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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 that I will detract from our regularly scheduled plan of NFL discussion to dip our feet and also render our school football selections.
It will most likely be the very first and only time this year we do so, as the last week of display NFL football is somewhat lackluster in comparison to some regular-season game of NCAA soccer comprising one of the very best teams in the country, plus a mythical soccer program to boot, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us begin the discussion after my friend Doug Upstone got the better of me last week while I supported the Titans. We have been swapping wins on and back so it appears like it is my turn for the gold wreath, as I will accompany each of the squares laying the lumber that is heavy onto a street favorite and heartily endorse the Irish.
After reviewing the college football odds almost six days prior to this Monday night affair, I see that the line has spiked a half-point about the favorite, opening at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where its now offered in a solid -20 round the board whatsoever the best internet sportsbooks.
I love the Irish but youre leaning on the Cardinals. Aside from the place do you believe Louisville can hang with the boys from South Bend?
Doug Upstone: Yes, Swinger, at least and a win IMO, said a great deal about the direction of the Steelers and Titans. Lets proceed to real football, where the games count and so will our recordings on this one.
Remember Louisville used to perform against big-name competitions? They held their engineered and own upsets. These were enjoyable games and the Cardinals were a thrilling club.
But for example the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as 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 culture and win matches and worked wonders. This will not occur right away because the talent level is down from theVille. This is a significant time for Louisville, a group which has the opportunity.
I have read in which the Cards trainers have popped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and that I like Hassan Hall since the direct running back. The defense, well, which makes me more nervous than using a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9. You have up your Irish please dont forget.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals wont be doing much flying into this game since the Notre Dame defense will keep them comfortable in their nest. Scott Satterfield is currently in the big leagues and hes got a team coming from a dismal album last year, where they went winless. This rebuild is akin to taking a hot air balloon and seeking to turn it.
While that may eventually happen, the problem is that Louisville is confronting a group which made it into the CFP this past year and possessed one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, devoting only 17.2 points within the normal season and moving a perfect 12-0 till they fulfilled Clemson from the CFP semifinals. The Irish offense was clicking on all cylinders as well, averaging over 33 points per game.
So, my question is, just how can be a quarterback like traveling who is slow to discharge, supposed to get any traction against a swarming defense? Especially when hes working with a new trainer and an offensive scheme?
Please, Doug, rescue me Im lost! I find no way, shape or form where Louisville will have the ability to keep up and Im desperate for your sage wisdom and handicapping expertise that is prodigious!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im glad to see in your last sentence you are coming around to the glowing side of sport gambling, or you are simply being the exact shrewd a** you are. I will allow the SBR readers who are currently making that is decided on by school football selections. Im the first to realize Louisville fully pumped and was 1-11 ATS, although not just 2-10 final year.
Like he gave up on the Atlanta Falcons However, coach Bobby Petrino was given up on by that staff COMPLETELY. A trainer brings a fresh mindset about making a statement and with this being a game, his team will be sold by Satterfield. 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 gold and the blue is ATS as a road favorite, and a mere 7-9-1 ATS if dishing out 20 or more specimens. This defense you said might improve as the season progresses but substituting five starters, whenever you dont/cant amuse like Clemson or even Bama, it is going to take time.
I was becoming a bit facetious because though youve got an handicapping that was impressive resume, then you miss the mark from time to time. And in this event, because Louisville could be better than last year but Id submit that they are coached with a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their record rendered by an equally awkward trainer like Petrino, you happen to be shooting blanks.
I understand that laying nearly 3 touchdowns on the street is square biz for certain and Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy street chalk, but on occasion the general public is right, and in this case they certainly are. Until when we get down 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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