I had a story to do on Stratford last week and ended up watching the Eagles practice for around an hour last Tuesday, and for that entire hour they worked on the passing game.
If you would have been watching , one would have thought that they were preparing to throw the ball 20 times in the playoff game against Pinecrest.
Wrong
I think they threw it 8 times.
But when you have three running backs that go for over 100 yards, you really don't need to throw it very much do you ?
I really don't know how much good I can say about Mark Farriba and his coaching staff and the way he has prepared his team for the playoffs. It didn't start two weeks ago. It started this summer. Did things work out perfectly for him when he had a quarterback transfer in to him? Sure it did, because Sim Patrick is a big reason why the Eagles are having so much success. But the real reason that Stratford is still playing and no one else in Macon is is Mark Farriba.
And I will tell you something else you may no know.
Stratford is primed to make it to the state championship game.
Let me mention a little bit about last week for Mark Farriba. I believe only Stratford faithful knew that his mother passed away last week. There was no mention of that when I talked to him on Tuesday. I could tell something might not have been just right, but I figured it was the pressures of playoff football. Obviously his heart had to be tugging in several different directions, but football coaches know where they need to be and that was on the football field. But through all of this, after talking to Farriba last week, I had a strong feeling that Stratford would beat Pinecrest.
And then they travel to somewhere they have never been to play a team that had beat THE team in class A private, Mount Paran, two weeks earlier, and Stratford demolished them. I mean they just beat them up and ran it down their throats.
Playoff football, is what Farriba calls it. The kind of football where you have the ball with three minutes left and up 6 and have to run the football for three first downs. The kind of football where O'Showen Williams, Tyler Jordan, and Kasey Sanders pound it until the other team doesn't want to play anymore. That's what the Eagles did to Pinecrest.
Farriba was also quick to say why his defense had trouble stopping people all year long, but all of a sudden in the playoffs, they hold great offensive teams to 7 points. Farriba says it was his fault all the way. He said he did a very poor job of having his defense ready to play. and that it took him a long time to figure out what he needed to be doing on that side of the ball. He said his game plans were poor. Evidently he figured it out at the right time.
So Stratford has played Aquinas twice at home this season and lost both times. The last game was for the region title and the Eagles could not win at home. In fact they got beat up pretty good late in the game. So why would anyone think that they could go on the road and beat someone that has beat them every time they have played in the last two years?
Obviously it's just a hunch, but I saw a look in the eyes of Mark Farriba telling me that his team was up for a challenge. I think the Eagles will win
But if they don't its still been a great year and the Eagles should be proud.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Thursday, November 19, 2015
football picke ems for the week
I will continue to write, even though the number of people who are reading has dwindled to me, my wife (sometimes), two or three friends, two Stratford people, and maybe one or two others. I can say that I don't write this for people to read but for the enjoyment of putting my thoughts on paper. However, I would be lying. I write because I like folks to like what I write. Although I must be failing, I will continue to move forward and try to win some people over.
High School games this week
Mays- Houston County - I will not act like I know that much about Mays, because I don't. I know that they knocked Jones County out of the playoffs a year ago on a miracle play by a quarterback that has since graduated. It is a play that still haunts Torrez Finney(best interview of all time)because Torrez had hands on the qb as he made the play.
Mays miracles stop here at the hands of Jake Fromm
HOCO 34 Mays 20
Marist- Mary Persons- Mary Persons is an odd team because they beat quality teams all year in the region and then struggle in the playoffs. However they did survive the first round against a four seed and now they run into Marist. I will not it here and lie and tell you I know much about Marist football, but I think that they may head into Forsyth and sneak out with a win
Marist 16 Mary Persons 13
Westside-Sonoraville - Spoon Risper told me a few weeks ago that he felt good about his team and right after that they knock off a one seed and live to play another football game. I wont lie to you and say I know much about Senoraville, but I know that Savion Knowlton, Gerimie Mitchell and Steve Dolphus will not let the Seminoles lose this game
Westside 28 Senoraville 20
FPD- Prince Avenue- It was about a month ago when I was riding around Athens and came across something that looked like a college campus and it took me about three minutes to figure out that it was Prince Avenue. I swear this place is nicer than 3 of the 5 colleges I attended. So, if a school can have a campus like that, I am sure they can get good football players to come to that school. I mean they had Mark Farriba for many years. FPD puts up a fight, but they are in another league this weekend
Prince 36 FPD 22
Stratford- Calvary Day - I imagine my friends at Stratford are not real happy about losing the region championship at home, and they have had a few weeks to get over that sting. Meanwhile Cephus signs with Wisconsin and a few of their kids particiapate in the one act play at school . One thing is for sure, Coach Farriba will have his kids acting like football players on Friday night. Cephus is contained but my guy O'Showen is going for 200 and two this weekend and I feel an small upset.
