who else would you recommend? Keep in mind this just talk. The Board, the Athletic , the Principal has the final say so to request to play up.

SportsFan31313

November 19th, 2009
5:12 pm

AVikingFan

How true, and duly noted……..

SportsFan31313

November 19th, 2009
5:13 pm

Whoa, please excuse my typos. I’m typing too fast and not proof reading my comments.

1-AAAAA Sweep

November 19th, 2009
5:14 pm

Sgt Chris – Like the man said, you can’t play with a dead dog. Talk about what your team is going to do, or as he also said, not do, tomorrow. Oh, I forgot, LaGrange got beat! Oops, my bad!

B4WOODSTOCK

November 19th, 2009
5:15 pm

SHHHHHHHHH !!!!…… CCU-It tells me there have been giant slayer sightings in Suwanee.

SGT CHRIS

November 19th, 2009
5:30 pm

1-AAAAA–how bout posting something coherent, talking about what your team is GOING to do is like predicting when youre going to hit the lottery..both are impossible. Thats called living vicariously So what if LaGrange was beaten. Its part of the game *shrugs* 90% of the teams still playing have taken an ‘L” at one point or another!

ALL im saying is that SOME of these schools play in MULTI MILLION dollar facilities…but cant afford for students to travel (in all sports)??

realistically speaking you can play with a dead dog, whether you would or not is up to you lol!!!

SGT CHRIS

November 19th, 2009
5:35 pm

By the way, are there any games going to be televised?

B4WOODSTOCK

November 19th, 2009
5:36 pm

SGT CHRIS- Roswell V Grayson on Comcast CSS

SGT CHRIS

November 19th, 2009
5:38 pm

Colquitt Cty Vs Stephenson on ghsa.tv

Reeze

November 19th, 2009
5:44 pm

Colquitt County Underdog …………..What team would’nt look good against Mill Creek ,Dahooche Northview or Duluth….NG looked great ,until Lowndes in 2007 and last year until Newnan…..I don’t think NG has faced a defense as good as Woodstock’s yet…..But I could be wrong , I thought Colquitt would beat Lowndes and MaCeahern would make it to the finals…. any way ” This is why we play the Game”

The Cannon Rules!!

November 19th, 2009
5:48 pm

Playoffs continue in PAULDING COUNTY tomorrow night as Rockdale County makes the trek up 1-20 to play those scrappy HIRAM HOOOOOOOOORNETS!!!!

Hiram will SWARM again and defend it’s home “NEST”!!!…

Once again it will be the UNDEFEATED REGION CHAMPION HIRAM HORNETS advancing to Round 3 and it’s next win!!

BROOKWOOD MOM

November 19th, 2009
5:54 pm

GO BRONCOS, GO BRONCOS, GO GO GO BRONCOS!! BROOKWOOD MOM is fired up and ready to go to the Lions Den and tame some Lions! Good luck tomorrow night BRONCOS! Mama is cheering really loud for you!!

Taylor

November 19th, 2009
6:11 pm

I need someones honest opionon, can South Gwinnett beat Lassiter, I wouldnt mind hearing from Brookwood and Grayson fans as well

BROOKWOOD MOM

November 19th, 2009
6:18 pm

Taylor: Yes South Gwinnett can beat Lassiter. As long as they have the drive, motivation and determination it can happen. We proved that last week!. Good luck!

A Fan

November 19th, 2009
6:30 pm

Roswell is a year away from being a team that can stick with Grayson, too many sophmores and juniors starting on both offense and defense for them to stay with the # 1 team in the state.They’ve had a great season and will play hard Friday night, may the best team win with no injuries for either team.

Hornet Dave

November 19th, 2009
6:46 pm

SportsFan31313, I suppose other possible schools to join Camden might include Ware County, Wayne County, Statesboro, and the two Effingham schools – basically, Region 2-AAAA. Unfortuneately, I’m not sure that any of these schools other than maybe Ware and Brunswick would put up any more resistance than Camden’s current region.

Obviously, Camden County’s lack of competition is at least partially due to the size advantage it has over other schools playing above their population level. I believe Camden is the largest school in the state outside of Gwinnett County; has there ever been talk of adding a second school to the county? That might even things out.

Old Wildcat

November 19th, 2009
6:47 pm

Here is a suggestion for all of you who despise Camden, just donate a portion of your check for travel and other expenses. I’m sure the GHSA will gladly thank you for your support. BTW, we will thank you too. Ball is in your corner.

southeast born

November 19th, 2009
7:00 pm

SportsFan31313 and White Trash

The real issue with Camden County is that they will do and say anything not to have to split that school up. Because you know once they do that we won’t hear from Camden County anymore. It’ll be that same as what happened to Effingham once they split that school. White Trash….half of 3000 is 1500 so if they did create another school on Camden County they would be 4-A not 5-A as you stated. Peace to all you Camden apologists.

Taylor

November 19th, 2009
7:04 pm

BROOKWOOD MOM: Thanks I believe they can as well, everyone is on the hype of Hutson Mason but they dont know about Kent Rollins it shud be a good game. Goodluck against Peachtree Ridge Im looking for another upset.(Region 8 Dominates!)

southeast born

November 19th, 2009
7:09 pm

Old Wildcat

It’s not our problem to solve it’s Camden’s. Why should lower class school’s play up to accommdate Camden. I hope no one decide’s to play up and Camden is put at a disadvantage for a while with having to travel….You Camden people will be singng a different tune then.

union grove 2010

November 19th, 2009
7:19 pm

Dont under estimate UG. Our boys are ready to fight it out to the death and NSWR needs to be ready. I hope they do come out thinking their gunna kill us because their in for a rude awakening. GO UG!!!

BulldawgBite

November 19th, 2009
7:30 pm

im with ya taylor. kent rollins is a superb qb. he is a jr. this year right? i dont think brookwood will be able to beat pridge but they are hot right now. if south can get a good pass rush then i dont care how good hutson mason is. no time will cause him to play poorly.

LHS

November 19th, 2009
7:31 pm

Any football team can beat another. I’m sure the SG qb is good. Hutson Mason deserves the hype. He is a record setting star! 3714 passing yards for the season, 545 passing yards in a single game and will hold the season passing TD record after tomorrow night. Either team could win, but Hutson will probably need the best game of his life for Lassiter to win the game.

Old Wildcat

November 19th, 2009
7:32 pm

We keep hearing from people outside Region 3, so how about the team inside the region. Do they want to play up or down? I think its a fair question? Once they’ve answered, stop beating a dead horse!!! Move on and talk about something else.

hsfootball fan

November 19th, 2009
7:33 pm

can someone tell me how long 5-A football has been in georgia,and all the 5-A state champshere in georgia?

hsfootball fan

November 19th, 2009
7:39 pm

how many 5-A state champs have run the spread offences in georgia?

SOUTH MOM

November 19th, 2009
7:42 pm

Still no respect for South Gwinnett at the AJC. Todd Holcomb doesn’t even know that their record is 10-1 NOT 9-2!!

GO SOUTH!!

BulldawgBite

November 19th, 2009
7:43 pm

Camden should build a new high school. of course for the first 3 or 4 yearsthe original school will be larger and the football team way better. but after the new program is set up then the amount of kids and football players will even out. it should put both teams in AAAA i dont know if any other AAAA teams are down there but it would fix the 5AAAA problem and make it easier for the savannah schools to play in AAAA. and just because the district splits it does not mean both teams can not be successful.

SGT CHRIS

November 19th, 2009
7:45 pm

hsfootball fan—its been around since 2000 go to this website for all state champs

http://ghsa.net/index.php?q=node/171

Black is Back

November 19th, 2009
7:49 pm

Even if you split up Camden County you would have about 1800 to 2000 in Kingsland and only about 1000 in the rest of the county. We would all rather have city schools down here, because some our children are on the bus for over 30 min (without traffic) just to get to school. The reality of it is it would not be cost effecient to have city schools in most of our counties.

HomeFieldAdvantage

November 19th, 2009
7:50 pm

hsfootballfan Georgia went to AAAAA in 2000. Parkview won the 1st three, then Camden in 2003. Lowndes in 2004 and 2005. Peachtree Ridge and I think Roswell tied as co-champs in 2006, Lowndes won in 2007 and Camden won in 2008. Lowndes and Camden runs the Wing T. I dont believe any AAAAA champions have run the spread.

hsfootball fan

November 19th, 2009
8:04 pm

Thank you for the answers to my questions. It seems to me that all 5-A state champs in georgia run for the dough, and only throw to show,and all these teams had great defences. I think the passing teams will be in trouble.

yo

November 19th, 2009
8:07 pm

It should be noted that all of the Warner Robins schools are more than 100 miles to Valdosta and vice versa. They have been in Region 1AAAAA for the last 2 years.

Why don’t we think out of the box here GHSA and Region 3AAAAA.
Let the smaller schools play football in the classification they belong in and then let them play the other sports in AAAAA.

Camden could be in Region 1AAAAA for football and in Region 3AAAAA in all other sports.

I know, that is to simple to do.

inthatrenches (from the sunbelt conference)

November 19th, 2009
8:07 pm

HFA question? when has Lowndes in this decade went on the road and won a playoff game? I think it happened 1 time outside of the Georgia dome?

yo

November 19th, 2009
8:10 pm

Roswell would have been the closest thing to a passing team of all the state champions in AAAAA.

hsfootball fan you hit it on the head….defense is where it starts if you want a state championship.

HomeFieldAdvantage

November 19th, 2009
8:10 pm

Why don’t some of ya’ll go down to Camden County and give them the 10-12 million needed to build a new high school. And as for those posters who keep saying “just put Camden in Region 1-AAAAA”, WHY do you want to put boys ANG girls, because we’re talking about all sports, on a school bus on Tuesdays to travel 150 miles to play a sport then 150 miles back and go to school then next day? That’s just plain darn STUPID. Plain and simply STUPID! If you were a parent of one of these kids you’d be raising hell at whoever thought of that dumb butt idea! Move on people. Get another cause. Join Greenpeace, be a tree hugger or something, just quit trying to put your football “whims” ahead of students and their education! THIS IS A FOOTBALL BLOG.

yo

November 19th, 2009
8:15 pm

I love it when this post ends up ahead of the one I just posted 1 minute ago. ARRRRRRRGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HomeFieldAdvantage

November 19th, 2009
8:18 pm

inthatrenches (from some butt conference whatever it is) why don’t you think traveling 220 miles one way to Atlanta to play a daggum football game is not a ROAD TRIP? Tell the bus drivers, players, coaches, cheerleaders, Board of Education Members who furnished busses and paid for diesil, and fans who coughed up all that motel money and restaurant money they weren’t road trips. That’s a DUMB thing to say inthewhatever daggum trenches. DUMB! 220 MILES ONE WAY IS A ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!
Besides, we somehow have won 3 state championships this decade. Only Parkview can say that besides Lowndes, and we have a chance for a 4th. Parkview doesn’t.

inthatrenches (from the sunbelt conference)

November 19th, 2009
8:19 pm

Never mind HFA i found the answer……

inthatrenches (from the sunbelt conference)

November 19th, 2009
8:23 pm

HFA calm down dude!!!! the dome is a neutral site I was making reference to when was the last time on the Road at someone else’s home ……..dude take a Zan—–X

columbia Blue

November 19th, 2009
8:24 pm

Camden will always have one high school. Our numbers do not compare to many metro Atlanta schools. Everyone complains about our region but the fact is we traveled to Newnan and beat them 27-7 and Pridge 21-7(Last season) . What happens in the play-offs is all that matters. It is a shame that Camden is playing Lowndes in the second round. One of the better teams in the State will not advance. As a Camden fan, whoever wins tomorrow night will have it a whole lot easier in the third forth and State Championship game.

hsfootball fan

November 19th, 2009
8:26 pm

why do people here hate camden county? The state has had 5 champs in 5-A classification with camden being one of those 5 teams, do you all hate the other past champs as well? Seems kinda childish to me

HomeFieldAdvantage

November 19th, 2009
8:29 pm

Yo, only Valdosta and Lowndes are over 100 miles to Warner Robins. I’m sure you know outr 9 th grade and BTeams did not play any of the Warner Robins schools. It was a nightmare scheduling baseball, track, basketball, softball, etc on Fridays and Saturdays for region games for us and Valdosta and the Houston county teams. With Camden, the closest 1-AAAAA school is Coffee. Every game in every sport with every team would have to be on Friday and/or Saturday. Why do adults want to put children on school busses for that many miles just to satisfy some football bloggers?

columbia Blue

November 19th, 2009
8:29 pm

hsfootball fan

I am not certain if it is hate or envy. Heck we will take another ring

hsfootball fan

November 19th, 2009
8:37 pm

Lassiter and North Gwinnett are the 2 pass happy teams left? can either one of them play defence,and some what run the ball?

HomeFieldAdvantage

November 19th, 2009
8:38 pm

Sorry intha trenches – all this talk this week about putting our students on busses for how many miles ? has just gotten to me. I served on the Board of Education for 8 years and I know what a problem all that needless travel would be for the students, not just for Camden but for all the current region 1 schools having to go way over there. That’s something people haven’t even thought about. They’re just talking about Camden traveling. What about Tifton, Colquitt, Lowndes, Valdosta, Coffee, or Northside & WR if they decide to play up having to travel to Camden? Travel cost money. Taxes are down.

Again I apologize to you for losing my cool. But it IS a DUMB idea!

Old Wildcat

November 19th, 2009
8:39 pm

hsfootball fan. Great point. …Do you hear that? That cricket sound!!!

hsfootball fan

November 19th, 2009
8:50 pm

does Newnan have a consistance offence yet? there defence is very good.

inthatrenches

November 19th, 2009
9:03 pm

HFA hey I see alot of people commenting on travel ……I was just asking a question…. No problem… Lowndes won the 04′ championship game at Parkview the Dome has actually been like their second home….. The reason I ask was I seen Lowndes struggle with NSWR (on the road) and I thought it will be interesting which Lowndes team shows up? I am sure both teams will play well; but it may be more defensive than the offensive for both…

cane fan

November 19th, 2009
9:11 pm

fitzgerald will dominate swainsboro 49-13

inthatrenches

November 19th, 2009
9:13 pm

hsfootball fan Newnan has 11 new starters on offense they have looked like it in the first halves of tough games the QB was actually not the original starter he started because of a ankle sprain to the starter and has never been dethroned he has improved and the offensive coordinator is not afraid to adjust I think they are “gelling” at the right time of course energy from the Ogletrees and Ransby playing on offense has helped….Newnan wins with their Defense and as long as turnovers from the offense and /or Special teams breakdowns don’t put them in bad positions they should go far….

hs football fan reply

November 19th, 2009
9:14 pm

tho answer the Newnan question. yes they can move the ball consistently. Also the miss match created when you line #39 up at receiver not to many 6-4 220 lb recievers

BulldawgBite

November 19th, 2009
9:19 pm

hsfootball fan, NG is allowing under 9 points a game. while lassiter is horrible on defense but they do score more points than NG. if they have an off night they could be in trouble though i.e. (McEachern). Also south gwinnett loves to pass the ball. i believe tomorrow night that south gwinnett beats lassiter by at least 1 touchdown.

tphill0023

November 19th, 2009
9:27 pm

woodstock allll the way

Colquitt County Underdog

November 19th, 2009
9:32 pm

hsfootball fan- Parkview was pretty balanced when they won 3 straight AAAAA titles. they had Jeff Francouer on those teams and he was a big time threat as a receiver and an outstanding safety on defense. unless you have overpowering o-lines like Lowndes or Camden, i think most teams that win championships in Georgia, regardless of classification, are balanced on offense

68 Viking

November 19th, 2009
9:35 pm

lowndes will do just fine, no matter where they play. The only one that could beat Lowndes, is Lowndes, case in point, NSWR, game, we had 5 chances to win, We simply beat our selves coach Mac will have the vikes ready to go. Good luck Camden Cates, but not enough to win LOL

southeast born

November 19th, 2009
9:43 pm

HomeFieldAdvantage

And all you other pro Camden people. This travel talk for Camden will all be mute if the teams that are presently in 5-A stay in the lower classes they are assigned. Then Camden will have no other choice but to play in the region in what is now region 1 5-A with other 5-A school’s where they belong. I keep hearing about the hardship for Camden what about the poor school’s in their region they’ve been thrashing for the past 8 year’s?????????? Why do those kid’s have to suffer the humilation of getting beat by 40-50 point’s every game…….doesn’t seem decent or fair……… You people need to get a grip.

soaf

November 19th, 2009
9:50 pm

hsfootball fan: Lassiter is surely a passing team, moderate running success, not a strong defense. North Gwinnett is a very balanced team. The operate from the spread, but most of their O success comes from running the ball with #30, #2, and the QB #10. The NG defense has arguably been better than their offense this year. Toughest games have been a 14-11 win over Prattville and a 21-7 win over P-Ridge(with 7 points coming from an INT return.)

Woodstock defense is great, and should be a great game between WS and NG. I think that in the 3rd round whoever has homefield in the North/Woodstock vs Camden/Lowndes game will be favored. With all of the talk about how great Camden and Lowndes are, the winner will be met with an equally tough game in the next round.

drock09

November 19th, 2009
9:52 pm

Newnan 24 mlk 7. Northside 17 union grove 13 lowndes 14 camden 13 stephenson 14 packers 13 sandy creek 21 tucker 7

SouthGARules

November 19th, 2009
10:04 pm

Predictions for the 2nd round of playoffs:

Newnan over MLK Ogletree twins & #51 key a stingy defense
Grayson over Roswell Rams win on ball control & defense
Greenville over Wilcox County Coach Jeremy Williams
Lassiter over South Tough to pick. However, if South goes to the Mickey Conn school of ball control & is able to keep Lassiter offense off the field, South could pull the upset.
Stephenson over Colquitt Another tough pick. However, back to back metro Atlanta trips for the Packers & Stephenson with something to prove.
North Gwinnett over Woodstock North defense holds down Woodstock
Buford over Jefferson Losing to Lovett a blessing in disguise.
Brookwood over P’Tree Ridge Brookwood has improved over season, not sure if the Ridge has.
Tucker over Sandy Creek
SWD over Clarke Central
Apalachee over Marist
St Pius over North Hall
Flowery Branch over Grady
Lovett over East Jackson
Wesleyan over Bowdon Sets up a potential QF meeting with Greenville

Potential QF AAAAA games

Lowndes @ North Gwinnett
Newnan vs Grayson
Brookwood @ NSWR
Stephenson vs Lassiter

Good luck to all teams & safe travels for everyone.
Condolences to the Seiler family on the passing of UGA VII.

BROOKWOOD MOM

November 19th, 2009
10:50 pm

SouthGARules: I like the way you think. See you on the 50 tomorrow!!

Ghost of UGA VII

November 19th, 2009
10:57 pm

After week long deliberations with all parties involved with Union Grove athletics, it has been decided that the Wolverines will call it a season and not travel to Warner Robins to face Northside. With all the talk that has taken place on the various blogs and message boards, team officials convinced themselves that NSWR was too strong, too big, too fast and just too good. Members of the administration were overheard saying things like, “Why make the trip..Northside beat us last year”, or “I heard that Region 1 teams are just like the SEC” and finally this, “The BOE ought to be happy now, we’re budgeting wisely and killing extracurricular activities at the same time.” The telepathic powers of a ghost are quite incredible. Woof!

The diehard Region 1 bloggers can rest easy now. ENR can spend a little more time sitting behind the monitor watching YouTube videos of the ‘dancing bands’…not too much time though ENR, you know how that really gets you worked up.

Reeze–you can continue to prognosticate and thump your chest about the greatness that abounds in Region 1. One suggestion from a dumb stinking mutt, don’t try to use the results of one year to pre-determine the outcome of a current year….it tends to make one look foolish. Case in point – Dawg fans and our football team.

To the Camden haters — Jealous I say, just jealous. Personally I didn’t like them either because they’re cats.

Dosta followers — your program is dead, just like me. As a mutt, I just didn’t like cats.

LC brethren — the best team money can buy in Lowndes County, but then again what else is there to spend your money?

Colquitt County – Swine…what else can be said.

Brookwood Mom – I’ll be thinking of you when I’m in mutt heaven. The greatest thing during my short stint as the short, ugly nadlicking mascot was that my droopy eyes were always peeking up the cheerleader’s skirts. Call me a chauvinistic mutt, but what else did I have to look forward to. Oh, by the way…what do women know about football?

WIth that said, I’d like to leave each of you with these parting thoughts. As you all know by now, I died earlier today. The stated cause of death was due to a heart attack, however that report was a lie. I committed suicide in the face of an impending blowout by Georgia Tech.

You all will probably here a lot of rumors and innuendo regarding my death, but in the face of death I am hear to speak the truth. I was able to provide Ed Tolley, yes that Ed Tolley, with the following statement that will appear in all publications regarding my untimely demise. It has been confirmed that the cause of death was poisoning. Willie Martinez found Uga VII in a supply closet in Sanford Stadium, lapping up some industrial strength cleaner that had leaked out of a container onto the floor. “Stop! Stop!” Willie yelled. Unfortunately, Willie can’t get a dawg to stop anything.

the biggest lowndes viking haters!!! still

November 19th, 2009
11:08 pm

GO Camden county wildcats show Lowndes vikings a long trip back home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 24-14
newman cruise past MLK 35-14
Northside fight off Refere again 28-7
NG beat woodstock 28-14
brookwood win over peachtree ridge 21-7
Lassiter win south Gwinett 38-14
Upset alert
Colquitt packers over Stephenson jaguars 14-7

SouthGARules

November 19th, 2009
11:21 pm

BROOKWOOD MOM: Good to hear from you. I’ll be there.
Quinn of the Ridge: Look us up tomorrow night. We’ll be on the visitor side at the 50.

bksmitty14

November 19th, 2009
11:24 pm

biggest viking haters i hate to tell u but 24 will not be scored on lowndes

dakotah

November 19th, 2009
11:28 pm

hey whos gonna be ant th camden game?

dakotah

November 19th, 2009
11:29 pm

bksmitty14 ur an idiot u know that rite?

dakotah

November 19th, 2009
11:32 pm

heha

dakotah

November 19th, 2009
11:36 pm

..

Hornet Dave

November 19th, 2009
11:36 pm

Just for the record, Douglass (Atlanta) and Greenbrier (near Augusta)are 145 miles apart and are in the same AAAAA region. If Camden is put in Region 1, its situation would be similar to Greenbrier’s.

bksmitty14

November 19th, 2009
11:41 pm

ill be at the camden game dakotah and if you are bring 500 bucks and lets bet on it that camden does not score 24 on lowndes.

bksmitty14

November 19th, 2009
11:42 pm

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jjhenry57

November 20th, 2009
12:24 am

Enter your comments here

Wolverine2Blazer

November 20th, 2009
12:41 am

lolzlolzlolzlolzlolz. I love how this year is being set up just like last year. =) Just wish i could to a game. uggg

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
5:09 am

Can I get a website to who is streaming the Camden/Lowndes game?

SWD Panher Paw

November 20th, 2009
6:08 am

Great point!!!!!!!! Hornet Dave it can be done.

montanto

November 20th, 2009
6:54 am

nswr once again will prove to all the haters that they are as good as there record shows wins against lowndes valdosta colquitt carver and dont forget they havent lost a home game since 2004

rwdekalbfan

November 20th, 2009
7:10 am

Camden has had some great teams but this simply is not one of them. No one can seriously think they have a chance against Lowndes except the most die hard Camden fans. Lowndes should have this game wrapped up by the third quarter at the latest. Lowndes plays smash mouth football and I dont think Camden has a team this year that can answer back. Maybe next year for Camden.

rwdekalbfan

November 20th, 2009
7:14 am

If Sandy Creek gets beat by Tucker and I suspect they will, their high rankings in the polls should always be suspect. They always seem to be ranked high in the polls and then get eliminated very early in the playoffs. This would say a lot about the level of competition in their region.

Dennis Rollins

November 20th, 2009
7:49 am

Remember folks you heard it here first. Bowdon pulls shocker over Wesyleyan. 24-21. Wesyleyan has not seen this much speed this year.

ImaTitleTownBaby

November 20th, 2009
7:59 am

This game is Lowndes’ to lose…and they will not do that…and if Woodstock wins…maybe Lowndes will win the coin toss and get 1 more home game…maybe!

Go Pack Go

November 20th, 2009
8:31 am

Let’s do it Packers. Go Pack Go!!

WolverineDefense

November 20th, 2009
8:41 am

Hang tough Mighty Wolverines! Play your game and beat those Bulldogs!

GO UG!

November 20th, 2009
9:05 am

Ghost of UGA VII,I needed a good laugh this morning. Hey we are making the trip so that we can get NSWR prepared for the next round. GOD I hope that we can hold them under a 100!

showtime

November 20th, 2009
9:13 am

Stephenson gets the south georgia monkey off there backs once and for all.Coach Gartrell ween we start to blow COLQUITTout im begging you dont call the dogs off.

WoodstockW

November 20th, 2009
9:14 am

Woodstock will upset NG because they have the No. 4 defence in the state they are gonna be ready to play camden again

Hoya Chuck

November 20th, 2009
9:19 am

IMO, for what its worth, Here are my picks:

Peachtree Ridge over Brookwood (Sorry BROOKWOOD MOM)

Newnan over MLK (Should be a close, awesome game)

Woodstock over North Gwinnett (Slight upset)

Lowndes over Camden County (Lowndes will win it all)

Roswell over Grayson (Grayson not that impressive)

Union Grove over Northside WR (Union Grove peaking at the right time)

Lassiter over South Gwinnett (Lassiter “O” way too much for SG “D”)

Stephenson over Colquitt County (Speed, Speed, Speed!!)

I’m probably wrong on most picks!! But my picks are as good as any!!

Go Woodstock and most of all…GO HOYAS!! (NEXT YEAR!!)

grayram

November 20th, 2009
9:32 am

Taylor

We are pulling for the Comets to beat Lassiter. South can beat them if they take advantage of any mistakes from Lassiter. Their QB is really really good and he’s going to throw for alot of yards. South’s offense will have to keep answering and hopefully force a turnover or two.
Good luck

grayram

November 20th, 2009
9:33 am

Meant to say South’s defense needs to force a turnover or two..sorry

pity poor monroe area

November 20th, 2009
9:47 am

One of the best games in the area is being overlooked here – Marist at Apalachee tonight up 316 in the Greater Metropolitan Winder area. Marist, tons of respect for the War Eagles, but more love for my Wildcats! The ‘Chee, in a close one, goes to 12-0 and the quarterfinals. 24-17, Wildcats.

pity poor monroe area

November 20th, 2009
9:49 am

Hoya Chuck, no way does Woodstock get past North Gwinnett. The Bulldogs are as solid a team on both sides of the ball as I have seen in a long time. Not a lot of flash, but before you know it, you’re down 21 and wondering what hit you. Been that way all season.

pity poor monroe area

November 20th, 2009
9:51 am

Dennis: Bowdon over Wesleyan?? Look Boss, de plane, de plane!!! Wesleyan has not been seriously challenged all season, and could probably roll through AA as well. Wolves put it away in the third quarter on the way to repeating as Class A champions.

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
9:55 am

pity poor monroe area: Greater Metropolitan Winder area? Is that an oxymoron or tongue-in-cheek?
I know that area has built up with Target, Publix & Belk among others so the folks in Barrow County do not have to go to Athens or Lawrenceville, but that sounds strange to me.

UGfan

November 20th, 2009
9:56 am

Hoya Chuck. First one I’ve seen to actually pick Ug, and give a legit reason. Other’s have gone NSWR to follow the crowd. I appreciate that.
UGA VII ghost. Nice. We’re still going. The band, too! They can show ENR what a non-dancing band can do.
Brookwood Mom, I’m rooting for you.
anyone who can’t come, it’s streaming live here.
http://www.ihigh.com/school5200/broadcast_105108.html

pity poor monroe area

November 20th, 2009
9:59 am

SouthGARules. I grew up around here, and the place was pastureland 10 years ago. Tongue FIRMLY planted in cheek…….

union grove 2010

November 20th, 2009
10:01 am

Ghost of UGA … do u really need to talk yourself into thinking your going to win?? i mean really what u wrote was just stupid in every way possible. I hope we kill yall tonight so u can come back on here an feel like an idiot. Are boys are ready to come dont forget that. Good Luck…your gunna need it!

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
10:01 am

pity poor monroe area: You might be stretching the probability of Wesleyan rolling thru AA a little bit. When they were in AA, they were a #4 seed at best & a first round playoff exit as well. I think Buford, Calhoun, Fitzgerald, Charlton among others would take them.

Reeze

November 20th, 2009
10:02 am

Ghost of UGA VII……..Just part of the game of the Blog. ,talkin smack….I know last season means absolutely nothing..And any team can win on any given friday night..Good luck To your Wolverines and the rest of the playoff teams.

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
10:06 am

pity poor monroe area: I understand. I remember 316 dead ended into Hwy 29 where the QT & bowling alley sit. Have been in Gwinnett since 1984 & boy has it changed.

pity poor monroe area

November 20th, 2009
10:11 am

SouthGA Rules (or can I call you “South”? ) – true about Wesleyan when they were in targuably the toughest AA region in the state, having to get past Buford AND GAC. GAC was in its prime back then as well, and not the pathetic shadow of a program that it has been the past couple of years. I’ll grant you this one. Wesleyan could get to the quarters, MAYBE the semis in AA, but in the end, it’ll be Gwinnett’s OTHER Wolves taking it home again.

TJ

November 20th, 2009
10:12 am

What is the highest amount of combined points in GA HS football history? I bet Lassiter and South Gwinnett will beat it. There will be a air show for sure. Neither defense is that great……they just try to out score the other teams. Would not be surprised to see over a 100 points combined. Whoever has the ball last will win.

Yup, Grayson games are boring and unimpressive. But they win and frustrates everybody that plays them. Might not run up scores or air it out much. They get 3 or 4 yards a carry and move the chains. Biggest thrill is when they hit on defense. Grayson would lead it. But the stat that Grayson really cares is the amount of W’s they have, especially at home. I do not think Grayson has ever lost a home playoff game. Is that true?

MLK Band Mom

November 20th, 2009
10:13 am

MLK all the pressure is on Newnan to live to these folks expectations; you just do you and we will see at the end of the fourth quarter tonight who’ll advance! Good Luck Lions…your fans are behind you ALL THE WAY!

pity poor monroe area

November 20th, 2009
10:14 am

SouthGA Rules – I can one-up you on Gwinnett roads. I recall riding up Hwy 78 going to the old Belevedere Shopping Center and it was two lanes all the way to the beginning of Memorial Drive, which was a massive four-laner (without medians)…..then Gwinnett was completely paved over….

pity poor monroe area

November 20th, 2009
10:22 am

MLK Band Mom – ought to be a hell of a game tonight with Newnan, but speaking as a former UGA Redcoat trumpet, I do know that the MLK band will RULE halftime!! Haven’t been able to see the Lions yet this year, but the band has never disappointed.Sharp marching, flat-out blow-the-paint-off-the-walls sound…..awesome!! SWD’s vaunted band is no match for the Lions.

THE CANNON RULES!!!

November 20th, 2009
10:27 am

Does anyone know the required seating in AAAA a school must have to HOST a playoff game…and does it change for Round 3 games???

UG girl

November 20th, 2009
10:27 am

GO UNION GROVE!! WIN TONIGHT SO EVERYONE WILL SHUT UP AND KNOW HOW GOOD WE ARE!

Topper

November 20th, 2009
10:27 am

southeast born – Get a dog name him Clue, That way you will have a clue!

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
10:30 am

TJ: Not in AAAAA, but in 2002 Grayson lost to Cedartown in the 2nd round in the AAA playoffs according to the ghsfha.com website. I’m with you on the Lassiter-South game. South’s best chance is ball control to keep Mason on the sidelines.
pity poor monroe area: You got me. I thought Belvedere shopping center was on Memorial @ Columbia caddy corner from the old Avondale Mall (now a Wal Mart).

pity poor monroe area

November 20th, 2009
10:37 am

SouthGARules – right you are! The old shopping center that had a Sears on one and and a Davison’s on the other (with a killer candy counter…>drool< ) is now just another corner Wally World. The other shopping center is across Columbia on the left and is still there, albeit VERY different.

SportsFan31313

November 20th, 2009
10:38 am

Hoya Chuck,

Stephenson loses because of penalties, penalties, penalties.

Trying to be real

November 20th, 2009
10:51 am

Kind of hard to look at past games–especially early to determine what may happen.Pridge scored 17 at Lowndes(the most there Def gave up only did that twice) 21 of the blow out points were off miscues so the score was a little misleading–no doubt Lowndes was superior.–But not 5 touchdowns better. Still a spanking—- good lesson early on.
North Gwinnett—If PRidge coaching doesn’t make 4 Bill Belichick play calls— NG would be a # 2 seed right now. I just don’t see NG as powerfull as the ranking. Pridge tried to give Kell the game last Friday for 3 qtrs and still did pull it out. a team that never gives up is very dangerous when there backs are against the wall.( Also starting QB was hurt) bad night but made it happen, Can’t do that or it will cost Pridge against Brookwood. IF they can play a complete game –should handle Brookwood easily . Will be fun as it is the first time these two have ever met.Mistakes-Mistakes can’t make them this time of year—even the most vaunted can go down if you are not at your best.
As far as the draw , Camden and Lowndes meeting in the second round—so what you have to meet sooner or later–take care of business–the draw doesn’t matter.
PS I doubt football bloggers are “haters”.because they don’t agree. Find another word.

hornetsnest

November 20th, 2009
11:03 am

well…there is a first time for everything hopefully roswell shocks everyone tonight and wins at grayson. It will be a good game for sure!

Hornet Dave

November 20th, 2009
11:18 am

Cannon – I don’t think any seating requirements kick in until the fourth round. You can check the GHSA website for the exact numbers, I think AAAA might be somewhere in the ballpark of 4000.

Wolverine2Blazer

November 20th, 2009
11:28 am

For some reason i just dont feel like arguing with the NG people. Think I might be sick….*checks temp* oh wait, no. I’m fine. Must just be cuz its a waste of time cuz a) they wont listen to anybody but their babbling selves and b) we’re going to win so it doesn’t really matter, they’ll be gone and unheard of next week. Fear the double-double-u!!! Woodstock is the ultimate group of road warriors . Get ready, cuz you don’t even know whats about to hit you. RELEASE THE FURY! WE ARE…WOODSTOCK

White Trash

November 20th, 2009
11:28 am

Good luck to all teams tonight.

For all the Camden fans, this is not our year, our year is next year, we are ahead of schedule which is not bad, but don’t get your hope’s up. The Vikings are better this year and there only lose game due to them not showing up and this is coming from a Die hard Cat fan. Should be a good game first half with the Vikes passing game taking over. Good luck and pray for no injuries to all teams.

SWD Panther Paw

November 20th, 2009
11:35 am

SportsFan31313

It’s hard to take your analysis serious because of your apparent South Georgia bias. I see a very real pattern in your predictions. What makes you think that Stephenson all of a sudden will fall apart at home and commit ‘penalties, penalties, penalties’???????????

Trying to be real

November 20th, 2009
11:37 am

Grayson has had some close calls–that will happen throughout a season–tough to go undefeated at ANY level. Question is how many more poundings can Pemberton take.Can Roswell score on that defense?This one is very close.If home field is worth anything–it will be in this one.

Trying to be real

November 20th, 2009
11:41 am

Wasn’t Woodstock an old music festival :)

BulldawgBite

November 20th, 2009
11:48 am

TJ i doubt that south gwinnett and lassiter will break the record. the highest amount ive heard of was south cobbs win over collins hill in either 2001 or 2002 1st round. 70-68! 6 overtimes! thats gonna be hard to beat. should still be a high scoring game though. NG is gettin ready to take woodstock behind the woodshed and beat them into a pulp. as good as their defense is, our offense is better. this game will be won by 2 touchdowns.

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
12:07 pm

bksmitty14 imma be at the game next to the camden band bby

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
12:19 pm

BulldawgBite: The game you are referencing was in 2004. However, Collins Hill won 70-68. I remember being there & thinking it would be the neverending game. With the exception of December 7th, 2001, the greatest win in Collins Hill history. I know that’s not saying much, but you have to take what you get.
Go UG!, UGfan, UG girl & the rest of the UG nation: To be honest, I would imagine you would garner a lot of support from the Brookwood & Peachtree Ridge fans. If you win, you would host Brookwood or travel to Suwanee for the quarters.

Lassiter Fan

November 20th, 2009
12:21 pm

It’s going to be a GREAT game tonight. Thanks to top-tier coaching, the Trojans keep their heads in the game every play and are very mentally tough and mature. Lassiter just knows how to win. Go Trojans!

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
12:22 pm

southgarules, # 51 that you talked about for newnans defense is middle linebacker adam strakose. he is also the defensive captain. he is also getting some good looks from d-1 and d-2 schools. gametime 7:30 tonight.

TJ

November 20th, 2009
12:31 pm

Wow – 6 overtimes and a total of 138 points will be hard to beat! South Gwinnett and Lassiter should get high in points, around a 100, but I am not sure about reaching 138. South does have a running game, wonder if they break out the Grayson philosophy of ball and clock control to keep other offense off field. The score would be a lot lower then. If either Lassiter or South Gwinnett could muster a defense, they would be heading to the dome.

What is the deal with Camden’s QB situation. The Junior take it over? Lowndes did not have to travel far so they should be ok for the game. Nothing like 2 Wing T teams duking it out. I bet total rushing yards combined will be sick from that game.

