AAAAAA scouting report: Lovejoy’s gambling defense vs. Norcross’ explosive playmakers
Class AAAAAA Title Game (8:30 p.m)
Lovejoy (13-1) vs. Norcross (14-0)
Overview: Neither school nor head coach has won a state title. Lovejoy, which opened in 1990, made the state final in AAAA last year and lost to Tucker. Norcross, which started football in 1957, will be playing in its first state championship game. Lovejoy coach Al Hughes (109-80) and Norcross coach Keith Maloof (129-59) are in their 17th seasons as head coaches.
Lovejoy: The Wildcats returned most major figures from its AAAA runner-up team but were ranked only No. 7 in preseason because of the move to a higher classification. They lost their second game at Colquitt County 14-7 before dominating weak 2-AAAAAA, winning their six region games by an average score of 53-2. They’ve beaten Tri-Cities (51-13), Marietta (36-15), No. 4 North Gwinnett (21-6) and North Cobb (63-42) in the playoffs.
Norcross season: The Blue Devils were unranked in preseason largely because of their first-round exit in 2011 but were expected to contend. They beat three-time region champion North Gwinnett 31-21 in the third game and kept rolling. Norcross can become the first team in the highest class since 1986 Valdosta to defeat all 15 opponents by eight points or more. Norcross has beaten Chattahoochee (34-7), South Gwinnett (27-7), No. 5 Camden County (34-20) and No. 10 Colquitt County (41-27) in the playoffs.
Lovejoy strength: Lovejoy has a 2,000-yard rusher in Travis Custis and a 2,000-yard passer in Alejandro Bennifield. The defense thrives on tackles for losses and turnovers.
Norcross strength: Norcoss has a 2,000-yard rusher in Alvin Kamara and a 2,000-yard passer in Joseph Wilbur. Myles Autry is a tremendous weapon as rusher, receiver and returner.
Loveoy top players: Custis and receiver Jumichael Ramos have committed to Georgia Tech. Other top recruits include NT Norwood (Jacksonville State), TE Arshad Jackson (Auburn), DE Veion Robinson (Middle Tennessee), DE Zane Fields (uncommitted) and Bennifield (uncommitted).
Norcross’ top players: Kamara, who is uncommitted, is rated among the top five running backs nationally by three recruiting services. CB Shon Akins has committed to California. DE Lorenzo Carter and DB/WR Autry have several SEC and ACC offers as juniors.
On Lovejoy: ‘’Their defense is what’s unique. Their ability to play tight man-to-man coverage with no high safeties and put seven in the box, you don’t see a lot of that in high school. It’s difficult to pick up the tough yards in the run game. Most teams would be really rolling the dice to give up a big play, but they don’t because they put tremendous pressure on the quarterback.’’
– North Gwinnett coach Bob Sphire, whose team lost to Lovejoy 21-6 on Nov. 30.
On Norcross: ‘’They may be the one team in Georgia to actually break down Lovejoy’s defense because they are extremely explosive on offense with Kamara and Autry. Kamara’s ability to stretch the field horizontally before he cuts vertically makes it tough to load the box. But if Autry isn’t healthy [he tweaked a knee in semifinals], that plays into Lovejoy’s hands.’’
– North Gwinnett coach Bob Sphire, whose team lost to Norcross 31-21 on Sept. 14.
AJC pick: Norcross 27, Lovejoy 20
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274 comments Add your comment
sportsnut
December 14th, 2012
2:06 pm
Wanna bet ? This D does not gamble. You have 2 seconds, 2, to do what ever it is you want to do or you will meet them. Remember that 2 seconds. The corners are ready. Lovejoy is ready.
ALL TUCKERRED UP
December 14th, 2012
2:24 pm
Sorry sportsnut, but I have to cheer for Norcross. Kieth Maloof coached my son. If not for that I would have cheerred for Lovejoy. Maybe next year!!!!
sportsnut
December 14th, 2012
2:42 pm
It’s o.k. Tuck if you want to cheer for them. I understand the loyalty there. Be advised though, Lovejoy is going to do what they did not do last season and that is to win the last one. Lovejoy will be champions.
ALL TUCKERRED UP
December 14th, 2012
3:07 pm
If that happens I will do a shot of Hennesey !!!! Good luck to your team !!!
Jefferson
December 14th, 2012
3:20 pm
End of the road for Lovejoy, they will be run over.
sportsnut
December 14th, 2012
3:51 pm
Hey Jefferson , we’ve been standing in the middle of the road all year and have not been run over yet. And thank you for your support.(Bartells&James)
Golden Isles Fan
December 14th, 2012
3:51 pm
Good luck Norcross you deserve it ……..
RobFromNorcross
December 14th, 2012
5:00 pm
sportsnut, Be prepared for your defense to get smoked by a superior force… our teams have similar offensive production for the season, but our stats came against a whole lot better teams. And you aren’t the only team that had a running clock and many starters sitting for a bunch of second halves.
sportsnut
December 14th, 2012
5:27 pm
@ Rob == None of the teams you played were named Lovejoy.
ATLien23x
December 14th, 2012
7:06 pm
Two seconds, two seconds, two seconds… Dude, shut up
two seconds against your cream puff division, we know
Now it’s time to play a REAL talented team for the first time and beat them, something Lovejoy just isn’t capable of
ATLien23x
December 14th, 2012
7:11 pm
Stupid penalties for Lovejoy and too much Kamara will have Lovejoy crying over another loss in the dome
35-21 Norcross ( the score is closer than the game will actually be )
Tucker67tiger
December 14th, 2012
7:58 pm
All we heard last year was the Lovejoy defense was the best in the state. Best in the South. Turned out to be the most over-rated defense in the state. Was no factor in the game at all. Norcross by 21.
sportsnut
December 14th, 2012
8:13 pm
I thought Lovejoy and Tucker were closer than 67’s words show. Are you bitter ? Lovejoy still mled the state in D, despite the loss. Tucker averaged 43 ppg in the playoffs. Lovejoy held them to 22. Thats 21 below their average. They had 15 at the half and 7 in the second half. They had a total of 271 yards for the game. 199 came in the first half. That leaves them with getting 72 in the second half. We lost but you can’t change facts. That same D is on the field now. Speaking of which, where’s Tucker tonight ?
sportsnut
December 14th, 2012
8:26 pm
Mr. Alien == You need a hobby. Why not praise Norcross for a while and stop bashing Lovejoy. It would be the same thing. Or do you have a mind full of negativity and and find it difficult to give props. I’m just wondering because the only thing you talk about is Lovejoy and all of it is negative. My main adversary here is The Cross. He is intelligent enough and knowledgeble enough to give props where they are due. That is the difference between the two of you. He knows what he is talking about and knows how to communicate a message without being like you. Anyway, Lovejoy wins. Who’s your team ?
