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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 render our school football selections and then I will deviate from our regularly scheduled program of NFL discussion to dip our feet into uncharted waters.
It will almost certainly be the first and only time this year we do so, as the previous week of exhibition NFL soccer is somewhat lackluster in comparison to some regular-season sport of NCAA football comprising one of the very best teams in the nation, and a mythical soccer program to boot, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us begin the debate after my friend Doug Upstone got the best of me last week with a bet about the Steelers while the Titans were endorsed by me. We have been swapping wins on and back so it appears like it is my turn to the golden wreath, as I endorse the Irish and will accompany all the squares putting the thick lumber on a street favorite.
After reviewing the college football odds nearly six days prior to this Monday night affair, I see the line has spiked a half-point about the favorite, opening at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where its presently offered at a solid -20 throughout the board whatsoever the very best online sportsbooks.
Doug, I like the Irish but youre currently leaning to the Cardinals. Aside from the venue do you think Louisville will hang with the boys out of South Bend?
Doug Upstone: Yes a successful triumph and at least IMO, it said a lot about the Steelers and Titans management. Lets move to real soccer, in which the games count and so will our records on this one.
Remember Louisville utilized to play against big-name competitions? They held their engineered and own many upsets. These were fun games and also the Cardinals were a thrilling club.
But just like the former Papa Johns Stadium and its counterfeit (in real life) proprietor, Louisville soccer last year was worse than the usual three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked wonders at Appalachian State and will be out to alter the culture and win games. This will not happen right away as the talent level is down in theVille. Nonetheless, this is a moment for Louisville, a group that has the opportunity to start taking actions.
I have read in which the Cards coaches have sped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (good name for a QB) and that I enjoy Hassan Hall as the lead 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 you have up your Irish.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not be doing much as the Notre Dame defense will keep them snug in their nest, flying into this match. Scott Satterfield is in the big leagues and he has a team coming off of a dismal record this past year, where they went winless. This rebuild is comparable to taking a hot air balloon and seeking to turn it in an F-22 Raptor.
While this may eventually happen, the problem is that Louisville is confronting a team that 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 from the CFP semifinals. The offense was clicking on all cylinders as well, averaging 33 points per game over.
So, my issue is, just how is a quarterback like traveling whos slow to release, designed to get any traction against a Irish defense? Especially when hes working with an offensive strategy that is entirely new and a new coach?
Please, Doug, save me Im lost! I find no way, shape or form where Louisville will have the ability to keep pace with the Golden Domers and Im desperate for prodigious handicapping experience and your sage wisdom!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am happy to read in your last sentence you are coming over to the bright side of sports gambling, or youre simply being the same shrewd a** you usually are. I will let the SBR readers that are currently making college football picks decide on that. Im the first to understand Louisville was 1-11 ATS, although not just 2-10 and sucked last year.
Just like he gave up around the Atlanta Falcons However, that team COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino. A fresh mindset is brought by A coach and this being a national match, Satterfield will sell his staff on making a statement. Louisville does need to hope never and they will not be taken by the Irish for granted have a lot of fight.
Lets also think about, Brian Kelly with the blue and gold is ATS as a road favorite, also a ATS when dishing out more or 20 digits. That defense you mentioned might improve as the season progresses but substituting five starters, whenever you dont/cant amuse like Clemson or Bama, it will take some time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was a bit facetious because although you have an handicapping restart, then you miss the mark from time to time. And in this circumstance, you happen to be shooting blanks because Louisville might be greater but Id submit that they are coached with a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their document left by an trainer like Petrino.
I understand that placing nearly three touchdowns on the road would be square biz for certain and Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy street chalk, but on occasion the public is right, and also in this situation they certainly are. Until once we get back on our NFL Game of the Week, next week, let us see what happens on Monday 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)
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