The Georgia High School Football Daily’s Weekend Predictions: Who’s winning and losing in Playoffs Semifinals
By CHIP SAYE
For the AJC
Football fans of a certain age might remember “Leonard’s Losers.” The long-running syndicated radio show, which featured the late Leonard Postero of Athens predicting which teams would lose college and pro football games, aired on more than 1,400 stations during its heyday. The show was popular because of Postero’s humor and down-home style, but he also was quite accurate with his predictions.
Last week, I was successful in picking the loser in 12 of the 20 quarterfinal games. Unlike what Postero did on his show, however, I was trying to pick the winners. Not good. Considering my inability to spot the winners last week, I figured I’d stick with what worked and pick the losers for the semifinals.
Class AAAAA
I didn’t see Colquitt County being able to stop Lassiter last week. I might be just as wrong this week, but I don’t see the Packers beating Camden County tonight, either. … Northside-Warner Robins avoided a quarterfinal loss to Peachtree Ridge last week by the narrowest of margins, winning 20-17 in three overtimes. The Eagles won’t be so fortunate this week, losing at Newnan. … Speaking of Newnan, Alec Ogletree made perhaps the catch of the year last week when his leaping, one-handed grab for a touchdown provided the winning points against Grayson. … Semifinal losers: Colquitt County, Northside.
Class AAAA
Clarke Central and Griffin used to be the North Georgia powers in the highest classification, two of the few teams that could stand in the way of Valdosta and another state championship. Neither has been as successful since dropping to Class AAAA, although Griffin has had some very good teams, and Clarke Central has almost always been competitive. They haven’t faced each other since 1993, and they haven’t met in the postseason since 1982, so the prospect of them battling for the state championship next weekend is an intriguing one. It will happen after Rockdale County, which beat Clarke Central in the regular season, loses the rematch tonight and Sandy Creek loses to Griffin. … Semifinal losers: Rockdale County, Sandy Creek.
Class AAA
Gainesville is the closest thing to a clear-cut favorite as there is in any classification. The No. 1-ranked Red Elephants already have proved that they can win big against tonight’s opponent, beating Flowery Branch 49-17 in the regular-season finale. And while Flowery Branch was impressive in its come-from-behind victory against No. 2 Carver-Columbus last week, I don’t see the Falcons being able to make up the 32-point gap against Gainesville. … I didn’t pick Eastside to win either of its previous two games, and the Eagles proved me wrong. I’m identifying the losers this week, so I’ll take Eastside to lose again, this time to Peach County. … Semifinal losers: Flowery Branch, Eastside.
Class AA
T his classification has had the fewest surprises of any, as the No. 1 (Calhoun), No. 2 (Fitzgerald), No. 3 (Buford) and No. 6 (Lovett) teams reached the semifinals, and all four have legitimate shots at winning the championship. But I have to pick two of them to lose tonight. I’ll say it’s going to be a disappointing night for Region 6-AA. … Semifinal losers: Lovett, Buford.
Class A
My worst performance last week came in Class A, where I picked Wesleyan, Twiggs County, Holy Innocents’ and Lincoln County, only to see all four eliminated. That means the Wesleyan-Twiggs County matchup I was anticipating in the final is out the window, too. Darlington has more losses than any team remaining in any classification, and I look for it to add one more to that total at the hands of undefeated Savannah Christian. … Can the only No. 2 seed remaining in Class A make it to the final? When Clinch County loses to Wilcox County, the answer will be yes. … Semifinal losers: Darlington, Clinch County.
Playoff predictions
Last week: 8-12 (.400); Overall: 1,603-411 (.796)
Winner—Loser
Class AAAAA
Camden Co.–Colquitt Co.
Newnan–Northside-W.R.
Class AAAA
Clarke Central–Rockdale Co.
Griffin–Sandy Creek
Class AAA
Gainesville–Flowery Branch
Peach Co.—Eastside
Class AA
Fitzgerald–Buford
Calhoun—Lovett
Class A
Wilcox Co.–Clinch Co.
Sav. Christian–Darlington
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267 comments Add your comment
cchswildcat86
December 3rd, 2009
10:45 am
GO CATS!!!!
Dylan
December 3rd, 2009
10:51 am
I think Buford will pull the upset over Fitzgerald. The Hurricanes are an awesome team, but I just have a feeling Buford is waiting on an upset. It’ll be a close game.
BullDawg Rick
December 3rd, 2009
11:03 am
The Wolves have been playing lights out defense… The 6 hour commute might wear on them more than the game itself…
And after last week’d predictions: 8 – 12.. Chipper will be incorrect – again…
1bighammer
December 3rd, 2009
11:19 am
Picking against the Patriots…tsk tsk. When will the AJC become a believer?
peacemaker
December 3rd, 2009
11:29 am
Way down in the valley… I heard alot of noise…It was the Griffin Bears…making men outta boys!!!!! GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tommydawg22
December 3rd, 2009
11:48 am
I’m glad your not very good with your predictions since you did go 8-12 last week. This means my team still stands a chance…
Jeff Francoeur
December 3rd, 2009
11:52 am
PARKVIEW PATHERS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE WERE AND STILL ARE THE BEST ATHLETIC SCHOOL IN GEORGIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cane fan
December 3rd, 2009
12:04 pm
the buford wolves will be playing in the eye of the storm this week and home field advantage will make a difference, should be a barn burner
fitzgerald 21
buford 12
GO MIGHTY CANES!!
Kramersorbust
December 3rd, 2009
12:05 pm
I dont know if Lovett can stop the WR/QB combo of Rogers and Nash.. but i do know that this Lobett team is the best coached team in the state.. and full of talented 3 yr starters who have won many of road playoffs games.
Go Lions
Bear Fan
December 3rd, 2009
12:06 pm
I am EXTREMELY shocked that the ajc picked Griffin to win. The Bears never get ANY credit from the ajc! WOW!!! GO BEARS!!!
Grayson Fan
December 3rd, 2009
12:31 pm
Good game last week, stay on focus for one game at a time,see you playing in final.
BlackandGold24
December 3rd, 2009
12:43 pm
Colquitt county picked to lose again? We have come to expect this and each week we have proven everyone wrong, and we will again this week. This game will be won in the fourth quarter by the Packers.
cane fan
December 3rd, 2009
12:45 pm
I would really like to play lovett in the finals for that reason, 3-4 years ago that is how calhoun beat fitz in semi’s qb bombs and the wr scores, but I believe lovett peaked to early and calhoun will dominate lovett
calhoun 35
lovett 21
I believe if fitz can contain the edges and presure the qb fitz will be fine
fitzgerald 21
buford 12
Grayson Fan
December 3rd, 2009
12:46 pm
Good game last week,a little more varity on offense,same good D,focus on team play and see you in the finals.
yessir
December 3rd, 2009
12:46 pm
That Calhoun-Lovett game is gonna be a good one to watch. I think Fitzgerald kills Buford, though.
Jeff Francoeur
December 3rd, 2009
12:48 pm
PARKVIEW PANTHERS ARE THE BEST!!!!! AND I KNOW I HAVE THE STRONGEST ARM IN THE MLB!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeff Francoeur
December 3rd, 2009
12:49 pm
I AM THE BEST LOOKING MAN IN THE MLB…A VERY FINE PRODUCT OF THE PARKVIEW PANTHERS
cane fan
December 3rd, 2009
12:50 pm
I like colquitt this week, they have proven week to week that they are strong and improve weekly very good “D”
northside will have their hands full, but they are a very well coached team and will pull off the upset, feel sorry for 4a next year
Rotunda Clemente
December 3rd, 2009
1:06 pm
I am excited that Griffin is back again in the semis…looking for them to finally push through again and make it to the finals! And, I love seeing these Bear fans coming out on these blogs and showing support. Very tough game this Friday…should be pretty physical. I’ve seen a few games this year, and da Bears’ defense is scary good. BTW, the ajc has supported Griffin – in fact, a few weeks ago, they were picked in the finals with SW Dekalb (which obviously won’t happen – sorry Region 6). I’m hoping for GHS/CC final – my hometown in Griffin and my college town in Athens.
SportsFan31313
December 3rd, 2009
1:12 pm
Okay this weeks Predictions:
Class A
Wilcox County beats Clinch County
Savannah Christain over Darlington
Class AA
Fitzgerald beats Buford
Calhoun Beats Lovett
Class AAA
Peach County Beats Eastside
Gainesville Over Flowery Branch
Class AAAA
Griffin Beats Sandy Creek
Clarke Central Beats Rockdale County
Class AAAAA
Northside Warner Robins Beats Newnan
Camden County Beats Colquitt County
WHO DARES TO DIFFER?
Who will beat my predictions this week?
PACKER FAN
December 3rd, 2009
1:19 pm
I LIKE MY PACKERS IN THIS GAME 24-17 THE DEFENSE WILL TAKE OVER
BravesBoy94
December 3rd, 2009
1:22 pm
That smell of arse is coming from Chip’s upper lip.
Cane Daddy
December 3rd, 2009
1:52 pm
Bear nation standing tall… Bears #1 in the state.
gaobserver
December 3rd, 2009
2:00 pm
If Camden County plays like they did against North Gwinnett, no one is going to beat them!
Jerry
December 3rd, 2009
2:17 pm
gaobserver….You are right, no one will beat Camden if they play like they did against NG. But having said that, who’s to say they will? Colquitt has defied the odds to this point, so don’t be so positive about this outcome. I think Camden pulls it out in a close one, but it could easily go the other way. Chip, picking Newnan to win makes sense. They are at home, they’ve called for a “Blue Out”, and they beat Grayson. Which will make the Northside win that much sweeter.
SportsFan31313
December 3rd, 2009
2:23 pm
Jerry,
I called Colquitt County all the this season on perfect point. They wont beat Camden County. Count on it.
N.GA.DAWG
December 3rd, 2009
2:35 pm
5A-NEWNAN & CAMDEN
4A-GRIFFEN & CC
3A-GAINSVILL & PC
2A-CALHOUN & BUFORD (IT COULD VERY WELL GO ANY WAY HERE, ALL ARE GOOD)
1A-UPSET ALERT DARLINGTON & WILCOX
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
2:40 pm
hey hey look how is back
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
2:44 pm
camden all the way baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jefferson
December 3rd, 2009
2:47 pm
The “Freak” is scary good, anytime he has the ball he could go house.
