AAAAAA blog: Only three region champions remain after Grayson, West Forsyth exits
The quarters:
#2 North Gwinnett at #1 Lovejoy
#3 Mill Creek at #2 North Cobb
#1 Norcross vs. #1 Camden County (Saturday coin toss to decide home field)
#4 Colquitt County at #3 Parkview
Five noteworthy happenings from the second round:
- North Gwinnett upsets Grayson: North Gwinnett scored on its first five possessions – four times on field goals by Michael D’Angola – and knocked off 2011 state champion and preseason favorite Grayson 28-10. Grayson committed four turnovers and was charged with a safety after a bad snap to its punter. Grayson’s season, which ends at 10-2, can only be termed a major disappointment. The Rams returned virtually every starter on defense from a 15-0 team, and most of those were major college prospects.
- Parkview wins in overtime, again: Parkview is the first team ever to win overtime games in the first two rounds of the state playoffs, according to Georgia High School Football Historians Association records. Parkview defeated West Forsyth 26-23 to keep the roller-coaster season going. Parkview is the team that stunned Grayson in the first month of the season, then blew its chance to win a region title with losses to Central Gwinnett and South Gwinnett. Now, Parkview is the only Region 8 team left after winning its first two playoff games since 2005.
- North Cobb makes first quarterfinal since 1979: All eight teams that made the quarters have been there before, but North Cobb broke the longest drought – 33 years – in the 42-14 victory over Langston Hughes. It’s vindication for the Warriors and coach Shane Queen, who had a 10-0 season and No. 1 ranking ruined five years ago with a first-round loss. Parkview made the quarters for the first time since 2005. Norcross hadn’t been in the quarters since 2006. Lovejoy (2011) and Mill Creek (2010) are making their second-ever trip to the quarters. North Gwinnett has made the final eight in five of the past seven seasons. Camden County and Colquitt County made it in 2011 and will be making their 12th appearances in the elite eight.
- Only three No. 1 seeds remain: Lovejoy, Norcross and Camden County made the quarterfinals as No. 1 seeds and region champions. This is the fourth time since 2000 that fewer than half of the eight No. 1 seeds have failed to make the quarters in the highest classification. It also happened in 2010 (Brookwood, Lowndes), 2006 (Norcross, Stephenson, Tift County) and 2000 (Parkview, Harrison, East Coweta).
- Colquitt County thrives as No. 4 seed: Colquitt County improved to 10-2 in road playoff games under fifth-year head coach Rush Propst in a 26-23 victory over Newnan. No Georgia team has won that many times on the road in so short a span. Colquitt hopes to become the second No. 4 seed in history, and first since Peachtree Ridge in 2006, to win a state title.
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197 comments Add your comment
sportsnut
November 24th, 2012
12:35 am
Lovejoy is simply playing football.
RobFromNorcross
November 24th, 2012
12:43 am
Only one undefeated team remains in AAAAAA… 12-0 Norcross!
Fred
November 24th, 2012
1:26 am
I don’t know that I would call the season a “major disappointment.” It could have been better no doubt. We won region and made it to the second round. There are a whole lot of teams out there that would love to have that kind of season. I would have loved for us to win state again to be sure but I just can’t be down on the team for the year they had.
BulldogsStillBite
November 24th, 2012
1:43 am
Looks like Region 7 took the reigns from R8 this year…
DawgFan
November 24th, 2012
1:57 am
When will you acknowledge that NG is pretty darn good? You said we couldn’t beat Colquitt. We did. You said we couldn’t beat Grayson. We did.
Why is the story that Grayson is a huge disappointment? It is time to pay a little credit to the little underdawgs who keep knocking off your “favorites”. I suppose we’ll be happy for you to just keep ignoring us right up until the Dome. It is good to be the underdawg!
DawgFan
November 24th, 2012
2:00 am
3 of the final 8 from region 7, 4 of the final 8 from Gwinnett.
DawgFan
November 24th, 2012
2:04 am
Dear RobFromNorcross, all the Gwinnettians really want to pull for you guys, quit making it hard to do so.
reggaeman
November 24th, 2012
2:23 am
Bye Grayson
NGHS 09
November 24th, 2012
3:10 am
@BulldogsStillBite…Not giving us credit or much recognition is our good luck charm!! Let everyone keep doubting LOL.
SnakeW84
November 24th, 2012
4:02 am
Colquitt County during playoff time….Unstoppable!! This truly proves their no home field advantage when playing a Rush Propst team by chalking up another road win. The White Jersey Warriors
Camden Alum
November 24th, 2012
5:00 am
As I said last week, Region 8 is as legit as Kansas State being number 1. Camden will take care of Norcross rather were at home or away.
Packer Face Blue
November 24th, 2012
5:02 am
Camden County is going to get that ass next Sat.
Go Packers; Go Camden
John
November 24th, 2012
6:08 am
Rome High won overtime games in the first two rounds of the 1997 Class AAA state playoffs, beating Lakeside 15-14 in the first round and Stephens County 15-14 in the second round before losing at Marist in the quarterfinals.
John
November 24th, 2012
6:11 am
Correction to my post: Rome did win overtime games in the first two rounds of 1997 but the Stephens County score was 13-7 in the second round.
GraysonCat
November 24th, 2012
6:32 am
100% dissapointment, this was a team that was supposed to win a National Championship. sportsnut if Lovejoy wins, you got a free drink at the Grand Stand waiting for you. Go Cats!
Columbia Blue Blood
November 24th, 2012
7:27 am
Hmmm no doubt camden is good but Norcross will make quick work of them if they played like they did last night. I think coach is going to have to open up the offense a bit to have a shot
Blue DEVIL
November 24th, 2012
7:31 am
@Columbia Blue I guarantee Norcross will beat Camden. This particular group of boys are on a mission
Sugar Hill Dawg
November 24th, 2012
7:43 am
Shocked by the events of last night? No, not really. Maybe seeing Parkview among the survivors is a bit of a surprise (no clue about West Forsyth – hard to judge the Conn = North Fulton – Forstyth regions). I wasn’t expecting such a dominate performance by the Boys in Black last night, but Grayson struck me as a team of individuals, rather than a team of teammates. I think the non – stop # 1 Recruit stuff finally got to ‘em. Anyone know where Lovejoy plays home games? (Tara?)
Sugar Hill Dawg
November 24th, 2012
7:44 am
Opps! Cobb – guess I should have turned on some lights.
Sugar Hill Dawg
November 24th, 2012
7:45 am
Oops!
region4fan
November 24th, 2012
7:53 am
North Cobb is having a special season. Their run defense has been a brick wall in the playoffs. Good luck to the last of the Cobb County teams.
cougar pride
November 24th, 2012
8:04 am
colquitt knew that they were over confident coming in. never underestimate newnan. newnan will leave you crying. we have a lot of soph and juniors on that team. look out next year
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
8:13 am
Congratulations to the Elite 8! Region 7 with 4 of the 8 us quite an accomplishment.
North Gwinnett congratulations…I guess this flying under the radar mantra is working for you. You guys outplayed and outcoached the defending champs. Total destruction of Grayson last night.
Norcross played a great game last night as well. Our D played lights out and the offensive line absolutely took over in the second half…I was very close to calling DFACS to report child abuse as our O-line manhandled South Gwinnett.
The Cross
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
8:14 am
Above post should say 3 of 8. With 4 of 8 residing in Gwinnett.
The Cross
Devillover
November 24th, 2012
8:15 am
Why does Norcross have to win the coin toss for home field since Camden lost one game and Norcross was undefeated?
Dekalb Co Guy
November 24th, 2012
8:16 am
@ cougar pride
sort of a lame post there. Colquitt didnt seem overconfident. And how did they leave colquitt crying, it was a heartbreaking loss for Newnan, not colquitt, lol.
They played good sound football. They scored pretty easily the first couple of times and was about to score again. Newnan got the turnover and seemed to breathe life into them, the momentum changed and turned into a great game.And yeah Newnan has a lot of soph and juniors, but that was mostly seniors on the field though.
