Have you learned anything?

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He's BACKKKKKK, and Thank God. Golf is finally bearable to watch again.

If you have followed this site as of late, you know my feelings about Tiger. You know that I didn't care that he cheated on his wife. You know that my personal beliefs and personal morals were not effected by Tiger, nor did I want to suddenly go out and cheat. You know that his decisions outside of the golf course did not effect my opinions of him as a golfer and an athlete. You know that I still viewed him as a sports hero, the best golfer to ever play at Augusta, and one of the top athletes on the planet. You know that I thought what he did was wrong, but it wasn't going to stop me from wearing my "TW" hat on the weekends.

You know that I support Tiger Woods.

He's paid his dues, and his family life does not concern me. What concerns me is the fact that I turn on the Golf Channel and don't get to see his name at the top of previous tournaments. What concerns me is the fact that I have to watch guys (who are pros) play like amateurs (I mean no disrespect to any of the pro golfers, but Tiger is to golf as Bruce Willis is to bad New York cop movies, there's just no one better).

With all that said, Tiger is back, and I am excited beyond belief. When I turn on ESPN, and see the "Tiger Ticker" on the side panel and coverage of him evert five minutes, it's like Christmas for me (I almost feel like this kid; TIGERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR WOOOOOOOOOOOOOODSSSSSSS IS AT THE TEEEEEEEEEE, TIGERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR WOOOOOOOOOOODSSSSSSSSS! THANKSSSSS ELINNN!)

The Tiger is on the prowl again, and he is right in the thick of the Masters, a tournament that a lot of the national media gave him no chance of winning. He is having the best first two rounds in his career at Augusta, and if he keeps up the pace he is at now, watch out fellas.

If he gets to Sunday and is still tied for third, or hell even in the Top 10, Tiger is going to win this tournament, and prove that although he did something so disgusting, so sneaky, so disrespectful, that he is the greatest golfer to ever grab a nine iron. Hell I would even say that if he doesn't win this tournament, he is still the greatest golfer that has been a part of the PGA Tour.

He is playing like a man possessed. A man out to prove the world wrong.

He has served his time, and everyone that is not in his immediate family should stop shining the spot light on him. No one is perfect and everyone gets a little to big for their britches from time to time.



But who are we to judge as a nation? We are the same people that watch MTV shows, Cheaters, and other "reality" shows that depict people doing obnoxious and idiotic things.



I don't see the reincarnation of Jesus Christ walking around, so every person that has slammed Tiger for doing what MILLIONS of people do on a daily basis, should take a step under that same microscope and let others look at you. It is none of our business any more. He didn't cheat on us.

What is our business is how he plays and effects golf, and right now he is playing like he never left.

Let's do it Tiger. Let's do it!

Oh and I think this commercial is brilliant. Well done Nike.

I Believe

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Tiger Woods made his apology to the nation this morning and many people have split into two camps. People either think it was one of the most tackiest, staged, piece of crap apologies ever said, and others take it for what it was and realized it was a big step for a man that never had to say he was "sorry" for anything for much of his professional career.

I reside in the latter. This is a man, just like you or me, that has flaws, just like you or me. But some people just can't fathom that Tiger is, in the end, like you or me.

New Year's Resolutions

Going into a new decade and new year, it is probable that many players and coaches have some resolutions. So The Manchise decided we would try to figure out what some of those Resolutions would be. We present to you: The Top Ten New Year's Resolutions for some of our favorite (and not so favorite) people in sports.

10. Tim Tebow -

I, the holy and imperishable Tim Tebow only have two New Year Resolutions. In 2010, I want to abolish all sin in America, and throw for at least 20-touchdowns as an NFL rookie (because we all know I will be starting. I'm the greatest quarterback to ever play college football!). I am Tim Tebow, and I am that DANG good.

