The fury of Tiger

After having a day to digest Tiger's frenzy at Pebble, I can't help feeling a little giddy. I hear and read so many negative comments regarding Tiger's "on course" behavior. "He swears like a sailor", "he can't keep his composure", "he disrespects the game." What ever happened to passion? To the intensity only a true zeal for the game brings? Tiger's surge of emotion on the 16th was nothing short of inspiring. I, for one, appreciate the range of emotions we get to see from him. If you've ever played golf, you know how elating and yet how tumultuous it can be! We all should remember it's not just a game he's playing against himself and his peers, but for his livelihood as well. There is no higher competition than that. I don't recall the media ever attacking Jordan for his tirades at his teammates. He was givin a pass because he was competitive, but Tiger's not? Where are we in sports when dedication and a lust for the game is condemned? Sports is a game of high emotions. If there is love for the game than shouldn't we expect to see the opposite? A rivalry should be just that a rivalry! Thats how Tiger plays the game, he's old school in a sense. Compete with fervor and intensity, chance the consequences! I know i'll keep cheering at every fist pump and cursing at every bunker shot. I can only hope to see a little more of that kind of thirst in this great game of golf.