TUCKER-MARIST WEEK. (Televised in Metro Atlanta, Internet Radio Elsewhere)

[Ben E Lou]

The annual disagreement between the Tucker Tigers (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=38653&page=1&pp=50) and Marist War Eagles is this Friday night. It will be televised live, and also will be available on internet radio.

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Comcast to Televise Marist vs. Tucker
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Atlanta – Comcast will televise the Marist War Eagles vs. Tucker Tigers @ Adams Stadium for week five of its 14-week, 2005 ChevroletHighSchoolFootballGameoftheWeek broadcast schedule.

The game will be televised live in<st1:city><st1 =""> Atlanta</st1></st1:city> on CSS (ComcastSportsSoutheast), Comcast Cable Channel 45, Friday, September 16th at <st1:time hour="19" minute="30">7:30 p.m.</st1:time>

<o =""></o>Marist is 4-0 on the season after beating Chamblee 34-14 Friday night. The War Eagles are ranked eighth in this week’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution AAAA Top-10. Marist also has victories over Benedictine, <st1 =""></st1><st1 =""><st1 ="">Paulding</st1> <st1 ="">County</st1> </st1>and Etowah, and have won each game by no fewer than 20 points.
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Tucker is 3-0 on the season and was off this past weekend after opening its schedule with wins over Cedar Grove, Americus-Sumter and Lakeside-DeKalb. The Tigers have won by an average of close to 27 points. Tucker is ranked third in this week’s AJC AAAA Top-10. This game will likely decide the Region 6-AAAA Championship. The Tigers were a 9-7 winner in last year’s match-up at Marist.<o =""></o>

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<o =""></o>CSS Sports Anchor Matt Stewart is now in his eighth consecutive season as play-by-play commentator. Chuck Oliver of SportsRadio 790 “The Zone” has taken over full-time color commentator duties this season after appearing in a number of broadcasts in 2004. Chris Cotter has rejoined the broadcast team as sideline reporter after several seasons working Atlanta Thrashers games on radio.<o =""></o>

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Once again, the Tucker-Marist game will be broadcast on the web at www.gaprep.com (http://www.gaprep.com/). It's a Marist broadcast, so you have to listen to them talk about how bad the officiating is (in other words, they didn't pay them enough), how it's almost unfair what an athletic advantage Tucker has (in other words, we grew the grass longer and watered the field to slow them down), and how Coach Alan Chadwick may walk on water (in other words, there is standing water on the field from their gratuitous watering of it). Also, if, as the press release says, the game is on 790 The Zone, it can be listened to online at http://www.790thezone.com/Multimedia/ListenLive790.aspx

This, as usual, should be a classic confrontation. If any of you in metro Atlanta want to attend, tickets are available online here (https://secure.ticketannex.com/wt4/wc.dll?webtix%7EShowTheDates%7ETUCKER%20VS%20MARIST). Should tickets sell out, let me know and I might be able to get yours at the school. Adams Stadium has a stated seating capacity of 6,500. I am told that they're bringing in extra seats for this one. With nice weather being forecast, the crowd is expected to exceed 10,000 for this one.

[Ben E Lou]

Cross-town rivals to lock up in intense region battle

Wednesday, September 14, 2005 7:03 PM EDT
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Two of DeKalb's heavyweights, Marist and Tucker will clash Friday, in a game that will most likely determine the winner of Region 6-4A.

The stands of Adams Stadium will be swamped, as thousands of fans will be ready to see the highly anticipated match-up between the two perennial powerhouse schools.

The tale of the tape is the usual, both teams are undefeated and ranked in the top 10 in the state. Tucker has owned this heated match-up, winning three out of the last four games between the War Eagles. <table align="right" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td class="photo-right" align="center"> <!-- AdSys ad not found for 328:middle -->


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Both coaches, who respect each other, look at the game as a challenge for their players.

"Our kids look forward to this game. It's going to be interesting to see how they respond to this early test," said Tucker coach Bill Ballard.

"This is going to be a great measuring stick for us to see how good we are," said Marist coach Alan Chadwick.

The No. 7 War Eagles (4-0, 2-0) have been dominating their opponents, led by a rushing attack that has been wearing and tearing teams, scoring an average of 37 points per contest. Even though Marist has looked flawless at times, don't expect coach Chadwick to toot his horn.

"We have been making progress, but we need to be more consistent on both sides of the ball," said the veteran coach

Fullback Preston Lyons has rushed for over 100 yards in three out of four games, while running backs Stan Hoover and Michael Husack have been a one-two punch for the unstoppable wish-bone offense.

The defense led by defensive tackle Michael Gann, linebacker Wyatt Middleton and corner back Jason Garofalo has been a dominant force for the Marist's swarming defense. <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width=""> <tbody><tr> <td class="photo-left">
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The No. 3 Tigers will enter the game fresh off of a bye week. Tucker (3-0, 1-0) has sent teams to the locker room early in their first three games. The Tigers have outscored their opposition 120-30.

