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Originally Posted by nostatic
I don't think the announcers said it was the same as taking three slugs to the chest. That is *your* projection. But what part of hyperbole don't you get? The commentators are there to increase the drama and hear themselves talk. Such is life.
As for drinking on the golf course....I'm shocked that such a thing would occur!
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Uhh.. no NOSTATIC ...to clarity you're 100% correct, they didn't say it was the same as 3 slugs to the chest. I think you already knew that, glad we cleared that up.
It wasn't just during it was the entire build up to the event. I get Hyperbole, I just don't need to be beaten over the head with it for a week leading up to the event. They went too far that's all, no need to sell Tiger's greatness to me or anyone else. Guess all subtly and measured, professional coverage is gone with the media being so craven for every viewer, reader, listener, etc.
Maybe it's not that I don't get it, maybe I just don't dig that over the top used car salesman type of reportage and commentary. I would prefer an honest assessment of the injury and how it might effect the athlete not gushing hero worship. That goes for Tiger, Favre(who I loved watching play) or any of the other guys who seem to have some sports journalists starstruck beyong all objectivity.