Why does everyone interview Tiger Woods like it's the single most important interview in the history of mankind?
2:34PM Mon, April 04 2011
@BigBeefe
I know right? His interviews are always super boring too. #dull
2:35PM Mon, April 04 2011
@bkaag
iPhone: 40.8445...
how pumped is joe meade for ND women's basketball
2:35PM Mon, April 04 2011
@m_brand
Halifax NS Canada
Must be the lively interviews he gives w/ the witty banter.
2:35PM Mon, April 04 2011
@AllThatAmar
because over the last few decades he's really moved his balls around into holes at a high rate
2:35PM Mon, April 04 2011
@alontods
kinda like how every sheen interview was 'exclusive'
2:35PM Mon, April 04 2011
@iONLYhaveSONS
with my sons ..
cuz the only other athlete to fall this far (mike tyson) scares ppl!!
2:35PM Mon, April 04 2011
@billymadison21
The 57106
Why is Tiger Woods still relevant?
2:35PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Ron_Lewis
Fairport NY
good Q. what the heck is the answer?
2:36PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Sinjamin
Rochester NY
because the next time someone gets a unique answer out of him it will have been the 1st time. #woodentiger
2:36PM Mon, April 04 2011
@DaveTHickey
Hillsdale, NJ
It's the t same reason why LeBron James felt it was necessary to have "The Decision".
2:36PM Mon, April 04 2011
@EDGALEE34
804/baltimore
because he is tiger woods....
2:36PM Mon, April 04 2011
@oldmancarver
that's just rinaldi. He is to Tiger Woods what Ed Werder is to Brett Favre. #obsessed #truedat
2:36PM Mon, April 04 2011
@squirrellytwo
O Fallon IL
Because every man wants to know how he got away with soo many girlfriends for such a long time!!!!!!!!
2:36PM Mon, April 04 2011
@GregsHighway
Houston, TX
probably because if he gets back on track then can say they stood by Tiger through it all
2:36PM Mon, April 04 2011
@tpksummers
LA
Because his comeback is more difficult than Muhammed Ali's?
2:37PM Mon, April 04 2011
@efrenm78
Because its always performed by Tom Rinaldi..talk about melodramatic!
2:37PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Mo_is
University of Kentucky
it isn't?
2:37PM Mon, April 04 2011
@dohp
Caracas, Venezuela
the dude isn't even the best golfer in the PGA anymore...
2:38PM Mon, April 04 2011
@bslinger6
MKE
You jealous that you can't get a interview with Tiger? I wouldn't let you interview my dog! #bringyourownpeanutbutter #yousuck
2:38PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Lukehotvet
you better watch out Rinaldi will have you pushed to page 3
2:38PM Mon, April 04 2011
@ziggyirie
Phila
uhhh, for the same reason u just felt the need to tweet about it. i can't explain it, but some people actually care about golf
2:38PM Mon, April 04 2011
@BigEeezy09
Seattle
And they seem worried that he will harm them physically.
2:38PM Mon, April 04 2011
@dijavantewow
South Bend, IN
Or as if he'll actually answer questions straight forward.
2:38PM Mon, April 04 2011
@erose35
Nashville, TN
hasnt Tiger won 6 of his last 24 events? MVP status
2:38PM Mon, April 04 2011
@rocrusso
hes the kinda guy that will constantly fall for the banana in the tail pipe joke
2:38PM Mon, April 04 2011
@glundeen
Los Angeles, CA
Blandest human being ever, at least publicly. Spent a lot more time cultivating his golf swing than his personality
2:38PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Casperwaits
Las Vegas, Nevada
He is the interview equivalent of the Al Capone vault Geraldo special. Hoping for cool stuff, but we get bupkus in the end.
2:38PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Chapel1977
crazy but big name n golf no matter what when he is on and off
2:39PM Mon, April 04 2011
@littlestsounds
Nashville
because it is!!! Every Tiger interview is better than the one before!!!!
