Playoff previews ... all up in your area (parte tres): Auburn at Daphne

Not that many teams left. But the playoff previews keep coming. One a day until Friday.

Today: Auburn High at Daphne in the Class 6A quarterfinals:

Auburn High Tigers (12-0)

Aug. 28 vs. Valley (W, 28-7)
Sept. 4 vs. Dothan (W, 37-14)
Sept. 11 at Enterprise (W, 41-7)
Sept. 18 at Northview (W, 48-9)
Sept. 25 vs. Jeff Davis (W, 47-0)
Oct. 2 vs. Smiths Station (W, 49-28)
Oct. 9 vs. Russell County (W, 37-0)
Oct. 16 vs. Central (W, 26-12)
Oct. 23 at Opelika (W, 41-15)
Oct. 30 at BTW (W, 49-14)
Nov. 6 vs. Lee-Montgomery (W, 30-6)
Nov. 13 vs. Wetumpka (W, 27-24)

Points scored: 460 (38.3)
Points allowed: 136 (11.3)
Rushing yards: 2891 (240.9)
Passing yards: 1534 (127.8)
Total yards: 4425 (368.9)
Rushing yards allowed: 1322 (110.2)
Passing yards allowed: 1044 (87.0)
Total yards allowed: 2366 (197.2)

Key Players
RB Augustus Brooks, Sr., 5-10, 175: 162 att., 1071 yds., 6.6 avg., 19 TD
CB Dequavious “Pee Wee” Cobb, Sr., 6-0, 175: 27 tackles, 7 INT
QB Calvin Jenkins, Sr., 6-0, 180: 88-of-143 passing, 1485 yds., 16 TD, 6 INT; 787 rush yds., 13 TD
DL JaMichael Payne, Jr., 6-0, 295: 53 tackles, 4.5 for loss, 1 sack
WR Jason Webb, Jr., 6-3, 185: 20 rec., 490 yds., 24.5 avg., 5 TD

Daphne Trojans (6-6)

Aug. 27 at Davidson (L, 14-21)
Sept. 4 at Pace (Fla.) (L, 7-27)
Sept. 11 vs. Satsuma (W, 38-21)
Sept. 18 at McGill-Toolen (L, 14-28)
Sept. 25 vs. Murphy (L, 7-43)
Oct. 2 at Foley (W, 34-29)
Oct. 9 vs. Baldwin County (W, 16-13)
Oct. 16 at Fairhope (L, 7-35)
Oct. 23 vs. Robertsdale (W, 27-0)
Oct. 30 at Niceville (Fla.) (L, 14-49)
Nov. 6 at Theodore (W, 41-19)
Nov. 13 at Fairhope (W, 16-14)

Points scored: 235 (19.6)
Points allowed: 299 (24.9)

Key Players
WR Justin Jackson, Jr., 6-3, 180
QB Russ Moseley, Jr., 6-0, 190
RB T.J. Yelding, So., 6-0, 180

Auburn on the road: 4-0
Daphne at home: 3-1
Last meeting: Daphne, 56-20, on Nov. 7, 2003.

Pick: Auburn 24, Daphne 19

If new developments arise in Smith lawsuit, Chizik will handle them in ‘right way’

Here’s tomorrow’s notes today.

Gene Chizik said Thursday night that any new developments in the lawsuit against running back Eric Smith will be dealt with “the right way.”
Decari Jenkins, an Auburn University student, is suing Smith, 19, for compensatory and punitive damages after Smith allegedly assaulted Jenkins, 22, in the parking lot of the Lexington Hotel in Auburn on Aug. 21.
The lawsuit also alleges two unnamed AU football players were involved in the incident.
“I’m not at liberty to talk about those types of issues,” Chizik said. “We’ve done everything that we needed to do when the whole thing arose three months ago. I’m not aware of any official anything that has happened right now.
“I know there is stuff out there. I can assure that we will deal, again, with everything the proper way if that does occur. There hasn’t been anything that I’m aware of right now that has happened. Again, when it’s our time, and we have to deal with that, we’ll address it in the right way.”
Smith was suspended from the team for 2 1/2 weeks after the August incident, missing the first game of the season against Louisiana Tech.
Since, Smith has played in every game, rushing for 99 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown, while catching 17 passes for 225 yards.

