N. Ga. Bulldogs host big rival this Saturday
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One of the biggest football games of the season will be played this Saturday as the North Georgia Bulldogs host the Tennessee Crush at Phil Reeve Stadium.

The Bulldogs hold a perfect 4-0 record against the Crush, but despite the record, the game between the two teams usually comes down to a close and exciting ending.

The game will feature a defensive battle with both teams boasting the best. So far this season the Crush has not been scored on in any game while the Bulldogs have allowed their opponents to only 10.6 points per game but they are also scoring an average of 39.6 ppg.

The Crush has an impressive roster with over 15 Division-I college football players.

Tennessee will be a force to reckon with but the Bulldogs are not coming in lacking confidence.

The Bulldogs have six former University of Tennessee-Chattanooga players on the defense. Their roster is also represented by players from Georgia Southern, Jacksonville State, UTC, Shorter, Georgia Military and more.

“There will be a lot of talent at Phil Reeve Stadium Saturday night and one you dont want to miss out on,” said team owner and founder Kacee Smith. “Not only do the Bulldogs plan to be the first team to score on the Crush, but also plan to hand them their first defeat.”

"This is definitely a professional level game for a fraction of the cost,” Smith added. “We plan to battle it out Saturday and give Calhoun a great show. This game will be full of pad popping hits and big time plays."

The game will start at 7 p.m. and gates will open at 6 p.m. Admission for adults and kids 11-and-older is $7. Kids between the ages of 5-10 cost $3 and kids under five years old get in free.

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dogowner
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June 28, 2010
Sikes will continue to recommend solutions.
CalhounAlum
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June 28, 2010
SO oldman is really justs another nickname for an "obese rodent?" lol
Sugarvalley
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June 28, 2010
Oldman writes, "I guess that's hard for those being managed to understand…"

We, ‘unwashed' peasants, perfectly understand your slur.

Water down some more tests, sleep with some more students; your pension is in doubt.

Sugarvalley
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June 28, 2010
Oldman bureaucrat blogs, "I think the record of the schools, their accomplishments all speak for themselves."

Way to loud, too: 1) Last in education, 2) More felons than fellows, 3) 1 out of 10 are unemployed, 4) 13 years running, Alabama beats Georgia.

oldman76
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June 28, 2010
Calfan, IF we(taxpayers) only could leave it to the touchdown club. Who knows what shape they will be in? Who will be running it? Whose interest do they have at heart when making a call on how to spend money and manage property? What we do know is, that it will have to be replaced, and our leaders are looking ahead to fund it.

As a matter of fact I do trust the people at the central office and the board members who have answered the questions I've asked in a truthful manner.

Any company needs management, I guess that's hard for those being managed to understand, but it's true. I think the record of the schools, their accomplishments all speak for themselves. As a taxpayer, parent,and grandparent of children that have all attended or attend our local schools, I am proud of the job they do.
Sugarvalley
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June 28, 2010
You're welcome CFan.

Old ... Indeed, the HVAC and lights are running in most education (public) buildings all night and weekends. It's one reason the central office laid off workers.

Everybody's money is nobody's money.

Central office doesn't care. Indications are lay offs are going to get worse, too.
Sugarvalley
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June 28, 2010
Research work is easy. No shortage of local deals. Buying paper from folks like you that are over extended.

When work bores, unhook telephone, surf Internet for latest nonsense from Oldman and lilbull (who can't find Athens on the GA map.)



1 in 10 unemployed. 25% over 45 unemployed. On my knees nightly giving thanks, I've never known their pain.
CalhounFan
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June 28, 2010
Oldman76...I have watched you comment on a lot of things on here and for the most part, you have continued to show that you just do not know the real truth behind alot of things.

Make all the calls to the central office you want, do you really think they will tell you the real truth? The truth is that our esteemed superintendant didn't even want the turf installed and fought against it BECAUSE the Touchdown Club was having it done and she had no control over it.

My solution would be this; Let the Touchdown Club worry about the turf upkeep, they are very capable of this and since they had the original stuff put in, nake them responsible for replacing it when needed. Now as for the rental fees...Take the money you are charging the Bulldogs (or any other organization renting school facilities) and use it to pay for some of those teachers that were laid off just before school ended this year. While we are at it, lets make some salary cuts at the central office to bring those teachers back also.