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
8:19 am
Huge coin toss today to determine home field for the Norcross-Camden game.
I wish there was a more objective way to determine home field with same seeds. Maybe start with records and then go to points scored differentials. Coin tosses seem silly.
The Cross
Joseph
November 24th, 2012
8:30 am
Parkview will be a challenge, especially with their penchant for overtime wins in the playoffs this year. However, they will face an opponent in Colquitt County that thrives on the pressure of the postseason. The Pack doesn’t care where they play. With the way the fans of the Golden Herd travel, every stadium becomes our home away from home on Friday night! Just like when you are invited to dinner at someone else’s house, they cook and you eat! Let the big hawg eat! For the record, our Packers are the only team to have beaten Camden in the last two years. We have beaten them two times in a row and are officially on a winning streak against them! Camden, you may say you want some more, but in reality, you are pulling for Parkview, ’cause you know we will leave town with a three game winning streak intact and a ticket in hand to the dome! Go Pack Go!!!!
TRIPLE HHH
November 24th, 2012
8:32 am
A little bit of facts:Camden have not won a coin toss under Heron,but also Camden has not loss a game under Heron when there is a coin toss involved…..
topper
November 24th, 2012
8:49 am
The Cross- Looks like you will have a Camden at home next week as we never win coin tosses!
Blue DEVIL- guarantee? Glad you told me so I can save money on tickets next week!
Anakin Skywalker
November 24th, 2012
8:53 am
Knew West Forsyth wouldn’t get past second round based upon how they played in the last half of the regular seaseon…..
sportsnut
November 24th, 2012
8:54 am
@ Sugar Hill Dawg == Lovejoy plays at 12 Oaks. It is on Lovejoy’s campus.
Max Sizemore
November 24th, 2012
9:13 am
Devillover, region seeding (in this case, 2 No. 1s) is the only thing that counts. Records do not. Used to be that if two teams with equal seeding met in the playoffs, the GHSA handbook predetermined the home team (upper bracket one year, lower bracket the next). Now it’s a coin flip.
Blue DEVIL
November 24th, 2012
9:31 am
@topper that’s only because camden is a bit overrated
Wildcat Fan
November 24th, 2012
9:33 am
@ The Cross, Its so amazing how you guys are on here bragging about anything, you guys are having one good year do this year in and year out. Please dont be a one year wonder and Im pretty certain you will
Wildcat Fan
November 24th, 2012
9:36 am
@Blue Devil,,,oh we will see how overraated we are. You better have more than a running back, playing out of the wildcat allnight
Todd Holcomb
November 24th, 2012
9:40 am
”I don’t know that I would call the season a “major disappointment.” It could have been better no doubt. We won region and made it to the second round. There are a whole lot of teams out there that would love to have that kind of season. I would have loved for us to win state again to be sure but I just can’t be down on the team for the year they had.”
I don’t mean that anyone should be down on Grayson. The players worked hard like everybody else, and there was a lot of pressure/media attention on this team. No blame intended. I’m just comparing expectations with results. After the second or third game, Grayson had reason to believe a national title was realistic. The result was a 10-2 finish and a 28-10 loss w/ 5 game-changing turnovers/mistakes.
Wildcat Fan
November 24th, 2012
9:40 am
What has The great Nocross Blue Devils ever won……..
Blue DEVIL
November 24th, 2012
9:42 am
@Wildcat Fan it doesn’t matter. Your super conservative offense won’t be able to score on us and you know it
Blue DEVIL
November 24th, 2012
9:42 am
@Wildcat Fan it doesn’t matter. Your super conservative offense won’t be able to score on us and you know it
topper
November 24th, 2012
9:49 am
Blue DEVIL – We shall see! Good luck next week both teams will need it.
Cross fit
November 24th, 2012
9:59 am
Norcross is a team that is on a mission, an the defense played a stellar game last night. Home or away Nocross will be ready to play. Camden you are simply in the way of a team who’s time has come. The offense is in good hands and will be running on all cylinders.
Squirrell
November 24th, 2012
10:00 am
Newnan got the “MO” and almost beat us.
Glad to get outta there with a win.
Gotta give ya credit Cougars, you boys played your heart out.
You left it all on he field!
Hold your heads up!
You should be proud of your team!
Ain’t High School Football FUN?
Coulda gone either way!
That’s why we play the game!
PackerBacker
November 24th, 2012
10:00 am
Go Pack!!!! Rock On!!!
sportsnut
November 24th, 2012
10:05 am
I see Region 1 was not involved in easy games last night. Colquit and Camden had to play well to win. All the talk about Region 3 not being anybody almost cost them both. Camden won by 20 but are now aware that they can’t show up and claim victory without playing the game. Colquit barely escaped by 3 but a win is a win. Time for them to start respecting others and their ability to perform on the football field.
@ 74 == I am still here. Are we close enough yet ?
No quit in colquitt
November 24th, 2012
10:08 am
@sportsnut you seem like one of those people who will keep demanding respect even when it’s given to you….never satisfied. I’ll give the lovejoy team respect but not you. They actually play the game and their coach seems like a humble guy unlike yourself
On a side note Camden74 is the exact same way…..
D-Nice
November 24th, 2012
10:15 am
BREAKING NEWS!!!!! This just in. Camden Won the coin Toss!!!!! Lets Go Cats.
Wildcat Fan
November 24th, 2012
10:25 am
@Blue Devil,,I hope sure hope your coaches feel the same way. Because they’re in for a rude awakening.
Lovejoydad
November 24th, 2012
10:26 am
I predict that Lowndes will beat Lovejoy in the second round. Oops! Oh well Grayson will definitely get them in the third round. Oops again! Where are they now? I know how Dawgfan feels. These terrible teams like Lovejoy and North Gwinnett. Can’t win anything. Oops again!!!. The only problem with this third round game as I see it is that neither team could possibly be a favorite. This will be the first game in GHSA history that BOTH TEAMS WILL LOSE!!!!!! Great job last night NGHS, but you guys did to Grayson what Marietta did to Lowndes. You saved them from getting drug up and down the field by dem Cats. Gonna be a great game this Friday at 12 Oaks Stadium.I’ll be on the 50 yard line as always sitting about 6 or 7 rows in front of Sportsnut.The team that plays better of course will win, but all you sore losers need to stop acting like certain teams belong and certain ones don’t. As I always say, The game is played on the field, but I am willing to crown some of you sore losers State Blog champions.
D-Nice
November 24th, 2012
10:27 am
@sportsnut, I don’t know what game you were watching last night but the Camden game was never in doubt. Yes I’ve seen the Cats play better but whenever coach is playing all of JV and freshman players for most of the 4th period should let you know that the game was never in question.
Looking forward to another Fun filled night of highschool football next week here in Camden County. Safe travels to our friends from Norcross, we welcome you with open arms and as always with that great southern hospitality.
Wildcat Fan
November 24th, 2012
10:30 am
Welcome to the Den
Tipp Smooth
November 24th, 2012
10:34 am
Enjoy your ride south Norcross, and be safe…
Lovejoydad
November 24th, 2012
10:35 am
Tough game for Camden last night huh Sportsnut? Didnt we roll over East Coweta 30-7 ? It was a relatively easy 30-0 at the half and JV and Freshmen played the second half.
yo
November 24th, 2012
10:39 am
Enjoy your ride Norcross. Ya’ll don’t be bringing one of those poor Atlanta area crowds down to the Den. Are you gonna show up?
camdenfan2013
November 24th, 2012
10:40 am
Norcross respect will be earned at Chris Gilman Stadium Friday night. Come and get it.
NHSWinnner
November 24th, 2012
10:43 am
Don’t get too confident at home, Camden.
Heisenberg
November 24th, 2012
10:46 am
If Lovejoy and Norcross end up playing down the road, somehow sportsnut & The Cross will have sit together to watch it.
camdenfan2013
November 24th, 2012
10:47 am
The game will be played on the field. I am just happy that I dont have to make that drive and you do. Its gonna be a looooonnnnnggggg ride here and a looooonnnngggeerrrr ride home with that L.
