Good morning. I’m trying to get back to a regular blog posting and making good use of it. Lets start with some music as we get this train out of the station.

I’m not a huge Taylor Swift fan. But, I’d be living under a rock to not know that her new album came out and broke some streaming records. Our family was having some fun with her song called ‘Wood’ which isn’t about a fireplace 😂

I’m glad I didn’t buy a ticket to see her movie production that she put together of her latest album. I wonder if, when the song ‘Wood’ comes out if Taylor is just turning her music video into pornography. 😂

Ryder Cup

We lost another one, and the finger-pointing has already begun. Everyone has their suggestions—do this, do that—but I think we’re overanalyzing and nitpicking too much. The reality is simple: our USA players didn’t score enough points in the first two days of pairings. Four-ball was clearly our Achilles’ heel, and despite all our efforts, we couldn’t scrape together any meaningful points. Honestly, how often do you picture Scottie Scheffler going 0-4 across Friday and Saturday? If we can avoid stumbling out of the gate and find a way to secure points in those early matches, we can lean on the depth of our team, which really shined during Sunday’s singles. As for all the microanalyzing? I’m not convinced it helps much. It’s just sports talk 😂

I got into one of the more ridiculous conversations about Ryder Cup fans. While I agree with any assertion that Ryder Cup fans in New York were atrocious, I also speculate on what did we expect. The Ryder Cup is an event where fans are up close and personal, on the field, drinking all day. Throw into the mix that you give New York fans not a lot to cheer about for the USA, they’re going to turn on the opposition. The Ryder Cup is a red-line event, and by that, I mean the “Check Engine” light is on the entire time. This is an event the players don’t get exposed to often, as with PGA events and majors, the players are largely coddled. Again, I’m not justifying how the USA fans responded, but I’m more making the assertion of ‘What did you expect?’

The nature of the Ryder Cup is inherently different from other golf events. It thrives on passion, national pride, and a team dynamic that is rarely seen in the sport. Add to that the high-stakes environment, and you’re bound to see emotions run high—not just among the players but also the fans. It’s almost like a perfect storm for chaos when you combine intense rivalry, alcohol, and the close proximity of fans to the action. That being said, it does raise questions about the boundaries of sportsmanship and fan behavior. Where do we draw the line between passionate support and outright hostility? And how much responsibility lies with the organizers to foster an environment that encourages enthusiasm without crossing into disrespect?

These are questions worth pondering because, as much as the Ryder Cup is about competition, it should also be a celebration of the sport. Perhaps the solution lies in better crowd management or stricter enforcement of conduct rules. Or maybe it’s about setting expectations for both players and fans alike. Either way, the Ryder Cup is a unique beast, and with its intensity comes challenges that require careful navigation.

Gary Williams of his 5 Clubs show left his thoughts on the Ryder Cup

Padres

I’ll talk a little bit about the Padres before I’ll share a video with some much better diagnostics and opinions. Manny was asked how to assess the season and gave it back to the reporter for asking a bad question. Saying ,”We lost.”

Manny, as the leader and captain of the team, it’s your responsibility to take accountability and evaluate how things are unfolding. The question posed by the reporter was legitimate, yet your response came off as immature. A more composed reply, such as “It’s very raw right now. Ask me in a week,” would have been more appropriate. The reality is that Manny has struggled in the postseason. In this series against the Chicago Cubs, he went 1-for-10 with a two-run home run, resulting in a .100 batting average. Over 59 playoff games, Manny has a career postseason batting average of .209. While I generally prefer OPS as a metric, Manny’s postseason OPS stands at .682, which is not very good. Manny at age 33 is beyond his best years, the prime of his career.

Lastly, Fernando Tatis Jr., Other than the great play that he made out in right field, looked very uninspired. Bored.

Some deeper analysis and some that I put above is in the below video. Coach does a much better breakdown of the season.

Yes, I am a Cubs fan. They played decent and I was concerned it wouldn’t all come together in game three.

My player of the series. Dansby Swanon pictured below with Cindy Crawford

Lastly….

I enjoy going to the movies and keeping them in business. There is something special about going and just laughing. So why don’t we get more comedies? James Gunn had a good breakdown of it.

One Last Thing….

We’re off to enjoy our last night of Oktoberfest. It should be a lot of fun this evening.