Pick 'em Week 5 (Pick early 3 Thursday games)

[mike salem]

LAST WEEK IT WAS EASY TO FIND GOOD GAMES, THIS WEEK IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT. THERE ARE A LOT OF MISMATCHES IN 4A THIS WEEK, I TRIED TO FIND THE LEAST STINKERS.


NORVIEW @ LAKE TAYLOR

LOUISA @ ALBEMARLE *THURSDAY

HERITAGE (NN) @ BETHEL *SATURDAY

WESTERN BRANCH @ KING’S FORK

LAKELAND @ GREAT BRIDGE

DENBIGH @ MENCHVILLE *THURSDAY

CHURCHLAND @ MAURY *THURSDAY


DOMINION @ LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE (LC) @ ROCK RIDGE

LIBERTY (BEAL) @ KETTLE RUN

HALIFAX @ BASSETT

EC GLASS @ AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST @ LIBERTY CHRISTIAN

PULASKI @ CAVE SPRING

STAUNTON RIVER @ WILLIAM FLEMING


GOW* HOPEWELL @ DINWIDDIE

 

[anon_vu6vqwsr4nf3b]

Lake Taylor
Louisa
Bethel
King's Fork
Lakeland
Denbigh
Maury
Dominion
Heritage
Liberty
Halifax
Amherst
Woodberry Forest
Pulaski
Staunton River

Dinwiddie

 

[mike salem]

LAKE TAYLOR

LOUISA

BETHEL

KING’S FORK

GREAT BRIDGE

DENBIGH

CHURCHLAND


LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE

LIBERTY (BEAL)

HALIFAX

AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST

PULASKI

STAUNTON RIVER


GOW* DINWIDDIE

 

[Gunz41]

LAKE TAYLOR

LOUISA

BETHEL

KING’S FORK

LAKELAND

DENBIGH

MAURY


DOMINION

HERITAGE (LC)

LIBERTY (BEAL)

HALIFAX

AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST

PULASKI

STAUNTON RIVER


GOW* - DINWIDDIE

 

[DanvilleSportsHead]

LT
ALBEMARLE (only because they beat PH Friday)
BETHEL
KING’S FORK
LAKELAND
DENBIGH

CHURCHLAND
DOMINION

HERITAGE (LC)

LIBERTY

HALIFAX

AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST

PULASKI

STAUNTON RIVER

HOPEWELL


ALSO...GW over Franklin County BIG

 

[hamspear]

LAKE TAYLOR
ALBERMARLE
BETHEL
WESTERN BRANCH
GREAT BRIDGE
DENBIGH
MAURY
LOUDOUN VALLEY
HERITAGE (LC)
LIBERTY (BEAL)
HALIFAX
AMHERST
WOODBERRY FOREST
PULASKI
STAUNTON RIVER

GOW* DINWIDDIE

 

[wikki]

LAST WEEK IT WAS EASY TO FIND GOOD GAMES, THIS WEEK IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT. THERE ARE A LOT OF MISMATCHES IN 4A THIS WEEK, I TRIED TO FIND THE LEAST STINKERS.


NORVIEW @ LAKE TAYLOR

LOUISA @ ALBEMARLE *THURSDAY

HERITAGE (NN) @ BETHEL *SATURDAY

WESTERN BRANCH @ KING’S FORK

LAKELAND @ GREAT BRIDGE

DENBIGH @ MENCHVILLE *THURSDAY

CHURCHLAND @ MAURY *THURSDAY


DOMINION @ LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE (LC) @ ROCK RIDGE

LIBERTY (BEAL) @ KETTLE RUN

HALIFAX @ BASSETT

AMHERST @ EC GLASS

WOODBERRY FOREST @ LIBERTY CHRISTIAN

PULASKI @ CAVE SPRING

STAUNTON RIVER @ WILLIAM FLEMING


GOW* HOPEWELL @ DINWIDDIE

Correction - Glass is playing at Amherst

 

[DinwiddieProud]

LAST WEEK IT WAS EASY TO FIND GOOD GAMES, THIS WEEK IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT. THERE ARE A LOT OF MISMATCHES IN 4A THIS WEEK, I TRIED TO FIND THE LEAST STINKERS.


