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So unless you live under a rock you have probably heard all about Tiger Woods and his alleged “transgressions”.  So far, 13 women have come forward claiming affairs, some of which include porn stars, escorts, and strippers.  At first, he wasn’t coping to anything, pretty much denying anything.  But since these woman have voice mails, pictures, texts, he has had no other choice but to admit what has happened.  And since then, some of his biggest endorsement deals have dropped him; Gatorade and Gillette have been the first.

This weekend Tuger released a statement saying he is taking a break from golf:

I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I’ve done, but I want to do my best to try.

I would like to ask everyone, including my fans, the good people at my foundation, business partners, the PGA Tour, and my fellow competitors, for their understanding. What’s most important now is that my family has the time, privacy, and safe haven we will need for personal healing.

After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.

Again, I ask for privacy for my family and I am especially grateful for all those who have offered compassion and concern during this difficult period.

So the question is, if he ever comes back, will the world forgive him?  We forgave Kobe didn’t we?  And will his wife?  Or is this too little too late after being embarrassed in front of the whole world?

Tanya: Gatorade dropped Tiger before this whole thing happened, and Gillette is “limiting” his sponsorship after he said he’s taking an indefinite leave from golf so I don’t think it’s fair to say that all the sponsors are dropping him because of the cheating. If he was still playing I’m sure his sponsors would keep him around, albeit in a limited role.

I’ve gotta say I feel bad for Tiger for how this whole thing has just been HUGE. Yes he brought it upon himself and there is no excuse for his actions but not many other athletes get hounded to this extent when they get busted cheating. Even Kobe who had rape charges against him. And I feel even worse for Elin. It’s got to be devastating to learn of your husbands infidelity, but to have a whole ho train on national television? Not cool. Maybe now the media will back off this for a bit.

Stacey: I don’t feel bad for him for one second.  Sleeping with all those women and, if the rumors were true, without protection.  He was being reckless and irresponsible and put his wife in a position where she couldn’t choose whether or not she wanted to be in a relationship with someone who is sexually promiscuous.  Its selfish and dangerous.  What if he had contracted an STD?  Sorry, but feel bad for Tiger?  I think not.

And I don’t believe for a second that Gatorade was already thinking of dropping him.  And his first major endorsement dropped him over the weekend as well, Accenture.

And while Kobe was accused of rapping that women, I don’t believe he actually did.  Just like Kobe, f Tiger plays well when he comes back, all will be forgotten.  We love winners.

Tanya: “The decision to drop the drink, called Tiger Focus, was first reported by trade publication Beverage Digest in an issue dated Nov. 25, two days before the incident at Woods’ home in Florida. The publication’s editor, John Sicher, said he learned of the decision the week of Nov. 9.” Huffington Post

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