Comments on: Woody: Drivers Should Learn From Tiger Tale

By: boomer douglas

boomer douglas — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:39:50 +0000

Why is the elaphant in the room not being discussed; that elaphant is Jr. He has made a career and a life out of “cashing” in on his daddy’s fame and then crying like a little baby when he does not want the mic in his face. Jr has split up a marraige and the press has given him a pass. I think that for whatever reason Jr gets constand “gushing” from the press. Maybe because the rednecks that support Jr don’t care about morals.

Jr is the biggest disgrace to sports period!

By: Marc

Marc — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:22:38 +0000

And BTW, this following passage proves you are ill informed: “Don’t you think that just maybe there could be some bottles maybe being switched…no body went with the people that tested the bottles…”

Sorry, all three positive tests were witnessed by no less than one individual, some had more than one, and all those that witnessed the samples being given have filed sworn affidavits stating such.

BTW “HildaBeachfront” Mayfield claims the test taken in early July and tested by his lab of choice came back negative for ALL drugs.

As we know, or should know, the drug combo he claims to have taken will pop positive for amphetamine. [although a diff chemical makeup and is easy to distinquich from Methamphetmine]

Why than did the document filed with the court plainly state NO GRUG of any kind was found in his system considering Mayfield and his lawyer clearly said he was still taking the drug combo at that time?

Again, you don’t believe me, fine I’ll gladly send you the official court document in pdf format.

By: Marc

Marc — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:12:45 +0000

“You should go into the lives of bzfrance,dr black for what they have done to Jeremy Mayfield?”

And their lives are relevant to a suspended driver? How is that so?

Let me guess, you have read and heard that Dr. Black was part of the Tim Richmond affair?

If so you’re so ill-informed as to be pathetic. That crap is an urban legend, don’t think so contact me I’ll send you the U.S. Congressional Record documents that prove it.

I’d also guess you are also happy that France’s divorce records have been unsealed, to which I say… so what. They would have any bearing on Mayfield’s case. It’s just another case of Mayfield dragging personal matters into a courtroom as he did during the Evernham case.

By: HildaBeachfront

HildaBeachfront — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:02:28 +0000

Larry, HildaBeachfront usually reads your articles…but this one…???? Questions…WHY the picture of Jeremy Mayfield? Tiger’s picture should be up there. Most of this article is about Tiger…well, Tiger lived his life as he wanted to…and now has to pay for whatever he done. You should go into the lives of bzfrance,dr black for what they have done to Jeremy Mayfield? Don’t you think that just maybe there could be some bottles maybe being switched…no body went with the people that tested the bottles…really no proff…They lie and cover up lots of things, so..Lots think that a mistake was made, but with the mess of reporters there..the story broke..ruining a good mans racing career…Oh yes, the hours before taking a test..well there was a film crew with Jeremy every moment..but that got twisted and turned in the press.and yes,because some people who should of been on top of it weren’t..,so more crap added to Jeremy.I made this post because Jeremy is innocent of the bogas charges.Jeremy lives a clean life and has had it turned upside down.Do some checking into other people to see why they want Jeremy forever branded something that he’s not.In the end you all will see that Jeremy is innocent.For money can buy silence and appeals can stop some process for awhile, but soon you all will see the truth.

By: djones

djones — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:12:02 +0000

If no one cared about a celebrity’s personal life, why are there morals clauses in their contracts?

Had Tiger just had one fling, maybe this wouldn’t be such a big media circus. But 14?????????? He’s getting what he deserves.

By: Marc

Marc — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:22:55 +0000

Steve “Disagree completely with this article. Tiger Woods’s personal life has nothing to do with being famous and getting paid millions from endorsements and golf.”

So you’re saying the image portrayed both by Tiger and the media as a “straight laced” all American boy that you can trust in his every word to the point of spending hard earned cash for his endorsed products has nothing to do with the amount he gets paid for said endorsements?

Might I suggest you read Accenture’s statement when they announced dropping him as a spokesman. In part it said Tiger is: “no longer the right representative” after the “circumstances of the last two weeks.”

Put simply his image is no longer what it was and he’s tossed under the bus.

By: RAEckart

RAEckart — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:58:40 +0000

So Larry, do members of the brotherhood of sportswriters get a free pass when they screw up? Are they public figures because they’re in the media, too?

Was looking for your article about New Hampshire Union Leader sportswriter Kevin Provencher’s indictment on running a prostitution ring. After all, Kevin wrote about NASCAR, and just like Tiger or Jeremy Mayfield, this would be very interesting to NASCAR followers. Truly, an indictment like no other.

Occam’s razor cuts both ways.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:42:19 +0000

It is amusing how naive, sheltered, and clueless the media are about sports stars and other assorted celebrities. The fact that someone can hit a golf ball, drive a car fast, or sing a song does not imply that they are perfect in their personal lives. Yet, the media pretends to be shocked and disgusted when one of their own creations turns out to be imperfect. And worse yet, the media is so abosrbed in its own importance that they assume that when any race car driver, golfer, or singer refuses an interview, that is also newsworthy in itself.

Get real. The people aren’t nearly as naive as you seem to think we are. Tiger’s wife should care about this mess. The people who paid him millions in product endorsements to pretend to be larger than life also have a right to care. I don’t care.

By: Richard in N.C.

Richard in N.C. — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:31:53 +0000

Now when is the media going to report on which members of the media knew about Tiger’s alleged indiscretions and, in essence, helped enable them to continue by keeping quiet in their own self-interest? What Tiger is alleged to have done was wrong, but I don’t believe it is my business to the extent the media has pursued the story, at least in part to deflect attention from its complicity. Where was the media outrage when Steve Phillips of ESPN had to admit that he had done something similar and, apparently, endangered his family as a result?

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:00:43 +0000

Disagree completely with this article. Tiger Woods’s personal life has nothing to do with being famous and getting paid millions from endorsements and golf. So he has no one to answer to except his sponsors, the PGA, and his spouse. And these sponsors that dropped him that you speak of made a huge mistake. When this blows over, they will want Tiger back. Here’s hoping Tiger tells them what to do with their money.

Not sure what this article has to do with Nascar, except interject a little Tiger bashing and calling it a Nascar article by mentioning a few racing comments.