WEEK 14 FOOTBALL PICKS

It's hard to believe, but here we are at Thanksgiving. Eating, watching football, eating some more and watching more football, all weekend long. Before we look at this weeks football picks, lets look at some of the highlights from last weeks games. In High School, the Gaffney Indians fell to Irmo 12 to 7, to be eliminated from the playoffs. Dorman and Byrnes both won big and they host 3rd round playoff games this week. In College, Clemson took care of business at Wake Forest 30 to 10. In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers fell to 1 and 9, as they were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens 37 to 13.

*****The ArmChair Coach Game Ball Of The Week goes to Clemson QB Kyle Parker, as he completed 15 of 17 for 194 yards and 2 TD passes in the Tigers 30 to 10 win over Wake Forest*****

The ArmChair Coach went 9 and 1 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 103 and 27 for a percentage of .792. Lets look at this weeks picks.

HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFFS

Irmo @ Dorman..... This game is a contrast in style. Irmo is big and physical and Dorman is small and fast. I go with small and fast..... Dorman 28 Irmo 20

Lexington @ Byrnes..... If this game was played in Lexington I would be tempted to pick the Wildcats. It's not and I'm not..... Byrnes 28 Lexington 17

Northwestern @ Goose Creek..... This should be the best game in the state this week. Both teams are 13 and 0. They have contrasting styles, as Northwestern likes to throw the ball all over the field and Goose Creek likes to run and run some more. I see Northwestern's experience of playing and losing in the 4A Division 2 Finals the last two seasons as motivation enough to make the difference..... Northwestern 34 Goose Creek 31

Pageland-Central @ Woodruff..... This is the other game that I would buy a ticket to see. Central is 13 and 0 and Woodruff is 10 and 3, but they are on a roll..... Pageland-Central 27 Woodruff 23

COLLEGE GAMES

South Carolina @ Clemson..... On paper the Gamecocks should roll in this one. The game is not played on paper and I believe the Tigers will keep it close..... South Carolina 24
Clemson 20

Auburn @ Alabama..... The Tigers are unbeaten, but I don't think they can win this game in Tuskaloosa..... Alabama 24 Auburn 21

Michigan @ Ohio State..... This is a huge game for Michigan Head Coach Rich Rodriguez. They play it tough, but the Buckeyes prevail..... Ohio State 34 Michigan 24

NFL GAMES

Carolina @ Cleveland..... Two teams that are not going anywhere this season. At least the Browns have shown a little bit of life..... Cleveland 20 Carolina 10

Miami @ Oakland..... The Dolphins have played better on the road this season. They are on the road and they will play well enough to win..... Miami 23 Oakland 20

Green Bay @ Atlanta..... This should be a heck of a football game. The difference in this game is the Falcons are almost unbeatable at home in the dome..... Atlanta 27 Green Bay 23

DID YOU KNOW? It has been 40 years since the South Carolina Gamecocks have beaten the Clemson Tigers in back to back seasons.

Until Next Time.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!