WEEK 2 FOOTBALL PICKS (2011)

The Week 1 games were very interesting, as the Gaffney Indians made a huge statement by beating Dorman 35 to 14. Something else I found interesting was, Woodruff looks like they are better than I thought they were and Northwestern looks to be down some this year. The football excitement really kicks up a notch this week, as the college teams begin their 2011 seasons.

The Answer To The ArmChair Coach's Sports Trivia Question is..... Jimmie Johnson was the second Head Coach in Dallas Cowboy's history.

The ArmChair Coach went 7 and 5 in football pick last week. My record for the young season is 15 and 5 for a percentage of .750. Let's look at this weeks picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Greenwood @ Gaffney..... This is another early season showdown between two storied programs. Greenwood won last season 10 to 7 to break a 7-game losing streak to the Indians. I see Gaffney to have to much speed and depth and they will start another streak against the Eagles..... Gaffney 28 Greenwood 14
For a more in depth preview of this game go to the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

Dorman @ Spartanburg..... This game has two major questions that I want to see answered. Is Spartanburg as good as they looked last week against Union County? Is Dorman down from their usual stud self, after their loss to Gaffney? I think we will know a little more about these two rivals but, it will take the season to get all of the answers...... Dorman 23 Spartanburg 20

Myrtle Beach @ Byrnes..... Myrtle Beach should give Byrnes a much better game than Ballard (KY) did last week. The Rebels will still get the win..... Byrnes 34 Myrtle Beach 16

Woodruff @ Clinton..... You never know what to expect when these two old rivals get together. Woodruff looked great against Greenville and Clinton didn't look to good against Newberry. Woodruff will win but, Clinton should play with them..... Woodruff 27 Clinton 20

Chesterfield @ Cheraw..... These two teams and towns don't like each other at all. Chesterfield has had the upper hand in this series the last few seasons. The Rams will win but, the Braves are closing the gap..... Chesterfield 23 Cheraw 17

COLLEGE GAMES

Troy @ Clemson..... How good will Clemson's new look offense look out of the gate? By the second half pretty good..... Clemson 38 Troy 21

South Carolina vs East Carolina @ Charlotte..... The Pirates will throw the ball all over the yard. The South Carolina offense will be to much for the East Carolina defense..... South Carolina 41 East Carolina 21

Boise State vs Georgia @ Atlanta..... I think the Bulldogs will be much better this season. The last time Boise State played an SEC team was Georgia in 2005. It wasn't pretty, as Georgia won big. I see Georgia in a mild upset..... Georgia 24 Boise State 21

Appalachian State @ Virginia Tech..... The Hokies have a history of laying an early egg. Appalachian State went to Michigan and won a few years ago. VERY INTERESTING! I think the Hokies egg will come later..... Virginia Tech 27 Appalachian State 13

Utah State @ Auburn..... The defending National Champs will start the post Cam Newton era with a win..... Auburn 31 Utah State 14

Until Next Time.