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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BearFan
November 30th, 2009
7:49 pm
If the stadium did not meet the GHSA rules for seating why was there a coin toss? Just wondering? Oh well…guess Griffin doesn’t need to win a coin toss after all. GO BEARS!!
Michael Carvell
November 30th, 2009
8:13 pm
Great question. According to the GHSA, there never should have been a coin toss.
#1 fer now
November 30th, 2009
8:45 pm
I’ve been to the Battlefield for a Bears-Patriots playoff game in 2004. Does the seating minimum increase as the playoffs advance?
I know the visitor’s side seating in Tyrone is limited but if it was big enough in 2004, why isn’t it now?
#1 fer now
November 30th, 2009
8:55 pm
Sorry, Michael…..next time I’ll read the whole piece forst before asking a question you’ve already answered. I am embarrassed.
Nick
November 30th, 2009
9:02 pm
6,000 people is not coming to the game anyway i go to the Sandy reek game every week the stadium is not little. Guess we have to bring all our fans to Griffin like we did against Thomas County Central we had more fans than Thomas County Central. Sandy Creek is the best give us props were winning state thats final nobody taking it away from us we want it most
griffinbear
November 30th, 2009
9:11 pm
nick i dont know what you are talking but we are goin to take ya’ll up thru there we aint #1 for no reason partna ill give ya’ll 7 points i promise……and believe me are whole side will be full……wlecome to the country………………..
#1 fer now
November 30th, 2009
9:12 pm
The Battlefield is not little, Nick, so I agree, but the seating capacity of Griffin’s Memorial Stadium is substantially greater. We hope you bring a crowd with you and make it an even more electric environment.
Doesn't matter
November 30th, 2009
9:12 pm
why don’t they just play the game at a local high school in sandy creeks region like at starrs mill or fayette high school. both those schools hold well over 6,000 people
BEAR MEAT..
November 30th, 2009
9:34 pm
griffin will sell out their side and will be sitting on the visitor side…TRUST ME SHOW UP late and listen too the game in your car in the parking lot….play at a different site? build a bigger stadium…or will yall show up?
TCC Fan
November 30th, 2009
9:35 pm
Nick – Not sure where you get your “..we had more fans than Thomas County Central” from. Don’t get me wrong, ya’ll had the best visitor crowd we had here all year (except for our opening game vs. Thomasville), but it was nowhere near the number on the TCC side. Your 5 fan buses = maybe 250 people, plus maybe another hundred or so that drove. The visitor side isn’t half the size of the home side, and your side wasn’t even half full. I’ll give you this, the fans you did bring were loud (and so was that train horn). Dispute aside, congratulations on your win, Sandy Creek played very well. Good luck the rest of the way.
THEHILLISREAL
November 30th, 2009
9:38 pm
Why not play the game AT Langston Hughes High, it’s about 5 miles from Sandy Creek. Creekside played at Northgate Eric Berry senior against Griffin.
GriffinMBABulldawg
November 30th, 2009
9:49 pm
According to the website of the contractor that constructed the Sandy Creek High School facility, their beloved “Battlefield” only has a capacity of 4,000 – 2,500 home seats and 1,500 visitor seats. That is clearly below the seating standard established by the GHSA.
Griffin has always had a strong fan following. The community has really galvanized behind the team. Griffin High alumni from neighboring counties and beyond have been making the effort to watch this special squad play all year. The Griffin side will be packed. The anticipated 500 Sandy Creek fans will have to rub elbows with 3,000 rabid Bear fans on the visitors’ side.
On Friday night, Griffin’s Memorial Stadium will indeed be electric as our powerful offense, devastating defense and explosive special teams take Sandy Creek out behind the woodshed for a serious beat down. The Patriots will see first hand “how we do it, at Da House!!!!”
Patriots are Bear Meat !! Go BEARS !!!
studentofthegame
November 30th, 2009
10:14 pm
Honestly I wish the game was played at the battlefield cause when we win I dont want any excuses about stadiums, home field advantage or anything. Side note all SWD and Tucker fans are cordially invited
Chrissy218
November 30th, 2009
10:23 pm
According to GHSA rules, if 2 same seed teams play in the Semifinals, there will be a coin toss if both teams stadiums can seat required number, but if one can’t the game will be played at the other’s stadium. If neither meet the required space, a neutral sight will be decided by GHSA. Got it straight from the website.
Thomas Paine
November 30th, 2009
10:27 pm
I have been to Griffin’s Memorial Stadium. It is substantially smaller than Sandy Creek’s Battlefield, seating and field size. There was a published report indicating that the grounds actually measure 97 1/2 yards.
As an aside, Griffin, I applaud your awareness and acceptance of the gay community. Having a mascot like the “Bears” is truly progressive. I would like to see future high schools use such a proud term to represent their academic institution; that or the Twinks.
studentofthegame
November 30th, 2009
10:32 pm
Thomas Paine you obviously have never been to memorial stadium. Cause our field is and stadium is twice the size of the battlefield. Remember this our 3rd time in 5 seasons meeting Sandy Creek in the playoff(2-0 by the way). So please get the facts str8.
studentofthegame
November 30th, 2009
10:36 pm
As far as you remarks about the acceptance of the Gay community having a last name like Paine can be misinterperted if you know what im getting at
BEAR MEAT..
November 30th, 2009
10:39 pm
thomas paine please keep your …THE BEARS WILL WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS….LOL
Thomas Paine
November 30th, 2009
10:40 pm
Student of the game, your fact finding abilities, as well as your hip spelling of “straight” are greatly appreciated. If your field is twice the size of Sandy Creek’s then there are some serious concerns that arise. I don’t think Sandy Creek’s players are prepared to play on a 200 yard field (240 yards if we’re counting end zones).
BEAR MEAT..
November 30th, 2009
10:40 pm
AJC WILL NOT LET ME FINISH MY COMMENTS ….
Yep
November 30th, 2009
10:42 pm
Man… Tough break for Sandy Creek and their fans. Griffin isn’t the safest city to take the family.
GOPATRIOTS
November 30th, 2009
10:46 pm
I graduated 2006 and I am coming home from UGA to watch my Patriots whoop up on Griffin.
It’s going to be a great game! Sandy Creek fans will definitely be there to represent.
Lets see if Griffin can stop the best running back on our side of the bracket.