Dewayne Harris, the Tigers dual-threat quarterback has been a headache to his opposing defensive coordinators. Harris and his brother Derrick have been a deadly one-two combo. The two connected three times this season for touchdowns.

However, the Tigers impact player this season has been Myke Compton. Compton, who plays running back, defensive back and returner, has scored five touchdowns this season, leading his team to blowout victories over Cedar Grove [42-3], Americus [42-21] and Lakeside [37-6].

"I call him [Compton] our throwback player, because he will give a 110 percent effort at anything you ask him to do," said Ballard.

In addition, the Tigers will receive a boost on both sides of the ball, as standout running back and corner back Asher Allen will return to the line-up, after sitting out the last game from an injury.

Other players to watch will be defensive lineman Jotis Head, and line backer Donny Hardy. The two must team up to stop the Marist's balanced rushing attack.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Is this a little earlier in the season than usual for this matchup, or am I just being fog-brained?

[Ben E Lou]

Is this a little earlier in the season than usual for this matchup, or am I just being fog-brained?Fog-brained. It is actually a week later, I'm pretty sure. I seem to recall a September 11th memorial at Marist one year.

[SackAttack]

Who usually wins this game?

[Ben E Lou]

Research reveals...

2001

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2002
<table id="Default1__ctl0_grdList1" border="1" cellspacing="0" height="80" rules="all" width="543"> <tbody><tr class="DGHeader"><td>Date</td><td align="center">Day</td><td align="center">Time</td><td>Opponent/Event</td><td>Location/Score</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Aug 30</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Griffin (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=141) (2-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=2))</td><td width="220">Won 36-21</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Sep 06</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">St Pius X (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=310) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 40-15</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Sep 13</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Marist (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=205) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 27-14</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Sep 20</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Dunwoody (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=102) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 28-12</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Sep 27</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">North Springs (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=239) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 21-0</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Oct 11</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Forsyth Central (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=121) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 48-21</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Oct 18</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">South Forsyth (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=297) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 28-10</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Oct 25</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Chamblee (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=61) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 45-8</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Nov 01</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">North Forsyth (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=235) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 40-7</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Nov 08</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Riverwood (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=277) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 49-0</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Nov 22</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Paulding County (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=254) (7-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=7))</td><td width="220">Won 14-10</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Nov 29</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Westlake (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=366) (5B-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=52))</td><td width="220">Won 43-7</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Dec 06</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Shaw (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&school=292) (2-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2002&sport=1&class=4&region=2))</td><td width="220">Lost 7-37</td></tr></tbody> </table>
2003
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width="42">Sep 12</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Marist (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&school=205) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Lost 19-31</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Sep 19</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Dunwoody (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&school=102) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 38-0</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Sep 26</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">North Springs (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&school=239) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 35-7</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Oct 10</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Forsyth Central (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&school=121) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 38-0</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Oct 17</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">South Forsyth (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&school=297) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 20-17</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Oct 24</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Chamblee (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&school=61) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 38-3</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Oct 31</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">North Forsyth (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&school=235) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 41-0</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Nov 07</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Riverwood (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&school=277) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 55-3</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Nov 21</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Ringgold (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&school=275) (7-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&class=4&region=7))</td><td width="220">Won 45-20</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Nov 28</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">McNair (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&school=211) (5A-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&class=4&region=51))</td><td width="220">Won 30-0</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Dec 06</td><td align="center" width="30">Sat</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Troup (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&school=342) (2-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&class=4&region=2))</td><td width="220">Won 29-0</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Dec 13</td><td align="center" width="30">Sat</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Statesboro (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&school=313) (3-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2003&sport=1&class=4&region=3))</td><td width="220">Lost 24-27</td></tr></tbody> </table>

2004
<table id="Default1__ctl0_grdList1" border="1" cellspacing="0" height="80" rules="all" width="543"> <tbody><tr class="DGHeader"><td>Date</td><td align="center">Day</td><td align="center">Time</td><td>Opponent/Event</td><td>Location/Score</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Aug 20</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Cedar Grove (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=53) (5W-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=56))</td><td width="220">Won 45-6</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Aug 27</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Americus-Sumter (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=4) (1-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=1))</td><td width="220">Won 27-19</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Sep 03</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Lakeside, DeKalb (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=180) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 44-0</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Sep 18</td><td align="center" width="30">Sat</td><td align="center" width="56">5:00 PM</td><td width="190">Marist (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=205) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 9-7</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Sep 24</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Etowah (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=114) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 34-14</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Oct 02</td><td align="center" width="30">Sat</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Chamblee (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=61) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 40-7</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Oct 08</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">St Pius X (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=310) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 28-7</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Oct 15</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Forsyth Central (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=121) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 54-14</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Oct 22</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">North Forsyth (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=235) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 35-0</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Oct 29</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">North Springs (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=239) (6-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=6))*</td><td width="220">Won 58-6</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Nov 05</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Clarke Central (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=67) (8-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=8))</td><td width="220">Won 44-14</td> </tr><tr class="DGAlternatingItem"> <td width="42">Nov 12</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Northwest Whitfield (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=245) (7N-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=73))</td><td width="220">Won 48-14</td> </tr><tr class="DGItem"> <td width="42">Nov 19</td><td align="center" width="30">Fri</td><td align="center" width="56"> </td><td width="190">Statesboro (http://www.gasports.com/?template=5&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&school=313) (2-AAAA (http://www.gasports.com/?template=30&view=7&web=1&year=2004&sport=1&class=4&region=2))</td><td width="220">Lost 14-15</td></tr></tbody> </table>
Those numbers make me remember what happened. Because of 9/11, all games were cancelled on 9/14/01. The 9/21/01 game was the first game back after 9/11, and there was an emotional tribute that both sides participated in before the game.