LB Evans next in line
Jonathan Evans might get the first start of his career next Friday against Alabama in the Iron Bowl.
The true freshman filled in for starting linebacker Eltoro Freeman last week in the Tigers’ loss to Georgia, after Freeman went out with a concussion in the third quarter.
Evans finished with four tackles in a quarter and a half of play.
Now, Evans has a chance to pad those stats if Freeman, who hasn’t practiced since the injury, can’t go against Alabama.
“Again, Toro is going to be a day-by-day situation,” Chizik said Thursday night. “We don’t really know when that will be. But if Jonathan has to be the guy, he had to be the guy in the second half of the Georgia game.”
Defensive coordinator Ted Roof likes what he’s seen so far from Evans during the bye-week practices.
“He’s getting better every day,” Roof said. “He’s done a good job. He’s gotten better at making more plays, more active. That’s what we expect him to do, that’s what’s got to happen.
And the experience he received last weekend will go along way, says Roof.
“Oh yeah, it’s critical,” the defensive coordinator said. “There’s only one first time and that was his first time really being in there when the game was still in the (balance). I thought he did a good job for the first time. He didn’t panic. I’m sure internally things were moving pretty fast, but I thought he did some nice things and I look forward to more and more nice things as time goes forward.”
Both Chizik and Roof wouldn’t discuss who might be after Evans on the depth chart, if Freeman can’t play.
Chizik did say, however, that he didn’t see Adam Herring (heel), who has started four games this season, being available.
“At this point, I don’t see that being an option,” Chizik said, “but I’m not ruling that out, either.

In which your intrepid preps reporter predicts the future again, hopefully better than last time

Last week’s record: 42-12

This week? I’m batting 1.000. There, called it.

AISA (finals)

Class AAA
Pike Liberal Arts 23, Bessemer 21

Class AA
Monroe 23, Edgewood 22

Class A
Crenshaw Christian 27, Patrician 24

AHSAA (quarterfinals)

Class 1A
Sweet Water 30, Loachapoka 15
Linden 24, Brantley 19
Appalachian 27, R.A. Hubbard 18
Hackleburg 29, Gaston 23

Class 2A
Leroy 25, Pickens County 21
Reeltown 22, Washington County 21
Clay County 19, Winson County 17
Lamar County 31, Ider 17

Class 3A
Straughn 25, Cordova 19
Trinity 27, Luverne 18
Leeds 25, Madison Academy 14
Hamilton 26, Piedmont 24

Class 4A
UMS-Wright 28, Handley 23
Bibb County 26, Jackson 22
Deshler 27, Midfield 16
Cherokee County 37, North Jackson 20

Class 5A
Spanish Fort 28, Briarwood Christian 21
Demopolis 27, LeFlore 21
McAdory 22, Hartselle 19
Russellville 21, Cullman 19

Class 6A
Prattville 26, Davidson 23
Auburn 24, Daphne 19
Hoover 26, Bob Jones 21
Gadsden City 20, Spain Park 19

Playoff previews ... all up in your area (parte tres): Reeltown at Washington County

Not that many teams left. But the playoff previews keep coming. One a day until Friday

Today: Reeltown at Washington County in the Class 2A quarterfinals:

Reeltown Rebels (11-1)
Aug. 27 vs. Dadeville (L, 21-24)
Sept. 4 at Francis Marion (W, 38-6)
Sept. 11 at Highland Home (W, 46-15)
Sept. 18 vs. Goshen (W, 34-0)
Sept. 25 at Loachapoka (W, 27-0)
Oct. 2 vs. Zion Chapel (W, 35-0)
Oct. 9 vs. Keith (W, 41-0)
Oct. 16 at St. Jude (W, 22-0)
Oct. 23 at R.C. Hatch (W, 29-6)
Oct. 29 vs. Notasulga (W, 47-0)
Nov. 6 vs. Vincent (W, 33-0)
Nov. 13 vs. St. Jude (W, 45-6)

Points scored: 418 (34.8)
Points allowed: 57 (4.8)
Rushing yards: 3678 (306.5)
Passing yards: 646 (53.8)
Total yards: 4324 (360.3)

Key Players
RB/DB Trey McKeithen, Sr., 5-9, 175: 90 att., 631 yds., 7.0 avg. 8 TD; 65 tackles, 6 sacks, INT
RB/DB Willie McKenzie, Sr., 5-8, 150: 129 att., 1015 yds., 7.9 avg., 15 TD; 46 tackles, 4 INT
RB/LB Ki-shawn Powell, Jr., 5-8, 155: 91 att., 601 yds., 6.6 avg. 9 TD; 61 tackles, 4 sacks
TE/LB Shaquille Roberson, Jr., 6-3, 205: 124 tackles, 12 sacks, 3 INT
TE/LB Nelson Robinson, Sr., 5-10, 165: 42 tackles, 7 INT

