Thursday, December 6, 2012

WEEK 16 2012 FOOTBALL PICKS

The Gaffney Indians won their 17th State Football Championship last Saturday with a 34 to 22 win over Dutch Fork. The Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Georgia Bulldogs to win the SEC championship 32 to 28. The Florida State Seminoles won the ACC Championship 21 to 15 over Georgia Tech. In the NFL, the Green Bay Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings to move into 1st place in the NFC North.

I went 8 and 2 in my football picks last week. I am 101 and 49 for the season for 67%. With High School football done for the season and College football done until bowl season I am only picking five NFL games this week. Let's look at this week's games.

NFL GAMES

Atlanta @ Carolina..... The Panthers had the Falcons beat earlier this season but, could not close the deal. I have a hunch that they will get revenge this week..... Carolina 20  Atlanta 17

Miami @ San Francisco..... The Dolphins have been a very unpredictable team this season. It would not surprise me to see them win this game but..... San Francisco 21  Miami 13

Detroit @ Green Bay..... It is beginning to look like Packers time. Late in the season and cold weather in Green Bay..... Green Bay 27  Detroit 20

Dallas @ Cincinnati..... The Cowboys have been another one hard to predict this season. I see them getting a big road win..... Dallas 23  Cincinnati 21

Chicago @ Minnesota..... The Bears need this one to keep pace with the Packers. They will get it..... Chicago 24  Minnesota 17

Until Next Time.



Friday, November 30, 2012

WEEK 15 2012 FOOTBALL PICKS

We had South Carolina beating Clemson for the 4th time in a row, Gaffney beat Byrnes for the 2nd time this season and the Carolina Panthers won for the 3rd time this season. This week's games get really interesting, as we have State Championship Games in High School, Conference Championship Games in College and the NFL teams continue to position themselves for the playoffs.

I went 4 and 6 in my football picks last week. My record for the season is 93 and 47 for 66%. Let's look at this weeks picks.

HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

4A Division 1..... Dutch Fork vs Gaffney..... The Indians are in this game for the 2nd year in a row. Last season they came home sad but, this year they come home with their 17th State Championship..... Gaffney 35  Dutch Fork 24
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

4A Division 2..... Greenwood vs Northwestern..... Third year in a row for Greenwood in this game. They came home with loses the last two years but, this is their year..... Greenwood 31  Northwestern 28

3A Game..... Union County vs Hartsville..... The Yellow Jackets have won 4 in a row on the road during the playoffs. The streak ends here..... Hartsville 28  Union County 21

2A Division 2..... Abbeville vs Bishop England..... This game is a battle between defending State Champs from last season. I see Bishop England defending their title from last season..... Bishop England 19  Abbeville 14

COLLEGE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES

ACC Championship..... Georgia Tech vs Florida State..... This game should be put away by the 3rd quarter..... Florida State 34  Georgia Tech 14

SEC Championship..... Georgia vs Alabama..... I feel like this game can go either way. The experience of the Tide will be the difference..... Alabama 20  Georgia 17

Big 10 Championship..... Nebraska vs Wisconsin..... The Huskers won round one between these two during the regular season. They will also win round 2..... Nebraska 26  Wisconsin 17

NFL GAMES

Carolina @ Kansas City..... The Panthers are trying to build a winning streak. They will come home with their second win in a row..... Carolina 27  Kansas City 17

Minnesota @ Green Bay..... The Packers try to bounce back after losing to the Super Bowl Champs last week. They do just that..... Green Bay 28  Minnesota 14

New England @ Miami..... The Patriots have been on a good roll and the Dolphins have been up and down. They are down again this week..... New England 31  Miami 17

Until Next Time.

Friday, November 23, 2012

WEEK 14 2012 FOOTBALL PICKS

I went 8 and 2 in my football picks last week. My record for the season is 89 and 41 for 68%. Let's look at this weeks games.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Byrnes @ Gaffney..... I look for the Indians to win..... Gaffney 24  Byrnes 21
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

Abbeville @ Chesnee..... The Panthers experience will be the difference..... Abbeville 24  Chesnee 20

Greenwood @ South Pointe..... I am going with the home team..... South Pointe 20  Greenwood 17

Union County @ Daniel..... The Jackets sting is gone..... Daniel 34  Union County 24

COLLEGE GAMES

South Carolina @ Clemson.... Four in a row for the Cocks? Not this time..... Clemson 24  South Carolina 21

Florida @ Florida State..... Another big win for the ACC..... Florida State 23  Florida 14

Notre Dame @ USC..... Another win for the Irish..... Notre Dame 20  USC 14

NFL GAMES

Seattle @ Miami..... The Seahawks to much for the Dolphins..... Seattle 20  Miami 13

Green Bay @ NY Giants..... My gut tells me..... NY Giants 20  Green Bay 17

Carolina @ Philadelphia..... Another close loss for the Panthers..... Philadelphia 23  Carolina 20

Until Next Time.