NORVIEW @ LAKE TAYLOR

LOUISA @ ALBEMARLE *THURSDAY

HERITAGE (NN) @ BETHEL *SATURDAY

WESTERN BRANCH @ KING’S FORK

LAKELAND @ GREAT BRIDGE

DENBIGH @ MENCHVILLE *THURSDAY

CHURCHLAND @ MAURY *THURSDAY


DOMINION @ LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE (LC) @ ROCK RIDGE

LIBERTY (BEAL) @ KETTLE RUN

HALIFAX @ BASSETT

AMHERST @ EC GLASS

WOODBERRY FOREST @ LIBERTY CHRISTIAN

PULASKI @ CAVE SPRING

STAUNTON RIVER @ WILLIAM FLEMING


GOW* HOPEWELL @ DINWIDDIE

Mike, sometimes the hardest ones to pick are the ones between two weak, almost zero win teams. Like the Richmond area pick em last week, Caroline / Thomas Jefferson. Navy and I had a good laugh over the outcome. He picked Caroline, I picked TJ. We couldn't find the score and we were tied with our picks. He found it on the way home Friday night. Called me. Said TJ had won in a high scoring shoot out. I explained to him how my vast storehouse of football knowledge allowed me to pick the winner. Then I hung up real quick before he could remind me of my other stupid picks

 

[mike salem]

Correction - Glass is playing at Amherst

Fixed thanks

 

[mike salem]

LT
BETHEL
KING’S FORK
LAKELAND
DENBIGH

CHURCHLAND
DOMINION

HERITAGE (LC)

LIBERTY

HALIFAX

AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST

PULASKI

STAUNTON RIVER

HOPEWELL


ALSO...GW over Franklin County BIG

I think you're missing Louisa/Albemarle game. Of course GW will win big over Franklin Co, Fleming beat them handily and they are not good this year, they got beat by 50 by JF.

 

[obguthr]

Lake Taylor
Albemarle
Bethel
Western Branch
Great Bridge
Denbigh
Maury
Loudoun Valley
Heritage-Leesburg
Liberty-Bealeton
Halifax
Amherst
Woodberry Forest
Pulaski
Staunton River
Dinwiddie

 

[DanvilleSportsHead]

I think you're missing Louisa/Albemarle game. Of course GW will win big over Franklin Co, Fleming beat them handily and they are not good this year, they got beat by 50 by JF.

Got that fixed Mike. Thanks!

 

[CowboyTodd]

Lake Taylor
Louisa
Heritage (NN)
King's Fork
Lakeland
Denbigh
Maury
Loudoun Valley
Heritage (LC)
Liberty (Beal)
Halifax
Amherst
Woodberry Forest
Pulaski
William Fleming
Dinwiddie

 

[OCBoy]

LAST WEEK IT WAS EASY TO FIND GOOD GAMES, THIS WEEK IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT. THERE ARE A LOT OF MISMATCHES IN 4A THIS WEEK, I TRIED TO FIND THE LEAST STINKERS.


NORVIEW @ LAKE TAYLOR

LOUISA @ ALBEMARLE *THURSDAY

HERITAGE (NN) @ BETHEL *SATURDAY

WESTERN BRANCH @ KING’S FORK

LAKELAND @ GREAT BRIDGE

DENBIGH @ MENCHVILLE *THURSDAY

CHURCHLAND @ MAURY *THURSDAY


DOMINION @ LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE (LC) @ ROCK RIDGE

LIBERTY (BEAL) @ KETTLE RUN

HALIFAX @ BASSETT

EC GLASS @ AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST @ LIBERTY CHRISTIAN

PULASKI @ CAVE SPRING

STAUNTON RIVER @ WILLIAM FLEMING


GOW* HOPEWELL @ DINWIDDIE

LT, Albemarle, bethel, Kings fork, great bridge, den nigh, Maury, dominion, heritage, Liberty, Halifax, Amherst, wood berry, Pulaski, SR, Dinwiddie

 

[shauntclair]

LAST WEEK IT WAS EASY TO FIND GOOD GAMES, THIS WEEK IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT. THERE ARE A LOT OF MISMATCHES IN 4A THIS WEEK, I TRIED TO FIND THE LEAST STINKERS.


