The Other Sports Thread

Jon T. · Apr 19, 2010, 10:59 AM

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QuoteSo somebody is sending planes up with messages pulled behind. The first one said "Tiger, did you mean Bootyism?" It flew over right as he teed off. Something tells me Jim Nantz won't be waxing poetic about this particular event.

The next one apparently will say something like, "Sex addict? Yea right. Me too."

I'm all for creating a commotion, but it seems that for all of the expense and planning of such a stunt, they could have done better.

Yeah, those shenanigans were ridiculous. Who cares right? What was there to do better. He cheated on his wife. Woopity doo. I'd venture that most people are sex addicts. Some are just slightly more prolific than others. I'm more disappointed in Tiger that his ladies weren't any better. ::)

It is for the over publicizing of crap like this that I no longer watch any ESPN other than live game or tournament coverage. It's a freakin soap opera channel publicizing nothing but man drama.

I agree with you about ESPN, and media in general. Whitlock touches on that here, http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/why-guys-like-jones-cant-be-human

Jaimoe · Apr 19, 2010, 01:21 PM

One aspect of this whole Tiger sex-addict cheater thing that really gets under my skin is that some of his closest friends were in on, encouraged and helped cover-up his shenanigans; and they kept the lie going in front of his wife . I can tell you this: I like my friends' wives and if I knew one or more were cheating on them, I'd cut ties with our friendship and/or beat the fucking piss out of every fucking one of them. It's about honour, loyalty and respect and if you are doing this to women I consider friends, then our friendship(s) ain't worth a damn thing.

capt. scotty · Apr 19, 2010, 04:41 PM

I see where youre coming from Jaimoe, although I think it depends on how good of a friend this guy was for me to agree with you. If it was one of my handful of best friends who Ive known for half my life, I wouldnt end the friendship, fight them, or tell the wife. It would bother me, and I wouldnt help cover up the affair or anything, but these friends are like family, and I would never go against them like that.

QuoteI'm more disappointed in Tiger that his ladies weren't any better. ::)

Uchitel is pretty smoking. Joslyn James is about the ugliest pornstar Ive ever seen though ;D

Jaimoe · Apr 19, 2010, 04:48 PM

QuoteI see where youre coming from Jaimoe, although I think it depends on how good of a friend this guy was for me to agree with you. If it was one of my handful of best friends who Ive known for half my life, I wouldnt end the friendship, fight them, or tell the wife. It would bother me, and I wouldnt help cover up the affair or anything, but these friends are like family, and I would never go against them like that.

Quote I'm more disappointed in Tiger that his ladies weren't any better. ::)

Uchitel is pretty smoking. Joslyn James is about the ugliest pornstar Ive ever seen though ;D

I respect that you wouldn't try to cover up any discretions, but I have lots of friends and I think cutting loose some old friends, no matter how far back I go with them, is fine and in the long run, healthy. I don't like being around or in a poisonous environment.

joey_rogo · Apr 25, 2010, 10:33 AM

DEGA

capt. scotty · Jun 19, 2010, 05:53 PM

Loved watching Lefty yesterday...Lots of names near the top with him - Els, Casey, Choi, Leonard, Poulter. Ishikawa and Johnson have both been playing great and could make it even more interesting. The 14th hole is killin' fools.

I wish Tiger were closer, but he did just birdie his last 2 holes...maybe he can go on a run

.Walt · Jun 19, 2010, 07:49 PM

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I wish Tiger were closer, but he did just birdie his last 2 holes...maybe he can go on a run

For the sake of my fantasy golf team I hope he does make a run.

capt. scotty · Jun 19, 2010, 08:30 PM

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I wish Tiger were closer, but he did just birdie his last 2 holes...maybe he can go on a run

For the sake of my fantasy golf team I hope he does make a run.

I didnt even know they had fantasy golf ;D

He's been looking sharp on the back 9...almost every hole he's had a decent putt attempt for bird. Down to even now. Id love to see him in 1 of the last 2-3 groups tomorrow.

Dustin Johnson is still playing spectacular. Interested to see how he plays the more difficult back 9. He's got to be the favorite from here on out.

.Walt · Jun 19, 2010, 11:56 PM

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I wish Tiger were closer, but he did just birdie his last 2 holes...maybe he can go on a run

For the sake of my fantasy golf team I hope he does make a run.

I didnt even know they had fantasy golf ;D

He's been looking sharp on the back 9...almost every hole he's had a decent putt attempt for bird. Down to even now. Id love to see him in 1 of the last 2-3 groups tomorrow.

Looks like you'll get your wish about being in the last couple groups. Fantasy golf is kinda boring, but it's alright. I always start after the season begins, so I usually end up with a shitty rank.

Ruckus · Jun 24, 2010, 11:35 PM

I like fantasy golf but can't find enough friends interested so...

