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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 I will detract from our regularly scheduled program of NFL discussion to dip our toes into uncharted waters and leave our college football selections.
It will most likely be the first and only time this season we do so, as the last week of exhibition NFL soccer is somewhat lackluster compared to a regular-season game of NCAA football comprising one of the best clubs in the nation, plus a legendary soccer program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, lets start the debate after my buddy Doug Upstone got the better of me last week while I endorsed the Titans. Weve been swapping wins forth and back so it appears like its my turn to get the gold wreath, as I heartily endorse the Irish and will accompany each of the squares putting the thick lumber onto a street favorite.
After reviewing the school football odds almost six days prior to the Monday night affair, I see the lineup has spiked a half-point on the preferred, opening at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is presently offered in a solid -20 across the board at all the best online sportsbooks.
Youre currently leaning on the Cardinals within this battle although doug, I enjoy the Irish. Aside from the venue, why is it that you think Louisville can hang with the boys from South Bend?
Doug Upstone: Yes IMO and a convincing win, said a lot about the Steelers and Titans management. Lets move to soccer, will our records on this one and in which the games count.
Recall all those Thursday night games Louisville used to play against competitions? They more than held their engineered and own many upsets. These were fun games and the Cardinals were an exciting club.
However, like the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as its fake (in real life) owner, Louisville football last season was worse than the usual three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield will be out win games and to alter the culture and worked wonders. This will not happen right away as the talent level is down in theVille. Yet this is a time for Louisville, a group that has the chance.
I have read in which the Cards coaches have popped up the slow mechanisms of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and that I enjoy Hassan Hall since the direct running back. Than using a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season wins the defense, well, that makes me more worried. Why you have up your Irish please dont forget.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals wont be doing flying into this game as the Notre Dame defense will keep them snug in their nest. Scott Satterfield is presently in the big leagues and he has a group coming off of a dismal record where they went winless in ACC action last year. This rebuild is akin to carrying a hot air balloon and attempting to turn it in an F-22 Raptor.
While that may eventually occur, the issue is that Louisville is facing a team that made it to the CFP last year and possessed only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, devoting only 17.2 points over the normal season and moving a perfect 12-0 till they fulfilled Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The offense was clicking on all cylinders as well, averaging over 33 points per match.
So, my issue is, just how can be a quarterback like Pass whos slow to discharge, supposed to gain any traction against a Irish shield? Particularly when he is working with a new coach and an offensive strategy that is entirely new?
Please, Doug, save me Im lost! I find no way, shape or form where Louisville will be able to keep pace with this Golden Domers and Im desperate for handicapping expertise that is prodigious and your ancestral wisdom!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im pleased to read in your last sentence you are coming around to the bright side of sports gambling, or you are just being the same wise a** you are. I will allow the SBR readers who are making college football selections decide on that. Im the first to realize Louisville was, however 1-11 ATS and completely sucked final season.
Just like he gave up on the Atlanta Falcons, but that team COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino. A fresh attitude is brought by A new coach and his team will be sold by Satterfield on building a statement, with this being a national match. Louisville does have to hope they will not be taken by the Irish and not have much fight.
Let us also consider, Brian Kelly with gold and all the blue is only 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, and a mere 7-9-1 ATS, if dishing out 20 or more digits. This defense you mentioned may improve as the year progresses but replacing five starters, even whenever you dont/cant amuse like Bama or Clemson, it is going to take time.
I was being a bit facetious because although you have an handicapping that was impressive resume, then you miss the mark from time to time. And in this instance, you happen to be shooting, since Louisville could be better but I would submit that they are coached by a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their document rendered by an inept coach such as Petrino.
I know that placing nearly 3 touchdowns on the street is square biz for certain along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy street chalk, but at times the general public is correct, and also in this case they surely are. Until once we get back on our NFL Game of the Week next week, let us see what happens on Monday night 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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