Thursday, October 28, 2010

WEEK 10 FOOTBALL PICKS

We had another exciting week of football last week. Lets look at some of the highlights. In High School, the Gaffney Indians rolled to victory over Lancaster, 31 to 0 and Blacksburg came up a little short in their showdown with Landrum, 25 to 22. In College, the Clemson Tigers looked good in their 27 to 13 victory over Georgia Tech. In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers got their first win of the season, 23 to 20 over San Francisco and the Green Bay Packers finally defeated Brett Favre, 28 to 24.

*****The ArmChair Coach Game Ball Of The Week goes to Carolina Panthers QB Matt Moore, as he passed for a career high 308 yards and 2TDs in leading the Panthers to their first win of the season*****

The ArmChair Coach went 9 and 1 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 73 and 17 for a percentage of .811. Lets look at this weeks picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Gaffney @ Northwestern..... This is one of the two biggest games in the state this week. The Indians have been on a roll since starting the season 1 and 2, as they have won 6 in a row. The Trojans are unbeaten and ranked NO. 2 in the state and they have rolled over everyone on their schedule. The game for the Region 3 4A Championship could go either way and I have gone back and forth all week on who I think will win. In a game this even, I am going to go with the home team..... Northwestern 31 Gaffney 28
For a more in depth preview of this game go to the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

Byrnes @ Dorman..... This is the other of the two biggest games in the state this week. This is a rematch of the Division 1 4A State Championship game from last season. The Rebels appear to be on a roll since two early season losses. Their level of competition has not been very good the last few weeks. The Cavaliers are still unbeaten and ranked NO.1 in the state and they have rolled into this game with little resistance. These are two very good football teams that don't like each other. I have been going back and forth on this game all week as well. With a game this close I am going with the home team..... Dorman 24 Byrnes 21

Christ Church @ Landrum..... This is another huge game, as it is the game for the Region 2 1A Championship. The Cardinals are at home and they will play hard. I expect a close game with Christ Church coming out on top..... Christ Church 31 Landrum 21

McBee @ Chesterfield..... The Chesterfield Rams have been on a roll since region play started. They will roll to their 5th straight win and the Region Championship..... Chesterfield 34 McBee 14

COLLEGE GAMES

Clemson @ Boston College..... The Tigers are playing better and they need this one, on the road, to stay in contention in the ACC Atlantic Division. They will get it done..... Clemson 31 Boston College 13

Tennessee @ South Carolina..... Steve Spurrier would love to lay 50 points on the Vols this week. They probably won't, but they will get the win..... South Carolina 34 Tennessee 21

Georgia vs Florida @ Jacksonville..... The Bulldogs are playing much better, after a slow start. The Gators have lost their last two games and are struggling on offense. It would not be shocking for the Bulldogs to win this game. I just don't see Florida losing three in a row..... Florida 23 Georgia 20

NFL GAMES

Carolina @ St. Louis..... The Panthers got their first win last week against San Francisco. I just have a hunch, that they will make it 2 in a row..... Carolina 20 St. Louis 16

Miami @ Cincinnati..... The Dolphins have played better on the road this season. They already have wins in Minnesota and Green Bay. They can add Cincinnati to their list of road wins..... Miami 27 Cincinnati 23

Green Bay @ NY Jets..... The Packers got a big win over Brett Favre and the Vikings last week. They need this one as well. They play well, but come up short..... NY Jets 24 Green Bay 17

Until Next Time.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

WEEK 9 FOOTBALL PICKS

We had another exciting weekend of football last week. Lets look at some of the highlights. In High School, the Gaffney Indians rolled past Rock Hill 28 to 3 and the Chesnee Eagles lost a heart breaker to Palmetto 14 to 9. In College, the South Carolina Gamecocks were bitten by the upset bug, as they fell to Kentucky 31 to 28 and the Clemson Tigers stopped their three game losing streak, as they defeated Maryland 31 to 7. In the NFL, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Green Bay Packers 23 to 20 in overtime.

