Semifinal previews: Class AAAAAA
North Cobb at Lovejoy
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Twelve Oaks Stadium, Hampton
Records, rankings: North Cobb is 11-2, the No. 2 seed from Region 4-AAAAAA and unranked; Lovejoy is 12-1, the No. 1 seed from 2-AAAAAA and ranked No. 7.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Three things to know: 1. North Cobb QB Tyler Queen is close to a couple of season milestones with his 2,421 yards passing and 918 yards rushing. WR Xavier Borishade went over 1,000 yards receiving in the quarterfinals, when he had eight catches for 151 yards. He has 51 catches for 1,009 yards on the season. North Cobb has scored 42 points in each of its three playoff games. 2. Lovejoy’s defense didn’t allow a significant drive in the 21-6 victory over North Gwinnett in the quarterfinals. The defensive leader is undersized NG Nathaniel Norwood (6 feet, 190 pounds), who had 33 tackles for losses and 13.5 sacks before last week’s defensive stats were confirmed. RB Travis Custis has rushed for 1,866 yards and scored 32 touchdowns, and QB Alejandro Bennifield has thrown for 2,172 yards and 26 touchdowns. 3. Both head coaches are working in their native counties. North Cobb’s Shane Queen was head coach at his alma mater, South Cobb, before coming to North Cobb in 2006. He’s 82-58 in 14 seasons overall. Al Hughes was head coach at his alma mater, Jonesboro, before coming to Lovejoy in 2001. He’s 108-80 in 18 seasons overall.
Maxwell Ratings’ projection: Lovejoy by 12
Colquitt County at Norcross
When, where: 8 p.m. Friday, Norcross Community Stadium, Norcross
Records, rankings: Colquitt County is 10-3, the No. 4 seed from Region 1-AAAAAA and ranked No. 9; Norcross is 13-0, the No. 1 seed from 7-AAAAAA and ranked No. 3.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Three things to know: 1. RB Alvin Kamara, a blue-chip recruit, has averaged 174 yards rushing in Norcross’ three playoff victories. He has 1,959 yards rushing and 27 touchdowns on the season. Norcross’ defense, which has held eight of 13 opponents to seven points or less, is led by LB Tommy Tate (33 solo tackles in three playoff games), three-year-starting CB Shon Akins and DE Lorenzo Carter (18 sacks). 2. Colquitt County QB Cole Segraves surpassed 2,000 yards passing (2,099) and WR Bobby Hill went over 1,000 yards in receiving (1,046) in a quarterfinal victory over Parkview. OL Octavius Jackson has allowed only one sack (it came last week), and junior DL Jamiyius Pittman has 15 tackles for losses. 3. Norcross can reach the state finals for the first time with a victory. Colquitt has been there in 1991, 1994 and 2010. Colquitt can become the first team in the highest classification to win four road games (no neutral sites) in the state playoffs.
Maxwell Ratings’ projection: Norcross by 18
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124 comments Add your comment
Alex
December 6th, 2012
6:26 am
First
kpink
December 6th, 2012
6:40 am
the Norcross game starts at 8pm, not 7:30pm
squirrell
December 6th, 2012
7:02 am
“That’s why they play the game!”
The Cross
December 6th, 2012
7:45 am
Norcross by 18??? That can’t be right…it should be more like 35.
The Cross
GoPackGo
December 6th, 2012
8:00 am
The Cross….you will see my friend
GoPackGo
December 6th, 2012
8:07 am
Norcross may win, BUT it will be by less than a touchdown.
Hog Wild
December 6th, 2012
8:29 am
Maxwell Ratings’ projection: Norcross by 18
Really?
NHS84
December 6th, 2012
8:30 am
The Blue Devils should handle them easily. Yes they play the game and this will be a practice game for the finals.
Hubert Green
December 6th, 2012
8:36 am
I must give credit where credit is due. Norcross has played exceptionally well and seems to have rid themselves of all those procedure penalties, offsides, et al that plagued them in the past. This is far and away your most disciplined team to go along with all the talent. CC has the blueprint for winning on the road in the playoffs. It’s also great to see the football team finally benefitting from all the basketball transfers. Should be a great game.
Todd Holcomb
December 6th, 2012
9:00 am
While I don’t agree w/ the Norcross’ projected margin of victory, I’ll just point out that it’s based on a mathematical evaluation of scores. If you look at scores only, then Norcross should win by a good margin. Norcross was projected to beat Camden by 12, and everybody thought that was ridiculous. Norcross won by 14. Colquitt’s body of scores isn’t as good as Camden’s. Remember that Colquitt has lost to Valdosta and Lowndes, teams that went out in the first round, one by 28 points. Norcross has played about 7 playoff teams and is beating them by an average of probably 14-15 points.
Colquitt Fan
December 6th, 2012
9:02 am
When will we figure out that computers don’t belong in football at any level
Smug
December 6th, 2012
9:03 am
I’ll take Colquitt by 6.
