Week Seven
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| Dawgs, Roadrunners, Whalers SeaHawks, Wolves continue to roll! |
1. Mission
2. John Barsby
3. Seaquam
4. Robert Bateman
5. Ballenas
GI's Tier 2 Varsity Top Five
1. Nanaimo District
2. Timberline
3. Howe Sound
4. Belmont
5. Edward Milne
GI's Week Seven Picks
Friday, 21 October
Pitt Meadows @ Rick Hansen: This is a playoff game for both teams. Pitt has been playing very tough competition of late and their game has to be on the elevated side assuming they are healthy. Hansen is quickly coming to the realization that Abbey and Bateman are now mature programs who are forcefully asserting their place in the Valley pecking order. This game is pivotal for reasons that extend past playoff viability. I think the Hansen crew will be very well prepared for this tilt and they can run the ball better. Team speed to Pitt.
GI's Pick: Hurricanes by 1
Handsworth @ Ballenas: The Whalers are coming off of consecutive big games and are playing very good football at this juncture of the season. The Royals are playing some very tough ball of their own as well. I like the Handsworth defensive line vs the Whaler offensive line but the Whalers match-up way better in the secondary and perimeter. The key to this contest will be whether or not the Whalers can make short work of the Royal rushing attack. If they accomplish this, I like em to win. Kicking game could not be bigger. There are some great opportunities for Ballenas here as well.
GI's Pick: Whalers by 14
Hugh Boyd @ Langley: This is a perfect game for the Trojans to rebound from last weekend's heartbreak. Boyd can run the ball and Langley just doesn't have the jam to do anything about it. Look for a big score.
GI's Pick: Trojans by 24
Robert Bateman @ Abbottsford Collegiate: Best game of the week right here. Bateman is making huge waves and a big win for them will create a Tsunami of interest headed into their game vs Mission on the 28th. These programs are on the rise and the collission is going to be very physical. I like Bateman in this game because of their offensive simplicity. They do what they do and are relentless in their approach. There are a few more "explosive" athletes in the black and green uniforms as well. It will be a very tough game, but the outcome will never be in doubt.
GI's Pick: Bateman by 16
Clarence Fulton @ Okanagen Mission: Two squads headed in the right direction at mid-season. I like Fulton as their schedule has been more challenging to date. The Maroons are going to run the ball better and that is the key to Interior success year in and year out.
GI's Pick: Maroons by 8
Vernon @ South Kamloops: Vernon has emerged as the class of the Interior in 2011. The Panthers have all the offensive and defensive tools to dominate this contest. SKS is above middle in the mix this year but not top rail.
GI's Pick: Vernon by 16
Edward Milne (Tier 2) @ Gulf Islands (Tier 2): Milne is a solid all around squad with plenty of depth. The Milne roster is also hardened by a full season of play. Gulf Islands is scrappy, but they have all the chance of winning this one as a sunfish does of snapping 15 lb test line.
GI's Pick: Milne by 26
Nanaimo District (Tier 2) @ Eric Hamber (Tier 2): Congrats Hamber on your victory this past weekend. Bring plenty of ice to this game. Nanaimo District is a juggernaut in 2011 and is playing for keeps. A Hamber score can be considered wild success. The home team will not be celebrating much at game's end.
GI's Pick: Nanaimo District by 46
G.P. Vanier (Tier 2) @ Mark Isfeld (Tier 2): The Comox Valley Civil War. This has been a one sided affair over the years with Vanier having their way with little bro Isfeld. I think the Towhees are more than hungry for a W coming off of consecutive narrow losses to divisional opponents. If Isfeld is healthy they can keep things close for awhile.
GI's Pick: G.P. Vanier by 30
Saturday, 22 October
Mt. Baker @ Valleyview: Valleyview gets in the win column with this one. The Vikings are simply better at every facet of the game in this match-up.
GI's Pick: Valleyview by 24
Windsor @ South Delta: This game will be one of the most interesting first halves of the weekend. Windsor is executing as good as anyone in the province at any level of play right now. Problem for them is that they are using .22 calibre ammo and their opponents are showing up with the .50 variety. The Dukes are playing great football, they are just outgunned when it comes to some key athletic match-ups. South Delta has a very impressive defensive line and linebacking crew. Their cover one is very tight. Offensively the Sundevils trap very well and do a great job protecting the passer from multiple spread looks. Windsor's defense plays solid zone and they fly to the football. I think that the running game will be all important on Saturday.
GI's Pick: Upset alert...Windsor by 1
Holy Cross @ Seaquam: HC is on a win streak and has been making hay with their running game. Week to week these guys have surely gotten better. Seaquam loves to rumble inside the box. These guys are tough and "old school" when it comes to their playing mentality. Both defenses are a reflection of their offenses. Seaquam can pass a bit better than their foes this Saturday. Their defense can cover the pass better too.
GI's Pick: Seaquam by 12
Mission @ Lakeside (WA): I took a good look at the Lakeside Lions and I think they bit off way more than they can chew by scheduling Mission. The Roadrunners are bigger and faster. They also have a skill set to match their impressive physicality.
GI's Pick: Mission by 17
Argyle (Tier 2) @ Frank Hurt (Tier 2): Frank Hurt has shown signs of life this season. Argyle is going through new team blues so to speak. Argyle has better athletes than Hurt. Hurt has better football players.
GI's Pick: Hornets by 17
Moscrop (Tier 2) @ Howe Sound (Tier 2): Two double-wing teams in a row for Moscrop. Ever seen one of those racoons who didn't get across the highway fast enough? Ever seen one of those same racoons that has been run over for half a week? You get the picture of what things will look like Sunday morning.
GI's Pick: Howe Sound by 23
Belmont (Tier 2) @ Timberline (Tier 2): This is the game for first place in the Island division. These two squads have played epic contests in years past and Saturday's tilt will be no different. The Wolves will show up to the dance with the more balanced offense, but Belmont plays a better brand of D. If the Bulldogs are healthy this is going to be a classic. Timberline is at home and this could be the difference all things considered.
GI's Pick: Timberline by 2
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