*****The ArmChair Coach Game Ball Of The Week goes to Clemson DE Da'Quan Bowers, as he had 3 sacks and 4 tackles-for-loss in the Tigers win over Maryland*****

The ArmChair Coach went 7 and 3 in football picks last weekend. My record for the season is 64 and 16 for a percentage of .800. Lets look at this weeks picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Gaffney @ Lancaster..... The Indians are on the road for the first time in 5 weeks. This could be a trap game for Gaffney, as they have a huge game next week against Northwestern. I see the Indians not looking past the Bruins, as they roll..... Gaffney 34 Lancaster 17
For a more in depth preview of this game, go to the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

Pendleton @ Chesnee..... This is another huge game for the Eagles. They came up short in their big game against Palmetto last week. They are due to win a big game..... Chesnee 27 Pendleton 20

Boiling Springs @ Riverside..... This is a big game for the Bulldogs in their quest to return to the playoffs. They will get it done..... Boiling Springs 31 Riverside 21

Landrum @ Blacksburg..... This is a huge game for both teams. Already having a Region loss, the Wildcats need this game to have any hope of winning the Region Championship. They come close, but lose a tight one..... Landrum 24 Blacksburg 21

COLLEGE GAMES

Georgia Tech @ Clemson..... The Tigers will be fired up for this one, big time. The Jackets have had their number. It is time for the Tigers to win a close game..... Clemson 31 Georgia Tech 27

South Carolina @ Vanderbilt..... The Gamecocks will be mad after losing to Kentucky last week. The Commodores usually play them tough, but not this year..... South Carolina 34 Vanderbilt 10

L.S.U. @ Auburn..... Can anyone slow down the Auburn offense? When will L.S.U.'s luck run out? In this battle of the Tigers, I see the ones from the plains of Alabama getting the win..... Auburn 35 L.S.U. 24

NFL GAMES

San Francisco @ Carolina..... Two bad teams. The 49ers got their first win last week. The Panthers had an open date. I believe the Panthers will get their first win..... Carolina 20 San Francisco 17

Pittsburg @ Miami..... This should be a tough tight game. Normally, I would go with the home team in a game this close, but I have a feeling the Steelers will find a way to win..... Pittsburg 24 Miami 20

Minnesota @ Green Bay..... The Packers are beat up and need a big win. The Vikings got a big win over Dallas last week. I see Brett Favre staying unbeaten against the Packers..... Minnesota 27 Green Bay 23

DID YOU KNOW? The Carolina Panthers last victory was against the New York Giants in last seasons final game.

Until Next Time.


Thursday, October 14, 2010

WEEK 8 FOOTBALL PICKS

Time sure does fly when you are having fun. Here we are in Week 8 of the football season already. Lets look at some of the highlights from Week 7. In High School, the Gaffney Indians defeated a very good Clover team 41 to 27 and Dorman pounded Boiling Springs 38 to 6. In College, the upset of the year happened in Columbia, as the South Carolina Gamecocks beat NO1 Alabama 35 to 21. In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers continued their dismal season, as they fell to the Chicago Bears 23 to 6. The Panthers offense is probably the worst I have ever seen in the NFL.

**********The ArmChair Coach Game Ball Of The Week goes to the South Carolina Gamecocks for their upset of NO. 1 Ranked Alabama, 35 to 21**********

The ArmChair Coach went 6 and 4 in football picks last weekend. My record for the season is 57 and 13 for a percentage of .814. Lets look at this weeks picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Rock Hill @ Gaffney..... Former Gaffney Head Coach Joe Montgomery brings his Bearcats to The New Reservation for the first time. He will not enjoy the visit..... Gaffney 27 Rock Hill 13
For a more in depth preview of this game go to the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