[Ben E Lou]

Who usually wins this game?I think we have a slight lead in the series, but, as you can see from the scores the last few years, it is always a good game.

[wbatl1]

I plan to listen on the radio.

[Ben E Lou]

Wow. I gotta give the War Eagle press some props. There's an EXCELLENT pre-game writeup at their web site.

http://www.marist.com/media/sp/pdf_athletics/Tucker_Notes.pdf

[Ben E Lou]

http://www.younglifenorthdekalb.com/fofc/tuckermarist02.jpg
http://www.younglifenorthdekalb.com/fofc/tuckermarist01.jpg

[SackAttack]

I think we have a slight lead in the series, but, as you can see from the scores the last few years, it is always a good game.

Sure looks like it. Reminds me of the Hart/Valencia games from when I was in high school.

Sadly, the damned Vikings ended the Indians' 17 year reign (or something like that) as Foothill League champions last season. Hopefully we can get it back this year.

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

Damn! I guess there's a Bigger Rivalry than
Basic v. Foothill
OR
Basic v. Green Valley.

[digamma]

Who usually wins this game?
Tucker leads the series 7-6 all time and has won 3 out of 4.

Also:

With the exception of 1952, Marist has fielded 11-man varsity teams every year since 1914. Since then, the War Eagles have lost three or more games in a row in consecutive years to an opponent 14 times. During Chadwick's tenure, which began in 1985, it has lost more than three in a row only twice: to Tucker (twice in '94 and once in '95) and Thomas County Central (twice each in '96 and '97).

[Ben E Lou]

There's a nice writeup on Tucker standout (and UGA commit) Asher Allen in today's print version of the AJC. The piture and the writeup take up nearly a half a page in the main sports section of the paper. For some reason, it is not online, so I'm re-creating it here. The text is as-is. Formatting is as close as I could get it to the paper's in this environment.

Allen 'great example of a student-athlete'


The vitals: Allen, a 6-foot, 197-pound senior cornerback/running back, will lead No. 3 Tucker against No. 8 Marist on Friday night.
Accomplishments: Allen is one of the nation's top prospects, ranked No. 73 overall and No. 5 at cornerback by Rivals.com. Allen committed to the University of Georgia after receiving more than 50 scholarship offers. He missed the past two games with a separated shoulder but has been cleared to play Friday night.
His coach, Bill Ballard, says: "Asher is a great example of a student-athlete. He excels in the classroom and on the football team. He is a leader for us."
Allen says


On his shoulder: "It feels good. If I didn't feel 100 percent, I wouldn't be playing. I could've played in those other games, but I sat out as a precaution. I'm ready to go."
On sitting out: "It was hard, but our team found out that we were more than just one player. There were a lot of people who watched the games who watched the Myke Comptons and other guys who really played well together as a team. For me, I'm just a small part of the puzzle. It was hard to watch, though. I wanted to be out there with my boys. All I could do was to encourage my teammates through the game."
On staying in shape with the injury: "The big thing was that I couldn't get contact on the shoulder. I still ran springs, did conditioning drills and went through the plays to keep my timing down. I'm in just as good of shape as I was before the injury."
On Tucker's 3-0 start: "We expect to do well every year at Tucker. We always have high expectations, and I think it's good that our program has reached that point of excellence. No one is acting selfish on our team. We have great chemistry this year."
On playing Marist: "They have a great team every year. Marist has won state championships. They are very disciplined and well-coached. There always seems to be a lot on the line when we play. It's like a playoff atmosphere because it's so intense."
On committing to Georgia: "It felt like the right place. I like Coach Mark Richt and the defensive coordinator, coach [Willie] Martinez. Georgia plays big-time football and they are a top 10 team every year. If you have a school like that in your state, why would any player leave the state?"
On being such a good student (3.4 GPA and 1400 SAT): "My parents made it very clear from the start that grades come first. If I didn't make good grades, then my parents wouldn't let me play sports. I didn't always like that when I was younger, but now I really appreciate it as a high school senior."
THE FAVORITES
A list of some of Asher Allen's favorite things:


Outfit: "My UGA shirt, some black shorts and flip-flops."
Movie: "Don't Be A Menace to Society." "It's a parody of 'Boyz in the Hood.' I've seen it more than 30 times."
School subject: "Math. I like doing the problems and coming to an answer. I've always done well in math."
Fast food: "Chcken wings and fries from Zaxby's."
Car: "A 2003 Jeep Liberty."
Vacation spot: "Home. I like to kick back and relax. I haven't been on a real vacation in a long time."
Ice cream: "Cotton Candy Explosion from Bruster's."

