Catch a Tiger, let him go...

Aiight, I've waited far too long to blog and to respond to the Tiger Woods "story", so here it is...

I have mixed views and emotions about Eldrick "Tiger" Woods and the recent media attention that his PERSONAL life has gotten recently. We all knew that it would be a matter of time before his "squeaky clean" image would come into question. Last Friday there was an accident in the driveway / next door neighbors house, where Woods was leaving his house (as one of the neighbors saw it) barefoot at 3 am. He banged his LEASED Cadillac Escalade into a fire hydrant and then a tree. Reports say that he was injured and his wife used a 3 iron to get him out of the vehicle. BLAH BLAH SKIPPY (you all know what was reported). He went to the hospital, got treated, was released and returned home, straight into seclusion. There were statements on his website, making references to "transgressions against his family that he was ashamed of". That should have been a wrap, but NOOOOOOO... Now all of the sudden there are women (all Caucasian at that) that are coming out of the woodworks saying that they have had relations and rendezvous with the PGA's shining knight. All this being said his "image" is being questioned and I have a something to say about it...

First of all...We (Black people) are at odds with Tiger. He has described his ethnicity as "Caublasian", a combination of Caucasian, Black, and Asian. Now it is known that his mother is an Asian woman and his father was a Black man...Where does the caucasian come in at? The human ethnic equation always has interested me, especially when people say they are a "quarter" of this, or part that. Is that some new math or something, cause where I come from if you got a drop of "Nigga Blood" in the mix, YOUZE A NIGGA! Strike one bruh.

Secondly, your wife is a white woman. I dont have a problem with it cause thats your thing and I know plenty brothers that rock with Snow Bunnies, regularly, consistantly and exclusively. Though there are plenty sisters that give you the side eye, cause they dont have their hooks in you (and your bank account), many of them give you the other side eye, cause she aint that hot son. The dude that hooked yall up is a herb, cause she was his "nanny", before he got tired of smashin her, and his "transgressions against his family" were revealed. Even though her family is of some government capacity in her native SWEDEN! (dude who really gets down with the Swiss, besides other Sweeds, maybe some ham or turkey) She is the Webster's Dictionary definition of Euro Trash. Then the women that you creeped with were white women. When are you gonna figure it our? Or maybe I'm slow. Its my understanding that the woman from New York, is some sort of "party promoter" (read:HO) and denied having a physical relation with you, then changed her story and said that she did. So she is probably trying to cash in on your status / situation to get her 15 minutes of limelight. Steeeeerike twooooooooooooo

The PGA has been waiting for you to slip up. You really are the anti golfer, even though you have brought a resurgence and exposure to the game of golf, you aint nothin but the brunt of plenty jokes. What do you call 300 white guys chasing 1 black guy? The PGA tour... (insert canned laughter here). Conan O'Brian, George Lopez, Jay Leno, and even the poster child for cheaters David Letterman all have cracked on you this past week and with your wife and her mother rushing to the hospital followed by Harvey Levin and the TMZ people, the Woods' have given them more ammunition to hit you with more jokes for the next couple weeks til something else pops up. Even D-list syndicated radio morning show host Big Boy from Big Boy's Neighborhood had a parody on you using the Jay Z song Empire State of Mind, called Dork State of Mind, They even used a sampling of one of those voice mails (now how those get released?) Not to mention the thingy during the Jacksonville Jags game where there was a blonde woman chasing a tiger with a golf club...and your popularity amongst Americans is down to 39%...And thats strike three kid, Sit on it Potsie

All your major sponsers (Nike, Gatorade *who pulled your drink*, AT&T, Gillette, and EA Sports) are standing behind you, so far they havent completely backed out on you, cause you make THEM money at one point or another. Even though none of your ads have run on primetime television since November 29th. ESPN analyst and former athlete / coach Herm Edwards said it doesnt even matter if you lose your endorsements, you dont need any extra money, cause youre the GREATEST GOLFER OF ALL TIME. This from a cat that has been fired twice for sure and has never won a major ANYTHING.

