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Tiger Woods will try to win the US Open on Monday in a playoff with Rocco Mediate. In case you've been living under a rock all weekend, Tiger is playing with an injured knee.
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The Roundup: It’s Still Tiger’s World, and We’re Just Incredibly Fortunate to Live in It
The Big Lead —
... Former Alabama QB Jay Barker tied the knot with country music cutie Sara Evans. (People)
The memorable Jim McKay-Fidelo Castro sit-down. (NY Times)
Charlie Jones was a damn good announcer. (LA Times)
This season’s all-disappointment MLB team. (A Large Regular)
Dale Earnhardt back in the winner’s circle, fittingly, on Father’s Day. (Life of Jason)
Tiger, an inspiration to us all. (East Coast Bias)
The Olympic trials, Eugene, Oregon, and diversity training. ( ...
OKAY, SO THE CELTICS GET TO CLINCH AT HOME
With Leather —
... U.S. Open - Like the NBA Finals, this too shall continue. An 18-hole playoff round awaits today between prolific porn actor Rocco Mediate and some guy who's the best golfer in the world. But unlike those pesky basketball Finals, this golf bidness is actually halfway interesting. Le Tigre stormed back with an amazing round Saturday on a hampered knee and Rocco is a pudgy middle-aged guy named Rocco. Sports Illustrated termed Tiger's gutsy performance at Torrey Pines Saturday as "mind over meniscus" which I in turn file under "puns for my ...
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... We always enjoy it when someone has an opinion that goes against the grain. And since we thought the stories about Tiger Woods' "heroics" this weekend were over the top, we especially enjoyed this take. ...
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Tiger And Rocco For All The U.S. Open Marbles, Tomorrow
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 6/16/2008 — What a finish, but it's not over yet! It was a battle of attrition just about the entire day, and even though he struggled early and was grimacing after every drive, Tiger Woods forced an 18-hole playoff tomorrow morning. It wasn't easy though as ...
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 6/16/2008 — What a finish, but it's not over yet! It was a battle of attrition just about the entire day, and even though he struggled early and was grimacing after every drive, Tiger Woods forced an 18-hole playoff tomorrow morning. It wasn't easy though as ...
It's Like Your Birthday, But More Awesome
golfintheweeds.blogspot.com 6/16/2008 — With Rocco Mediate crossing his fingers from the clubhouse, Tiger Woods sunk a 15-foot birdie putt on the last to force an 18-hole battle royale Monday. [video]
golfintheweeds.blogspot.com 6/16/2008 — With Rocco Mediate crossing his fingers from the clubhouse, Tiger Woods sunk a 15-foot birdie putt on the last to force an 18-hole battle royale Monday. [video]
Today We Honor All Middle-Aged Slightly Tubby Guys ... And Tiger Of Course [US Open]
deadspin.com 6/16/2008 — You know, you have to feel for Rocco Mediate. The guy staves off Tiger Woods all day, the best player in the world on his tail, a 46-year-old man playing the tournament of his life, and his reward is to go 18 more holes tomorrow against the guy. The ...
deadspin.com 6/16/2008 — You know, you have to feel for Rocco Mediate. The guy staves off Tiger Woods all day, the best player in the world on his tail, a 46-year-old man playing the tournament of his life, and his reward is to go 18 more holes tomorrow against the guy. The ...
Tiger Woods Birdies 18 and Forces a Playoff, in Moving Picture Form
sports.aol.com 6/16/2008 — Tiger Woods ' 18th hole at Torrey Pines was nothing short of a roller coaster ride. It was both exasperating, heart wrenching and thrilling to watch as a television spectator, so I can't imagine having to be Rocco Mediate . First, his tee shot, ...
sports.aol.com 6/16/2008 — Tiger Woods ' 18th hole at Torrey Pines was nothing short of a roller coaster ride. It was both exasperating, heart wrenching and thrilling to watch as a television spectator, so I can't imagine having to be Rocco Mediate . First, his tee shot, ...
