WEEK 6 FOOTBALL PICKS (2011)

The football action last week was interesting. Let's look at some of the highlights. In High School, Gaffney destroyed Greenville 73 to 0 and Blacksburg beat previously unbeaten Southside Christian 24 to 19. In College, Clemson made a huge statement by beating Florida State 35 to 30 and South Carolina won an ugly game against Vanderbilt 21 to 3. In the NFL, Carolina won, in a driving rain storm, over Jacksonville 16 to 10 and Dallas squeaked by Washington 18 to 16.

The ArmChair Coach went 8 and 2 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 48 and 12 for a percentage of .800. Let's look at this week's picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Boiling Springs @ J.L. Mann..... The Bulldogs have been on a roll the last three weeks. The roll will continue..... Boiling Springs 34 J.L. Mann 24

Mauldin @ Byrnes..... Against teams not named Myrtle Beach and Gaffney, the Rebels have been awesome. They should roll again this week..... Byrnes 42 Mauldin 13

St. Joseph's @ Blacksburg..... The Wildcats got a good win over unbeaten Southside Christian last week. They will open region play with another win..... Blacksburg 28 St. Joseph's 16

Blue Ridge @ Chapman..... This looks to be an exciting and high scoring game. It will probably come down to the team that has the ball last..... Blue Ridge 35 Chapman 30

COLLEGE GAMES

Clemson @ Virginia Tech..... This is the first road test for the young Tigers. What a test it will be, in Blacksburg, Virginia on a Saturday night. I see the Tigers playing well, but they will come up short..... Virginia Tech 27 Clemson 24

Auburn @ South Carolina..... The Gamecocks and their fans want this game BAD! They owe Auburn after losing to them twice last season. They will find a way to win at the end..... South Carolina 34 Auburn 28

Appalachian State @ Wofford..... This is a huge game in the Southern Conference. App. State won last season in Boone. I see Wofford getting the win in a close one..... Wofford 26 Appalachian State 23

NFL GAMES

Carolina @ Chicago..... The Panthers got their first win last week after two close losses. It will be tough in the Windy City and I see them coming up short..... Chicago 23 Carolina 17

Denver @ Green Bay..... The Packers are 3 and 0 going into this game and will come out of this game 4 and 0..... Green Bay 35 Denver 18

Washington @ St. Louis..... The Skins try to bounce back after their loss to Dallas. I believe they will bounce back..... Washington 20 St. Louis 16

DID YOU KNOW? The Clemson Tigers have not won at Virginia Tech since 1989.

Until Next Time.