BGIM 2017 - Week 1 Games

[kwc]

Mitchell at Whitehaven Thread

[kwc]

On 8/9/2017 at 0:25 PM, kwc said:

My selections are as follows: (Subject to change before Th. or Fri.)

 

Big Games in Memphis (BGIM)
Week 1 Games - 2017 (Corrected)
No.	Team 1	Class	Where	Team 2	Class	Day of Week
1	Arlington	6A	@	Raleigh Egypt	3A	Fri.
2	Overton	5A	@	Bartlett	6A	Fri.
3	Millington	4A	@	Bolton	5A	Fri.
4	BTW	1A	@	Trenton Peabody	2A	Fri.
5	White Station	6A	@	Briarcrest	D2-3A	Fri.
6	Houston	6A	@	Brighton	5A	Fri.
7	CBHS	D2-3A	@	Grenada (MS)	MS-5A	Fri.
8	Central	6A	@	Melrose	3A	Fri.
9	Collierville	6A	@	Olive Branch	MS-5A	Fri.
10	East	4A	@	Cordova	6A	Fri.
11	Craigmont	4A	@	Hardin County	4A	Fri.
12	Douglas	5A	@	FACS	D2-2A	Fri.
13	Bessemer Aca. (AL)	AISA-3A	@	ECS	D2-2A	Fri.
14	Fairley	2A	@	Southwind	5A	Fri.
15	Fayette Aca.	D2-1A	@	Northpoint	D2-2A	Fri.
16	MASE	1A	@	Fayette Ware	4A	Fri.
17	Freedom Prep	1A	@	McNairy Central	3A	Fri.
18	Jackson Northside	4A	@	Germantown	6A	Fri.
19	Hamilton	2A	@	Westwood	1A	Sat.
20	Trezevant	3A	@	Harding Aca.	D2-2A	Fri.
21	Hillcrest	1A	@	Kirby	5A	Fri.
22	Kingsbury	5A	@	St. Benedict	D2-3A	Fri.
23	Tunica Rosa Fort (MS)	(MS-4A)	@	Lausanne	D2-2A	Fri.
24	Manassas	2A	@	Lewisburg	MS-5A	Fri.
25	Marks Palmer (MS)	(MS-3A)	@	Middle College	1A	Fri.
26	Mitchell	2A	@	Whitehaven	6A	Sat.
27	MLK Prep	3A	@	Dyersburg	4A	Fri.
28	Covington	3A	@	Munford	5A	Fri.
29	Ridgeway	5A	@	MUS	D2-3A	Fri.
30	Sheffield	3A	vs.	Oakhaven	1A	Th.
31	Rossview Christ. Aca.	D2-1A	@	North Delta	MAIS-3A	Fri.
32	St. George's	D2-2A	@	Center Hill	(MS-5A)	Fri
33	Tipton Rosemark	D2-1A	@	Gibson County	2A	Fri
34	Wooddale	5A	@	MBA	D2-3A	Fri

Edited August 15, 2017 by kwc

[olddevil]

My choices for week 1:

1.Arlington

2.Bartlett

3.Bolton

4.Trenton Peabody

5.Briarcrest

6.Brighton

7.CBHS

8.Memphis Central

9.Olive Branch,MS

10.Cordova

11.Hardin County

12.FACS

13.Bessemer Academy, ALA

14.Southwind

15.Fayette Academy

16.Fayette Ware

17.McNairy County

18.Germantown

19.Hamilton

20.Harding Academy

21.Kirby

22.St. Benedict

23.Lausanne

24.Lewisburg MS

25.Marks Palmer MS

26.Whitehaven

27.Dyersburg

28.Covington

29.MUS

30.Oakhaven

31.North Delta MS

32Center Hill MS

33.Gibson County

34.MBA

 

 

 

 

[TNHSFOOTBALLFAN]

