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 46-32
ANT 55-23
SEAN 57-21
STICK 59-19
KEITH 61-17
BURNEY 56-22
1. Oak Park at 7. Harrison
This is eventually the White division title game at Harrison
between the Knights and Hawks. Oak Park has been rolling since their opening
week loss to Utica Eisenhower. Harrison bounced back on the road winning 42-7
over Rochester. If this game becomes a game of attrition, its advantage
Knights. The Hawks need to slow this game down if they have any shot at pulling
off the upset.
SAMMY PICK: OAK PARK 31, HARRISON 7.
ANT PICK: OAK PARK 42, HARRISON 28.
SEAN PICK: OAK PARK 33, HARRISON 7.
STICK PICK: OAK PARK 42, HARRISON 35.
KEITH PICK: OAK PARK 24, HARRISON 10.
BURNEY PICK: OAK PARK 28, HARRISON 27.
Troy Athens at 2. West Bloomfield
Poor Red Hawks this week, struggling and going to the Swamp
to play a Lakers team that is oozing with confidence right now. West Bloomfield
has everything going on the right track. It could be yet another long night for
Troy Athens and a happy Homecoming for the Lakers this week.
SAMMY PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 56, TROY ATHENS 10.
ANT PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 35, TROY ATHENS 14.
SEAN PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 56, TROY ATHENS 7.
STICK PICK: WEST
BLOOMFIELD 35, TROY ATHENS 14.
KEITH PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 45, TROY ATHENS 7.
BURNEY PICK: WEST BLOOMFIELD 35, TROY ATHENS 20.
4. Clarkston at 3. Adams
This one could be the biggest game in the area this week.
The Wolves and Highlanders are solid teams and they have been playing well
beyond to anyone’s expectations. Adams won 38-14 over Southfield Arts and Tech
while Clarkston destroyed Troy Athens. This matchup will be a battle of wills
and whomever will show themselves will win this week.
SAMMY PICK: ADAMS 24, CLARKSTON 14.
ANT PICK: CLARKSTON 28, ADAMS 27.
SEAN PICK: ADAMS 35, CLARKSTON 14.
STICK PICK: CLARKSTON 28, ADAMS 21.
KEITH PICK: ADAMS 21, CLARKSTON 14.
BURNEY PICK: ADAMS 24, CLARKSTON 23.
Rochester at 5. Groves
In what will be a battle of Falcons, the green Falcons have
had a strong season so far but the distractions could play a factor in their
game with Rochester this week. The blue Falcons were crushed at home by
Harrison 42-7 last week and have lost their starter Brent Burtraw for the season with an injury. This is a matchup where Groves is favored heavily on
paper but if they can’t get by the distractions then a possible upset might
loom.
SAMMY PICK: GROVES 35, ROCHESTER 7.
ANT PICK: GROVES 35, ROCHESTER 14.
SEAN PICK: GROVES 35, ROCHESTER 7.
STICK PICK: GROVES 28, ROCHESTER 14.
KEITH PICK: GROVES 28, ROCHESTER 13.
BURNEY PICK: GROVES
31, ROCHESTER 17.
Pontiac at 6. Ferndale
In what is going to be a mismatch between two teams that are
going in different directions, one going up and one struggling to find an identity. The Phoenix have really struggled with numbers
and depth. This is a team that has scored 34 points total this season. This
week they will be taking on a red-hot Eagles squad that came back from 31-7 to
stun Royal Oak 42-31 on the road. This should be an easy one for Ferndale
before their big test with Hazel Park looms next week.
SAMMY PICK: FERNDALE 63, PONTIAC 0.
ANT PICK: FERNDALE 49, PONTIAC 0.
SEAN PICK: FERNDALE 49, PONTIAC 0.
STICK PICK: FERNDALE 28, PONTIAC 0.
KEITH PICK: FERNDALE 56, PONTIAC 0.
BURNEY PICK: FERNDALE 40, PONTIAC 15.
Ypsilanti Lincoln at 8. Avondale
This will be a battle of two 4-2 teams going at it. Both
teams started 0-2 before winning four straight games. The Railsplitters have
really been scoring a ton of points and allowing in their four-game winning
streak 49 points. Ypsilanti Lincoln’s losses were by a combined ten points. The
Yellow Jackets have been rolling as well, only allowing 33 points in their four-game
winning streak. This could be a fun one to watch.
SAMMY PICK: AVONDALE 24, YPSILANTI LINCOLN 20.
ANT PICK: AVONDALE 24, YPSILANTI LINCOLN 21.
SEAN PICK: AVONDALE 28, YPSILANTI LINCOLN 25.
STICK PICK: AVONDALE 38, YPSILANTI LINCOLN 31.
KEITH PICK: AVONDALE
17, YPSILANTI LINCOLN 10.
BURNEY PICK: AVONDALE 29, YPSILANTI LINCOLN 10.