The Ultimate Showdown
sportsyenta.blogspot.com 6/16/2008 — The most dramatic showdown of the June sporting calendar is upon us today. Nope, not Rocco Mediate and Tiger Woods meeting for the U.S. Open title in an 18-hole playoff. I'm talking about the Cubs and Padres meeting in Cooperstown, N.Y. for all the ...
sportsyenta.blogspot.com 6/16/2008 — The most dramatic showdown of the June sporting calendar is upon us today. Nope, not Rocco Mediate and Tiger Woods meeting for the U.S. Open title in an 18-hole playoff. I'm talking about the Cubs and Padres meeting in Cooperstown, N.Y. for all the ...
Comparing Rocco Mediate vs. Tiger Woods to Buster Douglas vs. Mike Tyson Is Ridiculous
sports.aol.com 6/16/2008 — On Mike and Mike in the Morning today, Mike Greenberg and guest host Trey Wingo are discussing what kind of chances Rocco Mediate has of beating Tiger Woods in today's U.S. Open playoff. Their basic thesis, that Woods is the clear favorite, is ...
sports.aol.com 6/16/2008 — On Mike and Mike in the Morning today, Mike Greenberg and guest host Trey Wingo are discussing what kind of chances Rocco Mediate has of beating Tiger Woods in today's U.S. Open playoff. Their basic thesis, that Woods is the clear favorite, is ...
Epiphany: This Tiger Woods Fellow is Clutch
thebiglead.com 6/16/2008 — The ethereal swing, the effervescent fist pump , the toothy and cocksure grin; that Tiger Woods guy is something else. For Rocco Mediate’s exceptional effort at the US Open - golf needs more of this chatty chap, no? - he gets to play 1 on 1 ...
thebiglead.com 6/16/2008 — The ethereal swing, the effervescent fist pump , the toothy and cocksure grin; that Tiger Woods guy is something else. For Rocco Mediate’s exceptional effort at the US Open - golf needs more of this chatty chap, no? - he gets to play 1 on 1 ...
U.S. Open Live Blog, Playoff Edition
sports.aol.com 6/16/2008 — If you haven't heard, Tiger Woods is playing Rocco Mediate in an 18-hole hole playoff to decide the winner of the 2008 U.S. Open Championship. This will be the 33rd playoff in U.S. Open history and the first since Retief Goosen beat Mark Brooks in ...
sports.aol.com 6/16/2008 — If you haven't heard, Tiger Woods is playing Rocco Mediate in an 18-hole hole playoff to decide the winner of the 2008 U.S. Open Championship. This will be the 33rd playoff in U.S. Open history and the first since Retief Goosen beat Mark Brooks in ...
Your U.S. Open -- Tiger vs. Rocco -- Liveblog
sportingnews.com 6/16/2008 — We aren't normally big on the liveblogging here at TSB, but because you're likely stuck at work and today's playoff could potentially be quite epic (or, an embarrassing blowout), our man Large will be relaying the action as it happens. The party gets ...
sportingnews.com 6/16/2008 — We aren't normally big on the liveblogging here at TSB, but because you're likely stuck at work and today's playoff could potentially be quite epic (or, an embarrassing blowout), our man Large will be relaying the action as it happens. The party gets ...
The Greatest Day In Sports…Ever?
thearena.wordpress.com 6/16/2008 — Sunday was indisputably a day full of drama, mostly thanks to some guy I was cheering for finding another way to make golf riveting theater. But was it one of the best days in sports in history? Let’s examine. The best way to do this, I ...
thearena.wordpress.com 6/16/2008 — Sunday was indisputably a day full of drama, mostly thanks to some guy I was cheering for finding another way to make golf riveting theater. But was it one of the best days in sports in history? Let’s examine. The best way to do this, I ...
Monday Morning Rocco Loving Links
idiotsonsports.blogspot.com 6/16/2008 — Welcome to Monday. Let's get right too today's required reading. I don't care if you hate golf, the final round of the US Open yesterday was awesome . While Phil just " didn't perform ," Rocco Mediate will attempt to play David to Tiger Woods' Goliath ...
idiotsonsports.blogspot.com 6/16/2008 — Welcome to Monday. Let's get right too today's required reading. I don't care if you hate golf, the final round of the US Open yesterday was awesome . While Phil just " didn't perform ," Rocco Mediate will attempt to play David to Tiger Woods' Goliath ...
