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It's FL...the weather could be sunny and 75 and people still would not show up to the capacity that we all would like to see.

I was wondering about that same comment. Had it not been for a KOR for a TD then Armwood would've lost by at least 10. If you haven't seen the game, then you should watch it. It was dominated by North Gwinnett. Also, they're #31 in the country haha

This is also why they play many OOS games vs. much better competition.

Congrats Dillard! big time win. Keep getting after it.

I'm not even a fan of LW, but this is obviously a Lakeland guy feeling threatened that he ever so precious dreadnaughts aren't the only good team in the county so he's trying to downplay other schools.

I'm going to say 28-24 Dillard

What makes you think they should have man handled them? North Gwinnet is a top tier team in GA. I would expect them to make a legitimate run in 7a. Not sure where your logic is in this post. Actually from what I heard, North Gwinnet man handled Armwood. Numerous people have said that NG should have won by two touchdowns but gave up some BS plays that kept Armwood in it.

What makes you think they should have man handled them? North Gwinnet is a top tier team in GA. I would expect them to make a legitimate run in 7a. Not sure where your logic is in this post. Actually from what I heard, North Gwinnet man handled Armwood. Numerous people have said that NG should have won by two touchdowns but gave up some BS plays that kept Armwood in it.

You were right. I retract my statement. After seeing the way they lost that game, Dillard should have a great shot at winning this one. Good luck moving forward this season!!

I would bet that Columbus will beat Dillard. Should be a good game!

Your list excludes people who were or are starters. This is the most inaccurate thing I've seen. You're a joke. Stop trying to defend the undefendable. Again, this is the exact reason nobody respects anything about these programs as of late.

Yes, that is what I meant. My apologies. Wouldn't expect a Colquitt like team to travel to FL.

Wouldn't be surprised a bit if Edgewater beat Marietta. Marietta barely won 10 games the last two years combined. People say they're a top dog in Georgia, but having a few good players doesn't make you a top dog. Would have much rather seen an Edgewater vs. Colquitt/Grayson/Lowndes/North Gwinnett match up. Colquitt travels to Trinity Christian in a couple of weeks. Lowndes played Northwestern and North Gwinnett played Armwood and we all know how well our state was portrayed in those games.....Not good for the state of FL. With that being said, Edgewater may go up to Marietta and earn a little respect back for the state!

Yes, pull info from one of the many statements. haha

To be honest, this is why nobody really even cares that Lakeland won other than those "diehard fans" is because it's not even respectable due to the fact that 80% or more of their starters were at different schools for their junior year of HS. Now with that being said, the talent that Demarcus Bowman and others have is undeniable. A couple of those guys are true Lakeland players, but as for the rest it's almost laughable at the players they have on their team who were recruited over. I say recruited because that's exactly what it is. People can say all day that "nobody is recruiting, it's just a better program...blah blah blah." Coaches are calling parents, boosters are reaching out to people, community people are becoming the "bag guys" for these schools. Like i said, it's why nobody really respects if they win.

Flagler Palm Coast (2-0) at Spruce Creek (1-0)No. 12 American Heritage (Plantation) (2-1) at No. 15 Trinity Christian (Jacksonville) (1-2)No. 21 Booker T. Washington (2-1) at No. 10 Columbus (2-1)IMG Academy (2-0) at St. Joseph's, Pa. (1-1)Trinity Catholic (3-0) at South Sumter (3-0)No. 23 Miami Carol City (1-2) at No. 6 Chaminade-Madonna (3-0)St. Augustine (2-0) at Bolles (1-1)NSU University School (2-1) at No. 17 Western (2-0)No. 20 Seminole (Sanford) (2-0) at DeLand (1-0)Dunnellon (3-0) at No. 11 Vanguard (3-0)Gulf Breeze (1-2) at Washington (Pensacola) (2-0)No. 13 Mandarin (2-0) at Bartram Trail (3-0)Lake Gibson (3-0) at Auburndale (3-0)Palmetto (3-0) at Port Charlotte (3-0)Raines (1-1) at Robert E. Lee (1-1) (Saturday)

I believe Northwestern won state a few years back with a 5-5 record. I may be wrong.

Nevermind, found the dates

Question: Is the last week of regular season Nov. 1? if so, are first round playoff games being played starting November 8, or is there a bye week mixed in there between regular season and playoffs this year?

This isn't even about IMG. IMG isn't affecting the whole state as negatively as you would think. They don't even compete in state tournaments either so idk why everyone gets so bent out of shape about them. It's a prep school. No different than any other, except for more success. I do agree with underfunding though. It's a major issue, but let's be honest...it's not changing any time soon.

I just always think its a shame when one of FL powerhouses is a huge favorite and should be the clear winner based on talent and size of an opponent, but end up getting beat. Here is also what I heard from the Armwood vs. North Gwinnet game....NG should have won by multiple scores. I heard also that they physically dominated Armwood and wore them down in the second half. I have not seen the film nor will I probably be able to, but I'm just telling you what I heard. How does FL best team get physically dominated and worn down? That's a question everyone should be asking.

BUT all of of FL had Armwood as a 21 point favorite...It seems that everyone also thought that was a mismatch before the game...

Couldn't agree more. I only see it getting worse too. The state is not what it used to be. Wonder why....

Indifferent on this topic as well. They're really good defensively, but hear their offense can be explosive, but lacks ability to drive the field CONSISTENTLY. I know nothing about North Gwinnett other than they were in a defensive battle with Colquitt this past weekend, but eventually lost. I would imagine they are a pretty sound team. 7A in GA is tough and they won the state title in '17 and lost in Quarters last year.

Look at the small picture. Look at technique of guys. Obviously they are extremely athletic and huge nasty guys upfront. Who wouldn't win with the talent that is recruited in year after year. I'm just telling you, look at some of the schematics, look at the technique of some of the positions. I've been a football coach for a really long time and have had ALOT of success. To people who don't know HOW to look at football, it looks as though they are God's gift to man, but i'm just telling you there are obvious issues in which every year their team could be so much better than they are if they had a higher quality coaching staff. BUT, it's FL and you get what you get. I mean nothing personal by this post, just stating very obvious facts that people who TRULY understand football on a deep level see. Take it for what you want. It is also very evident that the players are not disciplined the way they need to be. I've met Bill many times and know that he is as good as they come, just not sold at all on some of his assistants.