It's hard to believe, but we are down to Week 10 of the 2011 football season. It has been a very exciting and fun season for The ArmChair Coach. My High School team, the Gaffney Indians, is still undefeated at 9 and 0. My College team, the Clemson Tigers, is still undefeated at 8 and 0. One of my NFL teams, the Green Bay Packers, is still undefeated at 7 and 0 and my other NFL team, the Carolina Panthers, is at 2 and 5, but they have been very exciting and interesting. I am looking forward with anticipation for the remainder of the season.
The ArmChair Coach went 8 and 2 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 81 and 19 for a percentage of .810. Let's look at this week's games.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Northwestern @ Gaffney..... This match-up has decided the Region 3 4A Championship the past three seasons. The Trojans won all three times. The winner this year will be in the drivers seat. I look for the Indians to remain on their awesome roll..... Gaffney 42 Northwestern 14
For a more in depth preview of this game, you can click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Dorman @ Byrnes..... This is a very huge game in the race for the Region 2 4A Championship. This would also be a huge game if the teams were win less. I give the edge to the home team..... Byrnes 24 Dorman 20
Landrum @ Christ Church..... This is a huge game in the 1A division. The winner is the Region Champions. I see the Cavaliers as repeat champions..... Christ Church 32 Landrum
20
Spartanburg @ Lancaster..... These two teams still have a chance to win the Region 3 4A Championship as well. The winner is still alive..... Spartanburg 28 Lancaster 13
COLLEGE GAMES
Clemson @ Georgia Tech..... This is another huge road test for the young and unbeaten Tigers. The Jackets need this win to stay alive in the ACC Coastal Division race. It should be a dandy..... Clemson 38 Georgia Tech 24
South Carolina @ Tennessee..... This is the Gamecocks first game since the Marcus Lattimore injury. How will they do? This week I see a win..... South Carolina 20 Tennessee
10
Oklahoma @ Kansas State..... The surprising Wildcats are unbeaten and ready to make a statement. The Sooners are trying to get back on track. The statement will be, the Sooners are back on track..... Oklahoma 31 Kansas State 21
NFL GAMES
Minnesota @ Carolina..... The Panthers got a much needed win over the Redskins last week. They will try to put two wins in a row together for the first time in a while. They will start a win streak..... Carolina 30 Minnesota 21
Miami @ New York Giants..... The understatement of the season is the Dolphins need a win. They won't get it this week..... New York Giants 24 Miami 10
New England @ Pittsburg..... This could be a preview of the AFC Championship. It should be a good one..... New England 27 Pittsburg 23
DID YOU KNOW? The Clemson Tigers Number 5 ranking in the BCS Poll is their highest ever in the BCS. There was no BCS Poll when the Tigers won the National Title in 1981.
Until Next Time.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
WEEK 9 FOOTBALL PICKS (2011)
Let's look at some of the football highlights from last week's games. In High School, Gaffney remained awesome with a 72 to 13 win over Rock Hill and Boiling Springs won their 6th in a row with a 62 to 28 victory over Wren. In College, Clemson rallied from eighteen points down in the 3rd quarter to beat Maryland 56 to 45 and South Carolina won an ugly game at Mississippi State 14 to 12. In the NFL, The Carolina Panthers let another game get away, as they lost a 4th quarter lead against the Atlanta Falcons and fell 31 to 17 and The Green Bay Packers remained unbeaten with a 24 to 3 win over the Rams.