57Cat
December 6th, 2012
9:16 am
Where’s sportsnut? Nobody’s talking about North Cobb-Lovejoy? Did they cancel that game? Okay, North Cobb, you know what you have to do: remember how you played in the 1st round.
sportsnut
December 6th, 2012
9:22 am
Lovejoy vs North Cobb will be different. I know Lovejoy has not faced an offense quite like NC but it is the number 1 D in the state for a reason. The Coach’s. We talk about coachs putting players in position to win or to be able to accomplish their goal well, this coach does that. Kevin Jones will be a head coach soon. For now, he is building his resume’. He has this D playing at a very high level and I don’t know if NC has seen anything like this. I know for a fact that a lot of people haven’t and it is causing an uproar. Consider the overall performance of this group. They have intercepted 13 passes this season. Five of them have been returned for touchdowns. Of the five, 2 have been for over 100, 102 and 105. They have 54.5 sacks as a unit. Everyone gets to the ball. Their team speed is off the charts, both offensively and defensively. Those 54.5 sacks are part of the total 153 tackles for losses. They played 7 games this season under the mercy rule which invokes the running clock. This is the heart and soul of this team. They have the right peices in the right places to do something they will never forget. Thanks to Coach Kevin Jones and his attack oriented style of play. This is a good point to interject the issue of a soft region schedule. For the second year in a row, Lovejoy’s region has been called the softest in the state in that class. For the second year in a row, Lovejoy has come out of it and are fighting for the championship. For the second year in a row, the talk has been about that. For the second year in a row, Lovejoy has stood tall ,and taken down the favorites game after game. They have withstood an assault on their character and remain unfazed. These seniors have set a standard to follow for the rising players. It all started in 10′ with the 10-1 season of learning. Going 10-0 and then losing to a 4 seed as a 1 seed at home is quite humbling. This is when they learned how to win. They have lost one(1) regular season game since. 35 and 3 is pretty good. Especially if there was something to learn from the losses. The team that they lost to is also alive and well in these playoffs. They are on the other side of the bracket and there is a possibility they could meet again for the crown but there is work still to do to get there. ,This week, we welcome North Cobb to 12 Oaks and I look foward to seeing their offense in person. Good luck to them and safe travels to all that have to hit the road
BrunoBars
December 6th, 2012
9:31 am
Keep sleeping on North Cobb. When you wake up Warrior Nation will be in the Dome. North Cobb has one of the most balanced high school offenses I have ever seen. The defense creates turnovers in bunches. Let’s go Warriors.
reggaeman
December 6th, 2012
9:41 am
North Cobb going down, defense wins championships
The Warrior
December 6th, 2012
10:02 am
I got your NC-Lovejoy talk right here. Ok, let me break it down for you: We are gonna push that nose guard (#40) around all night long and his oversized shoulder pads and cowboy collar too! We are gonna pound the ball on the ground with Queen(15) and Herrod(33), and its gonna open up big plays in the passing game with Borishade(12) and Albright(14). We average over 40 points a game all season, and quite frankly, this offense is just now hitting their stride. Am I worried about Lovejoy’s defense? No I am not. They wont intimidate us. Am I calling for 42 points vs them? Probably not, but then again they have made some defenses look pretty silly this year. No disrespect to Lovejoy, of course. I know they have a great defense and a lot of great athletes, but this North Cobb offense is different. They just wear you down. If Queen protects the ball tomorrow night North Cobb will definitely win this ballgame.
On defense, NC is gonna have their hands full. Lovejoys offense is so dynamic. Big tall fast players at the skill positions and a pretty good O-Line. The way I see it, Lovejoys QB is gonna have some decisions to make. I’ve seen him do a few things particularly well, and thats get rid of the ball quickly and accurately, but also be able to scramble and make plays when he has to. The choice he is gonna have to make is committing to his throws. If he doesnt committ, hes gonna hve a rough day throwing the ball because North Cobb has some speed on defense and will confuse him and make him doubt his reads. Valdosta and Mill Creek QB’s had that doubt in their mind in the 2nd half and it showed by forced balls and INT’s. They key to Lovejoy’s success will be how well they can run the ball with GT-bound RB Custis(22). My thought is he will have some success early, but they will get away from the run late trying to keep pace with North Cobb. Both teams use their RB on the screen pass exceptionally well, so expect one or both RB’s on both teams to hit a big play on the screen pass. The advantage I give here is to North Cobb because many times they only rush 3 or 4 guys and still have defenders left for the screen. However Lovejoy seems more aggressive with their blitz with more guys, and could get beat bad on the screen. Also, NC runs quick screens to their WR’s as well that other teams are having a hard time stopping this year.
The predicion has Lovejoy by 12 and that does seem high. I feel like if North Cobb was from gwinnett county or south georgia with this exact same bunch they would be getting all the hype. But like most football games, this one will come down to turnovers. I think both teams can score and score quickly. Who can take better care of the ball? Pressure is on Lovejoy, and ultimately I will give North Cobb the momentum edge, and the victory 30-28.
Gwinnett Is Great
December 6th, 2012
10:36 am
Norcross has already destroyed, on the road, the best that puny region 1 has to offer. They blew away Colquit on their home field preseason. The Devils will finish the drill tomorrow night. Tate will introduce Seagraves to the turf. Kamara will make Pittman and Gray his girlfriends. Norcross by 18? Try 28.
Colquitt Fan
December 6th, 2012
10:50 am
Norcross blew out Colquitt? I’ve heard it all now. Scoring w 3 seconds left to take a 2 point lead is blowing a team out? And Colquitt actually treated it like a scrimmage, we rotated starters and subs every series and rested at least 5 of our starters. Both teams have gotten a lot better since then but Norcross fans are taking that SCRIMMAGE waaaay too serious.