1.Arlington

2.Bartlett

3.Millington

4.Trenton Peabody

5.Briarcrest

6.Brighton

7.CBHS

8.Memphis Central

9.Collierville

10.Cordova

11.Hardin County

12.FACS

13.Bessemer Academy, ALA

14.Southwind

15.Fayette Academy

16.Fayette Ware

17.McNairy County

18.Germantown

19.Hamilton

20.Harding Academy

21.Kirby

22.St. Benedict

23.Lausanne

24.Lewisburg MS

25.Marks Palmer MS

26.Whitehaven

27.Dyersburg

28.Covington

29.MUS

30.Oakhaven

31.North Delta MS

32Center Hill MS

33.Gibson County

34.MBA

Edited August 17, 2017 by TNHSFOOTBALLFAN

[kwc]

Olddevil & TNHSFOOTBALLFAN, it's good to see both of you. Welcome aboard for another season of BGIM.

Edited August 16, 2017 by kwc

[kwc]

Week 1: Ten Memphis-area high school football games to watch

John Varlas, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee Published 8:00 a.m. CT Aug. 16, 2017

 

(Photo: Nikki Boertman, The Commercial Appeal)

Here is a look at The Commercial Appeal's top 10 games for Week 1 of the high school football season. This year, high school reporter John Varlas will be picking the winners of each featured game.

 

Preseason Dandy Dozen rankings and last season's records are in parenthesis. 

Game of the week

(11) Ridgeway (9-4) at (4) MUS (10-1)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: Kundarrious Taylor, Cameron Stansbury and company will be a good opening test for the Owls defense, which was terrific last year but will be working in some new faces. These two schools — located less than a mile apart — have played in each of the last two seasons with each team winning once.

The pick: MUS

 

Don't miss

 

Mitchell (8-5) at (1) Whitehaven (15-0)

When: Saturday, 8:30 p.m. (Whitehaven Classic)

The lowdown: Whitehaven begins defense of its 6A title with the annual finale of the Whitehaven Classic. Mitchell hasn't defeated its neighborhood rival in well over a decade but Whitehaven knows it won't come easy.

The pick: Whitehaven

 

(3) Central (10-2) at Melrose (3-7)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: Central coach Lynord Crutchfield told The Commercial Appeal that if his guys can stay out of their own way, they have a chance to do something this year. It starts in always-tough Orange Mound.

The pick: Central

 

(8) Cordova (12-2) vs. (5) East (13-2) at the Fairgrounds

Friday: 7 p.m.

The lowdown: Is there a game anywhere that features two teams that won 25 games last season? Both teams lost a lot but both teams return plenty, meaning that this one will come down to who protects the ball better and makes fewer mistakes.

The pick: Easily the toughest one to call this week. Cordova in a dogfight.

 

Arlington (5-6) at (6) Raleigh-Egypt (10-2)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: Arlington's o-line will have to keep Tate Kolwyck on his feet and away from Pharaohs pass rushers Cedric Henderson and Nate Thomas. And kudos to the 6A Tigers for visiting Raleigh.

The pick: If it was any other 3A team, the pick would probably be Arlington. But it's Raleigh-Egypt.

 

Grenada-Miss. (9-3) at (7) CBHS (8-4)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: This game was originally a Grenada home game but the Chargers' field is flooded. CBHS will certainly appreciate the extra support as Year 3 of the Thomas McDaniel era commences.

The pick: Grenada. Reluctantly.

 

(10) White Station (7-5) at (11) Briarcrest (7-4)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: There could be lots of offense in this one. Briarcrest returns quarterback Jackson Walker and Memphis commit Tyler Badie while the Spartans are never short of playmakers. The play of White Station's inexperienced secondary will be crucial.

The pick: Briarcrest

 

Collierville (4-8) at Olive Branch (0-11)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: Optimism is high in Olive Branch as Tyler Turner takes over as the program's fifth coach in five seasons. Collierville's Matt Conners is on the short list of the top QBs in town and will give the Quistors fits.

The pick: Collierville by less than a touchdown

 

Douglass (7-5) at FACS (8-4)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: This should be a fun under-the-radar matchup. Douglass has two bona fide stars in quarterback Jok Nebk and defensive end Niko Cooper while FACS counters with a high-powered offense led by the area's top passer last year, Jack Grissom (2,812 yards, 29 touchdowns).

