Kudos to Rick Smith. I've always had the impression of him that he was a good guy. With that said, his comments , while laudable, reflect his opinion. Despite what any or all of us may think of Hank Haney, it would not be fair or reasonable to think that Haney would be obliged to comply with Smith's standards.
Look for Haney's book to be a big seller. All of the publicity that's being generated can only help sales when it's released. As for Tiger, don't worry about him. He's not going to let the brouhaha over Haney's book interfere with his preparation for Augusta and beyond.

sounds like someone who needs some pub.

do you think butch will say anything? absolutely, NOT!!!

TIGER YOU'VE GOOD FRIENDS LIKE RICK SMITH ON YOUR SIDE

THANKS FOR THE POST

Enjoy yourself at Bayview and remember to scream as loud as I did when Tiger comes to the First Tee. I wish I could be there.

Sorry. I meant Bayhill.

Excellent statement, Rick Smith.  Thank you for speaking out.  Tiger deserves the support.    Yanii

Butch was pretty good to him on Feherty! 

yes, exactly.

butch has nothing to gain and nothing to prove by speaking about haney. nothing against rick smith, i don't know the guy, but the best he can do is 'i used to coach phil'? really? are we next going to hear from jim mcclean, jimmy ballard, et al.? who cares!!! these guys are about the same thing, selling their services to the highest bidder. to say that rick smith is admirable for what he said, news flash, tiger is not going to pick up the phone and call you, rick smith, anytime soon.

Newsflash:

Rick would have said the same thing if it was Haney writing about another Golfer....the fact is 71, it breaks a rule that every coach has with their student and that is what Rick is implying and saying....

 

It is not about having anything to gain or to prove anything it is about having the guts to speak out against something that you feel is not right  regardless of the person involved.