"Woods saw which way the wind was blowing and decided to jump on the Cablanasian train."
/Mike Freeman at CBSSports.com makes some solid points but ultimately goes a little far in blasting Tiger Woods' political appearance Sunday when he compares Tiger to Don King.
His words of support for the military were fine -- I'm ex-Army and appreciate that -- but he still said little of substance.
I'd have more respect for Woods if he stuck to his noncommittal persona and turned down the offer. It's true. I would.
Woods' meek appearance had the smell of bandwagon jumping. Too late, Tiger. Some of us know what you're doing, which is being overtly opportunistic.
Woods saw which way the wind was blowing and decided to jump on the Cablanasian train.
The Commish was asked about Tiger's appearance Wednesday:
Q. What do you think about Tiger's being at the Inauguration?
TIM FINCHEM: First of all, I thought it was terrific and I'm delighted that they spent some time together afterwards. And I think that it's just another indication of the persona of Tiger Woods transcending the game of golf and meaning so much more to a lot of people.
I used to say before the Inauguration Day he was the most recognizable guy on the planet, I am not so sure I would say that any more with Obama being President. But certainly the most recognized athlete.
And then to have the opportunity with that audience to reaffirm what he, part of his recognizing the people in uniform, I thought that was a special part of his message. So I was very pleased with the game and happy for him.