Blacksburg @ Whitmire..... The Wildcats winning streak was stopped last week by Christ Church. They will start another one this week against the Wolverines..... Blacksburg 45 Whitmire 21

Mauldin @ Dorman..... The Mavericks played the Cavaliers tough last season. The Cavaliers are improving week by week and should roll..... Dorman 31 Mauldin 16

Chesnee @ Palmetto..... The winner of this game will be the favorites to win the Region Title. The winner will be..... Chesnee 34 Palmetto 28

COLLEGE GAMES

Maryland @ Clemson..... Being a Clemson fan, Maryland is one team that I really want to beat, after losing to them the last two seasons. The Tigers really need a win and they will get it..... Clemson 27 Maryland 10

South Carolina @ Kentucky..... This is a possible trap game for the Gamecocks. They will be emotionally down after big win over Alabama. They will find a way to win in the 4th quarter..... South Carolina 24 Kentucky 20

Mississippi State @ Florida..... The Bulldogs have a history of playing the Gators tough. Florida will be mad after two straight losses..... Florida 31 Mississippi State 17

NFL GAMES

Miami @ Green Bay..... The Packers are beat up with injuries, but they are at home. The Dolphins are glad that their trip to Green Bay is in October instead of December. The Dolphins in a close one..... Miami 17 Green Bay 13

Cleveland @ Pittsburg..... The Steelers went 3 and 1 without Big Ben. They have him back this week and the rest of the NFL better watch out..... Pittsburg 23 Cleveland 10

New York Jets @ Denver..... The Broncos are at home, but the Jets are a better football team and they will get the win..... New York Jets 20 Denver 16

Did You Know? Region 3 4A has the best winning percentage of all the 4A Regions in the state of South Carolina at .714. The number two 4A Region is Region 5 at .585. Region 2 4A is number 6 of the eight 4A Regions at .520.

Until Next Time.





Thursday, October 7, 2010

WEEK 7 FOOTBALL PICKS

Here we are in Week 7 of the football season already. Lets look back at some of the highlights from Week 6. In High School, Boiling Springs rolled over J.L. Mann to set up their showdown with Dorman this week. In College, Clemson lost to Miami 30 to 21 and Alabama pounded Florida 31 to 6, to show the nation that they are the team to beat again this season. In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers took the Super Bowl Champion Saints down to the wire, before losing 16 to 14.

*************The ArmChair Coach Game Ball Of The Week goes to Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee for his 59-yard field goal on the last play of the game to beat the Indiannapolis Colts 31 to 28*************


The ArmChair Coach went 9 and 1 in football picks last weekend. My record for the season is 51 and 9 for a percentage of .850. Lets look at this weekends picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Clover @ Gaffney..... This is the third meeting between these two programs. The two previous games have been 4th quarter games and I expect this game to be the same. The Indians will pull away late..... Gaffney 33 Clover 21
For a more in depth preview of this match-up, go to the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

Dorman @ Boiling Springs..... This will be a measuring stick to see how much the Bulldogs have improved. They will play well, but the Cavaliers will hold them off..... Dorman 27 Boiling Springs 21

Northwestern @ Spartanburg..... The Trojans have rolled through their schedule for an unbeaten record. The Vikings have been up and down and they need a signature win to build momentum for the Region 3 schedule. The Trojans should pull away late..... Northwestern 28 Spartanburg 17

Blacksburg @ Christ Church..... The Wildcats have won four in a row, but this will be a measuring stick game to see if they are contenders or pretenders. They should play them close on the road..... Christ Church 35 Blacksburg 21

COLLEGE GAMES

Clemson @ North Carolina..... This is a very big ACC game for both teams. The Tigers and the Heels have each lost a conference game and can't afford to start the ACC season 0 and 2. The Tigers have been close the last two weeks against two quality opponents. They will break through with a huge road win in Chapel Hill..... Clemson 27 North Carolina 20

