Gwinnett Daily Post - Brandon's Blitz

Brandon's Blitz is a weekly blog looking at Gwinnett County high school football by Daily Post sports writer Brandon Brigman. If you have questions, comments, thoughts or ideas e-mail them to: Brandon Brigman

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THE BLITZ: First week gives fans a little bit of everything 9 Comments Last Updated: 6:28 PM 08/29/10 - Five things that stood out from the opening week (Full Story)
THE BLITZ: It's here, football season is finally here 15 Comments Last Updated: 7:35 AM 08/23/10 - The Blitz takes a look back at the Corky Kell and announces the preseason all-county team. Grayson-Kell video highlight inside. (Full Story)
THE BLITZ: Questions, answers and predictions for the upcoming season 4 Comments Last Updated: 6:49 AM 08/18/10 - I’m not gonna lie, I’ve been ready for some high school football since March. I think that was about the time I stopped crying over Black Friday. You know, the day all of Gwinnett’s Class AAAAA teams and defending Class A state champion Wesleyan lost in the quarterfinals of the playoffs. But I’m over it now. Must View Video: Kenny Chesney - The Boys of Fall (Full Story)
THE BLITZ: Another great season of football 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:35 AM 12/14/09 - Buford added to the trophy case with its third straight Class AA state title on Friday at the Georgia Dome. It was the exclamation mark to another great year of Gwinnett County football. (Full Story)
THE BLITZ: Buford back in state finals for seventh state title 7 Comments Last Updated: 8:10 PM 12/06/09 - It's the final week of the high school football season and Buford is one of 10 teams in the state left playing. That's become a regular theme for the Wolves this decade. Buford will play in its eighth state championship game on Friday against Calhoun in the Georgia Dome. (Full Story)
THE BLITZ: Still in shock from Friday 3 Comments Last Updated: 5:28 AM 11/30/09 - I never would have thought Gwinnett County would lose all three of its Class AAAAA teams in the quarterfinals. Even more shocking, Class A juggernaut Wesleyan went down. That leaves just Buford to carry the torch for Gwinnett County in the playoffs. (Full Story)
THE BLITZ: Thankful to cover another week of football 0 Comments Last Updated: 5:34 AM 11/23/09 - Without getting too personal, let's just say this has been an interesting year. Which is why when I think about the quarterfinals of the state playoffs the day after Thanksgiving this week, I'm thankful to be covering another week of football. But there's a lot of other things I'm thankful for. (Full Story)
THE BLITZ: Broncos' upset win the highlight of first round 1 Comment Last Updated: 7:42 AM 11/16/09 - The first round of the playoffs are in the bag. We had blowout wins, close victories, an upset and an overtime loss. You gotta love the excitement of the playoffs. (Full Story)
THE BLITZ: Tighten up those chin straps, it's playoff time 5 Comments Last Updated: 6:14 PM 11/15/09 - I don't know what I get more excited about — the start of the football season or the playoffs. It doesn't matter if your allegiance is to Region 7 or Region 8 this is when we want to see all Gwinnett County teams go deep in the playoffs (Full Story)
THE BLITZ: It's hard not to be superstitious when it comes to sports 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:20 PM 11/02/09 - For some reason sports and superstitions go hand-in-hand. You know what I'm talking about. As a player if you have a good game or the team gets a big win, you want to do everything the same for the next week's game. By doing this you hope you will perform well again and the team will win again. (Full Story)
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Which football team's win in the Progressive National Football Challenge was more impressive?

	1. Grayson over Spain Park (Ala.)
	2. North Gwinnett over Bob Jones (Ala.)