SPORTS WEEKEND PREVIEW ( 13th Edition )

Well it is Thanksgiving weekend and what does that mean? Yes it means leftover turkey sandwiches, Black Friday Christmas shopping and some huge football games. You have Upper and Lower State Championship games in High School, State Championship games in Class 1A and rivalry week in College football. While I eat my turkey sandwich, lets look at some of the games for the weekend.

HIGH SCHOOL GAME OF THE WEEK

4A Division 1 Upper State Championship Gaffney @ Dorman..... This is the second meeting of the season for these two old rivals. The Cavaliers won the season opener back in August 42 to 17. The Indians are a much improved team as their young team has gotten better week to week. They are coming off playoff wins over Stratford in round 1 and a come from behind win at Summerville last week in round 2. The Cavaliers came from behind in the waning minutes to defeat Clover in round 1 and shut out Irmo in round 2. This should be one heck of a game with the winner going to Columbia for the State Championship next Saturday. Dorman will be a huge test for the young Indians and I believe they will pass it barely..... Gaffney 24 Dorman 21

OTHER HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF GAMES

4A Division 1 Upper State Championship Spartanburg @ Byrnes..... The Spartanburg Vikings have been the Cinderella team of the playoffs, with two huge upsets. The clock strikes midnight on the Vikings this week in Duncan..... Byrnes 35 Spartanburg 14

3A Upper State Championship Clinton @ Daniel..... Clinton has been a surprise in the playoffs thus far. Daniel will not be surprised..... Daniel 21 Clinton 7

4A Division 2 Upper State Championship South Pointe @ Northwestern..... South Pointe is the Division 2 4A defending Champion and they defeated Northwestern earlier this season. My hunch is the Trojans find away to win the game..... Northwestern 35 South Pointe 32

2A Upper State Championship Abbeville @ Pageland-Central..... This will be a physical hard nose battle won by..... Abbeville 27 Central 21

1A Division 1 State Championship Game..... Chesterfield vs Lamar..... The Rams are here for the 4th year in a row and they are trying for their 3rd Title in a row. They will get it..... Chesterfield 26 Lamar 14

1A Division 2 State Championship Game..... Scott's Branch vs Williston-Elco..... Williston-Elco has been rolling all season and they should roll again..... Williston-Elco 34 Scott's Branch 23

3A Lower State Championship Marlboro County @ Myrtle Beach..... Myrtle Beach is the defending 3A Champs and they will get to go back to Columbia to defend their title..... Myrtle Beach 31 Marlboro County 21

COLLEGE GAME OF THE WEEK

Clemson @ South Carolina..... The Tigers have dominated this series winning 10 out of the last 12 meetings. The Tigers can't over look the Gamecocks with their ACC Title game looming next week. Their next goal is to win the State Championship with a win over South Carolina. The Tigers will find away to get the job done..... Clemson 27 S.Carolina 13

OTHER COLLEGE GAMES

Florida State @ Florida..... The Gators continue their roll toward a date in the BCS Championship..... Florida 34 Florida State 17

Georgia @ Georgia Tech..... The Yellow Jackets take care of business as they get ready for ACC Title game..... Georgia Tech 34 Georgia 20

Alabama @ Auburn..... The Iron Bowl goes to the Crimson Tide of Alabama..... Alabama 23 Auburn 14

Wake Forest @ Duke..... The Blue Devils have a chance to end their season of improvement with a win..... Duke 23 Wake Forest 21

North Carolina @ N.C. State..... A season of disappointment ends in disappointment for the Wolfpack..... North Carolina 24 NC State 16

South Carolina State @ Appalachian State..... This should be a pretty good game with the home standing Mountaineer getting the win..... Appalachian St 33 SC State 24

NFL GAME OF THE WEEK

New England @ New Orleans..... The unbeaten Saints, and their high scoring offense, takes on Tom Brady and the high scoring Patriot. This will be the biggest obstacle between the Saints and an undefeated season. It should be a shoot out and I see the Patriots getting the win..... New England 34 New Orleans 31

OTHER NFL GAMES

Carolina @ New York Jets..... The Panthers are playing better, but they don't have much to show for it. They get a win on the road..... Carolina 23 NY Jets 17

Miami @ Buffalo..... The Dolphins got a big win on the road last week, can they get another this week? Yes..... Miami 27 Buffalo 20

Chicago @ Minnesota..... Brett Favre and the Vikings are rolling right along. They will roll to another victory over the Bears..... Minnesota 31 Chicago 16

Tampa Bay @ Atlanta..... The Falcons have been struggling of late, and they are desperate for a win. They have the right opponent..... Atlanta 28 Tampa Bay 14

Until Monday.