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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 picks on the Monday night match between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Louisville Cardinals and then that I will deviate from our regularly scheduled program of NFL discussion to dip our toes.
It will most likely be the very first and only time this year 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 greatest teams in the nation, and a legendary soccer program to boot, Notre Dame.
Without further ado, let us start the debate after my buddy Doug Upstone got the better of me last week with a bet on the Steelers while the Titans were endorsed by me. Weve been placing wins forth and back so it looks like it is my turn to get the golden wreath, as I will accompany all the squares laying the lumber that is heavy on a public road favorite and endorse the Irish.
After reviewing the college football odds almost six days before the Monday night affair, I see that the line has spiked a half-point about the favorite, starting at Notre Dame -19 1/2 to where it is now offered at a solid -20 round the board whatsoever of the very best internet sportsbooks.
I enjoy the Irish but youre currently leaning in this season-opening battle to the Cardinals. Other than the venue, why is it that you think Louisville will hang with the boys?
Doug Upstone: Yes, Swinger, IMO and a convincing win, it said a great deal about the direction of the Steelers and Titans. Let us proceed to real soccer, in which the games count and will our records with this one.
Recall those Thursday night games Louisville utilized to play against opponents? They held their engineered and own upsets. These were fun games and also the Cardinals were a thrilling golf club.
However, for example the former Papa Johns Stadium and its phony (in real life) owner, Louisville football last season was worse than a three-day-old pizza.
Scott Satterfield worked wonders and are out win games and to alter the culture. This wont happen right away as the ability level is down from theVille. This is a big moment for Louisville, a group which has the chance.
Ive read where the Cards trainers have sped up the slow mechanics of QB Jawon Pass (great name for a QB) and that I enjoy Hassan Hall because the lead running back. The protection, well, which makes me more worried than using a ticket for the Colts at OVER 9 for season wins. Please do tell why youve got up your Irish.
Swinging Johnson: The Cardinals will not be doing as the Notre Dame defense will keep them comfortable in their nest flying into this game. Scott Satterfield is currently in the big leagues and he has a group coming from a dismal 2-10 album this past year where they went winless in ACC activity. This rebuild is comparable to taking a hot air balloon and seeking to turn it.
While this may eventually occur, the issue is that Louisville is confronting a team which made it to the CFP this past year and possessed only one of the stingiest defenses in all of college football, surrendering just 17.2 points over the normal 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 game over.
So, my question is, how is a quarterback like Pass whos slow to release, supposed to gain some traction against a swarming Irish shield? Especially when hes working with an offensive strategy and a new trainer?
Please, Doug, save me I am lost! I find no way, shape or form in which Louisville will be able to keep up with the Golden Domers and Im desperate for the sage wisdom and handicapping experience!
Doug Upstone: Well, Swinger, I am happy to read in your last sentence youre coming around to the bright side of sport betting, or you are just being the exact same shrewd a** you usually are. I will allow the SBR readers who are making this is decided on by school football selections. I am the first to understand Louisville sucked and wasnt just 2-10, but 1-11 ATS final year.
However, that staff COMPLETELY gave up on coach Bobby Petrino, just like he gave up around the Atlanta Falcons. A new trainer brings a new attitude on creating a statement, and this being a game, his staff 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 using all the gold and blue is just 10-13-1 ATS as a road favorite, also a ATS if dishing out more or 20 digits. This defense you mentioned may improve as the season progresses but substituting five starters, if you dont/can not recruit like Clemson or even Bama, it is going to take time.
I was being a bit facetious because though you have an handicapping that was impressive restart, then you miss the mark from time to time. And in this case, you happen to be shooting blanks because Louisville could be greater but I would submit that they are trained by a Rhesus monkey and enhance upon their deplorable record left by an awkward coach such as Petrino.
I understand that laying nearly three touchdowns on the street would be square biz for certain along with Joe Q. Public never got rich by gambling the heavy road chalk, but sometimes the people is correct, and also in this instance they certainly are. Until when we get down on our NFL Game of the Week next week, lets see what happens on Monday night once the Irish come ready 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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