WEEK 2 OF 2013 FOOTBALL SEASON

TRIBE DEFEATS RED DEVILS!!!! The Gaffney Indians defense forced four turnovers that led to 24 points, as they defeated Clinton 45 to 18. The defense recovered 4 Clinton fumbles and they had a bend but not break game Friday night at The Reservation. The Clinton offense ran their power running game for 65 plays for 301 yards and had the ball for 23 minutes longer than the Tribe. The Red Devils scored 18 points in the 2nd quarter but, the Gaffney defense shut them out in the 2nd half.

The Gaffney offense didn't have the ball much but it didn't matter, as they still put 45 points on the scoreboard. They had a balanced attack with 178 yards on the ground and 187 through the air. Hyleck Foster had a huge game with 9 carries for 130 yards and 3 TDs. He also had a 96 yard kickoff return for a score as well. Gaffney fans also saw the return of star Shaq Davidson as he came into the game at WR in the 1st quarter and made an immediate impact with 3 catches for 65 yards and a 27 yard TD catch. The Indians even their 2013 record at 1 and 1 with the Union County Yellow Jackets coming to The Reservation on Friday night.

UNION COUNTY @ GAFFNEY PREVIEW..... This rivalry game went down to the wire last season with Gaffney's Jo Jo McGill scoring on a 15 yard run with 3 seconds left to win the game for Gaffney 28 to 21. Both teams went on to play for their State Championships last season with Gaffney winning the 4A Division 1 Title and Union County finishing as the 3A runner up. Both teams lost a lot of players off those teams with Gaffney losing 10 starters off their defense and Union County losing a lot off their offense. Gaffney does have key offensive stars Shaq Davidson, Hyleck Foster, Jo Jo McGill and Eddie Studyvance returning on offense which makes the Tribe strong on that side of the ball. Union County's strength should be their defense early in the season. They do return WR T.J. Foster, a Louisville commitment and a big offensive line which should test the Tribe's young defense. I really do expect a game similar to last years game. It won't be decided until the 4th quarter.

TRIBE FACTS..... Gaffney's QB Eddie Studyvance continues to play well. He has passed 28 of 41 with 2 TD passes and 0 interceptions and he has scored 2 rushing TDs.

THE ARMCHAIR COACH'S WEEK 2 FOOTBALL PICKS

High School Games

Union County @ Gaffney..... This should be another close and entertaining game between these two rivals. It will go down to the 4th quarter..... Gaffney 34  Union County 27

Blacksburg @ Indian Land..... The Wildcats were overmatched by St. Joe's last week. They should have a chance to win this week but...... Indian Land 21  Blacksburg 13

Dorman @ Greenwood..... This one should be the game of the week in the upstate this week. We will get to see just how good Dorman might be..... Greenwood 16  Dorman 13

College Games

South Carolina State @ Clemson..... The Tigers coming off huge win over Georgia shouldn't even break a sweat in this one..... Clemson 63  SC State 7

South Carolina @ Georgia..... The Gamecocks have the tough task of playing a very good Georgia team after a loss. The Gamecocks have won the last three against the dogs. Can they make it four..... Georgia 24  South Carolina 20

NFL Games

Seattle @ Carolina..... The Panthers need to get off to a good start this season. They have finished strong the last two years. Tough opener but they have a chance..... Seattle 20  Carolina 17

Green Bay @ San Francisco..... This should be one of the best games in week 1 of the NFL season. THe 49ers beat the Packers last season twice and the Packers are ready. Can they do it..... San Francisco 24  Green Bay 20

The ArmChair Coach went 5 and 1 in football picks last week. Can I do better this week. I think so.

DID YOU KNOW?..... Clemson's 38 to 35 victory over Georgia this past Saturday has moved the Tigers to Number 4 in the AP Rankings. This is the highest ranking for Clemson since 1988.

Until Next Time.