Stratford 30 Calvary 28
Creekside- Covenant- I would love to be at this game, but I am heading to Gainesville to watch my daughter swim. Covenant is looking for respect in the football world but they cant get it in the GICAA. Khristian Tate is probably one of the five best football players in Macon right now, and I expect him to do what he wants in this game. I am hoping that Coach Oxford gives him a going away present with 30 carries and about 340 yards. Sure Creekside will key on him, but give the big boy the rock and let him do damage
Covenant 43 Crekside 20
Windsor-Robert Toombs- Jimmy Watts is taking Windsor somewhere they have not been in a long time and that is the second round of the playoffs. They have played Robert Toombs and beat them 44-43 about a month ago, so the rematch should be very entertaining. Josh Brooks will have 300 total yards in this game
Windsor 45 Robert Toombs 32
I am wishing all the locals good luck this weekend and feel free to tweet me score as I sit at a swim meet.
High School games this week
Mays- Houston County - I will not act like I know that much about Mays, because I don't. I know that they knocked Jones County out of the playoffs a year ago on a miracle play by a quarterback that has since graduated. It is a play that still haunts Torrez Finney(best interview of all time)because Torrez had hands on the qb as he made the play.
Mays miracles stop here at the hands of Jake Fromm
HOCO 34 Mays 20
Marist- Mary Persons- Mary Persons is an odd team because they beat quality teams all year in the region and then struggle in the playoffs. However they did survive the first round against a four seed and now they run into Marist. I will not it here and lie and tell you I know much about Marist football, but I think that they may head into Forsyth and sneak out with a win
Marist 16 Mary Persons 13
Westside-Sonoraville - Spoon Risper told me a few weeks ago that he felt good about his team and right after that they knock off a one seed and live to play another football game. I wont lie to you and say I know much about Senoraville, but I know that Savion Knowlton, Gerimie Mitchell and Steve Dolphus will not let the Seminoles lose this game
Westside 28 Senoraville 20
FPD- Prince Avenue- It was about a month ago when I was riding around Athens and came across something that looked like a college campus and it took me about three minutes to figure out that it was Prince Avenue. I swear this place is nicer than 3 of the 5 colleges I attended. So, if a school can have a campus like that, I am sure they can get good football players to come to that school. I mean they had Mark Farriba for many years. FPD puts up a fight, but they are in another league this weekend
Prince 36 FPD 22
Stratford- Calvary Day - I imagine my friends at Stratford are not real happy about losing the region championship at home, and they have had a few weeks to get over that sting. Meanwhile Cephus signs with Wisconsin and a few of their kids particiapate in the one act play at school . One thing is for sure, Coach Farriba will have his kids acting like football players on Friday night. Cephus is contained but my guy O'Showen is going for 200 and two this weekend and I feel an small upset.
Stratford 30 Calvary 28
Creekside- Covenant- I would love to be at this game, but I am heading to Gainesville to watch my daughter swim. Covenant is looking for respect in the football world but they cant get it in the GICAA. Khristian Tate is probably one of the five best football players in Macon right now, and I expect him to do what he wants in this game. I am hoping that Coach Oxford gives him a going away present with 30 carries and about 340 yards. Sure Creekside will key on him, but give the big boy the rock and let him do damage
Covenant 43 Crekside 20
Windsor-Robert Toombs- Jimmy Watts is taking Windsor somewhere they have not been in a long time and that is the second round of the playoffs. They have played Robert Toombs and beat them 44-43 about a month ago, so the rematch should be very entertaining. Josh Brooks will have 300 total yards in this game
Windsor 45 Robert Toombs 32
I am wishing all the locals good luck this weekend and feel free to tweet me score as I sit at a swim meet.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
top interviews of the football season and other stuff
It has been a great few months of football, tennis ,signing ceremonies ,road races, and practically everything else pertaining to sports. In this blog I will talk about the favorite interviews of the high school football season and then about some of the other things I have covered lately.
So I bring to you, the top 10(or more or less) coaches interviews for the 2015 high school football season
** Barney Hester** He would win the coach that I never wanted to pick against because I always thought he would find a way to win. I know how bad he wanted the Huskies to make the playoffs this year because of his seniors, who has helped turn the program around. He fell a little short but it was still a great season. I interviewed him right before the West Laurens game when they had just won their fourth game in a row. By this time of the year he was in that Tattnall mode where he expected to win every game. It didn't quite work out that way and it probably would have been different if he had not lost his best running back, but it was still a great year.
**Greg Moore** He would definitely win the award for thinking out his answers before he responds to a question. I interviewed him maybe four times this season, twice in his office and twice on the field, and he did admit after the Stratford game that his kids needed to find a groove, but he usually talks about the fact that he, as a coach , has to do a better job of coaching his kids. He an old Alabama guy, but he acts more Mark Richt than Nick Saban and that's a good thing.