NORVIEW @ LAKE TAYLOR

LOUISA @ ALBEMARLE *THURSDAY

HERITAGE (NN) @ BETHEL *SATURDAY

WESTERN BRANCH @ KING’S FORK

LAKELAND @ GREAT BRIDGE

DENBIGH @ MENCHVILLE *THURSDAY

CHURCHLAND @ MAURY *THURSDAY


DOMINION @ LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE (LC) @ ROCK RIDGE

LIBERTY (BEAL) @ KETTLE RUN

HALIFAX @ BASSETT

EC GLASS @ AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST @ LIBERTY CHRISTIAN

PULASKI @ CAVE SPRING

STAUNTON RIVER @ WILLIAM FLEMING


GOW* HOPEWELL @ DINWIDDIE

Damn Mike! I won't be able to go off the top of my head this week and I'm always a looza when I actually do research. But I have no choice here.

 

[Shruikan]

LAKE TAYLOR
LOUISA
BETHEL
KING’S FORK
GREAT BRIDGE
DENBIGH
CHURCHLAND

LOUDOUN VALLEY
HERITAGE
LIBERTY (BEAL)
HALIFAX
AMHERST
WOODBERRY FOREST
PULASKI
STAUNTON RIVER

Game of the Week: DINWIDDIE

 

[DinwiddieProud]

Lake Taylor
Louisa
Bethel
Kings Fork
Great Bridge
Denbigh
Maury
Loudoun Valley
Heritage
Liberty
Halifax
Amherst
Woodberry Forest (Sorry Mike)!
Pulaski
Staunton River
Dinwiddie

 

[DinwiddieProud]

Hey DanvilleSports, certainly you have another error? The one where you accidentally picked Hopewell?

I sure hope you get that one wrong!

 

[DEVILSLB99]

LAST WEEK IT WAS EASY TO FIND GOOD GAMES, THIS WEEK IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT. THERE ARE A LOT OF MISMATCHES IN 4A THIS WEEK, I TRIED TO FIND THE LEAST STINKERS.


NORVIEW @ LAKE TAYLOR

LOUISA @ ALBEMARLE *THURSDAY

HERITAGE (NN) @ BETHEL *SATURDAY

WESTERN BRANCH @ KING’S FORK

LAKELAND @ GREAT BRIDGE

DENBIGH @ MENCHVILLE *THURSDAY

CHURCHLAND @ MAURY *THURSDAY


DOMINION @ LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE (LC) @ ROCK RIDGE

LIBERTY (BEAL) @ KETTLE RUN

HALIFAX @ BASSETT

EC GLASS @ AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST @ LIBERTY CHRISTIAN

PULASKI @ CAVE SPRING

STAUNTON RIVER @ WILLIAM FLEMING


GOW* HOPEWELL @ DINWIDDIE

I don't pick for the obvious reasons, BUT GOW Give me the Hopewell Blue Devils on the road!!!!!!!!!!! Lol..Hope it's a good game for both teams should be a high scoring fun game.

 

[anon_vu6vqwsr4nf3b]

This is me while trying to pick the Lakeland, Denbigh, and Churchland games:

 

[DinwiddieProud]

Exactly!!!!!!!

 

[DanvilleSportsHead]

Hey DanvilleSports, certainly you have another error? The one where you accidentally picked Hopewell?

I sure hope you get that one wrong!

