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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 shall deviate from our regularly scheduled program of NFL discussion to dip our feet into uncharted waters and then leave our school football picks.
It will probably be the first and only time this year we do so, as the previous week of exhibition NFL soccer is somewhat lackluster compared to a regular-season game of NCAA soccer featuring one of the greatest teams in the nation, plus a legendary soccer program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us start the debate after my buddy Doug Upstone got the better of me last week with a bet on the Steelers while the Titans were backed by me. We have been swapping wins back and on so it looks like it is my turn to get the wreath, as I will follow each of the squares putting the thick lumber onto a public street favorite and heartily endorse the Irish.
After reviewing the college football odds nearly six days prior to the Monday night event, I see the line has spiked a half-point about the preferred, starting at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is now offered in a solid -20 throughout the board whatsoever the best online sportsbooks.
Doug, I enjoy the Irish but youre currently leaning on the Cardinals in this battle. Besides the place, why do you believe Louisville will hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yup and a win IMO, said a lot about the direction of both the Steelers and Titans. Let us move to real football, so will our records on this one and where the matches rely.
Remember Louisville utilized to perform against large scale opponents? They held their own and engineered upsets. These were enjoyable games and also the Cardinals were a thrilling club.
But for example the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as its fake (in real life) owner, Louisville football last year was worse than the usual three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked miracles and will be out win matches and to change the civilization. This will not happen immediately as the talent level is down in theVille. This is a big moment for Louisville, a team that has the opportunity.
Ive read where the Cards coaches have sped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and I enjoy Hassan Hall because the lead running back. The defense, well, that makes me more worried than using a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9. Please do tell why youve got your Irish up.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals wont be doing since the Notre Dame defense will keep them cozy in their nest, flying in this game. Scott Satterfield is currently in the big leagues and he has a team coming from a dismal 2-10 record where they went winless in ACC activity this past year. This rebuild is akin to seeking to turn it in an F-22 Raptor and carrying a hot air balloon.
While this may eventually happen, the issue 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, surrendering just 17.2 points over the normal season and moving a perfect 12-0 until they met Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The offense was clicking on all cylinders averaging over 33 points per game.
So, my question is, just how will be a quarterback like Pass whos slow to release, supposed to get some traction against a swarming defense that is Irish? Especially when he is working with a trainer and a completely new offensive scheme?
Please, Doug, save me I am lost! I find no way, shape or form in which Louisville will be able to keep pace and Im desperate for the sage wisdom and prodigious handicapping expertise!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am happy to read in your last sentence youre coming over to the bright side of sports gambling, or youre just being the exact shrewd a** you are. Ill let the SBR readers who are making school football picks decide on this. Im the first to realize Louisville fully pumped and was, however, 1-11 ATS final year.
Like he gave up on the Atlanta Falcons However, that team COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino. A trainer brings a fresh mindset and his staff will be sold by Satterfield on building a statement, this being a game. Louisville does need to trust never and that the Irish will take them have much fight.
Lets also think about, Brian Kelly using all the gold and blue is only 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, and a mere 7-9-1 ATS, if dishing out 20 or more specimens. 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 some time.
I was being a bit facetious because though you have an handicapping resume, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this circumstance, because Louisville could be better than last season but Id submit that they are coached by a Rhesus monkey and enhance upon their document left by an coach like Petrino, you happen to be shooting blanks.
I understand that laying nearly 3 touchdowns on the street would be square biz for certain along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by gambling the heavy road chalk, but at times the people is correct, and also in this instance they really are. Until once we get back on our NFL Game of the Week next week, lets see what happens on Monday when 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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