Let me see, if I love playing a sport at a young age & I'm good at it I'm better than most of the other kids. I'm in Jr. High school now, I find out something about myself, not only I'm I better than most of the other children I'm also coachable. I'm in high school now & I'm starting to develop muscles, attractive women are noticing me, my grades are good & the sport I love to play, I find out, not only am I better than most of the students on my level I'm now better than most adults and some are professional athletes. O.K., now I'm heavily recruited by every college & I'm a beast on that level & I have a good GPA. After college I decide to turn pro. & because I'm going to be heavily marketed & companies are going to make hundreds of millions of dollars of me, naturally I'm offered a huge contract. O.K., now because I'm a professional & I have good character, I'm a role model, not by choice but because America is attracted to me because I'm a gifted athlete & I'm a winner, I'm a winner with great character. Not that I don't want to be a role model, It's just I'm being myself & if people look up to me than fine. The world loves me because I win but does that give America the right to play parent to me? I mean do I have to explain every detail of every personal issue me & my family go through to the media & America just because I loved playing a sport as a kid I was gifted enough to perform higher than on a professional level. Most companies will tell an employee to leave their personal business at home, but in the sports & entertainment business it brings more attention & money to everybody but the person stuck under the microscope. I know it's the price many pay for being in the business their in but it get to the point of being obsessive. Just because your on TV in a movie you have to live an imaginary lifestyle of a perfect person.

OK, Mr. Woods was not under the influence of alcohol & their wasn't another person injured the police already stated. END OF STORY!

I will say this, I can understand people close to Mr. Woods asking him to make a short statement to the media so the vultures working for TMZ or other gossip media outlets don't start with the problems at home rumors.
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Here is the story: http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/Time-for-Tig...

Time for Tiger Woods to speak out for his own good.

It's not often that Tiger Woods gets outplayed. But it's happening right now.
In the hours since his early-Friday-morning accident, facts, innuendo and supposition have combined to put a minor one-car bump in a cloistered Florida subdivision onto front pages worldwide. Why? Because this story presses all the necessary buttons: celebrity, sex and violence. And if it's left to grow on its own, it's going to get much worse before it gets any better.
Tiger's handlers are in unfamiliar territory on this one. In the golf media, Woods often gets handled with kitten mittens because his handlers have the power to cut off access to any media outlet that gets rough. Everybody plays ball in order to keep the access alive.

But this story isn't in the realm of golf writers anymore. Take a look at that photo at right, which includes graphics done by the Wall Street Journal. When they start bringing in the helicopters to cover your saga, matters have grown beyond the point where a simple "this is a private matter" read by some spokesperson can shut down the story.

More importantly, TMZ and other gossip media outlets don't care about preserving relationships or access to Woods. As long as they're conceivably staying within the bounds of legality, they can throw out accusations, suppositions and speculation without fear of reprisal. And once a particularly juicy element gets out into the public headspace, it's impossible to pull back. As the old saying goes, you can't unring a bell.

It may already be happening. For instance, Rachel Uchitel, Woods' alleged mistress, is telling a reasonably convincing story that she couldn't possibly be involved with Woods. Even so, her name's already stained -- twenty years from now, her name and Woods' will still be intertwined.

And as for Tiger's wife Elin? The picture that's developing of her isn't a flattering one either. Why did she smash out the back window of the SUV if she was trying to "rescue" Tiger? TMZ is reporting even darker allegations, the kind that can ruin a reputation and stain a marriage permanently.

So for his own good, and the good of his family, it's time for Tiger -- not his faceless handlers via press release, not his attorneys on camera, but Tiger himself -- to step up and address this. The guy enjoys more goodwill than practically any other human being on earth, and it's time to tap into some of that. We're a forgiving people, but not if we're getting the story from PR flacks.

If he's done wrong, he needs to admit it. If he hasn't done wrong, he needs to deny -- in his own words, in front of questioning -- the allegations against him. At the very least, he needs to get a handle on the stories that are taking root before they get any more outlandish.

