Two years after Final Four, LSU's Brady fired
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Just two years removed from a Final Four run, LSU coach John Brady has been fired.
According to sources, Brady was told he was being let go last night and will meet with his team at noon ET today before a news conference.
Brady hadn't had much postseason success leading into the NCAA tournament in 2006, but the Tigers made an improbable run to the Final Four led by Tyrus Thomas and Glen Davis.
The Tigers have struggled since. They were 17-15 a year ago and are in the cellar of the SEC this season with a 8-13 overall mark and just 1-6 in league play.
Now the rumors will begin about whether USC coach Tim Floyd will make the move back to the south. Another name that will be mentioned prominently will be that of VCU coach Anthony Grant.
Jeff Alexander Sports
1 Unit on Boston -5.5
No Garnett, no problem. Boston will win easily over Garnett's former mates without him tonight in the land of lakes. Boston is a perfect 14-0 against Western Conference teams this season. Boston is 23-8 ATS in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons, 16-5 ATS as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points this season, 20-5 ATS in road games when playing their 3rd game in 4 days over the last 2 seasons, and 15-6 ATS in road games period this season. Boston has won 4 straight games ATS despite Garnett's absence as Rondo has really stepped up his scoring and playmaking. Lay the number here.
Tony Karpinski
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks
Play: Atlanta Hawks
The Cleveland Cavs are not good in the second of back-to-backs. Back on 1/31 they lost in Seattle, just 24 hours removed from an upset win in Portland. Granted, they were Lebron-less, but tonight's Cavs lineup has its fair share of holes as well. F Anderson Varejo, G Sasha Pavlovic and F Drew Gooden, who comprise half of the team's top six-man rotation are all out. You could see the effects in Thursday Night's 92-77 loss in Houston as the Rockets outrebounded the Cavs 55-35. They did manage to get by Boston, 114-113, at home on Tuesday Night, but the Celtics were without Garnett. Last night, Houston was without McGrady. The Cavs have been hot for a while now, but it's time they started cooling off. After a big win over Boston and a nationally televised game with the Rockets, this one has all the makings of a letdown. Atlanta is playing pretty well right now, having won three straight at home and going 3-0 against the spread in the process. In Al Horford and Josh Smith, the Hawks have the horses to dominate the Cavs inside just like Houston did. Lets play the Hawks at Home!
John Ryan
Pennsylvania vs. Columbia
Play: Columbia
Ai Simulator 3* graded play on Columbia - Penn is just not a good team and their once domination of the Ivy League is now a thing of the past. AiS shows a 76% probability that Columbia will win this game by 10 or more points and also has an 85% probability of hitting 79% or more of their free throws. Note that Columbia is 35-10 ATS when they make 79% or more of their free throws in a game since 1997. Penn is being outscored by 10.5 PPG this season and this puts Columbia into a strong role. Columbia is 12-3 ATS versus terrible teams being outscored by their opponents by 8+ points/game since 1997. Take Columbia.
Rocketman Sports
Canisius vs. Iona
Play: Iona
Canisius is 1-7 ATS on the road this year. Canisius is 2-8 ATS since 1997 as a road underdog of 12 1/2 to 15 points. Canisius is 1-7 ATS last 3 years as a road underdog of 12 1/2 or more points. Canisius is scoring only 59.9 points per game overall this year and 55.3 points per game on the road this season. Canisius is allowing 77.5 points per game on the road this season. Iona is allowing only 61.4 points per game at home this year. Golden Griffins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog. Golden Griffins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Golden Griffins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Metro Atlantic Athletic. Golden Griffins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. Golden Griffins are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games as a road underdog. Golden Griffins are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 road games. Golden Griffins are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 13.0 or greater. Gaels are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. Gaels are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a SU win. Gaels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games. Gaels are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Gaels are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a losing SU record. Gaels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Gaels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Gaels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 vs. Metro Atlantic Athletic. Golden Griffins are 4-9-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings. We'll recommend a small play on Iona tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Stevie Y
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors
Play: Over
Stevie Y taking a hard look at the LA Clippers/Toronto Raptors battle as we feel both teams are opening up the offense and have defense on the back burner. We expect the Raptors to score early and often and score over 110 points. The Raptors are an over machine at home. The total has gone over 8 of the last 12 in this match up. The 2nd best play on the board is to pound the over tonight...Special Note: Our triple play blow-out in a super winning situation is up now. This baby wins by 30
Cavs G Daniel Gibson (12 ppg; hamstring) has been added to the injury report as doubtful for tonight's game
Blazers G Brandon Roy (20 ppg; personal) has been downgraded to not expected to play tonight.
Clippers G Sam Cassell (flagrant foul) has been given a one-game suspension, and is now OUT of tonight's game.