Tennis Upset

Tuesday afternoon the Lady Gryphon Tennis team seeded sixth traveled to Cleveland High in Clayton who were rated 3rd  and when the rackets were put back in their covers the Lady Gryphons have advanced to the third round after knocking off Cleveland 6-3. Round three is Wednesday.

Just in case you missed this North Edgecombe 8-0 beat Rocky Mount Prep 3-7  54-8 Monday night.  That sets up the showdown Friday at Tarboro 9-0.

Remember last week there was so much going on related to the revamped high school playoffs in Volleyball and girls tennis didn't have enough space for my NFL picks too.  Last week went 7-6 and another tie and that sends my overall record for the season to 68-35.  Remember ties are thrown out as if not played.  Let's see if somebody else this week can play to a tie.

Falcons 5-3 @ Buccaneers 3-4:  I think the Falcons will win the NFL South.  I also believe that Tampa is getting better.  I don't think Atlanta can win the division without this week's game in the win column.  Falcons, 27 Bucs 23

Lions 4-4 @ Vikings 5-2:  Just a few weeks ago the Vikings looked the part of a Super Bowl Champ. Now their offense looks like Denver's.  The Lions are just as unpredictable but at home I like Vikes 30-27

Eagles 4-3 @ Giants 4-3:  I thought going into the Dallas game that the Eagles were the best in division.  I still think that.  Eagles 27-20

Jaguars 2-5 @ Chiefs:  It is hard to look at a 2-5 team and say they are playing better than last year.  I think at this point Chiefs have inside track to AFC West championship.  Chiefs 27-16

Cowboys 6-1 @ Browns 0-8:  It would be just like the Cowboys to go into Cleveland and lose. If that was to happen both sides of the ball will have miserable days for Jerry's team.  No way  This is the Browns  Cowboys 30 Browns 21

Steelers 4-3 @ Ravens 3-4:  This is one of those tough to call games because at this time on Tuesday no word on Big Ben for the Steelers.  These two are 7-7 disappointing for both.  Ravens win at home 20-17.

Saints 3-4 @ 49er's 1-6:  You had better look out for the Saints as they are nipping at the heels of the Falcons.  Saints 35 SF 33

Panther 2-5 @ Rams 3-4:  Let's see if Cam's conversation with the Commish does any good.  Whether you pull for the Panthers or not you know the corps of refs that have called Panther games are blind when people hit Cam.  Panthers pull this one out 19-17.  We will get to see Todd Gurley for a TV game.

Colts 3-5 @ Packers 4-3:  Rogers beginning to look the way Aaron Rogers is suppose to look.  That is bad news for the defenseless Colts.  Packers 30 Colts 23

Titans 4-4 @ Chargers 3-5:  The schedule they have left the Chargers could go 6-2 rest of the way and somehow have a say in the playoffs.  They will not however if they lose at home to the improved Titans.  Chargers 33 Titans 24

Bronco's 6-2 @ Raiders 6-2:   Raiders can win this game if they cut down on penalties.  Their defense can hold the Bronk's offense down everybody else has.  Can Raiders score anything on Denver D.  Raiders 27 Denver 20

Bills 4-4 at Seahawks 4-2:  This is a typical NFL game.  Both these teams have looked like Super Bowl teams and both are on a toilet bowl streak.  Hawks have enough D to win this one.  Seattle 23 Bills 17.