Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Week Eight Picks.

Written Wednesday October 11th at 9:45 PM

Welcome to the 2017 OAA Football Season, this season we will pick games that include OAA Teams. This year we have Anthony Taormina from History Now and Between Taorminas on Orion Neighborhood Television, Scott Burnstein from MIPrepZone and State Champs, Dan Stickradt from North Oakland Sports, Keith Dunlap a free-lance writer at the Detroit Free Press, and Sean Cotter Ford worker and Farmington loyalist.

SAMMY 53-37
ANT 64-26
SEAN 66-24
STICK 69-21
KEITH 69-21
BURNEY 63-27

1. West Bloomfield at Southfield Arts and Tech

If there is any game that is bigger for the Warriors than this game, then this is it after their shocking 23-22 loss to Bloomfield Hills. Southfield Arts and Tech has to win this game if they have any shot at making the playoffs. The Lakers are starting to peak at the right time, which is huge for their confidence.

SAMMY PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 35, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 21.
ANT PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 42, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 28.
SEAN PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 38, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 22.
STICK PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 28, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 21.
KEITH PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 35, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 30.
BURNEY PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 28, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 21.

2. Adams at Troy Athens

The Highlanders lost Cole Patrino to injury last week in their 21-14 win over Clarkston. Adams should have no problem with a Red Hawks team that has been taking a ton of beatings in the Red this season. It could be another tough go yet again for Troy Athens.

SAMMY PICK: ADAMS 35, TROY ATHENS 20.
ANT PICK: ADAMS 48, TROY ATHENS 14.
SEAN PICK: ADAMS 49, TROY ATHENS 7.
STICK PICK: ADAMS 31, TROY ATHENS 14.
KEITH PICK: ADAMS 42, TROY ATHENS 7.
BURNEY PICK: ADAMS 30, TROY ATHENS 17.

Berkley at 3. Harrison

Hawks coach John Herrington is tied with former Birmingham Brother Rice coach Al Frascassa with 430 wins. He should be able to get the record this week against the Bears. Berkley has really struggled this season and playing Harrison will be a tough chore for the Bears.

SAMMY PICK: HARRISON 35, BERKLEY 0.
ANT PICK: HARRISON 49, BERKLEY 7.
SEAN PICK: HARRISON 49, BERKLEY 0.
STICK PICK: HARRISON 35, BERKLEY 14.
KEITH PICK: HARRISON 35, BERKLEY 7.
BURNEY PICK: HARRISON 36, BERKLEY 16.

10. Troy at 4. Oak Park

The Knights are in a foul mood after losing 17-14 last week to Harrison. The Colts have been playing well against the teams they are supposed to beat, not so much against the teams they aren’t supposed to beat. They will probably wait until next week to have a chance at the playoffs.

SAMMY PICK: OAK PARK 70, TROY 7.
ANT PICK: OAK PARK 62, TROY 17.
SEAN PICK: OAK PARK 42, TROY 3.
STICK PICK: OAK PARK 35, TROY 20.
KEITH PICK: OAK PARK 34, TROY 16.
BURNEY PICK: OAK PARK 35, TROY 18.

9. Hazel Park at 5. Ferndale

This will be the game that decides the Blue. If the Eagles win then the title will likely be shared between Ferndale, Hazel Park, and Avondale. If the Vikings win it they win the crown outright. The big matchup will be the Eagles offense vs the Vikings defense. This one will be a fun one to watch.

SAMMY PICK: FERNDALE 28, HAZEL PARK 21.
ANT PICK: FERNDALE 35, HAZEL PARK 14.
SEAN PICK: FERNDALE 28, HAZEL PARK 26.
STICK PICK: FERNDALE 28, HAZEL PARK 27.
KEITH PICK: FERNDALE 28, HAZEL PARK 14.
BURNEY PICK: FERNDALE 30, HAZEL PARK 23.

6. Groves at Seaholm

The Falcons have been a big surprise this season keeping up their momentum from their 21-3 magical run. The Maples have struggled with injuries but if they pull off the upset then it will make up for some lost time.