10. Bloomfield Hills at 9. Southfield Arts and Tech
This is a matchup that could have shootout written all over
it on 10 Mile and Lahser Road. The Warriors lost 38-14 to Adams last week but
they have a quarterback in John Darby that can put up points. The Blackhawks
escaped Orion 27-21 behind their quarterback John Paddock. It’s which
quarterback shows up in this game and whomever he is will get them a big win
this week.
SAMMY PICK: SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 35, BLOOMFIELD HILLS
21.
ANT PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 27, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 22.
SEAN PICK: SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 26, BLOOMFIELD HILLS 21.
STICK PICK: BLOOMFIELD HILLS 24, SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH
21.
KEITH PICK: SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 27, BLOOMFIELD HILLS
20.
BURNEY PICK: SOUTHFIELD ARTS AND TECH 32, BLOOMFIELD HILLS
30.
North Farmington at Hazel Park
The Vikings control its destiny in the Blue knowing that
Ferndale is lurking next week on the road. Hazel Park better be careful of a
North Farmington team that has nothing to lose. The last three weeks the
Raiders have not scored a point, which is not good. The Vikings have been
rolling as of late but this is a trap game for Hazel Park.
SAMMY PICK: NORTH FARMINGTON 24, HAZEL PARK 21.
ANT PICK: HAZEL PARK 35, NORTH FARMINGTON 0.
SEAN PICK: HAZEL PARK 38, NORTH FARMINGTON 0.
STICK PICK: HAZEL PARK 35, NORTH FARMINGTON 14.
KEITH PICK: HAZEL PARK 34, NORTH FARMINGTON 17.
BURNEY PICK: HAZEL PARK 26, NORTH FARMINGTON 22.
Seaholm at Troy
This is an interesting matchup for the Colts knowing they
need this game if they want to sneak in and make the playoffs. Troy lost 21-3
to Groves last week and they know they are going to need a better effort if
they want to beat an injury riddled Seaholm team. The Maples have lost two
tough games to Stoney Creek 16-14 and Rochester 28-27 in a two-week span.
Seaholm will be a dangerous game for the Colts in this matchup.
SAMMY PICK: SEAHOLM 21, TROY 17.
ANT PICK: TROY 24, SEAHOLM 21.
SEAN PICK: TROY 24, SEAHOLM 14.
STICK PICK: TROY 28, SEAHOLM 21.
KEITH PICK: TROY 21, SEAHOLM 16.
BURNEY PICK: TROY 27, SEAHOLM 23.
Royal Oak at Farmington
The Ravens were up 31-7 against Ferndale only to see the
Eagles put up 35 points and stun Royal Oak 42-31 last week. This week, the
Ravens will see a Farmington team that has really struggled especially
defensibly. The Falcons allowed 45 points in it’s 45-26 loss to Avondale last
week. This one could be interesting, Royal Oak scored points and Farmington
gives them up in bunches.
SAMMY PICK: ROYAL OAK 45, FARMINGTON 7.
ANT PICK: ROYAL OAK 56, FARMINGTON 3.
SEAN PICK: ROYAL OAK 35, FARMINGTON 28.
STICK PICK: ROYAL OAK 21, FARMINGTON 20.
KEITH PICK: ROYAL OAK 38, FARMINGTON 15.
BURNEY PICK: ROYAL OAK 25, FARMINGTON 21.
Stoney Creek at Berkley
The Cougars and Bears have had tough seasons thus far.
Stoney Creek has had trouble scoring points while being in the White has gotten
to Berkley. The Bears were destroyed 62-0 by Oak Park last week while the
Cougars won a 16-14 game with Seaholm. Looking at this matchup, everything
favors Stoney Creek at Hurley Field.
SAMMY PICK: STONEY CREEK 31, BERKLEY 14.
ANT PICK: STONEY CREEK 24, BERKLEY 14.
SEAN PICK: STONEY CREEK 24, BERKLEY 6.
STICK PICK: STONEY CREEK 10, BERKLEY 7.
KEITH PICK: STONEY CREEK 24, BERKLEY 7.
BURNEY PICK: BERKLEY 33, STONEY CREEK 20.
Orion at Oxford
These are two 1-5 teams that have really struggled battling
it out for the Double O Trophy this week. The Dragons have had a rough schedule
but they have lost their last two games by a combined 14 points and have
started to find their way offensively. The Wildcats have not had a great year
defensibly but this is a big game for coach Bud Rowley. This game on the Blue
turf is always close and it could very well be this year.
SAMMY PICK: ORION 24, OXFORD 14.
ANT PICK: ORION 28, OXFORD 14.
SEAN PICK: ORION 28, OXFORD 21.
STICK PICK: ORION 28, OXFORD 21.
KEITH PICK: ORION 24, OXFORD 21.
BURNEY PICK: OXFORD 28, ORION 25.
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