GO PATRIOTS!!! TO THE DOME!!!!
Thomas Paine
November 30th, 2009
10:46 pm
Student of the game, what happened, too busy cooking meth during U.S. history?
W.H. O'Cares
November 30th, 2009
10:50 pm
Yeah, so….this is a high school football game. Since when did we become Texas?
NO ONE CARES.
BEAR MEAT..
November 30th, 2009
10:51 pm
bad drug too choose..p.a.i.n.e…please get help/
GriffinMBABulldawg
November 30th, 2009
10:51 pm
Yep – Griffin is very safe and a great community to raise a family. As it relates to the football game, we’ve had no problems this year. Furthermore, Griffin is much safer than Tyrone which borders all the derelicts and reprobates just over the county line in South Fulton.
Somebody tell Thomas Paine’s mommy that he is up past his bedtime. Nothing worse than an unemployed Georgia Tech grad living in his parent’s basement indiscriminately blogging about issues that he is totally ignorant. studentofthegame’s statement that Memorial is twice as big as the Battlefield was referring to the seating capacity, not the field size. MORON.
FayetteDawg
November 30th, 2009
10:54 pm
Does the GHSA not have any rules on safety? I am wary of bringing my family to the game due to the crime in Griffin. They should keep the game in Fayette! Go Patriots!
BEARMAN
November 30th, 2009
10:54 pm
YEP,
DO ONE THING FOR YOURSELF, SHUT THE CRAP UP! CALL OUR POLICE DEPT. AND GET YOURSELF A CRIME REPORT. SOUR PUSS!
BEARMAN
November 30th, 2009
10:56 pm
FAYETTE COUNTY HAS TWICE THE CRIME OF SPALDING COUNTY.
BEARMAN
November 30th, 2009
10:57 pm
YOU BUNCH OF CRYBABIES!
BEAR MEAT..
November 30th, 2009
10:57 pm
fayette has more crime than griffin…fayette is little atl??
Yep
November 30th, 2009
10:58 pm
Much safer??? Where do you get that information?
GriffinMBABulldawg
November 30th, 2009
10:58 pm
GOPATRIOTS – you would be better served staying in Athens next weekend with all the pretty coeds and preparing for final exams which start December 10th. Your excursion to Griffin will be a big disappointment.
I’m not too worried about RB Rajion Neal. You should be more concerned about our 1st team defense that hasn’t allowed a touchdown in the playoffs.
woodie
November 30th, 2009
11:00 pm
I went to a regular season game at Griffin a couple years ago against North Clayton and it was completely sold out and it ain’t a small stadium.
sam
November 30th, 2009
11:00 pm
If you read the constitution, only 4,000 seats are required for AAAA. Only 5A requires 6,000 seats
Taco
November 30th, 2009
11:03 pm
This is the best Bears team ever and I have been going since 1974. I have been to both stadiums and Memorial Stadium is substantialy larger. I will miss the Battlefield Stadium and that great Etch-a-Sketch screen. Bears D will be ready. #47 may be the best player to ever come from this town, come out and see history. I hope Sandy Creek gives us a game, nobody has thus far. BTW Thomas Paine is an idiot. Griffin is a safe as any place in North Fayette county my scared friends. We will have 5000 fans this week so be ready to feel the noise.
BEAR MEAT..
November 30th, 2009
11:04 pm
back too the game people..only crime friday night will be when GRIFFIN BEARS..shut down..crush..beat up..slam down..choke out ..hand out punishment..too all including #25….thank for your attention…only during the game thats not crime is it..
Yep
November 30th, 2009
11:04 pm
The crime stats I find say otherwise.
Thomas Paine
November 30th, 2009
11:06 pm
GriffinMBA, how dare you Sir. I hold an associate’s degree in sports management from the prestigious Griffin Tech. I am appalled that you would assert that I am up past my bedtime. Being a God-fearing young man, as well as my mother’s angel, I would participate in no such degenerative behavior. Additionally, I was simply commenting on previous information that came to light (read: “Cause our field is and stadium is twice the size of the battlefield.”). I believe the all-caps “moron” was a bit excessive. Perhaps just a capital “M” would have sufficed.
Gryphon
November 30th, 2009
11:06 pm
Make sure to bring cushions to the game, Sandy Creek fans. The visitor side is basically large concrete steps currently.
FayetteDawg
November 30th, 2009
11:06 pm
58,417 people live in Spalding County. The median income for a household in the county was $36,221. 15.5% live below the poverty line.
106,144 people live in Fayette County. The median income for a household in the county was $71,227. 2% live below the poverty line.
You tell me which community sounds nicer? These are facts. The GHSA should keep the game in Fayette where I don’t have to worry about being robbed during the game!
Thomas Paine
November 30th, 2009
11:10 pm
I find this debate about crime to be a bit pedestrian. There are some fair arguments for both sides. Tyrone, GA is right on the cusp of Hell on Earth; there is no denying that contention. And Griffin is littered with sexual deviants and undesirables. It’s a toss up in my book.
BEAR MEAT..
November 30th, 2009
11:13 pm
north feyette is consider little atl..and fayette co. has more drug prom..than any county since you $$ people can afford it keep the powder too your self?
DT
November 30th, 2009
11:19 pm
Nick, i give Sandy Creek credit for winning in Thomasville. However; you must be blind if you think Sandy Creek had more fans than TCC. I was at the game and was surprise at the lack of fans from Sandy Creek considering it was their 1st trip to the 3rd round of the playoffs. Let’s keep it honest.
FayetteDawg
November 30th, 2009
11:22 pm
In 2008 there were four (4) instances of violent crime and zero (0) murders in Tyrone, GA. I wonder how many there were in Griffin? I’ve already written the GHSA to request the game be played at a neutral safe location.
Big Boi
November 30th, 2009
11:23 pm
AAAA is little league ball. Might as well be two girl’s teams playing powderpuff. Real football is played in ATHENS. Go DAWGS!!!!
Gryphon
November 30th, 2009
11:25 pm
I promise, no one has been killed at a Griffin Bears game this year.
FayetteDawg
November 30th, 2009
11:26 pm
BEARMEAT….you are precisely the reason I am afraid to bring my family to the game. This is what you wrote with my translations in ():
north (North) feyette (Fayette) is consider(ed) little atl..and fayette co. has more drug prom(problems??)..than any county since you $$ (wealthy) people can afford it (afford what) keep the powder too (to) your self?