Camden03
November 24th, 2012
10:49 am
@Heisenberg lol that’s true
Wildcat Fan
November 24th, 2012
10:50 am
I hope you guys bring a crowd, judging by history you may have 50 fans in attendance.
Blue DEVIL
November 24th, 2012
10:50 am
Camden fans talking that trash already. That’s good. All the trash talkers on this site have been put to bed!!!
Blue DEVIL
November 24th, 2012
10:51 am
Camden doesn’t play well at home so the devils are good
camdenfan2013
November 24th, 2012
10:54 am
Nah that’s not trash talk. Norcross fans don’t respect Camden. Look at all the previous posts. Now you get to put your money where your mouth is. And for the sake of your players, please show up or shut up. Tired of hearing how good your team is and you only have 60 people in the stands.
D-Nice
November 24th, 2012
10:55 am
@Lovejoydad, don’t buy whatever sportsnut is selling.East Coweta plays hard and has a very talented team but that game was never in question. Our JV players played most of the 4th qrt or the score may have been 50-7. LOL
NHSWinnner
November 24th, 2012
10:56 am
I think Camdenfan2013 is getting nervous what will come at him when the day comes.
Blue DEVIL
November 24th, 2012
10:57 am
@NHSWinner yeah he is….lol
Wildcat Fan
November 24th, 2012
11:10 am
I really hope you guys have more offense than your running back, running out of the wildcat. One player wont win this gme.
topper
November 24th, 2012
11:10 am
Norcross fans I can’t wait to see your team in person next week, really looking forward to seeing that team in person, I just got done watching your game from last night and all I can say is wow we will have our hands full Friday.
Camden Alum
November 24th, 2012
11:18 am
31-6 Camden over norcross
Blue DEVIL
November 24th, 2012
11:22 am
@Camden Alum so much disrespect. Vegas wouldn’t bet against Norcross
Lovejoydad
November 24th, 2012
11:24 am
@D-Nice Though I agree with Sportsnut, I’m not buying anything that he is “selling”. I saw Lovejoy completely dismantle East Coweta.No starter even took the field after halftime.We could have easily put up 70 or 80. 34 points with the starters playing 3 quarters. I just think thats a little anemic.
Lovejoydad
November 24th, 2012
11:27 am
@ Blue Devil. Those Camden fans are pompous and annoying, but you guys have to go down there and shut them up on the field. They win the blog championship.
Blue DEVIL
November 24th, 2012
11:28 am
Camden doesn’t beat norcross……period
Columbia Blue
November 24th, 2012
11:30 am
@Lovejoydad thanks for pointing that out since none of your posts are pompous and annoying
topper
November 24th, 2012
11:31 am
Lovejoydad – You had worry about North Gwinett not Camden, I think NG may be the best team left playing in the playoffs right now them or the Norcross team headed to Kingsland next week. This game concerns me because Norcross is the real deal.
Wildcat Fan
November 24th, 2012
11:39 am
@Columbia Blue Lovejoydad and sportsnut are hypocrites. They claim other fans are boisterous but they are the worst of the worst….well at least sportsnut is. Then they try and justify it by saying that they have been disrespected the entire time. To be honest Lovejoy hasn’t even been on my radar until this year. I only know they’re a good team because they’re in the elite 8. Say what you must…nothing I’ve said is untrue
Lovejoydad
November 24th, 2012
11:40 am
@Columbia Blue LMAO. You got me there. All in good fun.
@Topper Don’t think for one second that Lovejoy won’t be prepared to play on Friday against North Gwinett. Thank God that my son is on the field and not me.Coach Hughes and the other coaches have to worry about NG.. I can focus my attention on giving Sportsnut a little help, and continuing to blog with all you good people. lol
topper
November 24th, 2012
11:43 am
Lovejoydad-haha good point!! This is the first time in 4 seasons I haven’t had a son on the field, and man do I miss it!
Columbia Blue
November 24th, 2012
11:44 am
@Lovejoydad it IS all in good fun. I jab here and there at other posters but nothing is meant to personally degrade another person. I hope all the other posters know that as well
FROSHDEVIL
November 24th, 2012
11:53 am
Norcross is more than lucky. We have a great experienced coach, great QB, solid D, Myles Autry, and the best RB in Georgia ALVIN KAMARRA!
Don’t talk trash if you don’t know what you’re talking about since we beat Colquitt in a scrimmage (at their field), North Gwinnett (also at their field), Mill Creek (also at their field), and Parkview 20-0 in our first home game this season.
topper
November 24th, 2012
12:00 pm
Wildcat Fan – sportsnut is a decent guy just has a lot of passion about his team and in his defense he and Camden74 have been egging each other on all season.
Norcross fans will you bring a big crowd?
Lovejoydad
November 24th, 2012
12:20 pm
@Columbia Blue I hope we just all enjoy the trashtalking, and realize that as you said it IS all in good fun. I don’t think there’s any real hatred out there. (except for me and region 1) lol.I just want to see some good High School football, Pray that none of the boys get seriously hurt, and of course above all that Lovejoy WINS!!!!!!!!!!
Gwinnett's Finest
November 24th, 2012
12:30 pm
Sportsnut–how slow is Parkview? Huge challenge this week, but they have proven they belong.
D-Nice
November 24th, 2012
12:34 pm
Camden Fans, lets just chill and act like we have been here before. This is nothing new for us, we go DEEP into the playoffs almost every year. So I understand the excitement of some of the other teams Fans because it rare for them to be here. Let them continue to talk about us being OVERRATED. Remain humble and let our kids do the talking on the field. Good Luck to all the remaining teams.
Camden74
November 24th, 2012
12:40 pm
sportsnut…….Your team hasn’t made it past the third round yet, have they? If I’m not mistaken, that was my prediction.
no quit in Colquitt……..What have you done? I give my opinion just like everyone else. As I’ve mentioned before, I don’t believe in FALSE humility! Most of you won’t post how you really feel because you’re PIE BACKS and can’t stand up to the criticism if you’re wrong. Release the CATS!
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
12:44 pm
Enter your comments here
Camden74
November 24th, 2012
12:52 pm
The Cross………You got your wish, now what? Roll on Camden County Wildcats, Roll on!!!!
Darcey
November 24th, 2012
1:05 pm
I think last nights games proved one thing — It’s anyone’s game. Any team can win at any time depending on the circumstances.
I’m very proud of South Gwinnett, to come off of 3-7 season and go 9-3, 2nd in region and 2nd round of playoffs is a huge accomplishment and I’m proud of our boys! Great season Comets!
Norcross '97
November 24th, 2012
1:08 pm
I hate the way GA high schools decide where playoff games are played. I’m in TX now and much prefer the way it’s done here. Teams decide on a neutral site, generally in the middle of the two schools, and both teams hit the road to play the game. That takes away the huge advantage one team has over the other by getting a chance to play at home.
Of course, some argue that the higher seed earned a home playoff game. While I understand the argument, its clear that certain Regions are tougher than others. With three of the eight teams remaining from Region 7, it’s hard to say that the #3 seed of from that region is not better than the #1 or #2 seed from another region.
Personally, I’d love to see Norcross and Camden play in Warner Robbins, Macon, or even at GA Southern. Seems it would be a much better way to decide where these two great teams will play than a coin flip (and I’d say that even if Norcross had won). Of course, I can’t disagree with Camden fans saying that Norcross fans need to show up. Historically, we don’t travel well.
Darcey
November 24th, 2012
1:08 pm
And Norcross, you played a great game last night. Anyone who underestimates Kamara is going to be sorry. Between him and Miles Autry Norcross has some dangerous weapons! Congratulations on your great season, I’m rooting for you to win it all!
Camden74
November 24th, 2012
1:24 pm
I’m happy to know that Norcross Fans don’t respect Camden’s team and region. I’d like for you all to keep thinking you’ll be playing the Little Sisters of the Poor! Hopefully, your coaches and players feel the same……..Release the CATS!