Grayson Student

November 20th, 2009
12:34 pm

A lot of people seem to be doubting the validity of Grayson. I’m not going to lie, I’m slightly worried about this game with Roswell. We have an injury bug going around and I’m willing to bet we’d blow through the first few rounds with ease if we were fully healthy. I know to all lot of people, Grayson football is boring, but hey, whatever it takes to win. That’s all we care about. This game with Roswell will be a good test for us, but I see us putting them away in the thrid quarter for good. I say 31-17 Grayson and I’m liking an upset of MLK over Newnan.

Also, good luck to brookwood, despite how much I despise them. I picked Mcachern to go to the semis, but Brookwood took them out, and Peachtree Ridge doesn’t look all that great. I’m gonna say 14-13, Brookwood upsets.

GO RAMS!!!

pity poor monroe area

November 20th, 2009
12:36 pm

Wolverine2Blazer – If Woodstock is a group of road warriors, then consider that you’ll be in Thunderdome tonight. NG has faced down the best GA and ALA has ro offer and has not flinched.

TWO TEAMS ENTER!! ONE TEAM LEAVES!!!

NG ENTERS!! NG GOES TO THE QUARTERS 12-0!!

UR WOODSTOCK, BUT UR GOING HOME TO TAKE INVENTORY ON MONDAY!!

SportsFan31313

November 20th, 2009
12:41 pm

SWD Panther Paw

Good Luck and we will see tonight

B4WOODSTOCK

November 20th, 2009
12:43 pm

Ahhhh….Road Warrriors as well as giant slayers.
DEFINITION OF A WOLVERINE……
Relentless beast that thrives on higher ranked teams!
Hey! Should be a fun night !

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
12:46 pm

cougarfan: Thanks for the info. I was at the Newnan-Valdosta game last week & was impressed with him & the Ogletree twins. I know Alec is a stud, but Zander is no slouch. Good luck tonight against MLK.
TJ: I could see a score like the last time they played, (45-42, in 1999).
Lassiter-South & Lowndes-Camden: Two extremes. One game, the only time the ball is in the air is when it’s kicked. The other: the ball in the air all night. Just wondering which will be greater: The number of running plays @ South-Lassiter or number of passes @ Lowndes-Camden?

NSWR Eagle 98

November 20th, 2009
12:53 pm

ok here is my take, NSWR always comes ready to play! We never take any team as a pushover. so Union Grove bring your A Game because we play every game like it’s a playoff game. It’s a reason we have not lost a home Game in the regular season since 1996, and a home playoff game since 2004(newnan you better hope we don’t play each other)it is because We play hard, We hit you hard, and at the End of the Night we Win Hard! i’ve seen our Team this Year and you can’t just single out one player and say he’s the Star. for NSWR has one motto,” if i don’t, WE Wont!” Union Grove We respect You, and the only thing we can say is we’ll see you tonight! You all have some great players, so do we! but Big Time Players make Big Plays in Big Games!!who’s gonna make a play 2nite for you all? Go Eagles!

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
12:57 pm

Grayson Student: Anybody that doubts Grayson is definitely selling them short. I have seen them play 3 times (WR, South, Brookwood) this year & saw them versus Lowndes & P’Tree Ridge last year. Offensively, they may be boring, but defense wins championships. I did not see the Marietta game, but from the reports it sounded like the Camden game to open the season-a special teams breakdown that resulted in a score & not much allowed by the D.

grayram

November 20th, 2009
1:06 pm

Grayson dominated the time of poss and the rushing yardage. I think Marietta ended with 4 total first downs. They just didn’t put them away and gave up a kick return and a long pass play. Roswell should be a great game Graysons coach seems impressed with them

” They are very physical and very competitive,” Conn said.
“You can tell that they’re a program that’s won before. They’re disciplined. They play hard. They’re well-coached”

The big wide receiver good give Grayson alot of trouble

The Hornets feature a potent passing attack led by 6-foot-5 wide receiver Chris Boyd, a Vanderbilt commitment.

Should be a fun game to watch.

Trying to be real

November 20th, 2009
1:08 pm

Pridge is so used being under the radar—coming out party is tonight—IF they keep from dropping the egg on the ground . Don’t think Brookwood can put up more than 7.I like Pridge and Grayson— I hate to say but most likely neither train will make it to the end of the track this year.

COUGFAN88

November 20th, 2009
1:09 pm

Go Newnan….

MHSfan

November 20th, 2009
1:11 pm

Playoff Time…..Don”t be a hater. I bet your team didn’t even make the playoffs……….hahahaha!!
There is no disrespect in losing to a team with a lot of playoff experience. We will see you next year. Can’t wait!!

“Just can’t hide that Indian Pride”

COUGFAN88

November 20th, 2009
1:16 pm

Ok I have got to say this, Everyone must play their “A” game now..it is the palyoffs if anyone takes a team too lightly..they will be going home for the year…luckily…the coaches keep these young athletes focused on the job at hand.Would everyone please stop jumping on Camden County about the region they should or shouldn’t be in..they don’t decide that issue the The Georgia High School Athletic Commission does..so lay off of Camden County..and learn what the rules are before you blame the school or the county. Just because they beat up on eveyone is not a reason to move them either…get better coaches and give them a better challenge if you don’t like losing to them then beat them…and then you can stop hearing from them ok…

Hoya Chuck

November 20th, 2009
1:17 pm

SportsFan31313….Good one!! Like I say, my picks my be wrong, but they are as good as any!!

I hope everyone enjoys the games, and most of all…BE SAFE OUT THERE!!

BEAR MEAT..

November 20th, 2009
1:19 pm

Do too the short fall of state budget$..griffin bears is asking Ware co too leave there buses running since it’s going to be a quick game…bye the way whats up with the fast clock at games…we had 9 of the last 11 ??

Colquitt County Underdog

November 20th, 2009
1:21 pm

showtime- What would Stephenson prove by running up the score against CC? The Packers are the underdog. Stephenson is at home and expected to win. We just hope to play our best game of the season and pull out a win.

Camden Mom

November 20th, 2009
1:25 pm

I would like to thank all of the Lowndes and Camden fans for not bashing each other. We all know that this is going to be the best game played tonight and that both teams will be playing their hearts out. For all of the North GA teams if you look back on the past 6 years South GA has won 5 of the State Championship Games. Lowndes with 3 and Camden with 2. As a huge Camden fan I am not taking anything for granite tonight. This game could go either way. Lowndes and Camden both have alot of fan support. I just hope that I will have a voice tomorrow. Lowdness have a safe trip. South GA Rules. GO CATS GO!!!!!

BEAR MEAT..

November 20th, 2009
1:26 pm

O.K..just found out about fast clock..when a team is 35 points up both coaches has to agree too let the clock run without stoping it unless time outs called?stops running up games i guess…

grayram

November 20th, 2009
1:35 pm

Wesleyan
Buford
Grayson
Brookwood or Pridge
South Gwinnett
North Gwinnett

Good luck to all…maybe the G in GHSA is for Gwinnett!!

SportsFan31313

November 20th, 2009
1:45 pm

I’m out of here… Good Luck to everyone…… Go Liberty County……

hsfootball fan

November 20th, 2009
1:51 pm

when will stevenson ever reach its supposed greatness? what makes woodstock such a solid team? how many 5-A titles has gwinnette county won?

hsfootball fan

November 20th, 2009
1:55 pm

Is union grove a school or a pecan grove?

grayram

November 20th, 2009
1:58 pm

hsfootball fan

4 titles i believe.
Parkview 3 and peachtree ridge 1

Gwinnett has also lost the title game at least twice.

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
2:01 pm

hsfootball fan: I don’t know, Coaching, Parkview has won titles in 2000, 2001, 2002 (which ones fall in AAAAA I’m not sure) and Peachtree Ridge shared with Roswell in 2006 (which will never happen again-due to overtime rules)

hsfootball fan

November 20th, 2009
2:04 pm

parkview and p ridge/roswell were teams with a balanced offence correct?

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
2:11 pm

Union Grove is a high school in Henry County. I believe it is off Exit 222 @ I-75.

cane fan

November 20th, 2009
2:16 pm

LOOK FOR ANOTHER 1AA SWEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cane fan

November 20th, 2009
2:18 pm

FITZGERALD WILL DOMINATE SWAINSBORO, THEY ARE A ONE DIMENSIONAL TEAM, CONTAIN THEIR QB……..THAT IS IT

grayram

November 20th, 2009
2:19 pm

hsfootball fan

I checked and it looks like the 1st year for AAAAA was 2000 so in 9 games has had 4 winners (pridge was shared) and and 5 losers. Only in 2003 when camden beat Valdosta was there no Gwinnett team in the final.

Date Winner Loser score

12/13/2008 Camden Pridge 21-14
12/15/2007 Lowndes North Gwinn 34-6
12/16/2006 Roswell/Pridge 14-14
12/3/2005 Lowndes Brookwood 49-7
12/4/2004 Lowndes Parkview 17-14
12/20/2003 Camden Valdosta 21-7
12/21/2002 Parkview Brookwood 28-7
12/22/2001 Parkview NSWR 12-7
12/16/2000 Parkview Harrison 19-7

COUGFAN88

November 20th, 2009
2:19 pm

Ware CO..Just to warn you the fans in Griffin are as tough as there football team…don’t bring your vehicles and expect nothing to happen to them..cause they will..vandalize them ..I know from experience after playing them in the 80’s as a rival..they pnce slashed our school bus tires…after we beat them in Griffin..just warning you..to be careful..

grayram

November 20th, 2009
2:26 pm

question for NSWR fans

Parkview beat NSWR in 2001 for the AAAAA title.
I thought NSWR just moved up to AAAAA?? What region were they in 2001?

thanks

hsfootball fan

November 20th, 2009
2:27 pm

Gwinnett county has had some good teams in the past, but none of them were spread offences that won. The teams that ran the ball well passed enough to make defences play honest and had great defences won titles then?

grayram

November 20th, 2009
2:30 pm

hsfootball fan
Yes i don’t know of any spread teams that have won.
i beleive most champion teams have been wing-t

grayram

November 20th, 2009
2:32 pm

believe..sorry

hsfootball fan

November 20th, 2009
2:32 pm

Who are the top 5 best running teams an top 5 defences in 5-A this year?

grayram

November 20th, 2009
2:49 pm

defense i would include Lowndes, Grayson, Newnan, North Gwinnett and Stephenson.
i’m sure there are others that could make a good argument.
Running, maybe Lowndes, Grayson, Stephenson, Camden, North Gwinnett

THE CANNON RULES!!!

November 20th, 2009
3:03 pm

Hornet Dave…

Thanks…I checked the GHSA site but didn’t see it, must have overlooked. I remember a few years ago East Paulding had to bring in temporary seating to meet the requirement and I thought it was the 3rd round playoff. I was wondering about HIRAM since they have home field throughout by virtue of being Region Champs…They will have they same problem next week for their Round 3 game if that requirement kicks in. Thanks!

grayram

November 20th, 2009
3:21 pm

THE CANNON RULES!!!

Even as region champs, will they not have to flip a coin if they are matched against an equal seed from another region?

blu eagle

November 20th, 2009
3:22 pm

Grayram, NSWR played in the largest class for years from 04 to 07 they were in 4A. They played Parkview close in their hayday 12-7 and 21-19 in a semifinal game. I hope we get to see Grayson in a couple of weeks!Don’t quote me on the exact years in 4A but they weren’t many.

02Eagle

November 20th, 2009
3:34 pm

Grayram. We were region 2AAAAA from 2001-04, dropped to AAAA from 2005-07 (played in all three title games – won two of them), and returned to AAAAA for 2008-09.

hsfootball fan

November 20th, 2009
3:36 pm

the finally four in 5-A should be the top four running and defensive teams which would be lowdnes grayson stevenson and the other bracket with no top 5 defences or top 5 running game.

02Eagle

November 20th, 2009
3:38 pm

I take that back…..2001-03. Southside won the AAAA title in 2004

grayram

November 20th, 2009
3:47 pm

hsfootball fan

what about NSWR? are they not top 5 in either?

hsfootball fan

November 20th, 2009
3:56 pm

i dont know you said ng stevenson lowdnes and grayson and camden had the best running attacks you also said the best defences were ng stevenson newnan lowdnes and grayson due to the bracket set up some of these teams play each other before the final four where as the other bracket has none of the teams you talked about in your post.

Puddin

November 20th, 2009
4:06 pm

I hate to sound clich’e. DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS! Go NG!

Shawn

November 20th, 2009
4:12 pm

Go Greenville.

cane fan

November 20th, 2009
4:16 pm

go mighty purple hurricanes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

slalom1

November 20th, 2009
4:16 pm

Wish I could see at least one of these games tonight, but due to a tragic accident involving a close family friend I must remain mobile. His name is Justin Lane, a 16 year old Troup High student who had dreams of playing for the Troup High Tigers. Good kid. He is currently on “life support” at The Atlanta Medical Center. All your prayers would be appreciated.

inthatrenches

November 20th, 2009
4:22 pm

Puddin not always the best defense wins championships!!! sometimes their is a punt return or a interception….. two evenly match defenses…… can need the help of the offense…..such as ball control or a big play!!

hsfootball fan

November 20th, 2009
4:24 pm

sorry to spoil your pudding but a spread offence hasnt won a state title in 5-A ever.

grayram

November 20th, 2009
4:26 pm

slalom1

you got it

cane fan

November 20th, 2009
4:38 pm

fitgerald is praying for you JUSTIN LANE, get well soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hornet Dave

November 20th, 2009
4:52 pm

hsfootball fan, seeing as how three schools have won 8 of the 9 AAAAA championships, it is not surprising that not a lot of variety has been seen in offenses. This year Parkview is out and either Lowndes or Camden is out tonight, meaning there is at least a decent chance someone else (maybe a spread offense) wins.

One more thing… go Roswell! Don’t make this my last game as a student!

GO UG!

November 20th, 2009
4:55 pm

Good luck to all of the teams, I am headed to the MAC to watch UG take on the monstrous NSWR team.

LHS

November 20th, 2009
4:58 pm

MAYBE A SPREAD OFFENSE HASN’T WON A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BFORE…3714 YARDS HASN’T BEEB THROWN FOR IN A SINGLE SEASON BFORE, NEITHER HAS 545 YARDS IN A SINGLE GAME. YET, LASSITER LEAD BY HUTSON MASON HAS ACCOMPLISHED BOTH THIS SEASON. HE WILL HOLD THE TD RECORD FOR A SEASON AFTER TONITE!

COUGFAN88

November 20th, 2009
5:04 pm

GO Cougars do not underestimate…MLK..they are a good solid football team and won’t roll over for you like others have in the past…Defense step it up and coverage team on PUNTS…and Kickoffs better make tackle or we could be crying by the end of the night…It just gets tougher every week of the playoffs…so STAY FOCUSED NEWNAN…

Rfrom G

November 20th, 2009
5:13 pm

Leaving for Britt Moody Field to watch Grayson take care of business against the Hornets. The team is already pumped up and can’t wait! Grayson will win by dominating time of possession and controlling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Pemberton is ready. Champaign is ready. Rams by two touchdowns!

69MUSTAND

November 20th, 2009
5:27 pm

The last 3 non playoff games Grayson played were with bad teams, The starting players didn’t play in the second half plus grayson had a bye week. so the last month of football games was a step back for the grayson team. After the first playoff game (21-14), Grayson will play better vs Roswell. Newman will be tough. all top 6 rake teams are very good.

Lions Mom

November 20th, 2009
5:35 pm

Don’t forget everyone… P’tree Ridge didn’t make it further in the finals in 2007 only because of that horrible call made by the officials in the last seconds of the game! Even the TV announcers said that the Ridged got ripped off. Right now my stomach feels like there are enough butterflies in it to fill up Calloway Gardens!

Lions, you have made the last four years so exciting and I’ve grown to LOVE HS Football. Thank you for that! But, I’m not yet ready to give it up, so Bust them Broncos!!!

cane fan

November 20th, 2009
5:39 pm

lets get rready to rumblllllllle!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is going to be so exciting, swainsboro will not know what hit them, until the aftermath and realiz a class 1AA hurricane hit em.

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
6:07 pm

slalom1: Sorry to hear about Justin. He & his family are in my prayers.
Getting ready to head to the Ridge. Hope for some good football. Good luck to all parties involved.
Lions Mom: I’ll be in the visitors stands sitting on the 50. It saves my hearing sitting over there.

Graysonfan (the original)

November 20th, 2009
6:09 pm

some one please tell me if the Grayson game or the Lowndes/Camden game will be televised or on a metro radio station

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
6:10 pm

Lions Mom: If you get a chance, come over & say hi. Do you have a son on the Ridge?

RedNeck Haiku

November 20th, 2009
6:30 pm

Here is the link to the Lowndes – Camden game for you across the state to listen to. The station is out of Valdosta : http://995kixcountry.valdostatoday.com/

plowboy

November 20th, 2009
6:35 pm

ANYBODY KNOW OF A LIVE INTERNET FEED FOR THE LOWNDES GAME

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
6:55 pm

Colquit – Stephenson is on gpb tonight supposedly

Suwanee 0wnz

November 20th, 2009
6:56 pm

40 minutes to Launch! Go Georgia football!

Imagine that! 8 games in 5A in Georgia, and 2 to pick from in Suwanee. Don’t speed! We are still trying to pay for the new City Hall.

Hope every one has a well played game free from injuries.

lavyn

November 20th, 2009
7:21 pm

Is grayson on radio?

Mart

November 20th, 2009
7:31 pm

Brookwood Peachtree Ridge game Live

http://brookwood.tv/broncovision/broncovision-09-player.html

Will give updates on all games played tonight

NHS_2013_LB #26

November 20th, 2009
7:34 pm

defense wins championships!!!!! Newnan/ MLK just kicked off. GO NEWNAN COUGARS!!!!

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
7:35 pm

Union Grove 3, Northside-Warner Robins 0. 1st Quarter, 10:12.

Oh no, we are in trouble. It is going to be very hard for our Eagles to beat a team from metropolitan Atlanta. We just are not good enough to beat a powerhouse Atlanta program.

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
7:42 pm

Midway through the 1st in AAAA

Ware Co. 3 Griffin 0…..the Bears go for it on 4th down from their own 40 and fail to convert; Gators use a short drive to knock down a 38 yd. FG

Eaglekeeper

November 20th, 2009
7:42 pm

Viking 7 Camden 3

Vike69

November 20th, 2009
7:43 pm

Lowndes 7 Camden 3

Vike69

November 20th, 2009
7:43 pm

Stephenson 7 Colquitt 0

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
7:47 pm

Bears don’t stay down long. Griffin connects on a 73 yard TD pass to take a 7-3 lead on Ware County with about 5 minutes left in the 1st.

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
7:47 pm

7-3 Northside

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
7:49 pm

Northside-Warner Robins 7, Union Grove 3.

Oh my goodness. We actually scored against a metro Atlanta team. I am literally doing cartwheels. It is join “Coach Atkins and the Basketball Team Week” at Union Grove High School.

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
7:49 pm

9-7 Union Grove

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
7:49 pm

Stephenson punts

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
7:50 pm

Union Grove 10, Northside-Warner Robins 7. 1st Quarter, 5:02

Union Grove returns the kickoff to the house.

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
7:51 pm

10-7 Union Grove. Kickoff return for TD. Pretty frustrating that Unioun Grove has pretty close to negative offense yards and are winning this game. Interception at the 10- kicked a FG. Kickoff return for TD.

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
7:51 pm

Lowndes fumbles camdens ball on the Lowndes 20

COUGFAN88

November 20th, 2009
7:53 pm

GO UNION GROVE, If they win will ENR Disappear like he did last year as soon as they Lost?

CometFan

November 20th, 2009
7:53 pm

Does anyone have any news about the South Gwinnett vs. Lassiter game?

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
7:53 pm

Bears pin Ware deep, force a fumble, return it for a TD; Griffin leads Ware Co, 14-3 with 3:38 left in the first.

grounded

November 20th, 2009
7:53 pm

Union Grove 10 Northside WR 7

Cane Fan

November 20th, 2009
7:54 pm

To bad UG just ran back the kickoff

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
7:54 pm

Peachtree Ridge 7 Brookwood 6, Brookwood doesn’t have a 1st down, returned a fumble for a TD, missed extra point. PR just scored at the end of the 1st Qtr.

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
7:54 pm

Camden scores 10 – 7

cane fan

November 20th, 2009
7:54 pm

fitz 15 – swainsboro 7 go canes

COUGFAN88

November 20th, 2009
7:55 pm

I want NSWR to win as well..but ENR disappeared as soon as they got knocked out last year..does everyone remember that????I know I do

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
7:55 pm

Lassiter 7 South Gwinnett 7

Eaglekeeper

November 20th, 2009
7:55 pm

Vikings 7 Camden 10

Vike69

November 20th, 2009
7:55 pm

Lowndes 7 Camden 10

COUGFAN88

November 20th, 2009
7:57 pm

But enough ENR bashing..he really does have some of the best post out here compared to anyone that is on here…he is very informative…and knows his High School Football…

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
7:57 pm

Lassister 14 South Gwinnett 7

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
7:58 pm

1st quarter MLK 3 Newnan 0. Mack Brown is hurt and out of the game!

South Ga Dawg

November 20th, 2009
8:01 pm

Cook High-Adel is up 7-0 on Appling Co. -Baxley

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
8:02 pm

North Gwinnett 14 Woodstock 0

hall

November 20th, 2009
8:02 pm

Flowery Branch 7 Grady 0 2nd
Dunwoody 3 Gainesville 0 2nd
North Hall 3 St. Pius 0 2nd

RedNeck Haiku

November 20th, 2009
8:03 pm

Go Vikings !!!!……..Go Cook Co Hornets !!!!………..yee haw all the way from Dallas, Tx.

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
8:04 pm

Lassiter 21 South Gwinnett 14, according to Broncovision

hall

November 20th, 2009
8:04 pm

St Pius 7 North Hall 3 2nd
Flowery Branch 14 Grady 0 2nd

BulldawgGirl

November 20th, 2009
8:04 pm

14-0 NG over Woodstock
End of 1st Quarter

Falco34

November 20th, 2009
8:05 pm

Tucker up 7-0 with 5:21 to go in the half.

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
8:05 pm

End of the 1st : Griffin still leads the Gators of Ware Co. 14-3

BulldawgGirl

November 20th, 2009
8:07 pm

7-0 Grayson

John In Jacksonville

November 20th, 2009
8:08 pm

Couldn’t get the Lowndes-Camden feed to work from the WKIX link, but I found a site – allinbroadcasting.com – that has the game from the Camden broadcasting team. The Camden announcer’s perpetually on the edge of a heart attack but his color man sounds more reasonable. Camden fumbles on their own 39, Lowndes recovers.
This site also has links to some other games: Cairo-Baldwin, Swainsboro-Fitzgerald, ECI-Clinch, Westminster-Calloway, Lovett-East Jackson, Marist-Apalachee.

hall

November 20th, 2009
8:09 pm

Buford 10 Jefferson 6 2nd

cane fan

November 20th, 2009
8:09 pm

fitzgerald 22 – swainsboro 7

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
8:09 pm

Marist 14 Apalachee 0 2nd AAAA

Jackson leads Liberty Co. in AAA

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
8:10 pm

Grayson 0 Roswell 0 end of 1st Qtr
Lassiter 28 South Gwinnett 14

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
8:15 pm

Peachtree Ridge 14 Brookwood 6

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
8:16 pm

MLK 6 Newnan 0. Defense is holding but both teams have dropped sure touchdowns. As usual the Newnan offense is comatose in the first half. I’m afraid if they don’t wake up before half it’s gonna be tough.

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
8:16 pm

Colquitt 7 – Stephenson 7 2nd qtr

BulldawgGirl

November 20th, 2009
8:16 pm

roswell matches grayson’s score…
7-7

hall

November 20th, 2009
8:17 pm

Gainesville 7 Dunwoody 3 2nd

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
8:17 pm

Griffin goes on a sustained drive and now lead Ware Co. 21-3; 7:52 left in the half.

cane fan

November 20th, 2009
8:17 pm

excuse me 23 -7 fitz

hall

November 20th, 2009
8:19 pm

Flowery Branch 14 Grady 7 2nd
Buford 17 Jefferson 6 2nd

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
8:24 pm

13-10 Northside

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
8:24 pm

14-10 Northside. Just prior to halftime

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
8:25 pm

Northside-Warner Robins 14, Union Grove 10. 1st Quarter, 0:32.

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
8:28 pm

Halftime Camden 10 Lowndes 7

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
8:29 pm

MLK 6 Newnan 0 at the half.

Yoga Flame

November 20th, 2009
8:30 pm

Lassiter 42 SG 14…………….Lassiter is looking great…

hall

November 20th, 2009
8:30 pm

Gainesville 14 Dunwoody 3 2nd
Flowery Branch 14 Grady 7 half

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
8:31 pm

CougFan: I have covered this repeatedly. Should Northside lose, I will be on this site significantly less. I watch football in my area, or at least the area that I was raised in. I say congratulations to the winning team and move on.

I am a Northside Eagle fan. I do watch our crosstown rival, Warner Robins. Warner Robins has not reached the state playoffs in a couple of years. I watch the Warner Robins and Houston County area schools. I may follow programs like Peach County, Westside-Macon, or Baldwin. However, I am a distant viewer. I am a hometown guy and nothing else matters. Sorry.

Should Northside lose this season in the playoffs, I will not be here as much. Sorry. I am local Warner Robins fan. Now, I can only hope that one of the best high school coaches in the nation gets our young Eagles minds right for the second half.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
8:34 pm

Callaway 28 Westminster 13

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
8:34 pm

1:30 left in the 2nd: Griffin 28 Ware Co. 3

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
8:36 pm

Lassiter 42 South Gwinnett 14 2nd Qtr.
PR 14 Brookwood 6 Half

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
8:36 pm

Gimme a break… If you are a die hard football fan that love football as much as it appears you would be here after your team is gone. I would say there is a little more to it. Maybe… can’t take the heat that will await you after the mighty Northside Eagles (youngest team in HS football in the nation) ok maybe that is a stretch. But when you lose you have to take your medicine, just sucks when it’s a dose of your own.

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
8:43 pm

cougarfan- get real. when your team is out of it you come on here, give props where they are due, then you have your Friday nights back to do other things.

Lets see…blog about the Union Grove and Peachtree Ridge game (two teams I havent followed all year)…or go do something fun…?

When my team is done, I will have no use for this forum.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
8:44 pm

Callaway 28 Westminster 16 halftime

TJ

November 20th, 2009
8:44 pm

Keep feeding us the Grayson/Roswell brawl info. Game is on CSS but I switched to dish. Keep us posted!

VIke69

November 20th, 2009
8:45 pm

Lowndes D is slamming Camden but turnovers have cost the Vikings points. Camden typically slows down in the second half. Let’s see what happens. Vikes have GOT to plug the turnover hole!

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
8:48 pm

Anyone know if they have a site streaming video of the camden/lowndes game?

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
8:53 pm

No video of the Lowndes Camden games that I’m aware of

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
8:55 pm

Frustrating. Union Grove had less than 35 yards of offense in the first half and find themselves only down by 4 against Northside.

cane fan

November 20th, 2009
8:55 pm

fitzgerald 23 -swainsboro 21 halftime fitz 2 turnovers dang it, fitz will rebound

Ang4855

November 20th, 2009
8:57 pm

Lassiter’s Hutson Mason is the best!

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
8:58 pm

Fumblllelelelelele Lowndes recovers

Valdosta

November 20th, 2009
8:59 pm

Where is Lowndes on the field?

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
8:59 pm

Lowndes at the camden 26

hall

November 20th, 2009
9:00 pm

Gainesville 21 Dunwoody 3 3rd
St Pius 10 North Hall 3 3rd

grounded

November 20th, 2009
9:00 pm

jcwfalcon, Union Grove has struggled moving ball for past few games. The starting QB is out for the season

JayBo

November 20th, 2009
9:01 pm

**TCC 28-0 over Richmond Acd. almost half time!!!!!**

hall

November 20th, 2009
9:01 pm

Correction: Gainesville 20 Dunwoody 3 3rd

hall

November 20th, 2009
9:03 pm

Flowery Branch 21 Grady 7 3rd 9:26
Buford 17 Jefferson 14 3rd

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
9:03 pm

Thanks for the info grounded. But when your defense gives up about 35 yards in a half, you should be up more than 4. Northside offense’s lack of production is keeping that door wide open.

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
9:04 pm

Touchdown Northside. 20-10. Xtra point coming.

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
9:04 pm

Northside 21, Union Grove 10. 3rd Quarter, 3:01.

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
9:05 pm

21-10 Northside over Union Grove with 3 minutes to go in the 3rd

meanwhile,45 miles south of Atlanta

November 20th, 2009
9:06 pm

I think people sold Jackson a little short. They’re handling a team that put it to LaGrange. Ware County was the sentimental favorite of a lot of posters. Keep the emotions. Griffin is in total control.

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
9:07 pm

JcwFalcon: I would not place the 10 points for Union Grove on the offense. It was our special teams that gave up a touchdown return on a kickoff for the second straight week. Union Grove can not move the football. The score should be a comfortable 21-3. It is not. We have a young team. They are going to have mental lapses. We are in pretty good shape.

We need to make a stop on this drive and get the ball back. We are beginning to comfortably move the football against this Union Grove defense. We will be OK.

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
9:08 pm

JCWfalcon, can’t say that if Newnan were to lose tonight I would disappear. I wouldn’t be all too happy, nonetheless I would be right here tomorrow, next friday, and the rest of the way. Football is an addiction for some. Maybe not so much to the Johnny come lately bandwagon fan!

hall

November 20th, 2009
9:09 pm

Gainesville 27 Dunwoody 3 3rd
Flowery Branch 28 Grady 7 3rd

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
9:10 pm

Pick on the first play of the game giving UG the ball less than 10 yards from the goalline was pretty bad though. The defense is saving their butts in this one.

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
9:11 pm

Colquitt 10 -Stephenson 7

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
9:12 pm

can you really have a bandwaggon fan in high school cougar? Do you have special needs?

Valdosta

November 20th, 2009
9:12 pm

Did Lowndes score?

grounded

November 20th, 2009
9:13 pm

Are the plays being called for UG offense: hand off left, hand off right, hand off straight up middle…punt
My fingers are crossed that they are trying to mix it up a little

John In Jacksonville

November 20th, 2009
9:13 pm

Still 10-7 Camden, and Camden is around LHS 39 yard line. Lowndes has had a couple of great chances but Camden’s defense has been tight. Camden just dropped a pass at the back of the Lowndes end zone-announcer had a conniption! Punt, Lowndes takes over on its own 13, a couple minutes left in 3rd quarter. Offensive line needs to start pushing some people around.

UnionGrove2010

November 20th, 2009
9:14 pm

anyone know how UG vs NSWR is going?

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
9:16 pm

UG2010: 21-10 Northside over Union Grove. UG just went for it on 4th down and were unsuccessful. Northside ball at midfield. 9:28 to go in the game.

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
9:17 pm

Bears rolling it up now…Griffin leads Ware Co. 35-3 in the 3rd.

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
9:18 pm

4th Qtrt for Lowndes they are in Camden territory with a 1st down at the 48

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
9:18 pm

Newnan 7 MLK 6 headed to the fourth quarter. Newnan drove the length of the field and threw a pick on the 2 yard line. Wow, this is the worst offensive showing all season. If they escape this game it should be an eye opener for the Newnan offense. MLK is decent on both sides of the ball. Newnan is moving the ball on the fairly easily but continue to make mental errors. This is NO shot at ENR but they are young. Not one starter on offense returned. They will have no choice but to sure up the offense. Especially if it is to be Grayson next week.

UnionGrove2010

November 20th, 2009
9:19 pm

I didn’t expect us to do this well

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
9:19 pm

ANY word on the Lowndes Camden game? I know Colquitt Co. is leading Stephenson 10-7.

John In Jacksonville

November 20th, 2009
9:19 pm

Colquitt 10, Stephenson 7. Lowndes has 1st down just inside Camden territory still trailing 10-7 but moving the ball as 3rd quarter ends.

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
9:20 pm

1st down Vikings at the Camden 35

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:20 pm

Camden 10, Lowndes 7 Start of 4th quarter. Lowndes driving.

Big Red Machine

November 20th, 2009
9:22 pm

Whats going on with Rockdale vs Hiram?

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:23 pm

Lowndes going on 4th and 4……timeout Camden

gatorville

November 20th, 2009
9:23 pm

any updates on fitz/swainsboro game? buford/jefferson?

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
9:23 pm

Sure you can jcwfalcon. You follow your team when they are winning. If they are losing you lose interest and don’t follow. That my friend is a band wagon fan. No different than college or pro. And hopefully you guys will wrap it up tonight and win next week. And with any luck Newnan will wrap this game up win next week and then come to The Mighty Mac and whoop that tail like we did a few years ago. Did I say whip… I mean DOMINATE!

Adil

November 20th, 2009
9:24 pm

Can anyone update me on the nghs- woodstock game?

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
9:24 pm

4th & 5 at the camden 32 vikings going for it on 4th down

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
9:24 pm

Newnan 13 MLK 6 4th quarter 10 minutes to go.

THEHILLISREAL

November 20th, 2009
9:24 pm

That westlaKE GAME was all that good either

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:25 pm

Here we go…9:31 left…4th and 5 at Camden 32…..holding on Lowndes!!!!!!

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
9:25 pm

holding Lowndes 4th & 12 from the 40

cougar 87

November 20th, 2009
9:25 pm

Newnan 13 Mlk 6

JayBo

November 20th, 2009
9:25 pm

TCC 35, Richmond Acd 0..half

Dash Riprock

November 20th, 2009
9:25 pm

AJC SPORTS

Second week in a row that the Score Atlanta scoreboard has gone down.

NOT ACCEPTABLE!!

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
9:26 pm

Apalachee has rallied to go up 21-14 on Marist
Thomas Co. Central 28-0 on somebody
Tucker and Sandy Creek are tied in Tyrone

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:26 pm

Lowndes is punting. Touchback

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
9:26 pm

touchdown stephenson

Big Red Machine

November 20th, 2009
9:26 pm

What about SWD and Clarke Central?

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:27 pm

Anyone know the Brooks County/Charlton score??

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
9:27 pm

Stephenson 14, Colquitt County 10.

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
9:27 pm

Marist has now come back, tied with Apalachee at 28

LHSstinger

November 20th, 2009
9:27 pm

Anyone know whats going on at Lassiter

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
9:28 pm

Stephenson 14 colquitt 10 1 mints left in 4th Qtr

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
9:28 pm

Last I heard Clarke Central had a 12-7 lead over SW DeKalb

TNGADAWG

November 20th, 2009
9:28 pm

jcwfalcon: UG went for it on 4th down at midfield trailing with 9 mins left? Who is their coach, Belichick’s son?

lavyn

November 20th, 2009
9:28 pm

What’s the grayson score?

dogdownsouth

November 20th, 2009
9:28 pm

11 minutes

the22

November 20th, 2009
9:28 pm

whats the Woodward vs Carver Columbus score?

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
9:29 pm

colquitt returns the kickoff inside stephenson 30 yd line

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
9:29 pm

Stephenson scored and Colquitt County ran the kickoff back to the Steph. 30 yard line.

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
9:29 pm

I do not want to say that I told you so. However, I find it shocking that anyone questions whether or not Stephenson is legitimate. These guys are stocked and loaded with major Division I players. Those who questions Stephenson, do so at their own peril. The Jaguars are for real.

Now, Colquitt and Lowndes are going to have to dig deep and represent Region 1-AAAAA.

AJC Sports

November 20th, 2009
9:29 pm

@Dash Riprock: Score ATL is in the process of switching servers to withstand the surge in traffic. We’re sorry for the inconvenience. Is there any particular scores I can look up for you?

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:30 pm

Brooks/Charlton

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
9:31 pm

Safety!! Newnan 15 MLK 6

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:31 pm

Lowsdes jumps offside and gives Camden a first down!!

hall

November 20th, 2009
9:31 pm

Buford 23 Jefferson 14 4th

cougar 87

November 20th, 2009
9:31 pm

newnan 15-6 and they get the ball

the22

November 20th, 2009
9:31 pm

Woodward vs Carver Columbus…please

TJ

November 20th, 2009
9:32 pm

Grayson/Roswell score, please.

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
9:32 pm

PR 21 Brookwood 6

Big Red Machine

November 20th, 2009
9:32 pm

Whats the score of Rockdale vs Hiram?

LHSstinger

November 20th, 2009
9:32 pm

Lassiter-S.Gwinnett please?

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
9:32 pm

cougar, theres a difference between lose and lost. I will always be around when my team loses, but when they lost and are no longer playing I could usually care less about the other teams.

I dont really care to try to get into a fandom measuring contest, cause thats just silly. But I have gone to or listened to almost every Northside game since I moved to Warner Robins when I was 8. I am 30. Went through a VERY rough first 10 years or so. Honestly, shut up. You are clueless on this one.

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
9:33 pm

Grayson 21 Roswell 7

Bleed Red

November 20th, 2009
9:33 pm

north gwinnet and woodstock game update…pleas

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
9:33 pm

Stephenson 14 Colquitt Co. 13

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
9:33 pm

Lassiter 56 SG 28

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:33 pm

6:05 and Camden is driving.

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
9:33 pm

might as well stop updating the Griffin-Ware Co. contest
Bears 42 Gators 3 final minute of the 3rd

cougar 87

November 20th, 2009
9:34 pm

any update on Grayson Roswell?

Black & REd

November 20th, 2009
9:34 pm

camden has the ball on lowndes 31 yard line 6 mins left in the game

John In Jacksonville

November 20th, 2009
9:34 pm

Colquitt FG in 4th quarter, its now Stephenson 14, Colquitt 13.

grayson score

November 20th, 2009
9:34 pm

Grayson- 21 Roswell-7

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
9:34 pm

Well well well where are all my Lowndes friends from last week. You better step up your game. We are just a little busy shutting down the best back in the state.

