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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 leave our college football picks on the Monday night match between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals and then I shall deviate from our regularly scheduled plan of NFL debate to dip our toes into uncharted waters.
It will almost certainly be the first and only time this year we do this, as the last week of display NFL football is somewhat lackluster compared to some regular-season game of NCAA soccer featuring one of the very best clubs in the country, plus a mythical soccer program to boot, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, lets start the debate after my friend Doug Upstone got the best of me last week with a wager about the Steelers while I endorsed the Titans. We have been swapping wins back and forth so it appears like it is my turn to get the wreath, as I heartily endorse the Irish and will follow each of the squares laying the lumber that is heavy onto a street favorite.
After reviewing the school football odds nearly six days prior to the Monday night affair, I see that the lineup has spiked a half-point about the preferred, opening at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is presently offered in a solid -20 across the board at all of the best online sportsbooks.
Doug, I love the Irish but youre currently leaning within this season-opening battle on the Cardinals. Besides the place, why is it that you think Louisville will hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yes, Swinger, at least and a triumph IMO, it said a lot about the Steelers and Titans direction. Lets proceed to football, so will our records with this one and in which the games rely.
Remember Louisville used to perform against opponents? They held their engineered and own several upsets. These were enjoyable games to see and also the Cardinals were an club.
However, just like the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as its counterfeit (in real life) owner, Louisville soccer last season was worse than the usual three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked wonders at Appalachian State and are out win games and to change the culture. This will not happen right away as the talent level is down in theVille. Yet , this is a major time for Louisville, a team which has the chance.
I have read where the Cards coaches have popped up the slow mechanisms of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and that I like Hassan Hall as the direct running back. Than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season 23, the shield, well, that makes me more nervous. Please do tell youve got your Irish up.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals wont be doing much since the Notre Dame defense will keep them snug in their nest, flying in this match. Scott Satterfield is currently in the big leagues and he has a group coming off of a dismal record this past year in which they went winless in ACC action. This rebuild is akin to trying to turn it and taking a hot air balloon.
While that may eventually occur, the problem is that Louisville is confronting a team 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 over the regular season and moving a perfect 12-0 until they fulfilled Clemson from the CFP semifinals. The Irish offense was clicking on all cylinders as well, averaging 33 points per match over.
So, my question is, just how will be a quarterback like Pass whos slow to release, designed to gain some traction against a swarming defense that is Irish? Especially when hes working with a completely new offensive strategy and a new coach?
Please, Doug, save me Im lost! I see no way, shape or form where Louisville will have the ability to keep pace with the Golden Domers and I am desperate for handicapping experience that is prodigious and your brand new wisdom!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im glad to read in your last sentence you are coming around to the glowing side of sports betting, or youre simply being the identical shrewd a** you are. I will allow the SBR readers who are currently making school football picks decide on this. Im the first to understand Louisville was, however 1-11 ATS and fully pumped final year.
Like he gave up about the Atlanta Falcons, However, that team COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino. A new mindset is brought by A new trainer and with this being a federal match, Satterfield will sell his team. Louisville does have 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 the blue and gold is ATS as a road favorite, also a mere 7-9-1 ATS when dishing out more or 20 digits. This defense you said may improve as the year progresses but replacing five starters, even if you dont/cant amuse like Bama or Clemson, it will take some time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was a bit facetious because although you have an handicapping that was impressive resume, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this situation, because Louisville might be greater than last year but Id submit that they are coached with a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their deplorable record rendered by an coach such as Petrino you happen to be shooting blanks.
I understand that placing nearly three touchdowns on the road would be square biz for certain along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy street chalk, but sometimes the people is right, and in this situation they surely are. Until next week when we get down on our NFL Game of the Week, lets 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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