AAAAAA blog/predictions: Camden avenges loss to Colquitt in semis, but Grayson wins it all
Who you got in the Class AAAAAA draw? Here is one opinion. What’s yours?
First round
Lovejoy d. Tri-Cities
Lowndes d. Marietta
Grayson d. Wheeler
North Gwinnett d. Johns Creek
Hughes d. Rockdale County
Valdosta d. North Cobb
Lassiter d. Brookwood
Mill Creek d. Alpharetta
Camden County d. Hillgrove
Newton d. East Coweta
Norcross d. Chattahoochee
South Gwinnett d. Milton
Colquitt County d. McEachern
Newnan d. Alcovy
West Forsyth d. Collins Hill
Parkview d. Walton
Second round
Lowndes d. Lovejoy
Grayson d. North Gwinnett
Valdosta d. Hughes
Lassiter d. Mill Creek
Camden County d. Newton
Norcross d. South Gwinnett
Colquitt County d. Newnan
West Forsyth d. Parkview
Quarterfinals
Grayson d. Lowndes
Lassiter d. Valdosta
Camden County d. Norcross
Colquitt County d. West Forsyth
Semifinals
Grayson d. Lassiter
Camden County d. Colquitt County
Final
Grayson d. Camden County
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Heisenberg
November 13th, 2012
9:34 am
If Camden County d. Colquitt County in semis, how can Grayson d. Colquitt County in final?
kbrab
November 13th, 2012
9:36 am
Lassiter will make it to the finals. And their game against Camden Co. should be a great one.
tigonian02
November 13th, 2012
9:38 am
Hahaha ^^^
Whocares
November 13th, 2012
10:06 am
I see it pretty close to this. The difference is an all Region 16A semi finals. With the final being Lowndes vs Camden. And Lowndes wins it in a close one.
Fred
November 13th, 2012
10:13 am
Definitely won’t be easy but if we keep playing the way we have, I think we can go far. I told some people that while we might be weaker at a couple of positions, I think the overall team this year might be better than last year. I still don’t know what happened vs Parkview but that loss sure did help up get focused!
Golden Isles Fan
November 13th, 2012
10:18 am
GO REGION 1/6A
GET THE BROOMS OUT BUYS ……CAUE WE GOT SOME CLEANING TO DO….
BASKETBALL SEASON IS COMING EARLY FOR ANYONE WHO FACES REGION 1/6A
Heisenberg
November 13th, 2012
10:37 am
Interesting, predicting Mill Creek over Alpharetta in round 1. I do not know much about Mill Creek so I will not question the pick. But I was looking at a potential Lassiter/Printz vs Alpharetta/Dobbs 2nd round matchup thinking that would be fun to watch (assuming Lassiter still came out on top).
The Cross
November 13th, 2012
10:48 am
Todd Holcomb-The Norcross faithful would like a written apology on December 16th for the lack of respect that you have shown to the best team in the state of Georgia. It does not have to be long, but a simple I apolgize, I was wrong and I do not know what I could have been thinking not to have Norcross number 1 all year and then picking Camden to beat them in the quarterfinals. Again, I apologize to the best team in the state of Georgia. Sincerely, Todd Holcomb
The Cross
sportsnut
November 13th, 2012
11:09 am
Lots of disrespect here. This is good though. It will light a fire under certain teams and they will win. No better way to motivate than to tell them they have no chance.
Ray Goff's Ghost
November 13th, 2012
11:26 am
Camden defeating Colquitt??? Get real. History shows otherwise.
Just Rammin
November 13th, 2012
11:31 am
@ Fred
I agree 100% on this years TEAM being better than last years, especially on the defensive side of the ball. We may be a little less talented at a few positions but I think those guys have stepped up and we honsetly havent missed a beat other than imo a mental lapse in the Parkview game. It will be a tough row to hoe but I have confidence they can repeat the mission.
Heisenberg
November 13th, 2012
11:40 am
The Cross, are you willing to do the same should Camden (or anyone else) beat Norcross? I am not taking sides but that should work both ways. FWIW an undefeated Lassiter versus an undefeated Norcross in the championship would be awesome.
TJ Morris
November 13th, 2012
11:58 am
Its going to be camden vs grayson. Camden is going to hungry after this loss 2 colquitt.
The Cross
November 13th, 2012
12:03 pm
Heisenberg-The answer is yes. I will issue a written apology if Norcross does not get to the Dome.
The Cross
jvillebil
November 13th, 2012
12:05 pm
Todd, I have been looking over schedules, match ups and I think your predictions are pretty much spot on. Maybe be an upset or 2 along the way but about as close I think anyone could predict.
jvillebil
November 13th, 2012
12:10 pm
The Cross, I think Grayson and Camden will make the finals, but I think if anyone could upset Camden if will be Norcross. Good luck. (oh yeah- by the way I know you wouldn’t think of it as an upset. LOL)
region4fan
November 13th, 2012
12:31 pm
Marietta has a talented quarterback and receivers. North Cobb has a talented quarterback who is a triple threat with speedy receivers and a pretty good defense. McEachern has a stable of swift backs and a stout defense.These teams should provide some good competition to Region 1.
yo
November 13th, 2012
12:34 pm
Todd I agree with your predictions except the final. I see Camden this year. If not for all the prior road trips I might have taken Valdosta over Lassiter. The road will eventually wear on Valdosta though.
yo
November 13th, 2012
12:37 pm
I can sense one possible upset already. Norcross who has already beaten South Gwinnett and looking ahead to Camden. Just might end up taking South a little too lightly.
GoPackGo
November 13th, 2012
12:43 pm
jvillebil how quickly you forget this past Friday night?????
jvillebil
November 13th, 2012
12:46 pm
LOL GoPackGo. If you play Camden, if will be on their home field. I don’t think you can pull it off 3 times in a row. I think you will make it there though. If you beat Camden @ Camden then I think you will be destined to win it all.
ole dawg
November 13th, 2012
12:59 pm
Camden-Grayson final–QB is difference maker–21Camden 7Grayson
HS Footbal
November 13th, 2012
1:03 pm
Heinsenberg: Regarding the pick by Holcomb of Mill Creek over Alpharetta, it is more than likely based on 2 reasons:
– The quality of teams in Region 7 is considered to higher than Region 6 so picking #3 seed to beat #2 seed is not surprising (actually surprised that Holcomb did not pick Collins Hill to beat West Forsyth)
– Alpharetta’s only regular season loss last year was to Mill Creek (at Alpharetta) by the score of 42-7. Mill Creek only went 5-5 last year and didn’t make the playoffs in Region 7.
GoPackGo
November 13th, 2012
1:09 pm
We thought that last year after beating you guys there
We will see this year. Propst will have them ready in the playoffs. If we can’t win it all….I am all for Camden doing it!
BigWill
November 13th, 2012
1:10 pm
Sorry Ole Dawg… Defense will win this year.. Grayson 24 Camden 3
South
November 13th, 2012
1:23 pm
You’re right Yo. Keep an eye out for the underdog… South won’t let Norcross beat them twice! They aren’t the same team that played in the season opener.
sportsnut
November 13th, 2012
1:25 pm
I will be the first to go against the grain. There are six games, in my opinion, that have a chance for producing an upset.Expect the favorite to win but don’t be surprised if they don’t!
Lowndes vs Marietta
North Cobb vs Valdosta
Mill Creek vs Alpharetta
Collins Hill vs West Forsyth
South Gwinnett vs Milton
McEachern vs Colquit County
jvillebil
November 13th, 2012
1:29 pm
Are they the same team that played Grayson 2/3’s way through the season?
bsmith14
November 13th, 2012
1:31 pm
I’m not even sure why Lowndes is in the playoffs. We looked like girls when Camden beat us. Seems the only way we can beat a good team is if we cheat. I’m seriously thinking about moving to Tifton and becoming a Tift fan. I’m ashamed of our coaches for cheating, our fans for supporting the cheaters and our team for not showing up against Camden. I’m going to pray and cheer for a Grayson/Norcross Championship game. Real football in this state is played in Gwinnett County!
Heisenberg
November 13th, 2012
1:38 pm
HS Football, thanks for the insights.
I suppose depending on the roster turnover from last year, that could be a meaningful barometer. I do find it curious though when someone postulates how well a team will perform this year based on what happened several years ago. Are they not aware that the rosters have churned over a few times since then?
South
November 13th, 2012
1:43 pm
No jville they are not. I won’t go into the reasons why the offense couldn’t get anything going but let’s just say that after a recovery from that game (and a few other reasons) they beat Brookwood, Archer and Parkview.
jvillebil
November 13th, 2012
1:54 pm
South, I understand the 1st game of the season because getting the kinks worked out and players jelling, plus the fact Norcross is a great team. I watched the Parkview game, but did the wheels fall off or what against Grayson? You were averaging 39 points a game going in and didn’t even score.