Hahaha! I think it's going to be a great game! If I wasn't going home I would make the trip out to Dinwiddie to watch it. I think it's going to be another shootout and I'm picking Hopewell because of the Hill kid at QB. I'm very impressed with him! I know Dinwiddie is very talented and IMO is the 2nd best team in the 4a behind LT. Should be a classic!

 

[Michael Cassio]

LAKE TAYLOR

ALBEMARLE

HERITAGE (NN)

KING’S FORK

GREAT BRIDGE

DENBIGH

CHURCHLAND


LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE (LC)

LIBERTY (BEAL)

HALIFAX

AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST

PULASKI

WILLIAM FLEMING

DINWIDDIE

 

[maroons1]

LAKE TAYLOR

ALBEMARLE *THURSDAY

BETHEL *SATURDAY

KING’S FORK

GREAT BRIDGE

DENBIGH

MAURY *THURSDAY


DOMINION

HERITAGE (LC)

LIBERTY (BEAL)

HALIFAX

AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST

PULASKI

STAUNTON RIVER


GOW* DINWIDDIE

 

[Snookasuperstar]

LAKE TAYLOR

LOUISA

HERITAGE (NN)

KING’S FORK

LAKELAND

MENCHVILLE

Denbigh

LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE (LC)

LIBERTY (BEAL)

HALIFAX

AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST

PULASKI

STAUNTON RIVER


HOPEWELL

 

[RowdyBB]

LAKE TAYLOR
ALBEMARLE
BETHEL
WESTERN BRANCH
LAKELAND
DENBIGH
MAURY
LOUDOUN VALLEY
HERITAGE (LC)
LIBERTY (BEAL)
HALIFAX
AMHERST
WOODBERRY FOREST
PULASKI
STAUNTON RIVER
GOW: DINWIDDIE

 

[3nPunt]

NORVIEW @ LAKE TAYLOR

LOUISA @ ALBEMARLE *THURSDAY

HERITAGE (NN) @ BETHEL *SATURDAY

WESTERN BRANCH @ KING’S FORK

GREAT BRIDGE

MENCHVILLE *THURSDAY

CHURCHLAND *THURSDAY


LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE (LC)

LIBERTY (BEAL)

BASSETT

AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST

PULASKI

STAUNTON RIVER


GOW* DINWIDDIE

 

[DinwiddieProud]

Hahaha! I think it's going to be a great game! If I wasn't going home I would make the trip out to Dinwiddie to watch it. I think it's going to be another shootout and I'm picking Hopewell because of the Hill kid at QB. I'm very impressed with him! I know Dinwiddie is very talented and IMO is the 2nd best team in the 4a behind LT. Should be a classic!

From what I've seen in person, and from what I've heard from someone a lot better at analyzing football than I will ever be, Hill can be pressured to throw the ball up for grabs. He is a little too quick to bring it down and take off running. He often missed seeing wide open receivers.

Then he gets coached to take a little more time to let his receivers work open. So he does, feels the pressure, throws a duck up, and you know what happens then.

What Dinwiddie lacks in size, they make up for in speed. Cheatham from Hanover killed us two weeks ago because he is just a beast. More size would have been a wonderful thing, that night. Hopewell doesn't present the same run threat. They have one really big boy they used some, but mainly when they needed short yardage, or as a decoy.

Hill will get his yards, but I just don't think he can win the game by himself.

I'm very confident that we are even better since the loss to Hanover. I hated it, but it may turn out that it was a turning point. We had an open week last week. Everybody should be healed up. We have had three weeks of practice to work on what we didn't do well against Hanover. Plus two weeks to prepare for Hopewell.

The bottom line, Dinwiddie will score a lot of points. Not much question about that. And I just don't see Hopewell being able to match us score for score. And one last thing. Hopewell plays most of their best players both ways. Including Hill. He gave his all against Hanover, but was worn slam out by the end of the game. They were all worn down by the 4th period. Dinwiddie plays virtually no players both ways. Dinwiddie also has several darn good running backs that don't even get into the game until late. Fresh legs against tired defenders usually wins.

