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NASSAU, Bahamas -- Comparisons to legends are rarely fair, and comparisons to a legend that dominated this weeks news cycle and handed over the trophy as tournament host are even less so.And yet, there was Hideki Matsuyama, just minutes removed from winning the Hero World Challenge for his fourth worldwide title in his past five starts, trying to deflect any comparison to the winning ways Tiger Woods once brought to the game.Im not even close to being mentioned in the same sentence as Tiger, he acknowledged through an interpreter, but I am working hard and hopefully, little by little, Ill get better and better.Lets not lose the plot here: Matsuyama isnt the next Woods, wont be the next Woods and shouldnt be held to the standard of serving as the next Woods. That goes not only for him, but each of the games elite 20-something players -- from Rory McIlroy to Jordan Spieth to Jason Day.Its noteworthy, though, that Matsuyama has joined those players and others on the list of guys who can at least put on a pretty strong Tiger impersonation on any given week.He entered Sundays round leading by a whopping 7 strokes, and while many observers will only recall Woods dominance during his prime years, there were plenty of occasions when he simply played final-round defense, parlaying a wide 54-hole margin into a victory that looked relatively close on the final leaderboard, but not on the course.Matsuyama isnt that type of finisher -- nobody is -- which might explain his final-round, 1-over 73 that relied on a brilliant chip shot from behind the 18th green to save par in order to secure the 2-stroke triumph over Henrik Stenson.Already a three-time PGA Tour champion at age 24, including last months WGC-HSBC Champions tournament -- Matsuyama is learning to win right before our eyes.It undoubtedly has something to do with an increased comfort level while playing on the U.S.-based circuit. Ever since a 27th-place finish as an amateur at the Masters Tournament five years ago, Matsuyama has often been followed by a large media contingent from his native Japan. Even without a language barrier, hes preternaturally shy, previously unaccustomed to being the center of attention.As one Japanese reporter said during his Memorial Tournament victory two years ago, He doesnt speak much English, but he doesnt speak much Japanese, either.There has been a learning curve in living in that spotlight.When I first turned pro and came to the PGA Tour, the Japanese media would ask me questions after every round, whether I played good or bad, he said. At first, it was difficult for me and I felt a lot of pressure, but then I learned that talking with the media is just part of my job as a professional golfer. Once I realized that, it became easier and I didnt feel that pressure.His responses to questions about himself and the state of his game are much like those of any other elite-level golfer these days. He doesnt allow much, but says all the right things.On perhaps already being the greatest golfer from Japan: Theres been some great golfers in Japan. Just to name a few, Jumbo Ozaki, Isao Aoki, Shigeki Maruyama, Tsuneyuki Nakajima. And to be able to follow in their footsteps is a great honor. And then to come to the PGA Tour and learn from really the best golfers in the world, its really helped my game. Im grateful for all of their help. But to answer your question, Im not the greatest golfer from Japan.On whether he expected to win so many events in such a short time: Im very surprised at these last five events and I just hope I can keep it going.On trying to win his first major championship: Starting next week, all my focus and preparation will be for the Masters. Hopefully, along the way I can play well on the PGA Tour, but the Masters is my next goal.Matsuyama told a little story after his Sunday win, too. The first time he ever watched Woods was that 1997 Masters victory. He was 5 years old then, and he videotaped the broadcast so he could watch it over and over.Hes certainly not the next Tiger Woods. Nobody is. But the way Matsuyama has been winning -- and the way he won this tournament on Sunday -- certainly served as a reminder of the guy who handed him the trophy. Threadborne Shoes Outlet . To the surprise of many, it isnt the Wolverines but their in-state rivals the Michigan State Spartans. 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ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick is one of four players ruled out for Sundays game against the Los Angeles Rams.Riddick has missed all three days of practice this week with an ankle injury after scoring two touchdowns last Sunday against Philadelphia. He has become Detroits top running back with Ameer Abdullah on injured reserve.The Lions will also be without defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (shoulder), tight end Eric Ebron (knee/ankle) and linebacker DeAndre Levy (knee/quad).Lions coach Jim Caldwell acknowledged Friday the teams offense will shift a little bit with Riddick out of the lineup. He has 50 carries for 171 yards and 26 receptions for 190 yards and three touchdowns this season.Hes got a uniqueness, which is obvious. You just dont find many guys, check through the history, that do what he does, Caldwell said. We do have, if he cannot go for whatever reason, we do have a number of guys that I think are capable of doing the things that we need to get done.We may not do exactly the same things we do with him, but in terms of our offensive scheme, it doesnt shut down a whole area of our offense. We just have to maybe do it a little different way.Rookie running back Dwayne Washington, who is listed as questionable with an ankle injury after missing last week against the Eagles, will likely fill in for Riddick along with newly signed Justin Forsett and second-year pro Zach Zenner.Meanwhile, the Lions will likely get their best defensive player back Sunday.Defensive end Ezekiel Ansah said his ankle has been feeling good and said he would be ready to go if he is active Sunday against the Rams. He is officially listed as questionable.Ansah has missed thhe past three games with a high ankle sprain -- an injury he suffered on the first series of the second week of the season against Tennessee.dddddddddddd He had not been seen at a Detroit practice since until Wednesday, when he practiced on a limited basis.He participated in all three days of Lions practice this week and Caldwell said Ansah is going to be a captain against the Rams as long as he keeps progressing on the ankle as he has been. Caldwell said Friday that Ansah has been trending in the right direction.Physically, Im able to walk now so I feel good, Ansah said. Ive been out there trying to run around a little bit. But right now Im just trying to work as hard to do my best to come out there.In Ansah, Detroit would get its most productive pass-rusher back. He had 14.5 sacks last season and has 30 sacks in the first three-plus seasons of his career.Hes a Pro Bowl player and you miss those guys. Youd like to say you dont miss them, and weve had guys that have done an outstanding job in his absence, but theyre not Ziggy, Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said. Hes a special skill set. I mean you look throughout the league, theres not a lot of guys like him, you know, 6-5, 270, run the way he does, plays as hard as he does.So we miss him and whenever we get him back, well be glad to have him back, thats for sure.Both of Detroits starting guards -- Laken Tomlinson (neck) and Larry Warford (hip) -- are listed as questionable, as are defensive tackle AShawn Robinson (shoulder), wide receiver Anquan Boldin (ankle) and safety Don Carey (ribs). ' ' '