GridironGuy25

A lot of people just don't understand some basic concepts of football. You don't have to be the better team all season. Which I think Columbia was. You just have to be the better team that night. Lenoir City was better on that night. Columbia is still one of the best teams in 5a. Tough loss

Everyone can believe what they want to believe. Just hard to not favor a repeat appearance State Championship team that is 7-1 and competed against a D2(recruited) school. As the way it looks right now it wont can't be Powell and CCHS in the champ game cause they might be in the same bracket but I think that will be the state championship game. Whoever wins with Columbia against Powell will have great momentum in playing Henry county if it is them at state.

What about the Pass pass interference on Columbia's Belew that wasn't called? What about the MANY late hits the Baylor O line was proceeding with right infront of the referees. Supposidly the ref told the players that toppling a player was "just football." You obviously are not being true to your word and are definitely being biased. And yes Baylor deserved to win the game. You can't say Columbia isn't on the same level when they physically stopped them on a goaline stand with lineman half the size of Baylor's. Baylor's offense is solid all around athletically wise but needs to take more control of the ball. The comparison between the two were Baylor had better lineman. But Columbia had better skill players. Unfortunately for CCHS is that the hefty boys took a bigger role in this game. Hats off to Baylor I wish them the best of luck. I am rooting for them to win State. Great coaching staff and great talent. Columbia Central also has a great coaching staff and great talent. But once again with Columbia's talent...I still believe they are the best in 5a. Can't judge them off playing private schools because public doesn't hand pick their players. D2 schools should be better than private. We'll wait and see but I see Columbia and Baylor coming home with Rings this DECEMBER!

Quit acting like it was a blow out. I'm sorry Columbia doesnt have enough players to have the depth to play 4 quarters with a team that brings in top talent because of the quality of the school. But don't downgrade them on the 5a level. Baylor is not 19 points better than Columbia. And maybe if the officiating wasnt so sloppy it coudve been closer. You wanna talk about how bad Columbia's offense is? Why dont you mention the fact that BAYLOR's offense turned the ball over 5 times. Columbia should still be the top team in 5a.

You obviously dont research and you just say what ever sounds good. Columbia has beaten Ensworth in the summer scrimmage 3 years in a row. And you are going to base your reasoning on what Central was like 3 years ago?? The intelligence of people on are is quite entertaining. And think about the weapons Columbia Central has. Their QB is 2nd in midstate with passing yards. They have 2 future D1 recievers who are 2nd and 3rd in receiving yards in the midstate. They have one of the most ridiculous positive turnover margins I've seen in years. But Baylor is solid everywhere. Your logic is scewed and we'll just wait and see this Saturday. Should be a great game!!

That can also play in their favor. They are a team that knows how to win. Granted that Baylor will be ready to play after a loss and a bye week. Make sure you decision isn't biased and look into both teams. Columbia has a lot of weapons. The most on a single team I've seen all year. Baylor is solid all around. I dont see a blow out either way. I say a 6 to 10 point spread and could go either way

The referee actually threw a flag before the receiver said anything to him. It was his blue flag that he threw on accident. Then he threw his yellow.

If Henry County expects to win that game they better put up a bunch of points because CHS has had the most electrifying pass offense in 5a the first two weeks averaging over 300 yards.

Same as i said last week. If Columbia Doesn't beat Columbia they'll be okay. I say 49-17...COLUMBIA!

I highly doubt Shelbyville has the speed that Columbia has. Columbia has arguably the best skills players in 5a. Anybody who wants to beat Columbia better plan on scoring a whooole lot of points because it looks like the Lions will be lighting it up this year. BUT you just have to be the better team on that night to beat anybody. They're a lot of solid teams in 8 this year and it will be a great showdown with Columbia and Tully on Thursday Night Lights on Sept 1st. That game should answer a lot of questions.

Memphis Commit Eric Belew. Ballhawking and hard hitting on defense and great hands and speed on offense. The scary part is, is there is two of him. His cousin Colton Belew is the same frame and has great athletic ability everywhere on the field. Look to see the Belew Duo make some big plays!

The only way Central loses this game is if they beat theirselves. DC is always a tough opponent but if Central plays solid and wins this one it will give them great momentum going back home on SEPT 1st for the Thursday Night Light showdown against Tullahoma. One game at a Time though. GO LIONS

Columbia did lost a lot but they lost more the year before and returned to the State title and won. They have gotten really lucky with Transfers such as Colton Belew. The former Giles County ATH is 6-2 180 and can play virtually anywere on offense. His Cousin and HC's son Eric Belew is returning and committed to Memphis. Probably the best all around ATH in the state. The line was questionable but looked really good in the Jamboree and actually has a good amount of size after losing two 300 pounders last year. I'd like to see West and the Lions have a rematch in the post season! What a game that would be.

Knox West was the toughest game Central played in last year. I hated that only one could have gone to state because they were both deserving.

There are many great teams in 5a this year. One of the best I've ever seen. My pick would have to be Columbia Central vs Ridgeway in the Finals. CCHS on top because of their speed virtually everywhere on the field.