**Mark Farriba** He is one of my favorites (now) As soon as we got that first interview out of the way (of course a reporter would ask why did you go for two when one would have tied it)and sat down and had some chilli, things have been great. I still want to beat him on the tennis court, but I have heard rumors that he is still pretty much the athlete. I have definitely heard I do not want him on the golf course or the dance floor because he is an award winning dancer, and George Collins (his college roommate) says he has a lot of game.
**Carl Dixon** I love this guy, who is the head coach at Perry. I talked to him for about 45 minutes before the Veterans and Upson game and if you want old school football, he is definitely the guy. He talked about the fact that he would have to make changes next year and not be quite so old school because the kids wanted to play what they see on tv. The man never said that he was having cancer surgery on the next Monday. I wish him a quick recovery. We have recovered from our little run in during the football season and that is how it is supposed to be.
**Justin Rogers** The hottest coach in Middle Georgia. I mean everyone was pretty sure that he was going to go on the road and figure out how to win a first round playoff game, like they did last year, but they couldn't get it done this year. This guy has turned the entire town of gray around by coming in and winning football games. Believe me, there is no place like Gray Georgia on a Friday night for a home football game, and a lot of that is because of Justin Rogers.
**David Bruce** I listened to Coach Bruce tell his seniors that it was a great year and he appreciated what they had done after they lost to Upson Lee in double overtime. Then an assistant walks up and shows him a score on a phone, and Bruce was like "What the heck does that mean, I don't know what that means". The other coach said that since Howard lost that veterans had made the playoffs. Coach Bruce did not know what to think. He hated the fact that his team backed into the playoffs, but was still excited that they were in. It was probably one of the best moments of the year.
**Joe Dupree** I love his enthusiasm and I still think Southwest is not that far away from being a good football team, and I know Coach Dupree wants it now, but he knows he is having to build over years of poor football .He is having to change the entire mentality of a program.I cant text this guy and he is going to respond quickly which is always great for a reporter. Next year coach, next year.
**Spoon Risper** He wins, and he is a great interview. The best moments of a football season are listening to him in a huddle with his team after a win, and hearing him say. There is not better place to be than being a Westside Seminole on Friday night. He is another that always answers right back and basically insisted that his name was Spoon and not Shedrick. The man may be the best football coach in the city and I wish him luck this Friday night.
**Jesse Hicks**Consistently passionate about his kids and always accommodating to me. I had his team several times this year and he is one of the funner coaches to watch on the sidelines. He should be proud of what he has done with the central program in four years.
If I didn't mention your coach I probably didn't cover them this year. My next blog will be about all the wonderful athletes I have covered this year.
Have a good Tuesday everyone
So I bring to you, the top 10(or more or less) coaches interviews for the 2015 high school football season
** Barney Hester** He would win the coach that I never wanted to pick against because I always thought he would find a way to win. I know how bad he wanted the Huskies to make the playoffs this year because of his seniors, who has helped turn the program around. He fell a little short but it was still a great season. I interviewed him right before the West Laurens game when they had just won their fourth game in a row. By this time of the year he was in that Tattnall mode where he expected to win every game. It didn't quite work out that way and it probably would have been different if he had not lost his best running back, but it was still a great year.
**Greg Moore** He would definitely win the award for thinking out his answers before he responds to a question. I interviewed him maybe four times this season, twice in his office and twice on the field, and he did admit after the Stratford game that his kids needed to find a groove, but he usually talks about the fact that he, as a coach , has to do a better job of coaching his kids. He an old Alabama guy, but he acts more Mark Richt than Nick Saban and that's a good thing.
**Mark Farriba** He is one of my favorites (now) As soon as we got that first interview out of the way (of course a reporter would ask why did you go for two when one would have tied it)and sat down and had some chilli, things have been great. I still want to beat him on the tennis court, but I have heard rumors that he is still pretty much the athlete. I have definitely heard I do not want him on the golf course or the dance floor because he is an award winning dancer, and George Collins (his college roommate) says he has a lot of game.
**Carl Dixon** I love this guy, who is the head coach at Perry. I talked to him for about 45 minutes before the Veterans and Upson game and if you want old school football, he is definitely the guy. He talked about the fact that he would have to make changes next year and not be quite so old school because the kids wanted to play what they see on tv. The man never said that he was having cancer surgery on the next Monday. I wish him a quick recovery. We have recovered from our little run in during the football season and that is how it is supposed to be.
**Justin Rogers** The hottest coach in Middle Georgia. I mean everyone was pretty sure that he was going to go on the road and figure out how to win a first round playoff game, like they did last year, but they couldn't get it done this year. This guy has turned the entire town of gray around by coming in and winning football games. Believe me, there is no place like Gray Georgia on a Friday night for a home football game, and a lot of that is because of Justin Rogers.
