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June 12, 2008 @ 09:15

ABT doesn’t spell anything, but it stands for something. Anybody but Tiger.

That’s the new tune here on FreddieP.ca ever since Tiger insulted some fellow athletes by suggesting nobody watches hockey any more during a news conference to promote one of the tournaments that he plays in that features old guys and fat guys.

And lets not forget, the PGA has also allowed women to play in a few of their events.

Take nothing against women golfers, but as I look back, I can’t ever recall Cassie Campbell playing in the NHL.

It’s easy to fluff it off and say Tiger was only kidding, or he was misquoted or he didn’t mean what he said, but that’s bullshit.

Tiger broke an unwritten law. You don’t insult other professionals regardless of the situation. To me, it showed a lack of class, total disregard for another sport and the growing feeling that Tiger actually thinks he’s special because he can hit a little ball with a piece of iron or graphite or what ever the hell he uses.

So that’s it my friends. Not that I was ever a huge fan of Tigers, I’m done with the guy, and I hope he doesn’t win the US Open this weekend.

I might not even watch any of it, which is fine because it pisses me off when he gets mad at somebody for clicking a camera during his swing, or if somebody does something horrible like utter a few words while the master is trying to concentrate.

Just once I’d like to see him suit up, put the blades on and then come over the blue line with his head down with somebody like Scott Stevens waiting for him.

It would be a joy to watch.

Not that anybody watches hockey any more.

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36 Responses to "ABT"


Ball
June 12, 2008 / 09:50

Pro golfers are sissies, and throw tennis players in there as well... if your entire professional ability depends upon the crowd being quiet then I say you are not professional. "I can't hit the ball if there is any noise" boo hoo!

When the NBA basketball player is at the line with a glass backboard and a thousand people right behind it waving their arms, while the entire crowd is screaming, they seem to be able to concentrate and get the task at hand successfully completed... oh that's it, an NBA player is a more accomplished athlete than a PGA golfer, at least they are smarter than any golfer as they are able to overcome the crowd talking.

The same goes with major league baseball. They say one of the hardest things to do in all of pro sport is hit a baseball coming in at 130kms/h. How is it that the batter is able to concentrate with the screaming fans and still hit the ball? The answer is simple, they are smarter and better athletes than the sissy pro golfer.

An NHL goalie is able to concentrate with the screaming crowd, the banging on the glass, the other players circling in front of him and still stops the puck.

You could go to all pro sports from the NFL quarterback who is able to concentrate under extreme conditions...

It all points to the fact that pro golfers and tennis players are a bunch of cry babies... when you see it written like this, it makes you wonder why Soccer fans have not been told to shut up during the game?


Argie
June 12, 2008 / 09:54

Fred: I don’t like Tiger either but give it a rest. Its refreshing when an athlete actually gives his opinion (which is very rare for Tiger) directed at politics or other sports or their athletes. He doesn’t watch or like hockey, so friggin’ what?

I found hockey difficult to watch prior to the rule changes a few years ago. Guys were water skiing on other players who didn’t even have the puck. Guys like Lemieux, Shanahan and Hull spoke out about it and finally changes were made – thank God.


Irvine
June 12, 2008 / 12:37

He's right Fred. From an international standpoint hockey is a marginal sport. It's two major markets are Sweden & Canada, two countries with small populations. America watches hockey, but it's a regional market thing (Detroit, etc).

The ability to sink a ball in a hole 300 yards away is a skill. The ability to stop a puck at 100 km per hour is a skill. Two different skills, but two skills nonetheless. You, Mr Patterson, can do neither, so you might show both sides of the sport a bit more respect.


Bob
June 12, 2008 / 12:54

Freddie, your buddy HH sure won't agree with this one. That is of course, if he still reads your blog. It sems he is now off to better and bigger things.


Bob
June 12, 2008 / 12:56

Freddie, your buddy HH sure won't agree with this one. That is of course, if he still reads your blog. It sems he is now off to better and bigger things.


phil
June 12, 2008 / 14:08

Irvine, I don;t recall Fred commenting on the skill aspect of Golf. Of course it's a skill, but the point is why the hell should everyone be quiet while the so called professionals are doing there job??


LEW
June 12, 2008 / 15:52

I see Tiger is holding his personal "putter" as he takes aim. I'll have to try that if I ever play golf again.


Argie
June 12, 2008 / 16:00

Lew: I knew you weren’t a golfer. It’s a tough sport to play when you’re blasted on west coast weed.


LEW
June 12, 2008 / 16:17

Argie: if you're ever in the hood; I'd love to puff one with you.


Stafford
June 12, 2008 / 16:33

Freddie, off topic I know, but sad to read about Brian Budd...heart attack at 56. As you know there are so many twats in the sports biz but this guy was a pro...I guess we got to know him through Labatt's in the olden golden days of 'NY.

I'm convinced Tiger could play Grimace on the next round of McDonald commercials. I'm so concerned about his knee.


Anonymous
June 12, 2008 / 22:52

Right on Freddie!

Love to see 'Tiger' Woods... face off against... Tiger Williams in hockey!

One swing from Williams... and that's a hole in one, as Woods would 'saw logs' with the zzzzzzzzzzzzzz's!


Russ
June 15, 2008 / 11:27

Nicely said Fred.


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June 16, 2008 / 14:56

Manon Rheaume.


Paul
June 18, 2008 / 20:20

Freddie, I don't watch hockey anymore. I find it boring and diluted. I watch golf, but only when Tiger is playing. I find it boring and diluted without him. Now Tiger is out for the season I won't watch either (well thankfully there is no hockey on TV right now for me to ignore).

If the NHL could re-establish the game back to what it was like, say in 1972 or even the early '80's they might when a spot back on my remote. But for now, not a chance.


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August 10, 2010 / 18:39

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August 16, 2010 / 18:00

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Max Buffet
August 23, 2010 / 16:28

It's too bad Tiger and Elin can't work out their problems. They looked like a nice pair. But i hope we can stop focusing on their private troubles and begin covering his golf once more.


Steve Buffet the coupon guy
August 23, 2010 / 16:31

Tiger and Elin are now divorced after all the drama. Well, that must be better than misery. Hopefully that he'll be able to concentrate on golfing again after this.


Dawn
August 24, 2010 / 08:01

If I can say it here, a lot of the discussion concerning Tiger Woods will be put to bed now that his divorce, which we weren't told about, is finalised and he can continue with what he does best - playing golf. Go Tiger!


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