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
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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.