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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 that I will detract from our regularly scheduled program of NFL debate to dip our feet into uncharted waters and then render our college football selections.
It will probably be the first and only time this year we do so, as the last week of exhibition NFL football is somewhat lackluster compared to a regular-season game of NCAA soccer featuring one of the top clubs in the nation, and a legendary football program to boot, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us begin the debate after my buddy Doug Upstone got the better of me last week with a bet on the Steelers while I endorsed the Titans. Weve been swapping wins on and back so it looks like it is my turn to the wreath, as I will follow the squares laying the lumber on a road favorite and endorse the Irish.
After reviewing the school football odds almost six days before this Monday night affair, I see that 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 whatsoever the best online sportsbooks.
I like the Irish but youre currently leaning within this season-opening battle on the Cardinals. Aside from the place is it that you think Louisville will hang with the boys out of South Bend?
Doug Upstone: Yup , Swinger, IMO and at least a convincing triumph, said a lot about the management of the Steelers and Titans. Let us proceed to real football, will our recordings with this one and in which the matches count.
Remember Louisville utilized to perform against big-name competitions? They held their own and engineered many upsets. These were enjoyable games to see and the Cardinals were an club.
But just for example the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as its phony (in real life) proprietor, Louisville soccer last year was worse than the usual three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield will be out win matches and to alter the culture and worked miracles. This wont happen immediately as the ability level is down in theVille. However this is a moment for Louisville, a group that has the chance.
I have read in which the Cards trainers have popped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (good name for a QB) and I enjoy Hassan Hall because the lead running back. The shield, well, that makes me more nervous than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season wins. Please do tell you have up your Irish.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not be doing much as the Notre Dame defense will keep them cozy in their nest, flying into this game. Scott Satterfield is now in the big leagues and hes got a group this past year, in which they went winless coming off of a dismal album. This rebuild is comparable to carrying a hot air balloon and trying to turn it.
While this may eventually happen, the problem is that Louisville is confronting a team that made it into the CFP last year and owned only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, surrendering just 17.2 points over the regular season and moving a perfect 12-0 till they fulfilled Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The offense was clicking on all cylinders also, averaging over 33 points per game.
So, my question is, just how is a quarterback like traveling whos slow to release, designed to obtain any traction against a shield? Especially when hes working with a new coach and a completely new offensive strategy?
Please, Doug, rescue me I am lost! I see no way, shape or form where Louisville is going to be able to keep up and I am desperate for handicapping expertise that is prodigious and your sage wisdom!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am happy to see in your last sentence you are coming around to the bright side of sport betting, or you are simply being the same wise a** you are. I will allow the SBR readers that are currently making school football selections decide on that. I am the first to realize Louisville was 1-11 ATS, although not just 2-10 and completely sucked final year.
Just like he gave up around the Atlanta Falcons, but that team COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino. A trainer brings a fresh mindset on making a statement and this being a game, his staff will be sold by Satterfield. Louisville does need to trust they will not be taken by the Irish and not have much fight.
Let us also think about, Brian Kelly with the gold and blue is ATS as a road favorite, and a mere 7-9-1 ATS if dishing out 20 or more digits. That defense you mentioned may improve as the season progresses but replacing five starters, whenever you dont/can not amuse like Clemson or Bama, it is going to take time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was becoming a bit facetious because though youve got an impressive handicapping restart, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this circumstance, because Louisville could be better but I would submit that they could be coached by a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their document left by an coach such as Petrino, you happen to be shooting blanks.
I understand that laying nearly three touchdowns on the street is square biz for sure and Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy street chalk, but on occasion the people is correct, and in this instance they surely are. Until once we get down on our NFL Game of the Week next week, lets see what happens on Monday night once the Irish come prepared 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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