So far, so good…

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Don’t forget an all new NCIS will air this Tuesday night (8:00 on CBS).

So how about this past weekend? Looked like things were rockin’ in Clemson and Columbia. It’s nice to see both state schools start the season 4-0. The funny thing is neither team has looked great for a full game… they’re both just finding a way to win. I don’t know when they both started a season 4-0, but I would guess it hasn’t happened too many times.

As you know, I’m just sayin… was the first to tell you that CJ Spiller was great. I’m now going to tell you to keep an eye on Sammy Watkins and Nuke Hopkins at Clemson and Marcus Lattimore and Melvin Ingram at USC. There are others as well… but I will get to them another day. Remember, you heard it here first.

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The I’m just sayin... Football Predictions Results

High School
James Island vs. Ashley Ridge – I picked JI and I was WRONG! JI lost, 14-31.

Summerville vs. Stratford – I picked Summerville and I was RIGHT! Summerville won, 14-10.

Dorman at Riverside – I picked Dorman and I was RIGHT! Dorman won, 42-0.

College
#12USC vs. Vanderbilt – I picked USC to win this game and I was RIGHT! The Revolutionary War Heroes won, 21-3.

#21Clemson vs. #11FSU – I picked Clemson in this game and I was RIGHT! The Tigers won, 35-30.



CSU vs. Norfolk State – I picked CSU in this game and I was WRONG! The Bucs lost, 3-33.

Wyoming vs. Nebraska – I picked Nebraska and I was RIGHT! Wyoming lost, 14-38.

Appalachian State vs. Chattanooga – I picked Appalachian State to win and I was RIGHT! App State won, 14-12.

Oops! Looks like I forgot to pick the Navy game this week.

NFL
Pittsburgh at Indianapolis - 8:20pm (NBC) – I picked the Steelers to win this game and I was RIGHT! The Steelers won, 23-20.

Miami at Cleveland – 1:00pm (CBS) – I picked Cleveland to win this game and I was RIGHT! Miami lost, 16-17.

I’m just sayin… Football Prediction Record

High School: 19-1

College: 20-2

NFL: 3-3

Overall: 42-6

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Major Horace Carswell, Jr. (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 26, 1944 over the South China Sea. His citation reads:

He piloted a B-24 bomber in a one-plane strike against a Japanese convoy in the South China Sea on the night of 26 October 1944. Taking the enemy force of 12 ships escorted by at least 2 destroyers by surprise, he made 1 bombing run at 600 feet, scoring a near miss on 1 warship and escaping without drawing fire. He circled. and fully realizing that the convoy was thoroughly alerted and would meet his next attack with a barrage of antiaircraft fire, began a second low-level run which culminated in 2 direct hits on a large tanker. A hail of steel from Japanese guns, riddled the bomber, knocking out 2 engines, damaging a third, crippling the hydraulic system, puncturing 1 gasoline tank, ripping uncounted holes in the aircraft, and wounding the copilot; but by magnificent display of flying skill, Maj. Carswell controlled the plane's plunge toward the sea and carefully forced it into a halting climb in the direction of the China shore. On reaching land, where it would have been possible to abandon the staggering bomber, one of the crew discovered that his parachute had been ripped by flak and rendered useless; the pilot, hoping to cross mountainous terrain and reach a base. continued onward until the third engine failed. He ordered the crew to bail out while he struggled to maintain altitude. and, refusing to save himself, chose to remain with his comrade and attempt a crash landing. He died when the airplane struck a mountainside and burned. With consummate gallantry and intrepidity, Maj. Carswell gave his life in a supreme effort to save all members of his crew. His sacrifice. far beyond that required of him, was in keeping with the traditional bravery of America's war heroes.

Private Jacob Cart (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on December 13, 1862 at Fredericksburg, Virginia. His citation reads:

Capture of flag of 19th Georgia Infantry (C.S.A.), wresting it from the hands of the color bearer.

Private First Class Bruce W. Carter (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 7, 1969 in Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as grenadier with Company H in connection with combat operations against the enemy. Pfc. Carter's unit was maneuvering against the enemy during Operation Idaho Canyon and came under a heavy volume of fire from a numerically superior hostile force. The lead element soon became separated from the main body of the squad by a brush fire. Pfc. Carter and his fellow marines were pinned down by vicious crossfire when, with complete disregard for his safety, he stood in full view of the North Vietnamese Army soldiers to deliver a devastating volume of fire at their positions. The accuracy and aggressiveness of his attack caused several enemy casualties and forced the remainder of the soldiers to retreat from the immediate area. Shouting directions to the marines around him, Pfc. Carter then commenced leading them from the path of the rapidly approaching brush fire when he observed a hostile grenade land between him and his companions. Fully aware of the probable consequences of his action but determined to protect the men following him, he unhesitatingly threw himself over the grenade, absorbing the full effects of its detonation with his body. Pfc. Carter's indomitable courage, inspiring initiative, and selfless devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life in the service of his country.