- Following up on the hot topic of the past week, Tiger Woods press conference. It was exactly what every publicist would have their client read. It came off to me as remorseful and contrite. He said exactly what I thought he would: {Im sorry. I screwed up. I apologize to my family. Im getting help. Im going to make this as right as I can. Im not above the rules.} This was all that was needed. He obviously has made a mistake, and seeing his mom there glaring at him could not have been easy to deal with, but when it comes down it, he is a human. The best part of the whole press conference was him telling the press to leave Elin the hell alone, and that she has done nothing wrong (like domestic abuse was a realistic option) to deserve this paparazzi abuse. You have to know that when Tiger comes back that he will go on a winning rampage that golf will have never seen before and may never see again. This self inflicted torture will focus him. A couple of guarantees: 1) He will win the first Major tournament he plays in once he is back. 2) he will be the money winner on tour again. 3) He will be healthy again for the first time in 3 years. Deadly combo for the rest of the PGA if you ask me. But who are we kidding, Joe Schmo golfer will be more than willing to sit back and ride Tiger's coattails into the big bag of money.
- Do you believe in miracles? The US Hockey team apparently does. An over-achieving, under-talented, out-played US team beat Canada 5-3 on Sunday before a tape delay crowd (NBC you are the most worthless TV network ever). Easily considered the biggest upset at the Winter Games so far, this gritty US team is eerily reminiscent of that 1980 squad that won the Gold. Another big feather in the US cap is that they beat Canada at the Winter Games for the first time since 1960. Both the US and Canada are on to the semi-finals where they could meet in the Gold medal game. If they do, NBC better have Al Michaels calling the game, because Canada is an NHL all-star team and the US is just OK. It would be a miracle, but luckily, this gritty team believes in them.
- The shoutouts keep coming for the 26-0 and BIG XII Champion Nebraska Lady Huskers. A 80-64 hard fought victory at OU on Wednesday means that the ladies won the Big XII regular season title. Coincidentally the 16 points NU won by Wednesday night over OU was the same margin that UCONN beat OU by a week ago. Destiny? Lets hope so. I challenge all NU fans to go see these girls play, they are really really good.
- The Champions League knockout stage has been a good one to watch so far. My Chelsea team did lose 2-1 to Inter on Wednesday though, which is really disappointing. They had possession for 60% of the game and double the amount of shots on goal, but Inter played great defense and had 2 nice goals. Hopefully the luck will be in Chelsea's favor when the return to Stamford Bridge in a few weeks.
- Both Ladanian Tomlinson and Michael Westbrook were released this week from there long time teams, the Chargers and Eagles respectively. Its going to be strange to see them in different uniforms, but it looks like the best days are behind the 2 guys who helped me win my fantasy league 2 years ago. Hope Westbrook goes to Denver.
- The MLS avoided a strike today. Barely news for most people, but if this league can get its act together it will be a legitimate sports entity in the US in 10 years. I hope it does.
- The rumors of the Big 12 splitting up are starting to gain momentum. Ive heard Nebraska linked to the Big 10 and Pac 10. Big 12 Commish Dan Beebe needs to stop being a pushover and get the Big 12 the money it deserves or people will leave for greener ($) pastures. You know what they say, where there is smoke, there is fire (or a pushover commish who gives UT everything they want).
- Lindsey Vonn broke her pinky in a crash Tuesday in the Giant Slalom. She is still going to race on Friday in the Slalom. 2 words: FREAKING WARRIOR.
- Both John Stewart and Stephen Colbert had great skits this week: Stewarts on the Heathcare Summit, and Colbert playing Fondue pong with the Swiss. Worth watching.
Stewart: http://www.huffingtonpost.
Colbert: http://www.huffingtonpost.
- Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 tweeted that he thinks the mystery mastermind on Lost is the banker from Deal or No Deal. As a person who doesnt watch the show: he's absolutely right.
- Lindsay Lohan said the cocaine and pills she took over a 3 year span almost killed her. A big sarcastic WOW for Lindsay. Who knew Blow and pills could kill.
- A killer whale at Sea World in FL killed a trainer on Wednesday. Its the 3rd time this whale has killed. I feel bad for the girl, but these creatures shouldnt be in captivity, hence Killer Whale. Free Willy.
Quote of the week: "Im on the pursuit of happiness, and I know, everything that shines aint always gonna be gold, Ill be fine once I get it, Ill be good." -Kid Cudi
Song of the week: Heart of a Lion, Kid Cudi.
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