On to the semifinals: Pick the winners, and the players of the year
On to the semifinals in the state playoffs …
Two questions per classification today – Who is you pick (team) to win it, and who is your player of the year in each class?
Mine:
AAAAA –
Team: Grayson. Just liking the defense. Grayson has led 31-0, 23-0 and 20-0 entering the fourth quarters of their three playoff victories, and the Nkemdiche brothers are wreaking havoc. But can they score enough points?
Player: Collins Hill QB Taylor Heinicke is 284-of-431 for 3,906 yards and 43 touchdowns. Hard to beat that.
AAAA –
Team: Tucker. The most talent and a coaching staff that’s won before.
Player: Chattahoochee QB Timmy Byerly has accounted for 3,595 yards and 48 touchdowns rushing and passing. Note that you can pick a player whose team is done, such as Brian Randolph of Kell.
AAA—
Team: Sandy Creek. The Sandy Creek-Peach County game this week is as good a matchup as this season has given us.
Player: Peach County RB Travis Richmond went for over 250 last week vs. Grady and has right at 1,800 yards rushing and 26 touchdowns.
AA—
Team: Carver, although I think Buford is playing pretty dang good right now.
Player: Carver RB Isaiah Crowell has been injured much of the season, but he ran for 300 yards and five TDs last week vs. Thomasville.
A—
Team: Wesleyan. Or Clinch. But I’ll say Wesleyan.
Player: Wilcox County QB Nick Marshall threw for over 2,700 yards and 41 TDs and rushed for right at 650 yards.
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192 comments Add your comment
Fred
December 2nd, 2010
9:38 am
@TJ, I don’t know if this is your questions but Grayson has averaged slightly under 11 points allowed per game from the start of the season through the quarterfinals. If you look only at the playoffs, that number goes to 6.3 points allowed. Just for grins, if you take away the last touchdown scored by North Gwinnett with no time on the clock and the Grayson defenders backing away so as not to get into anything with the understandably upset NG team, the number drops to 4.3. I don’t remember what North Forsyth was averaging but NG and Valdosta were both averaging in the mid to high 30’s on points scored when we played them. We held NG to 19 and shut out the Wildcats.
If you are asking how many points does the defense score off of pick 6’s or fumble recoveries run back or touchbacks, I don’t know. Against the Cats, we had a pick 6 and a touchback and several short field situations due to fumbles or picks. Against NG, we had several fumble recoveries and picks that set up scores. Against NF, I just don’t remember because that was 8 quarters of some of the most exciting football I’ve seen ago and that game has turned into a blur.
Tracker 185
December 2nd, 2010
10:17 am
@ Burke Co. No. 1 Fan: What’s your point? Is it that out Coach acknowledges your team has some talent? I hope the Carrollton Coaches are drilling into the players that this will not be a cake walk but they can win if they play like they have the past two weeks. Maybe you coach will let you talk to your team so you can tell them how easy the game will be. We won’t have a problem with that.
Tiger Grad of 10
December 2nd, 2010
11:12 am
The tigers will do just fine! Yes, this will be a hard game because of the fact the team is undefeated like us! This is something that we have never seen before all through out playoffs. Sanders is not playing! He said so his self! I know alot of the players on a personal level and they are all excited! To my Starr’s Mills players i wish you all the luck in the world but this is WAR lol,bu im excited to see what will happen! good thing this game is at home! it makes the win that much better.
Bill
December 2nd, 2010
11:22 am
Coming from Moultrie is it better to go on up I-75 or get off in McDonough and go over?
TJ
December 2nd, 2010
12:15 pm
Fred, thanks for input. Was wondering how many points were as a result of turnovers. Last 3 weeks it seems Grayson has capitalized on turnovers and is reminding me of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens.
Fred
December 2nd, 2010
12:34 pm
@Bill, Check some these blogs for full directions. The have been posted a couple of times. The answer to your questions is yes!
It really is a toss up. You will for the most part be going against traffic going 75-675-285 to US78. Once you get to US78 you will be in traffic heading east. Coming through the countryside on the back roads, you will be up against local traffic and school buses unloading. Either way, add an hour to what you think it will take. Atlanta Friday afternoon traffic is a notorious! Getting into the stadium itself will be a challenge as well. They are opening the buses lot to game parking and moving the buses off site but it will still be very congested close to the school.
Safe travels!
Fred
December 2nd, 2010
12:38 pm
@TJ, Grayson has not been able to score off of every turnover opportunity but just guessing I would say it is close to 50%. I could be bad wrong as the excitement of the game can drive your memories. As best as I remember, even the ones we did not score off of, we came out ahead on the exchange and pushed the opposing team further back than they were when they got the ball back. Don’t forget, we have been up against some *very* good teams so far and will be up against a very good team this Friday!
