HIGH SCHOOL GAME OF THE WEEK
Byrnes @ St. Thomas Aquinas..... You don't get No. 1 vs No. 2 in the Nation in High School football very often but you have this showdown in the sunshine state. Byrnes is two time defending South Carolina 4A Division 1 State Champions with a 34 and 1 record the last 2 1/2 seasons. St. Thomas Aquinas is two time defending Florida 5A State Champions with a 27 game winning streak. Both teams are loaded with Division 1 college talent and speed to burn. Byrnes is a public school with approximate enrollment of 1,790 students. St. Thomas Aquinas is a private school with approximate enrollment of 2,100 students. St Thomas recruits and offers scholarships as many private schools do. The question is can a public school like Byrnes compete with a private school that recruits their players like St. Thomas? I really believe the Rebels can play with these guys but I see St. Thomas winning a close one..... St. Thomas 34 Byrnes 28
OTHER HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Gaffney @ Spartanburg..... The most storied rivalry in South Carolina High School football.
Gaffney Indians vs Spartanburg Vikings, NUFF SAID..... Gaffney 24 Spartanburg 21
Fort Mill @ Boiling Springs..... The Bulldogs win big in their final non-region tune-up of the season..... Boiling Springs 45 Fort Mill 6
Indian Land @ Chesterfield..... The Rams try to continue their shut out streak as they celebrate Homecoming, they do just that..... Chesterfield 29 Indian Land 0
Mauldin @ Easley..... The Mauldin Mavericks have been one of the surprises of the High School season. The Mavericks stay unbeaten..... Mauldin 44 Easley 13
Chesnee @ Palmetto..... The Eagles try to bounce back from two tough home losses against Nation Ford and Chapman. They do just that..... Chesnee 20 Palmetto 14
Laurens @ Dorman..... The Cavaliers roll against the win less Raiders in their last non-region game of the season..... Dorman 48 Laurens 13
Blacksburg @ Dixie..... The Wildcats have played better against strong competition and should get a win on the road against a win less Dixie team..... Blacksburg 26 Dixie 16
Greer @ Union County..... This battle between Yellow Jackets is always a hard fought game. This years edition should be as well..... Greer 27 Union County 17
COLLEGE GAME OF THE WEEK
Auburn @ Tennessee..... The Auburn Tigers have been a pleasant surprise this season. The Tigers offense has been unstoppable so far this young season, with its up tempo style that has led to lots of points. Tennessee has a pretty good defense and they are playing at home which means allot. Tennessee will slow down the Auburn express, but I don't think the Volunteers offense will be able to score enough points to win the game. Auburn shows that they are for real with a big road victory in the SEC..... Auburn 27 Tennessee 23
OTHER COLLEGE GAMES
Clemson @ Maryland..... The Tigers need to get their offense going to help out their defense. They will make some improvement this week and they get a much needed win..... Clemson 30 Maryland 13
South Carolina State @ South Carolina..... The Gamecocks will have a let down after big win over Ole Miss. Carolina will pull away in the 2nd half for the win..... South Carolina 34 South Carolina State 10
North Carolina State @ Wake Forest.....This is a big game in the ACC Atlantic Division. The Wolfpack should get a big road win..... North Carolina State 28 Wake Forest 20
Georgia Southern @ Wofford..... Both of these teams need this game. I see the Eagles getting revenge for last year..... Georgia Southern 23 Wofford 21
Virginia Tech @ Duke..... The Hokies got their offense rolling last week in their big win over Miami. They keep it rolling this week against the Blue Devils..... Virginia Tech 35 Duke 14
LSU @ Georgia..... The Tigers are ranked No. 4 in the nation. I believe they are over-rated and the Bulldogs will win between the hedges..... Georgia 26 LSU 20
Virginia @ North Carolina..... The Cavaliers are bad, the Tar Heels are mad about losing last week..... North Carolina 32 Virginia 10
NFL GAME OF THE WEEK
New York Jets @ New Orleans..... The Jets with their great defense and rookie QB Mark Sanchez has been a surprise team in the NFL so far this season. The Saints and their QB Drew Brees has the NFL's most potent offense to date. So which wins, great defense or great offense? In this game, I see the Jets slowing down the Saints offense, but not scoring enough points with a rookie QB to win the game..... New Orleans 24 NY Jets 13
OTHER NFL GAMES
Dallas @ Denver..... The Broncos are undefeated, but they are not that good. Dallas gets the road win..... Dallas 27 Denver 10
Buffalo @ Miami..... The Dolphins need a win after starting season 0 and 3. It won't be this week after losing QB Chad Pennington to injury..... Buffalo 23 Miami 14
San Diego @ Pittsburg..... The Steelers have dropped 2 in a row and are scratching their heads. The World Champs bounce back at home..... Pittsburg 20 San Diego 17
Baltimore @ New England..... The Ravens have shown this season that they have an offense to go with their defense. Baltimore gets big win on the road..... Baltimore 24 New England 17
Green Bay @ Minnesota..... The game Brett Favre has been looking for, as he faces the Packers. I look for Favre to be to pumped for this game and he throws a late interception that cost the Vikings..... Green Bay 23 Minnesota 21
I would like to start a new feature on The ArmChair Coach this week. It is called The ArmChair Coach Game Ball of the Week. I will pick a player or team that had a game worthy of getting a game ball. Starting next week it will be included in Wednesday's blog.
****************** The ArmChair Coach Game Ball Of The Week goes to the Detroit Lions for snapping their 19 game NFL losing streak********************************
Let me hear from you. Do you agree with me ?
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