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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 detract from our regularly scheduled program of NFL discussion to dip our feet into uncharted waters and render our school football selections.
It will probably be the very first and only time this season we do this, as the last week of display NFL football is somewhat lackluster in comparison to a regular-season sport of NCAA soccer featuring one of the greatest teams in the country, plus a mythical soccer program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, lets start the discussion after my buddy Doug Upstone got the better of me last week while I endorsed the Titans. We have been placing wins on and back so it looks like it is my turn for the wreath, as I endorse the Irish and will follow the squares laying the lumber that is heavy on a public road favorite.
After reviewing the college football odds nearly six days before this Monday night affair, I see the line has spiked a half-point on the preferred, starting at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where its presently offered at a solid -20 across the board whatsoever the best online sportsbooks.
I like the Irish but youre currently leaning within this battle onto the Cardinals. Besides the place, why do you believe Louisville could hang with the boys out of South Bend?
Doug Upstone: Yup a convincing win and IMO, it said a lot about the direction of the Steelers and Titans. Let us proceed to football, in which the matches count and so will our recordings with this one.
Remember Louisville utilized to perform against big-name opponents? They held their own and engineered upsets. These were enjoyable games to watch and the Cardinals were a thrilling club.
However, for example the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as its fake (in real life) proprietor, Louisville soccer last year was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield are out to change the civilization and win matches and worked miracles in Appalachian State. This wont happen right away as the ability level is down in theVille. This is a major moment for Louisville, a group which has the chance.
Ive read where the Cards coaches have popped up the slow mechanisms of QB Jawon Pass (good name for a QB) and I enjoy Hassan Hall because the direct running back. Than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season wins the shield, well, that makes me more nervous. Please do tell why you have your Irish up.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not be doing much since the Notre Dame defense will keep them cozy in their nest flying in this match. Scott Satterfield is now in the big leagues and he has a team coming from a dismal 2-10 album this past year where they went winless. This rebuild is akin to seeking to turn it into an F-22 Raptor and taking a hot air balloon.
While this may eventually happen, the issue is that Louisville is confronting a group which 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 until they met Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The offense clicked on all cylinders as well, averaging over 33 points per match.
My question is, how can be a quarterback like traveling whos slow to discharge, supposed to gain some traction against a shield that is Irish? Particularly when he is working with a coach and an offensive strategy?
Please, Doug, rescue me I am lost! I see no way, shape or form in which Louisville is going to have the ability to keep pace with this Golden Domers and Im desperate for the sage wisdom and handicapping experience that is prodigious!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im pleased to read in your last sentence youre coming over to the glowing side of sports betting, or you are simply being the same shrewd a** you are. I will allow the SBR readers that are currently making this is decided on by school football picks. I am the first to understand Louisville was 1-11 ATS, although not only 2-10 and completely sucked last year.
Just like he gave up on the Atlanta Falcons, but that team COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino. A new coach brings a fresh attitude on building a statement and with this being a federal game, his staff will be sold by Satterfield. Louisville does need to trust not and they will not be taken by the Irish for granted have much fight.
Let us also think about, Brian Kelly using all the blue and gold is ATS as a road favorite, also a ATS if dishing out more or 20 specimens. This defense you mentioned might improve as the year progresses but replacing five starters, when you dont/can not amuse like Bama or Clemson, it will take some time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was a bit facetious because though you have an handicapping that was impressive resume, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this instance, because Louisville could be greater compared to last year but Id submit that they are coached with a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their document left by an coach such as Petrino you happen to be shooting blanks.
I know that placing nearly three touchdowns on the street would be square biz for sure and Joe Q. Public never got rich by gambling the heavy road chalk, but on occasion the public is right, 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 when 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)