C-Hill Fan
December 2nd, 2010
1:01 pm
SouthGArules is a real hard ass. I’m sure your really tough behind the computer screen. Hahahahaha
BrookFan
December 2nd, 2010
1:31 pm
SouthGAGirl -
Your team just got beat and you unleash the mother of all hissy-fits providing absolute confirmation of two things:
a) Lowndes/Valdosta FANS are poor sports, as I said, and
b) your fixation with men’s genitals means you’re a homo.
Just remember, the truth will set you free.
Fred
December 2nd, 2010
1:48 pm
@BrookFan,
You are not representing yourself, your team or North GA football well. It would not surprise me if your comments don’t get you banned.
Pack Man
December 2nd, 2010
2:05 pm
I think he’s callin’ it like he see’s it, Fred. SouthGARules posted an 8:49 reference to this guys privates and look what happened – he got called out on it. Now, Rules is crying foul ’cause the guy smashed him back in the mouth. Sounds like football talk to me.
Fred
December 2nd, 2010
2:16 pm
@Pack Man,
I went back and looked and you are right about the 8:49 post. I don’t know either one of them from Adam’s house cat but it appears that both of their comments have gone over the guidelines for this blog. I *really* don’t want to get the blog shut down because of a few. I am fired up about this weekend and want to continue the banter back and forth and information sharing.
BrookFan and South GARules, how about rising above the pettiness and calling a truce for the good of the blog?
As Forrest Gump would say, “That’s all I have to say about that.”
eric b.parks unknown
December 2nd, 2010
3:40 pm
WE WILL SEE IF SANDY CREEK IS THE REAL DEAL AFTER PLAYING THOSE CUPCAKE TEAMS AND LOWER SEEDS IN THE PLAYOFFS.THEY WILL FINALLY BE TESTED THIS FRIDAY BECAUSE PEACH IS NOT LIKE THE TEAMS THEY HAVE PLAYED ALL SEASON.LET’S GO TROJANS!!!
C-Hill Fan
December 2nd, 2010
3:50 pm
Peach County over Sandy Creek in a very good football game.
Brookwood BMF
December 2nd, 2010
5:16 pm
Brookwood would like to say congratulations to Grayson and Collins Hill, the second and third best teams in AAAAA. Brookwood is confident that Grayson will defeat Colquit this friday and we look forward to our rematch in 2 weeks. Tighten your chinstrap and get ready for some good football. Sorry Collins Hill, your season ends friday. Grayson will get one more week before they too are defeated. Brookwood will represent the best in AAAAA football for 2010. For everyone else, it’s wail until next year.
grams100
December 2nd, 2010
7:39 pm
you calhoun fans are all talk, the past two years you have run your mouths about buford say that you are going to beat buford.. and have you? nope…. buford is business.
THOROUGHBRED
December 2nd, 2010
8:13 pm
Y’all Peach County fans are talking REAL loud on here.
Sandy Creek ain’t played nobody… alright cool. Peach County ain’t either except for Grady. I think the game is going to be classic.
Either way win or lose we still live in Fayette County the nicest in Georgia and y’all have to go back home to that DUMP of county called Peach.
Gerald
December 2nd, 2010
8:14 pm
Wow! Some of these Brookwood fans on this website and other blogs are really starting to show a lack of class that I haven’t seen out of any other fan base up until now. Brookwood has a good team and there’s a reason to be proud, but what in the world, have some self control.
Bill
December 2nd, 2010
8:17 pm
Fred, Thanks for the help with the directions. What is Nkemdiche’s jersey number? I looking forward to seeing him play from the way everybody’s talking about him. I hope he plays a good game, however I hope King #22 for the Packers has a better one.
Fred
December 2nd, 2010
9:08 pm
@Bill,
Denzel is number 4. He is the senior big brother and pays both offense and defense. Robert is 90 and is the sophomore defensive lineman. If you are at the game, I don’t guarantee many things but I guarantee you will know which one he is!
Regardless of the outcome of the game, the Packers will have the opportunity to meet the Nkemdechi brothers! 
I hope you found post with complete directions and eating suggestions.
Safe travels!
Brookwood BMF
December 2nd, 2010
10:06 pm
As a charter member of Brookwood Mens Fraternity I represent a group founded on self-control and confidence. I speak with confidence and self control when I say Brookwood will prevail and take it’s rightful place as the number one AAAAA football power in Georgia. No other team can compete with the mighty Broncos. They are an unstoppable force, a mighty juggernaut, bearing down on Collins Hill. I actually pity those Collins Hill boys. I really do. If they new what was instore for them friday night, they would run in fear.
Panther Pride
December 2nd, 2010
10:53 pm
@Witn3ss…I would hardly call Green SM’s “top” player. He is a good player but by far he is not their best player.
C-Hill Fan
December 2nd, 2010
10:54 pm
Brookwood = Overrated. They will go down Friday night.
TROJANS09
December 3rd, 2010
12:27 am
Carrollton is focused and ready for Business!!!