2:39PM Mon, April 04 2011
@TarkusLV
Las Vegas
You obviously didn't listen to Jim Rome interview Mike Tyson today.
2:39PM Mon, April 04 2011
@fatchuck42
They should be interviewing Mike Tyson like Rome just did. At least he honest and trying to be a better man. Tiger? Smh.
2:39PM Mon, April 04 2011
@JPZuniga
because he is one of the best golfers in the history of mankind?
2:39PM Mon, April 04 2011
@bostonpinkhats
New England
because Mr. Woods has #tiger blood
2:40PM Mon, April 04 2011
@the_mical
Austin, TX
because there is no humor or levity in golf. None. Now if you could keep your voice down...we're going to the green on 16.
2:40PM Mon, April 04 2011
@pcoast
ÜT: 40.221758,-...
get him on the pod. BREAK THE TREND!
2:40PM Mon, April 04 2011
@emontoya42
North Fork
it's not?!
2:40PM Mon, April 04 2011
@kistnerml
San Diego
haha I agree! Once I saw him he was on the course and everyone waited while he pissed in one o… (cont) http://deck.ly/~acJCy
2:41PM Mon, April 04 2011
@james_baumann
Your employers invented that ploy. Perhaps something you can bring up at next company softball game.
2:41PM Mon, April 04 2011
@PSBarnard
Philadelphia
because he is the greatest icon in sports today and possibly history
2:41PM Mon, April 04 2011
@HellaSmack
Anywhere Smack is Talked.
THE ONLY INTERVIEW OF VALUE, EVER, WAS THE DECISION. IT'S NOT CALLED "A" DECISION. IT'S "THE" DECISION.
2:41PM Mon, April 04 2011
@BryonTMatsuno
because he's always sitting there undressing them with those tiger eyes...
2:41PM Mon, April 04 2011
@lukedones
40.136397, -105.107532
The same reason that The Masters is spoken of in hushed tones only appropriate for the return of our alien overlords.
2:41PM Mon, April 04 2011
@ryz0r
Charlotte, NC
Well, that depends. Is he driving while you ride along? Because fire hydrants don't give much... could be your last article.
2:41PM Mon, April 04 2011
@lyotoreturns
cus it is as far as golf is considered.
2:41PM Mon, April 04 2011
@james_ellison
okc.seattle.nap...
RT Tiger Woods ...important interview in the history of mankind? / billion $ athlete+shagged hella strippers/pornstars+blasian
2:42PM Mon, April 04 2011
@thurmanjc
Westfield, IN
For the same reason we impeached a President for his tail-getting proficiency...America's collective sexual frustration!
2:42PM Mon, April 04 2011
@neilr22
ÜT: 49.83177,-9...
they are hoping he will give them his leftover mistresses
2:42PM Mon, April 04 2011
@hoops_fan
It's not worth risking upsetting Tiger and having him sleep with your wife.
2:42PM Mon, April 04 2011
@nfbar1
Prospect
I don't get it either? Tiger hates the media and is a lame interview...
2:42PM Mon, April 04 2011
@sgilby9363
Iowa via Minnesota
because Tiger is so pompous in his interviews. The way he acts makes them feel like their interviewing God. And they buy it
2:42PM Mon, April 04 2011
@jeffreyduhigg
Their judgement gets warped by his painfully white teeth#
2:42PM Mon, April 04 2011
@StevenLGrizzle
Franklin, TN
Waiting for a Ewing theory update after Nuggets dumped Lakers in LA
2:43PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Micah_J_D
Drav Land
What did you think of Tigers answer to "Who is the best golfer now?"
2:43PM Mon, April 04 2011
@ShaneBattier
because deep down, many people hope/think it'll turn into a Tyson/Sheen bizarro meltdown. Sad.
2:43PM Mon, April 04 2011
@skottdaltonic
he's a middle of the pack golfer who used to be great til he got busted doing a ton of women while he was married. that's all.