RobFromNorcross
December 14th, 2012
8:38 pm
You lost to Tucker. That says it all.
Cat Man
December 14th, 2012
9:08 pm
Rob my boy that was a year ago. How does that “say it all”? Tucker will be watching us this year. I wonder if they would have made it in 6A if they would have gotten moved up. Oh yeah, they couldn’t make it in 4A. The Wildcats are for real whether y’all like it or not! Everybody wants to bash Clayton Co.. That’s going to make it that much sweeter when when Coach Hughes accepts the championship trophy tomorrow night.
Cat Man
December 14th, 2012
9:28 pm
So ATLien, you’re saying it’s time to play a REAL talented team for the first time. I guess that means that Marietta, North Gwinnett and North Cobb are not talented football teams. I beg to differ. And I think you do too. So Norcross is just another good team that will go down to the Cats. Dude, we’re coming to win it! You’ll see the talent all right. And they’re going to be wearing wilcats on their helmets!
sportsnut
December 14th, 2012
10:06 pm
Lovejoy is Here !
That Dude Says...
December 14th, 2012
10:08 pm
I don’t have a horse in the race but I’m pulling for Lovejoy. I’m Sandy Creek 100% but got to pull for my neighbors in Southern Clayton Co. Just saying ELCA won today. If Sandy Creek and Lovejoy pull it out South metro is more than well represented!!!!
That Dude Says...
December 14th, 2012
10:12 pm
Before some moron points it out. Yes I know Sandy Creek and Lovejoy aren’t neighbors. I meant Clayton and Fayette counties. Lovejoy is in South Clayton and Sandy Creek is in Northwest Fayette. We are all Southside.
Camden74
December 14th, 2012
11:19 pm
Norcross by 14……
ATLien23x
December 14th, 2012
11:21 pm
So sensitive these days…
Can’t imagine how you’re gonna take that loss tomorrow night. Boo hoo
ATLien23x
December 14th, 2012
11:27 pm
Marietta & North Cobb are both good football teams but they would never hang with the best of 6A
Colquitt County, Camden County, Grayson, & Norcross
North Gwinnett was in the game for all four quarters against Lovejoy with Michael Haynes injured. Michael Haynes was their offense, he was their Cusits. NG would have beat LJ that night with him at full strength. They would have moved the ball down the field a lot more and kept the defense a lot more fresh. You can disagree and say what you want, but it’s the truth.
LJ wouldn’t beat Camden. Grayson, Norcross, or Colquitt
And you can say NG beat Grayson, so LJ would be Grayson… But that would be false. Styles make matchups and Grayson has the size and offense to wear down LJ and beat them by punching them right back in the mouth.
LJ isn’t ready for Norcross… I’m sorry
The Cross
December 15th, 2012
12:00 am
Little more than 20.5 hours to go…I have to say I am so excited for the Norcross Program and also the Lovejoy program. The memories of this season will stay with everyone associated with both programs for the rest of their lives. I hope for a great game played with honor, respect and sportsmanship. I know there is going to be bodies flying around and head on collisions. My hope is for no injuries on either side and may the best team win. Tomorrow is going to be EPIC.
The Cross
The Cross
December 15th, 2012
12:03 am
Camden74-I still have a seat and a BBQ sandwich waiting on you. I expect you to wear Norcross Blur tomorrow.
The Cross
Stooge
December 15th, 2012
7:24 am
Get em , Cross. We’re sitting this one out thanks to you guys but I wish you luck. We’ll see you guys next year at in scrimmage since you’re hosting. Knock heads!
The Cross
December 15th, 2012
7:41 am
Stooge-thanks for the kind words. A little less than 13 hours to kick-off, I watched Norcross prepare all week and I love their game plan. This is a very focused group who will take advantage of Lovejoy’s weaknesses. It is going to be a great game. Kamara and Custis are getting a lot of the pregame press but this one will be won in the trenches. Norcross’ Oline will be too much for Lovejoy. Norcross wins 42-24.
The Cross
TItletown USA
December 15th, 2012
7:56 am
I just hope it is a good game and watchable for 4 quarters, all the previous ones have been mismatches and not worth looking at past the first half.
RobFromNorcross
December 15th, 2012
9:45 am
Less than twelve hours to go, and the countdown begins. Clean game, no injuries, good officiating, and may the better team win!
Football Mom
December 15th, 2012
9:45 am
Good Luck Lovejoy!!! Bring it home represent the southside proudly……
NashviaGwinnett
December 15th, 2012
9:51 am
Clearly, Norcross and Gwinnett High School football will dominate and bring another title home. Norcross 31
Lovejoy. 14
Too much SPEED
THE COACH
December 15th, 2012
9:52 am
There are some good fans, an there are some crazy fans! But remember that Fans lie, Blogers lie, an Numbers don’t!! LoveJoy is one of the talanted teams! Since (Buck ‘95′SWD)! Sport Nut Tell’em! Remember this often the element of time adds value to an accomplishment. Good things take time, as they should. We shouldn’t expect good things to happen over night! South Side !! LJ
sportsnut
December 15th, 2012
10:19 am
This will be it for me today as I prepare to head to the Dome around 1:00. This is a Lovejoy day. All things Blue. Good luck to both teams and may Lovejoy do what they do. Norcross has had a nice season but it is time for them to feel ther pain.. Here’s to no injuries and safe travel to all. Speak at you tonight or in the morning, Win or Lose.
