By Montgomery Marty

The Big Mike Man rarely admits to such things. But he's startin' to get a man crush on one Jason Campbell. How 'bout that youngin,' leadin' the proud Skins to glory on Monday Night Football?

And there was no better place for it to happen than in the City of Brotherly Love. Did you see all those Philly fans booin' 'Ol Donovan McNabb? Yes, the Irishman was not on top of his game, but, razzin' him don't make sense. Do they really want to see A.J. Feeley on the field?

The only downside on Monday was the broadcast. Those boys are not gettin' it done. When they dragged liquored-up Sir Charles Barkley up to the booth to get his take on Cheesesteak Nation, Marty had enough. He had to switch to his favorite liquored-up trio of Sonny, Sam, and whoever the heck the other schmoe is.

The Big, Seer, Sage, and Soothsayer went 14-3 last week, bringin' his season mark to 26-8 (76 percent). You can mail your pickin' tips to MontgomeryMarty@aol.com.

Quince Orchard 35

Damascus 28

The Big Buckin' Bronco is in a lather over this one boys and girls. It's the best two teams in Montgomery County. Shoot, it might be the best two publics in the whole dang state. Last year the Cougars had the Swarmin' Hornets' number, beatin' Dan Makosy's boys in the regular season and then in the playoffs, 54-21. That game was simple, kids. All QO did was beat Damascus to the edge and use their speed. Well this year, QO is even faster and has the studs to line up in the trenches. It pains the Big Jimmie Cone Regular to say this, but he sees the Hornets goin' down. It's gonna be Dave Mencarini's boys in a shootout with Travis Hawkins, Thomas Addison, and Ben Sasu takin' it to the house.

Gaithersburg 30

Blair 8

Dan Atwood was Marty's first-round pick in his fantasy draft this year, and nothin' that 'Ol White Lightnin' has done so far has disappointed the Big High and Mighty. Marty is happy to report that his second-round fantasy pick, Maria Sharapova, is flat-out gettin' it done too.

Kennedy 27

Paint Branch 20

The Big Right Wing Conspirator never cast his lot for nothin' named "Kennedy," but in this case, he's gotta go with 'Ol Melvin Harris, the best dang ballplayer in Montgomery County, leadin' the Cavaliers to a victory over Victor Gray and the Panthers.

Northwest 19

Richard Montgomery 8

Referees received a standing ovation last week when they penalized RM cheerleaders for excessive use of "Jig-a-low, Jig-jig-a-low."

Clarksburg 21

Northwood 6

Marty likes his football players like he likes his women - big, fast, and physical. So he's gonna have to go with the "Milk Truck," Robert Osborne leadin' Clarksburg to a slobberknockin' victory in this meetin' of second-year varsity programs.

Seneca Valley 38

B-CC 0

This game has been rated

NC-17.

Sherwood 26

Blake 6

Even after thorough examination of sideline videotape, Blake coaching staff can't figure out if Sherwood defensive coordinator is signaling plays or doing the Macarena.

Magruder 28

Springbrook 14

Like O.J. Simpson in Las Vegas, Magruder is loaded with weapons.

Churchill 27

Walter Johnson 0

Mitch and Bill's Exxon of Potomac Village, proud sponsor of your Churchill Bulldogs, are pleased to announce their Friday football special -- $3.50 for a gallon of regular gas.

Watkins Mill 28

Wheaton 8

Look for the winless Wolverines to take out their frustration on the Knights with QB Alex Goodrich firin' a bunch of TD passes.

Whitman 21

Wootton 8

Interesting promotion at Wootton Thursday night: In honor of the Jewish holiday, all guys named "Schlomo" admitted free.

Boonsboro 20

Poolesville 14

Marty ain't got no clue where Godforsaken Boonsboro is, but he hears they got a stud runnin' back, Justin Galvin, and made the playoffs last year.

Rockville 27

Einstein 12

Marty is startin' to worry about Rockville coach Mark Maradei. At a school pep rally he promised to "direct every resource at our command - every means of diplomacy, every tool of intelligence, every instrument of law enforcement, every financial influence, and every necessary weapon of war - to the defeat of the insidious Einstein Titans."

Good Counsel 28

St. John's 21

Yom Kippur ain't stoppin' these two Catholic schools from playin' Friday night, so here's a great opportunity for the county to flock to Olney and see a top-notch WCAC matchup with a whole lotta Division I talent on the field. GC coach Archbishop Bob Milloy has had the Johnnies' number, beatin' them seven in a row with three of the games decided by a field goal or less. Marty sees this one comin' right down to the wire again with the Falcons' stable of speedsters just able to contain the Cadets' dangerous RB Antwon Bailey.

Landon 20

Mt. St. Joseph 14

The Big Reform School Grad figures the lax coach, Rob Bordley, will put his Bears on track here against the Gaels of the MIAA with his storm troopers - Tommy Hart and Mike Grossman - comin' off the edges and givin' the Mounties fits.

Gilman 14

Georgetown Prep 13

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, what happened to these two ball clubs? Gilman and Prep have had it rough the last two weeks, but there's still plenty at stake in this MIAA opener. Marty's gonna bless hisself, say a Hail Mary, hop on the bus, and go Greyhound.

Flint Hill 22

Bullis 20

Flint Hill of the MAC and Bullis of the IAC meet in an interesting private school tussle. Used to be, the IAC was a big cut above the MAC. But the Big Mike Man reckons the gap is closin.