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Name: Doug Michel | Gender: M | Member Since January 22, 2008
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When Is Enough . . . Enough..??

Posted on: March 28, 2008 12:34 pm
 
March 28 = =

When is Enough actually .... enough..??  I've been asked that question many times and I've asked that same question many times myself.  Some of my best conversations are internal struggles that we all have.  If I " Lift - Clean - and Cheat " will anyone really know?  If I don't  "Lift - Clean - and Cheat " will I be doing what everyone else is doing?  Is it right?  Is it wrong?  These are all internal conversations that we deal with on a daily basis.....some conversations more serious than others.... like,  "should I take that extra piece of pie?"   " Oh, go ahead, no one's looking".  Internal conversation..... we all have them  . . . . right..??

How about   "When is enough actually, enough?"    I've truly been asking myself that question recently with regards to golf..... Specifically, Tiger Woods.  Currently, there are thirteen discussion threads boldly advertising Tiger Woods in their titles.  That's 13  out of 50 discussion threads.   That's 26% of the first-50 threads.   I don't even wish to research how many more of these first-50 threads have discussions where Tiger is mentioned, alluded to, praised, or abused.   I can guess that the percentage is a lot higher than we even imagine.  He's a great putter  - he's a terrible putter  - he's the greatest since___________ [ you can fill in the blank ]  -  he'll win the masters  -  he'll lose the masters  -  his #1 ranking is in jeopardy  -  he breaks necks  -  he swears - he breathes  -  he doesn't like fish because he avoids water hazards  - he's the greatest thing since sliced bread   ..   ..   ..   ..   the subjects / comments just go on-and-on..!!

Don't get me wrong; I've been quoted as saying that "I finally had to admit that Jack Nicklaus was better than my idol, Arnie Palmer; and I think Tiger Woods is even better than Jack Nicklaus."  .... or something very close to that.  The specifics of my entry is something I can't locate right now, but you get the point.   The point is,  Yes, I did admit Tiger's greatness; but there comes a time in everyone's life when they're finally going to reach that point and say, When Is Enough . . . Enough..??  

For me . . . I've finally reached that point.  Enough is enough..!!    Everyone has a different tolerance for different situations.  I've reached my tolerance on the Tiger Woods topic for discussions.  I guess you could say, I've "O.D.-ed"  on Tiger.  I'm sorry everyone, but I just can't discuss or read any more about him for a while.  There may come a time later when I will find it easier to join-in the discussions on Tiger, but for now...... I'm DONE.  If the conversation comes-up on the Tee, I'll figure a way around it.  As for these CBS message boards, I will be noticeably absent. 

Heck....I've even joined the threads discussing the differences between OSU and UM [ that's right Prior ...its OSU, Not UOS ... dingbat ]; and the difference between the Browns and Steelers..... anything other than TW.  I'll probably join the debates between the Tigers and the Indians..... anything but where the Golf threads are currently headed, unless they're not TW related..... after all..... I still love Baseball and Golf.

Well, there you have it..!!  right out there in the open; and now I can't hide from it.  May we all enjoy the day, the weekend, and each other.




Till next time . . . Stay Well, and See You Somewhere, I Hope. . .
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dgm
Category: Golf
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Since: Feb 25, 2008
Posted on: March 28, 2008 10:31 pm

When Is Enough . . . Enough..??

Seems like Tiger Woods has taken over the entire sports world.You would think the first topic on sportscenter would be the NCAA tourney,but they insist on talking about Tiger for 10 minutes first.



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Since: Jan 22, 2008
Posted on: March 30, 2008 11:38 am

When Is Enough . . . Enough..??

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venom1971 ~

Interesting comment.  I wonder if SportsCenter is being told by someone what their first lead-in story must be.  Just like you stated,  the NCAA Tournament is most likely on the minds of a very large audience.  Why lead-in with a TW story..??  Now you can see why I believe I've had enough. 

.... Course then again .... thinking a little differently, if I was ESPN and I KNEW the NCAA was in everyone's mind, I'd keep that topic in the wings so you'd stay tuned-in for awhile and watched a couple of my commercials..... then deliver the NCAA....

Maybe ESPN isn't so dumb and Tiger-fied.... they no he's boring news so get him out of the way quickly and keep the audience hanging-on..

very shrewed  .  .  .



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Since: Jan 21, 2008
Posted on: April 1, 2008 1:41 am

When Is Enough . . . Enough..??

dgm...sorry and shame.

Sorry...that you have had your fill of TW, in the world of pro golf he just so DOMINATING that it is difficult to omit him. I am personally in awe of all the levels of pro golf incl those who I've watched live on the Can Tour & LPGA. It's a real treat to observe them on the range. In the near future I intend to blast a huge rant on the direction of pro golf in terms of money, a subject that will include TW but look at the broader implications for the sport at the pro level.

Shame...that you will be restricting your insightful thoughts on the game of golf, I hope your hiatus will not be long.

Perhaps you can conjure up subjects that omit u know who

Cheers...keep on writing





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Since: Jan 22, 2008
Posted on: April 1, 2008 11:51 am

When Is Enough . . . Enough..??

Black & Silver  = =

Thanks for the comment.  I like the Sorry and shame lead-in...  Please don't get me wrong, I still think Twoods is Gr-r-reat, but as I review the current threads   -   it's almost as if we're re-hashing the same thing over and over again, so I'm just calling a moratorium on any Twoods threads.   Everything else is open game though..!!

I'll soon have more random thoughts posted ...

Stay well  ..  Nice words - thanks..



About Little Bit of This & Little Bit of That
The name of this Blog really is "A LITTLE BIT OF THIS, AND A LITTLE BIT OF THAT..." in honor of a great Cleveland Sports Writer, Hal Lebovitz. His column touched the hearts of many sports enthusiasts throughout the U.S. My goal is certainly not to compete with such a great giant, but to have a place to record thoughts and views on a variety of subjects, from sports to politics. Everyone is welcome to read and provide comments as they feel fit. I only ask others to be fair to everyone else and no personal attacks. Enjoy Yourself..!! And as Hal would close each column . . ..... Stay Well and See You Somewhere, I Hope.
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