Blitz’s Picks

WEEK 3: Blitz’s Picks

September 3, 2026 Outside the Huddle 1

Another 19-8 record in Week 2. Not great. Let’s not talk about it, OK? It is the start of conference season around these parts. A time for teams to hit reset. Blitz will do the […]

WEEK 2: Blitz’s Picks

August 27, 2026 Outside the Huddle 0

Week 1 is always the most difficult for picks, but hey, Blitz is a self-proclaimed expert, right? So he needs to be better than hitting on 70 percent of his selections. You read this column […]

WEEK 1: Blitz’s Picks

August 20, 2026 Outside the Huddle 0

The den has been cleared after a long offseason. This fur coat has been washed, dried and combed. Blitz is back at it for 2026. Picking games and making fan bases angry. Feels right. The […]

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BLITZ’S PICKS: Semistate championship games

November 21, 2025 Outside the Huddle 0

Last year, northeast Indiana had a quartet of teams represent the area at Lucas Oil Stadium over state finals weekend. Might we one-up that this season? Five teams remain, with all five having a decent […]

BLITZ’S PICKS: Regional championship games

November 14, 2025 Outside the Huddle 0

Six area teams remain. All that stands between them and a trip to Lucas Oil Stadium is two more victories. Easier said than done. With every round comes bigger challenges, more elite teams. Who will […]

BLITZ’S PICKS: Sectional championship games

November 6, 2025 Outside the Huddle 0

Here we are. Time to hand out some hardware. At the beginning of the season, every team’s goal is to win a sectional championship. Yes, conference crowns are nice, but they don’t come with long-lasting […]

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Blitz’s Picks, Week 10

October 24, 2025 Outside the Huddle 0

As quick as the start of the season came, it is now playoff time. Now, you show up and show out or it is time to focus on winter sports like basketball (gross). So, let’s […]

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Blitz’s Picks, Week 8

October 9, 2025 Outside the Huddle 0

This is the time of year where fan bases, kids and even some coaches are either looking ahead to the playoffs with excitement or relief. Some want this season to carry on as long as […]

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Blitz’s Picks, Week 7

October 2, 2025 Outside the Huddle 0

Rivalry games are the best. It’s the old adage “throw out the records,” right? Sometimes, but not always. Northrop and Snider are rivals in name only. The Panthers have won 28 straight games over the […]