Im gonna give you a plausible solution that can either get you off the hook or deeper in the fire, depending on how you pull it off... Being that you are a BILLIONAIRE, write a check dude... Start introducing yourself to African American women, they NEVER turn down large amounts of money... maybe a combination of the two. If you continue to deal with white women, you may want to write a check first and get some kinda paperwork stating that they gotta keep their mouths shut. Additionally instead of "hiding" behind your computer in your khakis, get you a pair of Jordans, some jeans, a white tee shirt and be the nigga they callin you. Staying inside only makes things worse. Get it off your chest, speak on it... call the homie Terrell Owens and get explicit instructions on how to tell it like it is.

Aiight here I go...

"It's been a long time...I shouldn't have left you" Rakim, "Paid In Full"

Aiight I've been away for two weeks and some change, but I havent been idle... I'm working on a masterplan, but since its raining cats and dogs here, I had time to gets some things off my chest.

Since I have been away...former Falcon QB Michael Vick got a gig in Philly, former Mets starting pitcher Pedro Martinez got a gig in Philly, former Indians starting pitcher Cliff Lee got a gig in Philly (are you seeing a trend goin on in Philly?) Mr. "I just cant stay retired" Brett Favre, signed with the Minnesota Vikings, looking like he just stepped off a pig farm at that. Allen Iverson still doesnt have a job, even though he said he is ready to play and "next time you see me, its gonna look like i just left Georgetown".. WTH?? Other comings and goings in sports HR. Marvin Harrison, Derrick Brooks, Warrick Dunn, and Adam "Pac Man" Jones have NO job. Denver wideout Brandon Marshall has a job, but wants to get traded, new head coach Josh McDaniels heard all that noise and demoted him to the practice squad. A classic example of a cat not being greatful for his gifts and blessings.

Cleveland Brown wideout got a season long suspension after serving 26 days on a vehicular manslaughter charge that he pled guilty to, while former New York Giant receiver Plaxico Burress pled guilty to weapons charges and got two years in the bing...HE SHOT HIMSELF! How do you inflict bodily harm on yourself and get 2 years with 2 more years supervised probation and probably a year suspension from the league? OH WELL!

Tiger blew a lead in the PGA, Shaq vs Big Ben was "entertaining", Venus and Serena by a stake in the Miami Dolphins football team, and the T.O. show is starting to lose steam with me.... Oh well, I still love Rosario and Oreo's so sue me...

Posted by the Insomniaq tryin to run between the raindrops

And in sports news...

Tiger Woods is OUT of the British Open... For the first time in 3 years and the secind time in a major, Tiger Woods missed the cut at the British Open on Friday scoring a 4 over 74, missing the cut by 1 stroke. From what was reported by ESPN he had a horrible day, missing putts, losing balls, adn throwin his club. Mark Calcavecchi tweeted after Woods threw his club, that," He should be embarrassed throwing a temper tantrum like a child, when he misses shots." While 60 year old Tom Watson has a 2 stroke lead...

No matter how much they hate on dude, he is still the number one ranked golfer in the PGA and still better than a lot of those cats. I'm pretty sure that if he was caucasion he wouldnt get all this chit chat behind his actions and reactions. Y'all remember when Fuzzy Zoeller made the infamous "I dont care what he serves next year as long as it aint fried chicken and collard greens". What kinda brain freeze was he having that day. The thing that people fail to realize is that no matter what they say about him, they can't deny that he is in the upper echelon of his sport and the greatest of his generation. Who's better than him? Mickelson has trouble beating hiim, even on his best days, Woods got that number. Sergio Garcia? Who is he again? John Daly and his techni-colored pants need to call it a day (they are really some ugly pants and I dont care how much money thay paying him, he should only wear them joints ONCE a tournament, like on the first day when it dont matter). This fellow is a golfing god. He putted with Arnold Palmer on the Mike Douglas Show at the age of 2, was featured in Golf Digest at the age of 5. Won 3 ametuer championships in a row as a Stanford student athlete and doesnt fall for the sterotypical Black athlete (minus the white wife) he hasnt been in a club making it rain, he doesnt pack a pistol when he goes out. He is always classy and does his best to be accomidating to those that approach him for interviews, autographs and pictures....On the lighter side of his departure from the Open, Woods was asked what he was gonna do next and with a lot of sarcasm in his voice replied, "I'm going home, get something to eat, I'm kinda hungry." Touche' mon ami, now take that, Mr. Fancy Pants.