TNGADAWG

November 20th, 2009
9:34 pm

AJC SPORTS: you got a score on Slippery Rock, PA and Bullsnort, ND?

meanwhile,45 miles south of Atlanta

November 20th, 2009
9:34 pm

42-3, Griffin.

Graysonfan (the original)

November 20th, 2009
9:34 pm

21-7 grayson

LHSstinger

November 20th, 2009
9:35 pm

Thanks OedipusTax.

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:35 pm

5:00, still 10-7 Camden

OldDawg

November 20th, 2009
9:35 pm

4th qtr and stevenson is up on colquitt….stevenson is LOADED with talent and will probably win this game….BUT they will not win a state championship….most undisciplinedteam I have seen in a long time…IF Probst were coaching stevenson they would beat colquitt by 40!

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
9:36 pm

Anybody got a score on the Jackson game?

Cougarfan, how can someone be a bandwagon fan when they don’t care to follow OTHER teams that are not their own? Nutjob.

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
9:36 pm

Northside can knee the rest of the way after intercepting a pass int he endzone. Congrats Eagles. Good game Union Grove.

Bring on Peachtree Ridge or Brookwood! Things are getting good!

LHSstinger

November 20th, 2009
9:36 pm

Grayson-Roswell game is on TV if you get cable channel 45, CSS

hall

November 20th, 2009
9:36 pm

St. Pius 17 North Hall 3 Final
Flowery Branch 28 Grady 21 4th 9:03
Gainesville 41 Dunwoody 3 4th

CT

November 20th, 2009
9:36 pm

Tucker – SandyCreek update?

Graysonfan (the original)

November 20th, 2009
9:36 pm

as did grayson last,GR

Anti Dekalb 5A

November 20th, 2009
9:36 pm

Grayson 21-Roswell 7 Roswell ball with 11 min left in the 4th

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
9:36 pm

NG 17 Woodstock 0

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:36 pm

4 and 2 Camden with 3:32 to go

JB

November 20th, 2009
9:37 pm

SWD/Clarke Central?

Black & REd

November 20th, 2009
9:37 pm

Grayson is up 21 to 7

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:38 pm

First and 10!!!! CAMDEN!!!!

Black & REd

November 20th, 2009
9:38 pm

Camden has the ball inside the 20 with 3 mins left and lowndes has two time outs

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
9:39 pm

Anyone got an update on Peatchtree/Brookwood? Last I heard was PR 14-6.

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
9:39 pm

Northside reaches the quarterfinals. Good game to the Wolverines of Union Grove. Good luck throughout the upcoming basketball season.

Now, our Eagles earn the opportunity to host Peachtree Ridge at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. You Lions posters appear to have the opportunity to see what playing at the MAC is all about.

Congratulations to Coach Conrad Nix and his staff for helping our great program to reach great heights again. This season was supposed to be a rebuilding year. Coach Nix and Company have simply reloaded with these young Eagles. Again, good game UG and congratulations Northside.

It is great to be a Northside Eagle!

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
9:40 pm

TD Roswell, 21-13 PAT coming

chemflu2

November 20th, 2009
9:40 pm

Any updates on the Peach Co / Washington game?

Black & REd

November 20th, 2009
9:40 pm

roswell scored on one of the most lucky deflections ive seen. 21 to 14

Anti Dekalb 5A

November 20th, 2009
9:40 pm

Colquitt County just scored extra point come next… And they are going to for two… Roswell also just scored with 10 minutes left… Grayson 21 and Roswell 14

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
9:40 pm

PR 21 Brookwood 6 – 2 minutes left PR with the ball

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
9:40 pm

UH OH….CAMDEN HAVE THE GLOVES NEARBY!!! LOL!!!

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
9:40 pm

PAT Good, 21-14 Grayson over Roswell, 10:27. Roswell wr (hughes?) made an incredible catch on a tipped ball for TD.

pridge

November 20th, 2009
9:41 pm

pridge 21 broowkwood 6. 1 min left

LHSstinger

November 20th, 2009
9:41 pm

Grayson 21 – Roswell 14

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:41 pm

2:01 Camden on 9 yard line. Lowndes just used their last time out.

D3fPo3t

November 20th, 2009
9:42 pm

Go NG

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:43 pm

GAME OVER,,, SEE YOU LOWNDES

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
9:43 pm

jcwfalcon, WoW, is there really a difference between losing and lost? Thanks for the update, did you grab a dictionary to help you out with that one? Yeah and I am 32 and have followed Newnan football since I was 10, what’s your point? I simply meant that if you follow football that intensely MOST people are still fans enough to keep up with it after the LOSS. Get a grip, honestly! Shut your mouth! And learn what it means to be a fan of the game even when you have to grab a pacifier and hide in the closet sometimes!!!

Black & REd

November 20th, 2009
9:43 pm

camden picked up first down im calling it camden has defeated lowndes

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:44 pm

1:45 left, Camden on 3

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
9:44 pm

Some nimrod was claiming the Lowndes / Camden game would have 70 points or so scored. Anybody close knew that it would be a tight defensive struggle. Last time Lowndes 10 Camden 0. Sounds like another game like it.

jason

November 20th, 2009
9:44 pm

Cairo 9 Baldwin 7 Final.

HS Football Fan

November 20th, 2009
9:44 pm

Does anyone have the score for Buford?

Red and Black

November 20th, 2009
9:44 pm

Grayson 21 Roswell 14. Roswell scores a TD from a deflection/completion.

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:44 pm

Clock is about out

hall

November 20th, 2009
9:45 pm

Gainesville 41 Dunwoody 10 final
Buford 30 Jefferson 22 4th

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:45 pm

Camden 10, Lowndes GAME OVER!!!!!!

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
9:45 pm

Is Camden about to knock off the mighty Vikings?

Black & REd

November 20th, 2009
9:46 pm

camden scored

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
9:46 pm

Oh NO!!! Where are all you Lowndes loud mouths from last week???? Kinda quiet 2nite!! (Que crickets chirpping)

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
9:46 pm

OOPS I JUST REMEMBERED..LOWNDES LOST!!!! LOL!!!

HS Football Fan

November 20th, 2009
9:46 pm

Does anyone have the Buford Score

Bullnuke

November 20th, 2009
9:47 pm

Now you know why Camden was ranked with two loses.

hall

November 20th, 2009
9:47 pm

Buford 30 Jefferson 22 4th
Flowery Branch 35 Grady 21 4th

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
9:47 pm

HS, Buford up 23-14 last time I saw a score

Ang4855

November 20th, 2009
9:47 pm

Lassiter 63 – S Gwinnett 35

(the REAL) Gwinnett Fan

November 20th, 2009
9:48 pm

PRHS 21 – Brookwood 6

Brookwood played hard until the end, and credit them with forcing a lot of turnovers (4 fumbles and 1 INT I believe), otherwise the score may have been worse. Lion defense looked VERY sharp, Brookwood’s only points were on the INT return

cougar 87

November 20th, 2009
9:48 pm

get em little brother

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
9:48 pm

Boy, Region 1-AAAAA is rolling!

- Northside 21, Union Grove 10. FINAL
- Colquitt County 19, Stephenson 14. 4th Quarter
- Lowndes County 49, Camden County 21. 4th Quarter

It appears that 3 Region 1-AAAAA programs, at least 2, are about to reach the quarterfinals of the state playoffs. You guys can forget about telling us that football in this state is close to the level of play south of the Gnat line. Forget about it. Region 1-AAAAA programs are going on the road and winnning!

Go Eagles!

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
9:48 pm

Grayson pulls a Belichek but makes it on 4-1-G29, huge FB gets 15, 7:40 left.

Beautiful Monte

November 20th, 2009
9:49 pm

This makes two years in a row that Lowndes has underachieved.

I wonder if they’ll go after Rick Tomberlin.

studentofthegame

November 20th, 2009
9:49 pm

Bring on Marist. Griffin’s up on Ware Co. 42-3 Oh yeah Stephenson up on Colquitt 21-19

Black & REd

November 20th, 2009
9:49 pm

Next week North Gwinnett Vs. Camden

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
9:49 pm

Some comment last week about wipping the field with us last week…. well go get your blankie, paci, and just go to bed.

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
9:49 pm

Lassiter did not put up 60 all season and now have done it 2x in the playoffs. Unreal.

D3fPo3t

November 20th, 2009
9:49 pm

How could anyone ever think that woodstock could play on the same level as NG.

studentofthegame

November 20th, 2009
9:50 pm

Camden beats lowndes 10-7

Valdosta

November 20th, 2009
9:50 pm

I think the Lowndes fans were the ones defending Camden for playing in a weak region yet coming to play in the playoffs. Lowndes knew the game was going to be tough. Home team had the advantage in this game. Just an unlucky draw for 1 AAAAA #2 seed to have to travel to Lowndes in the 3nd round. Don’t think anyone else could have beat Lowndes. (I am not a Lowndes fan by the way)

meanwhile, 45 miles south of Atlanta

November 20th, 2009
9:50 pm

21-0, Jackson at the half was the last I got.

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
9:50 pm

Hope Lowndes was able to lose with more dignity than they did when the lost to Grayson last year.

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
9:50 pm

WOW!!! I LOVE IT!!! Now we get to hear the same crap as last year… Bring on the wait ’till next year posts.

Gopher

November 20th, 2009
9:51 pm

Sandy Creek 17 and Tucher 14 – Final

cougar 87

November 20th, 2009
9:51 pm

THE REAL NHS 15 – MLK 6 Final Score

hall

November 20th, 2009
9:51 pm

Buford game on WCON
http://www.wconfm.com/

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
9:51 pm

I guess Lowndes really does suck big time on the road!!!

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
9:51 pm

The Jags strike back.

Stephenson 21, Colquitt County 19.

OK, metro Atlanta posters, especially those from DeKalb County. Explain this to me. You are Stephenson. You go up 20-19. Why would you not go for a two point conversion? This is why people question the coaches in DeKalb County. That was wildest thing that I have ever witnessed.

By the way, of course, the scores are inaccurate with the clowns on the GPB. They said the Lowndes-Camden score was 49-28. They were repeating the wrong score.

Sorry Camden County posters. I was watching the Stephenson-Colquitt County game and the guy said that Lowndes had 49 points. I should have known that no one is going to put up 49 points at Wildcat Stadium. That is impossible.

Gopher

November 20th, 2009
9:52 pm

Camden County has game ending 7 minute drive and never relinquishes the ball…end up inside Lowdes 1 yd line.

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
9:53 pm

Looks like Gwinnett will have 3 teams in the third round and 1-AAAAA may have two. Looks that way. NG and Peachtree Ridge for sure, Grayson ahead. Colquitt up on Stephenson, right?

(the REAL) Gwinnett Fan

November 20th, 2009
9:53 pm

ENR: So region 1-AAAAA is only winning 1 game right now? Try and stay away from sharp objects, okay?

jcwfalcon

November 20th, 2009
9:53 pm

ENR- your score on the Camden/Lowndes game?

studentofthegame

November 20th, 2009
9:53 pm

22-21 Colquitt of Stephenson 2:30 remaining

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
9:53 pm

colquitt 22 stephenson 21

TNGADAWG

November 20th, 2009
9:53 pm

Now it’s pretty obvious the person for AJC who kept ranking LC in the top 5 did not know what he was doing. I TRIED TO TELL HIM BUT HE WOULDN’T LISTEN!!!! Tried to tell him about Colquitt Co. not being ranked at all, BUT HE WOULDN’T LISTEN, AGAIN !!!!

graysonalum

November 20th, 2009
9:54 pm

Grayson score? time left?

grounded

November 20th, 2009
9:54 pm

Do anyone knows sandy creek vs tucker score

studentofthegame

November 20th, 2009
9:55 pm

anyone have the SWD/Clarke Central score

ricohman

November 20th, 2009
9:55 pm

Canden County wins 10-7. I just witnessed one of the finest games I’ve ever seen. I believe I also witnessed the State Championship game. What a slugfest. Great plays and sportsmanship by both teams. Look out here we come again

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
9:55 pm

In the final minute Ware Co. breaks the end zone. Griffin will win 42-10 over the Gators.

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
9:56 pm

Colquitt County 22, Stephenson 21. 4th Quarter, 2:22.

Please…please, someone from DeKalb County explain to me the thinking on the Stephenson sideline. These guys would be in over their heads against a middle school high school coach in Warner Robins. I thought that it was simply textbook that should you trail by 5 and score a touchdown, you go for the two point conversion to take a 3 point lead.

The rocket scientists running the Stephenson program, who have some of the best athletes in the state, decide to kick a PAT to take a 2 point lead. Colquitt has a huge kickoff return and kick a field goal to take a 1 point lead.

It makes me think of those beer commercials. BRILLIANT, Stephenson!

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
9:56 pm

Thanks, Meanwhile. Smallest school in AAA 10-0 each of last 2 seasons. Unreal. My ‘83 team was first Jackson playoff team in 19 years. R.E. Lee, Mary Persons, and Manchaster used to rule the old 3-AA when I played. Weird to see Jackson so good for the last 10-12 years, and trouncing Mary Persons most years. Go Red Devils!

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
9:56 pm

Lassiter 63 SG 35, and it is still the 3rd quarter? That’s not a misprint?

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
9:56 pm

Newnan 15 Mlk 6 Final. Once again Newnan allows just two field goals in the first. Come out and dominates the second half and put the game away. Congrats to the Newnan Cougars! Let’s see where the Grayson vs Newnan game will be.

AJC Sports

November 20th, 2009
9:56 pm

@studentofthegame: Clarke Central 19, SW DeKalb 10 FINAL

GDF

November 20th, 2009
9:56 pm

Jackson won 36-9 and played half the game without all State early Florida recruit Neiron Ball.

Jackson plays the winner of Carrolton and Eastside and last I heard it was 13-13 on the 4th. Any updates in AAA?

Anti Dekalb 5A

November 20th, 2009
9:56 pm

What is the Newnan Score?

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
9:57 pm

Grayson up 21-14, driving on Roswell and running out clock, around 3-4 mins left I believe (just went to commercial).

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
9:57 pm

Westminster-31
Callaway-28

meanwhile, 45 miles south of Atlanta

November 20th, 2009
9:58 pm

EagleNationRising, what are you smoking? Was your 9:40 post a joke?

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
9:58 pm

Thanks for the Jackson score, GDF. Nice to win the first two playoff games after last year’s first-round loss.

(the REAL) Gwinnett Fan

November 20th, 2009
9:58 pm

Oedipus: no, they’re not ****ing their mother, that Lassiter QB is a hoss. 7 td passes last i heard

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
9:58 pm

Jcwfalcon: I got the score update from these guys on Georgia Public Broadcasting. I should have known that those guys were clueless. They talked about how the score was just 10-7 and how fast Lowndes puts up points on the board.

Sorry. Those watching this great Colquitt-Stephenson game can tell you. They later came back and said that was the Lassiter-South Gwinnett score. I should have known that no one was going to put up 49 on Camden County at Wildcat Stadium. NEVER!

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
9:59 pm

Colquitt intercepts a Stephenson pass at mid field. That should do it with a little more than a min. to go.

Anti Dekalb 5A

November 20th, 2009
9:59 pm

Time for a Coin Toss!!! Hopefully the Cougars will be at DRAKE Stadium

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
9:59 pm

Lassiter 63 SG 35, 3rd qtr it says, that can’t be right, can it? Newnan 15 MLK 6 4th qtr.

MhsRaider09

November 20th, 2009
9:59 pm

Tucker 14 Sandy Creek 17

slippery rock grad

November 20th, 2009
9:59 pm

ok I just had to laugh at the earlier post about AJC posting the Slippery Rock fb scores. I am a REAL graduate of SR( in PA) (many yrs. ago) and many of the posters here may not know that for years and years it has been a tradition across the country to give SR scores at the end of other scores and most people think it is not a real school because of the funny name but they have a long tradition of good football teams. Just to keep it on topic, I am here to check the NSWR score as my nephew is a player for them and I always follow their team. GO NSWR!!!

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
9:59 pm

Grayson at Roswell 10, 1:47 left.

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
10:00 pm

And Grayson runs out of bounds. Wowser.

Big Red Machine

November 20th, 2009
10:00 pm

What about Rockdale/Hiram?

mrsmithinthacity

November 20th, 2009
10:00 pm

ugh oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! whos the best team in the state.lol. can we get some respect despite 2 losses geezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!! oh camden is not that good this yr well what do u say about the 10-7 win against supposedly the best team in the state. can somebody pls give us some respect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! camden camden camden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GDF

November 20th, 2009
10:00 pm

Does anyone have the Carrolton vs. Eastside score?!?

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
10:00 pm

Grayson kicking field goal…good. 24-14.

Suwanee 0wnz

November 20th, 2009
10:01 pm

NG 24
Woodstock 0

Good game Wolverines!

Woodstock got inside the red zone 3 times. 0 points. Insinde the 10 twice. 0 points. In them meantime the Wolverines blitzed 6 players every down that I remember. 24 points North Gwinnett.

I really wanted Lowndes in Suwanee. Thank your stars you got moved to an easy bracket NSWR.

NHS

November 20th, 2009
10:01 pm

UG, would you like some fries with that loss at the Big Mac?
Great athletes, but hard to win as a team without a quarterback.

Black & REd

November 20th, 2009
10:01 pm

grayson hits the field goal it’s basically over with a minute forty-five left

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
10:02 pm

Interception Colquitt County. It is basketball season at Stephenson HS, who have to have some of the worst coaches in the state of Georgia. It is unreal.

Either Lowndes County head coach Randy McPherson or Stephenson head coach Ron Gartrell have to take the Buck Godfrey Award this season. Buck Godfrey Award winners, doing less with more.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:02 pm

Stick a fork in Stephenson

cchsindians

November 20th, 2009
10:02 pm

Charlton Co 46 Brooks Co 30 6:42 to play in the 4th

hall

November 20th, 2009
10:04 pm

Flowery Branch 35
Grady 21 21.4 seconds left

Buford 30
Jefferson 22 FINAL

Common Sense

November 20th, 2009
10:04 pm

Northside all the way

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
10:04 pm

NHS, Union Grove lost their starting quarterback to injury earlier this season. That could happen to any team.

Valdosta

November 20th, 2009
10:05 pm

To be fair to Lowndes and McPherson, they lost AT the defending champions Cmaden County. Camden will likely win it again this year. They played the state championship game tonight. Stevenson lost AT HOME to a school Lowndes beat by 25. Lowndes just ran into a tough team on the road. Seeding and home field advantage means everything in the playoffs.

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
10:05 pm

SGT Chris, say it isn’t so. Stephenson has had enough talent to beat anybody anywhere anytime. Except they never seem to keep it together on the field long enough to make it to the finals. I’m not surprised.

Anti Dekalb 5A

November 20th, 2009
10:05 pm

TRUE BLUE where you at? DEKALB COUNTY 5A are done for the year…

D3fPo3t

November 20th, 2009
10:05 pm

woodstock was a joke

Common Sense

November 20th, 2009
10:05 pm

Big Red Machine

Rockdale Won

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
10:05 pm

Heads!

Black & REd

November 20th, 2009
10:07 pm

game over roswell fumbled grayson recovered with 50 secs left

Big Red Machine

November 20th, 2009
10:07 pm

What was the score of Rockdale vs Hiram?

Charles

November 20th, 2009
10:07 pm

Grayson 24 Roswell 10 Final

wardawg

November 20th, 2009
10:07 pm

Camden 10 Lowndes 7 Final score. This was a hard fought game on both sides. Very fast game. Lowndes seemed surprised by the speed and quickness of Camden. I see great games in the future from these two heavyweights. Go Cats Go.

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
10:07 pm

NrsSmith: The best team in the state is Grayson High School. The people on this board saying that a team that could not even win their own region were the best team in the state are out of their minds. Lowndes had top tier talent. However, they rarely show up on the road. If they play another top tier program on the road, they struggle scoring their usual 30-40 points. Traveling to Kingsland is very hard. It is a long trip and Wildcat Stadium is a great home field.

jo

November 20th, 2009
10:08 pm

Camden just upset Lowndes!!!!!!

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
10:09 pm

General topic. I get sick of seeing players in HS and college constantly urging the fans to get up and cheer. I paid my money, I’ll cheer when I darn well feel like it. You focus on the game.

When I played, I was in a zone. I NEVER noticed fan noise or cared what the fans were doing.

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
10:09 pm

Grayson score is 24-14, and it’s NOT a final yet, though it will be in 23 seconds.

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
10:10 pm

Way cool. I just signed up for WSB text alerts on HS scores for selected teams, and just got a text of the Jackson score. Cool.

Common Sense

November 20th, 2009
10:10 pm

Big Red Machine

21-7

Black & REd

November 20th, 2009
10:10 pm

Fox is about to recap all the games

studentofthegame

November 20th, 2009
10:11 pm

Lets see MLK check STEPHENSON check SWD check TUCKER check and Marist in overtime. Its officially basketball season in Dekalb Co. Oh wait I forgot you still have Central Dekalb youth football. Maybe they can finish the job the above mentioned teams couldnt. Lets go Griffin get it done!!!!!

3rd generation NGHS fan

November 20th, 2009
10:11 pm

Woodstock forgot to load up their football team when they came to Suwanee tonight!! NG 24 – Woodstock 0!!

(the REAL) Gwinnett Fan

November 20th, 2009
10:11 pm

lol @ “good fields”. games are won by the players on the field. NSWR will find out soon enough

Anti Dekalb 5A

November 20th, 2009
10:11 pm

Grayson will get a test next week with the OGLETREES COMING 2 TOWN!

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
10:11 pm

Wildcat Stadium might be a great home field for Grayson, but they should look into turf. That field is in pretty rough shape.

runtheball

November 20th, 2009
10:11 pm

Jackson 36
Liberty co. 9
…..and it wasnt close.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:12 pm

Just to ask a rhetorical question but when was the last time Camden lost a REGION game?? Just asking! Not trying to start anything, not implying anything

Callaway 35-Westminster 31 …3 seconds left in an exciting game

Danny Riggins

November 20th, 2009
10:12 pm

Hope all you folks whose been trashing Camden Wildcats believe we are for real now!, especially AJC. Guess You’ll have to put up with us one more week, or possible 3 more weeks!!! Go Cats!!!

ecomguy

November 20th, 2009
10:14 pm

What’s the score of Pius game

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
10:14 pm

Wardawg: Lowndes seemed surprised by the speed of Northside too. Lowndes was surprised with the speed of Grayson.

Let’s call a spade, a spade. Lowndes County is not only one of the best programs in the state of Georgia. Lowndes is one of the best high school programs in America. They produce great teams year after year after year. The expectations are always high for the Vikings.

I do not mean this in a disrespectful manner. However, I made this point early in this season…after Lowndes beat the 8th ranked team in the nation 51-17. Lowndes County is not and have NEVER been a strong road program. They are not the kind of program that is going to load onto a bus and kick a team around.

It may have something to do with their location. They are practically north Florida. I just know that Lowndes is not going to load a bus and beat a Camden County, Northside, or Grayson type of program.

This why they play the games

November 20th, 2009
10:14 pm

Congratulations to Clarke-Central. I said earlier in the week that I hoped they represented well against SWD. They did me one better.

My old HS is tough. Griffin 42-10 over Ware and it wasn’t that close. These guys are VERY good.

Sorry to see Lowndes go. I wanted a school north of Macon/Warner Robins to apply the loss to them. 1-AAAAA had a rough go this weekend. I bet the state champ doesn’t come from that region. I like NSWR but don’t think they can pull it off.

I’m pleasantly surprised by the early Jackson-Liberty County score. I hope they can hold on. They’ve been somewhat under the radar all year.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:14 pm

Callaway holds on…ALMOST let Abernathy get to the end zone!!!

cchsindians

November 20th, 2009
10:15 pm

46-36 Charlton Co beating Brooks Co 3:54 in the 4th.
Brooks Co had a 4th and 1, didn’t get it then a flag came in late, no explanation of what the call was, but Brooks got an automatic 1st down then scored. Charlton got the onside kick.

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
10:15 pm

Danny: Anyone who does not believe in what Camden County means to high school football in this state are nuts.

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
10:16 pm

Camden couldn’t beat the Sisters of the Poor.

LOL. You Camden folks sure have a chip on your shoulder. Give it a rest and win with class.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:16 pm

CARVER COL 33-WOODWARD 7 FINAL

Be real

November 20th, 2009
10:17 pm

Just got back from watching Pridge dispose of Brookwood–D is getting better each week.Hey Lowndes—-remember the 50 whatever to 17 loss Pridge was a part of a couple months ago. Well well–the Lions have a game next week —do the Vikings ???? Better to get thumped early and be playing in late November than to be at home watch.ing

CL

November 20th, 2009
10:17 pm

UPSET UPSET CC OVER SWD 19-17. THE SLEEPER OF AAAA!!!!!

#1 fer now

November 20th, 2009
10:17 pm

IN another OT for the Chee, Apalachee wins over Marist

Bob C

November 20th, 2009
10:17 pm

Cannot get the results of the game at 10 pm due to failure to connect to data base. Is this going to get fixed? This also happened last Friday night. What is the sense of providing a way to get scores and it does not work.

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
10:17 pm

I’ve been on this blog for the week. Nobody to my knowledge has been trashing Camden. I slightly favored Camden because of the home field, and knew that Lowndes isn’t the same on the road (Grayson last year). Camden does play in the weakest region imaginable, maybe in the history of Georgia football. Until the playoffs, there were only 5 victories outside of the region in 3-AAAAA this year, including Camden, and none over a Georgia AAAAA school either.

JayBo

November 20th, 2009
10:18 pm

TCC wins 56-7 over Richmond Acd!!!! Ok Sandy Creek, here we come…wow!!!!!!!!!!!!

Valdosta

November 20th, 2009
10:18 pm

Good point EagleNation. I don’t think anyone could beat Lowndes in Valdosta. This year or last year. On the road they are a different team. The play well in the dome because they spend the night. It is always a LONG ride anywhere they go. 2.5 hours to Camden. 4.5 to Grayson or other Metro Atlanta schools. Their location makes it very difficult for them to win on the road.

NHS

November 20th, 2009
10:18 pm

Darn, I was hoping that both Lowndes and Camden would lose!

ecomguy

November 20th, 2009
10:18 pm

ANyone have Pius score?

cougarfan

November 20th, 2009
10:19 pm

I still don’t think Camden is all that great this year. I mean it is a rebuilding year and you always have the advantage at home in the playoffs. They are mediocre at best…………. OK, just getting your attention. Congrats to Camden County! You guys made me a believer in a season I really thought was a rebuild.

Richard Dawson

November 20th, 2009
10:19 pm

I think Fox is STILL about to recap all the scores, about 10 minutes later. Love the lying ‘teasers’ local news shows do. They will pump a story as “coming up next” through 30 minutes and three commercial breaks. Pack of liars.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:21 pm

Hey Slalom1—Imagine that, two schools same stadium similar circumstances!! 4th and goal from the 2, one goes for it and gets it, moves on to the quarters, the other doesnt and is sitting at home..Go figure!! lol

TNGADAWG

November 20th, 2009
10:21 pm

ENR, heard that Colquitt Co. coach took his team up to ATL a day early this week(went yesterday). Don’t know how he pulled it off with the school board but it apparently paid off against Stephenson.

fact

November 20th, 2009
10:22 pm

flag??????

BulldawgBite

November 20th, 2009
10:22 pm

Good game wolverines. I was expecting a tighter game but still yall are a good program and i think with O’Brian as your coach you can maintain a winning tradition from here on out. Camden better not get too excited about their win over Lowndes because they will be set for a huge letdown against NG.

Being real

November 20th, 2009
10:22 pm

Hey Lowndes—remember the impressive 50 to something loss P ridge was a part of a couple of months ago,——-The lions play next week –how about those vikings—guess not. Ill take an early beating to still be standing late in November!!!

Colquitt County Underdog

November 20th, 2009
10:23 pm

GO PACK GO!!!!!!!!!!!! Great game…i dont know why Stephenson kept kicking it to our star receiver #4 but im glad they did. if they kicked the ball away from him 2 times then they probably would have easily won the game…but the lucky stars shined on my Hawgs tonight!!! 2 straight trips to metro ATL, 2 VICTORIES!!! Now a rematch with Lassiter…we beat them in a preseason scrimmage but im sure they are much better now. luckily for us, Propst knows Chip Lindsey better than any coach in the state.

good game Jaguars. you guys have some monsters on your team. that RB is something special

cchsindians

November 20th, 2009
10:23 pm

Charlton Co 46 – Brooks Co 36 final

Next Week: Charlton Co vs Lovett
location tdb coin toss tomorrow

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:23 pm

Does that win mean that Clarke Central is on their way back???

Running up the Gut Sux

November 20th, 2009
10:24 pm

Thomasville lose in OT to Jefferson County

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
10:24 pm

Family Fued they just want to make sure you to see how many people were killed in Atlanta tonight.

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
10:25 pm

All three 2-AAAAA schools lost in the 2nd round. Anybody surprised?

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:26 pm

Colquitt will be a test for lassitter…teams PROBABLY will be mirror images of each other on offense, so the defenses should be familiar with what each other is going to do!!

studentofthegame

November 20th, 2009
10:26 pm

Would anyone from Dekalb Co like to explain the events that occured 2nite.

obomaisaclown

November 20th, 2009
10:26 pm

need the roswell score

Valdosta

November 20th, 2009
10:27 pm

Being Real- If you would be proud playing next week knowing you got whipped two years in a row by Lowndes then PRidge’s football program is in bad shape! It would be hard holding that state championship trophy up with pride knowing I got whooped by 40 to Lowndes!

fact

November 20th, 2009
10:27 pm

Stephenson got some questionable flag that stopped drives this game. I do believe a writer wrote Stephenson would have flags? I believe I saw a player run off the field in the fourth for Colquitt, no flag, the play stops. Did anyone else see this play??

Packer Power

November 20th, 2009
10:28 pm

Congrats to my Colquitt County Packers !!! Great win tonight.

(the REAL) Gwinnett Fan

November 20th, 2009
10:29 pm

Valdosta: and it would be even harder for the Lowndes players to watch it on TV

better luck next year

Black & REd

November 20th, 2009
10:29 pm

Ok fox nobody gives a **** about the weather lets see some football recaps

studentofthegame

November 20th, 2009
10:29 pm

So okay Stephenson had some questionable flags. What about the rest of the teams in dekalb Co

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
10:30 pm

Lassiter 70 South Gwinnett 49. A track meet. What are the most points scored in a GA playoff game? 119 is really something.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:30 pm

DAYAM Lassiter won 70-49!! Florida’s spread isnt that productive lol

Bob

November 20th, 2009
10:30 pm

Any final on the Tucker game?

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
10:31 pm

Valdosta, if you get to hold up the trophy in this state then you earned it. I don’t care who you lost to during the year. GA Football crushes most in the country. Up here in VA they only cover HS football on one of 4 news channels every week during the playoffs or regular season. It is horrible!!

Valdosta

November 20th, 2009
10:31 pm

But they would watch knowing they beat the state champion by 40. lol Lowndes have enough trophies…

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
10:31 pm

2009 AAAAA Quarterfinals:

Peachtree Ridge at Northside – McConnell-Talbert Stadium, Warner Robins, GA
Newnan vs. Grayson – Coin Toss to determine the home team
North Gwinnett vs. Camden County – Coin Toss to determine the home team
Colquitt County at Lassiter – Frank Fillman Stadium, Marietta, GA

Colquitt County Underdog

November 20th, 2009
10:31 pm

fact- i saw a Stephenson player slip down to one knee at his own 8 yard line on a kick return, get back up, and run it out to the 30…even the tv commentators acknowledge that he was down and got back up…quite frankly, considering the bad luck that my Packers have had with officials all season, i think they called a WONDERFUL game! better luck next time Stephenson. good season for the Jaguars.

eagleforlife

November 20th, 2009
10:31 pm

Goooo eagles!! Wow! I’m impressed!

BulldawgBite

November 20th, 2009
10:32 pm

Valdosta, ya right who cares if you lost in the regular season. if you can win in the playoffs thats all that matters. teams would hold it up with just as much pride whether they won every game or struggled to make it to the playoffs. going undefeated in the regular season is never the goal for good programs. they set their sights on the championship so heck ya they would be proud even if they got killed earlier in the season.

TNGADAWG

November 20th, 2009
10:32 pm

Oedipus Tax, does Lassiter or SG either one know what the word “defense” means? This is not NBA basketball !!

CL

November 20th, 2009
10:32 pm

Taking one week at a time sgt chris

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:33 pm

If im on a team that gets whipped by 40, but goes on to win a championship, Im grinning everytime I polish my ring lol!!!! “we got beat by who??” lol!!

Typical Lowndes Talk

November 20th, 2009
10:34 pm

It’d be hard holding the trophy up with pride because they got beat by Lowndes early in the season? Sounds like somebody’s sore Lowndes is already knocked out of the playoffs!

I think the Grayson playoff game last year showed us the character of Lowndes football. Enjoy the winter.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:35 pm

I always say “never say never,” but i will in this case…you can NEVER have too many championships…ask valdosta, and the new york yankees lol!!!

slalom1

November 20th, 2009
10:35 pm

SGT CHRIS Sounds somewhat familiar. LOL.

StoneMason

November 20th, 2009
10:35 pm

Anyone know Hutson Mason’s stats? How many yards did he throw for? Was he taken out before the end?

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
10:36 pm

TNGADawg: Traveling early is the only way that a team from South Georgia has a prayer. You are not going to have 15-18 year old boys wake up for school, attend classes all day, and then get on a bus…travel for hours and beat a top tier program.

I have said this all season long. Of course, when I pointed it out with the Lowndes County posters, I became the worst person on earth. I do not believe that Northside travels to Camden and beats the Wildcats. No one is going to ride thre ours and beat Northside at the MAC. It will be a challenge to beat Grayson after a long trip. You name the program, they usually fall after long road trips.

Rush Propst knows this. I know this. It would not surprise me if Propst prepared more like a college program and traveled a day early. That is the only way you ahve a prayer.

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
10:36 pm

TNG, I’m with you. However, apparently the Lassiter QB set a GA State passing record BEFORE this game was played, and the SG QB ain’t no slouch either. Nevertheless, I’m with you, looks like a basketball score.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:36 pm

CL who is taking it one week at a time? clarke central??

Tech82

November 20th, 2009
10:37 pm

ecomguy – Pius was leading 17-3 when I left with about 5 minutes to go in the game. Pius had the ball with the game well in hand. I know they won because the bells were ringing when I got to the car but I’m not sure if 17-3 was the final score.

CL

November 20th, 2009
10:38 pm

EXACTLY SGT CHRIS

Daniel

November 20th, 2009
10:38 pm

Any word on the Rockdale County vs Hiram Hornets score?

Romell

November 20th, 2009
10:38 pm

Enter your comments here

JB

November 20th, 2009
10:40 pm

SGT CHRIS: I hope Clarke Central is back. I was there when we were beating Parkview and Brookwood 70-0 and 69-0 and winning national championships.

Romell

November 20th, 2009
10:40 pm

Respect the Cats! Don’t tell me we have played no one. Get use to it the Wildcats of Camden are for real!!

fact

November 20th, 2009
10:40 pm

Underdog it’s easy to say great game when you won. Flags change the out come of games. I agree the kicks are bad, but calls change the game especially when they are one way 3 points an the game is different? Look at the drives Stephneson had they all were overcome by flags?

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
10:40 pm

Nobody remembers the regular season except the losers. The champions remember the championships.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:40 pm

Home/Winner Score Visitor/Loser
Apalachee (8-AAAA) 36-35 Marist (6-AAAA)
Clarke Central (8-AAAA) 19-17 Southwest DeKalb (6-AAAA)
Griffin (4-AAAA) 42-10 Ware County (2-AAAA)
Lakeside, Evans (3-AAAA) Westside, Macon (1-AAAA)
North Clayton (4-AAAA) 21-12 Brunswick (2-AAAA)
Rockdale County (8-AAAA) 21-7 Hiram (7B-AAAA)
Sandy Creek (5A-AAAA) 17-14 Tucker (6-AAAA)
Thomas County Central (1-AAAA) Richmond Academy (3-AAAA)

Camden County (3-AAAAA) 10-7 Lowndes (1-AAAAA)
11/20/09 V Colquitt County (1-AAAAA) 22-21 Stephenson (2-AAAAA)
11/20/09 H Grayson (8-AAAAA) 24-14 Roswell (6-AAAAA)
11/20/09 H Lassiter (6-AAAAA) 70-49 South Gwinnett (8-AAAAA)
11/20/09 H Newnan (4-AAAAA) 15-6 M.L. King (2-AAAAA)
11/20/09 H North Gwinnett (7-AAAAA) 24-0 Woodstock (5-AAAAA)
11/20/09 H Northside, Warner Robins (1-AAAAA) 21-10 Union Grove (2-AAAAA)
11/20/09 H Peachtree Ridge (7-AAAAA) 21-6 Brookwood (8-AAAAA)

Date Hm Home/Winner Score Visitor/Loser
11/20/09 V Cairo (1-AAA) 9-7 Baldwin (3-AAA)
11/20/09 H Carver, Columbus (2-AAA) 33-7 Woodward Academy (4-AAA)
11/20/09 H Eastside (8-AAA) Carrollton (6B-AAA)
11/20/09 V Flowery Branch (7B-AAA) 35-21 Grady (5B-AAA)
11/20/09 H Gainesville (7B-AAA) 41-10 Dunwoody (5A-AAA)
11/20/09 H Jackson (4-AAA) 36-9 Liberty County (3-AAA)
11/20/09 H Peach County (1-AAA) 29-6 Washington County (3-AAA)
11/20/09 H St Pius X (5B-AAA) 17-3 North Hall (7A-AAA)

Date Hm Home/Winner Score Visitor/Loser
11/20/09 V Buford (6-AA) 30-22 Jefferson (8-AA)
11/20/09 H Calhoun (7B-AA) North Oconee (8-AA)
11/20/09 H Callaway (5-AA) 35-31 Westminster (6-AA)
11/20/09 H Charlton County (2-AA) 46-36 Brooks County (1-AA)
11/20/09 V Cook (1-AA) 29-21 Appling County (2-AA)
11/20/09 H Fitzgerald (1-AA) Swainsboro (3-AA)
11/20/09 H Jefferson County (3-AA) Thomasville (1-AA)
11/20/09 H Lovett (6-AA) East Jackson (8-AA)

Date Hm Home/Winner Score Visitor/Loser
11/20/09 H Clinch County (1A-A) Emanuel County Institute (3B-A)
11/20/09 H Darlington (6-A) 28-14 Commerce (8-A)
11/20/09 H Holy Innocents (5-A) 21-0 Bremen (6-A)
11/20/09 H Lincoln County (7-A) 47-39 Eagles Lndg Christian Acad (5-A)
11/20/09 H Savannah Christian (3A-A) 28-13 Miller County (1B-A)
11/20/09 H Twiggs County (2-A) Chattahoochee County (4-A)
11/20/09 H Wesleyan (8-A) 34-28 Bowdon (6-A)
11/20/09 V Wilcox County (2-A) 39-19 Greenville (4-A)

South Side

November 20th, 2009
10:41 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. Don’t know now who will get home field between N. Clayton and Clarke Central because both are #2 seeds from their regions.

