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by Brian P. Foley , The College Baseball Blog Kelly Tilghman who is the lead announcer for the Golf Channel made a comment during Friday's round of the Mercedes Championship that golf young players should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley." We have seen many racist remarks costing broadcasters money and/or careers. The sad part about this is that Tilghman was allowed to broadcast ...
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Kelly Tilghman Apologizes for "Lynching" Comment Towards Tiger Woods
walkoffbalk.blogspot.com 1/8/2008 — Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman has made a round of apologies after saying that young golf players should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley" as a way to compete with the most dominant player in the sport's history, ESPN reported Tuesday. Tilghman made the remarks during Friday's telecast of the PGA Tour's opening event at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. A Golf Channel ...
walkoffbalk.blogspot.com 1/8/2008 — Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman has made a round of apologies after saying that young golf players should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley" as a way to compete with the most dominant player in the sport's history, ESPN reported Tuesday. Tilghman made the remarks during Friday's telecast of the PGA Tour's opening event at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. A Golf Channel ...
Media members rally around boneable Tilghman
thesportshernia.typepad.com 1/8/2008 — Dozens of 40-something male reporters gathered on Capital Hill today to defend Kelly Tilghman for her recent remarks during Friday's golf telecast that the young players should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley." "Let's not rush to judgment on...
thesportshernia.typepad.com 1/8/2008 — Dozens of 40-something male reporters gathered on Capital Hill today to defend Kelly Tilghman for her recent remarks during Friday's golf telecast that the young players should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley." "Let's not rush to judgment on...
Kelly Tilghman Suspended Two Weeks for 'Lynch Tiger Woods' Comment
sports.aol.com 1/10/2008 — The Golf Channel has announcer Kelly Tilghman has been suspended for two weeks for saying during a Friday broadcast that young golfers should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley." The network released this statement: The GOLF CHANNEL regrets the ...
sports.aol.com 1/10/2008 — The Golf Channel has announcer Kelly Tilghman has been suspended for two weeks for saying during a Friday broadcast that young golfers should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley." The network released this statement: The GOLF CHANNEL regrets the ...
Golf Channel Anchor Kelly Tilghman Says Young Golfers Should 'Lynch Tiger Woods'
sports.aol.com 1/8/2008 — This is 100x dumber than Imus. Shame on the blogosphere for not picking up on it sooner. Are we that dependent on ESPN to go out and find this stuff?
sports.aol.com 1/8/2008 — This is 100x dumber than Imus. Shame on the blogosphere for not picking up on it sooner. Are we that dependent on ESPN to go out and find this stuff?
Golf Commentator Makes Lynching Tiger Remark
sportsbybrooks.com 1/8/2008 — A Golf Channel commentator apologized after making a fore-gettable remark . ( The Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman with Harrison Ford , er, Nick Faldo ) During Friday’s telecast of the Mercedes Benz championships, Kelly Tilghman ...
sportsbybrooks.com 1/8/2008 — A Golf Channel commentator apologized after making a fore-gettable remark . ( The Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman with Harrison Ford , er, Nick Faldo ) During Friday’s telecast of the Mercedes Benz championships, Kelly Tilghman ...
Announcer Idiocy: Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman
thebiglead.com 1/9/2008 — It probably won’t become an SAT question, but perhaps a sports editor will ask you this next time you apply for a job: what do Kelly Tilghman , Jimmy the Greek and Fuzzy Zoeller have in common? Answer: White people who’ve made terribly ...
thebiglead.com 1/9/2008 — It probably won’t become an SAT question, but perhaps a sports editor will ask you this next time you apply for a job: what do Kelly Tilghman , Jimmy the Greek and Fuzzy Zoeller have in common? Answer: White people who’ve made terribly ...
Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman owes her career to Tiger Woods for accepting apology
travelgolf.com 1/10/2008 — Everything would have turned out a lot different for the Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman if Tiger Woods hadn't taken it upon himself to try and make her "lynch" remarks go away. Tilghman has to know that. She has to know that being a friend of Tiger's, on the fringe of his inner circle, saved her from herself.
travelgolf.com 1/10/2008 — Everything would have turned out a lot different for the Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman if Tiger Woods hadn't taken it upon himself to try and make her "lynch" remarks go away. Tilghman has to know that. She has to know that being a friend of Tiger's, on the fringe of his inner circle, saved her from herself.