Despite his wishes -- he named his yacht "Privacy," and has filed at least two different lawsuits on those who infringe upon his private life -- Tiger cannot ever be a completely private figure. That's the devil's bargain of celebrity. And for a guy whose image is at least partly built on being a devoted family man, a respectful son and doting father, allegations of infidelity and domestic discord just can't be allowed to flourish.

So step up, Tiger. End all this, or at least get control of it. Because right now, you're getting worked over like you've never been before.

Yours truly,
Anthony Smith

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If Tiger has nothing to hide, it would seem to me that he would have spoken up by now.

If I was innocent of any wrong doing and knowing how the media reacts to scenes like this, I wouldn't hesitate to address a press conference because I do not tolerate lies being told about me.

That's my personal viewpoint.
Here's Tiger Statements
As you all know, I had a single-car accident earlier this week, and sustained some injuries. I have some cuts, bruising and right now I'm pretty sore.
This situation is my fault, and it's obviously embarrassing to my family and me. I'm human and I'm not perfect. I will certainly make sure this doesn't happen again.

This is a private matter and I want to keep it that way. Although I understand there is curiosity, the many false, unfounded and malicious rumors that are currently circulating about my family and me are irresponsible.

The only person responsible for the accident is me. My wife, Elin, acted courageously when she saw I was hurt and in trouble. She was the first person to help me. Any other assertion is absolutely false.

This incident has been stressful and very difficult for Elin, our family and me. I appreciate all the concern and well wishes that we have received. But, I would also ask for some understanding that my family and I deserve some privacy no matter how intrusive some people can be.
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Folks could have different perceptions of what they hear & see, you could be giving a press conference every hour, if your one of those folks that really care what everyone is saying about you. I even hear folks questioning the late hour Mr. Woods was out. "What was he doing out at two in the morning?"
Like he has a curfew stating celebrities have to remain indoors between specified hours.

99% of the world call them self true believers of God. To be honest I think more folks are banging in the nails rather than hanging from the cross. What that means is that most people of the world like to think they have pure faith & are true believers but most people of the world are the one stating to Pilate that, “His blood be upon us and on our children.”

I know Jesus of Nazareth has nothing to do with this. I think most people of the world would pre-judge
Jesus for entering the temple and driving out all who were buying and selling there. And everyone would want him to explain why he overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.

Your truly,
Anthony Smith
I dont think its anybody's business what Tiger did besides that he crashed into a tree.

And since he committed adultery - thats between him and his wife.
Leave Tiger alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He is my blackanaisiancaucasian boo.
Quite frankly, I don't feel that any celebrity asked to be a role model. The media is focused on what the world focuses on, killing, stealing and destroying, the enemy wants to kill Tigers image, steal away from him his dignity and destroy his union.

Golf, sponsors and the satan's adulterous money hungry imps are not the issue here. It is Tiger and his familys lives, He needs to fire everyone of his greedy entourage who witnessed his destructive behavior and stayed silent about it, a real friend and loyal employee will pull you to the side. He needs to focus on healing and restoring his relationship with his family. He needs Jesus
"...The media is focused on what the world focuses on, killing, stealing and destroying, the enemy wants to kill Tigers image, steal away from him his dignity and destroy his union..."

So very true.
The world is so fickle. The world will lift up to the highest heights and LOVE to see you fall.
That Is The Way Of The World.


"...He needs to fire everyone of his greedy entourage who witnessed his destructive behavior and stayed silent about it, a real friend and loyal employee will pull you to the side..."

Maybe he spent out of control when his dad died.


"...He needs Jesus "

For sure. Hopefully 'this' will bring him to Jesus.
Maybe he spent out of control when his dad died.

I forgot about his dad passing, you may have a point
You are correct Tricia, but I don't want him to change his name to Cheetah, he just needs to repent to God and his wife, and start on his long journey to complete healing
I hop this is it for this story. It doesn't matter what everyone thinks, it's a very personal matter, but I'm going to say this, it's a deal between them for the sake of their marriage and the sake of Mrs. Woods reputation, no matter what everyone else thinks, this is the mother of his children. If the deal to save their marriage is Mr. Woods taking off from Golf for maybe 6 months until they work things out, until she can trust him enough to travel or until she can travel with him on tour than that's what Mr. Woods is going to do. The Woods family is going to have to keep their head-up until this isn't news worthy anymore. If Mr. Woods can hang in there America will forgive him because Mrs. Woods forgiven him and that's what's important. For history sake you don't want your children to look back at this & think you didn't have any respect for their mother.
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I hope this is it:
Tiger Woods to take 'indefinite' leave from golf:

http://www.golf.com/golf/tours_news/article/0,28136,1947303,00.html

"After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf," Woods said. "I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person."