**David Bruce** I listened to Coach Bruce tell his seniors that it was a great year and he appreciated what they had done after they lost to Upson Lee in double overtime. Then an assistant walks up and shows him a score on a phone, and Bruce was like "What the heck does that mean, I don't know what that means". The other coach said that since Howard lost that veterans had made the playoffs. Coach Bruce did not know what to think. He hated the fact that his team backed into the playoffs, but was still excited that they were in. It was probably one of the best moments of the year.
**Joe Dupree** I love his enthusiasm and I still think Southwest is not that far away from being a good football team, and I know Coach Dupree wants it now, but he knows he is having to build over years of poor football .He is having to change the entire mentality of a program.I cant text this guy and he is going to respond quickly which is always great for a reporter. Next year coach, next year.
**Spoon Risper** He wins, and he is a great interview. The best moments of a football season are listening to him in a huddle with his team after a win, and hearing him say. There is not better place to be than being a Westside Seminole on Friday night. He is another that always answers right back and basically insisted that his name was Spoon and not Shedrick. The man may be the best football coach in the city and I wish him luck this Friday night.
**Jesse Hicks**Consistently passionate about his kids and always accommodating to me. I had his team several times this year and he is one of the funner coaches to watch on the sidelines. He should be proud of what he has done with the central program in four years.
If I didn't mention your coach I probably didn't cover them this year. My next blog will be about all the wonderful athletes I have covered this year.
Have a good Tuesday everyone
Friday, November 13, 2015
Greek Corner Pizza
It has only been a few week ago that me and my wife Betty Sue (NO, Make believe name) went riding around in search of what we wanted to eat for dinner. We went down Tom Hill Blvd and actually did not stop by any Mexican restaurant which is a small miracle since Mexican is Betty Sues number one love in life. But I was being stubborn and I did not want Mexican.
Betty Sue: Ok that's fine John, what do you want tonight ?
John : I don't know something different, do you have a taste for anything ?
BS- (Betty Sue is too much to type): Well I was fine with Mexican
John: Fine we will go get Mexican
BS: No NO its ok what are you in the mood for ?
So you can see how the conversation went. I headed past Ton Hill , where every food place in America stands, and headed down Riverside. Wow that's a great choice when looking for food. Lets see, a few gas stations and a few Waffle Houses, and at the bottom S@S.
FAIL
As I head up Pierce Ave I have no idea where I am ending up. By this time BS was just looking out the window and not really saying anything. We get to Pierce and Vineville and I turn right. Hmm Jim Shaw's on a Saturday night ? No thanks , large line.
Hey how about that building that has been like 4 restaurants in the last 10 years what is it now. Yes that's it
John: Do you want to try this Greek Corner Pizza Place ?
BS: whatever is fine , I said that 45 minutes ago
That is the almost true story of how we ended up at what must be one of Macon's best kept secrets.(or at least it was to me)
Now I will start by saying I am not a huge Greek food fan. I am however a quality food fan, and that is what this food is. We had some sort of garlic bread for an appetizer and it was off the chain good. The pizza was truly amazing and it left us fighting (I won) for the last piece because we just got a small pizza.
I also ordered the chick parm, which is one of my favorites and I think it took two waitresses to carry the plate of food they brought me. It was massive.
Now massive amounts of food is always good, but many times massive does not equal tasty. But that was not true at this place. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned and the pasta was loaded with cheese. Oh my god it was good. And you have to believe this. I could not eat it all and had to take some home.
The desserts looked even better than the main dishes but I had no room left. Everything was very reasonably priced and the service was outstanding.
So the next time you and Betty Sue cant make your mind up on what you want to eat, go to Greek Corner Pizza and I promise you will not be disappointed.
Betty Sue: Ok that's fine John, what do you want tonight ?
John : I don't know something different, do you have a taste for anything ?
BS- (Betty Sue is too much to type): Well I was fine with Mexican
John: Fine we will go get Mexican
BS: No NO its ok what are you in the mood for ?
So you can see how the conversation went. I headed past Ton Hill , where every food place in America stands, and headed down Riverside. Wow that's a great choice when looking for food. Lets see, a few gas stations and a few Waffle Houses, and at the bottom S@S.
FAIL
As I head up Pierce Ave I have no idea where I am ending up. By this time BS was just looking out the window and not really saying anything. We get to Pierce and Vineville and I turn right. Hmm Jim Shaw's on a Saturday night ? No thanks , large line.
Hey how about that building that has been like 4 restaurants in the last 10 years what is it now. Yes that's it
John: Do you want to try this Greek Corner Pizza Place ?
BS: whatever is fine , I said that 45 minutes ago
That is the almost true story of how we ended up at what must be one of Macon's best kept secrets.(or at least it was to me)
Now I will start by saying I am not a huge Greek food fan. I am however a quality food fan, and that is what this food is. We had some sort of garlic bread for an appetizer and it was off the chain good. The pizza was truly amazing and it left us fighting (I won) for the last piece because we just got a small pizza.