Rocco Cuts Into Lead, Still Nobody Seems To Think He Has Any Shot [ U.S. Open Playoff]
deadspin.com 6/16/2008 — As they approached the 12th hole at Torrey Pines, Johnny Miller and Dan Hicks appeared down on Rocco's chances. He'd lost a shot on ten, gained it back on 11, but, still, seems completely out of this thing down by two shots with six to go against ...
deadspin.com 6/16/2008 — As they approached the 12th hole at Torrey Pines, Johnny Miller and Dan Hicks appeared down on Rocco's chances. He'd lost a shot on ten, gained it back on 11, but, still, seems completely out of this thing down by two shots with six to go against ...
After 18 Holes, It's Now Sudden Death At The U.S. Open [U.S. Open Playoff]
deadspin.com 6/16/2008 — "You are watching one of the greatest U.S. Open championships in history..." In an interview before the final round, Rocco told NBC Sports that he would probably "just quit" if he won the U.S. Open. It's his favorite championship, but one that ...
deadspin.com 6/16/2008 — "You are watching one of the greatest U.S. Open championships in history..." In an interview before the final round, Rocco told NBC Sports that he would probably "just quit" if he won the U.S. Open. It's his favorite championship, but one that ...
The Most Disappointing Tiger Woods Victory In History [U.S. Open Playoff]
deadspin.com 6/16/2008 — The seventh hole of Torrey Pines decided the fate of Rocco Mediate. Rocco said before the hole, "They wanted a show, they got a show." Indeed. It seemed before today's round, most of the experts were giving Rocco about as much a shot at beating ...
deadspin.com 6/16/2008 — The seventh hole of Torrey Pines decided the fate of Rocco Mediate. Rocco said before the hole, "They wanted a show, they got a show." Indeed. It seemed before today's round, most of the experts were giving Rocco about as much a shot at beating ...
90 Holes? Not Enough
realclearsports.com 6/16/2008 — Rocco had a chance on 18 to win the 2008 U.S. Open, and his first ever major, but his birdie-putt never really had a chance. The two came to 18, just as they did yesterday, with Rocco leading by one after he went birdie-birdie-birdie-par-par-par over the final six holes. Tiger was, well, Tiger, sinking a putt to birdie 18 and force even more golf: we're now in a sudden-death playoff, ...
realclearsports.com 6/16/2008 — Rocco had a chance on 18 to win the 2008 U.S. Open, and his first ever major, but his birdie-putt never really had a chance. The two came to 18, just as they did yesterday, with Rocco leading by one after he went birdie-birdie-birdie-par-par-par over the final six holes. Tiger was, well, Tiger, sinking a putt to birdie 18 and force even more golf: we're now in a sudden-death playoff, ...
Tiger Holds Off Rocco
golfintheweeds.blogspot.com 6/16/2008 — Tiger held off a furious rally by Rocco Mediate to win the 2008 US Open. Rocco made a furious comeback over the last 9 holes where he turned a three stroke deficit into a one stroke lead on the 18th tee.
golfintheweeds.blogspot.com 6/16/2008 — Tiger held off a furious rally by Rocco Mediate to win the 2008 US Open. Rocco made a furious comeback over the last 9 holes where he turned a three stroke deficit into a one stroke lead on the 18th tee.
For Rocco Mediate, Nice Guys Finish Second, and That Ain't Bad Against Tiger Woods — FanHouse
Rocco Mediate , America's Sweetheart. Seriously. Mediate, who had to qualify to even get to Torrey Pines, came within a birdie putt on the 90th hole of winning the 108th U.S. Open, and doing something no human has ever been able to accomplish: catching Tiger Woods after 54 holes to win a major championship. After an inspired effort yesterday, Mediate found himself in an 18-hole playoff with ...
