Sports Weakend

Pretty busy sports weekend. The NFL season kicked-off. I've found my interest in the NFL dropping a little each year for the past ten years or so. Not sure why, but I just accept it. Tiger won, to take a serious lead in the FedEx Cup standings. He scorched the course with a 62 and didn't look back, but it just proves that you can't win if you don't putt well. (Yes, even Tiger) NHL training camps opened. Dany Heatley was traded to the Sharks for Cheechoo, Michalek and a 2nd round pick in 2010.

 

Heatley is an All-star sniper and an All-star douchebag. A crossover athlete talented in multiple areas like a Bo Jackson or Deon Sanders of sorts. Anyone who knows or plays hockey can respect the uncanny skill a sniper has. The ability to finish. It's hard to explain, but some guys have it and most don't. Being a douchebag is also something you know when you see it. Kinda like Kanye West at the VMA's last night. The story goes that everyone who talked to Heater at training camp could tell he should be traded ASAP. And he was. The positive is that the Senators can move on, and start the season without a lingering drama.

 

Let this be a cautionary tale to any and all GM's. Don't sign players to long term contracts, with no-trade clauses, and up front bonuses. Not everyone will reciprocate your loyalty. And when they don't it's not pretty.

The Tiger is Dead

So, Tiger "lost" the PGA is weekend. He's no longer undefeated when leading after 54-holes. Is Tiger no longer as dominant as he once was? Possibly. Is his losing good for the PGA? Maybe. Do I like that he lost? Not really.

I'm not saying that I'm the biggest Tiger fan in the world. Nor do I hate the guy's success either. I can't believe that he has lived-up to the immense hype built-up when he first came on to the Tour. The guy is a marketing brand all by himself. Has become the second Michael Jordan as far as Nike is concerned. Each year there's a new epic highlight that he creates, which is bigger than the last.

But I'm also a bit sad that there's a blemish on his dominance. Maybe unlike most people, I like that there's an otherworldly talent. I enjoy seeing the Gretzkys, Jordans or Anderson Silvas of the world. People like movies with intense human drama. But you can see that stuff on display, for real, every so often, when a once-in-a-generation athlete hits the biggest stage in his/her respective sport.

But you can't stay perfect in golf, not even Tiger.