Are you retarded?
SandyCreek98
November 30th, 2009
11:27 pm
Wow Bear Meat did you graduate from Griffin with those spelling skills??? Go Patriots!! There is no way I would risk my life driving to Griffin though. I get nervous when I have to go there during the daytime. I can’t imgaine what it’s like at night… True Fayette County is turning ghetto but it still beats Griffin….
DT
November 30th, 2009
11:28 pm
FayetteDawg, let’s keep these post clean for the kids that are subjective to reading your post. Please post something positive about your team. This is only high school football and it’s Sandy Creeks 1st time ever making it this far. I wish them well. Sandy Creek has some legitiment coaches.
studentofthegame
November 30th, 2009
11:29 pm
Wow so now Griffin isnt a safe place to play. OMG! If it makes you feel better we can play at one of the neighboring schools. It really doesnt matter. We own Sandy Creek check the last two games played. One at the battlefield the other in Griffin. The outcome will be the same as the previous two a Bear victory! You hear that THOMAS LAME
studentofthegame
November 30th, 2009
11:33 pm
You can tell Sandy Creek Fans arent used to the big stage. Does Sandy Creek have a state title in anything in the last 10 yrs just wondering.
Jay Stone
November 30th, 2009
11:43 pm
Wow, someone used “reprobate” in a blog comment. This is some high brow territory.
Someone asked about seating capacity. In 2004, the two teams played in the second round. IIRC that was before the GHSA changed the size of what it defined as a seat. It went from 18 inches wide to the current 24 inches wide. The required capacity for Class AAAA is 4,000. 4,000 24-inch seats = 5,333 18-inch seats. So if The Battlefield had 4,000 18-inch seats, it’s not big enough.
Thomas Paine
November 30th, 2009
11:44 pm
Student of the game: I want to thank you for the complement. Lame is what our 32nd president was. I’m glad I am finally commanding your respect through my viewpoints. Sandy Creek won a state championship in cheerleading in 2001, your fact finding abilities are failing you in the wee hours.
BEAR MEAT..
December 1st, 2009
12:00 am
fayette dawg glad you can read very proud…now worry about the game and don’t come too griffin since you won’t stop whinning about where too play the game…remember they(sandy creeK)reported it to the ghsa soo LETS PLAY AND STOP WHINNING …RETARD?
Thomas Paine
December 1st, 2009
12:05 am
Alright guys, enough of the the bullying of bearmeat. I simply won’t stand for it. Bearmeat, it’s not your fault that you’ve chosen a handle that makes you your own team’s desire. Nor is it your fault that you have to fight the battles of illiteracy. You need only concern yourself with the threat of twinks; I’ve heard they’re very interested in meeting some bear meat.
BEAR MEAT..
December 1st, 2009
12:08 am
PAINE AND YOU WENT TO GRIFFIN TECH..NICE FOR YA MAYBE MORE MONEY YOU COULD OF WENT TO GA.TECH..
Thomas Paine
December 1st, 2009
12:14 am
Silly bearmeat, I would never disgrace my family’s name like that; it was all a ruse my boy. I dropped out of high school during my third try at 10th grade. Human health can be a real thorn. But now we get into a more philosophical point: you bring up money. How much would you pay to be able to read and write? We all have our price.
bearfanforlife
December 1st, 2009
12:20 am
You people are truly amazing. This is an article about two football teams playing for a chance to play for the state title. If GHSA was to determine which town was safe to play sports in, I would imagine that 95% of the schools in Georgia would be very bored on Friday night. Let’s face the facts, there is NO WHERE that is safe all the time anymore. So lets concentrate on FOOTBALL. If you are not intelligent enough to blog on football, find you another habit because you are not welcomed here. Let the boys play the game Friday night.
Thomas Paine
December 1st, 2009
1:06 am
Bearfan, I agree. I can think of no more intellectually stimulating conversation piece than football, high school at that. The “boys” will play on Friday and it will be grand, no matter the outcome. However, I am a bit concerned about your fear of living and life in general. Via your post, I am making the assumption that you believe that 95% of the schools in Georgia pose an imminent threat to our youngsters’ safety, as well as their families’. Lighten up, Francis. There is nothing worse than going through life scared to greet what awaits you around the corner. Trust me, I have a brother-in-law that went to Griffin High who is that way. He has fits every time he goes back home to Griffin, spouting out claims that he doesn’t want to catch clamidia or rabis. We all tell him it’s silliness; just don’t touch anything.
jcwfalcon
December 1st, 2009
1:08 am
Enjoy it while you can Griffin. Northside will be back to kicking you guys butts down in 4A just like we have in the last five times we have met once we go back to being the big fish in a smaller pond instead of a big fish in a big pond.
Sorry, is it too early to start the 2010 4A Smack?
No dog in fight
December 1st, 2009
1:09 am
Last year when Newnan faced Camden County in the Semi-finals, they rented bleachers and placed them inside the stadium to give them the proper amount of seating. Why didn’t Sandy Creek do the same to keep this game in Tyrone?
Haiku-575
December 1st, 2009
1:30 am
Hi “No dog in fight”
It’s because they’re in Tyrone…
they can’t afford it!!!
jcwfalcon
December 1st, 2009
1:34 am
correction: kicked your butts the last 6 times we met. Not 5. My bad. Forgot about the playoff game in 99.
Bearz_Rule
December 1st, 2009
2:02 am
Allright you bunch of mealy mouth fayette county patty cakes, you wanna start it? The Mighty BEAR NATION wont back down even a LITTLE BIT…Fayette is nothing but a bunch of whiner hypocrites who can’t even afford to buy seats for the fans. When THE BEST FANS IN THE STATE (ALL THOSE FROM GRIFFIN) SAY JUMP>>>YOU WILL ASK HOW HIGH AND THEN ASK PERMISSION TO COME DOWN…you got that? good….now send your so-called team over here..AND LIKE IT.. and prepare to get sent home crying like you taught them by example. Spewing crap on here abut median income….we dont give a rats hind quarters how you steal your money. You sure don’t help out the athletics department with it it is obvious. Our team is BETTER than yours Our BAND is better than yours, our FANS are better than ALL of you combined, and our ANNOUNCER will make sure you KNOW it… furthermore be it known that you will ALWAYS be second (or third) fiddle to Spalding Counties Athletically Elite. WE OWN YOU! Now run tell that!