Tiger Woods Outlasts Rocco Mediate, Wins US Open Golf Championship On 1st Sudden Death Playoff Hole — FanIQ Blog
After these dramatic five days of golf, tomorrow sure is going to be a letdown.
As far as televised golf goes, it might not never get better than the last 24 hours. It wasn't always pretty, but at all times riveting television that still couldn't be contained by 18 playoffs holes. One more was needed for Tiger Woods to finally outlast a fearless Rocco Mediate.
Rocco made very few ...
Tiger Woods, Your 2008 U.S. Open Champion — FanHouse
In one of the best golf tournaments in the history of the sport, Tiger Woods did what Tiger Woods does, winning a playoff that everyone assumed he'd win, but never believed it till it was all over. In what will go down as a classic battle between hero, Woods, and journeyman, Rocco Mediate , Tiger hung around while Mediate played some of the most inspired golf you could possibly play, making ...
Four Holes Remain, and It's All-Square (UPDATED) — RCS Sidelines
At this point, we can probably stop saying that Rocco "won't go away." He's clearly come to play, and sure doesn't seem intimidated by playing on a Sunday Monday with the best player in the world.
Rocco just birded 13 and 14 to erase the one-stroke lead Tiger was clinging to. Both players just teed-off on 15: Rocco landed his shot in the fairway, Tiger found the sand. For a change, the ...
You Are Missing Some Serious, Serious Golf Drama [U.S. Open Playoff] — Deadspin
Rocco Mediate somehow managed to overcome a seemingly impossible three-stroke deficit on Tiger. Then it was two. Then it was one. Then... it was tied . On 15, Rocco turned up the pressure hitting a third birdie putt in a row that pretty much turned everyone in the gallery on his side. Tiger boots his birdie putt. After 15 holes, Rocco Mediate has a one stroke lead on Tiger Woods. Dan ...
Golf (Part III): Tiger vs. Rocco — Randball
In progress, Tiger +2, Rocco +3, six holes to play. Who ya got? Let us just say, also, that we have never enjoyed watching golf as much as we did on Saturday and Sunday.
U.S. Open: Halfway There — RCS Sidelines
Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate just made the turn in their 18-hole playoff for the title of 2008 U.S. Open Champion, and Tiger has a two-stroke lead as they start the back-nine. Rocco just missed a short putt to stay within one as he bogeyed 9.
Rocco opened with a bogey on the first hole, whereas Tiger actually made par, something he had struggled to do all weekend. On 3, Rocco birdied, ...
Tiger Up By Two, Rocco Swats At Imaginary Vultures Circling Him [U.S. Open Playoff] — Deadspin
Broadcast switch. ESPN retires its coverage for the day and turns it over to Bob Costas at NBC who sounds very, very serious, saying that "Rocco Mediate's Cinderella story is in jeopardy." He's speaking in hushed tones, like he's in a confessional or explaining death to a small child. He has not called Sean Salisbury a "fetus-faced douche." Yet. But, seriously, was there any warning about ...
LOCAL HACKER BATTLING TIGER WOODS — Mondesi's House
OK, he's not a hacker. He's actually pretty good. But Rocco Mediate (given name: Greensburg's Rocco Mediate) has the tall task of a one-on-one for all the marbles against none other than Tiger Woods at the 2008 U.S. Open. After eight holes so far today, Roc found himself down one stroke; not too bad for a 45-year-old who has never won a major (his highest finish was 6th at the PGA ...
Open Thread: U.S. Open Playoff — Waggle Room
My first check of the action today, and I caught Tiger and Rocco just finishing the seventh, where Woods birdied. Tiger -1, Rocco +1 after 7.
Use this thread to chat about the playoff.
And you might be interested in this list of U.S. Open playoffs . Has all the scores, plus a few interesting tidbits.
Update I: Rocco just missed a short par putt, about 3 feet probably, on No. 9. Ouch. ...