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
2:49 pm
C-High what?
N.GA.DAWG
December 3rd, 2009
2:50 pm
Good luck to all the underdawgs! Darlington & Flowery branch are the biggest in my opinion.
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
2:50 pm
Who thinks that camden can win state again this year?
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
2:51 pm
N.GA.DAWG-What football team you like?
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
2:53 pm
damn im the youngest on here
N.GA.DAWG
December 3rd, 2009
2:55 pm
calhoun
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
2:55 pm
damn the rasin illed my yard
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
2:56 pm
ahhh i like the gergia powerhouse camden county
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
2:57 pm
haha i wonder how your team would fare against camden county
wilcoxfan4life
December 3rd, 2009
3:01 pm
GO WILCOX!!!!!!!!!!
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
3:03 pm
yuiokjnhb
GO PACK GO
December 3rd, 2009
3:05 pm
The winner of the Camden County/Colquitt County game will be the State Champion. I truly believe the State Championship game is being played in Kingsland tomorrow night. GO PACK GO!!
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
3:06 pm
haha i love the florida state lineman that didnt move
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
3:09 pm
GO PACK GO the State Championship game was allready played camden vs lowndes
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
3:10 pm
hahahahaaahahahahahaaahahahahahahahaha
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
3:14 pm
CAMDEN HIGH WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
3:16 pm
NSWR will be an unda dog
#1 fer now
December 3rd, 2009
3:16 pm
I’m a fan of the Griffin Bears and while I don’t think this is the best collecction of talent the Bears have bpasted in the Steve Devoursney era, they are indeed the best team. It really is a complete package.
With that stated as my opinion, it is also my opinion that Sandy Creek will give us all we want tomorrow night. The strengths of the Patriot defense match up very well with what we like to do offensively.
I think the difference, in the end, will be that the Bears have always done a good job in limiting the best player on the opposing team. That would be RB Rajion Neal in this case. I think the speed of the Griffin defense will hold him down somewhat and that will lead the team on to the finals.
Even if I’m wrong, expect a really competitive game.
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
3:16 pm
hahehahe
Cougarrooter
December 3rd, 2009
3:20 pm
Newnan Cougars:good running game,good Qb,Great defense,they wear you down,plus THE OGLETREE TWINS.Newnan will be hard to beat.13-0 Looking for 14-0. GO COUGARS!!!!
GO PACK GO
December 3rd, 2009
3:23 pm
I wish we could play Lowndes again. I think the outcome would be much different. Mandatory drug testing would end Lowndes’ run of anything.
nrth ga cane
December 3rd, 2009
3:47 pm
canes 31 woves 14
nrth ga cane
December 3rd, 2009
3:48 pm
canes 31 wolves 14
Bear_Backer (the UNBANNABLE!)
December 3rd, 2009
4:03 pm
they closed the other blog for Griffin folks defending their honor….so be it…All I know is that The Mighty BEARS will have to rise up yet again and Defend our home turf on the hallowed grounds of the beloved Memorial Stadium (AKA “the den”). I hope the Sandy Creek Fans have enough guts to venture outside of their self-deemed gilded county line and pull for their team. I commend the Patriots, and the whole student body of Sandy Creek on a fine season this year, but alas, the end is nigh!!
GO GRIFFIN BEARS 
dakotah
December 3rd, 2009
4:03 pm
wildcats chachacha woooo
Pack1989
December 3rd, 2009
4:11 pm
Anyone who thinks Colquitts “D” can’t stop Camden needs to go read the Marietta Daily Journal. Lassiters QB quoted,”If that isn’t the best defense in the state of GA, I don’t know what is.” The Packers are okay with going in as underdogs. We are used to getting no respect. I also heard the NSWR coaches show and the comment made on there. Someone commented that they “would not pick the Packers if they had to.” Wander why that is…Afraid they may have to face us again. There would not be anything that happened last time (Packers getting cheated out of a down!). I say lets pull out another upset this week PACK!!
SportsFan31313
December 3rd, 2009
4:22 pm
Camden County wins it again for the 2nd straight year. No team will stop them…..
EastsideEagleFan
December 3rd, 2009
4:44 pm
Previous quotes “Carrollton should win big over eastside” “Jackson will roll eastside at home” “eastside is a cinderella but can contend with Jackson”
keep picking against us please! lol these kids LOVE coming in as the underdog and then showing you their guts!!! GO EAGLES!
EastsideEagleFan
December 3rd, 2009
4:45 pm
sorry the quote shouldve been CANT contend with eastside…..oh i left one out……”eastside’s run will end in jackson with the red devils scoring big” lol
keep fighting eagles!! keep proving them wrong!!
EastsideEagleFan
December 3rd, 2009
4:47 pm
correction, quote shouldve been “cant” contend with jackson
Jon
December 3rd, 2009
4:49 pm
Ain’t nobody scoring 31 on Buford’s defense. That my friend, is wishful thinking. Gotta hand it to you for even having the marbles to imagine that.
camdencat
December 3rd, 2009
5:07 pm
In last years semi’s NEWNAN was undefeated and had only given up 30 points all season,CAMDEN went over there and hung 27 on them, I witnessed it firsthand CAMDEN’S DEFENSE is the fastest i’ve seen all year so be careful what you wish for,see you at the DOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Overrated1AAAAA
December 3rd, 2009
5:18 pm
Griffin Bears rule. Oh and Camden and Newnan are great picks, probably the only mortal locks of the semis. Word out of Wienie Robbins is the teams are not interested in playing up in !AAAAA again, but are seeing if they can petition to play down in AAA where they expect to have a fighting chance.
EAGLE1
December 3rd, 2009
5:22 pm
On any given night any given team can beat any other given team! I’m o.k. with being the underdog! Go EAGLES. Show’um what we’re made of! Northside 17 – Newnan 14
inthatrenches
December 3rd, 2009
5:53 pm
Newnan 20 Northside Eagles 10….
Camden 31 Colquitt 14
Woodpecker
December 3rd, 2009
6:02 pm
Griffin Bears rule the canes are a good team but I can’t see them beating the Wolves rematch of last year’s final Yellow Jackets vs Wolves
Wild CAT Grandmother.
December 3rd, 2009
6:09 pm
I am glad to finally see someone from up the Atlanta way have Camden up for the win this Friday night. I don’t think you are wrong. To Pack 1989,the only reason the Lassiter QB can make that kind of statement is because they have not played CAMDEN, QB’s can say what ever they want to about a team that just beat them, but if you don’t have anything to judge them by other than they just beat you, U HAVE NOT PLAYED CAMDEN. SEE YOU AT THE GREAT WILDCAT STADIUM.
EagleNationRising
December 3rd, 2009
6:10 pm
North Gwinnett played their first opponent from South of the Gnat line last Friday night. Result: North Gwinnett loses. Peachtree Ridge played their second opponent from South of the Gnat line. Their first resulted in a 51-17 beatdown that no one will forget. Their second resulted in yet another team finding a way to pull defeat from the jaws of victory facing a backup quarterback, a backup running back, and a team of 10th graders. Result: Peachtree Ridge loses. Lassiter faced their first opponent from South of the Gnat line. Lassiter played on their own home field and received violation that no team deserves. Result: It is girls’ basketball seaaon at Lassiter HS.
Now, Newnan hosts a team from South of the Gnat line. We all know that Newnan is very, very talented. We know that they have a talented duo. However, Northside has faced a loaded Carver-Columbus team, the 3rd ranked team in the nation in Lowndes County, a talented Colquitt County team, a loaded Valdosta team, Peachtree Ridge, who opened this season as the 8th ranked team in America.
At what point does logic set in for you guys. Northside is the premiere program in the state of Georgia. We enjoy those who continue to doubt. Northside is going to the Georgia Dome. I know it and deep down inside, you know it too.
EagleNationRising
December 3rd, 2009
6:15 pm
Pack1989: You are NOT quoting a player from Cobb County who actually thinks he knows what a great defense looks like. Come on Pack1989. You have got to stop. Is this comedy hour or what?
When you play programs like Pope, Walton, Kell, Roswell, etc, you are going to think that Colquitt County Middle School has the best defense in the state. All of these schools hang 35 points per game on one another. Cobb County high school football is similar to the Pac-10. No one is ever really hit. They just pull one another down.
Stop it! Stop quoting metro Atlanta kids making statements about football south of the Gnat line. I hope Colquitt County represents our region well. We all know that Colquitt County is far from a defensive juggernaut. Stop!
EagleNationRising
December 3rd, 2009
6:18 pm
Inthatrenches: There is not enough talent on the Newnan sideline to hang 20 points against Northside. The Eagles defense is not going to give up 20 points. You can write that down! You are playing South of the Gnat line football now. There are going to be players hit. There is going to be gang tackling. There are going to be quarterbacks sacked…blitzes…zone blitzes.
Football as Newnan Cougar players know it is about to get much more physical and much more complex in schemes. Trust me. It should be a great game. I am looking forward to it.
Auburn Packer
December 3rd, 2009
6:28 pm
Dakotah,
Are you Kidding me? Those were the words spoken when Auburn defeated UGA in 05 with a 4th and forever play in the 4th quarter. I will not take one shred of praise from Camden for their talent, heart and ability. But you must be crazy. I really do not know who will win the game but I assure you that this game is the state championship game…..
Antoniobears95-99
December 3rd, 2009
6:33 pm
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Antoniobears95-99
December 3rd, 2009
6:34 pm
Bears 28 Sandy Creek 14
Sir Miller #20
December 3rd, 2009
7:58 pm
Here are my predictions for the Fourth Round (Final Four):
Class A
Clinch County wins close one over Wilcox County
Darlington sqeaks by Savannah Christian by a field goal
Class AA
Fitzgerald outlasts Buford in a battle for the ages
Calhoun will beat a good Lovett team but not without a fight though by The Lovett School
Class AAA
Peach County will handle Eastside and look forward to playing in the Dome next week.
Gainesville will get by Flowery Branch but this game will be a lot closer than there first battle though.
