There were some football teams that laid huge TURKEY EGGS last weekend. The Clemson Tigers egg came in Raleigh against N.C. State, Oklahoma State laid their egg at Iowa State, Oklahoma laid their egg at Baylor and Oregon laid their egg at home against Southern California. There were also some teams with impressive wins last weekend as well. The Gaffney Indians pounded Dorman, for a second time, 33 to 3 and Abbeville defeated Chesterfield 17 to 13.
The ArmChair Coach went 7 and 3 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 109-31 for a percentage of .779. Let's look at this week's games.
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF GAMES
Boiling Springs @ Gaffney..... This is the second meeting between these two teams this season. The Indians blew out the Bulldogs back in Week 0. It is also the biggest football game in Boiling Springs football history, as they have never been to the state semi-finals in program history. I look for a pretty good football game with the Tribe putting it away in the 2nd half..... Gaffney 42 Boiling Springs 14
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Blythewood @ Byrnes..... The clock strikes midnight for the Cinderella Blythewood Bengals..... Byrnes 49 Byrnes 13
Strom Thurmond @ Woodruff..... This should be a heck of a football game between two unbeatens. I have a hunch that the visitors will go home with a win..... Strom Thurmond 28 Woodruff 24
Ashley Ridge @ Greenwood..... It will be a long ride and a long game for upstart Ashley Ridge. The Eagles roll to victory..... Greenwood 28 Ashley Ridge 10
COLLEGE GAMES
Clemson @ South Carolina..... The Tigers have had a very good season, to this point. For them to have a great season, they need to right their ship and get their swagger back. I see them getting it back this week..... Clemson 24 South Carolina 20
Virginia Tech @ Virginia..... The game that will decide the ACC Coastal Division Championship goes to..... Virginia Tech 20 Virginia 17
Arkansas @ LSU..... This is the biggest game in the country this week. It has National Championship implications and will be won by..... LSU 24 Arkansas 20
NFL GAMES
Green Bay @ Detroit..... Can the undefeated Packers win on Turkey Day? I say YES!!..... Green Bay 37 Detroit 24
Miami @ Dallas..... Can the Dolphins win on Turkey Day? I say NO!!..... Dallas 20 Miami 10
Carolina @ Indianapolis..... Can the Carolina Panthers win on Sunday against the win less Colts? I say they BETTER..... Carolina 31 Indianapolis 17
Until Next Time.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM THE ARMCHAIR COACH!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
WEEK 13 FOOTBALL PICKS (2011)
Week 12 of the football season had Gaffney winning big over West Ashley, even though they didn't have the intensity that they have had all season. Boiling Springs got a big playoff win over Mauldin and Spartanburg laid a HUGE EGG against Wando. The Clemson Tigers made enough mistakes against Wake Forest to lose two football games, but they found a way to win the game 31 to 28, to punch their ticket to the ACC Title Game. South Carolina beat Florida, for the second season in a row, 17 to 12. The Carolina Panthers started the second half of their season looking like the Panthers of last season, as they lost to Tennessee 30 to 3. The Packers continued to look like they are in a league of their own, as they slammed the Vikings 45 to 7.
The ArmChair Coach went 8 and 2 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 102 and 28 for a percentage of .784. Let's look at this weeks games.
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF GAMES
Dorman @ Gaffney..... This is the second meeting of the season for these rivals. The Tribe won big back in week 1 and look to do it again. I look for the Indians to come out with fire in their eyes this week and get another big win..... Gaffney 42 Dorman 14
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Summerville @ Byrnes..... The Rebels are sitting pretty in their side of the playoff bracket. After two major upsets last week, the Rebels have a clear path to Death Valley for the State Title Game. The Green Wave will not be a bump in the road to the Valley..... Byrnes 42 Summerville 10
Boiling Springs @ Dutch Fork..... The question here is can the Bulldogs go to the midlands and win a playoff game? They play well and come up a little short..... Dutch Fork 31 Boiling Springs 27
Chesterfield @ Abbeville..... This should be one heck of a football game. Two contrasting styles of spread vs power. I just think the power of Abbeville will wear down the Rams..... Abbeville 24 Chesterfield 21
COLLEGE GAMES
Clemson @ N.C. State..... This match-up is for the Textile Bowl. It is a MAJOR TRAP GAME for the Tigers. Clemson needs to go into their game next week with momentum and the Wolf Pack need to win out to become bowl eligible..... Clemson 31 N.C. State 17
Virginia @ Florida State..... This is a huge game for the Cavaliers in their quest to win the ACC Coastal. They come up short on the road..... Florida State 24 Virginia 13
Kentucky @ Georgia..... The Bulldogs will wrap up the SEC East with a big win in this one..... Georgia 38 Kentucky 10
NFL GAMES
Carolina @ Detroit..... After the debacle last week the Panthers need a win. The Lions need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Lions win this cat fight in a close one..... Detroit 26 Carolina 21
Buffalo @ Miami..... The Dolphins have won two in a row. Can they make it three? Yes they can..... Miami 21 Buffalo 17
Tampa Bay @ Green Bay..... The Packer machine is running on all cylinders. They should run over a Buccaneer's team that has been up and down all season..... Green Bay 31 Tampa Bay 16
My Week 14 Football Picks will be posted on Wednesday afternoon next week because of Thanksgiving.