Heavy rain expected now for Friday, but it rains on both ends of the field. So we shall see.

 

[BleedingNavy]

From what I've seen in person, and from what I've heard from someone a lot better at analyzing football than I will ever be, Hill can be pressured to throw the ball up for grabs. He is a little too quick to bring it down and take off running. He often missed seeing wide open receivers.

Then he gets coached to take a little more time to let his receivers work open. So he does, feels the pressure, throws a duck up, and you know what happens then.

What Dinwiddie lacks in size, they make up for in speed. Cheatham from Hanover killed us two weeks ago because he is just a beast. More size would have been a wonderful thing, that night. Hopewell doesn't present the same run threat. They have one really big boy they used some, but mainly when they needed short yardage, or as a decoy.

Hill will get his yards, but I just don't think he can win the game by himself.

I'm very confident that we are even better since the loss to Hanover. I hated it, but it may turn out that it was a turning point. We had an open week last week. Everybody should be healed up. We have had three weeks of practice to work on what we didn't do well against Hanover. Plus two weeks to prepare for Hopewell.

The bottom line, Dinwiddie will score a lot of points. Not much question about that. And I just don't see Hopewell being able to match us score for score. And one last thing. Hopewell plays most of their best players both ways. Including Hill. He gave his all against Hanover, but was worn slam out by the end of the game. They were all worn down by the 4th period. Dinwiddie plays virtually no players both ways. Dinwiddie also has several darn good running backs that don't even get into the game until late. Fresh legs against tired defenders usually wins.

Heavy rain expected now for Friday, but it rains on both ends of the field. So we shall see.

Yes, DP and Danville the Hill kid has some talent. He is a little too flashy/reckless at times and carries the ball loosely. In the rain this could be an asset for the Dinwiddie defense. My main concern is the Monroe kid. He is very small, but damn is he quick. Hopewell tends to throw short routes (tunnel screens and hitches) to him and he gets a lot of yards after the catch. Hopewell has previously given Dinwiddie fits with their defensive scheme; however, the 2015 Generals have a ton of offensive options. If Dinwiddie can get a few stops or force Hill to pass under pressure they will be just fine. The weather will play a factor for sure. Remember DP, a high rolling booster like yourself should provide this poster with a luxury box (probably cardboard) or at least a heavy duty hefty bag for the game. Go Navy!

 

[DinwiddieProud]

Yes, DP and Danville the Hill kid has some talent. He is a little too flashy/reckless at times and carries the ball loosely. In the rain this could be an asset for the Dinwiddie defense. My main concern is the Monroe kid. He is very small, but damn is he quick. Hopewell tends to throw short routes (tunnel screens and hitches) to him and he gets a lot of yards after the catch. Hopewell has previously given Dinwiddie fits with their defensive scheme; however, the 2015 Generals have a ton of offensive options. If Dinwiddie can get a few stops or force Hill to pass under pressure they will be just fine. The weather will play a factor for sure. Remember DP, a high rolling booster like yourself should provide this poster with a luxury box (probably cardboard) or at least a heavy duty hefty bag for the game. Go Navy!

Ok, you win. I went by Tractor Supply and got you a 10' by 10' blue tarp. Now are you happy?

Yeah, I meant to bring up how dangerous Hill carried the ball. He is really very careless, and casual with it. One of Dinwiddie's focuses this year has been to try to knock the ball loose on every tackle. And this might have been at the sacrifice of more emphasis on tackling techniques, which has surfaced in every game. But regardless, carry it like a suitcase in the rain Friday night, and he will be looking for that puppy on a regular basis.

Navy, heading to The Quick Lunch with my bride, and Jeff and his son before the game. Won't you join us?
"First Down" and wife went to the Willie concert tonight. His "Preferred Fan" status will probably be revoked after tonight.