Colquitt Fan
November 13th, 2012
2:12 pm
Sportsnut, you saying you think Colquitt has a chance to upset McEachern? If we play sound football I think it happens
tigonian02
November 13th, 2012
2:14 pm
bsmith14: You may be the worst screen name impersonator in the world. Let’s start by getting the screen name right first….Titletown lives…
South
November 13th, 2012
2:19 pm
You can say the wheels fell off. I’m not going to say things I don’t know for sure but there was a moment in the beginning of the game on offense where a certain hit changed one player for the rest of the game. Sitting in the stands we saw a difference from that moment on.
robo71
November 13th, 2012
2:20 pm
@jvillebil grayson’s defense doesn’t get the credit deserved because of the distain for them on here. they are legit and have shut down some really good offenses.
yellaboi#1
November 13th, 2012
3:04 pm
Lowndes bout to shock the state…
semis will be all 1AAAAAA
Lowndes vs Valdosta
Camden vs Colquitt
Tell what high school football fan don’t want to c this!
cat doc
November 13th, 2012
3:09 pm
I would like to see it.
WeWillSee
November 13th, 2012
3:09 pm
Colquitt beat Camden Friday night. Colquitt has beaten Camden 2 out of the last 3 times by 2 points. It could end that way again. Don’t see it happening. I think Colquitt’s biggest problem is over confidence. Keep picking them to lose and they will win. If Camden and Colquitt meet again the story will be much different. Hopefully with Camden having the last word.
Titletown USA
November 13th, 2012
3:17 pm
yellaboi…you are really drinking the Region 1 kool-aid, I think all 4 fours have a significant shot at the final 4, but I doubt all 4 of them make it.
Comet Fan
November 13th, 2012
3:28 pm
South Gwinnett will shock people in the playoffs this year… Very Explosive offense can score at anytime! They’ve got one of the most underrated receivers in state in Bernard Morrison… If coaches handle business they will definitely be an underdog team to look out for….
Colquitt is also a team that can take this thing home….
Go Comets
jvillebil
November 13th, 2012
3:47 pm
Robo71. I know Grayson had four shutouts, a 7, a 3 point games. They only allowed Shiloh and Parkview to score more than 20 and are averaging only giving up around 8 points a game. I would say their defense is pretty legit. Oh yea don’t they have this defensive end on the team that is supposed to be pretty good? LOL
HoochFan
November 13th, 2012
4:04 pm
If you are a fan of the Maxwell Ratings, then you probably agree with the above predictions. Pretty much follows the ratings, with exception of 2 games at the beginning and 2 games at the end.
Since there are never any upsets….
Maybe Hooch will pull off the shocker this year!!!
GO HOOCH!!!!
dagrapevine
November 13th, 2012
5:19 pm
valdosta is little,slow and not well coached.has no skill platers at any posistion they are done.
The Cross
November 13th, 2012
5:23 pm
Hooch-I look forward to seeing you guys on Friday. It should be a great game.
Good luck!
The Cross
Falconguy45
November 13th, 2012
5:50 pm
All chest pounding to the side, this year could easily be a Region 1 VS Region 1 championship match up or a Gwinnett match up. Do we all agree this year it could happen? Sorry Lassiter, I don’t see you guys getting too far based on your schedule and the competition in your region. I am not disrespecting, but your in for a rude awakening when you face Camden, Lowndes, Colquitt, Grayson, and Norcross. All of the mentioned programs are very talented and have been to the dance.
The Cross
November 13th, 2012
5:51 pm
yellaboi-I can name a million fans that don’t want to see an OVERRATED region 1 semifinals.
First of all, you have a better chance of having a wildcat fly out of your butt before that would happen. Secondly, there are 5 teams from Gwinnett that have a better chance of reaching the semis before anyone from region 1.
The Cross
Camden74
November 13th, 2012
5:58 pm
The Cross…..Nice try!
Camden74
November 13th, 2012
5:59 pm
Release the CATS, PLEASE!
Falconguy45
November 13th, 2012
6:00 pm
The Cross….. Let’s be sensible now. You have to ignore some of the bloggers that get under your skin, but Region 1 has a lot of talent. Last years state championship was Colquitt VS Grayson. That was a hell of a game. The Packers come to play during the play offs. I hate their arrogant coach and I am glad we won, but again, what a game. I am sure they are coming after us this year.
bksmith14
November 13th, 2012
6:15 pm
tigonian02
November 13th, 2012
2:14 pm
bsmith14: You may be the worst screen name impersonator in the world. Let’s start by getting the screen name right first….Titletown lives…
LOL!!! this was prob cross….he must still be in looney land
bksmith14
November 13th, 2012
6:16 pm
whoever was pretending to be me………its BKSMITH14 moron!!! not bsmith14
bksmith14
November 13th, 2012
6:22 pm
Cross is going to love me saying this…but i am going to say it anyways…
Rd 1 Norcross vs S Gwinnett….Norcross will win this game by 2 tds at least. Game is at Norcorss and unless Norcorss has an off night…south has no shot. Norcorss has the better defense and better playmakers. It took a miracle for south gwinnett to come back and beat Parkview…..no disrespect to Parkview ..they do have a good defense but parkviews offense is not explosive. Norcross has the better running game by a long shot and that will be the x factor as this is the time of year where it becomes more important to have a good running game. South can pull the upset if norcross doesnt come ready to play and makes mistakes but norcross simply just has to many athletes and playmakers for south to overcome if that doesnt happen. Norcross 31..south17
The Cross
November 13th, 2012
6:22 pm
I promise that wasn’t me…you have to admit I am more original and creative than that!
The Cross
Region 5
November 13th, 2012
6:35 pm
I understand this was last year…but the awful region 5 had two teams in the semis. And before you mention the blowout to Grayson in the finals, I get it…they are beastly. However, you have to give credit to the competition in the region. Especially when Lassiter was a 4 seed because they lost to Etowah who lost to West Forsyth in the final seconds of the first round. The same West Forsyth team who beat Hillgrove — who beat the unstoppable Camden. Let’s face it, while it may bother you to admit it…they are beginning to play some really good football somewhere other than north Florida and Gwinnett county.
The Cross
November 13th, 2012
6:46 pm
Bk-I do like your analysis but if that game happens, it will be in round 2.
The Cross
bksmith14
November 13th, 2012
7:49 pm
the above anaylisis was if south and norcross meet…..south may get upset in rd 1….a kinda feel they will
Columbia Blue
November 13th, 2012
8:04 pm
I am a Camden fan and I do not think it would be a upset if Colquitt beat McEachern. I believe Colquitt will win and it will not even be close. Region 1 AAAAAA teams are a different beast. Grayson or Norcross are the only two teams that will have a legitimate chance of beating a team from Region 1 AAAAAA.
IndianPride
November 13th, 2012
8:16 pm
I don’t think above blog meant that if colquitt wins it would be an upset, I thnk it was the other way around. Based on blog predictions colquitt is the favorite to win and that maybe a good thing!
Elementary My Dear Watson
November 13th, 2012
8:20 pm
Holcomb….I think your spot on for the final two, Camden/Grayson. Just as it should have been last year and the ” game of the century ” everyone wanted to see. Again, nice interception last year JJ Green to ice the game vs the Packers. Everyone who was their at the game knows exactly what I am talking about. It’s………….Elementary My Dear Watson.
Columbia Blue
November 13th, 2012
8:23 pm
@ IndianPride
Your right; however, some bloggers think it would be a upset if Colquitt beat McEachern. If there are better defenses than Colquitt, Lowndes, Grayson and Camden I sure as heck would not want to play them. One of the teams listed above will most definitely win the State Championship.
Columbia Blue
November 13th, 2012
8:30 pm
Last Fridays night loss to Colquitt really opened the Camden Wildcats eyes. Colquit won the game and I want to say CONGRATULATIONS PACKERS. However, anyone who really knows football will say that the referees we absolutely terrible. Camden got the rawl deal on MANY calls that had a significant impact on the game. Prospt is the only Coach I have ever seen that can coach from the hash marks, give the refs hell and never get a penalty.
sportsnut
November 13th, 2012
8:39 pm
2 IndianPride == Thank you. Colquit Fan had it backwards probably because of the way I typed it with the schools not the same as in the blog heading. I think Mac will give them all they want and more. I will be pulling for the Indians on friday. I think Mac plays a more up-tempo, moving the ball down the field whereas Colquit will primarily run. Put pressure on Seagraves and good things will happen for Mac.
Tommydawg22
November 13th, 2012
8:43 pm
There were some iffy calls but at the end of the game they gave yall a chance to win bc Ramsey fumbled that ball…his arm was going forward but the ball went backwards …negative
86Vike
November 13th, 2012
8:43 pm
@Columbia Blue…I see I’m not the only one who has noticed Prospt coaching from the hash marks and not getting flagged!!! He seems to intimidate the refs!!!
sportsnut
November 13th, 2012
8:51 pm
When we (Lovejoy) was there early on, he held up the game for 7-8 minutes and no flag. On the field yelling at the refs. The side judge that was on the home side threw at least 7 flags on Lovejoy, 4 or 5 after Lovejoy scored to cut the lead to 7 in the forth quarter.