The Golf Channel Suspends Kelly Tilghman for On-Air Remarks...A Few Days Too late
sportsontheair.blogspot.com 1/10/2008 — ...it does not matter if Tiger does not have a problem with it. I watched the video and was dumbstruck when I heard her say it. No matter the intention, the black community will hear this statement from the rich, white girl who went to Duke. and they will, and should be offended.
sportsontheair.blogspot.com 1/10/2008 — ...it does not matter if Tiger does not have a problem with it. I watched the video and was dumbstruck when I heard her say it. No matter the intention, the black community will hear this statement from the rich, white girl who went to Duke. and they will, and should be offended.
Golf Channel, Tilghman in rapid retreat after "Lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley" comment
worldgolf.com 1/10/2008 — Kelly Tilghman's fast-rising career at Golf Channel has run flat into a brick wall after she brilliantly used the verb "lynch" along with the proper noun "Tiger Woods" in a sentence. "Report: Golf Channel anchor apologizes for 'lynch' remark" ...
worldgolf.com 1/10/2008 — Kelly Tilghman's fast-rising career at Golf Channel has run flat into a brick wall after she brilliantly used the verb "lynch" along with the proper noun "Tiger Woods" in a sentence. "Report: Golf Channel anchor apologizes for 'lynch' remark" ...
What She Meant To Say Was...
sportsyenta.blogspot.com 1/9/2008 — This is not a post chastising Kelly Tilghman for saying young golfers should "lynch Tiger" in order to be able to compete with him. Real nice, lady. She apologized to Tiger and everyone else. And, frankly, she said it on the golf channel, so it's ...
sportsyenta.blogspot.com 1/9/2008 — This is not a post chastising Kelly Tilghman for saying young golfers should "lynch Tiger" in order to be able to compete with him. Real nice, lady. She apologized to Tiger and everyone else. And, frankly, she said it on the golf channel, so it's ...
Tiger on Tilghman: It's a Complete Non-Issue
sports.aol.com 1/9/2008 — The Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman made a hair-brained joke during during Sunday's final round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship suggesting that today's players should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley" , presumably to improve their chances of winning. Tilghman immediately apologized and reached out to Woods' reps to express her regrets. Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg responds : "It is a ...
sports.aol.com 1/9/2008 — The Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman made a hair-brained joke during during Sunday's final round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship suggesting that today's players should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley" , presumably to improve their chances of winning. Tilghman immediately apologized and reached out to Woods' reps to express her regrets. Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg responds : "It is a ...
Kelly Tilghman Says Other Golfers Should "Lynch Tiger Woods In A Back Alley"
FanIQ.com 1/9/2008 — If you had Kelly Tilghman in your "First Female Member of Augusta Pool," go ahead and pat yourself on the back.
FanIQ.com 1/9/2008 — If you had Kelly Tilghman in your "First Female Member of Augusta Pool," go ahead and pat yourself on the back.
1st Augusta National Female Member For 100, Alex
sportsbybrooks.com 1/9/2008 — “Critical Fanatic” at FANIQ.com has the video most of us haven’t seen - Kelly Tilghman making her inadvisable crack about “ lynching ” Tiger Woods. The post also has launches this amusing blast: ” If you had ...
sportsbybrooks.com 1/9/2008 — “Critical Fanatic” at FANIQ.com has the video most of us haven’t seen - Kelly Tilghman making her inadvisable crack about “ lynching ” Tiger Woods. The post also has launches this amusing blast: ” If you had ...
Kelly Tilghman — Some Video Clip Perspective
eastwindupchronicle.com 1/10/2008 — Just one day after Kelly Tilghman made her now infamous “lynch him in the back alley” comment about Tiger Woods a female news announcer in Korea made a gaffe that, while not very similar in context or meaning, should still be viewed next to Tilghman’s remark. Unlike Tilghman, the Korean announcer has come under fire and has been removed from her position.
eastwindupchronicle.com 1/10/2008 — Just one day after Kelly Tilghman made her now infamous “lynch him in the back alley” comment about Tiger Woods a female news announcer in Korea made a gaffe that, while not very similar in context or meaning, should still be viewed next to Tilghman’s remark. Unlike Tilghman, the Korean announcer has come under fire and has been removed from her position.
Dropping the Lynch Bomb Will Get You Two Weeks
thebiglead.com 1/10/2008 — Couple tips for Golf Channel announcer Kelly Tilghman on how to spend her two weeks off (is this a paid vacation?): * travel, obviously ( Kenya ?) * Netflix Roots * make insensitive comments about Al Sharpton ( everyone will laugh , it’ll ...
thebiglead.com 1/10/2008 — Couple tips for Golf Channel announcer Kelly Tilghman on how to spend her two weeks off (is this a paid vacation?): * travel, obviously ( Kenya ?) * Netflix Roots * make insensitive comments about Al Sharpton ( everyone will laugh , it’ll ...
