NO NOOSE IS GOOD NOOSE
Gotta say…still not much chitchat among patrons or employees at the Buick regarding noose-gate. The Golf Channel kicked off coverage with a taped apology from Tilghman. As Tilghman came on-screen and began speaking, there was no audio for the first five seconds, but when it was restored, Tilghman said, “(I) used an inappropriate word that was offensive to many. Over the last two weeks, I’ve taken the time to reflect and truly understand the impact of what I said. While I did not intend to offend anyone, I understand why those words were hurtful. I am terribly sorry for any hurt that I’ve caused. I would like to express my deepest apologies.” Coverage then shifted to a package narrated by Tilghman that introduced the tournament…Tiger seems to be biting back for keeping-mum for so long… Woods said, “I am socially active every day of my life, and that’s with my (Tiger Woods Foundation). … I know there are people who want me to be a champion of all causes, and I just can’t do that.” (Ah, yes you can Tiger) ESPN’s Jason Sobel said, “Has Woods become the unique athlete whose words are more cherished than his actions? Have we become so numb to the man with 13 majors and 61 PGA Tour victories that we seek more from him off the course?” Yes, we have…why? Because as fired Golfweek editor Seanor puts it: “It’s indicative of how, when you bring race and golf into the same sentence, everyone recoils. Look at the executive suites at the PGA Tour, or the USGA, or the PGA of America. There are very, very few people of color there. This is a situation in golf where there needs to be more dialogue. And when you get more dialogue, people don’t want to hear it, and they brush it under the rug.” So I guess we can now sweep noose-gate under that rug and call it a bogey.

TOM BRADY STETSON STUD

“I would be concerned about sex affecting him mentally, because his mind is in a different place” – Sports psychologist Dr. Todd Hays, on Patriots QB Tom Brady spending 24 straight hours earlier this week with girlfriend Gisele Bundchen in her Manhattan apartment…oh the visions dancing through my mind right now definitely include a Stetson man. The new ad featuring Brady has been released for our viewing pleasure…

TONY ROMO DUMPS JESSICA

Big surprise here…Tony Romo has reportedly dumped Jessica Simpson. Hot stuff allegedly called Jessie on January 17 to try to break up with her, but she was having none of it. A backstabbing (?) friend of Simpson revealed to OK! Magazine, “He said he thought it was better if they went back to being friends. ‘Just friends’ is not in Jessica’s vocabulary, and she is not a victim. She knows how bad this will look in the media.” Just recently, the couple had gone to a romantic Texas hunting trip (Huh-romance and hunting?) but the source says it was just part of his plan. According to the “friend,” the trip was planned by the Dallas Cowboys player, who hoped it would be the “worst date” of his diva girlfriend’s life. “It’s Tony’s way of punishing Jess. Jessica Simpson hunting - and without her entourage? Forget it. We’re talking diva status. She comes with an entourage, and that includes her dad, Joe Simpson.”

SHAQ DADDY HIGH MAINTENANCE

As Shaquille Daddy and his Heat continue their downward spiral, Shaq is trying to get his divorce finalized. Apparently, ExtraTV.com got their grubby little fingers on Shaq’s financial affidavit, which is part of the divorce files. Daddy earns nearly $2M a month, has monthly expenditures such as $22,000 in maid services, $17,000 in clothing, $110,000 on vacations, $23,000 at gas stations and a $1,500 monthly cable bill…$1,500 a month on cable? Sounds like someone watching a lot of porn….

GOLDEN BOY WHITE

This kid just keeps getting better…Shaun White has inked a ten-year endorsement deal with Burton Snowboards, which the company said is the longest deal in snowboarding. White will continue to ride for Burton’s Global Team, in addition to working with the company to expand The White Collection, his signature line of hard goods and outerwear. The collection, which includes a signature board and boot, will also offer snowboarding-related bags, luggage and clothing accessories. (Burton Snowboards).

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