Bearz_Rule
December 1st, 2009
2:12 am
jcwfalcon – we will deal with you and your team when the time comes..BELIEVE THAT. Yeah you guys are good…We admit it…you have won fair and square, and for the most part NS folks have been a great bunch of fans and they show the Bear Nation some respect….are you on board with that or what?
Haiku-575
December 1st, 2009
2:22 am
jcwfalcon
better not get him riled up
(he’ll hurt your feelings!)
jcwfalcon
December 1st, 2009
2:32 am
You sweet talked me into respecting you Griffin.
But seriously. Looking forward to it being a good year for both Griffin and Northside next year in 4A. Im sure much smack will be spoken (typed) between the two fan bases between now and next November.
Bearz_Rule=Delusional
December 1st, 2009
3:28 am
Dad gum Bearz_Rule settle down. Let me know where youl be before the game and I will let you wash my car for change. You own us ? Clearly you couldnt even own a house in Fayette county or you would not be living in Griffen. Im glad you have Griffen Bears football because you probably dont have much else going for you.
John
December 1st, 2009
6:29 am
GHSA did not have a seating capacity for the semi finals until they moved the finals to the dome.
Devildog
December 1st, 2009
6:52 am
Just observing the atrocious spelling and punctuation . . . and the use of all caps by some . . . I wonder if ANY of these people even went to grade school. Is this what they’re teaching in high school these days? No wonder we’re in trouble.
Bearz_Rule=Delusional
December 1st, 2009
6:57 am
I fully expect this blog to take a decisively pro Griffin turn soon. All the Sandy Creek fans will soon be at work while Griffin supporters loiter around public libraries taking advantage of internet access.
studentofthegame
December 1st, 2009
7:20 am
All the Sandy Creek fans are doing is making it worse on your team come Friday. The numbers dont lie. Oh yeah THOMAS PAINE we dont consider cheerleading a sport of importance maybe you do because you were once cut from the cheerleading squad.(Maybe thats why you brought up the gay community)Nevertheless I can say Sandy Creek has never beat Griffin in anything! Except for maybe CHEERLEADING Lmao at these losers THOMAS LAME AND DELUSIONAL
bearfanforlife
December 1st, 2009
7:42 am
Thomas Paine, I am not scare to go throught life, just like I am not scared for my Bears Friday night. However, my point is that you can be walking down a street anywhere and get “mugged” so quit the Griffin bashing Read the newspaper,(if you can), or better yet, watch the news. They have stations that talk real slow for people like you. I know you feel that you are being “cute”,but that is not what anyone else it thinking. SO once again if you can’t talk about FOOTBALL, find a new hobby!!
GO BEARS!!!
griffinbear
December 1st, 2009
8:19 am
WOW HE SAID OUS STADIUM IS LILTTLE THEN THERES WOWWWWWWWW LIKE ARE YOU REALLY THAT DUMB THOMAS I DONT CARE ABOUT NO CRIME RATE HOW MUCH MONEY THE COUNTY MAKE ANY OF THAT OTHER BULL YA’LL TALKIN FIRST OF ALL YA” DONT PLAY NOBODY YA’LL THINK YA’LL GOIN TO BEAT US AT “THE HOUSE” YOU HAVE ALL LOST YA’LL DAMN MINES FOR REAL YOU HAVE MAN A COULPLE OF YRS AGO I WOULD PROBABLY SAY YEAH YA’LL GOT A CHANCE LIKE I SAID AND I WILL SAY IT AGAIN WE WILL GIVE YA’LL 7 IF YA’LL COME HERE AND THINK YA’LL GOING TO RUN THE BALL SHIDDDDDDDDDDDD ANOTHER THING IS COMIN THIS IS THE BEST GHS TEAM TO COME THRU HERE FOR ALONG TIME SO ABOUT THIS STADIUM BULL LETS JUST LEAVE IT ALONE CAUSE WE ARE #1 YOU DUCKS GET YA’LL MINE RIGHT BEFORE YOU GET TO THE GRIPP…
griffinbear
December 1st, 2009
8:21 am
and yeah i promise you all ya’ll will here friday night is MAMA THERE GOES THAT MAN AGAIN#47
griffinbear
December 1st, 2009
8:23 am
AMD FLACON WHERE YOU FROM YOU JUMPIN FROM SANDY CREEK TO NORTHSIDE OHHHHH HE IS A D**K RIDER WOWWWW
Buzz
December 1st, 2009
8:41 am
2008 Vollelyball. Go CREEK!!!!
EagleNationRising
December 1st, 2009
8:44 am
Hats off to the folks over at Sandy Creek High School. I believe that Griffin is one of the finest programs in the state of Georgia. However, it really gets under my skin to read a story like this. The state playoffs have not been a shining moment from an administrative standpoint over at the GHSA in Thomaston.
They have had some HUGE mistakes. This is yet another example that these guys at the GHSA do not really have their arms around this thing. As most of you know, I am a big fan of every program outside of metro Atlanta. I know that the AJC staff and Todd Holcomb are attempting to come up with an approach to take metro Atlanta claims to Newnan, Griffin, and Gainesville. Most of us, know better.
I am going to cheer for Griffin 10 out of 10 times against an metro Atlanta program.
However, I really tip my hat to the folks over at Sandy Creek. It really shows great sportsmanship. Good luck to both Griffin and Sandy Creek. The people down in Tyrone (hometown of Sandy Creek HS) have really shown that they are class acts.
EagleNationRising
December 1st, 2009
8:53 am
Oh yes, I have read about volleyball at Sandy Creek. They have two really good twins, correct. I saw them on one of the local sports broadcasts. I always think of the GREAT Calvin Johnson when I think of Sandy Creek. How is the SC volleyball team doing?
GriffinWillChoke
December 1st, 2009
9:16 am
Has Griffin ever had an undefeated season? No. Have they won a state title since any of their current players have been alive? No. Does Stevie D know how to coach in a bog game? No. Will the Bears win? No. The Browns, Vikings, Bills, are right up their with the Bears and history will repeat itself on Friday. Go Pats!!!!!!!
