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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 leave our school football selections on the Monday night match between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals and then also that I will detract to dip our toes into uncharted waters.
It will almost certainly be the first and only time this year we do this, as the previous week of exhibition NFL soccer is somewhat lackluster compared to some regular-season sport of NCAA soccer featuring one of the greatest teams in the nation, and a mythical football program to boot up, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us begin the discussion after my friend Doug Upstone got the better of me last week with a wager on the Steelers while the Titans were supported by me. We have been swapping wins back and forth so it looks like its my turn to the golden wreath, as I heartily endorse the Irish and will accompany the squares laying the lumber that is heavy on a public road favorite.
After reviewing the college football odds nearly six days prior to this Monday night affair, I see the lineup has spiked a half-point about the preferred, starting at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where its now offered in a solid -20 round the board whatsoever the very best online sportsbooks.
Doug, I like the Irish but you are leaning in this season-opening battle on the Cardinals. Aside from the venue, why is it that you think Louisville will hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yes, Swinger, a triumph and at least IMO, it said a lot about the direction of the Steelers and Titans. Lets proceed to real soccer, where the games rely and so will our records with this one.
Remember Louisville utilized to play against opponents that are big-name? They held their engineered and own upsets. These were fun games and the Cardinals were an golf club.
But just like the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as its counterfeit (in real life) proprietor, Louisville soccer last year was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield are out to change the culture and win games and worked miracles. This wont happen right away as the talent level is down from theVille. This is a huge time for Louisville, a group which has the opportunity to begin taking actions in the right direction.
I have read where the Cards trainers have sped up the slow mechanics 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 the protection which makes me more nervous. Why 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 into this game. Scott Satterfield is presently in the big leagues and hes got a team coming from a dismal album last year, in which they went winless in ACC activity. This rebuild is comparable to taking a hot air balloon and seeking to turn it in an F-22 Raptor.
While this may eventually happen, 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, devoting only 17.2 points within the regular season and going a perfect 12-0 until they met Clemson from the CFP semifinals. The offense clicked on all cylinders as well, averaging 33 points per game over.
My issue is, how can be a quarterback like traveling whos slow to discharge, designed to gain some traction against a swarming Irish shield? Especially when hes working with a trainer and an entirely new offensive strategy?
Please, Doug, rescue me Im lost! I see no way, shape or form where Louisville will have the ability to keep pace and Im desperate for your brand new wisdom and handicapping expertise that is prodigious!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, Im glad to read in your last sentence you are coming around to the glowing side of sports betting, or youre simply being the exact wise a** you usually are. Ill allow the SBR readers who are currently making school football selections decide on this. I am the first to realize Louisville was, but 1-11 ATS and sucked final season.
However, that team COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino, just like he gave up to the Atlanta Falcons. A coach brings a new attitude on creating a statement, and with this being a match, his team will be sold by Satterfield. Louisville does have to hope the Irish will take them and not have a lot of fight.
Lets also consider, Brian Kelly using gold and the blue is ATS as a road favorite, and a ATS, when dishing out 20 or more digits. That defense you said may improve as the season progresses but substituting five starters, if you dont/cant recruit like Bama or Clemson, it will take time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was a bit facetious because although youve got an handicapping that was impressive resume, then you miss the mark from time to time. And in this circumstance, because Louisville could be better than last season but Id submit that they could be trained by a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their deplorable record rendered by an coach such as Petrino you happen to be shooting blanks.
I know that placing nearly three touchdowns on the road would be square biz for certain and Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy street chalk, but at times the public is right, and also in this situation they surely are. Until once 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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