Podcast: Is it Time for Notre Dame Football to Dream Big Heading into Week 1?
The point spread this week is ridiculously low, but that didn't deter one of us from predicting a Notre Dame blowout
Frank and Greg debated whether or not Notre Dame should be able to more than comfortably cover the ridiculously low 7.5 point spread this week and what kind of performance should have Irish fans pleased versus wanting more.
- Favorite openers from past Notre Dame football seasons
- Greg clarifies some statements on the level of talent in the great state of New Jersey from another pod
- The Marist Liufau injury and its impact on the season
- Reminder: Mike Elston is a BOSS
- What to expect out of Kevin Austin and Braden Lenzy this weekend
- The state of the Florida State program and how it should have Notre Dame fans feeling this week
- Predictions on a final score
This week’s single high beer selection was Open Water, a delicious 10.4% ABV triple IPA from my favorite brewery in the world, Kane.
Frank Vitovitch has been Co-Owner and Editor in Chief of UHND.com since joining forces with Kyle Flavin in 1999. Since that time, he has written over 2,000 articles covering Notre Dame football, recruiting, and basketball. He also works with all staff and external writers on all articles published on UHND.com. Frank's love for Notre Dame football started at a young age watching Rocket Ismail give opposing coaches ulcers in the late 1980's. By day Frank works in marketing and holds a degree in Digital Media from Drexel University. Frank's work has been cited by online/print editions of NBC Sports, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated and has been quoted on air by ESPN's Collin Cowherd. He's conducted interviews with Notre Dame legends Rocket Ismail, Randy Kinder, Lee Becton, Reggie Brooks, Michael Stonebreaker, and Ned Bolcar among others over his 20+ years of covering Notre Dame football. He's also been published in the print edition of USA Today Sports Weekly and the USA Today College Football Preview multiple times. Other Published Works/Citations for Frank Three Reasons Notre Dame Will Beat Alabama - USA Today Notre Dame Suspends WR Kevin Stepherson, RB C.J. Holmes Indefinitely - Bleacher Report Notre Dame / Ohio State Fiesta Bowl Preview - Eleven Warriors Brace Yourself: The Fighting Irish are Relevant Again - Sports on Earth Interviews with the Enemy: A Q&A with Frank Vitovitch of UHND - Yahoo! Sports Five Good Minutes: Notre Dame Football Preview With UHND.com - BC Interruption Vicious Electronic Questioning with UHND - MGO Blog
The boys in Vegas know the game best!
Money is agnostic.
Do they? They’re usually not within 6 points of a point spread they set. (It’s why teasers are such sucker bets). But it’s not really their goal either. They don’t care about the point spread so as long as they have an equal amount of money on both sides (to collect the vigorish). And if they don’t, they adjust the line accordingly to make the side more favorable where they need more action. Vegas is interested in the vig. That is what they know best.
The gambling industry, with real money at stake, who are nothing if not brutally objective, guided by facts and information, have decided what the spread is.
Delusional, biased, emotional lunatics with no money at stake can whine about ‘disrespect’ all they like.
That and $3 will get you a cup of coffee.