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Notre Dame (9) vs Louisville
Monday, September 2 nd, 8:00 PM in Cardinal Stadium
Swinging Johnson: This week Doug Upstone and that I shall deviate from our regularly scheduled program of NFL debate to dip our toes and also leave our college football picks on the Monday night game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals.
It will almost certainly be the first and only time this year we do this, as the last week of exhibition NFL soccer is somewhat lackluster compared to a regular-season game of NCAA soccer comprising one of the very best teams in the country, and a mythical football program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, lets begin the debate after my buddy Doug Upstone got the best of me last week with a bet on the Steelers while I supported the Titans. We have been swapping wins forth and back so it looks like its my turn to the golden wreath, as I heartily endorse the Irish and will accompany all the squares laying the lumber that is heavy onto a public road favorite.
After reviewing the school football odds nearly six days before the Monday night event, I see that the line has spiked a half-point about the favorite, starting at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where its now offered at a solid -20 throughout the board at all of the best online sportsbooks.
Youre currently leaning on the Cardinals within this season-opening clash although I love the Irish. Aside from the place, why do you believe Louisville could hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yes, Swinger, at least and a convincing win IMO, said a lot about the Steelers and Titans management. Lets move to football, where the games rely and will our records with this one.
Remember Louisville used to play against competitions that are big-name? They held their engineered and own several upsets. These were enjoyable games to see and also the Cardinals were a thrilling golf club.
However, like the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as its phony (in real life) proprietor, Louisville football last year was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked wonders and are out win matches and to change the civilization. This will not happen right away as the talent level is down in theVille. Nonetheless, this is a moment for Louisville, a team which has the opportunity to start taking actions.
Ive read in which the Cards coaches have popped up the slow mechanisms of QB Jawon Pass (good name for a QB) and I like Hassan Hall as the lead running back. Than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 the defense, well, that makes me more worried. You have up your Irish, please dont forget.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals wont be doing much since the Notre Dame defense will keep them comfortable in their nest, flying into this game. Scott Satterfield is in the big leagues and he has a team coming off of a dismal 2-10 album in which they went winless this past year. This rebuild is akin to attempting to turn it into an F-22 Raptor and taking a hot air balloon.
While this may eventually happen, the problem is that Louisville is facing a group that made it into the CFP this past year and owned only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, devoting only 17.2 points within the regular season and moving a perfect 12-0 until they met Clemson from the CFP semifinals. The Irish offense was clicking on all cylinders as well, averaging 33 points per game over.
My issue is, just how will be a quarterback like Pass who is slow to discharge, supposed to get any traction against a shield? Particularly when hes working with an entirely new offensive scheme and a trainer?
Please, Doug, rescue me I am lost! I see no way, shape or form where Louisville will have the ability to keep up and Im desperate for prodigious handicapping expertise and your brand new wisdom!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am glad to read in your last sentence youre coming on to the glowing side of sport betting, or you are just being the exact same wise a** you usually are. Ill allow the SBR readers that are making college football picks decide on this. Im the first to understand Louisville wasnt just 2-10, but 1-11 ATS and fully pumped last season.
Just like he gave up about the Atlanta Falcons but coach Bobby Petrino was given up on by that team COMPLETELY. A new mindset is brought by A trainer and his team will be sold by Satterfield on making a statement with this being a match. Louisville does need to hope not and the Irish will take them for granted have a lot of fight.
Let us also consider, Brian Kelly with gold and the blue is ATS as a road favorite, also a ATS when dishing out more or 20 digits. This defense you said may improve as the season progresses but replacing five starters, even if you dont/can not recruit like Clemson or even Bama, it is going to take some time.
I was a bit facetious because although you have an handicapping resume, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this circumstance, you happen to be shooting, since Louisville could be greater but I would submit that they are coached with a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their deplorable record left by an awkward coach like Petrino.
I understand that laying nearly three touchdowns on the street would be square biz for certain and Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy street chalk, but sometimes the general public is right, and in this situation they certainly are. Until when we get down on our NFL Game of the Week, next week, let us see what happens on Monday night once the Irish come ready to rumble in Louisville.
Free College Football Pick: Swinging Johnson — Notre Dame -20 (-110)
Free College Football Pick: Doug Upstone — Louisville +20 (-110)
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