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Originally Posted by flip
Well he was saying Tiger's career COULD be overshadowed, not would be but other than that I mostly agree. My only sentiment was that saying the possible overshadowing of their careers could be similar is not even close to saying that the ACTUAL things they did are the same.
If we completely take away the Tyson reference I think the point can still be argued that Tiger is in at least some danger of overshadowing his career with his extra curricular activities.
Adding in the "just like what happened to Tyson" was just for reference.
In no way was it ever meant (I think) to suggest that their actions were equally deserving of attention or disgust.
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Absolutely correct. Tysons actions/deeds/stupidity far outweigh Tigers.... in no way are they comparable.... The end result, however,
might be.
When we look back at Tyson, we say, or at least I say.... "there was a giant of a man who was virtually unbeatable in the ring.... but even with all that he accomplished, all that I can see in my minds eye is the terrific train wreck that his personal life became." What he did outside the ring will be remembered more than what he did inside.
In my opinion, this "could" happen to Tiger. The guy had it all.... an "extremely" beautiful wife, two lovely children, and the adoration of millions of fans (not all of them being golf nuts by the way). He was, up until November, making $100 million per year (most of it from endorsements), and he is a dominating force on the golf course....
.... Now he's the biggest joke around town. Comedians are having a field day telling Tiger jokes. He could possibly lose his lovely wife and children, he has lost the respect of a large portion of his original fan base, he certainly will lose a significant portion of his yearly income as a result of companies cancelling their endorsement contracts with him... and all this because he couldn't keep his **** in his pants and he paid for the services of call girls (aka "escorts"), porno stars, and pancake waitresses.
Time will tell I guess. 20 years from now what will we remember Tiger for? His records.... or as the guy who "had it all" and blew it?