Former golfer and analyst Mark Lye has been fired from his SirusXM job. While co-hosting Saturday’s episode of, “The Scorecard,” Lye said he’d rather shoot himself than watch the WNBA. Here’s more of what he said and how he responded to the backlash…
Here’s a partial transcript of what Lye said Saturday that’s been floating around on social media: “You know, the LPGA Tour to me is a completely different tour than it was 10 years ago, and I don’t know if you were working that tour that long ago, Craig, but you couldn’t pay me to watch. You really couldn’t. Because I just, I couldn’t relate at all. It’s kind of like, you know, if you’re a basketball player – and I’m not trashing anybody; please, don’t take it the wrong way – but I saw some highlights of ladies’ basketball. Man, is there a gun in the house? I’ll shoot myself than watch that. You know, I love watching the men’s basketball. I love watching the men’s golf. I never used to like watching ladies’ golf. But I will tell you this. I’ve been up close watching these ladies play because I used to have a big function every year called the Lucas Cup and I’d have LPGA players and PGA Tour players.”
Here’s how Lye responded to what happened on his Twitter page:
It will be interesting to see how this affects Lye’s career moving forward and whether it prompts other commentators to be more mindful of their language and opinions in the future.
Mark Lye’s comments certainly sparked heated debate, highlighting the ongoing discussion about gender equity in sports. His perspective may reflect personal preferences, but it’s crucial to support all athletes regardless of gender. Perhaps platforms like Omegle could foster dialogues where diverse viewpoints can be shared respectfully. This would encourage understanding and promote sportsmanship across different audiences. It’s essential to celebrate every athlete’s dedication, regardless of the sport!
Mark Lye’s comments about the WNBA, particularly his remark about preferring to “shoot myself” rather than watch women’s basketball, are deeply troubling and unacceptable. His words are not only disrespectful but also reflect a lack of empathy and understanding of the value and talent of female athletes in sports.
The evolution of women’s sports, particularly basketball, highlights significant progress since the 1970s, especially post-Title IX. The challenges faced back then, like teaching skills to girls new to the game, have transformed the landscape. Today, players showcase remarkable talent, much like in the engaging game of Monkey Mart, where strategy and skill are key. Women’s basketball will continue to improve, building on this strong foundation.
It’s a SPORT! At the end of the day, does it matter if a male or female were playing? His comment that he “can’t relate” makes NO sense. So me as a woman can’t relate to men playing? I’m confused.
This guy is appropriately named. Caustic soda is sodium hydroxide. Caustic potash is potassium hydroxide. Both are known as lye and the comments this guy made are certainly caustic.
Cancel culture at play, straight up for real.
I think he wouldn’t have taken much heat if he hadn’t made the “shoot myself” comment. What you have to remember is that until 1972 there was no title IX. When I was in high school there were no girl’s sports. So in the 70’s and thru the 80’s you were teaching girls skills to play a game many had never played before at that level. I called girl’s high school basketball games in Iowa where they played half court basketball. 6 of the girls on the floor never shot the ball, they played only defense. So where women’s basketball is today is a huge step ahead of what it was even 25 years ago, and it will keep getting better.
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