2:43PM Mon, April 04 2011
@NGiles13
Knoxville, TN
Tiger is changing the world and it must be taken in the correct context...one of grave, somber significance
2:43PM Mon, April 04 2011
@OPHLIP
Hollywood
Come on Bill you know better. They treated MJ like that. Any athlete that might be the greatest of all time
2:43PM Mon, April 04 2011
@msnyd8
Prob because it is, guy is the greatest to ever play the game. Get with it
2:44PM Mon, April 04 2011
@JoeLeighty
Carmel, Indiana
Cause they are afraid of him. They don't want the Peter Kostis treatment. But he just a flawed guy who used to play great golf.
2:44PM Mon, April 04 2011
@cgjthoma
High Point, NC
Tiger still won't accept your interview requests, huh?
2:44PM Mon, April 04 2011
@HisDirkness
Lenexa, KS
Can we get a few words on the exchange of nods between he and Rinaldi?
2:44PM Mon, April 04 2011
@ckritzman
Atlanta
Quit talking golf, Yankee
2:44PM Mon, April 04 2011
@jrwskw
Kinda' like they do with Obama. Who knows?
2:44PM Mon, April 04 2011
@oldmancarver
doesn't rinaldi and tiger remind you of ed Werder interviewing the snot out of favre during the offseason?
2:45PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Slamshark31
Iowa
maybe cuz he's the single most compelling golfer on the history of mankind.
2:45PM Mon, April 04 2011
@PghJewBoy
being black probably has nothing to do with it
2:45PM Mon, April 04 2011
@bigazzry
Springfield, MA
he never says anything anyway. He is valedictorian of Derek Jeter School of Boring Interviews
2:46PM Mon, April 04 2011
@liamtierney
Atlanta, GA
- Funny from a guy born and raised in a rich kid suburb of Philly
2:47PM Mon, April 04 2011
@theUNLVBigGuy
Las Vegas, Nev.
You forgot to ...pause... before you wrote Tiger Woods' name. He needs the dramatic entrance at all times!
2:47PM Mon, April 04 2011
@__jb__
Denver, CO
Fear him may try to have sex with them? Is that joke overplayed... ?
2:47PM Mon, April 04 2011
@ckritzman
Atlanta
PS122, bizotch! Tell your homer boy to shut his trap unless he's talking about boston - only subject he knows
2:47PM Mon, April 04 2011
@KyleConnell
Vancouver, BC
When it is the single most important interview of your life, you assume Yourself >= Mankind.
2:48PM Mon, April 04 2011
@KathLeary
Why does everyone interview Tiger Woods like it's the single most important interview in the history of mankind? /because it is
2:48PM Mon, April 04 2011
@thesportseye
Las Vegas,Nevad...
great comment!!!
2:50PM Mon, April 04 2011
@hoagsxxx
Massachusetts
maybe you should be asking the reporters that question. They are the ones sucking his ass
2:50PM Mon, April 04 2011
@seak05
Cambridge
Dunno, but they always ask the same questions too. Makes for really boring interviews
2:51PM Mon, April 04 2011
@jsmartinII
Portland, OR
everyone wants a part of the train wreck that is his former career
2:53PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Exxcast
Isn't it hard to believe that a few years ago we thought this guy was going to be some sort of Muhammad Ali-like cultural icon?
2:53PM Mon, April 04 2011
@booshworld
Richmond, VA
b/c if they screw it up it will be their last one w/ him. He will cut you off. Ask Peter Kostis.
2:54PM Mon, April 04 2011
@jackalltogether
Boston
Because golf journos are so far up their own assess about the gravitas of their sport they make royal-watchers look self-aware
2:54PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Steven_J_Hall
United States
because he always seems like he's going to snap and throw a chair at any negative question
2:54PM Mon, April 04 2011
@docfisch44
Georgia
Because he's like Gandhi. If Gandhi had a little something on the side. And I don't mean fries.
