After propelling the US Open to its highest ratings in years, Tiger Woods is out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury. Simply put, without Tiger Woods, the PGA tour is in trouble. Not only was Tiger its best player, but, perhaps more importantly, its biggest draw. The diehard golf fan watches for great shots and dramatic finishes, but the casual fan watches (or used to watch) for Tiger. Will you still watch golf without Tiger?
After reading the first NBA rookie rankings, it just occurred to me that Greg Oden, after missing his would-be rookie season to knee surgery, is eligible for the rookie-of-the-year award next season. I know knee surgery is a serious, often career-altering event, especially for a 50-year-old looking man, but Oden is still primed for a rookie-of-the-year level campaign. Playing for a talent-laden Trailblazers team, Oden will not have to worry about double teams to start the season and can get comfortable offensively at the NBA level. Defensively, Oden will become one of the best big men in the league from day one. Who’s the rookie-of-the-year favorite – Oden, Derrick Rose, or Michael Beasley?
The ESPY award nominations were just released today and the nominees for best team are the Boston Red Sox, New York Giants, Boston Celtics, Detroit Red Wings, Kansas men's basketball and Tennessee women's basketball. One ridiculous omission from the list - the New England Patriots. Maybe they didn’t win the Superbowl, but they still went 18-1, including 18 wins in a row going into Superbowl Sunday. After record-setting performances from both their all-universe quarterback Tom Brady and superstar wide receiver Randy Moss, the Pats were one fourth-and-long conversion from the most difficult team feat in sports- a perfect season. Historically, they’re easily one of the best 3 teams in NFL History - but somehow they’re not the best team of 2008? Who was the best NFL team in 2008 – the New England Patriots or the New York Giants?
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