Sandy Creek wins coin toss, then loses home playoff game to No. 1 Griffin
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Sandy Creek’s football team won the coin toss to play at home in the state semifinals, but now will have to play on the road after GHSA rules clarification.
It was a huge turn of events for Sandy Creek. Who is the team’s opponent this week? Griffin, ranked No. 1 in Class AAAA and heavy favorites to win the state championship.
How did it happen? Sandy Creek’s stadium does not meet the seating capacity of 6,000 for a state semifinals game. The GHSA waives the rule for the playoff’s first three rounds, while next week’s championship games are held at the Georgia Dome.
After Sandy Creek realized the mistake, the school turned itself in and will play at Griffin at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
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Griffin Guy
December 1st, 2009
11:44 pm
Someone earlier said Griffin didnt play anyone this year. I went back and looked at the regular season records. In 10 regular season games, Sandy Creek beat 2 teams with winning records. Griffin beat 5 teams with winning records. Once again dont let the facts get in the way of a good story.
whodat09
December 2nd, 2009
12:16 am
Whew im glad that none of the players on both teams are not making money yet,i really would be scared to read the blog then.HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1980BEAR
December 2nd, 2009
2:23 am
Fayette Dawg, The children that perform with the band are band members siblings, not their children. And if our horrible crime rate keeps and idiot like you from attending the game, than I am thankful for it. Stay home, we don’t want you here! I refuse to let a bunch of STUPIDE people take away from what is important and that is the FOOTBALL game. I look forward to the game and can’t wait to see our Bears win big!!
Antoniobears95-99
December 2nd, 2009
3:25 am
Im proud of these guys they are bringing back tradition back to Griffin I remember teams from Fayette County hate to see us coming we ran the tables in quad A for a long time it’s time for
these so called teams to pay respect to KINGS OF THA GRIDIRON
hampton_bear
December 2nd, 2009
4:57 am
I see none of the Fayette Folks have stepped up top the plate yet and given any congrats on how well Griffin has done this year, And That is AFTER several Bear fans have given props to them…kind of makes you wonder huh? GO BEARS!
peacemaker
December 2nd, 2009
7:53 am
Thomas Payne I see that you are the “SPEAKER” for Sandy Creek… I’m willing to bet you that you don’t have a son(daughter) that even plays for Sandy Creek unless it’s the water boy!!!! You shouldn’t even use God’s name in anything you say or do because apparently you don’t know him!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is football for God’s kids and regardless of where it’s played they all are winners! You are probably one of the one’s that has taken prayer out of the schools and now you want to act Holy…? All I want to say is If God is for you, who can be against you!!!! So when you enter the “Pearly Gates” of Griffin- WOULD YOU PLEASE STAND UP BECAUSE I’M WILLING TO BET YOU THAT YOU WANT EVEN DO IT! Stop all the ignorant gossip because you are numbering your days and not mines!!!! One last thing… pick up your bottom lip!!! @ Fayette Dawg- that name fits you too!!!! Ignorance is a virtue that carries alot of weight…you do the math Dawg(DOG)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY BEAR FANS- WE WILL SHOW UP & SHOW OUT!!! BLESSINGS UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!
Just Stating Facts
December 2nd, 2009
8:23 am
To FayetteDawg here is a fact that not a rumor. The children that participate with the band are not children of any of the current students. The junior drum major is only 6 yrs old. He is currently learning to read music, play percussion and march traditional eight to fives (not corps style; no offense Sandy Creek Marching Band or any other corp style band) on top of acheiving academic success and playing basketball. This young man is learning skills and showmanship that will one day lead to a successful future. So before you come on here critizing get your facts straight. By the way if you do decide to attend the game on Friday you can come talk to me, I will be the one that’s holding his hand.
Maxx4955
December 2nd, 2009
8:54 am
Come on guys…I thought this was a blog about good solid football, not who county has the most crime. I don’t live in Spaulding or Fayette Co. I do however support the Bears, my nephew is one of the starters on that killer, headknocking, jar breakin, make a pimp limp defence. We can all agree that both teams will come out fired up and ready to do battle..which is why they play the game. I found it so interesting that some of the Sandy Creek fans brought out the issues of crime, incomes, and other demographics. What does that have to do with football. I personally know folks in both counties that are struggling just like the next man..so it doesn’t matter if you graduated from UGA,Griffin Tech, Georgia Tech, Harvard or Yale…hard times will pay you a visit…Nobody is immune. I’m sure there are good and bad people throughout these counties. It’s sad and real childish when you have to come on an internet blog and showboat about what you have and what the other person doesn’t have… Fayetteville is a nice city, Griffin is a nice..let’s not justify our existance because we live in either. Go Bears!!!!!!!!!
AJC Sports
December 2nd, 2009
10:14 am
Commenting is now shut down on this board due to the personal attacks that have outnumbered the actual football talk here. This board will not be reopened for commenting due to your inability to properly utilize it.
Our apologies to those of you who weren’t engaging in the personal attacks and who were being good stewards of the board. You know who you are and you know which commenters you have to thank for this board being closed.
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