2:57PM Mon, April 04 2011
@wtdtarmstrong
Eugene OR
because he is the greatest competitor in the history of sports Bill. Dumb question
3:02PM Mon, April 04 2011
@singman00
Rockville Centre, NY
They are all hoping to get one shred of humanity out of him.
3:02PM Mon, April 04 2011
@chriskzoo
Easy, they don't want to piss him off and be black listed. How would you have interviewed Bill Russell or Larry Bird?
3:03PM Mon, April 04 2011
@ELL_BC
iPhone: 40.6756...
Coming from a person who once wrote 50 million fawning words about playing a video game with him for ten mins.
3:03PM Mon, April 04 2011
@clight316
ÜT: 40.529813,-...
because he's a billionaire who has the entire fate of the PGA riding on him.
3:03PM Mon, April 04 2011
@fairlane35
it's part of Tiger's plan to win over America by winning the Masters, after throwing every tourney he's played in since '09
3:03PM Mon, April 04 2011
@ecmims
is mullin really a hall of famer? If so where does he rank on the pyramid?
3:05PM Mon, April 04 2011
@kapp23
Edmonton
#1 question you'd ask? I'd go with "Would you want your daughter to marry a man like you?" Can't imagine the reaction.
3:05PM Mon, April 04 2011
@kmonarq7
ÜT: 42.017866,-...
Didnt your interview make it sound like it was?
3:08PM Mon, April 04 2011
@msus_ohio
Because it's possible in their head that they get an answer to THE question (Thanksgiving 09)
3:09PM Mon, April 04 2011
@RyKiPeterson24
Provo UT
because it IS the most important interview this side of Jordan's retirement. The most influential athlete this side of Jordan
3:11PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Adam_Kobus
Because anyone who interviews him thinks their interview will be the one that he flips out on.
3:13PM Mon, April 04 2011
@mcecch
they're hoping the respect will get them an their next visit to Perkins
3:14PM Mon, April 04 2011
@runningfromyou
Kearney, NE
so true! but tiger was/is the biggest name in all of sports, maybe of all time?Or that could just be perception & culture today
3:14PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Bretttweet
gamesmanship! Great idea!
3:14PM Mon, April 04 2011
@omertajclv22
Houston
because he has a big...
3:14PM Mon, April 04 2011
@ryankwoods
Tulsa, Oklahoma
because it is!!! Lol
3:17PM Mon, April 04 2011
@richieg77
why doesnt he get that front tooth fixed?
3:21PM Mon, April 04 2011
@imyomamma2
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
because we are sick twisted people that love to see the dead bodies or Jersey Shore whatever
3:22PM Mon, April 04 2011
@playazball
Atlanta, GA
because there's at least the smallest possibility Tiger might invite you into a 3-way w/ him at some point
3:22PM Mon, April 04 2011
@TheU_gmen
long island
I don't know but #espn is your people, get on there shitt lol
3:24PM Mon, April 04 2011
@withdrew
Long Island City, NY, USA
They R chasing the dragon. They all had their chance during/after the scandal, but nobody had the sac to ask good ?'s RE: Tiger
3:24PM Mon, April 04 2011
@JSliveConvos
Hey follow for Jersey Shore info. He knows a few of the cast members and can get ur questions answered
3:24PM Mon, April 04 2011
@arch2121
Bermuda
just sexual tension
3:24PM Mon, April 04 2011
@clint_derringer
Warren, MI
Didn't you once write a column about playing the Tiger Woods video game w/ him using the same tone?
3:25PM Mon, April 04 2011
@unclebuck24
because he's married to espn. How many espys has he won for best athlete playing a sport that requires no athletic ability
3:28PM Mon, April 04 2011
@ShawnTweeters
Dude can't swing if someone takes a mental picture in his backswing right now.#treathimwithkidgolfgloves
3:31PM Mon, April 04 2011
@andrewssports
Reno
probably why he won't go on Letterman
3:32PM Mon, April 04 2011
@joe_frollo
Remind me next time to Bizzaro bet you and House if UConn wins. Big East as a whole could lose out while individual team wins.
