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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 to dip our toes and also render our college football picks.
It will most likely be the very first and only time this year we do this, 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 clubs in the country, plus a mythical soccer program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us begin the discussion after my buddy Doug Upstone got the best of me last week while the Titans were endorsed by me. Weve been swapping wins back and forth so it appears like it is my turn to the golden wreath, as the Irish are heartily endorsed by me and will follow the squares putting the thick lumber onto a road favorite.
After reviewing the school football odds almost six days ahead of this 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 presently offered at a solid -20 across the board at all of the best online sportsbooks.
Youre currently leaning on the Cardinals within this clash although I enjoy the Irish. Other than the venue do you think Louisville could hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yes IMO and a convincing win, it said a lot about the Steelers and Titans direction. Let us proceed to football, so will our records on this one and where the games count.
Recall Louisville used to play against competitions that are big-name? They held their own and engineered upsets. These were enjoyable games and also the Cardinals were a thrilling golf club.
But for example the former Papa Johns Stadium and its fake (in real life) proprietor, Louisville football last season was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield are out win matches and to change the culture and worked wonders at Appalachian State. This will not happen immediately as the talent level is down from theVille. However , this is a major time for Louisville, a group that has the chance.
Ive read where the Cards coaches have popped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (good name for a QB) and that I enjoy Hassan Hall since the lead running back. Than using a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 the protection which makes me more worried. Please do tell you have your Irish up.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals wont be doing much flying into this match as the Notre Dame defense will keep them comfortable in their nest. Scott Satterfield is now in the big leagues and hes got a group this past year, where they went winless in ACC activity coming from a dismal album. This rebuild is akin to seeking to turn it in an F-22 Raptor and carrying a hot air balloon.
While that may eventually happen, the problem 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 also, averaging over 33 points per match.
My issue is, just how is a quarterback like Pass who is slow to discharge, designed to gain some traction against a Irish defense? Especially when he is working with a new trainer and an offensive scheme that is entirely new?
Please, Doug, rescue me Im lost! I find no way, shape or form where Louisville is going to be able to keep up and I am desperate to your sage wisdom and handicapping experience that is prodigious!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im happy to see in your last sentence youre coming on to the sunny side of sport gambling, or you are simply being the exact same wise a** you are. Ill allow the SBR readers that are making that is decided on by school football selections. I am the first to understand Louisville wasnt only 2-10, however, 1-11 ATS and sucked last season.
Just like he gave up on the Atlanta Falcons but coach Bobby Petrino was given up on by that staff COMPLETELY. A new attitude is brought by A new trainer and his staff will be sold by Satterfield on building a statement, with this being a game. Louisville does have to trust not and the Irish will take them for granted have much fight.
Lets also consider, Brian Kelly using all the gold and blue is simply 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, also a ATS when dishing out more or 20 specimens. This defense you said might improve as the year progresses but replacing five starters, if you dont/cant recruit like Bama or even Clemson, it will take some time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was being a bit facetious because though youve got an impressive handicapping resume, then 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 could be trained with a Rhesus monkey and enhance upon their record left by an equally awkward coach like Petrino you happen to be shooting blanks.
I understand that placing nearly 3 touchdowns on the road would be square biz for sure along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy road chalk, but on occasion the people is right, and 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 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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