.
ARE YOU SERIOUS JOHN?????

It's being reported that Dwyane Wade is pushing hard for the Miami Heat to pick up free agent Lamar "Candyman" Odom, since the Lakers have pulled their offer off the table. This is a good move for Odom, even if they are only gonna offer him a 5 year 34 million dollar deal, cause if he doesnt get the $10 million a year that he wants, he will at least be collecting a paycheck and be playing for a team that can most likely use his skills. Even though I think he may still come off the bench, cause he aint movin Michael Beasley from the starting lineup. As a Hornets fan thats also good cause now we wont have to face the Lakers with the Momba, Artest, and Odom. Also in NBA news (and non news), D. Wade and shoe maker Converse have parted ways...he has signed to the Jordan Brand division of Nike where he joins Hornets Chris Paul, Nuggets Carmello Anthony, and New York Yankees Derek Jeter...its a good thing too cause aint nobody rockin Converse unless they are Chuck Taylors....The Utah Jazz matched an offer for Forward Paul Milsaps to keep him from going to the Portland Trailblazers. The Celtics sign former Indiana Pacer guard / small forward Marquis Daniels for the biannual exception for about $1.9 million. Daniels is a solid role player and this adds depth to the Celtic's bench...they lookin to go 12 deep huh? Go C's. Houston starting center Yao Ming has scheduled surgery on his big ass left foot and will more than likely miss the entire 2009-10 season. This is good for the Ming Dynasty as far as his health is concerned, but bad for the Rockets and his career (it may be a career ender.) The other L.A. team the Clippers must really be impressed with first round pick Blake Griffin cause they traded big man Zach Randolph to the Memphis Grizzllies for (of all people) Quinten Richardson, who used to play for the Clippers a few seasons ago. This has gotta be a bummer for this guy, he was just traded from the Knicks to the Grizz, he is goin from bad to worse, to the worst. That and he goes back to L.A. where he is gonna bump into his ex Brandy somewhere and he prolly gone cry, what a dummy. And my beloved New Orleans Hornets are not makin any moves to land an impact free agant and are gonna trot the ponies they already had back on to the floor in the Greenhouse on Girod...they really needed a big man with some skill and body to bang in the post, but I guess we gonna play run and gun ball. Which would be even better, Byran Scott played on Laker teams with MAGIC JOHNSON, he should be able to get the same efforts outta the Paul and company, that Pat Riley got out of him and the Showtime crew. Oh well thats how the ball bounces.

BTW Reggie Bush was overseas in Africa with Kim Kardashian...WOW, shouldnt he be gettin ready to go to training camp or something....Damn her and her ass.

and I'm OWT
**UPDATE**

Quentin Richardson has been traded again...this time to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a gang of bums...Sebastian Telfair, Mark Madsen, and Craig Smith

Posted by the Insomniaq, eatin cold pizza on the couch settin the DVR to record the ESPY's

Are you a hater or what Mr. Whitlock???

"Don't hate the playa, hate the game" - Uncredited rapper

Pictured to the left is someone most wont recognize, and needs no introduction, but I will...This is Jason Whitlock, sports columnist for the Kansas City Sun, FoxSports.com columnist, sometime ESPN contributor and for lack of a better term A HATER. You may ask, "why you called him a hater?", he seems nice enough...

This cat is like Lex Luthor to Superman, Sarah Palin to normalcy, and well you get it. Whitlock has been a hater of African American athletes for years now, but in recent times he has really made an ass out of himself. His opinions on Michael Vick, Serena Williams, Ray Lewis, and most recently Steve McNair have my blood boiling past the point of pissedtivity.

I read his column where he suggested that athletes (professional or collegiate) should get married. I thought that was totally absurd, uncalled for, and inappropriate. What if someone said "I feel that fat black folk should only eat saltine crackers and celery." I bet he'd want my ass locked up and away from anything that resembles civilization. "Dude said that because of the "status" of the athlete and the notoriaty they hold, they shouldnt get involved in a serious relationship, cause they will cheat against their "main squeeze". I understand that but he has wrangled up all the athletes and lumped them into one pile. Im pretty sure that most athletes do fall for the occassional side piece / jump off or whatever, but there is a good number of them that are on the up and up. It seems that he is harder on the African American athlete than any other. He says that Steve McNair, was wrong for havin a side piece and pretty much got what he deserved. GOT WHAT HE DESERVED is some BS. The man got MURDERED. The same happened not more than a week later to Arturo Gatti who was murdered last weekend in Brazil, (supposedly by his wife). Where is his wife / girlfriend / side piece / jumpoff...ah haaaaaaaaaaaa, I aint never heard or seen him making referrences to his better half. Maybe he says that marriage doesnt work for the athlete, because he's in "sports" and dont have nothin he can lay up with. Now if you thought that was bad, peep this.