The ArmChair Coach went 9 and 1 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 73 and 17 for a percentage of .811. Let's look at this week's games.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Lancaster @ Gaffney..... This is the first game at The Reservation in five weeks. It is also homecoming in Gaffney as well. It is also a game between the Bruins and Indians that are tied atop the Region 3 4A standings. It should be all Gaffney..... Gaffney 49 Lancaster 13
For a more in depth preview of this game, click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Blacksburg @ Landrum..... This should be one of the better games in the upstate this week. It is also one of the biggest..... Landrum 25 Blacksburg 20
Rock Hill @ Spartanburg..... This is a huge game in Region 3 4A. Neither team can afford another region loss. I see the Vikings getting it done..... Spartanburg 34 Rock Hill 20
Greer @ Blue Ridge..... This is another huge game in the upstate. Winner of this one probably wins their region..... Greer 31 Blue Ridge 28
COLLEGE GAMES
North Carolina @ Clemson..... The Tigers return to Death Valley still unbeaten. Could this be a trap game with Georgia Tech looming? NOT A CHANCE..... Clemson 34 North Carolina 20
Wofford @ Furman..... You never know what to expect when these two rivals get together. But you can expect a tough tight football game..... Wofford 28 Furman 24
Auburn @ LSU..... This battle of the Tigers should be won by the bayou bunch..... LSU 30 Auburn 17
NFL GAMES
Washington @ Carolina..... The Panthers have been so close, but so far away from victory. I really expect them to finally get their 2nd win..... Carolina 24 Washington 20
Green Bay @ Minnesota..... On paper this should be a big Packers win. On the field it will be a big Packers win..... Green Bay 33 Minnesota 17
Denver @ Miami..... Both of these teams need a win very bad. I thought about flipping a coin, but I decided to go with the home team..... Miami 20 Denver 17
DID YOU KNOW? The 18 points that Clemson rallied from for victory over Maryland is the second largest comeback in school history. The largest is 28 in 1992 over Virginia.
Until Next Time.
The ArmChair Coach went 9 and 1 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 73 and 17 for a percentage of .811. Let's look at this week's games.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Lancaster @ Gaffney..... This is the first game at The Reservation in five weeks. It is also homecoming in Gaffney as well. It is also a game between the Bruins and Indians that are tied atop the Region 3 4A standings. It should be all Gaffney..... Gaffney 49 Lancaster 13
For a more in depth preview of this game, click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Blacksburg @ Landrum..... This should be one of the better games in the upstate this week. It is also one of the biggest..... Landrum 25 Blacksburg 20
Rock Hill @ Spartanburg..... This is a huge game in Region 3 4A. Neither team can afford another region loss. I see the Vikings getting it done..... Spartanburg 34 Rock Hill 20
Greer @ Blue Ridge..... This is another huge game in the upstate. Winner of this one probably wins their region..... Greer 31 Blue Ridge 28
COLLEGE GAMES
North Carolina @ Clemson..... The Tigers return to Death Valley still unbeaten. Could this be a trap game with Georgia Tech looming? NOT A CHANCE..... Clemson 34 North Carolina 20
Wofford @ Furman..... You never know what to expect when these two rivals get together. But you can expect a tough tight football game..... Wofford 28 Furman 24
Auburn @ LSU..... This battle of the Tigers should be won by the bayou bunch..... LSU 30 Auburn 17
NFL GAMES
Washington @ Carolina..... The Panthers have been so close, but so far away from victory. I really expect them to finally get their 2nd win..... Carolina 24 Washington 20
Green Bay @ Minnesota..... On paper this should be a big Packers win. On the field it will be a big Packers win..... Green Bay 33 Minnesota 17
Denver @ Miami..... Both of these teams need a win very bad. I thought about flipping a coin, but I decided to go with the home team..... Miami 20 Denver 17
DID YOU KNOW? The 18 points that Clemson rallied from for victory over Maryland is the second largest comeback in school history. The largest is 28 in 1992 over Virginia.
Until Next Time.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
WEEK 8 FOOTBALL PICKS (2011)
Let's look at some of the exciting highlights from last weeks football action. In High School, the Gaffney Indians came back from their off week and picked up where they left off, as they routed Clover 55 to 3 and Boiling Springs went to Dorman and came home with a 31 to 28 victory over the Cavaliers. In College, Clemson stayed undefeated with a 36 to 14 victory over Boston College and South Carolina got a very good game from QB Conner Shaw, as they blew out Kentucky 54 to 3. In the NFL, the Carolina Panthers let another close game get away, as they lost to New Orleans 30 to 27 and Green Bay went into Atlanta and beat the Falcons 25 to 14. The Carolina Panthers have to be the most interesting 1 and 4 team that I have seen.
