Hank On Tiger Catching Jack: Odds "Probably" Not Favoring Woods

Robert Lusetich on Tiger's presser today and his former coach's assessment of catching or surpassing Jack Nicklaus' 18 major wins.

“Remember, Jack won only four majors after the age of 36,” Haney says.

“The last one at 46 — the 1986 Masters — was a miracle even to Jack, so it seems like giving Tiger 40 more chances is generous.

“You also have to assume that Tiger is able to stay healthy and avoid any other kind of personal turmoil that could derail his pursuit of Jack's record.”

Ryan Lavner with the highlights from Tiger's press conference Tuesday at Kiawah, including compliments for Pete Dye and this about joining Phil Mickelson as a pro sports team owner:

• On whether he would consider becoming a co-owner of his favorite sports team in the future: “Absolutely. I just need a lot more money. My teams are the Lakers, Dodgers and Raiders, so I’ve got to play really well.”

The video:

Comments

[JT]

Hank has found his niche with Charles Barkley type projects.

[Big John]

I recall Hank saying the complete opposite--that Tiger would catch Jack. He keeps proving that he really is a loser and still pissed that Tiger dissed him.(Oh yea, that's right, he fired Tiger, my bad.......)

[Just me]

JT and Big John are right on. Hank Hiney needs to get over himself. Then learn to keep his lies in order.

[Viz]

Agreed guys this is getting old from him....

[Abu Dhabi Golfer]

Sounds like the Tiger Slurping-Haney Hating Trolls have taken over the comment section on this one.

IMO, pre-hydrant the odds were 50-50- that Tiger would catch Jack's major total. Now time has been lost and the odds are stacked against him. Tough beans.

[HB Leonard]

Whether you're a Tiger lover or hater, does anyone really care what Haney has to say on the subject?

[Viz]

Thanks for your response HB--my sentiments exactly on this situation. It has nothing to do with Tiger Slurping--Haney Hating Trolls.

[handbraketurn]

Haney is just trying to sell books. He lost his cash cow so he has to make up for it.

[sgolfer]

Whether you're a Tiger lover or hater, does anyone really care what "HB Leonard" has to say on the subject?

Haney is a d*ck, so we should be listening to HB Leonard et al instead?

These self-important blog posters are a joke.

[fwiw]

Foley as a child
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXP5rFAJQek&feature=related