NCW
November 24th, 2012
1:55 pm
Go North Cobb!
Dekalb Co Guy
November 24th, 2012
2:04 pm
@ Norcross ‘97
Playing at a neutral site in the playoffs? Unless its at a big venue, I dont get the point in that. Some schools travel better than others.
I like the way Georgia does it, its about as fair as can be. Its better than Alabama. IN Alabama, from the 2nd round on, its determine by who has played the less home games in the playoffs. So there are lots of games where region champs have to travel in the 2nd round of the playoffs
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
2:16 pm
Cat Fans-listen up. Don’t worry your pretty over-sized heads on how many fans we are bringing. Our players will be fine whether we bring 50 or 5000. If I were you I would worry less about who is on the fans bus and more about who is on the team bus.
Secondly, if I were you I would ease up on always bringing up your past. Our players do not give a rats ass about you winning titles years ago. I know one thing it did not help Grayson last night and they won it last year. It certainly has not helped you in 2010 or 2011. Always bringing up the past makes you sound like a bunch of losers. Losers bring up the past because they can’t compete in the present.
Lastly, you ask what Norcross has won? How about 12 straight games. Which is the longest active winning streak in AAAAAA. And we plan to win 3 More. I also know that Norcross will be the best team that Camden has played this year. It will take a GREAT team to beat us. Maybe you will and maybe you won’t, we will see this upcoming week.
The Cross
Camden74
November 24th, 2012
2:44 pm
The Cross…..Good thing is, obviously, you’re NOT us! I also don’t give a rats ass about how many games Norcross has won. At least Camden has a past to brag about. What has Norcross done?They have not played a team as good as Camden. So, Norcross will also be playing the BEST TEAM they have faced this year. Norcross will have to play 4 quarters of virtually error free football in order to beat Camden. Can they do that? Let’s see what happens Friday night….Release the CATS!
sportsnut
November 24th, 2012
2:46 pm
All season I have been here talking up Lovejoy. I have never said Lovejoy would beat anyone. I have never said Lovejoy was better than anyone. I state now as I did last season that they come to play ball. I am accused of so many different things by so many different posters and if you could read them all, you would see that I am vindicated in all attempts to make me someone I am not. Lovejoy is what it is, a complete football team.
@ Camden74 == I do remember that and also the other times where you said we would not be a factor.
@ Gwinnett’s Finest == This still does not change facts. You can win and be slow. I never said they would not win because they are slow, It was a reference to the Walton game and it was concerning over-all speed.I am glad for Parkview. Have been since they beat Grayson.
@ WildcatFan == You have no idea what you are talking about. Question, Why are you the only one with that view ? No need to try to explain anything to anyone who knows Georgia High School Football. Lovejoy being off your radar shows how much you are in tune with whats going on. How could you miss 35-3 since 09′ ?
LovejoyDad == You do your thing. Keep letting them know that Lovejoy is for real and when they come to play, the Cat’s are going to continue to do what they do and ” Put Dem Paws On Em “:
@ Wildcat == I am nothing like 74. I know we can lose.
topper
November 24th, 2012
2:48 pm
The Cross – Will you be coming down for the game? If so come find me I always like to put a face with a name.
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
2:51 pm
topper-I will be there on Thursday…I can’t wait.
The Cross
Camden74
November 24th, 2012
3:03 pm
sportsnut…..You’re suffering from selective amnesia!!!! I remember your post from July/August, long before the season started. So, you can back peddle all you want. I remember what you said! And again, for the umpteenth time, I’ve NEVER said Camden could not lose. I said, going into a game, I never EXPECT them to lose. That’s just the way I think, WINNER! Release the CATS!!!!
D-Nice
November 24th, 2012
3:03 pm
@Camden74, just chill man. Let it go. We both know what kind of team Camden has. Let our kids do the talking on the field Friday. @The Cross, what time are you coming to the game Friday? You and your friends are more than welcome to join our tailgating party before the game. Down here in Camden we respect all teams and we understand the greatness of Norcross. It will be a great game, may the best team win.
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
3:03 pm
Camden 74-Don’t be dense, I know you to be fairly intelligent…I have already explained what Norcross has done. Much more impressive in the recent past than your Wildcats. Norcross is 12-0….7-0 vs playoff teams 3-0 vs. the elite 8 qualifiers. We are Norcross and it is good to be a Blue Devil today.
On another topic our boys were thrilled to lose the coin toss this morning they were begging to play down south. They all seem to want a “Road Trip”.
The Cross
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
3:14 pm
D-Nice-I usually get to the games by 5:45 or so because I liked to watch both teams warm up. I will check with you on Wednesday to see what I can bring to the party because i never come to a party empty handed!
I look forward to a GREAT Game as well.
The Cross
ATLienx
November 24th, 2012
3:17 pm
Camden plays the weakest schedule year after year…
Just shut up, Region 1 found out how very very overrated they are
ATLienx
November 24th, 2012
3:19 pm
Norcross over Camden 34-31, and that’s me being generous and giving Camden a TD late when half the Norcross team is already on the bus.
This is coming from a Collins Hill fan. I’ve seen Norcross in person twice, and that running back is the BEST in the state
ATLienx
November 24th, 2012
3:21 pm
Colquitt almost lost to WEAK Newnann and McEachern teams,
not weak teams per se. but weak for those schools standards
ATLienx
November 24th, 2012
3:23 pm
I remember traveling to Lowndes a few years back and watching their faces as Collins Hill beat them on a last second field goal, man it feels good to watch those hicks cry
D-Nice
November 24th, 2012
3:28 pm
@The Cross, cool. We usually get to the field around 3:30 and the grill is hot by 4:00.
COUGARpride
November 24th, 2012
3:34 pm
NEWNAN has beaten all the GWINNETT TEAMS. COLLINS HILL OR NORCROSS wouldve been beaten last night by newnan. JUST LOOK AT THE RECORD BOOKS.
Norcross devils
November 24th, 2012
3:35 pm
Camden 74 . How many teams are left in this playoff that norcross has beaten. Riddle me that. Norcross doesn’t get any respect. Myles Autry being recruited by Oregon kamara recruited by bama. We are a dangerous team and defense region 1 has not seen yet. Go ahead predict a blowout. We know good you guys are. You Also know how good region 7. And for those who think we just run wildcat. We are probably the most balanced team in ga. We pass as much as we run and we have stand out qb who can throw. This will be your hardest test. You guys need show some respect. I expect better from such a prestigious team
Camden74
November 24th, 2012
3:38 pm
The Cross…….Since you’ve taken your meds today, I’ll cut you a bit of slack. Hope your guys see this “Road Trip” as the beginning of a Winter Vacation. Looking forward to a great game! Release the CATS!
sportsnut
November 24th, 2012
3:44 pm
@ GraysonCat == Thanks. If I am in the area, I will take you up on that. I knew all along. What I do is listen, watch and observe all that is put before me. I have two ears and one mouth which means listen twice as much as you talk.
@ No quit in Colquit == You must have a problem because I don’t. Oh yeah, I am not like 74, I am Sportsnut.
@ D-Nice == I know how hard East plays. Lovejoy has faced them many times over the years. I was just noting that you played your starters later than we did and there was a difference in your offensive output in this game and other opponents Not forgotten was the amount of points surrendered and the fact that you were at home. Just goes to show that when playoff time comes, you must respect everyone. No bad intent towards Camden, just making observations.
@Heisenberg == I would sit with anyone as long as Lovejoy is playing.
@ 74 == You are still not able to say what you mean. Why not tell me what I said ? Was it that Lovejoy would try to make it back to the Dome as they did in 11′ ? Was it that I said Lovejoy was coming to play ball ? Was it what I said about Region 1 not being so strong. Was it me saying that Camden was not the best team in 6A or Goergia ? Was it me saying Lovejoy would beat Camden ? Was it me talking about the D 1 prospects on Lovejoy’s team ? Did I down Brice or JJ ? This has been going on all year and you are not clear enough to articulate exactlyt what it is that bothers you concerning me. I think you must have forgotten about me telling you that as long as you are here, I too will be. I admit to all the above area’s where I might have said something related to football concerning Camden, Lovejoy, Grayson, Colquit, Lowndes Valdosta, Coffee, Tift, Brunswick, North Gwinnett, South Gwinnett, Parkview, Brookwood, should I go on ? Perk up ! Didn’t you guy’s win ?
