The Tiger Woods Sit-Down: Who gets it?

[DanOregon]

Really curious what people think. I'm sure sponsors would like this stuff behind them, especially if they have new campaigns to roll out. And yet - I really can't think of anyone Tiger is especially tight with who has enough cred to do an interview like this.

 

[Flip Wilson]

Stephen A.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

DJ Stewy and the get fresh crew.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

I wouldn't be surprised if we don't hear from him until after the holidays.

If he gives one, my money would be on Reilly doing it for ESPN.

 

[Oz]

I'll go with Oprah.

 

[PCLoadLetter]

He's not doing one.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

I'd agree that he won't do one.

There's also probably a pretty good chance that more of his mistresses will be coming out soon, so he'd look pretty stupid if he's caught lying on national TV.

 

[John]

If he ever does one, I say random Golf Channel guy because he'll probably get softer questions. It seems like half the channel's programming is about Tiger and they won't want to risk pissing him off.

 

[DanOregon]

The count is at four as of today.

 

[spnited]

He's not doing one.

What he said.

No way, no how is Tiger doing an sit-down about this. If he shuts up, it will pass.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

Pat O'Brien?

Howard Stern?

 

[Ashy Larry]

I'm going with Oprah.......but, maybe she's on his list too!

 

[Mizzougrad96]

I don't know about it "passing" but if he doesn't talk between now and his first tournament of 2010, the question becomes "Tiger, can you talk about how difficult the last few months have been?" from anything more specific.

He'll only do a sit-down if his sponsors think it will help his image and anyone who has ever seen him interviewed knows he'll come across like a petulant prick, so smart money is on no interviews until 2010.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

I don't think Tiger is Oprah's type. ;D

 

[PopeDirkBenedict]

If Tiger is going to do an interview, my guess is that he would do it just to be able to say, "I already answered those questions." So why not Ferguson?

 

[Board Stiff]

Leno.
It'll be someone he's comfortable with, and he's been on Leno many times and he knows Leno will only toss him softball questions.
With Larry King and the others listed, he would have to get serious and sit through a long interview. But with Leno, he can just smile and laugh at Leno's dumb jokes and be done with it after a 15-minute segment.

 

[HejiraHenry]

Leno.
It'll be someone he's comfortable with, and he's been on Leno many times and he knows Leno will only toss him softball questions.
With Larry King and the others listed, he would have to get serious and sit through a long interview. But with Leno, he can just smile and laugh at Leno's dumb jokes and be done with it after a 15-minute segment.

Hugh Grant would agree.

 

[DanOregon]

Interesting - I just realized that at least six on the list have had to deal with cheating rumors/infidelity issues within their own relationships.

 

[D-3 Fan]

Leno.
It'll be someone he's comfortable with, and he's been on Leno many times and he knows Leno will only toss him softball questions.
With Larry King and the others listed, he would have to get serious and sit through a long interview. But with Leno, he can just smile and laugh at Leno's dumb jokes and be done with it after a 15-minute segment.

Tiger couldn't take a joke from Leno if it was "why did the chicken cross the road?" The sumbitch wouldn't smile.

Leno: Hey Tiger, how it's going?
Tiger: The golf course looks good, my golf swing feels good, I like my chances.
Leno: I see you are out here in L.A. to defend your title at Pebble Beach. I bet you won't have any distractions this weekend, huh, Tiger?
Tiger: The golf course looks good, my golf swing feels good, I like my chances.
Leno: Would like a glass of water? Pepsi? Coke?
Tiger: The golf course looks good, my golf swing feels good, Elin has my driver.

There's no way in hell he's going to do a sit-down with anyone. I bet Elin won't do one either.

 

[DanOregon]

You forgot, "What would your dad say about this?" and "Maybe you'd like to take our Green Car challenge - I promise, there are no trees or fire hydrants on the course."

Though I'm not enthused about guest host Blake Lively - I figure SNL might be pretty good this week between Tiger and the party crashers (hello, two douchebags) - even they should be able to make some good stuff up right?