Colquitt Fan
November 13th, 2012
9:03 pm
I was being sarcastic sportsnut, you didn’t notice the winkin smily face? And every time a team loses its bc of the refs. While I believe Camden may have a better squad, we just outplayed them. The game shoulda been over after the fumble but Camden kept the ball an was able to try that FG. It goes both ways guys. And when the flag was thrown about being on the field, it wasn’t even Propst, it was our DEs coach.
Elementary, the officials saw It was a dropped pass. That’s who matters. Speaking of elementary, a first grader knows that
ole dawg
November 13th, 2012
9:04 pm
Grayson to much attention and to many supersized egos. Take all those mama’s boys and go far away and thanks (not) for all the distractions going into playoffs. Bless your supersized hearts,going down in the first round of playoffs and get your supersized egos out of school and take your head coach with you. Your supersized egos cannot even walk the halls of Grayson in a peaceful manner, get the heck out early. Camden has the humility and class.
Wouldn't be surprised
November 13th, 2012
9:08 pm
What are the rules about coaches on the field? I’m kinda glad the field goal was missed at the end of the game because I really would not have felt safe over there. Can you imagine what Propst would do if when they just scored a touchdown he ran across the field and did a throat slashing motion?
bksmith14
November 13th, 2012
9:08 pm
i would imagine that some of the n ga refs are going to stick it to rush over the next few weeks
Camden74
November 13th, 2012
9:16 pm
Colquitt Fan…..Quick question, why were the Unsportsman like penalty on the sidelines (coach) and the pass interference flags picked up with out explanation, just curious?
Raiderfan
November 13th, 2012
9:21 pm
I respectfully disagree on the Raider – Mill Creek analysis. Last year, John Russ was a 3rd yr starter for Mill Creek and put on a triple option clinic. That game was also Josh Dobbs’ first start ever and he threw 6 picks before figuring out how to read the defenses. This year should be a much fairer fight. Raiders win if we can stop the run.
5-Time
November 13th, 2012
9:23 pm
I want to know which Region has the best defense?? I believe Region 1 is the only region in which a #4 seed is ranked in the Top 10!! I can’t find that anywhere else. Every other regions #4 seed poses no threat what so ever, LoL….
Region 1-AAAAAA is not overrated!!
Elementary My Dear Watson
November 13th, 2012
9:40 pm
@ Colquitt Fan. It was not a dropped pass. Only the refs called it that way. Camden was in complete control of that game, leading by 7 to 10 points the entire game. In my determination, that game was stolen. Let me say this, and not aimed at you, but why do I keep hearing that Colquitt owns Camden, Propst owns Herron. What a crock. Packers win two in a row over my Cats and they own them? Lets go back one more game, Camden wins that one I believe 20-3 in Kingsland in the playoffs a few years back and quite possibly they may have won the game prior to that vs Packers. If that the case then, we 2-2 vs each other. The only thing that is owned in this state is that Coach Herron and his system owns this state. His system and the way he conducts himself and his team is the envy of the entire state.
Colquitt Fan
November 13th, 2012
9:41 pm
It was a sideline warning, you do get a warning, it was after we forced a turnover when Camden was deep in our territory and some of the defensive coaches got a little excited. Understandable, it was a huge play. And it was incidental contact, they basically ran into each other going for the ball. The PI call on Camden was blatant however, looked like DB pretty much tackled Bobby hill trying to save a TD
Colquitt Fan
November 13th, 2012
9:44 pm
The int was ruled a drop so I call it a drop. And actually that score was 19-10 and was 12-10 until Camden broke a long run to seal the deal with about three mins left. I can’t help but to question you when you say things like that that aren’t remotely close to the truth
Falconguy45
November 13th, 2012
9:44 pm
Ole dog….that little redneck essay that you posted above would be a great line for the next Larry The Cable Guy movie. Are we talking football?
Tommydawg22
November 13th, 2012
9:52 pm
Camden74 your facts pretty much suck…it wasnt 20-3 i was there and it was cold and raining…i believe colquitt fan has his stats right…but who cares about 4-5 yrs ago
Elementary My Dear Watson
November 13th, 2012
10:03 pm
OK Colquitt fan, so I thought it was 20 -3 final years ago in the playoff vs Packers. Final was 19-10 ok I give you that and my mistake. Camden was in complete control that whole game from my perspective, even when the game got down to 2 points lead. What I was saying was last years game, we were in control as well, always up 7 points and threatening to go up by 14 the entire game. How that game was lost I am still trying to figure that one out. With all that said, I still pull for all of region 1 AAAAAA throughout the playoffs except when they play my mighty Cats……Big, powerful, fast, quick, disciplined, well coached, patient, sturdy, steady as she goes, fundamentally sound in every aspect of the game, good, real real good and the envy of the entire state.
the truth
November 13th, 2012
10:17 pm
That Colquitt/McEachern is the best game of the week. That game Colquitt played on Friday was very emotional and 16-17 year old kids have a tendency to let down following big wins. McEachern has enough athletes to play make the game with Colquitt interesting. In Colquitts two toughest games on the road against N. Gwinnett and Valdosta they have had 8 turnovers. I do agree if Colquitt wins this game and can get through the travel, they should be in the semifinals.
bksmith14
November 13th, 2012
10:20 pm
elementary my dear watson…you have no more titles than lowndes over the last decade…..lowndes is just as good a program as camden..i like our stadium better
Fred
November 13th, 2012
10:23 pm
@ole dawg – Who messed up your Corn Flakes? Why are you being so negative? You were pleased after the Brookwood win. And what’s up with raging on Mickey? Jeepers man, don’t drag us down!
Colquitt Fan
November 13th, 2012
10:46 pm
No worries Watson. I’m not trying to call anybody out as i root for 1-6A as well, except for Lowndes. I like Camden as a team. And that is Propst philosophy in big games. Hang around with a chance to win the game. It looks like JJ green has been on the juice since last year. He got thicker since last year lol.
Playoffs!
November 13th, 2012
11:42 pm
Watch out for Alpharetta. They will have a chip on the shoulder from last years Mill Creek game. I can see Alpharetta going deep. Dobbs is the real deal.
Dostacat!
November 13th, 2012
11:49 pm
To the ignorant comment that valdosta is little, slow and has no skill players!!! Well see how our o- line and2 rbs feel about that. No one has slowed them down all year!! The only reason we are not 9-1 is because our corners are all young. Which is why I didn’t want Lassiter in our bracket. But it’s all coming together at the right time!
Dostacat!
November 13th, 2012
11:52 pm
Notice I said 9-1. We deserved to lose to Camden but bad calling lost the game against brooks and the corners killed us against lowndes. We are better than you think. But 3 back to back to back road trips to the Atlanta area might be to much to ask for
bksmith14
November 14th, 2012
12:42 am
DostaCat……..lowndes held both your backs in check last time i checked….i was also at the game…the 2 backs had less than 100 yds combined in the game….90 yds i believe….thats call holding them in check…..so to rephrase your statement ….Lowndes is the only team to hold them in check and i believe camden may have as well….dont know the stats on that one but lowndes did….
bksmith14
November 14th, 2012
12:44 am
Dostacat… i wish you luck though. valdosta does have a very good o line and i believe you can run all you want to for the first 2 or 3 rds
57Cat
November 14th, 2012
12:55 am
Oh yeah, bk,myou held us “in check” all right, and it still took a FG with no time for you to beat us. And oh yes, you ha the great #2 and #21 in the whole game wonder how we scored 14 points if you held us in check
bksmith14
November 14th, 2012
1:34 am
if u want to see one of the worst missed calls in last years playoffs…watch the LOVEJOY AND WARE GAME…fast forward to lovejoys 1st drive of the 3rd qtr when they were down on wares 6 yd line and its 3rd and 1………that was the biggest false start in high school football history that was never called, The fullback took of running before the ball was snapped….it was so obvious. O well…i thought it was kinda funny…
bksmith14
November 14th, 2012
1:40 am
warer had a lot of players playing both ways in that game as well…..the run that custis broke off in the 2nd half ….that wont happen on lowndes. i feel lowndes can shut lovejoy out after watching them on film…marietta first …then i get to prove my point in rd 2
lowndes rotates guys in and out on d.they wont tire like ware did…..
when lovejoy has played a good defensive team…they have not scored much ..tucker (7) Colquitt (7) ware,,which is ok on d….not great (14)…..lowndes will be the best lovejoy has seen if we beat marietta…..
lovejoy has a very good defense…i am not concerned with their offense
Smug
November 14th, 2012
8:28 am
Rush Propst is an idiot.
stooge
November 14th, 2012
8:55 am
Colquitt wil be fresh; Coach Propst take them up the night before on long road trips.
stooge
November 14th, 2012
8:57 am
@Smug-but the SOB knows how to coach a football team.