The ArmChair Coach went 8 and 2 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 64 and 16 for a percentage of .800. Let's look at this weeks games.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Gaffney @ Rock Hill..... District 3 Stadium in Rock Hill has been a house of horrors for the Gaffney Indians over the years. This time the horrors will be on the Bearcats..... Gaffney 49 Rock Hill 10
For a more in depth preview of this game, you can click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Southside Christian @ Landrum..... The Cardinals have had a very good season and it continues with another victory this week..... Landrum 24 Southside Christian 20
Clover @ Spartanburg..... This is a huge game in Region 3 4A, as both of these teams are coming off losses last week. They can't afford to start region play 0 and 2. The Vikings should prevail..... Spartanburg 31 Clover 14
Boiling Springs @ Wren..... The question here is, how does the Bulldogs handle prosperity after their big win at Dorman? I say pretty good. It should be a shootout..... Boiling Springs 45 Wren 35
COLLEGE GAMES
Clemson @ Maryland..... The Tigers head out on the road for another test in a hostile environment. They passed their first road test with flying colors and they should pass this one as well..... Clemson 34 Maryland 21
South Carolina @ Mississippi State..... Carolina QB Conner Shaw makes his first road start in the SEC. It won't be easy, but they will get it done..... South Carolina 23 Mississippi State 14
Georgia Tech @ Virginia..... The Georgia Tech option offense was slowed last week against Maryland, but they still won the game. They will get it cranked back up this week..... Georgia Tech 43 Virginia 24
NFL GAMES
Carolina @ Atlanta..... The Panthers are the most entertaining 1 and 4 team that I have seen. They need to learn how to win games. They will come close again, but..... Atlanta 23 Carolina 20
St. Louis @ Green Bay..... The Packers have been on a roll and I look for them to roll over the Rams..... Green Bay 38 St. Louis 13
Philadelphia @ Washington..... The Skins have been a surprise and the Eagles have been a disappointment. Who will win this one? I have a hunch that it will be..... Philadelphia 20 Washington 16
Until Next Time.
The ArmChair Coach went 8 and 2 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 64 and 16 for a percentage of .800. Let's look at this weeks games.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Gaffney @ Rock Hill..... District 3 Stadium in Rock Hill has been a house of horrors for the Gaffney Indians over the years. This time the horrors will be on the Bearcats..... Gaffney 49 Rock Hill 10
For a more in depth preview of this game, you can click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Southside Christian @ Landrum..... The Cardinals have had a very good season and it continues with another victory this week..... Landrum 24 Southside Christian 20
Clover @ Spartanburg..... This is a huge game in Region 3 4A, as both of these teams are coming off losses last week. They can't afford to start region play 0 and 2. The Vikings should prevail..... Spartanburg 31 Clover 14
Boiling Springs @ Wren..... The question here is, how does the Bulldogs handle prosperity after their big win at Dorman? I say pretty good. It should be a shootout..... Boiling Springs 45 Wren 35
COLLEGE GAMES
Clemson @ Maryland..... The Tigers head out on the road for another test in a hostile environment. They passed their first road test with flying colors and they should pass this one as well..... Clemson 34 Maryland 21
South Carolina @ Mississippi State..... Carolina QB Conner Shaw makes his first road start in the SEC. It won't be easy, but they will get it done..... South Carolina 23 Mississippi State 14
Georgia Tech @ Virginia..... The Georgia Tech option offense was slowed last week against Maryland, but they still won the game. They will get it cranked back up this week..... Georgia Tech 43 Virginia 24
NFL GAMES
Carolina @ Atlanta..... The Panthers are the most entertaining 1 and 4 team that I have seen. They need to learn how to win games. They will come close again, but..... Atlanta 23 Carolina 20
St. Louis @ Green Bay..... The Packers have been on a roll and I look for them to roll over the Rams..... Green Bay 38 St. Louis 13
Philadelphia @ Washington..... The Skins have been a surprise and the Eagles have been a disappointment. Who will win this one? I have a hunch that it will be..... Philadelphia 20 Washington 16
Until Next Time.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
WEEK 7 FOOTBALL PICKS (2011)
It was a statement weekend in College football last week. The Clemson Tigers made a huge statement that they can win on the road in a hostile environment, as they beat Virginia Tech 23 to 3. South Carolina made a statement that they have some offense problems, as they lost to Auburn 16 to 13. Wofford made a major statement in the Southern Conference race, as they defeated Appalachian State 28 to 14. Alabama made a strong statement that they might be the best team in the country, as they pounded Florida 38 to 10.