Woods Takes One Stroke Lead, Rocco Still Smiling Like A Man Playing With House Money [U.S. Open Playoff] — Deadspin
The focus on Rocco right now is his closeness to the common man. After every shot, Johnny Miller is quick to point out Rocco's likability: shlubby, balding, great attitude, " looks like the guy who cleans the swimming pool ", etc. It seems genuine, but you get the sense that they're waiting for Tiger to pull away, so they'll still have something to talk about on the 14th hole should this ...
Rocco Promises Not To ‘Bother’ Tiger During Playoff — SPORTSbyBROOKS
I’m watching the Rocco-Tiger match on ESPN, and thoroughly enjoyed the interview (take two!) with a Starbucks-sucking Mediate before the two teed off: “ I’m not going to bother anybody, if he (Tiger) doesn’t want to talk, we won’t. ”
“ I won’t bother anybody “? Like Rocco is intruding Tiger’s precious processional?
My money is ...
After Three Holes ... Rocco Up By One Stroke [U.S. Open] — Deadspin
Former fat guy and poker aficionado Rocco Mediate almost had a hole in one on the third hole par 3. He ended up with a birdie and is even through three. Tiger bogey'd the hole after shot out of the bunker went 15 feet past the pin. So far, neither one of thier caddies have head-butted any spectators . US Open Playoff Live Blog [Yahoo]
US Open Playoff, Rocco vs Tiger — Mac Gs World
Tiger rolled in a super clutch putt on the 2008 US Open's final hole to force a 18 hole Monday playoff against career journeyman, Rocco Mediate Rocco is a real life version of Tin Cup, who was able to enter the US Open by winning a qualifier playoff in which he was wearing shorts and smoking a stogie. He is a colorful, likable guy that is trying to become the oldest guy to ever win an Open. ...
What makes a Tiger so fierce? (its not what you think) — WCBias | West Coast Bias Sports Blog | West Coast Sports News by West Coast Sports Fans, Covering Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers and All Things West Coast
I write this on the first hole of the 18 hole playoff between Rocco Mediate and Tiger Woods, so if Rocco upsets Tiger, I ask our fearless EDITOR to just delete this blog post. However, what makes Tiger so great is not what you think. Tiger has won 11 majors in this decade, that is 2 more than any other player in their best decade and we still have 2.5 years left and tiger is a 4-1 favorite to
US Open Playoff Live Thread: Tiger Woods vs Rocco Mediate — FanIQ Blog
Very simple advice for Tiger Woods this morning: use an iron on the 1st hole .
I'll take free golf any day of the week, but particularly on a summer Monday morning/afternoon this is some sweet tonic.
Rocco Mediate is an unlikely foe for Tiger, and whether it was intended or not, the 45-year-old veteran wore his own victory red.
Giddy up. For those at work, I'll keep the live ...
How can you not root for Mediate? — Boiled Sports
Tiger and Rocco just teed off at the Open for the 18-hole playoff. They both hit their first drives in the fairway and Rocco congratulated Woods after Tiger sarcastically raised his hands in celebration. Mediate is a chatty guy...he's twitchy...acts nervous and quirky...really seems to enjoy being in the position he is today...overall, he's a likable dude. Part of me would really like to see ...
Tiger, Rocco in Monday Playoff — Teeoff Sports
Tiger Woods tied Rocco Mediate on the final hole of the U. S. Open to send the championship to an 18-hole playoff. For more information, check out TeeOff Post.
Rocco Mediate Is Why We Love Golf — FanIQ Blog
We could talk for sometime about whether Rocco Mediate beating Tiger Woods would relate similarly to Buster Douglas over Mike Tyson , but let's be honest, it's not going to happen. The fact that Rocco is even golfing this morning against the greatest ever is upset enough, and it's why we love golf.
Tiger has brought all kinds of new fans to the sport, and many would label him as the ...
So, Vegas, You're Telling Me Rocco Has a Chance? — The Sporting Blog
I can’t believe what I’m looking at here. Granted, it’s late Sunday night, but right now Bodog has Tiger Woods as a 4-1 favorite in his playoff with Rocco Mediate (Rocco is paying $275 on a c-note).
