Johnny and Jay

Johnny Vegas, a big hitting rookie from Venezuela, won in his second start on the PGA Tour yesterday in a sudden death playoff at the Bob Hope Classic. On the same day Jay Cutler, of the Chicago bears, was limping off the field in the Bears loss to the Packers.


Now Vegas is an easy guy to root for with his big smile, big tee ball , and big, jovial personality. He's going to be a star and, although he struggled on the back nine, he made one pressure putt after another, including the winner and everyone at that event was thrilled for the young man.


Contrast him with taciturn Jay, who looks so disinterested and above it all, that even his own fans are having a hard time rooting for him. Where is the enthusiasm for the big game and for the sport itself? Now apparently there was a hit that damaged his MCL which caused him to withdraw from the fray quite early - but public sentiment, even from Bears fans is not with him. It's because he comes off as a punk and conveys his superior attitide and air of indifference on the field, on the sidelines and with the media.


The lesson here is to go about your sport, your job, your life with enthusiasm and joy. The world has way too many Jays and not nearly enough Johnnys.


BBFN - Fanatticman