The ArmChair Coach went 8 and 2 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 56 and 14 for a percentage of .800. Let's look at this weeks games.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Gaffney @ Clover..... The Tribe had a week off last week and had a chance to rest from scoring points in bunches. They pick up where they left off..... Gaffney 49 Clover 6
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Boiling Springs @ Dorman..... This is a huge game in Region 2 4A, as the loser will probably finish third and the winner will have a chance to play for the Region Title..... Dorman 24 Boiling Springs 14
Spartanburg @ Northwestern..... This is a huge game in Region 3 4A, as we will find out who the best team to challenge Gaffney in the Region will be..... Spartanburg 24 Northwestern 22
Woodruff @ Newberry..... This is the biggest game that Phil Strickland has had while at Newberry. The Wolverines have a little to much..... Woodruff 29 Newberry 20
COLLEGE GAMES
Boston College @ Clemson..... The Tigers are coming off three straight wins over ranked teams. How will they do against a struggling unranked team? I think pretty good..... Clemson 41 Boston College 10
Kentucky @ South Carolina..... The Gamecocks are struggling on offense, but the Wildcats are struggling everywhere..... South Carolina 30 Kentucky 17
Florida @ LSU..... The Gators lost big at home to Bama last week. They play better this week, but still come up short..... LSU 23 Florida 14
NFL GAMES
New Orleans @ Carolina..... The Panthers played pretty well on offense last week, but gave up big plays on special teams that cost them the game. They will have defensive problems this week..... New Orleans 34 Carolina 24
Green Bay @ Atlanta..... The Packers won in Atlanta, in the playoffs, on their way to the Super Bowl Title. They will win in Atlanta again..... Green Bay 38 Atlanta 28
Tennessee @ Pittsburg..... The Steelers need a win against the surprising Titans to keep from falling below the .500 mark. They win in a close one..... Pittsburg 17 Tennessee 13
DID YOU KNOW? The Clemson Tigers have won three consecutive games against ranked teams. It is a school record and an ACC record.
Until Next Time.
The ArmChair Coach went 8 and 2 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 56 and 14 for a percentage of .800. Let's look at this weeks games.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Gaffney @ Clover..... The Tribe had a week off last week and had a chance to rest from scoring points in bunches. They pick up where they left off..... Gaffney 49 Clover 6
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Boiling Springs @ Dorman..... This is a huge game in Region 2 4A, as the loser will probably finish third and the winner will have a chance to play for the Region Title..... Dorman 24 Boiling Springs 14
Spartanburg @ Northwestern..... This is a huge game in Region 3 4A, as we will find out who the best team to challenge Gaffney in the Region will be..... Spartanburg 24 Northwestern 22
Woodruff @ Newberry..... This is the biggest game that Phil Strickland has had while at Newberry. The Wolverines have a little to much..... Woodruff 29 Newberry 20
COLLEGE GAMES
Boston College @ Clemson..... The Tigers are coming off three straight wins over ranked teams. How will they do against a struggling unranked team? I think pretty good..... Clemson 41 Boston College 10
Kentucky @ South Carolina..... The Gamecocks are struggling on offense, but the Wildcats are struggling everywhere..... South Carolina 30 Kentucky 17
Florida @ LSU..... The Gators lost big at home to Bama last week. They play better this week, but still come up short..... LSU 23 Florida 14
NFL GAMES
New Orleans @ Carolina..... The Panthers played pretty well on offense last week, but gave up big plays on special teams that cost them the game. They will have defensive problems this week..... New Orleans 34 Carolina 24
Green Bay @ Atlanta..... The Packers won in Atlanta, in the playoffs, on their way to the Super Bowl Title. They will win in Atlanta again..... Green Bay 38 Atlanta 28
Tennessee @ Pittsburg..... The Steelers need a win against the surprising Titans to keep from falling below the .500 mark. They win in a close one..... Pittsburg 17 Tennessee 13
DID YOU KNOW? The Clemson Tigers have won three consecutive games against ranked teams. It is a school record and an ACC record.
Until Next Time.
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