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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 deviate to dip our feet into uncharted waters and render our school football picks on the Monday night match between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals.
It will probably be the first and only time this season we do this, as the previous week of exhibition NFL football is somewhat lackluster in comparison to a regular-season sport of NCAA football comprising one of the best clubs in the country, plus a legendary soccer program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, lets begin the debate after my friend Doug Upstone got the best of me last week while the Titans were backed by me. Weve been placing wins on and back so it looks like its my turn to the wreath, as the Irish are heartily endorsed by me and will accompany each of the squares laying the heavy lumber on a road favorite.
After reviewing the college football odds almost six days before this Monday night event, I see the lineup has spiked a half-point about the favorite, opening at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is now offered in a solid -20 across the board at all of the best internet sportsbooks.
Doug, I like the Irish but youre currently leaning within this battle to the Cardinals. Other than the venue is it that you think Louisville could hang with the boys from South Bend?
Doug Upstone: Yup , Swinger, at least and a triumph IMO, said a great deal about the direction of both the Steelers and Titans. Let us move ahead to football, so will our records on this one and where the matches count.
Remember Louisville utilized to play against opponents? They more than held their own and engineered upsets. These were fun games to see and also the Cardinals were an club.
But like the former Papa Johns Stadium and its counterfeit (in real life) proprietor, Louisville soccer last season was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield will be out to alter the civilization and win matches and worked miracles at Appalachian State. This wont happen right away as the talent level is down from theVille. This is a moment for Louisville, a group which has the opportunity.
I have read in which the Cards coaches have popped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and I like Hassan Hall as the direct running back. Than using a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 the defense which makes me more worried. Please do tell why you have up your Irish.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not be doing flying in this game since the Notre Dame defense will keep them comfortable in their nest. Scott Satterfield is presently in the big leagues and hes got a group coming off of a dismal 2-10 record this past year where they went winless. This rebuild is comparable to seeking to turn it and carrying a hot air balloon.
While this may eventually happen, the problem is that Louisville is facing a group that made it into the CFP last year and owned one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, devoting only 17.2 points over the normal season and going a perfect 12-0 till they met Clemson from the CFP semifinals. The Irish offense was clicking on all cylinders averaging 33 points per match over.
My issue is, just how can be a quarterback like Pass who is slow to release, designed to gain some traction against a swarming defense? Especially when hes working with an offensive strategy that is entirely new and a coach?
Please, Doug, rescue me I am lost! I find no way, shape or form where Louisville is going to be able to keep up and Im desperate for handicapping experience that is prodigious and your sage wisdom!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am pleased to read in your last sentence youre coming around to the bright side of sports gambling, or you are just being the exact same wise a** you usually are. Ill allow the SBR readers who are making that is decided on by school football selections. I am the first to understand Louisville sucked and was 1-11 ATS, although not just 2-10 last year.
Like he gave up around the Atlanta Falcons However, coach Bobby Petrino was given up on by that team COMPLETELY. A trainer brings a new attitude on creating a statement and this being a match, his staff will be sold by Satterfield. Louisville does have to hope never and they will not be taken by the Irish for granted have a lot of fight.
Let us also consider, Brian Kelly with gold and all the blue is just 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, and a mere 7-9-1 ATS when dishing out more or 20 digits. That defense you mentioned might improve as the year progresses but replacing five starters, if you dont/can not amuse like Bama or Clemson, it is going to take time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was being a bit facetious because although you have an handicapping that was impressive restart, then you miss the mark from time to time. And in this situation, because Louisville could be greater but Id submit that they are coached with a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their record rendered by an equally awkward coach such as Petrino you happen to be shooting blanks.
I know that laying nearly 3 touchdowns on the street is square biz for sure and Joe Q. Public never got rich by gambling the heavy street chalk, but on occasion the public is right, and also in this instance they definitely are. Until when we get back on our NFL Game of the Week, next week, let us see what happens on Monday once the Irish come ready 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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