WEEK 4 2012 FOOTBALL PICKS

Week 3 of the High School football season had some surprises and some great games. Gaffney was upset at The Reservation 34 to 19 by York, Woodruff hung on to defeat Chesnee 38 to 36, in a game that was much better than I anticipated and Byrnes held off Northwestern 32 to 28 in a great football game. In College football, Clemson and South Carolina both rolled to easy victories over Ball State and East Carolina. It was also the first week of the NFL season and all three of my NFL teams lost.

My new crystal ball was a little cloudy last week as I went 6 and 4 in my football picks. My record for the season is 20 and 10 for a percentage of .667. I am cleaning the ball as we speak and I intend to do better picking games this week. Let's look at this week's picks.

HIGH SCHOOL GAMES

Greer @ Greenville..... This should be one heck of a game at historical Sirrine Stadium. The Yellow Jackets running game should be the difference..... Greer 28  Greenville 24

Dutch Fork @ Dorman..... Dutch Fork comes up from the midlands for a clash with the Cavaliers. Should be a dandy..... Dorman 24  Dutch Fork 21

Chesnee @ Pendleton..... In my opinion the winner of this game will win the Region..... Chesnee 31  Pendleton 28

Blacksburg @ Crescent..... This is another interesting match-up. The Wildcats have lost two close games and the Tigers are unbeaten..... Crescent 20  Blacksburg 14

COLLEGE GAMES

Furman @ Clemson..... The Tigers have their final tune up before their big game at Florida State next week..... Clemson 45  Furman 14

Alabama-Birmingham @ South Carolina..... This one should be like a walk in the park for the Gamecocks..... South Carolina 35  Alabama-Birmingham 10

Florida @ Tennessee..... Both of these teams are unbeaten but, Florida has not looked good and Tennessee has been impressive..... Tennessee 23  Florida 20

NFL GAMES

New Orleans @ Carolina..... This is a big early season game for both, as the loser will be 0 ad 2 to start the season..... Carolina 27  New Orleans 24

Oakland @ Miami..... Which one of these two teams will start 0 and 2? ..... Oakland 20  Miami 17

Dallas @ Seattle..... The Cowboys looked very good in their opener against the Giants. They look good here too..... Dallas 24  Seattle 14

DID YOU KNOW? Only 12% of NFL teams that start the season 0 and 2 make the playoffs.

Until Next Time.