Woods more believable, contrite

Tiger Woods sure came across as a more humble and believable man in the two interviews he did Sunday night than he did when he made his first public appearance following his accident and admission to infidelity. In all honesty, Woods seemed like a broken man, and who would have ever predicted that would happen? Even in the 5-6 minutes Woods limited the interviews to, he came across as truly remorseful for the hurt he caused those close to him and those who looked up to him. And he seems embarassed and humiliated by the person he became, and truthful when he says he wants to become a much better person in the future.
Rather than speaking TO people and seeming defiant, as he did when he read a statement and fielded no questions from the media in his first public appearance Feb. 19, Woods seemed genuine as he answered questions from both Kelly Tilghman and Tom Rinaldi in separate interviews.
Some of his language was strong and he was rightfully hard on himself, saying to Tilghman in their interview:
"I hurt so many people by my own reckless attitude and behavior."
"I tried to stop and I couldn't stop. It was just, it was horrific."
"You strip away the denial, the rationalization and you come to the truth and the truth is very painful at times and to stare at yourself and look at the person you've become, you become disgusted."
Woods was still vague, evasive and noncommittal on a number of questions, and if he wants to turn public opinion in his favor he'll have to be more forthcoming and do interviews without bizarre time restrictions. But he at least gave us hope that he can become someone we want to pull for.