The Post-Gazette's fearless football prognosticator felt bad about what Heinz Field looked like after the WPIAL championships, so he volunteered his services to help put down the new sod for the Steelers. People have said The Fumbler is as dumb as a shovel, but at least he's willing to put one in his hands and help out the needy.

The Fumbler offered an idea to the Rooney family that he thought might have helped save the field. He thought Heinz workers should have slicked the field with oil, like they used to do to the old City League fields decades ago. But the Rooneys said the price of oil is too high these days.

The Fumbler continued his slick prognosticating last week, going 4-2. He is now 53-10 (.841 percentage) in the postseason, and 521-127 (.804) for the season.

Here are The Fumbler's views on the PIAA quarterfinal games involving WPIAL teams.

Central Catholic (13-0) vs. Erie Cathedral Prep (9-2) 7 p.m. today, Erie Veterans Stadium -- Cathedral Prep running back Akeem Satterfield has rushed for 200 yards or more in three of the past four games. But he hasn't faced a defense like Central Catholic's. Plus, Erie Prep is down to its No. 3 quarterback because of injuries.

This is the second meeting this season between these teams, and Central Catholic rambled past the Ramblers, 49-21, at Veterans Stadium earlier. The Fumbler thinks this one will only be a little closer. Central Catholic will win by at least two touchdowns. Winner: Central Catholic.

Thomas Jefferson (13-0) vs. Selinsgrove (11-2) 1 p.m. tomorrow, Altoona's Mansion Park Stadium -- This should be an interesting matchup because Selinsgrove allows only 99 yards a game rushing, while Thomas Jefferson has a devastating running attack. The key to the game will be how Selinsgrove deals with Thomas Jefferson's strong offensive line.

Selinsgrove quarterback Eric Deckard also is one to watch, with more than 1,700 yards offense this season. Winner: Thomas Jefferson.

Jeannette (13-0) vs. Karns City (12-0) 1 p.m. tomorrow, Clarion University -- Karns City allows only 9.8 points a game and scores 42.9. Also, quarterback Anthony Stimac has more than 1,700 yards offense. But the number to keep in mind for this contest is 14, as in victim No. 14. That's what the Gremlins will be to Jeannette.

Jeannette has forced the mercy rule in 12 of 13 games this season. The Fumbler thinks it will be 13 out of 14. Winner: Jeannette.

Serra (13-0) vs. North Star (10-2) 7 p.m. today, Yough -- The folks in the small town of Boswell in Somerset County are bonkers over North Star, as the Cougars won the District 5 championship for the first time. But North Star will be a falling star by later tonight.

The Fumbler isn't sure if Serra is good enough to win the PIAA, but the Eagles will have no trouble getting past the quarterfinals. Winner: Serra.