Blitz’s Picks

PREP FOOTBALL: Blitz’s Picks, Week 5

September 19, 2024 Outside the Huddle 0

With a few solid weeks of picks, Blitz believes he is finally someone you can trust when it comes to who is going to win each week. But Week 5 will be a challenge, with […]

PREP FOOTBALL: Blitz’s Picks, Week 4

September 12, 2024 Outside the Huddle 0

Blitz does not hold grudges. OK, maybe he does. Sometimes. But Blitz will try not to hold it against East Noble for costing him a perfect week of picks last week. It was a bit […]

PREP FOOTBALL: Blitz’s Picks, Week 3

September 5, 2024 Outside the Huddle 0

Two weeks in and we still don’t have much idea on how league races are going to go. At least, no more than what we knew prior to the start of the season. Blitz is […]

PREP FOOTBALL: Blitz’s Picks, Week 2

August 29, 2024 Outside the Huddle 0

So many snap judgements on teams after the initial Friday to start the season, several of which you can read about here. As for Blitz, he was OK, but not spectacular. You don’t read this […]

PREP FOOTBALL: Blitz’s Picks, Week 1

August 22, 2024 Outside the Huddle 0

Enough with the 7v7s, one-day shootouts, intrasquad and pre-season scrimmages. From here to Thanksgiving, we are talking actual wins and losses. Which team will get off to a winning start? Remember, one week does not […]

BLITZ’S PICKS: Area semistate games

November 16, 2023 Outside the Huddle 0

All roads lead to Lucas Oil Stadium this Friday night with four area programs looking to screw up their Thanksgiving week plans in the best way possible by moving on to state. Who will do […]

BLITZ: Regional picks

November 9, 2023 Outside the Huddle 0

The days are getting shorter folks, a sure sign of something imminent. Blitz is getting tired. Now, he’s always hungry. But certainly now as the leaves fall in the chilly air. We are approaching hibernation […]

BLITZ’S PICKS: Sectional championship Friday

November 2, 2023 Outside the Huddle 0

This Friday is really what it’s all about. Winning your rivalry game is nice. Capturing a sectional title feels good. But when you talk goals for a season, every coach points toward holding aloft a […]

BLITZ’S PICKS: Week 11

October 26, 2023 Outside the Huddle 0

Outside of Week 1, this Friday is the best of the season. All six classes are in action for the first time in the playoffs, and we still have plenty of area teams in most […]