The Warrior
December 6th, 2012
10:56 am
@sportsnut, you are right about Lovejoy’s defense flying around and getting to the football. They are great at that. I have all the respct in the world for their defense. While they will make some plays tomorrow night, they will get gashed. You have to play your assignments vs this North Cobb offense. Its not that they are overly dominant on O, its just that they make you choose. They are efficient. You cannot over-react or key on any given player, much like Lovejoy’s offense I will say. These 2 teams are here because they have proved to be Top 4 teams in the state when it counted. I see 2 football teams capable of winning a state championship, and CSS or whoever is broadcasting the “other game” just might be sorry they missed this one. But one thing is for sure, one of us will get plenty of exposure come Dec. 15th. NC will bring it tomorrow, you can bet your ash.
Squirrell
December 6th, 2012
11:24 am
This is soooooooo fun to watch!
That’s why they play the game!
Pack has been the “underdog” 80% of the time in the play-offs the last few years and they have won 80% of the games.
Suprise, Suprise, Suprise!
Abu Dhabi
December 6th, 2012
11:37 am
Well. Well. Well. Sportsnut, we finally meet. I have had much respect reading your commentary all season. I actually have a lot of love for your boys. But, it’s time. It’s time for only one team to shine. The best of the two…North Cobb, ofcourse. We just have too many weapons, boo. It’s just too much for your defense. The boys are ready and it’s going down. Can we still be friends?
Camden74
December 6th, 2012
11:43 am
Stop Kamara, Colquitt wins! Simple as that, but, easier said than done. Propst will challenge Norcross’ DBs, both running and passing.
PackerBacker
December 6th, 2012
11:56 am
Scrimmage smidgen … It don’t matter. This is a whole nother ball game!! Go Pack!!!
Titletown USA
December 6th, 2012
12:00 pm
Some people just can’t hide their issues with Region 1….the best that R1 has to offer right now is Colquitt not Camden. For a couple of reasons, they beat them and they are still playing. Although I think Norcross has the better athletes, I don’t think anyone is thinking that this will be complete domination.
coACHJ
December 6th, 2012
12:02 pm
gata gata gata….all night…all night..yeah!!!!
stooge
December 6th, 2012
12:06 pm
The starters left Moultrie this morning headed North(again). Everybody is healthy and will be well rested so we can’t use injuries or road weariness as an excuse. Bring it.
sportsnut
December 6th, 2012
12:06 pm
This should be an interesting game. As usual, I will not claim we are going to win. It is good though that you have so much confidence in your team. Lovejoy will come to play. Claims such as yours have been heard many times before. I am sure NC has a fine squad and good coaching. This game will come down to who imposes their will. Both are good at what they do. Do not forget this is Lovejoy. Not Valdosta. Not Hughes. Not Mill Creek. If NC is somehow able to do the things you say they are, they should put a good one on Lovejoy. Don’t be surprised if you look up at the scoreboard at the end of the game and it reads “NSF”. You must remember that Lovejoy knows how to play this game. I don’t think they are just going to let your guys do all that stuff. You are making no one nervous. For Lovejoy, it will be business as usual.
PACKER BACKER
December 6th, 2012
12:09 pm
I.D.G.R.A. WHAT YOUR COMPUTER SAYS GOOO PACK
Decatur 4 Life
December 6th, 2012
12:13 pm
The Warrior
Sounds pretty extensive but one thing you didn’t mention is if this game is stays in the 20’s North Cobb won’t win, they must score 30 plus to win this one. Low scoring game favors Lovejoy, both of your losses North Cobb failed to score 30 points. Mark my words, Lovejoy’s defense won’t allow that many points to anyone
Not a Warrior believer
December 6th, 2012
12:23 pm
I am not a believer, I saw Mceachern score 42 points in the 1st half on N Cobb. Lovejoy’s defense will shut them down.
WILDHAWG2012
December 6th, 2012
12:25 pm
@Gwinnett is great=Really!!!! A 2 point lead is now a blow out!! Wow. I will say this again IT WAS A SCRIMAGE!!! If i recall your prize defense gave up 31 points to our team too and we still had a kids trying to earn a starting spot.We were unsettled at the Rec.spot with only Hill with any experience and we needed another corner and saftey and we only had one LB with game experience.Only one starting RB who is starting for the first time and i am not real clear on the offense and defensive lines as far as experience returning and you guys also gave up an 87 yard TD run to our RB who maybe the third option at that position but everyone knows their roles now with plenty of depth across the board so we ready and we coming!! Hey Norcross outplayed us in that scrimage on our home turf so its only right that we return the favor but this time we will be 100% and not 75%! Go Pack!!
LHS Cat
December 6th, 2012
12:28 pm
Lovejoy’s got it in the bag! See yall at Twelve Oaks, North Cobb!
Abu Dhabi
December 6th, 2012
12:43 pm
Sweetie, North Cobb had injured players for both South Cobb and McEachern games, BUT it really matters not, because neither are in the Semi-Finals. North Cobb has all of their weapons on Offense and Defense (and our Defense is just as lethal, even moreso). Weapons, baby. Weapons. Ya’ll are too funny and I just love it. Keep believing the hype. I just love Saturday mornings when all you can hear are crickets. Let’s Ride NC.
The Warrior
December 6th, 2012
12:52 pm
@ Decatur 4 Life: Which is why I said 30-28. Must have been too extensive for Mr. Decatur to read the whole thing. My bad for putting that at the end.
Ron Mexico
December 6th, 2012
1:02 pm
Lock up the animals, boys! Them Colquitt fans are headed north!
http://www.ajc.com/news/cops-south-georgia-man-684465.html
The Warrior
December 6th, 2012
1:08 pm
@ Not a Warrior Believer,
Good. Cuz McEachern is at home tomorrow. Yall been at home for a while now actually. You just keep Not believing, and we’ll just keep winning ballgames.