Valdosta

November 20th, 2009
10:41 pm

No question winning the state title is something. Congrats to all teams who advanced. Lowndes got a bad draw and untiil they play well on the road, this will happen to them every year. You are right the playoffs are more important then the season. Just don’t think anyone can say anything about Lowndes being overrated when they DOMINATED Peachtree Ridge and Colquitt who have both advanced.

CL

November 20th, 2009
10:41 pm

WOW JB. Thats back during Billy Henderson days.

Dj holland 2007 wrestling allumni

November 20th, 2009
10:41 pm

How bout them wildcAts foks!!!!!!!!!Camden county all day

Tech82

November 20th, 2009
10:41 pm

Confirmed final:

St. Pius over North Hall 17-3

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:42 pm

JB yeah we (LaGrange) had battle upon battle with Clarke Central…Loved coming to Athens to play..I played when you guys had Scott Freeney!!!

Valdosta

November 20th, 2009
10:43 pm

That wasn’t a smart comment to make about “only champions remember championships”. Lowndes has won 3 in the past 5 years. How many has your team won?

CL

November 20th, 2009
10:43 pm

8-AAAA still has three teams in CC, tha Chee and Rockdale

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
10:43 pm

When do Stephenson admit that despite all the talent, the head slaps, the celebrations for regular plays, all the hype, that it is the more disciplined team that most often wins? The excuses from Stephenson are endless – flags, bad calls, whine, whine, whine, and it is no different this year either.

TNGADAWG

November 20th, 2009
10:43 pm

May step on some toes here, but the QB whom the Lassiter QB broke his record was from Charleton Co a few yrs. back. Personally never heard about him again. Does anyone know what happened to him? Record-breakers don’t always turn out.

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
10:43 pm

DeKalb County posters please do not bore us with your tireless excuses. Stephenson choked. Tucker choked. Southwest DeKalb choked. Martin Luther King lost. I have told you guys many times. DeKalb County teams regularly underachive and the coaching is questionable at best.

Before one person writes a post giving me the business about about DeKalb County football, please tell me what the Stephenson staff was thinking when they sent the kicking team out for a PAT while leading 20-19 late in the 4th quarter.

I am shocked that anyone can lead a program like Stephenson while making such boneheaded calls. It is amazing and more of the same with programs like Stephenson. Stephenson should have gone for a two point conversion. Colquitt County could not stop their amaingly talented running back. The game would have gone into overtime. Everyone knows that the home team has an overwhelming advantage in overtime.

If it were not for Randy McPherson, Ron Gartrell would have his name etched upon the Buck Godfrey Award.

CL

November 20th, 2009
10:45 pm

I remember Freeney what happened to him?

OldDawg

November 20th, 2009
10:45 pm

I am a huge football fan from south Ga. and in my 60’s now…..have seen more HS and college games than i want to admit…..I would HATE to be coach Gartrell and be in the stevenson dressing room after the game tonight trying to explain to my players why I decided NOT to go for 2 when they scored late to go up 20-19…..KNOWING Colquitt Co. had one of the best field goal kickers in the state!!!

Stevenson is LOADED with talent…but they have to be the WORST disciplined and most poorly coached team I have EVER seen!

Dont know how many of you are familiar with coach Probst’s coaching history at Hoover in Ala., but he took over a Colquitt county program that was in shambles. In only his second year he has far exceeded expectations…we honestly did not expect to make the playoffs this year! Watch out for the Packers for the next few years!

Congrats to the team and coaching staff! GO PACK!!!!!!

chemflu2

November 20th, 2009
10:45 pm

Another outstanding performance by the Peach Co Trojans almost shutting out Washington Co. (29-6). St. Pius, here we come!

cane fan

November 20th, 2009
10:45 pm

FITZGERALD 64 – SWAINSBORO 36 …………. SWAINSBORO’S QB EXCELLENT, IF THEY HAD ANY BETTER PLAYERS IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT, I GUESS IT WILL BE A COIN TOSS BETWEEN CALLAWAY, NO MATTER FITZGERALD WILL STOMP THEIR HEADS IN

CL

November 20th, 2009
10:45 pm

Enter your comments here

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
10:45 pm

Valdosta, you can crow all you want about a 51-17 win during the 2nd game of the season. You’re the one that was doing the bragging, and not doing Lowndes any favors by doing so.

Colquitt County Underdog

November 20th, 2009
10:46 pm

what flags are you talking about? the obvious intentional grounding penalties? or maybe the obvious false start when the Stephenson right guard jumped 5 yards before the snap? like i said, when you are a fan of a team that was cheated out of a DOWN because the refs cannot count 1,2,3,4…then you come talk to me about questionable calls. you are trying to argue judgement calls…that is left to the eyes of the beholder…the refs.

Stephenson QB threw 3 INTs, one returned for a TD…Stephenson has no solid passing game. they drop a TD on one drive…

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:46 pm

Sothside–Not to take anything away from what N Clayton did, but I think Colquitt’s win trumps N Clayton’s…wait no it doesnt Stephenson did what Stephenson does every year!! Undefeated season, early playoff exit lol!!!! Maybe that stud they have going to miami can graduate early, and get enrolled down there ASAP!!! LOL!!!

OldDawg

November 20th, 2009
10:46 pm

By the way….WHERE ARE YOU TRUE BLUE???? Doubt you show your face here tonight, but you sure ran your mouth here all week…..MUST BE UNDER THE PORCH WITH THE LITTLE DOGS?????

studentofthegame

November 20th, 2009
10:47 pm

@JB and Chris I remember when i was little boy watching Griffin play both Clarke Central and Newnan. Won some lost some. Great battles though. Glad to see both of you guys still alive. Yo Chris what ever happened to Cory Bridges and Derrick Stegall

Valdosta

November 20th, 2009
10:47 pm

How was I bragging? I am not even a Lowndes fan. He mentioned how it felt for Lowndes to not be playing next week. Just sounded funny after the whipping they took in Valdosta.

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
10:47 pm

wasent cmden supposed to lose????

JaguarMan

November 20th, 2009
10:47 pm

Chop Block… That was the worst. Stephenson spent the first half adjusting to the refs not ColQuitt Co. I hate when the white hates call games like that.

BulldawgBite

November 20th, 2009
10:47 pm

TNGaDawg, i think you are talking about jeremy privett. he was amazing in high school and a bust in college. he went to some school in mississippi i think southern miss. but dropped out because he got homesick. i guess he couldnt ajust from the small town of folkston to hattiesburg.

Kathi

November 20th, 2009
10:48 pm

Sop’em Syrupmakers!

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
10:48 pm

hahahahahahahaha

Big Red Machine

November 20th, 2009
10:49 pm

Congratulations Rockdale!!! All 3 Region 8-AAAA teams won!!! As stated, Rockdale has a very fast team. I knew Hiram wasn’t ready for their speed…..

(the REAL) Gwinnett Fan

November 20th, 2009
10:49 pm

lol @ Valdosta (not the city, the poster). I can’t remember the last time I real team or even a movie made about a team that’s smug because they lost in the second round but beat a team that advanced early in the season. Lowndes must be a real one of a kind. Oh wait, they’re one of eight, teams in 5A that lost tonight.

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
10:49 pm

this is freakin great:]

Being real

November 20th, 2009
10:50 pm

Ya—-Lowndes talks smack–but can’t take it. P Ridge program is doing fine–still very young–tradition will come.You don’t understand –early losses just rarely matter–enjoy your time off on Fridays now

(the REAL) Gwinnett Fan

November 20th, 2009
10:50 pm

saw* a real team

JB

November 20th, 2009
10:50 pm

SGT and CL: Freeney was a beast. Played well at Syracuse but kept running into injuries.

This why they play the games

November 20th, 2009
10:51 pm

I look forward to the N. Clayton-Clarke-Central game. Both have done well on the road this weekend. Clarke was especially impressive, although Buck Godfrey’s teams more often than not underachieve. I’d like to have N.Clayton and Griffin advance as far as possible. Not familiar with the brackets. Can that possibly be a title game rematch?

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:51 pm

HEY ENR—thats the same kind of boneheaded coaching decision that cost LaGrange the game against Liberty County!!

CL–have no clue as to what happened to Freeney…I THINK he went to Syracuse after his high school ball, but that might have been the freeney that plays for the Colts but I could be wrong!!!

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
10:51 pm

camden all the way babay

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
10:52 pm

who thinks camden can do good this year?

studentofthegame

November 20th, 2009
10:52 pm

JAGUARMAN CMON MAN as they say on Monday nite countdown. Stephenson always has some type of excuse. Why not get rid of Coach Gatrell maybe you guys will stop getting upset lol

MhsRaider09

November 20th, 2009
10:52 pm

WOW…. first off to all fans of 8-AAAA, i sincerely apologize for underestimating your region. You guys went out and played ball. BIG congrats to Clarke Central.. u guys proved me wrong BIG TIME…Rockdale.. I never gave u guys a chance over Hiram, but you pulled it off.. and the Chee.. WOW… thats all I can say… Hats off to 8-AAAA… good luck

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:53 pm

This why they play the games ga.prepcountry.com has the playoff brackets

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
10:53 pm

:]

CL

November 20th, 2009
10:53 pm

Thats Dwight Freeney with the colts

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
10:53 pm

?

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
10:53 pm

Student: Bridges actually played a year or two with Minnesota and Stegall just ran into nothing but bad luck at Tech. He broke an arm one year and a leg the next and he wasn’t the same. Griffin was always a scary place to play back in the day. Those were dog fights from start to finish. Fighting on the field and in the stands.

Hairy Hawg

November 20th, 2009
10:54 pm

Grayson v. Newnan (WOW)
NSW v. PR (another week of ENR)
North Gwinnett v. Camden (Firepower Baby!)
Colquitt County v. Lassiter (Mentor v. Mentee)
I love this time of year!!!!!!

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:54 pm

Carver gets flowery branch next week!!!

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
10:54 pm

sooooooo

EagleNationRising

November 20th, 2009
10:55 pm

Yo, AVikingFan, and all of the rest of the Viking posters, there is still room on the Northside Eagles bandwagon…a bandwagon that is lead by sophomores and juniors, which means you can get used to Northside advancing deep into the playoffs.

I have no doubts that the Vikings will be back as strong as ever next season. However, for all of the chatter about Northside joining Region 1-AAAAA, it certainly seems like the Eagles have performed better or as well as any other program in the region over the past two seasons.

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
10:55 pm

SGT CHRIS are u impressed with camden?

fact

November 20th, 2009
10:55 pm

Enter your comments here

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:56 pm

VA COUGAR…why didnt tech keep steagall at QB????

dont forget the rocks at the bus, especially if you won at Griffin lol

BROOKWOOD MOM

November 20th, 2009
10:56 pm

BROOKWOOD MOM is sad our season just ended, but it has been fun blogging with all you bloggers out there and I want to say “THANKS” to all of you who have been cheering for my BRONCOS!! SouthGARUles, it was a pleasure meeting you and thank you so much for coming out to the games to show us some support. BROOKWOOM MOM is probably done blogging. I will check in with ya’ll periodically just to say “HI”

All you South Gwinnett Folks I was really really hoping you guys would have won tonight and I am so sorry you lost. You guys will do a fantastic job again next year. Good luck!! My baby boy is graduating next year and headed to Ga Southern in the fall. WHOO HOOO!

Good luck to the rest of ya’ll who are in the playoff and may the best team win.

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
10:56 pm

??????????????????????

fact

November 20th, 2009
10:57 pm

I’ve yet to get an answer. Did you see a player run off the field before a Colquitt score in the fourth?

Valdosta

November 20th, 2009
10:57 pm

Again I just live here. I didn’t even go to high school in Georgia. Just hard not to follow high school football in Titletown. I am not a fan of Valdosta or Lowndes. I want them to win, but could really care less. No excuses from me for their loss. Lowndes is arguably one of the best programs in the state maybe even the country so it is easy to follow them. They had a tough draw and played a great team. Next week is when it counts not during the regular season. Just thought it was funny to hear Ptree Ridge running off after the pounding they got earlier in the year. Good luck to all teams left. I will be watching.

Colquitt County Underdog

November 20th, 2009
10:58 pm

We beat Lassiter in a preseason scrimmage but they are obviously better now…i just want that tought Hawg defense to hold them under 30…if they can do that then we got a shot at beating them…i would like to say it will be a good old fashioned shootout but our offense is regressing the last few weeks. we need to take more shots down the field. our quick screens and dump offs to RBs in the flats can only take us so far…but i guess Coach Propst is leaning on his special teams and defense to win games at this point. thats why we pay him the big bucks!! Great Job Coach Propst and great job team…GO PACK!!!

This why they play the games

November 20th, 2009
10:59 pm

Thank you SGT CHRIS. Thanks for the scores for all classifications. Some shockers in their beside just Lowndes (I wasn’t shocked there, anyway). Lincoln Co. was in a track meet. Jackson proved something tonight. Clarke-Central was an upset to many, but I had a feeling on that one. I thought Marist would win; they scrimmaged Griffin and tied in preseason. Proud of St. Pius, alma mater of my nephew and niece.

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
10:59 pm

na na na na hey hey hey goodbye

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
10:59 pm

dakotah—-i said it before and ill say it again…..when camden destroyed newnan’s “best team ever” in Newnan in the semis last year, they made a believer out of me…again, MY ONLY BEEF is that region they play in..I know they are a beast on the field..I tend to think my football IQ is pretty high and to say Camden is overrated or anything else is simply stupid

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
10:59 pm

Can’t remember who they had at the time, but he was a better passer then Derrick. Derrick should have played in the NFL. He had incredible talent and insane speed.

TheMan

November 20th, 2009
10:59 pm

I live in DeKalb. Was watching the game on the internet. For the life of me I can’t understand why Stephenson did not go for 2 pts. Any coach with just a little understanding of football strategy would understand the need to go for 2. One point does NOTHING! I was aghast as I watched Stephenson line up for the PAT.

BulldawgBite

November 20th, 2009
11:00 pm

Newnan over grayson, PR over NSW, NG over Camden, Lassiter over Colquitt.

TJ

November 20th, 2009
11:00 pm

I predicted that the Lassiter/South Gwinnett game would be air war and high score over a 100 points combined. Offenses are good for both but the defenses are swiss cheese on both too. Fortunate they can outscore everyone. North Gwinnett has defense to match offense. Here on out I think home teams have the edge.

Newnan/Grayson—-score will be 7 to 3..home team wins…..#1 and #2 defenses clash……….low scoring boring game.

Lowndes does not travel well at all this year. Congrats Camden.

When are all the coin flips?

Suwanee 0wnz

November 20th, 2009
11:00 pm

Peachtree Ridge, North Gwinnett, Grayson, Buford, and Wesleyan all won, while Brookwood and South Gwinnett lost. Gwinnett went 5 and 2 and they were guaranteed 1 loss because 2 Gwinnett teams played each other. Way to go Gwinnett County!

In the mean time 2 of the 3 Hall County teams also advanced. Tough draw for North Hall, but Gainesville has a head of steam worked up now.

I am beginning to wonder whether defense makes any difference at all when playing Lassiter. I am not sure any team in Georgia can “out score” them regardless of how the defenses play.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
11:00 pm

VA COUGAR wasnt he like 6-2 225 too?? I shook the guys hand after they ended our 23 game winning streak and the dude was HUUGE!!!

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
11:01 pm

the camden game was great they scared me but they pilled it off

cane fan

November 20th, 2009
11:01 pm

CAMDEN MUST BE FOR REAL………ARE THEY NOT YOUNG?????10TH 11 TH GRADERS???? IF SO I SEE GREAT THINGS HAPPENING IN THE FUTURE

JaguarMan

November 20th, 2009
11:02 pm

KICK the extra point… yes that was a STUPID PLAY… do the math, you go for 2.

Maybe its time for new leadership.

Colquitt County Underdog

November 20th, 2009
11:02 pm

fact- yes i definitely saw the play you were talking about. it should have been a penalty…but it wasnt called…might be due to the fact that we run a no-huddle offense so its hard to call that usual “12 men break the huddle” substitution penalty…but hey they didnt call it so good for us. i will take it considering that the refs gave CC 3 downs against Northside…im still PO’d about that. all the breaks fell CC’s way tonight. better luck next year Stephenson.

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
11:02 pm

SGT CHRIS haha well it was an awsome game tho wish every team left in the playoffs goodluck

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
11:04 pm

ENR: At least Randy McPherson has won state titles. Ron Gartrell is far and away the winner of the Underachiever of the Year (Buck Godfrey) award. I also happen to remember that Conrad Nix was up for that award until he won 2 state titles in AAAA.
Re tonights results: Picked NSWR, Newnan, North Gwinnett, Lassiter, Grayson (winners). Missed on Lowndes, Stephenson & Peachtree Ridge. Evidently travel did not affect Colquitt this week, but a third trip to Metro Atlanta awaits.
Early Predictions for Quarterfinals AAAAA.

NSWR over P’Tree Ridge NSWR doesn’t lose at the MAC
Lassiter over Colquitt County Pupil beats teacher
Grayson over Newnan Both teams have great defenses, but Grayson has a better offense.
Camden versus North Gwinnett-Take the home team (TBD by coin flip)

olesarge

November 20th, 2009
11:04 pm

Wow, what a game between Camden and Lowdnes. I was at work here in Hawaii and was getting updates from friends and family back home. I was able to hear the crowd over the phone during the last drive and even though I wasn’t there I was tired just hearing all the background noise from the fans. I’m told it was a hard hitting game between both teams and after the game there was nothing but respect from the players and fans which is the way it’s suppose to be. There’s no need for trash talking from anyone, just two good teams playing at a very high level and leaving it all on the field. Good luck to the remaining teams from South GA from Olesarge on the beach here in Hawaii.lol

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
11:05 pm

HEY ON A SIDE NOTE

MY HAWKS 105 HOUSTON 103—JOSH SMITH HAD A TIP IN DUNK WITH 0.7 SECONDS LEFT IN THE GAME!!!!! THEY IMPROVE TO AN NBA BEST 11-2!!!! WHOOO HOOOO

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
11:05 pm

He was real close to those numbers when he left Newnan. By far and away the best High School tandem I have ever seen play. They carried Newnan and Max Bass was so old school that he wouldn’t throw the da*n ball unless we had to pick up 15 on third down.

OedipusTax

November 20th, 2009
11:06 pm

TheMan, maybe Stephenson can’t count beyond 10?

This why they play the games

November 20th, 2009
11:06 pm

SGT CHRIS,

We all have those stories. Clarke-Central attacked the BAND buses after getting beaten by Griffin in 1980. Griffin was tough on visitors, but Newnan got their licks in. Once Griffin was winning a crucial game and driving again when the lights just went off. They stayed off nearlty a half hour. Max Bass, he of the dark burnt orange jerseys the same color of the football, was widely suspected of seeing to that outage. They still lost, and our buses got rocked on the way out of the stadium. Just the kids being rowdy. No serious damage unless it messed with the buses’ shocks.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
11:08 pm

HEY WHERE ARE COIN TOSSES HELD?? BECAUSE IF IM NOT MISTAKEN, DOESNT CALLAWAY AND FITZGERALD HAVE A COIN TOSS COMING UP??

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
11:10 pm

VA COUGAR–EVEN BETTER THAN POWELL AND BONNER LAST YEAR??

newnan ec fan

November 20th, 2009
11:11 pm

SGR CHRIS I played with stegal he was great,mike vick before mike vick. Beating GRIFFIN in GRIFFIN was great.That was a great region NEWNWN,GRIFFIN,LG,MORROW,tara stadium,griffin wow good times.

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
11:12 pm

You couldn’t stop and eat in Griffin if Newnan won in Griffin, and that trip as a kid seemed as though we were driving to the end of the earth. The menacing scoreboard smoke and eyes.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
11:12 pm

AHHHH OLD REGION 4-AAAA OF THE EARLY 90S…GREAT FOOTBALL BACK THEN!!!

Panola Road's Finest

November 20th, 2009
11:12 pm

STEPHENSON, SOUTHWEST DEKALB AND MLK FANS LETS ALL FACE THE FACTS. SOMETHING HAS TO GIVE IN OUR PROGRAMS!!!!!! ITS NOT THE KIDS BECAUSE THEY ARE JUST THAT, KIDS!!!!!! WHAT IS GOING ON WITH ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS BEING ELIMINATED EARLY IN THE PLAYOFFS EVERY YEAR!!!! ATHLETICSM CAN ONLY GET YOU TO THE PLAYOFFS, AFTER THAT COACHING AND STRATEGY FINISHES THE JOB!!!!

SouthGARules

November 20th, 2009
11:13 pm

VA Cougar: Tech had Donnie Davis at QB, but they had a POS as coach, Bill Lewis, who ran the program into the ground. You were right about Stegall-injuries marred his career at Tech.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
11:14 pm

YEAH JUST CANT BELIEVE HOW BAD MORROW IS RIGHT NOW

newnan ec fan

November 20th, 2009
11:14 pm

Max Bass was Bobby Cox could not coach in the playoffs.

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
11:14 pm

Yes better than those two. Powell and Bonner had a “D” to help the load. Stegall and Bridges carried that team on their back.They also had to outplay the stubborn Max Bass.

TNGADAWG

November 20th, 2009
11:14 pm

SouthGaRules, Colquitt Co. went up a day early and that was smart. Don’t be surprised but what they do it again, after all it is Turkey Day. The teacher may very well give the pupil a little lesson. You know, take him out behind the woodshed.

JB

November 20th, 2009
11:18 pm

Anyone know where the Clarke Central/North Clayton game will be?

TNGADAWG

November 20th, 2009
11:19 pm

Panola Roads Finest, You are a very astute observer !!!! Let’em have it !!

Tell it like it is

November 20th, 2009
11:21 pm

I believe the STATE CHAMPION WILL COME FROM 7AAAAA.

hurricane camden

November 20th, 2009
11:21 pm

Wow. I see the same ole story Camden don’t play nobody. When are you whiners gonna pop the titty out your mouths and stop complaining. Some of you on here be on here every year. That let me know that you don’t have a life. Good game tonight by two great teams.

Cougar Lineman

November 20th, 2009
11:24 pm

I was the center when Derrick Steagall played. He was a force. He would call one play to the right but would pull the ball and next thing you know he was racing down the left sideline. We should have won state two years in a row. Bradwell and Colquitt stopped us.

This why they play the games

November 20th, 2009
11:28 pm

I was going to say the same thing about Bass. Newnan never made much of a dent in play-offs. That region in the late 70’s had Newnan, Griffin, LaGrange, Morrow, and Fayette County when Will Forts was dominating games as a linebacker. Willie Gault and Freddie Gilbert were at Griffin, and Scott Woerner, a UGA legend, played at Jonesboro.

Pius

November 20th, 2009
11:29 pm

.. and Pius vs. Peach in round 3!

Should be a great one.

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
11:31 pm

The Bradwell game shocked the state. The road trip killed it. It is a shame he should have played at the next level. Not sure how he made into to Tech or why he chose Tech at the time, but I would have loved to see him in some Red and Black at the Dome.

Suwanee 0wnz

November 20th, 2009
11:32 pm

I believe the coin tosses are tomorrow morning, and I suspect they are conducted in the GHSA offices, with Principals or AD’s attending by phone or in person.

This might be slightly different than normal procedures because of the short week. I know that North offers season ticket holders first shot, but they have to buy tickets this weekend, so that the general public still has 3 days to buy tickets next week.

North had a much better chance against Lowndes in Suwanee than they might have against Camden in Kingsland, if Camden wins the coin toss. Camden is an awesome team and the early close losses only made them better. Any of these teams could win at this point although you have to give an edge to the home teams in every case except that North will have a tough time with Camden even if they win the coin toss.

JaguarMan

November 20th, 2009
11:34 pm

Chop block??? I thought the good old boy days was over. This reminds me of the movie “Remember the Titans”. I guest the WHITE HATS prevail.

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
11:34 pm

VA COUGAR–WHO DID THE 93 COUGARS LOSE TO IN THE PLAYOFFS??

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
11:36 pm

Just finished watching the News here in VA and because it rained yesterday they moved playoff games to Saturday. Please tell me they still play in the rain in GA. I can’t wait to come home.

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
11:37 pm

93 was the Bradwell game I believe.

This why they play the games

November 20th, 2009
11:37 pm

I believe that Griffin is a team that threatens themselves the most. Only they can beat themselves. That TD was garbage points in a mercy rule game tonight. That D is something to behold. Sacks, INT’s, swarming tackling, lightning quickness AND speed…they have it all. The offense is a hybrid option/spread that has a lot of guys who’ve run it together for a while. And the tam is stocked with Jr. starters.

Panola Road's Finest

November 20th, 2009
11:39 pm

OK, I UNDERSTAND COACH GODFREY’S POINT ABOUT SENDING KIDS TO COLLEGE AND THIS IS AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY, BUT SINCE I KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY COACHES MAKE( MORE THAN PRINCIPALS) THERE IS NO EXCUSE TO HAVE THE BEST ATHLETES ON THE FIELD AND NOT HAVE THEM PREPARED ENOUGH WIN AGAINST TEAMS THAT ARE JUST HAPPY TO BE IN THE PLAYOFFS. CLARKE CENTRAL IS IN THE THIRD ROUND?!!!!!

Big Red Machine

November 20th, 2009
11:41 pm

Quick Prediction: Rockdale will defeat Westside-Macon next week……

inthatrenches

November 20th, 2009
11:41 pm

Wow 15-1 in the first round 7-1 second round Stephenson Coach……… C’Mon MANNN!!! Don’t you know…… you have to bust Region 1 in the Mouth??? to have the talent and then lack discipline Go for 2,,,,,, C’mon….man!!!!
HFA,Sanity. I called the Camden Lowndes low scoring Home team win!!!! Lowndes has WON only 1 time in opposing teams stadiums this decade…..Guess they wish they were in region 3 ???

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
11:42 pm

Nope it was colquitt

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
11:42 pm

ILL TELL YOU WHERE SW DEKALB WENT WRONG..DIDNT AJC PICK THEM TO WIN IT ALL?? LOL

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
11:42 pm

At home too.

wildcat fan

November 20th, 2009
11:43 pm

I”ve been saying all week this is not the same team that lost to Grayson. Oselarge didn’t I tell you, that if we played our game we would win and you did agree, yes i’m the guy that sits by you at the games. You really missed one tonight the defense stepped up tonight. Both teams had 2 turnovers, Lowndes had the ball on our side all game. And the defense stepped up. The running game came through at the end and We made three fourth down conversions. We drop a touchdown pass in the endzone for a touchdown. Coach Herron really coached a good game tonight, he tried to keep Lowndes offense on the sideline. The last drive was over 8 minutes. Lowndes fans and the team was awesome.

Cougar Lineman

November 20th, 2009
11:43 pm

91 when Steagall was Junior we lost to Bradwell. We were ranked Number 4 in State. Our only loss was to Lagrange who will eventually win the Mythical National Championship. Lagrange beat us 20-14. No excuses for Bradwell Game. We were looking past them. They had an unreal QB. I played with him in All Star Game. The 92 team lost to Colquitt. Newnan was #2 in nation when they lost to Colquitt.

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
11:47 pm

LaGrange had Cronic at the time didn’t they?

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
11:47 pm

Well as much as I want Newnan to finally get a Championship, I hope this season isnt shaping up to be a repeat of last year!!

Next year, there will be new schedules right? it will be end of the two year cycle right?

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
11:48 pm

VA COUGAR we had gary guthrie in 91

Shawn

November 20th, 2009
11:49 pm

Just got home from the Greenville game. Hats off to Wilcox, they played great. Get em next year Jeremy!

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
11:49 pm

i think coach cronic had gone to east coweta then, but i may be wrong

inthatrenches

November 20th, 2009
11:49 pm

Good Job MLK Lions you have talent galore a very good team ,a very good defense but you faced a better one tonight. Wished I could have seen Mack play more tonight Why did the coaching staff not have that Hamstring wrapped and a stationary bike on the sideline? Good luck next year guy’s..

Cougar Lineman

November 20th, 2009
11:50 pm

Coach Pickett was there coach I believe. He was selected as South All Star Team Coach.

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
11:51 pm

Why did Cronic leave there so quickly?

War Eagle Packer

November 20th, 2009
11:51 pm

Cougar Lineman,

That QB was Rodney Hudson of Lagrange. I had a chance to see that championship game against Colquitt County. On a 4th down, he threw a pass with his body nearly lying flat on the ground to continue the drive that gave them the victory. He wound up at Miss State and played a little db and has not been heard of since.

The Chee

November 20th, 2009
11:52 pm

I guess 8AAAA is stil soft!!! 8 teeams left, 3 from 8AAAA. Enough said.

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
11:52 pm

wqw

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
11:52 pm

Guthrie was 84-93

The Chee

November 20th, 2009
11:53 pm

Nah!!!! APALACHEE…..APALACHEE…… Hope we win the coin toss!!!!

THEHILLISREAL

November 20th, 2009
11:54 pm

Panola finest, WOW! Nothing is wrong at MLK, this is about where they meet road. MLK is about 1yr away. Remember the Qb is a JR., I just can’t believe that SWD is 1pt better than MAYS.

inthatrenches

November 20th, 2009
11:54 pm

Bulldawg Bite That North Gwinnett Defense must have played well??

columbia Blue

November 20th, 2009
11:54 pm

Lowndes did a great job tonight. The fans from Lowndes had great sportmanship. Camden played their hearts out and came up with a big win. For all those that bash the Wildcats because of the region we play in can kiss my grits. The play-offs are what matters. Do I see another ring? I know one thing for sure, we are a whole lot better than when we played Grayson. Good luck to everyone. Rebuild or reload—-you tell me—Go Wildcats

dunwoody

November 20th, 2009
11:55 pm

The very poor performance of DeKalb teams tonight is a reflection of the mediocrity of the DeKalb school system. Dunwoody wasn’t expected to win tonight — the others should have had a shot or better.

It is time for parents across the county to demand better of the school system in every aspect.

Accountability begins at the top — start with Crawford Lewis.

Cougar Lineman

November 20th, 2009
11:55 pm

they also had Walt Harris. He played at Miss State and then Chicago Bears. We had the biggest line in the state but they were quick. I went on to play in College but I have never been hit as hard as I was hit by Walt Harris. Rodney Hudson was awesome as well. We contained him but had stupid errors in the 1st half. They didn’t score in the 2nd half. We actually went ahead but the play was over turned when one our wide receivers line up off sides. Those were the times.

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
11:56 pm

……..

JayBo

November 20th, 2009
11:57 pm

What did I tell yawl about Hiram a couple of weeks ago….I told you they would not go deep in these playoffs!!!!

Wolverine2Blazer

November 20th, 2009
11:57 pm

Well damn. Guess its a good thing I stayed in Valdosta tonight to watch out basketball game. Not really sure what happened with Woodstock. Congrads to NG. I still think the champ is coming out of our quarter of the bracket. We still on for that meeting before the title game? lol.

#1 Eagle Fan NSWR

November 20th, 2009
11:57 pm

Go!!!!! Eagles!!!!!

big j

November 20th, 2009
11:58 pm

Enr,congradulations to your eagles. Wasn’t it great to watch a game without of chest thumpin and stupid undisciplend players hats off to both teams. As far as game went about what I expected eagles a lot better line play sure I wish had a qb but we didn’t and not gonna make excuses yall flat out were better thanks for giving us 10 points to make it look better then it really was. Good luck the rest of the way I like to see a quality program have success. As far as union grove goes we will just try to keep improving shout out to #20 great job you did all you could. Once again great job by the players,coaches and parents you should be proud of both teams

VA Cougar

November 20th, 2009
11:58 pm

Lineman what year did you graduate?

dakotah

November 20th, 2009
11:58 pm

The fans from Lowndes had great sportmanship columbia Blue are u joking?

SGT CHRIS

November 20th, 2009
11:59 pm

Rodney hudson was a QB at MISS ST…they were saying he threw the ball TOO hard lol!!! he ended up at UAB, and then he really fell off the map..going to school with him…the guy (hudson) was not that bright and thats putting it mildly….harris is still on the 49ers roster, although i think he is hurt this year

War Eagle Packer

November 20th, 2009
11:59 pm

Cougar Lineman,

I played for Colquitt County when Valdosta was still winning National Championships. Went on to play at Auburn and I tell you that playing in the SEC is a whole lot different than HS football. There were not many superstars in the former AAAA classification but the ones that made it to the next level were quickly shown that there were about 84 other superstars on college rosters.

Big Red Machine

November 21st, 2009
12:00 am

The Chee,

Congrats on you guys victory!!! Yes, 8-AAAA is representing well, but next week you guys got a very tough test……I don’t know if you guys can squeak through this one like some of the other victories you’ve had…..Good luck!!!!

SGT CHRIS

November 21st, 2009
12:03 am

war eagle packer…were you on the field during the fight in the 91 finals???

wildcat fan

November 21st, 2009
12:04 am

Great job CAMDEN COUNTY WILDCATS, you played your hearts out tonight. I’m so proud of the defense.

Panther Pride

November 21st, 2009
12:06 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!!!

columbia Blue

November 21st, 2009
12:06 am

Dakota

The fans from Lowndes actually had good sportmanship. I recon that is what happens when your having your a– handed to you.

spwhite

November 21st, 2009
12:07 am

Great game at Camden tonight!!! What a game, what a crowd!!! Lowndes you are a great team to play from the fans, band, players, coaches, even down to the water boy. Great sportsmanship from everyone involved. Only bad thing about the game was having to listen to two idiots sitting behind us thinking they knew more about football than our coachs. You would have thought that Camden was getting blown away from listening to them carry on.
Thanks for a great time and I hope we meet Lowndes again next year!!!!

pity poor monroe area

November 21st, 2009
12:08 am

Wooo-EEEEEE! The ‘Chee’s 36-35 OT win over Marist was without a doubt the best HS game I have seem in YEARS. Coach Shane Davis can now claim to be one of the very few people in GA who has outcoached Marist. The job the Wildcats did was incredible. Marist was up 14-0 in the second,m but the ‘Chee hung in tough and scored right before the half, then there were 28 points scored in a 4 1/2 minutes span in the third. Christian Hoard was the MAN for the ‘Chee tonight – scored the TD in OT, then essentially demanded the ball to run for the winning 2-point conversion. Shane Davis needed a wheelbarrow to carry his big brass ones off the field for making the call to go for two after the OT score. Packed house on both sides, great sportsmanship on both sides, passionate fans on both sides – what a NIGHT!!!!

HD

November 21st, 2009
12:10 am

Go Packers! Colquitt County upset the #5 team in the state who was 11-0. I think they should get some much deserved respect after this game. Ignored by the polls all season, yet here we are knocking them off one by one. Go Packers!

War Eagle Packer

November 21st, 2009
12:11 am

Sgt Chris,

I was not in HS in 91. I had graduated college when that game was played.

SGT CHRIS

November 21st, 2009
12:12 am

Not to take anything away from the packers but everyone including stevie wonder saw this fate coming for stephenson….IF YOURE SHOCKED STEPHENSON LOST RAISE YOUR HAND!!!! LOL!!!

Panola Road's Finest

November 21st, 2009
12:12 am

I say Dekalb County fly under the rader next year. Just like the coach from Tucker said being ranked in the top is a curse not a blessing. Lets keep our highly recruited players to ourselves instead of letting the AJC hang them over our heads.

columbia Blue

November 21st, 2009
12:13 am

Good job packers. As a Camden Fan, I will always root for the Cats and all south Georgia teams. Good luck

SGT CHRIS

November 21st, 2009
12:14 am

no one answered my question….didnt AJC pick SWD to win it all??

Panther Pride

November 21st, 2009
12:17 am

SGT CHRIS AJC Picked griffin nt swd,michael carvell picked SWD

Valdosta Fan

November 21st, 2009
12:17 am

Welcome to Region 1-AAAAA South Georgia football Stephenson! See I try to tell people if all these undefeated teams up north played in Region 1 they would not be undefeated. Why do you think nobody in Region 1 is undefeated, because we play in the toughest region in the state! The Packers have proved they are a team to watch out for, they are more talented than some realize. They beat us, Valdosta Wildcates and while the score didn’t show it, they played some good ball against Lowndes. The Packers played Lowndes early in the season, I really think if they had played them later they would have won.