In another column, he wrote that Serena Williams, who had just won another Wimbledon championship would be the greatest female tennis player of all time, if she could get in shape....OMG what is this dude drinkin???? I must quote some of the article so that my faithful readers can really see how much of an ass this guy is..."With a reduction in glut, a little less butt, and a smidgen more guts, Serena Williams would easily be as big as Michael Jackson, dwarf Tiger Woods and take a run at Rosa Parks". Now would someone please tell me, what one of the finest of the female species has to do with Jacko, Tiger and the Mother of the Civil Rights movement...to me one doesnt have anything to do with the other. He states that she doesnt give full effort and will never be as good as Steffi Graf, wow this dude really needs to stop with the hate. Really though dude, did Serena turn you down? Does Common pose a threat to you? He went so far as to call her a horse (indirectly but non the less a horse)...in this quote he said, "She complains about being No. 2 in the world, when she's not bitching on Twitter or her blog about new rules that forbid Wimbledon players from eating in the locker room." "Seriously, how else could she fill out her size 16 shorts without grazing in her stall between matches." WTF!!!! I really couldnt believe I read that.

He has been on the side of those who feel that Michael Vick is the worse man to ever walk the face of the earth, because he bankrolled a dog fighting ring. What would he think of Vick if he had bankrolled a McDonald's instead? He would rather a man with such natural ability and talent to spend the rest of his football life working construction instead of playing the sport that he loves. I wonder what he would have said if it were Peyton Manning or Tom Brady that did something that wasnt popular in the public eye. Whitlock probably condemned the hell out of Manny Ramierez when he got caught up with Major League Baseball behind steroids, but gives other athletes like Mark McGuire his vote of confidence in the next Hall of Fame vote. This guy is such a loser... and has the nerve to have a phone number printed in one of his articles to contact him. So everyone needs to flood his number with complaints. Its 816-234-4869. Give him a call and tell him how much of a jerk he really is.

Posted by the Insomniaq that would without a doubt graze with Serena anyday of the week....just look at her.

Now what????

He did it!!!! President Barack Obama threw out the first pitch at the 80th Major League Baseball All Star Game in St. Louis a few minutes ago, and made it reach Cardinal Ist Baseman Albert Pujols. By the looks of things a 2 seam fastball at that.

There was a lot of talk on ESPN about whether or not it was gonna reach the plate but damn it, HE DID IT! There aint too much the man can't do. Now will you pugnants get off his jock and let him do his job. Thanks for comin out God Bless and Good night....

I wonder what Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity gonna have to say about this?

...and I'm makin it rain with stimulus money

Posted from Left field by the Insomniaq - Batter Up!

The fight game's lost...

10 bell salute to 2 boxing legends...Alexis Arguello and Arturo "Thunder" Gatti.

Alexis Arguello (April 19, 1952 - July 1, 2009) known in the fight world as El Flaco Explosivo - "The Explosive Thin Man", was a native of the Central American country of Nicaragua where in 2008 he was elected mayor of the capital city, Managua. He was a 3 times world champion and his fights with Aaron Pryor.

With a professional records of 82-8-0 with 65 Ko's, Arguello was a warrior in and out of the ring. Made his professional debut with a loss, (a first round TKO) and went on to win 36 of the next 38 fights, leading to his first title shot in the Featherweight division. (He lost to Marcel who later retired) He would later win the championship with a knockout of Ruben Olivares. He transitioned to the Super Featherweight and later to the Lightweight divisions, winning titles in both. His most memorable fights were with Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini and future boxing Hall of Famer Aaron Pryor. In the first fight with Pryor he was stopped in the 14th round, there was a contraversy surrounding a water bottle used by Pryor's corner and due to the carelessness of the Miami Boxing Commission, who didnt perform a post fight urinalysis, a rematch was ordered. This fight took place in Las Vegas and Arguello was KO'd in the tenth. He retired, but you know boxers, they always come back and he did...He needed the money. He and Pryor would remain friends and see each other several times a year until this month when he (Arguello) died.