Friday, November 16, 2012

WEEK 13 2012 FOOTBALL PICKS

Week 12 of the football season has come and gone. The teams that I pull for had mixed results. The Gaffney Indians won their first round playoff game, the Clemson Tigers pounded the Terps but, my NFL teams were 0 and 2 with Carolina and Miami both losing and the Green Bay Packers had their bye week. We sure had a shake up at the top of the BCS Poll with Alabama losing at home to Texas A&M. I am hoping for a Kansas State vs Oregon National Championship Game. How fun would that be with no SEC team playing for the title?

I went 7 and 3 in my football picks last week. My record is 81 and 39 for 68% for the season. Let's look at this weeks picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Stratford @ Gaffney..... These two teams have had some good games with each other over the years. This one should be no different..... Gaffney 21  Stratford 14
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

Blacksburg @ Chesnee..... These two old rivals played an instant classic a few weeks back that decided their region title. this one should be another good one..... Chesnee 34  Blacksburg 26

Boiling Springs @ Dutch Fork..... The Bulldogs are traveling to the midlands for a second consecutive week. Last week they were able to upset Blythewood and this week they will fall a little short..... Dutch Fork 38  Boiling Springs 34

Chesterfield @ Abbeville..... These two teams met in the 1A Division 1 Upper State Championship last season. They both moved up to 2A and their paths cross again..... Abbeville 23  Chesterfield 14

COLLEGE GAMES

N.C. State @ Clemson..... The Wolf Pack beat the Tigers last season. The Tigers are on a roll this season. They can't look ahead to the rivalry game with South Carolina next week. The Tigers won their 13th straight at Death Valley..... Clemson 38  N.C. State 24

Wofford @ South Carolina..... The Terriers give teams fits with their flex bone offense. The Gamecocks will take care of business as they get ready for the Clemson game..... South Carolina 38  Wofford 14

Stanford @ Oregon..... The door has been opened for Oregon to play for the National Championship. They have to win out and it starts here..... Oregon 48  Stanford 28

NFL GAMES

Tampa Bay @ Carolina..... The Panthers lost by six in Tampa to open the season. I just have a hunch that they just might pull this one out..... Carolina 20  Tampa Bay 17

Green Bay @ Detroit..... Can the Packers keep their winning streak alive? It won't be easy but, I see it happening..... Green Bay 27  Detroit 20

Cleveland @ Dallas..... Dallas won the underachievers bowl last week against the Eagles. Can they make it two in a roll? Yes they can..... Dallas 28  Cleveland 17

DID YOU KNOW? Clemson won their school record 12th home game in a row at Death Valley last week against Maryland.

DID YOU KNOW? The Gaffney Indians have now won 39 home playoff games in a row. They have not lost at home in the playoffs since a loss to Orangeburg-Wilkinson in 1984.

Until Next Time.

Friday, November 9, 2012

WEEK 12 2012 FOOTBALL PICKS

The highlights from last weeks football games included the Gaffney Indians winning the Region 2 4A Championship with their win over Spartanburg, the Clemson Tigers routed the Duke Blue Devils and the Carolina Panthers got their second win of the season.

I went 7 and 3 in my football picks last week. My record for the season is 74 and 36 for 67%. Let's look at this week's picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Ashley Ridge @ Gaffney..... The road to the Big Sixteen State Championship Game goes through Gaffney again this year. Round one goes to..... Gaffney 35  Ashley Ridge 10

Ninety Six @ Blacksburg..... Blacksburg had a bye last week. They will say bye bye to Ninety Six's playoff appearance..... Blacksburg 24  Ninety Six 17

Stratford @ Dorman..... This one should be a good one. The Knights and Cavaliers haven't played for a few years. I see Dorman in a close one..... Dorman 24  Stratford 21

Andrew Jackson @ Chesnee..... Like Blacksburg the Eagles had a bye last week. They will also say bye bye to Andrew Jackson..... Chesnee 27  Andrew Jackson 14

COLLEGE GAMES

Maryland @ Clemson..... The Tigers are on a roll and they will roll over the Terps..... Clemson 41  Maryland 14

Arkansas @ South Carolina..... The Razorbacks have been a thorn in the sides of the Gamecocks over the years. The Cocks will win, but not without a fight..... South Carolina 24  Arkansas 13

Kansas State @ TCU..... The Wildcats just keep on winning..... Kansas State 34  TCU 21

NFL GAMES

Denver @ Carolina..... The Panthers got their second win last week. They will have to wait to get number three..... Denver 24  Carolina 16

Tennessee @ Miami..... The Dolphins should get back on the winning side this week after a slip up last week..... Miami 20  Tennessee 10

Dallas @ Philadelphia..... These are two underachieving football teams. It is hard to say who will win. I guess I will go with the home team..... Philadelphia 17  Dallas 14

DID YOU KNOW?..... Gaffney won the Region Championship last week with their win over Spartanburg. It is the first time the Indians have won back to back Region Championships since 1980 and 1981.