@sportsnut,
You seem like a reasonable person. I like how your posts are not overly slanted towards your team and you try to keep perspective. If Lovejoy is the better team, let me be the first to congratulate you and your team. But….. my friend, tomorrow night we comin for you I just wanna let you know. We playin for keeps!
OMacG
December 6th, 2012
1:30 pm
Ease up, The Warrior…the guy just said he saw Mac score 42, did not say he was a Mac guy. That game is on the internet for all to see. I didn’t realize the Warriors were missing any players that night. Bottom line- a regular season game from 2 months back doesn’t mean a thing right now. I’m pulling for my Region 4 brethren to get this next win…but it’s gonna take a heckuva effort. That Lovejoy defense is the best I’ve seen this season, absolutely DOMINATED North Gwinnett. I could do without all of the jaw-jacking they do…gonna come back to bite ‘em some day when they get one of those ref crews that will not put up with it. Could even be this Friday night.
Sportsnut is a class act on the AJC blogs and sets a great example for all of us. He speaks his mind about his team’s chances and is able to do that without putting down another’s team.
sportsnut
December 6th, 2012
1:37 pm
Just trying to be real about it. “AGF” applies to all. I too am confident in my team and would never doubt them. If it is game time, I know I will see their best. Lovejoy has a plan. NC is part of that plan in terms of being an obstacle yet to overcome. Friday they must deal with the issue. Trying to overcome another hurdle on the road to their destination. They know what they want and they know how to get it. Just a simple matter of playing Lovejoy football. Complete this task and they will be closer to their stated goal. I am looking foward to this one big time.
Norcross Blue
December 6th, 2012
1:42 pm
Colquitt!! when are you guys coming up?
VALDAWGSTA
December 6th, 2012
1:55 pm
I agree with Smug. Packers by 6.
The Cross
December 6th, 2012
1:56 pm
Cross by 21!!!!
Norcross Blue
December 6th, 2012
1:59 pm
hmmmmmmmm!!!! Hog stew!!!!!
The Warrior
December 6th, 2012
2:30 pm
Warriors 30
Wildkittens 28
Count on it.
stooge
December 6th, 2012
2:32 pm
Norcross Blue- They should be there in another hour. Don’t know where they’re staying so I guess the welcoming party will have to wait till tomorrow at say…. .8:00?
stooge
December 6th, 2012
2:32 pm
Bring it
R31768
December 6th, 2012
2:51 pm
This is how I see it. The Pack has a shot but Norcross is a very good team. Probably the best the Pack will face. If the Pack wins they will need to keep Norcross to 24 points. (will be tough) The Pack offense will need to establish a passing game early and limit turnovers (preferrably none). I don’t want to see a shootout. We have got to do this. Go HAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ Ron Mexico, interesting article!!! lol!! This must be some of those transfers we are getting from the Metro area.
GoPackGo
December 6th, 2012
2:51 pm
Hide your kids Colquitt fans….we are headed to Norcross!
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/cops-norcross-man-tried-to-pay-for-child-for-sex-f/nQJKs/
GoPackGo
December 6th, 2012
2:56 pm
Don’t forget to get a massage while in Norcross!!
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/woman-charged-with-sex-acts-at-norcross-massage-pa/nQWXS/
GoPackGo
December 6th, 2012
2:57 pm
I am from Moultrie and now live in Metro Atlanta. We have WAY more strange stuff going on in this area than Moultrie ever dreamed of! It’s SICK!
stooge
December 6th, 2012
3:05 pm
Damn, you guys play rough
Propst’s Road Show arriving shortly.
OMacG
December 6th, 2012
3:08 pm
Careful throwing those stones, GoPackGo…plenty of strange stuff everywhere, even in Colquitt County:
http://www.mysouthwestga.com/news/story.aspx?id=524977#.UMD6sqzNl8E
stooge
December 6th, 2012
3:10 pm
ewwww
Abu Dhabi
December 6th, 2012
3:12 pm
My darling Sportsnut. All 4 teams have a plan. All four team have worked every day the last 7 months for Friday night. They all have the same goal. I don’t talk much about other teams, becasue I know that at the end of the day any one team still in this competition can defeat the other. They are all good. It’s a matter of how smart and capable they play. I just can’t wait until Saturday…ya’ll come back now, you hear? When your team looses, just get on the blog and say, Abu Dhabi told us so.
sportsnut
December 6th, 2012
3:12 pm
Thanks OMacG. Your thoughts are highly appreciated. If a man’s name is no good, what good is he ?
sportsnut
December 6th, 2012
3:17 pm
@ Abu Dhabi == I can’t wait until Saturday. I will be there on friday to see it, as usual. Nothing like watching it live.
57Cat
December 6th, 2012
3:32 pm
Man, I envy you fans of the four teams still standing. It stinks sitting down here in TitleTown and not have a dog in the fight. Still, there’s nothing like high school football in Georgia – from AAAAAA down to AA. (I don’t like class A, ’cause it’s messed up.)
I’ll be pulling for Colquitt because they are Region 1 and for North Cobb ’cause they beat us and I like their team. No offense, Norcross and Lovejoy; I hope you both play well and nobody gets hurt.
DirtyDawg77
December 6th, 2012
4:57 pm
I am a Warrior alum and I have to tell you I am not as confident as some of these other posters… mainly b/c a defense that can shut down NG they way they did scares me.
