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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 that I shall deviate from our regularly scheduled program of NFL debate to dip our feet into uncharted waters and also render our college 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 some regular-season game of NCAA football comprising one of the greatest clubs in the country, plus a legendary football program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, lets begin the discussion after my friend Doug Upstone got the better of me last week with a wager on the Steelers while I backed the Titans. We have been swapping wins back and forth so it appears like its my turn for the wreath, as I endorse the Irish and will accompany each of the squares laying the lumber on a road favorite.
After reviewing the college football odds almost six days ahead of the Monday night event, I see the lineup has spiked a half-point on the preferred, opening at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where its now offered in a solid -20 across the board at all of the very best internet sportsbooks.
Doug, I enjoy the Irish but you are leaning within this clash to the Cardinals. Other than the venue do you think Louisville can hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yup Swinger, IMO and at least a convincing win, said a lot about the Steelers and Titans direction. Lets proceed to real football, where the games rely and will our records with this one.
Recall Louisville utilized to perform against competitions that are big-name? They held their own and engineered many upsets. These were fun games to see and also the Cardinals were an golf club.
However, just like the former Papa Johns Stadium and its counterfeit (in real life) owner, Louisville football last season was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield will be out to alter the civilization and win matches and worked wonders. This will not happen immediately as the ability level is down from theVille. However , this is a time for Louisville, a group which has the opportunity.
Ive read in which the Cards trainers 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. Than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 the shield, well, which makes me more worried. Please do tell you have your Irish up.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not be doing much as the Notre Dame defense will keep them snug in their nest, flying in this match. Scott Satterfield is in the big leagues and hes got a team last year, in which they went winless coming from a dismal record. This rebuild is akin to seeking to turn it into an F-22 Raptor and taking a hot air balloon.
While that may eventually occur, the issue is that Louisville is facing a group that made it to the CFP last year and owned only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, surrendering just 17.2 points within the regular season and going a perfect 12-0 until they met Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The offense was clicking on all cylinders also, averaging 33 points per game over.
So, my question is, just how is a quarterback like traveling who is slow to discharge, designed to get any traction against a swarming Irish defense? Particularly when he is working with an offensive scheme that is entirely new and a new coach?
Please, Doug, save me I am lost! I see no way, shape or form in which Louisville is going to have the ability to keep up with the Golden Domers and Im desperate to handicapping experience that is prodigious and your brand new wisdom!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im pleased to see in your last sentence youre coming on to the bright side of sports betting, or you are just being the exact same shrewd a** you usually are. Ill let the SBR readers that are making this is decided on by school football selections. I am the first to realize Louisville fully pumped and was 1-11 ATS, although not only 2-10 final year.
But that team COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino, just like he gave up about the Atlanta Falcons. A new trainer brings a fresh attitude and his team will be sold by Satterfield on making a statement, with this being a federal game. Louisville does have to trust not and the Irish will take them have much fight.
Lets also think about, Brian Kelly using the blue and gold is ATS as a road favorite, and a ATS if dishing out more or 20 digits. This defense you mentioned might improve as the season progresses but substituting five starters, even if you dont/can not amuse like Clemson or even Bama, it is going to take time.
I was becoming a bit facetious because though youve got an handicapping that was impressive resume, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this circumstance, because Louisville might be greater than last year but Id submit that they could be trained by a Rhesus monkey and enhance upon their deplorable record left by an coach such as Petrino, you happen to be shooting blanks.
I understand that laying nearly 3 touchdowns on the street is square biz for certain along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by gambling the heavy road chalk, but sometimes the public is correct, and also in this instance they are. Until when we get down on our NFL Game of the Week, next week, let us 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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