3:33PM Mon, April 04 2011
@boothnasty
Arizona
http://t.co/rEqdVsd Question 1: Why did you ruin the Mavericks and the 3 J's? Did you just hate Dallas basketball?
3:34PM Mon, April 04 2011
@edwardjenkins
Woodinville, WA
great take on TW interviews.
3:34PM Mon, April 04 2011
@clarkjpalmer
North Palm Beach, FL
I guess the sport of golf brings it out in people...how else do u explain that piano music during masters coverage?
3:37PM Mon, April 04 2011
@pokerrepok
did you see tiger on jimmy fallon? It was great.
3:37PM Mon, April 04 2011
@GeorgeAiello
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cause he's got Tiger blood. Wait do you think that Charlie Sheen meant literally that he has Tiger's blood?
3:38PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Jamesdelf
Good observation. Tiger...your swing is not coming back!!
3:39PM Mon, April 04 2011
@ComeAtTheCat
tiger probly charges more than other ppl for an interview.
3:42PM Mon, April 04 2011
@stokeyTX
Corpus Christi, TX
because [insert snarky retort]!
3:46PM Mon, April 04 2011
@GoG8trs
Because they are hoping to get lucky?
3:46PM Mon, April 04 2011
@dickasonpc
atlanta ga
lol. How would you treat it? Lead us off with a couple questions please.
3:54PM Mon, April 04 2011
@danjasper
You're cut off now, man ... if you weren't already.
4:08PM Mon, April 04 2011
@BurtisBeller
why does Tiger reply to every question like someone has his balls in a vice.... oh wait...
4:13PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Jeffwms2439
Providence RI
RT Why does everyone interview Tiger Woods like its the most important interview in the history of mankind? ///cause it is, duh
4:14PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Qharlos
Monterrey
because he could fuck u and your wife, and there's nothing you could do about it #TigerPower
4:26PM Mon, April 04 2011
@xea76
Because he used to be such a bully to media. Even though he's not as relevant, it's learned behavior
4:29PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Yount14
because if they dont treat it that way they are branded as racists
4:37PM Mon, April 04 2011
@flexme4
Beverly
maybe cause he never says anything and has not won anything in 2 years... plus hes got that stanky tooth
4:44PM Mon, April 04 2011
@cabenny
Des Moines, Iowa
and he interviews like it's for jury duty.
4:47PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Metalmoccha
Dublin, Ireland
No idea, he's not even that good a golfer any more.
4:49PM Mon, April 04 2011
@defiance
Everywhere you want to be...
because it annoys you
4:49PM Mon, April 04 2011
@jonnydehey
because they waNt to know how many chicks he bagged
4:51PM Mon, April 04 2011
@holdenpi
How about Dennis Rodman, HALL of FAMER!
4:53PM Mon, April 04 2011
@commuterwatch
Boston
because if the interview goes well than there is the hope Tiger will introduce him to one of his dozens of women!
5:02PM Mon, April 04 2011
@CJacwaggon
Because if you are not nice to Tiger he will shoot you with his laser beam eyes.
5:39PM Mon, April 04 2011
@triv05
espn outsider anyone?
5:39PM Mon, April 04 2011
@joe2sa
Somerville, MA
How many other porn stars get that treatment?
5:49PM Mon, April 04 2011
@SportChop
Colorado
B/c he was the dominant player in sports. And no one guessed he'd cheat on his Swedish wife w/ Pornstars & Perkins waitresses
5:51PM Mon, April 04 2011
@JohnHaydenVI
The ATX
You haven't noticed how important golf is? And how importnt Tiger/Masters is? War and world hunger step aside..golf is serious.