Go Warriors!
sportsnut
December 6th, 2012
5:19 pm
Can anyone tell me where those Wing T teams are ?
Marietta fan
December 6th, 2012
5:24 pm
After seeing both North Cobb and Lovejoy in person this year, I can actually see this game as an offensive shootout. North Cobb’s offense is the real deal and they beat us early by returning 2 turnovers for touchdowns in the first quarter. They’re defense was speedy, but we did score 32 on them in a loss. Thats why I think it could be a shootout because of North Cobb’s D and Lovejoy’s balanced offense with tall receivers and Custis running the ball. Lovejoy has a great defense, but at least when we played them, our line was undersized and they were immediately on the quarterback. This should be a great game, but I’ve got to go for our Cobb and region neighbors.
Marietta fan
December 6th, 2012
5:25 pm
@sportsnut Marietta took care of Lowndes for y’all in round 1, then y’all really took care of us. haha
Norcross Blue
December 6th, 2012
5:32 pm
It’s at Blue devil stadium. Never heard of norcross community stadium???
Camden74
December 6th, 2012
6:18 pm
sportsnut…….Have Lovejoy’s HC schedule a Wing-T Team for 2013, then you’ll know exactly where they are…. Didn’t you guys lose to a Wing-T Team last year in the Finals? Oh yeah, Saturday in Abu Dhabi……..Release the CATS!
packerchick
December 6th, 2012
7:52 pm
Hey OMacG…..that’s disgusting! Poor dog.
Ron Mexico
December 6th, 2012
7:55 pm
Lock up the women, too! Them Colquitt boys are headed north.
http://tiftongazette.com/x543534316/Colquitt-County-High-band-director-charged-with-having-sex-with-a-student
Brookwood Dad
December 6th, 2012
7:57 pm
Makes you wonder what they’re putting in the water down in Region 1….
Colquitt County Packers Love the Playoffs
December 6th, 2012
8:02 pm
The computer predictions have been wrong alot this year, right TODD? We are underdogs every week. Who cares?
Pack by 10 over the Devils
Tommy Trojan
December 6th, 2012
8:09 pm
Let me see if I’ve got this straight. North Cobb=daddyball, Lovejoy=undisciplined, Colquiit=dawg’s best friend, Norcross= whole season based on a scrimmage win, Camden=? Wait, what’s Camden still doing here??? Releasing the CATS, I guess. Lassiter rules!
Camden74
December 6th, 2012
8:35 pm
Who’s Lassiter?
Cat Man
December 6th, 2012
9:40 pm
Here’s the deal: Lovejoy is no stranger to the state playoffs. NC is the new kid on the block. How long has it been for them, 50 plus yrs? Not that it matters this deep in the game. The pressure is on NC to prove they belong here. Lovejoy simply has the experience and talent to take it back to the Dome by doing what they’ve done week in and week out all season. By the end of the 1st quarter, it will be evident that NC can’t handle the Wildcat defense and Custis will have already scored at least one time. Sorry Ab Dab, but Sat. morning is going to be rough for you my friend!
packfan
December 6th, 2012
9:44 pm
any norcross fan what radio channel provides play by play for the game some packer fans enjoy listening to broadcast thanks may the best team win fri nite!
Devillover
December 6th, 2012
9:57 pm
Radio? What’s a radio. The game will be televised on GPB.
packfan
December 6th, 2012
10:01 pm
i mean listening to the broadcast while at the game
Grayram
December 6th, 2012
10:08 pm
Camden74
Norcross has some weapons other than kamara. Autry is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. There are several threats on that offense.
Camden74
December 6th, 2012
10:42 pm
Grayram….I’ve watched Norcross play three times this season and listen to them once. When their offense is really clicking, Kamara is on point. Stop Kamara and Norcross’ offense becomes just another good offense. If not for Kamara, Colquitt would be playing Camden tomorrow night instead of Norcross.
sportsnut
December 6th, 2012
10:45 pm
I told you before that the Wing T is old. Lovejoy dealt with that long ago. Ran it and played against it. Lovejoy already knows where they are. It is up to you to accept where they are. This is real. You of all people must be the most shocked detractor of Lovejoy’s success. I know you said congrats and all but we know you are still ,a doubter. If Lovejoy win’s the title, you will fall on the side that thinks they are what you and many others have already said and spread. You can’t put it back in the bottle now. Like you said, “True or Not “
GHSA Police
December 6th, 2012
10:48 pm
Hawg Fans-You are not going to stop Kamara, in fact you won’t even slow him down. When he needs a breather Autry won’t be any easier to contain. If you load the box not only will Wilber kill you with his accuracy but the best O-line in the state will create a impenetrable pocket which has only allowed 2 sacks all year. Yeah that’s right a 2,000+ yard passing offense with only 2 sacks. You guys will have to score 40+ to win and I think we both realize that will not happen against this Blue Devil D because no one has been able to do it.
Sorry Pack, great season. Probst got you to the semis again.
Norcross is the best team in the State and there is not a close second.