MC
November 14th, 2012
9:49 am
Raiderfan – good memory on the 6 picks that Dobbs threw last yr (no one in the media ever seems to mention that glaring stat). One little correction on the MC qb Russ – he actually suffered a concussion in the 2nd qtr & didn’t finish the first half or the rest of the game vs Alpha. MC defense had 2 pick 6 tds but the real difference was the dominace of our Off-line vs Alph D-line. MCs Off-line this yr is bigger (avg 6′3 / 265) and more athletic – better than last yrs line. MCs rush offense has rushed for over 3300 yds / 41 tds – Total Offense 4400 yds / 53 tds (leads Gwinnett County). Alpharetta will be challenged to slow down MCs Offense. MCs Def held Collins Hll spread to 14 pts last week. MC scored 41 pts on Norcross. Norcross was happy to get out with a win(49-41). Should be an exciting game.
Colquitt Fan
November 14th, 2012
9:58 am
Smug you sound mad. It’s gon be ok man I promise
Plowboy - Viking
November 14th, 2012
10:06 am
I for one am a realist….. Grayson vs Camden in the finals!! My boys will be making some noise the next 3 yrs!!!!! Go Vikings!!! And a side note ….. Keep the officiating crew of rusty Wynn and don lyles away from any game during the playoffs
StopHating
November 14th, 2012
10:32 am
I don’t no why teams even play, just give the title to Grayson! Yeah right
Shug
November 14th, 2012
10:45 am
Walton will roll if it ever gets around to playing stud #50.
Dostacat!
November 14th, 2012
10:53 am
In both games lowndes and Camden, valdosta went away from their bread and butter which is the run game. Valdosta can move the ball through the air but drops have killed the cats! If they stick to a heavy dose of running I think they get to rd 4 and if its lowndes we play they stand a chance. If its Grayson I think we get beat!
Dostacat!
November 14th, 2012
10:55 am
There will be a change in the coming years in lowndes county. Once valdosta builds the new stadium and sports complex and new school. Every one will want to attend that school. Isn’t that the only reason lowndes is good? The school districts changed and you got all the stars?
bksmith14
November 14th, 2012
11:19 am
dostacat…..considering yall scored 44 on coffee, 38 on colquitt…41 on brunswick, 42 on tift..i would say that lowndes holding you to 14 at home is considered holding you in check……..and i was simply talking about holding your running backs in check…sure they made a few runs, but it wasnt many. #2 lang if you remember is the on ewho sealed the game with his interception .. He also converted the 2 pt conversion and had a few big runs himself and burgman #21 was the mvp of the game…i believe he had over 75 yds recieveing…caught a 20 yd td pass and ran fro over 130 yds……yes they were in the game…and their presence was felt
Tommy Trojan
November 14th, 2012
11:49 am
Winnersville has become a bad joke. Lowndes and Valdosta don’t last through the first round. Lassiter rolls over the no longer buckin’ Broncos, Mill Creek, and Hughes. Camden won’t make the final. Rush has gotten into their heads now, and they know they’re going to lose before they take the field. Final game – Trojans vs. Packers. Lassiter avenges Hudson Mason and wins it all!
BlackandGold
November 14th, 2012
12:52 pm
When is Valdosta suppose to be building a new school?
Plowboy - Viking
November 14th, 2012
1:05 pm
Tommy Trojan….the joke of the state when it comes to football is Cobb county, region 1 and region 8 know how to win championships……it’s called defense!!! So “fight on” u mighty Trojans of Lassiter and go out there prove me wrong or basketball season will come earlier for the men of Troy!!!! Go Vikings!!
Plowboy - Viking
November 14th, 2012
1:06 pm
BlackandGold….Valdosta is building a new high school in the next 5 yrs
96Plowboy#27
November 14th, 2012
2:08 pm
@region4fan, I totally agree with you. I believe that region4 will give region1 some good competition friday night. If Colquitt can run the ball with power & consistency then McEachern may be in trouble, very young group of talented athletes over there. Lowndes D will have their hands full with the mobile qb from Marietta. I do believe Valdosta will be able to upset North Cobb as long as they take care of the football on offense & limit big plays on defense. Hillgrove drove the distance a couple of years ago & upset Camden, not sure if this will happen again.
96Plowboy#27
November 14th, 2012
3:02 pm
@TommyTrojan, listen you couldn’t possibly understand the pride & tradition that takes place down in Winnersville. Lassiter has given no one any reason to believe that they’ll win it all. If you haven’t read any of the other posts on this blog, please take the time & do so. Several people have stated that defense wins championship. That’s the philosophy of region1 & believe it or not region8 bought into it a long time ago, & region4 is getting the idea, Lassiter can continue to put up BIG numbers on offense, but until Lassiter decides to learn to play defense it won’t matter.
Blue devil alumni
November 14th, 2012
3:07 pm
ITS TIME NORCROSS FANS TO GET AMPED!!
NORCROSS RAP VIDEO!!!! IT’S GAME TIME!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwQzv3ybrrw
NGHS 09
November 14th, 2012
3:19 pm
@ Falconguy45…Norcross has never been to the “dance” bud. Good chance this year however. NO ONE knows what will happen in 10 minutes, ten hours, ten days, and no one knows who will win it all. Everyone should be talking logistics of the games being played this week instead of ignorantly predicting nonsense.
Devil Fanatic
November 14th, 2012
4:20 pm
@Plowboy, defense is easier when you’re stealing signals. Well, don’t count on that Friday night — we don’t have any disgruntled ex-coaches available for hire. And I’ll take the Cobb tradition of playing fair and square over the antics of Region 1 any day.
region4fan
November 14th, 2012
4:24 pm
@96Plowboy27: McEachern’s QB Griffin can throw the ball too. Just when you think it’s a run they throw deep.It is hard to stop one good back and they have five that can run and two have got some real speed.I think the North Cobb offense will score some points. The question is will the defense hold off Valdosta. I think North Cobb’s QB is better . I have seen the ball flutter when Valdosta’s QB goes long. That could be a problem if they need to pass. I think Marietta will score too but I don’t know about the defense. Hiilgrove has no chance against Camden unless they turn the ball over a lot. My problem is I have seen all the Region 4 teams but only seen video of the Region 1 teams. It is hard for me to judge speed and size on film.
96Plowboy#27
November 14th, 2012
4:42 pm
@region4fan, I know all to well about McEachern’s dual threat QB’s, i’ve seen McEachern play 3 times this year. Very impressed with the entire team’s overall athleticism. #14 starts, but in my eyes #7 is the deadly weapon (really impressed with his speed). #85 is truly a deep threat, especially when in the slot, he can get up the seem real quick. Defensively #24 is by far the best athlete non that squad. I really like his game.
North Cobb defense against Valdosta’s offense should be intriguing. NC defense was able to stop Walton earlier in the season, (but we both know that’s a one man show) but had trouble against South Cobb & their offense ( I saw that game in person). Valdosta will have a 1-2 punch in the backfield & they look to be more balanced with their offense.
I’ve heard that Marietta has a high-powered offense, but their defense never adjusts to anything. If Marietta has any trouble stopping the run, then it’ll be a long night for them (& that’s not including the drive). I’m not so sure if Marietta has seen that type of speed on defense. (McEachern defense is comparable).
Not enough playmakers over there at Hillgrove to make me even think they can upset Camden. Plus Camden has revenge on their minds. Not a close ball game I.M.O.
96Plowboy#27
November 14th, 2012
4:54 pm
@DevilFanatic lol very funny. here’s a little secret from south ga. defense is just as much a part of the game plan as is offense. a great deal of time is put in on the defensive game plan. a player has to earn the right to play on defense & we take pride in developing the best 11 that we can put on the field. we don’t need any stolen signals to beat anyone b/c we understand how important defense is. You continue to stick with your Cobb Tradition & we’ll continue to earn championships. Ask region8 how believing in defense worked out for them……….. I’ll take our tradition!!!!!!!!!!!!
HS football fan
November 14th, 2012
5:20 pm
Hey Falconguy…you must have forgotten that Lassiter made it to the semis last year; further than all but one of the teams you mentioned. We did that after playing a similar region schedule. I can assure you our boys & Coaches know what they’re up against & they will step up & play with the best of them. The only team that gets credit for having been to ‘the dance’ & it be of any additional benefit is Grayson & Walton, but Walton is without Tyren Jones; so they’ll be an early out.
Jetlife
November 14th, 2012
5:46 pm
You’ve heard it here… McEachern will upset Colquitt in the first round… lol Mark my words!!! It’s about to go down!!! Griffin Brothers will put on a mean show this Friday…
The Cross
November 14th, 2012
6:03 pm
Camden74-The only rabbits we need in Norcross are #6 and #5 and they’ll be running behind five HOGS and your Camden boys haven’t seen that type of speed all year. Alvin Kamara 4.38 in the 40. Your guys blink and he is standing in the end zone waving. We have a special playoff jersey for him it says HELLO on the front of the jersey and GOOD-BYE on the back.