YELLERJACKETZ1
December 15th, 2012
10:30 am
ALL OF THE CHAMPS WILL BE FROM ABOVE THE FREEZE LINE! ONLY NO. GA. TEAMS LEFT!
YELLERJACKETZ1
December 15th, 2012
10:33 am
SORRY I FORGOT ABOUT CLASS A
Camden74
December 15th, 2012
10:52 am
The Cross…….Thanks for the invite, but it ain’t gonna happen. But, I do wish you guys the best, in tonight’s game. The winner will make history! No Georgia HS Team has ever won a 6A Title before, tonight’s winner win be the first……. Have a good time!
Camden74
December 15th, 2012
10:57 am
“Will”
camden cootie
December 15th, 2012
11:03 am
No LOVE—-No JOY he he…..u guys sux……nocross be spanking yo bootie
lhsalum33
December 15th, 2012
11:22 am
Everyone has excuses of why LJ won some of the games they won. We lost go Colquitt due to penalties, we know, they know but the fact is we lost! NG beat Colquitt and Grayson and played us with an injured QB. So that’s all NG had? They didn’t have a RB, another playmaker? They should’ve lost if that’s the case because NC would’ve beat them by 30! Grayson was a one trick pony and while it was a good trick, that doesn’t equate to championship football. NG beat Grayson because they could block #1. They lost because they couldn’t block LJs D-Line, aside from their injured QB
The Cross
December 15th, 2012
11:33 am
Less than 9 hours to kick-off. Norcross is well prepared and highly focused. This will be like a Ferrari racing a Camaro. The Camaro is fast when compared to a VW bug, but not so fast when pitted against a Ferrari. Lovejoy is a fine team, but they will be exposed tonight. Norcross will explode for some big plays given the backyard D scheme of Lovejoy. That strategy works vs. weaker opponents but a superior team will take advantage. Norcross 42-24.
The Cross
The Cross
December 15th, 2012
11:41 am
Camden74-Get in front of your computer at 8:30pm and root your Blue Devils to a Victory. Your honorary fan status ends at midnight tonight. If you order a pizza, send me the bill.
The Cross
Cat Man
December 15th, 2012
12:01 pm
Yo Cross. Enjoyed your posts these last couple of weeks. Didn’t always agree, but that’s what it’s all about, sticking up for your team. Whichever way it goes tonight, I pray nobody gets seriously hurt. I’m anxious to see Kamara and Custis go head to head. 14-0 is a great season, but I’ve got to go with my Cats as you must go with your Devils. I’m outta here. Going to head down early today to see my other southside team, Sandy Creek. Adios
The Cross
December 15th, 2012
1:10 pm
Thanks Cat! The talking is almost over.
One of us will be happy at midnight and the other will be sad but proud!
Safe travels to all down to the Dome sweet Dome.
The Cross
RobFromNorcross
December 15th, 2012
1:46 pm
Just got back from Norcross, the team is assembling. They are focused and ready for the GA Dome and the chance to extend their season to 15-0 and a AAAAAA Championship! See y’all in the Dome and looking forward to a great matchup!
Safe Travels everyone.
BullDawg Rick
December 15th, 2012
3:05 pm
Norcross by 14-17…
Reason? 7 AAAAAA & 8 AAAAAA is the SEC of Georgia HS Sports & the teas(s) representing the county are tested & retested..
Keep it in Gwinnett, Blue Devils!!
lhsalum33
December 15th, 2012
4:20 pm
The trash talking was fun but good luck to both teams and I’ll be watching the game from Statesboro! “All I know is all I know….”
GTPak
December 15th, 2012
4:29 pm
Wish Custis and Ramos could bring along some of the O Line and D Line to GT, maybe even Kamara as well. Have a great game Custis and Ramos!!
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
5:38 pm
Buford,Gainesville, Jefferson, and soon Norcross….There is something in the water in that northeast corridor.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
6:22 pm
Lovejoy will not be at home tonight but they will still smack talk like a ghetto rapper all game as usual. Not sure if that will work on Norcross like it has the last 2 games at home.
Should be a great game. Pulling for Custis and Ramos the 2 Tech commits.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
6:56 pm
What a crock……Sandy Creek takes too much time to kick the FG to go up 17-0 and the REFS don’t blow the whistle and back Sandy Creek 5 yards. What a JOKE.
Camden74
December 15th, 2012
7:36 pm
The Cross……I’ve been in front of my Computer and TVs all day, I’ll be here until all games are finished. It’s been an interesting football day! I’m placing my support behind you guys, but the honorary fan status, although much appreciated, think I’ll pass. Roll on Camden County Wildcats, roll on!
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
7:55 pm
Are they going to have a LIVE blog for the Norcross vs Lovejoy game?
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
8:25 pm
I don’t have a feel for a favorite in this game. Good luck to both teams. I’m obviously from Gwinnett so I can’t claim impartiality. Wouldn’t mind the crown staying nearby for the third year in a row.
5150 – on TV on Georgia Public Broadcasting. Has been all day.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
8:35 pm
I have been watching GwinnettDad I just wondered if we are going to talk crap live during the game.
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
8:43 pm
@5150 – this might be the only AJC place to remark. I know of no other.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
9:01 pm
Sorry Gil is so bad at calling the games. His stick is goofy.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
9:02 pm
WOW…………these buttheads announcing the game didn’t even say CUSTIS is a Tech commit.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:09 pm
Well, I’ve watched the first 3 games at the dome yesterday and now the last 4 here at home in Fla. I hope this game is a great one.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
9:10 pm
WOW he just muffed that pass………..
