WEEK 15 FOOTBALL PICKS

Lets look at some of the highlights from week 14 of the football season. In High School, the Northwestern Trojans won the battle of unbeatens with Goose Creek 41 to 34, Dorman and Byrnes won their Big 16 Semi-final games, to set up their battle for the 4A Division 1 Title. In College, South Carolina went into Death Valley and defeated Clemson 29 to 7, Auburn came from behind to beat Alabama 28 to 27 in the Iron Bowl. In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers found another way to lose, as old reliable John Kasay missed a game winning 42-yard field goal against the Cleveland Browns.

*****The ArmChair Coach Game Ball Of The Week goes to the South Carolina Gamecocks for their 29 to 7 win over Clemson. It was also the first time they have beaten the Tigers in back to back seasons since 1970*****

The ArmChair Coach went 9 and 1 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 112 and 28 for a percentage of .800. Lets look at this weeks picks.

HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES

4A Division 1 Championship..... Dorman vs Byrnes..... This is a rematch of last seasons 4A Division 1 Championship game that saw Dorman upset Byrnes. The shoe is on the other foot this season, as Dorman is the defending champ and the favorite to repeat. This should be a typical game between the Cavaliers and the Rebels and could go either way. I am sure Byrnes would like to get payback from last season, but I see Charone Peake being the difference..... Dorman 17 Byrnes 14

4A Division 2 Championship..... Greenwood vs Northwestern..... This is a game between contrasting styles, as Greenwood has a good running game and a very good defense and Northwestern has the best passing offense that I have seen all season. I have seen both of these teams play and I have said for awhile that Northwestern is the best team I have seen all season. Greenwood has a little better defense but Northwestern's offense looks like an NFL team and their defense is pretty good as well..... Northwestern 35 Greenwood 20

3A Championship..... South Pointe vs Myrtle Beach..... This could be the game of the weekend. Both teams have very good offenses and very good defenses. South Pointe is the Number 1 Ranked team in 3A and Myrtle Beach was the 3A runner-up last season. I see Jadeveon Clowney being the difference in this one..... South Pointe 24 Myrtle Beach 22

2A Championship..... Pageland-Central vs Dillon..... This is the third season in a row that these two powers have met in this game. Dillon has won the first two in close hard fought battles. Both of these teams have very good offenses and very good defenses. Central has revenge on their side, but Dillon has the better defense and I see that as the difference..... Dillon 24 Pageland-Central 21

COLLEGE GAMES

ACC Championship Game..... Florida State vs Virginia Tech..... The Hokies have won 9 games in a row after a 1 and 2 start and Florida State got some help from Maryland to get to this game. It has been pretty clear for awhile that Virginia Tech is the class of the ACC this season. I look for the Noles to play them tough, but they will come up short..... Virginia Tech 23 Florida State 20

SEC Championship Game..... South Carolina vs Auburn..... This has been a season of firsts for the Gamecocks. Can they win their first SEC Championship? It has been a magical season for the Tigers filled with comebacks and finding ways to win games. Will they find a way to win this game? It will be a great football game and no the Gamecocks will not win their 1st SEC Championship. Yes, Auburn will find a way to win this game..... Auburn 34 South Carolina 24

Big 12 Championship Game..... Nebraska vs Oklahoma..... This is the biggest game in this storied rivalry in quiet a while. Nebraska has been good most of this season, but they seem to have taken a step backward in recent weeks. Oklahoma seems to be peaking at the right time..... Oklahoma 27 Nebraska 21

NFL GAMES

Carolina @ Seattle..... The way the Panthers lost last week makes you wonder if they are going to win another game this season. They come close again, but they lose again..... Seattle 20 Carolina 17

Cleveland @ Miami..... The Dolphins were impressive last week and look to make a late playoff push. They will push past the Browns this week..... Miami 21 Cleveland 13

San Francisco @ Green Bay..... Believe it or not, the 49ers are still in the NFC West race. The Packers need to bounce back from their loss at Atlanta last week. They will..... Green Bay 24 San Francisco 13

Did You Know? Since 2005, the Clemson Tigers have lost 21 out of 30 games decided by 7 points or less.

Until Next Time.