Tiger Woods just completed his second round of the Farmers' Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. He sits at 6 under par, well within striking distance of the lead. While it is unlikely he will prevail this weekend, having him in the mix is great for the game of golf. His presence makes the sport relevant once again. Golf will always have its' niche fanbase, but Tiger's impact is incredible. The ratings go through the roof when he is in contention and the sport becomes a topic of conversation all week long, not just during the weekend. Another huge impact he has is on the payouts. Since his arrival on the tour, sponsorship and prize money have seen a dramatic increase. Whether other players like him or not, they are making more money today than they would be if had never come along. It begs the question: why not let him get one early in this season? I know, professionals are too competitive to roll over. But if Tiger gets an early win, the money and attention golf would get back would be enormous. The backend of such a strategy could be huge dollars for everyone. Just a little something to think about.
An awful week of picks as we went 0-2 to bring us down to 7-8-1 for the year. But this is the time we bear down and find some winners. A bit of a strange pick here, the North-South college football all star game. Sounds like defensive players are impressive and the quarterbacks are leaving a bit to be desired. Give me under 44. Next up is Duke versus St. John's in Madison Square Garden. Steve Lavin has the Red Storm playing much better this year than most expected and this game will be a measuring stick for his team. The problem is they are facing one of the top 5 teams in the country and also one that plays very well in the Garden. Duke should be around a 13 point favorite and I will be laying the points, but not more than 15. Good luck and remember, never bet what you cant afford to lose.
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