Until Next Time.
The ArmChair Coach went 8 and 2 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 102 and 28 for a percentage of .784. Let's look at this weeks games.
HIGH SCHOOL PLAYOFF GAMES
Dorman @ Gaffney..... This is the second meeting of the season for these rivals. The Tribe won big back in week 1 and look to do it again. I look for the Indians to come out with fire in their eyes this week and get another big win..... Gaffney 42 Dorman 14
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Summerville @ Byrnes..... The Rebels are sitting pretty in their side of the playoff bracket. After two major upsets last week, the Rebels have a clear path to Death Valley for the State Title Game. The Green Wave will not be a bump in the road to the Valley..... Byrnes 42 Summerville 10
Boiling Springs @ Dutch Fork..... The question here is can the Bulldogs go to the midlands and win a playoff game? They play well and come up a little short..... Dutch Fork 31 Boiling Springs 27
Chesterfield @ Abbeville..... This should be one heck of a football game. Two contrasting styles of spread vs power. I just think the power of Abbeville will wear down the Rams..... Abbeville 24 Chesterfield 21
COLLEGE GAMES
Clemson @ N.C. State..... This match-up is for the Textile Bowl. It is a MAJOR TRAP GAME for the Tigers. Clemson needs to go into their game next week with momentum and the Wolf Pack need to win out to become bowl eligible..... Clemson 31 N.C. State 17
Virginia @ Florida State..... This is a huge game for the Cavaliers in their quest to win the ACC Coastal. They come up short on the road..... Florida State 24 Virginia 13
Kentucky @ Georgia..... The Bulldogs will wrap up the SEC East with a big win in this one..... Georgia 38 Kentucky 10
NFL GAMES
Carolina @ Detroit..... After the debacle last week the Panthers need a win. The Lions need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Lions win this cat fight in a close one..... Detroit 26 Carolina 21
Buffalo @ Miami..... The Dolphins have won two in a row. Can they make it three? Yes they can..... Miami 21 Buffalo 17
Tampa Bay @ Green Bay..... The Packer machine is running on all cylinders. They should run over a Buccaneer's team that has been up and down all season..... Green Bay 31 Tampa Bay 16
My Week 14 Football Picks will be posted on Wednesday afternoon next week because of Thanksgiving.
Until Next Time.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
WEEK 12 FOOTBALL PICKS (2011)
Week 11 of the football season had a lot to offer football fans. We had region championships decided, upsets, teams losing control of their destiny, teams remaining undefeated and we had Number 1 versus Number 2. Let's look at some of the highlights. In High School, Gaffney and Byrnes won their Region Championships. In College, South Carolina lost to Arkansas and they no longer control their own destiny for winning the SEC East. N.C. State upset North Carolina and in the battle of Number 1 versus Number 2, LSU defeated Alabama in overtime. In the NFL, the Green Bay Packers remained undefeated and the win less Miami Dolphins won their first game over Kansas City.