Class AAAA
Griffin will get by Sandy Creek in what many are calling the State Championship Game in AAAA, expect a great game because Griffin is a very good team.
Clarke Central will get by Rockdale County this time because its time for Rockdale County’s Cinderella Shoes to come on off.
Class AAAAA
Northside Warner Robins will really squeak by a great Newnan squad but it will really depend on who brings there “A” game because both teams are equally matched.
Camden County will outlast a good Colquitt County bunch that has just been shocking everyone these past couple of weeks.
AA Region 6 Fan
December 3rd, 2009
8:03 pm
Jon is right. All the Canes fans have every right to be proud of Fitz and obviously have a powerful offense, but the mere thought that you will put up 31 points on Buford indicates someone is probably on some kind of mind-altering chemical. I doubt that your offense is predictable, but if you are, you will be lucky to get 7 before the Buford coaches make a quick adjustment and make the rest of the night very frustrating. I hope it is the great game everyone expects and wish you both the best, but I have to pull for 6AA Buford.
SanityRules
December 3rd, 2009
8:15 pm
Are you bloggers insane? Do Newnan and Northside even need to play if the championship game is in Kingsland? That’s nonsense. I hope Camden and Colquitt feel the same way and maybe the GHSA can give the winner the trophy after the game. That might be the only way you win it. Colquitt, you couldn’t even win your region.
Pack1989
December 3rd, 2009
8:20 pm
EagleNationRising,
I was just making a statement since there was so much “trash talking” about how GREAT that Lassiters QB was and how he was unstoppable. No one gave us a chance over Lassiter that I knew of. As far as not playing anyone “south of the gnat line”, I could care less who they had or had not played!! They got a dose that “shut their mouths”. The point I’m making is don’t go running your mouth if you can’t back it up. May the best team win Friday!! Go Pack!!
SanityRules
December 3rd, 2009
8:21 pm
ENR, it will be a tough game but don’t fall for the trap that Newnan has a talented duo. We have a talented team and we may not score 20 but don’t see Northside scoring a lot of points either. It should be war.
AA Region 6 Fan
December 3rd, 2009
8:24 pm
We Lovett fans truly appreciate so many “no dog in this fight” football observers expecting us to make a good showing Friday night, but we’re not looking for a moral victory. Our guys are much smaller than any other team we play, as usual, but they have been working hard for this for 3-4 years, and want it all. We’ll see. There are going to be ten of the best games in the nation Friday night right here in GA, and two of the best will be in AA, so everyone grab a friend and have fun. Best wishes for all the teams to bring their “A” games and finish injury-free
columbia Blue
December 3rd, 2009
8:41 pm
I am a Camden fan but I want to wish the pakers a safe trip and good luck.I am certain the packers are a classy bunch. May the best team win.GO WILDCATS GO
inthatrenches
December 3rd, 2009
8:42 pm
ENR I just think that it is time for Newnan to stretch out this week…. really Newnan has not played a complete game… I may be wrong….. i have been on occasion just ask my wife. In talking to a family member of those now Georgia famous twins…this team seems to be more focused and hungry I hope Newnan wins and the reality is……… it is tough round…… no one at this point has had an easy track… I do not see a blowout I just think that a late TD by the Cougars seals it… and that is just that an opinion I think everyone besides yourself have been sleeping on the Cougars I just will say this Newnan is not ready to put on the Basketball Jersey’s and turn in the football equipment….I would say that Northside is not either it should be a war…
Cougarfan
December 3rd, 2009
9:24 pm
ENR, I have been reading your posts going back to last year. I agree with you on some things and sometimes just chuckle and close the blog. I have been in agreement with you that Northside is no doubt very talented. They have been a fine program for some time. I have seen them play one game in person and have watched one televised game (vs Lowndes) and they are as advertised. Although, Newnan played, in my opinion, a tougher team in Grayson last week. Now I do think you may be right that they won’t hang 20 on Northside. But you can mark it down also that you won’t hang 20 on Newnan. I believe this game will be alot like Newnans game last week and as well for Northside. If either team is showing up expecting anything less than a war they may as well hang up the cleats and whip out the sneakers. If you have seen any defensive film on Newnan this year you should know your team is going to be hit hard and often. Gang tackled to the point of not seeming fair. And if they can keep lining up and swapping licks with that 4 quarters then they have just as much chance of winning as Newnan. Now you can draw that little GNAT line any way or where you want it. But when the clock starts at Drake stadium Friday night there will be Cougars hitting unlike any defense you have faced this year. Good luck to the Northside Eagles and may the best team win. Oh, and to heck with a “blue out”! How about we line up and kick some a$&!!!
Tommydawg22
December 3rd, 2009
9:48 pm
SanityRules, most teams that made the playoffs this year wouldn’t have even made it to the playoffs if they would have played in Region 1-AAAAA…It’s a fact that Region 1-AAAAA is tops in Georgia Football…We can’t play basketball but we will hit you in the mouth…
Auburn Packer
December 3rd, 2009
9:50 pm
Thanks Columbia Blue. Our team just left a couple of hours ago. Best of Luck to you and yours!!!!
War Eagle and Go Pack Go!!!!
spwhite
December 3rd, 2009
9:59 pm
Aw man, the ajc has picked Camden to win. I hope this doesn’t bring us bad luck.
Lets hope for a great and safe game tomorrow and for a game that will showcase great sportsmanship from both teams. Travel safely Packers, see you tomorrow at the game!!
Auburn Packer
December 3rd, 2009
9:59 pm
Sanity Rules,
I would just like to say that we did not win our region but we are still standing. That says a lot for the teams that are not playing that were undefeated until they played Colquitt County. It also speaks volumes for our region. How many teams are still left from your region? Can’t be Colquitt County per your comments and If you are from Northside, you should already know the drill. This is a vry tough region that we are from. 1AAAAA has been one of the toughest regions in the nation for years. I take nothing away from Camden. They are a well coached team that has played lights out. I really believe that this will be their toughest game to date. I am a former Packer and former Auburn Tiger and I can tell you that sometimes the darkhorse shines in glory to no regard what their record shows. Remember LSU won the national championship a couple of years back and they had lost 2 games as well….. Just remember these lyrics. Everybody knows that we are HOG WILD!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nG0YUzyWQU
Hank Jr.
December 3rd, 2009
10:10 pm
THOSE PACKERS ARE HOG WILD!!!!
CougarDad
December 3rd, 2009
10:26 pm
In 24 hours from now there will be a winner between Newnan & Northside. Travel safely Eagles, see you tomorrow at the game!! The young Cougar offense will take the load off the defense tomorrow night. Newnan 17 Northside 7…..
johnboy
December 3rd, 2009
10:42 pm
GO CANES……………….The Hurricane offense has been awesome all season… it will be a great game in Fitzgerald Friday Night……all the play by play action on http://www.realradio969.com and Ihigh.com stating at 7pm. …………………….Fitz 42 Buford 21…
Bear_Backer
December 3rd, 2009
10:43 pm
I would be remiss if I I did not give out a big GO COUGARS to our great neighbors in Newnan. The Mighty Griffin Bear Nation wishes you the best of luck and also congrats on a fine team, coaches, and season. That Fellow Bear in Texas reminds me of all the great games we used to have against Newnan back in the day. They were always classy win or lose. Is it not amazing how much talent is in our part of Georgia? just look at how many neighboring counties have teams still DEEP in the playoffs. GO GRIFFIN BEARS!!
Taco
December 3rd, 2009
10:59 pm
I am so pumped about playing the Patriots! The Bears are gonna roll and then the losers bracket can come help us hoist the state championship banner at the Dome next week. This is the year baby. X. Dixon will eat their lunch tomorrow night. he may be the best player to ever come from this PRO Caliber town. We have over 30 former and current NFL players and this team could get us as many as 3-4 more. The tailback from Sandy Creek better bring two mouth pieces because one is gonna be dirty al the time from getting his bell rung.
EagleNationRising
December 3rd, 2009
11:03 pm
Cougarfan: The cake walks are over. I am honestly going to be a true “homer” this week. My theory says that the home team has the overwhelming advantage. Unfortunately, our Eagles are going to be on the road. the odds are stacked heavily agsinst our beloved Eagles. We are going to have to dig deep against a very good Cougar team.
Good luck to the fine fans at Newnan. This time tomorrow we will know where our Eagles stand.
EagleNationRising
December 3rd, 2009
11:06 pm
Inthatrenches: It is going to be a good one. Someone tell CougarDad that no one is going to put up 17 points against Northside in a semifinal football game. The game is going to be low scoring and I believe it is going to come down to special teams (a long field goal). Come on Devon Pike!
Rantan1974
December 3rd, 2009
11:07 pm
GO GRIFFIN BEARS!!!!!!!!
Kim Bouchard
December 3rd, 2009
11:08 pm
Go Griffin Bears!!! Class of 1987!!!!
Can’t go tomorrow night, but when they win, I will be at The Dome to root them on!!!!!!!
EagleNationRising
December 3rd, 2009
11:11 pm
SanityRules: Read my post throughout this season. I have no doubts about how good Newnan is. Remember, Sanity Rules, last week I called the Newnan over Grayson, Northside over Peachtree Ridge, Colquitt County over Lassiter, and Camden County over North Gwinnett games.
As Chip Saye and Todd Holcomb were making a mockery out of the Georgia High School Football Daily by wasting our time and picking metro Atlanta schools, I was calling the overwhelming reality that in the largest classification that it was girls’ basketball season in metro Atlanta.
I have no doubts about how good Newnan is. Our Eagles are going to have our hands full. We are always the road team and that gives the advantage to Newnan. I saw our Eagles pull victory from the jaws of defeat last Friday night. Peachtree Ridge just outplayed us and we still won. These young Eagles know how to win. We will see tomorrow.
Go Eagles!
Cougarfan
December 3rd, 2009
11:34 pm
WOW, I feel like a kid a Christmas!!! I am stoked and can hardly wait for tomorrow night. ENR and all the other Northside fans and supporters, good luck tomorrow and have a safe trip. See you at the Drake. Eagles vs Cougars should be a dandy!
