“I can’t help but wonder: When Tiger Woods throws a club, with his caddie ducking for cover and indulging Tiger’s little hissy fits, what message does it send to the hack golfers of the world? Woods is teaching this behavior is acceptable, breeding a generation of angry club-throwers. I get enough of that anger on the highways and in the challenges of everyday living.”
Tim, Steamboat Springs
Kiz: Yeah, and the next time I catch you driving too slow over the snowpacked roads of Rabbit Ears Pass, I’m going to lean on my horn, cut you off, shake a fist and scream: “I am Tiger Woods!”
No room in my foursome.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you. I had about decided all sportswriters, as well as the general public, figured Woods could do no wrong. He gets more publicity when losing than winners do in victory. It may well be he is the greatest golf technician in the world, but I long ago concluded I would not be in the same foursome as a person so self-centered and emotional as this man.”
Dick, Colorado Springs
Kiz: Why do some many TV commentators turn into the Cowardly Lion when observing Woods toss a club? Because Tiger is the Great and Powerful Oz. He’s bigger than the game. But it would be a better sport if somebody, particularly a player, wasn’t afraid to take on Woods and challenge him.
Looking for laughs.
“Before Tiger came along, Olympic curling was getting better ratings and was about as exciting. Between the ‘Please be quiet’ garbage and ‘This game’s for the rich’ manners, I’m amazed golf is still on TV. Maybe the revered game of soccer could use Tiger to disrespect it. Line your birdcage with that Tiger column.”
Chris, Denver
Kiz: I love watching Woods play golf. But would you want him in your dream foursome, Chris? Not if the goal is to share a few laughs during a five-hour walk. So, please, make my tee time with Jack Nicklaus, Charles Barkley and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Teeing off on temper.
“Golf legend Bobby Jones had a terrible temper, which caused him problems, both on and off the course.”
Jim, Parker
Kiz: And here’s betting Jones wishes he could still be around to advise Woods. A perfectionist often does not suffer his own foolish moves in good humor. It took Jones years to realize he could not be considered a man in full until he conquered the petulant child inside. How hard was the lesson? Recalling himself as a golf prodigy, Jones said: “I was full of pie, ice cream and inexperience. To me, golf was just a game to beat someone. I didn’t know that someone was me.”
Cutler and Carmelo.
“Comparing Jay Cutler to Carmelo Anthony is ridiculous. Has Cutler ever been caught with pot in his backpack at the airport? Has Cutler been stopped and charged with drinking and driving? Did Cutler ever demand to be kept in the game, disobeying his coach? Why not give Cutler a break and leave him alone? He is gone, you’re happy, now shut up and just you wait to see what he does for the Chicago Bears.”
Barbara, Westminster
Kiz: Anthony isn’t perfect. But here’s why I would pick him over Cutler as a teammate any day of the week. Melo hates to lose so much he doesn’t want to come out of a game. Jay-C refuses to come out and play with the Broncos because the team didn’t tell him the whole truth about a trade that did not happen. Melo has won an NCAA championship and an Olympic gold medal. Jay-C has won what?
Parting shot: McDaniels’ moves
And today’s parting shot is a honey-do list for our new, young Broncos coach.
“Here are the top five changes Josh McDaniels will be making for the Broncos: 1) Replace Gatorade in the sideline coolers with New England clam chowder; 2) Trade the cheerleaders, Thunder and a No. 1 draft choice for Matt Cassel; 3) Text all plays to quarterback Kyle Orton; 4) Team up with owner Pat Bowlen to teach Communication 101 in Ward Churchill’s old classroom; 5) Change all names on the back of Denver jerseys to ‘Player.’ ”
Dean, Castle Rock