SAINT FAN
December 3rd, 2010
8:04 am
What he did for his team then check the stats and then talk to the compitition, AAA Player of the year Johnathon Mccrary Cedar Grove.
Jefferson
December 3rd, 2010
10:32 am
Well one thing about Buford — they have lost games last year and this year , so they can lose a game themselves.
High School Coach in Florida
December 3rd, 2010
10:35 am
Tucker-without a doubt the State Champs.
BURKE CO. NO.1 FAN
December 3rd, 2010
11:26 am
@ all fans -listen to BURKE CO. vs CARROLLTON on internet radio
go to the NATIONAL HGHSCHOOL BROADCAST NETWORK then scroll down and click on more broadcasts , then selact state -”georgia” then click on BURKE CO. VS CARROLTON
TROJANS09
December 3rd, 2010
11:38 pm
Hey Burke we just beat the hell out of you!!!!!!!!!
TROJANS09
December 3rd, 2010
11:41 pm
@ Burke CO. NO1 fan you mispelled Carrollton lol!!!!!! oh and scoreboard!!!!!!! 49-15
nfl coach
December 4th, 2010
12:03 am
what now burke county what happend to that freshmen of yours haha!!!!!!!!! Carrollton killed yall
nfl coach
December 4th, 2010
12:05 am
Did you have a nice ride home?
GT VET
December 4th, 2010
12:41 am
@ grams..well I dont think 14-0 is just talk ,do you?ohh and in case you havent heard Calhoun just beat the team (Carver) that Buford couldnt beat.I’m not going to say Calhoun will win it all like most Buford fans proclaim Buford will.I will say that Calhoun’s team is ALOT better than last years Calhoun team and Buford just barely beat them then.Should be a great game.Again the ajc gives Calhoun NO love but here we are..Three straight in the Dome..Third times the charm…GO JACKETS!!!
Jefferson
December 4th, 2010
7:15 am
Dustin Christian outrushes Crowell 111 to 97. Calhouns D put the stops on.
HWD
December 4th, 2010
11:13 am
@GHS#22: Colquitt County accepted your challenged and beat Grayson. 31-24. Proving once again that you should never underestimate the Colquitt County Packers. I will give you this, Grayson has a very good football team. But….. On to the Dome for Colquitt County!
Nate
December 4th, 2010
11:21 am
Mmmm, before the Grayson vs Colquitt County game there was all kinds of big talkers. They sure seem quite now. At least you learned one lesson, NEVER underestimate a football team. Some thought because the Packers lost 5 games in regular season that, surly they can’t make a run for the state title. But what you don’t understand is that Colquitt County played one of, if not the toughest schedule in the state this year. The first three teams that beat us, all remained undefeated well into the season, with South Panola becoming the #1 team in the Nation and won the Miss. State Championship yet again this year. So the Packers have played far tougher teams than Grayson. Don’t get me wrong, Grayson has a great, great football team and the Packers win was not an easy one by no means. But the bottom line is people wrote the Packers off after they started the season 0-3, they wrote them off when they finished 3rd in Region 1, the wrote them off when they made it to the playoffs, and they wrote them off when we made it to the semi-finals for the second year in the year. But, now they are all writing, Colquitt County Defeats Grayson, will play in Dome for the State AAAAA Championship! Go Pack Go!!
BURKE CO. NO.1 FAN
December 4th, 2010
11:21 am
@ all CARROLTON’S fans,
your team is tremendously coached well, and great leadership from the seniors, on yall’s team, i just wished we could have played better witout all them turnovers and giving up the big pass plays, we are with yall all the way to the dome, i know we will see each other again next year, because we have mostly everbody coming back, and so do yall, yall were more focus, yall’s game plan was great, and more than anything, i think yall’s team leadership & class really showed ,against a team of mostly jr’s , i knew yall was tough, and i really dont think our coaches had a good game plan, yall really spanked us ,hands down, i hope yall win it all !!, im hoping that our coaches really push our great team coming back next year ,like yall’s coaches pushed these guys this year…, peace…, and we will be rooting for yall at the DOME !!!…
PHIL
December 4th, 2010
8:12 pm
The difference between Calhoun and Boise State is that Calhoun recruits better players.
jacketspeed
December 5th, 2010
1:37 pm
Phil,
I thought everyone said Calhoun was weak, and played a weak schedule. All of a sudden it changes to recruiting… Well, I’d be interested to know if you knew how many of their players came up through the Calhoun rec league together. Most of these boys grew up together. If some new talent leaves another county school to come to Calhoun for the program, you can’t really blame them. I know that there are several wrestlers going to Sonoraville because of there coaching and program, don’t blame them either. Is that recruiting or just benifiting from a strong program? Calhoun baseball is strong, very good coaching and program. They recieve a lot of major league attention. If you had a kid in the county that wanted national recognition, would you send him to Calhoun? Same goes for football. Several college teams watch Calhoun fairly close.
I don’t think you can call it recruiting.
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