The Cross
Camden74
December 6th, 2012
10:50 pm
sportsnut…….You still didn’t answer my question. What happened the last time Lovejoy played a Wing-T Team?
sportsnut
December 7th, 2012
12:18 am
@ 74 == And you still don’t get it. Look, your boy’s are no longer in the hunt. You can try to criticize, degrade, downplay, minimize, put down or any other word that you want to use to voice your displeasure that Lovejoy is where they are, it still won’t change the fact that they are and your team is not. You should be satisfied and happy with the season Camden had. It was something many teams would be happy with. We have gone at it all season and at this point, my argument is more persuasive. You can chalk this one up to ignorance. It is not your fault, yes it is, for not knowing enough about the subject which you choose to indulge in debate.
sportsnut
December 7th, 2012
12:29 am
P.S. == I think Lovejoy is a factor. Have been all year. Some knew, some didn’t. In Lovejoy’s eye’s, nothing is done yet. They are trying to add NC to a list. They will play Lovejoy football and see what happens.
Camden74
December 7th, 2012
12:43 am
sportsnut…….Camden was eliminated by a pretty good Norcross team, I can live with that. But you continue to rag on Wing-T Teams as if Lovejoy had a good record against the Wing-T. Since you won’t answer the question, I will. The last Wing-T Team Lovejoy played, they left the field with a loss! If I were you, I’d be focused on trying to make it to the DOME instead of acting like a NUT. You haven’t won a Title yet!
pviewfan
December 7th, 2012
2:00 am
Norcross by 18? Too bad we are not in Vegas baby! That would be like someone giving me the winning lottery numbers. Colquitt will win a close one.
Abu Dhabi
December 7th, 2012
2:14 am
My fellow bloggers, tonight the unstoppable North Cobb Offense will join the equally dynamic Warrior Defense, and together will be launching the largest football battle in the history of the Warrior Nation. Warrior Nation, these words should have new meaning for all of us today. We can’t be consumed by which teams were championed in the past, what other teams have done, what happened in a different era… a different time. Our focus is Friday Night. We WILL be united in our common interest. Perhaps it’s fate that it is the season of Thanksgiving and gratitude…of blessings and cheer. Of renewal and blessed assurance. At 7:30 Friday night, we are fighting for something that has never been done before. It’s a freedom. The freedom to sit in the Dome. Eat in the Dome. PLAY football in the Dome. A freedom to play with the best of the best. Freedom, not just from tyranny, oppression, or persecution from haters, but from annihilation of mediocrity. We are champions. We’re fighting for our right to live, to exist�and should we win the day, the 7th of December will no longer be known as any ordinary day, but as the day when the Warrior Nation declared in one voice, ‘We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We’re going to live on, we’re going to survive.’ Friday night WE WILL WIN!”
Alex
December 7th, 2012
6:24 am
@Packfan: The game is being carried on TV and streamed online by GPB. PlayOn sports will also be providing a webstream via ghsa.tv, additionally, you can catch the game on the radio down in Moultrie on Cruizin 94.
By the way, I am looking forward to a great game tonight.
Colquitt Supporter
December 7th, 2012
8:09 am
@GHSA police, yeah between your comments and this article in the Moultrie Observer, we should probably hang it up but I guess since 1/2 our team is in Norcross, we will go ahead and play you guys. At least you will have some practice. Now whether that practice is for the dome or your 2013 scrimmage is to be determined:)
http://moultrieobserver.com/sports/x1951916144/Propst-having-nightmares-about-Kamara
@Alex, I think Packfan was looking for a Norcross radio station where he could listen while watching the game in person.
Safe travels to all fans and safe play for all players.
sportsnut
December 7th, 2012
9:15 am
@ 74 == Not ragging. Just noting that as part of an earlier conversation, it was said repeatedly the strength of the Wing T. There were comparisons as to runs it best. All the favorites did and when a passing team or more balanced team was mentioned, it caught flack. Now that your team is out, you are trying to tell me what needs to be done. Lovejoy has done what it needs to this point. If they are fortunate enough to win tonight, they will have done what they wanted. A question you know the answer to, and asking me if I know. You know I know but at this time, that is irrelevant. I know Lovejoy is shocking someones world. You act as if you are in that group and from all the banter to this point, I know you are one. Surprise ! Keep searching and maybe you will find something on which to hang your hater hat . I told you early, very early about Lovejoy but you gave them no chance. So, is all the talk or the things I said now valid ? There is still work to be done and Lovejoy knows this. I know it is killing you to have Lovejoy where they are. The Wing T is not the rag story for me. It is Region 1. The almighty “SEC of High School Football”. The region did good to get what they did. Colquit turned out to be the bell cow. I am happy for Colquit. They did what shall be a topic of conversation with the road trips and their wins. It would be nice to play them for the crown since they are the only team to beat us. One at a time though. I assume this is the LAST team Lovejoy played that ran a Wing T. We lost. Just to show how moch you know, it has been stated that Colquit gets 63% of it’s offense from it’s passing game. That is a stat that would indicate a team is not an actual Wing T team. Anything else you care to ask or comment on ? I told you, as long as you are here, I too ,will be. As far as winning the Title, I never said Lovejoy would. Only that they were coming to try. By the way, How do you take your CROW ? I’m going to give you an extra helping for being the one to help them win to this point. Your negativity has been an inspiration and we thank you. Share this with your fellow doubters because all of you share the responsibility for helping us get this far.
sportsnut
December 7th, 2012
9:21 am
P.S. == Why the name calling ? I could call you many things following all your trash talking but I am not that. I hope you find some constructive way to harness to energy that you feel that right now is in another form. Don’t Hate, Appreciate.
grayram
December 7th, 2012
9:33 am
Good luck to all 4 teams tonight. I hope we have some good games. Still waiting for another as fun as that Colquitt- Mceachern game. UGA-Alabama wasn’t bad either.