Northside (please drop the WR)
December 3rd, 2009
11:40 pm
I think we can win the game Friday, but we will need to throw the ball to do it. Newnan’s defense is as solid as you will find in high school football, but so is Northside’s. The game will be low scoring and the first team to 14 points will win. My heart says we win it 10-3, but my head says Newnan beats us 10-3. My heart has been right before. A couple of turnovers would help, or a big play on special teams, which we are good at producing. I hope we pull it out. And yes, I feel sorry for AAAA next year.
Griffin Guy
December 3rd, 2009
11:54 pm
I cant wait for the game tomorrow night. The 2 best AAAA teams playing in G-Town. I know Sandy Creek has a great team and one of the best running backs in the state. But the Griffin defensive has been brutal this year. I think the starters have scored as many points as they have given up. (also 8 blocked punts) 483 points scored in 13 games and 68 allowed, 1/2 by 2nd and 3rd string D in blowouts. So it will be a shootout and hopefully the Bears will come out on top. Better get there early or you wont find a seat.
Up_for_Grabs
December 3rd, 2009
11:54 pm
Ok, we should have all learned by now to not be so sure of our respected teams. In the playoffs NOTHING is a sure thing. Anyone can win and anyone can lose. Ask, Stephenson, Lassiter, Grayson and Lowndes. All for of those teams were predicted to be still in the playoffs this week but none of them are.
Camden County should know beater than anyone what happens when a team goes into a game thinking they have already won before the game even starts. That is what Lowndes did and they lost.
There is no team in the AAAAA that has impressed me more than Colquitt County. They are the only team still in the playoffs from AAAAA who did not finish 1st in their region. They finished 3rd behind Northside and Lowndes.
Colquitt has beat two undefeated and highly favored teams in a row. One with 15 or so Division 1 Collage prospects, the other with a record breaking offense and QB.
They go into this game 11-2 the same record as Camden County. Camden is coming off a state title win in 2008, Colquitt is coming off a losing season.
Colquitt is hands down the most improved team in AAAAA no question about it. I have never seen a team make such a dramatic turnaround.
Another thing that stands out about Colquitt is how much they improve from week to week. They were good in regular season but they are even better in the Playoffs. They are big, strong and fast, they are conditioned and can play to the end with the same energy as they start with.
Not being from either Colquitt or Camden County, and looking in from the outside, I can say with out a doubt the team that impresses me the most between the two is hands down Colquitt County.
They may very well lose are they may very well win. Either way, Colquitt County is the most improved team in 2009 and that community should be proud be no matter if they win or lose Friday night.
Go Newnan!
Griffin Guy
December 3rd, 2009
11:59 pm
Gentleman…Start Your Engines!
EagleNationRising
December 4th, 2009
12:23 am
Up_for_Grabs: I will tell you one thing that is a big difference for Colquitt County. The Packers have made it this far via playing metro Atlanta teams and they are different from the remaining teams in that they are not a defensive team. It’s a guarantee that any of our top programs South of the Gnat line would excel against Atlanta teams. I will be pulling for the Packers to play well. However, Camden County is one of the finest programs in the state. It is going to be a tall order for either of our Region 1-AAAAA teams to go on the road and beat either Camden County or Newnan. Home teams usually win big games.
No disrespect to Colquitt County. The Packers are back. However, be rest assured Lowndes County, who beat Colquitt County 31-6, would have issued a cakewalk through Lassiter, potentially putting up nearly 60 points against the Trojans. The Stephenson would have beaten themselves against Lowndes, just as they did against Colquitt County. Colquitt County has been tested against teams like Camden County and failed each time. Perhaps, Friday will be different. I doubt it.
Colquitt County scored 17 against Northside & Warner Robins, 14 against Valdosta, 10 against Westlake, and only 6 against Lowndes County. The Packers are not going to just hang 49 against Camden County. Colquitt County is going to have to hold Camden County under 21. That, my friend, is a real challenge in Wildcat Stadium in Kingsland, especially for an offense first team like Colquitt.
In AAAAA football, the name of the game is going to be field position, special teams play, and defense. Of the four remaining team, Colquitt has the weakest defense and play on the road. As I said, Colquitt County and Northside have their hands full.
Colquitt County Underdog
December 4th, 2009
1:30 am
ENR- offense first team like Colquitt? they shutout Warner Robins, Westlake, basically shutout Lassiter (only allowed a FG, Lassiter’s first TD came on a punt return, the other came against our 2nd team D with 2 minutes left in the game), and shutdown Northside in the 2nd half after allowing 14 points on their opening two drives. nothing could be farther from the truth when you say CC is an offense first team. defense is the reason why they have gotten this far.
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
2:53 am
PEP RALLY WAS CRONK ,ERBODY WAS IN ALL BLACK ….WE MOURNED FOR BUFORD,THE TIME IS ALMOST HERE TO PUT YOU AWAY FOR DA 2009 SEASON, MAY DA WOLVES R.I.P
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
2:57 am
BUFORD R.I.P LIVE AA CHAMPIONS 2008 – REST 4TH RND 2009
tennessee tom
December 4th, 2009
5:36 am
been listening to fitz ball games all yr on the web,had a great season,now its the toughest test of the year,if you want to be the best then beat the best,this should be one hell of a game,can fitzs offense,stand up to bufords defense,hope fitz wins,but until somebody beats buford they are still the champs,homefield should help,a six hr bus ride want help buford,but they have been here year after year,probley comes down to coaching,and both teams have great coaches,just hope the stupid refs will let um play
gaobserver
December 4th, 2009
7:09 am
Lot’s of emotions out there concerning the playoffs. I live in Camden County, so of course, I’m for the Wildcats. I was just sitting here thinking this morning that “all” of the young people involved in these events from the players, cheer leaders, band members and student body are “winners”. I’m extremely proud of our young men and women, America is in good hands for a bright future.
Cane Daddy
December 4th, 2009
8:05 am
Go Bears… see ya in Da House!
tommydawg22
December 4th, 2009
8:06 am
EagleNation…At first I respected some of your comments, but you keep bringing up all these stats, you guys only scored 20 points on CC we scored 17 on you not a big difference but you did get the victory, you lost to a team that didn’t even make the playoffs that we shut out, the you guys only scored 10 points against Lowdnes once again 10 vs 6 not much difference but you did get the win..you also had to come from behind to beat Tift so don’t give me this stats crap..we have all done what we needed to do to get this far Good Luck To All and Safe Travels Go Pack
emdawg
December 4th, 2009
8:11 am
It is not 6 hour ride to Fitzgerald. They should be well rested and focused. We have been on the road for big games before so no big deal. I don’t think Fitz can put a big number on the Wolves tonight as shown by our shutouts of Peperel and Cook in the earlier playoff rounds. I think the Buford offense wears down the smaller canes and pulls away at the end. I see a rematch of Buford and Lovett in the dome so I am also picking an upset of Calhoun.
Colquitt County Underdog
December 4th, 2009
8:26 am
i second everything Tommydawg said…see you guys in Kingsland tonight! GO PACK GO
Trojan Man
December 4th, 2009
8:47 am
Go Colquitt County!!! If you can stop the mighty Trojan offense, you probably have a good defense. Prove to everyone that you don’t have to run the mind numbing, ultra boring wing-t to win state, it can be done with the spread. GO PACK!!
Debo-99
December 4th, 2009
9:02 am
WHO DAT?… WHO DAT?… WHO DAT MESSIN WIT DEM MIGHTY MIGHTY BEARS?… Not Sandy Creek! Bears will be victorious tonight at the den. Too much team talent and speed for SC to handle. Dome bound! GHS STATE CHAMPIONS once again!
Jim
December 4th, 2009
9:10 am
Go Gnats!!!
GoPCHS
December 4th, 2009
9:12 am
Time for Eastside to Kiss The Baby. Go Trojans!
Jerry
December 4th, 2009
9:13 am
Northside 17 Newnan 14
Camden 28 Colquitt 21
I look forward to some great games! Go Eagles!
patriot
December 4th, 2009
9:49 am
I thought best record amongst competing teams was a reward for home field advantage. So much for logic all of the time. What genius decided that Clinch County deserves home field over Wilcox County, or for that matter that any team with a worse record deserves home field advantage? Huge advantage for the home team, undeservedly so in such case. Fairer result at least would be a neutral site.
That’s precisely why, although not a perfect setup(home field fans want their team at home), that playing the championship games in the Georgia Dome is not an all bad idea. Its a neutral site and both teams are rewarded with a trip to the dome.
J- DAWG
December 4th, 2009
10:11 am
Who that say they gonna beat them bears? Who that? Who that? Go Green & Gold! Memorial Stadium will be rocking tonight!
SportsFan31313
December 4th, 2009
10:20 am
BlackandGold24 States:
Colquitt county picked to lose again? We have come to expect this and each week we have proven everyone wrong, and we will again this week. This game will be won in the fourth quarter by the Packers.
Well I never picked them to lose against any of the teams that they were playing because I knew the caliber of team that Colquitt County is. But, they wont beat Camden County….
Hank Jr.
December 4th, 2009
10:22 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nG0YUzyWQU
Packers win!!!!!!!
1 5 A fan
December 4th, 2009
10:37 am
Does any body have a link to the games on the enternet or radio for tonight? Looking for Camden and colquitt, Northside Newnan.
Hank Jr.
December 4th, 2009
10:56 am
http://www.cruisin94.com for Colquitt and Camden
black and gold baby
December 4th, 2009
11:06 am
Well this is it.Friday is here and tonight someone has to loose.First i have all the respect in the world for Camden Co. because they are a powerhouse in Ga.and they bring it week after week.Now i am a Packer to the heart but i can’t sit here and bash Camden because of the respect i have for them.Weather i like them are not i do respect the heck out of them and thanks columbia blue for your commits and best of luck to Camden,Northside,and Newnan!!! Now as a PACKER BACKER
i have a lil somethin for all you haters.We do like being the underdog and against the defending champs what could we expect..But plse don’t get it twisted we are no North Gwinnet or any Atl school.This game will be a war for sure.The Packers are battle tested and we just take what you give us and we adjust so you will have a hard time preparing for so that is the edge that we have in this game.We know what Camden is going to do we just have to stop them but they dont know what we are going to do (run or pass) but good luck and GO PACK GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jerry
December 4th, 2009
11:20 am
1 5 A fan– The Northside-Newnan game is televised and available streaming telecast by Georgia Public Television. Just go to their website http://www.gpb.org.
