Mediate "Rocs" PTI

Rocco Mediate was on Pardon the Interruption this afternoon to talk about the U.S. Open playoff against Tiger Woods Monday, which Woods won in dramatic fashion. I've got to say Mediate is one of the best sports interviews I've seen in a long time. He praised Tiger's gutty play and epic finish and even though he was obviously outclassed in the tourney, he didn't come off as a startstruck nobody who was just happy to be on the same course as a superstar. Not only was he well-spoken and funny, but he seemed genuinely happy to have played 91 holes of competitive golf despite the loss.

Not to say I don't like Tiger--how can you not?--but count me among Roc's fans after his classy performance during and after the Open.

Also, in a later segment, Mike Wilbon implored Tony Kornheiser (who had just said he didn't care about Euro 2008) to "Be a man; watch soccer." Much love to Wilbon for showing respect to the Beautiful Game, which is sadly overlooked in America because of people like TK.