Stephenson High Fan

November 21st, 2009
12:22 am

SERIOUSLY…It is time for a coaching change at Stephenson!!! The kids played their hearts out,especially the defense but guess what killed us..the coaching!! I tried to have Gartrell’s back but this is it! Talent will only go so far, coaching and a game strategy is what ultimately does it. When you look at Colquitt..they did not nearly have the talent and speed we have but their coaching was SUPERIOR. What the hell was Gartrell thinking about tonight. He played not to lose instead of playing to win. The offense was too predictable and conservative! Gartrell..why didn’t you go for two?! The extra point does NOTHING FOR YOU!..especially when you saw early on the kid from Colquitt can KICK THE BALL..STEPHENSON..How long does our community sit back and accept being dissapointed year in and year out??!!! This was Stephenson’s year and it’s a shame that the PISS POOR Coaching at Stephenson prohibits the program from being SUPERIOR!! We seen more talent at Stephenson in 13 short years than some programs have seen in 50or more!! Are we not tired of saying would’ve could’ve should’ve..and NEXT YEAR! F@&K THAT!! These kids deserve more than what they are getting from Gartrell and it showed tonight. For the Stephenson community..We already have a great community and school..but if we want our program to be considered a TOP TIER PROGRAM..CHANGES HAVE TO BE MADE! Good job Colquitt..Great season to Raymond Sanders and the entire Jaguar Football team. Too bad it had to end like this for you..The band was in Orlando,Fl..we sure could’ve used them..hell.. i guess even the band knew this was gonna be the game Gartrell blew for us.

YUNG GUTTA #1

November 21st, 2009
12:22 am

CAMDEN 10 LOWNDES 7 (SOUNDS FAMILIAR HUH UHH…07)

NOW WILL THE STATE OPEN THEIR EYES,BECAUSE THEY WAS JUST GETTING READY TO GO TO SLEEP ON US! THE WHOLE STATE DIDNT BELEIVE WE COULD WIN THIS GAME BUT WE DID(ARE WE STILL THE UNDERDOGS?).

ON A POSITIVE NOTE…..LOWNDES PLAYED GOOD. I BELEIVE THEY WERE THEY WERE THE BEST TEAM STILL STANDING! WERE GONNA REPRESENT THE SOUTH! BET THAT WERE GONNA BE BACK IN THE DOME IN DEC!

TNGADAWG

November 21st, 2009
12:25 am

So far have picked 21 out of 24 games correct. That’s an 88% rating. If anyone would like to know if their team will win next week, just ask me, forget the AJC. That’s pretty good if I must say so, especially being outside the state right now. Agree?

Colquitt County Underdog

November 21st, 2009
12:29 am

Wolverine2Blazer- I hate to say i told you so but…NG is that good this year. good luck to Woodstock in the future

inthatrenches

November 21st, 2009
12:30 am

TNGADAWG good Job Grayson-Newnan winner?

Big Red Machine

November 21st, 2009
12:32 am

Its kind of funny that the East Metro only have 2 teams remaining and they’re NOT from DeKalb!!! (Eastside–AAA, Rockdale–AAAA)……never imagined that……

TNGADAWG

November 21st, 2009
12:35 am

inthatrenches: Grayson takes that one from Newnan.

pity poor monroe area

November 21st, 2009
12:38 am

to Wolverine2Blazer:

THUNDERDOME!!

TWO TEAMS ENTER!! NORTH GWINNETT LEAVES!!!

TWO TEAMS ENTER!!! NORTH GWINNETT LEAVES!!!!

HOW ‘BOUT THEM NG ‘DOGS!!!

columbia Blue

November 21st, 2009
12:41 am

To pity poor monroe area

What about Camden—Will our Cats get embarrased or worse–Go Cats—Do I smell another ring

TNGADAWG

November 21st, 2009
12:47 am

inthattrenches, saw where you were 22-2. You and I should team up and go to Vegas. I picked Camden Co at home also, and my son told me I was crazy. Guess who had the last laugh? I’m sticking with Colquitt Co. as I have picked both their upsets so far. Think they will surprise Lassiter with their DBs speed. Also, the teacher(Coach Propst) should show his former student how it’s done in the playoffs. Since it’s Turkey Day week, they will go up a day early and be ready. NSWR will show P’Ridge a thing or two in Warner Robins. Cam. Co,, of course, beats NG. Place your bets now, folks.

GO UG!

November 21st, 2009
12:49 am

ENR, I gotta ask you, how did you enjoy our dancing band with our stripper girls….pretty boring, weren’t they?
Good Job NSWR, good team and good coaching. I really enjoyed the brunswick stew you had at the concession stand.
Congratulations Union Grove and ESPECIALLY T.J. Moon, I think we did all that we could tonight.
I also think that the referees called a great game.
Congratulations to Newnan and Colquitt County. Colquitt is the epitome of what a good coach can do for a program.

NHS

November 21st, 2009
12:51 am

I don’t think Camden is really a team from Georgia. I think its just a bunch of U of Florida players who sneak across the border on Friday nights. Maybe Valdosta should hire Herron since he knows how to beat Lowndes.

NHS

November 21st, 2009
12:53 am

Personally, I thought the Northside Band danced much better than the Union Grove Band.

NHS

November 21st, 2009
12:56 am

Union Grove should have a very good basketball season since their football players are so tall and now have free time on their hands.

NHS

November 21st, 2009
12:59 am

What is Peachtree Ridge named after, a town, a sub-division, or a ridge full of Peachtrees?

grayram

November 21st, 2009
1:03 am

Roswell played really well. Reciever #29 had a huge game. If Roswell hadn’t fumbled that kickoff they may be playing next Friday.

Camden will have trouble getting as pumped up for NG as they did for Lowndes. Coin toss may decide it.

It seems only fair after all the “Peachtree ridge em” talk that The Ridge gets to end NSWR season.

Final 4

Pridge
Ngwinn
Lassiter
Grayson

3 out of 4 Gwinnett
0 1AAAAA

TRUE BLUE

November 21st, 2009
1:04 am

There were three thing that lost this game for Stephenson tonight. Turnovers , Penalties , and Undiscipline. Yes , We should have went for 2 because the extra point didn’t mean nothing. A successful program stay focus before the game and during the game. If you take them 3 interception away and 3 long kickoff return back Stephenson win the game. This morning in MOULTRIE OBSERVER quote says the defense being playing great and that offense has been alittle down but we will have to steal some points from somwhere and that what COLQUITT COUNTY did we kick to their playmaker and we couldn’t tackle him. #4 won the game for COLQUITT COUNTY .This kid is a bigtime player. STEPHENSON defense shut down COLQUITT COUNTY offense . Hell their SPECIAL TEAM and DEFENSE scored 19 points and thats HOW THEY WON THE GAME TONIGHT. Stephenson you can’t win football games week in and week out turning the ball over, penalties and mis assignment because it will come back to hurt you and that what happen to night . TOO MANY MISTAKES at the wrong time. Hats off too COLQUITT COUNTY and the community of MOULTRIE , GEORGIA GOOD GAME AND HOPE THAT YOUR PLAYERS AND FANS HAVE SAFE TRIP BACK HOME.

NHS

November 21st, 2009
1:08 am

NSWR will win because we are looking forward to playing Newnan in the next round.

NHS

November 21st, 2009
1:13 am

Is it Greyson, Grayson, or GrayPupon

Region 6A

November 21st, 2009
1:13 am

BOWDON ALMOST HAD THEM (WESLEYAN). 34-28 Overtime. I think that Bowdon was cheated many times including the 6 second runovers on two of their time outs and the last play where Wesleyan got the touchdown. I do believe that was out of bounce and I hope Wesleyan see it when they watch their tapes and see how they were handed the game. I just hope my Gordon Lee Trojans make a comeback next season. Congrats Bowdon, I think you were the real winners. Also congrats to Greenville on a long hard fought season.

Fred

November 21st, 2009
1:28 am

Wow the Grayson-Roswell game did not play out the way I expected! It was a big play night for both teams. Other than that, Grayson did what it always does – the defence comes to play and the offense controlled the ball. I don’t know that I have ever seen Hornets that big! I thought we were pretty big until I saw them. There were some vary unfavorable (for Grayson) matchups defending the pass. We got burned a couple of times but did surprisingly well there.

The zebras decided to let the boys play and stay out of the game. NOT! They didn’t call that many penalties but the ones they did didn’t make tons of sense.

There were amazing plays on both sides. The tipped pass that lead to the touchdown for Roswell went by so fast I missed it! I though the play was over after the first Hornet missed it and blinked and was forced to ask what happened!

Passions got a little high durning the last minute. I was disappointed after a clean game that the Hornets went after the Grayson quarterback when he was trying to take a knee. He did run backwards for a few seconds to run the clock but that was after Roswell took all three timeouts we less than 60 seconds left and a two score game. It didn’t make much sense. The fianl Roswell pas play was almost intercepted in the end zone by the Grayson defender who couldn’t hang on. The Roswell receiver shoved him hard a good three seconds after the Grayson man dropped the ball and was almost out of the endzone. Not good and not smart.

It’s on to next week! I can’t wait for the coin toss tomorrow to see in Newnan come to us and we go there! I’m sure it will be a great game either way.

See you in the Dome! (sorry for any typos. i;m tired and it is late)

Fred

November 21st, 2009
1:31 am

NHS, it is Ram tough no matter how you spell it!

I hear the bed calling me. Later…

NHS

November 21st, 2009
1:44 am

Eagles fly while Rams just eat grass.

NHS

November 21st, 2009
1:45 am

Isn’t a Ram just a goat with horns?

jcwfalcon

November 21st, 2009
1:51 am

Just to make sure I understand the rules, IF Northside were to prevail over Peachtree Ridge this week, the semifinal game WILL involve a coin flip for who plays at home since both Grayson and Newnan are #1 seeds? Correct?

Peachtree Ridge fans- care to enlighten a person who has not watched your team who to look for? What offense and defensive style you typically run? Thanks!

NHS

November 21st, 2009
1:52 am

A Dodge Truck is Ram tough but most people prefer a good truck.

NHS

November 21st, 2009
1:55 am

I would rather have a Cougar anyway.

yo

November 21st, 2009
2:00 am

Pregame as I was watching Camden warm up I noticed their “left” footed punter and I told my son, that kid scares me. A good “left” footed punter I fear is going to cause us to mishandle a punt. Sure enough on the second punt of the game we can’t handle his punt thereby setting Camden around the 20 yard line and to their credit they took it in for what would be the game winning TD.

Great game Camden….you along with Northside and Colquit keep on keeping on. I’m in hopes one of you can bring it home.

Having said that, my prediction is North Gwinnett will be crowned state champs at the end of the year. Unless they have to go to Camden, then who knows?

Maxx4955

November 21st, 2009
2:24 am

Go Griffin…one game at a time is the right attitude. The team looked great tonight. Speed kills. And the team showed plenty of it. The defense kicked a*s and punised the opposing team. The Great God Almighty SWD lost? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I knew it was coming…

olesarge

November 21st, 2009
2:57 am

WildcatFan, Yeah I knew that was you my friend. I know I missed a good one tonight, but just like we talked about if we played our game and the guys didn’t show any fear we could win. Now that we have that one out of the way, I’m sure the coaches will show them the film from last years game with Woodstock (remember I talked about the trap game) and what almost happen. Well they can’t afford to get to far down to NG or it could be a long night. Playing at home or going on the road want really matter, if they play the way they we’ve watched them play the past 8 weeks they can win. I knew it would be a great game and the Lowdnes fans would be there in full force cheering thier team on and show nothing but respect for both teams. GO WILDCATS

pity poor monroe area

November 21st, 2009
3:17 am

to Columbia Blue – Camden/North Gwinnett ought to be an incredible game….irresistible force vs. immovable object…this could easily be the game of the week……

pity poor monroe area

November 21st, 2009
3:43 am

SWD and Tucker are out – no surprise…..I felt that SWD was perhaps the most overrated team in AAAA akk year. The Tucker of 2009 was but a shadow of the ‘08 state champs. From what I saw this year, Tucker was an undisciplined bunch. What’s left in AAAA? How about three out of four teams from region 8-AAAA. Clarke Central looked very, very good tonight in hostile territory, and Rockdale is still surprising me. And I cannot say enough about Apalachee. Man, the ‘Chee turned it out tonight! THREE fourth-down conversions on the drive that tied it and forced overtime, including a brilliantly executed gain on a fake punt at midfield on 4th-and-9.That, and a game-saving interception at the Wildcat 13 with just over a minute to go that forced the OT period. Griffin and the ‘Chee next week will either be another nail-biter for the Cardiac Cats or a beatdown with the Bears’ blazing speed. The winner of that game romps through the final two rounds….

In AAAAA, when it’s all said and done, Lassiter and Grayson go for the title. Offensive machine against the Rams’ minefield-enhanced brick wall defense.Grayson finishes the drill this year in a close one, and Ean Pemberton gets a pair of elevator shoes for the senior prom.

In AAA, Gainesville cruises to the finals, there they go toe-to-toe with St. Pius and come out on top, say, by 13. The Red Elephants will finally bring the big tamale home to City Park.

In AA, Lovett looks awfully hard to beat, but I catch a scent of Wolves lurking around the corner. I smell a Lovett-Buford rematch for the title. Wolves lost to Lovett once this year. Won’t happen again.

In A, who can give Wesleyan a game? Lincoln County will, that;’s who. Larry Campbell could walk down the hall of any school in the state, handpick 22 kids and challenge for the state title. Lincoln and Wesleyan in a rematch of last year’s semifinal game, but in the end, it’ll be the “other” Gwinnett County Wolves repeating as state champs.

Thus speaketh the seer. Any doubters?

mistermak

November 21st, 2009
4:15 am

I sat in the middle of the Lowndes fans and they did exibit great sportsmanship throughout the whole game. My hat is off to you!!

GO CATS!! How much you want to bet we lose that ‘coin toss’ with N Gwinnett? What a scam!

wildcat fan

November 21st, 2009
6:24 am

Go WILDCATS, Have they announced the attendance for that last night yet, just curious. The place was packed. Lowndes has a great fan base.I thought the Hoover game was crazy packed, but last nights game was insanely packed.

Region 6AAAA Fan

November 21st, 2009
7:08 am

I was at the Tucker/Sandy Creek game and hats off to the Fighting Patriots for advancing on to the quarterfinals…of course i’ll have to say if #5 Mr. D. Scott hadn’t have injured his ankle late in the 2nd qtr this would have definitely been a win for the Tigers, easily…3, count em 3 special teams mistakes was the killer for Tucker…Sandy Creek’s offense moved the ball via the air between the 20’s all night but no offense touchdowns, only a late fourth qtr field goal was all they could muster…but again congrats to the Fighting Patriots for taking what was giving to them…SWD i feel your pain!!! I think it’s time for Buck to step down though and allow one of his assistants to get his chance to take this team to new heights…Marist, you lost to Apalachee? no comment…anyways good luck to all the remaining teams heading into the quarterfinals next friday

Dekalb County

November 21st, 2009
7:11 am

I know all you happy country tractor riding folks are buzzin about Dekalb County we all know you don’t always come out on top in every game how carvell ranked us has nothing to do with how we play on the field thats his opinion. So focus on your teams and what they need to do next week.

TRUE BLUE

November 21st, 2009
7:47 am

From reading the outcome of DEKALB COUNTY losses, Tucker turnover and special team, Stephenson turnovers and special team , Marist turnover and special team , MLK turnover and special team and SWD turnover. If you look at the scoreboard each team gave up a TOUCHDOWN on either a fumble, interception or special team. The reason I am talking about this is because each team apparently loss the same way turnovers and special team play. Yes, We can say alot of other thing from decision making and adjustment during the game. The bottom line is you can’t make these types of mistakes in the playoff and think you going to walk away with a victory. Its not going to happen in any sports. You can overcome maybe one mistake but when you commit a bunch of mistakes in a game the odds are you just been eliminated from the playoffs and thats what happen to DEKALB COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAMS last night too many mistakes.

HSF Talk

November 21st, 2009
7:57 am

I have been to several Lassiter games this year. I have to come to realize that it doesnt matter if they are playing a defense that comes in with 2 wins or 10 wins, there offense looks the same each and every game. The only way you are going to beat lassiter is by forcing turnovers due to the fact that no other school is putting up these kind of numbers. Sure lassiter’s defense will give up there share of 50 yard to plays to some of the more athletic teams but they arent giving up touchdowns on every drive. I doubt there is a high school defense that can play well against the no huddle.

Wolverine Fan

November 21st, 2009
8:16 am

Great team NG…Hope they win it all. On the other hand, most unfriendly fans I have ever experienced.

Topper

November 21st, 2009
8:23 am

Wow!! What a great game! To the Lowndes players and fans great time!!! I have nothing but respect for all of you you came out in full force and we all watched a heck of a hard hitting defensive game. As for everyone referring to the actions of the Lowndes teams last year at Grayson I saw nothing of the sort! I enjoyed talking to the Lowndes fans and can’t wait for next week!!!! Hope we win the coin toss!

926 Green St.

November 21st, 2009
8:41 am

See y’all at the MAC next week…

Bear_Essentials

November 21st, 2009
8:41 am

Sorry about the results SWD. I feel for your players but not for a lot of your fans who thought SWD were the best thing since the invention of face masks. I am really interested in reading what the EXCUSES will be this time???? Lets see, can’t use the weather excuse like last year when the Mighty Bears thumped ya….probably the refs…or maybe the bad 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 sort of sad the playoffs are a one and done deal, because I really feel that Griffin and SWD were the two top teams in the state. And CONGRATS TO NORTH CLAYTON TOO! Region 4 is represented very well thank you very much and have a nice off season….

Lioness 30097

November 21st, 2009
9:02 am

Lots of folks eating crow this morning. I won’t rub salt in the wounds, though Major kudos to the defending champs in their win over Lowndes. I think everyone outside of Kingsland had counted them out before the 1st q was ever played. Congrats, maybe we will see you all in the DOME again this year. PROPS to my Peachtree Ridge Lions for taking care of biz against Brookwood. Long road to Warner Robins, but we will be there with bells. Best of luck to all teams this week.

CAMDENCOAST

November 21st, 2009
9:11 am

The Lowndes team and fans showed more class and sportmanship than I have seen in years in our stadium. I used to have a bad opinion of their program but all that has changed after last night. The game was awesome and could have gone either way. I really expected Lowndes to win last night, Jeff Herron and the Wildcats showed alot of heart and focus.Like others have posted after we lost 15 starters from last year, I thought this was a rebuilding year. I hope we win the coin toss!

inthatrenches

November 21st, 2009
9:12 am

Hey Yo Congrats to a great season to your Vikings the missed oppurtunities in the Northside game cost you the Number 1 seed…. if you ask me Lowndes at home may be the toughest place in Georgia to go in and win but their road record at opposing fields in the playoffs is 1 win this decade…. that is just a number I know,but it is beginning a trend…..?

STEPHENSON FOOTBALL

November 21st, 2009
9:21 am

I like to say if stephenson does not get a new coach they will have this fate every year…Stephenson play sloppy on offense..holding,cut blocking,the grounding call was BS he was outside the pocket and bad speacial teams but with that we still should have one the game and if you watch it you no it…we gave it away and colquitt was rite there to take it like a good team should…GARTRELL YOU ARE THE STUPIDEST COACH I HAVE SEEN…how in hell do keep kicking the ball to #4,and for the love of god WHY DIDN’T YOU GO FOR THE 2PT CONVERTION? also i just want to say to the defense great game played your ass off! the kids should not be mad at them self1-5Aould cam down cuz you should ask colquitt can we play in 1-5A and hold are own..i think can even with the lose to a well coached team..no excuses from me we lost like we do every year and things won’t change til are coaching staff changes…i mean in a min if we keep gartrell are kids will be moving to gwinnett to play ball if we don’to something now…agin great game colquitt your team beat a great group of kids last nite..

inthatrenches

November 21st, 2009
9:22 am

Newnan/Grayson #1 vs #3 the two stingiest defenses left………this game I hope will be televised I do not know if either team this year has played against a better defense should be a classic Coin flip to decide Home field………Congrats to all the 2nd round Winners and Losers you have had a great season…Looking forward to more great games next week…. Man I love this time of year Food Family and Football…..

Topper

November 21st, 2009
9:23 am

Yo kind want to hear your take on last nights game. I was very impressed by the Camden defense , Lowndes spent alot of time on the Camden side of the field and only gave up 7 hell of showing by our D as well as yours! That #29 for Lowndes is fast I thought he was gonna beat us by himself for a minute there! Be on notice state of Georgia this Camden team is for real and on top of that young! Coin toss time hope we win it can’t travel next week!

SGT CHRIS

November 21st, 2009
9:26 am

1-AAAAA sweep—-Where are you dude??? See what happens when you put your foot in your mouth?? You CHOKE on it!!!! lol…….anybody know if the coin flips have taken place? if not when?

Larry King

November 21st, 2009
9:32 am

Is the caller there?
Who does SW DeKalb play next in the quarterfinals?
Will they play at Hallford Stadium?
Oh.
Really.
That’s OK, Buck. Can you tell us again how you won it all in ‘95?
Again.
Sorry.

SanityRules

November 21st, 2009
9:32 am

My friend Inthatrenches, have you heard anything about Newnan/Grayson coin toss? It’s a shame we have a Lowdnes/Camden game this early in the play off but we have is a Gwinnett controlled GHSA making sure their teams have a easier road to the Dome. Let the big boys from regions 1,2,3,and 4 eliminate themselves . We all know what’s going on. Let’s have a real playoff and rotate this thing where you don’t have the same teams playing each other in the opening rounds. What do you think?

Lioness 30097

November 21st, 2009
9:35 am

Valdosta @10:18p 11/20: Gimme a break. That EXCUSE was not afforded to PRidge when they went to Lowndes and got pummeled. They LOST because Camden was the better team THAT NIGHT. You Viking fans got your comeuppance last night, Lowndes is definitely beatable. Accept it and look forward to next yr, if you can make it past the 2nd round. I said I wasn’t going to rub salt, but enough already. I yearn for the day that Lowndes makes another trip to North Ga.

Jay Jones

November 21st, 2009
9:43 am

I cannot understand why Stephenson principle will not tell Gartrell it is time to go. Stephenson is not the only school getting kids into college. The community will not keep supporting u if donot when a championship. The offense line stand up every play and donot hold there blocks on running play, why in the Hell are u running your quaterback back and back to the sideline to get a play. If u are putting players into colledge they cannot learn the no huddle, give me a dam break. And your quaterback is not a quaterback. Dekalb county what does it take to fire this coach.

SanityRules

November 21st, 2009
9:50 am

This is truly the best time of the year. Newnan played yesterday like it was coming off a bye week. Very sloppy, unforced penalties. We must clean this up this week. These problems are fixable ,just need to start games focused. That being said, we are almost there and Grayson better be ready to play. Newnan’s defense is simply awesome.

inthatrenches

November 21st, 2009
9:52 am

Sanity I am with you the rotation of every region should be in effect You will have to travel eventually anyway The coin toss thing is OK if you are both undefeated but the coin flip should not be considered if you have an unequal amount of Losses??? Newnan Grayson should be a flip but Camden-NorthGwinnet should not….. your thoughts?

#1 fer now

November 21st, 2009
9:52 am

Apalachee won the toss and will host top ranked Griffin next Friday.

inthatrenches

November 21st, 2009
9:58 am

Sanity any word on injuries last night we still looked healthy MLK was a tough defense… any word on how healthy Grayson is did Pemberton play well is he healthy??? I hope so we want their best team and you are right the Offense for Newnan will have to become more disciplined and the decision making by L Arnold a little crisper maybe youand Ican scrimmage him at 4:30 next week?? he does not wake up till halftime…

SanityRules

November 21st, 2009
10:00 am

Lioness 30097, congratulations on your great victory last night but you need to be a gracious winner. Lowdnes did hang 51 points on you. Even if you raise the championship trophy at the dome ,it will be in the back of your mind that there is a team in Lowdnes county that beat the crap out of you and would probably do it again and again and again….

grayram

November 21st, 2009
10:00 am

Sanith Rules

There never going to schedule 1st round games with great travel distances. Since there are only 4 teams down south, Lowndes, Colquitt, NSWR and Camden and three are still playing this seems to work more in the southern part of the states favor. I assure you Mceachern would have rather played Chapel Hill or Windsor Forest or Valdosta or Jenkins or Bradwell in the first round.

In the second round
Grayson v Roswell
Stephenson v Colquitt
Newnan v Ml King
NG Woodstock

These were all great matchups and tough games for all the treams involved.
You should face the facts that the strongest teams in the state this year just may not be in Valdosta.

Proud Wolverine Fan

November 21st, 2009
10:05 am

Yes we are proud of our Wolverines even though we lost to North Gwinnett. I must say that I am appalled at how the people at North Gwinnett High School acted towards a visiting team. Learn some manners will you? The principal of NGHS should be ashamed and ban their band from future play off games. NGHS band continued to play each time the Wolverines had the ball which is very rude. The football team, although outplayed the Wolverines, were also guilty. Intentional hits that were against the rules, pushing and shoving after plays? The ref’s were horrible for the night as none of those things were called on NG. The ref’s should be the ones hanging their heads because they were horrific to allow such conduct and not to call penalties on the NG because of the band. I would gladly commend NGHS for their win but with the bad sportsmanship all around, how could I?

grayram

November 21st, 2009
10:06 am

SanityRules

November 21st, 2009
10:00 am
Lioness 30097, congratulations on your great victory last night but you need to be a gracious winner. Lowdnes did hang 51 points on you. Even if you raise the championship trophy at the dome ,it will be in the back of your mind that there is a team in Lowdnes county that beat the crap out of you and would probably do it again and again and again….

So if NSWR wins it all then Warner Robins was really the best team?
Or if Camden wins it all then Grayson was the best team?

Don’t be so sure Lowndes would beat Peachtree Ridge again.
Ask the boys from Camden if they just plan to forfeit if it comes down to Grayson/Camden.

The teams are laot different than the first 2 weeks of the season.

grayram

November 21st, 2009
10:14 am

inthatrenches

Pemberton is fine, he played.
The big linemen limped off again so not sure about him(#61)

Do you know when the coin toss happens?

inthatrenches

November 21st, 2009
10:15 am

Grayram will you look a the schools locations on a map look at the travel region 1,2,3,4 ….the first round has many teams passing each other below I285 the regions 5,6,7,8 play within 60 miles of one another Colquitt county played at Westlake (West Atl) Valdosta played at Newnan, Chappel Hill went to Warner Robbins,EastCoweta went to Lowndes if travel does not matter then rotate and Mceachern can play Valdosta and Newnan can play Brookwood….either way Valdosta travels far but Mceachern gets a bull in the China shop every 8 years not every other

grayram

November 21st, 2009
10:18 am

Grayson website has the Newnan game listed at Grayson.
I don’t know if its wishful thinking or if the coin toss has already happened

inthatrenches

November 21st, 2009
10:20 am

grayram looking forward to the Newnan/Grayson matchup probably from what I have seen the two best defenses in the State grayson maybe a little more proven but Newnan is not a slouch the coin toss may be a difference maker….but who knows??

Tell it like it is

November 21st, 2009
10:20 am

Camdem is the team to beat in 5AAAAA.Stephenson lays another egg.and Lassister just keeps on rolling with that monster offence.grayson looks steady and noth gwinnett looks strong.The Ridge may be a little lite this year and the packers looked good against Stephenson but everybody does this time of year.What do you think.

grayram

November 21st, 2009
10:26 am

There are far fewer AAAAA teams south of Atlanta and they are spread out over much greater distances. Of course they are going to have more travel. Colquitt and Valdosta you mentioed were 3 and 4 seeds. A couple of years ago Grayson had to go all the way to Kingsland and next week PRidge has to go to Warner Robins, its no big conspiracy just the way it is.

GO UG!

November 21st, 2009
10:27 am

Hey anybody know what time Union Grove and NSWR play tonight?

Stephenson, I will coach your team….how much does it pay? Furthermore, I know to go for two in the situation you were in last night. Why didn’t any of the assistants question Gartrell before the play? Maybe he was just confused and needed some guidance from his staff. Oh and by the way I won’t kick it to playmakers like #4.

JayBo

November 21st, 2009
10:29 am

As soon as someone here something about the TCC/Sandy Creek coin toss, please let me know. Let me be the first to say, Sandy Creek hasn’t face a more complete team like TCC!!! I viewed their schedule and yes, I question the level of competition they’ve played. We are clicking right now and I like our chances no matter where we play. Well I mit as well be me…ok, I will go ahead and say it…YELLOW JACKETS will win!!!!!

inthatrenches

November 21st, 2009
10:33 am

grayram sanity the coin toss is supposed to happen at 10:30 AM from what I read on another blog?

Topper

November 21st, 2009
10:38 am

Anyone know the results of Camden NG coin toss yet? Would love to know the results as soon as possible!

OldDawg

November 21st, 2009
10:49 am

Now that the Colquitt-Stevenson game is over, I have no “dawg” in the fight any longer re: the state of HS football in Dekalb county….BUT I have to say it is a shame that a group of outstanding young athletes at Stevenson do not get the opportunity to fulfill their true potential due to a total lack of coaching! It should be absolutely unacceptable!

What Stevenson football..and SWD for that matter over the last 10 or 15 years has been IN SPITE of the coaches…CERTAINLY not BECAUSE of the coaches!

Can you imagine Stevenson or SWD coached by Tomberline who was just fired by Valdosta! Look at what O’brian has done at Woodstock in a very short time frame! IT IS SCARY!

cchswildcat86

November 21st, 2009
10:51 am

Ng won toss according to gavsv bloggers

inthatrenches

November 21st, 2009
10:54 am

NG won the toss no word on grayson-newnan

SanityRules

November 21st, 2009
10:54 am

Grayram, believe me,I don’t drink the 1 AAAAA kool-aid but they are a strong region year in and year out. Newnan would have loved to played Brookwood in the first round. Valdosta was no joke. A very strong team. Mceachern was a fraud this year and it caught up with them. Yes it was a competitive second round but the same regions as the year before.
Inthatrenches, I haven’t heard of any injuries so we should be good to go. Our QB threw some nice passes last night and he seems to be putting it together . Bad news for Grayson.

JayBo

November 21st, 2009
11:05 am

TCC wins coin toss….Sandy Creek gotta come to the JACKETS NEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be home for Thanksgiving and at the game friday night…I can’t wait!!!!!!!!

SouthGARules

November 21st, 2009
11:09 am

jcwfalcon: Peachtree Ridge runs some shotgun, but predominately runs the Paul Johnson offense.
Nick Lombardo is the QB (#13) and he is a dual threat, running and passing. Brad Roby, (#10, a Vandy commit) is dangerous with the ball in his hands, be it as a runner, receiver or punt returner.
Defensively, they give up an average of 10.2 ppg (that includes 51 to Lowndes). They are stout against the run & are able to pressure the QB. I would pick NSWR to win, however do not sleep on the Ridge because they were punished by Lowndes.
Re coin flips: They are supposed to happen today.
pity poor monroe area: Good call on the Marist-Apalachee game. One of the best if not the best game in the state last night.
grayram: You are so right. You just have to look at Brookwood-McEachern to look at how teams change from the first 2 weeks.

fitzgerald

November 21st, 2009
11:09 am

It appears to put up or shut up with the long travel issue. If travel is such an issue, please start a petition to have the games played at a neutral site somewhere in the middle of the state if the games involve teams that have to travel more than 100 miles. It is done in other states (such as Texas), everyone gets a cut of the gate receipts, travel expenses are decreased, and the crowds from both schools are great.

RAMS

November 21st, 2009
11:11 am

Grayson wins the coin flip…

The Cannon Rules!!

November 21st, 2009
11:12 am

Big Red Machine…

Speed isn’t what won the Hiram game last night…At the half it was Hiram 7 / Rockdale 0…the Rockdale’s “D” line pushed Hiram all over the field all night long. They were bigger and contained the Hiram offense from the start. Hiram’s QB was hurried on virtually every play and scrambled all over the backfield. Rockdale’s “D” had 2 or 3 guys on him almost every play and the kid panicked, running around refusing to get rid of the ball, losing 7…10…12…15+ yards continously!!! Hiram faced more 2nd and 15’s and 3rd and 20+ plays thatn I have EVER seen. Congrats to Rockdale they played hard ALL NIGHT!

Both teams scored TD’s on short yardage situations after turnovers but Rockdale drove from it’s own 2 once eating up clock to score a TD…They deserved this win!!!

A note to Hiram’s QB you need to control your temper…this kid lost his cool every time he got sacked (which granted was a LOT) but he threw the ball to the ground several times (could have been a delay of game call) and even threw the ball at (or in the direction of) the ref’s several other times. This is not how you win games and win the respect of your teammates!!!

So it’s RIP Paulding County football until next year!!!!

Jaybo…

I know this makes you VERY happy!!! I see TCC won…Congrats!!!

Grey Lion

November 21st, 2009
11:16 am

Official: St. Pius X wins the coin toss. Peach County will travel to George B. Maloof stadium next Friday night.

What could be better than playoff football the day after Thanksgiving? Should be a good matchup.

Grayson Student

November 21st, 2009
11:20 am

the coinflip was held last night… grayson won

SanityRules

November 21st, 2009
11:20 am

Inthatrenchees, remember what I told you about the coin tosses?

Joe

November 21st, 2009
11:34 am

Todd Holcomb I thought you said Southwest Dekalb was going to go all the way this year lol you was wrong.

Jefferson

November 21st, 2009
11:36 am

Calhoun local newspaper website posts Calhoun will host #4 Jefferson Co. Friday. Have a safe trip folks an be ready for a great football Friday night.

wildcat fan

November 21st, 2009
11:38 am

AVikingFan, 1AAAAA Sweep, AVikingGirl, 68Viking, Where are you guys and girl(lady) at this morning. I know you are up and wide awake, come on lets blog. Remeber this; that Camden will get Wildcated, it will get ugly early, Lowndes is just to strong up front on both sides of the ball for Camden. It was a very good game last night, but I’ve said all along this is not the same team that played Grayson. I think the difference was Camden was able to match you speed for speed. And did i or didn’t i say we could throw the ball if we had to. Just enough to be effective. Not rubbing nothing in, but not many people gave us a chance of winning. And think this team is young. One question on the serious side. After the game in the parking lot and at a local restaurant, your fans,was saying Lowndes gave the game away, they beat thier selves and was just full of what Lowndes did wrong. Both teams turned the ball over, that part of the game was even at 2. You had the ball on our side of the field all night and our defense stepped up. 3 fourth down conversions, i think we won the game and a hard fought game. Its as if the only way for Lowndes to lose is for Lowndes to beat themselves. Could the problem when you lose, be caused by the other teams play. Listening to the Tommy Palmer show after the game your radio play by play man, said and I quote Lowndes had numerous chances, but CAMDEN made the plays when they had to, and that he did not know, that Camden was that fast. End quote. I could be wrong I think we won this one, and Lowndes did not give us this. Your fans were great but the boasting it was going to over by the half, our weak schedule, that you guys strike on the first offensive play. So if you watched the same game i watched Camden earned that one. Oh my favorite one from last night was how dumb was the coach, Coach Mac has put Lowndes back on top so I don’t think he’s that dumb.(dumb was for what they called it was bad play calling)BUT GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE TEAMS LEFT GO COLQUITT CO. AND NORTHSIDE.

SanityRules

November 21st, 2009
11:47 am

Grayram, you must remember those other games were very competitve. Your logic is very illogical. Your P.Ridge was devastated by Lowdnes. To their credit,they came back and had a good season. I mean no disrespect but Lowdnes was a better team than Peachtree Ridge and that’s the truth. You can’t make up 40 points no matter how much improved you are.

Topper

November 21st, 2009
11:50 am

AVikingFan, 1AAAAA Sweep, AVikingGirl, 68Viking,vikingdad,yo.– where you guys at really would like to hear your thoughts on last nights game! All I can say is I lost my voice! High school football on a Friday night in Ga. nothing beats it!

cane fan

November 21st, 2009
11:50 am

fitzgerald Vs callaway, where at??????????????

grayram

November 21st, 2009
11:57 am

Peachtree Ridge had an awful game against Lowndes, gave them a bunch of points and a very good lowndes team did what good teams do and took full advantage and then some. How many did Mceachern beat Brookwood by? Lowndes is a great team but you can”t say because they beat someone in the first week that if that team goes all the way its somehow tainted.

TwoCents

November 21st, 2009
11:58 am

OldDawg — Some body like Tomberline would never be appointed to coach a team in south Dekalb. You may or may not have some good hits on the coaching in Dekalb. But don’t forget the poor discipline and poor academic performance in these schools. You can’t play serious ball without discipline and sharp minds. Too many of the kids are blind to the connection between what goes on in the school building and what goes on on the field. The SWD quarterback got in trouble for throwing food in the cafeteria. And don’t get me started on the behavior issues at Stephenson and MLK. Maybe the Dekalb wipeout in the playoffs will get some people to pay more attention to just how bad things have gotten in their schools.

grayram

November 21st, 2009
12:01 pm

enough about the eliminated teams. lets talk about newnan. I hope Grayson can raise their game or it will be along night. They have not put it all together yet in the playoffs.

GO PACK GO

November 21st, 2009
12:12 pm

Great game Packers. Still waiting to see the offense click. If we would have gotten it going last night the game would NOT have been close. Maybe a sneak in dome appearance is about to happen.