M P
December 4th, 2009
12:18 pm
Go Griffin Class of “75″
M P
December 4th, 2009
12:18 pm
Go Griffin Class of “75″
White Trash
December 4th, 2009
12:27 pm
Colquitt County Underdog – Lassiter was overrated just like N. Gwinnett and I believe most of the bloggers had picked you guys to win that game anyways. So stop talking about being favored or not, that craps does not matter in the 3rd rounds plus in the playoffs. Just want to say one more thing though, CAMDEN Defense is no punk, they are fast and tackle well. The game will be decided by them, not us.
BlackandGold24
December 4th, 2009
12:36 pm
Sportsfan 31313, I am glad that someone outside of Colquitt county realizes the Packers are a quality team. We have been disrespected by most and the AJC all year. These guys have persevered and adjusted to whatever has been thrown at them. I do realize this is our toughest test yet, but i believe we will be ready and it will be an all out war. However; history does not bode well for a repeat champion in AAAAA, it is hard to beat top tier teams every year and claim the coveted state title.
We may not win this one, but if our offense can put together a few drives and keep their defense on the field, they will be winded by the fouth quarter, then the advantage swings to the Packers.
TNGADAWG
December 4th, 2009
12:37 pm
Guess Todd Holcomb and Chip Saye will never learn. You would think after their “atrocious” picking last week, they would drop the anti-1AAAAA bias, which has been coming through all year long loud and clear !!! I don’t know which is more obvious, their bias against 1AAAAA or their pro-Atlanta area leanings?
Northside (please drop the WR)
December 4th, 2009
12:46 pm
Are any of the games Friday going to be on TV?
Bear Fan
December 4th, 2009
1:02 pm
the Griffin game is the CSS game of the week. GO BEARS!
Jefferson
December 4th, 2009
1:25 pm
Buford charter a lear for the trip….
swampghost
December 4th, 2009
1:35 pm
Clinch all the way.
wilcoxfan4life
December 4th, 2009
1:45 pm
WILCOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tracy
December 4th, 2009
1:49 pm
Don’t count out Northside they beat a good peachtree ridge team without Qb and he’s back tonight
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
1:51 pm
BUFORD …….R.I.P
(SUNRISE) 07 ,08 AA STATE CHAMPS (SUNSET) 4TH RND 09
cugagirl83
December 4th, 2009
1:55 pm
Counting down the minutes til kick-off!! I think the Newnan-Northside game is going to be like the Newnan-Grayson game was last week-solid defenses and low scoring. Special teams will play a big factor, as will penalities. Hoping my Cougars will win in the end! Safe trip to the Northside Eagles and fans!
Lowndes County For Packers
December 4th, 2009
2:10 pm
Camden you got by us but I will tell you this; you have got to get by this team; even though we beat them they gave us HELL!!!They actually beat themselves with turnovers in the red zones; giving us by luck a good field position of touchdowns; but this is not the same team 8 weeks ago so don’t be fast of counting of going to the dome; We made a statement against one team of fan; running off at the mouth and they lost what???By 46-17????So we are going to leave it here for now and you are going to see what a true CHAMPION IS MADE OF???? GO PACKERS OUR BROTHER BRING THAT STATE TITLE TO THE SOUTH!!!!!
The real Coach G
December 4th, 2009
2:34 pm
Camden 21 Colquit 18
Northside 16 Newnan 13
Clarke Central 20 Rockdale 10
Griffin 17 Sandy Creek 16
Gainsville 35 Flowery Branch 21
Peach 27 Eastside 14
Fitzgerald 28 Buford 20
Calhoun 35 Lovett 28
Clinch 22 Wilcox 21
Darlington 16 Sav Christian 14
Stats....We Ain't PT Ridge
December 4th, 2009
2:36 pm
Just a little note for the visitors from NSWR headed to “The Drake”…If you couldn’t rush the ball last week against PTR, you are in for a night of total frustration…Better hope your passing game is on in that 30 degree weather tonight…GO CUGA’s..
EW
December 4th, 2009
2:46 pm
Thanks Lowndes fan I thought the same thing when we played the Vikings early in the season and I knew then we could make a run at it. I never thought the PACK would make it this far, but they have and I still think other teams haven’t gotten the memo “we can play”. We will hang around in this one and if it is close in the fourth we will pull it out because we have been there. They have only been in that situation once and won and it was against the Vikings who runs the wing T, like Warner Robins, and Stephenson. Camden knows how to stop that offense because they run it. Guess who else knows how to stop it. One team that does not run that offense is Hoover, and who does run an offense like hoover?
GHS BEARS
December 4th, 2009
2:53 pm
GO BEARS!!! THEY HAVE A GREAT PRE-GAME FOR BEAR NATION ON 1450 AM and 88.9 FM on WKEU!!!
GHS BEARS
December 4th, 2009
2:58 pm
THEY START AT 6:00PM AND HAVE THE COACH ON THE AIR EVERY GAME BEFORE AND AFTER
Barkin'Dog
December 4th, 2009
3:03 pm
Going to the Clarke Central game tonight in Athens, and will freeze my tookus! Expect a great rematch, with a different outcome… Clarke Central 37 Rockdale 13. Here’s hoping your team wins. But, if they don’t, let’s hope for injury-free gridiron battles, and great championships next week. Go Gladiators!!
Newnan Class of 1992
December 4th, 2009
3:16 pm
AJC definitely has a north GA (read Gwinnett) bias. But let’s face it. You tend to support those teams that are in geographical proximity to you because you are around them more and get to know the players and teams better.
Newnan v. Northside and Camden v. Colquitt are both evenly matched games. Home field advantage will give it to Newnan and Camden. Sandy Creek got robbed of home field advantage and will now face a tall order in Griffin on their turf. The Patriots will need something on special teams to pull out a win over the Bears.
nrth ga cane
December 4th, 2009
3:19 pm
jon, fitz will probably score more than 31
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
3:31 pm
SOUTH GA FOOTBALL RULE ,ESPECIALLY REGION 1
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
3:32 pm
GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
plowboy
December 4th, 2009
3:36 pm
i was at the colquitt/lowndes and the camden/lowndes games and i will tell you this the only thing camden has is homefield advantage , they did not move the ball at all on LOWNDES…but Colquitt did…
UGA_2001
December 4th, 2009
3:37 pm
ROCKDALE IS THE LOCK OF THE CENTURY.
CougarDad
December 4th, 2009
3:39 pm
EagleNationRising: 4 hours until Show Time! I hear that the Eagles QB made it back? That’s Good…Tell him to beware of the Newnan D…….Newnan 17 Northside 7….Go Cougars!
NSWR Eagle 98
December 4th, 2009
3:42 pm
Here is my take on Northside-WR vs Newnan. Northside is coming in knowing that alot of people already are picking Newnan to win in close defensive battle, people think Peachtree Ridge solved the mystery to stopping Northside’s run game. well what Peachtree Ridge Did was plainly play great defense against the run for 3.5 quarters and forgot there is more to football than just running the ball! Northside does not pass alot because it rarely has too but they showed PTR that there is more to NSWR than just running. everytime we Threw our wide receivers were wide open and when it counted we burnt them. our defense if you wanna really know the stats have only given up 21 points in the playoffs, every one else(chapel hill, union grove only scored on kickoff returns and field goals)so running on NSWR is out of the picture when they make you one dimentional that is where we put teams in trouble! our offense proved against PTR we can beat you thru the air. so about tonights game i believe Coach Nix has a couple wrinkles up his sleeve for the aggresive Newnan Defense! so if the Ogletree twins are excited you best believe the Eagles are excited about making a statement! We don’t Care about what happen in 2003, al1 we care about is tonight! Remember we play hard, hit you hard and most of all Win hard! Go Eagles and good luck to the Newnan! Much health to both Teams.
J. Lowder#50(Northside class of ‘98)
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
3:44 pm
FITZ 31 BUF 20
really?
December 4th, 2009
3:51 pm
31 on buford? are you serious? and the bus ride wont effect them boys at all. oh theyre ready.
SportsFan31313
December 4th, 2009
3:53 pm
BlackandGold24,
Good luck tonight….
really?
December 4th, 2009
4:02 pm
but best of luck to both teams, goin to be a battle for sure. buford just keeps the ball from fitz then we’re fine. run the clock down and they can do that. running attack is something serious!
CougarDad
December 4th, 2009
4:20 pm
NSWR Eagle 98 :I watched two games the Eagles played this year, Lowndes and Union Grove. In watching both games Northside likes to run first so that everyone will think run and then sneak a pass in. This will not happen tonight believe me the Cougars Defense is balanced.The youth of Northside will show tonight maybe next year in AAAA. Go Cats!
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
4:26 pm
VISE VERSA
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
4:27 pm
BUFORD WOLVES / JESS SIMPSON R.I.P
SUNRISE 2007/2008
SUNSET 12-4-09
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
4:28 pm
REALLY
91 cane #34
December 4th, 2009
4:28 pm
In a game that should be as good as any in AA Fitzgerald will beat Buford. It’s payback time regardless of the shutouts they have fitz is averaging over 40 a game and allowing 8 how can u not see that. Gone are Storm Johnson, and the other RB, we got RB thatavg 14 yrds per carry. Our Defense is 2nd in the state………buford your run is over!!!!
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
4:29 pm
AINT GONNA BE NO RUNNING TONITE , CODY GETZ GONE
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
4:31 pm
THIS RICK DEESE 94 BABY/ 91 CANE
GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO UG!
December 4th, 2009
4:34 pm
Newnan beats NSWR tonight! Surely to goodness if little Union Grove can luck up and get 10 points against NSWR and only give up 21, I bet Newnan does a whole lot better. ENR please join us for girls basketball come Monday, hey that sounds like a Jimmy Buffett song…”Come Monday.” Although, I have not seen Camden play this year I have seen Colquitt and they have earned my respect.