South Georgia is good….but Gwinnett is GREAT!!!!!
The Cross
bucfan
November 14th, 2012
6:09 pm
No one is going to beat Grayson. They will beat Camden in a close game. Look for N Cobb to beat Valdosta this week. Marietta could sneak up on Lowndes. Also, Lovejoy is tough look out for them.
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
6:36 pm
Colquitt Fan…..If I’m not mistaken, that was the 4th or 5th, SO CALLED WARNING, of the night! At that point it should have been a 15 yard penalty. Incidental contact, are you blind? Everyone, even the Colquitt faithful, knew it was a straight out TACKLE! But anywho, let’s see who makes it to the finals. Hopefully Camden and Colquitt will meet again in the semis. Good luck!
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
6:43 pm
Tommydawg……..I’m going to be nice, but the next time you accuse me of something I DID NOT post. You’ll see just how nasty I can get!
Colquitt Fan
November 14th, 2012
7:00 pm
Camden74 you sound like a sore loser my friend
bksmith14
November 14th, 2012
7:05 pm
ATTENTION !!! For the 1st time….i just watched the colquitt vs grasyon complete game from last year. I dont like colquitt a whole bunch…but i am a region 1 fan. I want everyone to understand that i am giving my hinest opinion here. Colquitt Got one BROKE OFF in the BIG TIME, NEVER…even in a lowndes game…have i seen such a yellow hankie party. I bet 15 flags were thrown on colquitt and the last 2 were horrible. Colquitt deserved to win the game…..and in my opinion they beat grayson on the filed….take away the bs calls and grayson loses. A lot of the flags were legit guys but there were sevaral that were just awful and a lot of missed calls on grayson. Just my opinion. I went back and paused and replayed several plays and it was obvious that there were no fouls….just another example of how the ghsa screws the south…..dont think for onr min that it doesnt go on…..where the ghsa tells the officials to make it tough on the south….they dont want us southern boys winning all the titles
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
7:10 pm
Colquitt Fan…..How is it that I’m sounding like a sore loser any more than anyone else? What exactly did I say that gives you that opinion?
bksmith14
November 14th, 2012
7:17 pm
the cross….alvin didnt hardly do jack squat vs north gwinnett….what makes you think he is goin to run wild on a better defense in camden..a much faster defense
camdenfan2013
November 14th, 2012
7:51 pm
I have a severe dislike of Colquitt County and their fans, but in the playoffs its all love. Good luck Packers, Go Vikings, Lets go Cats, but most of all WE ARE CAMMMMMDEEEENNN! CAMMMMDEEENNN! Hillgrove, you will be hearing alot of that friday night. REgion 1, lets show them why we are the best.
Plowboy - Viking
November 14th, 2012
8:18 pm
The Cross…..Norcross has a really good team, but Region 8 and Region 1 are Kings…..u my friend will find out soon enough!!! Better have holes for Kamara to show off his speed!!! On a side note, where did Kamara play middle school ball, where does he live?
Colquitt Fan
November 14th, 2012
8:31 pm
Talkin crap about the refs, talkin about our coach, we got lucky and we better get our stuff together if we meet again. Hmm what else. That’s seems like enough
Bk- how’d you like the no call on that fumble that they ruled dead immediately when somebody hit them. That was worse than the Ramsey fumble the other night
CatsFan
November 14th, 2012
8:46 pm
Im almost postive bksmith14 is a student at lhs…
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
8:52 pm
Colquitt Fan…….Everybody talks about your coach, even your own FANS! The refs were BAD, they should be talked about. The only reason you’re not talking about them is because Colquitt won the game and most of the calls were in your favor! I never said anything about y’all being lucky, but now that you mention it, hmm…..And yes, Colquitt had better have it’s stuff together if Camden and Colquitt meet again. Now tell me, would you want Colquitt to play Camden without having their STUFF together?
sportsnut
November 14th, 2012
9:13 pm
@ Bk == You can watch all the film or tape or whatever. If we meet in round 2, look for Lowndes to be shell shocked. Then start running the ball. Clock is ticking. Run the ball. Clock is ticking.
Tommydawg22
November 14th, 2012
9:15 pm
Camden74…say what you need to
Colquitt Fan
November 14th, 2012
9:22 pm
Like I said, y’all were lucky to even to be able to attempt that FG, that was the worst call of the night. Do I want to play Camden? I’d prefer not to, I’ve always gave Camden props. But if we did, I wouldn’t mind them not having their stuff together, especially knowing we can beat them at their best. All we heard was how y’all were gon run the score up, y’all wanted vengeance, this and that an we won again. I’d still say Camden was the favorite, but we know y’all are beatable, even on the road bc we won there too.
Tommydawg22
November 14th, 2012
9:23 pm
The only 2 times I played Camden as a player we won a combined 53-14…but I guess that was before you guys were any good…
The Cross
November 14th, 2012
9:28 pm
Bk-Kamara had a high ankle sprain that he played through games 3-5. And I believe that he still had close to 100 yards. He is the real deal..if you disagree, I guess you know more than the 25 D1 scouts that believe that he is. What am I saying Bk..of course you know more. All of you South Georgua boys invented football. He’ll run on any of the OVERRATED teams from the South. Believe it.
The Cross
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
9:29 pm
tommydawg22…..It’s over, let it go, I have……..Hope you all won State those two times.
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
9:35 pm
Colquitt Fan……With all of that said, did/will Colquitt take advantage of those wins and bring a State Title back to Moltrie?
Tommydawg22
November 14th, 2012
9:36 pm
Nope..just the year before…then baseball in 97…fun times..I have friends from here that went to school with my dad that live in Camden now so its always smack talk
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
9:39 pm
The Cross…..There are two things I remember about Kamara, he has good balance and he fumbles the ball, a lot!
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
9:45 pm
Tommydawg22…..I played for Camden waaaaaay before your time! Moltrie was AAA and Camden AA. It was difficult to schedule games with you guys.
Tommydawg22
November 14th, 2012
9:46 pm
I love how the cross gets all worked up…we all know kamara is good..jj green is good..and many others in this great state of high school football
Tommydawg22
November 14th, 2012
9:48 pm
When were u in school and do you know hamp
The Cross
November 14th, 2012
9:49 pm
Camden74-Your scouting report is somewhat accurate…he did fumble alot last year and even the start to this year but he has done a great job protecting the football over the last half of this season.You did forget that this kid is as explosive and as fast as there is hitting the hole and getting to the next level.
The Cross
Colquitt Fan
November 14th, 2012
9:50 pm
No we didn’t but I’m sure you know that. Our only title in from 94. We’ve been runner up a few times. It’s only a matter of time. I’ll tell ya one thing, Camden better win one this bc y’all lose a lot. Colquitt however is a fairly young team.
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
9:56 pm
Tommydawg22… Hamp B, the younger one or the older one?
Tommydawg22
November 14th, 2012
10:00 pm
No j…the one with 7-8 kids his boys played there..rather not put anybodys whole name on here..got some crazys on here
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
10:00 pm
The Cross…..You’re right, he is explosive, a very good back. No argument here. But when the opposition starts to light him up, he’ll give up the ball!
Camden74
November 14th, 2012
10:03 pm
I know the older Hamp, you must be talking about his son. Maybe even his grandson. The one that I know went to Ralph J. Bunche HS.
Squirrell
November 14th, 2012
10:46 pm
Go Region 1AAAAAA!
Best High School Football program in Ga is definitely Camden County!
Great coaches, fans and young people!
Glad they’re finally in Region 1AAAAAA.
Even “gladder” Pack has found a way to beat’em the last two meetings.
Hope we get to fight-it-out again this year.
Love to see another SLOBBERKNOCKER!
Best entertainment in the South!
Great to see these young men developing discipline and character!
Hope to see an all Region 1AAAAAA Semi-Final.
Go Pack!
Fred
November 15th, 2012
12:28 am
Well, I wrote this really cool response to bksmith14 about his masterful if not totally incorrect assessment of our game last year and the blog ate it!
@bksmith14 – If that is your understanding of high school football rules then no wonder you always feel you got the short end of the stick. By the way, the Packers had either 10 or 11 penalties that night while the Rams had 17. You say it all the time but have no proof of any conspiracy to keep the south Ga teams down. Good football is played by teams from all over the state and the south Ga teams need to accept that. Just because your team loses doesn’t mean the GHSA is out to get you!
Colquitt County Fans
November 15th, 2012
4:07 am
Camden74 fans here love Rush our coach; so please
Shut the hell up about Rush; he looks out for the team
a d does a lot of things that he not required to do: to say
his own fan don’t like him is a bunch of Bull#%+!!!
I have lived in Moultrie over 40 yrs and he was the one
that put this school where it is today; plus you don’t like
him because he whip y’all as 2 times and going for a 3rd
Mark my words; Mark my words!!!!
