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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 I shall deviate from our regularly scheduled plan of NFL debate to dip our toes into uncharted waters and then leave our college football picks on the Monday night game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals.
It will almost certainly be the first and only time this season we do so, as the last week of exhibition NFL football is somewhat lackluster in comparison to some regular-season sport of NCAA football featuring one of the top clubs in the nation, plus a legendary football program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us begin the discussion after my buddy Doug Upstone got the better of me last week with a wager on the Steelers while the Titans were endorsed by me. We have been swapping wins back and on so it appears like its my turn to get the wreath, as I heartily endorse the Irish and will follow the squares laying the lumber that is heavy on a road favorite.
After reviewing the college football odds nearly six days prior to the Monday night affair, I see that the lineup has spiked a half-point about the favorite, starting 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.
I enjoy the Irish but youre leaning in this battle on the Cardinals. Aside from the place, why is it that you think Louisville can hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: YesSwinger, IMO and a successful triumph, said a lot about both the Steelers and Titans direction. Lets move ahead to soccer, in which the matches rely and so will our recordings with this one.
Remember Louisville used to play against competitions that are big-name? They more than held their own and engineered several upsets. These were fun games and also the Cardinals were a thrilling golf club.
However, like the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as its fake (in real life) proprietor, Louisville football last season was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield are out win games and to alter the civilization and worked miracles in Appalachian State. This wont happen right away as the talent level is down in theVille. This is a major time for Louisville, a team that has the opportunity.
Ive read in which the Cards trainers have popped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (good name for a QB) and I like Hassan Hall as the direct running back. Than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season 23, the defense, well, which makes me more worried. You have your Irish up, please do tell.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not be doing as the Notre Dame defense will keep them cozy in their nest flying into this game. Scott Satterfield is currently in the big leagues and hes got a group coming from a dismal 2-10 record this past year in which they went winless. This rebuild is comparable to attempting to turn it into an F-22 Raptor and carrying a hot air balloon.
While this may eventually occur, the problem is that Louisville is confronting a team which made it to the CFP this past year and owned only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, surrendering just 17.2 points within the normal season and going a perfect 12-0 until they fulfilled Clemson from the CFP semifinals. The offense clicked on all cylinders also, averaging over 33 points per match.
So, my issue is, just how will be a quarterback like traveling who is slow to release, designed to get some traction against a Irish defense? Particularly when hes working with a new coach and an entirely new offensive strategy?
Please, Doug, rescue me I am lost! I see no way, shape or form where Louisville will have the ability to keep pace with the Golden Domers and Im desperate for handicapping experience that is prodigious and your brand new wisdom!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im happy to see in your last sentence youre coming over to the bright side of sport gambling, or you are just being the exact same shrewd a** you usually are. I will let the SBR readers that are currently making that is decided on by school football selections. I am the first to realize Louisville completely sucked and was 1-11 ATS, although not only 2-10 final year.
Like he gave up about the Atlanta Falcons, However, that staff COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino. A new trainer brings a new attitude on creating a statement, and with this being a match, his staff will be sold by Satterfield. Louisville does need to hope the Irish will take them and never have a lot of fight.
Lets also think about, Brian Kelly with gold and all the blue is only 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, also a mere 7-9-1 ATS, when dishing out more or 20 specimens. That defense you said might improve as the year progresses but substituting five starters, if you dont/can not recruit like Clemson or Bama, it will take time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was becoming a bit facetious because though you have an impressive handicapping resume, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this case, because Louisville might be greater but I would submit that they are coached with a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their deplorable record left by an trainer such as Petrino you happen to be shooting blanks.
I know that laying nearly three touchdowns on the street is square biz for sure along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy street chalk, but sometimes the general public is right, and in this instance they certainly are. Until once we get back on our NFL Game of the Week, next week, lets see what happens on Monday night once 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)
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