Tiger Woods, The Greatest?

Article by: Rumer Certeza

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World's numero uno swinger Tiger Woods is back in the golfing limelight. But does he have what it takes to define greatness?

Let's do a little rewind. Woods, prior to the knee injury or other discomforts, I won't mention you-know-what, but the ace golfer in his prime had 14 majors and 71 tour wins up his sleeve, slightly trailing Nicklaus and Snead.

This fella wouldn't settle for a seat at the top 10, but only the grand title. Or those impossible shots that made you think he was God disguised as a golfer.

He could foresee his triumph, and fans felt that in him, his desire. He was intimidating as hell, oh yes-he scared rivals out of their wits.

But take note that I used past tense. Because that's exactly the case, that was yesterday, that was history.

So that kind of plagues with head-throbbing doubts on his capability to pull it off this week.

Now a legend comes to mind. Jack Nicklaus. He was in top form at his prime, like from the ages of 25 to 35, he bagged the title in all 11 majors. And he finished out of the top 10 of 11 times in 44 majors, missing the cut twice.

And to think that the age factor would slow him down? No siree. On his 35th birthday, Nicklaus soared more, winning with six more majors and even finished 8 times at second place. Not done yet. Between 35 to 45, he took it home out of the top ten only three times, and only once did he miss the cut.

Woods, meanwhile is ranked at a terrible 164th. He's played in four events only, and his tournament winnings? A dismal $405,000, ranked 118th.

And recently, the once-numero uno is like your regular joe when it comes to the green, not being able to pull off an unforgettable shot. My dad with a high handicap might even force him into retirement.

Those were the days. I miss the old guy, where is he? Clean up your act, buddy.

Big Butter Jesus Struck By Lightning!

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Lightning has struck a six-story Jesus statue on the grounds of Solid Rock Church in Monroe, Ohio and severely damaged on June 15, after midnight.

The breathtaking work of art is called "King of Kings," but informally recognized as "Touchdown Jesus" or "Big Butter Jesus" because of its pose.

Other popular names given to the statue, are noted by Wikepedia as some of the following:

1. 8-Ball Jesus

2. Big Butter Jesus (for its buttery color)

3. Big J

4. Touchdown Jesus (like the magnet at Notre Dame Stadium)

5. Super Jesus

6. Drowning Jesus (Only part of Jesus torso is depicted above the water)

7. Swamp Jesus

8. Quicksand Jesus

According to officials, the Lawrence Bishop Music Theater at Solid Rock Church on Union Road withstood the damage caused by the smoke.

Says Monroe Fire Chief Mark Neu, Damages to the six-story statue including the theater, were estimated around $700,000.

Right now, it has not been confirmed as to when Butter Jesus will be restored.