SanityRules

November 21st, 2009
12:17 pm

Grayram,what kind of secondary do Grayson have as far as size and speed? I know Grayson’s a little banged up but Newnan is relatively healthy and ready to come up and take care of business. Serious Grayson Hater, where are you?

cane fan

November 21st, 2009
12:20 pm

just in , fitzgerald won the coin toss will be playing in cane country, dont know much about them,they do have 2 losses against 1aaa and lovett, dont see them doing much against the canes though, fitz has to many weapons on offense, the defense was shaky last night but i imagine mike west will make it right, i dont see callaway scoring that much next friday. GO CANES…….ALL OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU COOK

Grey Lion

November 21st, 2009
12:35 pm

Grayram – I agree.

Interesting reading about all of the games. Too bad I can’t clone myself on Friday nights and be in attendance at all of the games. I am missing out on some good football!

But I definitely believe one thing.

No matter what level you play at, be it NFL – Arena League – Semi Pro – College – High School AAAAA – AAAA – AAA – AA/A or Pop Warner – EARLY LOSSES IN THE SEASON DO NOT MATTER if you are still standing in the playoffs.

Yep.

Topper

November 21st, 2009
12:43 pm

So what can we expect from NG?

Dekalb Watcher

November 21st, 2009
12:45 pm

You people criticizing the coaches in Dekalb are missing a BIG picture. It takes a COMMUNITY to build championship programs, NOT just the coaches. Look at Tucker, they have the BEST community support in ALL of Dekalb County. The Booster club for the football program raises $100,000 a year! You know MLK, Stephenson, and SWD come NO where near those numbers… Also what makes you think coaches like Tomberlin, Nix, O’Brian would dream about coming to Dekalb? NO TOP Coach can work under the revenue sharing system that Dekalb County has. You cant build State of the Art Facilities, keep top coaching staffs, and build your program the way you want. Why do you think Flowe, Hunter, Mcferrin, Maloofs left years ago? Look at where they started once they got to Gwinnett, and look at what they were able to build, at Parkview, Brookwood, and South Gwinnett. You all complain about the job these coaches are doing, but they are not on a level playing field. Sure they have talent, but they don’t have the same kind of Money, Facilities, and Support that all these coaches you keep naming have. What can ANY coach do without the proper support???

Black is Back

November 21st, 2009
12:50 pm

Way to go Charlton County it was a great game, our offense was on fire!! Congrats Brooks you put up agood fight in the Swamp.

inthatrenches

November 21st, 2009
12:53 pm

Is the GHSA based in Gwinnett County? Sanity how many people think a coin flip is geared toward Gwinnett County is there double sided quarter with Gwinnett County teams on each side I do not know….conspiracy theories are not really my thing…. are these done in a public forum or phone? either way Newnan will have to take it on the road…

Fred

November 21st, 2009
12:59 pm

The interesting thing about this blog is *everyone* is prejudiced towards their team no matter how much they think they are independent thinkers including me. I could argue SanityRules’ points but they are his perception and I have mine. In any event, I think we can agree that the rules are what they are regarding playoff scheduling and everyone has to abide by them.

On to SanityRules’ question about the Grayson secondary. I have felt all year that this was our week spot. The middle of the field has been good against the run but not strong against the pass. If you go deep, we have been strong – beaten a few times but overall strong with pretty decent number of picks. I was impressed last night with how far we have come in pass defense. Yes, we got beat a few times but overall I think we did the best job we have all year. There were some definite size mismatches but our little guys hung tight with the giant Hornet receivers (good grief what do they feed those guys! ).

We struggled some but did the same the same thing we have done all year – whatever we needed to do to win. Style points count in the rankings but not in the standings. It should be a very strong and physical game.

See you in the dome!

Grayson Student

November 21st, 2009
1:11 pm

grayson secondary was very strong last night for the most part, best all year… i hope the rain holds off this week cuz that field was sloppy last night

JayBo

November 21st, 2009
1:13 pm

Hey Cannon, thanks for the congrats!!! You know I am estatic that TCC won, but I expected us to..its who we are and what we do…we go deep in the playoffs…period!!! And this wasn’t suppose 2 happen this season…we are really young with the majority of our starters returning next season…look out next year!!!! Anyway, Sandy Creek is heading south next friday and again, I expect us to win!!! Looks like we might see mighty Griffin next if we both win. LET’S GO JACKETS !

grayram

November 21st, 2009
1:13 pm

SAnityrules
Grayson is far better at stopping the run than the pass. If a QB just throws one up for grabs Grayson has a safety that can go and get it. The secondary seems to give a big cushion and give up easy short throws and slants. If they can keep from giving up the big pass play eventually the other teams try to run and end up in 3rd and long.

NHS

November 21st, 2009
1:14 pm

Congrats to Camden on their win against Lowndes. However,the Camden bashing will continue until they have some competition for the #1 seed in the region. It is an unfair advantage plain and simple. Last year Northside had a great team but lost 1 game in region 1 and had to travel to Camden in 2nd Round and lost in a close game. This year Lowndes had a great team but lost one game in region 1 and had to travel to Camden in 2nd round and lost in a close game. Camden would have most likely lost both games if they had not been the home team. Point is Lowndes, Northside, and other #1 seeds have to earn their home field advantage each year while Camden does not. Camden says its not their fault. True but still unfair.

grayram

November 21st, 2009
1:15 pm

What about Newnan, what do they run mostly?

SanityRules

November 21st, 2009
1:17 pm

Inthatrenches, I wasn’t surprised at that outcome but nevertheless those are the cards we were dealt. I know Grayson is an extremely physical team and maybe some of that stuff we were running last night might work(lol). Be we as Newnan supporters need to be in Loganville as a community to help bring home a victory. If you want to be number one, you got to beat number one and that would be Grayson.

Colquitt County Underdog

November 21st, 2009
1:19 pm

Colquitt vs Lassiter is gonna be a good one. our defense against their vaunted offense. we got a taste of Lassiter during the preseason game and held them to 14 points in 3 quarters…ran a kick back for a TD and blocked a punt in that game. special teams is what won the game for the Packers against Stephenson. maybe we can use the same formula to beat Lassiter again but our offense has to improve.

Lassiter is much better now than they were in the scrimmage, but the Packers are better too. i think our d-line can get pressure with just 4 and force Mason to make some throws that he does not wanna make. Lassiter is probably going to get their fair share of points but i guarantee you they will not drop anything close to 70 next week. GO PACK GO!!!

TheMan

November 21st, 2009
1:21 pm

DeKalbWatcher – Great Comments! The revenue sharing plan sucks. A down year for DeKalb football. In past years we’ve often sent teams to the elite 8 or final four. One year does not tell the story.

Dunwoody – I just read your comments from last night and you’re an idiot! Speak for your own mediocre school! It’s just football, for god’s sake. If you have an agenda against Crawford Lewis then just say it! How are you going to plan him for the football teams losing? DeKalb County has some of the best schools in the state and the nation. We also have poorly performing schools and I understand that as well. But don’t indict a whole system because of one night of football.

JaguarMan

November 21st, 2009
1:23 pm

When you have a mixure of players, you tend to win. Lets face it, DeKalb Co. schools are 98% African American. We have the speed and the ability. We often don’t have the resources or fundamentals. Tucker has a mixture and support. I know this is a harsh thing to say but its the truth. Do you support Stephenson?, or do you just go to the game and complain? Yes I question the coach play calling… but does the Stephenson Program have clinics,football camps, proper weight trainning facilities? My heart bleeds for the guys this year. Last nite reminded me of the first Camden Co lost. I will continue to support Stephenson. Next year I plan to do more. I hate we lost like that.:(

Topper

November 21st, 2009
1:25 pm

NHS -Whatever! We have to travel and play NG next week what is the excuse if we win that one?

SanityRules

November 21st, 2009
1:26 pm

Grayram, Newnan runs a spread offense, no huddle and qb in shotgun formation with a runningback beside him. All are first year starters so it’s been a work in progress. Defense runs a 3-5-3 formation with two great corners and an all-american safety #39.

NHS

November 21st, 2009
1:30 pm

No excuse since it was a fair coin toss. However, the team that earned their #1 seed won the toss as they should have. Good luck.

yo

November 21st, 2009
1:31 pm

Topper since you asked. Pretty simple….at the end of the game Camden had more points than Lowndes and that is all that matters.
I hate 10-7 scores….;-)

Some insights into the game.
Lowndes #29 had only 4 rushes last night…..why?
He seemed to be the one Camden couldn’t stop.
Possibly Camden was keying on #2 and #33?
I don’t know but the 4 times #29 was given the ball
he went for very good gains. I believe he also caught the
TD pass. Big question marks on that one for me?

Every time Lowndes would get down into Camden territory
they would get called for holding or some other penalty.
Unlike some of my Lowndes faithful I don’t blame the
referrees for this. Penalties are generally caused by
2 things. Stupidity or your man is beating you and so
you hold to over come that fact.

Turnovers were equal, however Lowndes picked the wrong
side of the field to give theirs.

Camdens final drive (helped by our 4th down off sides call)
was a thing of beauty and the game sealer.

Until that drive Lowndes had considerably more offensive yardage
and that drive almost equaled things out.

Camdens kicking game was better than ours.
As I stated in a earlier post I sensed trouble in pre game from that left footed punter coming our way. Not just because he was left footed but because he also got them in the air pretty high.
A left footed punters ball comes down with the point of the ball in the
opposite direction of what they have been fielding all year.
Plus the ball will have a tendency to float in the opposite direction
than accustomed to.
I hate to say I saw that coming, but I did, and it happened on our 17 yard line, Camden touchdown.

Camden’s bend but don’t break defense, kicking game, and taking advantage of their opportunities when given to them were the game winners.

Football is an amazing game.
2007 state champ Lowndes team wasn’t nearly as talented as the 2008 and 2009 teams. IMO

Yet the 2008-2009 versions go home early.
I think that may come down to 2 things.
Lowndes coaches need to look at how they take road trips and make some changes because what they are doing now isn’t working.
There is absolutely no reason why there should be such a drop off in
play on a road game as compared to a home game as much as Lowndes has demonstrated the past 2 years.
Also, I am a strong believer in leadership.
I’m not talking about coaching leadership, but leadership with in the ranks, the players.
I think that was lacking for the 2008 and 2009 Lowndes versions as compared to their previous state championship teams. Sometimes you just
need a player or two to take a team on their backs and refuse to lose.

Final thought….the most talked about team on this blog is Lowndes. Thanks for the honor guys but we lost.
We are history. So move on because you have another game
to play next week.

Oh yea….Lowndes by end of game was without both of our starting safeties (Hunter and Orta). Word on Hunter is he will be able to play
again next year. Hunter dominated the game against Peachtree Ridge and was a one man wrecking crew. Orta did the same against Valdosta.
I think the one that was missed the most last night however was Jordan Black. An offensive/defensive lineman who also is getting Div 1 offers.
We badly needed him in the trenches last night.

Injuries are a part of the game however, just seems Lowndes injuries
started mounting up the last game of the season against Warner and continued from there. Maybe a little luck is also what is needed to win a state championship.

So here is to the teams lucky enough to win home field advantage in a coin toss this week.

CAMDENCOAST

November 21st, 2009
1:32 pm

NHS, They Should let us play football in region 1 and the rest of the sports stay as is. But until then ya’ll need to leave it alone. If it is that big a deal every year to Northside and the rest, I have never heard one of you say that you want to join our region it is always we have to join yours. We can easily fix this by having the complaining ones come to region 3.

yo

November 21st, 2009
1:36 pm

Dekalb Watcher that is called democracy at its best (or maybe I should have said at its worst). It can’t make football teams greater (revenue sharing) nor will it ever make a country great. Think about it.

NHS

November 21st, 2009
1:43 pm

Unfortunately, there is no solution. But we retain our right to bash Camden for it, just for fun of course. Since you have such a good, school, team, and fans, there is nothing else to bash.

Topper

November 21st, 2009
1:46 pm

Thank you Yo i knew I would get a decent honest response out of you! I too was wondering why #29 didn’t get more carries he killed us everytime he touched the ball! And yes that last drive by Camden was a thing of beauty! I will say I was very impressed by your fans I spent quite a bit of time talking to several of them after the game.. Really good people!

Fred

November 21st, 2009
1:46 pm

Something else strikes me about these games. Unless you are there or watching on TV, you really can’t tell much about the games from the blogs or the news reports. As an example, I just read the AJC coverage of the Newnan game. From reading it, it would seem like it was a ho-hum kind of game when I am sure it was far from it! So much is made of Grayson’s running attack and yet the passing game came through last night with some BIG plays and there is no mention of it in the articles. Maybe this is why we all tend to get surprised or at least don’t have a realistic view of the games we don’t attend.

NHS

November 21st, 2009
1:55 pm

The intangables such as emotion, the calls, the fans, the intensity, the location, and the luck are not usually well described by the written word.

Black is Back

November 21st, 2009
1:56 pm

Pity poor monroe area
I have to disagree with you on your AA theory. First off if Lovett is gonna get it done they have to go through the Swamp to do it. Secondly I don’t think there is any way Buford is going to beat Fitzgerald in Fitzgerald. With that said that is why we play the game! Go Indians!!!! Gonna be another great game in the Swamp Friday night…

NHS

November 21st, 2009
1:58 pm

Whats are the keys to the game/prediction from anyone that has seen both Northside and Peachtree Ridge play this year?

Grey Lion

November 21st, 2009
2:02 pm

Excellent points Dekalb Watcher The Man and Jaguar Man –

I have also been watching DeKalb football for a long time and you guys hit a lot of nails on the head. The county setup definitely makes it hard. But at the same time, I don’t think a coach needs $100,000 in community support to:

- teach players to put team needs before self

- to know how to play full speed and not needlessly rough the punter or quarterback when the game is on the line

- to know that if I taunt or showboat after I score I am definitely going to draw the flag and hurt my team’s field position on the kickoff, because that’s what the rules say

- to know that if I taunt or showboat after I gain 4 yards or make a tackle I will probably draw a flag and that will hurt my team because that’s what the rules say

- to know that if i’m running down the field holding the ball out in one hand, I deserve to have it stripped by the defense and that will hurt my team

- to know that if I blatantly cheap shot, chop block, hold, etc. it’s going to kill this crucial drive for my offense

That’s just coaching 101 – in my opinion.

I have seen all of the above in various DeKalb playoff losses. You can generally get by with this stuff during the regular season within the region but mental mistakes like these kill our teams in the playoffs.

Topper

November 21st, 2009
2:02 pm

With Camden being at NG next week guess I will make a trip to Folkston and check out the Charlton County game!

cane fan

November 21st, 2009
2:25 pm

congrats to charlton, they played a very good game, brooks was no push over, I am glad lovett has to play in the swamp, they will never make it out alive, I believe charlton will handle calhoun, charlton has a very good coach……….. it would be so awesome for a fitzgerald Vs charlton state championship

South Side

November 21st, 2009
2:33 pm

I wanted to chum in on the responses from the bloggers criticizing Dekalb county football for one reason or another. IMO all of this talk and complaining is a waste of time. These are just excuses. I’ve heard “Fire the Coach”, “Bad Revenue Sharing”, “Undiscipline players”, “inadequate facilities”, blah blah blah. The fact of the matter is your teams just lost a football game. Dekalb county didn’t lose. It was those individual schools that lost. Remember one thing to all of those fans whose teams lost in the playoffs. THERE ARE SOME DAMN GOOD FOOTBALL PLAYERS/TEAMS SPREAD ACROSS THIS STATE OF GEORGIA. Their is no evidence that they all play/live in Dekalb county.

wildcat fan

November 21st, 2009
2:36 pm

NHS, Camden is Damed if they do or Damed if we dont, if we win its because of home field advantage, if we lose its because of our competition, or we are just overrated. One fact no one can deny is we are 11 and 3 against your region with loses coming from Lowndes 2 and WHS 1 and in the last six we are 4 and 2 against Lowndes. In the Jeff Herron era. Your Coach said on his show last week it doesn’t matter where you play, kick it off in a corn field, the better team should win. Hoover, Newnan, Stephenson,Lowndes,Valdosta, just a few games we won on the road. In no way am i saying this to bash your region, all im saying by the looks of its we have done dam good against the SEC of highschool football, can we get a little respect now. In all honesty you may not want us to join the region quit yet with this young team playing this well,and most of them would be back for 2 to 3 more years, the future of Camden Football looks great. Im off for the Thanksgiving Holiday so i will be making the trip up for the game very early.

Dekalb Watcher

November 21st, 2009
2:42 pm

South Side who runs those schools? You can’t call them individual schools unless they are allowed to operate as such, until then they are Dekalb County Controlled! They don’t have there own stadiums, they have to share, and share all the money they make with all the teams in the county. Yes I know that Dekalb is not the only county with talent. Georgia is loaded with talent from top to bottom my friend. But the fact still remains that Dekalb County system is NOT set up to promote championship programs.

SWD Player

November 21st, 2009
2:43 pm

Okay anybody who has anything to say about us knows nothing you dont understand how hard we work week in and week out Carvell put us in a bad spot (media wise) by riding our bandwagon. Stuff happens but dont hate on us because it can easily be your team next week. Im talking to schools like Griffin, and all of these other people who hate but wouldn’t have the balls to run your trap in Coach Buck’s face. We are still 6-AAAA Region champs and you can’t take that away. As for Clarke Central they were descent we just didnt execute efficiently which is why we are eliminated.. But for god’s sake dont be a coward and type up garbage about Dekalb, especially if you called yourself a fan of our school. Fans stick with you through good and bad, but most of the black people in dekalb county are fair-weather fans. Especially for SWD stop hating on Coach Buck he has 2 so he did something right at some point.

Dekalb Watcher

November 21st, 2009
2:45 pm

You are right Grey Lion, it’s up to the coaches to have those things straightened out. Also the money that Tucker raises is for the whole program, not just the coaches. No coach in Dekalb makes that kind of money.

Dekalb Watcher

November 21st, 2009
2:49 pm

SWD Player you are right, you already know how it goes. That happens with sports in general regarding fair weather fans. I know I’m proud of Buck and staff, and the players. You all put out a complete team this year, you had all that a team is supposed to have, and most importantly you did it as a team. I’m proud of you Panthers!

studentofthegame

November 21st, 2009
2:51 pm

SWD PLAYER I UNDERSTAND YOUR FRUSTRATION BUT WE(GRFFIN) BEAT YOU LAST YEAR SO THATS THAT. ALSO TRASH TALKING IS APART OF THE GAME. BUT HEY THATS A WAY TO STICK UP FOR YOUR COACH I DO ADMIRE THAT ABOUT YOU. NEXT YEAR JUST KEEP WORKING THATS AFTER GRIFFIN WINS THE STATE

SWD Player

November 21st, 2009
2:54 pm

Southside thats the truth its about football not about the coaches salaries and revenue sharing. URBAN BLACK PEOPLE are somewhat close minded to the fact that those are not white boys in other towns that beat us. Those are good ol cornbread fed black country boys who we lose to AND FAIR WEATHERED spectating fans harshly criticize their own these are good black men using football as an influence on our young men’s lives and as soon as we lose a game now they are horrible in your minds. They produce athletes which produces college scholarships which is all that matters. For that reason alone they are a success.

eagleforlife

November 21st, 2009
2:54 pm

So, according to the babble of a lot of u on this blog, NSWR is not as good this year as they were last year and Lowndes is much better… So, tell me why NSWR is further this year and Lowndes is out sooner, and NSWR beat Lowndes this year and didn’t last year.. I’m just saying…

NHS

November 21st, 2009
3:13 pm

I dont think Lowndes is as good this year as last because of Reid. My opinion is Northside is not as good because we are making too many penalties and turnovers due to a young inexperienced team.

Bear_Essentials

November 21st, 2009
3:35 pm

Exactly as I stated earlier….it was only a matter of time till the IDIOT losers from Dekalb break out the race card… If you think just playing football will make you get through life, you are as STUPID as they come…See how much CORNBREAD you can Cook, cause it will be the only skill you end up with. the Griffin folks did not HATE on you. there were a lot of them on here wishing you all well and applauding the talent on you team…I know because I take the time to READ..maybe a skill set you are not used to. If there are any FAIR WEATHER folks it is YOU for coming on here and spewing GARBAGE like you do….get a life losers.

Gryphon

November 21st, 2009
3:36 pm

Will Griffin ever win a coin flip that decides home field? In recent memory they seem to always lose the coin flips. I was expecting to travel to The Chee the moment they won, but it would have been nice to have been wrong once.

loyalbearfan

November 21st, 2009
3:46 pm

SWD Player, As a Griffin fan I can truly tell you that we admire the talent that SWD had this year. Truthfully we were probably just thankful that we did not have to face you. I think some of the animosity on here is for a couple of your fans, but not the players or coaches. As a booster club member and a parent I know how hard you guys play and how much dedication you put in to this sport. So keep your head up, you guys had an awesome season. Do not let any of the crap on this vent diminish that for you. Good luck next year!!

South Side

November 21st, 2009
4:11 pm

Thanks for your honest opinion SWD Player. And I agree with you loyalbearfan. But what’s with your friend B’essential? I am not a fan of Dekalb county, but I am a fan of GA HS Football. Football DOES builds character/leadership in ALL YOUNG MEN OF ALL RACES. If a person wants to express their race, its not pulling the race card.

JMM

November 21st, 2009
4:21 pm

I was in the stands at the Apalachee-Marist game (I am an unbiased fan who really wanted to see Marist’s storied football program in action.) While they have an incredible team and could have won the game, Apalachee had some gutsy calls that shocked everyone. But during the game, I was surprised by the lack of dignity shown by the Marist coaching staff. The Marist head coach had to be restrained by one of his assistants as he wandered towards the Apalachee sideline to exchange words with the Apalachee coach. When Marist had an impressive drive to score, a Marist coach taunted the home crowd (I was seated on the Marist sideline, and their fans were well-informed and friendly.) I have a great deal of respect for one of the most successful football programs in Georgia, and was incredibly impressed with the discipline and ability of the players. But the above-mentioned examples by the Marist head coach and one of his assistants left a bitter taste in the mouths of some of the fans with whom I was seated. Chadwick is a superb coach and well-respected individual, but his behavior (and the behavior he tolerated from his assistant) was an embarrassment to Marist.

Go Pack Go

November 21st, 2009
4:24 pm

I think God is a Colquitt County Packer fan. Let’s do it this year and surprise the entire state Packers. Awesome year. Go Pack Go!

dakotah

November 21st, 2009
4:34 pm

Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.) at Camden County (Kingsland, Ga.)

Two of the better offensive teams in the AAAAA playoffs clash when Lowndes and Camden County meet in the second round of the Georgia state playoffs. Lowndes averaged 45 points per game while the Wildcats are a shade behind at 44. Camden County began the season as one of the state’s top-ranked teams, but losses to Grayson and Hoover in the first three weeks dropped the Wildcats from the upper ranks. All Camden County has done since then is pummel opponents, scoring over 50 points on five occasions.

Lowndes, meanwhile, was riding high but lost a 10-7 game to Northside in midseason. The Vikings have been on a roll ever since thanks to the running trio of Khary Franklin, Troy Braswell and Robert Anderson. Franklin leads the team with 943 yards and 13 touchdowns while Braswell has gained 810 yards with 12 scores and Anderson has 821 yards with nine touchdowns.

Mitch Stephens: Lowndes 34, Camden County 21
Steve Spiewak: Lowndes 21, Camden County 10
Kevin Askeland: Lowndes 43, Camden County 21
MaxPreps Projection: Lowndes 42, Camden County 17

HAHA THERE FREAKING DUMB

dakotah

November 21st, 2009
4:36 pm

to bad it was 10-7 camden

BulldawgBite

November 21st, 2009
4:51 pm

What are everyones predictions for next week AAAAA quarterfinals?

jcwfalcon

November 21st, 2009
5:01 pm

BulldawgBite: My pick for sleepy week (cause everyone will be still recovering from Turkey overload when they play on Friday) are:

Northside over Peachtree Ridge (close- home team wins)
Grayson over Newnan (close- home team wins)
North Gwinnett over Camden County (close- home team wins- long trip)
Colquitt County over Lassiter

randy prosen

November 21st, 2009
5:04 pm

Does anyone know who won between Camden and Lowndes? WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THEM WILDCATS? WHAT? WHAT?

randy prosen

November 21st, 2009
5:06 pm

To all you expert perdiction makers, good job. You know jack.

randy prosen

November 21st, 2009
5:22 pm

I talked to 2 Lowndes fans before the game. That was 15 minutes of my life I won’t get back. What a couple of jerks.

Get at NG

November 21st, 2009
5:23 pm

Question of the week …. North Gwinnett or Camden County ?????

Camden County @ North Gwinnett

Get at NG

November 21st, 2009
5:24 pm

Enter your comments here

jcwfalcon

November 21st, 2009
5:25 pm

randy, do you mean “What do you know about them Wildcats?” And possibly “you dont know jack.” If they knew jack, wouldnt that be a compliment? What is a “perdiction” anyway?

The scores are posted on this same site if you need to know who won a game from yesterday.

Nice caps. It makes people nervous as they stare at their computer screens. Especially the “What? What?” part. That adds a wonderful emphasis to your epic post.

I remember the first time my high school won a big game.

jcwfalcon

November 21st, 2009
5:26 pm

North Gwinnett because they are at home.

Warhawk

November 21st, 2009
5:28 pm

Proud Wolverine Fan…..what are you talking about ???

I never saw anything like that or heard anything like that (and I was standing right next to the Woodstock principle for a good bit of the night…nothing was mentioned or even talked about). The band played only between plays. I saw no late hits or foul play. Your Wolverine’s were just out played

SGT CHRIS

November 21st, 2009
5:45 pm

Anyone have an update as to who won the coin toss between Callaway and Fitzgerald?

wildcat fan

November 21st, 2009
6:17 pm

Please remeber we went on the road to an UNDERFEATED Newnan team last year and won. And the so-called experts pick Newnan. So please continue to pick our opponents to win. WHAT WHAT

Hiram #56 Dad

November 21st, 2009
6:29 pm

Congratulations to Rockdale Co. Bulldogs, you men earned your quarterfinal game against Westside, Macon, good luck to you guys. Now for my Hiram boys, congratulations on a very good season, you have nothing to be ashamed of, or hang your heads for, so keep your chins up. To Mario, Dylan, Leyton, Scott, Viondi and all of the other seniors on Hiram’s team this year: Thank you for giving 100% all season, and giving us all a reason to cheer our hearts out for you. You guys accomplished a lot of firsts this season: First undefeated regular season, first Region championship, and first playoff win in SCHOOL HISTORY!! Those feats can never be claimed by anyone else at Hiram. Good luck to all you seniors in your future evdeavors.

Now to all of you 3AAA people who thought it was the toughest region in AAA. Where are your teams now? Sitting at home WATCHING the rest of the playoffs now, while 7AAA and 1AAA still have 2 teams left in the Quarterfinals. Next up for Gainesville (the soon to be 2009 AAA state champs), Cairo. It should be Gainesvilles’ toughest test to date, but I’m afraid that it will be the end of the road for the Syrupmakers. As for Flowery Branch, CC needs to be very careful not to look ahead to the matchup against Gainesville in 2 weeks, or FB my give them a big surprise. Connor Shaw can, and will, put this team onhis back and will them to victory. Good job from 7AAA, you’ve done your region proud. One more thought for CC fans, how bad do you think that FB would like to have another shot at Gainesville? Just saying.

Black is Back

November 21st, 2009
6:32 pm

cane fan
Congrats on the win!! I for one am very glad that the game is in the swamp because coach Mac rarely ever wins a coin toss. We left the game last night working out the details of who would ride with whom. One things for sure an all south dome game is going to upset a lot of northies, but it will be a great one. With it on turff and those two offenses on the field together it should be a really good show. Good luck to Fitzgerald! Let’s go Indians!!!!

JAGUAR

November 21st, 2009
6:44 pm

Gartrell needs to go! When will the administration fire this guy! We’ve tried and tried and tried and TRIED coach gartrell’s way and it’s NOT WORKING! These kid’s deserve more..although there were some costly turnovers by the players, they played well enough to win. Gartrell why did you kick an extra point when you SHOULD HAVE WENT FOR TWO! The extra point does nothing for you. AND WHY did you keep kicking the durn ball to their playmaker (#4) who made you pay for it just about everytime he touched the ball. With all that speed I thought we were too conservative on offense. And even Ray Charles could see you should have kept their D spread out. When Gartrell goes into the playoffs,he plays not to lose instead of being aggressive and playing to win! Look at Colquitt..they were on the road and their coaches had a game plan and strategy to win! They simply out coached us and we lost AGAIN! Stephenson..how long do we tolerate this. We are NOT a program where it’s hard to find or get talent. Every year Gartrell is blessed with GREAT talent and we UNDER ACHIEVE!! I’m tired of the weak excuses,it’s time to find a TOP QUALITY coach that van get these kids what they deserve..A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! I’m not here to bash coach gartrell but this is the truth and enough is enough!! Stephenson High School, please make a coaching change for the benefit of our KIDS and program. As long as Gartrell is at the helm, we will never achieve true greatness. Also..i know the band supports the football team at the games and sometimes they have their own agenda..but it’s the PLAYOFFS! Stephenson High Marching Jaguars..We needed you there last night!

Old NG Dawg

November 21st, 2009
6:54 pm

First off…….Way to go North Gwinnett!!!!!!!! Talk about making an old NGHS Alum proud. I think someone wrote on here that NG won the toss, so they get home field? If so, I will definately be there. Will be my first game at North for 20+ years, after living too durn far out to make any games.

I also want to congratulate Hiram for an outstanding season. I was living in Hiram when they built the new school, it’s nice to see them do so well.

My picks for round 3:

Northside v Peachtree Ridge Pulling for Northside, but should be good
Grayson v Newnan Going with Newnan on this one, but Grayson is going to put up a fight
North Gwinnett v Camden County Should be a good battle, but I’m going with NG
Colquitt County v Lassiter If Colquitt can shut down Lassiters QB, they should be able to win, if not, it Lassiter all the way.

In other levels….

Gainesville v Cairo Don’t know much about Cairo, but Gainesville has been strong this year. Thinking G’ville will pull this one out.

Buford v Cook Going to pull for Buford in this one.
Calhoun v Jefferson Co Pulling for Calhoun, mainly cause I’d like to see them play Lovett
Lovett v Charlton Co Would like to see Charlton pull this one out, but I think Lovett will win
Fitzgerald v Callaway Should be a good game, pulling for Fitzgerald in this one.

wildcat fan

November 21st, 2009
7:00 pm

I need help in finding the following people. LowndesVikes001, Todd Holcomb, Viking Girl, Viking Lover, DavaoJeff, VikingsOnAMission, 89Viking, AVikingFan, VikingDad, bksmitty14, Plowboy, WarDawg, 1AAAAASweep, Vike 69, 68Viking, ImaTitleTownBaby, If found please contact the Camden County Football Team. Last spotted eating CROW> Yo was the only one bold enough to come out. Do you find it very strange not a one has been sighted. SportsFan31313 you went against the grain, and you are a fellow 3AAAAA Alumnist. And we always thought we can count on you.

loyalbearfan

November 21st, 2009
7:06 pm

South, I have no idea who b’essential is or what he is truly talking about. I agree with you that football does build character and teaches respect.If I am reading SWD players blog correctly he is complaing about his own fans and not Griffin. So don’t group us all together.
Gryphon, I would rather win ballgames than coin tosses.

Old NG Dawg

November 21st, 2009
7:10 pm

Also wanted to add….

My oldest nephew Tyler Alexander played for Jefferson this year as a senior. Want to congratulate him and the rest of his team on a great season. WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!

Black is Back

November 21st, 2009
7:13 pm

OK Old NG Dawg you may think you know a thing or two about football but you don’t know jack about Charlton. First off we rarely loose in the swamp so it for darn sure won’t be a cake walk for Lovett. Second how many teams have put up 46 on Brooks County for the last 2yrs? None!!! And that’s with scores called back! So if you think were just going lay down for Lovett you need to rethink. We are not afraid of you snotty northies down here.. Not even a little. Go Charlton!!! Let’t get it done in the Swamp Friday night!!!

Black is Back

November 21st, 2009
7:25 pm

Didn’t spell check, sorry I meant to type lose.

cane fan

November 21st, 2009
7:35 pm

FITZGERALD will have home field advantage all the way, bUFORD will never escape the eye of the storm, regardless, these kids are having the time of their lives, it is hard to escape the swamp, would not want to be lovett

Old NG Dawg

November 21st, 2009
7:46 pm

Umm……no offense to anyone, but where, pray tell, in my post did I say that Charlton County was “just going lay down for Lovett” ? I don’t like Lovett all that much, I just feel like they will win. If I am wrong, you can bet I’ll be on here congratulating Charlton Co.

Black is Back

November 21st, 2009
7:52 pm

cane fan
Thanks for the comp. FITZGERALD escaped the swamp last year, however Lovett’s no Fitzgerald. Too all you northies thinking Buford is getting a 3 peat you had better be on your A game times 100 because there is no way Buford is getting past Fitzgerald period. Go Indians!!!!

Mark

November 21st, 2009
7:52 pm

jcwfalcon…what are you smoking? No way Colquitt is shutting down Hutson Mason and the high powered Lassiter offense. 62 and 70 points so far in the playoffs…I don’t see a turkey dinner slowing them down next week at home in East Cobb!

Black is Back

November 21st, 2009
7:53 pm

whoops can’t type at all tonight. to not too.

SWD Player

November 21st, 2009
8:00 pm

What I was talking about was the fact that for Griffin people who were saying I told u so that it could easily be you next week so lets not get the finger pointing. But at that point I was done addressing Griffin. The last part was about or so called (SWD) fans who were never hardcore supporters and were were just hitching a ride on the bandwagon. I was identifying with them that if they were more informed they would know that the teams from other towns coming to beat us are predominantly black just like us. So the fact that people always say we have athletes and no coaching is not always true because other teams outside of Dekalb County have athletes they just aren’t talked about because of the lack of exposure due to their proximity to the metropolitan area. My main motive was to EXPRESS DON’T BASH THE COACHING BECAUSE IT IS DISRESPECTFUL from anyone who calls them self a fan. Buck Godfrey has 2 state titles to his name despite the year or whatever so he has done something right. The main issue in Dekalb is loyalty whether its from the school board to the programs or the fans to the teams it all has to change. We have way too many schools to truly develop a powerhouse so we do the best we can with what we have thats what a coach does and if adversity holds you back from your goal you pick it up and try again. In Dekalb loyalty from player to coach is not a state championship its getting a scholarship

HEY SWD PLAYER

November 21st, 2009
8:10 pm

Hey SWD player,

Blah, Blah, Blah. As a former player I understand everything you said. However, this is not tennis or cross country where effort means a lot. This is football. The part that makes “fair weather fans” like myself angry is that we pay to see D1 athletes execute and win. Thats why we come to the games. Region champs this, highly recruited athletes that. Yet you exit in the second round. It does not compute.

Like the coach from Tucker said, do not give us too much credit until we earn it. This AFTER he won a state title. Stephenson, MLK and SWD LOVE the attention and the hype. There are tons of feature stories on South Dekalb teams that they can easily TURN down. Yet when you don’t live up to the hype we are fair weather fans. Thanks.

SWD Player

November 21st, 2009
8:21 pm

Im sorry you listen to the AJC and believe the hype you hype riding groupie yep we are region champs not my fault you were riding us dont jump on a bandwagon groupie if you didn’t expect disappointment if you were any real fan you would say congrats but you’re you are a jock rider thats how a lot of dekalb fans are never really have your back they are just spectators

TCCHS Jackets

November 21st, 2009
8:32 pm

Any respect for the Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets. Guess all we can do is win like we have been doing ever since after week 1. Sandy Creek looks real good but if we play like we did Friday I dont think anyone can beat us but this week will be real tough and Westside Macon will take care of Rockdale pretty easily. Good luck to everyone left in the playoffs

inthatrenches

November 21st, 2009
8:52 pm

North Gwinnett I know they run the spread but how do they respond in a big game is the defense pretty good? Does the coaching staff adjust at halftime are they a second half team? can someone give me a neutral perspective what is their biggest weaknesses and biggest strengths? they looked good on paper but How is the Heart?

This why they play the games

November 21st, 2009
9:01 pm

HEY SWD PLAYER,

Well said. I thought SWD was so loaded this year that they would win in spite of Coach Godfrey, not because of him. For all their hype, the schools you mentioned underperform. There’s no other term for it. Like my handle plainly states, “this is why they play the games”.

This why they play the games

November 21st, 2009
9:07 pm

Also I don’t think it will matter much where Griffin plays Apalachee. Unless it’s a phone booth to diminish the Bears’ quickness AND speed. These guys are just short of exceptional on both sides of the ball. A very special team…

down south fan

November 21st, 2009
9:41 pm

okay, hear we go congrats to camden great game but i,m confused i know #29 fumble but why in the world take the ball out of leading rusher hands and dont give the him a chance to break one they could,nt stop him poor poor coaching!!!!!!

Gryphon

November 21st, 2009
9:43 pm

I agree that location won’t matter too much in the Griffin/Apalachee game. I’m just thinking about that drive up there on Black Friday. I’m not looking forward to that.

down south fan

November 21st, 2009
9:43 pm

4touches for 90 yardsand a catch for td

down south fan

November 21st, 2009
9:46 pm

4carries for 90yards 1td catch for29 yards

GO PACK GO

November 21st, 2009
10:01 pm

Hey Vikings fans. MOVE THE CHAINS THAT’S A WIN FOR CAMDEN. I root for anyone in Region 1AAAAA other than Lowndes. The actions of the entire organization from fans to the PA announcer at Martin Stadium are tacky and classless. When you win you win with class. When you lose you do the same thing. Hopefully you all will adopt the practice of the rest of your region and stop embarrassing us all by acting like a bunch of idiots. Go Packers and Go Northside Eagles. Represent Region 1AAAAA with some class.

