I don't think I ever borrowed from Lincoln!
I did crib a line from Twain, but that's it.
Greayt catching up with you too, Bradley. Say hi to Kim for me. I have no idea what Tiger would have done. I think with a hurt leg, OHCC is a much tougher walk than TP. I also think the greens might have frustrated him, like Oakmont did, but you never know...
new piece up! see top.
from the piece:
“These guys are all great,” echoed Shane Langston of Jackson, Mississippi. “When Tiger’s out of the equation, we get to see the other guys. Look at big hitter J.B. Holmes or that wonderfully goofy Boo Weekley, or some of these other young guys that have terrific game and good attitudes. Ben Curtis coming back is a great story.”
He brings up another great point. People root for players for many different reasons other than they just win. Sometimes, like Langston, folks root for local heroes. “Boo and David Toms are southern boys. People want to see and cheer for their local heroes.
Sometimes the reasons are more…interesting…as well. “I’m rooting for Baddeley!” chirped Rebecca from Mississippi. “He’s got the cutest buns.”
While the sentiment is a little lowest common denominator, the point is important: good looking single guys interest the fans. Moreover, local favorites draw, and altruistic, sportsmanlike attitudes draw. Look at the fans who love Ben Curtis. They proudly displayed “Ben’s brigade” buttons not because he’s a star, but because he sets a good example, is a role model and, as such, makes the whole game look good.