9. LeBron James -

My New Year's Resolution will be to completely put a team into the deepest hole imaginable, giving them NO money to spend to create a team around me. Plus Kobe is just going to keep winning anyways, and the Big-Three plus 'Sheed still have not lost their legs yet (come on Garnett, are you serious? Aren't the miles that the Timberwolves put on you affecting those knees yet? Doesn't your head hurt from hitting it 82-games a year?). So, Hello New York! I'm ok going down as one of the "greatest players to NEVER win"! I like Chuck, The Mailman, and Patrick Ewing very much.

8. Landon Donavan -

New Year Resolutions? I have a ton of them! One, I want to be THE star of the L.A. Galaxy. Two, I never want to see "Beck's" and Posh Spice again. Three, I want to win one game in the 2010 World Cup. We could not have gotten a better draw, so expectations are even higher than they were in 2006 (but I ask all of you to remember, we are still Americans playing soccer, so don't hold your breath).

7. Alex Rodriguez -

Alex Rodriguez has an MVP trophy, a World Series ring, and gold gloves. Alex Rodriguez does not have New York in the palm of his hands like stupid Derek Jeter does, and that angers Alex. You won't like Alex when he's angry! My New Year's Resolution is to completely ruin the Jeter name. I will start sending People Magazine, National Inquirer, and the arch-nemesis of Alex, The New York Times, stories about "Jeet's" infidelity to Minka. Alex will then text Buster Olney about how Jeter is demanding a trade out of New York, and how he hates this dirty city. I'll then do another interview with Peter Gammons and tell him that Jeter told me he has been on HGH for 10-years, and asked me if my dear cousin could supply that dirty drug! And after all of that, Alex will run NEW YORK CITY, and soon the WORLD!!!! BAHAHAHA. (YURI!!! Time for Alex's shot!)

6. Kobe Bryant -

Kobe Bryant doesn't make resolutions, I make promises. So my New Year's Promise will be this and only this: I will prove that I am better than anyone that has ever played in the NBA! How will I do this? I will train, and train, and train. I will spend 18-hours a day in the gym shooting, dribbling, going through situations, working on defense, taking defenses 1 on 5, and texting 'Bron 'Bron about how bad I want another Finals trophy, and how I will do ANYTHING to get it. KOBE!

5. Alexander Olvechkin -

(In the perfect Ivan Drago voice) I, Alexander Ovechkin of Mother Russia, have only one New Year Resolution. I will break Sidney Crosby!

4. Reggie Bush -

Man, the only Resolution I'm going to make is to get that crazy (expletive), Kim Kardashian to stop calling me. That family is crazy! Bruce looks like a wax figurine, momma Dash acts like she is dating me (cuz she lives vicariously through Kim), and those poor little girls are going to be major (expletive). Man, New Orleans ain't far enough away from those (expletive).

3. Lou Holtz -

Dr. Lou is in the house, and I have some New Year Resolutions for you all! As a doctor, I realize my patients don't like when I spit on them, so Dr. Lou is taking measures into his own brilliant hands. I will be wearing surgical masks throughout 2010. I also realize that I offend many college football fans on a daily basis, so I will stop demanding that Notre Dame play in the National Championship....NOT! The Doctor is out.

2. Brett Favre -

Something about Mississippi does me in. It makes me crazy. I can't make a decision about much of anything. What do I want for breakfast, Cheerios or Cap'n Crunch? I'll stare at the boxes for two hours. Do I want to throw a little bit at the local high school? This decision requires me to sit in my car for another four hours. Then, tough questions start coming to my mind, like do I want to return to the NFL, or will I return to the Vikings? I'll end up having four press conferences all saying something different. So what is my New Year's Resolution? Well I don't know if I want to make one just yet, let me think.

1. Tiger Woods -

2010, well gee, I don't know. In 2009, I made a Resolution to try and beat Wilt Chamberlain's record by sleeping with more than 20,000 woman (while remaining married). That didn't work out very well. I guess I could finally beat Nicklaus' Majors record, but that means I have to come out of my hide out. I think I'll just stick with my original Resolution! Watch out ladies, there is a Tiger on the loose!