But I hate when sports writers take a snippy and stupid stand just to be edgy, because that’s what is perceived to get them attention/buzz/fame these days.
It’s the whole evil “have a take” philosophy. How about do some research and then have a take? I’m all for opinion, as long as there is some thought behind it.
The thing that’s set me off is a fool on ESPN, who I will not give credence to by mentioning his famous name, saying that Roger Federer is washed up as a tennis player. And this was of course before he made the final of the Toronto Masters.
Oh really? Being No. 3 in the world is washed up?! If so, there are 500 players under Federer who would love to be as washed up. Yet, this same person thought Tiger Woods would win the PGA Championship this weekend. Why is Roger finished and Tiger not? I’d argue the evidence is much more on Tiger’s side that he’s closer to done than Federer.
Federer is reasonably healthy. His life is not in chaos. He is still respected. Can we still say all that is true for Tiger?
So have a thought, have a take. But first, have a brain.