. >>> joining us now is abc news consultant christine brennan joining us from washington. christine, other than the written statement on his website, we have not heard from tiger woods. is this the right strategy? >> it's a great question, robin, obviously tiger woods and his people are very controlling, disciplined, maybe the most disciplined athlete on the planet in terms of his image so they think it's the right strategy. i don't think his sponsors will leave him. i don't think his fans will leave him but such an incongruous image from the man we're seeing from the man we know. >> it's sump a different world. you know that, christine, with the internet and anything can be said. so how do you confront the things that are being said in blogs and -- in the atmosphere? how do you confront that. >> tiger, of course, said it. it's a private matter and accepted blame and said his wife was khoury rajsz and doesn't like the fact the rumors are out there. they're hoping that's the end of it of the he may or may not show up on his own golf tournament in los angeles. if he does tha

and news consultant, christine brennan in washington. as a lawyer, i would tell tiger, say nothing, because you want to preserve your rights if there's litigation. howard, you were on last week. you said he needed to talk. now, how do you feel? >> last week, he had a big p.r. problem, chris. i think it's changed this last week. now, my gut is he's got a life problem. there's some major issues that he has to confront. and we don't know the truth yet. but potentially, prescriptive drug addictions. it's gone beyond p.r. and an interview to clean this mess up. i think he needs a game-changer, chris. >> chris, let me bring you in this. we heard riley say he will be a better golfer. >> i respect rick and work with him for 25 years. it would be interesting to see. i disagree. the aura of invince blts, chris, that tiger had, how does he get that back again? other golfers would quake in their shoes on the thought of playing tiger in the final round on sunday. now, he's the laughing stock. i have to believe that's going to impact his ability to be

and i think we might not see him for a while. >> christine brennan. as always, we appreciate your insight. thanks. >> thank you, bill. >>> checking the rest of the news this morning, ron claiborne. >> welcome back. >> good morning, everyone. a blast of wintry weather is causing more pro of the midwest and northeast, akiltres.dwest and northeast, and abc's david kerle the latest. >> reporter: a break in the storm made getting around western new york much easier. even on two wheels. these hearty folks see plenty of snow. but were surprised at what the slow-moving storm threw at them. >> it was terrible. it was a whiteout. >> worst i can remember. i think it is the worst. >> reporter: this is what they're talking about. blowing snow that blinded drivers. plows couldn't keep up. interstate 90 was shut down. >> there came a point in time where a large segment of roadway, it was impossible to get people through. >> reporter: but there we0 people stranded in cars and r forced to spend the entire night in their vehicles. >> it was actually more comfortable th

espn said "the new york post" went beyond comen decency. >> we love christine brennan. but she needs to clear up that point. >> she was adamant that she was misunderstood. we'll get back to that story, as it progresses throughout the coming days. and maybe hear from erin herself. we hope so. and suvs in america. i don't know if you've heard, but this whole fuel-efficiency thing... kind of a big deal. anyway, ford and lincoln mercury have you covered. in fact, they're your cash for clunkerspecialists. they'll recycle your ride and get you a rebate of up to $4,500. how's that for going green? why ford? why now? why not? visit your ford or lincoln mercury dealer. tell 'em mike sent you. if you think it would help. on tuesday i go in even earlier than usual. thank goodness for eggo, a nutri-grain waffle... with a quick smudge of cream cheese. at least that part's easy. there's only one way to eat an eggo... your way. l'eggo my eggo. >> live, and in hd, this is an abc 7 news update. >> good morning, everybody. i am alison starling. 7:22 is your time on a thursday. let's begi