Lowndes Love Maker
November 15th, 2012
4:28 am
Tell it like it is Colquitt County Fan!!!!!
Y’all some roudy mutha up there in
Moultrie!!!!!!!!
North Georgia Fan
November 15th, 2012
4:50 am
We hope the packers lose and rather see another
Region 1 team win it all!!! The fans are rude and
they can’t or want play fair!!!! Whole time I felt so
Uncomfortable there and left early; those folks down
there are mean and hateful; look at some of the post
they post on here; some should be banned from here!!!!
Don’t make no sense how grown people should act!!
bksmith14
November 15th, 2012
7:22 am
If you ever wonder why I love Lowndes so much and South Georgia football, here is my story:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gca8-s097jA
cat doc
November 15th, 2012
7:24 am
Propst is a nut, you pepole in Moultrie have sold out for a football coach. The man has no moral fiber at all. Keep him over there it will all come out. Once a cheat allways a cheat.
57Cat
November 15th, 2012
8:00 am
Now I’m conflicted. “Radio” is an excellent, feel-good movie. If I were to view bksmith14 in that context, I would have to take back everything negative I ever said about him and admire him for his devotion to his team and to high school football. And in that context, I can believe he is 26 years old (as he told me a couple of months ago) and is developmentally challenged. On the other hand ………
Colquitt Fan
November 15th, 2012
8:02 am
We aren’t rude at all. We get tired of people spewing about our coach when in reality none of you know wtf you’re talking about. All you can really say is that he rides the refs. That’s it. He was grateful for a second chance in moultrie and has taken full advantage of it. He wins games, cares for the kids and puts a ton in college. You would be defensive too if your team got bashed by you clueless people on a daily basis. So please stfu about our team and coach. Carry on
GoPackGo
November 15th, 2012
8:08 am
I agree. None of these people have ever met Propst on a personal level. He made mistakes in the past. In my opinion (I know him pretty well) he is now a stand up guy. I would not want anyone else coaching a child of mine.
Tipp Smooth
November 15th, 2012
8:19 am
TommyDawg22, I know Hamp, I see him at most home
games, I know Mike Baker too, he’s my 1st cousin,
now living in Grand Rapids Michigan.
stooge
November 15th, 2012
8:38 am
Propst helps his kids in more ways than you know and not just in getting scholarships. I know what he does because I’m at the same school but why try to defend him here? You guys won’t listen because you’re too busy hammering the guy. See you in Atlanta.
HS football fan
November 15th, 2012
8:52 am
Why are you guys defending Propst? Let people think what they want…if he is good, he’ll continue as Coach. If he’s not, he’ll get fired. All I know of him is he kicked our arses when he came here in 09. He must be doing something right.
GGG
November 15th, 2012
9:53 am
It was obvious that one of Colquits kids was coached to throw a chop block at Graysons running back last year on the opening kickoff. That is dirty and should not be taught to these kids.Even one of the commentators mentioned it during the championship while Gallman limped around the field. Might as well be New Orleans over there in CC. Then they cry for almost an entire year. And people wonder why the coach and the school are disliked.
Dawgma
November 15th, 2012
9:53 am
Congratulations GHSA you fools. You let the south Ga schools ram this 6 classification system down our throat and walah Camden County snags the easy path to 6a semis. Meanwhile schools in North Atlanta with 2000 students face Gwinnett mega schools with 3400 students and you call that fair.
The real beauty is the thing you tried to fix A class and they have a world class CF where schools traditionally out are in via “power ratings” not record on the field. Swearinger and the GHSA board is a corrupt bunch of thugs bought and sold by the privies and mega-schools.
Fire Swearinger today!
57Cat
November 15th, 2012
10:21 am
The South Georgia schools rammed the six classification system down our throats? I think not! Really, what advantage did we in S. Georgia gain? Valdosta with less than 2,000 enrollment still plays the same schools, plus Camden, with 3,000 students. Camden was moved out of a patsy region into a very strong region, stiffening its road through the regular season and the playoffs. I don’t see where you’re from with respect to AAAAAA.
As for class A. How the GHSA wicker end that playoff system makes absolutely no sense, as you suggest. How can a team a better record miss out over two teams they beat who made the playoffs? Crazy!
57Cat
November 15th, 2012
10:23 am
I apologize, GGG. I meant to direct my remarks to Dawgma.
WILDHAWG2012
November 15th, 2012
10:24 am
Well I like Propst and the teams that he has put together over the years and the one he has now and next year. The guy simply does more with less and he gets the most out of his team every year. Yes we do have kids going to college every year under propst but outside of The 2010 team with Tevin King and co we don’t have D-1 prospects at most of our skilled positions on a regular with elite speed to change a game like JJ green or T.Jones on one play but thats what makes us hard to prepare for.Don’t get me wrong we have talent year in and year out but since we can’t out run some good teams with our offense it is the play calling that gives us the edge in most games. Heck most of the time its our turnovers not the other team that really kills us.In games against Camden and Lowndes and even Lovejoy their defenses were very hard to out run unless u have a guy or guys with elite speed.So in order to have a chance to win these games,the only edge u have is coaching and sometimes thats not enough but it does give u a shot in the end.I would rather have a shot in the end than to get blew out anyday.Well anyway when u guys finally stop looking at Propst then u will see that we are a really good team and even without elite speed on that side of the ball we don’t get blown out either but good luck to all in the playoffs. One day we will get a miltary base and then we can get some of those elite players but until then we have Rush and as of right now i for one am happy with it. Just glad he is on our team cause i would not want my team to have to play against him. Good luck region 1 give em @#$!!!
marcus moore
November 15th, 2012
10:27 am
If Colquitt beat McEachern, it will not be an upset
Forealtho..
November 15th, 2012
10:27 am
I see everybody wants to count out the Cobb Teams.. news flash, IF GRAYSON DONT PREPARE FOR WHEELER, THEY WILL GET UPSET! Wheeler is a sleeping beast. they have a 6′7 QB that can slang the hell out of the ball and a lot of playmakers to go with him. North Cobb will beat Valdosta. Lassiter will be in the Championship.
Colquitt Fan
November 15th, 2012
10:31 am
So a kid gets a knee injury, which is common, on a kickoff, where tons of injuries occur and were teaching our kids dirty chop blocks? Lol people are reaching in the bottom of the barrel to criticize Colquitt. It’s really comical at this point. Just straight foolishness
Plowboy - Viking
November 15th, 2012
10:55 am
WildHawg2012…… U don’t need a military base, u have the whole state of Alabama !!! U had it coming, hope region 1 fares well
Colquitt Fan
November 15th, 2012
10:59 am
You have the whole state of Georgia plowboy. How many high schools has your QB played at again?
Heisenberg
November 15th, 2012
11:01 am
Forealtho.., I hear you on Wheeler. Was impressed with their playmakers and speed on offense when they played Lassiter. But the Wheeler defense is gonna get run over by the Grayson running game. One thing I noticed when Wheeler played Lassiter, was with the QB that tall and the center kept snapping the ball at his ankles all night it was just a matter of time before one rolls past his legs. And sure enough it did. Better tighten that up.
Just Rammin
November 15th, 2012
11:07 am
@ Forealtho..
Grayson went down that road once this year going into the Parkview game. Trust me that will not happen this week. As far as the 6′ 7″ QB slinging the ball that is going to be difficult to do running for his life or lying on his back. Looking forward too the challenge. Never Satisfied!
Forealtho..
November 15th, 2012
11:10 am
@Heisenberg You are correct about that center QB excange.. I think that was the first time that happened all season. Wheelers Defensive line is suspect. But if the Coach would play the 2 strongest guys on the team on the defensive line, they will be just fine. The starting right guard and the left tackle are monsters on Defense.. If the coach would gamble, I actually think they have a chance.I dont think it will be a blowout. I think Wheeler’s offense will keep them in the game. IF THE COACH DONT HOLD THEM BACK! LOL.. Like always
Just Rammin
November 15th, 2012
11:10 am
@ Colquitt Fan
Take a look at the film. Whether or not he was taught to play that way or not, he clearly and intentionally went at Gallman’s knees. We call that chicken S_ _ T where I come from.
Colquitt Fan
November 15th, 2012
11:13 am
I don’t need to, it was a low block. It happens, almost in every game played. You don’t think it hasn’t happened to us, with all the wing t offenses we see? Quit cryin over it. We have players get injured as well. It’s football, not ballet class
Heisenberg
November 15th, 2012
11:23 am
Just Rammin, I am telling you the Wheeler QB is not just a tall dude. He is fast, athletic, and can throw. I only saw them play against Lassiter but receivers showed good hands and made a few catches in traffic that make for good highlight reel plays. They got 2 pint size runners that are really fast. Wheeler will get some big yardage plays. But I doubt enough to keep it close in the second half.
Forealtho..