Follow-up: Kelly Tilghman Suspended
intentionalfoul.com 1/11/2008 — Kelly Tilghman–or that Mouth that Goofed–has been suspended from the Golf Channel for a two weeks. Tilghman’s off-handed comments about Tiger Woods have resonated throughout the sports media universe, giving her employer justification for the suspension.
intentionalfoul.com 1/11/2008 — Kelly Tilghman–or that Mouth that Goofed–has been suspended from the Golf Channel for a two weeks. Tilghman’s off-handed comments about Tiger Woods have resonated throughout the sports media universe, giving her employer justification for the suspension.
Golf TV Anchor Apologizes After Recent Comments Regarding Tiger Woods
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 1/12/2008 — I don't know what in a person's right mind would make them ever use the word "lynch" regarding a human being never-the-less and African American one, but apparently it's happened (and in Golf!). Golf TV anchor Kelly Tilghman decided the other day ...
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 1/12/2008 — I don't know what in a person's right mind would make them ever use the word "lynch" regarding a human being never-the-less and African American one, but apparently it's happened (and in Golf!). Golf TV anchor Kelly Tilghman decided the other day ...
Potentially Racist Rant
mybrainsaysrage.blogspot.com 1/8/2008 — I was going to put a warning here that if you're easily offended by potentially racist ranting you might want to disregard this post but then I remember where I was and thought as long as I don't pull a Kelly Tilghman and tell young golfers to lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley I should be alright. Oh and if you are offended by this I hope you run into Steven from Project Runway in a back alley
mybrainsaysrage.blogspot.com 1/8/2008 — I was going to put a warning here that if you're easily offended by potentially racist ranting you might want to disregard this post but then I remember where I was and thought as long as I don't pull a Kelly Tilghman and tell young golfers to lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley I should be alright. Oh and if you are offended by this I hope you run into Steven from Project Runway in a back alley
Spotes Notes, 1.08.08: Joe Gibbs Retires; LSU Crushes OSU; Clemens in a Corner; to Lynch a Tiger?
dwil.wordpress.com 1/10/2008 — To lynch a Tiger? Kelly Tilghman, a Golf Channel anchor, suggested that in order for young golfers to compete with Tiger Woods they,”lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley” Yes, because a person is asked to speak spontaneously, live ...
dwil.wordpress.com 1/10/2008 — To lynch a Tiger? Kelly Tilghman, a Golf Channel anchor, suggested that in order for young golfers to compete with Tiger Woods they,”lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley” Yes, because a person is asked to speak spontaneously, live ...
Tiger Woods Called A Racial Slur !!!
sidelineshow.com 1/11/2008 — Golf channel anchor Kelly Tighman who was a college player at Duke and now does play by play for the golf channel had this to say about woods.
sidelineshow.com 1/11/2008 — Golf channel anchor Kelly Tighman who was a college player at Duke and now does play by play for the golf channel had this to say about woods.
Video: Kelly Tilghman Says of Tiger Woods 'Lynch Him in a Back Alley' — FanHouse
We've noted in this space that Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman has been suspended for two weeks for saying that if young golfers are going to beat Tiger Woods, they might have to "lynch him in a back alley." We now have the video: Woods said through his agent that he and Tilghman are friends and that he feels there was no ill intent in her comments. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Two Weeks Suspension Ought To Cure It — Pleats 'n Cleats
Even the vote of confidence from Tiger Woods couldn't save Kelly Tilghman from being suspended from her job on the Golf Channel for two weeks . As I discussed yesterday , golf announcer Tilghman stated during a broadcast that lynching Tiger "in a back alley" was the only way that young up and comers could take over his throne. Tiger's agent says Tiger didn't bat an eye , and that he and ...
Editorial: Kelly Tilghman Must Resign Immediately — East Windup Chronicle
The Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman, who recently finds herself enmeshed in controversy after claming that “young golfers should lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley” during a broadcast , should resign or be forced to by the Golf Network immediately. Tilghman’s comments, though aimed at praising Woods’ golf game, were inexcusable an despite her apology, invoked ...