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
9:11 pm
Ramos make that catch.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:11 pm
I guess the LJ QB was trying to take a play out of the SP playbook with that opening throw
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
9:14 pm
I think he was throwing to the guy deeper than Ramos but Ramos jumped and tried to catch a ball that was not for him.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:19 pm
That could have been a pick 6
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
9:20 pm
All signs point so far to this being a real game. Norcross 2nd possession, ball on Lovejoy’s 35. First down.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:25 pm
Lovejoy had the top defense in all classifications, It’s going to be a real grind for Norcross. We live in N. FL and fortunately Direct TV carries GPTV here.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
9:29 pm
Well so many of these games have been bad…..I’m glad this is a GAME finally.
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
9:29 pm
That 4th and 4 wasn’t a bad snap. Bolo ball.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:35 pm
Speaking of bad games, I drove all the way to Atl from Florida yesterday to watch my Gators play. Talk about a bad game, but we were in awe of how smooth Watson was. I mean in the 3rd quarter my son leans over and says, “Dad, I know he’s the other team’s QB but man he’s something to watch.” Unfortunately I had to agree. I just hope this one stays close and is a barn burner, heck I’d love it if it went to OT.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:36 pm
Does coache Hughes always sit on that stool?
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
9:37 pm
Is this the first game to have no score after the 1st quarter?
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
9:39 pm
Both teams 2 possessions, no score. Just into 2nd quarter. I don’t think anybody might have thought it would be 0-0 at this point.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
9:39 pm
jvillebil…….looks like he is missing his huge bowl of ice cream with chocolate and sprinkles. No Coach should be that fat.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:40 pm
Did Buford kick a FG in 1st or 2nd Qt. It was 3-0 at half
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:41 pm
LOL 5150 UOAD Not sure how he motivates his players to do their best when he can’t hardly get off that stool.
WILDHAWG2012
December 15th, 2012
9:44 pm
Man i am very surprise at all the blowouts in the title games
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:48 pm
The Buford game was the only game that wasn’t decided until the end. I think Jefferson played lights out & stunned Calhoun. Wow great catch by #8
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:50 pm
Can’t drop balls like that in a game of this magnitude
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
9:51 pm
Lovejoy dropping a slant on the 25 that probably would have been a TD, Bolo ball.
Two teams scored 104 points last week. 0 so far this game. Who can predict these games?
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:53 pm
Bad Call
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
9:53 pm
What a BAD BAD flag. That was as clean as you get not Pass Interference.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
9:55 pm
Damn these teams are PLAYING BALL.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:55 pm
Wow LJ defense is quick. This game looks like a low score affair
BamaBornDukie
December 15th, 2012
9:57 pm
Fields with a stupid play. DISCIPLINE????
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
9:57 pm
When I see stupid plays like this I have to remember these are 15-17 year old kids, they at least got a break by it not being a 1st down.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
9:58 pm
STUPID…………………THINK….but this is the Thug crap Lovejoy has been doing in their games at home. Just play clean and keep the trash talking to a minimum.
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
9:58 pm
When the Broncos got beat so bad in 2005, Lowndes defenders lived in the offensive backfield. Lovejoy is doing that to Norcross tonight.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:00 pm
Was cheating up and got burned
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
10:00 pm
Damn that was nice……that is a TECH commit…….
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
10:01 pm
That was a pretty TD pass.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:02 pm
I don’t have a dog in this fight, I’d like to see Norcross score before half. I’m still pulling for OT. LOL
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
10:06 pm
3 yards short and Gil is saying ” it depends on the spot”
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:07 pm
Coach Hughes waddles when he walks
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
10:12 pm
yes GIL TYREE sucks calling the games. He only knows a few players names. He tries to make cute calls that just sound dump.
Coach Hughes really should be on a Diet. What does he teach in the classroom?
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
10:17 pm
Health?
Marietta fan
December 15th, 2012
10:20 pm
I’m still conflicted on who I want to win. Normally it would be Lovejoy since they knocked us out, but as we’ve seen tonight, they can play dirty and that turns we away
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:23 pm
When I don’t have a dog in the fight I usually pull for the underdog, but I’ve seen people all year long here on AJC live talk say Lovejoy plays dirty, so I’m kinda pulling against them. I pulling for O.T.
@ Grayram = health, LOL
Fred
December 15th, 2012
10:26 pm
@jvillebil & 5150 UOAD – The LJ coach had dual knee replacement that mostly failed and he has a lot of mobility issues. It is supposed to be hard from him to walk much and he can’t stand for long. If you watch closely, he has ball players and coaches around him and if the play comes his way they form a wall to protect him.
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
10:28 pm
I don’t think Lovejoy is playing dirty. I’m not crazy about the prancing around or trash talk, but I don’t like it when Grayson does it either.
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
10:30 pm
Grayram, yeah, that was one thing Nkemdiche just couldn’t stop doing, it seemed. I watched him do that repeatedly against Miami Central.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
10:31 pm
Fred didn’t know that but still he really needs to diet and get healthy eating habits. It will only get worse on his body.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
10:33 pm
I wouldn’t say Lovejoy is Dirty but they Talk a lot and taunt after big plays and that just isn’t needed. It was pretty bad at their home game most of the year.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:33 pm
Fred, It takes a lot of rehab to get back to normal from knee replacement. I’m not judging him, I’m just saying his weight has to be a major factor in not being able to rehab. I agree being on the sidelines and not being able to move has to be a little scary and makes sense he has someone watching out for him.
Grayram, I’m just repeating about the dirty from what I’ve read, it really doesn’t make a whole lot of difference, I just want the game to go to OT.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
10:35 pm
That is not how you start the 3rd qtr with the lead.
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
10:36 pm
Seeing #30 & #40 make the majority of the tackles for Lovejoy.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:37 pm
#30 #40 both beast
Marietta fan
December 15th, 2012
10:37 pm
Lovejoy has been called for 2 or 3 personal fouls after a play. Most notable #7 tackled Kamara, then slammed him down again after the tackle
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:38 pm
Wow fumble, bummer
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
10:39 pm
Lovejoy dodges a bullet. Norcross fumble on LJ’s 6.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
10:39 pm
WOW………that could be HUGE………..from a score to a fumble at the 5.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:40 pm
Talk about a turnaround. Need a score here, I’m looking for O.T.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
10:40 pm
another BAD play that could be HUGE to tie it up.