He became active in politics when he returned to his native Nicaragua and was elected Mayor in 2007. He passed away on July 1, 2009 from an apparent suicide, but the authorities are suspicious, and investigating foul play...

Arturo "Thunder" Gatti also known as the "Ultimate Blood and Guts Warrior" and the "Human Highlight Film" was born April 15, 1972 in Italy, his family moved to Montral, Canada and he lived there until he turned pro in 1991, then moved to New Jersey. Thunder was in Ring Magazine's "Fight of the Year" 4 times, (1997, 1998, 2002, and 2003), but was best known for his epic battles with nemesis Micky Ward. Trust me these two cats refused to lose and fought like their momma's said "Don't come back in the house unless you win". Gatti was a member of the Canadian National Boxing team and was scheduled to participate in the 1992 Olympics, but turned pro instead. He has had fights that were called no less than "Legendary". The list is a mile long...Tracy Harris Patterson where he won the IBF Super Featherweight belt and scored a sweet deal with HBO Boxing (where most of his fights were televised). Wilson Rodriguez, 2 fights with Ivan Robinson, Reyes Munoz and Joey Gamache (who Arturo knocked out and was in a coma for a day), Oscar de la Hoya, Jesse James Leija, Floyd "Money" Mayweather, and Micky Ward.

The fights with Ward were so good, I want them to be released in a special dvd set, now that he has died maybe HBO will do that. They split the first two fights, Ward winning the first and Gatti winning the second. The third fight which was undoubtedly the best of the three. Gatti broke his hand (AGAIN) in the 4th round throwing an upper cut that landed on Ward's hip. He pretty much fought one handed the rest of the fight. Took an overhead right to the the head and was down with a second left in the round. He got up and continued the fight, and won by unanimous decision 96-93, 96-93 and 97-92 on the judge's scorecards. This was Ring Magazine's Fight of the Year.

After Ward he beat Leija, got demolished by Mayweather, knocked out by Carlos Baldomir, and his last fight was against Alfonso Gomez (which he lost). In the dressing room after the fight, Gatti announced his retirement saying that he was coming back, just to watch. Gatti was found dead today in a rented house in Brazil, by his wife. He, his wife, and child were in Brazil on their honeymoon. Authorities said that he was victim of a head injury and are investigating now.


Arguello and Gatti are both boxing legends and will truly be missed...The fight game was revolutionized by them and their careers are gonna be immortalized.
Posted from a neutral corner by the Insomniaq...8,9,10 and I'm OWT

THE ASSOCIATION...Free Agency Southwest Division Moves

The NBA Free Agency signing period has started and there are some good / bad things goin on.... I am gonna give my personal opinons on whats goin on and what my damn Hornets need to get a ring...

Today's big news is the 4 team deal (between the Mavs, Magic, Raptors, and the Grizzlies) that sent Shawn Marion to the Dallas Mavericks. This a day after Jason Kidd decided to stay with the team. These moves are gonna make it really hard to beat Dallas (even though the Bees will find a way)... They got rid of Jerry Crackhouse, Deavon George, Antoine Wright and a couple of after thought players, so there starting line up should be kinda hot (on paper).

• Jason Kidd at the point
• Josh Howard at the off guard position
• Shawn Marion actually playing the small forward position
• Dirk Nowitzki playing power forward
• Erick Dampier at center... WOWZERS this cat still has a job in the league? LOL

And dont forget they got Marcin Gortat from Orlando so they got some horses to do damage in the Southwest...and 3 point shooter Quinton Ross a Dallas native, just what Dallas needs is another cat that can light up from downtown. They are also tryin to hold on to Brandon Bass and James Singleton

The San Antonio Spurs are set to sign free agent forward/center Antonio McDyss, who may step into the starting line up with the departure of Oberto (or whatever his name is) who went to Milwaukee, I believe when they got Richard Jefferson (wow...it just gets deeper in the SW). These two cats right here are gonna take a lot of pressure of Pepe LeParker, Tim Duncan, and Mano Ginobli and put another scorer (Jefferson) and defender / board banger (McDyss) another move that looks to make the Spurs a hard team to beat...yet again

