Archive for January 15th, 2016

49ers Hire Chip Kelly, Eagles Hire Pederson, Spurs Over Cavs

FOOTBALL

49ers 2In the NFL,many coaching vacancies were filled and the most high profile of all was for the San Francisco 49ers.  The Niners have been a franchise in turmoil, and have a super athletic quarterback on the bench (Colin Kaepernick).  The organization thought it was worth the risk to bring in controversial football coaching genius, Chip Kelly.  Kelly floundered recently in Philadelphia, but the Niners are willing to give him a second chance.  Kelly is an offensive-minded coach and should work well with Kaepernick. In addition, Kelly won’t have general manager duties in San Fran which should help him focus.
Elsewhere, the Philadelphia Eagles think they have found their man in Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive coordinator Doug Pederson.  After a sluggish start to the season, the Chiefs offense became fun to watch.  Pederson was largely responsible for the turnaround and Philly thinks Pederson can use their current young weapons to build an explosive offense.  The Eagles did meet with former Giants’ coach Tom Coughlin, but didn’t think he would be a good long-term fit for the team.

BASKETBALL

In the NBA, the best team in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers, took on arguably the 2nd best team in the west, the San Antonio Spurs.  The matchup was a true test for both teams, and the game did not disappoint.  It was a back and forth battle, but Kawai Leonard shined for the Spurs (as he has been doing this year — a season that will likely get him nominated for an MVP candidate) and the Spurs were able to edge the Cavs.  It’s quite possible though that these two teams will meet again in the finals, as there doesn’t seem to be too much competition for the Cavs in the East.  The Spurs, however, will have to muscle past the Golden State Warriors or even the Los Angeles Clippers.  San Antonio 99, Cleveland 95.

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