Washington County Bulldogs (10-2)
Aug. 27 at Jackson (L, 27-55)
Sept. 4 vs. Southern Choctaw (W, 27-15)
Sept. 11 at Leroy (L, 21-28)
Sept. 18 vs. Mobile Christian (W, 21-6)
Sept. 25 at Faith Academy (W, 34-2)
Oct. 2 at Red Level (W, 17-6)
Oct. 8 vs. Millry (W, 14-13)
Oct. 16 vs. Excel (W, 33-21)
Oct. 23 at Flomaton (W, 47-20)
Oct. 29 vs. Fruitdale (W, 23-13)
Nov. 6 vs. Houston County (W, 49-7)
Nov. 13 at Elba (W, 35-14)

Points scored: 348 (29.0)
Points allowed: 200 (16.7)

Key Players
QB Caleb Beech, Jr., 6-1, 175
WR Ladarren Holcombe, Jr., 6-2, 175
RB Devonta Parker

Reeltown on the road: 5-0
Washignton County at home: 6-0
Last meeting: First meeting.

Pick: Reeltown 22, Washington County 21

Weekend Picks, Week 12

I told you it was going to be an awful November. But it’s been pretty good for me as far as my picks go. Though I do think we’ll see a few upsets this week.

Last Week: 21-5
Overall: 213-55

And now, this week’s picks. As always, AP Top 25 and SEC games.

Tonight
Colorado at No. 12 Oklahoma State
The Cowboys might wind up being the worst 10-2 team in the history of the Big 12. Oklahoma State 34, Colorado 13

Friday
No. 6 Boise State at Utah State
The Broncos continue to demolish the dregs of the WAC. Boise State 48, Utah State 3

Saturday
Florida International at No. 1 Florida
Doubtful the Gators’ starters see much of the second quarter, even. Florida 38, Florida International 0

Chattanooga at No. 2 Alabama
Long day for the Mocs. Alabama 35, Chattanooga 7

Kansas at No. 3 Texas
Considering all the nasty news that’s come out about KU coach Mark Mangino, this could be a bad day for the Jayhawks. Texas 37, Kansas 13

No. 4 TCU at Wyoming
Final hurdle cleared. Coasting to the finish. Though Wyoming is generally a semi-tough trip. TCU 34, Wyoming 17

No. 9 Ohio State at Michigan
Under normal circumstances, you would think this game would be competitive despite Michigan not being very good. These are not normal circumstances for the Wolverines. Ohio State 31, Michigan 10

No. 10 LSU at Mississippi
LSU is past due to get beat in a game it probably shouldn’t. The Rebels are past due to beat someone good. Mississippi 24, LSU 17

No. 11 Oregon at Arizona
The Wildcats derailed the Ducks’ season two years ago, and could do it again. I doubt it, though. Oregon 34, Arizona 31

No. 13 Penn State at Michigan State
The Nittany Lions just haven’t looked good, and Michigan State may finally be finding itself. Michigan State 27, Penn State 24

California at No. 14 Stanford
Maybe the most intriguing game of the day. Which Cal shows up? Can Stanford sustain this run? I really don’t know, but I’m going with the Cardinal at home. But not by much. Stanford 34, California 27

Minnesota at No. 15 Iowa
The Floyd of Rosedale stays in Iowa City. Iowa 26, Minnesota 10

N.C. State at No. 16 Virginia Tech
These two seem to always beat each other up. Virginia Tech 20, N.C. State 14

No. 17 Wisconsin at Northwestern
Upset city! Northwestern 28, Wisconsin 21

Virginia at No. 18 Clemson
The Al Groh Countdown continues. Clemson 35, Virginia 10

Air Force at No. 19 BYU
Maybe some upset potential here, but probably not in Provo. BYU 33, Air Force 21

No. 20 Oregon State at Washington State
The Cougs are so bad. Oregon State 47, Washington State 21

Duke at No. 21 Miami
I could kinda see the upset here, but Miami is way too good and just lost, so they should be angry. Miami 31, Duke 13

San Diego State at No. 23 Utah
The Utes should roll here. Utah 36, San Diego State 14

Memphis at No. 24 Houston
This could be the single ugliest game of the day. Houston 73, Memphis 14

No. 25 Rutgers at Syracuse
I know I say this all the time in regards to Syracuse and Washington, but this dynamic in games like this continues to blow my mind. Rutgers 30, Syracuse 14

Mississippi State at Arkansas
I like the Bulldogs a lot, but they just don’t have the firepower to hang with Mallett and the Hogs. Arkansas 41, Mississippi State 24

Kentucky at Georgia
I know I’ve been saying Kentucky would win this one, but I’m going to give the Bulldogs the benefit of the doubt (considering past history, probably a mistake). Georgia 26, Kentucky 21

Vanderbilt at Tennessee
The Vols put the Commodores out of their misery this season. Tennessee 33, Vanderbilt 7