KD in CA Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 The PC crowd will have a hissy fit over this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I wish the NFL Network would have the same rule for the guys calling their games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I wish the NFL Network would have the same rule for the guys calling their games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I wish the NFL Network would have the same rule for the guys calling their games. Nicely done LA... +1 for you on this Tuesday afternoon. Why do I suspect (like KD) the backlash for this "guideline" is going to be unbelievable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 The PC crowd will have a hissy fit over this! Paula Creamer let's her legs do the talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveRalph Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 My personal view: They are pros at hitting a golf ball. They should focus on hitting a golf ball. Who cares what language they speak, and who cares if the soundbite is delivered by a translator? Hell, the LPGA should just tell the translators to give their own interesting answer if the player's answer is boring. My real world view: Money talks like usual, and if there were no sponsors, there'd be no tour. If the sponsors put pressure on the LPGA to make their players "relate" more to Americans, I completely understand why the LPGA would do this, and I'm sure the foreign players understand also. The truth: The foreign players know the deal, and they'll adhere to the governing body on this one. They don't have much choice. Either fall in line and do what the LPGA says, or go find another job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 My personal view: They are pros at hitting a golf ball. They should focus on hitting a golf ball. Who cares what language they speak, and who cares if the soundbite is delivered by a translator? Hell, the LPGA should just tell the translators to give their own interesting answer if the player's answer is boring. My real world view: Money talks like usual, and if there were no sponsors, there'd be no tour. If the sponsors put pressure on the LPGA to make their players "relate" more to Americans, I completely understand why the LPGA would do this, and I'm sure the foreign players understand also. The truth: The foreign players know the deal, and they'll adhere to the governing body on this one. They don't have much choice. Either fall in line and do what the LPGA says, or go find another job. Also, no sponsors = no prize money. Its in the players best interest to comply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornerville Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I wish the NFL Network would have the same rule for the guys calling their games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Can this really be true? If so, it's sure to be withdrawn. Why would you alienate the world like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 The tour is currently flooded with koreans. I'm sure the us sponsors would like to regulate play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Can this really be true? If so, it's sure to be withdrawn. Why would you alienate the world like that? Alienate? Do you really think players will refuse to learn English and not play in the LPGA? It's their chance to make millions, I doubt they'll go to another tour that nobody watches and make 1/10th as much. Why shouldn't sports be like any other job? If you work in America, there is a good chance you have to speak at least basic English to communicate with co-workers, unless you're picking apples of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 If they want more viewership, they should require that they wear the same outfits as beach volleyball. Have a yearly poll to determine which 20 players have to dress that way, so we avoid any Big Mamas in bikinis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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