NGHS 09
November 24th, 2012
3:52 pm
@LoveJoyDad…
“Great job last night NGHS, but you guys did to Grayson what Marietta did to Lowndes. You saved them from getting drug up and down the field by dem Cats.”
Oh man! I bet Grayson is sighing with relief LOL NG will surely get destroyed by the all powerful Lovejoy!!
Camden74
November 24th, 2012
3:53 pm
Norcross Devils…….I’ve never said Norcross wasn’t good. Any team with as many athletic players as Norcross has, how could you not be a good team. You’ll understand before the season is over, it takes more than good athletes to win it all. If you’ve noticed, I don’t take shots at kids on their respective teams, but coaches and fans, now that’s a different story! I only post my opinion, and unlike many, I try to post a true reflection of what I think and believe. I don’t do talking points! Release the CATS!
Camden74
November 24th, 2012
3:58 pm
sportsnut…….I’m not going to get dragged into this with you again. If you can’t remember what you said, that’s fine. I’m moving on! Release the CATS!
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
3:59 pm
Cougar-Be serious…when you type post like that you remove all possible doubt that you are a moron.
Are you telling me that Newnan is going to do what no other team has done this year by beating Norcross? Most of the Newnan supporters were on here last night saying that this is a down year for Newnan football and you guys played poorly but still almost won last night!???
On second thought I don’t want to spoil this fantasy that will probably get you through to next August. So carry on.
The Cross
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
4:01 pm
Camden fans-which hotel would you recommend for Thursday and Friday night? Any great hotels that are on the beach but still close to the stadium?
The Cross
camdenfan2013
November 24th, 2012
4:02 pm
To all my Norcross peeps, it’s all in good fun here. You can brag about your team and their recent history. I just want to see you in the stands cheering for your team. Its sad when you blog about how good they are and when I get to the stadium, there are only 50 opposing fans there. I know we will be providing more tickets to you than that.
OAN: The PACK keeps up their ROAD WARRIOR image this week and CAMDEN COUNTY rolls. Its all about a REGION 1.
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
4:05 pm
NG09- Congratulations last night! That is a huge win for the program.
The Cross
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
4:12 pm
camdenfan2013-I hope we bring a lot of fans, but I wouldn’t count on a tremendous turnout on Friday unless you want to play here and then we will pack the house. There are different dynamics that drive a fairly low turnout for road games that are more than 100 miles away. I’ll be there and we are arranging a coach bus for fans. Just not sure that we will bring a ton of people like you guys do.
The Cross
Stooge
November 24th, 2012
4:20 pm
That’s a shame Cross ’cause you guys are kicking it right now. If we(Colquitt)make it past Parkview I hope we get to knock heads with you guys.
Camden Alum
November 24th, 2012
4:43 pm
Are there any norcross fans on here that would like to put money on the game?
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
4:58 pm
No I’m The Cross
sportsnut
November 24th, 2012
5:01 pm
I didn’t think there was much to say. On to friday night. Good games coming up this week. Got to give props to Gwinnett right now. Doing their thing.This year somehow does not have that old boy club feel. Feels kinda fresh. Another week, another win. I hope Lovejoy is now able to take the next step to achieve their goal. The longer it goes, the harder it gets. Down to eight, there is no room for error. All these teams got here because they earned it. If I wasn’t going to be at 12 Oaks, I would love to see the Camden vs Norcross game. Norcross is the team I had put at #1 when asked by a blogger, with Camden 2 and Lovejoy 3. That should be a good one to sit and watch closely. I think Ramsey will need more involvement, passing, than usual for them to get past Norcross. Everyone talks about the running backs at Norcross and totally forgets about the Qb. He has good numbers. Before last night they were 114-163 1952 yards and 23 Td’s with only 3 int’s. This is going to be one to see. His name is Joseph Wilbur and apparently is truely what makes Norcross go and just have not gotten the recognition.
K-man
November 24th, 2012
6:11 pm
Norcross and Camden C. have a coin toss……are you serious? It would not matter if they played in the Toys-R-us store…….Camden will beat them convincingly! ( 35-13 )
D-Nice
November 24th, 2012
6:54 pm
@The Cross, most of the good hotels are right off of Exit 3 and interstate 95. Alot of nice places to eat on that exit also. If you get a room there you will be about 4 miles from the school.
D-Nice
November 24th, 2012
7:00 pm
@The Cross, if you want a room on the beach you might want to drive to Fernadina Beach Fl, which is another 25 min southeast of Camden and 30 minutes from the school.
Columbia Blue
November 24th, 2012
7:50 pm
Ok someone has my name Columbia Blue. I did not post the current information on this blog.
Norcross '97
November 24th, 2012
7:52 pm
I love how the Newnan fan, COUGARPride, keeps trying to get included in the conversation. It’s kind of like my 5 year old son trying to sit with the older kids at Thanksgiving dinner. He wants to be a part of it, but he still has to sit at the kiddie table Same thing for you Newnan…stay at the kiddie table and let the big boys play.
Fo real
November 24th, 2012
7:53 pm
K-man ihope your really not sugessting that outcome. Basically you are saying norcross-camden score is just going to be like the east coweta score. Lol you must be terrible at pool play. Norcross ranks in the top 5 in defense and offense in all classifications. If your saying that camden is a juggernaut and is going to blow a team like norcross. your very much mistaken. Obviosuly camden fans have not seen norcross play. Yes this is the farthest they have been but possibly the best they have been yet. I hear camden lowndes and colquitt are tough. I agree they are. Colquitt coming off close wins. Ok so they are not blowing ppl out. Lowndes, well they left us awhile ago. If all of camden county fans feels like this well there going to be disappointed because most likely it will be nailbiter. Norcross is ranked number one not just because they are undefeated but becuz the teams they have beaten and the schedule they have played. I advise you to go look at their schedule and decide what teams are left still playing on friday. Norcross won’t be suprised by playing a tough team. They are used to it . Nuff said
topper
November 24th, 2012
8:05 pm
I promise no matter what any other Camden fan says I know Norcross is for real and this it’s going to be one tough game!
Fo real
November 24th, 2012
8:08 pm
There are 4 teams left in the playoffs that norcross has beaten. Yes colquitt counts You play to win the game, even in scrimmages.
Gwinnett Fan
November 24th, 2012
8:28 pm
Camden and Brice Ramsey / AJ Green are still the team to beat.
Norcross gets to play at one of the great stadiums in GA. Camden has the best fans in GA. Stadium will be full by 7PM. Norcross is going to bring their A game. It should be an exciting game between the top two teams in GA.
Go Norcross.
ole ram
November 24th, 2012
9:29 pm
camden will win it all
rams largest number of college prospects still need basic coaching CC sorry, no more dream team
next powerhouse Mill Creek just sayin
tigonian02
November 24th, 2012
9:54 pm
It’s funny that Gwinnett schools are all jawing about the playoffs. If you don’t have 3 to 4 teams still in the playoffs right now then you have a big problem…..you start off with 8 for goodness sakes.
Gwinnett Fan
November 24th, 2012
10:05 pm
tigonian02 you really need to review your math.
Gwinnett started with 8 of 32 teams.
Region 7 and region 8 had 7/8 teams advance to round 2.
In round two there were three region 7 vs 8 match ups. Maximum of 4 teams could advance to round 3 and all did. Gwinnett has 4/8 quarterfinal teams.
How many will be in the semi? Could be 1-4 but would not be surprised to end up with 3.
Camden is still the favorite to win it all but Norcross will challenge them next week.