[Ben E Lou]

Tucker-Marist a critical duel


By MICHAEL CARVELL
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 09/16/05 When Marist coach Alan Chadwick got up to speak at the DeKalb County football media day in July, he said with a straight face that his team would "be lucky to go 4-6 this year."

It was a surprising statement from a coach who has one of the state's all-time best winning percentages with a 227-36 record in 20 years at Marist.

<!--endtext--><!--endclickprintinclude--><!--startclickprintinclude--><!--begintext--> The War Eagles are 4-0 and ranked No. 8 in Class AAAA entering the showdown with No. 3 Tucker (3-0) at 7:30 tonight at DeKalb's Adams Stadium.

When asked about his infamous words on a hot summer day, Chadwick said he was just joking around or being "facetious" as 21 of his coaching peers looked on. However, Chadwick says he did have some legitimate concerns — and still does — as the War Eagles prepare to play one of their biggest rivals.

Since 1998, the winner of the Marist-Tucker game has won the region championship, and more importantly, home-field advantage in the state playoffs. This year's game between the top private and public school in DeKalb is expected to have the same importance.

"We're a young team, especially at the skills positions," Chadwick said. "We had a decent nucleus of players, but also a lot of question marks. We weren't sure the guys we plugged in were going to do what we wanted them to do."

Chadwick also said he had concerns about the improved competition in Region 6-AAAA: "I thought going into it, there were three teams a lot better than last year. And it still remains to be seen."

When asked to remember Chadwick's July predictions, Tucker coach Bill Ballard chuckled earlier this week. He has had a close-up look at Marist for years and expected this season's team to be just as good as any.

"[Chadwick] tries to downplay his team every year. He is worse than Vince Dooley when it comes to playing down his team's possibilities," Ballard said. "But I guess that's good. You don't want to give your opponent any type of ammunition. And I think he respects all of his opponents."

It is easy to see why the War Eagles have been described as a "bunch of no names" this year. Marist lacks the star power of the past two teams that included Anderson Russell (signed with Ohio State), Chris Davis (Duke) and Sean McVay (Miami-Ohio).

DeKalb County has 10 players on the list of the state's top 75 prospects, including three from Tucker: cornerback Asher Allen (No. 4), quarterback Dwayne Harris (No. 38) and tailback Myke Compton (No. 50).

The list does not include any of Marist's 22 seniors, although defensive Mike Gann, the son of the former Atlanta Falcons player by the same name, is drawing interest from North Carolina, and junior fullback Preston Lyons may be one of the state's top prospects next season.

"I'm not surprised to be 4-0; that's where we expected to be right now," Chadwick said. "I'm pleased with our effort and focus, but there are still several areas which we need to improve upon."

MARIST VS. TUCKER

• When; where: 7:30 p.m. today, Adams Stadium, Atlanta.

• Rankings: Marist is 4-0, 2-0 in Region 6-AAAA and ranked No. 8; Tucker is 3-0, 1-0 and No. 3.

• TV: Comcast Sports Southeast

This rivalry is so close and so fun, it is ridiculous. I went to the Freshman and JV games yesterday at Marist. Both freshman teams came in undefeated, and they played a classic, hard-fought battle. Tucker led 29-22 late, but Marist scored a TD with around 40 seconds left. They then called time out and went for two. They ran the option right. The QB read the DE properly and kept it. He got the ball, oh, 18 inches from the goal line before he was hit as he stretched for the conversion and fumbled. Tucker recovered, and then recovered the onside kick to preserved the 29-28 win. I had to leave the JV game midway through the second quarter. Tucker led that one 12-6 at the time. I haven't heard yet how that one came out. The point, though, is that this will continue to be an outstanding rivalry between two evenly-matched teams who are the undisputed top two for quite some time.


QB Dwayne Harris, FB/DB Myke Compton, OL/DL Anthony Cloud, LB Donnie Hardy and DE Randie Bourne all were there by the end of the freshman game. They seemed very, very excited and focused. Dwayne commented that the Tucker-Marist game last year was the only game in his high school career where it got so loud that he actually was having trouble hearing and being heard. (He transfered to Tucker before last season, so last year was his first Tucker-Marist game.) Pretty raucous for a high school crowd, I'd say. ;)


The disagreement will be settled beginning at 7:30pm. Tucker's head basketball coach is heading up a tailgate starting at 4:30, and the we figure the joint will start filling up around 6:15 or so. I hope to take some pics and video to help capture the scope and atmosphere of this rivalry game.