QB was not SMART with that pass.
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
10:41 pm
Bigtime interception, ball back on LJ’s 6, 2nd down.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:44 pm
LOL did you see the ref give the player a look when he bumped into him while he was announcing the call
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
10:46 pm
Norcross looks so one dimensional: Kamara or nothing. Forgetting to beat a good team, you have to be a good team and use all of their players.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:50 pm
I think they need to open in up a little, like they did with the reverse earlier, or throw a few screens
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
10:51 pm
WOW…………Norcross is not looking good.
QB just threw the ball at the RB.
General Wood
December 15th, 2012
10:51 pm
“Lovejoy has been called for 2 or 3 personal fouls after a play. Most notable #7 tackled Kamara, then slammed him down again after the tackle”
Is that a foul? UGA did it numerous time against GT (Godhigh). UGA fans and coaches call it football!
I agree with your assessment dog!
General Wood
December 15th, 2012
10:52 pm
I guess the refs are honest and not UGA homers or forgot.
General Wood
December 15th, 2012
10:53 pm
DOWN TO THE FOUR!
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
10:53 pm
RAMOS again nice catch.
Fred
December 15th, 2012
10:53 pm
@Grayram – I was pretty disgusted by that all season myself. It is just too easy to fire up the opposition with that foolishness!
Marietta fan
December 15th, 2012
10:54 pm
Well, I am a UGA fan.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:54 pm
Need to hold them to a FG here
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
10:54 pm
This 2nd half hasn’t been an artistic success.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
10:56 pm
It is Pretty ARTISTIC if you like Defense.
Like the first Bama LSU game last year.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:57 pm
How do you let a smaller player like that get so open
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
10:58 pm
Gil is an idiot
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
10:59 pm
@5150 – nah, forgive me to disagree. That last fumble was simply the Norcross QB losing control of the ball. That’s bolo ball.
Fred
December 15th, 2012
10:59 pm
@5150 UOAD & jvillebil – I don’t disagree about the weight at all. I think some of it came after the knee replacements. Even if he can’t walk much, eating right and water walking in a pool can go a long way to taking some of those pounds off while not taxing the knees.
Suwanee 0wns
December 15th, 2012
11:00 pm
Lovejoy is cheating up the safeties putting 9 in the boax. Norcross needs to find a way to attack the perimeter. No idea if they have a toss-sweep in the play book but that might work. With the aggressive pursuit by Lovejoy, counters could also work. That is exactly why the reverse worked.
Fred
December 15th, 2012
11:01 pm
@jvillebil – I laughed out loud and thought the ref was thinking about throwing another flag!
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:01 pm
YOU ARE NOT, I do do mean NOT run up the middle on Lovejoy. Norcross better get creative
Fred
December 15th, 2012
11:02 pm
Hmmm, Kamara’s hurdle should have drawn a flag.
Fred
December 15th, 2012
11:04 pm
This is not the Norcross I saw last week! Losing the other running back has made them too predicable.
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
11:04 pm
Sometimes high school teams seem to simply rely too much on one player. Norcross seems to suffer from that syndrome. Used to drive me crazy when the Broncos seemed to do the same thing.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:07 pm
Yes the QB didn’t have the ball but it looked like the threw it a Kamara since he couldn’t hold it to hand it off.
Not smart to go conservative and 3-n-out.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:07 pm
Ok O.T. is not looking good so I need Norcross to score a TD on this drive and then get the ball back again. I would like an exciting finish to finish off the high school football season
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:09 pm
Luck that was not an INT but good play.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:09 pm
Great play but got luc ky also
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:11 pm
The back judge made the tackle
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:11 pm
Kamara might have OREGON moving up his list.
he might not be so great running against the SEC defenses.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:11 pm
Oh man thought it was a TD
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:12 pm
That was ALMOST a great catch.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:12 pm
That back judge is Brocky Brock, not to agile
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:13 pm
Pretty pass and catch.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:13 pm
TD, go for 2 make it a 3 point game, I still have hope for overtime
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:14 pm
Not a great play call when going for 2.
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
11:15 pm
It’s a game!
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:15 pm
I could have thrown a better ball than that, did the receiver fall down?
General Wood
December 15th, 2012
11:17 pm
“Well, I am a UGA fan.”
So that makes it alright? Sad
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:18 pm
Myles Autry(that scored the TD) needs to go to TECH. His brother Anthony is a WR at Tech. Anthony got hurt this year as a true freshman.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:19 pm
Norcross defense looks like they”re feeling it
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:21 pm
Didn’t he signal for a Fair Catch?
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:22 pm
5150 UOAD, I know you’re a Tech fan, but if I’m a wide receiver I not sure I would want to sign at GA Tech or Ga Southern. Not while Paul Johnson is there I mean
cchswildcat86
December 15th, 2012
11:22 pm
Score???
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:23 pm
Looked like a fair catch to me, I was thinking the same thing
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:23 pm
Terrible throw
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:25 pm
jvillebil……..Myles Autry isn’t very tall either. Tech has WR’s that have done well and with VAD at QB we will have a better passer now.
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
11:25 pm
Norcross false start when the chips are down. Looks again like bolo ball.
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:25 pm
Thats twice Lovejoy has taken three steps and hit the QB after he threw it
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:25 pm
TD, Kamara, way to go, now go for 2 and make it 17-14 and I still have hope for O.T.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:26 pm
DB/S over the top made a play on the ball and missed. he should have played the player. Bad decision by the DB/Safety.
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
11:26 pm
Whodda thunk it! TD Norcross!
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:27 pm
Late flag Holding?
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:28 pm
Well there isn’t going to be O.T. but we may have a great finish
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
11:29 pm
Exciting series to come up. LJ can obviously score on any play, just as Norcross just did.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:29 pm
Shoot the SAFETY……If Lovejoy loses…………the Safety took the Championship ring off the teams finger with a bad decision.
