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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 render our school football selections and then I shall deviate to dip our feet.
It will almost certainly be the first and only time this year we do this, as the last week of display NFL soccer is somewhat lackluster compared to some regular-season game of NCAA football featuring one of the best clubs in the nation, and a mythical football program to boot, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, lets begin the debate after my buddy Doug Upstone got the better of me last week with a bet about the Steelers while I backed the Titans. We have been placing wins back and forth so it looks like its my turn to get the golden wreath, as I heartily endorse the Irish and will follow all the squares putting the thick lumber onto a road favorite.
After reviewing the college football odds almost six days before the Monday night event, I see that the lineup has spiked a half-point on the preferred, opening at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is presently offered at a solid -20 round the board whatsoever of the best online sportsbooks.
I like the Irish but youre currently leaning in this battle onto the Cardinals. Besides the venue is it that you believe Louisville can hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yup , Swinger, at least and a successful win IMO, it said a great deal about both the Steelers and Titans direction. Let us move to real soccer, in which the games rely and so will our recordings with this one.
Remember Louisville utilized to perform against big-name opponents? They held their own and engineered several upsets. These were enjoyable games to see and the Cardinals were a thrilling club.
However, such as the former Papa Johns Stadium and its phony (in real life) owner, Louisville football last season was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield will be out win matches and to change the culture and worked miracles at Appalachian State. This will not happen right away as the ability level is down in theVille. This is a moment for Louisville, a group that has the opportunity.
I have read in which the Cards trainers have sped up the slow mechanisms of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and that I enjoy Hassan Hall as the direct running back. Than using a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 the protection, well, which makes me more nervous. Please do tell you have your Irish up.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not be doing as the Notre Dame defense will keep them comfortable in their nest flying in this match. Scott Satterfield is now in the big leagues and he has a team coming from a dismal 2-10 record last year, in which they went winless. This rebuild is comparable to carrying a hot air balloon and trying to turn it.
While this could eventually happen, the problem is that Louisville is facing a group that made it into the CFP last year and possessed only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, surrendering just 17.2 points within the regular season and going a perfect 12-0 till they fulfilled Clemson from the CFP semifinals. The offense clicked on all cylinders as well, averaging over 33 points per match.
So, my question is, just how is a quarterback like Pass whos slow to release, designed to gain some traction against a Irish shield? Especially when hes working with a new trainer and an offensive scheme that is entirely new?
Please, Doug, save me I am lost! I find no way, shape or form in which Louisville is going to be able to keep pace with this Golden Domers and Im desperate for the sage wisdom and handicapping expertise!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am happy to read in your last sentence youre coming over to the bright side of sports gambling, or you are just being the exact identical wise a** you are. I will allow the SBR readers who are making school football selections decide on this. Im the first to understand Louisville fully pumped and was 1-11 ATS, although not only 2-10 final year.
However, that staff COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino, like he gave up around the Atlanta Falcons. A fresh attitude is brought by A coach and his team will be sold by Satterfield on building a statement this being a national match. Louisville does need to trust not and the Irish will take them have a lot of fight.
Let us 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 specimens. That defense you said may improve as the year progresses but substituting five starters, even if you dont/cant recruit like Clemson or Bama, it will take some time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was becoming a bit facetious because although you have an impressive handicapping resume, then you miss the mark from time to time. And in this scenario, because Louisville could be better but I would submit that they could be coached by a Rhesus monkey and enhance upon their deplorable document rendered by an coach such as Petrino you happen to be shooting blanks.
I know that laying nearly three touchdowns on the road is square biz for sure and Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy street chalk, but at times the general public is right, and in this case they 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 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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