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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 debate to dip our toes and also render our college football picks on the Monday night game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals.
It will probably be the very first and only time this season we do so, as the last week of exhibition NFL football is somewhat lackluster in comparison to a regular-season game of NCAA soccer comprising one of the very best teams in the country, and a mythical soccer program to boot, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, lets begin the discussion after my buddy Doug Upstone got the better of me last week with a bet about the Steelers while the Titans were backed by me. Weve been swapping wins back and forth so it looks like its my turn for the golden wreath, as the Irish are heartily endorsed by me and will follow all the squares laying the heavy lumber onto a road favorite.
After reviewing the school football odds almost six days ahead of this Monday night event, I see that the lineup has spiked a half-point about the preferred, starting at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is presently offered in a solid -20 across the board at all of the best online sportsbooks.
You are currently leaning onto the Cardinals although doug, I like the Irish. Besides the place, why is it that you believe Louisville could hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yes IMO and at least a successful win, it said a great deal about the Steelers and Titans direction. Lets move to real soccer, in which the games count and so will our recordings with this one.
Recall those Thursday night games Louisville utilized to play against competitions? They held their engineered and own several upsets. These were enjoyable games to watch and the Cardinals were an exciting club.
However, for example the former Papa Johns Stadium as well as its counterfeit (in real life) proprietor, Louisville soccer last year was worse than the usual three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked miracles in Appalachian State and will be out to change the civilization and win matches. This will not happen right away as the talent level is down from theVille. Yet , this is a time for Louisville, a group which has the chance to begin taking actions.
I have read where the Cards coaches have sped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and that I enjoy Hassan Hall because the direct running back. Than having a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 the shield which makes me more nervous. Why you have up your Irish please dont forget.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals wont be doing much since the Notre Dame defense will keep them cozy in their nest flying in this game. Scott Satterfield is now in the big leagues and hes got a group coming off of a dismal album where they went winless in ACC action this past year. This rebuild is comparable to taking a hot air balloon and attempting to turn it in an F-22 Raptor.
While that may eventually occur, the issue is that Louisville is confronting a group that made it into the CFP this past year and owned only 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 fulfilled Clemson in the CFP semifinals. The offense clicked on all cylinders as well, averaging over 33 points per match.
So, my issue is, how can be a quarterback like traveling who is slow to release, designed to get some traction against a Irish shield? Especially when he is working with a coach and an offensive scheme that is entirely new?
Please, Doug, save me I am lost! I find no way, shape or form where Louisville is going to have the ability to keep up with the Golden Domers and I am desperate for the ancestral wisdom and prodigious handicapping expertise!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am pleased to see in your last sentence you are coming around to the bright side of sport gambling, or you are simply being the exact same shrewd a** you usually are. I will let the SBR readers that are making college football picks decide on that. Im the first to understand Louisville wasnt only 2-10, but 1-11 ATS and sucked last season.
Like he gave up on the Atlanta Falcons but coach Bobby Petrino was given up on by that team COMPLETELY. A new coach brings a fresh attitude and this being a federal match, Satterfield will market his team on creating a statement. Louisville does need to hope not and the Irish will take them have a lot of fight.
Lets also consider, Brian Kelly with the gold and blue is just 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, also if dishing out 20 or more digits, a mere 7-9-1 ATS. This defense you mentioned may improve as the year progresses but replacing five starters, even if you dont/can not amuse like Clemson or Bama, it is going to take time.
Swinging Johnson: Well Doug, I was being a bit facetious because although you have an impressive handicapping resume, then you miss the mark from time to time. And in this circumstance, you happen to be shooting, since Louisville might be better compared to last year but Id submit that they are coached with a Rhesus monkey and improve upon their deplorable record left by an equally inept trainer such as Petrino.
I understand that placing nearly three touchdowns on the street is square biz for certain and Joe Q. Public never got rich by betting the heavy street chalk, but sometimes the public is correct, and also in this instance they certainly are. Until next week when we get back on our NFL Game of the Week, then let us see what happens on Monday night once the Irish come prepared to rumble in Louisville.
Free College Football Pick: Swinging Johnson — Notre Dame -20 (-110)
Free College Football Pick: Doug Upstone — Louisville +20 (-110)
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