Cavs close to hiring Scott as head coach
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Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly close
to hiring Byron Scott as their next head coach.
Several media sources report the Cavs were in negotiations with Scott, who
started last season as head coach of the New Orleans Hornets before being
fired just nine games into the 2009-10 campaign.
Scott was in his sixth season with the Hornets and was in the final year of
a two-year extension he signed in May of 2008 when he was let go. Scott
compiled a record of 203-216 during his tenure in New Orleans.
The Cavs fired Mike Brown after a second-round playoff loss to Boston. Brown
spent the last five seasons with the Cavs and guided the team to a record of
272-138.
The Cavs were looking to make a splash with a big-name coach by trying to lure
Tom Izzo to the NBA ranks, but Izzo opted to stay at Michigan State for what
seems the duration of his career. Lakers assistant Brian Shaw also was a
finalist to coach the Cavs, but withdrew his name from consideration
Wednesday.
The Cavaliers face the possibility of a bigger change this summer should
reigning two-time MVP LeBron James leave the team.
Before taking over in New Orleans, Scott guided the New Jersey Nets to a
record of 149-139 with a pair of NBA Finals appearances in three-plus seasons.
After leading the previously-moribund Nets to the league title series in the
spring of 2002 and 2003, Scott was fired with a 22-20 mark midway through the
2003-04 campaign.
Scott was an assistant coach with Sacramento for two seasons after a 14-year
playing career with the Lakers, Pacers and Grizzlies. He won three NBA titles
during the late 1980s with the Lakers.
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Agent: Byron Scott accepts Cavs' job >>
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American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout
An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed. Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact. He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition.
Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula. Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.
Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next. Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential. Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell. He sang "Careless Whisper".
22 year old Chris Richardson was up next. He was listed with +1100 odds coming in. He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great.
Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds . These of course were the early odds. He was considered original for picking an "odd song". He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night.
Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good.
Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds. Great voice and a great sense of humor. He's a real standout. Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit. Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig".
Jared Cotter followed. He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition. The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good.
22-year old AJ Talbado, who has tried out for American Idol five times, was up next. "Kind of a theme park performance" said Simon. Though the judges felt he performed okay. Simon did feel AJ might be better than he originally thought.
Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition. He was the last to perform. He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start.
Tomorrow night, the ladies perform and I sure hope they do a better job than the boys. Check out all the American Idol betting odds here.
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New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox early favorites to win 2008 World Series
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