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
4:34 pm
R.I.P WE ARE NOT SCARED OF LIONS ,TIGERS ,BEARS AND D%#! SHOW NOT WOLVES
CougarDad
December 4th, 2009
4:35 pm
HEADED TO DRAKE STADIUM…………………..SHOW TIME! GO COUGARS!!!!!!!!!!!
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
4:35 pm
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
4:37 pm
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW …COME ON WOLVES
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
4:38 pm
IT AINT FRIDAY THE 13TH ,BUT WE GONNA PLAY JASON
really?
December 4th, 2009
4:48 pm
we have jessel curry and 4 RBs that can run on that so called defense yall have. you keep saying RIP but yall havent ended anything yet, especially 5 state championships this decade. what have yall done? yeah exactly. good luck to the most fearsome PURPLE hurricanes( HAHAHAHA), gone need that and some more
really?
December 4th, 2009
4:48 pm
Do yall have any D1 signees this year?
BlackandGold24
December 4th, 2009
5:02 pm
SportsFan31313, Thanks. Colquitt County is hoping the Packers come back to Moultrie victorious.
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
5:15 pm
EVERYTHING MUST COME THROUGH FITZGERALD
dostadawg
December 4th, 2009
5:17 pm
AJC always picking against region 1-AAAAA. WHY????
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
5:18 pm
OH REALLY … YOU PROBALLY DIDNT MAKE THE TRIP, BUT YOU A TRUE WOLVE, IM HOME YOU ON DA COMPUTER ,OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
5:19 pm
REGION 1 IN ALL CLASSES BRING IT
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
5:20 pm
REAL RECOGNIZES FAKE
Cat1985
December 4th, 2009
5:21 pm
An old 1985 Camden Wildcat here from the days when Camden was in 3A. Great to see the same last names of the guys I played with back in blue again. Does anybody have a web address for whoever is carrying the Camden – Colquitt game? I’m stuck in 1 and done land Augusta.
trojan94
December 4th, 2009
5:21 pm
NORTHSIDE-WR 31 NEWNAN 21 CAMDEN CO. 38 COLQUITT CO.27.
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
5:21 pm
2 HR 10 MIN BUFORD
really?
December 4th, 2009
5:24 pm
yeah and bc its a 5 hour trip to the middle of no where. its a long drive when im gonna watch buford in the dome next week. plus there is a button call the caps lock, take it off. its getting annoying
really?
December 4th, 2009
5:24 pm
2 and 5 minutes actually till fitz get that ass whooped!
BlackandGold24
December 4th, 2009
5:29 pm
Cat1985, Cruisin94.com is carrying the game. Good luck to both teams tonight, it should be a great one.
91 cane #34
December 4th, 2009
5:29 pm
Really if we recruited too we would have titles……. The teams you shut out are WEAK and you know it. Avondale 6-5 ppg 22-22 papg (???), Decatur 5-5 ppg 22-21 papg, Blessed trinity 5-5 ppg 15-13 papg. Cross keys 1-9 ppg 4-49 papg , westmister 8-4 ppg 25-11 papg, Cook 7-6 ppg 17-19 papg, and pepperell,9-2 ppg 28-12 papg ????????? come on now you bragging about shutouts, get in line please!!!!!!!
BlackandGold24
December 4th, 2009
5:30 pm
NSWR 21 Newnan 17
Colquitt 20 Camden 17
wardawg
December 4th, 2009
5:32 pm
plowboy, what matter’s most? Playing tonight? or armchair quarterbacking? Did you really watch the Lowdnes/Colquitt game. I saw the Vikings running well and holding on D, when the game is in doubt, everyone runs. Did you really watch the Camden/Lowndes game? What was the final score? Also did yo see the two dropped TD passes? The Vikings are talented, and have a great program, which competes every year in AAAAA, Colquitt’s best year is this year. Camden is tough at home, and on the road. Camden beat Hoover last year in Hoover 44-16, Hoover owed Camden 1 this year. By the way Camden was up 27-12 at the Half of that game. Hoover was the better 2 nd half time. Camden respects everyone they strap it on against. They take care of business at hand, not looking ahead. Safe travels. Just saw some Colquitt fans in Walmart in Saint Mary’s looking for rain gear. Scoring will be at a premium, passing will be difficult. Forecast to rain harder as the night goes on. Camden does not play on natural grass, that would be messy.
really?
December 4th, 2009
5:36 pm
who have yall shut down??? weak teams too and one team in your region. of course yall can score, very athletic i must say. but the defense cant stop anyone. cook scored 12 haha wow. fitz has a D??? NOT!! and still didnt answer if yall have any D1 signees this year? waiting
91 cane #34
December 4th, 2009
5:37 pm
wardawg cold and rainy? i would hate to be there Camden has always been good we lost 35-33 in 91 down there. Camden will get this one.
really?
December 4th, 2009
5:38 pm
and your westminster information is wrong. westminster did not give up 25-11 points a game.
91 cane #34
December 4th, 2009
5:40 pm
We have one i think but everyone knows metro Atl players get more coverage. How many teams you shut out during the season made the playoffs or had a 6-4 record final record?????
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
5:40 pm
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
CANE NATION
91 cane #34
December 4th, 2009
5:44 pm
They scored 25 per game gave up 11
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
5:47 pm
REALLY , YOU TALK SMALL WORDS TO A GAINT, THATS WHAT CAPS R FOR ……YOU MAD CAUSE LOVETT PISSED ON YOUR PARADE AND WE ARE TO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
really?
December 4th, 2009
5:47 pm
my bad read it wrong. thanks for the correction. best of luck to all teams playin tonight. and good luck to fitz and the fearful name of the Purple hurricanes. oh man! haha
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
5:48 pm
91 IM HEADED OUT HANDLE THE LIGHTWEIGHT ,really
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
5:52 pm
really THINK BUFORD GONNA WIN, BUT HE really DONT KNOW WE 09 WOLVE KILLAZ ,THAT WHY GHSA PUT YOU ON OUR SIDE .
really?
December 4th, 2009
5:54 pm
2 teams we shut down made the playoffs. giant? yall are a no name. buford is a giant. and you have a good team this year and all of the sudden your supposed to kill everyone? ok we’ll see tonight how that goes. best of luck to yall.
really?
December 4th, 2009
5:56 pm
no GHSA moved yall to our side. yall better have an offense line that is all 6′ 5″ 300 lbs or your qb is done. fitz said they were the wolf KILLAZ last year, remember that one?
91 cane #34
December 4th, 2009
6:35 pm
30 minutes and counting
Decatur Tech Fan
December 4th, 2009
7:17 pm
Comon Rockdale County……..no respect all yr long…only team left with 3 losses…Lets do DIS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep pickin against em u AJC dirtbaggs……
ibleedblueandorange
December 4th, 2009
10:05 pm
OH YEAH GA. Dome bound baby, way to go Eagles, 29-24, good dame Newnan!!!!!!!!!!
CopnBlue
December 4th, 2009
10:05 pm
How about them NORTHSIDE EAGLES….all you Metro ATL unbelievers…THIS BUD IS FOR YOU!
S. GA football RULES this STATE! YEAHHHHHHHHHHH….
ibleedblueandorange
December 4th, 2009
10:14 pm
CopnBlue, I know Northside won but its not in south Ga., its in Middle Ga. Get it right!!!!!!
And i meant game not dame….
CopnBlue
December 4th, 2009
10:17 pm
I got it right…what YOU don’t realize is that the H.S. footbal world REVOLVES around ATL (ask them) and everything is SOUTH TO THEM. I live in north of Watson and well aware we are middle GA.
CopnBlue
December 4th, 2009
10:18 pm
I got it right…what YOU don’t realize is that the H.S. footbal world REVOLVES around ATL (ask them) and everything is SOUTH TO THEM. I live north of Watson and well aware we are middle GA. You should learn to spell!
CopnBlue
December 4th, 2009
10:20 pm
…lol…saying what I said and I spell football missing an l…oh well, comes around goes around.
GO EAGLESSSSSSSSSS
Athens 4ever
December 4th, 2009
10:20 pm
Clarke Central wins!!! Go Glads! All the Way to State!!!
Aaron
December 4th, 2009
10:44 pm
Camden!!!
Good game Packers…
Tru GA Peach from Peach Co
December 4th, 2009
10:47 pm
Yeahhhh PEACH CO. TROJANS!!!!! Way 2 go tonight – Good game Eastside – BUT what a greater job TROJANS!!!!!! woooohoooooo see yall in the DOME!!! – GAINESVILLE – that black in gold is coming for ya – You got to want it to win it and them Trojans want it BAD!!!!!! And oh yeah and in case yall forgot…….. “ITS STILL PEACH SEASON!!!!!!!
Tru GA Peach from Peach Co
December 4th, 2009
10:49 pm
Shout out to WAR-Town -Gooooooooo Northside Eagles!!!!!! MIddle Georgia gonna shut that DOME DOWN!!!!!!!!
HaHaHa Griffin
December 4th, 2009
10:58 pm
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camdencat79
December 4th, 2009
11:01 pm
Ok all you doubters I said three weeks ago WOULDN’T IT BE FUNNY IF CAMDEN AND NSWR ENDS UP IN THE DOME, well look what happened tonight CAMDEN SHUTDOWN the spread of COLQUITT and now we’re off to our second home THE GA DOME, CAMDEN WILL WIN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2 YEARS IN A ROW.
CopnBlue
December 4th, 2009
11:09 pm
NO, Camden will NOT win thier 2nd in a row.
You aren’t playing at home this year for the final. You will be playing on an even field.
Your reign is OVER. GO EAGLES!
#1 Eagle Fan NSWR
December 4th, 2009
11:28 pm
Congrats to my beloved EAGLES and Camden Co. for their victories on tonight!!! Packers keep your head up you were outstanding and I know you guys will be back in the hunt next year.
Tony Perkins--Clarke Central Class of 79 Red and Gold 4 Life
December 4th, 2009
11:47 pm
Congrats! To Clarke Central and Sandy Creek for your victories tonight. Looking forward to a great
game in the Dome Friday night.