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:30 pm
Norcross has now missed two conversion tries and fumbled at the 5. Granted all these we caused by Lovejoy d but Norcross could be up 10
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:31 pm
Hey, I’m getting my monies worth on this game
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:31 pm
5150 I think that’s South American soccer players that are shot for blowing a play
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
11:31 pm
I live in Lilburn, home of Parkview, but my kids went to Brookwood in Snellville, which borders Grayson. Norcross is to the north of Lilburn. Fun to be surrounded by winning HS football!
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:33 pm
Interference where is the FLAG
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:33 pm
Stupid to long throw on 2nd.
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:33 pm
That was not interference
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:34 pm
Gil needs glasses, LOL
Marietta fan
December 15th, 2012
11:34 pm
Lets go other Blue Devils!
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:34 pm
Gil sounds like he’s pulling for Norcross???
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
11:34 pm
Now it was Lovejoy that got one dimensional, and paid for it. Four and out!
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:35 pm
Gil pulls for whoever has the ball
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:35 pm
True GwinnettDad
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:36 pm
LOL Grayram, he probably always pulls for the winner
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:36 pm
Thats it for time outs
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:36 pm
Lovejoy should have just run for the 2-3 yards on 2nd down and got a new set of downs.
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:38 pm
Lovejoy don’t need much time to score
COLQUITT SUPPORTER
December 15th, 2012
11:38 pm
Good game! Now Norcross close this thing out.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:38 pm
You have to Kick it if you can. There is too much time and not TO left.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:39 pm
Where is the HOLDING? The the Tackle TACKLED the Dlinemen
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:39 pm
No fumbles and they have it
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:39 pm
Wow Kamara has been strong the 2nd half,
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:40 pm
Lovejoy needs to let them score and then they would only be down 8, if not they’re going to run outta time
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:40 pm
The ref almost got his 2nd tackle
COLQUITT SUPPORTER
December 15th, 2012
11:40 pm
Not even the ref could tackle him on that play!
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:41 pm
The penalty was not smart but understandable.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:41 pm
You idiot that doesn’t seal the deal they’re only going to be down 8, stupid announcers.
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
11:41 pm
Somewhat of a miracle finish for Norcross 21-14 with the EP coming.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:42 pm
Only down 7, like I said stupid announcers said the TD sealed the deal, like the game was over.
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:42 pm
Wow Norcross keeps leaving points on the board
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:43 pm
I once again still have hope for O.T.
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:43 pm
With the penalty it’s far from over
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:44 pm
It has been a hell of a game………nice return…….GAME ON again.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:44 pm
Hey, Hey, Hey, let’s go Lovejoy, I need O.T.
COLQUITT SUPPORTER
December 15th, 2012
11:44 pm
shoulda ran the clock out.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:44 pm
Bad pass there. lucky not an INT
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:45 pm
You have to pick that
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:45 pm
True, they could of just took a knee
Fred
December 15th, 2012
11:46 pm
@GwinnettDad – Aint it great with all the good football? We went to several games when Grayson wasn’t playing and really enjoyed them.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:46 pm
GIL…….”it was almost picked off by our buddy”……….who is your buddy? Give the players NAME.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:46 pm
Ball game
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:46 pm
Best game since Colquitt- mceachern
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
11:47 pm
The party is OVER! Gwinnett keeps the trophy for the third year in a row! Great game Lovejoy. Well played, right up to the last minute.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:47 pm
Gil is an idiot, LOL
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:47 pm
That was a TERRIBLE pass. It was Flat on a Line to the DB. A little air under it and that is a catch.
Great game.
FridayNightLightsFan
December 15th, 2012
11:47 pm
NORCROSS!!! so glab Lovejoy didn’t win.
COLQUITT SUPPORTER
December 15th, 2012
11:47 pm
Congratulations Norcross State Champs.
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:48 pm
Congrats Norcross and Lovejoy that was fun
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:48 pm
Congratulations Norcross, great team, great win
FridayNightLightsFan
December 15th, 2012
11:49 pm
Fumble giving LJ short field or this wasn’t as close.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:49 pm
Cool he’s losing it
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:50 pm
I would be so mad if I were the Lovejoy Safety that played the ball.
If he plays the player that is not a TD for Kamara and maybe a different game.
FridayNightLightsFan
December 15th, 2012
11:51 pm
Happy for the coach.. Good to see.
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:51 pm
I guess he’ll have to go find Lovejoy’s coach to shake his hand, hate it for Lovejoy but I enjoyed the game
Tipp Smooth
December 15th, 2012
11:51 pm
Congrats to Norcross on their state championship from
a die hard CAMDEN fan.
5150 UOAD
December 15th, 2012
11:52 pm
FridayNightLightsFan
December 15th, 2012
11:49 pm
Fumble giving LJ short field or this wasn’t as close.
——————————–
What game did you watch?
Lovejoy threw and INT on the next play and Norcross returned it to the same spot to the 6 or 6 yardline.
You really are Blind
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:52 pm
Well one other bright spot is I don’t have to listen to Gil anymore tonight
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:53 pm
Did Curtiss gain a yard in the 2 nd half? The Norcross D really stepped up
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
11:53 pm
Will be interesting to hear Sportsnuts version of this game.
Fred
December 15th, 2012
11:54 pm
Congrats Norcross! Y’all will be tough next year with so many of the team returning.
Camden74
December 15th, 2012
11:54 pm
The Cross and the rest of the Norcross Fans, CONGRATULATIONS on your first STATE TITLE! You’ve made history by becoming Georgia’s FIRST, CLASS 6A FOOTBALL CHAMPION! Welcome to the club!
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:54 pm
5150 I think he means the fumble at the other end that led to a Lovejoy td
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:54 pm
Well The Cross has to be happy, LOL
Fred
December 15th, 2012
11:54 pm
@GwinnettDad – Ha!
jvillebil
December 15th, 2012
11:55 pm
Fred, who were you pulling for?
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:56 pm
The cross had the window of his suite open and was standing on the ledge
FridayNightLightsFan
December 15th, 2012
11:56 pm
@5150 UOAD – HMMM lets see the Fumble in the 3rd qtr at the 3:31 mark that gave LJ the ball on the 30 yard line.
