Introducing Trailing Tiger: A Blog Devoted Only to Tiger Woods
by Ryan Ballengee on Feb 19, 2010 11:56 AM EST
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Tiger Woods is most recognized athlete in the world. He is - by far - the best golfer in the world. It has been argued that Woods is bigger than golf. At times, that has proven to be the case. Despite what you may think of Woods, the emphasis placed on his every move (pre- and post-hydrant), SB Nation has created a blog dedicated to Tiger Woods. It's called Trailing Tiger and it premieres today.
Today's reading by Woods of a prepared statement and the kind of attention that it drew definitely served as strong evidence for this site's existence. The Golf Channel backed up its coverage of the season-opening event on the LPGA Tour to broadcast this. ESPN plastered their programming with coverage of a prepared statement in a way that they typically on reserve for Brett Favre. The major networks covered it, and I'm sure The Price is Right fans were mad to have their Drew Carey fix preempted for a contrived apology.
The idea for this blog brewed long before Woods' car accident, revelations of infidelity, and the birth of TMZ Sports. Dan Shanoff planted the seed of this site with his creation of a blog devoted specifically to now-gone Florida QB Tim Tebow. The notion of a blog devoted to a single athlete drew praise and criticism, but it created for a lot of discussion about how sports and athletes are to be covered.
There have long been complaints from golf fans that the media focuses too much on a single player. Trailing Tiger will be no different, embracing the bemoaning from the masses and will make no apologies for its emphasis.
The reasoning is simple: Tiger Woods is a transformative athlete whose career has changed the sport of golf on a global scale. After a decade and a half of his professional career, Woods is now on the decline. He is in the second half of his career and it is very likely that his production will slip in coming years. From a historical perspective, it is important to earnestly chronicle the kind of professional, social, and corporate impact that the remainder of Woods' career has.
Doing so without pulling punches can serve as a time capsule of these years of Woods' career. Yes, TMZ will get some play. But mostly the site will delve into Woods' on-course behavior and performance - provided his return to golf, which has not yet been announced.
For those of you that are sick of Tiger news, you'll know what site to avoid. The SB Nation golf portfoli isn't changing. Waggle Room will continue to serve as the hub for all things golf. We will continue to provide two LPGA-specific offerings that are the best at what they cover.
As for those of you whose curiosity is piqued, stick with us. Woods' career is inherently interesting and we hope that Trailing Tiger will serve as a living history of what is unfolding before our eyes.
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Ryan this will be the #1 blog.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 11:59 AM EST reply actions
ahhhh Ryan ?
How is this blog any different from his website www.tigerwoods.com blog. Except for the fact that they shut down that blog months ago because ALL the commenters were no longer all warm and fuzzy bandwagoners.
"pain is only weakness leaving the body"
it's an open blog
No warm and fuzzy only bloggers here. It’s give and take. I agree with Ryan here. He can let this just run on it’s own. He can get back to talking about other GOLF stories. True golf fans should be happy about this. Good move Ryan.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
That’s part of this. Waggle Room is a golf blog – all things golf. Doesn’t need to be dominated by a single player.
Find me! Email: ryan@thegolfnewsnet.com, Twitter: http://twitter.com/waggleroomryan, or Facebook: http://facebook.com/waggleroom.
by Ryan Ballengee on Feb 19, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
how melo-freaking-dramatic can you get?
There was a time when I loved watching Woods hit golf balls. The pure artistry he exhibited when extricating himself from the result of an errant drive was worth the time and effort to watch. No longer.
GWAA showed a spark of independence in the last day. When Woods inevitably returns to the PGA Tour will that independent spark continue? If you think so, I’ve got bridge to sell you.
Truth has a well-known liberal bias.
I don’t think that this spirit will hold, but I’m really cynical in general about change.
I’m still going to think/report Tiger in the same way as I did before the wreck. I think he’s a hell of an athlete with a lot of flaws and both of those realities should be explored.
Find me! Email: ryan@thegolfnewsnet.com, Twitter: http://twitter.com/waggleroomryan, or Facebook: http://facebook.com/waggleroom.
by Ryan Ballengee on Feb 19, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
Diane....we are agreeing way too
much lately….lol…I won’t be visiting the Tiger blog…..I’m sick of it all, I don’t need anymore.
The Saints ARE the SUPER BOWL CHAMPS....WHO DAT!
I'm taking route em66 too, blogwise.
Before the scandal began, I was an avid Tiger fan, eager to watch him break Jack’s majors record. Now I’d MUCH RATHER see a classy guy like Jack keep his record.
I know. It's scary.
Who knows what we’ll find to agree about next? Stay tuned.