November 15th, 2012
11:26 am
@just rammin.. I hear you but he has only been sacked 3 times this year. They played Milton with Lawson he was only able to get to him 1Time! In my opinion, Lawson’s motor is better than The big D-end that you guys have. It will be interesting to see.. 6′7 QB is extremly mobile and very hard to sack.As a 10th grader he was only sacked 4 times. If you force him to leave the pocket, he will burn you for 20yds everytime..make sure your Defensive backs are ready. Not saying they will beat you guys but it wont be a blowout. They have quite a few D-1 prospects on that team.
Just Rammin
November 15th, 2012
11:27 am
@ Heisenberg
I will be honest I have not seen Wheeler play this year. I don’t doubt your assesment as I have no basis to dispute what you say. I can speak to the Grayson defense however and if Wheeler plans on trying to make a living running the football it is going to be a long night. Good luck to your team this weekend.
Forealtho..
November 15th, 2012
11:34 am
@just Rammin & Heisenberg Trust me guys, im not saying by no means that they will beat them. Im just saying, they cant play around with this team. If they had better Coaching, then it would be different. They are 6-4 but they could easily be 8-2 or even 9-1. Just be careful with them. They beat a very good Hughes team that didnt lose another game and finished 9-1.
Heisenberg
November 15th, 2012
11:36 am
Forealtho.., therein lies the Wheeler dilemma. Use your 2 best blockers on defense and they are gonna wear down in second half against the depth of Grayson up front. I would not want a tired O-line trying to block one of their guys in particular.
Heisenberg
November 15th, 2012
11:40 am
Just Rammin, maybe my team (Lassiter) will see yours down the road. Should be interesting. The classic irresistible force versus the immovable object.
Jay
November 15th, 2012
11:41 am
@MC
I saw the film of Mill Creeks game against Collins Hill, MC was fortunate to win that game, good game though. Wasn’t the starting QB for Collins out for that game as well?
Forealtho..
November 15th, 2012
11:43 am
@Heisenberg well look at it like this. Only on certain downs. just like they use their big D-end to run the ball. He gets worn down too. You are rite about Wheeler trying to run the ball. The backs are just to all. Lets hope the Coach uses his strenths, which is passing. He need to run the QB more. He only runs when he scrambles.. And he dont roll him out that much. I dont understand that Coach. smh…
Colquitt97
November 15th, 2012
1:16 pm
They have about 35 1st round playoff games streaming live here…
http://gahighschoolsports.net/viewforum.php?f=46
bksmith14
November 15th, 2012
1:24 pm
robert knemdiche is good and he is a key weapon on short yardage situations….but i dont think he is the #1 prospect ….just my opinion…..there is a de on miltons team who has 20 sacks this year…..i am just saying there are a lot of good players..knemdiche gets to much hype….he is good no doubt, but i dont feel he is the best high school player in the nation
JustHere
November 15th, 2012
1:36 pm
Camden wins its all
robo71
November 15th, 2012
2:13 pm
@bksmith- graysons DE gets double and triple teamed on every play. i do believe he could do more with what he has but he is a specimen. i am sure there are a bunch of other players in the state that have more sacks. but i would bet that they don’t receive the same attention when it comes to making sure they are blocked.
Annie May
November 15th, 2012
2:16 pm
Hawkins – No way Debbie beats Kenny. And who in the hamn dell keeps callin my name!
yo
November 15th, 2012
2:34 pm
Looks like Sportsnuts Lovejoy is going to end the season the same way they started it. A loss to Region 1.
Can I get a shout out for Region 1 sportsnut!!!!~
The unfortunate thing about Lovejoy is after they have played 11 game this year they still will not have beat any body. In fact make that 12 games.
NGHS 09
November 15th, 2012
2:47 pm
@Dawgma…Your numbers for Gwinnett schools are not correct and your argument does not hold water. Prime example…You should take a gander at the North Gwinnett sidelines when they play Mill Creek, Norcross, Grayson, Colquitt etc and tell me what you notice…Other AAAAAA schools in Gwinnett barely have 80 players on their varsity roster. Student population is not the issue…recruiting at the high school level is the issue. Their are only a handful of AAAAAA schools in Gwinnett that can be considered “Mega”.
BTW NG has around 2,850 students currently enrolled. Just because Mill Creek has the largest student population in the state does not mean all of Gwinnett County high schools consist of the same.
3,400?
BullDawgRick
November 15th, 2012
2:47 pm
Put that helmet on a buckel that chinstrap fellas!!
The AAAAAA championship runs thru Gwinnett Co…
(as will the AAA championship)
The Cross
November 15th, 2012
2:58 pm
Check out my latest video. You guys can see what the Cross does in his spare time at home. hope you enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J659hiXiUbM
NGHS 09
November 15th, 2012
3:03 pm
Grayson’s defense plays at whole different level than those Fulton and Cobb defenses Wheeler has faced. No one ever talks about all the other studs they have all over the defensive front and back field. They define the word defensive unit.They don’t miss tackles, they don’t miss interceptions, and they literally beat the offense to the ball. When they hit the ball carrier I’m sure it feels like all 11 guys are making the hit. I hate playing them, but love watching them go to work. The speed of their game is unlike anything that “giant” Qb has ever seen trust me. Experience with these Rams is the only way to make some one a believer. The game probably will NOT be close because once the Ram’s offense gets the ball…it’s keep away time. And they have made their living perfecting that strategy. Ne
NGHS 09
November 15th, 2012
3:03 pm
*vertheless, no team is unbeatable and no single player is unstoppable.
bksmith14
November 15th, 2012
3:23 pm
grayson has played 1 team all year who had what i call a good defense….and that was parkview. Mceacherns defense is ok but parkviews is better.
graysons defense is very very good, but they can be scored on…colquitt scored 31 on them last year at grayson and lowndes 17 (lowndes worst team since 06)
outside of region 1, i dont feel any other team has a very good shot at beating grayson.
nghs09….i hope you guys dont overlook john creek…they have a good team. if you get past them , i hope you guys can beat grayson, north gwinnett has a pretty good defense and that qb yall have should be able to make a few plays if the north o line can give him a lil time, but haynes does more damage on the run. North has a shot…i would give it a 3 or 4 on a scale of 1-10…anything can happen
the only other north team that i feel cd maybe give grayson a run would be norcross, but i dont see them beating camden or colquitt
camden..lowndes..colquitt…these 3 have the defense to force grayson to go 3 and out as well…it would be a game of speacial teams and field position most likely
colquitt has nowhere near the running game they had last year and they dont have the tight end who went to UGA anymore either…that will hurt them b4 its over
Lowndes will have their hands full fri night with marietta and then lovejoy will be a very tough task should we beat marietta which i see us doing. I feel good about lowndes chances to get to 3rd rd at least where it will meet most likely grayson ,,if not north gwinnett. I would rather play north gwinnett…be nice to see the 2 schools play each other again..it would be a closer game this time
Colquitt Fan
November 15th, 2012
3:51 pm
We don’t have Ty anymore that’s true. But we have Bobby Hill and a much deeper overall WR group that’s last year. Not even close. And Hill is the only one we lose
Heisenberg
November 15th, 2012
3:52 pm
I only saw Grayson on TV against Archer and it looked liked they were playing their entire roster “in the box”. OK maybe not the entire roster but that is probably how it looked to Archer. Not sure whether that was because Archer is not a good enough passing team or if Grayson just did not care if they were. It sure looked suffocating to the run and short passing game. You are probably not gonna beat Grayson with 15 play 80 yard drives. But a balanced offense with a QB that can hit the intermediate to deep routes could be able to do some damage.
bksmith14
November 15th, 2012
4:05 pm
Colquitt Fan…when playing a very good defense….colquitt is not as explosive as last year…the only chance colquitt has of making it to semis or going to dome is if the colquitt defense shows up every game…..bc colquitt is not as explosive on offense this year..not even close…hill was on the team last year…sure he is very good. losing ty smith was a huge loss…as was losing woodyard who was a much better back than boatwright..and losing luna and shermaine also was huge….
lowndes held colquitt to 7 pts (offensively) lovejoy (14) camden (13)….
last year colquitt scored 34 on lowndes…32 on camden and 31 on grayson
the colquitt offense is not what it was last year…
i still give colquitt a good shot to make it to semis….easy draw after mceachern is a BIG reason why. all this talk about how colquitt does well in playoffs…..its true…yall have done well in the past with tough draws,,,,but this year its rather easy until the semis for colquitt
the defense for colquitt has to show up ..if they do then colquitt can play with anyone
bksmith14
November 15th, 2012
4:08 pm
mceachern playing at home will help mceachern….but colquitt should win this game by 10 to 17 points ..i dont think mceachern has seen a defense as good as colquitts since they played grayson. colquitts defense is very very good whenh they have it together. holding coffee to 9 and camden to 12 poves just that. They held us (lowndes ) in check also….lowndes shot themselve in the foot a lot in that game, but colquitts d was tough
BIG BEE
November 15th, 2012
4:11 pm
Norcross gets no respect. Look who they played and beat.