FridayNightLightsFan
December 15th, 2012
11:58 pm
Of which LJ scored to go up 14 to 3 at the 1:34 mark. Maybe you didn’t watch the same game I did.
Grayram
December 15th, 2012
11:59 pm
Norcross Buford Jefferson Gainesville
4 champions not too far from each other
GwinnettDad
December 15th, 2012
11:59 pm
Whodda thunk it. LJ up 14-3, then Norcross scores 3 TDs, can’t get a single EP in the process, to score 18 unanswered in 4th quarter. LJ running game stopped dead in 2nd half.
5150 UOAD
December 16th, 2012
12:00 am
OK…..
it was a close game all night and with or without the fumble it was tight.
It was a pretty well played game too. A few penalties but not bad.
It was fun to watch.
Fred
December 16th, 2012
12:00 am
@jvillebil – I was rooting for Norcross all the way! My wife and I went to their game last week and I was real impressed. The 4th quarter Norcross was the team we saw all 4 quarters last week. I wish it was us but glad to see Gwinnett bring it home again.
jvillebil
December 16th, 2012
12:02 am
Well I can tell you one thing, Gainesville is going to be ranked #1 with Watson coming into the 2013 season, he was the most impressive QB I’ve seen in a while
57Cat
December 16th, 2012
12:02 am
Jvillebil
Decemberv15th, 2012
11:40 pm
Lovejoy needs to let them score and then they would only be down 8, if not they’re going to run outta time.
I think that’s exactly what they did, jvillebil. Lovejoy employed the old matador defenses, but those dense GPB announcers didn’t get it. Lovejoy gave it a shot, and they are to be congratulated. Hats off to “sportsnut,” he knows his team. The Cross may have to tone down his rhetoric a bit.
GwinnettDad
December 16th, 2012
12:04 am
@57Cat – I wouldn’t count on it
jvillebil
December 16th, 2012
12:05 am
Well I’m a Ware County Gator that lives in Florida, I came up Friday night and watched Gainesvile and Watson run and pass us to death, I was pulling for Norcross to win in overtime, but if S. Georgia team makes it to the finals I always pull for them, LOL, you know that North/South thing, but I do know one thing, Gwinnett County has some good football
Grayram
December 16th, 2012
12:05 am
South Gwinnett Camden Colquitt and Lovejoy . That’s a pretty good run
57Cat
December 16th, 2012
12:06 am
Props to Gwinnett, Fred. Region 1has some work to do, but we’re capable. Talk to you all next year. It’s been a pleasure. 57Cat, out.
Grayram
December 16th, 2012
12:08 am
Jvillebil…Ware county had such an easy team to play in the semis it didn’t really get them ready for Gainesville .)
SGT CHRIS
December 16th, 2012
12:09 am
another great season in the books….congrats to all seven state champions!!!!
jvillebil
December 16th, 2012
12:10 am
@57 Cat The announcers definitely missed a few things, I know it’s easy being an armchair QB but sometimes people can’t seem to decipher out the situation under stress and time limits. If you look at the defensive back for Lovejoy he made no attempt to make the tackle. I think it was a great plan by Lovejoy and they’re only hope, unfortunatley they threw the pick
57Cat
December 16th, 2012
12:11 am
I had to sneak back in one more time to say that it’s too bad ENR probably will not see Grayram’s last post
jvillebil
December 16th, 2012
12:13 am
Grayram, we kicked butt in the playoffs, but my fears came true with Gainesville along with a bunch of turnovers and a deep hole we couldn’t dig out of, we actually had more yards at half than Gainesville, and they only finish with 45 more than us, but Watson killed us. Great season to all the teams.
Grayram
December 16th, 2012
12:13 am
57 cat. Couldn’t resist
FridayNightLightsFan
December 16th, 2012
12:14 am
@ Norcross – congrats, and with the quality of the teams you beat you deserve the championship. There is no doubt you are the #1 team this year.
jvillebil
December 16th, 2012
12:14 am
One thing you can’t argue with, is the state of Georgia produces some great athletes.
Suwanee 0wns
December 16th, 2012
12:15 am
Congratulations Norcross! Well fought game by both teams.
While Maloof only called the play twice, Kamara had the speed to turn the corner on the sweep. Lots of coaches saw this game, and the Lovejoy defense is not going to be a mystery in the future. Wing T probably would have done well against the Lovejoy D. Maloof was also able to make the “bunch” passing set work very well. Lovejoy seemed confused and missed their coverages. Autry was wide open for a short pass out of the bunch.
Excellent game and fun to watch. I prefer watching a good High School game to almost any other game of football. You just never know who will step up or what might happen.
GwinnettDad
December 16th, 2012
12:18 am
@jvillebil – I know what it’s like to return back from Valdosta on the short end of a 49-7 loss with a team that had been previously undefeated. That was 2005. Sometimes you win, other times you lose. And occasionally you get the shaft.
GwinnettDad
December 16th, 2012
12:24 am
We’ll see if the victor ‘The Cross’ makes his victory lap here or if the bridesmaid Sportsnut make an appearance to provide his commentary.
jvillebil
December 16th, 2012
12:30 am
Well GHSA football playoffs are the best. You would think that the NCAA football powers that be could understand the fans all want and need at least an 8 team playoff, you could actually take teams 9-24 and set up an National Invitation Tournament like they do in basketball and it would generate revenue and tremendous fan support because you would actually be playing for something. Well it’s been a great season I look forward to doing it all over again next year.
GwinnettDad
December 16th, 2012
12:33 am
One last postscript. I have read some pretty nasty things about LJ showboating etc. This game, however, I didn’t see anything of the sort, even when they were up by 11 points. Thought the sportsmanship was overall more than acceptable.
