We had some interesting games last week, as Gaffney bounced back with a big win at Clinton, Byrnes made a statement on ESPN against Oscar Smith of Virginia and Chesnee won a shootout at Chapman. We have the opening week of College football this week and we have some highly anticipated games to look at.
The ArmChair Coach went 4 and 4 in football picks last week. I am 7 and 6 for the young season. I have taken my crystal ball to the Cherokee County landfill and I will break in a new one this week. Hopefully the new one will work better than the old one because 7 and 6 is not acceptable in picking football games. Let's look at this week's picks.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Gaffney @ Union County..... The excitement is high in Union County for this one. It will be the home opener for the Yellow jackets and new Head Coach Steve Tanneyhill. The Indians bounced back with an impressive win over Clinton and the Jackets upset Spartanburg. This should be an exciting game which will be won by..... Gaffney 35 Union County 21
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Byrnes @ Woodruff..... The only hope the Wolverines have of winning this game, between old rivals which haven't played since the 1990s, is Byrnes being flat after their big win last week and anticipating their big match-up with Northwestern next week. It probably won't matter..... Byrnes 42 Woodruff 14
Spartanburg @ Laurens..... The Vikings are still upset after losing to Union County last week. They should go on the road and get their first win of 2012..... Spartanburg 23 Laurens 13
Greenwood @ Dorman..... This is one of the best match-ups in the state this week. Both were very impressive in winning last week. It should go down to the wire..... Greenwood 24 Dorman 21
COLLEGE GAMES
Clemson vs Auburn @ The Georgia Dome..... This is the rubber game of the three game series between these two teams. Auburn won two years ago on their way to the National Championship. Clemson won last year on their way to the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship. When these two meet it is always exciting and entertaining and this year will be no different..... Clemson 27 Auburn 21
N.C. State vs Tennessee @ The Georgia Dome..... This is game one of the two game two night Chick-fil A Kickoff Classic. This has a chance to be another good football game. It would not surprise me to see the Wolf Pack win but..... Tennessee 20 N.C. State 17
Alabama vs Michigan @ The Cowboy's Classic in Dallas..... It don't get much better than two traditional powers like the Crimson Tide and the Wolverines opening the season against each other. It's like a major bowl game to start the season..... Alabama 24 Michigan 14
DID YOU KNOW? Gaffney and Union first played football against each other in 1920. The Yellow jackets lost the first 26 games to Gaffney but, got their first win over the Indians in 1971 by 14 to 7.
Until Next Time.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
WEEK 1 2012 FOOTBALL PICKS
The High School football season got underway last week with a handful of games played in Week 0. The biggest surprise of the five games that I picked last week took place at The Reservation in Gaffney, as the Indians fell and fell hard to Northwestern 49 to 19. The Indians played as uninspired a brand of football as I have seen them play in quiet sometime. The Trojans were ready to play and they were fired up. When you get these two combinations together you have a score like we had at The Reservation Friday night.
The ArmChair Coach went 3 and 2 in football picks from Week 0. I am motivated to do better this week. Let's look at this week's picks.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Gaffney @ Clinton..... The Tribe is looking to bounce back from a bad performance last week against Northwestern. Clinton is starting their season and would like to get off to a good start. I expect a more inspired performance by Gaffney this week..... Gaffney 34 Clinton 14
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Byrnes @ Oscar Smith (VA)..... This televised game is a match-up between the South Carolina 4A Division 1 State Champs and the Virginia 6A Division State Champs. I am going with the home team in this one..... Oscar Smith (VA) 28 Byrnes 21
Nation Ford @ Boiling Springs..... The Bulldogs are trying to build on their most successful season ever, in 4A last season, by getting off to a good start this season. They will do just that..... Boiling Springs 24 Nation Ford 10
Dorman @ Rock Hill..... These two old Region 2 rivals haven't played in a number of seasons. Should be a pretty good one..... Dorman 23 Rock Hill 20
Union County @ Spartanburg..... The Steve Tanneyhill era starts in Union against the Vikings of Spartan High. I see an upset by the Jackets..... Union County 24 Spartanburg 20
Chesnee @ Chapman..... The Eagles got a big win over rival Broome in Week 0. Can they get another win over a rival in Week 1? I don't think so..... Chapman 20 Chesnee 17
Blacksburg @ St. Joeseph's..... These two were region rivals last season. The Wildcats move to 2A gets them a win over a 1A rival..... Blacksburg 19 St. Joeseph's 17
Williston-Elco @ Chesterfield..... I wanted to see this match-up a couple of years ago when both were winning 1A State Championships in their divisions. We get it now and Williston-Elco is Number 1 in 1A and Chesterfield has moved up to 2A. Should be a good one..... Williston-Elco 24 Chesterfield 20
DID YOU KNOW? This is the first game between storied programs Gaffney and Clinton since 1959. Gaffney holds a 3-1-1 lead in the all time series.
Until Next Time.
The ArmChair Coach went 3 and 2 in football picks from Week 0. I am motivated to do better this week. Let's look at this week's picks.
HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Gaffney @ Clinton..... The Tribe is looking to bounce back from a bad performance last week against Northwestern. Clinton is starting their season and would like to get off to a good start. I expect a more inspired performance by Gaffney this week..... Gaffney 34 Clinton 14
For a more in depth preview of this game click on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Byrnes @ Oscar Smith (VA)..... This televised game is a match-up between the South Carolina 4A Division 1 State Champs and the Virginia 6A Division State Champs. I am going with the home team in this one..... Oscar Smith (VA) 28 Byrnes 21
Nation Ford @ Boiling Springs..... The Bulldogs are trying to build on their most successful season ever, in 4A last season, by getting off to a good start this season. They will do just that..... Boiling Springs 24 Nation Ford 10
Dorman @ Rock Hill..... These two old Region 2 rivals haven't played in a number of seasons. Should be a pretty good one..... Dorman 23 Rock Hill 20
Union County @ Spartanburg..... The Steve Tanneyhill era starts in Union against the Vikings of Spartan High. I see an upset by the Jackets..... Union County 24 Spartanburg 20
Chesnee @ Chapman..... The Eagles got a big win over rival Broome in Week 0. Can they get another win over a rival in Week 1? I don't think so..... Chapman 20 Chesnee 17
Blacksburg @ St. Joeseph's..... These two were region rivals last season. The Wildcats move to 2A gets them a win over a 1A rival..... Blacksburg 19 St. Joeseph's 17
Williston-Elco @ Chesterfield..... I wanted to see this match-up a couple of years ago when both were winning 1A State Championships in their divisions. We get it now and Williston-Elco is Number 1 in 1A and Chesterfield has moved up to 2A. Should be a good one..... Williston-Elco 24 Chesterfield 20
DID YOU KNOW? This is the first game between storied programs Gaffney and Clinton since 1959. Gaffney holds a 3-1-1 lead in the all time series.
Until Next Time.
Friday, August 17, 2012
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IS BACK!
The ArmChair Coach is back after a four month hiatus. High school football is also back and I am ready for SOME FOOTBALL! It has taken me several months to get over the disappointment of my beloved Gaffney Indians being upset in the 4A Division 1 State Title Game by Byrnes, back in December. I am ready for another exciting High School Football season. Most of the schools open next week in Week 1 of the 2012 season but, we have a few games this week in what the High School League calls Week 0. Why call it Week 0? Zero means zero and if they are games being played it shouldn't be called Week 0. Just one of the many strange things that the South Carolina High School League comes up with. So we have to play with the cards we are dealt, so we call it Week 0. Let's look at my picks for Week 0 2012.
WEEK 0 HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Northwestern @ Gaffney..... The Gaffney players, coaches and fans can't wait to play another football game. The sting of losing the State Championship in December still leaves a bad taste. The Trojans are looking forward to getting their season off with a STATEMENT! It should be a good early season showdown between rivals..... Gaffney 27 Northwestern 20
You can get a more in depth preview of this game by clicking on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Chesnee @ Broome..... This should be another interesting early season match-up between rivals. Two teams coming off disappointing seasons a year ago and both with new Head Coaches and renewed excitement..... Broome 27 Chesnee 21
Greenville @ Abbeville..... The Red Raiders had a very disappointing season last year. They are looking to bounce back against the always powerful Abbeville Panthers. Abbeville is a tough place to win on the road but, the Red Raiders give it their all..... Abbeville 20 Greenville 17
Easley @ Pickens..... This is another early season backyard brawl. The Green Wave has the better team but, you never know when two rivals that dislike each other meet on the field..... Easley 34 Pickens 14
Irmo @ South Pointe..... This is another game that I find very interesting. The long time traditional power Irmo Yellow jackets against the young power South Pointe Stallions. Let's go with the home team..... South Pointe 20 Irmo 10
These five Week 0 games really peaked my interest and really really fired me up for the season to begin. You will be able to see my football picks for this coming football season on Friday mornings throughout the season. I will be picking High School, College and NFL games. I will mix in a few more posts that I hope you find interesting and informative during the season as well.
Until Next Time.
WEEK 0 HIGH SCHOOL GAMES
Northwestern @ Gaffney..... The Gaffney players, coaches and fans can't wait to play another football game. The sting of losing the State Championship in December still leaves a bad taste. The Trojans are looking forward to getting their season off with a STATEMENT! It should be a good early season showdown between rivals..... Gaffney 27 Northwestern 20
You can get a more in depth preview of this game by clicking on the Tribe Blitz link on this page.
Chesnee @ Broome..... This should be another interesting early season match-up between rivals. Two teams coming off disappointing seasons a year ago and both with new Head Coaches and renewed excitement..... Broome 27 Chesnee 21
Greenville @ Abbeville..... The Red Raiders had a very disappointing season last year. They are looking to bounce back against the always powerful Abbeville Panthers. Abbeville is a tough place to win on the road but, the Red Raiders give it their all..... Abbeville 20 Greenville 17
Easley @ Pickens..... This is another early season backyard brawl. The Green Wave has the better team but, you never know when two rivals that dislike each other meet on the field..... Easley 34 Pickens 14
Irmo @ South Pointe..... This is another game that I find very interesting. The long time traditional power Irmo Yellow jackets against the young power South Pointe Stallions. Let's go with the home team..... South Pointe 20 Irmo 10
These five Week 0 games really peaked my interest and really really fired me up for the season to begin. You will be able to see my football picks for this coming football season on Friday mornings throughout the season. I will be picking High School, College and NFL games. I will mix in a few more posts that I hope you find interesting and informative during the season as well.
Until Next Time.
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