BLACKGOLD
December 4th, 2009
11:52 pm
CONGRATS TO BUFORD, THE STRIP RECOVERY BROKE OUR BACK, CAUSE YALL WERE UP BY 3 AND WE WERE DRIVING THE BALL..THAT WAS A DESPERATION MOVE ..BUT SMART YOU KNEW WE WRE GONNA SCORE… SHOULDA DONT COUNT BUT ..THE SCORE WAS REALLY GONNA BE 35 -31,LOOK AT THE TAPE, THE RECOVERY SAVED YA
Southern Fan
December 5th, 2009
12:25 am
CopnBlue, I guess you don’t remember that Camden won the Championship on that “even field” (DOME) last year. Do some research before you go running your mouth. Your team must not be in the Championship. Don’t cry….everything will turn out fine. Much love to the boys from Colquitt. They had a heck of season. I just can’t believe their fans were leaving with 6 minutes left in the game. They should have stayed there and supported their team.
GetaLife
December 5th, 2009
12:40 am
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SANDY CREEK PATRIOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fought a hard battle and kicked some *ss!! Congrats and the predicting the loser dude is so wrong! LOL!!!
ibleedblueandorange
December 5th, 2009
12:44 am
To all the Camden people congrats on winning your way to the Dome, I said at the beginning of the season you guys are tough. The two losses where to 1 good team, and one out of this world team. I did the research on that Alabama team and all I can say is WOW. I wish you guys good luck and hope my Eagles are ready for the game. Norhtside has played their selves out of a tough season, anyone who doubts it is crazy. Norsthside gets no respect from any of these “Atlanta team fans”, so no matter what happens in the Dome, they have had a great season. I love the fact that the 2007 AAAA champs meet the 2008 AAAAA champs. Although out of the three times Northside and Camden have met, Northside has won 2 Camden has won 1. Without a doubt, this is the biggest game of the season, with or without a championship at stake.
CopnBlue
December 5th, 2009
1:40 am
Southernpunk, know what you are talking about before you engage your mouth via post: Northside grad, Northside fan here….my school won, hero. Guess you weren’t smart enough to figure that out, but, don’t cry about it. I did mean to reference the game at Camden County last year. It’s payback time.
patriot
December 5th, 2009
4:53 am
Way to go Wilcox on your second ever title game! There has to be both good players as well as sound coaching involved in your journey to the dome. It has not been an easy trip for you having played many very good teams on the road, including a very worthy and undefeated Greenville team, an excellent undefeated Wesleyan team, and lastly a tough Clinch team. Good luck against Savannah Christian in the dome.
The recent experience against ECI in your only other championship game will not hurt but this one will be on a neutral field.
GRIFFINCHOKESAGAIN
December 5th, 2009
8:17 am
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GRIFFINCHOKESAGAIN
December 5th, 2009
8:19 am
FROM A GRIFFIN BEAR FAN CONGRATS TO SANDY CREEK. YOUR DEFENSE MADE THE DIFFERENCE. IF #95 HAS THE TYPE OF GAME HE HAD LASTNITE YOU GUYS WILL WIN NEXT WEEK. GOOD LUCK FROM ALL THE GRIFFIN NATION
GridironBedlam
December 5th, 2009
8:22 am
to the fitzgerald faithful: last night’s game was one for the ages. what a great high school football game played by two exceptional football teams. the ‘canes football team plays SO HARD and is VERY GOOD. coach pruitt and his staff are VERY GOOD. the fitzgerald faithful were VERY LOUD and created a VERY COOL environment for football. your young men showed so much character and class on the field after the game. while i am a very proud parent of a buford football player, am more than excited about the outcome of the game, and believe the same about our team, coaches and fans, i simply wanted to extend my congratulations to you. you guys have every reason to be proud of fitzgerald football. very well done.
Geo
December 5th, 2009
9:39 am
According to BlackGold, Fitzgerald was driving before they fumbled the ball at their own 30. Pruitt runs for two yards on first down and the next play a fumble. Obviously, Buford didn’t “know” Fitz was going to score. They lined up to play defense and made a play at a critical point in the game. The game wasn’t over because of the fumble. The Fitz defense had a chance to get the ball back with plenty of time, but they couldn’t stop the Buford offense. Buford made the plays they had to in the last five minutes. They were not given anything and it sure wasn’t luck. Check the tape.
GridironBedlam
December 5th, 2009
10:05 am
i completely agree, geo. big time teams and players make big time plays in big time situations.
SCHS_FAN!
December 5th, 2009
10:14 am
Well you got one AAAA right….SANDY CREEK’S GOING TO THE DOME!!!
plowboy
December 5th, 2009
10:18 am
i an so glad the only two teams that beat Lowndes are in the State Championship Go Eagles!!!!!!bring it back to Region 1 AAAAA
B-well13
December 5th, 2009
10:24 am
In review of the comments posted for the last two weeks I find it odd that Northside has not been reconized for their past acomplishments. This program has been dominant the last 12yrs. They very seldom lose to anyone during the regular season and if they do, it is to their little brother Warner Robins and in the playoffs. It is the tradition that has been created that makes this program so special. This years team was not slated to be the region champs nor this deep in the playoffs. It was suppose to be a rebuilding year. I spoke with Kal Daniels a former eagle who went on to play baseball with the Dodgers and he stated that the Eagles were good this year and the only team that he felt that they would have a problem with was Lowdnes. Unbeknowst to him that Colquitt had a great team as he sat among their fans enjoying 1AAAAA fellowship at the MAC.
The thing that grabs my attention the most is the fact that AJC nor PBS give Northside any recognition when it comes to fielding atheletes. It seems that every time we reach it to this level it is something strange to them of who is this Northside team and where did they come from. WE THE FORMER GRADUATES OF NHS DO NOT SEE OURSELVES AS FANS WE ARE AND ALWAYS BE EAGLES TIL WE DIE.
By the way reporters and commentators check the records and see how many times we have been there and who beat us at that time. GO BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
B-well13
December 5th, 2009
10:28 am
Can anyone from Colquitt tell me where #4 Roberson/ Robertson is playing at next year. This kid has talent!
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December 5th, 2009
10:30 am
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BullDawg Rick
December 5th, 2009
10:31 am
Can you say “3-Peat” for the Buford Wolves!!!
Well Maybe… But we have to go thru a powerful Calhoun team in the Dome (our second home)…
I have stated previously that the loss to Lovett was the best thing that could happen to the Wolves… Made Buford “hungry” again!! & the D stepped up big once again…
Will be a great game!!
Best to ALL teams trekking to the UGA Dome!
B-well13
December 5th, 2009
10:33 am
Of the beaten path. There is a coach at Twiggs County High by the name of Dexter Copeland who is one on the best up and coming talents I see in the state. I know there are storied legends who still dawn the sideline but this kid is special. Keep your eyes on him.
B-well13
December 5th, 2009
10:36 am
Way to go PC (Peach County Trojans). Year after year you represent the middle Ga area with a good showing. Good Luck in the Dome.
Cane Daddy
December 5th, 2009
10:45 am
Congrats to Sandy Creek. You guys played a great game last night capitalizing on mis-ques by my Griffin Bears. Good luck next week. I will have to take my hat off to the Griffin Band of Gold – they continue to improve and were very entertaining. We should all hope that more parents get their children involved in extra-curricular activities
Southern Fan
December 5th, 2009
11:00 am
copnblue you have no couth. but then again, your name says it all. the way you blog sounds as if you have anger issues. I wish anyone who makes it this far the best of luck. it’s fans like you who get all pissy on the net that makes everyone want to ignore you. the game is about the players on the field not your immature remarks! good luck to your TEAM not you!
Fire DeVoursney
December 5th, 2009
11:20 am
Stevey D chokes again. He always tries to outcoach his opponents. His decision to onside at the beginning was idiotic. The Griffin players did not seem like they knew that was the call. Sandy Creek knew that Griffin likes gimmicks and they put some players with better hands in front on the kickoff. It certainly paid off. For all the talent that has come through Griffin High and to have only one state championship is inexcusable. It is time they find someone who can get them over the hump. DeVoursney WILL NEVER take a team to a state championship because he tries to outcoach everyone. You just have to play the game and play to your strengths. No gimmicks.
scoops576
December 5th, 2009
12:01 pm
To all of the supposed “NORTHERN GA” HS Football Powerhouses…..The Northside Eagles say
“SUCK IT”
ben talie
December 5th, 2009
12:14 pm
To everyone out there let’s congratulate all the teams that made the playoffs. Wish them luck at the dome next weekend. Who ever plays good defense and takes care of the ball will win. No more trash talking and let the boys play football. I am cheering for Camden they have a chance just like Northside Warner Robins for the state championship.
LHS Fan 86
December 5th, 2009
12:46 pm
I would like to wish both NSWR and Camden the best of luck and may the best team win. They both won against a very good Lowndes team and deserve to play for the state championship.