GriffinWillChoke
December 1st, 2009
9:24 am
Why is there so much silence in here now??? the truth must hurt. In fact I will tell the truth even more…Griffin will lose by 20.
1bighammer
December 1st, 2009
9:28 am
Wow! All you folks talking about income, crime and illiteracy on a high school football blog.
Bear Meat,Bearman,Bearz_Rule,and studentofthegame…ya’ll are exactly the reason the rest of the state despises Griffin and their fans. That and the fact that your beloved “Griffin Memorial Stadium” really should be “Ghetto Memorial Stadium” because of it’s location.
These Patriots aren’t the rollover Patriots of years past, we’re not the rest of your pansy Region 4-AAAA, we’re not the Ware Lizards, and we’re not Apalachee.
You’ll find out soon enough. Just like all the rest.
GHS Bear 1988
December 1st, 2009
10:03 am
Griffin will choke, do you really believe that shiznit you just posted. Do think that your team will run the ball and beat this Griffin bear team by 20 . Keep dreaming!! This Griffin team is complete in all phases of the game. Your team wont even score a single point. Sure Sandy Creek went on the road and beat TCC, a TCC team that barely beat the #4 seed out of our region Alcovy 15- 8. While Griffin blasted them 36 – 3 while resting the starters in the second half. And for all you so called educated, rich folks from Fayette.Don’t worry about your personal safety, worry about your damn football team. They are the ones who will be assaulted all night Friday night. Count on that!! And Mon. they will be turning their uniforms.
Playoffs???
December 1st, 2009
10:07 am
Has Sandy Creek ever had an undefeated season? Griffin loses by 20? Someone is definitely drinking the Sandy Creek Kool-Aid. No one has scored 20 on Griffin and Sandy Creek won’t do it either. Pansy Region? The Powerhouse 5-AAAA consists of Osborne, Whitewater, Mcintosh? Come on we will allow you to retract that statement. I’m not saying Griffin plays a tough region schedule but Sandy Creek doesn’t exactly play in the SEC.
PTC DAWG
December 1st, 2009
10:11 am
The person talking crime in this blog is a full blown uninformed idiot. The crime rates are not comparable between either Tyrone and Griffin or Fayette County and Spalding County. The numbers are OFF the chart in Griffin and Spalding County compared to their counterparts in Fayette County. Give me a break. IF you want some hard numbers, check this url. http://www.ajc.com/news/ucr-2009ucr-2009-georgia-crime-137903.html
That said, Memorial Stadium is bigger. Rules are rules….also, from what I’ve heard, the game will also be televised on CSS ch 45 on Comcast.
wonderfish
December 1st, 2009
10:35 am
Sandy Creek will continue to stay humble and win. As an journalist, it’s unfortunate that the headline erroneously reads, “Sandy Creek wins coin toss, then loses home playoff game to No. 1 Griffin.” Gramatically incorrect because you can’t lose a game you haven’t played. The team has learned to overcome adversity, so regardless of the location or the headlines, they will play to win.
whodat
December 1st, 2009
10:40 am
For all you real fans out there, who really know football. Every team that has made it this far is pretty good. The one factor now is about defense can you stop me. I think the Bears from Griffin has an all time great defense. Im not from Griffin i just know the game.
mike
December 1st, 2009
10:43 am
You guys, Griffin will beat the , well AJC won’t let me put it here..No Contest, Go home small stadium people…BooHoo
Voice of Reason
December 1st, 2009
10:52 am
Anytime the GHSA gets involved in anything that requires basic logic and/or analytical thinking skills, then the resulting outcomes become very suspect at best. Everyone should know by now that the GHSA is an arm of the non-metro Atlanta area schools (Region 1 specifically). I don’t support either school, but somebody (GHSA) needs to explain why there was a coin toss in the first place. My guess is that the “good ole boy” network is at work here. I suspect that Griffin, a long time perennial power, has a bit more clout with the GHSA than Sandy Creek would. Bottom line though is the almighty dollar. The site that holds more folks, the more money the GHSA and it’s crooked hierarchy make. These schools no longer have the discretionary funds to bring in temporary seating if they aren’t guaranteed to make that money back.
As an aside…if Newnan isn’t “a metro Atlanta school” then please explain the criteria by which “metro Atlanta” is defined?
mike
December 1st, 2009
10:55 am
Lose by 20 to sandy creek, man get real…Griffin will win by 20 you mean !!
mike
December 1st, 2009
11:08 am
mmmmmmm, Lets See, Griffin 38 sc 3……HeeHee
gripp1922
December 1st, 2009
11:25 am
I griffin is undesputed No. 1 why do they have to have a cointoss with anyone??doesnt make since to me…we’re 13-0 and sandy creek has a loss so they need to come here anyway!!! so what were yall gonna do when griffin came up and there wasnt enough seats??? cuz i know where was gonna be atleast 4or 5 buses of just fans not counting the people driving…
jcwfalcon
December 1st, 2009
11:34 am
griffinbear, not sure what your post to FLACON meant…I assume it was directed at me. I’m a Northside Eagle who just wanted to poke Griffin fans. Over the last 5 years Griffin and Northside have seemingly had a couple of the more dominant programs. Because of it, we used to run a lot of smack back and forth about who was better when we were in 4A with them. Now we will be back. Just getting the 4A rivalry blood flowing again.
Jay Stone
December 1st, 2009
11:34 am
UGA didn’t steal the logo. They got the Packers’ permission. I can’t speak to Griffin’s use of it, though it’s different. The Packers’ is a white G on a green background. The Bulldogs’ is a black G on a white background. Griffin’s is a green G on a white background. (This was pointed out to me by Steve Shankweiler years ago; frankly, I don’t know that I would have ever noticed it)
As for the game, anyone who thinks this game will be a blowout hasn’t been paying attention. Neal against Griffin’s defense is going to be fun to watch. I’m comfortable saying this is the de facto state championship game. I’ve seen some 8-AAAA football, and I’m convinced neither Rockdale nor Clarke Central can stay with these two.
