Author: Jamey Codding (Page 23 of 25)

      So where’s Tiger?

      August 16, 2005 /

      Tiger’s back. At least, that’s what everyone said after Woods claimed his fourth Masters victory in April and then dominated the British Open field last month. But last weekend, on a long course seemingly built for his game, Tiger nearly missed the cut after opening the tournament at five-over Thursday and finished tied with Davis Love for fourth at two-under, two strokes behind Phil Mickelson.

      Of course, the fact that Woods was even in contention shows just how well he played after the opening-round disaster, shooting 69-66-68 to round out the weekend. Still, while Tiger certainly appears to be the best player in the world once again, everyone waiting for the 1999-2002 Tiger Woods to reemerge could be disappointed because we may never see that version again. Instead, it may be more accurate to call Woods the greatest player of his generation rather than the greatest player of all time.

      Golf

      Fantasy Football Q&A: Preseason >> August 8

      August 8, 2005 /

      We had some great questions and even better discussions on our first preseason Q&A thread but, with week one getting closer, it’s time to amp up the draft prep. Go ahead and post your questions on draft strategy, rankings and player analysis and we’ll post our responses within 24 hours.

      Remember, we’ll post a new Q&A thread each week so if you’re looking for answers, you’ve come to the right place.

      PLUS: We’ll also be running weekly Q&A threads during the regular season to take your questions on match-ups, lineup decisions, trades and free-agent pickups.

      Fantasy Football

      Bonds done for the year?

      August 2, 2005 /

      God, I hope so.

      Barry Bonds told MLB.com that doctors are recommending he shut it down for the year after they found more fluid buildup in his troublesome knee. “I don’t think you’re going to see me out there this year,” Bonds said during a telephone interview. “That’s the reality of the situation. I’m improving. I’m happy with the progress. I’m working out hard on the exercise bike and the elliptical machine, but I’m just not there yet. The last thing I want is to get back on the field and be out again a week later. The doctors say it’s wise for me to work out hard this winter and be ready to go next season. I want to be out there and play the whole year.”

      This is bad news for Giants fans, whose team has actually crawled its way back into contention at 5.5 games behind the Diamondbacks in the pathetic NL West (Arizona leads the division with a 52-55 record), but good news for everybody who hates Bonds. Yes, I hate Barry Bonds. I hate him for cheating. I hate him for tainting the record books. I hate him for being arrogant and unapologetic. I hate him for thinking that he’s bigger and more important than the game.

      Is Barry Bonds a great player? Absolutely. Can he do things that no one else in baseball can? Absolutely. But should his legacy forever be tarnished by his admitted steroid use? Absolutely. And do I hope he never takes the field again?

      Absolutely.

      MLB

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