I'mjustsayingwhati'msaying
November 24th, 2012
10:24 pm
All of the hub hub. Where were some of these folks last year on these sites, talking their teams up? The Cross, Camden travels well no matter where they play. They are always n the stands supporting their team. They never make excuses why they can’t travel to support their team.
Camden74
November 24th, 2012
10:28 pm
I wonder how many times will Norcross attempt to pass from the WILDCAT? I know it’s coming! Release the CATS!
The Cross
November 24th, 2012
11:55 pm
I’mjustsaying-No excuses just facts…I do not believe we will travel well. But I will be there and I count as 1000 fans, so we will at least have 1000 there.
The Cross
Columbia Blue
November 25th, 2012
12:09 am
Cross
Norcross has a very good team. Camden will be ready to play but I can tell you that our Wildcats know they are in for a dog fight. Good luck to Norcross and have safe travel.
NGHS 09
November 25th, 2012
12:48 am
@ The Cross..Same to you sir, but it would be a discredit to Norcross if I did no give them credit for waking NG up! The week features 4 unbelievable matchups.
packer backer
November 25th, 2012
5:33 am
im glad we lost the games we did this year they were conditioning tools for our program with all the players we rotate in the game everybody got good playoff type reps in those games that should help us out major as we enter the teeth of the playoff this is the spot during the playoff where we just need to get our players back at ease an make sure that there head is in sink with game film man an team tendencies on 1st 2ncd an 3rd downs an we should be good to go its tough going to the atlanta area week in an week out trying get the state i feel like we have a solid chance though at state an good luck to all teams playing in the playoffs its anybodies game this year the state of georgia is etting back to those glory days on the gridiron teams are tough to beat all over the state its a dog fight on this red clay every friday now seems like
mistermak
November 25th, 2012
7:15 am
I went to the camden game friday night and I was not impressed with the cats play! They looked very flat and played with little intensity. I left by half time because it was not worth watching. Yes, we won the game but if they play like that this weekend it will be over for them. That is just my opinion!
TItletown USA
November 25th, 2012
7:36 am
I wish this blog would require photos to be posted, would love to see the actual faces behind some of the wackiness on here. Good Luck to all remaining teams.
Devillover
November 25th, 2012
8:11 am
GHSA is stupid for using a coin flip for selecting the home field between two same seeded teams. Norcross is the only undefeated AAAAAA team remaining and has already defeated 4 of the remaining 8 teams but is denied their home field which they have earned by beating all comers including North Gwinnett, Parkview, Mill Creek and Colquitt.
r31768
November 25th, 2012
8:50 am
I hope GPB will televise the Camden vs. Norcross game. Would love to watch my Packers on TV but I don’t see that happening.
Go HAWGS, Parkview is carrying a lot of momentum right now. I hope we play smoother than we did with Newnan. When Newnan took the wind out of our sails, we lost our mojo until the final 3 minutes but we are famous for that.
Colquitt Fan
November 25th, 2012
10:12 am
Norcross is a fine team but are you really holding on to a scrimmage win? It’s a scrimmage, sure you would like to win but we were working on all kinds of things that night. Even half our starters were out injured that game. I had never seen a team so banged up before the season even started. The game was three quarters long too, if I remember correctly, there wasn’t much defense played in that game, whoever had it last was the winner. Norcross has a really good team though, should be a good game
Camden74
November 25th, 2012
2:36 pm
mistermak……I feel your pain and agree with your point! Maybe some type of statement was being made, who knows?
how 'bout
November 25th, 2012
3:02 pm
Enter your comments here
D-Nice
November 25th, 2012
3:26 pm
I watched three Norcross games online last night,WOW, they are a tough team and it will be a great challenge for my Wildcats. However, the strenght of their team are the two running backs which plays into what our Defense is best at, Stopping The Run. I like our chances on Friday, it will be a great game.
Wildcat Fan
November 25th, 2012
3:39 pm
Wow all these one year wonder Norcross Fans comparing thier team to Camdens Team. Do this year after year,,,,first of all win something first. The last time you guys were the favorite in the game against us you saw the outcome…Remember the game in the Dome when you guys was suppose to be so great that year.
Fo real
November 25th, 2012
5:24 pm
@wildcat fan.
Your justification doesn’t work. You are simply implying that norcross is the same team every year. I must say, even though norcross hasn’t had anything to show for it., Winning consistency is better that losing consistency. Do your self a favor. Go look at a calender and tell me what year it is. If it’s 2006 then i’ll shut up. I can gurantee you and you can ask anyone who has seen norcross play that this is the best norcross team we have seen. There are two different people who watch sports. There are fans and then they are sports enthusiast. A fan would be impractical saying that norcross is a one hit wonder they stand no chance against camden. A sports enthusiast who monitors sports and would say norcross is a dangerous team and no matter what their past record is. what matters is what they have accomplished THIS YEARand what they are capable of THIS YEAR. I’m not saying norcross is better or camden is better. all that is to be decided friday. But you are one of the most impractical camden fans. To me and im sure to alot of camden fans This is a version of the state championship. Don’t ruin it
Wildcat Fan
November 25th, 2012
6:51 pm
I never said this version of Nocross isn’t a good or great team, I went online and watched the game and you have a very dangerous team.I take exception to your fans saying your past history is better than Camdens, go back and read a few post.,,and merely showing Norcross has never won anything. As a former player I take exception to that. Yes you guys have a good team, but you guys are on here like you guys are world-beaters.. GO BACK AND READ SOME OF THE CROSS RECENT POST. i WISH YOU GUYS SAFE TRAVELS,,BUT THE ATMOSPHERE WILL BE VERY DIFFERENT FRIDAY NIGHT THEN THEY HAVE EVER SEEN. WONT BE LIKE LAST FRIDAY WHEN MAYBE THERE WAS A 1000 PEOPLE AT THE GAME. If your fans continue to take shots at our history I will continue to point out Norcross has never been revelent in football, because im never on here taking shots at other teams,,but if you take shots(and the shots aren’t legit) I will take a legit shot at your team,,and i dont care who likes it.. No matter if you like Camden or not we are one ONE of the few programs thats in the middle of the title conversation every year, not 1 out of every 5 years. Win or loose Friday night Camden will be back slap in the middle again next year, will Norcross be. Dont like your fans talking all this trash, when you guys dont even support those kids,,a bunch of fair-weathered fan Im almost certain those kids wont have 50 fans at the game,,we at Camden travel as well as anyone one in the country,,these are the reasons Im taking exception to your fans. DONT TALK ABOUT US STRIVE TO BE LIKE US. AND ALL OF THAT SAID MEANS NOTHING ABOUT WHO IS GOING TO WIN FRIDAY NIGHT,,IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR TEAM IS GOING TO WIN THATS FINE BUT DONT TAKE SHOTS AT OUR PROGRAM
hawg88
November 25th, 2012
7:00 pm
Camden’ s fans fill that big stadium norcross needs to have a great showing of fans to support their yeam fri or camden will have a big advantage because cat fans will be on visitor side also
The Cross
November 25th, 2012
7:25 pm
WildCat Fan-Show me one post where I took a shot at your history. If you read into some thing then you read it wrong. I respect your tradition but I will say now what I have said in the past…your history will not make a tackle or score a touchdown Friday night. Our players will not be intimidated because you won a title in 2009. It is irrelevant. Sure I talk trash just like most of your posters (exception-Columbia Blue). I love this years Norcross team and I do believe if we play well Friday that we will be victorious. This group is humble but confident in what they can do.
On your other point, there is a ton of activities and groups that split the fan base and we just will not have 3000 fans make the trip. There is a great group of parents and loyal fans that will make the trip, but it will not be what your program would expect. Our boys actually wanted to travel, so they were excited when we lost the flip. I look forward to a GREAT game that might be the best game/match-up of 2012.
The Cross
The Cross
November 25th, 2012
7:35 pm
I just watched the Camden-Hillgrove game and the Camden-East Cowetta game. Camden’s defensive speed is impressive. I was also impressed by the discipline of your offense, specifically your O-line. You have a very good team that is well coached and I can’t wait for kick-off Friday night.