Grayram
December 16th, 2012
12:34 am
I agree gwinnettdad
Marietta fan
December 16th, 2012
12:38 am
It was a great postseason for AAAAAA. Who would’ve thought we would beat Lowndes and Lassiter would blow that lead in the first round. Who would’ve thought North Cobb could make it to the semis, and Colquitt going north every week to make the semis. Congrats to Norcross, I didn’t think they could win at Camden but they proved me wrong, and they also beat Lovejoy when it looked bleak. I can’t wait for next season! I hope I can see my team in the dome at some point
The Cross
December 16th, 2012
4:16 am
I have finally come down from cloud nine long enough to write a post.
I want to first congratulate Lovejoy for a great season and playing a great championship game. This game truly could have gone either way. The Lovejoy fans and players showed a lot of class after the game. The Clayton County community should be proud of this group, going to back to back Dome appearances is impressive. Sportsnut, Your boys were as advertised and play GOOD hard nosed football.
Now I want to congratulate my Blue Devils. I graduated from Norcross in 1985 and we made the playoffs the three years that I played Varsity but never made it out of the second round. My son who is a senior was able to help make history and I am so proud of him for a great season and giving me so much joy in his high school career. What a way to end your senior season…I was able to get down on the field with 1:30 left and I was there to catch my son coming off the field after the last snap and his tears of joy as he lifted me up was the greatest feeling…a moment that was overwhelming. I am proud to be associated with the program and what football has given my son from a leadership perspective and a driver of his maturation is awesome. Team sports teach these young men a library full of life lessons. Well done Coach Maloof and staff!!! You guys deserve this moment. Fortunately I have one more week of high school football as he was honored with making the Gwinnett all-star game.
I also want to tell you guys how much I have enjoyed debating, sparring and the overall goofiness that goes on in these posts/blogs. I know I have annoyed some and hopefully entertained some. It has been literally a perfect season.
The Cross
GwinnettDad
December 16th, 2012
4:59 am
@The Cross – thanks for keeping the trophy in Gwinnett! Congratulations!
The Cross
December 16th, 2012
9:37 am
Thanks GwinnettDad!
3 in a row!
The Cross
December 16th, 2012
9:37 am
The Cross
Lovejoy#1
December 16th, 2012
1:11 pm
First, I would like to thank our kids for great game and a great season. Both team played very hard. This game came down to coaching. Kamara wasn’t a major factor. Nor was Custis. Both defenses were good both team got a little exposed in there secondary. I don’t think Norcross expected the speed that they faced. And Lovejoys play calling in the last eight minutes was very suspect. Norcross got away with waving off a punt and running for 18 yard. I don’t know how that many ref. missed that twice. But we don’t cry over spill milk we go on. Congrats to Norcross great group of kids.
skjohn
December 16th, 2012
1:25 pm
Was at the game. It was an awesome game with a lot of talented kids out there. Norcross came back in the 4th to win it. Wilber threw a picture perfect pass to Kamara to take the lead. Something they will remember for the rest of their lives. Way to go Norcross, 15-0, 6A Champions!
Blue Devils
December 16th, 2012
2:49 pm
Well the cream comes to the top….Hell of a game.. 14-3 going into the 4th quarter… 3 unanswered TD’s in the 4th Quarter..21-14 NORCROSS FINAL….. That’s what champions are made of…. How Bout them Devils!!
Blue Devils
December 16th, 2012
2:52 pm
Yes, I have to agree…Lovejoy had them on the ropes for 3 + quarters…. Great Season to the Lovejoy team and fans…
L. J FOOTBALL 1956
December 17th, 2012
12:01 pm
COACH HUGHES are you serious you couldn’t lead the team out of a burning building if one exit was blocked you cant figure out you need to do something different to get out. FIRE YOURSELF !!!!!!!!
L. J FOOTBALL 1956
December 17th, 2012
12:05 pm
HOW MANY TIMES YOU NEED TO GO TO THE DOME TO FIGURE IT OUT THAT YOU AND YOUR STAFF CANT CALL PLAYS, PLAY THE RIGHT PLAYERS ON THE FIELD,AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WHEN NEEDED. YOU AND YOUR STAFF ARE THE WORST.
Fred
December 17th, 2012
1:09 pm
@L. J FOOTBALL 1956 – I’m not a Lovejoy fan and even I find your comments offensive! If you want to see something different, why don’t you get your teaching certificate, get hired and work to make the team better. Lovejoy did better than 61 other teams in 6A this year and that is pretty dad-gum good!
Flyer
December 18th, 2012
9:00 am
@The Cross– Congrats on the big win, but I think your memory of your Norcross HS successes are a little overblown.
sportsnut
December 19th, 2012
6:11 pm
I am here. There is not much to be said other than Congratulations to Norcross for winning a hard fought game. Well played by both teams. Never mind those haters. They will always be around. It was a great year of football. I enjoyed all the banter back and forth. Everyone of you made this good. Many knowledgeble football fans and many with no clue. I appreciate all the inside info. The things that I learned about certain players, coach’s and fans. Even travel to new places. It was a blast. I look foward to next season and Lovejoy getting right back on that bike and ride some more. Thanks to all of you who had positive things to say. To those that downed Lovejoy all the way, I hope you are on the schedule next season. If not and we make the playoffs, may we meet then and you get your chance. Lovejoy lost. They lost to a good team. They were however, in it to win it. Did not happen. Lovejoy will be back and expect them to contend.
@ 74 == I must address you. You were right. Lovejoy did not win the title. They came pretty close though. I still don’t know what I said to make you despise Lovejoy but I will start next season off now by saying Lovejoy is better than Camden. (LOL) Just kidding. I hope you learned something. I did.
sportsnut
December 19th, 2012
6:36 pm
@ FNLF == You have nothing to say. You got that arse spanked. Same as a year ago. The year before that too. Hate all you want. It won’t change anything. Not one single thing. You are really pathetic. Full of resentment. Give it a break. You have been at it with me and Lovejoy for 2 years now and you still have no argument. Your team did not factor last season and Lovejoy was on your mind in a negative manner in class AAAA. Now, here it is another year in a different class, AAAAAA, not even yours and you are still hating on Lovejoy. Please find yourself a hobby and and rest your mind. There is another season up-coming and your team will have another shot at it just as everyone will. Lovejoy will be back to try again, will your team ?