The pick: Don't be surprised if each team puts up at least 30 but FACS should edge it.

 

MASE at Fayette-Ware (8-3) and Freedom Prep at McNairy Central (5-5)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: It's always a nice to see two new programs making their debuts, so tip your cap to the Phoenix and the War Eagles as they embark on their varsity football journeys.

The picks: Fayette-Ware and McNairy Central

 

Other games (7 p.m. unless noted)

Thursday: Sheffield vs. Oakhaven at Kirby

Friday: Millington at Bolton; Houston at Brighton; ECS vs. Bessemer (Ala.) Academy at Samford University; Fayette Academy at Northpoint; Jackson North Side at Germantown; Overton at Bartlett; Kingsbury at St. Benedict; Hillcrest at Kirby; Covington at Munford; Craigmont at Hardin County; Rossville at North Delta; St. George's at Center Hill; Gibson County at Tipton-Rosemark; MLK Prep at Dyersburg; Wooddale at Montgomery Bell Academy; BTW at Trenton Peabody; Middle College at M.S. Palmer (Miss.); Manassas at Lewisburg; Tunica Rosa Fort at Lausanne; Amory (Miss.) at DeSoto Central; Senatobia at Lake Cormorant; Trezevant at Harding

Saturday: Whitehaven Classic at Whitehaven, Hamilton vs. Westwood, 3 p.m.; Fairley vs. Southwind, 5:30 p.m.

Reach John Varlas at john.varlas@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter @johnvarlas

Edited August 16, 2017 by kwc

[BARTLETTHSGRAD04]

Okay there is 34 games correct kwc?                1. Arlington in a toss up 2. Bartlett 3 millington 4 Trenton Peabody 5. White station 6. Brighton 7. Grenada they moved the game to cbhs I believe 8. Central 9. Collierville 10. Cordova 11. Hardin co 12. Facs in a slugfest 13. Bessemer 14. Southwind 15. Fayette academy 16. Fayette ware 17. Mcnary central 18. Germantown. 19 Westwood 20. Harding 21. Kirby 22. Sba 23. LAusanne 24, lewisburg 25. Marks 26. Whitehaven 27. Dyersburg 28. Munford 29. Mus 30. Sheffield 31. North delta 32. Center hill 33. Tra 34. MBA 

[BlackHavenSenator]

17 hours ago, kwc said:

Week 1: Ten Memphis-area high school football games to watch

John Varlas, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee Published 8:00 a.m. CT Aug. 16, 2017

 

(Photo: Nikki Boertman, The Commercial Appeal)

Here is a look at The Commercial Appeal's top 10 games for Week 1 of the high school football season. This year, high school reporter John Varlas will be picking the winners of each featured game.

 

Preseason Dandy Dozen rankings and last season's records are in parenthesis. 

Game of the week

(11) Ridgeway (9-4) at (4) MUS (10-1)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: Kundarrious Taylor, Cameron Stansbury and company will be a good opening test for the Owls defense, which was terrific last year but will be working in some new faces. These two schools — located less than a mile apart — have played in each of the last two seasons with each team winning once.

The pick: MUS

 

Don't miss

 

Mitchell (8-5) at (1) Whitehaven (15-0)

When: Saturday, 8:30 p.m. (Whitehaven Classic)

The lowdown: Whitehaven begins defense of its 6A title with the annual finale of the Whitehaven Classic. Mitchell hasn't defeated its neighborhood rival in well over a decade but Whitehaven knows it won't come easy.

The pick: Whitehaven

 

(3) Central (10-2) at Melrose (3-7)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: Central coach Lynord Crutchfield told The Commercial Appeal that if his guys can stay out of their own way, they have a chance to do something this year. It starts in always-tough Orange Mound.

The pick: Central

 

(8) Cordova (12-2) vs. (5) East (13-2) at the Fairgrounds

Friday: 7 p.m.