Did I Say That Out Loud? — Pleats 'n Cleats
Sometimes, people say things that they don't mean. Sometimes, they say things that are insensitive. And sometimes, people just don't think before they speak and what comes out is, to put it bluntly, just plain dumb. Golf Channel (yeah, I'm surprised anyone caught it either) announcer Kelly Tilghman, the first female play-by-play golf announcer on TV, and a former golfer at Duke University, ...
Sportable Soapbox Episode 1: Kelly Tilghman and Five Surprise NCAA Teams — Sportable.com
Hosts: Sonny and Ryan
In our new segment called the Sportable Soapbox, Sonny and I bash The Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman for her terrible advice on how to deal with Tiger Woods. We also assess the NCAA Tournament hopes of five surprise teams: Dayton, Rhode Island, Arizona State, Ole Miss and Vanderbilt.
Disclaimer: Unlike the Sportable Spot, the Soapbox is slightly more ...
Fuzzy Zoeller Has Some Advice for Kelly Tilghman — FanHouse
This seems weirdly appropriate: somebody got the bright idea to track down Fuzzy Zoeller for his thoughts on the Tiger-Tilghman flap . Zoeller, despite winning the Masters tournament in his first appearance, and also notching a U.S. Open title, will forever be remembered as the guy who made some remarkably offensive comments about Tiger Woods after the 1997 tournament (and Woods' first major ...
It's To Lynch a Tiger?!? — Edge of Sports Recent Columns
It's To Lynch a Tiger?!? After five days of dithering, the Golf Channel has finally suspended commentator Kelly Tilghman for two weeks for her on-air comment January 4, suggesting young players looking to break into the game should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley." At first Golf Channel officials blew off the controversy, saying that they had gotten very few complaints about Tilghman's ...
Kelly Tilghman: Golf Channel Follows Up "Lynch" Tiger Woods Comment with Suspension — Bleacher Report
Kelly Tilghman, a Golf Channel anchor, said on a broadcast last week that the younger golfers on the PGA Tour should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley." On Wednesday, The Golf Channel reacted, suspending Tilghman for two weeks. I believe in the long run they will regret their lenience. "There is simply no place on our network for offensive language like this," ...
Kelly Tilghman: Golf Channel Follows Up "Lynch" Tiger Woods Comment with 2 week Suspension — Bleacher Report
Kelly Tilghman, a Golf Channel anchor, said on a broadcast last week that the younger golfers on the PGA Tour should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley". The Golf Channel made a decision that I believe in the long run they will regret on Wednesday suspending Tilghman for just a simple two weeks. "There is simply no place on our network for offensive language like ...
Tilghman's Previous Comments about LPGA Golfers Questioned — Your Face is a Sports Blog
ORLANDO, FL - One day after suspending anchor Kelly Tilghman for joking that the best way for other golfers to stop Tiger Woods would be to "lynch him in a back alley", The Golf Channel announced...
Our New Poll — Sports Media Journal
Take a peek over to the left sidebar to weigh in on the suspension of the Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman over her remarks last weekend.
For the record, in the face of the continued overly-politically correct society we live in, the suspension was probably just. Although there is never enough consideration given to the intent [...]
You Are What Are Or You Can Be Defined By Your Actions And Words ! — Real Sports Bloggers
Though the fuss wasn’t immediate or apparent , I was wondering what the hell golf analyst Kelly Tilghman was thinking when she made the accompantying comment in response to a question asked of her by co-anchor Nick Faldo. In response to Faldo’s question as to the dominance of Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour. Tilghman responded that one or two of the younger ...
Golf Channel suspends Tilghman for controversial comment — Dot Wong
The Golf Channel has suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks for her comment during a discussion of Tiger Woods at the Mercedes-Benz Championship that young PGA Tour players should "lynch him in a back alley." Though Woods' camp has dismissed the comment as a "complete non-issue," the suspension follows calls by Rev. Al Sharpton that Tilghman be fired …
In the TravelGolf.com ...
The Only Way To Get Kelly Tilghman Off The Air Is To Get Her Pregnant — Sports articles at Blogcritics
Because she'll be back on TV in two weeks stemming from her Tiger Woods lynching joke.
If you didn't watch the Golf Channel last Friday -- what, you missed it? -- you missed analyst Kelly Tilghman's comment in a discussion of who, if any, golfers might be able to challenge Tiger Woods on a consistent basis. Her answer was basically that nobody can, unless they "gang up" on him and ...