Bear Fan
December 1st, 2009
11:37 am
I am extremely pumped about the game on Friday. It is all anyone seems to talk about. There is no better place to be on a Friday night than at a high school football game (no matter who your team is). The atmosphere is exciting and everyone’s adrenaline is pumping. However there are a few things that some are forgetting. 1. This is a game played but 15, 16, & 17 year old kids. 2. It is the Final 4 and everyone wants “their” team to win. 3. After next week high school football will be over and for some it will be over this week. Then everyone who is complaing, moaning and groaning will find something else to complain, moan and groan about.
I can not believe all of the crazy talk on this post. Seriously people! Grow up, get a real job and GO BEARS!!!!
Hitman17
December 1st, 2009
11:40 am
yeah! BEARS DEN BABY! time to turn it up all way now!
jcwfalcon
December 1st, 2009
11:41 am
gripp- fyi- GHSA doesnt recognize anyones “rankings” for their seeding or for a method to determine home field. Prior to seeding all they see is where you finish in your region. Its a little obtuse, but it keeps it simple. GHSA doesnt want to deal with things like overall record, strength of schedule, quality wins, media rankings, etc.
If they went based on rankings, many of these schools who play in weaker divisions and went undefeated would have to go on the road to play 2 or even 3 seeds from tougher divisions. No doubt Lowndes had a higher state ranking and tougher strength of schedule than many of the #1 seeds.
I do wish they had SOMETHING else to use to determine home field besides a coin flip. I hate coin flips for anything. But, I am not smart enough to know what would be fair after, maybe, record vs common opponents and probably over 80% of the time they wont have common opponents. But, I agree ranking shouldnt be a part of it. Most of the folks doing those rankings dont/can possibly watch all the games. They are ranking blindly and typically with some degree of politics/past history (see Notre Dame being ranked sometimes without really working for it), and that wouldnt be fair to teams who would deserve it more.
Haiku-575
December 1st, 2009
12:13 pm
The only CHOKING
from Bears will be from the POINTS
they RUN UP ON YOU!
studentofthegame
December 1st, 2009
12:24 pm
To you Griffinwillchoke I guess you didnt know that Griffin High School has the most players from GA to play in the NFL. THOMAS PAINE you thinking cheerleading is a relevant sport on a blog tells me that Sandy Creek hasnt won anything nor are they ready for the big stage. Maybe you used to be a cheerleader Thomas thats probably the reason you brought up the gay community. Its all clear now
BEAR_GRIP
December 1st, 2009
12:42 pm
Ok you imbeciles..who is smart enough to figure this one out?
Vir sapit qui pauca loquitur
(and therefore Sandy Creek is)
Non Gradus Anus Rodentum!
studentofthegame
December 1st, 2009
12:44 pm
In all seriousness I think Sandy Creek is pretty good team. If they weren’t they wouldnt have made this far. All the talk about where they are playing is overrated. The fans arent that loud anyway its because we havent had to be honestly. So to the Pats please bring your fans your best it should be a great game
hampton_bear
December 1st, 2009
1:24 pm
Ok ok…all seriousness…This is a my sentiments for THE SANDY CREEK (including the cheerleaders and band members who work hard as well)..(I am really disappointed in the fans though) congrats to all concerned seriously. It is a great feat for you to have made it this far. I for one recognize the hard work and sacrifice it takes to do this. I am a former Bear player, and we used to have some great games against Fayette Co. and Mcintosh. I am glad the game is in Griffin, but really understand the frustration you must have about the game being moved. Mistakes happen. But again, you were honest and admitted your oversight. I’m looking forward to the game and have not missed one yet this year. Griffin has a noted history of winning and the accolades are well deserved. Sandy Creek may be there one day also. You are already off to a great start! Just look at this…in our classification alone (AAAA) three of the four remaining teams are nearly county neighbors…Spalding, Fayette, Rockdale. That is awesome if you think about it. And Athens (Clarke Central) is not that far away either,and had they not beaten North Clayton, well…it boggles the mind. All I am saying is,. we should be happy we have the talent in this area we live in. So Good luck folks, and remember that there is more to life than football. Learn to be good citizens and take care of your families and friends. GO BEARS!
hampton_bear
December 1st, 2009
1:31 pm
just wondering if any of the Sandy Creek folks can step up to the plate and give congrats for the super season and hard work Griffin has put in this year as well…
Griffin_Bear_#1fan
December 1st, 2009
1:39 pm
Hampton_Bear said it well! This will be a great game!! Nobody KNOWS who will win. Being a Bear Fan, I hope they don’t lose, and that has been my wish every game. They haven’t failed me yet. I hope Sandy Creek brings the noise just like we do so we can FEEL the noise! I read in an earlier post something about the talent that has come out of Griffin. They have no idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Griffin_Bear_#1fan
December 1st, 2009
1:42 pm
Can anyone name all the pro ball players that has come out of Griffin?
GHS Bear 1988
December 1st, 2009
1:47 pm
Sandy Creek Fans can you all say anything relevant to this coming Fridays Football game. All you been doing on this blog site hurling insults get a grip. Life ain’t all that peachy cream in North Fayette and Fairburn,in this bad economy. Bottom line is this when your team step on the field this Friday,They are in for good ole fashion Woodshed ass whipping. So talk for now b/c after Fri. night we will not be hearing all these crime stats. Which have absolutely nothing to do with this game.
Griffin Fan
December 1st, 2009
1:54 pm
All I got to say is GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!! We got this!!
Fans
December 1st, 2009
1:56 pm
Go Packers Of Colquitt County
GHS Alumni
December 1st, 2009
1:58 pm
Bears Rules!
GriffinMBABulldawg
December 1st, 2009
2:06 pm
Griffin’s NFL Players are:
Randy Baldwin
John Brewer
Charlie Clemons
Chris Clemons
Nic Clemons
Stacey Driver
O’Mar Ellison
Willie Gault
Freddie Gilbert
Sherrod Martin
Gregg McCrary
Alton Montgomery
Dwayne Morgan
Johnathan Sullivan
Ben Talley
Jesse “The Hammer” Tuggle
gripp1922
December 1st, 2009
2:23 pm
falcon-very well said….
Griffin_Bear_#1fan
December 1st, 2009
2:26 pm
Thank you GriffinMBABulldawg! Griffin Bears are going to show you how we do it at “DA HOUSE”!!!!! Our announcer will be sure to let you know where you are and what to expect ad “DA HOUSE”!!! Go Bears!!!!!