I also ordered the chick parm, which is one of my favorites and I think it took two waitresses to carry the plate of food they brought me. It was massive.
Now massive amounts of food is always good, but many times massive does not equal tasty. But that was not true at this place. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned and the pasta was loaded with cheese. Oh my god it was good. And you have to believe this. I could not eat it all and had to take some home.
The desserts looked even better than the main dishes but I had no room left. Everything was very reasonably priced and the service was outstanding.
So the next time you and Betty Sue cant make your mind up on what you want to eat, go to Greek Corner Pizza and I promise you will not be disappointed.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
football and more football
Things are getting down to the end in the high school football season and we don't have a whole lot to talk about. Only Westside and Northeast play in the GHSA and Windsor and Covenant in the private schools so I am having to go into my make believe tent somewhere later in this blog.
Westside has a very tough first round match-up with Laney on Friday night. It is a winnable game and the Seminoles seem to be getting healthy at the right time. Savion Knowlton had a big game in the season ending win against Southwest, so hopefully he is healed, and Mitchell and Dolphus have been consistent threats the entire year. I have not decided who I will pick to win this game yet.
I am very worried about the Dawgs this week. Auburn seems to have found itself and of course it happens right before the game against UGA. Here is hoping that the Dawgs can find a way to win.
Westside has a very tough first round match-up with Laney on Friday night. It is a winnable game and the Seminoles seem to be getting healthy at the right time. Savion Knowlton had a big game in the season ending win against Southwest, so hopefully he is healed, and Mitchell and Dolphus have been consistent threats the entire year. I have not decided who I will pick to win this game yet.
I am very worried about the Dawgs this week. Auburn seems to have found itself and of course it happens right before the game against UGA. Here is hoping that the Dawgs can find a way to win.
I think its time for some fantasy talk. I will not bore you with my 9-0 fantasy football record against some of the most famous people in this area. Ok so maybe I will. Tucker from the TV station (no not channel 13) is in the league , and I beat him. Two National Champion swimmers are in my league and I beat them. Doug , the worlds biggest(not a weight crack)West Laurens fan, is in the league annnnndd, I beat him. Another freelancer from the Telegraph is in the league (rymes with Grad Larrison) and I beat him. The most famous freelancer in the United States is in my league (Hes the one who told me if I blogged about food that restaurants would start inviting me) Rick Limpert and is my league and I beat him tool Those are the main players. We have 10 teams and I have defeated everyone. I have no idea how I got a team with Julio, Odell, and Nuke (first name basis with all those guys) but my receivers have gone off the entire year. Please , call me the GURU and if anyone needs help with having a winning fantasy team, my charge is very small. Its not too late to be a winner
MY Battle of Macon football tournament is my next make believe thing coming up. I now have the teams seeded
1. Westside Seminoles
2. Central Chargers
3. Howard Huskies
4. Stratford Eagles
5. FPD Vikings
6. Southwest Patriots
7. Northeast Raiders
8. Covenant Rams
9. Mount de Sales Cavaliers
10.Tattnall Square Trojans
11. Rutland Hurricanes
12. Windsor Knights
If you don't like where your team is seeded let me know and I may change my mine. This classic will start next week, but you tell me, who would not like to see Stratford play Central, or Southwest plat Mount de Sales. And seriously do you think Covenant would not die to get a chance to play, well anyone that's remotely good?
Let me know, like I said, I may change my mind
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Ko Knows Food (20'S PUB N SUB
OK OK
I WILL go back to sports on Friday for my 30 loyal readers.
But today I am doing the restaurant (sort of) review of a place that I know most have driven by 400 times and never really payed attention to. The name of it is 20's Pub and Sub(or something like that) and it is a bar/restaurant/meeting place/ etc and in case you have always wondered what goes on inside, I am here to tell you
First of all, I will tell yo uthat I have been to this place maybe three times in the last year, with the most recent being on Halloween. After we were done giving out candy, I was looking to drown my sorrows of yet another UGA loss, so I talked my wife and my neighbor into going out and getting some food. I also knew it was a place where we could see Karaoke action because after all, it was Saturday night.
We go to the place right at 8 pm and it was already really crowded. Some were dressed for Halloween, which made it even more interesting. The crowd (I wont lie) was mainly over 40, with a few younger couples mixed in. But that was fine with me, I mean when I say over 40, I mean to say, yes there were some 40, but also some 60, and I would say yes, some 70. So if you are around 50,like me, this is a place you could go to and actually feel young.
Ordering at pubs and sub may take a few minutes. I saw two waitresses who also served as bartenders and they were flying all over the place doing everything. I am talking two waitresses for maybe 100 folks. So I will say , the service was not outstanding. However, with that being said, it was not because these two girls weren't trying. I finally went to the bar and ordered the drinks and food. We had chicken wings, onion rings, and chilli cheese fries. The wings as always were awesome, and the onion rings and fries were served hot and tasty. No complaints at all about the food. It was excellent.