[Ben E Lou]

Oh....last year's scores...

Varsity: Tucker 9, Marist 7
JV: Marist 17, Tucker 14
Freshmen: Tucker 21, Marist 14

I don't know why, but something tells me tonight's game will be close. ;)

[HomerJSimpson]

Life got in the way, so I missed the begining of the game. There is 2 minutes left in the first right now, and it is 6-0 Tucker. Tucker has recovered a fumbled punt return deep in the Marist zone, but are penalizing themselves deep into a hole.

[HomerJSimpson]

BTW, Comcast channell's sound sucks. You hear the crowd and little of the announcers (which can be good, but I'm sort of trying to catch up).

[HomerJSimpson]

Marist now has the ball, and the big fullback that Ben told me about is just running all over Tucker right now. He is a beast!

[HomerJSimpson]

Asher Allen just hit a guy with his bad shoulder, and he now is down on the ground. Not good. Not good at all.

[HomerJSimpson]

(I don't know if anyone is paying attention, but I'll keep updating anyway)

Marist finally is stopped and has to settle for a FG. 6-3 Tigers.

[henry296]

I'm following along. Thanks for the updates.

[HomerJSimpson]

I'm following along. Thanks for the updates.


Good to know.

AA has removed his shoulder pads. They are working on him to get back on the field, but it is a big question mark right now.

[HomerJSimpson]

Tucker's offense is once again going the wrong way, mostly due to penalties. Facing 3rd and 20, Harris connects with Harris (his brother) for 30 (?) yards and a first down. (The play-by-play guy sucks).

[HomerJSimpson]

Word is AA is out the reat of the game, and quite possibily looking at surgery on the Shoulder. Yikes!

[henry296]

Did Asher get hurt playing offense or defense?

[HomerJSimpson]

Harris passes to Sims in the flat, he makes one move runs 30 yards for the score. Rio, who shattered his arm a couple of years ago and is now a punter, fakes the extra point attempt and passes the ball to Sims for the 2 point conversion.

14-3 Tucker.

[HomerJSimpson]

Did Asher get hurt playing offense or defense?


Defense. He knocked the snot out of a player on third down, but it the hit was totally on his bad shoulder.

[HomerJSimpson]

Tucker player drops a sure interception on 3rd down, and it is three and out for Marist. Why the heck Marist isn't force feeding the Tigers a heavy dose of Lyons (the fullback) is unknown. They haven't stopped him yet.

[HomerJSimpson]

2:21 left in the half, and Tucker starts on their own 18.

[HomerJSimpson]

Compton breaks a quick hitter and runs for 15 yards on second down.

[HomerJSimpson]

(Just hitting the big plays or end of series)

Tucker stalls after two long incompletions and one short scamper, so they are punting with 40 some odd secs left.

[HomerJSimpson]

Marist gets the ball on the 27 yard line. They take a knee to go into the half.

The star I'm seeing so far is Myke Compton, who has 50 yards on 7 carries, and 5 tackles with one pass defended. I'll give the stats on Harris if they give them.

[HomerJSimpson]

I'm not watching this on my DVR TV (daughter has a sleep-over), so I can't get all the stats, but Tucker has 167 yards at half, 106 of them in the air. Marist only had 17 in the air, with something like 60+ on the ground.

[HomerJSimpson]

I would be doing much better at this if my wife didn't start talking the whenever anything important is shown/said. Grrrrr....

[HomerJSimpson]

They showed a replay of the first score, and it was Harris off a QB keeper. They just mentioned that Harris has more yards in the air in the first half than he has on any complete game this year.

[HomerJSimpson]

The clock is screwed up, so they'll be keeping time on the field for now. Joy.

[HomerJSimpson]

Harris to Sims, 55 yard TD!!!!

[HomerJSimpson]

Extra point is good, and it is 21-3.

[HomerJSimpson]

Marist keeps trying to grind it out on the ground, running the triple option on first and second. Then on third, Milton breaks off a long run, only to be run down from behind by one of the Tucker track stars.

[HomerJSimpson]

Marist has a 1 down at the Tucker 33 yard line. Time called by one of the teams.

[HomerJSimpson]

Lyons runs for 11 up the middle.

[HomerJSimpson]

Marist continues grinding. They are now inside the 5, 3rd and goal.

[HomerJSimpson]

Tucker stops the QB, Marshall, and it is 4th down. Marist calls time out to plot.

[wade moore]

just turned to the audiocast on the internet.. dunno if i'll stick to it though...

[HomerJSimpson]

Marshall pulls a great fake on the option pass, ends up free to run for the touchdown.

[HomerJSimpson]

Tucker still up 21-10 after the extra point.

[HomerJSimpson]

I think I just heard Ben yell "Stop calling pass plays!" as Harris is sacked on 1st down.