Thursday 01/10 A.M. Quickie:Jags, Carroll, Bobcats, Tilghman, More — Dan Shanoff
Today's Names to Know: Jaguars, Pete Carroll, Arther Blank, Kelly Tilghman, Jason Richardson, Roger Clemens, Pete Carroll, Dayton, Brian Roberts, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Kenny George, Tyler Hansbrough, James Davis, Oscar Pistorius and More! Exciting announcement coming at 10 a.m. ET. NFL Playoffs: Can the Jaguars beat the Patriots? There are more pressing stories today (Carroll, Tilghman, ...
Talent Profile: Kelly Tilghman, The Golf Channel — Eye On Sports Media
No one knew who Kelly Tilghman was before. Now because of the stupid comment she made about Tiger Woods, Al Sharpton has gotten involved. She has now been suspended for two weeks. Now everybody knows who she is. This is her profile as published by The Golf Channel. Last updated Jan 9, 2008. Kelly Tilghman, the first, full-time female play-by-play commentator in the history of the PGA TOUR, ...
Kelly Tilghman suspended two weeks by Golf Channel — Sports stories from Newsday
The Golf Channel has suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks. Here is my story for the Thursday newspaper.
What's next? I don't know, but I do know Imus initially was suspended before he was canned, and come to think of it I initially and naively shrugged off his comments, so don't ask me.
Ask Rev. Al.
This story started as a paragraph buried at the bottom of my Tuesday ...
Kelly Tilghman Suspended for Two Weeks — Waggle Room
Effective immediately, she'll miss the Golf Channel's Sony and Hope coverage. Return in time for the Buick, where Tiger makes his '08 debut. Story
Update: Golf anchor suspended — SPORTS COUCH POTATO
Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks on Wednesday for saying last week that young players who wanted to challenge Tiger Woods should "lynch him in a back alley."
Tilghman apologized on the air Sunday and attempted to contact Woods' reps to express her regrets. Woods' agent said he didn't think Tilghman's remark was intended to hurt his client.
The suspension ...
Report: Anchor sorry for 'lynch Tiger' remarks — SI.com - Golf
Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman apologized for saying on air that she thought today's young players should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley," according to New York Newsday newspaper. Tilghman made the racially insensitive comment during the Golf ...
Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman apologized for saying on air that she thought today's young players should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley," according to New York Newsday newspaper. Tilghman made the racially insensitive comment during the Golf ...
TILGHMAN BANNED 2 WEEKS — NY Post: Sports
HONOLULU - Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks yesterday for saying last week that young players who wanted to challenge Tiger Woods should "lynch him in a back alley." Tilghman, golf's first female anchor, was laughing...
HONOLULU - Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks yesterday for saying last week that young players who wanted to challenge Tiger Woods should "lynch him in a back alley." Tilghman, golf's first female anchor, was laughing...
Anchor suspended — Golf - Sports - BostonHerald.com
Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks yesterday for saying last week that young players who wanted to challenge Tiger Woods should "lynch him in...
Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks yesterday for saying last week that young players who wanted to challenge Tiger Woods should "lynch him in...
Golf Channel's Tilghman suspended for two weeks — USATODAY.com Golf - Top Stories
Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks on Wednesday for saying last week that young players who wanted to ...
Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks on Wednesday for saying last week that young players who wanted to ...
Golf Channel anchor suspended 2 weeks (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - Golf News
Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks on Wednesday for saying last week that young players who wanted to challenge Tiger Woods should "lynch him in a back alley." Tilghman was laughing during the exchange Friday with analyst Nick ...
Golf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks on Wednesday for saying last week that young players who wanted to challenge Tiger Woods should "lynch him in a back alley." Tilghman was laughing during the exchange Friday with analyst Nick ...
TILGHMAN APOLOGIZES FOR 'LYNCH TIGER' REMARK — NY Post: Sports
Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman issued an on-air apology Sunday after saying today's young golfers should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley" during Friday's telecast of the Mercedes-Benz Championship in Hawaii. The comment occurred at the end...
Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman issued an on-air apology Sunday after saying today's young golfers should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley" during Friday's telecast of the Mercedes-Benz Championship in Hawaii. The comment occurred at the end...
Tilghman apologizes for 'lynch Tiger' remark — FOXSports.com News for Golf
Being familiar with Kelly Tilghman's character and her chummy relationship with Tiger Woods — as well as Woods' sense of humor — she probably deserves another chance.
Being familiar with Kelly Tilghman's character and her chummy relationship with Tiger Woods — as well as Woods' sense of humor — she probably deserves another chance.