Dah ... 4-1? Do they know something I don’t know? Is this, what, because of the knee or something? COME ON ALREADY! This is the massive-hitting Tiger Woods (a.k.a. the ...
Olympic Hall of Fame welcomes Kerri Strug — chicagotribune.com - Sports
From the moment she began gymnastics, which was soon after Mary Lou Retton inspired a generation of little girls to try the sport, Kerri Strug imagined one day celebrating an Olympic gold medal the way Retton had after winning the individual ...
From the moment she began gymnastics, which was soon after Mary Lou Retton inspired a generation of little girls to try the sport, Kerri Strug imagined one day celebrating an Olympic gold medal the way Retton had after winning the individual ...
Tiger Woods wins U.S. Open on 91st hole — FOXSports.com News for Golf
Tiger Woods' 14th major title was unlike any before as he beat Rocco Mediate in sudden death to win the U.S. Open.
Tiger Woods' 14th major title was unlike any before as he beat Rocco Mediate in sudden death to win the U.S. Open.
So many reasons to root for Rocco — FOXSports.com News for Golf
Rocco Mediate is a lovable long shot. So go ahead and root for Tiger, Michael Rosenberg is pulling for the underdog.
Rocco Mediate is a lovable long shot. So go ahead and root for Tiger, Michael Rosenberg is pulling for the underdog.
Tale of the Tape: Tiger vs. Rocco — SI.com - Golf
Aside from both playing the same sport, suffering from male-pattern baldness, and wearing the same outfit Monday, Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate could not be more different. Herewith, a tale of the tape:
Aside from both playing the same sport, suffering from male-pattern baldness, and wearing the same outfit Monday, Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate could not be more different. Herewith, a tale of the tape:
Chances aside, there's plenty to like about Rocco Mediate — Golf - Sports - BostonHerald.com
SAN DIEGO - They call the U.S. Open the people's championship. If it's true to the name, Rocco Mediate will win Monday. His opponent will be Tiger Woods. Perhaps...
SAN DIEGO - They call the U.S. Open the people's championship. If it's true to the name, Rocco Mediate will win Monday. His opponent will be Tiger Woods. Perhaps...
What can Rocco, Tiger do for an encore? — FOXSports.com News for Golf
Tiger's birdie to force a playoff with Rocco Mediate is hard to top, but Jay Coffin says anything's possible at this Open.
Tiger's birdie to force a playoff with Rocco Mediate is hard to top, but Jay Coffin says anything's possible at this Open.
Mediate knows he's a long shot at U.S. Open — FOXSports.com News for Golf
Rocco Mediate, professional golfer. Rocco Mediate, everyman. Rocco Mediate ... sports writer? He played all three to stunningly good effect Saturday at the U.S. Open, never more hilariously than when he tucked himself into a gaggle of reporters, ...
Rocco Mediate, professional golfer. Rocco Mediate, everyman. Rocco Mediate ... sports writer? He played all three to stunningly good effect Saturday at the U.S. Open, never more hilariously than when he tucked himself into a gaggle of reporters, ...
Mediate feels he's a long shot to Woods (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - Golf News
Rocco Mediate, professional golfer. Rocco Mediate, everyman. Rocco Mediate ... sports writer? He played all three to stunningly good effect Saturday at the U.S. Open, never more hilariously than when he tucked himself into a gaggle of reporters, ...
Rocco Mediate, professional golfer. Rocco Mediate, everyman. Rocco Mediate ... sports writer? He played all three to stunningly good effect Saturday at the U.S. Open, never more hilariously than when he tucked himself into a gaggle of reporters, ...
US Open contenders try to tame Tiger (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - Golf News
Just give him the trophy? Hard to imagine that thought didn't creep into millions of minds Friday, to say nothing of how Stuart Appleby, Rocco Mediate and Robert Karlsson might have felt after they moved into contention in the U.S. Open. Forgive them ...
Just give him the trophy? Hard to imagine that thought didn't creep into millions of minds Friday, to say nothing of how Stuart Appleby, Rocco Mediate and Robert Karlsson might have felt after they moved into contention in the U.S. Open. Forgive them ...
