With the NBA in full force and close to the all-star break and spring training looming, the main event this week in my eyes was golf. Yes...golf. I really enjoy watching it. I am interested to see where Tiger Woods ends up at the end of each tournament. This was his first tournament since he pulled out of another back in August due to a back injury. Optimism was high as he showed off his new driving skills in practice in an attempt to get back to the swing he once had dominating the PGA scene. Well, it was more of the same. He shot a +2, 74 in his first round of the year. Okay, we can cut him some slack for being a bit rusty. But Friday he completely unraveled. He shot a +10, 82 in the second round! It was the worst round of his career and worst two rounds of his career. Put me on the course and I might be able to do better than that! Probably not, but worth a shot. The debate now is will he ever be the same Tiger that he was before all the scandals around Thanksgiving time of 2009? Will he ever win another major? Will he ever win again ever? These questions are very interesting to think about and ponder. It is alarming to see the difference of what he did 15 years ago winning seemingly every tournament he entered. He'll need to turn in around fast or else the only thing he'll win is a bucket of sorrow. Let's see what happens next week at Torrey Pines.
Like I mentioned, spring training is next month. The Padres' pitchers and catchers report on the 19th and then the rest of the players join them on the 24th. I am so eager to get spring training on a roll because there is so little to talk about in the sports world right now (unless you wish to talk about the super bowl or the cricket world cup -- both have the same amount of appeal to me).
I will talk about the NBA, however. The all-star lineups were released this week with some non-surprising selections but also some glaring snubs. The three that really stood out to me in my eyes were Damian Lillard (Blazers), DeAndre Jordan (Clippers) and Brandon Knight (Bucks). The game is on the 15th of next month with the entertainment portion the previous day. As far as the teams in the league are concerned, there are those who are really streaking and also those who are struggling. Look at those Hawks fly! 18 wins in a row as of tonight! The Cavaliers are in the midst of a 9-game winning streak after beating the Kings tonight in Cleveland. Those in the league that are particularly struggling have been the New York Knicks -- even though they have an all-star starter on their team in Carmelo Anthony. Then there are the 76ers of the world along with the Lakers. The latter losing Kobe Bryant for the remainder of the year with a torn rotator cuff. He is expected to be gone for nine months. Things are looking pretty exciting as the league still has until April when the playoffs begin.
That should do it this week! If you wish to see some of my schoolwork, feel free to check out kansasrm.wordpress.com I'll be sure to post next week after the super bowl calms down.
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