I get that feeling we're going to see a Southwestern Conference race similar to the last few times Avon Lake wasn't the sole champion. You remember, like two years ago when Brecksville emerged with Olmsted Falls closely behind.
If you remember the last time before that, the 2000 season and around that time -- when the SWC had three-way shares for the conference title between Amherst, Avon Lake and Olmsted Falls -- then you really know what I'm talking about.
Avon Lake already has a loss to Brecksville, but Amherst looks poised and Olmsted Falls could bounce back to be a player with the Comets, Bees and Shoremen.
Who do I like? Amherst, naturally, with what I see as the conference's best and most balanced offense, plus a defense that has shown it has arrived in the last two weeks.
But, here's my prediction and reason why I think the SWC is so intriguing:
It starts Thursday at Avon Lake. My pick is Avon Lake beats Olmsted Falls in overtime, 20-14, on the FSN Ohio showdown.
With that loss, Olmsted Falls falls to 1-4, but then goes on to win its last five games, including a home win over Brecksville.
Brecksville will suffer just one loss, that one at Olmsted Falls, but beat Amherst for its only loss.
In Week 10, a 5-1 Amherst will meet a 5-1 Avon Lake for a chance to share the SWC with Brecksville. In that game, Amherst wins and shares the SWC with Brecksville at 6-1. Falls and Avon Lake end up at 5-2.
There you have it; my prediction. It's something I thought about last night while driving home and wanted to share.