Gant “Expert” Challenge – Week 11

11/16-11/19 Games Jay Siegel Dave Glass Chris Morelli Rusty McCracken Dustin Parks
Univ. Prep-Clearfield Clearfield Clearfield Clearfield Clearfield Univ. Prep
Dubois-State College DuBois St College State College State College St College
Bishop Guil-Bellwood Bellwood Bishop Guil Bellwood Bellwood Bellwood
Iowa-Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan Michigan
USC-UCLA USC USC USC UCLA USC
Texas Tech-Ok. State Ok State Ok State Ok State OK State Ok. State
Duke-Ga. Tech Ga Tech Ga Tech Ga Tech Ga. Tech Ga. Tech
Stanford-Oregon Oregon Oregon Oregon Oregon Oregon
Ravens-Steelers Ravens Ravens Ravens Ravens Steelers
Packers-Lions Packers Lions Packers Packers Packers
Eagles-Redskins Redskins Eagles Eagles Eagles Redskins
Bears-49ers 49ers 49ers Bears Bears 49ers
Last Week 8-4 8-4 8-4 8-4 6-6
Year-to-date 87-33 85-35 85-35 84-36 77-43

 

The Last Word

Dustin: “I just can’t catch a break in the challenge this year. I’m falling farther behind to the point I need a straw pool to make my picks. But I’ve gotta try something, so gonna have to go with my gut. Clearfield has faced some tough tests this year, but I think facing someone from the Pittsburgh City League will be definitely tough. University Prep’s quarterback threw for a PIAA playoff record 462 yards last week against Somerset, and I have a feeling it’s going to be difficult for Clearfield to get past that kind of passing attack. Sorry Bison faithful, just a gut feeling I have. Most intriguing games to me as well are Ravens-Steelers, due to wondering if Ben is a go this week, and then also Eagles-Redskins, since it looks like Vick is out for a while.”

Rusty: “My coin looks more like a slug from all the flipping I did this week. I’m looking for the Bison to wear down Univ. Prep to stay unbeaten. The Little Lions will prevail in a tough game with the Beavers, and BA dumps BG in a nail-biter. I looked at my college and pro picks, and it seems I favored the home squads in the Saturday games and the visitors in the Sunday match-ups. Leftwich may play better after a week of practice, but the Ravens don’t need to adjust anything.”

Chris:  “I like Clearfield to continue its perfect season against University Prep. Although University Prep plays a more difficult schedule, I think the Bison eke out a win. State College is peaking at the right time and will upset the Beavers. The Steelers will find out that life without Big Ben is not pleasant. With their franchise QB, I liked their chances against the Ravens. However, with Byron Leftwich at the helm, the Steelers don’t have a chance. It was fun while it lasted, but the Steelers’ season is over. Yes, Roethlisberger is THAT valuable.”

Dave: “Clearfield faces a very difficult challenge defensively, but I also think that the Bison offense is the best that Prep has seen yet – Clearfield in a very close, exciting game. State College has played a MUCH tougher schedule and is primed for the postseason – as for Guilfoyle, just playing a hunch. Oregon needs to put up 40 points as usual to win, because their defense is just plain bad – but it never seems to matter with their ‘blur’ offense. Finally, I can’t see the Steelers winning without Ben and without Antonio Brown. How many major injuries can a team endure before it collapses? I think this team is on that precipice.”

Jay: “I think the Bisons (yeah, I know, but spelling it wrong on the turf doesn’t make it so) have at least one more win in them – but it won’t be easy. DuBois’ easy schedule (as compared to SC) may come back and bite them here. Just rolling with most of the favs in college and pros.”

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