AA Region 6 Fan
December 5th, 2009
1:36 pm
Anyone who calls himself a football fan and doesn’t spend next weekend at the Dome is recently deceased. There are going to be five fabulous games. Fitzgerald must have a tremendous team since they put up so many points on Buford and took it to the wire, but, as I said, Buford’s coach is a great one and always has a great game plan. He is awesome at adjusting during games and always has a great passing game, but doesn’t pull it out til it’s needed – as against the Canes who thought Buford would just have a boring running game. 2-3 years ago in the state championship, they used that boring straight-up-the-middle running game, with only 2-3 sweeps and 2-3 passes, to beat us Lions 50 – 0. I would have loved to see the Buford-Fitz game last night even though I thought the Wolves would win. Instead I watched the other Fabulous AA game as Calhoun eliminated my Lions. Calhoun has another GREAT coach and I could tell that even before the game started just watching the offense warm up. Their linebackers and safeties make great reads and come up quickly to stop runs. They have several very good receivers and a QB who gets rid of the ball quicker than any I’ve seen – sacking him will be almost impossible even for Buford. They use the pass to set up the run and #5 got most of his numerous yards late in the game as a result. They also have the best high school kicker I’ve ever seen – with no wind in the Dome Buford will get NO opportunities to return kickoffs. If I were his coach, I would not hesitate to have him attempt a 55 yarder late in the game, or anytime I was confident in the defense enough to give the Wolves a short field, just in case he missed. AND DA’RICK ROGERS IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE WITH THE GREATEST POTENTIAL FOR CARRYING HIS TEAM TO VICTORY THAT I HAVE SEEN IN 50 YEARS OF WATCHING HS FOOTBALL. In the last two games alone, he has 16 catches for almost 450 yards and seven touchdowns. Doubleteaming him still doesn’t stop him, and it leaves four other good receivers available with a QB who can find the open one. Buford’s twin deep safeties defense is probably the best. If Buford blitzes and doesn’t get there in time, it’s a long gainer. It almost seems wise to rush two, double team #21 and #3 have two deep safeties and the other three playing zone, The QB can’t be read because he rarely looks at his intended receiver until just before he releases the pass. Only because Buford is their next opponent do I not predict, with no reservation at all, that the Jackets will win their first state championship since the 1950’s. During that period of time, Buford probably has more than any team other than Valdosta. Buford has size, tradition and confidence on their side with a great coaching staff and very well-coached/disciplined players but, in spite of several true D-1 prospects, no superstars(and apparently none needed). Calhoun has the edge in explosive scoring capability. If it gets down to clock control late in the game, I would go with Buford. If it gets down to a team needing 1-2 big plays late in the game, I would go with Calhoun. Calhoun will have to score often to offset Buford’s size wearing down the Jackets’ defense. If it comes down to kicking one or more field goals, it’s a toss up with both teams having great kickers with season long success – Calhoun’s seems to have more range. From Calhoun’s viewpoint, it would be demoralizing to have Buford eat up the clok with long scoring drives. From Buford’s viewpoint, it would be equally demoralizing to do that, just to have Calhoun get the ball and score in 3-4 plays. I’m so sorry that Lovett’s season has ended two victories short, and am so PROUD of this Lions team, but MAN, I CAN HARDLY WAIT TO SEE THE MOST EXCITNG(for unbiased fans) GAME TO BE PLAYED IN THE DOME THIS COMING WEEKEND!!! AA all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Griffin Guy
December 5th, 2009
1:56 pm
No excuses, Sandy Creek out coached and outplayed Griffin friday night. SC has alot of really good players and they capatalized on Griffin mistakes and won the game. The Griffin defense can be proud ( no TD’s against them and only 2 fg’s ) and the offense had some good plays, but for some reason the coach decided to throw deep 20 times. Made no sense. Good luck in the Dome Sandy Creek, you guys will give Clark Central all they can handle. Also, glad to see all the SC fans that showed up ro support their kids.
Panther Pride
December 5th, 2009
2:10 pm
Sooo where is the griffin fans at,i just want to hear yall opinions on the game.And can yall GRIFFIN fans explain to me how yall get to the semifinals 2 yrs in row and not make it to the big game.Playcalling?? or getting out coached??or both
MhsRaider09
December 5th, 2009
3:41 pm
congrats to Sandy Creek!!! finally the Region 5 gets somebody in the BIG GAME…also congrats to Clarke Central! this might sound dumb, but after losing to you guys in the 1st round, i rlly RLLY dnt feel that bad anymore becuz we lost to the eventual state champion or the state champion runner up. Lets go AAAA!!!! also… congrats to Camden County for their 2nd straight finals appearance. give those eagles a run 4 it.
MhsRaider09
December 5th, 2009
3:43 pm
and also(unless i overlooked something), the good sportsmanship award should be given to the Griffin Bears! the bloggers that got on here after their lost have been very kind and havnt made any rude comments or made any excuses as for their lost. Good job Bears!!!
MhsRaider09
December 5th, 2009
3:52 pm
BLACKGOLD
where ya at man? tha past couple of pages are filled wit your GO CANES and YOUR R.I.P. WOLVES… apparently Wolves can survive Hurricanes…
Cane Daddy
December 5th, 2009
4:01 pm
MhsRadier09,
Thanks for the kind remarks. The folks in G-town take a lot of pride in their football team. We have won, and we have lost but we understand that these are “high school” kids. We made mistakes last night that ultimately cost us the game but our defense only gave up 6 points! Our coaches, players, and fans can all hold their heads high. The 2010 season is just around the corner.
I must correct *Panther Pride*. Please refrain from ending a sentence with a preposition.
blue blooded
December 5th, 2009
4:15 pm
I graduated with Dexter Copeland and you’re right he is talented….CLASS OF 1988 NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL…THATS RIGHT///EAGLES BABY..TIL WE DIE
Griffin Guy
December 5th, 2009
4:38 pm
Truth be known, I’d like to see Griffin and Sandy Creek play about 3 more times. There were so many good players on the field on both sides, it was like watching a good college game. Both Defenses were tough and there were alot of exciting plays for both teams. Good luck next Friday / Saturday to all the teams playing in the Dome. I might have to go Saturday and watch a few games.
Jammer
December 5th, 2009
4:52 pm
Just wanted to chime in here and say Great season to the Colquitt County Packers. Those guys have nothing to hang there heads about. With only 3 losses on the year and 2 of those losses playing for the State Chapionship next week at the dome. The 3rd loss came from a very good Lowndes team that capitalized on the mistakes we gave them early in the season. If anything we serverd notice this year that we are contenders again. With our returning players and great coaching we will be HOG WILD and ready to make another run at it next year.
To Camden and Northside, play your best next week and may the best team win, I’ll be the neatral fan at the Dome rooting fo a good game
Good Luck
packerfan
December 5th, 2009
5:33 pm
I want to thank those of you who have said complimentary things about our Packers. It has been a great season for us. I am really proud of them. We never expected to get this far this soon but it has been fun. I can’t wait till next year.
GO PACK GO
December 5th, 2009
10:22 pm
Colquitt County’s Quin Roberson #4 has not comitted to anyone as of yet. Rumor has it that he’s being looked at by Kentucky, Clemson, and Valdosta State University.
Patriot skull team Dad
December 6th, 2009
11:04 am
We’ve been an underdog all season but hey it wont stop us from getting this trophy..GO PATRIOTS!!
SportsFan31313
December 6th, 2009
1:47 pm
I said a couple of weeks ago, that Northside Warner Robins, and Camden County could be headed for an head on collision. Now there we have it. Northside Warner Robins and Camden County meeting again for their quest for another State Title. Last year Camden County beat Northside Warner Robins in the 2nd round of the post season playoffs, and Camden County went o to win the Region 3 – AAAAA State Title.
This the two will face each other again for the 2nd straight year in the post season playoffs with the only difference is that this is not the 2nd round of the playoffs but for the Class AAAAA State Title. If Camden County wins, they will again, they will become the Region 3- AAAAA State Champions for the 2nd year in a row bringing the Title again back to South Georgia.
But if Northside Warner Robins beat Camden County, they will add to the record book as the 2nd team to win State Titles in two different Classifications in this decade. Northside Warner Robins be added to the list along with Lowndes High School out of Valdosta, Georgia as the only two to win State Title in The State Highest Classifications. Both teams won it Class AAAA and Class AAAAA.
Camden County will be added to the list to win it three times in one decade. This will definitely be a serious showdown of defense as the two teams have a monster of a defense.
WHO WILL THE CLASS AAAAA STATE TITLE? LETS HEAR IT HERE ON THE BLOG…….
CAMDEN COUNTY OR NORTHSIDE WARNER ROBINS? YOU MAKE THE CALL.
Jefferson
December 7th, 2009
5:20 pm
Thanks for the props 6AA, Lovett is the best team we have played so far and it was tit for tat deep into the 2nd half.
randy prosen
December 8th, 2009
9:48 am
Region 1 , when Camden beats Northside on the 12th. Could you have Valdosta suited up and ready to play. We should pass through there around 0430 on the 13th. Go Cats.
Tina
December 8th, 2009
10:02 am
Wilcox County will take a win over Clinch County.
That are better prepared for championship this year. In 2007 they felled short in the championship, but this year they will take it.
Big Blue!
bearfanforlife
December 9th, 2009
1:13 am
“Fire Devoursney” you a truly an Idiot. Steve DeVoursney has an awesome record at Griffin. True Friday’s night game was disappointing, however, How many teams were already sitting home at that point. Ask Panther Pride he can tell you. All of you fair weather fans, should just go pull for Spalding, then you’ll realize that Devo is alot better than you think. If you want to see a sure win state championship team. Why don’t you find Devo about five guys 250lbs plus to play offensive line so all our talent has someone to block for them. Talent is worthless without leadership, and trust me if Griffin had not had leadership that would not have made it to the final 4. So quit bashing Devo and move on!!
SWD Panther Paw
December 9th, 2009
1:39 pm
bearfanforlife
Griffin High choked……again. If it makes you feel better to be 3rd loser as opposed to being 10th loser so be it. You must be one of those satisfied Atlanta Braves fan’s who liked making it to the playoffs for 15 consecutive years and only winning it 1 time.
Gladiators
December 9th, 2009
3:54 pm
For those folks who have overlook Clarke Central. You are in for a big surprise. I played football from 1984-1988 at CC under legendary coach Billy Henderson. We were taught how to win and not listen to critics. The players love the so called “haters” of high school football. Go Glads bring the State Championship back where it belongs. Athens, Ga.
Gladiators
December 9th, 2009
3:57 pm
Clarke Central State Champions: 1977, 1979, 1985.
All the way patriots
December 10th, 2009
10:01 pm
yea Gladiators they won in the 70’s and 80’s we are in 2009 and this is the year of the patriots lets go sandy creek patriots
livetolove
December 12th, 2009
7:50 pm
Northside Eagles all the way! They have the passion to win this! go eagles!
One Proud Patriot Fan
December 12th, 2009
11:13 pm
Congratulations young Patriots. Most of us go through life having never been a part of such a special experience. I hope this championship propels you to live the rest of your life as Patriots and champions! God Bless you and God Bless Sandy Creek!
benn talie
December 13th, 2009
2:06 am
To everyone out there what happened to northside tonight they were no match to the camden county wildcats. All those trash talk since last week but what went down on your team? Didn’t camden blow them away tonight? Hey!It wasn’t even a game. Huh! huh! Camden speed made the difference. Believe in the paw my friends…….Camden proved alot of people wrong. We are the state champs.
benn talie
December 13th, 2009
2:11 am
Hey plowboy what happened to your nortside team? You talk too much. Camden speed too much for northside! Talk to me plowboy………..
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