The Karaoke is the real show- I mean where else can you see karaoke on a Saturday night. And they had a steady line of karaokiers. As usual, some could sing and some could not, but it was a show no matter what. Some of them made you go wow, and some of them made you go, WOWW, in good ways an din bad.
I know all of you are wondering, Did I karaoke. The answer is-------No_--- I am not much for making a fool out of myself, unless I am wasted, which I don't really do these days. I drink and I get a headache and I go to sleep. I know, it sucks, but I think it may be common for folks my age.
So in closing
the positive things about 20s pub and sub on Saturday nights are
excellent food
excellent entertainment
feeling comfortable in a bar setting
prices (34 dollars for all the food, plus 5 beers, not all drank by me)
Negative
I wont lie, it was a bit smokey
But besides that it was a very fun night
TRY it, and let me know when you are going
I WILL go back to sports on Friday for my 30 loyal readers.
But today I am doing the restaurant (sort of) review of a place that I know most have driven by 400 times and never really payed attention to. The name of it is 20's Pub and Sub(or something like that) and it is a bar/restaurant/meeting place/ etc and in case you have always wondered what goes on inside, I am here to tell you
First of all, I will tell yo uthat I have been to this place maybe three times in the last year, with the most recent being on Halloween. After we were done giving out candy, I was looking to drown my sorrows of yet another UGA loss, so I talked my wife and my neighbor into going out and getting some food. I also knew it was a place where we could see Karaoke action because after all, it was Saturday night.
We go to the place right at 8 pm and it was already really crowded. Some were dressed for Halloween, which made it even more interesting. The crowd (I wont lie) was mainly over 40, with a few younger couples mixed in. But that was fine with me, I mean when I say over 40, I mean to say, yes there were some 40, but also some 60, and I would say yes, some 70. So if you are around 50,like me, this is a place you could go to and actually feel young.
Ordering at pubs and sub may take a few minutes. I saw two waitresses who also served as bartenders and they were flying all over the place doing everything. I am talking two waitresses for maybe 100 folks. So I will say , the service was not outstanding. However, with that being said, it was not because these two girls weren't trying. I finally went to the bar and ordered the drinks and food. We had chicken wings, onion rings, and chilli cheese fries. The wings as always were awesome, and the onion rings and fries were served hot and tasty. No complaints at all about the food. It was excellent.
The Karaoke is the real show- I mean where else can you see karaoke on a Saturday night. And they had a steady line of karaokiers. As usual, some could sing and some could not, but it was a show no matter what. Some of them made you go wow, and some of them made you go, WOWW, in good ways an din bad.
I know all of you are wondering, Did I karaoke. The answer is-------No_--- I am not much for making a fool out of myself, unless I am wasted, which I don't really do these days. I drink and I get a headache and I go to sleep. I know, it sucks, but I think it may be common for folks my age.
So in closing
the positive things about 20s pub and sub on Saturday nights are
excellent food
excellent entertainment
feeling comfortable in a bar setting
prices (34 dollars for all the food, plus 5 beers, not all drank by me)
Negative
I wont lie, it was a bit smokey
But besides that it was a very fun night
TRY it, and let me know when you are going
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
top 15 (mainly offense ) players in Macon
I am alternating between high school sports in Macon and food blogging. I think it is a good combination don't you ?
Food blog will probably come out tomorrow.
First of all, I will say a few things about a few subjects, because well, I can.
I want to congratulate the Mount de Sales Cavaliers on beating Tattnall Square for the first time in forever. They also beat FPD this year and I wonder if they have ever done that. If so it has been a long time, and Keith Hatcher has the guys playing hard.
I will also mention for a few my opinions on the debate going on about Mark Richt. I know some people are screaming for him to be fired. I can almost see justification for those people screaming for him to be fired. But really, why do people feel the need to attack a person in public forums? I will never understand that. If you want him to be fired, ok talk at work about it and talk to friends about it, but why why why does it have to come off like it is an attack.
Personally, I like Richt and I think he has done a good job as head football coach. It is frustrating to watch what has happened this year. That's what happens when you don't have a quarterback. Brice Ramsey was brought in to sit and learn and be ready to play this year. When the coaches didn't feel he was ready, that caused a panic and that is what has led to this football team underachieving. Is it Richts fault ? Of course it is. But he takes his punishment like a man and I respect that. It is not my decision nor anyone elses except the UGA administration to decide to keep or to fire. So drop it . As for me, I will support the coach of my favorite team and not rip him in social media.
