Hello Everyone,
Our item for today is sports.
Still on top of the list is “The Tiger Woods Saga” of 2009-2010.
A vague press release, string of mistresses, and weeks of hiding later, Tiger is now ready to ‘discuss his past and his future and apologize for his behavior’ in a press conference to be held tomorrow. Since admitting to infidelity, Tiger has been on an indefinite break from golf. Yes, what happened was a private issue between him and his wife but he also let down his fans and particularly those who looked up to him as a role model.
In my opinion, Tiger should have come out with an open, honest and truly remorseful admission in the beginning. With a portrayal of transparency and humanity he would have been well on his way to rebuilding the brand we all knew and respected.
So the questions are:
1. Is Tiger simply out to “make nice” just because he’s ready to get back into professional golf or he really is sorry?
2. How would you grade him based on how he’s handled the situation?
3. If you were to counsel him before his press conference tomorrow, what would be your advice to him?
4. And lastly will he ever get his “Tiger” back? How can he do that?
We’d love to have your take on this.
He needs to focus on golf and his career: This is where the public will forgive him
ReplyDeleteSeriously, i wonder how many people really care about Tiger's fidelity (or infidelity). People know him first as a golfer before anything else. I bet before his scandal came out, very few even knew who his wife was. My advice to him (not that he would listen to me) is to take the turf (and pray that he starts winning). He should have made the press conference much earlier. At this point, i would even have advised him against it. I hear he was a bad boy in therapy too. It would be interesting to hear what he has to say.
ReplyDeleteNobody's business but his and his wife's. Even the dozen or so women he was sleeping with don't "deserve" anything because they knew he was married and just as wrong. He did nothing that the majority of other celebrities don't do besides get caught. -- Posted by: Brandon Joseph (via Facebook)
ReplyDelete@Brandon..agree! Well said....I believe it is quite common and accepted in those circles (unless you are caught and put on blast). -- Posted by Karen Joseph (via Facebook)
ReplyDeleteHe can apologize,focus on the game and somehow show more commitment to his wife and family.The scandal should pass with time.. -- Posted by Lynda E. Mensah (via Facebook)
ReplyDeleteThat's a smart move but the question is can he overcome all that and focus on the game? -- Posted by Otu Amankwah (via Facebook)
ReplyDeleteHe shoud apologize to God and not man. His responsibility to lead a decent life is to his maker. -- Posted by Florence Duamroh (via Facebook)
ReplyDeleteI just about agree with everyone. He's not the first man that ever cheated on his wife (not the first person to cheat period) he just got caught. And I agree with Florence...he should ask GOD for his forgiveness. -- Posted by LaShenna Smith (via Facebook)
ReplyDeleteThere were also some posts on Twitter:
ReplyDeletenickdee writes: @2010ScavHunt hmmm I would suggest he hands out those chocolate golf balls at the press conference. Would win me over!
k_shak writes: @2010ScavHunt ooooo tiger. what do you say, sorry? Best to lead by example, come back, kick ass, and hope people let it fall to the wayside