Sports editor Tim Miller, managing editor Chad Williamson and sports writer Aleksei Pavloff posted winning records during last week’s Pigskin Pickers.
All three went 4-3 for the week.
Publisher Kevin Behrens and reporter Mac Cordell stumbled to 3-4 marks.
Behrens leads for the season at 79-33 and Cordell is right behind him at 78-34.
Miller moved to within a game of Cordell with a 77-35 record.
Williamson, who looks like he is locked in to buy pizza, stands at 72-40 and Pavloff is 43-27.
Our guest pickers are Dean Cook of Dean Cook Nationwide Insurance, Dave Laslow of Donato’s Pizza, Bob VanHoose of VanHoose Garage Doors and Rob Eubanks of Eubanks Electric.
Marysville-Springfield
Williamson: Marysville by 14
Miller: Marysville by 6
Behrens: Marysville by 1
Cordell: Monarchs by 13
Pavloff: Marysville by 3
Cook: Marysville by 10
Laslow: Marysville by 7
Van Hoose: Marysville by 6
Eubanks: Marysville by 7
Ohio State-Michigan State
Williamson: Ohio State by 12
Miller: Ohio State by 7
Behrens: Ohio State by 2
Cordell: Buckeyes by 11
Pavloff: Ohio State by 7
Cook: Ohio State by 12
Laslow: Ohio State by 6
VanHoose: Ohio State by 14
Eubanks: OSU by 13
Alabama-Arkansas
Williamson: Alabama by 9
Miller: Alabama by 6
Behrens: Alabama by 3
Cordell: Tide by 11
Pavloff: Alabama by 14
Cook: Alabama by 3
Laslow: Alabama by 7
VanHoose: Alabama by 12
Eubanks: Alabama by 23
Oregon-Utah
Williamson: Oregon by 7
Miller: Oregon by 3
Behrens: Oregon by 4
Cordell: Ducks by 2
Pavloff: Oregon by 7
Cook: Oregon by 10
Laslow: Oregon by 7
VanHoose: Oregon by 7
Eubanks: Oregon by 2
Browns-Lions
Williamson: Browns by 9
Miller: Browns by 3
Behrens: Lions by 5
Cordell: Cleveland by 2
Pavloff: Browns by 7
Cook: Browns by 14
Laslow: Browns by 10
VanHoose: Browns by 14
Eubanks: Browns by 6
Bengals-Raiders
Williamson: Raiders by 10
Miller: Bengals by 3
Behrens: Raiders by 6
Cordell: Vegas by 4
Pavloff: Raiders by 6
Cook: Bengals by 6
Laslow: Raiders by 7
VanHoose: Bengals by 6
Eubanks: Bengals by 10
Disclaimers:
Williamson: “Marysville faces its biggest test of the year this week, but I still like the Monarchs. If they can keep Wildcat QB Te’Sean Smoot from running wild they should be in good shape. His legs scare me more than his arm. Last week the MHS defensive line sat back more, played gap assignments and didn’t rush the passer as much. I would like to see them get more pressure this week, while still trying to keep Smoot in the pocket.”
Miller: “Keep it rolling, Monarchs!”
Behrens: “Looks like the Lions are the only game that can help Ole Cordell this week, so let’s see what happens.”
Cordell: “I am really looking forward to a couple of these games. I like the Ducks, but think Utah is playing well, especially lately, and is always tough at home. A Ute win would be huge for Ohio State. That is a game that should be fun to watch, even if just for the sunset view at one of the prettiest stadiums in football. On a side note, I am glad this game is primetime because staying up for the PAC 12 After Dark is killing me.”
Pavloff: “ Another week of not knowing what is going on/what will happen?”
Cook: “Go Bucks!”
Laslow: “Go Bucks!”
Van Hoose: “Go Bucks!”
Eubanks: “Go Bucks!”