Ok now for the top 15 players in Macon. Everything is getting a little bit closer these days and I almost switched the number one guy
But,
I didn't
1- Derrick Evans- led his team to another win by throwing for 255 yards and a touchdown and he ran for another. Heres the deal with this kid. The Chargers have no running game since Antonio Sanders has been hampered by an injury. That pretty much means it's all on Derrick.And although Central will probably miss the playoffs, its surely not his fault. Dude can play at the high school level, and dude can most definitely play at the college level. Guess How many offers he has ? 10? 15? Derrick Evans has ZERO offers. He told me that Thursday. Here is hoping that things get better cause he is a two sport college athlete. NO doubts about it.
2.Couirvoisier King- The Howard quarterback has thrown for 1800 yard and 19 touchdowns, and ran for close to 500 yards and the Huskies are a step away from making the playoffs for the first time in school history. He has already led his team to its first winning season in school history. He threw for three touchdowns in a huge win over Veterans that kept his team in the playoff picture.
3- Alphonso Stephens- You may barely know who this guy is but he is simply the hottest receiver in the state, with 34 catches in the last three games including a 13-200-3td line in the last game. Oh yes in case you didn't know he plays for Howard. When is the last time a receiver from Macon had over 1000 yards receiving. I cant think of one. This guy is over 1000 already. He makes a big move to number three because he did it on the field and made me recognize him
4. Gerimie Mitchell- So the Seminoles QB is hurt so what happens. The 5'5 inch receiver moves to QB and throws for 233 yards, and almost leads his team to a win over Peach County. I will always have guys like this on my list, because its what you do for the team that is most important,
5- With that being said Steve Dolphus has to be next- He has 38 catches this year, which is a big number for a high school receiver and he has already signed with Georgia Tech. Who knows he might be the next Bay Bay
6- O'Showen Williams- He is averaging 11 yards a carry and has 962 yards but he is not the only weapon. If he was his numbers would be sky high. Watch out for him in the playoffs when they go to him a little bit more. I believe that O'Showen will choose basketball over football (just a hunch) but he could be an excellent college football player. We aren't talking SEC, but definitely next level.
7-Quintez Cephus- Wisonsin, Georgia Tech, and who knows who else is after this guy. If you had asked me last year if he even liked football I would have said no. He never was comfortable playing QB. But letting him use his athletic ability to go get the ball has seen him explode for 692 yards receiving with 12 touchdowns. Don't forget he is a dominating defensive player with 4 interceptions and 36 tackles. Yes I believe that this young man will choose football over basketball, but I dobnt believe he has seen the offer yet as to where he will go
8-Chandler King- Best defensive player in the city
9-Ivory Childers- Evans number one target who went 6-116 against Rutland. In my opinion three years of excellence at the high school level should get him noticed by colleges. Yes he's that good.
10- Savion Knowlton- Did not play in the Peach game but still has 16 touchdowns passing. Westside will need him if they are going to get out of the first round of the playoffs
11-Justin Slocum- The Southwest receiver is a college level talent, but I think he will end up playing basketball.
12-Khristian Tate- The man is putting up huge numbers but he is big and his opponents are not. I just cant rate him any higher than this. I haven't seen him play in person, but I have seen him on film. He is impressive and will probably get a chance to play college football. But I just do not know how he would be if he was at Westside or a bigger school.
13-Dontrez Johnson- Greg Moore , his coach, says he is just the beneficiary of a team turning the corner. Ha that's coach talk for sure. This guy has excited the Vikings football program that was dead in the water less than three weeks ago. Three straight 100 yards games and bunches of touchdowns get you noticed
14-Kareem Warren- dominating Westside lineman, whose numbers look great
15-Daniel Weaver- 6-152 in his last game makes me notice people, but I noticed him a long time ago.
16- Tres Hattaway- do all guy for MDS, 274 rushing, 399 receiving, 42 tackles, 2 INT, where would the Cavs be without this guy
17-Kasey Sanders-740 yards and 9 scores for Stratford and he is like the three or four threat
18- Will McCormick- FPD QB getting it done late in the year and I believe he is leading the Vikings into the playoffs
Honorable Mention
Sim Patrick
Aubrien Kemp
Jordan Slocum
Ahmad Barron
Josh Brooks
Tyler Jordan
Ladarian Womack
Now I am sure I am missing some quality defenders from Howard and other schools, and I am sorry I focus on offensive threats. Sorry lol
Food blog will probably come out tomorrow.
First of all, I will say a few things about a few subjects, because well, I can.
I want to congratulate the Mount de Sales Cavaliers on beating Tattnall Square for the first time in forever. They also beat FPD this year and I wonder if they have ever done that. If so it has been a long time, and Keith Hatcher has the guys playing hard.
I will also mention for a few my opinions on the debate going on about Mark Richt. I know some people are screaming for him to be fired. I can almost see justification for those people screaming for him to be fired. But really, why do people feel the need to attack a person in public forums? I will never understand that. If you want him to be fired, ok talk at work about it and talk to friends about it, but why why why does it have to come off like it is an attack.