[HomerJSimpson]

Three and out for Tucker, after two quick handoffs to their FB following the sack.

[HomerJSimpson]

FAKE PUNT!! Goes for a first down.

[wade moore]

FAKE PUNT!! Goes for a first down.
You know Ben's blood pressure went up on that one...

[HomerJSimpson]

Compton rumbles, grumbles, stumbles on first down, and Tucker is knocking on the door again.

[HomerJSimpson]

Got the clock update. 3:46 left in the third. Second down and one, Harris takes a shot deep to Sims, but it is just off his fingers at the goal line. Harris then falls for the first down.

[HomerJSimpson]

Tucker is on the Marist 25. Harris hands it to the FB Reed, and he just is all by himself. Touchdown Tigers!

[HomerJSimpson]

After the extra point fails, 27-10 Tucker.

[wade moore]

Tucker is on the Marist 25. Harris hands it to the FB Reed, and he just is all by himself. Touchdown Tigers!
Guys on the radio are making a big deal out of the hole opened up by one of the Guards...

[HomerJSimpson]

Guys on the radio are making a big deal out of the hole opened up by one of the Guards...


It was a huge block, and he did have to break on tackle at the 10.

[HomerJSimpson]

Reed was the guy on the fake punt, too, BTW. He was big in that dribe.

[HomerJSimpson]

First play from scrimmage, Preston Lyons goes 77 yards for a TD.

[Buzzbee]

Linebacker was cheating on the shift and got burned.

[HomerJSimpson]

Make it 75 yards. That guy is a fullback, yet he just absolutely turned on the jets. He was never touched coming right up the middle.

[HomerJSimpson]

Linebacker was cheating on the shift and got burned.


Yup, and the center had a good block up the middle.

[Buzzbee]

Dola - RB for Marist went in montion and the WLB started shifting over. They ran right were he was, and there was nothing but green.

[HomerJSimpson]

Now, it is 27-17 Tucker. Tucker gets a roughing the kicker penalty that has the kick off at the Tucker 45. They didn't go for a onside kick, though, and just kick it through the end-zone.

[HomerJSimpson]

Tucker gets a line-shift penalty and an illegal substitution penalty, and they are going the wrong way.

[HomerJSimpson]

Now, they are about to give a 15 yard personal foul on the Tucker sideline. I hope it is not Skydog. :)

[HomerJSimpson]

They go no where on 3rd and 20, so now they have to punt from the 10.

[HomerJSimpson]

Decent punt after the punter drops the snap, and Marist has the ball on the Tucker 43.

[HomerJSimpson]

And finally it is the 4th quarter. Let's see your 4 fingers.

[Buzzbee]

*Flips off HomerJ twice.*

[HomerJSimpson]

*Flips off HomerJ twice.*



:D

[HomerJSimpson]

Marshall picks up the 1st on a qb keeper, and they just keep moving.

[HomerJSimpson]

And Marist finally gets a penalty to back them up a little bit.

[HomerJSimpson]

On 3rd and 10, Marshall fumbles behind the line, Marist lineman recovers, it is 4th down and long.

[HomerJSimpson]

Marist lines up to punt, but Tucker lines up to play D, not buying it. Marist gets a penalty and moves back 5 yards.

[HomerJSimpson]

Roughing the freaking kicker, Marist first down.

[HomerJSimpson]

Marist on the 25, and a 5 yard run on first down.

[HomerJSimpson]

Tucker gives Marist a first down on yet another penalty (encroachment).

[HomerJSimpson]

Preston Lyons so far, 13-140.

[Buzzbee]

Anyone else think HJS is just padding his post count? D'oh!

[HomerJSimpson]

Anyone else think HJS is just padding his post count? D'oh!


Shut---u-p!

[HomerJSimpson]

I would give you an update (Matist is within the 10) but my wife once again must tell me about some random nothing.

[Buzzbee]

Ok, I'm fuckin' sick of the Wendy's ranch tooth commercial. Jeez! What's that, forty times it's been played now? Errrrrrr!!!

[HomerJSimpson]

First and ten, on the Tiger 3, and Marist scores on the run up the gut.

[Buzzbee]

Marist scores. 3 yd TD.

[Chubby]

go Marist!

[HomerJSimpson]

27-24, Tucker.

[Buzzbee]

Extra Point is good.

27-24 Tucker leads.

Just under 6 mins left.

[Buzzbee]

My GOD, again, the fucking ranch tooth commercial. Jesus have mercy!

[HomerJSimpson]

go Marist!


Rooting against Tucker is a bannable offense.

[Buzzbee]

Go Vikings!!

[Chubby]

Rooting against Tucker is a bannable offense.
Go Marist! :D

or am I simply reverse jinxing them ensuring victory? http://www.fof-ihof.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/icon_thinking.gif

[HomerJSimpson]

Go Vikings!!


That's bannable, too.

[HomerJSimpson]

Harris breaks a big run on first down at the 20.

