There was an interesting article in the times that talked about how Ken Griffey Jr, Shaq and Tiger all live in the same community, and for whatever reason, Griffey seems to have regained his golden touch whilst Shaq and Tiger are in a funk, so to speak. Karma perhaps?

With Tiger, as with just about any solo pro sport, you're almost guaranteed to lose more than you win. Tiger spoiled the world be seeming to win everything, and for a time he did. However, he went from being perfect to being merely one of the best. I wouldn't call it a slump, seeing as how he's won this year, and has come close to winning again. I think he'll break out of it soon.

Dave also raises a great point in that, the top of the top in the sports world usually cannot admit to being anything less than supremely confident in their abilities. I don't think MJ ever said he stunk at baseball because of who he was. Even when he wasn't winning titles, he still said he was just a few good games away from winning again.

All players go through slumps. However, it's how the player reacts to the slump and what they do to get out of it that will really show their inner self.

Take care all.