Personally, I like Richt and I think he has done a good job as head football coach. It is frustrating to watch what has happened this year. That's what happens when you don't have a quarterback. Brice Ramsey was brought in to sit and learn and be ready to play this year. When the coaches didn't feel he was ready, that caused a panic and that is what has led to this football team underachieving. Is it Richts fault ? Of course it is. But he takes his punishment like a man and I respect that. It is not my decision nor anyone elses except the UGA administration to decide to keep or to fire. So drop it . As for me, I will support the coach of my favorite team and not rip him in social media.
Ok now for the top 15 players in Macon. Everything is getting a little bit closer these days and I almost switched the number one guy
But,
I didn't
1- Derrick Evans- led his team to another win by throwing for 255 yards and a touchdown and he ran for another. Heres the deal with this kid. The Chargers have no running game since Antonio Sanders has been hampered by an injury. That pretty much means it's all on Derrick.And although Central will probably miss the playoffs, its surely not his fault. Dude can play at the high school level, and dude can most definitely play at the college level. Guess How many offers he has ? 10? 15? Derrick Evans has ZERO offers. He told me that Thursday. Here is hoping that things get better cause he is a two sport college athlete. NO doubts about it.
2.Couirvoisier King- The Howard quarterback has thrown for 1800 yard and 19 touchdowns, and ran for close to 500 yards and the Huskies are a step away from making the playoffs for the first time in school history. He has already led his team to its first winning season in school history. He threw for three touchdowns in a huge win over Veterans that kept his team in the playoff picture.
3- Alphonso Stephens- You may barely know who this guy is but he is simply the hottest receiver in the state, with 34 catches in the last three games including a 13-200-3td line in the last game. Oh yes in case you didn't know he plays for Howard. When is the last time a receiver from Macon had over 1000 yards receiving. I cant think of one. This guy is over 1000 already. He makes a big move to number three because he did it on the field and made me recognize him
4. Gerimie Mitchell- So the Seminoles QB is hurt so what happens. The 5'5 inch receiver moves to QB and throws for 233 yards, and almost leads his team to a win over Peach County. I will always have guys like this on my list, because its what you do for the team that is most important,
5- With that being said Steve Dolphus has to be next- He has 38 catches this year, which is a big number for a high school receiver and he has already signed with Georgia Tech. Who knows he might be the next Bay Bay
6- O'Showen Williams- He is averaging 11 yards a carry and has 962 yards but he is not the only weapon. If he was his numbers would be sky high. Watch out for him in the playoffs when they go to him a little bit more. I believe that O'Showen will choose basketball over football (just a hunch) but he could be an excellent college football player. We aren't talking SEC, but definitely next level.
7-Quintez Cephus- Wisonsin, Georgia Tech, and who knows who else is after this guy. If you had asked me last year if he even liked football I would have said no. He never was comfortable playing QB. But letting him use his athletic ability to go get the ball has seen him explode for 692 yards receiving with 12 touchdowns. Don't forget he is a dominating defensive player with 4 interceptions and 36 tackles. Yes I believe that this young man will choose football over basketball, but I dobnt believe he has seen the offer yet as to where he will go
8-Chandler King- Best defensive player in the city
9-Ivory Childers- Evans number one target who went 6-116 against Rutland. In my opinion three years of excellence at the high school level should get him noticed by colleges. Yes he's that good.
10- Savion Knowlton- Did not play in the Peach game but still has 16 touchdowns passing. Westside will need him if they are going to get out of the first round of the playoffs
11-Justin Slocum- The Southwest receiver is a college level talent, but I think he will end up playing basketball.
12-Khristian Tate- The man is putting up huge numbers but he is big and his opponents are not. I just cant rate him any higher than this. I haven't seen him play in person, but I have seen him on film. He is impressive and will probably get a chance to play college football. But I just do not know how he would be if he was at Westside or a bigger school.
13-Dontrez Johnson- Greg Moore , his coach, says he is just the beneficiary of a team turning the corner. Ha that's coach talk for sure. This guy has excited the Vikings football program that was dead in the water less than three weeks ago. Three straight 100 yards games and bunches of touchdowns get you noticed
14-Kareem Warren- dominating Westside lineman, whose numbers look great
15-Daniel Weaver- 6-152 in his last game makes me notice people, but I noticed him a long time ago.
16- Tres Hattaway- do all guy for MDS, 274 rushing, 399 receiving, 42 tackles, 2 INT, where would the Cavs be without this guy
17-Kasey Sanders-740 yards and 9 scores for Stratford and he is like the three or four threat
18- Will McCormick- FPD QB getting it done late in the year and I believe he is leading the Vikings into the playoffs
Honorable Mention
Sim Patrick
Aubrien Kemp
Jordan Slocum
Ahmad Barron
Josh Brooks
Tyler Jordan
Ladarian Womack
Now I am sure I am missing some quality defenders from Howard and other schools, and I am sorry I focus on offensive threats. Sorry lol
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