Watching the world's greatest golfer going against someone who is a "neverbeen," it was a sign of the greatness of golf. Sure, there are a lot of Tiger haters out there. But did anyone see the reaction of the crowd when Tiger sunk a 15 foot birdie on 18 in Sunday's U.S. Open to force an 18 hole playoff against Rocco Mediate. They went crazy of course.
You have to remember that in this field is the world's best. Phil Mickelson wasn't up for the challenge, neither was Ernie Els, Adam Scott or Vijay Singh. But a player with nothing to lose against Woods may actually be the best way of taming this beast. It doesn't hurt that Tiger is walking around on one knee.
Sport historians will look back on this U.S. Open as one of the greatest ever. Win or lose, Tiger's performance will be another notch on his greatness. To win the U.S. Open, a golfer has to be at the top of their game. We all know this is not the best Tiger Woods performance, or even close to it. This was a decent Tiger Woods effort. But as we all know when Tiger smells blood, he hunts you down. Just lucky for Mediate that the Tiger is a step slow.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
Destroyers cannot stop the Force; Zwick to play
Nearly 11 months ago, the Columbus Destroyers were in the midst of a surprise run to the Arena Bowl when they needed a big win at Georgia against the Force. The Destroyers won that game 66-56 in Phillips Arena in the National Conference Championship.
Georgia got payback in a big way Saturday in Nationwide Arena and handed Columbus one of itsmost embarrassing losses in franchise history as the Force defeated the Destroyers 63-34. The loss sends Columbus to a 3-11 record as Georgia is now 9-5. This was the largest margin of defeat for the team since April, 2005.
The first possession of the second quarter ended in a turnover-on-downs for Columbus. This allowed the Force to go up by two touchdowns on the ensuing drive. At the end of the second quarter, with Columbus needing a touchdown, the Destroyers were looking to perform a trick play at fourth and one at the 11 yard line. A reverse handoff pass that the Destroyers’ Calvin Russell attempted was intercepted.
“This is an example of going away from basic football and taking a chance on a situation that backfired,” Destroyers head coach Doug Kay said.
Every Georgia drive either ended a half or with a touchdown. Columbus had three turnovers in the second half.
“Just had too many mistakes and can’t make this many mistakes to win,” Destroyers wide receiver Calvin Russell said.
The Destroyers added for Bowling Green Falcon Josh Harris to their roster. Harris was a standout quarterback in college, but Kay said that Harris is being used more for his special teams and athletic ability.
This Saturday will be notable due to former Ohio State quarterback Justin Zwick will get his first professional playing time against Grand Rapids Saturday at 7 p.m. in Nationwide Arena. Zwick has not had significant playing time in a football game since the 2005 Ohio State season opener against Miami.
Destroyers quarterback Matt Nagy has played well this season throwing for 65 touchdowns and only being picked off seven times. With the Destroyers in the midst of a dismal season, Kay decided to give Zwick a look.
Georgia got payback in a big way Saturday in Nationwide Arena and handed Columbus one of itsmost embarrassing losses in franchise history as the Force defeated the Destroyers 63-34. The loss sends Columbus to a 3-11 record as Georgia is now 9-5. This was the largest margin of defeat for the team since April, 2005.
The first possession of the second quarter ended in a turnover-on-downs for Columbus. This allowed the Force to go up by two touchdowns on the ensuing drive. At the end of the second quarter, with Columbus needing a touchdown, the Destroyers were looking to perform a trick play at fourth and one at the 11 yard line. A reverse handoff pass that the Destroyers’ Calvin Russell attempted was intercepted.
“This is an example of going away from basic football and taking a chance on a situation that backfired,” Destroyers head coach Doug Kay said.
Every Georgia drive either ended a half or with a touchdown. Columbus had three turnovers in the second half.
“Just had too many mistakes and can’t make this many mistakes to win,” Destroyers wide receiver Calvin Russell said.
The Destroyers added for Bowling Green Falcon Josh Harris to their roster. Harris was a standout quarterback in college, but Kay said that Harris is being used more for his special teams and athletic ability.
This Saturday will be notable due to former Ohio State quarterback Justin Zwick will get his first professional playing time against Grand Rapids Saturday at 7 p.m. in Nationwide Arena. Zwick has not had significant playing time in a football game since the 2005 Ohio State season opener against Miami.
Destroyers quarterback Matt Nagy has played well this season throwing for 65 touchdowns and only being picked off seven times. With the Destroyers in the midst of a dismal season, Kay decided to give Zwick a look.
NBA Finals
So the NBA got what they wanted, they get to resurrect what once was the greatest rivalry in sports. Celtics/Lakers, wow can it get any better than this? One little problem; this is a different world.
For old time basketball fans, they now realize that the NBA is now a game dominated by speed and finesse rather than grit and agility in the 80s. How often do you see Kobe Bryant post up in the lane? You really wonder how guys like Larry Bird or Magic Johnson would do in today's NBA.
For the yonger fans, they simply do not remember or appreciate the rivalry that the Celtics and Lakers once had. But that all fans are appreciative of is that the two best teams in the league made it the finals. The two most storied franchises have regained prominence. And who knows, maybe this is the third installment of a long term battle between these two teams. Or if the Celtics go on to sweep the Lakers, that might put all rivalry talks aside. Only time will tell.
For old time basketball fans, they now realize that the NBA is now a game dominated by speed and finesse rather than grit and agility in the 80s. How often do you see Kobe Bryant post up in the lane? You really wonder how guys like Larry Bird or Magic Johnson would do in today's NBA.
For the yonger fans, they simply do not remember or appreciate the rivalry that the Celtics and Lakers once had. But that all fans are appreciative of is that the two best teams in the league made it the finals. The two most storied franchises have regained prominence. And who knows, maybe this is the third installment of a long term battle between these two teams. Or if the Celtics go on to sweep the Lakers, that might put all rivalry talks aside. Only time will tell.
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