Wake up oldman76....realize that you don't always get the truth when you make phone calls to check on something somebody posted here. As for the mis-information, if you talk to those that actually are doing this work, you will learn the truth!

Thanks for the support Sugar!
lilbulldog
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June 28, 2010
SV evidently doesn't work anywhere and thinks that if anyone has a comment about anything, they must work there!

SV must leech off of society and isn't productive as productive people don't have time to sit around on blogs all day everyday blasting other people.

SV must sit around all day on his computer enjoying his HVAC that he begrudges everyone else having.
oldman76
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June 28, 2010
Sugar, I don't work there,(or anywhere any more) but as I said, not afraid to ask a question before I spread mis-information. You might try that, you'd be surprised how enlightening the truth is!

I will warn you though, they have HVAC's there if you go in person.
Sugarvalley
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June 28, 2010
Oldman, "I took the time to ASK someone (instead of questioning)..."

CalFan is smart to ask questions here.

All you have to do is loaf across the hall for answers.

He sure couldn't get that answer so quickly... if ever... by calling your central office..guaranteed.

Sugarvalley
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June 28, 2010
Sounds like Oldman works in the central office.

Oldman, "...THAT will have to be paid for out of school funds."

"...is logical is that money generated by using PUBLIC property be but into a fund to keep the PUBLIC from paying for the replacement."

Recession. Sponsors. Couple 100 fans. Education over-budget. Too, fishy, Oldman.



oldman76
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June 28, 2010
Calfan, the "turf" was NEVER supposed to be paid with ANY school funds. SUPPOSEDLY the booster club had the financing in place to pay for it. I took the time to ASK someone (instead of questioning) and was told the fund is in place to REPLACE the turf in 10 years or so when it wears out, since THAT will have to be paid for out of school funds. What is logical is that money generated by using PUBLIC property be but into a fund to keep the PUBLIC from paying for the replacement. Sounds like good planning and sound leadership to me!
CalhounFan
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June 28, 2010
As others have said, this team has to fund itself and barely does so at each game! They charge a gate fee and sell concession food to help pay for the rental of the field, but that is just for the field, stands, sound system, scoreboard and the lights.....they also have to pay a fee directly to the football team for the use of the line markers, doiwn chains, endzone pole pads and endzone markers (wonder who's pocket that money goes into!).

The problem with this whole situation is that the rental fee (between $1200 to $1350 a game) is going straight to the central offices community education department and being put into a "Turf Renovation" account. None of the money is being used to help pay for the turf itself......OH, were you not aware that the turf hasn't even been paid for yet? Sorry to burst that bubble! The turf isn't paid for yet but they already have a "Turf Renovation" fund set up for it. Why don't you use the money the Bulldogs are having to pay for rent to help pay for this beautiful turf first THEN start a "Turf Renovation" fund? I guess that is too logical for anybody in charge at the central office to understand!

Good Luck Bulldogs, I will be there at each home game to give my $7 donation to you and watch a good game, hopefully more will come out to help you 'break even' and not be in debt to the Community Education Department!
dawgs1769
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June 28, 2010
no this is a team funded and no school funds or taxpayers dollar were use. If you want to come help fund our team or give a donation come by we are back at Calhoun on July 17 at 7pm.
KSmithNGB
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June 27, 2010
You should have stopped and watched. It was a great game! The Bulldogs are nonprofit and fund themselves completely. Funds come from the personal wallets of those who run the program, spnonsors and a lot of fund raisers. Don't worry.. the Bulldogs even pay an hourly fee for those lights :) The program brings money into Calhoun Schools and gives opportunity to a lot of young men. You should jump on board.. its a blast. Have a blessed day!
oldman76
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June 26, 2010
did they have any HVAC units or lights on at the game?
Sugarvalley
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June 26, 2010
Two Gordon County fire trucks parked outside the game tonight.

Expecting the metal bleachers, artificial turf to catch fire?

Which public servant/s made that decision?
Sugarvalley
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June 26, 2010
Approximately, 100 cars at the game tonight. $7 ticket $700.

As long as taxpayers are not the one's choking on that great opportunity.

tulips
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June 25, 2010
They fund themselves through donations and sponsorships is my understanding. No tax payer money is spent. They rent the facility which I'm sure pays for the lights and clean up and stuff I would imagine. My nephew plays on the team. Great opportunity for these young men.
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