The Houston Rockets though seem to be in a lil trouble... They lose Ron Artest to the Lakers and has already "hoodalized" Sportscenter so who knows what he might do in the City of Angels. Yao Ming's broken foot will more than likely sit him down for the entire season and the league gave him the injury exemption so that also tends to lead that he aint playing. Dikembe Mutumbo retired after tearin his knee up in the playoffs, Tracy McGrady is a question mark cause he is soft as tissue paper and just as likely to tear up. So in essence all they have left to rely on from last season is Super Midget Aaron Brooks and Captain Shane Battier...but to the rescue fresh off winning the World Championship with the Lakers is Trevor Ariza (oh I'm dying laughin over here if they think thats the answer), who has already blamed his agent for landing him in Houston, been shunned by LeBron James who said he didnt really want him to come to Cleveland, and is really kickin himself in the ass for leaving LA for the same amount of money to play with the walkin wounded.

This brings us to the Memphis Grizzlies... They got a young team with Rudy Gay, O.J. Mayo (who I thought shoulda been Rookie of the Year, but thats just me, I like his game), Mike Conley, and Marc Gasol. They picked up Darko Milicic...you know the cat that got drafter between LeBron and Melo (I didnt think you remembered) They are said to be making a run at "The Answer" Allen Iverson, who has fallen out of the graces of Philly, Denver, and Detroit. It seems like the future Hall of Famer will be added to the list of great players (at their position) to NOT win a championship, not to mention a 15 million dollar paycut (OUCH!). Other than that the Grizz aint making no noise so they gonna be content being cella dwellaz until Rudy and O.J. get pissed and want out.

Finally we get to the New Orleans Hornets (da home team...)
Even though we have the best point guard in the universe in CP3 (Chris Paul for you that have been under a rock the last 3 years), and 2 time All Star David West, Tyson Chandler and wonder sub James Posey after that the Hornets roster looks like some vagabons IMO.

• Rasual Butler - If this guy can stay out the club on Wednesday night he might be about something instead of the last minute prayer shooter
• Morris Peterson - Get the hell outta here with that one, I was mad when we signed him from Toronto
• Devin Brown - Dude hustles but aint worth two dead flies
• Antonio Daniels - Its not serious, he coulda stayed in D.C.
• Peja Stojakavic - Is the Hornets T-Mac, he can shoot the lights out but damn he's fragile...

The Bees tried to send Chandler to Oklahoma City, which I thought was a bad move in the first place but luckily (if there is such a case) he failed the physical and came back. Then sent Mike James who I thought was a solid back up to the Wizards for Daniels who hasnt impressed me at all. The problem is not money, it cant be when we turned down state money due to the increase in ticket sales. The Shinn's need to open that checkbook and make some moves before erybody get gone. Talks of Amari Stoudemire coming to the city are crazy cause he makes too much money. We drafter Darren Collison from UCLA who is gonna be a solid back up to Paul, and acquired Marcus Thorton (former LSU Tiger) via trade at the draft, but we need to get bigger up front...Chandler is slim even though his defense is decent and his Crescent City Connection with Paul are electrofying. David West NEEDS TO GO, yeah I said it. He plays soft relys on his mid range jumper, when he needs to be on the block banging cats. He is NOT the solution, I dont even see how he even made the All Star team twice (the first time he made it cause the game was in New Orleans and Byron Scott was the coach of the West).

There are free agents out there...I dont know how receptive they are to playing in New Orleans, but...

• Lamar Odom is there, but I seriously doubt the Lakers are gonna give him up
  
• David Lee the Knicks forward can jump out the gym (well he used to) and is a banger
  
• Former LSU Tiger and former Hornet Brandon Bass who actually played like a beast against us

This just in...The Hornets are set to pull the trigger on a trade with Phoenix which would send Chandler to the Suns for Ben Wallace. This is some bull, Wallace is talkin bout retiring and if he does then we not gonna have anything. They better go sit down, Big Ben is a shell of his former self and is now a fill in, but shit he could be a better filler than some of them other cats we got...

Anyway GEAUX HORNETS!!!!