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Week 2 predictions
September 11, 2008It is about four hours until Rider hits prime time, so it is the perfect time to make my predictions for this week's action.
Two weeks of football are in the books, so some certainties have become transparent. But at about this time last year, Seymour was 1-2. No one dared think the Panthers had a state title run in them.
So a lot can happen over these next weeks. Here are my predictions based on how things are going so far.
* Rider at Sulphur Springs: Rider suffered a tough loss last week because of too many turnovers. It seems like they have fallen short in a couple big games because of that (like two years ago against Frenship).
There are a couple reasons why I like the Raiders in this game. First, they have a little more talent than Sulphus Springs has. And second, Rider has played in several more "huge" games the past couple years, so I do not think the big stage will worry them as much.
* Denison at WFHS: It sounded like the Coyotes played one good quarter and three disastrous ones against Everman last week.
That will not cut it against an old district foe. But I think WFHS rebounds and wins by about 10-14.
*Hirschi at Breckenridge: Neither team is off to a good start, and while I don't know much about the Buckaroos, I know this about Hirschi.
It has rushed for only 80 yards in two games and given up 680 yards during that span. Plus, it is hard to pick the team that lost 58-7 in this matchup last year. That was the Huskies, and that loss triggered a current nine-game losing streak.
So I will reluctantly pick Breckenridge, but a Hirschi win will not surprise me.
* Graham at Burkburnett: This pick is easier than I would have thought at the beginning of the season. The Bulldogs, with lots of experience, are playing at a pretty high level.
Graham, which starts several youngsters, is a work in progress. Burk rolls to a pretty easy victory.
* Vernon at Argyle: I have seen both of these teams, and am going with Argyle for a couple of reasons. The Eagles' QBs are young, which is why a Burkburnett secondary gave a clinic with five interceptions. But Vernon's secondary is equally inexperienced, which could cause some problems.
Also, I was impressed with how Argyle, for the most part, stopped the run last week. And that is Vernon's strength. The Lions are not doing a whole lot on offense right now, either. That is why I am choosing Argyle in a close one.
Iowa Park vs. Holliday: This game got moved to Saturday at Memorial Stadium because of a flooded field. It will be a good measuring stick for both teams, too.
I think the Hawks (0-2) need a win more than the Eagles (2-0), but I am not so sure they get it. Holliday pulls this one out.
* Olney at Windthorst: The Trojans win this game if they do not turn the ball over. But since they have 10 turnovers in two games, nothing is guaranteed. Still, I like Windthorst by a touchdown in a closer game than expected.
* Bowie at Jacksboro: This is where I will be at. I have been wrong at both Friday night games I have covered this year, so take this with a grain of salt. Still, I think Bowie has more firepower on offense. So the Jackrabbits get the win.
* City View at Electra: The Tigers have lost 13 straight, but that streak comes to an end because I see Electra as a more improved team than last year. Do not know if the same can be said for the Mustngs.
* Petrolia at Henrietta: Henrietta has lost about nine or 10 non-district games in a row. But Petrolia has failed to score a single point in two losses this year. Both trends may end, but the Bearcats will have an easy time with things.
* Chico-Archer City: Cannot tell you off the top of my head who the home team even is (and am too lazy to look it up). I can tell you that the Wildcats will win in a rout.
* Seymour-Ralls: Surely, the Panthers get into the win column this week after playing Olney close last Friday. Seymour is the pick, as Castles gets his first career coaching win.
* Munday-Jim Ned: When in doubt (and all I know about Jim Ned is that they are 0-2 and both these schools lost to Stamford), pick the defending stat champ. It is a great rule to live by. Munday wins.
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