WEEK 5 FOOTBALL PICKS (2011)

The football action last weekend was eye opening and exciting. The Gaffney Indians went into hostile Nixon Field in Duncan and beat the Byrnes Rebels 35 to 13. This win by the Indians was definitely an eye opener, not only in South Carolina but the nation. The Clemson Tigers defeated the defending National Champion Auburn Tigers 38 to 24, snapping the nation's longest winning streak. The Carolina Panthers took the defending Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers down to the wire, before losing 30 to 23.

The ArmChair Coach went 9 and 1 in Football Picks last week. My record for the season is 40 and 10 for a percentage of .800. Lets look at this weeks picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Gaffney @ Greenville..... Over the last four seasons this game has been decided by 7 points or less. The Indians are unbeaten and the Red Raiders are winless. TRAP GAME FOR GAFFNEY? I don't think so..... Gaffney 56 Greenville 13
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.

Southside Christian @ Blacksburg..... The Wildcats will try to get back in the win column this week after a tough loss to Liberty. It should be a fun week to be a Blacksburg football fan..... Blacksburg 28 Southside Christian 16

Pageland-Central @ Chesterfield..... This is a huge rivalry down in Chesterfield County. This will be a Region game next season, as Chesterfield moves to 2A. Tough one to call, but I have a feeling Central will find a way to win at the end..... Pageland-Central 24 Chesterfield 21

Chapman @ Chesnee..... The Eagles won a wild one against the Panthers last season. The young Eagles are looking for their first win of the season, but they will have to wait at least one more week to get it..... Chapman 34 Chesnee 28

COLLEGE GAMES

Florida State @ Clemson..... This is a monster game in the ACC Atlantic Division. Clemson coming off a huge win over Defending Champ Auburn and Florida State losing a tough one to Top Ranked Oklahoma. I feel like the Tigers will find a way to get it done..... Clemson 27 Florida State 23

Vanderbilt @ South Carolina..... In recent years Vandy has played the Gamecocks tough, winning a couple of times. I think this game will be close until the Cocks pull away in the 4th quarter..... South Carolina 31 Vanderbilt 16

Arkansas @ Alabama..... Huge game in the SEC West. It could be a statement game for Arkansas. The statement will be, "They ain't quiet there yet"..... Alabama 27 Arkansas 19

NFL GAMES

Jacksonville @ Carolina..... The Panthers have been close the past two weeks. This is one that they should get..... Carolina 24 Jacksonville 16

Green Bay @ Chicago..... This classic old rivalry is a rematch of last season's NFC Title Game that was won by the Packers. The Packers will win this one as well..... Green Bay 30 Chicago 20

Miami @ Cleveland..... The Dolphins are in a desperate need for a victory. It won't be easy, but I think they will get it..... Miami 20 Cleveland 17

DID YOU KNOW? Florida State has not beaten Clemson in Death Valley since the 2001 season.

DID YOU KNOW? Carolina Panthers' rookie QB Cam Newton is the first QB in NFL history to pass for over 400 yards in his first two NFL games.

Until Next Time.