Griffin_Bear_#1fan
December 1st, 2009
2:28 pm
To GRIFFINWILLCHOKE, you sound mentally unstable. PLEASE stay home and watch the game on Tv! We don’t want our children subject to that type of behavior. Thanks!
GetaLife
December 1st, 2009
2:47 pm
What in the world?! All I see is hating, hating, sipping on the hatorade. Sandy Creek deserves a chance at the State Championships! We’ve worked hard for YEARS! And when Griffin recognizes our hard work, we’ll recognize theirs. It’s a two sided deal here. Who made ya’ll God. And seriously? This is FOOTBALL! Yeah it’s fun and it could make your career, but seriously, every single person in the United States can live without it. Pulease!!! And good luck to both Sandy Creek High School and Griffin.
Griffin_Bear_#1fan
December 1st, 2009
2:48 pm
SandyCreek, PLEEEEEAAASE show up for your team. They are going to need the support. We belong to a noisy crew. And you might want to be a little early too!!!!
tim
December 1st, 2009
2:49 pm
Pathetic that a AAAA high school doesnt have a stadium that holds 6000, but even if it did it would never be more than half full. If Sandy Creek wins the toss they should get to decide if they want to bring in temporary bleachers or move the game to another neighboring stadium for the game. GA HS playoff rules are stupid.
PATS FAN!
December 1st, 2009
2:50 pm
Yall all have the maturity level of a 5 year old…… Grow up.
GetaLife
December 1st, 2009
2:53 pm
So what if Sandy Creek doesn’t have a enormous stadium? That doesn’t make a football team good.
Shaq B 14
December 1st, 2009
3:04 pm
As a former Griffin High player I know that the griffin bears will bring their A++++ effort the the game, Sandy Creek doesn’t stand a chance against the mighty mighty bears… The football team has come up short too many times but this year is totally different… GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bear_Truth
December 1st, 2009
3:21 pm
Thomas Paine you are a LIAR AND A FRAUD:
Agency approves accreditation for school system
The Griffin-Spalding County School System has earned an “accredited with quality” status from the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC), according to a news release. The school system was recommended for this status after a consultant visited and inspected all schools in the system for a week in October.
“Accreditation is truly an accomplishment and an indication of the hard work, diligence and attention the district provides in assuring quality education,” said Cynthia Anderson, middle school curriculum director for the school system, in an e-mail. Being accredited by the GAC, an independent agency governed by a board of educators, means that schools provide comprehensive and quality teaching and learning experiences while preparing students for the next academic level.
Schools in the Griffin-Spalding County School System were evaluated in the areas of organization, personnel, program of studies, school plant, finances and summer school.
During his evaluation, the consultant looked closely at how school personnel meet standards by observing their actions and reviewing documentation. On a district level, the consultant evaluated the district’s board of education policies, emergency plan, contractual handbook and financial audit.
Bad_Bear
December 1st, 2009
3:31 pm
We cover all the bases here folks…NO ONE BASHES GRIFFIN AND GETS AWAY WITH IT….
man are we gonna have a fun time Friday night….PREPARE FOR THE ONSLAUGHT OF HUMILIATION PATTY CAKES, for it is ONNNNNNNNN!!!!!!
studentofthegame
December 1st, 2009
3:32 pm
Thomas the only person who you amuse is yourself. I cant believe you were accepted into Griffin Tech. If Spalding Co. would have lost their accreditation it would be on the news. Your source seems to be as clueless as you are. Now please blog about the game.
SC Grad
December 1st, 2009
3:45 pm
Sandy Creek will win 28-7
Bad_Bear
December 1st, 2009
4:29 pm
Paine (IN THE…..) you shall not get away with it…. you propagandist! The mighty Bears are NOT Block heads, nor Bozos. They do, however, Block bozos, and SMASH heads…stick to making corsets you vile frenchman. Better yet….Return to the depths from whence you emanated.
#1 fer now
December 1st, 2009
4:34 pm
Thomas, too funny. Your work on Common Sense was better than what you’re working on here but I’ll give you credit that it is engaging in its own little way. I pat you on the head for your efforts.
Sandy Creek? Isn’t that the squirrel on Spongebob Squarepants? That tree dome is indeed too small to play host to Griffin’s continued march to a title.
Green and Gold Bear
December 1st, 2009
5:02 pm
Stop the trash talking about either school or town. Everyone is proud of their hometown. I am very proud to be calling a GRIFFINITE! I have lived here all my life and graduated in 1984 from GHS. Griffin has produced close to 40 Pro Athletes. That is a tribute to the athletic program. Willie Gault, Jessie Tuggle, Nick Clemons, Freddie Gilbert, Randy Baldwin, Alton Montgomery are just a few notables who have played in the NFL. It’s a football game. Let the boys play ball and leave it at that.
This why they play the games
December 1st, 2009
5:12 pm
Yep,
Stay home and listen on the radio in the safety of your own home. You don’t need to denigrate others to make up for your poor sportsmanship.
This why they play the games
December 1st, 2009
5:15 pm
You can’t change peoples’ opinions. If the Sandy Creek people want to stay at home because of some rumors of crime, let them stay at home and listen on the radio. Their loss.
This why they play the games
December 1st, 2009
5:19 pm
Follow you forebear, Thomas Paine, and show a little commom sense.
Yep
December 1st, 2009
5:22 pm
This is why they play the games wrote: “You don’t need to denigrate others to make up for your poor sportsmanship.”
How did I denigrate anyone or show poor sportsmanship?
This why they play the games
December 1st, 2009
5:30 pm
I apoplogize to Yep. I thought I saw a comment attributed to him that spoke negatively of Griffin. My apologies.
This why they play the games
December 1st, 2009
5:34 pm
The point is to just lrt the kids play ball. Eough of the civic pride aspect. The teams play to win. That’s it. No political agenda whatsoever.
#1 fer now
December 1st, 2009
5:43 pm
If they listen on the radio, let them listen to the Bears’ broadcast, especially the tailgate show. They tell me what to look out for with our Bears and the other team while I’m at the stadium and they’re almost always right. And when they’re not right, they’re at least funny as heck.