SAMMY PICK: SEAHOLM 20, GROVES 17.
ANT PICK: GROVES 28, SEAHOLM 14.
SEAN PICK: GROVES 24, SEAHOLM 7.
STICK PICK:  GROVES 24, SEAHOLM 21.
KEITH PICK:  GROVES 28, SEAHOLM 10.
BURNEY PICK: GROVES 25, SEAHOLM 15.

Orion at 7. Clarkston

Wolves have owned the Dragons in six straight meetings. It’s Clarkston’s homecoming and the Wolves haven’t always fared the greatest on Homecomings. Orion playing with nothing to lose.

SAMMY PICK: ORION 28, CLARKSTON 21.
ANT PICK: ORION 28, CLARKSTON 24.
SEAN PICK: CLARKSTON 38, ORION 21.
STICK PICK: CLARKSTON 28, ORION 14.
KEITH PICK: CLARKSTON 35, ORION 14.
BURNEY PICK: CLARKSTON 31, ORION 24.

8. Bloomfield Hills at Oxford

The Wildcats are playing with nothing to lose and could very well do some damage to Bloomfield Hills. The Blackhawks will have to ride the arm of John Paddock and be very careful of a letdown after last week’s 23-22 win over Southfield Arts and Tech.

SAMMY PICK: OXFORD 21, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 17.
ANT PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 17, OXFORD 14.
SEAN PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 34, OXFORD 14.
STICK PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 28, OXFORD 21.
KEITH PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 28, OXFORD 17.
BURNEY PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 27, OXFORD 20.

Stoney Creek at Rochester

The Cougars took the Falcons out of the playoffs last season. Stoney Creek is red hot right now winning three straight games. Rochester could play spoiler this week.

SAMMY PICK: STONEY CREEK 24, ROCHESTER 20.
ANT PICK: ROCHESTER 21, STONEY CREEK 20.
SEAN PICK: STONEY CREEK 14, ROCHESTER 13.
STICK PICK: ROCHESTER 21, STONEY CREEK 14.
KEITH PICK: ROCHESTER 17, STONEY CREEK 16.
BURNEY PICK: ROCHESTER 26, STONEY CREEK 24.

Farmington at North Farmington

The Falcons and Raiders have had battles historically in the Farmington Cup. Talent favors Farmington but coaching favors North Farmington. This one could be interesting.

SAMMY PICK: NORTH FARMINGTON 12, FARMINGTON 10.
ANT PICK: NORTH FARMINGTON 17, FARMINGTON 10.
SEAN PICK: FARMINGTON 33, NORTH FARMINGTON 14.
STICK PICK: FARMINGTON 21, NORTH FARMINGTON 14.
KEITH PICK: FARMINGTON 31, NORTH FARMINGTON 14.
BURNEY PICK: FARMINGTON 22, NORTH FARMINGTON 21.

Pontiac at Avondale

This rivalry has been one sided as of late with the Yellow Jackets getting the better of the Phoenix. It will be a tough matchup for Pontiac, not only playing Avondale but also in Auburn Hills as well.

SAMMY PICK: AVONDALE 42, PONTIAC 6.
ANT PICK: AVONDALE 35, PONTIAC 7.
SEAN PICK: AVONDALE 49, PONTIAC 6.
STICK PICK: AVONDALE 35, PONTIAC 14.
KEITH PICK: AVONDALE 42, PONTIAC 6.
BURNEY PICK: AVONDALE 33, PONTIAC 14.

Macomb Lutheran North at Royal Oak

The Ravens have improved their scoring output in the last two weeks. They should be in a battle with Macomb Lutheran North. It will be an interesting game this week between the Lancers and the Ravens.

SAMMY PICK: ROYAL OAK 35, MACOMB LUTHERAN NORTH 21.
ANT PICK: ROYAL OAK 24, MACOMB LUTHERAN NORTH 21.
SEAN PICK: ROYAL OAK 28, MACOMB LUTHERAN NORTH 26.
STICK PICK: ROYAL OAK 21, MACOMB LUTHERAN NORTH 20.
KEITH PICK: ROYAL OAK 24, MACOMB LUTHERAN NORTH 21.
BURNEY PICK: ROYAL OAK 27, MACOMB LUTHERAN NORTH 23.
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