[HomerJSimpson]

Yet another Tucker penalty. This team is so undisciplined.

[Buzzbee]

Go Jackets!!





*Now that is a bannable offense*

[HomerJSimpson]

Go Jackets!!





*Now that is a bannable offense*


No, just pittiable.

[HomerJSimpson]

3rd and Short on the Tucker 38. Harris keeps but doesnt get it. Tucker's got to punt.

[HomerJSimpson]

Rio has a pro-level punt that dies inside the Marist 10.

[Chubby]

90 yd drive for the lead here we go!

[HomerJSimpson]

Miss pitch on the option, the ball is recovered by Marist on their one.

[HomerJSimpson]

3rd and long long at the 1. Marshall runs it out of the endzone and gets to the 13. Fourth and 7 or so.

[HomerJSimpson]

Time out, Marist. No one knows how much time is left.

[HomerJSimpson]

1:41 left they are now saying.

[HomerJSimpson]

Incomplete pass on 4th, should be ball-game.

[SirFozzie]

TUCKER TIGERS, BITCHES!

Woohoo!

Finally.

[Chubby]

see, reverse jinx works every time

[HomerJSimpson]

Tucker, just for fun, gets another penalty.

[HomerJSimpson]

And that's the ballgame. Tigers win 27-24.

[digamma]

Nice. Big win.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Thanks for the running ticker HJS, good win for the Tigers, albeit one they seemed determined to make a little too interesting.

[tucker342]

Good win by Tucker, they played very sloppy football though

[kingfc22]

Anyone else think HJS is just padding his post count? D'oh!
That was my first thought when I viewed this thread.http://dynamic.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[Eaglesfan27]

Thanks HJS, I enjoyed your updates :)

[Ben E Lou]

Comments...

1. We are very young, especially on defense, hence the penalties/lack of discipline. We played a bunch of sophomores. Jarvis Reed, the fullback who came in when Asher went down, is only soph. Also, after Asher left, both CB's and two LB's were sophs. (Last year's Tucker freshman team went 6-0 and Marist was the only team to score on them.)

2. Asher most likely has a third-degree separation, and probably won't require surgery. Tucker has a top-of-the-line team doctor in Jon Hyman. (http://www.resurgens.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=physicians&physician=detail&phy_ID=68)
Jon specializes in shoulders and knees. His initial on-field evaluation is that he'll be out four to six weeks. Considering that Tucker only has one other game remaining that might be close, I'd imagine Asher will be shelved until the playoffs. Before he went down, it was very clear that he was the best player on the field.

3. Dwayne Harris had his best game of the year on his 18th birthday. Happy b-day, Dwayne!!!

4. Chad Sims finally had the game everyone thought him capable of having. He has oodles of talent, but hadn't really put it together before tonight. If he can have a few more games like this one, he'll be playing on Saturdays.

5. Thomas Brown was on the sidelines, even though UGA plays tomorrow. He usually comes on off weeks, with another UGA player (often his roomie, Keelin Johnson). With a game tomorrow, guys who are playing can't leave town on Friday night. He was accompanied by none other than the venerable Reverend Doctor Thomas Brown, Senior. Father and son confirmed that TB will not play at all tomorrow against Louisiana Somethingoranother, and seeing Asher re-injure himself seemed to make Thomas feel quite a bit better about that decision.

6. I'm NOT looking forward to facing Preston Lyons again next season (the fullback). That boy is a beast.

7. All in all, a win over Marist is always something to celebrate. Playing the War Eagles every year makes us better and helps us grow up.

Go you hairy Tigers! :D

[Ben E Lou]

Oh yeah, and the cat is out of the bag...



8. Joe Rioux can throw the ball again!!! :D As HJS mentioned, Joe (last name pronounced like "Rio") destroyed his elbow and had to have multiple surgeries. (Three, if I recall.) He missed too much time to be seriously considered a candidate for starting QB. However, they've practice that play that got the 2-point conversion a good bit, and the throw has been on the money every time. Of course, the coaches were quite content for people to know Joe's story and think that all he could do was hold the ball, and that he wouldn't even run with it for fear of getting hit. Pscyhe.

[VPI97]

I was at my in-laws last night, but was able to catch the second half of the game after we had dinner. I didn't get to see Allen play, but that Reed kid is a serious player. Right after he scored on that 25 yard run, he made the tackle on the kickoff...gotta like that...some kids might take a play off to pat themselves on the back, but not him. Harris wasn't throwing the ball around in the second half like he did in the first half, but you could just tell by watching him that he's got what it takes to play QB in D-I. Who's recruiting him?
Besides those two, I was most impressed wth Lyons...my father in law took the words out of my mouth when he said "That guy's a beast". Can't say I was all that impressed with Myke Compton, though....he didn't run well when I watched, and on the Lyons 75 yard TD, he seemed a bit lazy in the secondary....he was literally walking to the other side of the play because he got sucked in by the QB fakes after the handoff. Marist had a guard go down field to block him, but the kid didn't have to do anything since Compton took himself out of the play.
Oh...and what's up with that 5'2" lineman? When he was standing beside the other lineman (don't remember his name, but he was the D-I recruit who got hurt in the second half) they looked like father and son.

