WEEK 11 FOOTBALL PICKS

We had some very interesting games last week. We had upsets, overtime and titles won. Lets look at some of the highlights. In High School, Northwestern defeated Gaffney 42 to 28, to win the Region 3 4A Title. Dorman defeated Byrnes 21 to 14, to win the Region 2 4A Title. In College, the Clemson Tigers laid a huge egg, as they were upset 16 to 10, at Boston College. The Florida Gators won an overtime thriller over Georgia, 33 to 30. In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers could not win their second in a row, as they fell to the St. Louis Rams, 20 to 10.

*****The ArmChair Coach Game Ball Of The Week goes to Blacksburg High School RB Chase Hames, as he rushed for 212 yards on Friday night, to break the school's season rushing record. He has 2,113 yards on the season, with the playoffs starting this week*****

The ArmChair Coach went 7 and 3 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 80 and 20 for a percentage of .800. Lets look at this weeks picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Spartanburg @ Gaffney..... All that needs to be said about this storied rivalry is "Its Spartanburg against Gaffney". Nuff said! ..... Gaffney 28 Spartanburg 17
For a more in depth preview of this game, go to the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

Blacksburg @ Abbeville..... Chase Hames will add more yards to his school rushing record. The Wildcats season will come to an end, as they fall in this first round playoff game..... Abbeville 27 Blacksburg 14

Boiling Springs @ Byrnes..... If this game was in Boiling Springs the Bulldogs might have a chance. Its not and they don't..... Byrnes 34 Boiling Springs 20

Newberry @ Chesnee..... Newberry Head Coach Phil Strickland comes back to the area and he goes home with a 1st round playoff loss..... Chesnee 21 Newberry 17

COLLEGE GAMES

N.C. State @ Clemson..... The Wolf Pack is coming off a big win over Florida State and the Tigers laid a huge egg last week at Boston College. Call me crazy, but I have a feeling the Tigers will bounce back this week..... Clemson 24 N.C. State 21

Arkansas @ South Carolina..... I almost want to pick the Hogs in this one, but I think the Gamecocks running game will make the difference..... South Carolina 34 Arkansas 31

North Carolina @ Florida State..... I never thought I would see the day when Clemson fans are pulling for the Tar Heels. Carolina needs to win this game, for the Tigers to have a chance to win the division. It won't happen..... Florida State 27 North Carolina 20

NFL GAMES

New Orleans @ Carolina..... The Panthers played the Saints close earlier this season. They will play them close again, but they come up short again..... New Orleans 23 Carolina 17

Dallas @ Green Bay..... The Cowboys are falling a part, week by week. The Packers are coming off a big win over the Jets. You do the math..... Green Bay 24 Dallas 17

Miami @ Baltimore..... The Dolphins have played very well on the road, but I see the Ravens winning this game..... Baltimore 20 Miami 13

Until Next Time.