Woods and his wife, Elin, have been married five years and have a 2-year-old daughter and 10-month-old son.

The announcement came two weeks after a car accident set in motion a shocking downfall for the world's No. 1 player, and included sordid allegations of numerous extramarital affairs. One woman even shared a voice mail she said Woods left her two nights before his Nov. 27 accident.

Woods hasn't been seen in public since the accident.

"I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children," Woods said. "I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I've done, but I want to do my best to try."

The PGA Tour said it supported the decision by its biggest star.

"His priorities are where they need to be, and we will continue to respect and honor his family's request for privacy," PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said in a statement, the tour's first public comment since Woods mentioned his "personal failings" on Dec. 2. "We look forward to Tiger's return to the PGA Tour when he determines the time is right for him."

The announcement by Woods raised the possibility, depending on how long he stays away from the game, that he could miss the Masters for the first time since he played as an amateur in 1995. The tournament is April 8-11.

One of Woods' favorite playing partners also said it was the right thing to do.

"I think it's great that he's going to put his family first and work things out," Steve Stricker said from Naples, Fla. "Golf will always be there. He wants to make sure his marriage is right and everything is good on the homefront. We'll sure miss him on tour until he gets things taken care of."

It will be the second straight season the PGA Tour begins without its No. 1 player, although this is different. A year ago, he was out of golf for eight months while recovering from reconstructive knee surgery, and television ratings dropped 50 percent during his absence.

"We knew before he was coming back," Stricker said. "Now we're not sure when he's coming back. But this sounds good. I hope everything works out for him."

Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg, told The Associated Press that he supports Woods' decision to take time off for his family.

"The entirety of someone's life is more important than just a professional career," Steinberg said in an e-mail to the AP. "What matters most is a young family that is trying to cope with difficult life issues in a secluded and caring way. Whenever Tiger may return to the game should be on the family's terms alone."

Addressing the subject of Woods' sponsors, Steinberg said that "it would be both premature and inappropriate to comment on the status of specific business relationships.

"Suffice it to say, we have had thoughtful conversations and his sponsors have been open to a solution-oriented dialogue," he said. "Of course, each sponsor has unique considerations and ultimately the decisions they make we would fully understand and accept."

Earlier this year, Woods became the world's first athlete to surpass $1 billion in career earnings, according to Forbes magazine. His sponsors include Nike, Gillette, AT&T, Accenture and Tag Heuer.
Tiger Woods Voted AP Athlete of The Decade

Even after a shocking sex scandal that tarnished Tiger Woods, it was tough to ignore what he achieved on the golf course.

He won 64 times around the world, including 12 majors, and hoisted a trophy on every continent golf is played. He lost only one time with the lead going into the final round. His 56 PGA Tour victories in one incomparable decade were more than anyone except four of golf's greatest players won in their careers.

Woods was selected today as the Athlete of the Decade by members of The Associated Press in a vote that was more about 10 years of performance than nearly three weeks of salacious headlines.

Just like so many of his victories, it wasn't much of a contest.

Woods received 56 of the 142 votes cast by AP member editors since last month. More than half of the ballots were returned after the Nov. 27 car accident outside his Florida home that set off sensational tales of infidelity.

Lance Armstrong, a cancer survivor who won the Tour de France six times this decade, finished second with 33 votes. He was followed by Roger Federer, who won more Grand Slam singles titles than any other man, with 25 votes.

Record-setting Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps came in fourth with 13 votes, followed by New England quarterback Tom Brady (6) and sprinter Usain Bolt (4). Five other athletes received one vote apiece.

Woods, who has not been seen since the accident and has issued only three statements on his Web site, was not made available to comment about the award.

Yours truly,
Anthony Smith
Tiger is an adulterer.
Lets not make him a martyr.

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