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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 game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals and then that I shall detract to dip our feet into uncharted waters.
It will most likely be the first and only time this year we do so, as the previous week of display NFL football is somewhat lackluster in comparison to a regular-season sport of NCAA football featuring one of the greatest clubs in the country, and a legendary soccer program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us start the discussion after my buddy Doug Upstone got the best of me last week while the Titans were supported by me. We have been swapping wins back and on so it appears like its my turn to the gold wreath, as I will accompany the squares laying the lumber that is heavy onto a public road favorite and heartily endorse the Irish.
After reviewing the college football odds nearly six days ahead of the Monday night affair, I see that the lineup has spiked a half-point on the favorite, opening at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where its presently offered at a solid -20 across the board whatsoever the very best internet sportsbooks.
Doug, I like the Irish but you are currently leaning in this season-opening battle to the Cardinals. Apart from the place do you believe Louisville can hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: YesSwinger, IMO and at least a convincing triumph, said a great deal about the management of both the Steelers and Titans. Lets move to football, so will our records with this one and where the matches rely.
Recall Louisville utilized to play against opponents that are big-name? They held their engineered and own many upsets. These were enjoyable games and also the Cardinals were an exciting club.
However, for example the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as its phony (in real life) proprietor, Louisville soccer last season was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked wonders at Appalachian State and will be out win matches and to alter the civilization. This will not happen right away as the ability level is down from theVille. This is a major time for Louisville, a team which has the opportunity to begin taking actions in the right direction.
I have read where the Cards coaches have sped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and I enjoy Hassan Hall since the direct running back. Than using a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season 23, the protection, well, that makes me more worried. You have up your Irish, please do tell.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals wont be doing since the Notre Dame defense will keep them comfortable in their nest, flying in this match. Scott Satterfield is presently in the big leagues and he has a group coming from a dismal album last year in which they went winless in ACC action. This rebuild is comparable to carrying a hot air balloon and seeking to turn it into an F-22 Raptor.
While this may eventually occur, the problem is that Louisville is facing a team that made it into the CFP last year and possessed one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, surrendering just 17.2 points over the regular season and moving a perfect 12-0 till they met Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The Irish offense was clicking on all cylinders as well, averaging 33 points per match over.
So, my question is, just how is a quarterback like Pass whos slow to release, supposed to get some traction against a defense? Especially when he is working with a trainer and an offensive scheme that is entirely new?
Please, Doug, rescue me Im lost! I see no way, shape or form in which Louisville is going to have the ability to keep up and I am desperate for prodigious handicapping expertise and the ancestral wisdom!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im glad to read in your last sentence you are coming around to the glowing side of sport gambling, or youre simply being the same shrewd a** you usually are. I will allow the SBR readers who are making college football selections decide on this. Im the first to realize Louisville wasnt just 2-10, however 1-11 ATS and sucked final season.
Just like he gave up about the Atlanta Falcons but coach Bobby Petrino was given up on by that team COMPLETELY. A new mindset is brought by A trainer and his staff will be sold by Satterfield on building a statement with this being a federal match. Louisville does have to trust they will not be taken by the Irish for granted and not have a lot of fight.
Let us also think about, Brian Kelly using all the gold and blue is ATS as a road favorite, and a ATS, if dishing out 20 or more digits. This defense you said might improve as the season progresses but replacing five starters, if you dont/cant amuse like Clemson or Bama, it will take time.
I was becoming a bit facetious because though youve got an handicapping that was impressive restart, you miss the mark from time to time. And in this situation, you happen to be shooting, since Louisville could be greater but Id submit that they could be coached by a Rhesus monkey and enhance upon their deplorable document rendered by an inept trainer like Petrino.
I know that laying nearly three touchdowns on the street is square biz for sure along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by gambling the heavy road chalk, but at times the people is correct, and also in this situation they certainly are. Until once we get down on our NFL Game of the Week, next week, lets see what happens on Monday when the Irish come prepared 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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