WEEK 4 FOOTBALL PICKS

There were some interesting results in football last weekend. In High School, the Gaffney Indians finally put together a complete game against Union County and Dorman continued to find ways to keep winning. In College, the South Carolina Gamecocks made a statement with a big win over Georgia. In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers continued their struggles on offense as they fell to the New York Giants.

The ArmChair Coach went 9 and 1 in football picks last weekend and my record for the season is 26 and 4 for a percentage of .867. Lets look at some of the games for this weekend.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Byrnes @ Gaffney..... These two powers played their most complete games of the season last week. The Indians owe the Rebels after they ran up the score last season..... Gaffney 20 Byrnes 17 For a more in depth preview of this game, go to the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

Rock Hill @ South Pointe..... In a short time this has turned into a pretty good rivalry. The last couple of years this was a Region game, but this year it is a non region match-up. It should be a very physical game and I see the home team getting the win..... South Pointe 24 Rock Hill 20

Blythewood @ Northwestern..... So far in this young season, the Northwestern Trojans have looked like the best team in the state. They continue to roll..... Northwestern 38 Blythewood 14

Dorman @ T.L. Hanna..... The Top Ranked Cavaliers are undefeated, but they have yet to put together a complete performance. They should roll to victory in this one..... Dorman 35 T. L. Hanna 10

COLLEGE GAMES

Clemson @ Auburn..... After playing two games against inferior opponents, the Clemson Tigers will finally get tested. Auburn was tested on the road at Mississippi State last Thursday night and passed. Clemson goes into a hostile environment for the first time this season and they will come up short..... Auburn 20 Clemson 17

Furman @ South Carolina..... The Gamecocks are involved in a possible trap game with Furman this week. After their big win over Georgia last week they will play at Auburn next week. The Gamecocks have a history of being flat in games like this. This is a different Carolina team and they should roll to victory..... South Carolina 34 Furman 10

Georgia Tech @ North Carolina..... The Tarheels had a week off to prepare for the option game of Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets laid an egg against Kansas last week. This has the potential to be a great football game. I give the Heels a slight edge at home..... North Carolina 23 Georgia Tech 21

NFL GAMES

Tampa Bay @ Carolina..... This is the home opener for the Panthers. Carolina lost to the Giants last week and Tampa Bay defeated Cleveland. The Panthers will get the running game going and they will get better play from the QB position this week that should lead to a home win..... Carolina 20 Tampa Bay 17

Miami @ Minnesota..... The Vikings lost their NFC Championship rematch with the Saints last week. Brett Favre looked like a rusty 40 something QB in the process. Favre plays better this week and the Vikings should prevail..... Minnesota 20 Miami 14

Buffalo @ Green Bay..... The Packers are home on the unfrozen tundra of Lambeau Field and should give the hometown fans a happy trip back home..... Green Bay 27 Buffalo 13

Enjoy your sports weekend.

Until Next Time.