5:54PM Mon, April 04 2011
@DNSalvatore
Raleigh, NC
well said...or asked. tiger is a douche.
6:01PM Mon, April 04 2011
@The_LSmith
D.C. Chillin'
Masses spoiled by "Decision" caliber interviews. Plop him in flannel, sit him in Boys N Girls club & you got TV gold... right?
6:03PM Mon, April 04 2011
@SmushKreeg
B/c just before the interview he was fucking 3 whores in the greenroom.
6:28PM Mon, April 04 2011
@TheRobinReich
Sydney
Why is golf considered a sport?It's a pastime at best.Yet Golfers think they are the most important people on the planet.Weird
6:33PM Mon, April 04 2011
@spanky2333
..... Thoughts on Shaqs 5 mins?
6:42PM Mon, April 04 2011
@philthyhill
Philly
I couldn't say it any better.
6:43PM Mon, April 04 2011
@jameforjame
Barcelona, Spain
after he banged every girl of man kind.
7:04PM Mon, April 04 2011
@jonnydehey
When you go to your teams page on espn and the leading scorer for the season is on a different team. That sux. Thanks Sarver!!
7:18PM Mon, April 04 2011
@tylerweston
Huntsville, Utah
everyone hopes that they will be the interviewer that be actually opens up to.
7:19PM Mon, April 04 2011
@bcdeagle
The 614
If Butler wins tonight can we make a Ewing Theory for college called the Haywood Theory?
7:30PM Mon, April 04 2011
@RHS76
Because Tiger will only give interviewers either 5 minutes or 2 Larry King softball questions.
7:38PM Mon, April 04 2011
@RHS76
Plus, asking him a tough question is like a no-name golfer sayin he's not afraid of Tiger. Tiger then attacks.
7:40PM Mon, April 04 2011
@bandenjamin
how much would you pay to have charlie sheen interview tiger woods?
8:04PM Mon, April 04 2011
@derocksteady
Tiger Woods is the sports equivalent of Charlie Sheen. Thats why.
8:27PM Mon, April 04 2011
@rooster1379
Vanzant avoided the bulldog like the plague.
9:24PM Mon, April 04 2011
@lyonsnm
why no Gus for the NCAA 'ship?
9:31PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Akshay_Sehgal
seems to be the same reasoning behind the Charlie sheen live show
9:55PM Mon, April 04 2011
@boodahrob
Provo, UT
I am now with bucher, this is unwatchably bad basketball
10:04PM Mon, April 04 2011
@crown82
Clark kellogg serving up lombardi's menu analogies
10:05PM Mon, April 04 2011
@thejoshaubrey
Great halftime score...for a high school girls bball game
10:17PM Mon, April 04 2011
@TheGreatRivera
question for the committe: does Ewing Theory apply to college hoops?
10:17PM Mon, April 04 2011
@unclebuck24
We are all disgraced at that half of basketball-sincerely the wnba
10:21PM Mon, April 04 2011
@Futuremanrvt
do Greg gumble and jimmer have the same haircut?
10:23PM Mon, April 04 2011
@jkoz191
Orlando
You're the only person I trust who knows enough about Chi Bulls/Intl Soccer 2 make recommendation (vacation loc not a factor!)
10:51PM Mon, April 04 2011
@koconnor_media
SF, CALI
if Tiger goes goes on a run, it will be the biggest F-U in sports history. massive fallout, poor game, no one believes in him
1:36PM Tue, April 05 2011
@janspringle
They don't but he is still one athlete that people want to see and hear what he has to say.
2:05PM Tue, April 05 2011
@BarrtStarr
JMU
i'm already following . get your game together son! #outsidethelinesreport
8:07PM Tue, April 05 2011
@Steven_J_Hall
United States
ima alil late but I'm with you bro.... Bout to ask him for an internship haha
12:02PM Wed, April 06 2011
@epl9
Subject to change
Because it is :)
7:16PM Fri, April 08 2011
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