And the Middle School won again last night. 5-0 now

 

[mike salem]

NORVIEW @ LAKE TAYLOR

LOUISA @ ALBEMARLE *THURSDAY

HERITAGE (NN) @ BETHEL *SATURDAY

WESTERN BRANCH @ KING’S FORK

GREAT BRIDGE

MENCHVILLE *THURSDAY

CHURCHLAND *THURSDAY


LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE (LC)

LIBERTY (BEAL)

BASSETT

AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST

PULASKI

STAUNTON RIVER


GOW* DINWIDDIE

Unless I missed something you only picked 12 games. The top 4 games have both teams listed. You need to pick those by tomorrow at 7 since one of the games is tomorrow night.

 

[BleedingNavy]

Ok, you win. I went by Tractor Supply and got you a 10' by 10' blue tarp. Now are you happy?

Yeah, I meant to bring up how dangerous Hill carried the ball. He is really very careless, and casual with it. One of Dinwiddie's focuses this year has been to try to knock the ball loose on every tackle. And this might have been at the sacrifice of more emphasis on tackling techniques, which has surfaced in every game. But regardless, carry it like a suitcase in the rain Friday night, and he will be looking for that puppy on a regular basis.

Navy, heading to The Quick Lunch with my bride, and Jeff and his son before the game. Won't you join us?
"First Down" and wife went to the Willie concert tonight. His "Preferred Fan" status will probably be revoked after tonight.

And the Middle School won again last night. 5-0 now

Sorry I couldn't make it DP. My lovely bride came up with a plan to have me drive her to Richmond to buy a "navy" skirt for spirit week. JV football vs. Keeping mama happy? An obvious choice. If it had been a varsity game then I may have been sleeping in your shed. I'll take the tarp. Thought about volunteering to work the concession stand. That would keep me dry. Guess I will have to man up. Feeling fairly good about the match up. Especially if our tackling improves.

 

[salemfan32]

LAKE TAYLOR
ALBEMARLE
BETHEL
WESTERN BRANCH
GREAT BRIDGE
DENBIGH
MAURY
DOMINION
HERITAGE (LC)
LIBERTY (BEAL)
HALIFAX
AMHERST
WOODBERRY FOREST
PULASKI
STAUNTON RIVER
DINWIDDIE

 

[Lineheart]

LAST WEEK IT WAS EASY TO FIND GOOD GAMES, THIS WEEK IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT. THERE ARE A LOT OF MISMATCHES IN 4A THIS WEEK, I TRIED TO FIND THE LEAST STINKERS.


LAKE TAYLOR

ALBEMARLE *THURSDAY

BETHEL *SATURDAY

KING’S FORK

GREAT BRIDGE

DENBIGH

MAURY *THURSDAY


LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE (LC)

LIBERTY (BEAL)

HALIFAX

AMHERST

WOODBERRY FOREST

CAVE SPRING

STAUNTON RIVER


DINWIDDIE

 

[shauntclair]

Lake Taylor
Louisa
Heritage (NN)
Kings fork
Lakeland
Denbigh
Maury
Loudon valley
Heritage lc
Liberty (beal)
Halifax
Amherst
LCA
Pulaski
Staunton River
Dinwiddie

 

[close2salem]

LAKE TAYLOR

LOUISA *THURSDAY

HERITAGE (NN) *SATURDAY

KING’S FORK

GREAT BRIDGE

DENBIGH *THURSDAY

MAURY *THURSDAY


LOUDOUN VALLEY

HERITAGE (LC)

KETTLE RUN

HALIFAX

AMHERST

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN

PULASKI

STAUNTON RIVER


GOW* DINWIDDIE

 

[NoVaKane8]

LAKE TAYLOR
BETHEL
KING’S FORK
GREAT BRIDGE
DOMINION
HERITAGE (LC)
LIBERTY (BEAL)
HALIFAX
AMHERST
WOODBERRY FOREST
PULASKI
STAUNTON RIVER

GOW: DINWIDDIE

Note - I left out the Thursday picks because I got in late