Heisenberg
November 15th, 2012
4:22 pm
bksmith14, FWIW McEachern played that game (and the loss to Walton) against Grayson without Griffin. Not saying they would have beaten Grayson with Griffin, but there are those who have written on these blogs that the McEachern offense is much more explosive with him.
Brackets show 1st round games are Fri & Sat but I could not find which games were which days. I know Lassiter plays Friday so I will be at that game. Kinda hoping the Colquitt/McEachern is Saturday so I can see it.
Grayson Fanatic
November 15th, 2012
4:36 pm
You have to pass to run against Grayson. Then once you figure out something semi successful they make well coached adjustments. If you score the defense comes twice as hard. Graysons better than last year just made some mistakes.
grayram
November 15th, 2012
6:06 pm
NGHS09
I feel the same, I hate playing North Gwinnett. Starting a few years ago when NGHS Beat Brookwood convincingly two years in a row. BTW your old QB/WR was in the game against UGA last Saturday.
Fighting Hockmans
November 15th, 2012
6:13 pm
McE going to bust your bracket.
Colquitt Fan
November 15th, 2012
6:14 pm
You’re right, not arguing that our offense is as good as last year. But Lowndes or Camden didn’t have defenses last yea and we had our way with them. Grayson’s defense was good but not great last year IMO, we threw all day on them. All those teams and Lovejoy has good defenses this year. Oline play was our problem against Lowndes, not playmakers. Colquitt is an oline away from being the best team in the state. But our offense has been clicking since that 4th quarter against Valdosta where we scored 3 TDs in 3 minutes, dominated Coffee, and beat Camden. I know Camden left a few points on the board but we stalled inside their 35 at least 5 times and missed 2 FGs. We left a good bit on the board also. Our kicker is very good this year, he missed two against Camden but they were long ones, like 48 yards long. While Luna had the leg, they were only a couple of yards out of Vega’s range. He was 6-8 on FGs before that game
does the ajc ever proof read anything?
November 15th, 2012
6:28 pm
If a doctor botches a surgery he is sued for mal practice. But the AJC articles generally have errors in grammar. In this case a semi final loser advances to championship game. Why? I would prefer an article showing the playoff rounds that a hyperthetical one.
Packer RB 82
November 15th, 2012
6:51 pm
why is there soo much hate on the PACKERS. yes i want the PACK to go all the way, but if some reason they get knock off, well the other four 6a teams will bring it home
BigDave
November 15th, 2012
8:17 pm
Lassiter win win the State over Colquitt County
RobFromNorcross
November 15th, 2012
9:22 pm
The location of the Norcross – Camden game (if we both make it that far which needs to be played on the field, not in this forum) will be decided by a coin flip. The winner of that flip will be the favorite in the game by a couple of points… Norcross has won big road games at South, North, Mill Creek, Collins Hill, Peachtree Ridge as well as a season-opening LIVE real scrimmage on the road in Moultrie to start the season… I like our chances at home or on the road…
Grayram
November 15th, 2012
9:23 pm
Colquitt fan
I think Lowndes, Camden, and Grayson all had great defenses last year. All among the best in the state. By playoff time the packers seem to have that spread offense down and the way they were executing its difficult for anyone to stop.
Colquitt Fan
November 15th, 2012
9:46 pm
No doubt. Not a knock on Grayson’s defense. It was still one of the best in the state. But Lowndes and Camden didn’t have the defenses last year that they have this year.
bksmith14
November 15th, 2012
9:48 pm
colquitt is improved since losing to north gwinnett….much improved…..colquitt or camden will beat norcross if it happens…..by 10 or more in my opinion. But we will see
EMTEEDUB
November 15th, 2012
11:16 pm
Lovejoy d. Tri-Cities 41-10
Lowndes d. Marietta 35-10
Grayson d. Wheeler 55-0
Johns Creek d. North Gwinnett 21-17
Hughes d. Rockdale County 35-19
Valdosta d. North Cobb 45-35
Lassiter d. Brookwood 41-24
Alpharetta d. Mill Creek 38-35
Camden County d. Hillgrove 42-14
Newton d. East Coweta 27-14
Norcross d. Chattahoochee 28-24
Milton d. South Gwinnett 41-28
Colquitt County d. McEachern 35-31
Newnan d. Alcovy 17-14
West Forsyth d. Collins Hill 38-17
Walton d. Parkview 24-21
GA Fan
November 15th, 2012
11:17 pm
McEachern’s starting QB was hurt in the 1st qtr against Grayson. Prior to the injury MC was down by 2 points. Lowndes had along ride home two years ago. MC had a fun ride home last year. Tomorrow nights game will be business as usual. Go Indians!!!!!!
Remember Camden 74, you guys struggle with the spread offense. South Cobb put up 21 points and they didn’t even make the playoffs! Don’t look now……….. but HG is coming back!
Fred
November 16th, 2012
12:09 am
Dang, I missed the best debates today! It appears that non Grayson people have been standing in for us today and I appreciate it.
@Forealtho.. – I hear your arguments and understand why you make them. I will say that we have been up against some tall and athletic QBs this year. Just Rammin took the words out of my mouth. They haven’t had many opportunities to be accurate while running for their life. Yes, on occasion they have gotten loose but not often and not for long.
I really think our D is better this year than last. bksmith14 doesn’t think Robert is all that and Forealtho.. also thinks their lineman is as good. I don’t doubt he is good but as someone said, when Robert is in the game the game changes. You *have* to account for him and as often as not it take two or three to do so. That frees other players up to harass the ball carrier. If you break off from Robert, he picks up the pursuit. His numbers were better last year before D coordinators got a handle on taking him out of the play. But like I said, taking him out of the play means other Grayson guys who are very, very good are now free to do their thing.
A Wheeler fan or two on one of the other blogs haven’t been very complimentary. I guess within 24 hours we will know how it payed out. Safe travels to all and safe games!
bksmith14
November 16th, 2012
12:55 am
ga fan……2 yrs ago….that will go down in histroy as the biggest screw job in high school football ever. The famous “clockeeper” and the phantom timeout mceachern called they never had (it was granted) That game was over before mceachern got to the 35 of lowndes..that was simply a rigged deal…that if the game came down to that situation…that someone was going to help mceachern….the clock stooped working all of a sudden….the phantom timeout….and the qb stepped out of bounds b4 ball crossed plain….the game should have long been over. Everyone in the whole state knows we got shafted except the ignorant mceachern fans that didnt want to believe it…
last year…we just lost ..plain and simple to mceachern…and we had the worst team lowndes has had since 06…..we got a lot better though as year went on…glad we did or grayson would have beat us a lot worse than 8 i imagine.
i got a lot of satisfaction out of the valdosta wildcats going to mceachern in 2010 and beating them…after what happened to us up there……..and we beat the cats at valdosta that year.
mceachern has a good program and a good team…but it was uncalled for what happened to lowndes up there in 2010…..
BulldogsStillBite
November 16th, 2012
8:08 am
Norcross fans, what you did in the preseason does not matter, just drop it. We beat Grayson twice in preseason; didn’t get us any hardware. Earn you respect from this point forward. Last year, you guys stomped Dacula – but you couldn’t beat them at home when it mattered…North has a swim against a strong current, but anything is possible. I wish you guys the best, I just hope the old Norcross does not show up. The good teams will make adjustments and figure out what needs to be done to win. IF North gets by Grayson (they’ll beat Johns Creek) they will have a shot to play for it all…
GA Fan
November 16th, 2012
8:40 am
Mc had problems this year with that clock. No one in the state agrees with you but………. the folks from Lowndes. Let’s blog about coaches stealing signs. It worked for the Patriot’s and Aint’s why not try it in high school football.
I will admit that the five teams that could have come out of R1 6A are all good teams. Colquitt will bring the house and young Mc will too. If we limit the turnovers and stay healthy, Mc wins by 7. Good luck to all the teams in the first round of the playoffs. Go McEachern!!!!
Old Yeller
November 16th, 2012
11:57 am
Harris County is the sleeper in 5A.
SnakeW84
November 16th, 2012
3:02 pm
Rush Propst is a playoff genius bc as a four seed they are highly favored to make it too the final four once again. This should be the year he can finally say he is the top dawg in state. Colquitt the state of GA 1st 6-A champion
SportsFan31313
November 16th, 2012
3:11 pm
Grayson will NEVER Beat Camden County…..
Forealtho..
November 17th, 2012
3:43 am
@fred Ill give credit.. Grayson Beat Wheeler soundly..BUT they Could not get to that QB! Like I said, He was to fast for them to sack… he had only been sacked 3 times this Season.. Carl Lawson sacked him once, & he beat a double team to do it.. I agree with the guy who said Lawson is better than Nkemdiche. Lawson just has a better motor.. he is Doubled and tripled teamed also but still gets sacks! Good game Grayson.
sportsnut
November 19th, 2012
4:26 pm
I love Bracket Busters ! Way to go Marietta, Brookwood and North Cobb.