The lowdown: Is there a game anywhere that features two teams that won 25 games last season? Both teams lost a lot but both teams return plenty, meaning that this one will come down to who protects the ball better and makes fewer mistakes.

The pick: Easily the toughest one to call this week. Cordova in a dogfight.

 

Arlington (5-6) at (6) Raleigh-Egypt (10-2)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: Arlington's o-line will have to keep Tate Kolwyck on his feet and away from Pharaohs pass rushers Cedric Henderson and Nate Thomas. And kudos to the 6A Tigers for visiting Raleigh.

The pick: If it was any other 3A team, the pick would probably be Arlington. But it's Raleigh-Egypt.

 

Grenada-Miss. (9-3) at (7) CBHS (8-4)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: This game was originally a Grenada home game but the Chargers' field is flooded. CBHS will certainly appreciate the extra support as Year 3 of the Thomas McDaniel era commences.

The pick: Grenada. Reluctantly.

 

(10) White Station (7-5) at (11) Briarcrest (7-4)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: There could be lots of offense in this one. Briarcrest returns quarterback Jackson Walker and Memphis commit Tyler Badie while the Spartans are never short of playmakers. The play of White Station's inexperienced secondary will be crucial.

The pick: Briarcrest

 

Collierville (4-8) at Olive Branch (0-11)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: Optimism is high in Olive Branch as Tyler Turner takes over as the program's fifth coach in five seasons. Collierville's Matt Conners is on the short list of the top QBs in town and will give the Quistors fits.

The pick: Collierville by less than a touchdown

 

Douglass (7-5) at FACS (8-4)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: This should be a fun under-the-radar matchup. Douglass has two bona fide stars in quarterback Jok Nebk and defensive end Niko Cooper while FACS counters with a high-powered offense led by the area's top passer last year, Jack Grissom (2,812 yards, 29 touchdowns).

The pick: Don't be surprised if each team puts up at least 30 but FACS should edge it.

 

MASE at Fayette-Ware (8-3) and Freedom Prep at McNairy Central (5-5)

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

The lowdown: It's always a nice to see two new programs making their debuts, so tip your cap to the Phoenix and the War Eagles as they embark on their varsity football journeys.

The picks: Fayette-Ware and McNairy Central

 

Other games (7 p.m. unless noted)

Thursday: Sheffield vs. Oakhaven at Kirby

Friday: Millington at Bolton; Houston at Brighton; ECS vs. Bessemer (Ala.) Academy at Samford University; Fayette Academy at Northpoint; Jackson North Side at Germantown; Overton at Bartlett; Kingsbury at St. Benedict; Hillcrest at Kirby; Covington at Munford; Craigmont at Hardin County; Rossville at North Delta; St. George's at Center Hill; Gibson County at Tipton-Rosemark; MLK Prep at Dyersburg; Wooddale at Montgomery Bell Academy; BTW at Trenton Peabody; Middle College at M.S. Palmer (Miss.); Manassas at Lewisburg; Tunica Rosa Fort at Lausanne; Amory (Miss.) at DeSoto Central; Senatobia at Lake Cormorant; Trezevant at Harding

Saturday: Whitehaven Classic at Whitehaven, Hamilton vs. Westwood, 3 p.m.; Fairley vs. Southwind, 5:30 p.m.

Reach John Varlas at john.varlas@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter @johnvarlas

He's been reading my selections LOL

[BlackHavenSenator]

On 8/9/2017 at 0:25 PM, kwc said:

Big Games in Memphis (BGIM)
Week 1 Games - 2017 (Corrected)
No.	Team 1	Class	Where	Team 2	Class	Day of Week	Date	Time
1	Arlington	6A	@	Raleigh Egypt	3A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
2	Overton	5A	@	Bartlett	6A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
3	Millington	4A	@	Bolton	5A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
4	BTW	1A	@	Trenton Peabody	2A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
5	White Station	6A	@	Briarcrest	D2-3A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
6	Houston	6A	@	Brighton	5A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
7	CBHS	D2-3A	@	Grenada (MS)	MS-5A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
8	Central	6A	@	Melrose	3A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
9	Collierville	6A	@	Olive Branch	MS-5A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
10	East	4A	@	Cordova	6A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
11	Craigmont	4A	@	Hardin County	4A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
12	Douglas	5A	@	FACS	D2-2A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
13	Bessemer Aca. (AL)	AISA-3A	@	ECS	D2-2A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
14	Fairley	2A	@	Southwind	5A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
15	Fayette Aca.	D2-1A	@	Northpoint	D2-2A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
16	MASE	1A	@	Fayette Ware	4A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
17	Freedom Prep	1A	@	McNairy Central	3A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
18	Jackson Northside	4A	@	Germantown	6A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
19	Hamilton	2A	@	Westwood	1A	Sat.	8/19/2017	3:00 PM
20	Trezevant	3A	@	Harding Aca.	D2-2A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
21	Hillcrest	1A	@	Kirby	5A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
22	Kingsbury	5A	@	St. Benedict	D2-3A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
23	Tunica Rosa Fort (MS)	(MS-4A)	@	Lausanne	D2-2A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
24	Manassas	2A	@	Lewisburg	MS-5A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
25	Marks Palmer (MS)	(MS-3A)	@	Middle College	1A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
26	Mitchell	2A	@	Whitehaven	6A	Sat.	8/19/2017	8:00 PM
27	MLK Prep	3A	@	Dyersburg	4A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
28	Covington	3A	@	Munford	5A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
29	Ridgeway	5A	@	MUS	D2-3A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
30	Sheffield	3A	vs.	Oakhaven	1A	Th.	8/17/2017	7:00 PM	at Kirby
31	Rossview Christ. Aca.	D2-1A	@	North Delta	MAIS-3A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
32	St. George's	D2-2A	@	Center Hill	(MS-5A)	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
33	Tipton Rosemark	D2-1A	@	Gibson County	2A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM
34	Wooddale	5A	@	MBA	D2-3A	Fri.	8/18/2017	7:00 PM

TOO MANY GAMES that AREN'T BIG GAMES IN MEMPHIS. But the BOLDED AND UNDERLINED SELECTIONS are my PICKS

Honestly if you are gonna have every area game just change the name of it to Shelby Metro Pick em or something. Said in love brother.

[kwc]

2 minutes ago, BlackHavenSenator said:

TOO MANY GAMES that AREN'T BIG GAMES IN MEMPHIS. But the BOLDED AND UNDERLINED SELECTIONS are my PICKS

Honestly if you are gonna have every area game just change the name of it to Shelby Metro Pick em or something. Said in love brother.

Received in that fashion as well. My reason for doing the beginning of the season is because everyone is undefeated at the beginning of the season. Everybody has a chance to go undefeated and play in the state championship of their classification. 

That being stated ... you know as the season progresses, the number of games selected begins to dwindle as well. It's the beginning of the season ... it's suppose to be hard to pick the games!

 

However ... I understand where you are coming from. Shelby Metro Pick em's ... huh? It just doesn't have that ... panache.

[BARTLETTHSGRAD04]

Oakhaven 18 Sheffield 0 Played tonight at kirby ! Good luck to all teams tommorow!

[QBClubPrez]

Prez's Picks

1. Arlington

2. Bartlett

3. Bolton

4. Trenton Peabody

5. Briarcrest Saints 

6. Brighton Cardinals 

7. CBHS

8. Memphis Central

9. Olive Branch, MS

10. Cordova

11. Hardin County

12.FACS

13. Bessemer Academy, AL

14. Southwind Jags

15.Fayette Academy

16.Fayette Ware

17.McNairy County

18. Germantown Red Devils

19. Hamilton

20.Harding Academy

21. Kirby

22.St. Benedict

23. Lausanne

24. Lewisburg, MS

25. Marks Palmer, MS

26. Da Haven

27. Dyersburg Trojans

28. Covington Chargers 

29. MUS

30.Oakhaven

31. North Delta m, MS

32. Center Hill, MS

33. Gibson County

34. MBA