Loren Maxwell
December 7th, 2012
9:42 am
@Colquitt County Packers Love the Playoffs: “The computer predictions have been wrong alot this year, right TODD? We are underdogs every week.”
They are currently 123-41 for the playoffs, or about 75% correct. I haven’t checked for the regular season, but the regular season normally runs higher than the playoffs.
Also, Colquitt County was projected by 5 over McEachern and by 18 over Newnan, plus the system has consistently rated them as a favorite to reach the semifinals since prior to the playoffs.
Actually, for the entire year Colquitt County was projected as an underdog only against North Gwinnett, Camden County, and Parkview.
grayram
December 7th, 2012
9:55 am
Sportsnut. Grayson runs that offense and it seems to work pretty well for them. Over the last 5 years the Rams are 60-8 and have been to a couple of semi-finals a couple of quarter finals and a final. During that stretch they have played some of the top teams in Georgia as well as some out of state teams. Camden can claim even greater success also running a similar offense. Lovejoy is having a great run right now as is North Cobb and Norcross and Colquitt all with a different offense. I don’t think there is 1 right offense and all others are old or outdated. Whatever system the coach chooses if his players believe in it and work at it then it can succeed.
Good luck tonight!
Camden74
December 7th, 2012
9:59 am
sportsnut……..Please spare me the FALSE humility! You began the preseason talking smack. It seems that you have a selective memory when it comes to name calling, but I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. You seem to be suffering from delusions of grandeur when it comes to Lovejoy. Maybe you should wait until you guys actually WIN something before flapping your gums! I’ll say it again, Lovejoy’s on field antics will cost them, be it tonight or next week. As far as eating crow is concerned, not a problem. I don’t mind putting myself out there for my opinions and beliefs. That’s how we grow, never been one for stagnation and the status quo! Let’s see if Lovejoy can take the heat and bring home a State Title.The pressure is on YOU!
Ray Goff's Ghost
December 7th, 2012
10:04 am
@ Loren Maxwell: Colquitt an underdog to Parkview but favorite to reach the semifinals? Maybe it’s time to hire Nate Silver.
57Cat
December 7th, 2012
10:07 am
Abu Dhabi – Your comment at 2:14am is reprehensible. December 7th is already NOT known as an ordinary day. Chech you US history books a learn what happened on December 7, 1942.
Camden74
December 7th, 2012
10:09 am
57Cat…….A fact check is in order……
Cat Man
December 7th, 2012
10:20 am
It’s pretty obvious we’re all passionate about our teams. Tonight’s the night! All the jaw jacking and insults and predictions will come to fruition. You can throw out all the stats, all the records, all the this and that. It’s time to play ball gentlemen! May the best team win!
Suwanee 0wns
December 7th, 2012
10:22 am
@RayGoff’sGhost. Mr. Maxwell runs exactly the same kind of Monte Carlo simulation that Nate Silver uses. Pay attention. No wonder you are dead.
R31768 Pack
December 7th, 2012
10:26 am
lol!! Guys, Get your facts straight. It’s not hard for Loren to pull those numbers. Take this from an IT guy.
sportsnut
December 7th, 2012
10:53 am
@ Grayram == I’m not saying it won’t work at all. What I am talking about is as the passing game becomes more of a staple, and it will, running teams are going to find themselves where Grayson is right now. If you do run, try a split backfield or the I. Maybe run from a Pistol.
@ 74 == And in my own way, I still am. I have spoken my mind on these blogs and never bit my tongue. I have not stuttered. I have spoken the truth and all that I have said has come to fruition. Lovejoy is sitting one (1) win away from playing for the championship and this bothers you most because you have been one of their harshest critic’s. Being this close for Lovejoy and you having to deal with me may be a bit much but you are the one who said they were not a factor. Would never get close. Would not make it past the 3rd round. You did not get it right and that is O.K. We all fail at times. The important thing is that we get back up and try again. Do you remember me saying that co ncerning Lovejoy and their previous playoff experience ?Lovejoy has gotten back up each time they have stumbled. I understand how difficult this is for you.You were told though, RIGHT ?
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ December 7th, 1941 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
57Cat
December 7th, 2012
11:04 am
Sorry, guys, I just looked at my post. Big TYPO – should have been 1941, not 1942. Still December 7th is Pearl Harbor Day.
George H.W. Bush
December 7th, 2012
11:34 am
I thought it was September 7.
http://articles.latimes.com/1988-09-07/news/mn-1658_1_pearl-harbor
sportsnut
December 7th, 2012
11:43 am
Is Lovejoy playing tonight ? I just wanted to check. Someone said I was delusional. I thought I have been going to a game every weekend since August. Going tonight. Same seat. 50 yard line, right under the pressbox. And I did not have to reserve it.
Camden74
December 7th, 2012
11:44 am
sportsnut…..You’re not as important to the process as you think you are. As a matter of fact, if Lovejoy happens to win the State Title, you will be just a footnote on the blogs. I’ll go one step further, Lovejoy will not win the Title.
As far as the Wing-T goes, a team can pass just as easily as they run, using the Wing-T. I know this for a fact! Just so happens that Camden runs the Wing-T and has a HC that would rather run into a ten man defensive line than throw the ball more than 10 times per game. Be that as it may, he has been able to win 3 State Titles in the last 10 years mostly “RUNNING” from the Wing-T. It really surprises me that you would continually criticize an offense that STOPPED Lovejoy from winning the 4A Title last season…… But maybe I shouldn’t be surprised, because you are sportsNUT, Lovejoy FANatic!