The Cross
NG17
November 25th, 2012
7:38 pm
After Friday all the Camden fans will be off the blog as Norcross will win this one. They are very balanced and can pass and run with the best.I think Mill Creek or North Gwinnett will be playing Norcross for the State Title.
Camden74
November 25th, 2012
7:49 pm
Wildcat Fan
November 25th, 2012
8:44 pm
@ The Cross,,,Thats exactly what i mean in you saying you love this years team. WE love our team no matter the record, or the outcome of a game..We have as many if not more activities going on but we support OUR BELOVED WILDCATS no matter what, I see that as a excuse,,and if you believe fan support doesnt matter, then you must have never played sports. And you are so correct when you say the 2003, 2008, 2009 Championships teams won’t make one tackle Friday night,,This will be the best matchup this post season, the winner of this game is most likely in my opinion will win it all, Karmara is a great back, so is the number 5 kid, but we can match you guys back for back, and we may not throw the ball as much we are very capable of throwing it also. You guys have nearly 2000 yards passing we have over 1400, you guys have over 2500 yards rushing we have over 3500, the teams are almost a mirror image of each other, much speed on the defensive side of the ball by both teams. You guys got a beast on defense and wow so we do,, it will be a great game. I think you guys got the better back, but I think we got the better over all running game, more threats at the position.
WILDHAWG2012
November 25th, 2012
8:46 pm
@Colquitt Fan=U are right about the scrimage game with Norcross.They really need to let that go i mean at that time we didn’t even know who our running back was going to be besides Boatwright and we wondered if B-Wright was the man are not.We had only one receiver with gametime experience and didn’t know who was the second or third. We had only one LB and one CB with playing exp. I mean we had not identity at all and even tho we were ranked so high we kinda didn’t really know what to expect at the begining of the year.Well i mean i didn’t know what to expect. Even tho we haven’t been dominant in the playoffs like we should we are still in the fight and still a threat like always. It is a big one in Kingsland this week should be fun but right know we are just thinking a bout the orange jungle and taking care of a tough Parkview team.
Columbia Blue
November 25th, 2012
9:16 pm
@ Everyone
All games previously played will not make a hill of beans when Camden and Norcross take the field Friday Night. The team that executes the best and makes the LEAST AMOUNT OF MISTAKES will win the game. The best team doesn’t always win the game; however, the team that is the best of that given night will win the game. Throw all the stats and records out the window. Heck EVERYONE that makes the final 8 certainly is doing something right. Friday nights game between Norcross and Camden will be very interesting because Norcross has a great offense and Camdens defense is not shabby. Good luck Norcross—May the team that plays the best and makes the fewest amount of mistakes win. GO CAMDEN WILDCATS
Colquitt74
November 25th, 2012
9:21 pm
Release the BOARHAWGS!!!!!
(with apologies to Camden74)
PackerBacker
November 25th, 2012
9:40 pm
I think the Camden vs Norcross game will be a tough and close game!! I think the Lovejoy and North Gwinnett game will be as well! All these power houses having to play each other now is truly going to bring an interesting Friday night!! I’m sitting here laughing at all this “fan” smack talking. I can’t wait until Friday night and watch it play out on the field!!! Go Pack! Rock On!!
PackerBacker
November 25th, 2012
9:43 pm
What does anyone know about Parkview? I know our Packer boys will be ready to play!! Go Pack Go! Rock On!
The Cross
November 25th, 2012
9:50 pm
Wildcat Fan-Don’t misconstrue my words, I have been folowing Norcross for 30 years and I love ll of our teams, but this years team is special. Also, I believe the crowd will play a factor but I also believe high school kids are more immune to the “away” factor more than college or pro players. Like I said before, I hope we travel well but I am not counting on a HUGE crowd from Norcross. I believe that if the game was here then we probably would have gotten 6,000+ including Camden fans. And to your other statement that “you must not have played sports before” is funny. I think that is a patented statement from the south like you guys know somethimg that everyone else does not in regard to sports and football. I have played sports both in high school and in college. I was a fairly good athlete. I also coached and was pretty successful at that too. So stop with the dopey rhetoric.
I can assure you that we respect Camden and we look forward to measuring ourselves against the Wildcats. It is going to be a great game and I wouldn’t be surprised to see the game decided late in the 4th quarter.
The Cross
The Cross
November 25th, 2012
9:51 pm
Should read–”all of our teams”
The Cross
November 25th, 2012
9:57 pm
Packer Backer-We played Parkview the 2nd game of the season and they have obviously improved since then. They play hard disciplined defense and a run heavy conservative offense. They lost their best RB Carson in game 8 I believe but found a decent replacement in Rosser. Both QB’s that they have used are below avg as it relates to throwing the ball. Given that we played you in preseason and them in regular season, I would say that Colquitt has better team speed and a much better offense. I would say that the defenses are both very good. If I had to pick a score, I would say Colquitt 24 Parkview 14.
The Cross
Truth Teller
November 25th, 2012
10:10 pm
@ Columbia Blue,,I dont think no one asked you to be a diplomat,,If anyone doesn’t think previous games isn’t in the back of these kids minds are really crazy..When a team beats you, or you have had no previous success against that team it is in your head whether you choose to admit or not . @ THE CROSS stop with the lies you may have coached rec league which probably 90% of us on here have done at some point. On here everyone can be anything they want to be.
Truth Teller
November 25th, 2012
10:17 pm
I dont have a dog in this fight but Norcross and Lovejoy are annoying. dont really care for Camden, but I can respect them at least, they’ve been there done that..
The Cross
November 25th, 2012
10:22 pm
Truth Teller-Lies?
I don’t need to lie you moron…I can assure you that I have achieved more in my life than you, your father, your grandfather and your great-grandfather. I’d be happy to compare my lifes resume with yours. How you could call me a liar based on my post is laughable but that is what losers do.
In regard to your post to Columbia Blue…if you are talking about Camden and any succes they have had vs. Norcross you are again way off. These players don’t have any history with Camden and it will play ZERO factor Friday night. You are either a dope that is still in high school or an adult that is a mental midget, either way you are definitely a guy who gets laughed at and not with.
The Cross
Wildcat Fan
November 25th, 2012
10:29 pm
@ The Cross, I do agree it will be a good game.Most likely decided in the 4th quarter, safe travels hope you enjoy our Town,,Like i said the winner of this game is most likely to win it all.
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The Cross
November 25th, 2012
10:36 pm
Wildcat Fan-I am looking forward to coming down on Thursday. I am staying in Amelia Island. Is that about 30 minutes from the Stadium?
GwinnettDad
November 25th, 2012
11:40 pm
Some classic posts here, worth copying and pasting and reminding folks after the game next Friday just how wide their mouths were open and how loudly, and wrongly, they were spouting.
For me, I see somebody wants the cats released. I’m for kindness to animals too. As if his team hasn’t been able to find their litter box, or something. I’ll be rooting, in spite of some of the noise here, for Norcross to travel to Camden with some catnip. Put it on their uniforms during the game. And give then give it to some of the LOUDER Camden fans here AFTER the game. After all, we in Gwinnett are very kind. It will be the least any of us would do.
Until then, to Norcross, I suggest “Come here, kitty, kitty! Nice puddy tat!” Get ready to do you best Elmer Fudd! “I tawt a taw a puddy tat!”
So, Norcross, put the puddy tats out of their misery! Pet the putty tats! 
Empty their kitty litter box for them! Make them happy. Let them stay at home.
!!!!!
November 25th, 2012
11:47 pm
Ok. with all this hype going on. Is this game going to be broadcasted or what?!?!
