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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 picks on the Monday night match between the Louisville Cardinals and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and then I will detract from our regularly scheduled program of NFL discussion to dip our toes into uncharted waters.
It will probably be the very first and only time this season we do so, as the last week of display NFL soccer is somewhat lackluster compared to some regular-season game of NCAA football comprising one of the greatest clubs in the nation, and a legendary soccer program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us begin the debate after my friend Doug Upstone got the best of me last week with a wager on the Steelers while I supported the Titans. We have been swapping wins back and forth so it looks like it is my turn to get the wreath, as I will accompany the squares putting the thick lumber onto a public street favorite and heartily endorse the Irish.
After reviewing the college football odds nearly six days before this Monday night event, I see that the line has jeopardized a half-point about the favorite, starting Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is presently offered at a strong -20 around the board whatsoever of the best online sportsbooks.
Youre currently leaning on the Cardinals within this clash although I enjoy the Irish. Other than the place is it that you think Louisville will hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yes, Swinger, IMO and at least a convincing triumph, said a lot about both the Steelers and Titans management. Let us move to soccer, where the matches rely and will our records with this one.
Remember those Thursday night games Louisville used to perform against competitions that are big-name? They held their engineered and own upsets. These were fun games to see and the Cardinals were a thrilling club.
But like the former Papa Johns Stadium and its phony (in real life) owner, Louisville soccer last year was worse than the usual 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 immediately as the ability level is down in theVille. Yet , this is a moment for Louisville, a group which has the chance to begin taking steps.
Ive read in which the Cards coaches have sped up the slow mechanisms of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and I like Hassan Hall because the lead running back. Than using a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season wins the defense, well, which makes me more worried. You have up your Irish, please do tell.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals wont be doing as the Notre Dame defense will keep them snug in their nest flying in this game. Scott Satterfield is presently in the big leagues and he has a team this past year, in which they went winless coming off of a dismal 2-10 record. This rebuild is comparable to carrying a hot air balloon and seeking to turn it.
While that may eventually occur, the problem is that Louisville is confronting a group that made it to the CFP this past year and owned only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, devoting only 17.2 points over the regular season and going a perfect 12-0 until they met Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The Irish offense clicked on all cylinders as well, averaging over 33 points per match.
So, my question is, how can be a quarterback like Pass who is slow to discharge, designed to get some traction against a shield? Especially when he is working with an offensive scheme that is entirely new and a new trainer?
Please, Doug, save me I am lost! I see no way, shape or form in which Louisville will be able to keep pace with this Golden Domers and I am desperate for your ancestral wisdom and handicapping experience that is prodigious!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im glad to see in your last sentence youre coming over to the bright side of sport betting, or youre just being the exact wise a** you are. I will let the SBR readers that are currently making that is decided on by school football selections. Im the first to understand Louisville was not only 2-10, however 1-11 ATS and completely sucked final season.
Just like he gave up around the Atlanta Falcons However, coach Bobby Petrino was given up on by that team COMPLETELY. A coach brings a new mindset and this being a federal game, Satterfield will sell his staff. Louisville does need to hope not and they will not be taken by the Irish for granted have a lot of fight.
Lets also consider, Brian Kelly with gold and the blue is only 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, and a ATS if dishing out 20 or more digits. This defense you mentioned might improve as the season progresses but substituting five starters, even if you dont/cant recruit like Clemson or even Bama, it will take some time.
I was a bit facetious because though youve got an handicapping that was impressive resume, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this situation, you happen to be shooting blanks because Louisville might be greater than last year but I would submit that they could be trained with a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their deplorable document left by an trainer like Petrino.
I know that placing nearly three touchdowns on the road is square biz for sure along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy road chalk, but sometimes the people is correct, and also in this situation they are. Until once we get down on our NFL Game of the Week, next week, lets see what happens on Monday night 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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