Alabama @ South Carolina..... The Crimson Tide plays their third straight against a ranked opponent. They could be a little flat starting out but they will get it together. The Gamecocks have had two weeks to prepare and will play well. The Tide will take control in the second half..... Alabama 28 South Carolina 13

Florida State @ Miami..... This is a huge game in the ACC and a huge rivalry game. It should be a great football game. I see the Canes and Noles going back and forth with the Canes scoring last..... Miami 29 Florida State 24

NFL GAMES

Chicago @ Carolina..... The Panthers played better last week, as their offense scored two TDs in their loss to the Saints. It wouldn't surprise me to see Carolina finally get one in the win column, but I think the Bears will win a close one..... Chicago 17 Carolina 13

Green Bay @ Washington..... I think the Packers are the better team, but I have a feeling the Redskins will find a way to win at home..... Washington 20 Green Bay 17

Tennessee @ Dallas..... The Cowboys got their first win in their last game and I see them getting their second win this week against the Titans..... Dallas 23 Tennessee 17

Until Next Time.



















Wednesday, October 6, 2010

EXCITING RIDE FOR THE ATLANTA BRAVES

The Atlanta Braves have been on an exciting ride this baseball season. Long time Manager Bobby Cox announced that he was retiring at the end of this season. The players have played very hard trying to seed Cox out with another post season appearance. The Braves have not been to the post season since 2005. Braves fans were spoiled by the 14 straight Division Titles that ended in 2006.

The season started with the Braves losing 14 of their first 22 games in April. They started playing better in May and took over first place in the National League East by the end of May. Troy Glaus had a monster month of May with the bat to lead the offense. The Braves also introduced their young phenom and the new face of their franchise, Jason Heyward. The young Heyward would get off to a fast start, as he homered in his first game on opening day.

The Braves are a team of 25 good baseball players that know how to play the game. They have suffered through a lot of injuries and they have had people fill in and pick up the slack. Pitcher Jair Jurrgens missed several weeks, due to injury and Kris Medlin steps in and does a very good job in the rotation. They would eventually lose Medlin and veteran Chipper Jones for the season and they kept on getting good fill in play from Omar Infante and Brooks Conrad. The Braves bench has been very big to the teams success this season. Every one on the bench has come up big to help them win ball games. Brooks Conrad has hit 8 HR's this season and 7 of them has been from the 7th inning or later. He has had a lot of big hits to win ball games, especially a grand slam in the bottom of the 9th inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds. Eric Hinske has also been big off the bench, as he has hit 3 pinch hit HR's and has had a lot of starts in the outfield and at first base. The Braves bullpen has been very good this season as it has been anchored by closer Billy Wagner. They have also had great seasons from rookie lefty Jonny Venters, veteran righthander Peter Moylan and others. The starting rotation has been pretty solid as well, led by 17 game winner Tim Hudson, 16 game winner Derek Lowe and 10 game winner Tommy Hanson.

The Braves have also made a lot of changes as the season has gone along. They traded controversial short stop Yunell Escobar to Toronto for veteran short stop Alex Gonzalez. They also acquired outfielder Rick Ankiel and reliever Kyle Farnsworth from Kansas City at the trade deadline. The Braves also got first baseman Derek Lee from the Chicago Cubs in August, after Chipper Jones season ending injury. The Braves have only right fielder Jason Heyward and catcher Brian McCann still starting on an everyday basis from their opening day line-up, since Martin Prado was lost for the season in late September.

It has been a long up and down season for the Atlanta Braves in 2010, but it has been very interesting and exciting. They were able to keep this ride going, as they clinched the National League wild card on Sunday, with their 8 to 7 victory over the Phillies. The Braves are limping into the post season with injuries and they haven't played well in September, but anything can happen once you get in the playoffs. Lets see if they can send Bobby Cox into retirement with another World Series Title. The 2010 season for the Atlanta Braves has been a heck of a ride.

Check out my Week 7 Football Picks on Thursday afternoon. Until Next Time.