Truth has a well-known liberal bias.
I wonder if Jack, Arnie and Gary have any skeletons they would rather kept under wraps?
Play it as it lies
I've heard Arnie was a player; Gary just did
pushups by himself.
When Kerry Packer was the man behind the Australian Open back in the 80’s, there “allegedly”, were some things that went on that none of the aforementioned gentlemen, would like made public. I say allegedly, because I don’t know for a fact if any of the stories are true. Glass houses and all that stuff.
Play it as it lies
We'll never return to the times
when even the press protected their sports heroes, a la Babe Ruth.
By the way
Stevie Williams was noticeably absent from the scripted reading today as well. I called down to the club and was told that there were no sightings of him at all. ( it doesn’t mean he wasn’t there) , but it seems more than likely that he wasn’t from what I hear. I thought they were BEST FRIENDS ? No show of support in the room from stevie,, gee wiz man. I wonder if he will loop for someone else in the interum. who knows.
"pain is only weakness leaving the body"
question to whom ever has an answer ?
Tiger said, " I would like to thank my friends at Accenture and the players in the field this week for understanding why I’m making these remarks today. And why was it today ? is my question.
In addition to that, he never once mentioned that he loved Elin. I guess the writers of the statement forgot that part.
Noticeably missing was his wedding ring as well.
"pain is only weakness leaving the body"
jumpn......hmmmmmmmmmmmm....
I know you don’t watch Fox News, but Gloria Allred is going to be on there shortly with one of the bimbos…….
The Saints ARE the SUPER BOWL CHAMPS....WHO DAT!
Well, I found someone that I dislike more than Tiger….this porn star, represented by Gloria Allred on FOXnews now, is demanding an apology from Tiger. WTF is wrong with this world? Porn stars who abort their own babies and voluntarily come out with their stories in order to get their 15 mins of fame are now demanding apologies?
Nibs..........
don’t tune into a story about a Porn Star, and expect to discover a wonderful person. Not to be judgemental, but her vocation says that she may have some deep seeded issues which need attention. just sayin.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
i know.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
Elin may have asked Tiger to keep her name out of this
Tiger got himself into this mess, Tiger can get out without using a nationally broadcasted love letter to his wife as a crutch.
If she did, then Tiger ignored her….he made a big point about Elin not assaulting him on TG, which is a lie but it can’t be proven so he feels like he can lie about it with impunity. And you are free to believe him if you like but like the Who said…“I won’t be duped again”
something
about logistics in getting the event together, and gathering all the people. Plus he had a week off, and wanted to spend the first part of that time with his family. Atleast it’s how it was put out there.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
Jumpin
with the loot Stevie has bagged over the last 10 years, I would think he doesn’t have to do anything if he doesn’t want….and who wants him carrying their bag…I know, and agree, he is a good looper….A psychiatrist friend told me it isn’t unusual not to wear wedding rings when going through therapy….I do have to alter my stance a bit…I’m willing to wait and see what the ACTIONS will be…I think we all owe a tip of the hat to 3irns for his astute assessment over a period of time…boy em…Bimbo’s? that’s cold man lol….STUB
There may be a few people
Elin would like to have excluded in future – like those who knew, connived and assisted in his philandering. That’s one of those nasty questions I would pose in Elin’s place and I would want them well away from him in future.
That is
if she plans to remain married to him of course.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Well, she hasn't announced divorce proceedings so far
so she appears to be giving him a second chance, and I doubt he’d be going back to rehab. if it was all over. The wedding rings may be “on probation” for the time being.
Wendy, just for you...
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/02/exclusive-tiger-woods-wife-wont-commit-staying-married
“RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively that Elin and Tiger are still living in separate homes but had dinner this week two nights in a row. Elin still is not wearing her wedding ring and has not decided if she will stay in the marriage.
And while she has not spoken publicly about Tiger’s cheating, her absence at his press event Friday seemed to say quite a bit.”
I suspect you're right
but it would be one of my conditions to have a change of team. That’s not to transfer the blame to them, but it’s a bit like dieting or giving up smoking/drinking – it helps to change some of the “triggers”.
maybe she
should appoint a special envoy to handle his arrangements. He needs help, and has asked for it, so give it to him………Tiger this is aunt Helga von slapuright. She will be your nanny until I think you’re ready to leave time out. lol
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
You know the answer to that
has to police himself. Pointless otherwise.
Exactly.
Can’t blame anybody for his indescretions. TW orchestrated this and he’s the only one to blame. As he stated.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
call me Forrest...
…he said what he had to say and got out of the room…more or less. I was a little surprised at the “funeral home” setting – and the pace of the reading was pretty slow…but this is not a guy who makes a living giving speeches – especially speeches like this.