The ArmChair Coach went 6 and 4 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 94 and 26 for a percentage of .783. Let's look at this week's games.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
4A Division 1 Playoffs
West Ashley @ Gaffney..... The Indians rolled over rival Spartanburg last week. They clinched home field for the first three rounds of the playoffs. They seem to be kicking it up a few notches, especially defensively, as we head into the playoffs. They will be rude hosts and blowout their round 1 opponent from Charleston..... Gaffney 49 West Ashley 0
For a more in depth preview of this game you can click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Dorman @ Sumter..... The Cavaliers hit the long road to Sumter. They will enjoy the trip home after a round 1 playoff win over the Gamecocks..... Dorman 31 Sumter 23
Wando @ Spartanburg..... The Vikings will have to put the scalping by Gaffney behind them and focus on this weeks opponent. They should get it going and advance to round 2..... Spartanburg 23 Wando 13
Mauldin @ Boiling Springs..... It has been a very good season for the Bulldogs. They came up short in their bid to win the Region 2 Championship, but they will get a round 1 playoff win..... Boiling Springs 28 Mauldin 16
COLLEGE GAMES
Wake Forest @ Clemson..... The Tigers are ready to go after having a week off. This is their first game since their loss at Georgia Tech. A win by the Tigers and they are Atlantic Division Champions. They should roll to victory..... Clemson 37 Wake Forest 20
Florida @ South Carolina..... The Gamecocks need to win this game and have Georgia lose one of their final two SEC games to win the East Division. They will do their part..... South Carolina 14 Florida 10
Georgia Southern @ Wofford..... This is a huge game in the Southern Conference. A Georgia Southern win and they are the conference champs. They will get it done..... Georgia Southern 27 Wofford 21
NFL GAMES
Tennessee @ Carolina..... The Panthers have been so close to victory in their six losses. They need to learn how to win. They will take a step forward this week, as they get their season's second half off to a good start..... Carolina 24 Tennessee 21
Minnesota @ Green Bay..... The Packers continue to roll right along as the NFL's only unbeaten team. The Vikings gave them a game a few weeks back and could do it again. I see the Packers getting the victory at home..... Green Bay 35 Minnesota 20
Washington @ Miami..... The Dolphins played their best game of the season last week. They got their first win of the season as well. Can they make it two wins in a row? I say yes..... Miami 20 Washington 17
DID YOU KNOW? The Gaffney Indians have not lost a home playoff game since 1984. That is a streak of 35 wins in a row.
Until Next Time.
The ArmChair Coach went 6 and 4 in football picks last week. My record for the season is 94 and 26 for a percentage of .783. Let's look at this week's games.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
4A Division 1 Playoffs
West Ashley @ Gaffney..... The Indians rolled over rival Spartanburg last week. They clinched home field for the first three rounds of the playoffs. They seem to be kicking it up a few notches, especially defensively, as we head into the playoffs. They will be rude hosts and blowout their round 1 opponent from Charleston..... Gaffney 49 West Ashley 0
For a more in depth preview of this game you can click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Dorman @ Sumter..... The Cavaliers hit the long road to Sumter. They will enjoy the trip home after a round 1 playoff win over the Gamecocks..... Dorman 31 Sumter 23
Wando @ Spartanburg..... The Vikings will have to put the scalping by Gaffney behind them and focus on this weeks opponent. They should get it going and advance to round 2..... Spartanburg 23 Wando 13
Mauldin @ Boiling Springs..... It has been a very good season for the Bulldogs. They came up short in their bid to win the Region 2 Championship, but they will get a round 1 playoff win..... Boiling Springs 28 Mauldin 16
COLLEGE GAMES
Wake Forest @ Clemson..... The Tigers are ready to go after having a week off. This is their first game since their loss at Georgia Tech. A win by the Tigers and they are Atlantic Division Champions. They should roll to victory..... Clemson 37 Wake Forest 20
Florida @ South Carolina..... The Gamecocks need to win this game and have Georgia lose one of their final two SEC games to win the East Division. They will do their part..... South Carolina 14 Florida 10
Georgia Southern @ Wofford..... This is a huge game in the Southern Conference. A Georgia Southern win and they are the conference champs. They will get it done..... Georgia Southern 27 Wofford 21
NFL GAMES
Tennessee @ Carolina..... The Panthers have been so close to victory in their six losses. They need to learn how to win. They will take a step forward this week, as they get their season's second half off to a good start..... Carolina 24 Tennessee 21
Minnesota @ Green Bay..... The Packers continue to roll right along as the NFL's only unbeaten team. The Vikings gave them a game a few weeks back and could do it again. I see the Packers getting the victory at home..... Green Bay 35 Minnesota 20
Washington @ Miami..... The Dolphins played their best game of the season last week. They got their first win of the season as well. Can they make it two wins in a row? I say yes..... Miami 20 Washington 17
DID YOU KNOW? The Gaffney Indians have not lost a home playoff game since 1984. That is a streak of 35 wins in a row.
Until Next Time.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
WEEK 11 FOOTBALL PICKS (2011)
Week 10 of the football season has come and gone. In High School, Gaffney and Spartanburg both won to set up a winner take all Region 3 4A Championship game. Byrnes and Boiling Springs both won to set up the Region 2 4A Championship game. In College, Clemson lost at Georgia Tech 31 to 17 and South Carolina won at Tennessee 14 to 3. In the NFL, Carolina found another way to lose a close game, as Olindo Mare missed a short field goal that would have sent the game to overtime. Bring back John Kasey. The Panthers lost 24 to 21 to Minnesota.