The Truth

November 21st, 2009
10:10 pm

inthatrenches, I will give you some objective views of NG. Their offense is Huge. The 2 tackles 6′4″ 300(Alabama) the other one is 6′7″ 315(Tenn). The two guards are 250, 290, and center is 6′4″ 260. The QB is 6′5″ 225. But heres the deal if you pressure him, He’ll force it or over/underthrow. Walk up corners and play man and Blitz. They run the read option where the QB will pull it and run. Hes very hard to bring down because of stiff arm and size. The wideout is fast as hell and hard to contain. They are slow to get momentum so shut em down fast and early.
As far as defense they are fast as hell and close as quickly as Ive seen in years. The weakness is one corner is 5′6″-5′7″ Hes tough but put a big receiver on him and its tough for him to cover. They run a 3-5 with blitzing a LB(s) from any spot which cause confusion but run off tackle with leads and powers and they have a hard time with that . The downside is they have the outside LB’s split the slot which allows the slot to run free to run any short to intermediate routes. But they are very hard to run outside on.They are well coached and disciplined.

yo

November 21st, 2009
10:54 pm

GO PACK GO….we will consider the source of the advice given.
You know the part about not acting (or maybe in this case writing) something about idiots.

We have been accused of having teenagers act out (once) but we didn’t hire a head coach (you know your leader) who acts out from what I understand….regularly.

So again, we will consider the source of the one giving the advice.

Okay…..consider it now considered.

Congrats on your win over Stephenson. Still doesn’t change 31-6 at your house. Seems Lowndes has a hard time winning on the road, except in Moultrie. Bet you hate us even more now…….huh!

yo

November 21st, 2009
10:56 pm

GO PACK GO One other thought….those who have regularly been at the top are accustomed to being hated. You should try it.

Here is to hoping you can finally learn what it is like to be hated for a change.

war eagle packer

November 21st, 2009
11:28 pm

YO,

I hope you are not stating that Colquitt County does not know what its like at the top. Do you remember the 70s and the early to mid 90s. As far as the coach of the Packers is concerned, He does his job well. I know for a fact that Lowndes County and Valdosta knows what its like to hate the Packers!

SouthGARules

November 21st, 2009
11:49 pm

war eagle packer: Colquitt County (Moultrie) at the top in the 70’s? I will give you the early to mid 90’s with Jim Hughes, but I don’t remember Moultrie being at the top. I know Thomasville with William Andrews won back to back in 73 & 74, Central Macon won in 75, Warner Robins in 76, Clarke Central in 77 (beating Valdosta) & 79 (beating Tift County, with Ken Hobby), Valdosta sharing a state title in 78 with Griffin as well as winning in 70 & 71 and in 72 an Atlanta school won state.
Where was Moultrie a top team? I know you won state in 1994, but how about winning more than one state title.

war eagle packer

November 22nd, 2009
12:05 am

SouthGARules,

If I can remember correctly, the Moultrie Packser jousted with Valdosta and Thomasville for tops in that region in the 70s. Now smoke that in your out of the playoffs pipe…

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
1:12 am

c high baby what:]

blu eagle

November 22nd, 2009
1:13 am

Wow! good win Camden, you deserve it after all the Viking posters.Go NSWR we hope you don’t get Pridged by Pridge. With all respect to Peachtree Ridge, you don’t get this far in the playoffs by being a regular team. NSWR will have to have an mistake free game to have a chance. Good luck to both teams no injuries, but GO EAGLES!

Suwanee 0wnz

November 22nd, 2009
1:45 am

I have no idea whether Proud Wolverine will be back, but a couple of his points need to be addressed either way.

There were several points during the game where BOTH bands played during a play. It became very obvious because the North announcer pointed it out and asked the bands to stop; they BOTH continued to do it anyhow in violation of GHSA rules. I believe that BOTH schools should be fined for this blatant disregard for Georgia rules, especially after it was pointed out.

I gave some thought to why it kept happening, and I think the problem is that North sometimes runs a “hurry up” offense. This does not give the band sufficient time to complete their piece before the next play starts. All bands have prepared pieces designed to take an appropriate amount of time between plays. Teams that shorten the time between snaps create a problem for bands. Most drum majors/conductors have their backs to the field and bands should have a second individual to warn the conductor to “cut” the piece if a play is about to occur. While Woodstock did this repeatedly during North plays, both bands did it during Woodstock plays when Woodstock ran a “hurry up” late in the game. The Woodstock band actually played during the offensive plays of their own team. Fining the schools will put a stop to it.

It is funny how we remember the game differently. I remember thinking there were some late hits during the game by Woodstock that should have been flagged. Both defenses played very aggressively, and I guess the refs allowed a bit of leeway. One late hit was flagged against North that I thought was a legitimate rush of the QB. The defender actually got a piece of the ball and continued his motion with less than a full step. The most blatant example was a run by North where the runner was stopped by Woodstock, the whistle was blown, and a Woodstock defender hit the runner from behind in a helmet to back of the helmet blindside hit that rang through the stadium. The human skull is thickest on the forehead and also thick on the sides. It is thinnest in the back over the occipital lobe of the brain. A blow to the back of the head is not just rude or unsportsmanlike, it is outright dangerous. Even light blows to the back of the head can cause hematomas, vision problems, paralysis or death. To my knowledge combat sports like boxing always outlaw blows to the back of the head precisely because of the extreme damage that can occur. I would like it if GHSA reviewed the film, and that hit in particular, and took appropriate action against the perpetrator.

As a former player I understand Woodstock’s frustration about not being able to score as the clock ticked away. You have a great team with awesome players who certainly expected a different outcome. I am sure your players and fans wanted at least some points on the board to show they made a game of it. But that does not justify the sort of aggressive play by Woodstock players that seemed designed to physically hurt your opponents with no chance of affecting the outcome of the game.

It just was not in the cards for Woodstock to win this game. That seemed obvious to me when a D Lineman ran back a fumble by your QB for a 92 yard touchdown. Hopefully the two teams will meet again some day. Hopefully there will not be residual “Bad Blood” because a very solid Woodstock team was beaten so decisively by North in 2009

Ridge Mom

November 22nd, 2009
2:13 am

I thought about this for a while before making this post. After reading a post from someone that played North Gwinnett this past Friday night, I think that I need to make mention that anyone playing N. Gwinnett at their home field should get ready for it. N. Gwinett folks are rude and don’t seem to really care about their visitors. When P’Ridge played them a couple of weeks ago one of the boards in the bleachers broke and one of our colorguard girls and a parent fell through at the same time. We had to ask the N. Gwinnett folks three times before someone even came to mark the spot. NONE of the N. Gwinnett folks asked if we needed help. I would like to say the police that were there did offer assistance. Our colorguard girl ended up going to the Emergency room for stitches. Even as we walked her out to her dad’s car N. Gwinnett folks wouldn’t even move out of our way. That was only one of the incidents that we encountered. I know that the venue is small but it would help if they kept their students on their side of the field.
I didn’t want anyone to think that I was just doing this because we lost. Anyone who visits there needs to be warned not to expect a gracious host. I know I dread it when we have to go there to play them. Typically I am with the band and even the adults that are there are rude to our band. I have no idea how the football team is treated. I do know that in the past their kids have tried to start fights with our band kids.
I really hope they prove me wrong this coming Friday and show how good of a host they can be.

Colquitt County Underdog

November 22nd, 2009
2:54 am

Suwanee Ownz-earlier this week i tried to tell numerous Woodstock fans that North Gwinnett had too much talent for their Wolverines to overcome but they just wrote me off. Woodstock is a team that has overachieved this season, partly due to great coaching…but great coaching can only take a team so far.

Voiceof Reason

November 22nd, 2009
3:42 am

Ridge Mom, One of society’s problems is making blanket ignorant statements i.e all people from the south are stupid, all people from north are rude, all black people are lazy all white people are racists. See how ignorant that sounds. There was around 8 thousand people there and to make a statement like that based on an experience with few. I find it just the opposite. For example its the only place where the announcer says c’mon Peachtree Ridge fans stand up and cheer for your lions. or C,mon Woodstock fans stand up and cheer for our wolverines or whoever it is at least 4 or 5 times a game. Another thing he says is give your lions a hand they fought hard today. Always complimenting or acknowledging visiting team. Secondly, there are parents stationed through out the stadium specifically to help visiting fans with anything they need. Its part of our duties as a freshman parents .Be careful making blanket statements on whatever you are commenting on.

Suwanee 0wnz

November 22nd, 2009
6:19 am

Sorry if you had issues, Ridge Mom. I am very surprised that emergency personnel were not responsive. Fire and Police personnel at that game belong to the city of Suwanee and I hardly think they would be unresponsive to their own citizens. Perhaps with all of the commotion of a game, nobody was aware that there was an issue. I certainly was not aware of any issues like that, but I was paying attention to the game. There should have been police and emergency personnel readily available; maybe they were also interested in the game?

I was trying to think where there might even be “boards” in the stands. The visitor stands are the old home stand for North. I believe they are solid steel and quite ample. Much better than the typical visitor stand one finds in Gwinnett County at a school like, say, Peachtree Ridge. I guess it must have been one of the “side stands” where visiting teams usually chose to place their band, but I still was not aware there were boards in the “little” stand. Our band always occupied the main stands along with students when we were on that side.

If you ever have any sort of discipline problems look for the HUGE Vice Principal. I believe he is 6′ 10″ and has a booming voice that can be heard all over the stadium. He stands out. There is not a single student at North who does not wilt at a mere gaze from this fellow.

I hope your color guard girl is recovering well. Happy Thanksgiving and good luck in your game at NSWR. I truly would like to see the Lions do well. Sorry you cannot win division 7AAAAA every year. Sometimes a fluke like that just happens.

I will say that the parking situation at North is not very good. My family walks to games both for the exercise and to avoid the congestion.

Wolverine Fan

November 22nd, 2009
6:27 am

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Wolverine Fan

November 22nd, 2009
6:29 am

Ridge Mom………..I agree with your comments 100%. Great football team. Fans and School staff RUDE RUDE RUDE

B4WOODSTOCK

November 22nd, 2009
6:29 am

Reflection… Woodstock VS NG. Everyone sees and hears things differently.

Bottom line is Woodstock offense did not show up Friday night. Defense played solid holding NG to 170 offensive yards.

NG quarteback? Is he still hurt ? to ME he did not look like a divison 1 prospect. He lumbered around the entire evening fumbling twice and did not look impressive except for a few plays.

The 2 fumbles killed Woodstock.

The refs were terrible. If anyone has video/audio of the game you will see/hear one of the refs blowing the whistle and calling the play dead on the 92 yard fumble recovery. This same ref could not make the call on a pass to the sidelines that was clearly out of bounds.Another ref stepped in to call it.

The refs control the game and field conditions. It was their responsibility to keep both bands quiet and they failed to do that until late in the 4th quarter.

No excuses Woodstock got beat by the better team Friday but NG does not look like a number 2 ranked team.

Good luck to both NG and Camden next week. Hope they televise this one.

SGT CHRIS

November 22nd, 2009
6:38 am

Found a very interesting piece for all those whose schools may be playing up in the new reclassification..This is a snipped of an article found at http://www.macon.com/176/story/925859.html

Reclassification fun
With the deadline quickly approaching, only one school has filed the necessary paperwork with the GHSA to play up in classification.
Albany’s Dougherty has declared its intentions to play up from Class AA to AAA.

Im not sure when the deadline is, but teams better get on the ball unless they are satisfied with their future classes!!!

roswellfan

November 22nd, 2009
7:01 am

Nomo, congrats to the Grayson rams on an outstanding win over roswell. Grayson was very physical and I felt that the roswell defense really held its own for most of the game. With the score 7-7 at the half, it looked like my upset prediction was going to happen based on good special teams play be roswell. However, I had no idea that we would fumble the 2nd half opening kickoff and give grayson a short field of about 30 yards; then after a defensive stand by Grayson the roswell special teams allowed a punt return (untouched) to go up 2 td’s. After that the Grayson defensive line establshed its physicality. Great running game. Hard to believe that Grayson held the ball almost 7 minutes in the 4th quarter on 1 drive with its power running game ! I have never seen a more impressive 3rd & short power run. Too bad the roswell kid fumbled the 2nd half kickoff; would have been fun to see what would have happened without the roswell 2nd half mental mistakes. Congrats on the win….good luck in the next round.

Big Red Machine

November 22nd, 2009
7:46 am

SWD Player.

I do understand what you’re saying especially regarding media attention. Its very true that their is some great talent at other schools outside of DeKalb County that doesn’t get the media attention because of the media not really paying attention or actually going to some of the games that these athletes play in. I know of a coach that use to work for one of the more powerful schools in DeKalb said that the talent level isn’t that much more superior, but media hype and the ‘tradition’ of getting kids scholarships made it such that these kids were looked upon as ‘tremendously great’. For the record, the talent is out there at EVERY school…….whether if its the media, coaches, or fans getting their guys names out there or not.

Congrats to all the teams still in the playoffs…..you’ve worked hard and earned everything that you deserve!!! Maybe the media will look more closely at the remaing teams and give their players the attention and print that they deserve!!!

P Ridge

November 22nd, 2009
9:06 am

Very true Rige Mom. The NG people are bad at keeping their kids on the home side. Some went over to the visitor side during the Peachtreee Ridge game and tried to pick fights with our kids. They had to be told to leave by P ridge administration. They are a good school they just lack when it comes to sportsmanship and Class.

blue & gold pride

November 22nd, 2009
9:38 am

man am I the only noticing the cinderela story unfolding with Rockdale Co.

Panther for life

November 22nd, 2009
9:43 am

Its amazing to me the comments that many of you say about SWD coaches or whatever. Ken Malcolme left the game with a broken collarbone, two players dropped touchdown passes.. clarke central simply made a play or two more. I guess its Buck’s fault that he didnt give the kid enough calcium so his bone broke, or he didnt give the guy some stickem so they would catch it ? You all are just some ignorant people who know nothing and probably grew up with no friends

blue & gold pride

November 22nd, 2009
9:48 am

Is it just me or is Region 8 in AAAA looking like the best region right now with 3 teams (the chee, Rockdale Co., and Clarke Central) in the quarter finals

blue & gold pride

November 22nd, 2009
9:50 am

Is it just me or is Region 8 in AAAA looking like the best region right now with 3 teams (the chee, Rockdale Co., and Clarke Central) in the quarter finals…. just something i noticed

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
10:55 am

Pridge and Pridgemom and Woodstock, i am sorry that yall lost and that may play a role in why you were so unhappy with NG. you complain about students being rude, what do you think your students do? wish us the best of luck? NO! c,mon do you really expect a bunch of high school students to act correctly and treat a rival school with a bunch of respect? it just not gonna happen. its really too bad too because both schools are very good schools but im tellin ya a bunch of kids with their friends are gonna get rowdy no matter what side they are on.

Big Red Machine

November 22nd, 2009
10:56 am

Blue & gold pride,

Yes, right now Region 8-AAAA has alot to be proud of, BUT all 3 teams have some tough games in front of them and they can easily go 0-3 in this round. If Clarke Central and Rockdale both win their next game, they will face each other again (Rockdale defeated CC earlier in the season in OT). The Chee has a HUGE game ahead of them. It will be interesting to see if all 3 win…..

IT'S A SHAME

November 22nd, 2009
11:13 am

Stephenson High School Administration..PLEASE do us the BIGGEST FAVOR..get rid of RON GARTRELL.He is NOT WHAT WE NEED at Stephenson. Once again..the team under achieves! How long are WE..the stephenson community going to put up with this..and I really feel for these kids because THIS YEAR’S TEAM like a few others WAS a CHAMPIONSHIP caliber team..there’s no reason why the jags should not have gone to the DOME! You could see the look of dissapointment in these kids faces..I FEEL FOR THEM..THIS WAS THEIR YEAR GARTRELL..It was time to show and prove and once again we got OUT COACHED when it counted! Stephenson..FIRE GARTRELL NOW!..And let’s get a new coach in here and take this program to where Stephenson should be..NUMBER 1!

grayram

November 22nd, 2009
11:24 am

roswellfan

I have to agree with your comments. Roswell’s defense played Really well. I don’t know exactly how many yards Grayson had in each game but i believe Roswells D was a little better than Warner Robins, and Warner Robins was really good on D.

nomo

November 22nd, 2009
11:41 am

roswellfan, I know that fumbe was a shocker – just as the defllected pass/TD was to us. At this time of the year every play moves from *important* to *critical* and little things tend to be magnified. Your guys were awesome – one of the scrappiest bunches I’ve seen in several years, and they displayed great sportsmanship. We do count ourselves fortunate, and I really feel for your seniors – they had a great season. I am very impressed with Coach Barker, and am sure you guys are now back to the glory days of Roswell football.

Happy Thanksgiving!

NHS Eagles Man

November 22nd, 2009
11:47 am

Here’s one fan who thinks PA announcers should remain “neutral”. The fans can cheer for their team of choice without being led by the voice from the sky.

Footballer

November 22nd, 2009
12:14 pm

What are some thoughts on the Northside Warener Robins vs Peachtree Ridge GAme?? How does Northside Warner RObins play?? WHo are their key players?

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:20 pm

the championship game i think would be funny would be a rematch vs the cats and lions

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
12:21 pm

I think Pridge wins this game. Northside hasnt been dominant even though they have been at the MAC. pridge has the tools to be a top 5 team they just have not risen to their full potential. i think this will be a close game because neither offense seems spectacular

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:23 pm

juptvtf

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:24 pm

it culd haha

Footballer

November 22nd, 2009
12:26 pm

Bulldawg Bite: Good point. Do you think PRHS will be able to stop NSWR offense?

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:26 pm

let go camdn

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:28 pm

how far can camden go????????????

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:29 pm

Footballer i theink pridge cxan

SWD Player

November 22nd, 2009
12:29 pm

Yes Ken Malcome did leave after the first half he had like 77 on less than 10 carries. SO IM NOT GOING TO EVEN EXPLAIN WHAT THE END RESULTS WOULD HAVE BEEN. We had no running game without him so it was just like the MLK game but only this time we were without a qb because he got a first down and jumped for extra yards causing him to fall hard. The refs called an injury timeout and he had to come out for one play. when our backup QB threw the pick 6 that put the game out of reach. We still fought back with 23 seconds remaining and drove the ball down to the 20 yd line scored and brought the game within 2 we jsut couldnt recover the onside. So it was a horrible end to a great season it wasn’t the coaching it was just a mix of bad happenings. But I congratulate Clarke Central on their win they capitalized on our adversity but I doubt they will win the AAAA title. Thomas County Central will win it all.

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:29 pm

think*

SWD Player

November 22nd, 2009
12:30 pm

NSWR will massacre Peachtree Ridge

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:30 pm

can*

SWD Player

November 22nd, 2009
12:30 pm

North Gwinett will beat Camden

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:31 pm

SWD Player are u for real?

Wolverine Fan

November 22nd, 2009
12:31 pm

BulldawgBite….It was not your students who were rude. It was the PARENTS and Faculty who were RUDE.

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:31 pm

thats wat everyone said about lowndes

SWD Player

November 22nd, 2009
12:32 pm

yes NG has a nice team and P- Ridge IS WEAK they lost to Lowndes 51-17

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:32 pm

Wolverine Fan camden will get ur payback

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:33 pm

SWD Player camden is a good team to so ???

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
12:33 pm

Pridge has a very solid defense. if they can stop the big plays then they will be fine. you can get em through the air. but there arent many teams that are very good at passing at the high school level. they have a big oline and run the triple option but if you have a good dline you should be able to push them around. the starting qb was injured after the NG game but he may be better? i think the score will be something like 17-10 PTR

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:34 pm

:]:]

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:35 pm

BulldawgBite i say 21-17 ptr

SWD Player

November 22nd, 2009
12:35 pm

Camden is decent is just im rolling with NG

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:35 pm

does ne 1 think camden has a chance

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:36 pm

does camden have a chance to win at all????????????????????

vg_3301

November 22nd, 2009
12:36 pm

Ok every year in the playoffs i come on here and all everyone does is doubt camden county. Last year everyone picked againsts them and i am starting to see the same. Please remember that we are the defending state champs and we should be favored every game until we lose. What do you have to do to get respect around this state. We lost 2 very close games this year. One to grayson (the so called unbeatable team this year by only 4 points). And another one to hoover on a last second field goal. Like i said before we are the still the champs!

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:37 pm

camden is better than decent i would love to see u beat lowndes

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
12:37 pm

dakotah i dont think so. the last team to beat us at home was last years preseason game against the #1 team in the nation byrnes south carolina. we were winning at halftime and we play very good at home. Camden is a good team no doubt but they arent gonna beat NG at home period.

SWD Player

November 22nd, 2009
12:37 pm

Im rolling with NG on this one

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:38 pm

vg_3301: amen

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:39 pm

u doubted vs lowndes and vs newnan last year we KILLED the number 1 def.

SWD Player

November 22nd, 2009
12:40 pm

how big is Suwannee GA anyway seems like all Gwinnett county schools have their own stadiums you all are lucky Dekalb gives us one or two stadiums

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
12:40 pm

i just dont see where camden outmatches North Gwinnett THIS year. we have a monster Oline and very good Dline. qb? i doubt it because we have a hotly recruited c.j. Uzomah.

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:40 pm

sso ha freaking ha if camden doesa lose it wont be a blow out

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:42 pm

dude we held GRAYSON to 14 points and we held LOWNDES to 7

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:42 pm

y all the camden haters

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
12:44 pm

Suwanee has 3 high schools. NG PTR and Collins Hill. all 3 schools have at least 2500 students. it is a well to do area but i believe that Gwinnett County helps pay for football stadiums while programs must cover lights and seating and such.

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:45 pm

its funnyif u ask me?

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:46 pm

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:46 pm

:p

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:47 pm

what up?

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
12:47 pm

WHOA! you held Grayson and their high powered offense to 14! Geez we might as well forfeit because grayson has such a great offense and all. they only have a high offensive average because they play terrible defenses the whole year. look at how theyve done in the playoffs 21 points each game against mediocre teams.

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:49 pm

hmmm we held lowndes 7

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:51 pm

hell

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:52 pm

so is camden crappy?

SanityRules

November 22nd, 2009
12:52 pm

Dakotah, I am a Newnan fan and I don’t have a dog in the NG/ Camden fight but have they allowed the guys from last year’s team to come back? Last year has nothing to do with this year. Sharpen up your arguments. I know you have a good team but harping on a loss to Grayson and last year’s team won’t help you Friday night.

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
12:53 pm

lowndes!!! the road team that continually sucks it up on offense against any semblance of opposistion. listen camden is a good team they really are but they are not the best in the state this year. this week will be an indicator whether South GA still runs football.

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:53 pm

i love camden haters they just get me pumped up to play even more

Hornets 2009

November 22nd, 2009
12:53 pm

First off .. Congratulations to Rockdale County. You played like we have all season and outplayed Hiram. I do feel these 2 teams were almost identical and if played again could easily be the opposite score. Your nose man and DE and two of the best we have seen this season and took us out of our game. Make us proud and show the rest of the state that Regions 7 & 8 are no flukes abd DO deserve respect. Oh yea .. So sorry Region 6-AAAA. Not as good as you thought. Cannonrules .. you are correct. We lost our composure for the first time this season and it showed. But we are proud of this group of guys .. What a run this year and they made us proud to be a part of this incredible 11-1 season. It’s on to 2010 now and this team only loses 14 seniors with the complete backfield returning. Like a player said yesterday, we have unfinished business. So watch out realigned 7-AAAA. Next years senoirs had a goal when they were freshman .. Undefeated thru 4 yrs. 9th – 7-0; 10th 4-4 but the complete backfield moved to varsity; 11th 11-1; Senoir year – Run to the Dome. Hey Cannon … We’re here and it will be interesting.

SWD Player

November 22nd, 2009
12:53 pm

This is the

Arabia Mountain High School
Avondale High School
Cedar Grove High School
Chamblee Charter High School
Columbia High School
Martin Luther King, Jr. High School
Lithonia High School
Ronald McNair Sr. High School
Miller Grove High School
Redan High School
Southwest DeKalb High School
Stephenson High School
Towers High School

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:55 pm

dude south georgia will allways runn the football untill we never win a nother state title

SWD Player

November 22nd, 2009
12:55 pm

Thats the dekalb county football picture all of these schools compete amongst one another for students and on top of that rezoning frequently occurs so its good just to have a winning season in Dekalb. All of our athletes are spread out something has to change or we wont see any state titles.

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
12:55 pm

SWD Player. The Higher price of land may also explain why high schools dont have their own stadiums in dekalb?

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:56 pm

allways bash camden cuz of there region

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:57 pm

its funny as hell

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
12:58 pm

haha ALWAYS… things change ya know. south GA may not run the state for years to come.

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:58 pm

aint it?

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
12:59 pm

who owns most of the state titles north or south

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
1:00 pm

dakotah, it seems your just trying to get in an arguement and make anyone who thinks camden will lose on friday seem like a bad person.

SWD Player

November 22nd, 2009
1:00 pm

the hiram hornets and region 7 were weak sorry dont bash 6-AAAA because had things gone different we would have beat the sleeves of of hiram just like NW Whitfield

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
1:00 pm

sooo yea

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
1:01 pm

just whatever there both good teams it wont be no blow out it might even go into overtime

Footballer

November 22nd, 2009
1:02 pm

SWD: Worry about your own region k thanks!

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
1:03 pm

all i know is our bad prob wonbt be at da game

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
1:04 pm

footballer dont be a dik

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
1:06 pm

our band

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
1:06 pm

ther gonna be at the thnksgiving day parade

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
1:08 pm

=heeee4eehaaaaaaa

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
1:11 pm

:l

Suwanee 0wnz

November 22nd, 2009
1:11 pm

Good defenses make offenses look bad. Interceptions and fumbles rarely just happen all by themselves.

Sometimes a good offense that can only score 7 points or worse 0 points is not the fault of the coaches or players. Sometimes low scoring games occur because the other team just played great defense. Maybe it was bad coaching to go for it on 4th and short 5 times, but I am pretty sure it was good defense that stopped the team from making it on those 5 forth down attempts.

I can say that this season, any team that comes to North Gwinnett expecting to win, may not be all that happy when they leave.

I will refrain from commenting on the impression that Sugarloaf moms have left upon the rest of the county when they attend athletic events other than to say that I guess it sucks when they find out that money cannot buy intelligence, class, or athleticism.

SWD Player

November 22nd, 2009
1:11 pm

footballer stop chewing my sack

wildcat fan

November 22nd, 2009
1:29 pm

I love it when people continue to doubt CAMDEN, every year we go through this, we are never favored so it doen’t matter. I will say this again, this is not the same team that lost to GRAYSON at the beginning of the year. NG, has not seen a team with the speed of the WILDCATS. BullDawgBite your team played two easy games in the playoffs. Two teams without much playoff history. Shout out to Woodstock great season. Very different type of football players you will see this week. A lose is a lose, but two different calls and CAMDEN would unbeaten also. And yes this is a different team, but we went through the same thing, before the Newnan game last year. HOW ABOUT THIS, WE JUST COME UP, PLAY THE GAME AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. OH YES I WILL BE THERE.

Footballer

November 22nd, 2009
1:32 pm

Ok. I just wanted to know peoples thoughts on the NSWR vs PrHS. I didn’t ask for a let’s bash PRHS

Suwanee 0wnz

November 22nd, 2009
1:38 pm

In Gwinnett County, the County builds a basic stadium for each school. Unfortunately, with all of the growth in Gwinnett over the last 30 years, the Board of Education has 2 responsibilities: they have to educate the kids, and they have to build schools on time and on budget.

The Gwinnett County BOE has become very proficient at building schools on time and on budget. Unfortunately, they have discovered they can create a lower building cost per student by building large schools. This may be good for budgets and football teams, but such large schools are not really good for education. The County has struggled to keep educational quality high despite the huge schools.

But the taxpayers do NOT pay for extracurricular activities in Gwinnett. Band members must buy their own uniforms and secure their own instruments. Football players at North pay a huge fee to play to cover the cost of equipment, uniforms, training camp, and a variety of other costs. Swimmers pay a large fee that rents pool time for practices and swim meets.

And the County does NOT pay for lavish stadiums. In several cases booster clubs have taken out huge loans secured by future gate receipts and donations to improve their facilities.

Since North is an older school there is a well established charitable organization that looks after the needs of the school. The “NG Foundation” provides things like computers, books, instruments, and many items to help with both academics and athletics. Even a simple thing like paper, would be in short supply without donations from parents.

The new stands were donated by a generous patron. The Jumbotron/Matrix Board was donated by a generous local family. North has a first class weight training facility that was financed by the booster club, and this was about the time that North started moving from mediocrity to excellence in the football program. The same sort of thing happens at Parkview, Brookwood, Collins Hill, Peachtree Ridge and all of the Gwinnett Schools. The community pulls together to help the kids in many ways – not just football.

I doubt the community would be so generous if they knew their money would just go into a general fund to be shared among the schools.

wildcat fan

November 22nd, 2009
1:43 pm

BullDawgBite;; Oh One question why don’t you guys win more. You have in Gwinnette Co along, more schools in AAAAA, than we do down south combined. The odds are in your favore. You should with all those schools, Out of the 32 AAAAA in the play-offs only 8 are from the south.. But we win most of the titles.

TNGADAWG

November 22nd, 2009
1:43 pm

Footballer, you asked a little bit ago who NSWR key players were. Believe it or not the really good RB is Shaquille O’neill (could be O’Neal) and the QB is Briar Van Brunt. Anybody with a QB with a name like that has to be respected, and he runs and throws pretty good. BTW, dakotah, this is a HS football blog and you are texting like it’s a phone. It’s driving me crazy !!!! Could you please treat it as such and stop with the immature stuff also.

A GHS Bear In Texas

November 22nd, 2009
1:45 pm

This why they play the games, SGT CHRIS, VA Cougar you all are bringing back some fond memories from the ‘78 and ‘79 seasons while I was at GHS. The old 6AAAA was nothing but good old fashioned hate. The fondest memory was beating Morrow for the region championship in ‘79 after losing in the regular season to them. Then the fifth quarter brawl that broke out afterwards…..ah, the memories. That brawl was the best 10 seconds of game film we saw. Good luck to all the teams continuing and congrats on a good season to those that lost.

Observer

November 22nd, 2009
1:47 pm

Cause al y’all do in South Ga is play Football

Suwanee 0wnz

November 22nd, 2009
1:51 pm

Camden is an awesome team. This year and in previous years. I think there close losses to Grayson and Hoover displayed how good they are, not that they had fallen from their perch. Games like that improve the team and Camden should be commended and respected for seeking out competition like that.

If North were going to Kingsland for this game, then there would be little chance that North would win. With Camden coming to Suwanee, at least North has a chance to win the game.

Anybody who thinks Camden should not be the favorite in this game is not paying attention to football in Georgia. Camden has an awesome team and perhaps the best coaching staff in the state.

I knew Lowndes would have a very tough time this playoff season going on the road to both Kingsland and Suwanee. And I said so. All in all, North’s chances would be much better against Lowndes than Camden.

Anybody who disses Camden is just jealous of their continuing success. This should be an outstanding game, and I think Camden has to be a slight favorite.

Footballer

November 22nd, 2009
2:12 pm

Thanks. It should be a good game

31

November 22nd, 2009
2:29 pm

Hornet 09: Hirams record last year was 5-5. not 4-4. Good Turn around this year thought. 5-5 to 11-1.

GO PACK GO

November 22nd, 2009
2:29 pm

Yo not defending the Packers but Lowndes did NOT beat us. We beat ourselves. Your beloved Randy Hickpherson said so himself. Take a look at Colquitt County/Moultrie High Schools records since 1913. Then again look at Lowndes since they begin play. Count up the LOSING seasons. Then get back with me. GO PACK GO!!

cane fan

November 22nd, 2009
2:33 pm

FITZGERALD IS GOING TO CLEAN CALLAWAYS CLOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

columbia Blue

November 22nd, 2009
2:45 pm

Suwanee 0wnz

North Gwinette has great football team. We (Camden) will have to play our best game to win; however, playing on the road is really not a concern for the Wildcats. Last year we had to go into a very hostile environment at Newnan. We probably played our best game against them. The following Saturday we drove another 6 hours and beat Pridge in the dome for the Stae Championship. Best of luck to North Gwinette. The Wildcats will always show class. I am sure we will be ready for the tough environment.

Colquitt County Underdog

November 22nd, 2009
2:48 pm

Go Pack Go- Yes, CC was in the redzone 3 times against Lowndes and turned it over…but thats what good teams do. they buckle down and force turnovers. Lowndes beat CC. no other way to say it. now you could certaintly say it should have been close than 31-6 because the stats obviously suggest that…but you cant say Lowndes didnt beat us. Im just glad the Packers are in the 3rd round. i actually like our chances against Lassiter more so than i did against Stephenson because we are more athletic than Lassiter. Stephenson’s talent is downright scary. we had to find ways to compensate for their outstanding defense. we used our own great defense and big time special teams play to get the win. i really believe Lassiter is a one man machine in Mason. our defense is probably the most athletic and physical defense he has seen all year.

Footballer

November 22nd, 2009
3:28 pm

Does NSWR have a good defense?

SGT CHRIS

November 22nd, 2009
3:39 pm

2 or 3 drives like the one at the end of the game against Lowndes and Camden wins easily!! Best defense against a spread is Ball control and a good running game!!! I think the Ogletree boys put a hurting on Pemberton

Camden 17 NG 14
Newnan 28 Grayson 20 UPSET SPECIAL Callaway 35 Fitz 31 DOUBLE UPSET SPECIAL Colquitt 35 Lassiter 31

Coogs4life

November 22nd, 2009
3:51 pm

Just as you guys are sick of hearing about the weak region of Camden, we are sick of hearing that everybody is jealous of Camden. Granted they have been one of the more dominant teams since 2000, but with only two titles AND that weak region, that hardly makes them the envy of anyone. Lowndes, LaGrange, Parkview, Charlton County, and Buford all won at LEAST 3 TITLES this decade. Those are programs that are worthy of jealousy if there are any!!! Let me guess, Im jealous of Camden too right lol!!!!

Fred

November 22nd, 2009
3:52 pm

BulldawgBite;

Suwanee 0wnz did a good job explaining the way Gwinnett builds stadiums. At the newer schools, I think they grade and sod the field and provide the lights; after that it is up to the boosters. I know at Grayson, the boosters have provided both sets of bleachers and press boothes, both concession stands, rest rooms, ticket house, the field house, the weight room building, etc. They too pay a pretty penny for the kids to play and the booster club provides uniforms, helmets, game day meals etc. I’m sure the south GA teams do as well. I grew up in DeKalb County (go Blue Devils!) and the county has never provided stadiums for all of the high schools. During the growth period in DeKalb, the older schools had stadiums and the new ones got to share those or special built multiple school stadiums such as Memorial Stadium – nominally Clarkston’s home stadium but in reallity a schared facility. Different Times, different philosophies, different places.

SGT CHRIS

November 22nd, 2009
4:01 pm

Whats up with the stadium Dunwoody plays in?? Whats up with the stands on one side for both home and visiting fans?

Fred

November 22nd, 2009
4:09 pm

BulldawgBite said “WHOA! you held Grayson and their high powered offense to 14! Geez we might as well forfeit because grayson has such a great offense and all. they only have a high offensive average because they play terrible defenses the whole year. look at how theyve done in the playoffs 21 points each game against mediocre teams.”

Let’s see, we played Camdem County (the defending state champs), Warner Robins, Dacula, South Gwinnett, Parkview, Brookwood to mention a few. All but Parkview and Warner Robins made it to the playoffs and they could have had the ball bounced a little different. Yep, you got us, we played some weaker teams as well in our region. We have to lay who the GHSA says we have to play and some of those teams are having off years. We have nothing to do about that except to try to schedule strong teams for the out of region games – see above.

Playoffs, well you might want to play those teams before you call them mediocre. Don’t forget style points don’t count in the standings and we are 2-0 so far in the playoffs after a 10-0 season. I have lost track of who you are FOR but I think it is North Gwinnett. If you want to talk style points, check the rankings. Grayson is ranked higher than any other team in GA. If you are going to badmouth us, at least do it for something that counts!

SGT CHRIS

November 22nd, 2009
4:13 pm

I always say its harder to beat a team twice in the same season. Having said that, I don’t think Grayson wants to play Camden again. Ask McEachern after beating Brookwood in the dome!!

Quinn of the Ridge

November 22nd, 2009
4:25 pm

10-7 Northside WR. think PRHS has finally come alive and our guys are confident and will play a good game, and I believe Northside is beatable, but it’s hard for me to pick PRHS when playing at the MAC. Peachtree Ridge matches up well against Northside and can beat the Eagles, I think it’s anyones game.

wardawg

November 22nd, 2009
4:26 pm

Everyone wants to place Stephenson’s demise on the coaches. The coaches don’t suit up. I see the players reading their won press. When you have that much talent on a team, the (Seniors) have to take control on the side lines. It seems that everyone, the fans the players were more impressed with the number of D-1 players than the other talent. You can have a team full of D-1 players and still get bounced from the playoffs if you have no heart. Seems like that is the issue. No one remembers how many D-1 players you have, there are no rings or championships given for this. Stephenson went to Camden a few years back with a number of D-1 players and it was nothing nice for them. Give me a team full of players who can work together on and off the field and we can do some things. These players are concerned about getting better. But a team “loaded” with D-1 prospects are only counting letters from schools, the focus is not as great. My advise would be to not concern yourselves with the number of D-1 prospects and learn how to develope the other players. As far as the players, stop reading your press clippings and get in the film room and weight room, that’s where champions are made, not in the press.

