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Notre Dame (9) vs Louisville
Monday, September 2 nd, 8:00 PM at Cardinal Stadium
Swinging Johnson: This week Doug Upstone and render our college football selections on the Monday night match between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals and then I will deviate to dip our toes into uncharted waters.
It will probably be the very first and only time this year we do this, as the previous week of exhibition NFL football is somewhat lackluster compared to some regular-season game of NCAA soccer comprising one of the top clubs in the country, and a mythical soccer program to boot, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, lets start the debate after my friend Doug Upstone got the better of me last week while I supported the Titans. Weve been placing wins forth and back so it appears like it is my turn for the gold wreath, as the Irish are heartily endorsed by me and will accompany all the squares laying the lumber on a public street favorite.
After reviewing the school football odds nearly six days ahead of this Monday night event, I see that the lineup has spiked a half-point on the preferred, starting at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is presently offered in a solid -20 throughout the board whatsoever the very best internet sportsbooks.
I love the Irish but you are leaning to the Cardinals. Other than the place, why do you think Louisville will hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yes a successful win and at least IMO, it said a lot about the direction of the Steelers and Titans. Lets move ahead to football, so will our recordings with this one and where the games count.
Recall Louisville utilized to play against big-name competitions? They held their engineered and own upsets. These were enjoyable games and the Cardinals were an golf club.
However, such as the former Papa Johns Stadium and its counterfeit (in real life) proprietor, Louisville soccer last season was worse than the usual three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked wonders at Appalachian State and will be out to alter the culture and win games. This will not happen immediately as the ability level is down in theVille. However this is a big moment for Louisville, a group which has the opportunity to begin taking steps in the right direction.
I have read in which the Cards trainers have sped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (good name for a QB) and I like Hassan Hall since the lead running back. The protection that makes me more nervous than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9. Why 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 in this match. Scott Satterfield is in the big leagues and hes got a group coming from a dismal album this past year, where they went winless. This rebuild is akin to attempting to turn it into an F-22 Raptor and taking a hot air balloon.
While that may eventually happen, the problem is that Louisville is facing a group which made it into the CFP this past year and possessed only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, devoting only 17.2 points within the normal season and moving a perfect 12-0 till they fulfilled Clemson from the CFP semifinals. The Irish offense was clicking on all cylinders as well, averaging 33 points per game over.
So, my query is, how will be a quarterback like traveling who is slow to discharge, supposed to obtain any traction against a swarming shield that is Irish? Particularly when he is working with an offensive scheme and a new coach?
Please, Doug, save me Im lost! I see no way, shape or form in which Louisville is going to be able to keep pace and Im desperate to your brand new wisdom and handicapping experience!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im happy to read in your last sentence youre coming on to the bright side of sports gambling, or youre just being the same wise a** you are. Ill allow the SBR readers who are currently making that is decided on by college football picks. I am the first to understand Louisville was, but 1-11 ATS and fully pumped final season.
However, that staff COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino, like he gave up around the Atlanta Falcons. A coach brings a fresh mindset on making a statement, and with this being a national match, his team will be sold by Satterfield. Louisville does need to hope they will not be taken by the Irish and never have much fight.
Lets also consider, Brian Kelly with gold and all the blue is just 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, and a mere 7-9-1 ATS when dishing out 20 or more digits. That defense you mentioned may improve as the year progresses but substituting five starters, even if you dont/can not amuse like Bama or even Clemson, it is going to take time.
I was a bit facetious because although youve got an impressive handicapping resume, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this case, because Louisville might be greater but I would submit that they could be coached by a Rhesus monkey and enhance upon their record left by an trainer such as Petrino you happen to be shooting blanks.
I understand that placing nearly 3 touchdowns on the road would be square biz for certain along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by gambling the heavy road chalk, but sometimes the general public is correct, and also in this instance they definitely are. Until when we get back on our NFL Game of the Week, next week, lets see what happens on Monday once the Irish come prepared 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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