Until Next Time.

Friday, November 2, 2012

WEEK 11 2012 FOOTBALL PICKS

Week 10 of the football season is in the books. The Gaffney Indians defeated Boiling Springs 48 to 35 to get to within one more win of the Region 2 4A Championship. The Georgia Bulldogs and Notre Dame Fighting Irish both had upset wins. The Carolina Panthers lost another close game, as they lost 23 to 22 to Chicago.

I went 8 and 2 in my football picks last week. My record for the season is 67 and 33 for 67%. Let's look at this week's picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Spartanburg @ Gaffney..... Five weeks ago when Gaffney lost to Wade Hampton nobody thought the Indians would have a chance to win the Region 2 Championship. Here we are and all they have to do is beat rival Spartanburg and they are Region 2 4A Champs..... Gaffney 31  Spartanburg 14
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

Union County @ Wren..... Steve Tanneyhill takes his first Union team to the 3A playoffs and it will be short lived..... Wren 35  Union County 28

Boiling Springs @ Mauldin..... This is a huge game for both teams, as both are trying to get into the playoffs..... Boiling Springs 42  Mauldin 31

Belton-Honea Path @ Woodruff..... Playoff time in Woodruff is special. This is their first in 3A and it will be special with a win..... Woodruff 28  BHP 24

COLLEGE GAMES

Clemson @ Duke..... The Tigers are rolling right along. They will roll out of Durham with another big win..... Clemson 41  Duke 24

Alabama @ LSU..... The National Championship Game rematch should be another tough physical contest. The Champs will prevail..... Alabama 20  LSU 10

Oregon @ USC..... This is another huge game with national championship implications. The Ducks will go on the road and get it done..... Oregon 42  USC 28

NFL GAMES

Carolina @ Washington..... The Panthers have been snake bitten this season losing close game after close game. They will be in another one..... Carolina 20  Washington 17

Arizona @ Green Bay..... The Packers are putting a winning streak together. Add one more to it this week..... Green Bay 24  Arizona 10

Miami @ Indianapolis..... The Dolphins have been one of the surprise teams in the NFL this season. They will surprise again..... Miami 23  Indianapolis 20

Until Next Time.

Friday, October 26, 2012

WEEK 10 2012 FOOTBALL PICKS

The things that I took from last week's football games were Riverside is probably the worst 4A team that I have seen play, South Carolina gift wrapped three first half TDs for Florida and the Green Bay Packers are finally beginning to put it together and play like they are suppose to. It is hard to believe that we are this far along in the football season. The High School regular season is just about over, as they are getting ready for the playoffs to begin in a couple of weeks. The College season is over half way done and the NFL season is in week 8 this week. Time sure does fly when you are having fun.

I went 7 and 3 in my football picks last week. My record is 59 and 31 for the season for 66%. Let's look at this week's picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Gaffney @ Boiling Springs..... These two teams met twice last season with the Tribe winning both times big. The Bulldogs always seem to play Gaffney tough especially at home. This game should go down to the 4th quarter..... Gaffney 24  Boiling Springs 20
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

Blacksburg @ Powdersville..... The Wildcats are coming off of a disappointing loss to Chesnee last week. This is the last time that Powdersville will have to get their programs first varsity win. They will have to wait untill next season..... Blacksburg 34  Powdersville 14

Byrnes @ Dorman..... The winner of this game will be the Region 2 4A champs if Gaffney loses again this season. It should be a 4th quarter game..... Byrnes 31  Dorman 23

Crescent @ Chesnee..... The Eagles won the Region Championship last week with their win over Blacksburg. They must guard against a letdown against the Tigers..... Chesnee 27  Crescent 16

COLLEGE GAMES

Tennessee @ South Carolina..... The Gamecocks are back home licking their wounds from two tough road losses. They should start getting well..... South Carolina 27  Tennessee 14

Florida vs Georgia..... The worlds largest cocktail party should be a pretty good one. The winner will probably be the SEC East Champions..... Florida 24  Georgia 14

Notre Dame @ Oklahoma..... Will the luck of the Irish continue this week? I see it running out and them coming back down to earth..... Oklahoma 28  Notre Dame 17

NFL GAMES

Carolina @ Chicago..... The Panthers just can't win a close ball game. They will have another chance this week but, they will loose another one..... Chicago 20  Carolina 17

Jacksonville @ Green Bay..... The Packers seem to be getting it together. They should roll this week against the Jags..... Green Bay 34  Jacksonville 13

Miami @ NY Jets..... Can the surprising Dolphins win again? I say why not..... Miami 20  NY Jets 18

DID YOU KNOW? If the Gaffney Indians win this week @ Boiling Springs and next week @ home against Spartanburg they will be Region 2 4A Champions. They hold the tiebreaker over Byrnes and Dorman because of wins over them.

Until Next Time.