Did anyone watch the Wimbledon match. I watched from 59-59 in the 5th to the end when Isner took it 70-68. Absolutely ridiculous.

.Walt · Jun 25, 2010, 02:12 AM

Well shit Ruckus join our group next year. It's just Me, Dylan, and my brother, but you're welcome to join up. You could join this year still if you're playing on yahoo.

capt. scotty · Jun 25, 2010, 01:29 PM

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Did anyone watch the Wimbledon match. I watched from 59-59 in the 5th to the end when Isner took it 70-68. Absolutely ridiculous.

I watched the same part you did but none of the fireworks from the day before. I expected it to last like 15 minutes on thursday, glad neither of them crapped out and they played over an hour yesterday. Mahut was definitely looking better than Isner yesterday, I think he got a little lucky.

....also, congrats to McDowell. Still surprised none out of Tiger, Lefty, or Els made a run, but McDowell defintiely played Pebble the best from day 1-4 and deserved. What a chokejob by Dustin Johnson in the first few holes.

capt. scotty · Jun 27, 2010, 11:49 AM

Fedor loses?! Didnt think that was possible without the world combusting.

Im no MMA aficionado, but seemed to me he got overconfident by going to the ground there. Its one thing if he really landed a big blow on Werdum, but it didnt even look like he hit him. Looked like Werdum just went down to bait him to the ground, got what he wanted, end of fight. I think if Fedor kept it off the ground, he wouldve won, but he got too greedy too early.

Overeem looked pissed Fedor lost before he got to fight him ;D

.Walt · Jul 04, 2010, 12:06 PM

Big matchup today! No Kobayashi, but still lets go Joey, win again! USA! USA! USA!

.Walt · Jul 04, 2010, 12:56 PM

Game over! Thatta kid, Joey! He must of had an arrangement with Pepto Bismol, fucking sell out! Just kidding.

I think this is the first year that had the Dogs Per Minute stat.

capt. scotty · Jul 04, 2010, 03:36 PM

If Kobayashi is done, he is clearly the new Kobayashi. Actually, he beat Kobayashi for what, 3 years in a row before this anyway so I dont think it even matters.

.Walt · Jul 05, 2010, 04:49 AM

QuoteIf Kobayashi is done, he is clearly the new Kobayashi. Actually, he beat Kobayashi for what, 3 years in a row before this anyway so I dont think it even matters.

Did you watch it? I didn't realize how much hate is between the two. Kobayashi was in the crowd. And Joey pretty much called him out. A lot of junk talk!

capt. scotty · Jul 05, 2010, 03:45 PM

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QuoteIf Kobayashi is done, he is clearly the new Kobayashi. Actually, he beat Kobayashi for what, 3 years in a row before this anyway so I dont think it even matters.

Did you watch it? I didn't realize how much hate is between the two. Kobayashi was in the crowd. And Joey pretty much called him out. A lot of junk talk!

Nah, forgot about it and missed it...Im sure I'll catch a rerun this week. Saw highlights though and I guess Kobayashi couldnt enter because some kind of contract dispute and then he tried to get on stage to enter the competition?! Who wouldve thought hot dog eating could get so intense! ;D

.Walt · Jul 08, 2010, 12:54 PM

Anyone else going to watch the Lebron special tonight? Is this the first time a pro athlete has had a primetime special for free agency? What the hell?

I don't know what I'd want him to do. Being from the midwest it's hard to keep our stars. We just got our hometown hero Joe Mauer signed, so I realize the importances of it to a community. So I kinda want him to stay in Cleveland. But that buddy I have from Cleveland would be devastated, and I kinda want that to happen. I guess I'm going to hope he stays.

capt. scotty · Jul 08, 2010, 03:35 PM

QuoteAnyone else going to watch the Lebron special tonight? Is this the first time a pro athlete has had a primetime special for free agency? What the hell?

I don't know what I'd want him to do. Being from the midwest it's hard to keep our stars. We just got our hometown hero Joe Mauer signed, so I realize the importances of it to a community. So I kinda want him to stay in Cleveland. But that buddy I have from Cleveland would be devastated, and I kinda want that to happen. I guess I'm going to hope he stays.

I despise that he's doing this, basically proclaiming he's more important than any other player in the league (and giving me just another reason to like Kobe more than him), but I wont be able to look away tonight. Im not sure if it was broadcast because sports media wasnt what it is today back then, but I believe Gretzky did the same thing when he went from the Oil to the Kings.

Everybody today is saying he's gone and going to Miami. Lebron, Bosh, and Dywane - not to mention Beasley if he picks his game up - will be ridiculous. Its almost unfair and hard to believe its even possible with a salary cap. Hopefully the finals next year is Lakers-Heat, that would be tits.