Nov. 20 Prognosticating Pigskin Prodigies

Dennis Garcia 

Record: 176-64

“Me in the front of  the room talking to a  large audience while  holding the Prog- nosticating Pigskin  Prodigies Trophy:  ‘I’d like to thank my  wife Kellie for all her  support throughout  this entire season.  Oh, wait. We still have two weeks left?  Doesn’t matter. And I’d like to thank all my  sponsors.’ ”

No. 13 CHEROKEE AT No. 4 EASTERN RANDOLPH — There’s absolutely no reason to jump off the Eastern Randolph Hype Train. ER, 37-13.

No. 13 FOREST HILLS AT No. 4 RANDLEMAN — This one will be a little tougher, but I believe this team can keep going. Too much talent not to. RHS, 30-21. 

NC STATE AT GEORGIA TECH — Gotta take Geor-gia Tech in this home game. Wolfpack have lost some very close games. This might be another one. GT, 27-20.

NORTH CAROLINA AT BOSTON COLLEGE — Tar Heels had a nice win last week, but this one, even though they are favored, is on the road and against a team that has been playing fairly well. Time for anoth-er letdown. BC, 41-36.

WAKE FOREST AT MIAMI — There are always a few games each week where you feel 99.9 percent that you’re going to get it right. This is one of them. I think. Miami, 47-20.

CHIEFS AT PANTHERS — Stop Patrick Mahomes? No. Stop Travis Kelce? No. Score against the Chiefs’ defense? Not much. Kansas City, 40-10

OTHER GAMES

James Madison 27, Appalachian State 20
Western Carolina 34, Samford 21
Virginia Tech 26, Duke 24
SMU 34, Virginia 28
Louisville 24, Pittsburgh 17
No. 8 Notre Dame 31, No. 16 Army 23
No. 2 Ohio State 30, No. 5 Indiana 20
No. 21 LSU 26, Vanderbilt 23
No. 15 Texas A&M 27, Auburn 24
No. 10 Ole Miss 36, Florida 26
Steelers 20, Browns 17
Commanders 30, Cowboys 20
Cardinals 27, Seahawks 24
49ers 30, Packers 24 

Ray Criscoe 

Record: 163-77 

“It’s a dirty job but  somebody has to  keep doing it. I have  to admit my attention  has been distracted  this week by all of  the great ‘futball’  we’ve had in the area  thanks to the AHS and SWR soccer  teams. As Tuesday night’s games will be  done when you read this, hopefully the result  is I’ll be watching a state championship game  of one or both of those teams this weekend.”

No. 13 CHEROKEE AT No. 4 EASTERN RANDOLPH — In the old days, whippersnappers, you never want-ed to play a mountain team in football. Now ER will whip up on a second one in a row. ER, 40-13.
No. 13 FOREST HILLS AT No. 4 RANDLEMAN — Speaking of old days, isn’t this the team that ended the Tigers’ football playoff dynasty in 1984? Yea, as the guy in the mirror keeps telling me, I’m that old. Randleman, 24-24.
NC STATE AT GEORGIA TECH — The Yellow Jackets sometimes sting and sometimes fly away. I think the Wolfpack will be doing some scratching behind their ears. GT, 31-20.
NORTH CAROLINA AT BOSTON COLLEGE — UNC could keep rolling. Or they could suffer a headache only BC can fix. Lotta could be’s there. BC, 27-24. 

WAKE FOREST AT MIAMI — Tony finally not picking Wake means I probably should. But ... Miami, 46-26. 

CHIEFS AT PANTHERS — This would be the upset of the year. And also rather upsetting for Panthers fans wanting that good draft pick. Chiefs, 26-19 

OTHER GAMES
James Madison 51, Appalachian State 23
Western Carolina 30, Samford 17
Duke 26, Virginia Tech 23
SMU 30, Virginia 20
Louisville 41, Pittsburgh 31
No. 8 Notre Dame 26, No. 16 Army 17
No. 2 Oho St. 26, No. 5 Indiana 23 (please be wrong) 

Vanderbilt 26, No. 21 LSU 20 (take a shot time) 

Auburn 26, No. 15 Texas A&M 23 (here, too)
Florida 26, Ole Miss 20 (Going for the trifecta) 

Browns 24, Steelers 23 (Is this called a quadfecta?) 

