Weekend Sports Open Thread

By NB Staff (Bio | Archive)
July 19, 2008 - 10:36 ET
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For golf lovers missing Tiger, isn't it great to see Greg Norman on the leader board?

I know Furyk is the American favorite, but how can you NOT root for the Shark, especially now that he's with Chrissy? Another great article about the new couple is here (photo courtesy Getty Images).

Why am I always the last to know about these things?

Anything else sports-related you want to talk about, be my guest -- for me, it's all Greggie and Chrissy this weekend. ;-)

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I can't believe the choking shark...

July 19, 2008 - 10:45 ET by AgentAmerican

is in contention, to see him win the British would be a good thing for him after his monster collapse at Augusta in '96.

Drill ANWAR

Notice the rock

July 19, 2008 - 10:55 ET by Blonde

NS,

I played tennis as a kid at Holiday Park, home court of la Evert!

I wish them all the best.

David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive

 

B

July 19, 2008 - 11:01 ET by Noel Sheppard

B,

Well, growing up in a tennis household, I was, of course, originally a Billie Jean fan. Then, along came Chrissy, and we all fell in love. They just did a feature about the two of them, and are now interviewing her. What a doll.

Although, at some point you should ask me about the inside dish on her. I've got a friend that used to be on the tour with her, and Chrissy apparently isn't as saintly as marketed. ;-) ns

NS

July 19, 2008 - 11:06 ET by Blonde

Oh, I know it...jokes, right?

I remember way back when, seeing Chrissy (in Pig Tails) at a tournamment at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, the ladies used to stay with the members.   

David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive

 

B

July 19, 2008 - 11:08 ET by Noel Sheppard

B,

No, not jokes. Less saintly. ;-) ns

Chrissy a doll?  Bah! 

July 19, 2008 - 14:29 ET by NL207

Chrissy a doll?  Bah!  I'll take Doris Day in 1950 over her anyday.

NL

July 19, 2008 - 14:36 ET by Blonde

I read that subject line and thought it referred to Chrissy Mathews....and suspected someone was nuts!

Then I saw who posted it, and what you posted.

Whew!  :)

P.S.  Chrissy has a Ft. Lauderdale accent, which only we natives can discern.

David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive

 

Ft Lauderdale has a

July 20, 2008 - 03:47 ET by NL207

Ft Lauderdale has a discernable accent?  The Pensacola area certainly has a discernable accent, but the rest of Florida has been so overrun with retired Yankees ...  and Palm Beach, I thought they have a NYC accent!

Not bad, but...

July 20, 2008 - 15:16 ET by Unsane

Chrissy ain't bad...

But my mind is going back to a July morning in 2004 when I was retrieving coffee in my apartment and listening to results from the Wimbledon championship.  :-) 

(Look!  Is it a tennis thread without me bringing up...)

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Forget Golf and Tennis

July 19, 2008 - 11:39 ET by Dr_Liberty

How about some chat about real sports, like football?

 Is the Pac-10 going to have a bad year with all that they lost to the pros?  Can USC claim another conference championship?

And what about  Georgia?  A well-rounded team with lots of returning players.  But the Top 25 teams all looked pretty good this year and I think there will be a few surprises floating to the top.

 

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Doc

July 19, 2008 - 11:45 ET by Blonde

Please tell me you're not a Dawgs fan.  One of those around here is quite enough.

I know they've been picked to win it all by SI (ah, the curse!), but they have to get through my Gators first, and we're returning quite a young and talented crew as well.  #5 ranking works just fine for me. 

Timmy rocks. 

David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive

 

Not a Georgia fan at all...

July 19, 2008 - 11:58 ET by Dr_Liberty

I thought the prediction of Georgia winning the BcS is a little bit shaky.  However, the SEC is not as strong as in the past so the Bulldogs should  have a less difficult run through their conference.  The Big 12 is looking strong this year with perennial faves OK and UT looking good, but also some surprising strength from Texas Tech, Kansas and... possibly ... (gasp) ... even Baylor.  Baylor is not BCS quality, and they may not be "bowl worthy," but they are no longer a doormat and could definitely play an upset role.

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I don't know....

July 19, 2008 - 12:24 ET by Blonde

Georgia has to face the most difficult SEC West teams away...Auburn & LSU.  Speaking of the West, any Bama fans here?  How's it going with that new coach?

Coaches....will the 'Ol Ball coach do anything other than scare the rest of us in the SEC?  He's been good for a few heart attacks, lately.

Florida's schedule looks much easier than most years, we apparently shed the dread Auburn & LSU for Ole Miss & Arkansas.   Oh, and we have the infamous Miami on the schedule this year...sorry, gotta do it....can't spell scum without UM.

As for the rest of the conferences, I don't really pay too much attention until the bowl picture begins to shape up....although I am an OK fan.

And finally....where's Rick....we need a comment about Phat Phil.

David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive

 

Blonde,

July 20, 2008 - 19:24 ET by R D Helm

Please tell me you're not a Dawgs fan.  One of those around here is quite enough.

LOL-Gee, thanks, J.  :-(

The truth is insensitive. - Neal Boortz

Greg & Chrissie

July 19, 2008 - 11:51 ET by NoMoreClintons

My brother saw them a few months ago in an Apple store at a mall in Boca Raton.  He said nobody else appeared to recognize them, but he did.  He didn't know they were an item at the time but said it was definitely Greg and Chris.

So . . . they do get out together. 

apple store

July 19, 2008 - 12:00 ET by Dr_Liberty

apple store at the mall?

Hmmm...

'Round here we call them grocers.

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Its nice to see Greg Evert

July 19, 2008 - 12:02 ET by charlietexas

Its nice to see Greg Evert on the leader board!!!

mom

At 53 that's incredible. Go

July 19, 2008 - 14:20 ET by RMR

At 53 that's incredible. Go Greg!

Shark

July 19, 2008 - 17:44 ET by dbo

I'm a big Norman fan ever since 1986 when he held the third round lead in all 3 majors. Only bagged the British that year though. Unfortunately, I've met the man several times and his unfriendly disposition has taken a lot of the sheen off my admiration for him. He's frequently rude and short with people and has a bit of that reputation among his peers. I'm still cheering for him though. Still has a lot of flair and style.

Why am I always the last to know about these things?

Greg had a really messy, bitter divorce. Did you hear how much it cost him?

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I like Greg Norman, and I

July 19, 2008 - 18:14 ET by fitzfong

I like Greg Norman, and I felt sorry for him when he lost that lead at the Masters to Nick Faldo.  But I was born to Irish parents, most of my family still resides in Ireland, so I'm in Padraig (Paw-reg) Harrington's corner.  Go on, Paddy!

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