The ArmChair Coach went 7 and 3 in Football Picks last week. My record for the season is 88 and 22 for a percentage of .800. Let's look at this weeks games.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Gaffney @ Spartanburg..... This is the biggest Gaffney vs Spartanburg game in about ten years. It has a chance to be a very good game. The rivalry has new life and it is for the Region 3 Championship. The Indians will put this one away in the 2nd half..... Gaffney 38 Spartanburg 14
For a more in depth preview of this game, you can click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Byrnes @ Boiling Springs..... Last week when Byrnes and Dorman played was supposed to be for the Region 2 Championship. Boiling Springs threw a monkey wrench in those plans when they beat Dorman a few weeks back. So it is Byrnes vs Boiling Springs, YES I SAID BOILING SPRINGS, for the Region 2 Championship this week. The Bulldogs are excited and will play well, but Byrnes has been in big games before..... Byrnes 24 Boiling Springs 20
Rock Hill @ Northwestern..... This rivalry is still huge in York County. It is big for Northwestern, as they can still finish 2nd in Region 3 with some help..... Northwestern 31 Rock Hill 20
Fairfield Central @ Greer..... This is a 1st round playoff game in 3A and should be a very good football game. I see Greer winning a close one..... Greer 27 Fairfield Central 23
COLLEGE GAMES
South Carolina @ Arkansas..... The Gamecocks have had a heck of a time winning in Arkansas over the years. This year will be no exception, as they fall to the HOGS..... Arkansas 24 South Carolina 17
L.S.U. @ Alabama..... This should be one heck of a football game between Number 1 and Number 2. I give the edge to Alabama at home..... Alabama 20 L.S.U. 17
North Carolina @ North Carolina State..... This is a huge rivalry on Tobacco Road. Wolf Pack fans are saying "Come Home Russell Wilson". He isn't and they won't win this game..... North Carolina 28 North Carolina State 17
NFL GAMES
Miami @ Kansas City..... I an old enough to remember the monumental game, on Christmas Day, back in the 1970s. The longest game played. This one will not be monumental..... Kansas City 20 Miami 13
Green Bay @ San Diego..... Could this be the first bump in the road for the unbeaten Packers? I don't think so..... Green Bay 34 San Diego 24
San Francisco @ Washington..... Two teams going in different directions. They will continue going in their directions..... San Francisco 23 Washington 17
DID YOU KNOW? Spartanburg has not won a Region Championship since 1999. Gaffney has not won a Region Championship since 2006.
Until Next Time.
The ArmChair Coach went 7 and 3 in Football Picks last week. My record for the season is 88 and 22 for a percentage of .800. Let's look at this weeks games.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Gaffney @ Spartanburg..... This is the biggest Gaffney vs Spartanburg game in about ten years. It has a chance to be a very good game. The rivalry has new life and it is for the Region 3 Championship. The Indians will put this one away in the 2nd half..... Gaffney 38 Spartanburg 14
For a more in depth preview of this game, you can click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Byrnes @ Boiling Springs..... Last week when Byrnes and Dorman played was supposed to be for the Region 2 Championship. Boiling Springs threw a monkey wrench in those plans when they beat Dorman a few weeks back. So it is Byrnes vs Boiling Springs, YES I SAID BOILING SPRINGS, for the Region 2 Championship this week. The Bulldogs are excited and will play well, but Byrnes has been in big games before..... Byrnes 24 Boiling Springs 20
Rock Hill @ Northwestern..... This rivalry is still huge in York County. It is big for Northwestern, as they can still finish 2nd in Region 3 with some help..... Northwestern 31 Rock Hill 20
Fairfield Central @ Greer..... This is a 1st round playoff game in 3A and should be a very good football game. I see Greer winning a close one..... Greer 27 Fairfield Central 23
COLLEGE GAMES
South Carolina @ Arkansas..... The Gamecocks have had a heck of a time winning in Arkansas over the years. This year will be no exception, as they fall to the HOGS..... Arkansas 24 South Carolina 17
L.S.U. @ Alabama..... This should be one heck of a football game between Number 1 and Number 2. I give the edge to Alabama at home..... Alabama 20 L.S.U. 17
North Carolina @ North Carolina State..... This is a huge rivalry on Tobacco Road. Wolf Pack fans are saying "Come Home Russell Wilson". He isn't and they won't win this game..... North Carolina 28 North Carolina State 17
NFL GAMES
Miami @ Kansas City..... I an old enough to remember the monumental game, on Christmas Day, back in the 1970s. The longest game played. This one will not be monumental..... Kansas City 20 Miami 13
Green Bay @ San Diego..... Could this be the first bump in the road for the unbeaten Packers? I don't think so..... Green Bay 34 San Diego 24
San Francisco @ Washington..... Two teams going in different directions. They will continue going in their directions..... San Francisco 23 Washington 17
DID YOU KNOW? Spartanburg has not won a Region Championship since 1999. Gaffney has not won a Region Championship since 2006.
Until Next Time.
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