[VPI97]

dola - In the local game, McEachern lost to South Cobb. I think I had heard that until last night, McEachern had won 17 straight in the series....as a result I think they're considering disbanding the program due to the loss.

[Ben E Lou]

I was at my in-laws last night, but was able to catch the second half of the game after we had dinner. I didn't get to see Allen play, but that Reed kid is a serious player. Right after he scored on that 25 yard run, he made the tackle on the kickoff...gotta like that...some kids might take a play off to pat themselves on the back, but not him.Yeah, Jarvis "Bubba" Reed is probably the next D-1 back in line at the T-U-C. He's a sophomore, as mentioned earlier. No one calls him Jarvis, or even Reed. Just Bubba, thank you very much. ;)

Harris wasn't throwing the ball around in the second half like he did in the first half, but you could just tell by watching him that he's got what it takes to play QB in D-I. Who's recruiting him? Offers from UNC, Maryland and Boston College among others. Expect him to get more by the end of the year.
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=37901&Sport=1

Besides those two, I was most impressed wth Lyons...my father in law took the words out of my mouth when he said "That guy's a beast". He's realer than Real Deal Holyfield. I'm not looking forward to facing him as a Senior.

Can't say I was all that impressed with Myke Compton, though....he didn't run well when I watched, and on the Lyons 75 yard TD, he seemed a bit lazy in the secondary....he was literally walking to the other side of the play because he got sucked in by the QB fakes after the handoff. Marist had a guard go down field to block him, but the kid didn't have to do anything since Compton took himself out of the play.Trust me. Compton is a player. With Asher going out, he carried a heavy, heavy load last night on both sides of the ball. He didn't get many breaks as the game went on, and was near exhaustion at the end
.
Oh...and what's up with that 5'2" lineman? When he was standing beside the other lineman (don't remember his name, but he was the D-I recruit who got hurt in the second half) they looked like father and son.From the dynasty thread...
OG/MG Anthony Cloud (Sr.)--Tucker seems to always start a lineman or two who are 5'7" or shorter, but who are strong and solidly built, and Anthony is cut from that mold. Anthony is a real spark-plug: a VERY vocal player who can always be counted on to help fire up the rest of the team. He might have a shot at a small-college scholly.

Give Anthony a break. I mean, he is at LEAST 5'5"!!! ;) Actually, he's quick, strong, and one of our more formidable offensive linemen. His lack of height gives him great leverage. He also plays some MG/NT on defense. He's can be quite difficult to block.

[Ben E Lou]

Offers from UNC, Maryland and Boston College among others. Expect him to get more by the end of the year.
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=37901&Sport=1Update....

QB Names a New Top 5

Dwayne Harris Profile (http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=37&p=8&c=1&nid=2005615)

Dwayne Harris is one of the best signal callers still available in the state of Georgia for the class of 2006. He’s picked quite a few nice offers and he names a new top 5.

“I like Boston College, North Carolina, Memphis, Central Michigan and Southern Miss. I don’t have a favorite. I’m pretty open,” Dwayne Harris said.

What stands out about each of those programs?

Boston College: “I like the coaching staff. They call me every week and keep in touch with me often. They’ve got a nice program they’re trying to build up there.”

North Carolina: “It’s a nice school and nice atmosphere. They have an upcoming program and a nice coaching staff.”

Memphis: “They’re doing good. They are trying to come up as well and they are getting some great players in.”

Central Michigan: “They have a good staff and I like that they spread the ball around. They have a pretty good team also.”

Southern Miss: “They just started recruiting me and they offered last week. Talking to the coach it seems like they have a nice staff. Watching them on TV they seem to be a great team coming up.”

Harris still has yet to set a visit.

“I haven’t set any visits yet. I’ll probably start during the end of the season.”

Harris has been getting it done on the ground and through the air this season.

“Were undefeated at 8-0 but we have a tough game coming up against North Forsyth. Right now I have 12 rushing touchdowns and 308yds rushing. I have 855yds passing with 9 touchdowns also.”

[Wolfpack]

If he wants to be a good QB, it is seriously advised to stay the heck away from UNC. I don't say this just as a rival fan. UNC, no matter who the coach is, no matter who the QB is, always manages to butcher things. Most prominent recent example is Ronald Curry, but there are a ton of others who were highly touted and ended up doing squat at UNC.

[Ben E Lou]

Marist lacks the star power of the past two teams that included Anderson Russell (signed with Ohio State), Chris Davis (Duke) and Sean McVay (Miami-Ohio).Lolz. I hadn't been following his career. That bastige.

[Ben E Lou]

Bump. Thomas Brown gets his first NFL coaching gig, hired by Sean McVay. Too funny.