Suwanee 0wnz

November 22nd, 2009
4:30 pm

I don’t think Grayson has to justify their program to anyone, Fred. You fought through injuries and adversity and still keep putting “W”s on the board. Way go go Rams! Happy Thanksgiving and good luck in the remainder of your games. If P Ridge does not take care of NSWR then I am sure that Grayson will.

Fans need to understand that it takes all 11 players to play winning football. Despite a couple of high profile injuries to the Rams the other players continue to do an outstanding job. Grayson will be the legitimate favorite in every game they play.

SGT CHRIS

November 22nd, 2009
4:34 pm

Home team or not, Grayson favored against Newnan?? Just asking??

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
4:36 pm

Fred i just said that your offense is ranked so high because of the terrible defenses you play all year. besides warner robins camden and roswell you havent played a good defense. when you get 50 points against teams like berkmar and meadowcreek that boosts your offense. grayson is simply not an offensive team as much as they are defensive. against good defensive teams they should not expect to score more than 14 but their defense has to hold teams to under that amount. i picked Grayson to lose this week against newnan. i just dont see where grayson will get points from besides special teams. and as far as you said grayson is higher than NG… it depends on which polls you decide to look at. you are ahead in rivals but not maxpreps. so if you are going to badmouth me at least check your sources

Suwanee 0wnz

November 22nd, 2009
4:41 pm

Good luck against NSWR, Quinn. While that game was a tough loss for Brookwood, it accomplished exactly what I was hoping. That game restored the confidence of P Ridge players and coaches so that they will play at the level they can.

I think NSWR is going to have a very tough time scoring on the P Ridge defense. I would expect no more than 7 or 10 points from NSWR. In the mean time, I just do not think NSWR can stop Lombardo and Roby for a whole game. This game was tailor made to showcase the P Ridge talent. But KICK THE BALL on 4th down. Go get ‘em Lions!

Fred

November 22nd, 2009
4:48 pm

Suwanee 0wnz, thanks. I have been very impressed with the other running backs and te job they have done. Yes, if Ean Pemberton is not on the offense, we lose a little of the explosiveness but #7, #14 and #41 can get it done when they are asked. Santry has done a great job at QB and throws well enough to command respect from the opposing defense. That helps when they start stacking the line to slow the rush. In fact we had several good pass plays that contributed to the win Friday night.

I think the depth has been pretty good this year. I have also been impressed with the smaller kids! They might not be a Terry Williams size (6′+ 275lbs) but they make up for it with their speed and play.

Chee Gatekeeper

November 22nd, 2009
5:25 pm

Friday’s game was certainly a nail-bitter and I spent most of it working the gates! I had also heard of the Marist coach showing some unsportsmanlike behavior, but I didn’t have that trouble with the Marist fans that came through my gate.

Good job to both teams and a big congrats to our Chee boys who put everything on the line for this win. When it came time to decide whether to go for the two-point conversion, Coach Davis left the decision to the offensive coordinator and the players and everyone agreed to go for it. The Chee cats may not be the best team when it comes to offense or defense but when it comes to heart, they are in it to win it.

I’m also glad that the next game will be at Apalachee. Try not to get lost finding us, Griffin fans! And don’t be ashamed if you do. The school has been tricky to find for other teams as well. It might be quicker going through the back roads than trying to get on to the highway. I’m speaking from personal experience as someone who sometimes visits friends in Zebulon. If you’re worried about whether you’ll find a place to eat when you visit, we’ve got McDonald’s, pizza and Chinese food nearby. There’s also Publix and Target as well.

I hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving!

G-Rams Alum06

November 22nd, 2009
5:25 pm

BulldawgBite
According to MaxPrep, grayson is ranked higher that N. Gwinnett

Quinn of the Ridge

November 22nd, 2009
5:27 pm

Suwanee 0wnz, don’t tell that to me, say that to our coaches .

cane fan

November 22nd, 2009
5:32 pm

sgt chris…….you will be demoted next friday, callaway is no different than swainsboro a one man show plus their defense is not as good, FITZGERALD will show them what black friday plus a class 1AA hufficane feels like, they will be blown back to lagrange, FITZGERALD will win by at least 3-5 td’s

Fred

November 22nd, 2009
5:32 pm

BulldawgBite, I did my research. In most of the polls I checked, Rivals, Max Preps, Maxwell, AJC, Todd Holcomb’s poll whose name escapes me, Grayson is ranked higher. But in the end, it doesn’t matter. All that matters is W/L and making it to the Dome. Just as I don’t know your program very well, you don’t know Grayson. The Grayson team that is on the field now not is not the same team from earlier in the season. I would hope the NG team has progressed over the year as well. I attended all but two of the Grayson games and I can assure you that the scores and the media reports do *not* reflect the true games. We have not looked good several weeks and have looked great others. The reports on the Roswell game still don’t capture the flavor of the game. Grayson controlled that game much better than the score might suggest. The Rams always do what they have to in order to win. Look at time of posession and total yards, etc, and you *might* get a better idea of who Grayson is. There have been several high powered offenses that thought they were going to walk all over us and got surprised. There have been strong defenses that thought they could shut the Rams down and they got surprised in the end as well.

Because Grayson is a relatively new program it has been very easy to take shots at us and our abilities this season and that is okay, it comes with being ranked number one in the state and in the top ten nationally. As I think one of the Lowndes, Valdosta or Camdem posters said earlier in the season, everyone has been watching Grayson to see how they handled going from being the hunter to the hunted this year. I’d say we have passed that test pretty good so far. It could end next Friday but I really expect us to be in the Dome this year.

At the end of the year the team with the trophy is the one with the bragging rights. I expect that to be us. If for some reason it is not, I will be here to congratulate the team that wins. After all, it is a game for kids played by kids and we don’t need to lose sight of that.

Have a great week and good luck next Friday – you will need it.

SGT CHRIS

November 22nd, 2009
5:55 pm

cane fan–Your confidence borderlines arrogance…but i like that reading your posts..BUT please dont compare callaway to other teams..and please sell Callaway short!! new week new team new circumstances. anything can happen on any give play to turn the momentum in the other teams favor. For your sake, I hope Fitz wins it all because if it doesnt, you seem like a person id have to put on suicide watch lol!!! Are you going to be at the game? Ill know by wednesday if i am going to make the 4 1/2 hour drive from columbus!!! oh, and there are only two schools in lagrange, and thats lagrange and troup; callaway is in hogansville..

cane fan

November 22nd, 2009
6:11 pm

Callaway better bring their A game, special teams will be a factor in this game, callaway cant be all that bad, they made it this far…so fitzgerald will be up for the challenge, mike west will have his “D” ready, I hope callaway is ready for all of fitz weapons, multi-talented, I am sure some of our “O” players will play D this week, as for going probably not, I have a chimneyette outside and usually fire it up, relax and listen on the radio on my patio

grayram

November 22nd, 2009
6:20 pm

Sgt Chris:

Yes Grayson should be favored at home vs Newnan.
Believe it or not Grayson would also be favored against Lagrange.

I beleive Newnan will be the toughest team Grayson has faced. Camden was 1st game and they are much better now than when Grayson played them. For Newnan Grayson will have to play their best game to win, as it should be in a 3rd round playoff game.

North Gwinn over Camden?
I think so. Haven’t seen North in person this year but I beleive they are a little stronger than the pridge team Camden beat by 7 last year and this Camden team maybe not quite as strong as last year. Since North is at home I will pick them. North may have the most overall balance of any team, strong defense, strong running, strong passing.

Peachtree Ridge played for the title last year and played well, losing to Camden by 7 on a late TD.
This year because of an early season loss on the road to a strong lowndes team many people here have wanted to laugh at them or say a team was “peachtree ridged” or even say they are soft.
Having had a few chances to see them play i believe they are more than capable of beating the Eagles at home.

Good luck to everyone

Go Gwinnett!!!

Get at NG

November 22nd, 2009
6:21 pm

Just skimmed through – wanted to point a few things out.

1) The band playing mid-play is NO LONGER against GHSA rules. Although in your opinion you may see it as disrespect it was changed last year. I disagree with the change as well, but it’s not our call to make.

2) I am a current senior at NGHS and as for our fan base, you can easily expect 7,000-8,000 fans of our own for the NG vs Camden game. Without a doubt, this is going to be the biggest game for NG up-to-date.

3) As for “class” and “sportsmanship” you cannot ACTUALLY expect a bunch of high school rebellious teenagers to be “cool” and “chill” at games versus big rivals, in big games. Of course you are going to have the ones trying to start stuff, that’s something people need to learn and accept.

In my opinion, I don’t see Camden getting more than 14 points. Our defense is in tip-top shape right now, I truly do not see them giving up more than 2 touchdowns — IF THAT. As for our offense CJ’s leg injury continues to haunt us in each game. It gets healthy throughout the week but then one wrong hit during the game puts it back to where it started. We can’t afford to sit him out any in the game vs Camden. This game is one for the book, UNDOUBTEDLY! Expect to see one hell of a game friday ladies and gentlemen.

grayram

November 22nd, 2009
6:25 pm

Get at NG

Where do you get that information about the rule change regarding the band?

Hornet Dave

November 22nd, 2009
6:28 pm

Anyone know who won the Clinch County-Holy Innocents’ coin flip?

Get at NG

November 22nd, 2009
6:29 pm

Grayram – I played football for NG until last year when I obtained a injury which ultimately ended my football career. I got the information from our head coach Bob Sphire. As far as it being 100% true, I am not positive. I just assume if he says the rule changed, then it must’ve.

Get at NG

November 22nd, 2009
6:36 pm

I’m sorry, I just did a little research and apparently —

“3. Bands are not to play during live-ball situations.

NOTE: This includes the situation in which there is no timeout and the teams are in a huddle.

(a) If, during a football game, a team claims interference with communications due to band noise, the Referee shall give a warning to one or both head coaches and the bands must cease playing.

(b) If there is a second offense by the same school’s band, an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty will be imposed against that school’s team.”

So it is up to the COACH to point it out to the ref’s as an interference. If they don’t then the ref’s let it go.

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
6:39 pm

Good points fred, in the games that you do give up a lot of points (South Gwinnett, Parkview) the offense performs. Grayson is a winner. plain and simple it is almost never pretty lol but they find a way to get it done which is what counts. i have them losing the game this week but i may be wrong. i have newnan in the final and they are a top tier program. NG will need to bring their A game, but so will Camden. i think NG has a better chance of bringing their A game considering it is at home and camden will be traveling.

This why they play the games

November 22nd, 2009
6:56 pm

A GHS Bear In Texas,

I remember the trips to Valdosta in ‘78 and ‘80, the nailbiters with Morrow, Fayette County, Newnan, and LaGrange. It seemed we played them forever, along with R.E. Lee in Thomaston until ‘77 or so. I was a band member in ‘80 when Lowndes shut us down in the title game, but we tied (beat) Valdosta in ‘78 down there. You guys had some great players on the field in those days. Griffin was a good place to grow up. I won’t comment beyond that. I still have family there.

BulldawgBite

November 22nd, 2009
7:01 pm

Who are Camdens main playmakers?

columbia Blue

November 22nd, 2009
7:02 pm

To Get at NG

We look forward to all the hype. Heck, the hype makes us play a lot better. I wish NG the best of luck. It is just another game to us. At the Newnan game last year (Camden played at Newnan), they had a really big hostile crowd and we hung 27 on them and only gave up 7. They had only given up 33 points all season. Nothing in the past matters anyway. I am sure you guys are really good and I am sure we will be really ready to play.

columbia Blue

November 22nd, 2009
7:05 pm

Bulldog Bite

We really do not have any big play makers. We just put on our blue collard shirts and play smash mouth football. I think they call that 4 yards and a really big clowd of dust.

randy prosen

November 22nd, 2009
7:05 pm

To all 8 teams left in 5A, great job. I pull for Camden. Lets have a good trip to Gwinnett. Can’t wait for kickoff. Also I remember.

Get at NG

November 22nd, 2009
7:11 pm

columbia Blue, best of luck to yall as well. It will be an insane game…I can’t wait

columbia Blue

November 22nd, 2009
7:20 pm

Get at NG

Fot the Wildcats, I do not think it really matters if we play at home or on the road. We are not going to change anything anyway. Best of luck to you. Camden will always show class. Talking trash has never put points on the board. It seems like NG is also a real classy organization. Our fans are great. I am certain we will bring at leat 5 thousand to the game. At the State Championship game last year we had somewhere around 8 thousand fans. Heck the Lowndes game Friday night had people sitting in the isles. There were at least 17 thousand at the game. Last year we had to go to Newnan and then turn around the next Saturday and go to the dome. We have played in the dome so many times that the trip to NG will not be a factor.

CAMDENCOAST

November 22nd, 2009
7:35 pm

Man I can’t wait to be in North Georgia this Friday. NG seems like a great team with great fans. There is nothing like a cold Friday night in a football stadium. It should be a great game, the size of NG’s line worries me but that is what the playoffs are all about. We plan on leaving St Marys right after we clean up from Thanksgiving lunch. I always try to look on the bright side of everything, and being that I grew up in Atlanta the bright side is this….If we lose Friday night, we get to come home to the beautiful coastal waters of Camden County; and they are still stuck in north Atlanta.

wildcat fan

November 22nd, 2009
7:37 pm

Two very good backs and which one is amazingly fast, with 3 or 4 good backs to come in and give breaks. Two very good recievers, if we choose to throw the ball. And a stronged arm QB. And a very capable tightend.

inthatrenches

November 22nd, 2009
8:06 pm

Columbia Blue you said “At the Newnan game last year (Camden played at Newnan), they had a really big hostile crowd and we hung 27 on them and only gave up 7. They had only given up 33 points all season. Nothing in the past matters anyway.”
We did have a good crowd but hanging 27 on us you make it sound like it was domination it was not!! Camden played on our side of the field most of the first half becuse of 2 turnovers they did not have a drive greater than 35 yards all night 1 turnover was unforced they scored on their second possesion after another fumble on a flukish 4th down play… Newnan never recovered Newnan came out and scored a TD in the 3rd quarter (the game should have been tied at that point) the last TD Camden had was late after the Newnan squad turned it over on downs in their own territory… Bulldawg… My advice to the North Gwinnett team is to not to think to highly of this team they are a solid team who capitilizes on mistakes Play your game and take care of the ball… The Newnan Team looked like a deer in headlights and played the 1st half of football that way….They are just like any other football team in the state that is left.
Playoffs determine the best Team and they can only line up 11 not 111 !!!

JayBo

November 22nd, 2009
8:11 pm

I know the atmosphere is going to be electric at the JACKETS NEST friday night!!! Sandy Creek we are awaiting your arrival and TCC will not be in a good mood…our defense has been stellar all season, giving up an avg of in the area of 7ppg…and boy will they hit you in the mouth!!!!! We have much respect for Sandy Creek and their program, but they will have to bring their “A” game if they’re going to beat us at home!!!

RamsFan

November 22nd, 2009
8:31 pm

I’ve attended the last 26 games that Grayson has played- with a record of 25-1 btw. I’ve seen a lot of high school football in my time– but there is something different about this program. These kids will chew their leg off before they will go down w/out a fight. The spirit of this team, this program– it’s just different. You’ve got two kids out there that literally have no ACL & their injuries are fresh! But they’re playing, doing what they can to get it done. The person that commentted stating that if special teams doesn’t score the Rams won’t put points on the board. You don’t have a clue. The Roswell game was unique in the fact that 2 scores came off special teams.

As far as Newnan is concerned- best defense wins this game. If high scoring games are the only way to impress this forum neither team will win that prize this week. It’s going to be a war–

olesarge

November 22nd, 2009
8:38 pm

WildcatFan, how goes it my friend? I’ve been trying to hear the replay of the game on K-Bay, but I’m not having much luck. I know JC Outlaw probably lost his voice calling the game.lol I’m not sure why everyone is talking about the long drive to NG, school is out this week for Camden so they will probably travel up there sometime Thursday evening. Just like we’ve talked about all season, as long as we play our game, we’ll do just find. I’m sure you will be making that trip up there and I’ll be depending on phone calls again to keep up with what’s happening.

inthatrenches

November 22nd, 2009
8:38 pm

Good Job RamsFan The two best defenses in the state will match up, I expect it to be a close game.. Both teams rely on their defenses to create field position and hold suit if the offenses do lapse, the difference may be special teams; a turnover can change momentum either way I expect alot of heart will be playing and that is something you cannot measure…. Good Luck to the Rams regardless of the outcome

Fred

November 22nd, 2009
8:47 pm

By the way, I just want to say that I have the utmost respect for Roswell, Marietta and all the teams we played during the year. I have seen some amzing football this year! I respect all of the teams that made it to the playoffs as they have shown that for this year, on these nights, they are the best. Good luck to all in the rest of the playoffs.

NG, I guess we will see you at the Dome! Sorry I just couldn’t resist!

Get at NG

November 22nd, 2009
8:55 pm

Haha Fred let’s not get too ahead of ourselves. I think we all have tough games ahead of us to worry about, aside from Lassiter……

Suwanee 0wnz

November 22nd, 2009
9:18 pm

I think that since there are 3 Gwinnett teams left in the final 8 for 5A there is a pretty good chance that Gwinnett County will have at least 1 team in the dome.

For that matter with Buford, Wesleyan, Grayson, Peacthree Ridge, and North Gwinnett still left in the playoffs, there is almost zero chance that Gwinnett will not have a team in the dome. And I would say chances are pretty good that Gwinnett County will bring home at least 1 championship.

Go Gwinnett!!!

grayram

November 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm

Are there any teams from Lowndes county still playing? Any of the A AA AAA or AAAA teams?
I think Dekalb has 1 left.

Best football in the state GWINNETT!!!

JayBo

November 22nd, 2009
10:05 pm

While checking out the AAAA coaches poll on gasports.com I was simply amazed that they have TCC ranked 8th…come on guys give me a break!!! Three of the teams ranked above us lost—SWD, Marist, Hiram and the other team ranked above us(Westside Macon), we beat easily for the region 1 championship!!!!!! Wow, you talking about disrespect…that is major disrespect right there!!!! I understand that you have to earn respect and that is what we’ve done on the field. But still the state of ga continues to overlook TCC!!! Thats cool..we will just keep proving the doubters wrong!!! The YELLOW JACKET NATION is fired up and our team is ready to hit Sandy Creek in the mouth friday night!!! LET’S GO JACKETS!!!!

JayBo

November 22nd, 2009
10:21 pm

Hey 31,

What did I tell you about your Hiram Hornets??????? I congratulate your team on a great season, but I knew that those west metro Atlanta teams have always suspect when they get in the playoffs!! Great improvement in your program, keep it up!!

Footballer

November 22nd, 2009
10:28 pm

So what do y’all think the final score to the P Ridge vs NSWR game and why?

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
10:31 pm

68 Viking if seen please notify haha

dakotah

November 22nd, 2009
10:51 pm

BulldawgBite camdens play makers are #1#2#3#4#5#6#7#8#9#10#11#12#13#14#15#16#17#18#19#20#21#22#23#24#25#26#27#28#29#30#31#32 u get the picture dont u

Pridge Senior

November 22nd, 2009
11:32 pm

I would be willing to bet that the state champion is a gwinnett team. let’s face it, Newnan, Lassiter, and Colquitt just arent quite good enough, which leaves P ridge, camden, N Gwinnett, Grayson, and NSWR. If I had to choose one right now, I would pick Grayson. They are just such a consistent team with a defense that always steps up to the plate.

Good luck to N Gwinnett on beating Camden. Give them another long ride home.

Pridge Senior

November 22nd, 2009
11:33 pm

I really feel sorry for dekalb schools not having their own stadiums, but it really isnt practical. Would you expect to see a high school in upper manhattan to have their own football stadium? no, football just isnt suitable as an urban sport. and SWD player, I’m pretty sure that Gwinnett has more high schools than dekalb (18 vs dekalb’s 13) so it isnt a problem of players being spread out over multiple schools.

Suwanee 0wnz

November 23rd, 2009
12:40 am

With all due respect, Senior, I do not think anyone should take Newnan, Lassiter or Camden lightly. Those are all very strong teams. Colquitt should at least expose whether Lassiter has any vulnerabilities. My fear about Lassiter is that football games with them take on more of a basketball strategy. Sounds like they trot down the field every 4 or 5 minutes and make another basket. And without any defense the opponents do the same. It may come down to ball management in the last 5 minutes if a team can even hang with them through the first 3 quarters. A team like Camden or Grayson may have the best luck against them by controlling the clock on long drives.

There is still plenty of exciting football left to play by the best teams in Georgia. Not one of those teams would have made it to this level without a very strong team.

And congratz to “title town” for such a strong showing. The rest of us are in awe of your football mastery.

The problem with that sort of trash talk, Senior, is that old dirty shoes just do not taste very good. The remaining teams are good teams that deserve considerable respect for making it to this level. For example, Newnan is a dangerous team and it will take a very good game by Grayson to notch a win against them. It may take a good game by North and a bad game by Camden for North to even have a chance against such a superior team.

ImaTitleTownBaby

November 23rd, 2009
2:19 am

The Lowndes/Camden game was a chess match between Herron and McPhearson….Herron was ready for any and everything McPhearson brought to the table and he countered every attack…too bad Lowndes couldn’t find a way to get the momentum back…Camdem ran the ball the whole second half…even on fourth down…you gotta get a stop!! The turnovers didn’t help Lowndes either…I called that out earlier in the week…you gotta be focus and prepared for a stuggle on the road playing a team like Camden. All in all a good season…maybe next year will be better.

Rdige Mom

November 23rd, 2009
3:08 am

I want to clarify a few things.
First, I am not upset that P’Ridge lost to NG. We didn’t play the way we should have, I’m not making excuses, the best team won. I wish NG all of the luck, they have a few tough games ahead of them.
Second, I know that the kids from our school act out as well, as all teenagers will. I do think that it goes a long way in heading off trouble to try to keep the two schools somewhat seperated.
Third, we did see a lot of NG people around and when we (band chaperones) tried to point out somethings that we saw that didn’t look right to us we got an “oh, well” and ignored. I was not trying to make a blanket statement. If you can not handle the fact that the experience we had at your field was a bad one, and I am sure that there are other P’Ridge adults that were there can tell you the same, then maybe you need to look at what is going on.
Fourth, the bleachers are metal looking boards and two of the boards slid out at was at the top of the stairs in the area where the band was. That was how the parent and the guard girl got hurt the metal edges. Suwannee police were there, and I did state that they did offer assistance. I had a problem with the fact that I was walking a young lady out around the track with how many NG folks around and I am holding pressure on her hand to keep it from bleeding and you all just stood there looking at me, no one even asked what had happened. Now just take a minute and put yourself in my spot. What if you had been trying to take care of one of your students and you were ignored. What kind of impression would that have made on you?
I did not say anything about the announcer or the game, please remember that. My concerns were how hard it was to get someone to mark the area so others would not get hurt and taking care of someone injured.
Safety in an event like these is first, and as the adults at these events we should be paying attention to that before we are anything else.
Sorry, about this being long. I knew if I posted the first time someone from NG would get offended that’s why I waited.

Cats Fan

November 23rd, 2009
3:24 am

Dakotah please stop with the stupid trash posting. You are embarassing the rest of us Camden Fans. Since we have been here before act like it.

B4uknewit

November 23rd, 2009
4:27 am

Just returned back to Southern California from the Grayson/ Roswell game. A few comments. A very tough battle between 2 teams using ALL resources to advance. Special teams proved bg for grayson…but not as big as an unveiled running attack that had not been used of late. Roswell is the gritiest/stingiest team Grayson played to date this year. Very well coached! For Grayson to move with 10 stacked in the box was really something to watch! Field conditions will be a major factor in Fridays game! Whoever took the picture of the Grayson Longsnapper from AJC….nice photo of a true skill very much overlooked during these playoffs..my hats off to your shot! Injuries are healing pretty well overall considering! Maybe we’ll have a Champaign Jam [ARS][band from Atlanta] song.. after this is all over! GO RAMS…wanna come back to the Dome and visit again…Love Georgia HS Football!!Lots of jet lag so sorry about spelling lol

Observer

November 23rd, 2009
6:20 am

What are everyones picks for 5A this week and why??

Camden at North Gwinnett
Peachtree Ridge at Northside Warner Robins
Newnan at Grayson

SGT CHRIS

November 23rd, 2009
7:58 am

grayram—Why did you have to bring LaGrange into this? Win a title first (ONE TITLE) and then we will discuss grayson being favored against LaGrange ok?? Your concern better be Newnan and not who grayson would be favored against. I HOPE you have a good CB to line up against Ogletree when he is on offense! lol!!!

cane fan–Im sure Callaway will be ready, but win or lose, they wont lose by the 3-5 tds you claimed…are there any photos of the stadium anywhere online i can view?

Where is MARCUS?

November 23rd, 2009
8:01 am

SWD Player the comments on this blog about your teams is not directed to your teammates or Coach.

You can blame your #1 Fan Marcus, just like you stated that jump on the bandwagon and has not made a comment yet unless he changed his name. He talked a million dollars worth of _ _ it.

Great season young man and good luck in the future.

HOWEVER, as in the movie Boomerang MARCUS MARCUS, where are you no comments? You were the ultimate SWD fan two weeks ago.

SGT CHRIS

November 23rd, 2009
8:02 am

ATTENTION ALL LOWNDES POSTERS—-where is the artist formerly known as 1-AAAAA sweep?? He has been absent since his mighty vikings lost last week, along with the majority of the lowndes posters lol!!! He was full of jokes when we lost in the first round, now that theyve lost, its gotten VERY quiet on this blog lol!!! There was a report of him being at the Lowndes basketball game?? Can anyone confirm this report?? lol!!!

TCCHS Jackets

November 23rd, 2009
8:25 am

Jaybo,

They dont change the polls until Mondays I believe. Cant wait until Friday night at the Jackets Nest it’s going to be a big one. Hope we can pull this out but it won’t be as easy as this past Friday night.
GO JACKETS!!!!!!!!!

Dekalb Watcher

November 23rd, 2009
8:50 am

Pridge Senior Dekalb County has 20 High Schools, not 13.

Suwanee 0wnz

November 23rd, 2009
9:28 am

Ridge Mom. Frankly, I have lived in Suwanee over 30 years, and I have always found the people to be helpful and friendly. Well, except maybe for a few folks from the Sugarloaf subdivision; although even Sugarloaf has some wonderful, warm hearted people. So I am surprised that someone thinks Suwanee people are rude, and I would like to understand what happened.

I met my neighbors right away. Whenever a new family moves in, existing residents go out of their way to introduce themselves and usually do something like bake a pie or present some other house-warming gift. When we go on vacation we tell the neighbors and I know they will watch the house for us; I might even have the lawn mowed by someone before I get back. I have no reservations about allowing my teenagers to attend a concert at Suwanee Town Square without an adult to supervise, because I know it will be safe with plenty of police. So I am surprised you consider Suwanee folks to be rude, and I would like to understand.

To recap what I think you said: you asked police for assistance and they were helpful. But there may be some sort of problem with loose metal boards in the stands. I am going to check those stands myself to see if there is anything that can be done to secure them. In the 15 years or so that I have attended events in those stands, I was not aware of any such issues. I believe you, but I never heard of a problem like that before. I’ll see what I can do. I am sure the administration is concerned about safety issues.

Next, you walked around the outside of the track holding a teenager’s hand during the biggest game of the year, and nobody noticed, therefore Suwanee people are rude. OK, you got me. I guess I am rude by that definition. If I were in that part of the stadium, I probably would have been bent over the fence watching the game. If I happened to notice a mom holding a teenager’s hand I would not have thought anything of it. My wife and daughter do that sort of thing all the time. If you said something, it might have depended on what was going on in the game as to whether I would take a huge interest. I probably would point you in the direction of emergency personnel, but I am not sure I would take you there myself, if P Ridge was “driving the ball” or something like that.

Alright – guilty. I guess I am rude in your world. You’re from Sugarloaf, right? But I am not sure that I would announce to the world that Suwanee is a hostile environment full of rude people based upon that definition of rude. I think you do a disservice to your community with that sort of pronouncement.

By the way, your band is fantastic, and you have an outstanding music program at Peachtree Ridge. Thank you for allowing the County to use your facility for practices by the Kendall Honors Orchestra. Thank you for allowing the County to use your theater for performances by the Gwinnett County Youth Symphony. Those are programs that improve the quality of education in Gwinnett for many students, and we appreciate your gracious loan of the facility.

showtime

November 23rd, 2009
9:45 am

I hope my comments are taken in the right context because calling for a man job isnt my style,but in the case of RON GARTRELL This is unbelievable how he waiste teams with the amount of talent he had this year. I have been following this team for years and we are talented every year and we always use the excuse about sending kids to school,sending kids to school is your job and with the talent you are given every year these kids are going to school on talent you get credit for putting kids in school when you are paying for it out of your pocket.Hell in 05 you had the whole sec on one defense,rilley shepard and cunningham and thats not including the player of the year MARCUS BALL.If a coach cant win a state tittle with a team like that team what makes us think he will ever win one.the community should be outraged because you have given your time, money and your chidren and you deserve better. RAYMOND SANDRS ,MICHEAL THORNTON,TYRON CONNELIUS,CHRIS SHARP ,JABARI ,KENNY LATTLIER, NATHAN BENFORD,DENZEL HARTLY, AND a host of others wait until the world see the type of players these are and believe me when these guys get on the college level you will be proud.THE sad part about all of this is as long as coach GARTRELL is the coach we wont be taken serious,example EAN PEMBERTON of grayson is 5-4 dont get me wrong is a great back but since his team is being taken serious and in contention he will get the notoriety thats needed to get to the next level. RAYMOND SANDERS should have been considered one of the top backs in the state but he was only talked about in games where he had to steal the show. I know your going to say stephenson was on ESPN no mack brown was on ESPN and RAYMOND stole the show.I know i said i dont call for a man job but in this situation i will .I didnt want to POST directly after the game because i didnt want to pile on because those kids was crushed and they worked so hard and they deserve better .If Gartrell is the coach next season you just lost another fan today.

NG Dad

November 23rd, 2009
9:54 am

Suwanee Ownz– I echo your sentiments. I have been involved with the athletic programs at North Gwinnett (both youth and High School) for some time and have never seen a situation where opposing teams and fans were treated rudely or unsportsmanlike. I’m sorry that the band member was hurt, but from your account of the events it sounds if it was an accident that happened in the stands and the emergency personnel on hand took steps to ensure the situation was handled. The fact that everyone on the track didn’t take the time away from the game to inquire about the situation is just crazy. The only time I have witnessed any unsportsmanship or classless acts was in 2007 when after the game (NG Won), a PTR player sucker punched a NG player as the two teams were shaking hands. Now that is unsportsman like behavior.

The NG/PTR rivalry is a heated one that is between 2 of the best teams in the state. Both teams are well coached and the players are top notch. Let’s hope we get to see you guys again in the dome.

Suwanee 0wnz

November 23rd, 2009
10:41 am

Hehe. We might recognize each other, NG Dad. I coached a youth football team for a few years (among many other community activities). Just now I have kids I coached coming on to the teams for both North and P Ridge. It is very satisfying to see some of these kids do well at the next level.

Fortunately, none of our kids are going to Buford, anymore. If anything, it is great to see a talented kid like Scotty Hosch coming back to North where he belongs. I have little worry about the team if Uzomah gets hurt, with a kid like Scotty ready to run the offense. Hopefully, Scotty proved himself to the rest of the community when he drove the team for a touchdown late in the Centennial game. I never coached Scotty myself, but I know how talented he is. I was an avid fan of his brother, Twoey, when he led Buford to a State Championship a few years back. Too bad we let Twoey get away.

cchswildcat86

November 23rd, 2009
10:49 am

November 22nd, 2009
8:06 pm
Columbia Blue you said “At the Newnan game last year (Camden played at Newnan), they had a really big hostile crowd and we hung 27 on them and only gave up 7. They had only given up 33 points all season. Nothing in the past matters anyway.”
We did have a good crowd but hanging 27 on us you make it sound like it was domination it was not!! Camden played on our side of the field most of the first half becuse of 2 turnovers they did not have a drive greater than 35 yards all night 1 turnover was unforced they scored on their second possesion after another fumble on a flukish 4th down play… Newnan never recovered Newnan came out and scored a TD in the 3rd quarter (the game should have been tied at that point) the last TD Camden had was late after the Newnan squad turned it over on downs in their own territory… Bulldawg… My advice to the North Gwinnett team is to not to think to highly of this team they are a solid team who capitilizes on mistakes Play your game and take care of the ball… The Newnan Team looked like a deer in headlights and played the 1st half of football that way….They are just like any other football team in the state that is left.
Playoffs determine the best Team and they can only line up 11 not 111

inthatrenches

Did you really post this??? come on man!!! 27 to 7 on your field. You got whipped and there was a reason your team looked like a deer in headlights and gave up flukish turnovers!! Great defs overcome (camden gave lowndes the football on a muffed punt around our 40yard line and shut them down) thats what great defs do at home when the games on the line!! So quit making excuses you got beat soundly at home by a better team!!
Camdens playoff record against newnan
2008 27 to 7
2005 50 to 0
2003 20 to 10

To all Grayson fans get ready for the excuses when you BEAT newnan (its already started with coin toss)!!

NG Dad

November 23rd, 2009
10:55 am

Ownz–I’m sure we would recognize each other. It is a good thing that Coach Sphires has closed the NG Highway to Buford. Believe me Buford is still trying though. The word is that they are after the QB of the Norcross team that beat Mill Creek in the 8th grade Div. 1 Championship.

cchswildcat86

November 23rd, 2009
11:09 am

NG Dad-Ownz

Where are the best places to stay around NG??

grayram

November 23rd, 2009
11:12 am

Are the Ogletree brothers at Newnan realated to the Ogeltree’s at Brookwood?

Suwanee 0wnz

November 23rd, 2009
11:21 am

Wildcat, it depends on what you want.

There are several motels/hotels at the Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd exit off of I 85. That is about 5 miles from the school. I believe there is a Days Inn, a Fairfiled, and a couple of others. There is also a variety of decent food along Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd.

I am pretty sure if you search the internet for accomodations in Suwanee you will find those and perhaps a few others scattered in the area. A little further away, there are more hotels near the Sugarloaf exit off I 85.

I would recommend not waiting to make a reservation since accomodations in the area may be taxed because of the holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving! Have a safe trip. This should be a very exciting game.

GOPACKGO

November 23rd, 2009
11:21 am

GO PACK GO!! Enough said.

SportsFan31313

November 23rd, 2009
11:28 am

Hiram #56 Dad

I said that region3-AAA is the toughest region in the State in Class AAA. I still stand by that assessment. That does not mean that they could not be beaten. Put your team in Region 3-AAA and see where they go in the regular season.

grayram

November 23rd, 2009
11:58 am

SportsFan31313

there is a story today about one of the coached from a Savannah school quitting. He says they have AAA enrollment and are playing AAAAA. Winsor Lake i think it was.

grayram

November 23rd, 2009
11:59 am

^ Coaches….sorry

cchswildcat86

November 23rd, 2009
12:14 pm

grayram was it winsor forest?, they choose play in 5a because of basketball. Basketball is the sport in Savannah

grayram

November 23rd, 2009
12:23 pm

yes it was
http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/six-metro-state-football-210277.html

Martin resigned last week after taking Windsor Forest to its fourth consecutive playoff appearance in AAAAA. The coach said Windsor Forest would have trouble improving on his record as long as the school is required to play in the highest classification despite AAA enrollment numbers.

“I think the kids are missing out on opportunities if we were in a different classification,” Martin told Rich McGowan of the Savannah Morning News. “There’s a lot of issues in Savannah that haven’t been addressed and need to be addressed and I just don’t see it changing much.”

Martin was 29-25 in five years at Windsor Forest, a middle-sized school that plays in Region 3-AAAAA. Windsor Forest, with projected enrollment of 1,300 students for the 2010-11 academic year, lost to Union Grove 47-20 in the first round this season.

White Trash

November 23rd, 2009
12:32 pm

Go Camden, but would like to add, just remember any give friday, 11 on 11. Any team can be beat, does not mean the other team is better, just means you need to be prepared and play hard.

Good luck to everyone and Camden with ther 7 hour road trip. Man that sucks for anyone who has to travel that long, but we will be alright though.

cchswildcat86

November 23rd, 2009
12:46 pm

I don’t think winsor forest is required to play in 5a

sports fan

November 23rd, 2009
1:06 pm

The problem with Dekalb schools starts with the county robbing the good teams of the money that they bring in. The better teams need to get a lot bigger share of the pie than teams that never compete .There are not any lights onthe practice fields , no score clocks on the fields for the freshmen games. The weight rooms are mid 1980’s or less. There are not any big business around that support the programs , all the Asians come into the community and make money but dont support the schools and then they go back to gwinnett or othe counties. With all of that being said that still does not make u win or lose the game it comes down to coaching and having good assistants who can demand to be heard from . The head coach cannot run the whole team you have to be open minded and listen when things continually dont work in the playoffs. These coaches at these schools are good coaches because it takes more than what you see on Fridays to make a team.They are good organizers of the off season work outs and setting up programs and the over all building of a football team.The the thing they must learn to do is to not take criticism personal, when the people in the stands can see the same problems week end and out somebody on the coaching has to be seeing the same thing. No one Knows every thing about any profession no matter how good they are at that job.I see a lot of stubborness in the coaches at these schools they seem to tighten up when they get in big game situations and forget all the different plays that they have in their play book. The head coach does not make a good play caller a lot of times because he’s to concerned wi

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