NGHS 09
November 26th, 2012
1:31 am
Out of all the arguing going on between Norcross and Camden, there sure is A LOT of agreeing LOL. Just wait for the game guys. Look, each side loves their team, thinks their team is the best, has the record to prove it, and wants a win. In all honesty though, the players don’t care how many fans the they have on the home side, or how many the opponent’s side has. Speaking from experience here, I’ve played @ Lowndes, Camden, Ga. Dome, Norcross, Brookwood, Newnan etc….We did not care who had more fans. These kids only care about who to tackle and how to score. Lets all try to remember that as we progress in the playoffs. Great matchups across the board for Friday. I want to watch all four simultaneously, but my attention span couldn’t handle that much excitement! LOL
NGHS 09
November 26th, 2012
2:10 am
I will say this about the Norcross/Camden game though…the team that has less turnovers will win this one.
cat doc
November 26th, 2012
5:15 am
It will be a barn burner in Kingsland on Fri nite. Norcross has speed and talent. Common team – Peachtree Ridge Camden 42-0, Norcross 36-3. Safe travels to Norcross fans. Defense will will win this one. Just my thoughts. I want a blowout C-high 42 – Norcross 0. The kids will play it out on the feild. All you super coaches sit and watch the game. Chill.
sportsnut
November 26th, 2012
8:08 am
@ Truth Teller == Lovejoy is just that. To all who stand in their way. They have simply won. They have learned how to win. First though, let’s find you a dog. Inclusiveness is paramount. You can;t make Lovejoy and Norcross go away because they annoy you. That could be the State Title game. Off the top of your head, who is Lovejoy’s Qb ? Don’t look it up. Point made. You know nothing about Lovejoy other than they are playing.
sportsnut
November 26th, 2012
8:46 am
Hey GwinnettDad == It was Tweety who thought he saw a puddy tat.
Camden74
November 26th, 2012
10:30 am
Colquitt74…….LOL……It’s playoff time, I understand! Where’s Brookwood? Release the CATS!!!!
R31768
November 26th, 2012
4:16 pm
@NGHS 09, How do you like our chances against Parkview?
Newnan Football not there yet
November 26th, 2012
4:27 pm
Colquitt fans asked us several times, whats up with the no Black coaches? They brought so many fans that some sat on our side. They were friendly and insightful. Newnan needs to come into the year 2012 and not 1964. Great game and our kids produce year after year inspite of this coaching staff. Imagine if…………………………………………….
sportsnut
November 26th, 2012
6:16 pm
Newnan Football not there yet == Have you been to Moultrie ? They have no right to say anything about it being 1964. The last fan base in Georgia that should question anyone about racial diversity.
Reynolds Price
November 26th, 2012
6:45 pm
@RobFromNorcross If ya’ll win and Parkview ends up playin yall, again, we gonna beat you this time…for once.
Stooge
November 26th, 2012
8:20 pm
sn- Don’t think it was Colquitt fans who mentioned anything about 1964; a few fans asked about the lack of black coaches on the staff. The other comment isn’t worth addressing.
Stooge
November 26th, 2012
8:21 pm
While I’m at it..Go Packers!
squirrell
November 26th, 2012
8:54 pm
November 26th, 2012
8:35 pm
Packers played the toughest schedule in AAAAAA and should have been undefeated. The three games they lost, they played horrible and still almost won each one of them. Our offense has finally starting to roll w/ Propst’s complicated run/pass/spread and Cole is on fire!
No doubt, the toughest team Pack played this year and last was Camden. It’ll be a toss-up if we face the Cats again. They are definatly the best team in the state and Norcross will find-out this Friday!
Now, when it comes to Parkview, we’ll be fine if we play the way we have the last few weeks.
And, Norcross needs to get over their little scrimmage win over the Pack. Packers played many different players to get ready for the opening game. Plus we had 3-4 starters out with injuries. If we play again, you’ll see a whole different team!
High School Football is fun to keep-up w/ but it’s still “just” kids play’en football!
Anything can happen every Friday Night! Anybody can win anytime!
NG17
November 26th, 2012
9:26 pm
Norcross vs Camden is on CSS
North Gwinnett vs Love Joy is on GPTV channel 8
Parkview Nation
November 27th, 2012
12:10 am
After reading through many of these comments, I have realized that Parkview is not very well represented on these blogs, so I will try to give a little insight. First, I would just like to make it clear that I do not mean to bad mouth any other programs, nor do I mean to say that Parkview is any better than another program, I simply mean to provide some perspective on the Panthers. Parkview came into the season projected to win two, maybe three games. No one gave us a chance, and our kids took it personally. We understand that we may not have the athletes that many other 6A teams field each Friday, but what we lack in size and speed, we make up for in heart. We have faced our fair share of adversity this season, whether it be our starting QB breaking his collarbone, our star RB going down with a broken tibia, or even two crushing defeats (one in double overtime, and one on a last second field goal) that cost us the Region 8 title just before playoffs, we continue to fight, claw, and overcome. We walked into Walton in the first round the underdog, but we walked out victorious following a hard-fought overtime win. Then last week we traveled to West Forsyth, a game where no one gave us a chance. We fell behind early 17-7, but we kept our heads high and clawed our way back into the game. Our team was hit hard in the fourth quarter when starting C, Blake Dunham, lay motionless on the field following a first down run play. The entire stadium sat in silence for over 30 minutes as the paramedics attended to him and eventually carted him off in an ambulance. They could have layed down after that and said “enough,” but instead they rallied together and got the win on a 15 yd TD run on their first possession of overtime following a West Forsyth field goal. Parkview may not have the athletes, the dominating wins, or the highflying offense to impress, but we have a scrappy defense, a hardnosed run game, and most importantly, heart. Every one of our players has bought into Coach Flowe’s methods, they work hard, play for each other, and have no quit in them. When you play Parkview, just know that you are going to get a fight. And that’s why I am damn proud to be a Parkview Panther.
Parkview Nation
November 27th, 2012
12:35 am
Sorry for the length of my last post, but I’m sure you all can relate when it comes to getting a little carried away over something you are passionate about.
grayram
November 27th, 2012
9:39 am
Parkview Nation:
How is the kid who was injured doing?
AVikingFan
November 27th, 2012
10:11 am
My Lowndes team obviously is “out of the chase”, but I’m still watching from the far bleachers. Good luck to region 1-AAAAAA teams, Colquitt and Camden, this Friday.
One thing everyone should consider as a monumental accomplishment, the number of games and the places where Colquitt has won on the road, in the last 5 years! Amazing! I doubt any team has a record to compare with that.
Is this North Gwinnett or Norcross’s year? They have both “been on the brink” for some time now.
I think we can all agree good football is being played in the metro AND in south Ga now!
Merry Christmas to my friends, grayram, Fred, Sportsfan31313, Reeze, ENR, YO, VikingDad, Viking68, Viking96, 57Cat, OMacG, and of course to Todd, Chip, and M. Carvell, and to all others who don’t mind being friends with a Viking!
R31768
November 27th, 2012
11:16 am
Good post for standing behind you Panthers. They scare me against the Pack this weekend. They are riding high on emotion. I just hope the Pack can find a way to pull this one out though. Of course, we would have to play that danged Norcross or Camden again.
Don’t know if many of you guys know this but Reggie Stancil is the QB coach at Norcross and he is a former packer. Great football player.
Parkview Nation
November 27th, 2012
11:40 am
@grayram He’s doing fine. It was diagnosed as a bad stinger (a minor injury to the spine that sends shooting pain throughout the body and leads to numbness and weakness throughout the body) and a possible concussion. A stinger isn’t a serious injury, but it was still a scary moment seeing him motionless on the field and then being taken away in an ambulance, as it could have easily been much worse. He is still undergoing concussion tests and his status this week is uncertain. Still, thank you for your concern.
grayram
November 27th, 2012
1:02 pm
Parkview Nation: Thats good to hear
AVikingFan: Merry Christmas…
sportsnut
November 28th, 2012
9:27 am
Always good to here it was nothing serious. Thank God
sportsnut
November 28th, 2012
9:28 am
” HEAR”, my bad
East Cobb Dad
November 30th, 2012
1:39 am
Good luck tomorrow night, North Cobb. We’d love to see you beat Mill Creek keep your dream alive.