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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 detract to dip our toes and render our college football picks.
It will most likely be the very first and only time this season we do so, as the previous week of exhibition NFL soccer is somewhat lackluster in comparison to a regular-season sport of NCAA football comprising one of the very best teams in the nation, and a legendary football program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us begin the debate after my buddy Doug Upstone got the best of me last week while the Titans were supported by me. We have been placing wins back and forth so it looks like its my turn to the wreath, as I will follow the squares laying the lumber that is heavy onto a public street favorite and heartily endorse the Irish.
After reviewing the college football odds nearly six days before the Monday night event, I see that the line has spiked a half-point on the favorite, starting at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is presently offered at a solid -20 across the board whatsoever of the very best internet sportsbooks.
I love the Irish but youre currently leaning within this season-opening clash to the Cardinals. Other than the place, why do you think Louisville can hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yup IMO and a convincing triumph, it said a great deal about the management of the Steelers and Titans. Lets move to soccer, where the matches count and will our recordings on this one.
Remember those Thursday night games Louisville used to perform against opponents? They more than held their engineered and own upsets. These were enjoyable games to watch and also the Cardinals were an golf club.
However, just like the former Papa Johns Stadium and its fake (in real life) proprietor, Louisville football last year was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked wonders at Appalachian State and will be out win games and to change the civilization. This wont happen right away as the ability level is down in theVille. This is a big moment for Louisville, a group which has the chance to start taking steps in the perfect direction.
I have read where the Cards coaches have sped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and that I enjoy Hassan Hall as the lead running back. Than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season wins the protection, well, that makes me more worried. You have your Irish up please do tell.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not be doing as the Notre Dame defense will keep them snug in their nest, flying in this game. Scott Satterfield is currently in the big leagues and hes got a team coming from a dismal album in which they went winless in ACC activity this past year. This rebuild is comparable to carrying a hot air balloon and attempting to turn it.
While this may eventually happen, the problem is that Louisville is confronting a group which made it into the CFP this past year and possessed one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, devoting only 17.2 points within the regular season and going a perfect 12-0 until they fulfilled Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The offense was clicking on all cylinders also, averaging over 33 points per game.
My issue is, how will be a quarterback like traveling whos slow to release, designed to gain any traction against a swarming Irish defense? Particularly when he is working with an offensive strategy that is entirely new and a coach?
Please, Doug, save me Im lost! I see no way, shape or form where Louisville is going to have the ability to keep up with the Golden Domers and Im desperate to the brand new wisdom and handicapping expertise!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am pleased to see in your last sentence youre coming over to the glowing side of sport betting, or youre simply being the exact same wise a** you are. I will let the SBR readers that are currently making this is decided on by school football selections. I am the first to realize Louisville wasnt only 2-10, but 1-11 ATS and completely sucked last season.
Just like he gave up around the Atlanta Falcons, However, that team COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino. A coach brings a fresh mindset on creating a statement and with this being a federal match, his team will be sold by Satterfield. Louisville does have to hope not and the Irish will take them for granted have a lot of fight.
Lets also consider, Brian Kelly with gold and all the blue is simply 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, and a mere 7-9-1 ATS, when dishing out 20 or more digits. This defense you mentioned may improve as the season progresses but replacing five starters, if you dont/can not recruit like Bama or Clemson, it will take time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was a bit facetious because although youve got an handicapping resume, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this instance, you happen to be shooting, since Louisville could be greater but I would submit that they are trained by a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their document left by an trainer such as Petrino.
I understand that placing 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 at times the general public is right, and also 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 once the Irish come ready to squint at Louisville.
Free College Football Pick: Swinging Johnson — Notre Dame -20 (-110)
Free College Football Pick: Doug Upstone — Louisville +20 (-110)
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