He told us what was on his mind – that’s all we can ask – the media be damned. (and he was pretty clear on that point, too)
He doesn’t owe anyone any answers about the women or his family – good for him.
He didn’t interrupt coverage of the Accenture at the risk of giving the media an entire afternoon to pick him apart…which they are hard at word doing as we write.
Could’ve done without the hug line at the end…it seemed pretty pretentious…thought it was pretty funny that Finchem didn’t get up.
This was good enough for me – and I hope he gets things straightened out.
And that’s all I have to say about that…over and out
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
come on, CG
You neither have, nor (seemingly) will you ever say anything contrary to what Tiger says or does. You saying, “This was good enough for me” is obvious. Nothing wouldn’t be good enough for you.
Truth has a well-known liberal bias.
Well Forrest
Life is like a box of chocolates, or…………….well i won’t go there.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 1:31 PM EST reply actions
“Could’ve done without the hug line at the end…it seemed pretty pretentious”
…please get a dictionary…nothing at all pretentious about hugging your mom at any time or for any purpose!!!!!
everybody keep nibs talking
Obama is in Nevada, and i want to distract nibs long enough for the Prez to get out of town! lol.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
LOL….I just remarked to my wife, every channel except FOXnews has that idiot on…another reason why FOXnews is #1
but you said
you’re mad at fox for putting on the Porn Star……
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
Okay...
i spoke for you……I know you love your fox.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
Well
I for one am glad it’s all over with, now we can move on and start enjoying the rest of the GOLF SEASON. The one common denominator we commenters and bloggers have is indeed our beloved sport of GOLF.
"pain is only weakness leaving the body"
not quite
It’s back to Rehab for TW.
"The game is swell when it's played well."
by Fairways and Grins on Feb 19, 2010 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
Wow...
It’s spooky in here. I’m channeling Yogi! (Deja vu all over again) Gone a month and folks are still talking about the same thing!
by handicapismyswing on Feb 19, 2010 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
handi
While you waz away, Lots has happened.
The Saints won the Super Bowl.
Tiger admitted his transgressions.
Stub invented a BBQ Sauce.
3irons is now President of the TW Fan Club.
Inga and Cellinni no longer work at TGC.
I sold my business and now reside in FiJi and sell purple fedoras to the tourist.
And a new golf ball was invented that goes 462 yards and washes itself.
"pain is only weakness leaving the body"
Gotta try...
The sauce! And I have always wanted to visit Fiji. Caught the Bowl… Congrats to the Saints fans. The golf ball sounds as believeable as Tiger’s apology. He needed to avoid the obvious defiance he displayed at times. (IMHO)
by handicapismyswing on Feb 19, 2010 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Handi.....welcome back from the Who Dat Nation.....
it was quite a game. I’ve watched it twice since the eventful day, and I still get excited watching it. We are passing ships, as I am leaving Sunday am for Hawaii and will be there for 10 days…..I don’t like to fly, so I’m driving….lol. We fly to Dallas then on to Hawaii…..I’m gonna catch up on my sleep.
The Saints ARE the SUPER BOWL CHAMPS....WHO DAT!
It was a great game.
I watched with a buddy who is a long time Saints fan, and rooted with him. Definitely the sports story of the year in my book, no matter what may follow. Enjoy your vacation.
by handicapismyswing on Feb 20, 2010 8:51 AM EST up reply actions
wow - 10 days in paradise !
yeah ! what TX said ! have a great trip. Which island ? if you get online, at least post courses and scores.
and don’t forget the Maui Tacos – yum
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
Better yet, if you get online,
just post the courses.
I'm taking my laptop......I'll keep you posted.....maybe! lol
The Saints ARE the SUPER BOWL CHAMPS....WHO DAT!
Let's see....
we’re playing the Emerald course at the Four Seasons on Maui and the Nicklaus course at the Four Seasons on the Big Island(??)……I may get one extra day in…we are with 2 other couples and one couple doesn’t play golf…..imagine that! For some reason they want to see sites and take tours and other dumb stuff…..go figure!
The Saints ARE the SUPER BOWL CHAMPS....WHO DAT!
if you don’t mind a recommendation – take the ferry from Maui to Lana’i. There are 2 resorts with 2 really great golf courses – the non-golfers can have fun in Lana’i City or see some cool glyphs, or hang out on Manele Bay and watch dolphins and whales. The Koele course up on the mountain is gorgeous and the Manele Bay course is a Nicklaus design with all kinds of tough holes. The Ferry ride alone is a lot of fun.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
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Have a great holiday, Em!
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