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.