GHS Bear 1988
December 1st, 2009
6:01 pm
To all the all living high on the Hog Sandy Creek Fans. Who can barely afford to live in The Country Lake and North Ridge subdivisions and all the houses along Holyfiled Hwy and Westbridge Rd. With all your foreclosed propertys. Borrowing from Peter to pay Paul, It’s easy to hide and say life is all gravy in your surburban neighborhood. Reality is though yall ain’t no better than the next person. Truth be told yall living a lie. Sad part is you choose a HS football blog site to try and justify your miserable ass existence. Come Friday though make sure you have a front row seat on how a real Football team performs on the field, When The Griffin high School Bears take care of your Sandy Creek Cream Puffs. Better yet watch it on TV where you can see all the instant replays of the Mighty Bears waxing yall sorry excuse for a team. This is for all the clowns that don’t discuss football on here but wanna disrespect the Grip. Get a Fffing life.
GHS#1
December 1st, 2009
6:31 pm
Just a head up to the Sandy Creek fans. I read you have a cool “train bell’ that you ring. Just to let you know that if it is anything like an airhorn it will not be allowed at Memorial Stadium. Since GHSA adopted the rule this year of no air horns and whisles they are not allowed at the stadium, and you will be ask to leave. All other noise makers like jugs cow bells ect. are allowed and incouraged. I like the airhorns, but put my away. So just want to let you know before there was a problem Friday night. Have a safe trip to Griffin, and I hope that all the players remain healthy during the game.
Gina McKinney
December 1st, 2009
6:39 pm
I can’t believe your headline! It looks like Sandy Creek has lost the game and it hasn’t even been played. Even when you click on the story it looks like Sandy Creek lost. You might try rewording it. At any rate I support Sandy Creek and this is going to be a heck of a game. GOOD LUCK PATRIOTS! GO CREEK! GO BIG RED! We will be there Loud and Proud!
Sandy Ceek on deck......
December 1st, 2009
6:53 pm
I am going to make it simple for anybody who reads this blog. Sandy Creek will win this game no matter where its played. Its just a simple fact that these Griffin people should get used to.lmao…..
ghsbears94
December 1st, 2009
7:08 pm
To griffinwillchoke,
If you go in the past ‘04,’05
In 04- Griffin 35 – Sandy Creek 28
In 05- Griffin 30 – Sandy Creek 0
So shut the heck up
Griffin Guy
December 1st, 2009
7:23 pm
So let me get this straight. The Sandy Creek fans are afraid of the major crime wave they perceive of in Griffin. So does this mean you guys would be too afraid to drive to the Dome? I mean, Vine City is SO much safer than Griffin. I bet that most of the Sandy Creek fans have better sense than some of the ones on this blog. I think they will be perfectly safe in Griffin and will have a good time at the game.
I hear that Sandy Creek has a damn good team and I’ve seen 11 of Griffin’s games this year and they have alot of talent on defense, offense and special teams. Griffin has scored a touchdown in the first 20 seconds of the game or 3 times this year. The first string defense has given up 37 points in 13 games. ( 24 points by 2nd/3rd string D and 7 by offensive interception)
So talking trash means nothing. We’ll see whose the best about 10PM Friday night.
Griffin Guy
December 1st, 2009
7:26 pm
If it makes you feel better, I’ll get my friend Doug (Fayette County cop ) to come protect you guys. lol. Just Kidding.
NC.EAGLE FAN
December 1st, 2009
7:51 pm
all you’ll babies whanning about the crime just worry about the game,where do you think the next game at, there crime in atlanta and around the dome are you going down there
unbiased observer
December 1st, 2009
7:52 pm
Griffin has sent more players to the NFL than Sandy Creek has on its current roster. You better do some research Mr GriffinWillChoke.
Griffin Guy
December 1st, 2009
8:31 pm
Fayette Dawg said…Hope our players are able to concentrate on the game and not being mugged. Run the ball at #47 and you will be mugged all right. Ask the other 13 teams that tryed it.
GO PATRIOTS
December 1st, 2009
8:37 pm
Both teams have had great years.That being said…..upsets do happen. Look at South West Dekalb, they were supposed to make it to the championship. Congrats to Sandy Creek for beating Tucker, last years defending champion. They also went down to South Georgia and beat a solid Thomas County Central team.This has been, by far, the best year of Sandy Creek football in their history. Honestly, this game is like the Championship game, #1 and #2 meeting. It’s going to be a great football game. Remember, its only football….
21-17 patriots
GO PATRIOTS!!!!!
BEAR MEAT..
December 1st, 2009
9:15 pm
man im really scared to shop at fayette co..now.geuss i will go to macon mall?
Only the AJC
December 1st, 2009
9:34 pm
People read the Griffin Daily News? Really?
People read The Citizen? Really?
Wow. Who knew?
C/O94bearpride
December 1st, 2009
10:36 pm
I love Griffin I played football when I was in high school. I hear all this talk about Getto Griffin please this is about football and Sandy Creek do not match up to Griffin Bears!!!!!!!!!!
WTF
December 1st, 2009
10:47 pm
What? Am I reading this right? It sounds like we have a lot of poor sportsmanship. I am not from Griffin or Fayetteville. But from what I hear, the Griffin High School Bears are going to DOMINATE Sandy Creek. I hope Sandy Creek are not pumping them guys up so hard until they think they gone win. I heard that they had Appalachee players crying LITERALLY last week. You don’t want to mess with those boys. They are the Truth!! And yeah, I heard that they had some kids on the dance team, with the band and the cheerleaders. So what? That just goes to show you the talent that comes from Griffin. So Sandy Creek just calm down and take that butt whooping like a TEAM!! LOL!!!
BearFan number 1
December 1st, 2009
10:50 pm
@ WTF, I know that’s right, they gone need to calm down and take the butt whooping like a TEAM!!! But don’t worry, we’ll have some die hard Bears Fan on Sandy Creek’s side to keep them calm because it’s going to be hard staying humble as we beat their butt’s!
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.
GriffinWillChoke, Bear Backer, FayetteDawg, griffinbearJJPUCKETT, studentofthegame and Thomas Paine — You have all been suspended from commenting for a week due to your actions on this board. If you try to post under another name, you risk being permanently banned. Serve your week’s suspension and return ready to keep your discussions limited to football talk. And FYI to GWC, Bear Backer and TP — It’s not smart to post under three different names with the same email / IP address. We can tell when you do that. Please stop. Thanks.
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