Cat Man
December 7th, 2012
12:06 pm
Ditto sportsnut. I’ll see you there tonight. I’m by the band near pressbox stairs. Have been every week for the last 3 yrs. And of course I appreciate the fact that you are the Lovejoy spokesperson on this blog. You got it going on for sure. I sense a lot of nervousness out there from the other guys, don’t you?
Pecan
December 7th, 2012
12:11 pm
NG fan here. 1) We played very close game early in the season with Norcross and lost. I believe they will beat Lovejoy for the Championship. 2) We lost to a very talented Lovejoy team. We would have been more competitive if our QB was not playing on a broken leg. 3) We beat Colquitt in the Dome the first game on the last play. 4) We beat Grayson, Mill Creek, etc. 5) We have seen some of North Cobb and do not think they can survive Lovejoy. 6) Norcross will pull away from Colquitt. 7) Norcross will beat Lovejoy in a close game, and Lovejoy will not be allowed to play in the Championship by the refs like they did against us, and you know what I mean.
Decatur 4 Life
December 7th, 2012
12:37 pm
The Warrior
I see you’re right that is what you said, I did miss it the first time probably because nobody normally writes a 3 paragraph comment on the blog. Maybe I just didn’t have enough time read all of that, regardless the point is quite clear North Cobb won’t score 30 points against Lovejoy. No affiliation with either school just seen both play
Cat Man
December 7th, 2012
1:38 pm
@pecan I have a very simple question for you, was your quarterback playing on the same leg against Grayson? If so, why is it you beat Grayson and not Lovejoy? You know we controlled that offense of yours with the speed, quickness and determination to win by our defense. Avg. 40 pts a game and couldn’t score a touchdown. We’ll do the same tonight against NC. Business as usual at 12 Oaks!
Flyer
December 7th, 2012
1:52 pm
@Cat Man–Not the same leg for NG QB. He fractured it against Mountainview (9th game). Against Grayson the fracture became a clean break. By the time of the Qtr-Final game it was by the worst it has been. No excuses, Lovejoy won the game and the right to advance. I think they will do the same tonight.
Lovejoy #1!!!!!
December 7th, 2012
1:54 pm
Lovejoy will DOMINATE North Snobb tonight!!! 54-7! Bring on Norcross!!!
Cat Man
December 7th, 2012
2:02 pm
@Flyer thanks for clearing that up. I knew he had a fracture 4 weeks ago or so, didn’t realize he had a clean break against us. Thanks for showing some class with that. My mistake.
Camden74
December 7th, 2012
2:48 pm
What type of coach would have a HS kid playing with a fractured leg? There has to be more to this story……..
The Warrior
December 7th, 2012
2:59 pm
NG wasnt ready. North Cobb will be. It’s that simple.
sportsnut
December 7th, 2012
3:09 pm
Lovejoy plays in five hours and I will have my pregame ritual done and settle in for the game.
@74, I am only a footnote anyway. You confuse me with you. Your impression of me does not matter. Neither I nor the Lovejoy team are in this world to live up to your expectations. I nor this team will try to fit into the shoe that society has fixed for us. We both will continue to do that which will allow us to live with ourselves.
Flyer
December 7th, 2012
3:11 pm
@Camden74–Nothing more to the story, Just an incredibly tough and gutsy kid.
Camden74
December 7th, 2012
3:17 pm
Flyer……If that’s the case, your HC is not looking after the kids best interest. I’m speaking from experience. That type of injury is nothing to (pardon the pun) play with, it could cause serious problems later on, even much later in life……
Flyer
December 7th, 2012
3:34 pm
74–He was defintely checked out and cleared to play. No permanent damage, just pain.
Camden74
December 7th, 2012
3:41 pm
sportsnut……I agree, you are just a footnote. Really, I would NEVER confuse you with me! I don’t run away from my opinions and comments the way you do. You’re searching for validation, I’m not. What shoe has society chosen for Lovejoy? Just by what you’ve posted, I can tell you don’t understand most of what I’ve said. But, I guess being a sportsNUT, you don’t really have or need to understand others. The us against the world thing is for HS kids, give it a rest!
Norcross Blue
December 7th, 2012
3:50 pm
This is it. The lights will shine bright in blue devil stadium with a sellout crowd. The parking lot will be full of tailgating and you could smell the burgers and dogs a mile away. The players are in their zone, resting or going over the game plan. It’s norcross vs colquitt. Georgia friday nights alive in Norcross. Playoff edition. High School Football lives here!!!!
The Warrior
December 7th, 2012
6:03 pm
Here comes the boom!
The Warrior
December 7th, 2012
6:04 pm
Enter your comments here
Cat Man
December 7th, 2012
6:45 pm
I’m 10 minutes away from 12 Oaks. I can leave this late!! GO CATS
Contractor
December 7th, 2012
7:14 pm
I have just been following Georgia High School football from a computer the past couple of years since I moved to Alabama for Graduate School, but I think it is very hard to not take Colquitt County in a game like this. The past couple of years under Propst, they have defied the odds and made it through the playoffs with tough play. I’m taking them tonight, unlike Maxwell with Norcross by 18 dang points.
who won?
December 7th, 2012
10:03 pm
Alvin do well?
sportsnut
December 8th, 2012
12:48 pm
@ 74 == You have a problem !
sportsnut
December 11th, 2012
1:18 pm
@ Abu Dhabi == Sure we are still friends. I would never let a sport get in the way of life.