Commanders 27, Cowboys 16
Cardinals 26, Seahawks 23
49ers 27, Packers 20

Megan Crotty 

Record: 161-79 

“First of all, congratulations to Eastern Randolph and Randleman! Secondly, I’m still terrible at these. Lather, rinse, repeat.”

No. 13 CHEROKEE AT No. 4 EASTERN RANDOLPH  — Understatement: It’s tough to play a team with a high-powered offense and a stingy defense on the road. ER, 34-14.
No. 13 FOREST HILLS AT No. 4 RANDLEMAN — On paper, this looks to be a close one. The Tigers will move on if they can stop Forest Hills from scoring early and often. RHS, 28-21.
NC STATE AT GEORGIA TECH — Nothing like a week of rest to prep for a Thursday night game. Wolfpack, 21-14.
NORTH CAROLINA AT BOSTON COLLEGE — The streak continues! UNC, 27-24.
WAKE FOREST AT MIAMI — The U is undefeated at home. That isn’t going to change this week. Miami, 34-10.
CHIEFS AT PANTHERS — Yeah ... . Chiefs, 38-7.  

OTHER GAMES
James Madison 24, Appalachian State 17
Western Carolina 21, Samford 20
Duke 28, Virginia Tech 13
SMU 35, Virginia 7
Louisville 24, Pittsburgh 10
No. 8 Notre Dame 28, No. 16 Army 17
No. 2 Ohio State 31, No. 5 Indiana 14
Vanderbilt 21, No. 21 LSU 20
No. 15 Texas A&M 24, Auburn 21
No. 10 Ole Miss 27, Florida 24
Steelers 34, Browns 14
Commanders 31, Cowboys 28
Seahawks 28, Cardinals 24
Packers 24, 49ers 21

Tony Bolick 

Record: 159-81 

“So much for persevering and but I shall endeavor to do this again.” *Hmph* That’s all I can do. *Hehe* Because if you think about it. *Chuckle* There isn’t anything left. *Snort* Except, Awww-BAAAHAHAHAHAAAA ... Hooooo. It was really either that or cry.”

No. 13 CHEROKEE AT No. 4 EASTERN RANDOLPH  — The games will start to get a little tougher because now teams are good, or they have nothing to lose. Just not yet. ER, 30-17.
No. 13 FOREST HILLS AT No. 4 RANDLEMAN — Randleman’s back on track with a good start to the playoffs. Let’s hope that roll hits second gear this week. Randleman, 21-7.
NC STATE AT GEORGIA TECH — The Wolfpack are trying to get to bowl eligibility. But this week they just got rambled in a wreck. Ga. Tech, 27-13.
NORTH CAROLINA AT BOSTON COLLEGE — Football is a team sport. But every now and then, there’s this one guy. Omarion Hampton, 35-21.
WAKE FOREST AT MIAMI — Miami coming off a stinging loss, upset at the playoff dissing — but hey they’re Miami so everybody hates them. Not a good day to be in South Beach. Miami, 41-20.
CHIEFS AT PANTHERS — This is going to be a great game to watch. Mahomes’ magic will be on display. The Panthers? Not so much. Chiefs, 36-18. 

OTHER GAMES
James Madison 36, Appalachian State 24
WCU 28, Samford 27 (I can’t watch, but I will)
Duke 24, Virginia Tech 17
SMU 31, Virginia 14
Pittsburgh 20, Louisville 17
No. 8 Notre Dame 31, No. 16 Army 17
No. 5 Indiana 27, No. 2 Ohio State 21
Vanderbilt 23, No. 21 LSU 17
No. 15 Texas A&M 30, Auburn 20
No. 10 Ole Miss 21, Florida 14
Steelers 27, Browns 21
Commanders 31, Cowboys 17
Seahawks 20, Cardinals 17
49ers 21, Packers 20