Sports Notes

Tubby Smith was fired by the Gophers yesterday. I don't find that odd at all. He had six years with the U and never had a winning record in the Big Ten. What I do find bothersome is that the University of Minnesota gave him a new three-year deal in July when it looked like he was interested in going elsewhere. They are going to have to buy out THAT contract now. What a waste of money.

The Heat have now won 27 straight games. I remember when LeBron signed with the Heat almost three years ago and everyone was thinking that they might go undefeated for the season. NOW it looks like they actually would have a chance at it. Will they beat the Laker's all-time record of 33? At this point I wouldn't bet against them. Even without Wade in the line-up the last two games, they have been running away with their games. At the same time, all it takes is an off night and a better opponent for it to all come tumbling down.

Tiger Woods is officially back. He's ranked number one in the world again after three tournamant wins in the last month and a half. What's different? The answer is in the picture below. Stable relationships can make a big difference.