WATERCOOLER CHAT: MEMPHIS ON WIN STREAK, CURTIS TO YANKS, NOTRE DAME’S NEW COACH
BASKETBALL
In the NBA, LeBron James and the Cavs have been on the upswing lately. Last night they played a pedestrian game against an average Memphis Grizzlies team. However, keep in mind that the Grizz were on a 2-game winning streak (that’s a lot for them) and ready for anything. Welll, the Grizzlies drove the Cavs to the brink, and even drove it to overtime. And in the OT period, with just 3 seconds remaining, Memphis guard Mike Conley hit an acrobatic lay-up to take a one-point lead. LeBron took one last shot for the Cavs, but no luck, and the Grizzlies pulled the upset. That’s 3 straight for Memphis. Memphis 111, Cleveland 109.
BASEBALL
The Yankees are about to land their first big free agent of the off-season. As many know, once a player becomes established, the Yankees come fishing. The current catch: Curtis Granderson of the Detroit Tigers. Granderson was an all-star this past season, and is a speedy lead-off hitter and center fielder that would give the Yanks yet another weapon. Additionally, the Yankees might lose either Johnny Damon or Hideki Matsui. They will likely make them an offer, and if Damon and Matsui don’t accept, the Yankees will just reload. That’s just how it works in New York.
FOOTBALL
And finally, as reported yesterday, Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly was set to meet with Notre Dame. Kelly never said he “wanted” the job, but was willing to “entertain” Notre Dame’s request. Now, it looks like this possibility is heating up. Many sources are saying that Notre Dame will likely choose their new head coach before the end of the week, and if that’s Kelly, he will not coach in the Sugar Bowl against Florida. This is unfortunate considering that this is when the Bearcats will need him most, but with new, higher-paying jobs come some sacrifices.
